The church’s upcoming annual

meetings are scheduled for Sunday,

February 22, in Souers

Hall, immediately fol-

lowing the 10:45 a.m.

worship service. All

who are interested in

the business of the

church are invited to

attend, while only

church members may

vote. A quorum is re-

quired to conduct offi-

cial business of the

church, so please make

a special effort to at-

tend. Board president

Ken Martin will pre-

side over the meetings.

CLP's Constitu-

tion and By-Laws state that the An-

nual Congregational Meeting is to

be held to elect members of the

Council on Ministries and to review

and approve minutes

of the previous year’s

meeting. Senior Pastor

Rev. Dale L. Hopely,

Jr., serves as the mod-

erator of the Council

on Ministries. The

Corporate (business)

Meeting is held in con-

junction with the

church’s Annual Con-

gregational Meeting.

Its purpose is to elect

members of the Board

of Directors, approve

the minutes of the pre-

vious year’s Annual

Corporate Meeting,

and approve the proposed annual

budget for the coming year. (see p. 4)

The Church at Litchfield Park • 300 N. Old Litchfield Rd • Litchfield Park AZ 85340

Phone (623) 935-3411 • Fax (623) 935-0560

Email: info@churchatlitchfieldpark.org • Web: www.churchatlitchfieldpark.org

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INSIDE

2-3 Pastors’ Columns

High Tech Tools,

Confirmation

4 Recent Baptism:

Charles Alexander Besancon

5

Notes of Thanks

to our church family

6-7

Spotlight on G.O. Kids Leaders

11 Photo Page

Christmas Highlights

Congregational meetings Feb. 22

News from The Church

at Litchfield Park February 2015

Tower

The Bell

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Senior Pastor

Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

High Tech Tools in God’s Hands

Recently I was invited to visit a local technical insti-

tute where Jeff Muecke from our church family

works. This Avondale location trains automotive

repair technicians. In addition to being overwhelmed

by the over 400,000 square foot facility, the most

impressive part of the operation was the students.

Automotive technicians, as they are now called, are a

far cry from the “grease monkeys” of days-gone-by.

In every classroom were computer work stations at

every desk. In the spotless eat-off-the-floor work

areas were well-groomed, smartly-dressed young

men and women with laptops in hand. High tech en-

gines from the most prestigious auto makers decked

with sophisticated electronics and turbo chargers

gleamed on stands as small groups of students

worked on them with precision measuring devices

and other gadgets as their tools.

Jeff introduced me to several instructors and admin-

istrators on the campus, but the one conversation I

remember best was with an instructor who taught

“graduate students” of the institute. These cream-of-

the-crop individuals, who had completed the general

education part of the school, applied for and were

accepted into an all-expenses-paid manufacturer’s

school where they learned the unique intricacies of

the particular manufacturer’s vehicles. Following

their training, most, if not all, would be snatched up

by dealerships around the country, many offering

signing bonuses, student loan repayment, and mov-

ing expenses with their top-dollar positions.

The instructor spoke about the quality of the young

people that he encountered. He boasted about the

intellect and engagement of his students and how a

significant part of the training included customer re-

lations and shop etiquette for the professional posi-

tions they would be filling. His face beamed and his

chest puffed up as he proclaimed how proud he was

to have a part in helping to mold these industry lead-

ers for a new world.

Walking through the doors of that institute into a

world dominated by young people of every ethnic

and economic background from all around our coun-

try was a stark contrast from the pessimistic “the

world is going to pot” message that some are trying

to sell us.

This optimism, however, is not confined to this won-

derful institution. You will find it on the high school

campuses and local community colleges in our area.

You will find this kind of optimism in our children

and youth at this church. We too are in the business

of helping to mold the young people of today into the

leaders of tomorrow. I proclaim to you without res-

ervation that the “stuff” that they are made of is good

and the hands we are placing the future into are capa-

ble.

For every negative story you hear about our youth,

there are ten positive stories of success and achieve-

ment. The challenge for all of us is to not drink the

negative potion we are being served and to take the

time to engage with young people. If you are will-

ing, pass a simple background test, and have the

open mindedness to see the truth, we can facilitate

this, and they will inspire you.

More than that, they need you. Our children and

young people need all of your experience and learn-

ing to help them be better and more equipped to en-

gage the world around them. So won’t you consider

getting involved with our young people?

(continued on page 10)

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Associate Pastor

Rev. Kerri Sandusky

Continual Confirmation After the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, he was

taken up into heaven and he sat at the right hand of

God. Then the disciples went out and preached eve-

rywhere, and the Lord worked with them and con-

firmed his word by the signs that accompanied it.

~Mark 16:19-20

Mark writes that after His resurrection, Jesus contin-

ued to confirm his word by the signs that accompa-

nied it. The confirmation came as

the disciples went out and served

others. Later in Acts 15:27, we

are told that disciples are being

sent to confirm the words of Jesus

in person to those who are new to

the Christian faith. Again,

through service and obedience,

they help others experience love

and hope. When we serve with

Jesus in mind, we are confirming

His work in us and our faith in

Him. Confirmation of our life in

Jesus Christ brings with it encour-

agement, strength, and enthusi-

asm.

As we look at this new month, we

see the beginning of our Easter

season. Ash Wednesday begins

the Lenten season with the imposition of ashes. The

joy of Palm Sunday, the earth-shaking Good Friday,

and the new hope of Easter fills us with anticipation.

All of this is a great reminder of the way in which

our Lord works in us to confirm our faith.

In February, several youth will go through a six-

week confirmation class. The classes will focus on

the history behind our faith as well as what it means

to be a Christian and a member of God’s church.

Their education will culminate on Palm Sunday with

a confirmation celebration in which they will declare

and confirm their faith. We often see confirmation

as a beautiful rite of passage for our youth. But, it is

so much more.

Confirmation of our Christian life happens continu-

ously. Jesus gives us moments each and every day

that confirm His word. He guides

us, molds us, and moves us to min-

ister to others. In this way, he is

confirming His word. The ques-

tion is: are we sharing that word

with others? We notice in the text

that Jesus confirms His word when

the disciples go out and serve.

True confirmation comes when we

share our love of Jesus Christ with

others. Perhaps we spend some

time praying for others, sharing a

kind word, sitting with someone

new at Wednesday dinner, serving

in the Sunday school classrooms,

welcoming someone at church on

Sunday, attending Bible study, or

getting involved with the church in

some way.

On February 18, we will kick off the Lenten season

with our annual Ash Wednesday service. I pray that

each of us may be filled with strength, encourage-

ment, and enthusiasm for our Lord Jesus Christ.

May we be able to confirm our faith in Him, so that

the world is able to see His work in us.

Blessings,

Pastor Kerri

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The Church at Litchfield Park

celebrates the uniqueness of each

person and believes there is a

place for you within our church

family. We all have our own gifts,

passions and purpose, yet we con-

nect together in a loving and wel-

coming community of faith. There

is a special place for you here. As

puzzle pieces support and connect

each other, so do we as Christ’s

followers.

If you are considering joining

our church family, or simply want

more information, please attend

one of several membership orien-

tations offered this month:

Wednesday, February 11, at 7:00

p.m.; Sunday, February 15, at

10:15 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. in Zieske

Hall. New members are received

on the fourth Sunday of the month

at both the 9:15 and the 10:45 a.m.

services.

If you have already been to an

orientation session and are now

ready to join, or if you have any

questions about the process or

need alternate times for the pres-

entation, contact membership

chair Peter Dale: (480) 280 - 9290

or at pdale3@pdale.com.

Confirmation

classes to begin

Confirmation classes will

begin Monday, February 2, from

6:30-7:30 p.m. in Zieske Hall.

Confirmation is the process

where youth in eighth grade (age

13) or older learn about the

Christian faith and make an in-

tentional commitment to give

their lives to the Lord. Follow-

ing confirmation studies, youth

are received into membership in

the church. Confirmation will

include baptism for those who

have not previously been bap-

tized. Confirmation class dates

will be February 2, 9 and 23,

March 2, 16 and 23. The

confirmation celebration will be

part of the 9:15 a.m. Palm Sun-

day service on March 29. Please

sign up in Souers Hall or contact

the church office if you are inter-

ested in confirmation.

Have you ever wanted to try

ringing our handbells? Your op-

portunity has arrived! You do

not have to be able to read mu-

sic: learning how is an extra

benefit when you work with

Marilyn Chandler, our bell mas-

ter. Please give her a call at

(623) 932-0628 or call the

church office if you are inter-

ested. Be ready to have some

fun while you serve the Lord in

music!

The Church at Litchfield Park

is pleased to announce the baptism

on December 28 of the following

child in our church family, by

Rev. Kerri Sandusky:

Charles Alexander Besan-

con, born December 30, 2013, to

Charles and Sarah Besancon of

Peoria, and brother of Anna.

Grandparents are Rick and Marcia

Phillips and Mayada Besancon.

Godparent is Robin Cain. Jesus answered, "I tell you the

truth, no one can enter the kingdom

of God unless he is born of water and

the Spirit…" ~John 3:5 (NIV)

Lisa Hegarty

Clerk of the Council

Congregation (from p. 1)

Board members have been

working on budget plans for sev-

eral months, closely monitoring

pledge receipts and thoughtfully

considering anticipated expenses

for the coming year.

The Nominating Committee

has been selecting people who

will, when elected, assume open

Council and Board positions .

This is an important time in the

life of the church - please mark

the date and plan to participate.

Printed annual reports will be

available; content includes the

proposed budget for 2015, finan-

cial statements from 2014, and

reports from the pastors and staff,

chairs of committees, ministry and

fellowship groups on their minis-

tries and activities during 2014.

The nursery and Rec Room

will be available for children dur-

ing the meetings.

in February

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Thank you to bellmaster Marilyn

Chandler, the wonderful Heavenly

Handbells and Carillon Handbells

for your visit to my home and for

the beautiful gift of Christmas mu-

sic you shared. Your visit truly

brightened my holiday, and I am

grateful for your kindness.

Many blessings for

the new year,

Nan Raine

I attended the delightful children's

program this past Sunday

(December 21). Please give all

the adults many, many, many,

many pats on their backs. Their

time and devotion clearly showed

in this wonderful production. The

children were pure delight. Each

one a star. Special thanks to you,

Rev. Dale and Rev. Kerri, and

your staff for working with every-

one to give us this program.

Gerry Hemphill

I wish to express my family's deep

gratitude to all of our friends and

loved ones upon the death of my

mother, Louise Gregory, on

Christmas night. Each and every

one who has sent condolences,

prayed for us, and attended her

memorial has lifted our spirits and

shown us God's love. We are

grateful to the staff and members

of The Church at Litchfield Park

for keeping the prayer chain going

during her illness, providing con-

stant spiritual support and hosting

her beautiful memorial. We are

blessed beyond measure to be a

part of your lives. Our cup runneth

over. We will hold an additional

service for the internment of her

ashes at Piney Cemetery in Stil-

well, Oklahoma, on April 12, the

74th anniversary of her birth.

In Christ,

Dana Dale

We would like to take this op-

portunity to thank our wonderful

church family for all of the out-

pouring of well wishes, get well

cards, dinners, heartfelt prayers

and visits during Sharon’s bilat-

eral knee replacement surgery

and ongoing rehabilitation time,

along with all the support and

resources offered to me as I

earned a new job title these last

few weeks as a substitute

RN. This has all been very hum-

bling to us. To say that we have

a loving and wonderful church

family would truly be an under-

statement. Your prayers and love

were felt during these tough

times and were truly uplifting.

We are truly grateful to have

such a wonderful, loving and

supportive church and church

family. Thank you all so very

much!

With love and God’s

blessings to all,

Hank Tokarz and

Sharon Kozak

I would like to express my sin-

cere thanks to Pastor Kerri for all

her encouragement she gave me

while I was in the hospital and

rehab center. My heartfelt

thanks to the ladies of the

Women's Christian Service Fel-

lowship for the lovely prayer

shawl. It was without a doubt the

most comforting gift I have ever

received. I will always cherish it.

Many thanks to all for your

prayers for my recovery.

Mary Lou Thomas

Parents, you deserve a night out!

The youth group will be providing

FREE drop-in child care (up to

age 12) on Friday night, February

6, from 5:30-9:00 p.m. in Souers

Hall. There will be hotdogs,

snacks, crafts, games, movies, and

lots of fun! (Did we say the event

is FREE???) Plan a night out and

we will take care of the child care.

Save the date:

~March 27~ The youth are planning a summer

mission trip to Albuquerque, New

Mexico, in July. We will be hav-

ing a delicious spaghetti dinner

and night of fun to raise money for

this year’s awesome mission ex-

perience. Put March 27 on your

family calendar now! Watch for

more details to follow soon.

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Carolyn Ragsdale has been a member about nine

years, and has been active and involved in spite of

some serious health issues. Carolyn explained, "I

have told most everyone

the story about my time

in the hospital in 1977. I

was there for six weeks.

During that time the doc-

tors tried to figure out

what was wrong with

me. Finally after about

four weeks, an intern

said that we should try

the brand-new CAT scan

they had just received."

That lead to her diagnosis of a brain tumor, followed

by an eight-hour surgery. Carolyn has been helping

with kids in Sunday school for many years, and with

G.O. Kids as well. "I love working with all the chil-

dren; they teach me so much," she said. The things

she loves most about our church are listening to Pas-

tors Dale and Kerri, plus the many friendships.

About her spare time, Carolyn said, "I love to swim

and play water volleyball. I also enjoy crafts and

jewelry making, and fixing jewelry."

Angela Vaith and her husband of 18 years, Dan,

joined our church in April, 2012. They have a 16-

year-old daughter, Monica, and a 13-year-old son,

Brad. Also part of their

family is Bailey, who

they rescued as a sick,

stray puppy last summer.

He is a very active and

healthy one-year-old now.

"I am the youngest of four

girls. I lived in Minne-

sota until 3 1/2 years ago.

For most of my married

life, I worked in the mort-

gage business in supervi-

sory positions putting in

long work weeks. After

moving to Arizona, I was

fortunate to stay at home for close to two years.

Now, I work at an elementary school as a teacher’s

aide focusing on reading with small groups of kids

and I love it," Angela shares. What does she enjoy

most about our church? "The people." Angela said

that Pastor Kerri asked if she would be interested in

working with G.O. Kids. "I like working with kids

and I loved Pastor Kerri’s positive energy and enthu-

siasm with kids. I had volunteered for other things at

our church, but the thought of teaching kids about

Jesus and talking about bible scriptures was very in-

timidating to me. I decided if I was this scared to do

it and it pushed me that far outside of my comfort

zone, that I was supposed to try it," she said. She

enjoys reading, walking/hiking, date nights with

Dan, music, football, traveling and family time. For

her 40th birthday she went to Paris! Her favorite

quote: "Every day is a new day."

Desmond Sager is an

eighth grade student at

Wigwam Creek Middle

School, and is the son of

Dan and Michelle Sager.

Asked to tell a little bit

about himself, Desmond

says, "I have been to all 50

states, and I am part Na-

tive American (Hopi). I

love to play with tech-

nology, like my laptop and

tablet. I also like ASU!"

Dan and Michelle joined the church in 2005, and

Desmond has always been actively involved. What

does he enjoy most about CLP? "The services and

Wednesday night programs, including G.O. Kids,"

he says. He got involved helping on Wednesday

nights when his parents volunteered, and some of his

friends were there as well. In his spare time he plays

video games, especially Minecraft, Mario Brothers,

and Mario Kart. In answer to the question to share

something about himself that we probably don't

know, Desmond says, "I'm one of the original

PULSE members, and I'm in Boy Scout Troop 99."

Wednesday Night G.O. Kids

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Jackie Bomgardner has been a member of our

church since 2009, and loves working in the nursery

and helping with G.O. Kids Rec Room on Wednes-

day nights. She says, "Helping with all the children

teaches me to see things through their eyes and

thoughts; as we get older we forget to relive our

childhood and being with the children helps us to

learn to live happy and be kind to others." Jackie

was raised in Utah, loves hiking in the Rockies, loves

most all pets, says she flies solo these days but has

learned about giving and sharing with others. About

our church, Jackie says, "I love the variety of people

where you can learn about different things to help

you on your spiritual journey. The pastors are open

and loving, and are there always to help you with just

a hug or a talk, even just a simple smile." When she

is not helping at church, Jackie pet-sits in the Pebble

Creek community, loves to read different books,

sometimes does needlework or just sits and meditates

on "where I am going and how I can keep the Lord in

my heart." She shares something we probably don't

know about her: "I can appear timid and quiet in a

group setting, but that's only because I want to hear

about others so that when I do talk to them we can

have an enlightening conversation. And I must ad-

mit sometimes it is hard for me to remember the

names of grown-ups, so I am usually going over all

the names and putting a face to them." Her favorite

saying is "Life is fragile, handle with prayer."

Chris Benoit has been a part of our church family

and worked in the nursery for seven years. She also

helps with the G.O. Kids Rec Room on Wednesday

nights. She says, "What I like most about our church

is the warm feeling I get from members, parents, and

most of all the children." About working with kids,

Chris says it all started when she put her son Bret in

preschool. "One day they asked me to volunteer be-

cause they were short handed. I loved being with the

kids; that was in California in 1987. Since then I

have continuously worked with kids. I moved to

New Mexico in 2001 and found a job in an elemen-

tary school working in kindergarten and was there till

2006. I then moved here to Arizona and worked my

way up to eighth grade," she explains. In her spare

time, Chris enjoys walking and playing ball with her

dog, reading, and relaxing in front of the TV. Some-

thing about her that not a lot of people know is that

before I started working with kids, she was a hair-

dresser for 14 years. Her favorite quote or saying is

"You'll never walk alone, God is with you always."

Sharon Kozak and Hank Tokarz have been church

members since October, 2013. In response to what

they liked most about CLP, they offered up a list:

"Pastor Kerri and her enthusiasm, dedication and her

big, big heart. Pastor Dale and the wonderful ser-

mons he presents. The sense of community everyone

has for each other. Wednesday dinner and the fellow-

ship that accompanies that. The Kitchen Angels."

Hank explains

what drew them

into working with

G.O. Kids:

"Love working

with young chil-

dren and teens.

Their outlook on

life keeps me

strong, optimistic

and grateful that

life is in the hands of strong leaders with God as their

CEO." They enjoy swimming, almost anything out-

doors, biking, hiking, sporting events, and movies.

Sharon's hometown is Plainfield, Illinois. She is a

retired special education teacher, and works at Luke

Air Force Base as the Community Support Coordina-

tor. She shares this about herself, "I get so moved

by some of my favorite hymns that I begin to cry and

have a hard time finishing them." Her favorite quote

is this by an unknown author: "The best way to suc-

ceed is by helping others to success." Chicago is

Hank's hometown. He works for The Hartford as a

Remote Client Support and Software Distribution

technician, and has for a little over 20 years. He

says, "I’m an early riser. Most mornings you’ll catch

me riding my bike around Pebble Creek before the

sun rises. My favorite quote is this one by Albert

Einstein: 'A foolish faith in authority is the worst

enemy of truth.'"

Chris

Benoit

(left)

and

Jackie

Bomgard-

ner

(right).

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Men’s Fellowship meets on the first Saturday of the

month from 7:00-8:30 a.m. in Souers Hall. Breakfast

is followed by a unique Bible Study led by Eric

Jameson. Eric provides a short presentation of the

historical and cultural background of New Testa-

ment letters being studied, followed by reading the

letter, and discussion. Please join us on February 7 at

7:00 a.m. as we continue our study of 1 Corinthians.

All men are welcome! Contact Eric at (623) 217-

0462 or ericjameson@gmail.com.

WCSF’s Thrift Shop will be open on Saturday, Feb-

ruary 7, and Thursday, February 19, from 8:30 a.m.

until 12:30 p.m. in the Watt House. Donations are

welcome on the days prior, only between 8:30-10:30

a.m. Call Monica at (623) 935-2656 or Millie at

(623) 935-3953 to schedule a specific drop-off time.

PLEASE do not leave items outside the thrift shop

doors. The thrift shop is WCSF’s main fundraising

project, providing funds for mission projects in our

own church, local community, and beyond.

Phoenix Suns Outing

Join church friends as the Phoenix Suns take on the

New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday, March 19, at

7:00 p.m. at Talking Stick Resort Arena (formerly

US Airways Center), 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix.

There are two ticket options available: $55 seating

in the club level, which includes a free gift (an up-

scale buffet is available for an additional $35); and

$29 seating available on the 200 level. Tickets must

be prepaid by Sunday, February 22. Sign up in

Souers Hall on Sunday or stop by the church office

during weekday office hours.

Rob Gimbl

Director of Fellowship

azrobert4@gmail.com

(623) 640-8013

WORSHIP ATTENDANCE

Date 8:00 9:15 10:45 Total

12-07-14 185 239 123 547

12-14-14 193 290 105 588

12-21-14 137 341 266 744

12-24-14 5:00 7:00 9:00 11:00 447 346 269 74 1,236

12-28-14 99 191 92 382

PREACHING SCHEDULE

Traditional Worship: 8:00 and 9:15 a.m.

Contemporary Worship: 10:45 a.m.

February 01: Communion Sunday

Rev. Kerri Sandusky

February 08: Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

February 15: Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

February 22: Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

The Arizona Coyotes lost 1-5 to the Ottawa Sena-

tors on January 10, in spite of the enthusiastic

cheers of 25 hockey fans from our church, some

shown above in a photo provided by Harold Matz.

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Mission NEWS

Feed My Starving Children Volunteers are invited to pack meals at the FMSC

Tempe site on specific dates or at your convenience.

Sign up in Souers Hall on Sundays, contact Judy

Anderson at (623) 386-7473, or go to www.fmsc.org

to volunteer on a different date.

Find us on

Facebook

Did you know that our church has a Facebook page? Like us at www.facebook.com/ChurchAtLitchfieldPark to stay updated with events and more. We have almost 200 follow-ers but we are missing YOU! Tag us in photos you take, join discussions, tell us what you like about CLP, and share the love of Christ. Many thanks to Dana Dale, who is the content creator, and to Chris Wickersham, the page manager.

Help us

as we

plan for

2015

The board and staff have been hard at work de-veloping the ministry and operating budget for 2015 and are asking for your partnership. The plans you make regarding your tithes and gifts to the church will help them make the plans necessary for ministry, outreach and operating expenses this year. Please consider returning a planning commitment with this cut-out card or online at www.churchatlitchfieldpark.org/

stewardship.html. Thank you! Russ Morrow Stewardship Chair

A Quick Look at the Budget December 31, 2014

Revenue and expense summaries were prepared by

Lori Orth, church treasurer, as part of the monthly finan-

cial reports to the Board of Directors. If you have ques-

tions, please contact Lori at Lorilovestennis@aol.com or

(623) 935-5057.

YTD Revenues $ 742,477.78

YTD Expenses 653,745.78

Net YTD Revenues over Expenses $ 88,732.00

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Circle 1: Contact Julia Duff at

(623) 935-4319 for information.

This group meets the second

Wednesday of each month in the

morning.

Circle 2: Contact Jennifer Neal at

(602) 826-7200 for information.

Meeting dates/times vary.

Circle 3: Contact Gwynn Henline

at (623) 877-2453 for details. Cir-

cle 3 meets on the fourth Wednes-

day of each month for lunch.

Circle 4 meets on the second

Thursday of each month in the

morning. Contact Judy Hilt at

(623) 234-4616 for information.

Circle 5 will meet Thursday, Feb-

ruary 26, at 6:30 p.m. at the home

of Marcy Clement, 11531 W. Clo-

ver Way, Avondale. For more

information, contact Marcy at

(602) 473-1395, or email her at

meclement14@gmail.com. New-

comers are always welcome!

Circle 6 meets the third Wednes-

day of each month at 6:45 p.m. in

the Watt House. Contact Aimee

Wickersham at (480) 445-9460 or

abwickersham@gmail.com if

you’d like specific information.

Welcome to WCSF

Women’s Christian Service

Fellowship is for all women

who are members, visitors or

friends of The Church at Litch-

field Park. It provides a working

organization of women for fel-

lowship, spiritual enrichment,

mission and outreach work in the

community and beyond, as well

as in serving the church as needs

arise. WCSF also hosts the an-

nual Mother’s Day salad lunch-

eon and Christmas tea. For more

information please contact:

Marcy Clement, President

meclement14@gmail.com

(602) 471-1395

All women are invited to

"Ladies Who Lunch" on Tuesday,

February 10, at 12:30 p.m. for a

Dutch-treat meal at the Olive Gar-

den Italian Kitchen, 15411 W.

McDowell Rd., Goodyear. This

monthly event is sponsored by

Women's Christian Service Fel-

lowship to support and encourage

women in the church to get to

know each other beyond Sunday

morning greetings.

Your RSVP is required by

noon Monday, February 9, to

insure adequate seating. Look for

the sign-up sheet in Souers Hall

on Sundays. For details or to

RSVP, please contact Kathy

Christensen at (623) 536-1207,

speedbmp68@hotmail.com; or

Chris Martin at (623) 979-8503,

chrismartinaz@cox.net. Come and

join us; all women of the church

are welcome!

Pastor Dale’s column, (continued from page 2)

Each week, we pray in the Lord’s

Prayer, “Thy kingdom come.” Do

we really believe it? Or are these

just words of liturgy that we speak

by habit? If God’s kingdom is

truly coming as we pray, it will

come through this new generation

of youths who are ready, willing,

and able to be the high tech tools

in God’s hands to make it so.

God bless you all,

Pastor Dale

Join the fun!

Meet in Zieske Hall

Sunday, February 8,

after 9:15 a.m. service.

Help plan the

2015 Women’s Retreat

on April 24-25

“Seasons of Our Lives”

Ecclesiastes 3

Questions?

Contact Chris Martin

(623) 979-8503

chrismartinaz@cox.net

Information on

circle meetings:

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More memorable moments from Christmas 2014...

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