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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 Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

August 30, 2015 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 “Meditation on Thais” Massenet

BRINGING IN THE LIGHT (9:15)

WELCOME, REGISTRATION and ANNOUNCEMENTS PASTORAL PRAYER/LORD’S PRAYER (8:00) (Page 3)

CALL TO WORSHIP (9:15) L: Welcome, friends, in the love of God and in the grace of Jesus Christ to this gathering where we come to worship God. P: As we gather, we join our hearts together in our common trust in God and in our desire to find meaning in life through our faith. L: As we meet today, may we open our hearts to the challenge of letting go of all that has hindered us from a new way of thinking; may we be willing to embrace the truth that will help us to move forward in our faith. P: We open our hearts to seek God and follow the truth, wherever it may lead, that we may gain wisdom and understanding and live lives which please God.

HYMN “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” No. 139 (8:00 verse 1)

(9:15 verses 1 & 2)

CONFESSION OF THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY (9:15) Prayer of Confession: (In Unison)

Almighty God, we gather today seeking truth, but at the same time, we are somewhat apprehensive about what we might learn. We acknowledge that much of our understanding of you is what we have projected upon you, rather than who you really are. Help us to have the courage to let go of those projections and open our hearts to the reality of your immeasurable love.

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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 “May the Road Rise to Meet You” arr. Schweizer Summer Singers

SCRIPTURE READING 1 Peter 1:3-9 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 5) P: Thanks be to God.

SERMON “Faith and Expectations” Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. HYMN “Jesus, Name Above All Names” No. 86 OFFERTORY “Perfumes a Tus Pies” Marcela Gandara Alberto Hernandez, soloist (translation, page 5) “DOXOLOGY” No. 815 “Change My Heart, O God” No. 654

“Change my heart, O God, make it ever true. Change my heart, O God, may I be like You. You are the Potter, I am the clay; mold me and make me, this is what I pray. Change my heart, O God, make it ever true. Change my heart, may I be like You.”

BENEDICTION POSTLUDE “Perpetual Motion” von Weber

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 Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

August 30, 2015 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

PRAISE OF CONGREGATION “The Spirit of the Lord” Billy Funk

SPECIAL MUSIC “Perfumes a Tus Pies” Marcela Gandara Alberto Hernandez, soloist (translation, page 5)

SCRIPTURE READING 1 Peter 1:3-9 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 5) P: Thanks be to God.

SERMON “Faith and Expectations” Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

PRAISE OF CONGREGATION “More Love, More Power” Jude del Hierro (Mas Amore, Mas Poder)

PASTORAL PRAYER

OFFERTORY “Above All” LeBlanc and Baloche Ramon Ocaño and Family

“People Get Ready” Curtis Mayfield “People get ready, there’s a train, it’s coming. You don’t need no baggage, you just get on board. All you need is faith, to hear the diesels humming. Don’t need no ticket, you just thank the Lord. Don’t need no ticket, you just thank the Lord.” 1964, Warner-Tamerlane Publishing

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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1 PETER 1:3-9 (NIV)

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you, who through faith are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls.”

“PERFUMES A TUS PIES”

(LIKE SWEET PERFUME AT YOUR FEET)

(Translation of song performed by Alberto Hernandez) As I reflect on Your great love, and Your faithfulness to me All I want to do, is fall in worship on my knees And when I think about who I was, and how lost I was without You You're amazing to me Chorus: I don't want this to be it, not just a sample, I want more I want to fall in love with You my Lord, teach me how to love You and adore According to Your justice and Your Truth, with my life I want to honor You With everything I have and all I am, I offer You my dreams and all my plans May my life be pleasing before You, just like sweet perfume at Your feet. Verse:#2 When I think about Your Cross, and the sacrifice You made the blood You shed for me, It was there that You took my place And when I think about who I am, and how safe I feel in Your hands I want to know you more. Taken from http://lyricstranslate.com/en/perfume-tus-pies-sweet-perfume-your-feet.html#ixzz3jBy6Pgw0

Preaching Schedule

Sep 6 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

Communion Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

Sep 13 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

Worship Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

Sep 20 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

Worship Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

Sep 27 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

Worship Service Rev. Kerri Sandusky

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Announcements for August 30, 2015

CHILDREN’S MISSION OPPORTUNITY

Sunday school children grades 2-5 are invited to serve at La Loma Village on Saturday, September 19, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. We will be playing games, doing crafts, and having a good time with the residents at La Loma. We will meet at the church at 12:30 p.m. and return at 3:15 p.m. Permission slips are in Souers Hall and are due back on Sunday, September 13. Please see Pastor Kerri if you have any questions.

PULSE / IGNITE

Ignite and Pulse Youth Groups will both meet tonight from 5:00–6:30 p.m. in Souers Hall. All youth grades 6-12 are invited!

U.S. NAVAL SEA CADETS

The U. S. Naval Sea Cadets are holding a charity golf tournament on Saturday, September 12, at Tuscany Falls Course in Pebble Creek. If you would like to support them, contact the church office at (623) 935-3411 or info@churchatlitchfieldpark.org.

W.C.S.F. THRIFT SHOP

The Thrift Shop is open and ready to accept donations. You may bring your donations during our work day on Friday, September 4, between 8:30-10:30 a.m. If you are unable to bring donations that day or for other questions, contact Monica at (623) 935-2656 or Millie at (623) 935-3953. When donating, please ensure items are clean and in working condition. We request donations not be left outside the door. Sale day is Saturday, September 5; come check our ‘new’ items from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

LADIES WHO LUNCH

All women are invited for a Dutch-treat lunch and fellowship on Tuesday, September 8, at 12:30 p.m. We will meet at Dillon’s Restaurant at Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium, 16335 W. Northern Ave (at Sarival). Your RSVP is required by noon Monday, September 7, to ensure adequate seating. Please sign up in Souers Hall, or you can contact Kathy Christensen, Speedbump68@hotmail.com, (623) 536-1207, or Chris Martin, chrismartinaz@cox.net, (623) 979-8503.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY

The Prayer Shawl Ministry will be meeting on Thursday, September 10, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. in the Fireside Room North. We have patterns and yarn to share! All you need to bring are your needles. Everyone is welcome. The prayer shawls are given to those in need, sending a message of God’s love and peace. For more information, please contact Nancy Montgomery at (623) 670-8122 or mamadough@cox.net.

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UPCOMING FREE FELLOWSHIP EVENTS

September 18th: Movie night showing JUNGLE BOOK, rated G. This is the classic Disney animated movie about an abandoned child raised by wolves. Hot dogs and popcorn will be served. 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Calendar for the Week of August 30, 2015 Today, 08/30/15 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 6 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 6 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/IGNITE YOUTH GROUPS in Souers Hall 5:00 p.m. – CRAFTERS FELLOWSHIP in Zieske Hall 6:00 p.m. – BOY SCOUT TROOP 99

Monday, 08/31/15

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

Tuesday, 09/01/15

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

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

Wednesday, 09/02/15 12:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House

1:30 p.m. – RN RECOVERY GROUP in Watt House 4:30 p.m. – HEAVENLY HANDBELLS REHEARSAL in Sanctuary 5:15 p.m. – 4C CHOIRS REHEARSAL in Fireside Room North

Thursday, 09/03/15

7:00 p.m. – CARILLON HANDBELL REHEARSAL in Sanctuary 7:30 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House

Friday, 09/04/15 8:30 a.m. – W.C.S.F. THRIFT SHOP WORK DAY 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

Saturday, 09/05/15

8:30 a.m. – W.C.S.F. THRIFT SHOP OPEN in Watt House

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Cover Photo ~ Alberto Hernandez

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 GUEST DIRECTOR OF MUSIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ramon Ocaño GUEST ORGANIST/PIANIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barbara Kolar LITURGIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K T Tanner USHERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Richard & Brenda Morgan, Rick & Lee Miller 9:15 a.m. . . . . . . Joe & Dolores Broski, Diane McManis, Bob Caldwell 10:45 a.m. . . . Derek & Tammy Urban, Catherine Broski, Cassidy Urban WELCOME BOOTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nana Hamlin, Circle 5 ACOLYTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:15 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rowan Gilbert, Millie Moran