Hope LOVE - The Church at Litchfield Park...Bible Studies will resume the week of January 11 in Souers Hall: on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. and Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m. WEDNESDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES

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Hope

“A house of prayer for all people,

aspiring to be as inclusive as the love of God”

The Church at Litchfield Park

LOVE

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WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH Fourth Sunday of Advent: Love

December 20, 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 “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen” arr. Weber

BRINGING IN THE LIGHT

LIGHTING OF THE FOURTH ADVENT CANDLE 8:00 a.m. – Steve & Judi Pilliod 9:15 a.m. – Joe Broski Family

CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP “Advent Introit” Newberry

WELCOME, REGISTRATION and ANNOUNCEMENTS

HYMN “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” No. 277 (Verses 1 & 3)

CANTATA “Handel’s Messiah” Chancel Choir

HYMN “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day” No. 267 (Verses 1 & 2)

OFFERTORY “Carol of the Bells” arr. Weber

“DOXOLOGY” No. 815

“O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” No. 245 “O come, Desire of nations, bind all peoples in one heart and mind. Bid envy, strife, and quarrels cease; fill the whole world with heaven’s peace. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel!”

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE “Joy to the World!” Traditional

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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“Handel’s Messiah” Chancel Choir

Dr. Susan Kujawski, Music Director

Debra Weber, Accompanist

Soprano soloist, Jennifer Franz Alto soloist, Norma-Jean Strickland

Pifa (Pastoral Symphony) orchestra

“There were shepherds abiding in the fields” “And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them” “And the angel said unto them” “And suddenly, there was with the angel” soprano recitatives Glory to God choir Rejoice Greatly, O Daughter of Zion soprano aria “Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened” alto recitative He Shall Feed His Flock alto and soprano aria Hallelujah choir

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THE CHANCEL CHOIR

SOPRANOS ALTOS Dortha Apland Darlene Arnold Margaret Bradbeer Jane Calhoun Sally Collender Deb Campbell Karla Cornell Marilyn Chandler Dorothy Everett Joann Forstner Pam Justice Fran Grumbling Coral Lewis Karen Holt Catherine Noah Charlene Magee Karen Phelps Mary Meese Carolann Sachs June Packnett Norma-Jean Strickland Deb Rilley Leanne Walgren TENORS BASSES Bob Apple Dick Calhoun George Dallas Alan Krob Dan Danner Scott Reading Aubrey Darby Roger Smith Virgil Grumbling Bill Trejbal Greg Herzner Hal Walgren Carol O’Connor Jerry West Richard Wilharm

THE ORCHESTRA

VIOLIN I BASS Claire Gordon Claudia Botterweg Lisa Eisenberg TRUMPETS VIOLIN II Donald Smith Patty Waxman Allyn Swanson Trista Kruckenberg HARPSICHORD VIOLA Debra Weber Mary Harrah Noel Washington ORGAN June Packnett CELLO Mary Wilkening

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WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH Fourth Sunday of Advent: Love

December 20, 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 “Christmas Rhapsody” arr. Schaum

WELCOME & OPENING PRAYER LIGHTING OF THE FOURTH ADVENT CANDLE Paul & Jody Hess

PRAISE OF CONGREGATION “O Come, All Ye Faithful” John Francis Wade PASTORAL PRAYER OFFERTORY “The Bell Carol” arr. Bock

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PAGEANT

BENEDICTION POSTLUDE “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” Wilson

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 20, 2015

CHRISTMAS PAGEANT

Leading worship at 10:45 a.m. will be the children, who will present the annual Christmas Pageant. The service will take place in Souers Hall. Come and enjoy this very special Sunday service by the children.

CHRISTMAS LUMINARIES

Traditionally the church has been adorned by luminaries on Christmas Eve. If you would like to participate in this beautiful ministry to our community, please sign-up in Souers Hall or contact the church office at (623) 935-3411.

CHRISTMAS ANGEL PROJECT MANA HOUSE - LAST DAY

The Mission Committee has chosen Catholic Charities’ MANA HOUSE in downtown Phoenix as its Christmas Angel Project this year. This is a group of Veterans helping homeless Veterans with their basic needs and helping them to reestablish their independence, health and happiness. MANA stands for Marines, Army, Navy and Air Force. You will be given the opportunity to donate to Catholic Charities, MANA House today between Sunday worship services in the breezeway. Donations in any amount will gladly be accepted; a donation of $25.00 is suggested. Make your check out to The Church at Litchfield Park with a memo to MANA House. A special favor will be given for your donation.

Take time to check out what’s happening…

Christmas Pageant Wednesday Night Activities

Luminaries Coyotes Faith and Family Night

Christmas Angel Project Good Times Fellowship

2015 Contributions Colorado Mission Trip

Your Plans 3F Fellowship

Bible Studies Church in Souers Hall

Shopping with Amazon P.O.W.W.O.W. Volunteers

2015 CONTRIBUTIONS

In order for your offerings to be reflected on your 2015 giving statement all contributions must be in the church office no later than noon on Thursday, December 31st.

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YOUR PLANS HELP THE CHURCH PLAN

The board and staff will be hard at work developing the ministry and operating budget for 2016 and are asking for your partnership. The plans you make regarding your contributions to the church will help them make the plans necessary for ministry, outreach and operating expenses in the new year. Please consider returning a planning commitment with the card you received in the mail. You may also pick one up in the church office or in the Bell Tower in the sanctuary. Thank you!

BIBLE STUDIES

Bible Studies will resume the week of January 11 in Souers Hall: on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. and Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES

Wednesday night activities will resume on January 13.

ARIZONA COYOTES FAITH AND FAMILY NIGHT

The Arizona Coyotes will be holding faith and family night on Saturday, January 23, 2016. They are hosting the Los Angeles Kings at 7:00 p.m. at the Gila River Arena in Glendale Westgate. Tickets are $55 for lower level and $22 for upper level. Sign up in Souers Hall. Deadline for payment is Sunday, January 10.

GOOD TIMES FELLOWSHIP

Coming soon: Sign-ups for Arizona Broadway Theater’s dinner/show featuring “Fiddler on the Roof” will start Sunday, January 10, through January 31, 2016. The performance will be March 4, at 5:30 p.m. Ticket price will be $65.84, and the deadline for payment will be Sunday, February 7, 2016.

COLORADO MISSION TRIP

The Missions Committee is offering an opportunity to go on a mission trip on April 2-9, 2016, to help with the Colorado flood disaster. Ron and Judy Anderson will be leading the group to Loveland, CO. There is information on the trip as well as a sign-up sheet in Souers Hall. Call the Andersons with any questions at (623) 386-7473.

THE 3F CLUB: FOOD, FELLOWSHIP, FUN

Look to the New Year for a great new fellowship opportunity! You will have the chance to join with couples and singles of all ages to create a dinner club. Once a month, starting at the end of January and going to May, each couple or individual in your personal assigned “club” will host a dinner, and other members of your club will assist. Each family unit will have the opportunity to serve as host. Sign-up in Souers Hall. We will start the end of January and go to May.

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CHURCH IN SOUERS HALL

If you are finding yourself feeling a little squeezed at church today because of the crowds or if you simply want to enjoy watching church on a big screen with a cup of coffee, please be aware that the church services are broadcast live in Souers Hall each week.

P.O.W.W.O.W. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

P.O.W.W.O.W. will be on the church campus again on Saturday, January 9. If you are interested in serving as a volunteer, sign up in Souers Hall or contact the church office at [email protected] or (623) 935-3411.

AMAZON.SMILE FOUNDATION

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The Church at Litchfield Park

Christmas Calendar 2015

Date Event Time Location

Thu. Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Candlelight

Service/Chancel Singers

Christmas Eve Candlelight

Service/Choir


Service/Choir


Service/Bells

5:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

9:00 p.m.

11:00 p.m.

Sanctuary

Sanctuary

Sanctuary

Sanctuary

Fri. Dec. 25 Christmas Day – Office Closed

Mon. Dec. 28 Christmas Holiday – Office Closed

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Christmas Poinsettias 2015

Given by: Dedication

Doug & Mary Lou Allen In memory of our parents.

Jim & Karen Russo Anderson In loving thanks for our family.

Anonymous Rob Gimbl, thank you for your service.

Bruce & Dortha Apland In appreciation for this church.

Clemie & Gerre Arnold Kevin Rainey, the very best of sons!

Darlene Arnold In loving memory of John Arnold.

Darlene Arnold In loving memory of Rowan Comer & Steve

Comer.

Dominick Bezek In memory of Alice Paolo.

Suzanne Boyer In loving memory of parents Bill & Doris

Fuller.

Suzanne Boyer In loving memory of husband Don, his parents

Jess & Myrtle Boyer.

Keith & Marilyn Brougher In memory of his son, John.

The Bumann Family In memory of John Bumann, Sr, Alvin &

Ursula Davis.

Cindy Busalacchi In loving memory of my daughter Kristie.

Cindy Busalacchi In loving memory of family and friends.

Mary Cantrell In memory of Charles Cantrell.

Mary Cantrell Merry Christmas Magee family.

Castillo, Frank & Evi In memory of Joan, Charles and Darrell.

Steve & Beth Charney In honor of the youth group and their leaders.

Jerry & Kathy Christensen In loving memory of our family.

Jane Cook In memory of my husband, Doug.

Bill Crause In honor of Judy Crause and family.

Bill Crause In memory of parents: Robert & Dorothy Klick

and Ralph & Arline Crause.

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Jana Cunningham In memory of Pat Cunningham & Wanda

Bernatz.

Peter & Dana Dale In memory of our mothers.

The Dean Family & Julie In memory of Alice Tarrah.

The Dean Family & Julie In honor of Warren Tarrah.

Diane De Carlo In loving memory of my parents Warner &

Muriel Stephens.

Jim & Diane De Carlo In loving memory of my parents Vinenzo &

Antoinette.

The Denofsky Family In honor and memory of parents and

grandparents.

Steve & Carla Double In loving memory of Carla’s sister Kelly.

Steve & Carla Double In memory of Steve’s dad Paul Double.

Julia Duff In loving memory of Dick.

Maxine Dutch In loving memory of my husband Jim.

Lily Early In memory of special friends of the Sugar and

Spice girls.

Phil Easley In memory of my parents Phil & Arlene

Easley.

Doc Elder In honor of Kathie Elder, all my love forever.

Doc Elder In memory of mother, Violet MacMillan

Elder. All my love forever, Kenny.

Kirk Eymann In memory of my father George Eymann.

Millie Ezell In memory of Tom Ezell.

Gary & Sherrie Gibbs In memory of Todd Tipton.

Rob Gimbl In memory of Mom & Dad.

Lucette Gurley In honor of Edward Gurley.

The Hegarty Family In memory of our grandparents.

The Steven Hill Family In memory of Roy Hill and Helen Henson.

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The Steven Hill Family In memory of Lemoyne Baum and Kathleen

Keller.

Judy Hilt In memory of family.

Cynthia Hoak In loving memory of parents.

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

Aileen Hopely In memory of Darrin G. Hopely.

Pastor Dale Hopely In honor of church family.

Pastor Dale Hopely In honor of church staff.

Ken & Bettie Jones Remembering our loved ones.

Al & Dorothy Jueckstock In memory of Mabel & Ernest Pyle and

Monica & Al Jueckstock, Sr.

Pam Justice In memory of Carla Justice.

Rita Kaiser I love you son.

Daryl & Mary Kemper Merry Christmas.

Ken & Chris Martin In memory of loved ones.

Ken & Chris Martin Happy Birthday baby Jesus.

Harold & Sharon Matz In memory of family gone before us.

Rick & Lee Miller In memory of Bob & Dorothy Miller.

Rick & Lee Miller In memory of Ossie & Ruth Longerbean.

Mark & Charlotte Montanus To the Glory of God.

Jim & Nancy Montgomery In loving memory of our son Jimmy.

Jim & Nancy Montgomery In loving memory of family.

Margaret Moore In memory of Glenn Moore.

Richard & Brenda Morgan In honor of Helen Little.

William Moser In memory of Connie Moser.

Bill & Patti Murphy To our families past and present.

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Marilyn P. Nagy In memory of family.

Nancy Oreshack In memory of my parents, Michael & Dorothy

Kurtyak.

June Packnett In memory of Don Packnett.

Deborah Parastino In memory of my mom.

Deborah Parastino In memory of my dad.

The Ted Pearson Family In memory of Anita Annucci and in

celebration of the birth of our Savior.

The Pennella Family In memory of Scott Thomas Clarke, my son.

Al & Jan Peterson In memory of Marv & Dorothy.

Steve & Judi Pilliod In memory of Marie Pilliod.

Cline & Judy Preble In loving memory of our parents.

Grant & Joan Ragsdale In loving memory of our parents.

Tim & Deb Rilley In memory of our angel, Megan.

The Sager Family Merry Christmas.

Bob & Joan Schaller In memory of our parents.

Bob & Joan Schaller In memory of our son David.

Earl & Thea Smith In honor of children and grandchildren.

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

Sproull.

Jim & Bev Sumner In memory of our loved ones.

The Tailleart Family In loving memory of Marvin Lausman.

Bill & Molly Todd In memory of our parents, Wayne & Maude

Martin.

Bill & Molly Todd In memory of our parents William & Arlene

Todd.

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Cal Vaudrey In memory of Denice.

Harold & Cheri Waltman In loving memory of Bob & Norma Morrison.

Harold & Cheri Waltman In celebration of family.

Alan & Lisa Warne In memory of Ione Warne.

Alan & Lisa Warne In memory of Albert Beadell.

Lola Warner In memory of David Warner.

Jane Way Celebrating the resurrection amidst the birth of

Christ.

Jerry West In memory of my wife, Shirley H. West.

Jack & Sue Wetzel In memory of loved ones.

Richard Wilharm & Carol Sachs In memory of Gene & Lorraine Wilharm and

Jeri & Pat Sachs.

David, Debra, Marshall, Zachary Williams In loving memory of Bob & Esther Bowen.

The Bill Wilson Family Merry Christmas, God Bless You All!

Don & Linda Wyman and Hugh Anderson In memory of Wayne & Alma Anderson,

Don & Linda Wyman In memory of parents, Lew & Erma Wyman.

The Yamamori Family In loving memory of Mom, Betty Burwegen.

PREACHING SCHEDULE

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

Worship Service Rev. Kerri Sandusky

Jan 3 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

Communion Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

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

Worship Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.

Jan 17 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

Worship Service Rev. Lynne Kammeraad

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Wednesday Night Programs 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. 4C, CLP Café, G.O. Kids Rec Room

6:00 Dinner

6:45 p.m. Chancel Choir, Bible Study & G.O. Kids

December/January 2016

Date Kids Adults Menu

Dec 23

WINTER BREAK – NO REGULAR WEDNESDAY ACTIVITIES

Dec 30


Jan 6


Jan 13

4C

G.O. Kids Club (K-5th grade-CR3&4)

Childcare/Nursery – Allison & Jackie

Bible Study in Souers Hall

Choir Rehearsal in Choir Room

Heavenly Handbells in Sanctuary

Sloppy Joes, salad, chips, cake

Jan 20

4C






Chicken spaghetti, salad, rolls, pudding

Jan 27

4C






Beef stew, salad, rolls, cobbler

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Calendar for the Week of December 20, 2015

Today, 12/20/15 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/ CHRISTMAS PAGEANT in Souers Hall 10:45 a.m. – NURSERY (Newborn-2 years old) 6:00 p.m. – BOY SCOUT TROOP 99

Monday, 12/21/15

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

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

Tuesday, 12/22/15


Wednesday, 12/23/15


6:45 p.m. – CHANCEL CHOIR REHEARSAL in Choir Room

Thursday, 12/24/15

3:30 p.m. – HANDBELL PREP in Fireside Room North 4:00 p.m. – RN RECOVERY GROUP in Watt House 5:00 p.m. – CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE in Sanctuary 7:00 p.m. – CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE in Sanctuary 7:30 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 9:00 p.m. – CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE in Sanctuary 11:00 p.m. – CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE in Sanctuary

Friday, 12/25/15 CHIRSTMAS DAY – OFFICE CLOSED


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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: [email protected]

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 DIRECTOR OF MUSIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Sue Kujawski ORGANIST/PIANIST . . . . . . .8:00 & 9:15 a.m.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Debra Weber PIANIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:45 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Barbara Kolar USHERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jim & Nancy Montgomery, Rick & Lee Miller 9:15 a.m. . . . . . . . . . .Rob Gimbl, Nana Hamlin, Ted & Sarah Pearson 10:45 a.m. . . . . . . . . .Joe & Dolores Broski, Nana Hamlin, Carrie Bemis WELCOME BOOTHS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Iris Weise, Dolores Broski ACOLYTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hannah Gilbert, Abby Gilbert ACOLYTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:15 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jonah Pearson, Mitchell Magee

NURSERY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Allison McDermott, Jackie Bomgardner 9:15 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Allison McDermott, Jackie Bomgardner 10:45 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Allison McDermott, Jackie Bomgardner

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Hope LOVE - The Church at Litchfield Park...Bible Studies will resume the week of January 11 in Souers Hall: on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. and Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m. WEDNESDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES