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

The Church at Litchfield Park

WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

August 25, 2013 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 “Behold the Lord” 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 “Come, Christians, Join to Sing” No. 225

(Verses 1 & 2) SPECIAL MUSIC “I Love to Dwell in Spirit” David Moritz Michael

Sally Collender, soloist SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 9:9-13

SERMON “The Circle of Light” Rev. James Butler HYMN “Just a Closer Walk with Thee” No. 564

(Verses 1 & 3)

OFFERTORY “We Are an Offering” Liles “DOXOLOGY” No. 815

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BENEDICTION “O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee” No. 665 “In hope that sends a shining ray far down the future’s broad’ning way, in

peace that only Thou canst give, with Thee, O Master, let me live.” POSTLUDE “I’ll Fly Away” arr. Weber

MATTHEW 9:9-13 (NIV) “As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax

collector’s booth. ‘Follow me,’ he told him, and Matthew got up and followed him. While Jesus was having dinner at Matthew’s house, many tax collectors and sinners came and ate with him and his disciples. When the Pharisees saw this, they asked his disciples, ‘Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?’ On hearing this, Jesus said, ‘It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. But go and learn what this means: I desire mercy, not sacrifice. For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.’”

CONGREGATION PLEASE STAND (AS YOU ARE ABLE) **Assisted Hearing devices and large print hymnals are available for use during

traditional 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 Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

August 25, 2013 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

WELCOME, REGISTRATION and ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE “Behold the Lord” arr. Weber BRINGING IN THE LIGHT

CALL TO WORSHIP: L: Let us gather together in the name of the risen Christ. P: Let our hearts proclaim the joys and wonders of God’s Love. L: Let our lives show forth our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. P: Let our walk through life share God’s light wherever we go. L: And this day let our voices join together in song and praise to God. All: Blessed be the name of the Lord!

HYMN “Come, Christians, Join to Sing” No. 225 CONFESSION OF THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY Prayer of Confession: (In Unison)

Lord, so often we have known Your grace and mercy but we have not shared it. And too often we have received Your accepting love and yet we did not tell others around us about You. O Lord, in our silence we have simply not been the obedient children You would have us to be. Forgive us, Lord, and help us proclaim Your Love for all to hear. In Christ we pray. Amen.

PASTORAL PRAYER

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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.

SPECIAL MUSIC “I Love to Dwell in Spirit” David Moritz Michael

Sally Collender, soloist

SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 9:9-13

(Page 3) SERMON “The Circle of Light” Rev. James Butler HYMN “Just a Closer Walk with Thee” No. 564 OFFERTORY “We Are an Offering” Liles “DOXOLOGY” No. 815 BENEDICTION “O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee” No. 665 “In hope that sends a shining ray far down the future’s broad’ning way, in

peace that only Thou canst give, with Thee, O Master, let me live.” POSTLUDE “I’ll Fly Away” arr. Weber

CONGREGATION PLEASE STAND (AS YOU ARE ABLE)

**Assisted Hearing devices and large print hymnals are available for use during traditional services. Please contact an usher if you would like to use one of these.

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Contemporary Worship Service

Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

August 25, 2013 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.

CALL TO JOIN IN WORSHIP “Cry of My Heart” Terry Butler Chancel Singers

WELCOME & OPENING PRAYER PRAISE OF CONGREGATION “Come, Now is the Time to Worship” Brian Doerksen

SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 9:9-13

(Page 3) SERMON “The Circle of Light” Rev. James Butler PRAISE OF CONGREGATION “Amazing Grace” Traditional PASTORAL PRAYER OFFERTORY “We Are an Offering” Liles PRAISE OF CONGREGATION “All Things are Possible” Darlene Zschech BENEDICTION

CONGREGATION PLEASE STAND (AS YOU ARE ABLE)

**Assisted Hearing devices 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 August 25, 2013

RENOVATIONS UNDERWAY

The renovation of the Zieske Hall and Fireside Room restroom facilities continues. The project, will take approximately two months to complete. During the construction project, the Zieske Hall and Fireside Room facilities will be closed, and there are

signs around the campus directing you to the restrooms by Souers Hall. Thank you for your patience during this project, which will provide our congregation with clean, functional, state of the art, and ADA compliant restroom facilities. A diagram of the two areas is in Souers Hall.

OPPORTUNITIES

If singing is your thing, we have a place for YOU! With the beginning of a new church year we are recruiting members for both of our choirs. If either one of these groups interests you, contact Sue Kujawski at (623) 935-3411. Chancel Choir is the traditional group that sings for the 8:00 and 9:15 a.m. services. Singers should have previous choir experience. The ability to read music is preferred but not necessary. We are especially in need of tenors and baritones. The Chancel Choir rehearsals are Wednesday evenings from 6:45 – 8:15 p.m. and they sing two services per Sunday, three Sundays per month, September – May. Chancel Singers is part of our Praise Team for the 10:45 a.m. service. These singers should have an interest in praise-song and contemporary worship and all voices are needed. The ability to read music is helpful but not necessary. Rehearsals are Thursday evenings from 6:00 – 7:15 p.m. and we sing at one service per week year-round.

Take time to check out what’s happening… Renovations Tuesday Bible Study

Musical Opportunities Membership Orientation

Community Service Welcome Team

Ministry Connections Coming Soon

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Thank you for the generous donations to the Agua Fria Food Bank! We were able to help make a difference in our community!

MINISTRY CONNECTIONS

We are looking to expand our committee and warmly welcome any contact from those who might be interested. This is a great opportunity to connect members to others, connect yourself, and connect others to God. Some responsibilities that w e are searching for in volunteers include: Outgoing personality – enough that you like to talk to others and not afraid to make introductions (we will introduce you too); want to connect members to different ministries by facilitating information via an email welcome and/or placing a few phone calls to

members weekly or bi-weekly. You will be well versed on the different ministries at The Church at Litchfield Park and be informed on who the membership chairs are. Interested parties, please contact Toni Davies at (623) 363-5474 or mconnections.clp@gmail.com.

“THE STORY”

TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY

Beginning Tuesday, September 10th at 10:00 a.m. in Souers Hall Led by Pastor Jim Butler, the "Greatest Story Ever Told" is more than just a cliché. God goes to great lengths to rescue lost and hurting people. That is what The Story is all about—the story of the Bible, God’s great love affair with humanity. Condensed into 31 accessible chapters, The Story sweeps you into the unfolding progression of Bible characters and events from Genesis to Revelation. Using the clear, accessible text of the NIV Bible, it allows the stories, poems, and teachings of the Bible to read like a novel. Sign up in Souers Hall; book cost is $7.

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MEMBERSHIP ORIENTATION

Interested in joining the church or learning more about us? New Member Orientation will resume on Sunday, September 15th immediately following the 9:15 a.m. service in Fireside Room South.

WELCOME TEAM

Thank you to all who have volunteered to cover both the Front and Breezeway Information Booths. The welcoming smiles have been well received. Fall is just around the corner, and the September – December calendars for the booths need to be filled. Please contact Judy and Norm Simpson at nornjudy@aol.com or call (805) 558-4448 with your desired date. Covering the booths is a wonderful way to meet new people and extend a heartfelt welcome to visitors. Please consider this very important ministry.

COMING TO OUR CAMPUS SOON

Beginning Wednesday, September 11, our campus will again be buzzing with activities. Check out the list, start planning and watch your bulletin for more details. There is something for everyone. Adult Bible Study, Wednesday Night Dinners, CLP Café, G.O. Kids Rec.

Room, 4C Choirs, Heavenly Handbells, Chancel Choir, G.O. Kids, Chancel Singers, and Carillon Handbells.

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

SEPTEMBER PREACHING SCHEDULE

Sept 1 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

Communion Worship Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

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

Worship Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

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

Worship Service Rev. Kerri Sandusky

Sept 22 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

Worship Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

Sept 29 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

Worship Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

SSgt Kristen Allen A1C Robert Grotefend Shirley Parks

MAJ Travis Allen CW3 Brian Hall Lt Dan Pauley

Lt Col Shawn Anger Capt Damon Juarez HTFN Deacon Price

EO Matthew Barton PFC Jay W. Klement, II MK1 Robert Rodriguez

MAJ Joe Bemis PFC Ralph Lawson MAJ Brendan Rowe

1st Sgt Christopher Cameron Kyle P Lee Lt Col Doug Seymour

MAJ Douglas Charters SSgt Tommy Little 2nd Lt R Jacob Stucky

2nd Lt Taylor Clarke CM3 Ryan McElhaney SSgt Derek Adrian Urban

SPC Anthony Collier Capt Hank McKibban DOD Civilian Derek Urban

Lt Col Lyle Dawley Phillip Miller, Seal Team Capt Brad Walgren, Chaplain

Capt Malia DuMont SFC Donald S. Montgomery SSgt Margaret Wilson

PFC Cody Fridley PV2 John Mulquin, Jr. 2nd Lt Jacob Zalewski

Lt Col Mike Gantt SFC Lance Otzmann PFC Daniel Zimmer

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Calendar for the Week of August 25, 2013

Today, 8/25/2013

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) 9:15 a.m. – PRE-K SUNDAY SCHOOL (3-4 year olds) in Classroom 2 9:15 a.m. – SUNDAY SCHOOL (K-2nd grades) in Classroom 3 9:15 a.m. – SUNDAY SCHOOL (3rd-5th grades) in 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 2 10:45 a.m. – SUNDAY SCHOOL (K-2nd grades) in Classroom 3 10:45 a.m. – SUNDAY SCHOOL (3rd-5th grades) in Classroom 4 5:00 p.m. – PULSE YOUTH GROUP in Souers Hall

Monday, 8/26/2013 12:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House

Tuesday, 8/27/2013 12:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 1:00 p.m. – BELL TOWER MAILING CREW in Zieske Hall

Wednesday, 8/28/2013 12:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House

Thursday, 8/29/2013 6:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 6:00 p.m. – CHANCEL SINGERS in Sanctuary 8:00 p.m. – RN RECOVERY GROUP in Watt House

Friday, 8/30/2013 12:00 p.m. – RN RECOVERY GROUP in Watt House

1:00 p.m. – WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP KNITTING/CROCHET GROUP in Zieske Hall 6:30 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 8:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House

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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. James Butler, Executive 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. EXECUTIVE PASTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. James Butler ASSOCIATE PASTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rev. Kerri Sandusky DIRECTOR OF MUSIC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Sue Kujawski ORGANIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Debra Weber LITURGIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Jueckstock USHERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . .Scott Jueckstock, Lily Early, Jack & Sue Wetzel 9:15 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bob & Jodie Owen, Jim & Jan Rowe 10:45 a.m. . . . . . . . . . Richard & Brenda Morgan, Joe & Dolores Broski ACOLYTES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:15 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lexi Davies, Ashley Hill NURSERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chris Benoit, Jackie Bomgardner

9:15 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chris Benoit, Jackie Bomgardner 10:45 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris Benoit, Jackie Bomgardner

Altar flowers are given… “In celebration of our 59th wedding anniversary”,

by Roger & Arlys Withee