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The Church at Litchfield Park

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WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH Fourth Sunday of Advent: Love

December 18, 2016 8:00 & 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 “Infant Holy, Infant Lowly” Traditional Polish

BRINGING IN THE LIGHT

WELCOME, REGISTRATION and ANNOUNCEMENTS

CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP “Arise, Shine” Urspringer

LIGHTING OF THE FOURTH ADVENT CANDLE 8:00 a.m. – Dick & Peggy Vasiloff 9:15 a.m. – Jana Cunningham and Lori Corgan

HYMN “Joy to the World” No. 270 (Verses 1 & 4)

CANTATA “The Babe” Chancel Choir

HYMN “O Little Town of Bethlehem” No. 250 (Verses 1 & 4)

OFFERTORY “Mary Did You Know?” Mark Lowry Bill Trejbal, soloist

“DOXOLOGY” No. 815

“O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” No. 245 “O come, Desire of nations, bind all peoples in one heart and mind. Bid envy, strife, and quarrels cease; fill the whole world with heaven’s peace. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel!”

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus” R.H. Pritchard

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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“The Babe”

Songs of the Nativity

Presented by the Chancel Choir of The Church at Litchfield Park Kathryn Ledvina, piano June Packnett, organ

Narration compiled and written by Dortha Apland

I. Prelude He Is Born Traditional French Carol Kathryn Ledvina, piano II. Scripture: Isaiah 9: 6-7 On Christmas Night All Christians Sing James Melby Jean Belzer, Diane DeCarlo, Lisa Hegarty, Jack Wetzel, handbells III. Scripture: Matthew 1: 20-21 Joseph Dearest, Joseph Mine Traditional Austrian Carol Jane Calhoun, Soprano Susan Kujawski, soprano IV. Scripture 1 Kings 19: 12 Still, Still, Still Austrian Carol arr. Luboff Bill Trejbal, soloist Men of the Chancel Choir V. Scripture: Luke 2: 19 Sweet Little Jesus Boy Traditional Spiritual Pam Justice, soprano VI. Scripture: Matthew 2: 18 The Coventry Carol Traditional English/ arr. mark Hayes Women of the Chancel Choir VII. Do You Hear What I Hear? Regney & Shayne/ arr. Simeone Jordan Jaramillo, solo

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THE CHANCEL CHOIR

SOPRANOS ALTOS Dortha Apland Darlene Arnold Margaret Bradbeer Deb Campbell Jane Calhoun Marilyn Chandler Karla Cornell Joann Forstner Dorothy Everett Fran Grumbling Pam Justice Karen Holt Coral Lewis Charlene Magee Catherine Noah Mary Meese Carolann Sachs June Packnett Norma-Jean Strickland Deb Rilley Leanne Walgren TENORS BASSES Bob Apple Dick Calhoun George Dallas Alan Krob Dan Danner Scott Reading Virgil Grumbling Roger Smith Greg Herzner Bill Trejbal Carol O’Connor Hal Walgren Jerry West Richard Wilharm

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WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH Fourth Sunday of Advent: Love

December 18, 2016 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 “Away in a Manger” arr. Bock

WELCOME & OPENING PRAYER

LIGHTING OF THE FOURTH ADVENT CANDLE Mario & Denise Saldamando

PRAISE OF CONGREGATION “Joy to the World” No. 270 (Verses 1 & 4)

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PAGEANT OFFERTORY “Greensleeves” arr. Schaum

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE “Christmas Joy” Stults

Please enjoy some birthday cake in honor of Jesus following the service.

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 December 18, 2016

2016 CHRISTMAS PAGEANT TODAY Leading worship at 10:45 a.m. today will be the children, who will present the annual Christmas Pageant. The service will take place in Souers Hall. Come and enjoy this very special Sunday service by the children.

CHRISTMAS ANGEL PROJECT – LAST DAY

Our church Mission Committee has chosen to partner with Church World Service (CWS) for our Christmas Angel Project. CWS has been working for the last several years to provide fresh water to the hardest hit areas in West Timor, Indonesia. They have mobilized locals and funded the digging of wells for fresh drinking water, watering crops, and constructing water storage tanks to sustain people through the long dry season. If you would like to participate in the church’s Christmas Angel Project, you will find Mission Committee members in the breezeway between services TODAY. They will gladly accept any tax deductible donation you are willing to make for the project. 100% of your gift will be passed on to CSW and 100% of that will go directly to providing fresh water in West Timor. If we are able to raise $7,000 (an amount we have reached for other projects in previous years), we will provide a complete water system for a village!

Take time to check out what’s happening…

Children’s Christmas Pageant Caregiver Support Group

Christmas Angel Project Wednesday Night Activities

Youth 2016 Contributions

Children in Church Men’s Fellowship

Adult Bible Study 4C Fund Raiser

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YOUTH CHRISTMAS PARTY TODAY!

Pulse and Ignite youth groups will gather today for holiday food, fun, and fellowship in Souers Hall at 5 p.m. Please note that there will not be youth group on Christmas or New Year’s Day. Activities will resume on Sunday, January 8, from 5:00—6:30 p.m.

CHILDREN IN CHURCH CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR’S

On Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, children are encouraged to attend church with their families. There will be no Sunday school. The nursery will be available.

ADULT BIBLE STUDY

When Bible study resumes on Tuesday, January 10, at 10:00 a.m. and Wednesday, January 11, at 6:45 p.m. in Souers Hall we will be traveling with Jesus from The Jordan to Jerusalem. This journey begins at The Jordan River, before we head to the wilderness and continue to Capernaum, The Mountains, Sea of Galilee, Samaria, and Jerusalem. Watch for more details beginning in January.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

Caregiver Support Group will not be meeting on Christmas Day, but will resume on Sunday, January 22.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES

Wednesday night activities will take a Winter break, resuming on January 11. Watch your bulletin for menu, times and activities.

2016 CONTRIBUTIONS

In order for your offerings to be reflected on your 2016 giving statement all contributions must be in the church office no later than noon on Friday, December 30th.

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MEN’S FELLOWSHIP

Men’s Fellowship will be meeting on Saturday, January 7th, at 7:00 a.m. in Souers Hall. This meeting will include a delicious breakfast, fellowship, and John Wenzlau, a World Religious college professor. He will be leading a discussion on the beginnings and beliefs of Islam. For this special topic, anyone interested is welcome to attend (including women and youth). Please sign up in the breezeway or by calling the

church office so we can plan food accordingly. If you have questions, call the church office at (623) 935-3411.

Help the 4C choir without spending a dime! Get started on that New Year's resolution to clean out your closet!

Big Brothers Big Sisters will pay us by the pound for your used clothing, linens, towels, blankets, stuffed animals, purses, shoes, belts, draperies, pillows, toys, books, magazines, and small kitchen and household items. The items are then reused, resold, or recycled. Everyone wins: 4C earns money while supporting a good cause, you get rid of stuff you don't need, and your old things get a new life instead of adding to the landfill. No item is too small, old, or worn. We will be collecting at the church from January 21—28. (For anyone who is nearby but physically unable to bring your donations, we may be able to arrange a pickup at your house.) If you have questions, please contact Dr. Sue Kujawski (skujawski@churchatlitchfieldpark.org) or Suzanne Waltman (suzanneshelly@yahoo.com), or call the church office at (623) 935-3411.

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The Church at Litchfield Park

Christmas Calendar 2016

Date Event Time Location

Sun. Dec. 18 4th Sunday of Advent - Love

Cantata

Christmas Pageant

Youth Christmas Party

8:00, 9:15 a.m.

10:45 a.m.

5:00 p.m.

Sanctuary

Souers Hall

Souers hall

Sat. Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Candlelight

Service/Chancel Singers

Christmas Eve Candlelight

Service/Choir

Christmas Eve Candlelight

Service/Choir

Christmas Eve Candlelight

Service/Bells

5:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

9:00 p.m.

11:00 p.m.

Sanctuary

Sanctuary

Sanctuary

Sanctuary

Sun Dec. 25 Christmas Day 8:00, 9:15, 10:45 a.m. Sanctuary

Mon. Dec. 26 Christmas Holiday – Office Closed

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CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS 2016

Given by: Dedication

Dave & Molly Alward For David & Florence Fullington

Dave & Molly Alward For Robert & Edith Alward

Hugh Anderson, Don & Linda Wyman In memory of our parents

Dortha Apland In loving memory of Bruce

Clemie & Gerre Arnold In memory of my beloved son, Kevin Rainey

Darlene Arnold In memory of Steven & Roman Comer

Darlene Arnold In memory of John Arnold

Suzanne Boyer In memory of our parents Jess & Myrtle Boyer

and Bill & Doris Fuller

Suzanne Boyer In loving memory of my husband Don Boyer

Jim & Barb Bunger In memory of our family

Cynthia Busalacchi In loving memory of my daughter Kristie

Cynthia Busalacchi In loving memory of family and friends

Jerry & Kathy Christensen In loving memory of our parents

Jana Cunningham In memory of Pat Cunningham

Jana Cunningham In memory of Wanda Bernatz

Jana Cunningham In memory of Luke Anderson

David & Christa Denofsky In honor of parents and grandparents

Julia Duff In memory of Dick

Maxine Dutch In memory of my husband Jim

Lily Early Merry Christmas to all my friends

Phil Easley In memory of my parents Phil & Arlene Easley

Dora Ellingson and daughters Judy and

Marsha Jane In loving memory of J Ellingson

Kirk Eymann & Terry Jones In loving memory of our fathers and mother

Russ & Mary Georgesen In memory of our parents, Walter & Maude

Georgesen and George & Lucille Pottratz

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CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS 2016

Given by: Dedication

Gary & Sherrie Gibbs In memory of Jack Boatright

Jim & Lorene Greer In memory of my father Robert Singleton

Nana Hamlin In memory of family and friends who have

passed. I love you.

Jay & Patty Helm In loving memory of our grandson Dillon

The Steven Hill Family In memory of Roy Hill

The Steven Hill Family In memory of Lemoyne Baum

Judy Hilt In loving memory of Bruce & Nancy Patterson

Aileen Hopely In loving memory of Dale L. Hopely, Sr.

Aileen Hopely In loving memory of Darrin Hopely

Trudy Huseman In memory of Bob Slagle

Jenny Jackson In memory of Raymond Jackson Sr. &

Raymond Jackson Jr.

Ken & Bettie Jones Remembering our loved ones

Al & Dorothy Jueckstock In memory of Ernest & Mabel Pyle and

Alphonse & Monica Jueckstock

Pam Justice In loving memory of Carla Justice

Rita Kaiser For my good friend

Diane Mc Manis In memory of my husband

Rick & Lee Miller In loving memory of our parents

Mark & Charlotte Montanus To the glory of God

Jim & Nancy Montgomery In loving memory of family

Jim & Nancy Montgomery Merry Christmas

Richard & Brenda Morgan

In loving memory of our parents & grandson,

T.A. Little, Sr., Horace & Ellen Morgan,

Jared O’Dane

Richard & Brenda Morgan In honor of our mother Helen Little

Marilyn P. Nagy In memory of family and dear friends

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CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS 2016

Given by: Dedication

Carol O’Connor In loving memory of my sister and parents

Nancy Oreshack In memory of my parents

The Pearson Family In loving memory of Theresa Milton and

Anita Annucci

Steve & Judi Pilliod In loving memory of Betty and Chuck Pilliod

Harold Porter In loving memory of my wife

Grant & Joan Ragsdale In memory of family and friends

The Sager Family Merry Christmas

Georgia & Sherry Schaerges Merry Christmas

The Sproull Family In memory of Bill’s parents, Shirl & Dorothy

Jim & Bev Sumner In memory of loved ones

Kjellrun (Shel) Taylor In memory of my beloved Col. D. David Taylor

Laura Taylor Blessings to all little children

Bill & Molly Todd In memory of Wayne & Maude Martin

Bill & Molly Todd In memory of William & Arlene Todd

Lou & Lois Tronzo In memory of parents, Lou, Babe, Nellie & Tom

Tom & Karen Van Hooser In memory of Glenn & Sue Shaw

Tom & Karen Van Hooser In memory of Tom & Jerry Van Hooser

Cal Vaudrey In memory of Denice Vaudrey

Harold & Cheri Waltman In memory of Bob & Norma Morrison

Harold & Cheri Waltman In celebration of family

Lola Warner In memory of David Warner

Jane Way In memory of Gordon Way

Jane Way In memory of Kimberley Way

Jerry G. West In loving memory of Shirley H. West

The Yamamori Family In loving memory of Mom, Betty Barwegen

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PREACHING SCHEDULE

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

December 25 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

Worship Service Rev. Kerri Sandusky

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

Communion Service Rev. Lynne Kammeraad

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

Worship Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

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

Worship Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

MSgt Kristen Allen Lt Col Mike Gantt SFC Donald S. Montgomery

MAJ Travis Allen Lt Col Keith Gempler SFC Lance Otzmann

Lt Col Shawn Anger A1C Robert Grotefend Shirley Parks

EO Matthew Barton CW3 Brian Hall Lt Dan Pauley

Lt Col Joe Bemis Sr A Nicholas Hemphill HTFN Deacon Price

SFC Jamil D Bush MAJ Damon Juarez MK1 Robert Rodriguez

1st Sgt Christopher Cameron PFC Jay W. Klement, II Capt R Jacob Stucky

MAJ Douglas Charters SSgt Tommy Little SSgt Derek Adrian Urban

2nd Lt Taylor Clarke CM3 Ryan McElhaney MAJ Brad Walgren, Chaplain

MSgt Anthony Collier Capt Hank McKibban SFC Margaret Wilson

SRA Zeke Denofsky MAJ Ryan Maple 2nd Lt Jacob Zalewski

PFC Cody Fridley Phillip Miller, Seal Team PFC Daniel Zimmer

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Calendar for the Week of December 18, 2016

Today, 12/18/16 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 CHRISTMAS PAGEANT in Souers hall 10:45 a.m. – NURSERY (Newborn-2 years old) 5:00 p.m. – CRAFTERS FELLOWSHIP in Zieske Hall 5:00 p.m. – IGNITE & PULSE CHRISTMAS PARTY in Souers Hall 6:00 p.m. – BOY SCOUT TROOP 99

Monday, 12/19/16 12:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House

Tuesday, 12/20/16 8:30 a.m. – JUBILEE SINGERS in Choir Room and off site

12:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House

Wednesday, 12/21/16 9:30 a.m. – 4C CAROLING off site 12:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House

4:30 p.m. – HEAVENLY HANDBELLS in Sanctuary

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

Thursday, 12/22/16 6:00 p.m. – CARILLON HANDBELL REHEARSAL in Sanctuary 7:30 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House

Friday, 12/23/16 1:00 p.m. – WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP KNITTING/CROCHET GROUP in Zieske Hall 6:30 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House

Saturday, 12/24/16 5:00 p.m. – CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE in Sanctuary 7:00 p.m. – CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE in Sanctuary 9:00 p.m. – CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE in Sanctuary 11:00 p.m. – CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE in Sanctuary

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ACOLYTES . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mitchell Magee

ASSISTING IN WORSHIP TODAY

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

ASSOCIATE PASTOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Lynne Kammeraad ASSOCIATE PASTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Kerri Sandusky DIRECTOR OF MUSIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Sue Kujawski GUEST ORGANIST/PIANIST 8 & 9:15 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kathryn Ledvina GUEST ORGANIST/PIANIST 10:45 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Barbara Kolar LITURGIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bill Crause DEACONS . . . . . . . . . . . . .8:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .John & Kathy Schaaf, Lou & Lois Tronzo 9:15 a.m. . . . . . . . . .Carrie Bemis, Sarah Pearson, Iris Weise, Lily Early 10:45 a.m. . . . . Joe & Dolores Broski, Nana Hamlin, Bob & Bozena Field WELCOME BOOTHS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tom & Margaret Bradbeer, Men’s Fellowship ACOLYTES . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:15 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clara Newman, Elizabeth Allen

NURSERY. . 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Allison China, Kristin Mc Namara

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