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“A house of prayer for all people, aspiring to be as inclusive as the love of God”

The Church at Litchfield Park

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

August 27, 2017 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: “In God’s Service”

CHIMES

PRELUDE “Prelude in C Major” J.S. Bach William Herman, Piano

BRINGING IN THE LIGHT

WELCOME, REGISTRATION and ANNOUNCEMENTS

OPENING PRAYER

CALL TO WORSHIP (from Psalm 138) L: I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart; P: For the glory of the Lord is great! L: When I called, you answered me; P: You greatly emboldened me. L: Your love, Lord, endures forever - P: Do not abandon the works of your hands.

SPECIAL MUSIC “Sweet Home Alabama” (CLP Style) Lynrd Skynrd lyrics rewritten by Catherine Broski

PRAYER OF THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY (in unison) Dear Lord, as we come together today, we give you thanks. Thank you for your abiding love, but most importantly, the call that you place on our lives to serve. Help us to see the needs around us and move us. Embolden us and guide us to love you more and in turn, share that love with others.

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

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SCRIPTURE READING Mark 10:43-45

REFLECTION Jessica Vandling

REFLECTION Corinne Vasiloff

HYMN “Take My Life and Let It Be Consecrated” No. 597 (Verses 1 and 5)

SCRIPTURE READING Romans 12:1-2

REFLECTION Ashley Hill

REFLECTION Catherine Broski

SPECIAL MUSIC “My Lighthouse” Rend Collective Caitlyn Bumann, ukulele; Abby Apodaca, conga; Millie Moran, piano

REFLECTION Samuel Hopely

OFFERTORY PRAYER Nate Vasiloff

OFFERTORY “Prelude Op.28, No.4” Chopin Kenna Elliott, Piano

“DOXOLOGY” No. 815

“My Lighthouse” Rend Collective “My lighthouse, my lighthouse, shining in the darkness I will follow You. My lighthouse, my lighthouse, I will trust the promise: You will carry me safe to shore, safe to shore, safe to shore, safe to shore.”

CCLI # 7002032

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE “Minuets, from Suite in G Major, BMW 1007” Bach 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.

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Announcements for August 27, 2017

3F LUNCHEON TODAY

If you would like to participate in the 3F Dinner Club (Food, Fun and Fellowship) please join us on Sunday, August 27, for our Fall Reunion Potluck Luncheon from 1—3 p.m. Bring your signature dish - the choice of a main course, vegetable, or dessert is all yours - and enjoy a meal together. Everyone is welcome!

CAREGIVER’S SUPPORT GROUP TODAY

The Caregiver’s Support Group TODAY, from 11:45 a.m.—12:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room North. The goal of this support group is to teach and encourage self-care, as well as provide a forum of support and understanding from others facing similar situations. Participants in the group are bonding through shared experiences, the sharing of stories and resources. Kathy Bilak and Pastor Lynne are facilitating.

PULSE AND IGNITE

Pulse and Ignite Youth Groups will be meeting immediately after today’s services at the community pool at Cachet Homes, 14200 Village Parkway, Litchfield Park for lunch and fun! We will celebrate from 11:45 a.m.—1:30 p.m. All 6th—12th graders are invited! Permission slips are in the breezeway, and they will be available at the pool. Our next time together will be Sunday, September 10, with a jam session from 4:00—5:00 p.m. followed by youth group from 5:00-6:30 p.m. in Souers Hall.

Take time to check out what’s happening…

3F Pot Luck Youth Team Building

Caregiver’s Support Group Women’s Fellowship

Youth Groups Retreat Planning

Ladies Who Lunch

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YOUTH TEAM BUILDING

All youth (6th—12th graders) are invited to participate in a day of teambuilding on the ropes courses at Chapel Rock in Prescott on Saturday, September 16. We will leave the church at 6:15 a.m. and return at 2:00 p.m. Permission slips can be found in the breezeway or on the website (www.churchatlitchfieldpark.org). Please see Pastor Kerri if you have any questions.

WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP

CIRCLE 3:

Circle 3 will have an August Summer Luncheon on Tuesday, August 29, at 11:30 a.m. It will be held at Eagle’s Nest Country Club in PebbleCreek. Eagle’s Nest is the east entrance to PebbleCreek off Pebble Creek Parkway, continue straight through the first stop sign to the club parking lot. Please R.S.V.P. to Jane Holdcroft at wcsfcircle3@clp.church or call the church office at (623) 935-3411.

CIRCLE 2:

Circle 2 will meet Thursday, August 31, at 6:00 p.m. at Yogurtini by Safeway. This will be our late summer informal get together to just chat and get caught up with those in town. Everyone is welcome! For more information, email to wcsfcircle2@clp.church or call the church office at (623) 935-3411.

WOMEN’S RETREAT PLANNING

Ladies, come join the fun—help us plan the Women’s Retreat on November 17—18! We will have a brief meeting on Sunday, September 10, immediately following the 9:15 a.m. service in Fireside Room North. The theme is “Thanksliving: Finding Joy Through Gratitude.” Areas you might consider include helping with are the registration table in Souers Hall or the breezeway, welcome table at the retreat, literature preparation, icebreakers, music, reception planning and photography. If you are interested in any of these areas or want more information, we would love to see you September 10! Contact retreat chair Kristin McNamara at kmcnamara@clp.church if you have specific questions.

LADIES WHO LUNCH

Join the “Ladies Who Lunch” on Tuesday, September 12, at 12:30 p.m. at Black Angus Steakhouse, 13766 W. McDowell Road, Goodyear. Your reservation is required by noon on Monday, September 11. Look for the signup sheet in the breezeway on Sundays. To R.S.V.P. you may also send an email to ladieswholunch@clp.church.

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PREACHING SCHEDULE

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

September 3 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

Communion Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

September 10 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

Worship Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

September 17 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

Worship Service Rev. Kerri Sandusky

September 24 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

Worship Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

MSgt Kristen Allen PFC Cody Fridley Phillip Miller, Seal Team

LTC Travis Allen Lt Col Mike Gantt SFC Donald S. Montgomery

Lt Col Shawn Anger Lt Col Keith Gempler SFC Lance Otzmann

EO Matthew Barton A1C Robert Grotefend Shirley Parks

Lt Col Joe Bemis CW3 Brian Hall Lt Dan Pauley

Lt Thomas Brougher Sr A Nicholas Hemphill HTFN Deacon Price

TSgt Lysa Busalacchi MAJ Damon Juarez MK1 Robert Rodriguez

SFC Jamil D Bush PFC Jay W. Klement, II CPT R Jacob Stucky

1st Sgt Christopher Cameron SSgt Tommy Little SSgt Derek Adrian Urban

MAJ Douglas Charters SSgt Ryan McElhaney MAJ Brad Walgren, Chaplain

Capt Taylor Clarke Capt Hank McKibban SFC Margaret Wilson

MSgt Anthony Collier MAJ Ryan Maple 2nd Lt Jacob Zalewski

SSgt Zeke Denofsky PFC Daniel Zimmer

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Calendar for the Week of August 27, 2017

Today, 08/27/17 COFFEE FELLOWSHIP – In the breezeway before and after worship INFORMATION TABLE – In the breezeway 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) 9:15 a.m. – PRE-K SUNDAY SCHOOL (3-4 year olds) in Classroom 6 10:45 a.m. – WORSHIP SERVICE in Sanctuary 10:45 a.m. – NURSERY (Newborn-2 years old) 10:45 a.m. – PRE-K SUNDAY SCHOOL (3-4 year olds) in Classroom 6 11:45 a.m. – CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP in Fireside Room North 11:45 a.m. – YOUTH POOL PARTY off site 1:00 p.m. – 3F POT LUCK in Souers Hall 4:30 p.m. – BOY SCOUT TRP #99 GREEN BAR in Watt House 6:00 p.m. – BOY SCOUT TRP #99 in Scout Lodge

Monday, 08/28/17

12:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Tuesday, 08/29/17

11:30 a.m. – CIRCLE 3 off site 12:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House

Wednesday, 08/30/17

12:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 4:00 p.m. – HEAVENLY HANDBELL REHEARSAL in Choir Room 6:45 p.m. – CHANCEL CHOIR REHEARSAL in Choir Room

Thursday, 08/31/17

4:00 p.m. – NURSE RECOVERY GROUP in Watt House 6:00 p.m. – 10:45 CHOIR REHEARSAL in Choir Room 6:00 p.m. – CARILLON HANDBELL CHOIR REHEARSAL in Sanctuary 7:30 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House

Friday, 09/01/17

1:00 p.m. – WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP KNITTING/CROCHET GROUP in Zieske Hall

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Altar flowers are given… “In memory of my mother, Doris Fuller on her 97th birthday”, by Suzanne Boyer.

“In celebration of our 50th anniversary”, by Bill & Mary Trejbal. “In celebration of our 63rd wedding anniversary”, by Roger & Arlys Withee.

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 INTERIM DIRECTOR OF MUSIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ramon Ocaño ORGANIST/PIANIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Debra Weber USHERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Youth WELCOME BOOTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ed & Angie Anderson and Youth ACOLYTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Youth NURSERY. . 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . Kristin McNamara, Stephanie Horacek

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@clp.church

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