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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 Fourth Sunday in Lent

March 11, 2018 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 “He Leadeth Me” Bradbury Carillon Handbell Choir

PRELUDE “Praise Be To God in the Highest” Zachau 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.

HYMN “Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy” No. 486

(Verses 1 & 2) Refrain after each verse

MUSICAL PRESENTATION “Holy God, We Praise Your Name” arr. Linker/McFadden Heavenly Handbells June Packnett, pianist SCRIPTURE READING Ephesians 2:4-10 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON “Graceful Expectations” Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

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HYMN “Just as I Am” No. 488 (Verses 1 & 4)

OFFERTORY “In the Garden” arr. Dobrinski

Carillon Handbell Choir

“DOXOLOGY” No. 815

“I Will Sing of My Redeemer” No. 309 “I will sing of my Redeemer and His wondrous love to me; on the cruel cross

He suffered from the curse to set me free. Sing, O sing of my Redeemer, with His blood He purchased me. On the cross He sealed my pardon, paid the debt and made me free.”

Arr. © Copyright 1997 by Integrity’s Hosanna! Music and Word Music (a div. of WORD MUSIC).

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE “Praise Him! Praise Him!” Crosby/Allen

EPHESIANS 2:4-10 (NIV)

“Because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus. For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”

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 Fourth Sunday in Lent

March 11, 2018 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 “He Leadeth Me” Bradbury Carillon Handbell Choir

PRELUDE “Praise Be To God in the Highest” Zachau BRINGING IN THE LIGHT WELCOME, REGISTRATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

CALL TO WORSHIP L: Dear Friends, it is by grace we have been saved, through faith. It is the gift of God given to all people. P: God’s grace is unearnable. It is given to humanity based on God’s love proclaimed in Jesus Christ without cost or obligation. L: As God has lavished upon us an unending supply of grace, let us also freely give grace to others; loving them as God loves us. P: May God enable us to pass onto others the grace given to us.

HYMN “Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy” No. 486

(Verses 1, 2 & 3) Refrain after each verse

PRAYER OF THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY (In Unison)

Dear God, thank you for the love and forgiveness you so freely give to your children; your grace is offered to all through Jesus Christ. Help us, Lord, to receive your grace in our lives. Help us, then, to pass on to others the same love and forgiveness you give to us.

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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.

MUSICAL PRESENTATION “Holy God, We Praise Your Name” arr. Linker/McFadden Heavenly Handbells June Packnett, pianist

SCRIPTURE READING Ephesians 2:4-10 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON “Graceful Expectations” Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. HYMN “Just as I Am” No. 488

(Verses 1, 3 & 4)

OFFERTORY “In the Garden” arr. Dobrinski

Carillon Handbell Choir “DOXOLOGY” No. 815 “I Will Sing of My Redeemer” No. 309 “I will sing of my Redeemer and His wondrous love to me; on the cruel cross

He suffered from the curse to set me free. Sing, O sing of my Redeemer, with His blood He purchased me. On the cross He sealed my pardon, paid the debt and made me free.”

Arr. © Copyright 1997 by Integrity’s Hosanna! Music and Word Music (a div. of WORD MUSIC).

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE “Praise Him! Praise Him!” Crosby/Allen

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 Fourth Sunday in Lent

March 11, 2018 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

WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Nolan James Wolfbrandt

PRAISE OF CONGREGATION “Our God” Chris Tomlin “Desert Song” Brooke Fraser

SPECIAL MUSIC “Lean on Me” Nicole Watson

SCRIPTURE READING Ephesians 2:4-10 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God.

SERMON “Graceful Expectations” Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

PRAISE OF CONGREGATION “At the Cross” Chris Tomlin

PASTORAL PRAYER

OFFERTORY “Restless” Samantha Watson

“Our God” Chris Tomlin “Our God is greater, our God is stronger. God, You are higher than any other. Our God is healer, awesome in power. Our God, Our God (repeat).”

CCLI Song #6227023

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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Announcements for March 11, 2018

A SERVICE FOR WHOLENESS AND HEALING

Please join us Wednesday, March 14, at 6:30 p.m. for a service of wholeness and healing. At this service we will be offering the ancient Christian tradition of anointing the sick. Those wishing to be anointed with oil and prayed for are encouraged to come and present themselves before the Lord. This service is open to all—your family, friends, and neighbors too. Childcare is available in the nursery. Please contact the church office, (623) 935-3411, if you have any questions.

EASTER EGG HUNT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The annual Easter egg hunt will be Saturday, March 31, at 10:00 a.m. Lots of help is needed! If you are willing to serve, please sign up in the breezeway. See Pastor Kerri if you have any questions.

EASTER EGG HUNT

Our annual community Easter Egg Hunt, for children through 5th grade, will be on Saturday, March 31, at 10:00 a.m. We will have songs, photo opportunities, the Easter bunny, and lots of eggs! Bring your family and friends to this wonderful celebration.

THANK YOU

Thank you for all who helped, attended, worked, donated, or were involved with the annual spaghetti fundraising dinner supporting the youth. Our youth appreciate you!

Take time to check out what’s happening… Wholeness & Healing Service Bible Study

Easter Egg Volunteers Easter Lilies

Easter Egg Hunt Scholarships

Thank you Chronic Illness & Caregiver’s Groups

Youth Groups Women’s Fellowship

Deep Dive Ladies Who Lunch

Wednesday Night Activities W.C.S.F. Thrift Shop

Boy Scout Run

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PULSE AND IGNITE YOUTH GROUPS

Youth groups will resume next Sunday, March 18. Enjoy your spring break!

DEEP DIVE

Pulse youth group (grades 9th – 12th) is invited to Deep Dive at the home of Joe & Carrie Bemis on Monday, March 19, from 5:00—6:30 p.m. This time together will include dinner, Bible study, and discussion. This is a great way to dig deeper into the Bible. Contact Pastor Kerri for more information or address.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES

Wednesday night children’s activities including 4C children’s choirs and God’s Own Kids program, will resume on Wednesday, March 21.

BIBLE STUDY This Tuesday, March 13 and Wednesday, March 14 Bible study is NOT offered due to the spring break holiday. Next Tuesday, March 20, at 10:00 a.m. and Wednesday, March 21, at 6:45 p.m. in Souers Hall Professor Terry Daughtrey concludes the study titled The Meaning of Temple Ritual and its Expression in the New Testament. This study explores and interprets select aspects of the Temple and Temple ritual while turning to the New Testament, especially the Gospels, to explore teachings of Jesus that carry the same message. The hope is to demonstrate that Jesus’ teachings and actions fulfill Torah. Please bring a Bible and something to write with if possible.

EASTER LILIES

Easter lilies may be ordered in the breezeway between services. The lilies will be displayed on Easter Sunday in the Sanctuary and Souers Hall and cost $10. Checks may be made out to the church with “Lilies” in the memo line. You will be able to take your lily home after services on Easter. For more information contact the church office at (623) 935-3411. Deadline to order lilies will be Sunday, March 18.

SCHOLARSHIPS

The Church at Litchfield Park will award three $1,000 scholarships to seniors graduating in May 2018 who plan to further their education in the fall of 2018. Applications are due to the church office on Friday, March 23, by 4:00 p.m. Finalists will be interviewed on the morning of Saturday, April 22, at The Church at Litchfield Park. The scholarship committee will consider both need and community service when selecting the finalists. The church’s objective is to open doors to higher education for students who are committed to both community service and their academic goals. Applications are available in the church office or at any of the Agua Fria High School Career Centers. If you have any questions, contact the church office at info@clp.church or (623) 935-3411.

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CHRONIC ILLNESS AND CAREGIVER’S SUPPORT GROUPS

TODAY, from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the Chronic Illness and Caregiver’s Support Groups will both meet. The Chronic Illness Peer Support Group is for individuals suffering from a chronic illness and the Caregiver Support Group is for individuals serving as caregivers. Please take note of the descriptions below so that you know which group to attend and where each group meets.

Chronic Illness Peer Support Group – Fireside Room North A chronic illness can be anything from cancer, diabetes, heart disease, fibromyalgia, arthritis, lupus, chronic fatigue, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, Crohn’s disease, reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD), or complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). It could also be a condition such as chronic migraines or back pain from a car accident. Kathy Bilak and Richard Wilharm hope to provide an opportunity and the space for people living with a long-term illness to get together and give each other empathetic, emotional, and practical help.

Caregiver Support Group – Classroom 3 Caring for a loved one, though rewarding, can also be very challenging. The responsibility is often very demanding of time, energy, health, and resources. Pastor Lynne hopes to teach and encourage self-care, as well as provide a forum of support and understanding from others facing similar situations.

WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP

Circle 1 will meet at the home of June Packnett, on Wednesday, March 14, at 9:30 a.m. All women are welcome. Please contact Catherine Noah for questions or directions at wcsfcircle1@clp.church.

Circle 4 will meet at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 15, in the Fireside Room South at The Church at Litchfield Park. Please join us for friendship and fellowship.

Circle 5 will meet Thursday, March 22, at 6:30 p.m., at the home of Kathy Christensen. All women are invited to gather for a time of fellowship and refreshments. Please RSVP if you plan to attend; sign up in the breezeway on Sundays, or email wcsfcircle5@clp.church for information and address..

THRIFT SHOP

The Thrift Shop will be open for business on Thursday, March 15, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with a donation day on Wednesday, March 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Please feel free to contact Amber Gilbert, Amanda Clough, or Julie Ezell at thriftshop@clp.church or call the church at (623) 935-3411 if you have questions or need to make other donation arrangements.

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LADIES WHO LUNCH

March 13, at 12:30 p.m., Ladies Who Lunch will meet at Manuel’s Mexican Restaurant and Cantina, 13319 W. McDowell Rd., Goodyear. Please sign up in the breezeway. Contact Suzanne Boyer or Joan Cappel at ladieswholunch@clp.church with any questions or call the church office at (623) 935-3411. All women are welcome.

ARE YOU FASTER THAN A BOY SCOUT?

Saturday, March 17, is the first annual Boy Scout Troop 99 5K and 10K Run. This is an inaugural event that you will want to return to year after year. The race is a flat-coursed and chip timed event, staffed by the Boy Scouts with support from adult volunteers. 100% of the proceeds for this race go to fund Scouting activities including summer camps, and high adventure camps for the active Scouts in our Troop. The top three male and female finishers in each age group will receive awards. There will be a special division for Scouts. Information can be found at www.Troop99Race.com.

PREACHING SCHEDULE

March 18 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

Worship Service Rev. Lynne Kammeraad

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

Worship Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

Apr 1 Easter Sunday

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

Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

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

Worship Service Rev. Kerri Sandusky

The Church at Litchfield Park Lenten/Easter Calendar 2018

Date Event Time Location

Wed., Mar. 14 Service of Wholeness & Healing 6:30 p.m. Sanctuary

Sun., Mar. 25 Palm Sunday Service 8:00, 9:15 & 10:45 a.m. Sanctuary

Thu., Mar. 29 Maundy Thursday Service 6:30 p.m. Sanctuary

Fri., Mar. 30 Good Friday Worship Service 6:30 p.m. Sanctuary

Sat., Mar. 31 Annual Easter Egg Hunt 10:00 a.m. Meet in Souers Hall

Sun., Apr. 1 FLOWERING OF CROSS At 8:00, 9:15, & 10:45 a.m.

Easter Sunrise Service Easter Worship Services

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

Palm Court Sanctuary

Please note: Nursery Care is available at all worship services (excluding Sunrise Service).

Mon., Apr. 2 Easter Monday Holiday – Office Closed

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Calendar for the Week of March 11, 2018

Today, 3/11/18 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 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-2

nd grades) in Zieske Hall and Classroom 2

10:45 a.m. – SUNDAY SCHOOL (3rd

-5th

grades) in Zieske Hall and Classroom 4 11:45 a.m. – CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP in Classroom 3 11:45 a.m. – CHRONIC ILLNESS SUPPORT GROUP in Fireside Room North

Monday, 3/12/18 12:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House

Tuesday, 3/13/18 12:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House

12:30 p.m. – LADIES WHO LUNCH off site

6:00 p.m. – W.C.S.F. BOARD MEETING in Fireside Room North

Wednesday, 3/14/18 8:30 a.m. – W.C.S.F. THRIFT SHOP WORK DAY in Watt House 9:30 a.m. – CIRCLE 1 off site 12:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 4:30 p.m. – HEAVENLY HANDBELL REHEARSAL in Sanctuary 6:30 p.m. – SERVICE OF WHOLENESS AND HEALING in Sanctuary 7:30 p.m. – CHANCEL CHOIR REHEARSAL in Choir Room

Thursday, 3/15/18 8:30 a.m. – W.C.S.F. THRIFT SHOP OPEN in Watt House 10:00 a.m. – CIRCLE 4 in Fireside Room South 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, 3/16/18 1:00 p.m. – WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP KNITTING/CROCHET GROUP in Zieske

Saturday, 3/17/18 6:00 a.m. – BOY SCOUT TROOP #99 RACE off site

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Sacrament of Baptism… Nolan James Wolfbrandt

Parents: Nicholas & Kendall Wolfbrandt Godparents: Chad Hons Cassie Snyder

Altar flowers are given…

“In loving memory of Jeffrey Thimgan, as we remember the life he led and the love he gave”, by The Thimgan Family.

Cover Photo ~ Alberto Hernandez

ASSISTING IN WORSHIP TODAY

SENIOR PASTOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. ASSOCIATE PASTOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Lynne Kammeraad ASSOCIATE PASTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Kerri Sandusky MUSIC DIRECTOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jill Tabata BELL MASTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marilyn Chandler 10:45 CHOIR DIRECTOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amy Burns ORGANIST/PIANIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kathy Drake LITURGIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pam Justice DEACONS. . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Travis & Jacque Hough, Larry & Lori Hartsook 9:15 a.m. . . . . . . .Robert Gimbl, Stu & Mary Wilkening, Jerry & Jill Santy 10:45 a.m. . . . . . . . . .Phil Easley, Joan Smith, Cynthia Bush, Larry Schluter WELCOME BOOTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jerry & Jill Santy, Tom & Margaret Bradbeer

ACOLYTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kennedy Massey, Zachary Kerfoot 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