The Church at Litchfield Park

“A house of prayer for all people,

Aspiring to be as inclusive as the love of God”

WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH

Palm Sunday March 29, 2015 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 WELCOME, REGISTRATION and ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRELUDE “Shine, Jesus, Shine” Arr. Mark Hayes PROCESSION OF PALMS Children CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP “Dialogue for Palm Sunday” Dr. Sue Kujawski

Children’s Community Christian Choirs and Chancel Choir HYMN “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna” No. 297 ANTHEM “Jesus Came in Triumph Riding” Lloyd Larson

SCRIPTURE READING Mark 11:1-10 L: The Word of the Lord. P: Thanks be to God.

GLORIA PATRI No. 812

SERMON “Good” Friday’s Coming Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

HYMN “All Glory, Laud and Honor” No. 300 (Verses 1 & 2)

OFFERTORY “Still Her Little Child” Ray Boltz Karla Cornell, soloist

“DOXOLOGY” No. 815

“All Glory, Laud and Honor” No. 300 “To Thee, before Thy passion, they sang their hymns of praise; to Thee, now high exalted, our melody we raise. Thou didst accept their praises; accept the praise we bring, who in all good delightest, Thou good and gracious King.”

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BENEDICTION POSTLUDE “Toccota from ‘Suite Gothique’” Boëllman MARK 11:1-10 (NIV) “As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples, saying to them, ‘Go to the village ahead of you, and just as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here. If anyone asks you, “Why are you doing this?” say, “The Lord needs it and will send it back here shortly.”’ They went and found a colt outside in the street, tied at a doorway. As they untied it, some people standing there asked, ‘What are you doing, untying that colt?’ They answered as Jesus had told them to, and the people let them go. When they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks over it, he sat on it. Many people spread their cloaks on the road, while others spread branches they had cut in the fields. Those who went ahead and those who followed shouted, ‘Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David! Hosanna in the highest heaven!’”

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 Palm Sunday

March 29, 2015 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 “Shine, Jesus, Shine” Arr. Mark Hayes

BRINGING IN THE LIGHT

PROCESSION OF PALMS Children

CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP “Dialogue for Palm Sunday” Dr. Sue Kujawski Children’s Community Christian Choirs and Chancel Choir

CONFIRMATION Catherine Broski Sara Gama

CONFIRMATION THROUGH BAPTISM Caitlyn Bumann Nathan Dean *Matthew Hopkins *Desmond Sager

GOD AND LIFE BOY SCOUT MEDALLION Hunter Burbank Desmond Sager

CALL TO WORSHIP: L: Hosanna to the Son of David, the King of Israel. P: Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest! L: This day he entered the holy city of Jerusalem and was proclaimed king by those who spread their garments and palm branches along his way. P: Let these branches be for us signs of his victory; and grant that we who bear them may always acclaim Jesus Messiah by walking in his ways. L: May we trust in his death and rising which provides, for all, the way of entry into your eternal kingdom. P: Through Jesus Christ who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.

HYMN “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna” No. 297

PALM SUNDAY RESPONSIVE PRAYER: L: Lord God, today we wave our palm branches, cry for help, and lay the green leaves on the dusty ground P: in hopes that our prayers will reach your ears. L: Save us, God, from our greed, our arrogance, our selfishness; from our ignorance, our apathy, our complicity.

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P: Save us, God, from sickness and abuse; from people who would have us be someone other than ourselves. L: Following Jesus calls us to sacrifice and yield; sit still and explore; forgive and love. P: So we ask you, and we ask each other, for help, for companionship, for love. L: Will you enliven us to help each other? To share the bread and the cup not only with our loved ones but with our enemies, too? P: Lord, help us to be your hands and feet this Holy Week. L: Let us now pray together the prayer our Lord 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 “Jesus Came in Triumph Riding” Lloyd Larson

SCRIPTURE READING Mark 11:1-10 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God.

GLORIA PATRI No. 812

SERMON “Good” Friday’s Coming Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

HYMN “All Glory, Laud and Honor” No. 300 (Verses 1 & 2)

OFFERTORY PRAYER

OFFERTORY “Still Her Little Child” Ray Boltz Karla Cornell, soloist

“DOXOLOGY” No. 815

“All Glory, Laud and Honor” No. 300 “To Thee, before Thy passion, they sang their hymns of praise; to Thee, now high exalted, our melody we raise. Thou didst accept their praises; accept the praise we bring, who in all good delightest, Thou good and gracious King.”

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE “Toccota from ‘Suite Gothique’” Boëllman

CONGREGATION PLEASE STAND (AS YOU ARE ABLE)

*Join us in the Palm Court immediately following the service for baptisms. **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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Contemporary Worship Service Palm Sunday

March 29, 2015 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.

PRELUDE “Shine, Jesus, Shine” Arr. Mark Hayes

PROCESSION OF PALMS Children

WELCOME & OPENING PRAYER

PRAISE OF CONGREGATION “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna” Jenette Threlfall

SPECIAL MUSIC “Alive” King and Pappas Adrenaline Youth Choir

SCRIPTURE READING Mark 11:1-10 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God.

SERMON “Good” Friday’s Coming Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

PRAISE OF CONGREGATION “We Will Glorify” Twila Paris

OFFERTORY “Sing Hosanna” Josh Blakesly

“Hosanna” Carl Tuttle “Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna in the highest, Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna in

the highest! Lord, we lift up Your name, with hearts full of praise; be exalted, O Lord my God, Hosanna in the highest!”

CCLI Song #16749 1981 Integrity’s Hosanna! Music

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 March 22, 2015

HOLY WEEK SERVICES

Be sure to mark your calendar for several events during Holy Week! On Thursday, April 2, a Maundy Thursday communion service will be held in the Sanctuary at 6:30 p.m. On Friday, April 3, there will be a Good Friday Tenebrae service at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Easter Sunday is April 5. We will have the Sunrise Service in the Palm Court at 6:00 a.m., as well as worship services at 8:00, 9:15, and 10:45 a.m. Remember, we will be “Flowering the Crosses” at all services on Easter morning except at 6:00 a.m., so plan to bring flowers for this beautiful tradition.

EASTER EGG HUNT THIS SATURDAY

Our annual community Easter Egg Hunt, for children through 5th grade, will be on Saturday, April 4, at 10:00 a.m. We will have songs, photo opportunities, the Easter bunny, and lots of eggs! Bring your family and friends to this wonderful celebration.

We Welcome The Confirmands Catherine Broski Caitlyn Bumann

Nathan Dean Sarah Gama

Matthew Hopkins Desmond Sager

Hunter Burbank – Scout Award

Take time to check out what’s happening…

Holy Week Services Wednesday Night Activities

Easter Egg Hunt Video Church!

Easter Lilies Women’s Retreat

Worship Committee Ladies Who Lunch

Bible Studies Women’s Fellowship

W.C.S.F. Thrift Shop Family Movie Night

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LAST DAY TO PURCHASE EASTER LILIES

Easter lilies may be ordered TODAY in Souers Hall between services. The cost of a lily is $10.00 and will need to be paid at the time of placing order. The lilies will be displayed on Easter Sunday in the Sanctuary. You will be able to take your lily home after the 10:45 a.m. service on Easter. For more information contact the church office at (623) 935-3411.

WORSHIP COMMITTEE OPENINGS

The Worship Committee is looking for a few more good volunteers to assist with ensuring that the sanctuary is prepared for services. Our work is done ‘behind the scenes’ as opposed to standing up in front of the congregation. Membership on this committee requires a minimal time commitment—normally just before the service you regularly attend. If this sounds like an interesting opportunity to serve your church, please contact Jim Anderson at (520) 870-6972 or oldsarge1706@live.com.

BIBLE STUDIES

The Tuesday Bible study will resume on April 7, at 10:00 a.m. We will be studying the book of Acts. All you need to bring is your Bible.

Wednesday night Bible study will focus on the book of Esther. This study will begin on April 8, at 6:45 p.m. Please bring your Bible.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES

Since this is Holy Week, there will be no Wednesday Night Programs this Wednesday, April 1. Heavenly Handbells and Circle 6 will meet at their usual time. Regular programs will resume on April 8.

VIDEO CHURCH!

If you are finding yourself feeling a little squeezed at church today because of the crowds or if you just want to enjoy watching church on a big screen with a cup of coffee, please be aware that all church services are broadcast live in Souers Hall each week. Additionally, if you are traveling or are at your summer home or if you simply want to listen to part of the church service again, an audio and video copy of the weekly church service is available on the church website along with newsletters, bulletins, and other information. Please be aware that because of the need for editing, the audio/video of the church service is posted on the website a few days after church.

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WOMEN’S RETREAT

Register TODAY in Souers Hall for the 2015 W.C.S.F. Women’s Retreat, Seasons of Our Lives. Rev. Kerri Sandusky and Aimee Wickersham will be facilitating the study. The retreat will be held at the Homewood Suites/Hilton Garden Inn in Avondale on Friday-Saturday, April 24-25. Cost is $100 per person with a $50 minimum due at registration. Final day for retreat registration is Sunday, April 12; all payments are due on that date. No registrations will be taken on Easter Sunday. The event includes Friday night gathering reception, Friday night dinner, room based on triple occupancy, Saturday breakfast, Saturday buffet lunch, speakers, crafts, music, fellowship, devotionals and Holy Communion. Full and partial scholarships are available; inquire at registration. If you have specific questions, please contact retreat chair Chris Martin at chrismartinaz@cox.net or (623) 979-8503, or W.C.S.F. president Marcy Clement at meclement14@gmail.com or (602) 471-1395.

LADIES WHO LUNCH

Enjoy a great lunch and fellowship with other women! Come join the “Ladies Who Lunch” on Tuesday, April 14, at 12:30 p.m. at BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse, 9748 W. Northern Ave., Peoria. Your R.S.V.P. is required by noon Monday, April 13, to insure adequate seating. You can sign up in Souers Hall on Sunday, or contact Kathy Christensen at (623) 536-1207, speedbmp68@hotmail.com; or Chris Martin at (623) 979-8503, chrismartinaz@cox.net. Come and join us – bring a friend; all women are invited!

W.C.S.F. THRIFT SHOP

The Women’s Christian Service Fellowship Thrift Shop will be open on Saturday, April 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 and may be dropped off Friday, April 3, from 8:30–10:30 a.m., or you may schedule an appointment by contacting Monica Sproull (623) 935-2656 or Millie Ezell (623) 935-3953.

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT

Bring your camp chairs or sleeping bags—along with family and friends—and join us for “Big Hero 6” on Friday, April 17, at 6:00 p.m. in Souers Hall. This PG rated film is a 2014 American 3D computer-animated superhero action comedy film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios. Hotdogs, popcorn and drinks are provided. Please sign up in Souers Hall between services.

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PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY

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

PREACHING SCHEDULE Apr 5

Easter Sunday 6:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

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

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

Worship Service Rev. Kerri Sandusky

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

Worship Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

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

Worship Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

The Church at Litchfield Park Easter Calendar 2015

Date Event Time Location

Thu, Apr. 2 Maundy Thursday Service 6:30 pm Sanctuary

Fri, Apr. 3 Good Friday Worship Service 6:30 pm Sanctuary

Sat, Apr. 4 Annual Easter Egg Hunt 10:00 am Meet in Souers Hall

Sun, Apr. 5 FLOWERING OF CROSS At 8:00, 9:15, & 10:45 a.m.

Easter Sunrise Service Easter Worship Services

6:00 am 8:00, 9:15 am & 10:45 am

Palm Court Sanctuary

Please note: Nursery Care is available at all worship services (excluding Sunrise Service).

Mon, Apr. 6 Easter Monday Holiday – Office Closed

SSgt Kristen Allen A1C Robert Grotefend Shirley Parks

MAJ Travis Allen CW3 Brian Hall Lt Dan Pauley

Lt Col Shawn Anger Capt Damon Juarez HTFN Deacon Price

EO Matthew Barton PFC Jay W. Klement, II MK1 Robert Rodriguez

MAJ Joe Bemis PFC Ralph Lawson MAJ Brendan Rowe

SFC Jamil D Bush Kyle P Lee Lt Col Doug Seymour

1st Sgt Christopher Cameron SSgt Tommy Little 1st Lt R Jacob Stucky

MAJ Douglas Charters CM3 Ryan McElhaney SSgt Derek Adrian Urban

Capt Taylor Clarke Capt Hank McKibban DOD Civilian Derek Urban

Sgt Anthony Collier MAJ Ryan Maple MAJ Brad Walgren, Chaplain

Capt Malia DuMont Phillip Miller, Seal Team SSgt Christian Walsh

PFC Cody Fridley SFC Donald S. Montgomery SSgt Margaret Wilson

Lt Col Mike Gantt SR Ezra Norris 2nd Lt Jacob Zalewski

Lt Col Keith Gempler SR Noah Norris PFC Daniel Zimmer

SFC Lance Otzmann

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Calendar for the Week of March 29, 2015

Today, 03/29/2015 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-2nd grades) in Classroom 3 9:15 a.m. – SUNDAY SCHOOL (3rd-5th grades) in 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 2 10:45 a.m. – SUNDAY SCHOOL (K-2nd grades) in Classroom 3 10:45 a.m. – SUNDAY SCHOOL (3rd-5th grades) in Classroom 4 5:00 p.m. – IGNITE YOUTH GROUP in Souers Hall 5:00 p.m. – PULSE YOUTH GROUP in Souers Hall 5:00 p.m. – CRAFTER’S FELLOWSHIP in Zieske Hall 6:00 p.m. – BOY SCOUT TROOP 99

Monday, 03/30/2015 12:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House

Tuesday, 03/31/2015 12:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House

Wednesday, 04/01/2015 1:30 p.m. – RN RECOVERY GROUP in Watt House 4:30 p.m. – HEAVENLY HANDBELLS REHEARSAL in Sanctuary 6:45 p.m. – CIRCLE 6 in Watt House

Thursday, 04/02/2015 6:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 6:30 p.m. – MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE in Sanctuary

Friday, 04/03/2015 8:30 a.m. – W.C.S.F. THRIFT SHOP WORKDAY 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 6:30 p.m. – GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE in Sanctuary 8:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House

Saturday, 04/04/2015 7:00 a.m. – MEN’S FELLOWSHIP in Souers Hall 8:30 a.m. – W.C.S.F. THRIFT SHOP OPEN in Watt House 10:00 a.m. – EASTER EGG HUNT meet in Souers Hall 11:30 a.m. – CHANCEL CHOIR REHEARSAL in Choir Room

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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. Kerri Sandusky, Associate Pastor Rev. Judson Souers, Pastor Emeritus

Mona McCash, Organist Emerita

ASSISTING IN WORSHIP TODAY

SENIOR PASTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

ASSOCIATE PASTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Kerri Sandusky DIRECTOR OF MUSIC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Sue Kujawski ORGANIST/PIANIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Debra Weber

LITURGIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joyce Story USHERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 a.m. . . . . . . Alan M. & Lisa Warne, Jr., Richard & Brenda Morgan 9:15 a.m. Joe & Dolores Broski, Bob Caldwell, Ray & Gale Gonzales 10:45 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . .Mike & Dusty Perez, Joan Smith, Kathy Leister WELCOME BOOTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Larry & Ann Schluter, Circle 5 ACOLYTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:15 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mitchell Magee, Meredith Magee

Cover Photo ~ Ned Hannah