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WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH Palm Sunday

April 14, 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 “Fanfare”/“The Palms” Chesterton/Faure PROCESSION OF PALMS 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 “Hosanna” Carl Tuttle, arr. Jill Tabata

HYMN “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna” No. 297 (Verses 1 & 2)

ANTHEM “Thy Will Be Done” Craig Courtney SCRIPTURE READING Luke 19:29-38 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON “Procession to Committal” Rev. Lynne Kammeraad

HYMN “All Glory, Laud and Honor” No. 300

(Verses 1 & 2)

OFFERTORY “Love Paid the Ransom” Medley

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“DOXOLOGY” No. 815 “All Glory, Laud and Honor” No. 300

“To thee, before Thy passion, they sang their hymns of praise; to Thee, now high exalted, our melody we raise. Thou didst accept their praises; accept the praise we bring, who in all good delightest, Thou good and gracious King.”

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE “Hosanna in the Highest” Traditional Liturgy/Tuttle LUKE 19:29-38 (NIV)

“As he approached Bethphage and Bethany at the hill called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, saying to them, ‘Go to the village ahead of you, and as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here. If anyone asks you, “Why are you untying it?” say, “The Lord needs it.”’ Those who were sent ahead went and found it just as he had told them. As they were untying the colt, its owners asked them, ‘Why are you untying the colt?’ They replied, ‘The Lord needs it.’ They brought it to Jesus, threw their cloaks on the colt and put Jesus on it. As he went along, people spread their cloaks on the road. When he came near the place where the road goes down the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices for all the miracles they had seen: ‘Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!’ ‘Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!’”

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 Palm Sunday

April 14, 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 “Fanfare”/“The Palms” Chesterton/Faure PROCESSION OF PALMS BRINGING IN THE LIGHT WELCOME, REGISTRATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP “Hosanna” Carl Tuttle, arr. Jill Tabata CONFIRMATION Emma Gilchrist Mitchell Magee Kennedy Massey

Zoe Rider Matthew Sidell Andrew Smith CONFIRMATION THROUGH BAPTISM Joshua VanRiper CONFIRMATION BY IMMERSION BAPTISM*

Casey Alward Elise Andres A.J. Denaro Millie Moran Ethan Rankin

*Please join us in the Palm Court immediately following the service for baptisms by immersion.

CALL TO WORSHIP

L: Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord. P: Hosanna in the highest! L: Open our eyes to see his glory. P: Open our ears to hear his wisdom. L: Open our mouths to sing his praise. P: Open our hearts to offer him our love. L: Open our spirits to submit to him our will. P: Hosanna in the highest!

HYMN “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna” No. 297

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PRAYER OF THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY (In Unison)

We praise you, O God, for your redemption of the world through Jesus Christ. He entered the holy city of Jerusalem in triumph and was proclaimed Messiah and King by those who spread garments and branches along his way. Just as we carry branches, may we follow Christ in the way of the cross, that, dying and rising with him, we may enter into your kingdom.

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 “Thy Will Be Done” Craig Courtney SCRIPTURE READING Luke 19:29-38 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God. SERMON “Procession to Committal” Rev. Lynne Kammeraad HYMN “All Glory, Laud and Honor” No. 300

(Verses 1 & 2) OFFERTORY “Love Paid the Ransom” Medley “DOXOLOGY” No. 815 “All Glory, Laud and Honor” No. 300

“To thee, before Thy passion, they sang their hymns of praise; to Thee, now high exalted, our melody we raise. Thou didst accept their praises; accept the praise we bring, who in all good delightest, Thou good and gracious King.”

BENEDICTION POSTLUDE “Hosanna in the Highest” Traditional Liturgy/Tuttle

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 Palm Sunday

April 14, 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

PROCESSION OF PALMS

WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS & OPENING PRAYER

CALL TO WORSHIP

PRAISE OF CONGREGATION “Hosanna (Open the Gates)” Christensen/Ostrini CCLI Song #1601160

“Hosanna (Praise is Rising)” Baloche/Brown CCLI Song #4662491

CONFESSION OF THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY (In Unison)

ASSURANCE OF PARDON

SPECIAL MUSIC “Hosanna” Brooke Ligertwood Matilde Aguayo, soloist

SCRIPTURE READING Luke 19:29-38 L: The Word of the Lord. (Page 3) P: Thanks be to God.

SERMON “Procession to Committal” Rev. Lynne Kammeraad

PASTORAL PRAYER

OFFERTORY “Here I Am To Worship” TimHughes Nikka del Rosario, soloist

PRAISE OF CONGREGATION “Hosanna” Carl Tuttle CCLI Song #21545

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 14, 2019

CELEBRATE CONFIRMATION

Please come to Palm Court after the 9:15 service for the baptisms. Join in the celebration of these new members and enjoy some cake!

LAST DAY TO ORDER EASTER LILIES

Easter lilies may be ordered in the breezeway after each service today. The lilies will be displayed on Easter Sunday in the sanctuary and in Souers Hall. The cost is $10. Checks may be payable to the church with “lilies” written on 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.

NO 4C REHEARSAL THIS WEEK

Great time performing at the Fair yesterday! We will take a break during Holy Week, so there will not be rehearsal on Wednesday, April 17. We will see you back at rehearsal (followed by dinner) on Wednesday, April 24, at 5:15 p.m.

We Welcome New Members Casey Alward Elise Andres

A.J. Denaro Emma Gilchrist

Mitchell Magee Kennedy Massey

Millie Moran Ethan Rankin

Zoe Rider Matthew Sidell

Andrew Smith Joshua VanRiper

We are happy you have chosen to become a part of this body of Christ!

Take time to check out what’s happening… Celebrate Confirmation Flowering of the Cross

Easter Lilies Orpheus Choir

4C Free Movie Night

Wednesday Night Activities Mother’s Day Luncheon

Bible Study Youth Group Activies

Good Friday Breakfast Vacation Bible School Opportunity

Easter Egg Hunt W.C.S.F. Thrift Shop

Easter Egg Volunteers Women’s Fellowship

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WEDNESDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES

Wednesday night activities will resume next week on Wednesday, April 24.

NO BIBLE STUDY THIS WEEK The adult Bible study will not meet during Holy Week (Tuesday, April 16 and Wednesday, April 17) but will resume next Tuesday, April 23 at 10:00 a.m. and Wednesday, April 24, at 6:30 p.m. in Souers Hall. Our final Bible study for this season is a five-week introduction to the Torah – the first five books of the Bible. Each week we will consider the structure, key themes, and various insights of a different book with the goal of providing tools for individual study over the summer and hope of returning for a more in-depth study of each book in the fall. On Tuesday, April 23, at 10:00 a.m. and Wednesday, April 24, at 6:30 p.m., in Souers Hall, we will focus on the book of Leviticus, our third study of the series. Please read Leviticus prior to our time together if possible. As always, please bring a Bible and something to write with if possible.

GOOD FRIDAY BREAKFAST

Friday, April 19th, at 7:30 a.m., there is a gathering of leaders in the West Valley to proclaim the power of the cross and anticipate the celebration of the Resurrection. A Good Friday breakfast will be held at the Wigwam Resort, 300 E. Wigwam Blvd., hosted by West Valley churches and businesses. The Church at Litchfield Park has reserved a table for ten. Tickets are $35.00, which includes a full breakfast buffet. Guest speaker will be Daniel Fusco and music by Justin Unger. Please stop by the church office during regular business hours to purchase tickets.

EASTER EGG HUNT THIS SATURDAY

Our annual community Easter Egg Hunt, for children through 5th grade, will be this Saturday, April 20, 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.

EASTER EGG HUNT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The annual Easter egg hunt will be this Saturday, April 20, at 10:00 a.m. If you are willing to serve, please sign up in the breezeway. Email or speak with Kristin (KMcNamara@churchatlitchfieldpark.org) if you have any questions.

FLOWERING OF THE CROSS

On EASTER morning we will be “Flowering the Cross” at the 8:00, 9:15, and 10:45 services. The cross will be in the front of the church by the Information Booth and fountain for all to see. Bring flowers from your garden for this beautiful tradition. There will also be flowers available if you don’t have any at home.

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ORPHEUS SALUTES AMERICA

Orpheus Male Chorus presents “Orpheus Salutes America” as their spring concert to conclude the 90th season on Sunday, April 28, at 3:00 p.m. at The Church at Litchfield Park. Orpheus will feature patriotic music and other genres that salute America, such as spirituals and folk music. Their performance will also pay tribute to those who serve in our armed forces. Admission to “Orpheus Salutes America” is $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and students for tickets purchased in advance at www.orpheus.org. Tickets purchased in advance are being sold online only. Admission for tickets purchased at the door is $25 for adults and $20 for seniors and students. Children 12 and under are admitted free. Purchase your tickets early to save money and get a seat!

FREE MOVIE NIGHT

Join us on Friday, May 3, at 6:00 p.m. for free movie night. Come enjoy “Mary Poppins Returns” on the big screen in Souers Hall with free hotdogs, popcorn and drinks. Released in 2018, this PG-rated movie tells the story of Mary Poppins helping the Banks family remember the joy of being a child. Everyone is welcome.

W.C.S.F. MOTHER’S DAY LUNCHEON

Women’s Christian Service Fellowship (W.C.S.F.) is hosting the Annual Mother’s Day Luncheon on Saturday, May 11, in Souers Hall at 11:30 a.m. The theme is Mother’s Spring Flower Garden. Mr. T.A. Burrows of Act Two Productions will perform his “Legends of Song”. If your last name begins with A - M please bring a salad for 12 people. If your last names begins with N - Z please bring dessert for 12 people. The luncheon is open to all women of our community. Sign-up sheets are in the breezeway before and after services or reservations can be made by calling the church office at (623) 935-3411.

YOUTH ACTIVITIES

Sunday 4/14/19 9:15 a.m. – Confirmation service! Ignite and Pulse will not meet today; celebrating confirmation! 11:45 a.m. – Youth Praise Band, Souers Hall

Come celebrate the youth who are being confirmed; then help serve cake after the service

Sunday 4/21/19 No youth group today – He Is Risen! He is Risen, Indeed!

Sunday 4/28/19 10:30 a.m. – Ignite 11:45 a.m. – Pulse (9th – 12th), Watt House 11:45 a.m. – Youth Praise Band (6th- 8th), Souers Hall

Using the Bible and our personality traits to analyze leadership. Rob Gimbl will assist with Pulse

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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – HELP NEEDED

Adults and youth are needed for this important ministry to the children in our community. See the sign-up sheets in the breezeway to find a job that matches your talents! There will be an organizational meeting on Sunday, May 5, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Souers Hall. Lunch and child care will be provided. This is an important meeting to attend if you are planning to help. If you have any questions, please contact Kristin McNamara or call office at (623) 935-3411.

W.C.S.F. THRIFT SHOP

The Thrift Shop will be open for business on Thursday, April 18, 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, April 17, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.

WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP

Circle 3 will meet on Wednesday, April 24, at 11:30 a.m. at LaLoma Village on Camelback just west of Litchfield Road for a luncheon meeting. The cost is $12.00. The lunch menu has not yet been determined. The deadline to R.S.V.P. is Thursday, April 18. Hostesses are Susan Simonsgaard, Leanne Walgren and Nan Bartels. Please R.S.V.P. to Diane Piehl at walterdianepiehl@cox.net. Circle 5 will gather at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, at Papa Paul’s Pizza & Pasta, 118 N Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park. Please join us for great food and fellowship. All women are invited. You may R.S.V.P. to wcsfcircle5@clp.church or sign up in Souers Hall on Sunday mornings.

The Church at Litchfield Park Lenten/Easter Calendar 2018

Date Event Time Location

Thu., Apr. 18 Maundy Thursday Service 6:30 p.m. Sanctuary

Fri., Apr. 19 Good Friday Worship Service 6:30 p.m. Sanctuary

Sat., Apr. 20 Annual Easter Egg Hunt 10:00 a.m. Meet in Souers Hall

Sun., Apr. 21 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. 22 Easter Monday Holiday – Office Closed

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Calendar for the Week of April 14, 2019

Today, 4/14/19 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 AND CONFIRMATION 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

Monday, 4/15/19 12:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House

Tuesday, 4/16/19 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, 4/17/19 8:30 a.m. – W.C.S.F. THRIFT SHOP DONATION DAY in Watt House 12:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House 4:30 p.m. – HEAVENLY HANDBELLS in Sanctuary 6:30 p.m. – CHANCEL CHOIR REHEARSAL in Choir Room

Thursday, 4/18/19 8:30 a.m. – W.C.S.F. THRIFT SHOP OPEN in Watt House 6:30 p.m. – MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE in Sanctuary

7:00 p.m. – CARRILON HANDBELLS REHEARSAL in Sanctuary

7:30 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House

Friday, 4/19/19 1:00 p.m. – WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP KNITTING/CROCHET GROUP in Zieske 6:30 p.m. – GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE in Sanctuary 6:30 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House

Saturday, 4/20/19

10:00 a.m. – EASTER EGG HUNT on Campus

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Cover Photo ~ Ned Hannah

ASSISTING IN WORSHIP TODAY

SENIOR PASTOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rev. Lynne Kammeraad

ASSOCIATE PASTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Kerri Sandusky DIRECTOR OF MUSIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jill Tabata 10:45 CHOIR DIRECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . Amy Burns ORGANIST/PIANIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kathy Drake LITURGIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nancy Oreshack USHERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . Judy Mercy, Dolores Broski, Rick & Lee Miller 9:15 a.m. . . . . . . . Robert Gimbl, Jane Cook, Suzanne Boyer, Lily Early 10:45 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ron & Joan Smith, Lou & Lois Tronzo ACOLYTES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Zachary Kerfoot, Vivian Nixon WELCOME BOOTHS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Women’s Christian Service Fellowship, Kathy Broom 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… “In celebration of Geovanny’s 12th birthday,” by the George Merriman family.

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