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

The Church at Litchfield Park

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

June 30, 2013 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 “America the Beautiful” Bates/Weber 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 “O Worship the King” No. 104 (Verses 1 & 5)

SPECIAL MUSIC “Arioso” J.S. Bach Mary Wilkening, Cello Soloist

SCRIPTURE READING Galatians 5:13-25

SERMON “The Cost of Freedom” Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

HYMN “Pass Me Not” No. 489 (Verses 1 & 4)

OFFERTORY “My Country ‘Tis of Thee” Smith/Weber

“DOXOLOGY” No. 815

“God of Our Fathers” No. 809 “Refresh Thy people on their toilsome way. Lead us from night to never

ending day; fill all our lives with love and grace divine; and glory, laud and praise be ever Thine!”

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BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE “Battle Hymn of the Republic” Howe/Weber

GALATIANS 5:13-25 (NIV) “You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom

to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ If you bite and devour each other, watch out or you will be destroyed by each other. So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever you want. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.”

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

traditional 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 Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

June 30, 2013 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 “America the Beautiful” Bates/Weber

BRINGING IN THE LIGHT

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Mason Heath Gullett

CALL TO WORSHIP: L: Welcome, friends, to this House of Prayer for all People where we gather today to celebrate our freedom in Christ. P: We understand from the history of our country and current events that though we are free, freedom has a price. L: The cost of freedom is more than the price paid by those who have sacrificed to make us free. Freedom requires a price from all who enjoy its rewards. That price is responsibility; each of us doing our part to ensure the safety and welfare of others. P: May God inspire us this day to do our part in ensuring that the price of freedom is paid. Amen. HYMN “O Worship the King” No. 104

(Verses 1, 2 & 5)

CONFESSION OF THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY Prayer of Confession: (In Unison)

God Almighty, we gather on this Independence Day weekend to celebrate the freedom we have been given in this country we love. The concept of freedom was directly inspired by you as Jesus Christ offered his life in order to emancipate us from the law which bound us. Remind us this day that although we are free, we should not use our freedom as a means to live selfish lives. Forgive us when we have used our freedom to be self-centered and neglected our responsibility toward others. In the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, we pray. Amen.

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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.

SPECIAL MUSIC “Arioso” J.S. Bach

Mary Wilkening, Cello Soloist SCRIPTURE READING Galatians 5:13-25

(Page 3) SERMON “The Cost of Freedom” Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. HYMN “Pass Me Not” No. 489

(Verses 1, 3 & 4) OFFERTORY “My Country ‘Tis of Thee” Smith/Weber “DOXOLOGY” No. 815 “God of Our Fathers” No. 809 “Refresh Thy people on their toilsome way. Lead us from night to never

ending day; fill all our lives with love and grace divine; and glory, laud and praise be ever Thine!”

BENEDICTION POSTLUDE “Battle Hymn of the Republic” Howe/Weber

CONGREGATION PLEASE STAND (AS YOU ARE ABLE)

**Assisted Hearing devices and large print hymnals are available for use during traditional services. Please contact an usher if you would like to use one of these.

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Contemporary Worship Service Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

June 30, 2013 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.

CALL TO JOIN IN WORSHIP “Lifesong” Mark Hall Contemporary Choir

WELCOME & OPENING PRAYER

PRAISE OF CONGREGATION “Come Now is the Time to Worship” Brian Doerksen SCRIPTURE READING Galatians 5:13-25

(Page 3)

SERMON “The Cost of Freedom” Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. PRAISE OF CONGREGATION “Better is One Day” Matt Redman PASTORAL PRAYER OFFERTORY “Shower the People” James Taylor

Paul Darling, Soloist PRAISE OF CONGREGATION “Battle Hymn of the Republic” Howe/Weber BENEDICTION

CONGREGATION PLEASE STAND (AS YOU ARE ABLE)

**Assisted Hearing devices are available for use during the service. Please contact an usher if you would like to use one of these

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THANK YOU 2013 PLEDGERS

Rodney & Gina Adelman Greg & Marcy Clement

Bill & Janet Albert Harold & Marlyn Coleman

Craig & Debbie Allen Jane Cook

Doug & Mary Lou Allen Carol Cooper

Jim & Karen Anderson Robert & Sally Corsnitz

Al & Kay Andrews Arnie & Arline Cronquist

Clemie & Gerre Arnold Dorothy Crowell

John & Darlene Arnold Carolyn Cruise

Al & Nancy Bartels Jana Cunningham

John & Tricia Barton Monte & Margie Curtis

Walt & Dianne Benson George & Randy Dallas

Estelle Beswick Jack & Nancy Dean

Clarence & Jean Brady Jim & Diane DeCarlo

Bill & Barbara Brainard Larry & Lois DeJarnette

Joe & Dolores Broski David & Christa Denofsky

James & Carolyn Butler Bob & Sandy Densford

Dick & Jane Calhoun Marlyn Derby-Coleman

Richard & Christine Cameron Phyllis Dill

Bob & Jane Carne Joan Dovilla

Ann Carter Diane Downing

Frank Castillo Julia Duff

H.O. & Betty Chapman Verne & Sharon Duncan

Michaela Chase Maxine Dutch

Jerry & Kathy Christensen Phillip Easley

Isabel Clarke Janet Edwards

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THANK YOU 2013 PLEDGERS

J & Dora Ellingson Bob & Beth Hatch

Charles & Donna England Bruce & Jean Hay

Pat & JoAnn Enyeart Tom & Judy Healy

Phelps & Joann Eshelman Jack & Lisa Hegarty

Jack & Dorothy Everett Jay & Patty Helm

Millie Ezell Lee & Gerry Hemphill

Joann Forstner Scott & Gwynn Henline

Carroll & Julia Frison Barbara Herwick

Helmi Fulton Paul & Jody Hess

O.K. & Judy Fulton Helen Heyl

Keith & Manda Gempler Steven & Shelly Hill

Russ & Mary Georgesen Judy Hilt

Ron & Betty Gerlak Cynthia Hoak

Gary & Sherrie Gibbs Bill & Ilene Hodgdon

Rob Gimbl Elsie Hollinger

Carolyn Griffin Dale & Kimmy Hopely

Virgil & Fran Grumbling Bob & Wanda Jacobs

Larry & Cindy Gura Grace James

Joan Hall Bob & Sharon Johnson

Ken & Helene Hall Jesse & Joan Jones

Nana Hamlin Louis Joy

Ned & Linda Hannah Evelyn Kaylor

Betty Hardesty Daryl & Mary Kemper

Vernon & Sondi Harmelink Tom & Dot Kennedy

Nanci Harris Chickie Kitchings

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THANK YOU 2013 PLEDGERS

Elaine Kline Gene & Janiece Moore

Kristi Kohser Richard & Brenda Morgan

Barbara Kolar Russ & Dianna Morrow

Alan & Kathleen Krob William Moser

Arlis Legler Judith Mullins

Wayne & Betty Lutz Barbara Nelson

Dennis & Susan Mallum George & Sandra Noonan

Steve & Brigitte Mandeville Nancy Oreshack

John & Sandie Manobianco Dennis & Lori Orth

Fred & Debbie Marmor Don & June Packnett

Joan Martin David & Carol Paulsen

Ken & Chris Martin Ted & Sarah Pearson

Harold & Sharon Matz Mike Pekar & Mary Larsen

Joan May Al & Jan Peterson

Ed & Shirley McCardle Karen Phelps

Kevin & Mary McElvain Clint & Andi Phillips

Diane McManis Walter & Diane Piehl

Bob & Rae McMillan Harold & Barbara Porter

Dick & Mary Meese Cline & Judy Preble

Art & Miriam Mellon Anne Price

Bruce & Faye Merritt Brad & Lea-Ann Reikes

Donna Miller Don Rerick

Kathleen Molony Merrily Rhiel

Mark & Charolotte Montanus Marjorie Robinson

James & Nancy Montgomery Shirley Robinson

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THANK YOU 2013 PLEDGERS

Tom & Jill Rosztoczy Jack & KT Tanner

Jerry & Betty Lou Roth Les & Jane Taylor

Jim & Jan Rowe Paul & Irene Tipton

Charlie & Sue Salem Bill & Molly Todd

Jay & Kerri Sandusky Bill & Mary Trejbal

Lila Seidel Lou & Lois Tronzo

Jackie Sexauer Bob & Marcy Tyler

Jim & Audrey Sills Susan Vallie

Norm & Judy Simpson Jim & Mary Van Leeuwen

Candace Sinner Dick & Peggy Vasiloff

Bob & Joann Slagle Cal Vaudrey

Earl & Thea Smith Harold & Leanne Walgren

Maxine Smith Anne Warkomski

Roger & Marjie Smith Basel & Lola Warner

Ron & Joan Smith David & Donna Welsh

Stanley & Marilyn Smith Jerry West

William & Monica Sproull Jack & Susan Wetzel

Scharlie Stephens Richard Wilharm & Carolann Sachs

Iris Stevens Stuart & Mary Wilkening

Helen Still William & Madeline Wilson

Joyce Story Roger & Arlys Withee

Paul & Meredeth Stucky Mike & Marilyn Woodruff

Dottie Stumpp * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

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Announcements for June 30, 2013

MISSIONS

A mission trip is planned to Feed My Starving Children in Tempe on Tuesday, July 2nd. We will leave the north parking lot at 8:30 a.m. and be back by 12:30 p.m. Sign up in Souers Hall or call Judy Anderson to register at (623) 386-7473. FMSC is a non-profit Christian charity committed to feeding God’s hungry children. Meals specifically formulated for malnourished children will be hand packed and then shipped to nearly 70 countries around the world.

NEW CHURCH MISSION OUTREACH

The Mission of Mercy (MOM) is a mobile health clinic committed to serving the medically uninsured of Maricopa County. The clinics provide free, quality medical care to those in need of a helping hand – no questions asked. Dr. Virgil Grumbling and Carol O’Connor, RN, both volunteer at the west valley clinic which is held at the First Southern Baptist Church of Avondale. For those who might be interested in learning more about Mission of Mercy, you are welcome to attend Coffee with MOM, on Monday, July 15th, from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. The church is located at 1001 N Central Ave in Avondale (just south of Van Buren). To R.S.V.P. for the tour of the clinic, contact Diana Navarette at (602) 861-2233. For more information, contact Carol O’Connor at (623) 399-6396.

Willing to help out or assist in our children’s ministries? We can always use help with nursery care, preschool classroom, K-2nd grade classroom, and 3rd–5th grade classroom. If you would like to help out, please see the sign-ups in Souers Hall or talk to Pastor Kerri.

Take time to check out what’s happening… Missions Faith and Family Night

Sunday School Welcome Team

School Outreach Photos wanted

Family Play Group Did You Know?

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SCHOOL OUTREACH

Come serve kids of our community at Western Sky Middle School. For each of the district’s early release dates, we will provide snacks, tutoring, games, and other activities for students from 1:50 – 4:00 p.m. There are thirteen Fridays throughout the school year when we will be offering this program. Come for one Friday or as many as possible! If you are interested in helping, please sign up in Souers Hall. If you have questions, please see Pastor Kerri.

FAMILY PLAY GROUP TODAY!

Come play with us at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix! W.C.S.F.’s Circle 6 and the Fellowship Committee are sponsoring a family play group TODAY, from 12:00 noon - 4:00 p.m. Admission is $9 per person with a special family discount coupon; infants under one year are admitted free. Sign up in Souers Hall to get your discount coupon and brochures.

FAITH AND FAMILY NIGHT

Friday, September 13th, at 6:40 p.m. is Faith and Family night: D-backs vs. Colorado Rockies at Chase Field. The concert after the game will be performed by Jeremy Camp! The tickets, which are for Section 211, Insight Level, Club Reserve seats, cost $45. This price includes $10 in D-Bucks, that can be used towards concessions or team store purchases. Sign up and pay early, and we may be able to get even better seats!

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WELCOME TEAM

Thank you to all who have volunteered to cover both the front and breezeway Information Booths. The welcoming smiles have been so well received. Fall is just around the corner, and the September~December calendars for the booths need to be filled. Please contact Judy and Norm Simpson at nornjudy@aol.com or call (805) 558-4448 with your desired date. Covering the booths is a wonderful way to meet new members and extend a heartfelt welcome to visitors. Please consider this very important ministry.

BELL TOWER REQUEST

Photos of summer church camp wanted! Do you have any pictures from your kids’ camp experience to share with our church family in the July/August issue of the Bell Tower newsletter? Please email your photos as JPEG files to chrismartinaz@cox.net. Large format preferred – about 1 MB in size. If you have questions, please email or call (623) 979-8503.

NEW AND IMPROVED WEBSITE

The church website has something new! Check out the stained glass window page at www.churchatlitchfieldpark.org. Find out the story

behind the windows in the sanctuary, the choir room, and Souers Hall.

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

JULY PREACHING SCHEDULE

July 7 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

Communion Worship Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

July 14 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

Worship Service Rev. Kerri Sandusky

July 21 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

Worship Service Rev. Roger Withee

July 28 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

Worship Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

SSgt Kristen Allen A1C Robert Grotefend Lt Dan Pauley

MAJ Travis Allen CW3 Brian Hall HTFN Deacon Price

Lt Col Shawn Anger Capt Damon Juarez MK1 Robert Rodriguez

EO Matthew Barton PFC Jay W. Klement, II MAJ Brendan Rowe

MAJ Joe Bemis PFC Ralph Lawson Lt Col Doug Seymour

1st Sgt Christopher Cameron Kyle P Lee 2nd Lt R Jacob Stucky

MAJ Douglas Charters SSgt Tommy Little SSgt Derek Adrian Urban

2nd Lt Taylor Clarke CM3 Ryan McElhaney DOD Civilian Derek Urban

SPC Anthony Collier Capt Hank McKibban Capt Brad Walgren, Chaplain

Lt Col Lyle Dawley Phillip Miller, Seal Team SSgt Margaret Wilson

Capt Malia DuMont SFC Donald S. Montgomery LCPL Ross L. Woodruff

PFC Cody Fridley PV2 John Mulquin, Jr. 2nd Lt Jacob Zalewski

Lt Col Mike Gantt SFC Lance Otzmann PFC Daniel Zimmer

Shirley Parks

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Calendar for the Week of June 30, 2013

Today, 6/30/2013

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 2 9:15 a.m. – SUNDAY SCHOOL (K-5th grades) in Classroom 3 & 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 2 10:45 a.m. – SUNDAY SCHOOL (K-5th grades) in Classroom 3 & 4 5:00 p.m. – PULSE YOUTH GROUP in Souers Hall

Monday, 7/01/2013 12:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House

Tuesday, 7/02/2013 12:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House

Wednesday, 7/03/2013 12:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House

Thursday, 7/04/2013 – OFFICE CLOSED 6:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 8:00 p.m. – RN RECOVERY GROUP in Watt House

Friday, 7/05/2013 12:00 p.m. – RN RECOVERY GROUP in Watt House

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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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. James Butler, Executive 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. EXECUTIVE PASTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. James Butler ASSOCIATE PASTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rev. Kerri Sandusky DIRECTOR OF MUSIC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Sue Kujawski ORGANIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Debra Weber LITURGIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nancy Oreshack USHERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . Rob Gimbl, Scott Jueckstock, Bill & Mary Trejbal 9:15 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . .Dean & Karen Schroeder, Jack & Sheila Porter 10:45 a.m. . . . . . . . Phil Easley, Jana Cunningham, Matt & Kelly Collier ACOLYTES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:15 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nate Vasiloff, Corinne Vasiloff NURSERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chris Benoit, Jackie Bomgardner

9:15 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chris Benoit, Jackie Bomgardner 10:45 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris Benoit, Jackie Bomgardner

Sacrament of Baptism

Mason Heath Gullett

Parents: Joshua & Denise Gullett Grandparents: Wayne & Alice Fox

Johnny & Gina Gullett Godparents: Alex & Andy Sniegowski