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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 Last Sunday after Epiphany/Transfiguration

February 26, 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: “Acceptance”

CHIMES

PRELUDE “Les Ballets du Rio” Jean-Baptiste Lully Cole Lozon, Cello

BRINGING IN THE LIGHT

WELCOME, REGISTRATION and ANNOUNCEMENTS

CALL TO WORSHIP (from Isaiah 1) L: Learn to do good. P: Seek justice. L: Help the oppressed. P: Defend the homeless. L: Fight for the rights of the defenseless. P: Love all as our Lord loves us.

OPENING PRAYER Jessica Vandling

NEW MEMBERS(9:15 service) Richard & Lois Alix Peter Dale Charles & Daneé Bertram Bill Fischer & Joie Hand

SPECIAL MUSIC “All the People Said Amen” Matt Maher led by Adrenaline

PRAYER OF THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY (in unison) Dear Lord, as we come together today, we experience what it is to love you and to love others. There are times when we become inward focused and attempt to isolate ourselves from your love. Forgive us, Lord. Help us draw closer to one another and closer to you. May we know that you accept us continuously through your renewing love.

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

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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 Ephesians 4:2-6

REFLECTION Corinne Vasiloff

REFLECTION Ashley Hill

SPECIAL MUSIC “Broken Vessels” Hillsong Worship Jordan Armijo, soloist

SCRIPTURE Romans 15:7-9

REFLECTION Catherine Broski

SPECIAL MUSIC “Shout to the Lord” Darlene Zschech led by Adrenaline

REFLECTION Samuel Hopely

HYMN “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” No. 630

OFFERTORY PRAYER Megan Starses

OFFERTORY “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” Harold Arlen arr. by Emily Moody

“DOXOLOGY” No. 815

“All the People Said Amen” Matt Maher “And all the people said amen. Whoa, and all the people said amen. Give thanks to the Lord for His love never ends. And all the people said amen. And all the people said amen. Whoa, and all the people said amen. Give thanks to the Lord for His love never ends. And all the people said amen.”

CCLI # 6518275

BENEDICTION Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

POSTLUDE “Lord I Lift Your Name on High” Rick Founds

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 February 26, 2017

ANNUAL MEETING TODAY

The annual meeting for the church is TODAY, at 11:45 a.m. in Souers Hall. This is when new officers and the budget will be voted on. The meeting is open to everyone, but only church members may vote. Your attendance is important in the planning for the future of our church, and a quorum of the congregation is needed. The Rec Room will be available for children of all ages during the meeting.

ASH WEDNESDAY THIS WEEK

Join us for the Ash Wednesday service Wednesday, March 1, at 6:30 p.m. This 30-minute service will inaugurate the season of Lent with the imposition of ashes. The nursery will be available during the service.

SPRING TRAINING GAME

Come see the Diamondbacks vs. the Indians on Sunday, March 19, at 1:00 p.m. Right Field Pavillion, picnic style atmosphere, partially shaded area which includes food and non-alcoholic beverages. Cost is $36 per person; men, women and children are welcome. Deadline to purchase tickets is Sunday, March 12.

We Welcome New Members

Richard & Lois Alix Charles & Daneé Bertram

Bill Fischer & Joie Hand

We are happy you have chosen to become a part of this body of Christ!

Take time to check out what’s happening…

Annual Meeting Movie Night

Ash Wednesday Service Men’s Fellowship

Spring Training Game W.C.S.F. Cookbook

Adult Bible Study P.O.W.W.O.W.

Youth Activities Ladies Who Lunch

Spaghetti Dinner Thrift Shop

Wednesday Night Activities Missions

Chronic Illness Support

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ADULT BIBLE STUDY

Our journey From Inside to Outside: Exploring Spiritual Disciplines continues this week Tuesday, February 28, at 10:00 a.m in Souers Hall (we will not be meeting on Wednesday due to the Ash Wednesday service). We will be focusing on the disciplines of meditation and submission, which, like all the spiritual disciplines, are designed to help us live with purpose and meaning. The more we celebrate and practice the disciplines, the richer our relationships will become with God and others. Please bring a Bible and something to write with if possible. Next week Tuesday, March 7 and Wednesday, March 8 we’ll explore and discuss the disciplines of simplicity and celebration.

YOUTH

SCHOLARSHIPS

The Church at Litchfield Park will award three $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors graduating in May 2017 who plan to further their education in the fall of 2017. Applications are due to the church office by Friday at 4:00 p.m. on March 24. Finalists will be interviewed on the morning of Saturday, April 22, at The Church at Litchfield Park. The scholarship committee will consider both need and community service when selecting the finalists. The church’s objective is to open doors to higher education for students who are committed to both community service and their academic goals. Applications are available in the church office or at any of the Agua Fria High School Career Centers. If you have any questions, email Nancy Oreshack at noreshack@cox.net or contact the church office at (623) 935-3411 or info@churchatlitchfieldpark.org.

PULSE AND IGNITE

Pulse and Ignite youth groups will resume next Sunday, March 5, in Souers Hall from 5:00—6:30 p.m. All 6th through 12th graders are invited.

YOGURTINI TIME

All youth (6th—12th graders) are welcome to stop by Yogurtini on the corner of Indian School and Litchfield Roads on Tuesday, February 28, between 4:00—5:00 p.m. Enjoy a visit and some yogurt with Pastor Kerri (her treat!).

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SPAGHETTI DINNER

The Pulse and Ignite Youth Groups’ 4th annual fundraising spaghetti dinner will be Friday, March 31. There will be two seatings—one at 5:00 p.m. and another at 7:00 p.m. Come and enjoy a delicious meal prepared by Pastor Dale and listen to the singing of Tim Rilley. Ticket sales will begin next Sunday between services in the breezeway. All money raised will be used to support the youth’s summer mission trip to Wetumpka, Alabama.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES

Wednesday night activities will resume on March 8, beginning at 4:30 p.m. Dinner will be fish, tater tots, slaw and cobbler 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, Heavenly Handbells, CLP Café, the Rec Room, Chancel Choir, and Bible Study.

COMING SOON – MOVIE NIGHT

Save the date of Friday, March 24. Come enjoy the new Disney Film, “Queen of Katwe” on the big screen. More information coming soon in your bulletin.

MEN’S FELLOWSHIP

Men’s Fellowship will be meeting at 7:00 a.m. in Souers Hall on Saturday, March 4. The purpose of the group is to grow closer to God and each other so that we may be used to do God’s will. The meeting will include a delicious breakfast and fellowship. So that we may provide adequate food, we are asking that you sign up in the breezeway between services or call the church office. For more information, please email the church at info@churchatlitchfieldpark.org or call (623) 935-3411.

W.C.S.F. COOKBOOK

Pre-order sales for the much awaited “Loaves and Fishes and Church Dishes” cookbook is in the breezeway between services. Delivery is expected to be made by the end of March, and each book is just $10.

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CLP TO HOST P.O.W.W.O.W.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Produce on Wheels With-Out Waste (P.O.W.W.O.W.) is returning to the church campus on Saturday, March 11, from 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. This non-profit organization rescues surplus produce from growers in Arizona. Anyone who contributes $10 can shop for up to 60 lbs. of fresh and nutritious, rescued produce. If you are interested in serving as a volunteer on Saturday, March 11, sign up in the breezeway or contact the church office at (623) 935-3411 or info@churchatlitchfieldpark.org. The sale will be between 9:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m., but volunteers will have shifts assigned earlier and later for setup, distribution and clean up. If you would like to learn more about the organization and the types of produce available, please visit their website: www.borderlandfoodbank.org.

LADIES WHO LUNCH

Join the “Ladies Who Lunch” on Tuesday, March 14, at 12:30 p.m. We will be dining at the Eagle’s Nest at PebbleCreek resort community, arranged for us by Jane Cook. Your reservation is required by noon on Monday, March 13. Look for the signup sheet in the breezeway on Sundays, For more information or to R.S.V.P., contact either Kathy Christensen at speedbmp68@hotmail.com or (623) 536-1207 or Chris Martin at chrismartinaz@cox.net or (623) 979-8503.

W.C.S.F. THRIFT SHOP

The Women’s Christian Service Fellowship Thrift Shop will be open on Saturday, March 4, from 8:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m. Monies raised are used to fund various W.C.S.F projects, missions and ministries. Donations that are clean and in working order are always welcome. Donations may be dropped off Friday, March 3, from 8:30—10:30 a.m. You may schedule an appointment by contacting Monica Sproull (623) 935-2656 or Millie Ezell (623) 935-3953.

THRIFT SHOP OPPORTUNITY

After running the Thrift Shop for many years, Monica and Millie are ready to pass the fun to someone else. Amber Gilbert has stepped forward to be the Chair but she needs two more people to co-chair with her. If this sounds like something you would be interested in or would like more information on, please contact the church office at (623) 935-3411 or info@churchatlitchfieldpark.org.

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MISSIONS

HELP SUPPORT THE CALIFORNIA MISSION

The last day to buy tickets is TODAY. You can help by buying tickets to win a beautiful quilt made by Robert McPherson. Donations will also be welcomed. The team will be helping build new homes for people with disabilities after the California wildfires and will be delivering a $1,000.00 donation to Mennonite Disaster Services to help with building materials. Raffle tickets for the quilt are $2.00 for one ticket and $5.00 for 3 tickets. Find us in the breezeway after each Sunday service. The drawing for the quilt will be Wednesday, March 8.

CALIFORNIA MISSION TRIP VOLUNTEERS WANTED

Today is the last chance to sign up for the mission trip on March 25 through April 1st. Information and forms are available in the breezeway. Our team from The Church at Litchfield Park will help build houses for people with disabilities that lost their homes in the California wildfires. For more information, call Ron Anderson at (623) 386-7473, or the church office at (623) 935-3411.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT HOMEWARD BOUND

The mission of Homeward Bound is to break multi-generational cycles of homelessness, welfare dependence and domestic violence and create self-reliance through housing and compassionate client-centered services. Come help us paint and get an apartment ready for a new family at Homeward Bound on Tuesday, March 7. We will car pool from church at 7:15 a.m. and be back around 3:00 p.m. Homeward Bound is one of the local missions we support. Sign up in the Breezeway on Sundays. Equipment needed: paint rollers and trays, plastic drop cloths, paint brushes, blue tape and cleaning wipes.

MISSION MEETING

The mission committee meets on the second Thursday of each month. Our goal is to provide mission opportunities for you as well as stewardship for church mission funds. If you have an interest in missions, join us at our next meeting, Thursday, March 9, at 7:00 p.m. in the Fireside Room North. For more information, please contact the church office at (623) 935-3411.

CHRONIC ILLNESS SUPPORT GROUP

If you have a recurring illness or are struggling with a condition that has affected you for more than a few months consider joining us on Sunday, March 12 from 11:45 a.m.—12:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room North. Participants in this group are bonding in profoundly beautiful ways and living into the goal of this group, which is to support and encourage one another in the midst of the trials they are experiencing. Kathy Bilak, Richard Wilharm, and Pastor Lynne are the facilitators.

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Wednesday Night Programs

4:30 - 6:00 p.m. 4C, CLP Café, Heavenly Handbells, Childcare/Rec Room

6:00 Dinner

6:45 p.m. Chancel Choir, Bible Study, Childcare/Rec Room

March 2017

Date Kids Adults Menu

Mar. 1 ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE AT 6:30 P.M.

Nursery care provided No Wednesday Night Dinner

Mar. 8

4C

Childcare/Rec Room (CR 3) Kristin & Stephanie

Bible Study in Souers Hall

Choir Rehearsal in Choir Room

Heavenly Handbells in Sanctuary

Fish, tater tots, slaw, cobbler

Mar. 15 SPRING BREAK

No Wednesday Night Dinner

Mar. 22

4C

Childcare/Rec Room (CR 3)

Kristin & Stephanie

Bible Study in Souers Hall

Choir Rehearsal in Choir Room

Heavenly Handbells in Sanctuary

Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes,

green beans, salad, brownies

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PREACHING SCHEDULE

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

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

Communion Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

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

Worship Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

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

Worship Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

March 26 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

Worship Service Rev. Kerri Sandusky

MSgt Kristen Allen PFC Cody Fridley SFC Donald S. Montgomery

MAJ Travis Allen Lt Col Mike Gantt SFC Lance Otzmann

Lt Col Shawn Anger Lt Col Keith Gempler Shirley Parks

EO Matthew Barton A1C Robert Grotefend Lt Dan Pauley

Lt Col Joe Bemis CW3 Brian Hall HTFN Deacon Price

Lt Thomas Brougher Sr A Nicholas Hemphill MK1 Robert Rodriguez

SFC Jamil D Bush MAJ Damon Juarez Capt R Jacob Stucky

1st Sgt Christopher Cameron PFC Jay W. Klement, II SSgt Derek Adrian Urban

MAJ Douglas Charters SSgt Tommy Little MAJ Brad Walgren, Chaplain

2nd Lt Taylor Clarke CM3 Ryan McElhaney SFC Margaret Wilson

MSgt Anthony Collier Capt Hank McKibban 2nd Lt Jacob Zalewski

SRA Zeke Denofsky MAJ Ryan Maple PFC Daniel Zimmer

Phillip Miller, Seal Team

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Calendar for the Week of February 26, 2017

Today, 2/26/17 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. – ANNUAL MEETING in Souers Hall 4:00 p.m. – BOY SCOUT TROOP #99 GREENBAR in Watt House 5:00 p.m. – CRAFTERS in Zieske Hall 6:00 p.m. – BOY SCOUT TROOP #99 in Scout Lodge

Monday, 2/27/17 12:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House

Tuesday, 2/28/17 10:00 a.m. – ADULT BIBLE STUDY in Souers Hall

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

4:00 p.m. – YOGURTINI TIME off site

Wednesday, 3/01/17 12:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House

4:30 p.m. – HEAVENLY HANDBELLS in Sanctuary

4:30 p.m. – CHIMIN IN in Fireside Room North

5:00 p.m. – V.I.P. in Fireside Room North

5:30 p.m. – JOYFUL NOISE in Classroom 6

6:30 p.m. – ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE in Sanctuary

7:00 p.m. – CHANCEL CHOIR in Choir Room

Thursday, 3/02/17 6:00 p.m. – CARILLON HANDBELLS in Sanctuary 6:30 p.m. – ENDOWMENT COMMITTEE in Zieske Hall 7:30 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House

Friday, 3/03/17 8:30 a.m. – W.C.S.F. THRIFT SHOP WORK DAY in Watt House 1:00 p.m. – WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP KNITTING/CROCHET GROUP in Zieske Hall 6:00 p.m. – CONFIRMATION CLASS FIELD TRIP off site 6:30 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House

Saturday, 3/04/17 7:00 a.m. – MEN’S FELLOWSHIP in Souers Hall 8:30 a.m. – W.C.S.F. THRIFT SHOP OPEN in Watt House 4:30 P.m. – CONFIRMATION CLASS FIELD TRIP off site

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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 MUSIC DIRECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ramon Ocaño ORGANIST/PIANIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Debra Weber USHERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Youth WELCOME BOOTHS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ministry Connections, Youth, Iris Weise 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@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