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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 * Memorial Day Weekend

May 28, 2017 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 “Hymn to the Fallen” John Williams (from “Saving Private Ryan”)

POSTING OF THE COLORS The United States Naval Sea Cadets Corps Veterans Pride Battalion 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.

CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP “In Moments Like These” David Graham

HYMN “Battle Hymn of the Republic” No. 804 (Verses 1 & 2)

ANTHEM “Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise” Russell Nagy SCRIPTURE READING Acts 1:6-14 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON “The Beauty of Humility” Rev. Kerri Sandusky HYMN “Eternal Father, Strong to Save” No. 808

(Verses 1 & 2)

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OFFERTORY “How Great Thou Art/How Great Is Our God” Hine/Tomlin

“DOXOLOGY” No. 815

“Eternal Father, Strong to Save” No. 808 “O Trinity of love and pow’r, our brethren shield in danger’s hour; from rock

and tempest, fire and foe, protect them where so e’er they go; thus evermore shall rise to Thee glad praise from air and land and sea.”

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE Chorus to “Battle Hymn of the Republic” arr. Wilhousky ACTS 1:6-14 (NIV)

“Then they gathered around him and asked him, ‘Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?’ He said to them: ‘It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.’ After he said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight. They were looking intently up into the sky as he was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them. ‘Men of Galilee,’ they said, ‘why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven.’ Then the apostles returned to Jerusalem from the hill called the Mount of Olives, a Sabbath day’s walk from the city. When they arrived, they went upstairs to the room where they were staying. Those present were Peter, John, James and Andrew; Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew; James son of Alphaeus and Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James. They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.”

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 * Memorial Day Weekend

May 28, 2017 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 “Hymn to the Fallen” John Williams

(from “Saving Private Ryan”) BRINGING IN THE LIGHT POSTING OF THE COLORS The United States Naval Sea Cadets Corps Veterans Pride Battalion WELCOME, REGISTRATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP “In Moments Like These” David Graham W.C.S.F. PRESENTATION NEW MEMBERS Bradley & Jenifer Sullivan Peter Dale

CALL TO WORSHIP L: We gather to celebrate Jesus’ presence in our lives. P: May Your presence move our hearts! L: We gather to celebrate the hope in His promises. P: May our hope in You move our hearts! HYMN “Battle Hymn of the Republic” No. 804

(Verses 1, 2 & 3)

PRAYER OF THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY (In Unison) Gracious Lord, thank you for your constant provisions. In times of struggle, you provide peace. In times of grief, you provide comfort. In times of great joy, you provide celebration. Help us to pause and remember all those you have put in our lives to share your love. May we live that love today.

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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 “Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise” Russell Nagy SCRIPTURE READING Acts 1:6-14 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON “The Beauty of Humility” Rev. Kerri Sandusky HYMN “Eternal Father, Strong to Save” No. 808

(Verses 1, 2 & 3) OFFERTORY “How Great Thou Art/How Great Is Our God” Hine/Tomlin

“DOXOLOGY” No. 815 “Eternal Father, Strong to Save” No. 808 “O Trinity of love and pow’r, our brethren shield in danger’s hour; from rock

and tempest, fire and foe, protect them where so e’er they go; thus evermore shall rise to Thee glad praise from air and land and sea.”

RETIRING OF THE COLORS BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Chorus to “Battle Hymn of the Republic” arr. Wilhousky

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 * Memorial Day Weekend

May 28, 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

WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS & OPENING PRAYER

PRAISE OF CONGREGATION “We Bring the Sacrifice of Praise” Kirk Dearman

SPECIAL MUSIC “I Can Only Imagine” Bart Millard SCRIPTURE READING Acts 1:6-14 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON “The Beauty of Humility” Rev. Kerri Sandusky

PRAISE OF CONGREGATION “Spirit Song” John Wimber

PASTORAL PRAYER

OFFERTORY “Purify My Heart” Eugene Greco Ramon Ocaño, soloist

“Spirit Song” John Wimber “Oh, come and sing this song with gladness as your hearts are filled with joy,

lift your hands in sweet surrender to His Name. Oh, give Him all our tears and sadness, give Him all your years of pain, and you’ll enter into life in Jesus’ name. Jesus, oh Jesus, come and fill Your lambs, Jesus, oh Jesus, come and fill Your lambs.”

CCLI Song #27824

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 28, 2017

FALLEN SOLDIER MONUMENT

For those who would like to pay their respects to service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom, a fallen soldier monument has been erected in the west section of the Garden of Memories Columbarium. A heartfelt thank you to Ltjg. Tim Rilley for the loan and placement of the statue.

WALL OF MILITARY SERVICE

The Col. John “Scotty” Clarke Wall of Military Service is a monument given to the church by Isabel Clarke in honor of her late husband. The wall offers an opportunity for church members and their immediate families, living and deceased, to be recognized for their service in the U.S. Armed Forces. The monument is located on the west wall of the Garden of Memories expansion. A brochure explaining how to honor a family member will be available in the garden today or will be available in the church office during the week. All proceeds from plaque sales will be used to maintain the Garden of Memories.

We Welcome New Members

Bradley & Jenifer Sullivan

We are happy you have chosen to become a part of this body of Christ!

Take time to check out what’s happening…

Fallen Soldier Monument Pulse and Ignite

Wall of Military Service Women’s Fellowship

Caregivers Support Group Men’s Fellowship

Vacation Bible School Welcome Booth

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CAREGIVER’S SUPPORT GROUP TODAY

The Caregiver Support Group meets TODAY, from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room North. The goal of this support group is to teach and encourage self-care, as well as provide a forum of support and understanding from others facing similar situations. Participants in the group are bonding through shared experiences, the sharing of stories and resources. Kathy Bilak and Pastor Lynne are facilitating.

FREE COMMUNITY

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

“God of Wonders”

Our 2017 Vacation Bible School (VBS) session will serve children from 3 years old to 5th grade, Monday, June 5,

through Friday, June 9, from 6:30—8:00 p.m. Registration forms are in the breezeway, in the church office, and on the church website. We will be decorating the campus for Vacation Bible School on Thursday, June 1, from 1:00—4:00 p.m. Come by and help us transform the campus to illustrate our God of Wonders! All are welcome to come and help!

PULSE AND IGNITE

TODAY, from 5:00—6:30 p.m., all youth are invited to a swimming party at the Broski home, 14200 West Village Parkway, Litchfield Park. There will be food, games, and lots of fun! Youth can either meet at the pool or at the church where transportation can be provided. If you have questions, please see Pastor Kerri.

All youth going into 6th grade for the 2017-18 school year are invited to our “Move-Up Night” of fun at youth group on Sunday, June 4, at 5:00—6:30 p.m. in Souers Hall. All 6th—12th graders are invited. Come and meet some new friends!

WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP

CIRCLE 6 will hold meetings on the third Saturday of the month at Crissie Jameson’s house at 11:00 a.m. The next meeting will be on June 17. For information about Circle 6, contact Crissie at: crissiemjameson@gmail.com or (623) 341-6731.

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LADIES WHO LUNCH

Join the “Ladies Who Lunch” on Tuesday, June 13, at 12:30 p.m. We will be dining at Eest Asian Bistro, 3145 North Dysart Road, C-102, Avondale. Your reservation is required by noon on Monday, June 12. Look for the signup sheet in the breezeway on Sundays to R.S.V.P. You may also contact Kathy Christensen at speedbmp68@hotmail.com or (623) 536-1207; Chris Martin at chrismartinaz@cox.net or (623) 979-8503. All women are invited.

Men’s Fellowship will be meeting at 7:00 a.m. in Souers Hall on Saturday, June 10. The purpose of the group is to grow closer to God and each other so that we may be used to do God’s will. The meeting will include a delicious breakfast and fellowship. So that we may provide adequate food, we are asking that you sign up in Souers Hall between services. For more information, please contact the church at (623) 935-3411 or info@churchatlitchfieldpark.org.

WELCOME BOOTH VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The Welcome Booth in the breezeway outside Souers Hall needs volunteers to help greet people who come to worship and say hello to all in the breezeway. No experience is necessary. All you need to do is smile and say “Welcome to our church.” 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 sign up in Souers Hall or contact Nana Hamlin at edandnana@msn.com or call the church office at (623) 935-3411.

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PREACHING SCHEDULE

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

June 4 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

Communion Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr

June 11 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

Worship Service Rev. Lynne Kammeraad

June 18 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

Worship Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr

June 25 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

Worship Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr

MSgt Kristen Allen PFC Cody Fridley SFC Donald S. Montgomery

MAJ Travis Allen Lt Col Mike Gantt SFC Lance Otzmann

Lt Col Shawn Anger Lt Col Keith Gempler Shirley Parks

EO Matthew Barton A1C Robert Grotefend Lt Dan Pauley

Lt Col Joe Bemis CW3 Brian Hall HTFN Deacon Price

Lt Thomas Brougher Sr A Nicholas Hemphill MK1 Robert Rodriguez

SFC Jamil D Bush MAJ Damon Juarez CPT 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 CM3 Ryan McElhaney SFC Margaret Wilson

MSgt Anthony Collier Capt Hank McKibban 2nd Lt Jacob Zalewski

SRA Zeke Denofsky MAJ Ryan Maple PFC Daniel Zimmer

Phillip Miller, Seal Team

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Calendar for the Week of May 28, 2017

Today, 5/28/17 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. – 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 A.m. – CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP in Fireside Room North 5:00 p.m. – IGNITE/PULSE off site pool party 5:00 p.m. – CRAFTERS in Zieske Hall

Monday, 5/29/17 OFFICE CLOSED

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

Tuesday, 5/30/17 12:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House

Wednesday, 5/31/17 12:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House

Thursday, 6/01/17 1:00 p.m. – DECORATE CAMPUS FOR VBS campus

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

Friday, 6/02/17 1:00 p.m. – WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP KNITTING/CROCHET GROUP in Zieske Hall 6:30 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House

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ASSISTING IN WORSHIP TODAY

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. Dr. Lynne Kammeraad, Associate Pastor

Rev. Kerri Sandusky, Associate Pastor

Rev. Judson Souers, Pastor Emeritus

Mona McCash, Organist Emerita

SENIOR PASTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

ASSOCIATE PASTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rev. Lynne Kammeraad ASSOCIATE PASTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Kerri Sandusky INTERIM DIRECTOR OF MUSIC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ramon Ocaño GUEST ORGANIST/PIANIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kathy Drake LITURGIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K T Tanner USHERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tom & Rita Kaiser, John & Kathy Schaaf 9:15 a.m. . . . . . . . . .Iris Weise, Bob Hatch, Stephen & Marjorie Koval 10:45 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ron & Joan Smith, Iris Weise, Bill Crause WELCOME BOOTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Men’s Fellowship, Lily Early

ACOLYTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:15 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Madison Biehl NURSERY . . 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . Kristin McNamara, Stephanie Horacek