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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 Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost

November 11, 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 PRELUDE “Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory” Howe, USA melody POSTING OF THE COLORS The United States Naval Sea Cadets Corps Veterans Pride Battalion

WELCOME, REGISTRATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS STEWARDSHIP MOMENT Al Peterson 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 “American Tears” Teresa Jennings 4C (Children’s Christian Community Choir)

HYMN “Eternal Father, Strong to Save” No. 808

(Verses 1, 2 & 3) ANTHEM “A Tribute to the Armed Forces” Larson SCRIPTURE READING Mark 12:41-44 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God.

SERMON “Our Position” Rev. Lynne Kammeraad

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HYMN “America, the Beautiful” No. 799 (Verses 1 & 3)

OFFERTORY “God Bless the USA” Greenwood

Gary Griggs, soloist

“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 “God Bless America” Berlin MARK 12:41-44 (NIV)

“Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a few cents. Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, ‘Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others. They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything—all she had to live on.’”

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 Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost

November 11, 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

PRELUDE “Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory” Howe, USA melody

BRINGING IN THE LIGHT

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

WELCOME, REGISTRATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

STEWARDSHIP MOMENT Al Peterson

CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP “American Tears” Teresa Jennings 4C (Children’s Christian Community Choir)

CALL TO WORSHIP (based on Psalm 146) L: Happy are those whose hope is in God, maker of heaven and earth-- P: For God keeps faith forever! L: God executes justice for the oppressed and gives food for the hungry. P: God sets the prisoners free and opens the eyes of the blind. L: God lifts up those who are bowed down. P: God watches over the strangers and upholds the orphan and the widow. L: People of God, sing praise to the One who is your help-- P: For God keeps faith forever!

HYMN “Eternal Father, Strong to Save” No. 808 (Verses 1, 2 & 3)

PRAYER OF THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY (In Unison) Gracious God, so often we look at our lives, our gifts and our talents, and wonder what you would do with these offerings. We don’t think that we have much to give. Far too often we think that we must possess the greatest of talents and wealth in order to truly please and serve you. Help us know that our lives, our gifts, and our talents are blessings from you, that they are truly wonderful and meant to be used in joy and service to others.

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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 “A Tribute to the Armed Forces” Larson

SCRIPTURE READING Mark 12:41-44 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God.

SERMON “Our Position” Rev. Lynne Kammeraad

HYMN “America, the Beautiful” No. 799 (Verses 1 & 3)

OFFERTORY “God Bless the USA” Greenwood

Gary Griggs, soloist

“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 “God Bless America” Berlin

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 Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost

November 11, 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 STEWARDSHIP MOMENT Al Peterson

PRAISE OF CONGREGATION “Our God” Chris Tomlin/Matt Redman CCLI Song #5677416

“You Never Let Go” Matt Redman CCLI Song #4674166

SCRIPTURE READING Mark 12:41-44 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God.

SERMON “Our Position” Rev. Lynne Kammeraad

PRAISE OF CONGREGATION “Nobody Loves Me Like You” Ed and Scott Cash CCLI Song #7117604

PASTORAL PRAYER

OFFERTORY “Warrior is a Child” Twila Paris Nikki del Rosario, soloist

“America, the Beautiful” Bates/Ward “O beautiful for spacious skies, for amber waves of grain. For purple

mountain majesties, above the fruited plain! America, America! God shed His grace on thee. And crown thy good with brotherhood, from sea to shining sea.”

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 November11, 2018

The theme for this year’s stewardship campaign is based on “Did you know?” Our planning for this year revealed that many of us do not realize all of the activities and services provided by the church that your money is being used for. Also, how efficiently the money is being utilized to support these activities as administered by the Board and pastors. In the next few weeks you will be seeing “Did you know”

information identifying many of these activities to help you plan your giving in support of the 2019 budget cycle.

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 next Sunday, November 18, immediately following the 9:15 service. New members will be received the following Sunday at either the 9:15 or 10:45 a.m. service. If you have already been to 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.

THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICE

We invite you to attend the Thanksgiving Eve service at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 21, in the sanctuary. An offering will be taken and given to an international relief organization to be named next week.

Take time to check out what’s happening… Did You Know? Youth Praise Band

Membership Orientation Newsletter for Kids

Thanksgiving Eve Service Ladies Who Lunch

Hanging of the Greens Women’s Fellowship

Grief Support Group Brighter Day Luncheon

Adult Bible Study W.C.S.F. Thrift Shop

Feed My Starving Children Christmas Pageant

Youth Fellowship Adult MissionTrip Opportunity

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HANGING OF THE GREENS

The Hanging of the Greens will be held Sunday, November 25, immediately following the 10:45 a.m. service in the sanctuary. Anyone (all ages are welcome) who would like to help with the Christmas decorating is invited, no experience is necessary! This all-church event will include listening to some of our favorite Christmas music while we decorate the outside and inside of the church for the 2018 Advent and Christmas season. Once the decorating is complete, we’ll gather in Souers Hall for chili and cornbread, which will be provided. Everyone is invited to bring their favorite holiday dessert to share. If you would like to join in the activities, please sign up in the breezeway.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

Today and next Sunday, November 18 from 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. in the Fireside Room North are the last two weeks the grief support meets. We are using a compassionate resource called Traveling Through Grief: Learning to Live Again After the Death of a Love One as a guide. If you have any questions please call the church office or speak with Leanne Walgren or Pastor Lynne.

ADULT BIBLE STUDY

Bible study continues Tuesday, November 13, at 10:00 a.m. and Wednesday, November 14 at 6:30 p.m. in Souers Hall. This week we will be exploring a small section in Ephesians (as well as a number of passages from Acts, 1 Corinthians, Galatians, 2 Timothy, and Hebrews) while we explore the location of Aphrodisias in Turkey. Please try to memorize Ephesians 2:8-10 beforehand if possible. As always, please bring a Bible and something to write with if you are able to.

FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN

All youth and their families are invited to a mission opportunity at Feed My Starving Children on Friday, November 16, from 7:00 – 11:00 p.m. This is a way to serve people around the world – and have fun doing it! A sign-up along with permission slips are available in the breezeway. Permission slips are due Tuesday, November 13, 2018.

YOUTH FELLOWSHIP

How do we accept the things we cannot change and find peace? Come and dig deeper tonight at youth group! Ignite youth group (grades 6-8) will meet tonight from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.; Pulse youth group (grades 9-12) will meet from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Souers Hall. All are welcome!

YOUTH PRAISE BAND

The youth praise band will not meet today. They will resume next Sunday at 3:00 p.m. in Souers Hall.

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NEWSLETTER FOR KIDS

Did you know that if you go to Youth Activity Schedule on our website – www.clp.church – you can subscribe to our live newsletter? Check it out!

LADIES WHO LUNCH

Ladies Who Lunch will meet at the Park Café on Old Litchfield Road on Tuesday, November 13, at 12:30 p.m. Contact Suzanne Boyer or Joan Cappel with any questions at ladieswholunch@clp.church or call the church office at (623) 935-3411. Please sign up in the breezeway. All women are welcome.

WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP

Circle 1 will meet on Wednesday, November 14, at 9:30 a.m. at the home of Jean Belzer. Please join us for friendship and fellowship. You may get directions by emailing wcsfcircle4@clp.church or call the church office at (623) 935-3411.

Circle 5 will gather Thursday, November 15, at 6:30 p.m. for fellowship and refreshments. Hostess is Kathy Christensen, with Monica Sproull, Georgia Schaerges, and Sherry Schaerges assisting. All women are invited – please RSVP to wcsfcircle5@clp.church or sign up in the breezeway on Sunday.

Circle 3 is having their luncheon meeting on Wednesday, November 28, at LaLoma Independent Living dining room at 11:30 a.m. Please make your reservations and include your luncheon selection no later than November 23 at wcsfcircle3@clp.church.

BRIGHTER DAY LUNCHEON

New Life Center (N.L.C.) will host their annual Brighter Day Luncheon on Friday, November 16, from 12:00—1:00 p.m. at the Renaissance Hotel, 9495 W. Coyotes Blvd., in Glendale. This is a free luncheon for people to come and learn more about the organization. You are asked to arrive at 11:30 a.m. Sign up in the breezeway between services. If you have questions, contact the church at info@clp.church or (623) 935-3411.

W.C.S.F. THRIFT SHOP

The Thrift Shop will be open for business on Thursday, November 15, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with a donation day on Wednesday, November 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Please feel free to contact Amber Gilbert, Amanda Clough, Jennifer Scott at thriftshop@clp.church or call the church at (623) 935-3411 if you have questions or need to make other donation arrangements.

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CHRISTMAS PAGEANT

Please join the 2018 Christmas Pageant. Rehearsals begin Thursday, November 29, and continue through Saturday, December 22. The performance is on Sunday, December 23, during the 10:45 a.m. worship service. Written by Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr., the pageant is called The Nativity: A Traditional Story of the Birth of Jesus Christ. Rehearsals are Thursdays from 5:45-7:00 p.m. and Sundays from 11:45-1:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be on Saturday, December 22. You can sign up in the breezeway to participate in this Christmas gift to the church. For more information, please contact the church office at (623) 935-3411. Participation is open to K-5th graders in the community.

ADULT MISSION TRIP OPPORTUNITY

The Mission Committee is offering a 2 week mission trip to Puerto Rico from February 16 through March 2, 2019 to help so many still in need from the hurricane damage. Information and a sign-up sheet are available in the breezeway between services. When signing up, each volunteer will pay $200, or a $25 deposit and the balance by January 13. Those of us volunteering will also help with a fundraiser in January. The deadline to sign up is the last Sunday in November.

PREACHING SCHEDULE

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY

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

Worship Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

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

Worship Service Rev. Kerri Sandusky

Dec 2 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

Communion Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

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

Worship Service Rev. Kerri Sandusky

MSgt Kristen Allen Lt Col Mike Gantt SFC Lance Otzmann

LTC Travis Allen Lt Col Keith Gempler Shirley Parks

Col Shawn Anger A1C Robert Grotefend Lt Dan Pauley

Lt Col Joe Bemis CW3 Brian Hall HTFN Deacon Price

Capt Thomas Brougher Sr A Nicholas Hemphill MK1 Robert Rodriguez

TSgt Lysa Busalacchi PVT Andrew Horacek PO3 Jacob Scott

SFC Jamil D Bush MAJ Damon Juarez Capt R Jacob Stucky

1st Sgt Christopher Cameron PFC Jay W. Klement, II MAJ Bradley K. Sullivan

MAJ Douglas Charters SSgt Tommy Little SSgt Derek Adrian Urban

Capt Taylor Clarke SSgt Ryan McElhaney MAJ Brad Walgren, Chaplain

MSgt Anthony Collier Capt Hank McKibban SFC Margaret Wilson

SSgt Zeke Denofsky MAJ Ryan Maple 2nd Lt Jacob Zalewski

PFC Cody Fridley SFC Donald S. Montgomery PFC Daniel Zimmer

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Calendar for the Week of November 11, 2018

Today, 11/11/18 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-5

th grades) in Classroom 3 and Souers 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 6 10:45 a.m. – SUNDAY SCHOOL (K-5

th grades) in Classroom 3 and Souers Hall

11:45 a.m. – GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP in Fireside Room South 3:00 p.m. – YOUTH PRAISE BAND in Souers Hall 4:30 p.m. – IGNITE YOUTH GROUP in Souers Hall 5:30 p.m. – PULSE YOUTH GROUP in Souers Hall

Monday, 11/12/18 OFFICE CLOSED

8:00 a.m. – BOARD MEETING in Zieske Hall 12:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House

Tuesday, 11/13/18

10:00 a.m. – BIBLE STUDY in Sanctuary

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

12:30 p.m. – LADIES WHO LUNCH off site

6:00 p.m. – W.C.S.F. BOARD MEETING in Fireside Room South

7:00 p.m. – CITY OF LITCHFIELD PARK PUBLIC HEARING GENERAL PLAN in Souers Hall

Wednesday, 11/14/18

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

9:30 a.m. – CIRCLE 1 off site

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

4:30 p.m. – HEAVENLY HANDBELL REHEARSAL in Sanctuary

5:30 p.m. – CHILD CARE in Nursery

5:30 p.m. – 4C (Grades K-5) in Fireside Room North

6:00 p.m. – 4C (Grades K-5) Rehearse in Sanctuary

6:30 p.m. – BIBLE STUDY in Souers Hall

6:30 p.m. – PACK #990 in Watt House, Fireside Room North, Classroom 2,4,6 & Zieske Hall

6:45 p.m. – CHANCEL CHOIR REHEARSAL in Choir Room

Thursday, 11/15/18

8:30 a.m. – W.C.S.F. THRIFT SHOP OPEN in Watt House 6:30 p.m. – CIRCLE 5 off site 7:00 p.m. – CARILLON HANDBELL REHEARSAL in Sanctuary 7:30 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House

Friday, 11/16/18

12:00 p.m. – BRIGHTER DAY LUNCHEON off site 1:00 p.m. – WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP KNITTING/CROCHET GROUP in Zieske Hall 6:30 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 7:00 p.m. – FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN off site

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ASSISTING IN WORSHIP TODAY

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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. Dr. Lynne Kammeraad, Associate Pastor

Rev. Kerri Sandusky, Associate Pastor

Rev. Judson Souers, Pastor Emeritus

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SENIOR PASTOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. ASSOCIATE PASTOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Lynne Kammeraad

ASSOCIATE PASTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Kerri Sandusky MUSIC DIRECTOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jill Tabata 10:45 CHOIR DIRECTOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amy Burns ORGANIST/PIANIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kathy Drake LITURGIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bill Trejbal USHERS. . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tom & Rita Kaiser, Larry & Lori Hartsook 9:15 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . Rob Gimbl, Jerry Rounds, Jane Cook, Suzanne Boyer 10:45 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Joan Smith, Crissie Jameson, Bob & Bozena Field WELCOME BOOTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Men’s Fellowship, Lily Early ACOLYTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Zachary Kerfoot, Vivian Nixon NURSERY. 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m. Kristin McNamara, Stephanie Horacek, Amanda Clough