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The Church at Litchfield Park

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WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH Third Sunday of Advent: Joy

December 17, 2017 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 “Rejoice!” medley, arr. Ham BRINGING IN THE LIGHT WELCOME, REGISTRATION and ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP “O Come, Let Us Adore Him” Traditional HYMN “O Come, All Ye Faithful” No. 249

(Verses 1, 2 & 3) LIGHTING OF THE THIRD ADVENT CANDLE 8:00 a.m. – Bill Fischer & Joie Hand 9:15 a.m. – David & Sheryl Shenton CANTATA “The Message of Christmas”

Chancel Choir

OFFERTORY “A Spiritual Christmas” medley of traditional spirituals BENEDICTION CANTATA ...the conclusion

Chancel Choir

POSTLUDE “On This Day Earth Shall Ring” Personent Hodie

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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WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH

Third Sunday of Advent: Joy

December 17, 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 “Christmas Time is Here” Mendelson and Guaraldi

WELCOME & OPENING PRAYER

LIGHTING OF THE THIRD ADVENT CANDLE Nixon Family

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

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PAGEANT

OFFERTORY “The Bell Carol” Leontovich BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE “The Most Wonderful Day of the Year” Marks

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 17, 2017

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES

Worship service times on Sunday, December 24, will be at 5:00, 7:00, 9:00 and 11:00 p.m. only.

LUMINARIAS

Traditionally the church has been adorned by luminarias on Christmas Eve. Steve, Aimee, and Lilly Yamamori will be the leaders of the project. If you would like to participate with them in this beautiful ministry to our community, please sign-up in the breezeway or contact the church office at (623) 935-3411.

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.

PULSE AND IGNITE YOUTH GROUPS

Pulse and Ignite youth groups will enjoy their annual Christmas party tonight, from 4:30—6:30 p.m. We will have food, an ugly sweater contest, lots of games, s’mores, and a bonfire. All youth 6th—12th grades are invited! Make sure to bring a gift for the white elephant exchange (wrapped with no name). Please notice that we will begin at 4:30 p.m.

Take time to check out what’s happening… Christmas Eve Services Wednesday Night Activities

Luminarias Hamilton

Stewardship Bible Study

Youth Groups Preaching Schedule

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WEDNESDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES

Wednesday night children’s activities will resume on Wednesday, January 10, 2018. We will be starting a new season of the children’s choirs as well as our God’s Own Kids program.

HAMILTON

Coming January 7 – Hamilton tickets raffle! Raffle tickets are $10 and will be on sale between services in the breezeway. Each raffle ticket is an opportunity to win two seats (Tier C1, Row 1) to the show on Friday, February 16, 2018, 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.

BIBLE STUDY

Our weekly Bible study opportunities resume Tuesday, January 9, at 10:00 a.m. and Wednesday, January 10, at 6:45 p.m. in Souers Hall. We will begin 2018 with a three-week study titled Songs about The One Who Was, and Is, and Is To Come: Getting in tune with Psalms 22, 23 & 24. The series will consider how these psalms are connected to Passover, Shavuot (Pentecost), and Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles), the three major Jewish holidays, while examining a number of New Testament connections related to our Good Shepherd. Please bring a Bible and something to write with if possible.

PREACHING SCHEDULE

December 24 Christmas Eve Candlelight Services 5:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m., 9:00 p.m., 11:00 p.m.

December 31 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

Worship Service Rev. Kerri Sandusky

January 7 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

Communion Service Rev. Lynne Kammeraad

January 14 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

Worship Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

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The Church at Litchfield Park

Christmas Calendar 2017

Date Event Time Location

Sun. Dec. 17 3rd Sunday of Advent - Joy

Cantata

Christmas Pageant

Youth Christmas Party

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

8:00, 9:15 a.m.

10:45 a.m.

5:00 p.m.

Sanctuary

Sanctuary

Souers Hall

Souers hall

Sun. Dec. 24 4th Sunday of Advent - Love

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. *Nursery care is available

Sanctuary

Sanctuary

Sanctuary

Sanctuary

Mon. Dec. 25 Christmas Day – Office Closed

Tue. Dec. 26 Christmas Holiday – Office Closed

2017 CONTRIBUTIONS

In order for your offerings to be reflected on your 2017 giving statement all contributions must be in the church office no later than noon on Friday, December 29th.

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CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS 2017

Given by: Dedication

Bob & Nan Adams

In the peaceful spirit of Christmas and for the coming

year

Ron & Judy Anderson For Ron’s Mom, Jane Anderson

Dolores Angus In memory of Jay (Bird)

LeRoy & Jan Anseth In memory of parents Albert & Edith Joos

LeRoy & Jan Anseth In memory of parents Lloyd & Harriet Anseth

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

Suzanne M. Boyer In memory of husband, Don Boyer

Suzanne M. Boyer

In memory of our parents Jess & Myrtle Boyer and

Bill & Doris Fuller

The Joe Broski Family

In memory of all family members who have gone

before us

Keith & Marilyn Brougher In honor of John Brougher

Jim & Barbara Bunger In memory of our parents

Cynthia Busalacchi In loving memory of friends

Cynthia Busalacchi In loving memory of my daughter Kristie

Mary Cantrell In memory of Charles Cantrell

Mary Cantrell In honor of the Magee family

Joan Cappel In memory of husband Warren

Joan Cappel In memory of my parents

Mary Carr In memory of Bill Carr

Frank & Evi Castillo In memory of Joan Castillo

Steve & Beth Charney In loving memory of Mark Montanus

Steve & Beth Charney In honor of our parents

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CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS 2017 Given by: Dedication

Charles & Donnie Chrispell Merry Christmas

Doug Crowell

In loving memory of Mary Crowell, our wonderful

wife, mother & gramie from her loving family

George & Randy Dallas For Papa

Mike & Debbie Demlong, and Jenny

Jackson

In memory of Raymond Jackson, Sr. and Raymond

Jackson, Jr.

David & Christa Denofsky In honor & memory of parents and grandparents

Lance & Cathy Dosch In honor of Evan, Bryan, & Haylee

Lance & Cathy Dosch In honor & memory of our parents

Julia Duff In loving memory of Dick Duff

Lily Early In memory of Cid, Chickie, Sue, Mary & Joann

Doc & Kathie Elder In loving memory of Georgia White, 1923-2017

Dora Ellingson Merry Christmas J, love you and miss you forever

Dora Ellingson To my wonderful family – Thank you

Kirk Eymann In memory of my father George

Millie Ezell In memory of Tom Ezell

Bill Fischer & Joie Hand In memory of daughter Trina Fischer

Russ & Mary Georgesen

In memory of Mary’s parents, George & Lucille

Pottratz

Russ & Mary Georgesen

In memory of Russ’ parents, Walter & Maude

Georgesen

Sherrie Gibbs Merry Christmas Mom & Dad, I love you

Lisa Hegarty In memory of Jerry Christensen

The Steven Hill Family In memory of Roy Hill

The Steven Hill Family In memory of Lemoyne Baum

Judy Hilt In loving memory of my husband, Don

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CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS 2017

Given by: Dedication

Cynthia Hoak In memory of Mom and Dad

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

Aileen Hopely In loving memory of Darrin Hopely

Travis & Jacque Hough Merry Christmas

The Jon & Susan Jackson Family In memory of Kenneth & Frances Holsten

Al & Dorothy Jueckstock

In memory of Ernest & Mabel Pyle and Alphonse

Jueckstock Sr. & Betty Jueckstock

Pam Justice In memory of Carla Justice

Rita Kaiser For my sister and daughter

Ken & Chris Martin Merry Christmas to all!

Diane McManis In memory of Carl & Joe

Robert & Janet McPherson In honor of our family

Charlotte Montanus In memory of Mark

Jim & Nancy Montgomery In loving memory of family

Richard & Brenda Morgan Merry Christmas church family!

Al & Jan Peterson For our family

Steve & Judi Pilliod In honor of Charles J. Pilliod, Jr.

Steve & Judi Pilliod In honor of Marie Pilliod

Cline & Judy Preble For our parents

Jack & Julie Rataezyk In memory of Mariano V. Manriquez

Paul Redpath In honor of Joann Forstner by family

The Dan Sager Family In memory of loved ones

Jerry & Jill Santy In memory of our mothers, fathers, and brothers

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CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS 2017

Given by: Dedication

David & Sheryl Shenton In memory of loved ones

Mary Sisson In loving memory of Nicole Perroth

Rich & Betsy Sitch In memory of Marietta Sitch and Phil Johnson

Jim Siverhus In memory of Marilyn Larson

Bing & Paula Smith In memory of Merna Miller

Earl & Thea Smith In memory of parents and honor of family

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

Shel Taylor In fond memory of Col. D. Dave Taylor

The Russ Thimgan Family

In loving memory of Jeffrey Thimgan, brother, son &

friend

Cal Thogersen In memory of Les Riveland and family

William & Molly Todd In memory of William & Arlene Todd

William & Molly Todd In memory of Wayne & Maude Martin

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

The Vandlings In memory of Lisa Short

Cal Vaudrey In memory of Denice

The Vierows For our lovely family

Tim Wagner In memory of Wagner/Thogersen families

Leanne Walgren

With thankfulness for friendships in our church

family

Jane Way & the Ragsdales Remembering Louis & Mabel Palmer

Jane Way Remembering Gordon Way

Iris Weise In memory of veterans

Jerry G. West In memory of Shirley H. West

Jack & Sue Wetzel For many blessings

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Calendar for the Week of December 17, 2017

Today, 12/17/17 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. – CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PAGEANT in Souers hall 10:45 a.m. – NURSERY (Newborn-2 years old) 4:30 p.m. – YOUTH CHRISTMAS PARTY in Souers Hall 5:00 p.m. – CRAFTERS in Zieske Hall 6:00 p.m. – BOY SCOUT TROOP #99 off site

Monday, 12/18/17 12:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House

Tuesday, 12/19/17 12:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House

6:30 p.m. – COUNCIL MEETING in Zieske Hall

7:30 p.m. – BOARD MEETING in Zieske Hall

Wednesday, 12/20/17 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 6:00 p.m. – 10:45 CHOIR REHEARSAL in Fireside Room North 6:45 p.m. – CHANCEL CHOIR REHEARSAL in Choir Room

Thursday, 12/21/17 8:30 a.m. – W.C.S.F. THRIFT SHOP OPEN in Watt House 4:00 p.m. – NURSE RECOVERY GROUP in Watt House

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

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

Friday, 12/22/17 1:00 p.m. – WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP KNITTING/CROCHET GROUP in Zieske Hall

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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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kathy Drake GUEST PIANIST 10:45 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barbara Kolar USHERS . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tom & Rita Kaiser, Rick & Lee Miller 9:15 a.m. . . . . . . . . . Robert Gimbl, Sarah Pearson, Lance & Cathy Dosch 10:45 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . Phil Easley, Joan Smith, Brady & Jenny Sullivan WELCOME BOOTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jennifer Neal, Marilyn Kimmins, Tom & Margaret Bradbeer ACOLYTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jonah Pearson, Sophia Pearson 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