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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 Palm Sunday

March 20, 2016 8:00 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.

CHIMES WELCOME, REGISTRATION and ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE “Festival March on ‘St. Theodulph’” Robert Hughes

CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP “Hosanna” Craig Courtney HYMN “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna” No. 297

(Verses 1 & 2)

PROCESSION OF PALMS ANTHEM “Hear the Children Sing ‘Hosanna’” Ruth Elaine Schram

Chancel, V.I.P. and Joyful Noise Choirs SCRIPTURE READING John 12:12-16 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON “Riding on an…Elephant” Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. HYMN “All Glory, Laud and Honor” No. 300

(Verses 1 & 2) OFFERTORY “You are my Hiding Place” arr. Mark Hayes

“DOXOLOGY” No. 815 “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna” No. 297

“‘Hosanna in the highest!’ That ancient song we sing, for Christ is our Redeemer, the Lord of heav’n, our King; O may we ever praise Him with heart and life and voice, and in His blissful presence eternally rejoice!”

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BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE “Thine is the Glory” Handel JOHN 12:12-16 (NIV) “The next day the great crowd that had come for the festival heard that Jesus

was on his way to Jerusalem. They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, ‘Hosanna!’ ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!’ ‘Blessed is the king of Israel!’ Jesus found a young donkey and sat on it, as it is written: ‘Do not be afraid, Daughter Zion; see, your king is coming, seated on a donkey’s colt.’ At first his disciples did not understand all this. Only after Jesus was glorified did they realize that these things had been written about him and that these things had been done to him.”

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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WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH Palm Sunday

March 20, 2016 9:15 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.

CHIMES

WELCOME, REGISTRATION and ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRELUDE “Festival March on ‘St. Theodulph’” Robert Hughes

BRINGING IN THE LIGHT

CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP “Hosanna” Craig Courtney

CONFIRMATION Cara Lozon Cole Lozon Corinne Vasiloff Nate Vasiloff

CONFIRMATION THROUGH BAPTISM Abby Apodaca Jane Hill Alexander Kerfoot *Maggie Moran Megan Starses

CALL TO WORSHIP L: Hosanna to the Son of David, the King of Israel. P: Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest! L: This day he entered the holy city of Jerusalem and was proclaimed king by those who spread their garments and palm branches along his way. P: Let these branches be for us signs of his victory; and grant that we who bear them may always acclaim Jesus Messiah by walking in his ways. L: May we trust in his death and rising which provides, for all, the way of entry into your eternal kingdom. P: Through Jesus Christ who lives and reigns with God Almighty and the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.

HYMN “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna” No. 297 (Verses 1 & 2)

PROCESSION OF PALMS

PALM SUNDAY RESPONSIVE PRAYER: L: Lord God, today we wave our palm branches, cry for help, and lay the green leaves on the dusty ground P: in hopes that our prayers will reach your ears. L: Save us, God, from our greed, our arrogance, our selfishness; from our ignorance, our apathy, our complicity.

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P: Save us, God, from sickness and abuse; from people who would have us be someone other than ourselves. L: Following Jesus calls us to sacrifice and yield; sit still and explore; forgive and love. P: So we ask you, and we ask each other, for help, for companionship, for love. L: Will you enliven us to help each other? To share the bread and the cup not only with our loved ones but with our enemies, too? P: Lord, help us to be your hands and feet this Holy Week. L: Let us now pray together the prayer our Lord 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.

ANTHEM “Hear the Children Sing ‘Hosanna’” Ruth Elaine Schram Chancel, V.I.P. and Joyful Noise Choirs

SCRIPTURE READING John 12:12-16 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God.

SERMON “Riding on an…Elephant” Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

HYMN “All Glory, Laud and Honor” No. 300 (Verses 1 & 2)

OFFERTORY PRAYER

OFFERTORY “You are my Hiding Place” arr. Mark Hayes

“DOXOLOGY” No. 815

“Hosanna, Loud Hosanna” No. 297 “‘Hosanna in the highest!’ That ancient song we sing, for Christ is our Redeemer, the Lord of heav’n, our King; O may we ever praise Him with heart and life and voice, and in His blissful presence eternally rejoice!”

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE “Thine is the Glory” Handel

CONGREGATION PLEASE STAND (AS YOU ARE ABLE).

*Join us in the Palm Court immediately following the service for a baptism. **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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WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH Palm Sunday

March 20, 2016 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.

PRELUDE

WELCOME & OPENING PRAYER

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Remington “Remy” Grey Kottler

PRAISE OF CONGREGATION “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna” Ellacombe PROCESSION OF PALMS SCRIPTURE READING John 12:12-16 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God.

SERMON “Riding on an…Elephant” Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

PRAISE OF CONGREGATION “Hosanna” Christensen and Ostrini

OFFERTORY “Hosanna” Brooke Ligertwood Lisa Collier, soloist

“Hosanna, Loud Hosanna” Ellacombe “‘Hosanna in the highest!’ That ancient song we sing, for Christ is our

Redeemer, the Lord of heav’n, our King; O may we ever praise Him with heart and life and voice, and in His blissful presence eternally rejoice!”

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE

CONGREGATION PLEASE STAND (AS YOU ARE ABLE) **Assisted Hearing devices and large print bulletins are available for use during the service.

Please contact an usher if you would like to use one of these.

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HOLY WEEK SERVICES

Be sure to mark your calendar for several events during Holy Week! On Thursday, March 24, a Maundy Thursday communion service will be held in the Sanctuary at 6:30 p.m. On Friday, March 25, there will be a Good Friday Tenebrae service at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Easter Sunday is March 27. We will have the Sunrise Service in the Palm Court at 6:00 a.m., as well as worship services at 8:00, 9:15, and 10:45 a.m. Remember, we will be “Flowering the Crosses” at all services on Easter morning except at 6:00 a.m., so plan to bring flowers for this beautiful tradition.

LAST DAY TO ORDER EASTER LILIES

Today is the last day to order Easter Lilies in the breezeway between services. The lilies will be displayed on Easter Sunday in the Sanctuary and Souers Hall and cost $10. You will be able to take your lily home after services on Easter.

EASTER EGG HUNT THIS SATURDAY

Our annual community Easter Egg Hunt, for children through 5th grade, will be on Saturday, March 26, at 10:00 a.m. We will have songs, photo opportunities, the Easter bunny, and lots of eggs! Bring your family and friends to this wonderful celebration.

EASTER EGG HUNT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The annual Easter egg hunt will be Saturday, March 26, at 10:00 a.m. Lots of help is needed! If you are willing to serve, please sign up in the breezeway. See Pastor Kerri if you have any questions.

We Welcome New Members Abby Apodaca Jane Hill

Alexander Kerfoot Cara Lozon

Cole Lozon Maggie Moran

Megan Starses Ashley Vandling

Jessica Vandling Corinne Vasiloff

Nate Vasiloff

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YOUTH GROUPS

Youth group activities will MEET TODAY. Youth Handbells meet at 3:30 p.m. in the choir room; Adrenaline Youth Choir is at 4:00 p.m. in the choir room; and Pulse and Ignite youth groups meet at 5:00 p.m. in Souers Hall. All youth grades 6th-12th are welcome!

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES

Wednesday night activities will resume on March 30. The dinner that evening will include oven fried chicken, fries, baked beans, rolls, and cookies served at 6:00 p.m. in Souers Hall. Please check the bulletin and calendar of weekly activities for exact times and locations for 4C, Handbells, CLP Café, G.O. Kids Rec Room, Chancel Choir, Bible Study, and G. O. Kids.

ADULT BIBLE STUDIES

Bible Study will resume on Tuesday, March 29 at 10:00 a.m. and Wednesday, March 30 at 6:45 p.m. in Souers Hall. We will continue our study of the Lord’s Prayer, and will be considering the phrase “Your Kingdom Come”.

FELLOWSHIP STORE

Classic polo shirts with the church logo are once again available for men and women. The new shirts are shrink resistant and made from a superior wrinkle-free material. There are samples in the breezeway and the sale price is $20. If you ordered a shirt, you may pick them up in the breezeway between services.

DIAMONDBACK TICKETS

If you purchased tickets to the Diamondbacks vs Reds game, you may pick up your tickets in the breezeway between services.

MEN’S FELLOWSHIP

April 2 at 7:00 a.m., all men are invited to join the Men’s Fellowship breakfast followed by a discussion on Agents of Babylon. Please sign up in the breezeway between services to make sure we have adequate food. Dr. David Jeremiah examines prophecy through the eyes of the book of Daniel, explains what the prophecies mean, and helps us understand how these prophetic visions and dreams apply to our lives today. For more information contact Joe Bemis at thebemi@gmail.com or Rob Gimbl at azrobert4@gmail.com.

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BOOK SIGNING APRIL 3

On Sunday, April 3, Bob Solis, founder and director of Open Arms Home For Children in South Africa, will be here for a signing of his book, From The Darkest Places Come The Brightest Lights. The book will be for sale and you may use a check or cash to purchase.

WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP

Circle 3 will meet at 11:30 a.m., on Wednesday, March 30, at Romano’s Macaroni Grill on Litchfield Road for a Dutch-Treat lunch. Hostesses are Leann Walgren and Nan Bartels. Please R.S.V.P. via email to Diane Piehl at walterdianepiehl@cox.net or via phone to Leanne at (623) 935-7016 or Nan at (623) 935-7237 by March 28. All women are invited.

Circle 2 will meet Sunday, April 3, at 4:15 p.m. in the church parking lot and carpool to the Phoenix botanical Gardens to view Bruce Munro’s Sonoran Lights Exhibit. We will eat at Gertrudes’s at 5:00 p.m. before going to the exhibit. Your R.S.V.P. is requested by noon Friday, April 1. Tickets may be purchased the day of the event at the ticket office for $25 or in advance for $20 by contacting either Mary Wilkening or Bozena Field before April 1. For more information or to R.S.V.P., please contact Mary Wilkening at marywilkening@cox.net or Bozena Field at bstasiukiewicz@yahoo.com.

2016 WOMEN’S RETREAT

Register TODAY in Souers Hall for the 2016 Women’s Christian Service Fellowship (W.C.S.F.) Retreat, Search Me, Lord. Pastor Kerri Sandusky and Pastor Lynne Kammeraad will be facilitating the study. The retreat will be held at the Homewood Suites/Hilton Garden Inn in Avondale on Friday—Saturday, April 22—23. Cost is $100 per person with $50 minimum due at registration. Final date to register and pay is Sunday, April 10. The event includes: a reception and dinner on Friday night, breakfast and buffet lunch on Saturday, and a room based on trip occupancy. Full and partial scholarships are available; inquire at registration. If you have specific questions, please contact retreat chair, Lynn Logue, at lynnlogue@cox.net or (623) 412-9727 or (602) 790-8000 or you can contact WCSF president, Marcy Clement at meclement14@gmail.com or (602) 471-1395.

ST. MARY’S FOOD BANK ALLIANCE MISSION TRIP

The mission committee invites you to participate as a volunteer at St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance on Thursday, April 14. The Food Bank provides meals to thousands of individuals in need each day. This is a special opportunity for the people of The Church at Litchfield Park to serve. We will carpool from the church parking lot, leaving at 8:15 a.m. and should be back about 12:30 p.m.

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PREACHING SCHEDULE

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY

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

Mar 27 6:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

Worship Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

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

Communion Service Rev. Lynne Kammeraad

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

Worship Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

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

Worship Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

The Church at Litchfield Park Easter Calendar 2016

Date Event Time Location

Thu, Mar 24 Maundy Thursday Service 6:30 p.m. Sanctuary

Fri, Mar 25 Good Friday Service 6:30 p.m. Sanctuary

Sat. Mar 26 Annual Easter Egg Hunt 10:00 a.m. Meet in Souers Hall

Sun, Mar 27 FLOWERING OF CROSS AT 8:00, 9:15, & 10:45 a.m.

Easter Sunrise Service Easter Worship Services

6:00 a.m.

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

Palm Court Sanctuary

Please note: Nursery Care is available at all worship services (excluding Sunrise Service).

Mon, Mar 28 Easter Monday Holiday – Office Closed

MSgt Kristen Allen PFC Cody Fridley SFC Donald S. Montgomery

MAJ Travis Allen Lt Col Mike Gantt SFC Lance Otzmann

Lt Col Shawn Anger LtCol Keith Gempler Shirley Parks

EO Matthew Barton A1C Robert Grotefend Lt Dan Pauley

MAJ Joe Bemis CW3 Brian Hall HTFN Deacon Price

SFC Jamil D Bush SrA Nicholas Hemphill MK1 Robert Rodriguez

1st Sgt Christopher Cameron Capt Damon Juarez Lt Col Doug Seymour

MAJ Douglas Charters PFC Jay W. Klement, II Capt R Jacob Stucky

2nd Lt Taylor Clarke SSgt Tommy Little SSgt Derek Adrian Urban

MSgt Anthony Collier CM3 Ryan McElhaney MAJ Brad Walgren, Chaplain

Lt Col Lyle Dawley Capt Hank McKibban SFC Margaret Wilson

SRA Zeke Denofsky MAJ Ryan Maple 2nd Lt Jacob Zalewski

Capt Malia DuMont Phillip Miller, Seal Team PFC Daniel Zimmer

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Calendar for the Week of March 20, 2016

Today, 3/20/16 COFFEE FELLOWSHIP - In Souers Hall 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) 9:15 a.m. – PRE-K SUNDAY SCHOOL (3-4 year olds) in Classroom 6 9:15 a.m. – SUNDAY SCHOOL (K-2

nd grades) in Zieske Hall and Classroom 3

9:15 a.m. – SUNDAY SCHOOL (3rd

-5th

grades) in Zieske Hall and Classroom 4 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 10:45 a.m. – SUNDAY SCHOOL (K-2

nd grades) in Zieske Hall and Classroom 3

10:45 a.m. – SUNDAY SCHOOL (3rd

-5th

grades) in Zieske Hall and Classroom 4 1:00 p.m. – FELLOWSHIP SPRING TRAINING GAME off site 3:30 p.m. – YOUTH HANDBELLS in Choir Room 4:00 p.m. – ADRENALINE YOUTH CHOIR in Choir Room 4:00 p.m. – BOY SCOUT TROOP 99 GREEN BAR in Watt House 5:00 p.m. – IGNITE/PULSE YOUTH GROUPS in Souers Hall 5:00 p.m. – CRAFTERS FELLOWSHIP in Zieske Hall 6:00 p.m. – BOY SCOUT TROOP 99

Monday, 3/21/16 12:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House

Tuesday, 3/22/16 12:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House

1:00 p.m. – BELL TOWER MAILING CREW in Zieske Hall 7:00 p.m. – DEACONS in Souers Hall

Wednesday, 3/23/16 12:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House

6:45 p.m. – CHANCEL CHOIR REHEARSAL in Choir Room

Thursday, 3/24/16 4:00 p.m. – RN RECOVERY GROUP in Watt House 6:30 p.m. – MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE in Sanctuary 7:30 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House

Friday, 3/25/16 1:00 p.m. – WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP KNITTING/CROCHET GROUP in Zieske Hall 6:30 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 6:30 p.m. – GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE in Sanctuary

Saturday, 3/26/16

10:00 a.m. – COMMUNITY EASTER EGG HUNT campus wide

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Sacrament of Baptism

Remington “Remy” Grey Kottler Parents: Paul & Bethany Kottler Grandparents: Jack & Lisa Brainard-Watson

Mark Powell Frances Kottler Great Grandparents: Bill & Barbara Brainard

Godparents: Jordan Berger William Powell Bridget Gaffney Altar flowers are given…

“In celebration of Palm Sunday and my birthday on March 27,” by Diane De Carlo.

Cover Photo ~ Ned Hannah

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. Lynne Kammeraad, Associate Pastor

Rev. Kerri Sandusky, Associate Pastor

Rev. Judson Souers, Pastor Emeritus

Mona McCash, Organist Emerita

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 ORGANIST/PIANIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Debra Weber LITURGIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shirley Robinson USHERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 a.m. . . . . . . Jim & Nancy Montgomery, Tom & Karen Van Hooser 9:15 a.m. . .Rob Gimbl, Jane Cook, Steve & Marjorie Koval, Iris Weise 10:45 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . .Stu & Mary Wilkening, Jerry & Beverly Rounds WELCOME BOOTHS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peter & Dana Dale, Greg & Marcy Clement ACOLYTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:15 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Millie Moran, Alex Saldamando

NURSERY. . 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Allison China, Jackie Bomgardner