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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 Third Sunday after Pentecost

June 25, 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 “There’s Power in the Blood” 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 “Spirit of the Living God” No. 389 (Verses 1 & 2)

ANTHEM “Come, Thou Fount” Robert Robinson

Summer Singers

SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 10:24-39 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. HYMN “There Shall Be Showers of Blessing” No. 430

(Verses 1 & 2)

OFFERTORY “Precious Lord” Rev. Judson Souers, soloist

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“DOXOLOGY” No. 815 “There Shall Be Showers of Blessing” No. 430

“There shall be showers of blessing; O that today they might fall, now as to God we’re confessing, now as on Jesus we call! Showers of blessing, showers of blessing we need. Mercy-drops round us are falling, but for the showers we plead.”

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE “Victory in Jesus” Traditional MATTHEW 10:24-39 (NIV)

“The student is not above the teacher, nor a servant above his master. It is enough for students to be like their teachers, and servants like their masters. If the head of the house has been called Beelzebul, how much more the members of his household! So do not be afraid of them, for there is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known. What I tell you in the dark, speak in the daylight; what is whispered in your ear, proclaim from the roofs. Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell. Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. Whoever acknowledges me before others, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven. But whoever disowns me before others, I will disown before my Father in heaven. Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. For I have come to turn ‘a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law—a man’s enemies will be the members of his own household.’ Anyone who loves their father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves their son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. Whoever does not take up their cross and follow me is not worthy of me. Whoever finds their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life for my sake will find it.”

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 Third Sunday after Pentecost

June 25, 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 “There’s Power in the Blood” arr. Weber BRINGING IN THE LIGHT WELCOME, REGISTRATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS NEW MEMBERS George & Nichola Debo Peter Dale

Jane Tyson-Sacks

CALL TO WORSHIP L: Today, dear friends, we call upon the living God to be present with us as we worship in the name of Jesus Christ. P: God’s Spirit resides in our hearts and as we gather, the presence of God in each of us unites us in love. L: Let each of us open our hearts and share the presence of God within us and receive from others what God has given them. P: We will indeed open our hearts to give and receive so that in the exchange, God’s love will be manifest to all!

HYMN “There Shall Be Showers of Blessing” No. 430

(Verses 1, 2 & 3)

CONFESSION OF THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY (In Unison) Dear Lord, we sense the fractured nature of the world around us so that it often makes us feel like you are absent or neglectful. Though we know in our minds that you are with us, the noise of the discord captures our attention. Help us to trust you that we may overcome the division and to be people who promote healing and reconciliation rather than fear and division.

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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 “Come, Thou Fount” Robert Robinson Summer Singers

SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 10:24-39 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. HYMN “Spirit of the Living God” No. 390

(Verses 1, 2 & 3)

OFFERTORY “Precious Lord”

Rev. Judson Souers, soloist

“DOXOLOGY” No. 815 “There Shall Be Showers of Blessing” No. 430 “There shall be showers of blessing; O that today they might fall, now as to

God we’re confessing, now as on Jesus we call! Showers of blessing, showers of blessing we need. Mercy-drops round us are falling, but for the showers we plead.”

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE “Victory in Jesus” Traditional

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 Third Sunday after Pentecost

June 25, 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

NEW MEMBERS Lora Riveland Peter Dale Shane Tebo

(Please join us in Palm Court following the service where Shane Tebo will be baptized.)

PRAISE OF CONGREGATION “Every Move I Make” David Ruis

SPECIAL MUSIC “Lord, Have Mercy” Michael W. Smith

SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 10:24-39 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God.

SERMON Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

PRAISE OF CONGREGATION “Salvation Belongs to our God” Petra

PASTORAL PRAYER

OFFERTORY “Jesus, Lover of my Soul” Darlene Zschech Ramon Ocaño, soloist

“I Love You, Lord” Jason Morant “I love You, Lord, and I lift my voice to worship You, O my soul, rejoice. Take joy my King, in what you hear. Let it be a sweet, sweet sound in Your ear.”

CCLI Song #25266

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 June 25, 2017

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.

PULSE AND IGNITE

We will meet tonight in Souers Hall from 5:00—6:30 p.m.; if you want to join in a jam session, bring your musical instruments and come from 4:00—5:00 p.m. to share your talents! All students going into 6th—12th grades are invited.

We Welcome New Members

George & Nichola Debo Lora Riveland

Shane Tebo Jane Tyson-Sacks

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

Take time to check out what’s happening…

Caregiver’s Support Group Men’s Fellowship

Pulse & Ignite Women’s Fellowship

Youth Mission Opportunity Life Inventory

Wall of Military Service Welcome Booth

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YOUTH MISSION OPPORTUNITY

All youth are invited to serve at Hope’s Closet on Saturday, July 8, from 9:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m. We will be helping out this ministry in any way we can. Permission slips are available in the breezeway. Please see Pastor Kerri if you have any questions.

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 church office during the week. All proceeds from plaque sales will be used to maintain the Garden of Memories.

Men’s Fellowship will be meeting at 7:00 a.m. in Souers Hall on Saturday, July 8. 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 the breezeway between services. For more information, please contact the church at (623) 935-3411 or info@churchatlitchfieldpark.org.

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Interested in attending a Circle 6 event? We meet monthly on Saturday mornings at the home of Crissie Jameson in Litchfield Park. The next meeting is at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 9. Snacks will be provided. Contact Crissie at (623) 341-6731 or crissiemjameson@gmail.com.

LIFE INVENTORY SHEETS

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.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

FOR WELCOME BOOTH

The Welcome Booth in the breezeway outside Souers Hall needs volunteers to help greet people who come to our church for the first time and to 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.

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

Communion Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr

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

Worship Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr

July 16 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 June 25, 2017

Today, 6/25/17 COFFEE FELLOWSHIP – In the breezeway before and after worship INFORMATION TABLE – In the breezeway 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 4:30 p.m. – BS TROOP #99 GREENBAR in Watt Housel 5:00 p.m. – IGNITE/PULSE in Souers Hall 6:00 p.m. – BS TROOP #99

Monday, 6/26/17

8:00 a.m. – MISSION CAMP in Souers Hall 12:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House

Tuesday, 6/27/17

8:00 a.m. – MISSION CAMP in Souers Hall 12:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House

Wednesday, 6/28/17 8:00 a.m. – MISSION CAMP in Souers Hall 9:00 a.m. – BELL TOWER CREW in Zieske Hall 12:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House

Thursday, 6/29/17 8:00 a.m. – MISSION CAMP in Souers Hall 2:30 p.m. – NURSE RECOVERY GROUP in Watt House

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

Friday, 6/30/17 8:00 a.m. – MISSION CAMP in Souers Hall 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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Cover Photo ~ Alberto Hernandez

ASSISTING IN WORSHIP TODAY

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

ASSOCIATE PASTOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Lynne Kammeraad ASSOCIATE PASTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Kerri Sandusky INTERIM DIRECTOR OF MUSIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ramon Ocaño ORGANIST/PIANIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Debra Weber LITURGIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Shirley Robinson USHERS . . . . . . . . . . . . .8:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . Tom & Rita Kaiser, Bill Todd, Jana Cunningham 9:15 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Walter & Diane Piehl, Steve & Marjorie Koval 10:45 a.m. . . . . . . . . . Phil Easley, Joan Smith, Nana Hamlin, Bozena Field WELCOME BOOTH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ken & Chris Martin ACOLYTES . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:15 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kyle Gempler, Zachary Kerfoot 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: 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