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The Church at Litchfield Park
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WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH Third Sunday of Advent: Joy
December 17, 2017 8:00 & 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 “Rejoice!” medley, arr. Ham BRINGING IN THE LIGHT WELCOME, REGISTRATION and ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP “O Come, Let Us Adore Him” Traditional HYMN “O Come, All Ye Faithful” No. 249
(Verses 1, 2 & 3) LIGHTING OF THE THIRD ADVENT CANDLE 8:00 a.m. – Bill Fischer & Joie Hand 9:15 a.m. – David & Sheryl Shenton CANTATA “The Message of Christmas”
Chancel Choir
OFFERTORY “A Spiritual Christmas” medley of traditional spirituals BENEDICTION CANTATA ...the conclusion
Chancel Choir
POSTLUDE “On This Day Earth Shall Ring” Personent Hodie
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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WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH
Third Sunday of Advent: Joy
December 17, 2017 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 “Christmas Time is Here” Mendelson and Guaraldi
WELCOME & OPENING PRAYER
LIGHTING OF THE THIRD ADVENT CANDLE Nixon Family
HYMN “Joy to the World!” No. 270 (Verses 1 & 4)
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PAGEANT
OFFERTORY “The Bell Carol” Leontovich BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE “The Most Wonderful Day of the Year” Marks
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 December 17, 2017
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES
Worship service times on Sunday, December 24, will be at 5:00, 7:00, 9:00 and 11:00 p.m. only.
LUMINARIAS
Traditionally the church has been adorned by luminarias on Christmas Eve. Steve, Aimee, and Lilly Yamamori will be the leaders of the project. If you would like to participate with them in this beautiful ministry to our community, please sign-up in the breezeway or contact the church office at (623) 935-3411.
STEWARDSHIP
If you have not returned your 2018 commitment card, please consider doing so. Knowing the giving intentions and plans of the congregation is vital to making the important decisions necessary for outreach and growth by our board of directors and by our staff. You will find a commitment card in the pew pockets in the sanctuary or stop by the office to pick one up during the week. You may return your commitment by placing it in the offering plate or mailing it to the church office.
PULSE AND IGNITE YOUTH GROUPS
Pulse and Ignite youth groups will enjoy their annual Christmas party tonight, from 4:30—6:30 p.m. We will have food, an ugly sweater contest, lots of games, s’mores, and a bonfire. All youth 6th—12th grades are invited! Make sure to bring a gift for the white elephant exchange (wrapped with no name). Please notice that we will begin at 4:30 p.m.
Take time to check out what’s happening… Christmas Eve Services Wednesday Night Activities
Luminarias Hamilton
Stewardship Bible Study
Youth Groups Preaching Schedule
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES
Wednesday night children’s activities will resume on Wednesday, January 10, 2018. We will be starting a new season of the children’s choirs as well as our God’s Own Kids program.
HAMILTON
Coming January 7 – Hamilton tickets raffle! Raffle tickets are $10 and will be on sale between services in the breezeway. Each raffle ticket is an opportunity to win two seats (Tier C1, Row 1) to the show on Friday, February 16, 2018, at Gammage Memorial Auditorium at A.S.U. The drawing will be held Sunday, January 28, at 5:00 p.m. All proceeds will benefit youth summer mission trips.
BIBLE STUDY
Our weekly Bible study opportunities resume Tuesday, January 9, at 10:00 a.m. and Wednesday, January 10, at 6:45 p.m. in Souers Hall. We will begin 2018 with a three-week study titled Songs about The One Who Was, and Is, and Is To Come: Getting in tune with Psalms 22, 23 & 24. The series will consider how these psalms are connected to Passover, Shavuot (Pentecost), and Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles), the three major Jewish holidays, while examining a number of New Testament connections related to our Good Shepherd. Please bring a Bible and something to write with if possible.
PREACHING SCHEDULE
December 24 Christmas Eve Candlelight Services 5:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m., 9:00 p.m., 11:00 p.m.
December 31 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.
Worship Service Rev. Kerri Sandusky
January 7 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.
Communion Service Rev. Lynne Kammeraad
January 14 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.
Worship Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.
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The Church at Litchfield Park
Christmas Calendar 2017
Date Event Time Location
Sun. Dec. 17 3rd Sunday of Advent - Joy
Cantata
Christmas Pageant
Youth Christmas Party
8:00, 9:15, 10:45 a.m.
8:00, 9:15 a.m.
10:45 a.m.
5:00 p.m.
Sanctuary
Sanctuary
Souers Hall
Souers hall
Sun. Dec. 24 4th Sunday of Advent - Love
Christmas Eve Candlelight
Service/Chancel Singers
Christmas Eve Candlelight
Service/Choir
Christmas Eve Candlelight
Service/Choir
Christmas Eve Candlelight
Service/Bells
5:00 p.m.*
7:00 p.m.*
9:00 p.m.*
11:00 p.m. *Nursery care is available
Sanctuary
Sanctuary
Sanctuary
Sanctuary
Mon. Dec. 25 Christmas Day – Office Closed
Tue. Dec. 26 Christmas Holiday – Office Closed
2017 CONTRIBUTIONS
In order for your offerings to be reflected on your 2017 giving statement all contributions must be in the church office no later than noon on Friday, December 29th.
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CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS 2017
Given by: Dedication
Bob & Nan Adams
In the peaceful spirit of Christmas and for the coming
year
Ron & Judy Anderson For Ron’s Mom, Jane Anderson
Dolores Angus In memory of Jay (Bird)
LeRoy & Jan Anseth In memory of parents Albert & Edith Joos
LeRoy & Jan Anseth In memory of parents Lloyd & Harriet Anseth
Clemie & Gerre Arnold In memory of beloved son, Kevin Rainey
Suzanne M. Boyer In memory of husband, Don Boyer
Suzanne M. Boyer
In memory of our parents Jess & Myrtle Boyer and
Bill & Doris Fuller
The Joe Broski Family
In memory of all family members who have gone
before us
Keith & Marilyn Brougher In honor of John Brougher
Jim & Barbara Bunger In memory of our parents
Cynthia Busalacchi In loving memory of friends
Cynthia Busalacchi In loving memory of my daughter Kristie
Mary Cantrell In memory of Charles Cantrell
Mary Cantrell In honor of the Magee family
Joan Cappel In memory of husband Warren
Joan Cappel In memory of my parents
Mary Carr In memory of Bill Carr
Frank & Evi Castillo In memory of Joan Castillo
Steve & Beth Charney In loving memory of Mark Montanus
Steve & Beth Charney In honor of our parents
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CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS 2017 Given by: Dedication
Charles & Donnie Chrispell Merry Christmas
Doug Crowell
In loving memory of Mary Crowell, our wonderful
wife, mother & gramie from her loving family
George & Randy Dallas For Papa
Mike & Debbie Demlong, and Jenny
Jackson
In memory of Raymond Jackson, Sr. and Raymond
Jackson, Jr.
David & Christa Denofsky In honor & memory of parents and grandparents
Lance & Cathy Dosch In honor of Evan, Bryan, & Haylee
Lance & Cathy Dosch In honor & memory of our parents
Julia Duff In loving memory of Dick Duff
Lily Early In memory of Cid, Chickie, Sue, Mary & Joann
Doc & Kathie Elder In loving memory of Georgia White, 1923-2017
Dora Ellingson Merry Christmas J, love you and miss you forever
Dora Ellingson To my wonderful family – Thank you
Kirk Eymann In memory of my father George
Millie Ezell In memory of Tom Ezell
Bill Fischer & Joie Hand In memory of daughter Trina Fischer
Russ & Mary Georgesen
In memory of Mary’s parents, George & Lucille
Pottratz
Russ & Mary Georgesen
In memory of Russ’ parents, Walter & Maude
Georgesen
Sherrie Gibbs Merry Christmas Mom & Dad, I love you
Lisa Hegarty In memory of Jerry Christensen
The Steven Hill Family In memory of Roy Hill
The Steven Hill Family In memory of Lemoyne Baum
Judy Hilt In loving memory of my husband, Don
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CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS 2017
Given by: Dedication
Cynthia Hoak In memory of Mom and Dad
Aileen Hopely In loving memory of Dale L. Hopely, Sr.
Aileen Hopely In loving memory of Darrin Hopely
Travis & Jacque Hough Merry Christmas
The Jon & Susan Jackson Family In memory of Kenneth & Frances Holsten
Al & Dorothy Jueckstock
In memory of Ernest & Mabel Pyle and Alphonse
Jueckstock Sr. & Betty Jueckstock
Pam Justice In memory of Carla Justice
Rita Kaiser For my sister and daughter
Ken & Chris Martin Merry Christmas to all!
Diane McManis In memory of Carl & Joe
Robert & Janet McPherson In honor of our family
Charlotte Montanus In memory of Mark
Jim & Nancy Montgomery In loving memory of family
Richard & Brenda Morgan Merry Christmas church family!
Al & Jan Peterson For our family
Steve & Judi Pilliod In honor of Charles J. Pilliod, Jr.
Steve & Judi Pilliod In honor of Marie Pilliod
Cline & Judy Preble For our parents
Jack & Julie Rataezyk In memory of Mariano V. Manriquez
Paul Redpath In honor of Joann Forstner by family
The Dan Sager Family In memory of loved ones
Jerry & Jill Santy In memory of our mothers, fathers, and brothers
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CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS 2017
Given by: Dedication
David & Sheryl Shenton In memory of loved ones
Mary Sisson In loving memory of Nicole Perroth
Rich & Betsy Sitch In memory of Marietta Sitch and Phil Johnson
Jim Siverhus In memory of Marilyn Larson
Bing & Paula Smith In memory of Merna Miller
Earl & Thea Smith In memory of parents and honor of family
Bill Sproull Family In memory of Bill’s parents, Shirl & Dorothy
Shel Taylor In fond memory of Col. D. Dave Taylor
The Russ Thimgan Family
In loving memory of Jeffrey Thimgan, brother, son &
friend
Cal Thogersen In memory of Les Riveland and family
William & Molly Todd In memory of William & Arlene Todd
William & Molly Todd In memory of Wayne & Maude Martin
Lou & Lois Tronzo In memory of parents, Babe & Lou, Nellie & Tom
The Vandlings In memory of Lisa Short
Cal Vaudrey In memory of Denice
The Vierows For our lovely family
Tim Wagner In memory of Wagner/Thogersen families
Leanne Walgren
With thankfulness for friendships in our church
family
Jane Way & the Ragsdales Remembering Louis & Mabel Palmer
Jane Way Remembering Gordon Way
Iris Weise In memory of veterans
Jerry G. West In memory of Shirley H. West
Jack & Sue Wetzel For many blessings
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Calendar for the Week of December 17, 2017
Today, 12/17/17 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. – CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PAGEANT in Souers hall 10:45 a.m. – NURSERY (Newborn-2 years old) 4:30 p.m. – YOUTH CHRISTMAS PARTY in Souers Hall 5:00 p.m. – CRAFTERS in Zieske Hall 6:00 p.m. – BOY SCOUT TROOP #99 off site
Monday, 12/18/17 12:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House
Tuesday, 12/19/17 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, 12/20/17 8:30 a.m. – W.C.S.F. THRIFT SHOP WORK DAY in Watt House 12:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 4:30 p.m. – HEAVENLY HANDBELL REHEARSAL in the Sanctuary 6:00 p.m. – 10:45 CHOIR REHEARSAL in Fireside Room North 6:45 p.m. – CHANCEL CHOIR REHEARSAL in Choir Room
Thursday, 12/21/17 8:30 a.m. – W.C.S.F. THRIFT SHOP OPEN in Watt House 4:00 p.m. – NURSE RECOVERY GROUP in Watt House
7:00 p.m. – CARILLON HANDBELL CHOIR REHEARSAL in Sanctuary
7:30 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House
Friday, 12/22/17 1:00 p.m. – WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP KNITTING/CROCHET GROUP in Zieske Hall
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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 INTERIM CHANCEL CHOIR DIRECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marilyn Chandler INTERIM 10:45 CHOIR DIRECTOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ramon Ocaño ORGANIST/PIANIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kathy Drake GUEST PIANIST 10:45 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barbara Kolar USHERS . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tom & Rita Kaiser, Rick & Lee Miller 9:15 a.m. . . . . . . . . . Robert Gimbl, Sarah Pearson, Lance & Cathy Dosch 10:45 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . Phil Easley, Joan Smith, Brady & Jenny Sullivan WELCOME BOOTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jennifer Neal, Marilyn Kimmins, Tom & Margaret Bradbeer ACOLYTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jonah Pearson, Sophia Pearson 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: [email protected]
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