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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

Sixth Sunday after Epiphany

February 17, 2019 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 “Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven” Adam 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 “Praise the Lord, Be Joyful” F. Haydn, arr. H. Hopson

HYMN “How Great Thou Art” No. 147 (Verses 1 & 4)

ANTHEM “Alleluia” Larry Gatlin, arr. Ed Lojeski Pam Justice, soloist SCRIPTURE READING Luke 6:20-26 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God.

SERMON “Blessed are You When...” Rev. Lynne Kammeraad HYMN “They’ll Know We Are Christians” No. 429

(Verses 1 & 2)

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OFFERTORY “Let There Be Peace on Earth” Jackson, arr. Mark Hayes

Sally Hattemer, soloist “DOXOLOGY” No. 815 “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” No. 139 “Great is Thy faithfulness, O God, my Father; There is no shadow of turning

with Thee. Thou changest not; Thy compassions, they fail not. As Thou hast been Thou forever wilt be. Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see. All I have needed Thy hand hath provided; Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!

BENEDICTION POSTLUDE “Take the Name of Jesus with You” Doane LUKE 6:20-26 (NIV)

“Looking at his disciples, he said: ‘Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh. Blessed are you when people hate you, when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil, because of the Son of Man. Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For that is how their ancestors treated the prophets. But woe to you who are rich, for you have already received your comfort. Woe to you who are well fed now, for you will go hungry. Woe to you who laugh now, for you will mourn and weep. Woe to you when everyone speaks well of you, for that is how their ancestors treated the false prophets.’”

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 Sixth Sunday after Epiphany

February 17, 2019 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 “Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven” Adam BRINGING IN THE LIGHT WELCOME, REGISTRATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP “Praise the Lord, Be Joyful” F. Haydn, arr. H. Hopson CALL TO WORSHIP L: Blessed are we P: When our treasures cannot be quantified. L: Blessed are we P: When mystery tempers our knowledge. L: Blessed are we P: When our pain is held in the balm of love. L: Blessed are we P: When the joy of the Lord is our strength. HYMN “How Great Thou Art” No. 147

(Verses 1 & 4) PRAYER OF THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY (In Unison)

Compassionate God, we recognize that our world is a broken place. We admit that sometimes we make the world a broken place. Renew us in your love, O God, and heal us with the comfort of your abundant love. Awaken us to the role we can play in healing your creation. Strengthen us through the power of the Holy Spirit to hear you and move forward in faith.

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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 “Alleluia” Larry Gatlin, arr. Ed Lojeski Pam Justice, soloist

SCRIPTURE READING Luke 6:20-26 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God.

SERMON “Blessed are You When...” Rev. Lynne Kammeraad HYMN “They’ll Know We Are Christians” No. 429

(Verses 1 - 3)

OFFERTORY “Let There Be Peace on Earth” Jackson, arr. Mark Hayes

Sally Hattemer, soloist

“DOXOLOGY” No. 815

“Great Is Thy Faithfulness” No. 139 “Great is Thy faithfulness, O God, my Father; There is no shadow of turning

with Thee. Thou changest not; Thy compassions, they fail not. As Thou hast been Thou forever wilt be. Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see. All I have needed Thy hand hath provided; Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE “Take the Name of Jesus with You” Doane

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 Sixth Sunday after Epiphany

February 17, 2019 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 & OPENING PRAYER

PRAISE OF CONGREGATION “Blessed Be Your Name” Matt & Beth Redman

CCLI Song#3798438

“You Never Let Go” Matt & Beth Redman CCLI Song4674166

SCRIPTURE READING Luke 6:20-26 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God.

SERMON “Blessed Are You When...” Rev. Lynne Kammeraad

PRAISE OF CONGREGATION “Reckless Love” Culver/Asbury/Jackson CCLI Song#7089641

PASTORAL PRAYER

OFFERTORY “Trust in You” Daigle/Farren Sophie Fromm, soloist

“Blessed Be Your Name” Matt & Beth Redman “Blessed be the name of the Lord, blessed be Your name. Blessed be the

name of the Lord, blessed be Your glorious name. You give and take away. You give and take away. My heart will choose to say, “Lord blessed be Your name.”

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 February 10, 2019

PUERTO RICO

Please be in prayer for those from the mission team serving in Puerto Rico.

2019 ANNUAL MEETING

The annual meeting for the church will be on Sunday, February 24, at 11:45 a.m. in Souers Hall. We are installing new deacons, and voting on new officers and the budget. The meeting is open to everyone, but only church members may vote. Please mark your calendar to attend this meeting. Your attendance is important in the planning for the future of our church, and a quorum of the congregation is needed. Child care will be provided in the Rec Room and Nursery during the meeting. The 2018 Annual Report is available from an usher or during the week from the church office.

HAVE YOU MADE YOUR PLEDGE?

Our 2019 Pledge Campaign has almost reached our goal of the number of pledges received. Through this week, we have received pledges from 192 church families. In past years, we have had at least 200 pledges and would like to reach a goal of 210 family units making pledges. As you have heard from previous announcements, your planned giving has been very successful to date, yet we would like to encourage more church families to make a commitment to support our church in 2019. Thanks for your continued support!

Take time to check out what’s happening… Puerto Rico Bible Study

2019 Annual Meeting Good Times Fellowship

2019 Pledge Scholarships

New Member Orientation Youth Activities

Ash Wednesday Service Women’s Fellowship

Confirmation Classes Spaghetti Dinner & Raffle

W.C.S.F. Thrift Shop

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MEMBERSHIP ORIENTATION TODAY

If you are considering joining our church family or simply want more information about The Church at Litchfield Park, please come to our brief membership orientation in Fireside Room South TODAY immediately following the 9:15 service. New members will be received next Sunday at either the 9:15 or 10:45 a.m. service. If you have already been to an orientation session and would like to join or if you have any questions about the process, please contact the church office at (623) 935-3411 or membership@clp.church.

ASH WEDNESDAY

Join us for the Ash Wednesday service Wednesday, March 6, at 6:30 p.m. This service inaugurates the season of Lent with the imposition of ashes. Childcare will be available in the nursery during the service.

CONFIRMATION CLASSES

Confirmation is the process where youth in 8th grade (13 years or older) learn about the Christian faith and make an intentional commitment to give their lives to the Lord. Following confirmation, youth are received into membership into the church. Confirmation will also include baptism for those who have not previously been baptized. An orientation meeting for both youth and parents will be held Wednesday, February 20, at 6:00 p.m. in Zieske Hall. Confirmation classes will meet on Wednesdays, February 20, 27, March 20, 27, April 3 and 10 from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. The confirmation ceremony will occur on Palm Sunday, April 14. You may register in Souers Hall between services. If you have questions or you would like more information, please contact the church office or Pastor Kerri.

BIBLE STUDY

The Bible study focusing on the letters written to the seven churches in Asia Minor recorded in Revelation 2-3 continues this Tuesday, February 19, at 10:00 a.m. and Wednesday, February 20 at 6:30 p.m. in Souers Hall. Our focus this week will be on the letter written to the church in Philadelphia. Please read Revelation 3:7-13 prior to our time together if possible. As always, please bring a Bible and something to write with if you are able to.

Please join us for a special study on Tuesday, March 5, at 10:00 a.m. in Souers Hall. Curtis Cook is leading a study focusing on the language and culture of the Zuni people, and about Bible translation as means of reaching them for God.

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GOOD TIMES FELLOWSHIP

Sign up for “Mamma Mia!” dinner/show tickets continues in the breezeway. Ticket price is $75 which includes bread, starter, entrée, coffee/tea (hot or cold), tax, basic gratuity, and Broadway production. You will be able to indicate if you wish to sit with someone at your table. A bus will be available for those interested; please indicate if you would like to ride the bus when you sign up. The dinner/show at the Arizona Broadway Theatre is Friday, April 12, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. The final day to purchase tickets is Sunday, March 3, 2019.

COMMUNITY SERVICE SCHOLARSHIPS

The Church at Litchfield Park will award three $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors graduating in May, 2019, who plan to further their education in the fall of 2019. One scholarship is reserved for a church member. The others are open to students who have at least a 3.0 grade point average and have been active in service to their community. Applications are available in the church office or at any of the Agua Fria High School District Career Centers. If you have any questions, e-mail Nancy Oreshack at noreshack@cox.net. The deadline to return completed applications to the church office is 4:00 p.m., Friday, March 22.

YOUTH PRAISE BAND

The youth praise band will meet TODAY from 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. in Souers Hall. All 6th-8th graders are welcome!

PULSE AND IGNITE

Pulse and Ignite youth groups will meet TODAY: Ignite (6th-8th) from 10:30-11:45 a.m.; Pulse (9th-12th) from 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Both groups will meet in the Watt House. Hope to see you there!

YOUTH SUMMER MISSION TRIPS

Summer mission trip preparations are underway. Ignite will be heading to Flagstaff, AZ; Pulse will be heading to San Diego, CA. The deposit for the trip is due February 24, 2019. Any youth and/or parents who would like more information, please see Pastor Kerri.

WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP

Circle 3 Luncheon meeting will be Wednesday, February 27, at 11:30 a.m. at LaLoma Village on Camelback just west of Litchfield Road. Lunch menu is chicken quesadilla for $12.00. Hostesses are Gerre Arnold, Joan Ragsdale and Betty Gerlak. Please R.S.V.P. to wcsfcircle3@clp.church.

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SPAGHETTI DINNER and RAFFLE

Ticket sales for the Pulse and Ignite Youth Groups’ 5th annual fundraising spaghetti dinner featuring entertainer Tim Rilley begin Sunday, February 24, 2019, between services in the breezeway. The dinner on Friday, March 22, features two seatings—one at 5:00 p.m. and another at 7:00 p.m. Come and enjoy a delicious meal while listening to the singing of Tim Rilley. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children.

Check out the raffle baskets on Sunday, February 24, in the breezeway. Raffle tickets will be on sale each Sunday after services until the spaghetti dinner. All money raised will be used to support the youth’s summer mission trips to San Diego, California, and Flagstaff, Arizona.

W.C.S.F. THRIFT SHOP

The Thrift Shop is organized and operated by Women’s Christian Service Fellowship (W.C.S.F.) and its volunteers. It is headed by Amber Gilbert, Amanda Clough and Jennifer Scott and is the primary source of funding for W.C.S.F. Proceeds are used to support W.C.S.F.’s many community and world-wide outreach projects, including grants for women in crisis and special projects on the church campus. W.C.S.F. appreciates your support throughout the year as donors, shoppers and volunteers. If you would like to volunteer at the Thrift Shop, please sign up in the breezeway between services. Thank you! The Thrift Shop will be open for business on Thursday, February 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and is in need of donations. Please drop off your items on donation day, Wednesday, February 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY

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

MSgt Kristen Allen Lt Col Mike Gantt SFC Lance Otzmann

LTC Travis Allen A1C Robert Grotefend Shirley Parks

Col Shawn Anger CW3 Brian Hall Lt Dan Pauley

Lt Col Joe Bemis Sr A Nicholas Hemphill HTFN Deacon Price

Capt Thomas Brougher PVT Andrew Horacek MK1 Robert Rodriguez

TSgt Lysa Busalacchi MAJ Damon Juarez MM3 Jacob Scott

SFC Jamil D Bush PFC Jay W. Klement, II Capt R Jacob Stucky

1st Sgt Christopher Cameron SSgt Tommy Little MAJ Bradley K. Sullivan

MAJ Douglas Charters SSgt Ryan McElhaney SSgt Derek Adrian Urban

Capt Taylor Clarke Capt Hank McKibban MAJ Brad Walgren, Chaplain

MSgt Anthony Collier MAJ Ryan Maple SFC Margaret Wilson

SSgt Zeke Denofsky SFC Donald S. Montgomery 2nd Lt Jacob Zalewski

PFC Cody Fridley **************** PFC Daniel Zimmer

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Calendar for the Week of February 17, 2019

Today, 2/17/19 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-5

th grades) in Classroom 3

10:20 a.m. – MEMBERSHIP ORIENTATION in Fireside Room South 10:30 a.m. – IGNITE YOUTH GROUP (6

th-8

th grades) in Watt House

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-5

th grades) in Classroom 3

11:45 a.m. – YOUTH PRAISE BAND (6th

-8th

grades)in Souers Hall 11:45 a.m. – PULSE YOUTH GROUP (9

th-12

th grades) in Watt House

Monday, 2/18/19 OFFICE CLOSED

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

Tuesday, 2/19/19 10:00 a.m. – BIBLE STUDY in Souers Hall

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

6:30 p.m. – COUNCIL MEETING in Zieske Hall

7:30 p.m. – BOARD MEETING in Zieske Hall

Wednesday, 2/20/19 8:30 a.m. – W.C.S.F. THRIFT SHOP WORK DAY in Watt House

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

4:30 p.m. – HEAVENLY HANDBELL REHEARSAL in Sanctuary

5:30 p.m. – CHILD CARE in Nursery

5:30 p.m. – 4C (Grades K-5) in Fireside Room North

6:00 p.m. – CONFIRMATION CLASS in Zieske Hall

6:30 p.m. – BIBLE STUDY in Souers Hall

6:30 p.m. – PACK #990 in Watt House, Fireside Room North, Classrooms 2,4,5&6

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

Thursday, 2/21/19 8:30 a.m. – W.C.S.F. THRIFT SHOP OPEN in Watt House 7:00 p.m. – CARILLON HANDBELL REHEARSAL in Sanctuary 7:30 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House

Friday, 2/22/19 1:00 p.m. – WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP KNITTING/CROCHET GROUP in Zieske Hall 6:00 p.m. – CONFIRMATION CLASS off site 6:30 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House

Saturday, 2/23/19 8:00 a.m. – BOY SCOUT TROOP #99 OUTING off site 5:00 p.m. – SCOUT PACK #990 BLUE & GOLD in Souers Hall

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ASSISTING IN WORSHIP TODAY

SENIOR PASTOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rev. Lynne Kammeraad ASSOCIATE PASTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Kerri Sandusky MUSIC DIRECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jill Tabata 10:45 CHOIR DIRECTOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amy Burns ORGANIST/PIANIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kathy Drake LITURGIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jerry Santy USHERS . . . . . . . . . . . . .8:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jacque & Travis Hough, Larry & Lori Hartsook 9:15 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . Stu & Mary Wilkening, Lou Tronzo, Jerry Rounds 10:45 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ron & Joan Smith, Phil Easley, Bill Crause

ACOLYTES 9:15 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sophia Pearson, Bryan Kaneshiro WELCOME BOOTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charlotte Montanus, Beth Hatch, Tom & Margaret Bradbeer

INTERIM CHILDREN’S MINISTRY DIRECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kristin McNamara NURSERY. . 8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stephanie Horacek, Amanda Clough

Altar flowers are given…

“Celebrating 50 years of marriage & Larry’s birthday,” by Larry & Ann Schluter

Cover Photo ~ Alberto Hernandez

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. Dr. Lynne Kammeraad, Senior Pastor

Rev. Kerri Sandusky, Associate Pastor

Rev. Judson Souers, Pastor Emeritus