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WORSHIP – SERVICE - FELLOWSHIP The heart of The Church at Litchfield Park

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

October 20, 2019 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 “On Thy People Pour Thy Power” Fosdick/Hughes WELCOME, REGISTRATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS STEWARDSHIP MOMENT Al Peterson MISSIONS MOMENT Charlotte Montanus CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP “This House of Prayer” Sue Kujawski

CALL TO WORSHIP L: I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; P: I will recount all of your wonderful deeds. L: I will be glad and exalt in you; P: I will sing praise to your name, O Most High.

HYMN “For the Beauty of the Earth” No. 182

(Verses 1 & 2) PRAYER OF THE GATHERED COMMUNITY (In Unison)

Lord Jesus, we believe that you have called us to follow you with our whole being. Fill us with your Spirit to give us the power to serve you faithfully. You have shown us that stewardship is a way of life. Send us your Spirit to help us serve with grateful, generous and responsible hearts. Amen

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

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.

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ANTHEM “A Psalm of Praise” Joseph Martin SCRIPTURE READING 1 Peter 4:8-11 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God.

SERMON “The Heart of Service” Rev. Lynne Kammeraad

HYMN “The Servant Song” No. 424

(Verses 1 - 3)

OFFERTORY “Deep River” arr. Victor C. Johnson Karla Cornell, soloist

“DOXOLOGY” No. 815

“The Servant Song” No. 424 “When we sing to God in heaven, we shall find such harmony, born of all

we’ve known together of Christ’s love and agony.”

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE “Take My Life and Let It Be Consecrated” Havergal/Malan 1 PETER 4:8-11(NIV)

Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen

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

October 20, 2019 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 “On Thy People Pour Thy Power” Fosdick/Hughes BRINGING IN THE LIGHT WELCOME, REGISTRATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS STEWARDSHIP MOMENT Al Peterson MISSIONS MOMENT Charlotte Montanus CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP “This House of Prayer” Sue Kujawski CALL TO WORSHIP L: I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; P: I will recount all of your wonderful deeds. L: I will be glad and exalt in you; P: I will sing praise to your name, O Most High.

HYMN “For the Beauty of the Earth” No. 182 PRAYER OF THE GATHERED COMMUNITY (In Unison)

Lord Jesus, we believe that you have called us to follow you with our whole being. Fill us with your Spirit to give us the power to serve you faithfully. You have shown us that stewardship is a way of life. Send us your Spirit to help us serve with grateful, generous and responsible hearts. Amen

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

ANTHEM “A Psalm of Praise” Joseph Martin SCRIPTURE READING 1 Peter 4:8-11 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God.

SERMON “The Heart of Service” Rev. Lynne Kammeraad

HYMN “The Servant Song” No. 424

(Verses 1 - 4)

OFFERTORY “Deep River” arr. Victor C. Johnson Karla Cornell, soloist

“DOXOLOGY” No. 815

“The Servant Song” No. 424 “When we sing to God in heaven, we shall find such harmony, born of all

we’ve known together of Christ’s love and agony.”

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE “Take My Life and Let It Be Consecrated” Havergal/Malan

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

October 20, 2019 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

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

OPENING PRAYER

STEWARDSHIP MOMENT Al Peterson

MISSIONS MOMENT Charlotte Montanus

CALL TO WORSHIP

PRAISE OF THE GATHERED COMMUNITY

“Raise a Hallelujah” Helser/Skaggs/Stevens

“I Could Sing of Your Love Forever” Martin Smith

PRAYER OF THE GATHERED COMMUNITY (In Unison)

SONG OF RESPONSE (In Unison) “Even So Come” Tomlin/Cates/Ingram

SCRIPTURE READING 1 Peter 4:8-11 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God.

SERMON “The Heart of Service” Rev. Lynne Kammeraad

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

OFFERTORY “Thy Will” Hillary Scott Tamara Fromm, soloist

PRAISE OF THE GATHERED COMMUNITY “He Reigns” Furler/Taylor

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE Music and words of the above songs are used by permission under CCLI License #1601378

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 October 20, 2019

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP TODAY

Join us today at 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in Fireside Room South for the Grief Support Meeting. Learning to live after a major life change is often times very difficult. Kathy Bilak and Leanne Walgren hope to walk with you as you travel through your grief on the path to healing. We will meet for the following Sundays: October 27, November 10, 17 and 24, at 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in Fireside Room South. Note that we will not meet on November 3 as that is our Annual Church Picnic day! If you have any questions, please call the church office at (623) 935-3411 or speak with Kathy or Leanne.

MEMBERSHIP ORIENTATION TODAY

If you are considering joining our church family or simply want more information about The Church at Litchfield Park, please come to our brief membership orientation TODAY in Fireside Room South immediately following the 9:15 a.m. service. New members will be received next Sunday, October 27, at either the 9:15 or 10:45 a.m. service. If you have already been to an orientation session and would like to join or if you have any questions about the process, please contact the church office at (623)-935-3411 or email membership@clp.church.

ADULT STUDIES

Our study of Genesis continues Tuesday, October 22, at 10:00 a.m. in Souers Hall and Wednesday, October 23, at 6:30 p.m. in Souers Hall. Rob Gimbl will be our study leader for the next two weeks as we focus on Abraham (Genesis 12-20) and his relationships. Please consider joining us, and if possible bring the necessary items for taking notes and a Bible.

Take time to check out what’s happening… Grief Support Christmas Pageant

Membership Orientation God’s Own Kids (GO Kids)

Adult Studies 4C Choir

Volunteer Rush Sunday Wednesday Night Dinners

Vision Team Food Bank Donations

Hallopalooza Women’s Christian Service Fellowship

Annual Church Picnic Holidays With Orpheus

Veteran’s Day Service November Food Drive

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VOLUNTEER RUSH SUNDAY

Come find out about all the ways you can get involved at The Church at Litchfield Park. On Sunday, October 27, after every service until noon in Souers Hall, volunteer opportunities for all ages will be showcased. You will be able to learn about specific ministry needs and sign up if you are interested. It will also be a time to find out about ministries and committees that are social and/or service oriented. We hope to see you Sunday, October 27, in Souers Hall!

VISION TEAM

The Board of Directors recently contracted with a coach who will be helping us Re-Vision. Our coach will guide us as we develop a prayer team; potentially draft a new mission statement, core values and vision description; evaluate all current ministries (what stays, discontinues, changes and/or gets added); finalize goals and build action plans; create a timeline for accomplishing goals; and make final preparations for presenting it all to the congregation. The Vision Team members are Eric Jameson, Kristin McNamara, Steve Yamamori, Jill Tabata, Ken Martin, Marcy Clement, Al Peterson, Carrie Bemis, Joe Broski, Mari Riggins, Dick Vasiloff, Jennifer Scott, Tim Gleason, Cedric Nixon, Pastor Kerri Sandusky, and Pastor Lynne Kammeraad. On Sunday, October 27, the Vision Team will be commissioned in worship.

HALLOPALOOZA

Hallopalooza will take place on Thursday, October 31, from 5:30–7:00 p.m. in the church parking lot. We need YOU! Bring your car, a trunk full of candy, your favorite Halloween décor and your costume! 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 their trunks, there will be a decorating contest. Hotdogs and drinks are also available for free. Last year we gave away 500 hotdogs! Invite your friends and neighbors to come and enjoy trick-or-treating and awesome costumes on the cutest kids imaginable! Please sign up for your car in the breezeway/Souers Hall.

ANNUAL ALL CHURCH PICNIC

Sunday, November 3, at 11:45 a.m. (or after the 10:45 a.m. service), the Annual All Church Picnic will be held in Souers Hall and the breezeway. There will be lawn games and fun activities in Palm Court. Pulled pork, potato salad, coleslaw and drinks will be provided for this FREE event. Bring your favorite dessert to the Pot Luck Dessert Table to share with everyone! Invite your friends and neighbors to come and enjoy the fun and fellowship. Volunteers are needed for set up and clean up. Please sign up in the breezeway/Souers Hall if you are able to assist. For more information contact the church office at (623) 935-3411.

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VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION

The Church at Litchfield Park is hosting its first ever Community Veterans Day Celebration on Sunday, November 10, at 3:00 pm in the Sanctuary, with overflow seating in Souers Hall if necessary. While we still plan on briefly recognizing our veterans in worship that morning, this entire afternoon celebration is going to specifically focus on our celebrating all of our veterans. This celebration will begin with the posting of the colors; a prayer of thanksgiving for our veterans; followed by special musical presentations by The Church at Litchfield Park’s chancel choir, bell choirs, worship team, and 4C choir; a brief reflection by a special guest; and conclude with the singing of the National Anthem and retiring of the colors. Refreshments following this community-wide celebration will be served by our own Troop 99. Please be sure to invite your friends, family members, and neighbors to this first ever grand celebration!

CHRISTMAS PAGEANT

Please join the 2019 Christmas Pageant. Rehearsals begin Sunday, November 17, and continue through Saturday, December 14. The performance is on Sunday, December 15, during the 10:45 a.m. worship service. We are excited to announce that our script, The Nativity: A Traditional Story of the Birth of Jesus Christ, has been updated to include more speaking roles. Rehearsals are Thursdays from 5:45-7:00 p.m. and Sundays from 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be on Saturday, December 14. You can sign up in the breezeway/Souers Hall to participate in this Christmas gift to the church. For more information, please contact the church office at (623) 935-3411. Participation is open to K-5th graders in the community.

GO KIDS

All children ages PreK-5th grade, please join us for GO Kids on Wednesday, October 23, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Rec Room (classroom 3). Enjoy an evening of crafts and prayers. Then get comfy on our bean bags, grab some free popcorn and enjoy a Veggie Tales Bible Story Video. For more information, email Kristin McNamara at kmcnamara@clp.church.

4C CHOIR

4C (Children’s Christian Community Choir) will be singing at the 10:45 a.m. worship service next Sunday, October 27. The choir will rehearse Wednesday, October 23, from 5:00-5:45 p.m. in Fireside Room North. We invite all kindergarten through 5th graders to come and join us. Plan to stay for our free community dinner in Souers Hall at 5:45 p.m. and for GO Kids after the dinner.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNERS

Come join us on Wednesday, October 23, for our Wednesday Night Community Dinner. These dinners are open to ALL and are FREE! Enjoy a meal and fellowship together. Dinner is served from 5:45–6:30 p.m. in Souers Hall. October 23: Fish filets, coleslaw, French fries, apple crisp

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FOOD BANK DONATIONS

Non-perishable food donations are always welcome for our local food bank. We do ask that you check the expiration date on items, as they are unable to accept any food past the expiration date. Egg cartons are no longer needed, but plastic grocery bags are welcome. Food items may be placed in the baskets around campus on Sundays. Thank you for helping fill the shelves of our local food bank.

WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP

Circle 3: We will meet on Wednesday, October 23, at 11:30 a.m., at LaLoma Village on Camelback Road just west of Litchfield Road. The cost is $12.00, and the menu will be rosemary onion glazed chicken breast, acorn squash, scalloped potatoes and apple crisp for dessert. Hostesses are Betty Gerlak, Joan Ragsdale and Diane Piehl. Please contact Circle 3 at wcsfcircle3@clp.church if you plan to attend or if you have any questions.

Circle 5: We will gather at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 24, at the Eagle’s Nest Restaurant at PebbleCreek (east side), 3645 Clubhouse Dr., Goodyear. Please join us for a Dutch-treat dinner and fellowship. Hostesses will be Linda Wyman, Betsy Sitch and Cindy Giljames. Please sign up in the breezeway/Souers Hall or email wcsfcircle5@clp.church if you plan to attend or if you have any questions.

HOLIDAYS WITH ORPHEUS

Orpheus Male Chorus presents their annual “Holidays with Orpheus” concert on Sunday, December 8, at 3:00 p.m. at The Church at Litchfield Park. Featured will be traditional and contemporary holiday songs, along with their audience sing-along of everyone’s favorite Christmas carols. Admission to “Holidays with Orpheus” is $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and students, for tickets purchased in advance at www.orpheus.org. Advance tickets are only sold online. For tickets purchased at the door, the admission will be $30 for adults and $25 for seniors and students. For more information contact the Orpheus Box Office at (602) 698-7890.

NOVEMBER FOOD DRIVE

We can be the hands and feet of Jesus by sharing non-perishable goods with St. Mary’s Food Bank. Food boxes will be placed throughout our church campus every Sunday in November. You may also share at the Wednesday night dinners, the church picnic, Hallopalooza, or the Thanksgiving Eve Service. Let’s make a difference for the hungry in Arizona.

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YOUTH ACTIVITIES

Sunday 10/20 9:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. – Help with Sunday School 11:45 a.m. – Combined Ignite and Pulse (6th – 12th grades) Prep for Hallopalooza

Classroom 3 Watt House

Sunday 10/27 9:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. – Help with Sunday School 11:45 a.m. – Combined Ignite and Pulse (6th – 12th grades) Prep for Hallopalooza

Classroom 3 Watt House

Calendar for the Week of October 20, 2019

Today, 10/20/19 COFFEE FELLOWSHIP – In the breezeway and/or in Souers Hall before and after worship INFORMATION TABLE – In the breezeway and at the front fountain before and after worship

8:00 a.m. – WORSHIP SERVICE in Sanctuary 8:00 a.m. – CHILDCARE (Newborn-2 years old) in Nursery 9:15 a.m. – WORSHIP SERVICE in Sanctuary 9:15 a.m. – CHILDCARE (Newborn-2 years old) in Nursery 9:15 a.m. – PREK SUNDAY SCHOOL (3-4 year olds) in Classroom 6 9:15 a.m. – SUNDAY SCHOOL (K-5

th grades) in Classroom 3

10:20 a.m. – MEMBERSHIP ORIENTATION in Fireside Room South 10:30 a.m. – IGNITE (6

th-8

th grades) in Watt House

10:45 a.m. – WORSHIP SERVICE in Sanctuary 10:45 a.m. – CHILDCARE (Newborn-2 years old) in Nursery 10:45 a.m. – PREK SUNDAY SCHOOL (3-4 year olds) in Classroom 6 10:45 a.m. – SUNDAY SCHOOL (K-5

th grades) in Classroom 3

11:45 a.m. – GRIEF SUPPORT MEETING in Fireside Room South 11:45 a.m. – PULSE (9

th-12

th grades) in Watt House

6:00 p.m. – BOY SCOUT TROOP 99 MEETING (off site) 6:30 p.m. – CIRCLE 5 (off site)

Monday, 10/21/19 12:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House

Tuesday, 10/22/19 10:00 a.m. – ADULT STUDIES in Souers Hall 12:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 6:30 p.m. – DEACONS MEETING in Souers Hall

Wednesday, 10/23/19 11:30 a.m. – CIRCLE 3 (off site) 12:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 4:15 p.m. – HEAVENLY HANDBELLS REHEARSAL in Sanctuary 5:00 p.m. – 4C CHOIR in Fireside Room North 5:00 p.m. – CHILDCARE in Classroom 3 and Nursery 5:45 p.m. – WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER in Souers Hal 5:45 p.m. – CLP LIFE GROUP in Zieske Hall/Fireside Room South 6:30 p.m. – CHANCEL CHOIR REHEARSAL in Choir Room 6:30 p.m. – ADULT STUDIES in Souers Hall 6:30 p.m. – GO KIDS in Classroom 3 6:30 p.m. – CHILDCARE (Newborn-2 years old) in Nursery 6:30 p.m. – CUB SCOUT PACK 990 in Watt House, Classrooms 2, 4, 5 & 6

Thursday, 10/24/19 7:00 p.m. – CARILLON HANDBELL CHOIR REHEARSAL in Sanctuary 7:30 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House

Friday, 10/25/19 1:00 p.m. – WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP KNITTING/CROCHET GROUP in Zieske Hall

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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.clp.church Email: info@clp.church

The Ministers of this Church are its members

Assisting them are:

Rev. Dr. Lynne Kammeraad, Senior Pastor

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

ASSISTING IN WORSHIP TODAY

SENIOR PASTOR . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rev. Lynne Kammeraad

ASSOCIATE PASTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rev. Kerri Sandusky MUSIC DIRECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jill Tabata 10:45 WORSHIP LEADER . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Amy Burns ORGANIST/PIANIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kathy Drake LITURGIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hank Tokarz DEACONS/USHERS. . . . .8:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jim & Nancy Montgomery, Larry & Lori Hartsook 9:15 a.m. . . . . . . . .Jerry & Beverly Rounds, Rob Gimbl, Suzanne Waltman 10:45 a.m. . . . . Joan Smith, Manda Gempler, Mario & Denise Saldamando ACOLYTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stella Waltman, Vivian Nixon WELCOME BOOTHS . . . . . . . . .Steve & Beth Charney, Crissie Jameson, Tom & Margaret Bradbeer CHILDREN’S MINISTRY DIRECTOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kristin McNamara

PULSE YOUTH DIRECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve Yamamori

IGNITE YOUTH DIRECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jessica Sproull NURSERY. . . . . . . . . . . 8:00, 9:15, 10:45 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . .Stephanie Horacek, Amanda Clough

Altar flowers are given… “In honor of Gary’s birthday”,

by Bev Griggs