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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 Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost

October 26, 2014 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 “In the Sweet By and By” arr. Weber CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP “Come, Now Is the Time to Worship” Doerksen

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 “Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above” No. 97 (Verses 1 & 4)

ANTHEM “The Prayer” Bayer Sager/ arr. Chinn SCRIPTURE READING Deuteronomy 34:1-12 SERMON “On the Edge” Rev. Kerri Sandusky HYMN “O How I Love Jesus” No. 92

(Verses 1 & 4) OFFERTORY “Safe Within Your Arms” Mark Hayes

Pam Justice, soloist

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“DOXOLOGY” No. 815

“Make Me a Servant” No. 669 “Make me a servant, humble and meek; Lord, let me lift up those who are

weak. And may the prayer of my heart always be: make me a servant, make me a servant, make me a servant today.”

© Copyright 1982 by Maranatha! Music and Willing Heart Music.

BENEDICTION POSTLUDE “Toccata” Gordon Young DEUTERONOMY 34:1-12 (NIV)

“Then Moses climbed Mount Nebo from the plains of Moab to the top of Pisgah, across from Jericho. There the Lord showed him the whole land—from Gilead to Dan, all of Naphtali, the territory of Ephraim and Manasseh, all the land of Judah as far as the Mediterranean Sea, the Negev and the whole region from the Valley of Jericho, the City of Palms, as far as Zoar. Then the Lord said to him, ‘This is the land I promised on oath to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob when I said, ‘I will give it to your descendants.’ I have let you see it with your eyes, but you will not cross over into it.’ And Moses the servant of the Lord died there in Moab, as the Lord had said. He buried him in Moab, in the valley opposite Beth Peor, but to this day no one knows where his grave is. Moses was a hundred and twenty years old when he died, yet his eyes were not weak nor his strength gone. The Israelites grieved for Moses in the plains of Moab thirty days, until the time of weeping and mourning was over. Now Joshua son of Nun was filled with the spirit of wisdom because Moses had laid his hands on him. So the Israelites listened to him and did what the Lord had commanded Moses. Since then, no prophet has risen in Israel like Moses, whom the Lord knew face to face, who did all those signs and wonders the Lord sent him to do in Egypt—to Pharaoh and to all his officials and to his whole land. For no one has ever shown the mighty power or performed the awesome deeds that Moses did in the sight of all Israel.”

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 Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost

October 26, 2014 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 “In the Sweet By and By” arr. Weber

BRINGING IN THE LIGHT

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Travis & Jacque Hough Peter Dale Robert & Jennifer McAllister

Paul & Nancy Runyon

CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP “Come, Now Is the Time to Worship” Doerksen

CALL TO WORSHIP (from Psalm 90): L: Lord, you have been our dwelling place P: throughout all generations. L: Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the whole world, P: from everlasting to everlasting you are God. L: May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; P: establish the work of our hands for us.

HYMN “Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above” No. 97 (Verses 1, 2 & 4)

CONFESSION OF THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY Prayer of Confession: (In Unison) Loving Jesus, we come together today to know you more. Help us, Lord, to

realize all that you have done to draw close to us. Forgive us for those moments when we try to control situations rather than rely on your power and purpose. We ask for open eyes to see all that you have prepared before us, open ears to hear all that you are saying to us, and open hearts to feel all that you feel for your creation. Thank you for this journey. Amen.

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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 “The Prayer” Bayer Sager/ arr. Chinn SCRIPTURE READING Deuteronomy 34:1-12 (Page 3) SERMON “On the Edge” Rev. Kerri Sandusky HYMN “O How I Love Jesus” No. 92

(Verses 1, 2 & 4)

OFFERTORY “Safe Within Your Arms” Mark Hayes Pam Justice, soloist

“DOXOLOGY” No. 815 “Make Me a Servant” No. 669 “Make me a servant, humble and meek; Lord, let me lift up those who are

weak. And may the prayer of my heart always be: make me a servant, make me a servant, make me a servant today.”

© Copyright 1982 by Maranatha! Music and Willing Heart Music. BENEDICTION POSTLUDE “Toccata” Gordon Young

CONGREGATION PLEASE STAND (AS YOU ARE ABLE)

**Assisted Hearing devices and large print hymnals 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 Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost

October 26, 2014 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.

PRELUDE

WELCOME & OPENING PRAYER

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Bryan & Rhoda Toews Peter Dale

PRAISE OF CONGREGATION “All Things Are Possible” Darlene Zschech

SPECIAL MUSIC “This Is Amazing Grace” Josh Farro

SCRIPTURE READING Deuteronomy 34:1-12 (Page 3)

SERMON “On the Edge” Rev. Kerri Sandusky

PRAISE OF CONGREGATION “We Will Glorify” Twila Paris

OFFERTORY “Back Home” Bruce Robinson Trinity and Latonia Salazar, duet

“Thy Word” Amy Grant & Michael Smith “When I feel afraid, and think I’ve lost my way. Still, you’re there right

beside me. Nothing will I fear as long as you are near; please be near me to the end. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. And a light unto my path. You’re the light unto my path.

CCLI Song #14301, 1984 Meadowgreen Music company/Word Music, LLC

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE

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 October 26, 2014

THE INTERNET, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND YOU!

Have you ever wondered how the internet began? What about social media? Do you know the difference between a tweet, a blog, and a post? Do you know the risks and benefits attached to using various forms of internet communication for you, your kids or your grandkids? Tom MacMaster, Operations Manager at Yelp and former Director at ESPN and Disney will teach a 3 part seminar exploring questions like these and many others on Wednesday’s, November 5th, 12th, and December 3rd in Souers Hall from 6:45–7:45 p.m. following the Wednesday night dinner. Everyone is welcome!

BIBLE STUDY

Pastor Kerri leads Bible studies on Tuesdays, at 10:00 a.m. and Wednesdays, at 6:45 p.m. in Souers Hall. A Bible is all you will need as we study and experience the Psalms. Come learn about the types of Psalms, the history of the Psalms, and how we can incorporate the Psalms into our lives.

We Welcome New Members Travis & Jacque Hough Robert & Jennifer McAllister

Paul & Nancy Runyon Bryan & Rhoda Toews

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

Take time to check out what’s happening…

Internet, Social Media and You! All Church Picnic and Mission Fair

Bible Study Youth

Hallo-Palooza Christmas Pageant

Wednesday Night Programs W.C.S.F. Thrift Shop

Samaritan’s Purse Butter Braids

Book Study Club Women’s Retreat Reunion

New Life Center

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NEW LIFE CENTER’S BRIGHTER DAY LUNCHEON

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY to sign up for The New Life Center’s annual fundraising Brighter Day luncheon to be held on Friday, November 21st, from noon-1:00 p.m. If you would like to attend, sign up in Souers Hall after each service today. Please join members of the Mission Committee and Carol O’Connor, Table Captain.

HALLO-PALOOZA

Hallo-palooza will take place THIS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31ST, FROM 5:30-7:00 p.m. in the church’s parking lot. We need YOU! Bring your car, some candy, and your favorite Halloween décor. When you arrive, you will receive a parking space. Then, set up your lawn chair, open your trunk (and candy bags), and wait for kids to walk through and trick-or-treat in a safe place. For those who would like to decorate the trunk, there will be a decorating contest. There will also be a hay maze, grave yard, and plenty of frightening sights for the kids as well. Please sign up in Souers Hall if you would like to participate.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT PROGRAMS

Dinner this week will be chili, cornbread, salad, and brownies. Programs will include G.O. Kids Rec. Room, G.O. Kids, 4C Choirs, Chancel Choir, Heavenly Handbells, CLP Café, book study group and Bible Study. See the weekly calendar for times and locations.

SAMARITAN’S PURSE - OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

Spread the joy of sharing God’s love and the Gospel of Jesus Christ with children around the world. Please pack a shoebox, a Christmas present, for a child in need, who may never have had a present before. The journey of every shoebox gift is guided by prayer. Pick up your shoebox to pack today in the breezeway and return it next Sunday, November 2nd, to Souers Hall. Call Judy Anderson with any questions at (623) 386-7473.

BOOK STUDY GROUP

Carry On, Warrior – The Power of Embracing your Messy, Beautiful Life, by Glennon Doyle Melton, invites us to believe in ourselves and our faith, to be brave and kind, to let go of the idea of perfection and to stop making motherhood, marriage, and friendship harder by pretending they’re not hard. Please join in a casual book study on Wednesdays at 5:30-6:00 p.m., in Classroom 4. Childcare is available and we will follow the children’s choir schedule. Please contact Carrie Bemis at (623) 203-2909 or thebemi@gmail.com if you have any questions. Sign up in Souers Hall for the book study.

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ALL CHURCH PICNIC AND MISSION FAIR

Come one, come all to The Church at Litchfield Park’s annual church picnic at 12 noon, November 16th. Learn about all the missions the church supports. Hamburgers, salads and drinks will be provided. Bring a dessert to share. Invite your friends to come and share food, fun and fellowship.

YOUTH

All youth groups will be traveling to Winterjam! on Friday, November 7th. We will meet in Souers Hall at 4:30 p.m., eat supper together, and then head to the concert. We should return around 11:30 p.m. Permission slips are available in Souers Hall. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Kerri.

2014 CHRISTMAS PAGEANT

Please join the 2014 Christmas Pageant. Rehearsals begin Thursday, November 13th, and continue through Saturday, December 20th. The performance is on Sunday, December 21st, during the 10:45 a.m. worship service. Written by Rev. Dale Hopely, 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. with a break for the Thanksgiving holiday. Dress rehearsal will be on Saturday, December 20th. You can sign up in Souers Hall 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 and to adult and youth volunteers to help behind the scenes.

THRIFT SHOP OPEN

The Thrift Shop is open the first Saturday and third Thursday of each month with work day (donation day) being the day prior. The Thrift Shop will be open this Saturday, November 1st, 8:30–12:30, with all ‘new to you’ items. Work day is Friday, October 31st, 8:30–11:00, and it is a great time to bring your donations. If Friday is not a good day, then call Monica at (623) 935-2656 or Millie at (623) 935-3953 and schedule a different time.

BUTTER BRAIDS

Make room in your freezer. The ladies of Circle 2 will be taking orders for Holiday Butter Braids in Souers Hall beginning TODAY, between services. Orders for the tasty Butter Braids will continue on November 2nd, and November 9th. Delivery will be on Sunday, November 23rd, in time for Thanksgiving. The cost is $12 and you are asked to please bring payment when you place your order.

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WOMEN’S RETREAT REUNION

Did you attend the 2014 Women’s Retreat last April? Would you like to find out more about the annual retreat? Please join us for a reunion and refreshments at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 11th, in the Fireside Rooms. This is a chance to reminisce and renew friendships from the previous retreat, and to begin planning for the 2015 retreat scheduled for April 24-25. Please contact Marcy Clement if you have any questions at (602) 473-1395 or meclement14@gmail.com. All women of the church are welcome!

PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY

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

NOVEMBER PREACHING SCHEDULE

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

Worship Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

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

Communion Worship Service Rev. Kerri Sandusky

Nov 16 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

Worship Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

Nov 23 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

Worship Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

Nov 30 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

SFC Jamil D Bush Kyle P Lee Lt Col Doug Seymour

1st Sgt Christopher Cameron SSgt Tommy Little 1st Lt R Jacob Stucky

MAJ Douglas Charters CM3 Ryan McElhaney SSgt Derek Adrian Urban

Capt Taylor Clarke Capt Hank McKibban DOD Civilian Derek Urban

Sgt Anthony Collier MAJ Ryan Maple MAJ Brad Walgren, Chaplain

Lt Col Lyle Dawley Phillip Miller, Seal Team SSgt Christian Walsh

Capt Malia DuMont SFC Donald S. Montgomery SSgt Margaret Wilson

PFC Cody Fridley SR Ezra Norris 2nd Lt Jacob Zalewski

Lt Col Mike Gantt SR Noah Norris PFC Daniel Zimmer

*************** SFC Lance Otzmann ***************

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Calendar for the Week of October 26, 2014 Today, 10/26/2014 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) 8:30 a.m. – CIRCLE 2 – BUTTER BRAIDS in Souers Hall 8:30 a.m. – OPERATION CHRISTMAS SHOE BOX in Breezeway 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 11:45 a.m. – IGNITE YOUTH GROUP in Souers Hall 1:15 p.m. – ADRENALINE in Choir Room 5:00 p.m. – PULSE YOUTH GROUP in Souers Hall 5:00 p.m. – QUILTING GROUP in Zieske Hall 7:00 p.m. – BOY SCOUT TROOP 99 in Souers Hall

Monday, 10/27/2014 12:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House

Tuesday, 10/28/2014 10:00 a.m. – BIBLE STUDY in Souers Hall 12:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 1:00 p.m. – BELL TOWER CREW in Zieske Hall 7:00 p.m. – DEACONS in Souers Hall

Wednesday, 10/29/2014 12:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 4:30 p.m. – HEAVENLY HANDBELLS in Sanctuary 4:30 p.m. – G.O. KIDS REC ROOM in Classroom 6 4:30 p.m. – CLP Cafe in Souers Hall 4:30 p.m. – CHIMIN’ IN in Fireside Room North 5:00 p.m. – NURSERY 5:00 p.m. – V.I.P. in Fireside Room North 5:30 p.m. – JOYFUL NOISE in Classroom 2 5:30 p.m. – BOOK CLUB in Classroom 4 6:00 p.m. – WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER in Souers Hall 6:45 p.m. – CHANCEL CHOIR in Choir Room 6:45 p.m. – BIBLE STUDY in Souers Hall 6:45 p.m. – G.O. KIDS in Classroom 3 & 4

Thursday, 10/30/2014 6:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 6:00 p.m. – CHANCEL SINGERS REHEARSAL in Sanctuary 7:00 p.m. – CARILLON HANDBELLS in Sanctuary 8:00 p.m. – CIRCLE 2 Off Site

Friday, 10/31/2014 8:30 a.m. – W.C.S.F.THRIFT SHOP WORK DAY in Watt House 12:00 p.m. – RN RECOVERY GROUP in Watt House 1:00 p.m. – WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP KNITTING/CROCHET GROUP in Zieske Hall 5:30 p.m. – HALLO-PALOOZA on campus 6:30 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 8:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House

Saturday, 11/01/2014 7:00 a.m. – MEN’S FELLOWSHIP in Souers Hall 12:00 p.m. – W.C.S.F.THRIFT SHOP OPEN 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. Kerri Sandusky, Associate Pastor

Rev. Judson Souers, Pastor Emeritus

Mona McCash, Organist Emerita

ASSISTING IN WORSHIP TODAY

SENIOR PASTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. ASSOCIATE PASTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Kerri Sandusky DIRECTOR OF MUSIC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Sue Kujawski ORGANIST/PIANIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Debra Weber LITURGIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bill Crause USHERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 a.m. . .Stu & Mary Wilkening, Alan Warne & Lisa Osborne Warne 9:15 a.m. . . . . . . . . .Travis & Suzanne Allen, Keith & Manda Gempler 10:45 a.m. . . . Nancy Oreshack, Barbara Pinegar, Jack & Susan Wetzel ACOLYTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:15 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kelly Alward, Catherine Broski NURSERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris Benoit, Jackie Bomgardner

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

Altar flowers are given… Courtesy of the Douglas Wainwright and Sherry Goodman wedding.