As we gathered for worship this past Sunday, 221 people joined us as Pastor Kris taught from Matthew 14: 13-21 (ESV) with the message, "Bring Them Here to Me."

To view the 10:00 service click here

Bring Them Here to Me- 10am

For more information contact Rob Gimbl at azrobert4@gmail.com

Aug 22 Date ONLY 6:00am

Volunteers will sort and pack food at Skyway Church, just west of Bullard on Van Buren, and then deliver it to individual seniors at a low-income apartment complex in Avondale. We will meet at Skyway at 7 AM and serve until 9:30 am. This serve opportunity happens on the 4th Saturday of each month. Bulk food donations come from St Mary's Food Bank

Abide: A Study of 1, 2 & 3 John by Jen Wilkin

There are few things more important for believers today than learning how to recognize truth, remain rooted in Christ, and love one another well. In a world filled with competing voices, uncertainty, and division, the letters of 1, 2, and 3 John call us back to what matters most: abiding in Jesus.

Beginning this September, Women@CLP invites you to join us for Abide, a 10-week Bible study by respected Bible teacher and author Jen Wilkin. Together, we'll walk verse by verse through John's three letters, discovering how they continue to speak powerfully to the Church today. Written to believers facing deception, doubt, and division, John's message encourages us to remain steadfast in the truth of God's Word, find assurance in our salvation, and reflect Christ's love in our daily lives.

Whether you are new to Bible study or have spent years studying Scripture, this study will deepen your understanding of God's Word and strengthen your confidence in living faithfully as a disciple of Jesus. Our prayer is that each woman will grow in her love for Christ, develop greater discernment in an age of confusion, and experience the joy and assurance that come from abiding in Him.

Study Details

Tuesday Morning Study

• Dates: September 8 – November 17
• Time: 10:00–11:30 a.m.
• Location: Souers Community Hall

Thursday Evening Study

• Dates: September 10 – November 19
• Time: 5:00–6:30 p.m.
• Location: Fireside Rooms (or Souers Community Hall if additional space is needed)

Study Materials

Participants are asked to purchase the Abide Bible study workbook by Jen Wilkin before the first session. The workbook includes the weekly study materials as well as access to the accompanying teaching videos that will be incorporated throughout the study.

The workbook is available through Amazon:
https://a.co/d/085sLeN7

We hope you'll join us as we gather around God's Word, encourage one another in faith, and learn together what it truly means to abide in Christ.

Join us on Saturday, August 29 | 2:00–4:00 p.m.

As summer comes to a close and a new ministry season begins, we invite you to set aside a couple of hours to pause, reconnect, and prepare your heart for all that God has in store this fall.

Join the women of CLP for an afternoon of fellowship, encouragement, laughter, meaningful conversation, and, of course, delicious food. Together we'll spend time connecting with one another, reflecting on God's faithfulness, and looking ahead to the opportunities He has for us to grow, serve, and abide in Him through the busy months ahead.

Whether you've been part of Women@CLP for years or you're looking for a place to connect for the very first time, we'd love for you to join us. Bring a friend, meet new women, and leave encouraged for the season ahead.

This gathering will also provide an opportunity to learn more about our upcoming Abide Bible study and connect with other women as we prepare to begin a new season of growing together in God's Word.

Come expectant. Come hungry—for good food, meaningful friendships, and God's Word. We can't wait to spend the afternoon with you!

Come join us for food, fellowship, and study. 

Come experience Arise AZ in breathtaking Sedona! Get ready for powerful biblical teaching, vibrant worship that lifts your spirit, and precious moments to connect deeply with God and with one another.  Arise welcomes women of all ages, including your teen girls and college-aged young ladies, for a truly enriching experience.  Don't miss this incrediable opportunity!

Early registration closes April 15th and there is still space at our VRBOs that we have reserved.  There are two registrations - one for to let us know you are going and if you need lodging, and then the link to Arise to register and pay for the conference: https://www.ariseaz.com/

Homeless Youth Connection

HYC serves youth ages 13 - 21 who are experiencing homelessness and who are trying to stay in high school and graduate. HYC provides assistance to help them navigate the many barriers that can impede their education and limit their future stability and self-sufficiency.

HYC Eliminates Barriers to Graduation by

• providing essential needs
• providing housing resources
• providing employment resources and preparation

HYC Empowers Youth with Life Skills & Adult Preparedness by

• teaching life skills
• establishing techniques for decision-making skills
• developing skills for interviewing & securing employment
• giving guidance for college financial aid and scholarship opportunities
• identifying goals & designing plans for the future

HYC Creates Lasting Solutions by

• implementing plans for the future
• partnering with employers for sustainable employment
• identifying permanent connection resources
• continuing HYC services during post secondary education
• providing after-care services one year following HS graduation

About the HYC Program:

• on average, HYC provides services to more than 700 youth annually
• HYC partners with more than 130 high schools in Maricopa County &     Flagstaff, AZ
• each youth is assigned a youth coach to guide & support them       through graduation
• on average, 94% of HYC seniors will graduate

Essentials Needed Now:

• bike locks
• TI-84 CE graphing calculators
• hygiene essentials - body wash, razors, shaving cream
• and, of course, donations are always needed & welcomed

A donation box will be set up to collect these items at the rear of the sanctuary during the month of September.

Please consider donating to help these youths.

Gratefully, 

Karen Casey (Missions Committee)

We want to share an important reminder with our church family.

Unfortunately, scams have become increasingly sophisticated, and recently one of our own members lost a significant amount of money after receiving what appeared to be a legitimate phone call from their bank. The caller ID displayed the bank's phone number, and the caller had enough personal information to sound trustworthy. The scam ultimately involved transferring money through Zelle.

Please remember:

• Be cautious of unexpected phone calls, even if the caller ID appears to be your bank or another trusted organization. Phone numbers can be "spoofed" to look legitimate.
• Never feel pressured to act immediately. Scammers often create a sense of urgency to keep you from stopping to think.
• If someone claims to be from your bank, hang up and call the bank directly using the phone number on the back of your debit or credit card or from the bank's official website.
• Never send money to yourself or to a "safe" account through Zelle or another payment service because someone on the phone tells you to. Banks will not ask you to do this.
• Never share verification codes or passwords that are texted or emailed to you.
• When in doubt, ask someone you trust before sending money or sharing personal information.

Scammers are becoming very convincing, and anyone can become a victim. The best defense is to slow down, verify independently, and never let someone on an unexpected call rush you into making a financial decision.

Let's continue to look out for one another. If you hear about a new scam or have concerns about a suspicious call or message, don't hesitate to share it with family, friends, or another trusted person. A simple conversation may help protect someone else.

With offering boxes available before, during, and after services, you are encouraged to give as the Spirit leads—with joy and intentionality. 

Freely you have received: freely give - Matthew 10:8

Email the Board of Directors or Council of Church Ministries: clpboard@clp.church

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES
8:30 and 10:00am in Sanctuary

OFFICE HOURS
Monday through Thursday ~ 9am to 4pm

300 North Old Litchfield Road
Litchfield Park, AZ  85340
(623) 935-3411
info@clp.church
https://clp.church