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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

Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost Communion Sunday

October 1, 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 “River Flows in You” Yiruma WELCOME, REGISTRATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP “Joyfully Sing” Mark Patterson HYMN “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” No. 139

(Verses 1 & 3) ANTHEM “My Jesus, I Love Thee” Gordon/Drennan SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 21:23-32 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON “Who Moved My Faith?” Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. HYMN “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” No. 575

(Verses 1 & 2) INVITATION TO THE LORD’S TABLE WORDS OF INSTITUTION All of God’s people are invited to the Lord’s table—member and visitor alike. It is

our custom to wait for all communicants to be served and then to eat and drink together as a family of faith. The inner rings of each tray contain sacramental wine, and the outside ring of each tray contains grape juice. The biscuits in the cup are gluten free.

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.

SHARING OF THE ELEMENTS

OFFERTORY “In the Garden” arr. Weber

“DOXOLOGY” No. 815

“Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” No. 575 “What have I to dread, what have I to fear, leaning on the everlasting arms? I

have blessed peace with my Lord so near, leaning on the everlasting arms. Leaning, leaning, safe and secure from all alarms; leaning, leaning, leaning on the everlasting arms.”

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE “Victory in Jesus” Eugene Bartlett

MATTHEW 21:23-32 (NIV) “Jesus entered the temple courts, and, while he was teaching, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him. ‘By what authority are you doing these things?’ they asked. ‘And who gave you this authority?’ Jesus replied, ‘I will also ask you one question. If you answer me, I will tell you by what authority I am doing these things. John’s baptism—where did it come from? Was it from heaven, or of human origin?’ They discussed it among themselves and said, ‘If we say, From heaven, he will ask, “Then why didn’t you believe him?” But if we say, Of human origin—we are afraid of the people, for they all hold that John was a prophet.’ So they answered Jesus, ‘We don’t know.’ Then he said, ‘Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things.’ ‘What do you think? There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first and said, “Son, go and work today in the vineyard.” “I will not,” he answered, but later he changed his mind and went. Then the father went to the other son and said the same thing. He answered, “I will, sir,” but he did not go. Which of the two did what his father wanted?’ ‘The first,’ they answered. Jesus said to them, ‘Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God ahead of you. For John came to you to show you the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes did. And even after you saw this, you did not repent and believe him.’”

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 Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost Communion Sunday

October 1, 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 “River Flows in You” Yiruma BRINGING IN THE LIGHT WELCOME, REGISTRATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP “Joyfully Sing” Mark Patterson CALL TO WORSHIP

L: Welcome one and all to this “House of Prayer for All People”, as we gather today to worship God and learn about God’s love for everyone. P: We are people of faith, and many of us have walked the path of faith for many years; holding onto what we were given in a changing world. L: God has indeed been with us our entire lives, working in and around us to perfect our faith and move us closer to more meaningful relationships with others. P: May we embrace the path God is leading us in, realizing that we are called into a dynamic relationship with God and others, moving us closer to unity in all things.

HYMN “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” No. 139 (Verses 1, 2 & 3)

ANTHEM “My Jesus, I Love Thee” Gordon/Drennan SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 21:23-32 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON “Who Moved My Faith?” Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

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HYMN “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” No. 575 (Verses 1 & 2)

INVITATION TO THE LORD’S TABLE WORDS OF INSTITUTION All of God’s people are invited to the Lord’s table—member and visitor alike. It is

our custom to wait for all communicants to be served and then to eat and drink together as a family of faith. The inner rings of each tray contain sacramental wine, and the outside ring of each tray contains grape juice. The biscuits in the cup are gluten free.

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.

SHARING OF THE ELEMENTS OFFERTORY “In the Garden” arr. Weber “DOXOLOGY” No. 815 “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” No. 575 “What have I to dread, what have I to fear, leaning on the everlasting arms? I have blessed peace with my Lord so near, leaning on the everlasting arms. Leaning, leaning, safe and secure from all alarms; leaning, leaning, leaning on the everlasting arms.”

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE “Victory in Jesus” Eugene Bartlett

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 Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost Communion Sunday

October 1, 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

PRAISE OF CONGREGATION “Open the Eyes of My Heart” Paul Baloche

SPECIAL MUSIC “Adonai” Paul Wilbur

SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 21:23-32 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God.

SERMON “Who Moved My Faith?” Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

PRAISE OF CONGREGATION “More Love, More Power” Michael W. Smith

INVITATION TO THE LORD’S TABLE

WORDS OF INSTITUTION All of God’s people are invited to the Lord’s table—member and visitor alike. It is

our custom to wait for all communicants to be served and then to eat and drink together as a family of faith. The inner rings of each tray contain sacramental wine, and the outside ring of each tray contains grape juice. The biscuits in the cup are gluten free.

PASTORAL PRAYER

SHARING OF THE ELEMENTS

OFFERTORY “Here’s My Heart” Casting Crowns

“Open the Eyes of My Heart” Paul Baloche “Open the eyes of my heart, Lord. Open the eyes of my heart. I want to see You. I want to see you. To see you high and lifted up, shining in the light of Your glory. Pour out Your power and love (pour out your power), as we sing holy, holy, holy.”

CCLI Song #2298355

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 October 1, 2017

EAGLE SCOUT FUNDRAISER SPAGHETTI DINNER

TONIGHT, Elijah Hamstra, a Boy Scout from Troop 99, will be hosting a spaghetti

dinner to raise money for his Eagle Project, building a sun shade for a non-profit organization named Soldier’s Best Friend. The dinner will be from 5:00—7:30 p.m. in Souers Hall. Tickets are $10 each and are on sale today in the breezeway between services. Soldier’s Best Friend provides service or therapy dogs for veterans living with PTSD to care for and train.

MULTI-GENERATIONAL MISSION OPPORTUNITY

FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN

All are invited to serve at Feed My Starving Children on Saturday, October 21, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. We will be making food packs for children around the world. Bus transportation will be provided. This is a mission opportunity for all ages. Bring the entire family. The minimum age for serving is five years old. please sign up in Palm Court (the breezeway) between services if you would like to serve.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR HALLO-PALOOZA

Hallo-palooza will take place on Tuesday, October 31, 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 and plenty of frightening sights for the kids as well. Please sign up in the breezeway.

Take time to check out what’s happening…

Eagle Scout Spaghetti Dinner Chronic Illness Support Group

Feed My Starving Children Chancel Choir

Hallo-palooza Men’s Fellowship

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

Pulse & Ignite Ladies Who Lunch

Wednesday Nite Activies Women’s Fellowship

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BIBLE STUDY

Our study of Philippians concludes this Tuesday, October 3, at 10:00 a.m. and Wednesday, October 4, at 6:45 p.m. in Souers Hall. It would be beneficial to read the letter in its entirety prior to our time together. The section we will be focusing on this week is Philippians 4:1-9. Please bring a Bible and something to write with if possible. We will not meet next week Tuesday, October 10 or Wednesday, October 11 because of the fall break. When we return on Tuesday, October 17 and Wednesday, October 18 we will begin a five-week study of 1 Thessalonians. While we will focus on specific sections of the letter each week, it will be beneficial to read the letter in its entirety prior to our time together each week. This study will be divided as follows: Week 1 (10/17 & 10/18)—1 Thessalonians 1:1-10; Week 2 (10/24 & 10/25)—1 Thessalonians 2:1-8; Week 3 (10/31 & 11/1)—1 Thessalonians 2:9-13; Week 4 (11/7 & 11/8)—1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; and Week 5 (11/14 & 11/15)—1 Thessalonians 5:1-11.

PULSE AND IGNITE

Pulse and Ignite Youth Groups will meet TODAY from 5:00—6:30 p.m. in front of the Watt House for activity night. Be prepared to have a lot of fun! All 6th—12th graders are invited! We will meet in Souers Hall on October 8 from 5:00—6:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT MENU

Wednesday, October 4, at 6:00 p.m., the dinner will be hamburgers, fries and Vivians’s apple crisp.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES

4C—Children’s Christian Community Choir—is for all children of our community grades K—5th. All 3rd—5th graders meet in the Fireside Room North on Wednesday, from 5:00—6:00 p.m.; K—2nd graders meet in Classroom 6 from 5:30—6:00 p.m. Invite your friends!

The Rec Room (Classroom 3) is open and staffed from 4:45—6:00 p.m. All children, (nursery—5th) grades are welcome to play games, do crafts, or work on homework.

All children preschool through 5th grade are invited to God’s Own Kids (G.O. Kids) from 6:45—7:45 p.m. Activities will include a Bible lesson, games, crafts, and lots of fun! The nursery will be open and staffed as well.

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CHRONIC ILLNESS SUPPORT GROUP

If you have a recurring illness or are struggling with a condition that has affected you for more than a few months consider joining us on Sunday, October 8, from 11:45 a.m.-–12:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room North. Participants in this group offer support and encouragement to one another in the midst of the trials they are experiencing. Kathy Bilak and Richard Wilharm are the facilitators.

CHANCEL CHOIR

The members of the Chancel Choir would like to invite anyone who loves to sing to join them at the rehearsals on Wednesdays in the choir room. They rehearse from 6:45 - 8:15 p.m. Come and join the fun learning great music and getting to know some wonderful people. For more information, please contact Marilyn Chandler at musicdirector@clp.church or call the church office at (623) 935-3411.

MEN’S FELLOWSHIP

Men’s Fellowship will be meeting at 7:00 a.m. in Souers Hall on Saturday, October 7. 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 mensfellowship@clp.church or (623) 935-3411.

THRIFT SHOP

The Thrift Shop will be open for business on Saturday, October 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with a donation day on Friday, October 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Please feel free to contact Amber Gilbert or Amanda Clough at thriftshop@clp.church or call the church at (623) 935-3411 if you have questions or need to make donation arrangements.

LADIES WHO LUNCH

You are invited to join the “Ladies Who Lunch” for a Dutch-treat meal at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 10, at Romano’s Macaroni Grill, 1828 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. Your reservation is required by noon on Monday, October 9. Look for the signup sheet in the breezeway on Sundays. To R.S.V.P. you may also send an email to ladieswholunch@clp.church.

WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP

Circle 6 will begin a devotional series on the book of Ruth at the next monthly meeting. The next meeting is on Sunday, October 22, at 4:30 p.m. at Crissie Jameson’s home in Litchfield Park. Please contact Crissie at: wcsfcircle6@clp.church or you may call the 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.

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

Worship Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

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

Worship Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

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

Worship Service Rev. Kerri Sandusky

October 29 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 Phillip Miller, Seal Team

LTC Travis Allen Lt Col Mike Gantt SFC Donald S. Montgomery

Col Shawn Anger Lt Col Keith Gempler SFC Lance Otzmann

EO Matthew Barton A1C Robert Grotefend Shirley Parks

Lt Col Joe Bemis CW3 Brian Hall Lt Dan Pauley

Lt Thomas Brougher Sr A Nicholas Hemphill HTFN Deacon Price

TSgt Lysa Busalacchi PVT Andrew Horacek 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 SSgt Ryan McElhaney SFC Margaret Wilson

MSgt Anthony Collier Capt Hank McKibban 2nd Lt Jacob Zalewski

SSgt Zeke Denofsky MAJ Ryan Maple PFC Daniel Zimmer

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Calendar for the Week of October 1, 2017

Today, 10/01/17 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-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 5:00 p.m. – BOY SCOUT TROOP EAGLE SCOUT SPAGHETTI DINNER in Souers Hall 5:00 p.m. – CRAFTERS in Zieske Hall 5:00 p.m. – IGNITE/PULSE (6

th-12

th grades) Watt House Lawn

6:00 p.m. – BOY SCOUT TROOP #99

Monday, 10/02/17 12:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House

Tuesday, 10/03/17 10:00 a.m. – BIBLE STUDY in Souers Hall 12:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House

7:00 p.m. – BOY SCOUT TROOP 99 PARENTS MEETING in Watt House

Wednesday, 10/04/17

12:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 4:30 p.m. – HEAVENLY HANDBELL REHEARSAL in the Sanctuary 4:45 p.m. – REC ROOM (Nursery-5

th grades) in Classroom 3

5:00 p.m. – 4C VOICES IN PRAISE (3rd

-5th

grades) in Fireside Room North 5:30 p.m. – 4C JOYFUL NOISE (K-2

nd grades) in Classroom 6

6:00 p.m. – WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER in Souers Hall 6:45 p.m. – NURSERY OPEN 6:45 p.m. – G.O. KIDS (Pre-K-5

th grades) in Palm Court, Classrooms 2, 3, and 4

6:45 p.m. – CHANCEL CHOIR REHEARSAL in Choir Room 6:45 p.m. – BIBLE STUDY in Souers Hall

Thursday, 010/05/17 4:00 p.m. – NURSE RECOVERY GROUP in Watt House

6:00 p.m. – 10:45 CHOIR REHEARSAL in Choir Room

7:00 p.m. – CARILLON HANDBELL CHOIR REHEARSAL in Sanctuary

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

Friday, 10/06/17 8:30 a.m. – W.C.S.F. THRIFT SHOP WORKDAY in Watt House 1:00 p.m. – WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP KNITTING/CROCHET GROUP in Zieske Hall

Saturday, 10/07/17

7:00 a.m. – MEN’S FELLOWSHIP in Souers Hall 8:30 a.m. – W.C.S.F. THRIFT SHOP OPEN 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 CHANCEL CHOIR DIRECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marilyn Chandler INTERIM 10:45 CHOIR DIRECTOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ramon Ocaño ORGANIST/PIANIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Debra Weber LITURGIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jody Hess USHERS . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . Jim & Nancy Montgomery, Dick & Peggy Vasiloff, Alan & Lisa Warne Jr., Tom & Rita Kaiser 9:15 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joe & Dolores Broski, Jerry & Jill Santy, Robert & Suzanne Waltman, Joe & Carrie Bemis 10:45 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bob & Bozena Field, Joan Smith, Chris Martin

WELCOME BOOTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Peter & Dana Dale, Travis & Suzanne Allen, Lou & Lois Tronzo ACOLYTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Alex Saldamando, Kennedy Massey

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@clp.church

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