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The Church at Litchfield Park
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WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH Fourth Sunday of Advent: Love
December 23, 2018 8:00 & 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 PRELUDE “Choir of Angels” Traditional choruses
BRINGING IN THE LIGHT WELCOME Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP “African Noel” Victor Johnson
LIGHTING OF THE FOURTH ADVENT CANDLE 8:00 a.m. – Judy Mercy and Nancy Oreshack 9:15 a.m. – Pam Justice and Darlene Arnold
HYMN “O Come, All Ye Faithful” No. 249 8:00 a.m. (Verses 1 & 2) * 9:15 a.m. (Verses 1 – 3)
CANTATA “Glad Tidings We Bring: A Yuletide Festival of Carols” arr. John Leavitt Chancel Choir and Terry Alexander, reader
OFFERTORY “Sing We Now of Christmas” Traditional French
“DOXOLOGY” No. 815
“O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” No. 245 “O come, Desire of nations, bind all peoples in one heart and mind. Bid envy, strife, and quarrels cease; fill the whole world with heaven’s peace. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel!”
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE “In Dulci Jubilo” 14th century German
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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“GLAD TIDINGS WE BRING”
A Yuletide Festival of Carols Arranged by John Leavitt
Presented by the Chancel Choir of The Church at Litchfield Park
Narrated by Terry Alexander
Reading: Advent, by Christina Rossetti Carol: In the Bleak Midwinter, by Gustav Holst Reading: The Angels, by William Drummond Carol: Angels We Have Heard on High, French Carol Reading: Christmas, by George Herbert Carol: Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella, French Carol Reading: A Cradle Hymn, by Isaac Watts Carol: Still, Still, Still, Austrian Carol Reading: Be Merry, Medieval, English Carol Carol: The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy, Caribbean Carol Reading: Christmas Eve, by Christina Rossetti Carol: Infant Holy, Infant Lowly, Polish Carol Reading: Love Came Down at Christmas, by Christina Rossetti Carol: What Child Is This? English Carol Kathy Bilak, Lisa Hegarty, Linda Hussey, handchimes
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THE CHANCEL CHOIR
SOPRANOS ALTOS Dortha Apland Darlene Arnold Jane Calhoun Deb Campbell Dorothy Everett Marilyn Chandler Pam Justice Bev Griggs Coral Lewis Fran Grumbling Catherine Noah Deb Rilley Carolann Sachs Leanne Walgren TENORS BASSES Bob Apple Gary Griggs George Dallas Alan Krob Dan Danner Roger Smith Virgil Grumbling Bill Trejbal Greg Herzner Jerry West Carol O’Connor
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WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH Fourth Sunday of Advent: Love
December 23, 2018 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.
CHIMES
PRELUDE “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” Pola/Wyle
WELCOME & OPENING PRAYER Rev. Kerri Sandusky
LIGHTING OF THE FOURTH ADVENT CANDLE Alexis and Aspen Charles
PRAISE OF CONGREGATION “Joy to the World” No. 270 (Verses 1 & 4)
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PAGEANT OFFERTORY “Carol of the Drums” Davis
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE “Christmas Rhapsody” Schaum
Please enjoy some birthday cake in honor of Jesus following the service.
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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Announcements for December 23, 2018
CHILDREN IN CHURCH
Children are invited to join their families in church on Sunday, December 30th, to give our hard working Sunday School teachers a day off after serving our kids through the Advent season. Child care will still be available for our littlest ones in the Nursery on the 30th. Sunday School classes will resume on January 6th.
2018 CONTRIBUTIONS
In order for your offerings to be reflected on your 2018 giving statement, all contributions must be in the church office no later than Sunday, December 30th.
As we are approaching the end of 2018, we are requesting your participation in the 2019 planned giving, which has a significant impact on our ability to plan for and live out our church’s mission. Our operating budget is determined by the amount pledged as of December 31, 2018. Many of you have submitted your pledge cards – thank you.
For those who have not yet fulfilled your financial pledge for 2019, and wish to, please remember to take the opportunity to do so before the end of the year. The timing really does matter and it is very important to the financial health of the church.
CELEBRATION
Please be sure to join us in worship on Sunday, January 13. We will be celebrating Pastor Dale’s ministry at The Church at Litchfield Park during all three worship services. Cake will be served between the services in Souers Hall.
Take time to check out what’s happening… Children in Church New Year’s Youth Celebration
Contribution Year End Sunday School New Year’s
Did You Know? Men’s Fellowship (M.C.S.F.)
Celebration Mission Tour
Youth Paint Party “Un-Hanging” of the Greens
Youth Praise Band Special Congregational Meeting
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YOUTH PAINT PARTY
Any Pulse and/or Ignite youth who would like to help paint the interior of the Watt House, please bring your grubby clothes and enthusiasm on Friday, December 28, from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. We will prep, paint, and clean. There will be food provided. Just show up if you would like to help create this space the youth will be using in the new year.
YOUTH PRAISE BAND
The youth praise band will resume from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. on January 6, 2019. They will be rehearsing in Souers Hall. All 6th-8th graders are invited!
NEW YEAR’S YOUTH CELEBRATION
Pulse and Ignite youth groups will resume on January 6, 2019, for the New Year’s youth celebration! We will have inflatables and fun! Also, beginning January 6, the youth groups will be meeting at new times: Ignite (6th-8th) from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.; Pulse (9th-12th) from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Both groups will meet in the Watt House. Come celebrate the beginning of a new year!
SUNDAY SCHOOL NEW YEAR’S
Sunday School New Year’s Celebration on January 6, 2019. We will have inflatables and lots of fun for the Sunday school children in the front yard of the Watt House. Plan to come and invite some friends to do some jumping around the first Sunday of 2019.
MEN’S CHRISTIAN SERVICE FELLOWSHIP (M.C.S.F.)
Men’s Fellowship will meet Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. in Souers Hall. Please note the new name, date and time. Through video and discussion, we will explore topics that deepen our relationships with both Jesus Christ and one another. Men’s Fellowship will meet the second Tuesday of each month. Please sign up in the breezeway if you are interested in attending. All men are welcome!
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MISSION TOUR ON MONDAY, JANUARY 14
HOMEWARD BOUND, ST. MARY’S FOOD BANK, HOMELESS YOUTH CONNECTION, MISSION OF MERCY,
AND NEW LIFE CENTER. We will visit these 5 charities that The Church at Litchfield Park helps support. Come learn how they are helping our community and the amazing impact they are making in people’s lives. We will leave from the church at 6:45 a.m. and be back about 12:30 p.m. Bring along drinks and a lunch in a bag with your name on it to put in a cooler in the van/bus. Sign up in the breezeway between services.
“UN-HANGING” OF THE GREENS
A huge thank you to all who participated in the Hanging of the Greens recently. If you would like to help “un-hang” them, please meet in Souers Hall at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 5. Refreshments will be served.
SPECIAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
SUNDAY, JANUARY 6, 2019 AT 11:45 a.m.
Please mark your calendar for the Special Congregational Meeting to be held on Sunday, January 6, 2019. The meeting will begin at 11:45 am in Souers Hall. The purpose of the meeting will be to consider calling Rev. Dr. Lynne Kammeraad as our new Senior Pastor. The senior pastor selection committee unanimously recommended Pastor Lynne to the Board of Directors and the Board of Directors has unanimously recommended her for consideration by the entire congregation. Your attendance is needed to insure that we have a quorum for this important meeting.
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CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS 2018
Given by: Dedication
Bob & Nan Adams In loving memory of our family and friends
Susan Adams In memory of Steve
Jennifer Albertson In memory of Kaye Lebold
The Alward Family In memory of our parents
Anonymous Merry Christmas
Suzanne Boyer In memory of my husband, Don Boyer
Suzanne Boyer In memory of our parents, Doris & Bill Fuller and
Jess & Myrtle Boyer
Kathy Broom In memory of Jud Broom
Keith & Marilyn Brougher In memory of his son, John
Donald Burgess In memory of Carol
Cynthia Busalacchi In loving memory of my daughter Kristie
Cynthia Busalacchi In loving memory of family and friends
Frank & Evi Castillo In memory of Joan Castillo
Steve & Beth Charney In loving memory of Mark Montanus
Steve & Beth Charney In honor of our family
Kathy Christensen In loving memory of my husband, Jerry
Hal & Nancy Collett In memory of our parents
Doug Crowell & The Kerfoot Family In loving memory of Mary Crowell, our
wonderful wife, mother and Grama
Betsy Dane & family In memory of Bob & Emma Dane
Betsy Dane & family In loving memory of Tom Dane
Mike & Debbie Demlong and Jenny
Jackson
In memory of Raymond Jackson Sr., & Raymond
Jackson Jr., & Dan Ireland
David & Christa Denofsky In honor & memory of loved ones
Julia Duff In loving memory of Dick
Maxine Dutch In memory of my sister, Dolores
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CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS 2018
Given by: Dedication
Lily Early Merry Christmas to all
Lowell & Rita Easton Christmas Celebration
Kathie Elder A Christmas Celebration
Kathie Elder In memory of our families
Dora, Judy, Marsha, Jane & Ron Merry Christmas J, we love you and miss you
Kirk Eymann In loving memory of my father, George
Joie Hand & Bill Fischer In memory of Albert Hand
Joie Hand & Bill Fischer In memory of George Fischer
Joie Hand & Bill Fischer In memory of Trina Fischer
Sherrie Gibbs In memory of my parents
Teresa Gies In loving memory of George Debo
The Hegarty Family In memory of Jerry Christensen and
Hugh Hegarty
The Henderson Family Love to our family
The Steven Hill Family In memory of Lemoyne Baum
The Steven Hill Family In memory of Roy Hill
Aileen Hopely In loving memory of Dale L. Hopely, Sr.
Aileen Hopely In loving memory of Darrin Hopely
Pam Justice In loving memory of Carla Justice
Chuck Landis In honor of Brenda Morgan
Dee Lounsberry In memory of Frank Paul Erzar, Michael Erzar,
and Everett E. Lounsberry
Emma Manriquez In memory of Mariano V. Manriquez
Ken & Chris Martin In honor of family
Ken & Chris Martin In appreciation of pastors & staff
Alan & Sonna McKee Merry Christmas
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CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS 2018
Given by: Dedication
Rick & Lee Miller In memory of parents
Charlotte Montanus In memory of Mark Montanus
Richard & Brenda Morgan In honor of Pastor Dale & Kimberly for their
service to the church
Mark & Nancy Mowen In honor of family and friends
Bill & Patti Murphy In honor of our daughter Bonnie, and the birth of
our new granddaughter
Catherine Napolitano In memory of Jeannette & Bernard Mirandette
Bob & Judy Nelson In celebration of Christ’s birth
Don & Catherine Noah In memory of our mothers Marilyn & Cheryl
The Pearson Family In memory of Theresa Milton, Anita Annucci,
and David Juarez Sr.
Barbara Penhallow Merry Christmas
Al & Jan Peterson In memory of our family
Grant & Joan Ragsdale Good friends and family
Jack & Julie Rataezyk In memory of father Mariano Manriquez
Salim & Tasnim Raza Merry Christmas
Sandra Reagan Eichler, Tanberg & Randall families
Paul Redpath In memory of Joann Forstner
Jerry & Beverly Rounds In loving memory of our parents
Jane & Tony Sacks In memory of parents
Jane & Tony Sacks In honor of Erie Ure
Jane & Tony Sacks In memory of George Debo
The Sager Family Thank you Pastor Dale for all your years of
service
The Sager Family Merry Christmas
Jerry & Jill Santy In celebration of our special needs grandson
Adam
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CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS 2018
Given by: Dedication
Rich & Betsy Sitch In loving memory of Marietta Sitch and
Phillip Johnson
Earl & Thea Smith In honor of family
The Sproull Family In memory of Bill’s parents, Shirl & Dorothy
Elizabeth Sriloop In memory of my family
Monte & Nancy Sriver In honor of our families
Beverly Sumner Merry Christmas
Kjellrun (Shel) Taylor In memory of Col. D. David Taylor,
my beloved husband
The Thorvilson, Pobuda, Ronning &
Chang families In memory of Shirley Thorvilson
William & Molly Todd In memory of our parents Maude & Wayne
Martin, and Arlene & William Todd
William & Molly Todd In honor of our children Molly, Jeff, Wendy &
Tom
Lou & Lois Tronzo In memory of our parents Tom & Nellie
Hutchison and Lou & Babe Tronzo
Cal Vaudrey In memory of Denise
Leanne Walgren Merry Christmas to all
Jerry G. West In honor of my wife, Shirley H. West
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PREACHING SCHEDULE
*Childcare provided in the Nursery
Dec. 24 5:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m., 9:00 p.m. & 11:00 p.m.
Christmas Eve Services Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.
Dec 30 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.
Worship Service Rev. Lynne Kammeraad
The Church at Litchfield Park
Christmas Calendar 2018
Date Event Time Location
Mon. Dec. 24 Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve Candlelight
Service/Chancel Singers
Christmas Eve Candlelight
Service/Choir
Christmas Eve Candlelight
Service/Choir
Christmas Eve Candlelight
Service/Bells
5:00 p.m.*
7:00 p.m.*
9:00 p.m.*
11:00 p.m.
Sanctuary
Sanctuary
Sanctuary
Sanctuary
Tue. Dec. 25 Christmas Day – Office Closed
Wed. Dec. 26 Christmas Holiday – Office Closed
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Please call the church office at (623) 935-3411 to change or update this list.
MSgt Kristen Allen Lt Col Mike Gantt SFC Lance Otzmann
LTC Travis Allen A1C Robert Grotefend Shirley Parks
Col Shawn Anger CW3 Brian Hall Lt Dan Pauley
Lt Col Joe Bemis Sr A Nicholas Hemphill HTFN Deacon Price
Capt Thomas Brougher PVT Andrew Horacek MK1 Robert Rodriguez
TSgt Lysa Busalacchi MAJ Damon Juarez PO3 Jacob Scott
SFC Jamil D Bush PFC Jay W. Klement, II Capt R Jacob Stucky
1st Sgt Christopher Cameron SSgt Tommy Little MAJ Bradley K. Sullivan
MAJ Douglas Charters SSgt Ryan McElhaney SSgt Derek Adrian Urban
Capt Taylor Clarke Capt Hank McKibban MAJ Brad Walgren, Chaplain
MSgt Anthony Collier MAJ Ryan Maple SFC Margaret Wilson
SSgt Zeke Denofsky SFC Donald S. Montgomery 2nd Lt Jacob Zalewski
PFC Cody Fridley ************** PFC Daniel Zimmer
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Calendar for the Week of December 23, 2018 Today, 12/23/18 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. – CANTATA in Sanctuary 8:00 a.m. – NURSERY (Newborn-2 years old) 9:15 a.m. – CANTATA 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-5
th grades) in Classroom 3 and Souers Hall
10:45 a.m. – CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PAGEANT in Souers Hall 10:45 a.m. – NURSERY (Newborn-2 years old)
Monday, 12/24/18 CHRISTMAS EVE
12:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 5:00 p.m. – CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE in Sanctuary 5:00 p.m. – NURSERY (Newborn-2 years old) 7:00 p.m. – CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE in Sanctuary 7:00 p.m. – NURSERY (Newborn-2 years old) 9:00 p.m. – CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE in Sanctuary 9:00 p.m. – NURSERY (Newborn-2 years old) 11:00 p.m. – CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE in Sanctuary
Tuesday, 12/25/18 OFFICE CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS DAY
12:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House
Wednesday, 12/26/18 OFFICE CLOSED
12:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House
Thursday, 12/27/18
7:30 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House
Friday, 12/28/18 1:00 p.m. – WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP KNITTING/CROCHET GROUP in Zieske Hall 6:30 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House
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ASSISTING IN WORSHIP TODAY
SENIOR PASTOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.
ASSOCIATE PASTOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Lynne Kammeraad ASSOCIATE PASTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Kerri Sandusky CHANCEL CHOIR DIRECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jill Tabata 10:45 CHOIR DIRECTOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amy Burns ORGANIST/PIANIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kathy Drake USHERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim & Lorene Greer, Tom & Rita Kaiser 9:15 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . .Stephen & Marjorie Koval, Ken & Chris Martin 10:45 a.m. . . . . . . . . Joan Smith, Robert Waltman, Joe & Dolores Broski WELCOME BOOTHS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nana Hamlin, W.C.S.F. ACOLYTES . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:15 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bryan Kaneshiro, Vivian Nixon INTERIM CHILDREN’S MINISTRY DIRECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kristin McNamara
NURSERY. . 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . Stephanie Horacek, Amanda Clough
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: [email protected]
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