Spotlight on Events

Adult Bible Studies

Adult Bible Studies are facilitated by our senior pastor Lynne Kammeraad.

Is your Bible Study meeting this week? Visit This Week's Calendar to verify.

TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY
10:00 a.m. in Souers Hall

WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY
6:30 p.m. in Souers Hall

The adult Bible study will not meet during Holy Week (Tuesday, April 16 and Wednesday, April 17) and will resume Tuesday, April 23 and Wednesday, April 24.

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 and Wednesday, April 24 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.

Tuesday Morning Bible Study

photos: Carroll Frison

Wednesday Night Community Dinner

The Wednesday Night Community Dinners continue at 6:00 p.m. in Souers Hall. Dinner Coordinator Betty Minor is looking for people to help with food preparation, cooking, baking, set-up, and serving. Clean-up help after dinner is a high need. If you are interested in volunteering please email Betty at kitchen@clp.church or sign up in the breezeway on the sign-up sheet. She will be coordinating the schedule, menus, and volunteers and would love to hear from you.

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 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.

photos: Ned Hannah

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. The Thrift Shop is open for business from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the days indicated in the calendar below, with a donation day on the day before from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Please feel free to contact Amber, Amanda, or Jennifer at thriftshop@clp.church or call the church at (623) 935-3411 if you have questions or need to make other donation arrangements. Thank you!

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calendar by John Scott

Women’s Circle 3

Circle 3 will meet on Wednesday, April 24, at 11:30 a.m. at La Loma 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 .

4C Rehearsal

We will meet for rehearsal on Wednesday, April 24, at 5:15 – 6:00 p.m. in Fireside Room North. The free community dinner at 6 p.m. in Souers Hall will follow rehearsal. All K-5th grade singers join us for fun, fellowship, and FOOD!

Women’s Circle 5

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.

Orpheus Salutes America

Orpheus Male Chorus presents “Orpheus Salutes America” as our spring concert to conclude our 90th season on Sunday, April 28, at The Church at Litchfield Park. Orpheus will feature patriotic music and other genres that salute America, such as spirituals and folk music. Our 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 http://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 and get a seat!

photo: Orpheus MCP

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.

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 the office at (623) 935-3411.

Acolyte Training

Calling all 3rd — 8th graders! We will be having an Acolyte training on Sunday, May 5, at 11:45 a.m. in the sanctuary. If you are interested in joining the team and would like to attend the training, please let us know by emailing Kristin McNamara at kmcnamara@clp.church or contact the church office at (623) 935-3411.

Chronic Illness and Caregiver Support Groups

Sunday, May 5, from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the Chronic Illness and Caregiver Support Groups will both meet. The Chronic Illness Peer Support Group meets in Fireside Room South with Kathy Bilak who hopes to provide an opportunity and the space for people living with a long-term illness to get together and share stories and experiences, while giving each other empathetic, emotional, and practical help.

The Caregiver Support Group meets in Classroom 3 with Marcy Clement who hopes to teach and encourage self-care, as well as provide a forum of support and understanding from others facing similar situations. Both groups will meet the first Sunday of the month.

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.

photos: Chris Martin

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.

Newsletter for Youth

Go to the youth page at https://www.churchatlitchfieldpark.org/Youth.html to subscribe to our youth newsletter.

Newsletter for Kids

Did you know that if you go to the children’s page on our website – https://www.churchatlitchfieldpark.org/Children.html – you can subscribe to our newsletter? Check it out!

Boy Scouts

The Church at Litchfield Park is the charter organization for Troop 99 of the Boy Scouts of America. As the charter organization, we support troop leaders, interface with various levels of the Boy Scouts of America organization, and provide facilities for scout meetings and troop committee meetings.

Troop 99 engages in civic activities, participates in outdoor activities such as camp-outs, and conducts fund raising events (Troop 99 does an excellent job of funding its activities).

Please contact the church at 623-935-3411 or info@clp.church for meeting times and additional information.

AmazonSmile Foundation

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