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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 Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

August 16, 2015 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m., & 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 “If You Are My Love” arr. Stephen Saunders Cole Lozon, cello

BRINGING IN THE LIGHT

WELCOME, REGISTRATION and ANNOUNCEMENTS

OPENING PRAYER

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM (9:15) Ella Miller Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. Carter Miller

CALL TO WORSHIP (Psalm 121) L: The Lord watches over you; he will not let your foot slip. P: The Lord neither slumbers nor sleeps. L: The Lord will keep you from harm, he will watch over your life. P: The Lord will watch over your coming and going, both now and forever.

HYMN “How Great Thou Art” No. 147 (Verses 1 & 2)

REFLECTION Corinne Vasiloff

REFLECTION Cole Lozon

SPECIAL MUSIC “Here I Am to Worship” Hughes Anna Jameson, soloist

SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 5:1-10 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 4) P: Thanks be to God.

REFLECTION Nate Vasiloff

REFLECTION Catherine Broski

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CONFESSION OF THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY Prayer of Confession: (In Unison)

Dear Jesus, as we come together, we thank you for all that you do. Thank you for allowing us to see you more clearly. Please forgive us for the times when we miss your presence. Today we remember that you are a God who longs to be near us, longs to live through us, and longs for us to love others. Help us to draw close to you.

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.

SPECIAL MUSIC “My Redeemer Lives” Hillsong

SCRIPTURE READING Hebrews 10:22-25 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 4) P: Thanks be to God.

REFLECTION Samuel Hopely

HYMN “Amazing Grace” No. 343 (Verses 1, 2 & 3)

OFFERTORY “Fountain in the Rain” William Gillock Ashley Hill, pianist

“DOXOLOGY” No. 815

“How Great Thou Art” No. 147 “When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation and take me home, what joy shall fill my heart! Then I shall bow in humble adoration and there proclaim: my God, how great Thou art! Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee; how great Thou art! How great Thou art! Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee; how great Thou art! How great Thou art!”

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE “French Folk Song” Folksong Cole Lozon, cello

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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Matthew 5:1-10 (NIV)

“Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them. He said: ‘Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.’”

Hebrews 10:22-25 (NIV)

“Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another.”

Announcements for August 16, 2015 CHILDREN IN CHURCH

In lieu of Sunday school, children are invited to church today as the Youth lead worship. Sunday school will resume next week during the 9:15 and 10:45 a.m. services.

COSTUME MAKING

If you would like to help make costumes for the Children’s Christmas Pageant, please sign up in Souers Hall. Work will begin soon.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES OPPORTUNITIES

If you are interested in helping out with any of the children’s ministries, please see Amber Gilbert in Souers Hall, between services today. She will answer any of your questions and help you find a great place to serve.

PULSE / IGNITE

Ignite and Pulse Youth Groups will not meet tonight. Both youth groups will resume on Sunday, August 23 from 5:00–6:30 p.m. in Souers Hall. All youth grades 6-12 are invited!

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CPR & FIRST AID TRAINING

Please sign up in Souers Hall if you would like to receive CPR and First Aid training. This will be taught by American Emergency Response Training, and all participants will earn their certification upon completion. The cost is $25, and the training will be on Saturday, August 22, from 8:30–11:30 a.m. in Souers Hall. Make checks out to the church and write CPR in the memo line. The deadline to sign up and pay is TODAY.

4C SING AT DIAMONDBACKS GAME

The children’s choirs will sing the National Anthem with other children’s choirs from around the state on Friday, September 11, at the Diamondbacks vs. Los Angeles Dodgers baseball game. Tickets are $50 for Club Box Diamond Level OR $28 for Lower Level Baseline Reserve seats. Sign up in Souers Hall. Deadline to pay is Friday, August 21.

4C CHOIRS REHEARSAL

4C has been invited to join with other children’s choirs from around the state on Friday, September 11, to sing the National Anthem at the Diamondbacks game. Joyful Noise, V.I.P. and Adrenaline Youth Choirs will meet from 5:15-6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 19, in the Fireside Room to rehearse. For more information, please contact Sue Kujawski, skujawski@churchatlitchfieldpark.org, or the church office at (623) 935-3411.

FELLOWSHIP OUTING

Sign up in Souers Hall to attend the Broadway musical Chicago on Sunday, September 27, at the Phoenix Theatre. The performance is at 2:00 p.m., and tickets are $45 each. If you utilize the group bus, there is an additional $10 fee per person. The deadline to pay for tickets is Sunday, August 23.

W.C.S.F. THRIFT SHOP

The Thrift Shop is back in business after summer break and ready to accept donations. You may bring your donations during our work day on Wednesday, August 19, between 8:30-10:30 a.m. If you are unable to bring donations that day or for other questions, please call Monica at (623) 935-2656 or Millie at (623) 935-3953 to schedule a drop-off time. When donating please ensure they are clean and in working condition. We request donations not be left outside the door. Sale day is Thursday, August 20; come check our “new” items from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP

Circle 5 will meet on Thursday, August 27, at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Molly Alward, 4704 N 128th Dr., Litchfield Park, assisted by Christa Denofsky and Lisa Warne. Please RSVP to Marcy Clement at (602) 471-1395 or meclement14@gmail.com. Newcomers are always welcome – come join us!

UPCOMING FREE FELLOWSHIP EVENTS

August 28th: Movie night showing PADDINGTON. Rated PG; a young Peruvian bear travels to London in search of a home. Finding himself lost and alone at Paddington Station, he meets the kindly Brown family, who offer him a temporary haven. Hot dogs and popcorn will be served. 6:00-8:00 p.m.

September 18th: Movie night showing JUNGLE BOOK. Rated G; this is the classic Disney animated movie about an abandoned child raised by wolves. Hot dogs and popcorn will be served. 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Preaching Schedule

Pray for our Military

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

Aug 23 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

Worship Service Rev. Kerri Sandusky

Aug 30 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

Worship Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

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

Communion Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

Sep 13 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

Worship Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

MSgt Kristen Allen Lt Col Mike Gantt Shirley Parks

MAJ Travis Allen A1C Robert Grotefend Lt Dan Pauley

Lt Col Shawn Anger CW3 Brian Hall HTFN Deacon Price

EO Matthew Barton Capt Damon Juarez MK1 Robert Rodriguez

MAJ Joe Bemis PFC Jay W. Klement, II MAJ Brendan Rowe

SFC Jamil D Bush PFC Ralph Lawson Lt Col Doug Seymour

1st Sgt Christopher Cameron Kyle P Lee 1st Lt R Jacob Stucky

MAJ Douglas Charters SSgt Tommy Little SSgt Derek Adrian Urban

2nd Lt Taylor Clarke CM3 Ryan McElhaney DOD Civilian Derek Urban

MSgt Anthony Collier Capt Hank McKibban MAJ Brad Walgren, Chaplain

Lt Col Lyle Dawley MAJ Ryan Maple SSgt Margaret Wilson

Capt Malia DuMont Phillip Miller, Seal Team 2nd Lt Jacob Zalewski

PFC Cody Fridley SFC Donald S. Montgomery PFC Daniel Zimmer

SFC Lance Otzmann

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Calendar for the Week of August 16, 2015 Today, 08/16/15 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) 10:45 a.m. – WORSHIP SERVICE in Sanctuary 10:45 a.m. – NURSERY (Newborn-2 years old) 6:00 p.m. – BOY SCOUT TROOP 99

Monday, 08/17/15

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

Tuesday, 08/18/15

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

7:30 p.m. – BOARD MEETING Zieske Hall

BELL TOWER DEADLINE

Wednesday, 08/19/15

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. – RN RECOVERY GROUP in Watt House 5:15 p.m. – 4C CHOIRS REHEARSAL in Fireside Room North

Thursday, 08/20/15

8:30 a.m. – W.C.S.F. THRIFT SHOP OPEN in Watt House 7:30 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House

Friday, 08/21/15 1:00 p.m. – WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP KNITTING/CROCHET GROUP in Zieske Hall 6:30 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House

Saturday, 08/22/15

2:00 p.m. – CIRCLE 6 off site

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Sacrament of Baptism

Carter Miller Ella Miller

Parents: Mitchell & Laura Miller Grandparents: Rory Byrne, Jane Ruhlman Ron & Earlene Miller

Altar flowers are given… “In loving memory of Shirley H. West,” by Jerry West.

Cover Photo ~ Alberto Hernandez

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pulse and Ignite Youth Groups USHERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pulse and Ignite Youth Groups 9:15 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pulse and Ignite Youth Groups 10:45 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pulse and Ignite Youth Groups WELCOME BOOTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lily Early, Circle 3 ACOLYTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:15 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pulse and Ignite Youth Groups