The Church at Litchfield Park

“A house of prayer for all people, aspiring to be as inclusive as the love of God” 1

WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH Second Sunday after Epiphany January 14, 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.

 “Open My Eyes” Carillon Handbell Choir

CHIMES

“Fugue”

PRELUDE

Scott Johann Pachelbel

STEWARDSHIP MOMENT

Jack Wetzel

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

“Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” (Verses 1 & 2)

No. 210

MUSICAL PRESENTATION “Were You there that Christmas Night?” Carillon Handbell Choir Lisa Warne, reader SCRIPTURE READING L: The Word of the Lord. P: Thanks be to God.

arr. Thompson

John 1:43-51 (Page 3)

SERMON

Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

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 HYMN OFFERTORY

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“As with Gladness Men of Old” (Verses 1 & 2)

No. 290

“We Three Kings” Heavenly Handbells

arr. Dobrinski

“DOXOLOGY”

No. 815

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“As with Gladness Men of Old” No. 290 “As they offered gifts most rare at the manger rude and bare, so may we with holy joy, pure and free from sin’s alloy, all our costliest treasures bring, Christ, to Thee our heav’nly King.” BENEDICTION POSTLUDE

“Search Me, O God”

Orr, Psalm 139/Maori

JOHN 1:43-51 (NIV) “The next day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. Finding Philip, he said to him, ‘Follow me.’ Philip, like Andrew and Peter, was from the town of Bethsaida. Philip found Nathanael and told him, ‘We have found the one Moses wrote about in the Law, and about whom the prophets also wrote—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.’ ‘Nazareth! Can anything good come from there?’ Nathanael asked. ‘Come and see,’ said Philip. When Jesus saw Nathanael approaching, he said of him, ‘Here truly is an Israelite in whom there is no deceit.’ ‘How do you know me?’ Nathanael asked. Jesus answered, ‘I saw you while you were still under the fig tree before Philip called you.’ Then Nathanael declared, ‘Rabbi, you are the Son of God; you are the king of Israel.’ Jesus said, ‘You believe because I told you I saw you under the fig tree. You will see greater things than that.’ He then added, ‘Very truly I tell you, you will see “heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending on” the Son of Man.’”

 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. 3

WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH Second Sunday after Epiphany January 14, 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.

 “Open My Eyes” Carillon Handbell Choir

CHIMES

“Fugue”

PRELUDE

Scott Johann Pachelbel

BRINGING IN THE LIGHT WELCOME, REGISTRATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS STEWARDSHIP MOMENT

Jack Wetzel

 CALL TO WORSHIP L: Let us give thanks to the Lord with all our hearts for God’s love and faithfulness are everlasting. P: When we call upon the Lord, God hears our prayers and is mindful of our frailty. L: Even though we struggle in life at times, we know that God is always with us and will never leave us. P: Let us sing praises to God from the depths of our hearts and glorify the Lord Almighty.

HYMN

“Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” (Verses 1, 2 & 4)

No. 210

PRAYER OF THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY (In Unison) Dear Lord, we thank you for your enduring presence in our lives and the many blessings you bestow upon us. We pray that in times of joy as well as in times of trouble we will be cognizant that you are watching over us. Help us to seek your will and rely upon your guidance to lead us along life’s pathway. 4

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. MUSICAL PRESENTATION “Were You there that Christmas Night?” Carillon Handbell Choir Lisa Warne, reader SCRIPTURE READING L: The Word of the Lord. P: Thanks be to God.

John 1:43-51 (Page 3)

SERMON HYMN

OFFERTORY

arr. Thompson

Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. “As with Gladness Men of Old” (Verses 1 & 2) “We Three Kings” Heavenly Handbells

“DOXOLOGY”

No. 290

arr. Dobrinski No. 815

“As with Gladness Men of Old” No. 290 “As they offered gifts most rare at the manger rude and bare, so may we with holy joy, pure and free from sin’s alloy, all our costliest treasures bring, Christ, to Thee our heav’nly King.” BENEDICTION POSTLUDE

“Search Me, O God”

Orr, Psalm 139/Maori

 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. 5

WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH Second Sunday after Epiphany January 14, 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 STEWARDSHIP MOMENT

Jack Wetzel

WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS & OPENING PRAYER

PRAISE OF CONGREGATION “Your Grace is Enough” “In This Very Room”

SPECIAL MUSIC SCRIPTURE READING L: The Word of the Lord. P: Thanks be to God.

Matt Maher Ron & Carol Harris John 1:43-51 (Page 3)

SERMON

Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

PRAISE OF CONGREGATION

“Heal Me, O Lord”

Don Moen

PASTORAL PRAYER OFFERTORY

“I Could Sing of Your Love Forever”

Martin Smith

“Your Grace is Enough”

Matt Maher “So remember Your people. Remember Your children. Remember Your promise, oh God. Your grace is enough. Your grace is enough. Your grace is enough for me.”

CCLI Song #4477026

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. 6

Announcements for January 14, 2018 Take time to check out what’s happening…       

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Stewardship Annual Meeting Hamilton Confirmation Classes Good Times Fellowship Membership Orientation Bible Study

Wednesday Night Activities Youth Groups Youth – Feed My Starving Children St. Mary’s Food Bank 3F Club Women’s Fellowship Support Groups

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.

SAVE THE DATE Save the date of Sunday, February 25, immediately following the 10:45 a.m. service for the Annual Meeting.

HAMILTON RAFFLE TICKETS Hamilton raffle tickets are now on sale. Raffle tickets are $10 and are on sale between services in the breezeway. Each raffle ticket is an opportunity to win two seats (Tier C Mezzanine – This is second level close to the middle) to the show on Friday, February 16, 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. 7

CONFIRMATION CLASSES Confirmation is the process where youth in 8th grade (13 years) or older learn about the Christian faith and make an intentional commitment to give their lives to the Lord. Following confirmation, youth are received into membership into the church. Confirmation will also include baptism for those who have not previously been baptized. An orientation meeting for both youth and parents will be held on Thursday, February 8, at 6:30 p.m. in Zieske Hall. Confirmation classes will meet on Thursdays, February 8, 15, 22, March 1, 8, and 22 from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. The confirmation ceremony will occur on Palm Sunday, March 25. You may register in Souers Hall between services. If you have questions or you would like more information, please contact the church office or Pastor Kerri.

GOOD TIMES FELLOWSHIP TODAY IS THE FINAL DAY TO PURCHASE TICKETS Sign up for “Showboat” dinner/show tickets in the breezeway. Ticket price is $74 which includes bread, starter, entree, coffee/tea (hot or cold), tax, basic gratuity, and Broadway production. Make checks payable to “The Church at Litchfield Park” and mark “theatre” in the memo line. Please indicate if you wish to sit with someone at your table. A bus will be available for those interested; please indicate when you sign up. This annual dinner/show at the Arizona Broadway Theatre is Friday, February 9, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. Tickets make a wonderful gift for a special occasion.

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, January 21, 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 [email protected].

BIBLE STUDY The Bible study series Songs about The One Who Was, and Is, and Is To Come: Getting in tune with Psalms 22, 23 & 24, continues this Tuesday, January 16, at 10:00 a.m. and Wednesday, January 17, at 6:45 p.m. in Souers Hall. Part two of the series will consider the connections between Psalm 23 and Shavuot (Pentecost), as well as a number of New Testaments connections to The Good Shepherd. Please read Psalm 23 prior to our time together, and bring a Bible and something to write with if possible. 8

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES Wednesday night children’s activities are continuing with 4C children’s choirs as well as our God’s Own Kids program. The menu for the 6:00 p.m. dinner is hamburgers, fries and dessert.

PULSE AND IGNITE YOUTH GROUPS NEW TIMES FOR YOUTH GROUPS BEGIN TODAY! Ignite youth groups (grades 6th-8th) will meet TONIGHT, January 14, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in Souers Hall. Pulse youth group (grades 9th-12th) will meet TONIGHT, January 14, in Souers hall from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. We are beginning a series called Sensing God.

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Pulse youth group (grades 9 -12 ) are invited to “Deep Dive” on Monday, January 22, from 5:00-6:30 p.m. at the home of Joe and Carrie Bemis. The time together will include dinner and a deeper discussion into biblical topics.

YOUTH GROUPS - FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN All youth are invited to help out at Feed My Starving Children on Friday night, January 19, from 7:15 to 11:30 p.m. The sign-up and permission slips are located in the breezeway. Please join us for a great night of mission work!

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All 4 and 5 graders are invited to serve at St. Mary’s Food Bank on Saturday, February 10. We will meet at the church at 11:00 a.m. and return at 3:00 p.m. Permission slips and a sign-up sheet are located in the breezeway. If you have any questions, please see Pastor Kerri.

3F CLUB: FOOD FELLOWSHIP, FUN The 3F Club: Food, Fun & Fellowship is a great way to get to know others in our church family, develop lasting relationships and share the love of God together in an intimate environment. We will start the 2018 season off with a group potluck on Sunday, January 28, at 12:00 p.m. in Souers Hall. Once a month each unit made up of couples and/or singles will be paired up in groups of eight. One couple will host and supply the main entrée and the remaining couples will each bring one of the following: appetizer, side dish or dessert. Couples and singles of all ages are encouraged to join. Sign up in the breezeway by Sunday, January 21, for the 2018 3F Club. If you have questions, contact Lisa Warne at [email protected] or call the church office (623) 935-3411. 9

WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP CIRCLE 3 will meet on Wednesday, January 24, at 11:30 a.m. at Fiesta Mexicana, located on Dysart in the Sprouts/Kohl’s shopping center, for a Dutch-treat meal. Please R.S.V.P. to Diane Piehl at [email protected] by January 21, 2018. CIRCLE 5 will meet on Thursday, January 25, 6:30 p.m., at the home of Lisa Osborne-Warne, 13505 W. Verde Lane, Avondale. Please R.S.V.P. by signing up in the breezeway on Sunday mornings or replying to [email protected]. All women are welcome – hope to see you there!

SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS FOR 2018 Beginning TODAY, from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the Chronic Illness and Caregiver’s Support Groups are both meeting on the second Sunday of each month (January-May; September-November). The Chronic Illness Support Group will meet in the Fireside Room North, while the Caregiver’s Support Group will meet in Classroom 3. The Chronic Illness Peer Support Group is limited to individuals suffering from a chronic illness and the Caregiver Support Group is limited to individuals who are serving as a caregiver. Please take note of the descriptions below so that you know which group to attend and where the group is meeting. Chronic Illness Peer Support Group – Fireside Room North A chronic illness can be anything from cancer, diabetes, heart disease, fibromyalgia, arthritis, lupus, chronic fatigue, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, Crohn’s disease, reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD), or complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). It could also be a condition such as chronic migraines or back pain from a car accident. If it affects you for more than a few months, it is often considered chronic. Kathy Bilak (Physician Assistant specializing in Radiation Oncology) and Richard Wilharm hope to provide an opportunity and the space for people living with a long-term illness to get together and share stories and experiences, while giving each other empathetic, emotional, and practical help. Caregiver Support Group – Classroom 3 Caring for a loved one, though rewarding, can also be very challenging. In many cases, the family is the primary source of support for an individual who is no longer able to care for him/herself alone. The responsibility is often very demanding of time, energy, health, and resources. Pastor Lynne hopes to teach and encourage self-care, as well as provide a forum of support and understanding from others facing similar situations.

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Calendar for the Week of January 14, 2018 Today, 1/14/18 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-2nd grades) in Zieske Hall and Classroom 2  9:15 a.m. – SUNDAY SCHOOL (3rd-5th grades) in Zieske Hall and Classroom 4  10:00 a.m. – BOY SCOUT TROOP #99 off site  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-2nd 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. – CHRONIC ILLNESS PEER SUPPORT GROUP in Fireside Room North  11:45 a.m. – CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP in Classroom 3  4:30 p.m. – IGNITE YOUTH GROUP (6th-8th grades) in Souers Hall  5:00 p.m. – CRAFTERS in Zieske Hall  5:30 p.m. – PULSE (9th-12th grades) in Souers Hall Monday, 1/15/18 OFFICE CLOSED  12:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Tuesday, 1/16/18  10:00 a.m. – BIBLE STUDY in Souers Hall  12:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House  6:30 p.m. – COUNCIL in Zieske Hall Wednesday, 1/17/18  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  4:30 p.m. – REC ROOM (Nursery-5th grades) in Classroom 3  5:00 p.m. – 4C CHOIRS - VOICES IN PRAISE (3rd-5th grades) in Fireside Room North  5:30 p.m. – 4C CHOIRS - JOYFUL NOISE (K-2nd grades) in Classroom 6  6:00 p.m. – WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER in Souers Hall  6:00 p.m. – 10:45 CHOIR REHEARSAL in Fireside Room North  6:30 p.m. – PACK # 990 in Watt House, Classroom 2, 4, 6  6:45 p.m. – NURSERY OPEN  6:45 p.m. – GOD’S OWN KIDS (K-5th grades) in Classrooms 3  6:45 p.m. – CHANCEL CHOIR REHEARSAL in Choir Room  6:45 p.m. – BIBLE STUDY in Souers Hall Thursday, 1/18/18  8:30 a.m. – W.C.S.F. THRIFT SHOP OPEN in Watt House  4:00 p.m. – NURSE RECOVERY GROUP in Watt House.  6:30 p.m. – PACK # 990 in Fireside Room North  7:00 p.m. – CARILLON HANDBELL CHOIR REHEARSAL in Sanctuary  7:30 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Friday, 1/19/18  1:00 p.m. – WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP KNITTING/CROCHET GROUP in Zieske Hall  7:15 p.m. – FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN off site

PREACHING SCHEDULE January 21 January 28

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

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Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

ASSISTING IN WORSHIP TODAY SENIOR PASTOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. ASSOCIATE PASTOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Lynne Kammeraad ASSOCIATE PASTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Kerri Sandusky BELMASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marilyn Chandler INTERIM 10:45 CHOIR DIRECTOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ramon Ocaño ORGANIST/PIANIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kathy Drake LITURGIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bill Crause DEACONS. . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . Hank Tokarz, Sharon Kozak, Larry & Lori Hartsook 9:15 a.m. . . . . . . . . .Russ & Mary Georgesen, Suzanne Boyer, Iris Weise 10:45 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . Phil Easley, Joan Smith, Stephen & Marjorie Koval WELCOME BOOTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alan & Lisa Warne, Jr., Lily Early ACOLYTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jack Herman, Will Herman NURSERY. . 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . Kristin McNamara, Stephanie Horacek

Altar flowers are given…  “In celebration of our 53rd anniversary”, by Ron & Judy Anderson.  “For the Lord”, by Jackie Bomgardner.

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,12Pastor Emeritus Mona McCash, Organist Emerita Cover Photo ~ Alberto Hernandez