A house of prayer for all people, aspiring to be as ... · Membership Orientation will resume in August; however, Membership Chairs Greg and Marcy Clement are available to share information

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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 Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

July 22, 2018 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 PRELUDE “When Morning Gilds the Skies” Barnby, arr. Innes WELCOME, REGISTRATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS PASTORAL PRAYER LORD’S PRAYER

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.

HYMN “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” No. 11

(Verses 1 & 2)

SPECIAL MUSIC “You Raise Me Up” Graham/Lovland Myra Curtis, soloist & Mary Wilkening, cello

SCRIPTURE READING 2 Samuel 7:2-9, 12-15 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God.

SERMON “The Dynasty” Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

HYMN “O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing” No. 21

(Verses 1 & 2)

OFFERTORY “Morning Has Broken” trad. Gaelic, arr. Adams Mary Wilkening, cello, Kathy Drake, piano

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“DOXOLOGY” No. 815

“O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing” No. 21 “My gracious Master and my God, assist me to proclaim, to spread thro’ all the earth

abroad, the honors of Thy name.” Arr. © 1997 by Integrity’s Hosanna! Music and Word Music (a div of WORD MUSIC)

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE “Make Me a Blessing” Wilson/Schuler 2 SAMUEL 7:2-9, 12-15

“The king said to the prophet Nathan, ‘See now, I am living in a house of cedar, but the ark of God stays in a tent.’ Nathan said to the king, ‘Go, do all that you have in mind; for the Lord is with you.’ But that same night the word of the Lord came to Nathan: Go and tell my servant David: Thus says the Lord: Are you the one to build me a house to live in? I have not lived in a house since the day I brought up the people of Israel from Egypt to this day, but I have been moving about in a tent and a tabernacle. Wherever I have moved about among all the people of Israel, did I ever speak a word with any of the tribal leaders of Israel, whom I commanded to shepherd my people Israel, saying, ‘Why have you not built me a house of cedar?’ Now therefore thus you shall say to my servant David: Thus says the Lord of hosts: I took you from the pasture, from following the sheep to be prince over my people Israel; and I have been with you wherever you went, and have cut off all your enemies from before you; and I will make for you a great name, like the name of the great ones of the earth. When your days are fulfilled and you lie down with your ancestors, I will raise up your offspring after you, who shall come forth from your body, and I will establish his kingdom. He shall build a house for my name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. I will be a father to him, and he shall be a son to me. When he commits iniquity, I will punish him with a rod such as mortals use, with blows inflicted by human beings. But I will not take my steadfast love from him, as I took it from Saul, whom I put away from before you. Your house and your kingdom shall be made sure forever before me; your throne shall be established forever.”

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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July 22, 2018 9:15 a.m.


CHIMES PRELUDE “When Morning Gilds the Skies” Barnby, arr. Innes BRINGING IN THE LIGHT WELCOME, REGISTRATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS CALL TO WORSHIP L: Welcome, brothers and sisters in Christ, as we gather together to worship God. P: God’s love has been expressed to humanity throughout the ages; however, in these times, God has expressed love to humanity through Jesus Christ, our Lord. L: This love of God in Christ was established long ago through Israel who preserved the promise of God and ultimately communicated this love to all people through the church. P: May we remember we are the Church and may we remember to live our part in the history of God’s love to the world.

HYMN “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” No. 11

(Verses All) PRAYER OF THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY (In Unison)

Dear God, today we come together in this historic church to worship you and to explore the very beginnings of your love expressed to us through Jesus Christ. As we do, please help us to look beyond our personal experiences and to see ourselves within the greater stream of your love to humanity throughout history.

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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.

SPECIAL MUSIC “You Raise Me Up” Graham/Lovland

Myra Curtis, soloist & Mary Wilkening, cello


SERMON “The Dynasty” Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. HYMN “O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing” No. 21

(Verses 1-3) OFFERTORY “Morning Has Broken” trad. Gaelic, arr. Adams

Mary Wilkening, cello, Kathy Drake, piano

“DOXOLOGY” No. 815 “O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing” No. 21 “My gracious Master and my God, assist me to proclaim, to spread thro’ all the earth abroad, the honors of Thy name.” Arr. © 1997 by Integrity’s Hosanna! Music and Word Music (a div of WORD MUSIC)

BENEDICTION POSTLUDE “Make Me a Blessing” Wilson/Schuler

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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July 22, 2018 10:45 a.m.


CHIMES

PRELUDE

WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS & OPENING PRAYER

PRAISE OF CONGREGATION “Our God” Redman/Tomlin CCLI Song #5677416

“God of Wonders” Byrd/Hindalong CCLI Song #541245

SPECIAL MUSIC “You Are” Colton Dixon Nikki Watson, soloist


SERMON “The Dynasty” Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

PRAISE OF CONGREGATION “Here I am to Worship” Tim Hughes CCLI Song #3266032

PASTORAL PRAYER

OFFERTORY “Jesus I Believe” Ingram/Weaver Greg Herzner, soloist

“Our God” Redman/Tomlin “Our God is greater, our God is stronger. God, You are higher than any other.

Our God is Healer, awesome in power, our God, our God”(Repeat)

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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Announcements for July 22, 2018

GAME NIGHT

The Fellowship Committee is hosting a game night this Friday, July 27, from 6:00—8:00 p.m. in Souers Hall and Palm Court. There will be life-sized games, indoor and outdoor games. Hotdogs, chips, otter pops, and beverages will be provided. All ages are welcome!

MEMBERSHIP ORIENTATION

Membership Orientation will resume in August; however, Membership Chairs Greg and Marcy Clement are available to share information about The Church at Litchfield Park at any time. You may contact them by email at: [email protected] or through the church office at (623) 935-3411. We look forward to hearing from you.

PULSE AND IGNITE YOUTH GROUPS

Pulse and Ignite youth groups will not meet this evening. We will resume next Sunday, July 29, in Souers Hall. Ignite (grades 6th-8th)

meets from 4:30-5:30 p.m.; Pulse (grades 9th-12th) meets from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Take time to check out what’s happening… Game Night Wall of Military Service

Membership Orientation Prayer Chain

Pulse & Ignite Youth Groups Church in Souers Hall

Youth Praise Band Life Inventory

Pulse Deep Dive Welcome Booth

Women’s Fellowship Personal Care Items

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YOUTH PRAISE BAND FORMING

All 6th-12th graders who would like to be a part of a youth praise band, please come to Souers Hall on Sunday, July 29, at 3:00 p.m. Amy Burns will be leading the youth praise band.

PULSE DEEP DIVE

All 9th-12th graders are invited to Pulse Deep Dive at the home of Joe & Carrie Bemis on Monday, July 23, from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. There will be dinner, a thought-filled study, discussion, and prayer. Please don’t hesitate to call the church office at (623) 935-3411 if you have any questions.

WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP

CIRCLE 3 Join Circle 3 members for lunch at PebbleCreek’s Eagles Nest Alcove on the Eagles Nest side. Please note this is a location change! The remaining summer dates are, Wednesday, July 25, at 11:30 a.m. and August 22, at 11:30 a.m. Please R.S.V.P. to Diane Piehl at [email protected] to assure we have a place set for you. No meeting, just getting better acquainted! All women are welcome. CIRCLE 5 will meet at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, July 26, at the home of Christa Denofsky. Please R.S.V.P. to [email protected] or look for a sign-up sheet in the breezeway today if you plan to attend. For directions or questions, you may email or call the church office at (623) 935-3411. All women are welcome!

WALL OF MILITARY SERVICE

The Col. John “Scotty” Clarke Wall of Military Service is a monument given to the church by Isabel Clarke in honor of her late husband. The wall offers an opportunity for church members and their immediate families, living and deceased, to be recognized for their service in the U.S. Armed Forces. The monument is located on the west wall of the Garden of Memories expansion. A brochure explaining how to honor a family member is available in the church office during the week. All proceeds from plaque sales will be used to maintain the Garden of Memories.

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PRAYER CHAIN

Did you know that The Church at Litchfield Park has a prayer chain? When there are prayer requests, the office emails the requests out or calls through a phone tree. If you would like to participate in this ministry, please contact the church office at (623) 935-3411 or [email protected] with the method you wish to receive.

LIFE INVENTORY SHEETS

Our Christian faith assures us that death leads to eternal life with God. Meanwhile, family members, friends, and the pastors are sometimes in need of certain information that if available, could help them deal more appropriately with the grief and death of a loved one. The church office has Life Inventory Sheets that can assist your family during that time. If you would like a form to fill out, please contact the office at (623) 935-3411 or [email protected].

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR WELCOME BOOTH

We are in need of volunteers at the Welcome Booth in the breezeway outside Souers Hall to help greet and welcome first time visitors and to say hello to all in the breezeway. No experience is necessary. Volunteers help at the booth from 8:30–9:10 a.m. and then again from 10:15–10:40 a.m. This is an excellent way to meet new people and make many acquaintances. It is a perfect volunteer opportunity for anyone. If you would like to help, please contact Nana Hamlin at

[email protected] or call the church office at (623) 935-3411.

PERSONAL CARE ITEMS

Personal care items are needed for the New Life Center towel project. When you travel please collect them and put them in the box in the church office. We can especially use the smaller sizes of shampoo, hair conditioner, body lotion and soap. These items are also used for blessing bags.

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PREACHING SCHEDULE

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

July 29 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

Worship Service Rev. Lynne Kammeraad

Aug 5 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

Communion Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

Aug 12 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

Worship Service Rev. Kerri Sandusky

Aug 19 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

Youth Worship Service Youth

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

LTC Travis Allen Lt Col Keith Gempler SFC Lance Otzmann

Col Shawn Anger A1C Robert Grotefend Shirley Parks

Lt Col Joe Bemis CW3 Brian Hall Lt Dan Pauley

Capt Thomas Brougher Sr A Nicholas Hemphill HTFN Deacon Price

TSgt Lysa Busalacchi PVT Andrew Horacek MK1 Robert Rodriguez

SFC Jamil D Bush MAJ Damon Juarez Capt R Jacob Stucky

1st Sgt Christopher Cameron PFC Jay W. Klement, II MAJ Bradley K. Sullivan

MAJ Douglas Charters SSgt Tommy Little SSgt Derek Adrian Urban

Capt Taylor Clarke SSgt Ryan McElhaney MAJ Brad Walgren, Chaplain

MSgt Anthony Collier Capt Hank McKibban SFC Margaret Wilson

SSgt Zeke Denofsky MAJ Ryan Maple 2nd Lt Jacob Zalewski

PFC Cody Fridley ************** PFC Daniel Zimmer

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Calendar for the Week of July 22, 2018 Today, 7/22/18 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 9:15 a.m. – SUNDAY SCHOOL (K-2

nd grades) in Zieske Hall and Classroom 2

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 2

10:45 a.m. – SUNDAY SCHOOL (3rd

-5th

grades) in Zieske Hall and Classroom 4 6:00 p.m. – BOY SCOUT TROOP #99 MEETING off site

Monday, 7/23/18

12:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 5:00 p.m. – PULSE DEEP DIVE off site

Tuesday, 7/24/18

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

Wednesday, 7/25/18

11:30 p.m. – CIRCLE 3 off site

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

Thursday, 7/26/18

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

Friday, 7/27/18 1:00 p.m. – WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP KNITTING/CROCHET GROUP in Zieske Hall 6:00 p.m. – FELLOWSHIP GAME NIGHT Souers Hall and Palm Court

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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 MUSIC DIRECTOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jill Tabata 10:45 CHOIR DIRECTOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amy Burns ORGANIST/PIANIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kathy Drake LITURGIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hank Tokarz

USHERS . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stephen & Marjorie Koval, Bill Todd, Lee Miller 9:15 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jerry & Jill Santy, Jim & Lorene Greer 10:45 a.m. . . . . . Joan Smith, Ron Anderson, Cynthia Bush, Carol O’Connor WELCOME BOOTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , , , , . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lily Early ACOLYTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kyle Gempler, Zachary Kerfoot

NURSERY. . 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . Kristin McNamara, Stephanie Horacek

Cover Photo ~ Alberto Hernandez

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

Mona McCash, Organist Emerita

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