“A house of prayer for all people, aspiring to be as inclusive as the love of God”

The Church at Litchfield Park

WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost

September 22, 2013 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 “We Are Standing on Holy Ground” arr. Weber MINISTRY MOMENT Ken Martin 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. CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP “God Is in This Holy Place” Brahms/Hopson HYMN “Dear Lord and Father of Mankind” No. 639

(Verses 1 & 4) ANTHEM “Cum Sancto Spiritu” Lotti/Liebergen

“with the Holy Spirit in the glory of God the Father” SCRIPTURE READING Luke 16:1-12

SERMON “The Wrong Shoes?” Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. HYMN “O Love That Will Not Let Me Go” No. 606

(Verses 1 & 4) OFFERTORY “Chorales & Hymn” J.S. Bach & Gluck

June Packnett and Dee Carbonell

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“DOXOLOGY” No. 815

“Living for Jesus” No. 605 “Living for Jesus a life that is true, striving to please Him in all that I do,

yielding allegiance, glad hearted and free, this is the pathway of blessing for me.”

BENEDICTION POSTLUDE “Sonata in F” Telemann

Luke 16:1-12 (NRSV)

“Then Jesus said to the disciples, ‘There was a rich man who had a manager, and charges were brought to him that this man was squandering his property. So he summoned him and said to him, “What is this that I hear about you? Give me an accounting of your management, because you cannot be my manager any longer.” Then the manager said to himself, “What will I do, now that my master is taking the position away from me? I am not strong enough to dig, and I am ashamed to beg. I have decided what to do so that, when I am dismissed as manager, people may welcome me into their homes.” So, summoning his master’s debtors one by one, he asked the first, “How much do you owe my master?” He answered, “A hundred jugs of olive oil.” He said to him, “Take your bill, sit down quickly, and make it fifty.” Then he asked another, “And how much do you owe?” He replied, “A hundred containers of wheat.” He said to him, “Take your bill and make it eighty.” And his master commended the dishonest manager because he had acted shrewdly; for the children of this age are more shrewd in dealing with their own generation than are the children of light. And I tell you, make friends for yourselves by means of dishonest wealth so that when it is gone, they may welcome you into the eternal homes. Whoever is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much; and whoever is dishonest in a very little is dishonest also in much. If then you have not been faithful with the dishonest wealth, who will entrust to you the true riches? And if you have not been faithful with what belongs to another, who will give you what is your own?’”

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 Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost

September 22, 2013 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 MINISTRY MOMENT Ken Martin PRELUDE “We Are Standing on Holy Ground” Arr. Weber BRINGING IN THE LIGHT SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Emsley Kay Steinbeck RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS Darlene Fees Janet Albert

John & Kathy Schaaf Jo Talbott

Brad & Victoria Walgren CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP “God Is in This Holy Place” Brahms/Hopson CALL TO WORSHIP: L: Welcome, one and all, to this house of God. As this is God’s house and we are all God’s children, this church is home to all of us; the longtime member and the first time visitor, alike. P: We feel the welcoming presence of the Lord and have come to God’s house this day to learn where God might lead us in our lives. L: As we seek God’s direction for our lives together, may God speak specifically to each one of us in our hearts and give us guidance through the music and the spoken words. P: May we then, upon hearing God’s voice, have the faith to act in accordance to the directions God gives. Amen. HYMN “Dear Lord and Father of Mankind” No. 639

(Verses 1, 2 & 4)

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

Lord of all creation, all things have been made by you and, therefore, belong to you. Though we have things in our possession, may we remember that what we possess ultimately belongs to you. Forgive us when we forget this and act as if what we have is ours. Remind us that you have placed things in our hands so that we might use them not only for our own benefit and that of our families, but also for the benefit of others around us. Help us to be shrewd with what you have entrusted to us so that it might bring glory to you. May we invest this earthly wealth so that we build eternal treasure. Amen.

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.

ANTHEM “Cum Sancto Spiritu” Lotti/Liebergen “with the Holy Spirit in the glory of God the Father”

SCRIPTURE READING Luke 16:1-12

(Page 3) SERMON “The Wrong Shoes?” Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

HYMN “O Love That Will Not Let Me Go” No. 606 (Verses 1 & 4)

OFFERTORY “Chorales & Hymn” J.S. Bach & Gluck June Packnett and Dee Carbonell

“DOXOLOGY” No. 815

“Living for Jesus” No. 605 “Living for Jesus a life that is true, striving to please Him in all that I do,

yielding allegiance, glad hearted and free, this is the pathway of blessing for me.”

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE “Sonata in F” Telemann

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 Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost

September 22, 2013 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 MINISTRY MOMENT Ken Martin

WELCOME & OPENING PRAYER

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Cooper Clough RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS Chad Clough & Amanda Smith Janet Albert

PRAISE OF CONGREGATION “Our God” Tomlin and Reeves SPECIAL MUSIC “All the Earth Will Sing Your Praises” Paul Baloche

SCRIPTURE READING Luke 16:1-12 (Page 3) SERMON “The Wrong Shoes?” Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. PRAISE OF CONGREGATION “I Surrender All” OFFERTORY “Amazing Grace”

Pattie Bumann, soloist

“Living for Jesus” No. 605 “Living for Jesus a life that is true, striving to please Him in all that I do,

yielding allegiance, glad hearted and free, this is the pathway of blessing for me.”

BENEDICTION POSTLUDE

CONGREGATION PLEASE STAND (AS YOU ARE ABLE)

**Assisted Hearing devices are available for use during services. Please contact an usher if you would like to use one of these.

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Announcements for September 22, 2013

SPECIAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING

A special congregational meeting has been called for Sunday, September 29th, at 11:45 AM in Souers Hall.

The purpose of the meeting is to present a recommendation from the Board of Directors seeking approval of the congregation for possible acquisition of property adjacent to the Church. Please plan to attend this important meeting. A minimum of 10% of the memership (100 people) is necessary for the meeting to be held.

TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY

10:00 a.m. in Souers Hall The "Greatest Story Ever Told" is more than just a cliché. God goes to great lengths to rescue lost and hurting people. That is what The Story is all about—the story of the Bible, God’s great love affair with humanity. Condensed into 31 accessible chapters, The Story sweeps you into the unfolding progression of Bible characters and events from Genesis to Revelation. Using the clear, accessible text of the NIV Bible, it allows the stories, poems, and teachings of the Bible to read like a novel. The study is facilitated by Pastor Jim Butler.

We Welcome New Members Chad Clough & Amanda Smith Darleen Fees

John & Kathy Schaaf Jo Talbott

Brad & Victoria Walgren

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

Take time to check out what’s happening… Special Congregational Meeting 4C

Tuesday Bible Study Children’s Mission Trip

Wednesday Bible Study Boy Scouts

All Church Picnic Volunteers Clothes For Keeps

Women’s Fellowship

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TABLE TALK

Table Talk is a new Bible study and discussion opportunity that will take place on Wednesday evenings in Zieske Hall at 6:45 p.m., following the dinner. The participants will watch a video clip from the previous Sunday’s message, and each table will receive a discussion guide. At the conclusion of the discussion, a spokesperson from each table will summarize the takeaway points from his or her table along with questions raised from the text. Table Talk will be an excellent way to meet new friends as well as benefit from an in-depth study of the Bible text from the previous Sunday.

ALL CHURCH PICNIC VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The Church Fellowship committee is looking for volunteers to help with the set up, cleanup, and cooking for the “All Church Picnic”. Please sign up in Souers Hall if you would like to help with this event. The picnic will be on Sunday, November 3rd, at noon.

CHILDREN’S COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN CHOIR

4C (Children’s Community Christian Choir) will be starting a new season on Wednesday, September 25th. We are extremely pleased to announce the formation of a new group: “The Yet Unnamed Youth Choir”! This group will be for singers in grades 6 and up and will meet on Sundays from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m., beginning September 29th at The Church at Litchfield Park. Please contact Sue Kujawski at sleek1212@cox.net with any questions you may have. See the calendar on page 11 for times and locations.

CHILDREN’S MISSION TRIP

All 3rd through 5th graders are invited to a mission trip to La Loma Village on Saturday, October 5th, from 1:30 – 4:15 p.m. We will be playing games, doing crafts, and sharing laughs with the residents at La Loma. Permission slips are available in Souers Hall. Please see Pastor Kerri if you have any questions.

BOY SCOUT LIAISON COMMITTEE

A group is now forming to serve as support to Troop 99 – the Boy Scout Troop sponsored by our church. If you would like to help serve in this way, please contact Pastor Jim Butler at (623) 935-3411 or email jbutler@churchatlitchfieldpark.org.

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CLOTHES FOR KEEPS

The Church at Litchfield Park is hosting a community event in Souers Hall on Saturday, October 19th, for children in need in our community. A non-profit mobile clothing closet called “Clothes for Keeps” will be providing free clothing, accessories, books, and toiletries to children in foster care, kinship, and those without a home in Litchfield Park and its surrounding communities. You may help by signing up to serve at the event. Set Up: 7:30 – 11:00 a.m.; Shopping Event: 11:00 – 3:00 p.m.; Tear Down: 3:00-4:00 p.m. Adults can participate for one hour or throughout the day. To sign up or for more information, please contact Toni Davies at mconnections.clp@gmail.com or the church office at (623) 935-3411.

WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP

CIRCLE 3…

Gwynn Henline will hostess a catered lunch in Souers Hall on Wednesday, September 25th, at 11:30 a.m. The cost is $11.00. Please RSVP by TODAY to either Diane Piehl at walterdianepiehl@cox.net or hostess Gwynn at (623) 877-2453.

CIRCLE 5…

Lori Corgan and Marcy Clement will co-host the Thursday, September 26th, meeting at 6:30 p.m.at the home of Angela Vaith, 15577 W Campbell Ave, Goodyear. To RSVP or if you have questions, please contact Marcy at me-clement14@gmail.com or (602) 471-1395 or Chris Martin at chrismartinaz@cox.net or (623) 979-8503.

LINK…

Attention, women! Would you like the opportunity to get better acquainted with other women in our church? Meet some new friends with common interests? Find out more about Women’s Christian Service Fellowship? Talk about opportunities for service in our church and community? Learn how to get involved and feel more like a part of our church family? Women’s LINK is just for you – we want to encourage women of all ages and interests to LINK together in friendship and fellowship. LINK invites you to join us at Mimi’s Café, 1220 N Dysart Rd in Goodyear, on Sunday afternoon, October 6th, at 2:00 p.m. for a Dutch-treat late lunch or snack. Please let us know you are coming, and we will be glad to save you a seat. Feel free to bring a friend or neighbor! Contact Angela Vaith at (952) 215-5872 or dangela1@live.com or Chris Martin at (623) 979-8503 or chrismartinaz@cox.net.

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

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER PREACHING SCHEDULE

Sept 29 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

Worship Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

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

Communion Worship Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

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

Worship Service Rev. James Butler

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

Worship Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

Oct 27 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

1st Sgt Christopher Cameron Kyle P Lee Lt Col Doug Seymour

MAJ Douglas Charters SSgt Tommy Little 2nd Lt R Jacob Stucky

2nd Lt Taylor Clarke CM3 Ryan McElhaney SSgt Derek Adrian Urban

SPC Anthony Collier Capt Hank McKibban DOD Civilian Derek Urban

Lt Col Lyle Dawley Phillip Miller, Seal Team Capt Brad Walgren, Chaplain

Capt Malia DuMont SFC Donald S. Montgomery SSgt Margaret Wilson

PFC Cody Fridley PV2 John Mulquin, Jr. 2nd Lt Jacob Zalewski

Lt Col Mike Gantt SFC Lance Otzmann PFC Daniel Zimmer

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Calendar for the Week of September 22, 2013

Today, 9/22/2013

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 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 5:00 p.m. – PULSE YOUTH GROUP in Souers Hall

Monday, 9/23/2013 12:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House

Tuesday, 9/24/2013 10:00 a.m. – ADULT BIBLE STUDY Souers Hall 12:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 1:00 p.m. – BELL TOWER MAIL CREW in Zieske Hall 7:00 p.m. – DEACONS in Souers Hall

Wednesday, 9/25/2013 11:00 a.m. – CIRCLE 3 LUNCHEON in Souers Hall 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 CAFÉ in Souers Hall 4:30 p.m. – 4C CHIMIN’ IN in Fireside Room North 5:00 p.m. – NURSERY 5:00 p.m. – 4C V.I.P. in Fireside Room North 5:30 p.m. – 4C JOYFUL NOISE in Classroom 2 6:00 p.m. – WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER in Souers Hall 6:45 p.m. – CHANCEL CHOIR in Choir Room 6:45 p.m. – G.O. KIDS in Classroom 3 & 4 6:45 p.m. – BIBLE STUDY in Zieske Hall

Thursday, 9/26/2013 6:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 6:00 p.m. – CHANCEL SINGERS in Sanctuary 7:00 p.m. – CARILLON HANDBELLS in Sanctuary 8:00 p.m. – RN RECOVERY GROUP in Watt House

Friday, 9/27/2013 12:00 p.m. – RN RECOVERY GROUP 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 8:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 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. James Butler, Executive 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.

EXECUTIVE PASTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. James Butler ASSOCIATE PASTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rev. Kerri Sandusky DIRECTOR OF MUSIC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Sue Kujawski ORGANIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Debra Weber LITURGIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tom Rosztoczy USHERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . .Paul & Irene Tipton, Bill Sproull, Dianna Morrow 9:15 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jim & Jan Rowe, Jack & Sheila Porter 10:45 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . Paul & Jody Hess, Bill Crause, Carolyn Crause ACOLYTES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:15 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Aaron Marcoux, Anna Marcoux NURSERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chris Benoit, Jackie Bomgardner 9:15 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chris Benoit, Jackie Bomgardner

10:45 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris Benoit, Jackie Bomgardner

Sacrament of Baptism Emsley Kay Steinbeck

Parents: Serik Steinbeck & Alysia Seifert Grandparents: David & Renae Seifert

Richard & Debbie Steinbeck Godparents: Gisela Steinbeck & Christopher Dennis

Cooper Clough Parents: Chad & Amanda Clough Grandparents: Ed & Deb Smith

Ely Clough Godparents: Jonathan & Cat Lopez

Altar flowers are given “In memory of Wayne Wiant”, by the Wiant, Lardner & Rapp families.

“In honor of Leanne & Hal Walgren on their 55th wedding anniversary”, by sister Susan & husband Ron Bates