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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 Seventh Sunday of Easter ~ Mother’s Day

May 13, 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 “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” Gesangbuch Carillon Handbell Choir

PRELUDE “O God Beyond All Praising” (Thaxted), Gustav Holst 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 “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” No. 648

(Verses 1 & 2) MUSICAL PRESENTATION “A Mighty Fortress” arr. Wiltse

Carillon Handbell Choir Heavenly Handbells

SCRIPTURE READING John 17:6-11 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God.

SERMON “Knit Together in Unity” Rev. Kerri Sandusky

HYMN “Peace like a River” No. 750

(Verses 1 & 2)

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OFFERTORY “In Glad Praise and Adoration” arr. Hakes

Heavenly Handbells Carillon Handbell Choir

“DOXOLOGY” No. 815

“For the Beauty of the Earth” No. 793 “For the beauty of the earth, for the glory of the skies, for the love which from our

birth over and around us lies: Lord of all, to Thee we raise this our hymn of grateful praise.”

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE “Shalom” Trad.Hebrew Blessing/Israeli melody

JOHN 17:6-11 (NIV)

“‘I have revealed you to those whom you gave me out of the world. They were yours; you gave them to me and they have obeyed your word. Now they know that everything you have given me comes from you. For I gave them the words you gave me and they accepted them. They knew with certainty that I came from you, and they believed that you sent me. I pray for them. I am not praying for the world, but for those you have given me, for they are yours. All I have is yours, and all you have is mine. And glory has come to me through them. I will remain in the world no longer, but they are still in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them by the power of your name, the name you gave me, so that they may be one as we are one.’”

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 Seventh Sunday of Easter ~ Mother’s Day

May 13, 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 “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” Gesangbuch Carillon Handbell Choir PRELUDE “O God Beyond All Praising” (Thaxted), Gustav Holst BRINGING IN THE LIGHT WELCOME, REGISTRATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

CALL TO WORSHIP L: We come together this day. P: Open our ears, O Lord. L: We come together this day. P: Open our minds, O Lord L: We come together this day P: Open our hearts, O Lord.

HYMN “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” No. 648 (Verses 1, 2, & 4)

PRAYER OF THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY (In Unison)

Lord Jesus, we come together this day to worship and honor you in prayer. What a privilege it is to know that you, in return, listen to us and guide us. Humble us to realize the power of prayer and the ways in which it knits us together. Be with each of us this day that we might be drawn to you and moved to pray more for one another.

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.

MUSICAL PRESENTATION “A Mighty Fortress” arr. Wiltse

Carillon Handbell Choir Heavenly Handbells

SCRIPTURE READING John 17:6-11 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON “Knit Together in Unity” Rev. Kerri Sandusky HYMN “Peace like a River” No. 750 OFFERTORY “In Glad Praise and Adoration” arr. Hakes

Heavenly Handbells Carillon Handbell Choir

“DOXOLOGY” No. 815 “For the Beauty of the Earth” No. 793 “For the beauty of the earth, for the glory of the skies, for the love which from our

birth over and around us lies: Lord of all, to Thee we raise this our hymn of grateful praise.”

BENEDICTION POSTLUDE “Shalom” Trad.Hebrew Blessing/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 Seventh Sunday of Easter ~ Mother’s Day

May 13, 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

WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS & OPENING PRAYER

PRAISE OF CONGREGATION “Everlasting God” Brenton Brown CCLI Song #4556538

“Desert Song” Brooke Fraser CCLI Song #5060793

SCRIPTURE READING John 17:6-11 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON “Knit Together in Unity” Rev. Kerri Sandusky

PRAISE OF CONGREGATION “White Flag” Chris Tomlin CCLI Song #6223508

PASTORAL PRAYER

OFFERTORY “Slow Down” Nichole Nordeman Tamara Fromm, Soloist

“Everlasting God” “You are the everlasting God, the everlasting God. You do not faint, you

won’t grow weary. You’re the defender of the weak, you comfort those in need, you lift us up like wings on eagles.” (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 May 13, 2018

HIGH SCHOOL BACCALAUREATE SERVICE

All are invited to a Baccalaureate Service on Sunday, May 20, at 5:00 p.m. in the sanctuary to honor high school graduates. Please mark your calendars as we celebrate this significant achievement and the beginning of a new adventure in the lives of our young people. A reception will be held in Souers Hall immediately following the service. If you have a family member who is graduating from high school and would like to be included in the service, please contact Pastor Kerri at ksandusky@clp.church by Wednesday, May 16.

ALL GRADUATES

If you have a family member who is graduating from high school, college, graduate school, or trade school, please contact the church office by Monday, May 14, so we can offer our congratulations. Call the church office at (623) 935-3411, or email officemanager@clp.church.

MEMBERSHIP ORIENTATION

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 in Fireside Room South immediately following the 9:15 service on Sunday, May 20. New members will be received the following Sunday at either the 9:15 or 10:45 a.m. service. If you have already attended 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 membership@clp.church.

Take time to check out what’s happening… High School Baccalaureate Pulse & Ignite Youth Groups

Graduates Pulse Deep Dive

Membership Orientation Women’s Fellowship

Chronic Illness and Caregiver’s Lost and Found

Vacation Bible School Thrift Shop

Recognition Missions

Welcome Booth

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CHRONIC ILLNESS AND CAREGIVER’S SUPPORT GROUPS

TODAY, from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the Chronic Illness and Caregiver’s Support Groups will both meet. The Chronic Illness Peer Support Group meets in the Fireside Room North with Richard Wilharm & Kathy Bilak, who hope to provide an opportunity and the space for people living with a long-term illness to get together and share stories and experiences, while giving each other empathetic, emotional, and practical help. The Caregiver Support Group meets in Classroom 3 with Marcy Clement and Pastor Lynne who hope to teach and encourage self-care, as well as provide a forum of support and understanding from others facing similar situations.

FREE COMMUNITY

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL REGISTRATION

Registration forms for Vacation Bible School (VBS) are now available in the breezeway and church office. Our theme this year is: “Beach Party – Surfin’ With Jesus”. This week-long ministry will serve children from 3 years old to 5th grade, Monday, June 4, through Friday, June 8, from 6:30—8:00 p.m.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – HELP NEEDED

Adults and youth are needed for this important ministry to the children in our community. See the sign-up sheets in the breezeway to find a job that matches your talents! There will be an organizational meeting on Wednesday, May 30, from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Dinner and child care will be provided. This is an important meeting to attend if you are planning to help. If you have questions, please contact Pastor Kerri.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – DECORATING

All are invited to decorate our campus for Vacation Bible School on Thursday, May 31, from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Our goal is to turn the campus into a Beach Party! Come with energy, and be ready to have some fun!

RECOGNITION

On Sunday, May 20, (during the 9:15 a.m. service) we will recognize Scott and Gwynn Henline. The Henlines have been teaching children at The Church at Litchfield Park for almost three decades.

PULSE DEEP DIVE

All 9th-12th graders are invited to Pulse Deep Dive at the home of Joe & Carrie Bemis on Monday, May 14, from 5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. There will be dinner, a thought-filled study, and prayer. Please don’t hesitate to call the church office at (623) 935-3411 if you have any questions.

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PULSE AND IGNITE YOUTH GROUPS

Pulse and Ignite Youth Groups will not meet today in honor of Mother’s Day. Next week, we will meet at 5:00 p.m. in the sanctuary for the Baccalaureate service. Parents and families are invited. You won’t want to miss it!

All 6th-7th graders are invited to a Friday Night Fun Night on Friday, May 18, from 6:00-9:00 p.m. in Souers Hall. The evening will be filled with lots of teambuilding and discussion! Permission slips are available in the breezeway and are due by Monday, May 14.

WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP

CIRCLE 5 will meet for fellowship at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, May 24, at the home of Chris Martin, assisted by Marcy Clement and Mary Cantrell. If you would like to contribute, we are collecting full-sized personal care and toiletry items to donate for Homeless Youth Connection, such as hair care products, soap, deodorant, razors and shave cream, lotions – appropriate for teen boys and girls. All women are welcome. Please sign up in the breezeway and for directions or questions, please email circle5@clp.church or call the office at (623) 935-3411.

CIRCLE 3 will meet for lunch on Wednesday, May 30, at 11:30 a.m. in Pebblecreek Toscana’s board room. There will be no meeting, just a luncheon to get to know one another better. Lunch and conversation. All women are welcome. Contact Circle 3 for directions and/or reservations at circle3@clp.church.

LOST AND FOUND – LAST CALL

If you have lost a sweater, jacket, hat, sunglasses, one earring, etc., it may be in the Lost and Found in the office. Please come in and claim your missing item before it goes to the Thrift Shop. The office is open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.; and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

SEASON FINALE – W.C.S.F. THRIFT SHOP

The Thrift Shop will be open Thursday, May 17, and Saturday, May 19, from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. for your shopping pleasure. Everything Saturday will be half price!! The Thrift Shop is not taking donations at this time since it will be closing for a summer break. We should be ready to start taking donations again in July, so watch the bulletin for details.

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MISSION SPOTLIGHT

Did you know? "The amazing truth is—even though the national average cost of an emergency room visit is $1,349—Mission of Mercy can see 15 patients for that amount!" Mission of Mercy is one of the organizations supported by our church through the missions committee. For more information or to volunteer (doctors and nurses are always needed), email missions@clp.church or call the church office (623) 935-3411.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR WELCOME BOOTH

We are in need of volunteers at the Welcome Booth in the breezeway outside Souers Hall to help greet and welcome first time visitors and to say hello to all in the breezeway. No experience is necessary. Volunteers help at the booth from 8:30–9:10 a.m. and then again from 10:15–10:40 a.m. This is an excellent way to meet new people and make many acquaintances. It is a perfect volunteer opportunity for anyone. If you would like to help, please contact Nana Hamlin at welcome@clp.church or call the church office at (623) 935-3411.

PREACHING SCHEDULE

PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY

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

May 20 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

Worship Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

May 27 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

Worship Service Rev. Lynne Kammeraad

June 3 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

Communion Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

MSgt Kristen Allen PFC Cody Fridley MAJ Ryan Maple

LTC Travis Allen Lt Col Mike Gantt SFC Donald S. Montgomery

Col Shawn Anger Lt Col Keith Gempler SFC Lance Otzmann

EO Matthew Barton A1C Robert Grotefend Shirley Parks

Lt Col Joe Bemis CW3 Brian Hall Lt Dan Pauley

Capt Thomas Brougher Sr A Nicholas Hemphill HTFN Deacon Price

TSgt Lysa Busalacchi PVT Andrew Horacek 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

Capt Taylor Clarke SSgt Ryan McElhaney SFC Margaret Wilson

MSgt Anthony Collier Capt Hank McKibban 2nd Lt Jacob Zalewski

SSgt Zeke Denofsky ************** PFC Daniel Zimmer

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Calendar for the Week of May 13, 2018

Today, 5/13/18 MOTHER’S DAY 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-2

nd grades) in Zieske Hall and Classroom 2

9:15 a.m. – SUNDAY SCHOOL (3rd

-5th

grades) in Zieske Hall and 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 6 10:45 a.m. – SUNDAY SCHOOL (K-2

nd grades) in Zieske Hall and Classroom 2

10:45 a.m. – SUNDAY SCHOOL (3rd

-5th

grades) in Zieske Hall and Classroom 4 11:45 p.m. – CAREGIVER’S SUPPORT GROUP in Classroom 3 11:45 a.m. – CHRONIC ILLNESS SUPPORT GROUP in Fireside Room North

Monday, 5/14/18

12:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 5:00 p.m. – PULSE DEEP DIVE off site

Tuesday, 5/15/18

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

6:30 p.m. – COUNCIL MEETING in Zieske Hall

7:30 p.m. – BOARD MEETING in Zieske Hall

Wednesday, 5/16/18

8:30 a.m. – W.C.S.F. THRIFT SHOP WORK DAY in Watt House 12:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 6:45 p.m. – CHANCEL CHOIR REHEARSAL in Choir Room

Thursday, 5/17/18

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

6:30 p.m. – PACK 990 in Fireside Room North

7:30 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House

Friday, 5/18/18

1:00 p.m. – WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP KNITTING/CROCHET GROUP in Zieske

6:00 p.m. – IGNITE FUN NIGHT in Souers Hall

Saturday, 5/19/18 8:30 a.m. – W.C.S.F. THRIFT SHOP OPEN in Watt House

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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 MUSIC DIRECTOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jill Tabata BELL MASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marilyn Chandler 10:45 CHOIR DIRECTOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amy Burns ORGANIST/PIANIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kathy Drake LITURGIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Travis Allen USHERS . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jackie Bomgardner, Crissie Jameson, Tom & Rita Kaiser 9:15 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rob Gimbl, Jackie Bomgardner,

Tom & Karen VanHooser 10:45 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joan Smith, Jackie Bomgardner, George Merriman, Crissie Jameson WELCOME BOOTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Men’s Fellowship, Nana Hamlin

ACOLYTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jack Herman, Will Herman 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@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

Mona McCash, Organist Emerita