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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 Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost

September 30, 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 “Improvisation on ‘Hallelu, Hallelu’” based on trad.tune SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT Crissie Jameson 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.

CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP “Give Thanks” Henry Smith 4C: Children’s Christian Community Choir

HYMN “In Christ There Is No East or West” No. 428

(Verses 1 & 2) ANTHEM “How Great Thou Art” arr. by Mark Hayes SCRIPTURE READING Mark 9:38-41 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God.

SERMON “Whose Way?” Rev. Kerri Sandusky

HYMN “Open My Eyes That I May See” No. 563

(Verses 1 & 2)

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OFFERTORY “Revive Us Again” arr. Mark Hayes Jill Tabata, piano

“DOXOLOGY” No. 815

“Open My Eyes That I May See” No. 563 “Open my mouth and let me bear gladly the warm truth everywhere; open my heart,

and let me prepare love with Thy children thus to share. Silently now I wait for Thee, ready, my God, Thy will to see; open my heart, illumine me, Spirit divine.”

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE “King of Kings and Lord of Lords” Israeli melody

MARK 9:38-41 (NIV)

“‘Teacher,’ said John, ‘we saw someone driving out demons in your name and we told him to stop, because he was not one of us.’ ‘Do not stop him,’ Jesus said. ‘For no one who does a miracle in my name can in the next moment say anything bad about me, for whoever is not against us is for us. Truly I tell you, anyone who gives you a cup of water in my name because you belong to the Messiah will certainly not lose their reward.’”

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 Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost

September 30, 2018 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 “Improvisation on ‘Hallelu, Hallelu’” based on trad.tune BRINGING IN THE LIGHT WELCOME, REGISTRATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT Crissie Jameson CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP “Give Thanks” Henry Smith

4C: Children’s Christian Community Choir CALL TO WORSHIP (James 5) L: Are any among us suffering? P: Come and pray. L: Are any among us cheerful? P: Come sing songs of praise. L: Are any among us sick? P: Come and ask for healing. L: Our help is in our God; P: Call upon God, creator and rescuer.

HYMN “In Christ There Is No East or West” No. 428 (Verses 1 - 3)

PRAYER OF THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY (In Unison)

Dear Jesus, we come to you today thankful for the many ways you rescue and redirect us. Forgive us, Lord, when we attempt to control and place limits on your love and your power. May we see you in others as we live, pray, and love in Your name, the name above all names.

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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.

ANTHEM “How Great Thou Art” arr. by Mark Hayes

SCRIPTURE READING Mark 9:38-41 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON “Whose Way?” Rev. Kerri Sandusky

HYMN “Open My Eyes That I May See” No. 563

(Verses 1 & 2)

OFFERTORY “Revive Us Again” arr. Mark Hayes

Jill Tabata, piano

“DOXOLOGY” No. 815

“Open My Eyes That I May See” No. 563 “Open my mouth and let me bear gladly the warm truth everywhere; open my heart, and let me prepare love with Thy children thus to share. Silently now I wait for Thee, ready, my God, Thy will to see; open my heart, illumine me, Spirit divine.”

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE “King of Kings and Lord of Lords” Israeli melody

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 Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost

September 30, 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 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT Crissie Jameson

WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS & OPENING PRAYER

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

“One Thing Remains” Jeremy Riddle CCLI Song #5508444

SPECIAL MUSIC “How Far I’ll Go” Lin-Manuel Miranda Anna Jameson, soloist

SCRIPTURE READING Mark 9:38-41 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God.

SERMON “Whose Way?” Rev. Kerri Sandusky

PRAISE OF CONGREGATION “How Great Is Our God” Chris Tomlin CCLI Song #4348399

PASTORAL PRAYER

OFFERTORY “Lay ‘Em Down” Bo and Bear Rinehart Greg Herzner, soloist

“Our God” Chris 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 September 30, 2018

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

Learning to live again after the death of a loved one or friend is oftentimes very difficult. We all grieve in different ways: some focus primarily on the emotions, others try to avoid grief altogether, and some want to read their way through it. Leanne Walgren and Pastor Lynne hope to walk with you as you travel through your grief. We want to join you on the path to healing by offering a grief support group beginning Sunday, October 7 from 11:45-12:45 in the Fireside Room North. We will meet for six weeks on the following dates: October 7, 14, 21, & 28, November 11 & 18. We plan on using a compassionate resource called Traveling Through Grief: Learning to Live Again After the Death of a Loved One as a guide to help you find your road to recovery. If you do not already have a copy of this book, copies will be available free of charge on the first day we gather. If you have any questions please call the church office at (623) 935-3411 or speak with Leanne or Pastor Lynne.

EMPOWERED WOMEN ARE RIVETING:

A ONE DAY GATHERING FOR WOMEN

Registration for the October 20, W.C.S.F. One Day Gathering For Women, continues through Sunday, October 14, after each service in the breezeway. There is a $25.00 registration fee, which includes a number of sessions with the Rev. Dr. Karoline M. Lewis, catered lunch and childcare. The Saturday gathering will be from 9:00 a.m.-

3:00 p.m. in Souers Hall. For more information, please contact the church office (623) 935-3411 or e-mail at wcsf@clp.church.

Take time to check out what’s happening… Grief Support Group Wednesday Night Events

W.C.S.F. One Day Gathering for Women Hallo-palooza

Adult Bible Study Men’s Fellowship

Sunday School Opportunity W.C.S.F. Thrift Shop

Youth Fellowship Newsletter For Kids

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ADULT BIBLE STUDY

Adult Bible study continues this Tuesday, October 2, at 10:00 a.m. and Wednesday, October 3, at 6:30 p.m. in Souers Hall. We will conclude our study on the importance of studying the scriptures/text in context by focusing on the literary lens. Please read Judges 6-8 prior to our time together if possible. Bible study will not be offered Tuesday, October 9, and Wednesday, October 10, because of Fall break. After Fall break we will spend several weeks learning about Paul’s missionary journeys and the beginning of the Christian church in Pisidia Antioch, Colossae, Laodicea, Sardis, Pergamum, Philadelphia, Smyrna, Thyatira, and Ephesus. As always, it will be helpful to bring a Bible and something to write with if you are able to.

SUNDAY SCHOOL OPPORTUNITY

We are in need of some help for our Sunday School classrooms (K-2nd graders; 3rd-5th graders) during both the 9:15 and 10:45 a.m. services. Pastor Kerri delivers the message in Souers Hall to begin each class. Then, teachers walk the children to the classrooms where activities are set up and ready to go. There are youth to assist teachers as well. It is minimal work and maximum blessing! Please consider this imperative ministry to our children. If you would like to help, please contact Pastor Kerri.

YOUTH FELLOWSHIP

All 6th-12th graders are welcome to come and enjoy a time of music, study, and fellowship tonight in Souers Hall.

Youth praise band (grades 6th-12th) meets from 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Ignite (grades 6th-8th) meets from 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Pulse (grades 9th-12th) meets from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Our youth focus is James: The Strength of the Selfie. Go to the youth page at www.clp.church to subscribe to our live youth page.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT EVENTS

4:30-5:45 p.m. – Heavenly Handbell Rehearsal in the Sanctuary 5:30-7:45 p.m. – Childcare in the Nursery 5:30-6:30 p.m. – 4C (grades K-5th) in Fireside Room North 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Pack 990 in Classroom 2, 4, 6, Watt House & Fireside Room North 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Adult Bible Study in Souers Hall 6:45-8:15 p.m. – Chancel Choir Rehearsal in the Choir Room

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR

HALLO-PALOOZA

Hallo-palooza will take place on Wednesday, October 31, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. in the church’s parking lot. We need YOU! Bring your car, some candy, and your favorite Halloween décor. When you arrive, you will receive a parking space. Then, set up your lawn chair, open your trunk (and candy bags), and wait for kids to walk through and trick-or-treat in a safe place. For those who would like

to decorate the trunk, there will be a decorating contest. There will be plenty of frightening sights for the kids. Please sign up in the breezeway.

MEN’S FELLOWSHIP

Men’s Fellowship will be meeting at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 6th, in Souers Hall. The purpose of Men’s Fellowship is to grow closer to God and closer to each other so that we may be used to do God’s will. We strive to make Men’s Fellowship relevant to men’s interests by having engaging discussions and planning meaningful activities. At this month’s meeting we will be discussing plans and activities for the coming year. So that we may provide adequate food, we are asking that you sign up in the breezeway between services. We hope to see you there.

W.C.S.F. THRIFT SHOP

The Women’s Christian Service Fellowship (W.C.S.F) Thrift Shop will be open for business on Saturday, October 6, from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., with a donation day on Friday, October 5, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Please feel free to contact Amber Gilbert, Amanda Clough, or Jennifer Scott at thriftshop@clp.church or call the church at (623) 935-3411 if you have questions or need to make donation arrangements.

NEWSLETTER FOR KIDS

Did you know that if you go to Children’s Activity Schedule on our website – www.clp.church – you can subscribe to our live newsletter? Check it out!

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PREACHING SCHEDULE

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

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

Communion Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

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

Worship Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

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

Worship Service Rev. Karoline Lewis

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

Worship Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

MSgt Kristen Allen Lt Col Mike Gantt SFC Lance Otzmann

LTC Travis Allen Lt Col Keith Gempler Shirley Parks

Col Shawn Anger A1C Robert Grotefend Lt Dan Pauley

Lt Col Joe Bemis CW3 Brian Hall HTFN Deacon Price

Capt Thomas Brougher Sr A Nicholas Hemphill MK1 Robert Rodriguez

TSgt Lysa Busalacchi PVT Andrew Horacek PO3 Jacob Scott

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 SFC Donald S. Montgomery PFC Daniel Zimmer

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Calendar for the Week of September 30, 2018

Today, 9/30/18 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. – 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-5

th grades) in Classroom 3 and Souers Hall

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-5

th grades) in Classroom 3 and Souers Hall

11:45 a.m. – ACOLYTE TRAINING in Sanctuary 3:00 p.m. – YOUTH PRAISE BAND in Souers Hall 4:30 p.m. – BOY SCOUT TROOP #99 GREENBAR in Watt House 4:30 p.m. – IGNITE YOUTH GROUP in Souers Hall 5:30 p.m. – PULSE YOUTH GROUP in Souers Hall 6:00 p.m. – BOY SCOUT TROOP #99 MEETING off site

Monday, 10/01/18

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

Tuesday, 10/02/18 10:00 a.m. – BIBLE STUDY in Souers Hall

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

7:00 p.m. – BOY SCOUT TROOP #99 PARENTS MEETING in Watt House

Wednesday, 10/03/18

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

4:30 p.m. – HEAVENLY HANDBELL REHEARSAL in Sanctuary

5:30 p.m. – CHILD CARE in Nursery

5:30 p.m. – 4C (K-5th

grades) in Fireside Room North 6:30 p.m. – BIBLE STUDY in Souers Hall 6:30 p.m. – PACK #990 in Watt House, Fireside Room North, Classroom 2,4,6 & Zieske Hall 6:45 p.m. – CHANCEL CHOIR REHEARSAL in Choir Room

Thursday, 10/04/18

6:30 p.m. – PACK 990 COMMITTEE MEETING in Fireside Room North 7:00 p.m. – CARILLON HANDBELL REHEARSAL in Sanctuary 7:30 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House

Friday, 10/05/18

8:30 a.m. – W.C.S.F. THRIFT SHOP OPEN 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

Saturday, 10/06/18

7:00 a.m. – MEN’S FELLOWSHIP in Souers Hall 8:00 a.m. – BOY SCOUT TROOP #99 OUTING off site 8:30 a.m. – W.C.S.F. THRIFT SHOP WORK DAY 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 MUSIC DIRECTOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jill Tabata 10:45 CHOIR DIRECTOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amy Burns ORGANIST/PIANIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kathy Drake LITURGIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rob Gimbl

USHERS . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tom & Rita Kaiser, Stephen & Marjorie Koval 9:15 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Suzanne Boyer, Chris Martin, Lou & Lois Tronzo 10:45 a.m. . . . . .Phil Easley, Joan Smith, Cynthia Bush, Jackie Bomgardner WELCOME BOOTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Greg & Marcy Clement, Dick & Peggy Vasiloff ACOLYTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sophia Pearson, Zachary Kerfoot

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

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: info@clp.church

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