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“A house of prayer for all people,
aspiring to be as inclusive as the love of God”
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WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH
Fourth Sunday of Easter
April 26, 2015 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 “Cornerstone Medley” arr. Mark Hayes
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP “This House of Prayer” S. Kujawski
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 “The Church’s One Foundation” No. 401 (Verses 1 & 2)ANTHEM “Power in the Blood” Jones/arr. Pethel SCRIPTURE READING Ephesians 2:1-10 L: The Word of the Lord.
P: Thanks be to God.
SERMON “Life from Death…Nearly” Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. HYMN “Saviour, like a Shepherd Lead Us” No. 688
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OFFERTORY “Eagle’s Wings” Reuben Morgan Ramon Ocaño, soloist
“DOXOLOGY” No. 815 “Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation” No. 403 “Laud and honor to the Father; laud and honor to the Son. Laud and honor to the Spirit; ever Three and ever One. One in might and One in glory while unending ages run.”
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” arr. Weber
EPHESIANS 2:1-10 (NIV)
"As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our flesh and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature deserving of wrath. But 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 of Easter
April 26, 2015 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
PRELUDE “Cornerstone Medley” arr. Mark Hayes
BRINGING IN THE LIGHT
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP “This House of Prayer” S. Kujawski
CALL TO WORSHIPL: Welcome, friends, to a celebration of our life in Christ.
P: We have come today looking to piece together the events of life into something we can use to bring us hope.
L: Our hope is in Christ. Not just hope in death, but hope in life; the hope that we can live lives of meaning because of the power of God within us.
P: May God pour his love upon us that we may have hope in this life and forever. Amen.
HYMN “The Church’s One Foundation” No. 401 (Verses 1, 2 & 4)CONFESSION OF THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY Prayer of Confession: (In Unison)
Dear merciful God, we thank you for the promise of your presence with us. We acknowledge that we are driven by fear at times: fear that you are not real, fear that you are not with us, fear that you will judge us according to our wrongs. Dispel our fears and help us to trust in your grace: a grace that comes to all who trust you. In the name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.
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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 “Power in the Blood” Jones/arr. Pethel SCRIPTURE READING Ephesians 2:1-10
L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God.
SERMON “Life from Death…Nearly” Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. HYMN “Saviour, like a Shepherd Lead Us” No. 688
(Verses 1 & 4)
OFFERTORY “Eagle’s Wings” Reuben Morgan Ramon Ocaño, soloist
“DOXOLOGY” No. 815 “Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation” No. 403 “Laud and honor to the Father; laud and honor to the Son. Laud and honor to the Spirit; ever Three and ever One. One in might and One in glory while unending ages run.”
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” arr. 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
Fourth Sunday of Easter
April 26, 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 AND OPENING PRAYER
PRAISE OF CONGREGATION “Victory Chant” Joseph Vogels SPECIAL MUSIC “Alive” Natalie GrantLisa Collier, soloist
SCRIPTURE READING Ephesians 2:1-10 (Page 3)
SERMON “Life from Death…Nearly” Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr. PRAISE OF CONGREGATION “Majesty” Jack Hayford
OFFERTORY “Eagle’s Wings” Reuben Morgan Ramon Ocaño, soloist
“All the Earth Will Sing Your Praises” “You lived, You died, You said in three days You would rise! You did,
You’re alive! You rule, You reign, You said You’re coming back again! I know that You will and all the earth will sing Your praises, all the earth will sing Your praises!”
2003 Integrity’s Hosanna Music
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 April 26, 2015
GRADUATION SUNDAY
Graduation Sunday will be Sunday, May 17. There will be a breakfast in Souers Hall that morning to honor the graduating high school seniors and their families. The graduates will be recognized in the 9:15 a.m. service. If you have a family member who is graduating from high school, college, graduate school, trade school, or any other type facility, please contact the church office by Friday, May 1, so we can offer our congratulations. Office phone number is (623) 935-3411: or email is info@churchatlitchfieldpark.org.
MEN’S FELLOWSHIP
On Saturday, May 2, Men’s Fellowship will meet in Souers Hall for breakfast at 7:00 a.m. followed by Bible Study. We are currently studying the letters written to various churches and collected in the New Testament. If you are interested in helping out with preparing breakfast or other areas such as research on the letters, etc., please contact Eric Jameson. Lastly, please respond to ericmjameson@gmail.com or call (623) 217-0462 if you plan on attending so we can ensure we have enough food prepared...but don’t let that stop you from attending. All men are welcome.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
If you would like to help with decorations for this summer’s VBS, please sign up in Souers Hall. Bring your creativity as we begin to decorate and “Join the Faith Adventure.”
Take time to check out what’s happening…
Graduation Sunday W.C.S.F. Thrift Shop
Men’s Fellowship Mother’s Day Luncheon
Vacation Bible School Wednesday Nights
Bible Studies Volunteer Opportunity
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BIBLE STUDIES
The Tuesday Bible study meets at 10:00 a.m. in Souers Hall. We are currently studying the Book of Acts. All you need to bring is your Bible.
Wednesday night Bible study is focusing on the Book of Esther. This study meets at at 6:45 p.m. in Souers Hall immediately following dinner. Please bring your Bible.
HOMELESS YOUTH CONNECTION
The major fundraiser for the HYC will be held on Saturday, May 2, from 1-4:30 p.m. Cost is $100 per person and includes a gourmet buffet held on the front lawn of the Wigwam. In addition, enjoy the excitement of watching the 141st running of the iconic
Kentucky Derby. All guests must be registered before the event. Please contact Homeless Youth Connection, 500 N Bullard Ave, Suite 28, Goodyear or call (623) 374-3747 or Dawn Bogart at (602) 565-3218. HYC is grateful for the on-going support of the church.
W.C.S.F. THRIFT SHOP
The Women’s Christian Service Fellowship Thrift Shop will be open on Saturday, May 2, from 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. In addition, the Thrift Shop will be open after church May 3 from 8:45—10:45a.m. Monies raised are used to fund various W.C.S.F. projects, missions and ministries. Donations that are clean and in working order are always welcome and may be dropped off Friday, May 1, from 8:30–10:30 a.m., or you may schedule an appointment by contacting Monica Sproull (623) 935-2656 or Millie Ezell (623) 935-3953.
MOTHER’S DAY SALAD LUNCHEON
“Building Nests with Love”
Women’s Christian Service Fellowship (W.C.S.F.) welcomes ALL women to attend the Mother’s Day luncheon on Saturday, May 9, at 11:30 a.m. in Souers Hall. Ladies with their last name beginning with A-R, should bring a favorite salad to share with 6-8 people; S-Z, a your favorite YUMMY dessert to share with 12 people. Come and be entertained by Kathy Mitchell. She performs in Pebble Creek’s Showtime and PC Players. Sign up in Souers Hall on Sunday mornings or call the church office at (623) 935-3411. If you have any questions, call Betty Gerlak at (623) 640-6969.
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT PROGRAMS
Dinner this week will be oven fried chicken, potato salad, green salad, and cake. Programs will include G.O. Kids Rec. Room, G.O. Kids, Chancel Choir, Heavenly Handbells, CLP Café, Adult Bible study, and others. See the weekly calendar for times and locations.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
If you are interested in delivering meals on Wednesday night to church members living in the area, please contact the office at info@churchatlitchfieldpark.org or (623) 935-3411. This is a rewarding ministry.
VIDEO CHURCH!
If you are finding yourself feeling a little squeezed at church today because of the crowds or if you just want to enjoy watching church on a big screen with a cup of coffee, please be aware that all church services are broadcast live in Souers Hall each week. Additionally, if you are traveling or are at your summer home or if you simply want to listen to part of the church service again, an audio and video copy of the weekly church service is available on the church website along with newsletters, bulletins, and other information. Please be aware that because of the need for editing, the audio/video of the church service is posted on the website a few days after church.
Wednesday Night Programs
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. CLP Café, G.O. Kids Rec Room
6:00 Dinner
6:45 p.m. Chancel Choir, Bible Study & G.O. Kids
April 2015
Date Kids Adults Menu
Apr 29
G.O. Kids Club(K-5th grade-CR3&4)
Childcare/Nursery – Allison & Jackie
Bible Study in Zieske Hall
Choir Rehearsal in Choir Room
Heavenly Handbells in SanctuaryOven fried chicken, potato salad, green
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Please call the church office at (623) 935-3411 to change or update this list.
PREACHING SCHEDULE
May 3 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Communion Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.
May 10 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Worship Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.
May 17 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Worship Service Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.
May 24 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Worship Service Rev. Kerri Sandusky
MSgt Kristen Allen Lt Col Mike Gantt Shirley Parks
MAJ Travis Allen A1C Robert Grotefend Lt Dan Pauley
Lt Col Shawn Anger CW3 Brian Hall HTFN Deacon Price
EO Matthew Barton Capt Damon Juarez MK1 Robert Rodriguez
MAJ Joe Bemis PFC Jay W. Klement, II MAJ Brendan Rowe
SFC Jamil D Bush PFC Ralph Lawson Lt Col Doug Seymour
1st Sgt Christopher Cameron Kyle P Lee 1st Lt R Jacob Stucky
MAJ Douglas Charters SSgt Tommy Little SSgt Derek Adrian Urban
2nd Lt Taylor Clarke CM3 Ryan McElhaney DOD Civilian Derek Urban
Sgt Anthony Collier Capt Hank McKibban Capt Brad Walgren, Chaplain
Lt Col Lyle Dawley MAJ Ryan Maple SSgt Margaret Wilson
Capt Malia DuMont Phillip Miller, Seal Team 2nd Lt Jacob Zalewski
PFC Cody Fridley SFC Donald S. Montgomery PFC Daniel Zimmer
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Calendar for the Week of April 26, 2015
Today, 04/26/2015COFFEE 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
4:30 p.m. – BOY SCOUT TROOP 99GREEN BAR in Watt House 5:00 p.m. – IGNITE YOUTH GROUP in Souers Hall
5:00 p.m. – PULSE YOUTH GROUP in Souers Hall 5:00 p.m. – CRAFTER’S FELLOWSHIP in Zieske Hall Monday, 04/27/2015
12:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Tuesday, 04/28/2015
10:00 a.m. – BIBLE STUDY in Souers Hall
12:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 1:00 p.m.– BELL TOWER MAIL CREW in Zieske Hall Wednesday, 04/29/2015
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 in Sanctuary 4:30 p.m. – G.O. KIDS REC ROOM in Classroom 6 4:30 p.m. – CLP CAFE in Souers Hall
5:00 p.m. – NURSERY
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 Souers Hall 6:45 p.m. – CIRCLE 6 in Watt House Thursday, 04/30/2015
6:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 7:00 p.m. – CARILLON HANDBELLS in Sanctuary 7:30 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Friday, 05/01/2015
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
8:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House Saturday, 05/02/2015
7:00 a.m. – MEN’S FELLOWSHIP in Souers Hall
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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. 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 GUEST CHOIR DIRECTOR. . . .Ramon Ocaño ORGANIST/PIANIST . . . Debra Weber LITURGIST . . . Shirley Robinson USHERS . . . 8:00 a.m. . . .Lisa Warne, Travis & Jacque Hough, Joan Jones 9:15 a.m. . . .Joe & Carrie Bemis, Cliff & Jane Fallon 10:45 a.m. . . .Daniel & Michelle Sager, Desmond Sager, Joan Smith WELCOME BOOTH . . . .Alan & Lisa Warne, Lynn & Wanda Schlenker, Larry & Ann Schluter ACOLYTES . . . 9:15 a.m. . . .Desmond Sager, Meredith Magee
Cover Photo ~ Alberto Hernandez
