“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

Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

August 17, 2014 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 “Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart” arr. 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 “My Faith Looks Up to Thee” No. 539 (Verses 1 & 2) ANTHEM “May the Road Rise to Meet You” Schweizer Summer Singers SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 15:21-28 SERMON “ALL People” Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. HYMN “In Christ There Is No East or West” No. 428

(Verses 1, 2 & 3) OFFERTORY “My God” Stuart Townend

George Dallas, soloist “DOXOLOGY” No. 815

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“There Shall Be Showers of Blessing” No. 430 “There shall be showers of blessing: this is the promise of love. There

shall be seasons refreshing, sent from the Savior above. Showers of blessing we need. Mercy drops round us are falling, but for the showers we plead.”

BENEDICTION POSTLUDE “Postlude in Classical Style” Gordon Young MATTHEW 15:21-28 (NIV) “Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. A Canaanite woman from that vicinity came to him, crying out, ‘Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is demon-possessed and suffering terribly.’ Jesus did not answer a word. So his disciples came to him and urged him, ‘Send her away, for she keeps crying out after us.’ He answered, ‘I was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel.’ The woman came and knelt before him. ‘Lord, help me!’ she said. He replied, ‘It is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to the dogs.’ ‘Yes it is, Lord,’ she said. ‘Even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master’s table.’ Then Jesus said to her, ‘Woman, you have great faith! Your request is granted.’ And her daughter was healed at that moment.”

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 Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

August 17, 2014 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 “Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart” arr. Weber BRINGING IN THE LIGHT SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM John R. Radenheimer GOD AND ME BADGE PRESENTATION Kaden Brown Tristan Brown Gianni Casillas Strider Chugg Aidan Ducharme Zachary Kerfoot Caden Lipsky Logan Love Mitchell Magee Connor Martinez A J Merola Evan Morales Jonah Pearson Ezra Valdez Jason VanAken CALL TO WORSHIP: L: As we gather to worship, we must remember that God welcomes ALL people to this place. P: This welcome is different from what we see in the world around us, a world often divided along religious, racial, and ethnic lines. L: As God’s children, we are called to bridge the gaps of brokenness and live an example of reconciliation. P: Everyone is welcome here to worship because Jesus Christ welcomes ALL people into God’s kingdom. Amen.

HYMN “My Faith Looks Up to Thee” No. 539 (Verses 1 & 2)

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CONFESSION OF THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY Prayer of Confession: (In Unison) Lord of all people, we gather in this house of worship knowing that you love

and accept all people equally. However, many of us grew up in a world divided along lines of race and ethnicity. Even the church taught us that our beliefs and successes were signs that you favor us above others. Help us to rid ourselves of this thinking and to break free from the wrong-headed influences of the past so that we can embrace the reality of your kingdom. Amen.

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 “May the Road Rise to Meet You” Schweizer Summer Singers

SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 15:21-28 (Page 3)

SERMON “ALL People” Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

HYMN “In Christ There Is No East or West” No. 428 (Verses 1, 2 & 3)

OFFERTORY “My God” Stuart Townend George Dallas, soloist

“DOXOLOGY” No. 815

“There Shall Be Showers of Blessing” No. 430 “There shall be showers of blessing: this is the promise of love. There

shall be seasons refreshing, sent from the Savior above. Showers of blessing we need. Mercy drops round us are falling, but for the showers we plead.”

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE “Postlude in Classical Style” Gordon Young

CONGREGATION PLEASE STAND (AS YOU ARE ABLE)

**Assisted Hearing devices and large print hymnals 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 Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

August 17, 2014 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

WELCOME & OPENING PRAYER

PRAISE OF CONGREGATION “Touching Heaven, Changing Earth” Hillsong

SPECIAL MUSIC “Be Glorified” Chris Tomlin

SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 15:21-28 (Page 3)

SERMON “ALL People” Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

PRAISE OF CONGREGATION “At Your Name” Wickham and Hughes

OFFERTORY “Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty” No. 3 “Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! All Thy works shall praise Thy name in earth, and sky, and sea. Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty! God in three Persons, blessed Trinity!” 1997 Integrity’s Hosanna Music

BENEDICTION POSTLUDE

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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Announcements for August 17, 2014

ORIENTATION TODAY

There is a special place for you here, in this welcoming community of faith. If you are considering joining our church family or simply want more information, please come to our brief membership orientation TODAY immediately following the 9:15 a.m. service, in Zieske Hall. New members will be received next Sunday at either the 9:15 or the 10:45 a.m. service. If you have already been to an orientation session

and are now ready to join, or if you have any questions about the process, please contact Peter Dale, membership chair, at (480) 280-9290 or pdale3@pdale.com.

CHAPLAIN BRAD WALGREN

Sunday, August 24th

“The Problem of Evil” – “And lead us not unto temptation but deliver us from evil.” – Matthew 6:13 at all 3 services.

Captain Brad Walgren, a full-time chaplain and member of the Arizona National Guard, will preach on the problem of temptation and evil. When Chaplain Walgren was deployed to war torn Iraq, he saw the face of evil. As both pastor and soldier, he has a unique perspective on addressing a Christian’s perspective of the problem of evil in the world. (Chaplain Brad and his wife, Victoria, are members of our church.) Please plan on attending and bring a friend!

Take time to check out what’s happening…

Membership Orientation Ignite Lock-In

Chaplain Walgren Emergency Kits

Bible Studies Thrift Store

Sunday School Mission Trip Coming Attractions

Life Inventory Sheets

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BIBLE STUDIES

Our Tuesday Morning Bible Study starts September 9th at 10:00 a.m. in Souers Hall. We are studying “Embracing the Prophets”, a DVD and discussion based seven week study. We will repeat this class on Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m. (starting September 10th). You are

welcome to attend both classes if you wish. The cost is $10 for the participant guide. “Walter Brueggemann, arguably America’s leading Old Testament scholar and theologian, takes us on a wild ride through the poetic prophecy of the Hebrew Scripture – drawing connections between Israel’s sociological, economic and spiritual status and that of America today.” Please sign up between services in Souers Hall so we may have some idea how many books to order.

SUNDAY SCHOOL MISSION TRIP

The Sunday school classes will be heading to La Loma Village on Saturday, September 6th. All 2nd – 5th graders are invited to participate in this mission trip. We will meet at the church at 11:30 a.m. and return at 2:15 p.m. We will provide La Loma residents with games, crafts, and lots of fun! Permission slips are available in Souers Hall.

IGNITE LOCK-IN

All Ignite youth group members (6th – 8th graders) are invited to a lock-in at the church beginning Friday, September 19th, 6:00 p.m. to Saturday, September 20th, 7:00 a.m. Permission slips are in Souers Hall.

EMERGENCY KITS

We will be putting together emergency kits for the classrooms at Western Sky Elementary. Each kit will contain items that are necessary in case of an emergency lock-down situation. The cost of each kit is $15. If you would like to contribute, please make a check out to the church and write “emergency kit” on the memo line.

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W.C.S.F. THRIFT SHOP

The Women’s Christian Service Fellowship Thrift Shop will be open on Thursday, August 21st, 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. Donations may be dropped off Wednesday, August 20th, from 8:30 – 11:00 a.m., or you may schedule an appointment by contacting Monica Sproull (623) 935-2656 or Millie Ezell (623) 935-3953.

COMING ATTRACTIONS

Next month, September 10th to be exact, Wednesday night activities begin again. For children there will be the Rec Room, 4C Choirs (Chimin In, V.I.P.,Joyful Noise) and G.O. Kids. For adults, there will be the CLP Café, Heavenly Handbells, Chancel Choir and Bible Study. For everyone, the Wednesday night dinners will be lovingly prepared by the Kitchen Angels. Watch your bulletin for times and places for these activities.

LIFE INVENTORY SHEETS

What happens when we die? Our Christian faith assures us that death leads to eternal life with God. Meanwhile, family members, friends, and the pastors are sometimes in need of certain information that if available, could help them deal more appropriately with the grief and death of a loved one. The church office has Life Inventory Sheets that can assist your family during that time. If you would like a form to fill out, please contact the office at (623) 935-3411 or info@churchatlitchfieldpark.org.

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

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER PREACHING SCHEDULE

Aug 24 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

Worship Service Capt. Brad Walgren, Chaplain AZNG

Aug 31 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

Worship Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

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

Communion Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

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

Worship Service Rev. Kerri Sandusky

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

Worship Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

Sep 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 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

SPC Anthony Collier MAJ Ryan Maple Capt Brad Walgren, Chaplain

Lt Col Lyle Dawley Phillip Miller, Seal Team SSgt Christian Walsh

Capt Malia DuMont SFC Donald S. Montgomery SSgt Margaret Wilson

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

Lt Col Mike Gantt SFC Lance Otzmann PFC Daniel Zimmer

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Calendar for the Week of August 17, 2014

Today, 08/17/2014

COFFEE FELLOWSHIP - In Souers Hall before and after worship

INFORMATION TABLE - In the breezeway and in front lawn area before and after worship 7:15 a.m. – SUMMER SINGERS REHEARSAL in Choir room 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 10:20 a.m. – MEMBERSHIP ORIENTATION in Zieske 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 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 11:45 a.m. – IGNITE YOUTH GROUP in Souers Hall 12:00 p.m. – CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP in Zieske Hall 5:00 p.m. – PULSE YOUTH GROUP in Souers Hall 5:00 p.m. – QUILTERS FELLOWSHIP in Zieske Hall 7:00 p.m. – BOY SCOUT TROOP 99 in Souers Hall

Monday, 08/18/2014

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

Tuesday, 08/19/2014

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

BELL TOWER DEADLINE

Wednesday, 08/20/2014

8:30 a.m. – W.C.S.F. THRIFT STORE WORK DAY in Watt House 12:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House

Thursday, 08/21/2014

8:30 a.m. – W.C.S.F. THRIFT STORE OPEN in Watt House 6:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 6:00 p.m. – CHANCEL SINGERS REHEARSAL in Sanctuary

Friday, 08/22/2014

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 8:00 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/PIANIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Debra Weber LITURGIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rob Gimbl USHERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . ..Stu & Mary Wilkening, Jack Sigler, Nanci Harris 9:15 a.m. . . . . . . . . .Bill & Marilyn Chandler, Daniel & Michelle Sager 10:45 a.m. . . . . . . . . .Ken & Chris Martin, Robert Hughes, Zoila Denno ACOLYTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:15 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Meredith Magee, Mitchell Magee NURSERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . Chris Benoit, Jackie Bomgardner, Amber Gilbert 9:15 a.m. . . . . . . . . . Chris Benoit, Jackie Bomgardner, Amber Gilbert 10:45 a.m. . . . . . . . . . Chris Benoit, Jackie Bomgardner, Amber Gilbert

Sacrament of Baptism John R. Radenheimer

Parents: John & Ruth Radenheimer

Grandparents: Jean Thompson Gerry Schelbrack John & Cindy Radenheimer Mary Wagner

Godparents: Mike & Emily Jones