1

“A house of prayer for all people,

aspiring to be as inclusive as the love of God”

The Church at Litchfield Park

2

WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

August 21, 2016 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m.

The Church at Litchfield Park, aspiring to be as inclusive as the love of God, welcomes everyone who comes to the doors of this House of Prayer for all People.

Theme: “Coming Home”

CHIMES Youth Handbells

WELCOME, REGISTRATION and ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRELUDE “Sonatina in G Major” Clementi Jake Sembaluk, piano

BRINGING IN THE LIGHT

CALL TO WORSHIP (from Psalm 5) L: And I will know that I am not alone; P: I am in the company of friends L: in your house of love and praise, P: Covered with your favor, L: Shielded by your blessing, P: I am coming home. L: I am coming home. P: I am coming home. OPENING PRAYER Megan Starses

SPECIAL MUSIC “Home” Philip Phillips led by Adrenaline

PRAYER OF THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY (in unison) written by Megan Starses Dear Lord, Please listen to our prayers, and forgive us even as we stumble on the path back to our home with you. With you, we are in the comfort of your safe embrace. Please cleanse us so that we become better people not only for the sake of others but for ours as well.

L: Let us now pray together the prayer that our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ taught us:

3

P: Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.

SCRIPTURE READING John 14:1-4

MISSION CAMP REFLECTION Ian Chavez

MISSION CAMP PRAYER Clara Newman

SPECIAL MUSIC “I Can Only Imagine” Brett Mellard Alexis and Aspen Charles, piano duet

PSALM 84:1-4

REFLECTIONS Jordan Armijo, Nate Vasiloff

SPECIAL MUSIC “Home” Edward Sharpe and Adrenaline The Magnetic Zeroes

SKIT “The Lost Son”

REFLECTIONS Ashley Hill, Sam Hopely

HYMN “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands” Caitlyn Bumann, ukulele

REFLECTIONS Cole Lozon, Emily Moody

OFFERTORY “How Can I Keep From Singing” Traditional Salma Salem, flute and Emily Moody, piano/flute arr. Emily Moody

“DOXOLOGY” No. 815

He’s Got The Whole World In His Hands “He’s got the whole world in His hands. He’s got the whole world in His hands. He’s got the whole world in His hands. He’s got the whole world in His hands.

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE “Bourree” G.F. Handel Cole Lozon, cello

CONGREGATION PLEASE STAND (AS YOU ARE ABLE).

Assisted Hearing devices and large print hymnals and bulletins are available for use during services. Please contact an usher if you would like to use one of these.

4

Announcements for August 21, 2016

SOUERS HALL

Souers Hall is closed today. Sign-ups and fellowship will be in the breezeway.

CHILDREN IN CHURCH In lieu of Sunday school, children are invited to church today as our Youth lead worship. Sunday school will resume next week during the 9:15 and 10:45 a.m. services. The nursery is open.

YOUTH

Pulse and Ignite youth groups and youth choirs will celebrate today’s worship with lunch today after the 3rd service. These groups will not meet tonight and will resume next week. Handbell choir from 3:15 –4:00 p.m. in the choir room and

Adrenaline from 4:00—5:00 p.m. in the choir room and Pulse and Ignite youth groups from 5:00—6:30 p.m. in Souers Hall. All youth grades 6—12th are invited.

ACOLYTE TRAINING

All children in grades 3—7th are invited to attend an acolyte training on Sunday, September 11, following the 10:45 a.m. service in the sanctuary. Please sign up in Souers Hall or notify the church office at (623) 935-3411 if you are interested.

Take time to check out what’s happening…

Children in Church Adult Bible Study

Youth Groups & Choirs All Church Fellowship

Acolyte Training Men’s Fellowship

Musical Opportunities Women’s Fellowship

5

MUSICAL OPPORTUNITIES

CHILDREN’S COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN CHOIRS (4C)

A meeting for parents and children interested (grades K—5th), will be held in the Fireside Room on Wednesday, September 14, at 5:00 p.m. Parents are urged to attend the meeting with their children to learn all about the great musical opportunities we have to offer. Membership in any choir is not limited to children who attend The Church at Litchfield Park. It is open to any child, regardless of church affiliation. Come find out about all the fun!

CHANCEL CHOIR

The 2016-17 season begins on Wednesday, September 7, and we are actively seeking new members! This group sings for the 8:00 and 9:15 a.m. Sunday services three times per month and special church days such as Christmas Eve and Easter. Chancel Choir rehearses each Wednesday from 6:45—8:15 p.m. No audition is required, but the ability to read music and experience singing SATB arrangements is certainly an asset.

ADULT HANDBELL CHOIRS

Heavenly Handbells and Carillon Handbells choirs will begin rehearsals August 31. These groups are directed by nationally-recognized handbell expert, Marilyn Chandler. The choirs generally participate in one worship service per month, October—May. Participation and group selection is based on an interview with Marilyn, but she is anxious to teach and bring new people to the joy of handbell ringing.

INTERESTED?

If any of these musical opportunities interest you, or if you would like more information about children, youth and adult musical programs at The Church at Litchfield Park, please contact Sue Kujawski, musical director at skujawski@churchatlitchfieldpark.org.

6

ADULT BIBLE STUDY BEGINNING SOON

Adult Bible study begins meeting again Tuesday, September 13, at 10:00 a.m. and Wednesday, September 14, at 6:45 p.m. in Souers Hall. The 2016—2017 adult education season will consist of a series of journeys through the Old and New Testament. Some of the journeys include going from: Goshen to Sinai (4 weeks); Nazareth to Bethlehem (3 weeks); The Jordan to Jerusalem (6 weeks); Inside to Outside (3 weeks); and Jerusalem to the ends of the earth (4 weeks). More detailed information and specific titles will be provided before each series begins.

ALL CHURCH FELLOWSHIP

Join in celebrating the re-opening of Souers Hall on Friday, September 16, from 6:30—8:00 p.m. with a FREE family night featuring the sounds of the 1950’s! Come enjoy hamburgers, fries and root beer floats in the courtyard starting at 6:30 p.m. and break out your dance moves or just enjoy listening to your favorite tunes with our very own D.J., Hank Tokarz. Sign up in Souers Hall on Sundays.

MEN’S FELLOWSHIP

Men’s Fellowship will meet Saturday, September 10, at 7:00 a.m. in Souers Hall. The purpose of the group is to grow closer to God and each other so all may be used to do God’s will. The meeting includes a delicious breakfast, fellowship, and is followed with a discussion or study. All men are invited to attend. For more information, contact Joe Bemis at thebemi@gmail.com, (623) 203-2649 or Rob Gimbl at azrobert4@gmail.com, (623)-640-8013. You may also contact the church office (623) 935-3411 or info@churchatlitchfieldpark.org.

WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP

Circle 5’s next meeting will be on Thursday, August 25, at 6:30 p.m., at the home of Chris Martin, 12813 W. Cercado Lane, Litchfield Park. Your R.S.V.P. is appreciated by noon Wednesday, August 24. For more information or to R.S.V.P., please contact Marcy Clement at (602) 473-1395, meclement14@gmail.com, or Chris Martin at (623) 979-8503, chrismartinaz@cox.net. Newcomers are always welcome!

7

PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY

Please call the church office at (623) 935-3411 to change or update this list.

Calendar for the Week of August 14, 2016

Today, 8/21/16 COFFEE FELLOWSHIP - In the breezeway before and after worship INFORMATION TABLE - In the breezeway and in front lawn area before and after worship

8:00 a.m. – WORSHIP SERVICE in Sanctuary 8:00 a.m. – NURSERY (Newborn-2 years old) 9:15 a.m. – WORSHIP SERVICE in Sanctuary 9:15 a.m. – NURSERY (Newborn-2 years old) 10:45 a.m. – WORSHIP SERVICE in Sanctuary 10:45 a.m. – NURSERY (Newborn-2 years old) 11:45 a.m. – 3 F CLUB MEETING in Sanctuary 3:00 p.m. – BOY SCOUT TROOP #99 MERIT BADGE in Watt House 6:00 p.m. – BOY SCOUT TROOP #99 COURT OF HONOR in Sanctuary

Monday, 8/22/16

12:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House

Tuesday, 8/23/16

12:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House

1:00 p.m. – BELL TOWER MAIL CREW in Zieske Hall

Wednesday, 8/24/16

12:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House

Thursday, 8/25/16

6:30 p.m. – CIRCLE 5 off site 7:30 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House

Friday, 8/26/16

1:00 p.m. – WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP KNITTING/CROCHET GROUP in Zieske Hall 6:30 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House

MSgt Kristen Allen Lt Col Mike Gantt SFC Donald S. Montgomery

MAJ Travis Allen Lt Col Keith Gempler SFC Lance Otzmann

Lt Col Shawn Anger A1C Robert Grotefend Shirley Parks

EO Matthew Barton CW3 Brian Hall Lt Dan Pauley

MAJ Joe Bemis Sr A Nicholas Hemphill HTFN Deacon Price

SFC Jamil D Bush MAJ Damon Juarez MK1 Robert Rodriguez

1st Sgt Christopher Cameron PFC Jay W. Klement, II Capt R Jacob Stucky

MAJ Douglas Charters SSgt Tommy Little SSgt Derek Adrian Urban

2nd Lt Taylor Clarke CM3 Ryan McElhaney MAJ Brad Walgren, Chaplain

MSgt Anthony Collier Capt Hank McKibban SFC Margaret Wilson

SRA Zeke Denofsky MAJ Ryan Maple 2nd Lt Jacob Zalewski

PFC Cody Fridley Phillip Miller, Seal Team PFC Daniel Zimmer

8

Altar flowers are given… “Happy 80th birthday, Virgil Grumbling”, by Fran Grumbling.

Cover Photo ~ Alberto Hernandez

ASSISTING IN WORSHIP TODAY

SENIOR PASTOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

ASSOCIATE PASTOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Lynne Kammeraad ASSOCIATE PASTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Kerri Sandusky DIRECTOR OF MUSIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Sue Kujawski PIANIST/ORGANIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Debra Weber USHERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pulse and Ignite Youth Groups 9:15 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pulse and Ignite Youth Groups 10:45 a.m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pulse and Ignite Youth Groups WELCOME BOOTHS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pulse and Ignite Youth Groups ACOLYTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:15 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pulse and Ignite Youth Groups NURSERY. . 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Allison China, Jackie Bomgardner

The Church at Litchfield Park 300 N. Old Litchfield Road Litchfield Park, AZ 85340

Phone: (623) 935-3411 Fax: (623) 935-0560 Web: www.churchatlitchfieldpark.org Email: info@churchatlitchfieldpark.org

The Ministers of this Church are its members

Assisting them are:

Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr., Senior Pastor

Rev. Dr. Lynne Kammeraad, Associate Pastor

Rev. Kerri Sandusky, Associate Pastor

Rev. Judson Souers, Pastor Emeritus

Mona McCash, Organist Emerita