Spotlight on Events

Adult Studies

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

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

September 24 and 25 we begin a nine-week study of Genesis, which will be interspersed with lectures in partnership with the Litchfield Park Historical Society. Led by a variety of different leaders, we will be working our way through this first book of the Bible by considering the most prominent characters, such as Adam, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, and their relationships with others.

Pastor Kerri is our first study leader. She plans on covering Genesis 1-5, while focusing on Adam and the creation of humanity. Please consider joining us Tuesday, September 24 at 10:00 a.m. or Wednesday, September 25 at 6:30 p.m. in Souers Hall. If possible, please bring the necessary items for taking notes and a Bible.

Tuesday Morning Adult Study

photos: Carroll Frison

Father Kino

Tuesday, October 15
10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, October 16
6:30 p.m.
Souers Hall

Best known for his work among native peoples in the late 17th and early 18th centuries, Jesuit missionary Father Kino was a cartographer, explorer, geographer, and scientist. With 24 missions throughout Southern Arizona and Northern Mexico to his credit, including San Xavier del Bac near Tucson, he made numerous trips among native villages. He ventured as far north as the Gila River and the Estrella Mountains. He is held in high honor to this day by the O’odham people, many of whom make a pilgrimage each year to Magdalena de Kino, site of his burial. Historical geographer and author Dr. Barbara Jaquay will highlight Kino’s expeditions and contributions in the Pimeria Alta.

This is a FREE presentation hosted by the Litchfield Park Historical Society and The Church at Litchfield Park. For more information visit http://lphsmuseum.org/, email office@LPHSmuseum.org, or call 623-535-4414.

photo by afagen, licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

Wednesday Night Community Dinner

Our Wednesday Night Community Dinners are now underway. These dinners are open to ALL and are FREE! Come and enjoy time together. Dinner is served from 5:45 – 6:30 p.m. in Souers Hall. If you would like to help in the kitchen on Wednesday nights, please sign up in the breezeway or Souers Hall.

God’s Own Kids Is Back!

Calling all kids ages PreK – Grade 5. Join us Wednesday nights from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the Rec Room for a craft and prayers. Then get comfy on our bean bags, grab some free popcorn, and enjoy a Veggie Tales Bible Story Video. For more information email kmcnamara@clp.church.

4C This Week

Calling all kids from kindergarten through grade 5! Our 4C Children’s Christian Community Choir will be singing in worship on Sunday, September 29, for the 8:00 and 9:15 a.m. services. We will be working on our new song the next two Wednesday evening rehearsals. Come and join us on Wednesdays from 5:00 – 5:45 p.m. in Fireside North. Plan to stay for our free community dinner in Souers Hall at 5:45 p.m.

Chancel Choir Rehearsals

Calling all singers! Chancel Choir rehearsals have started for the season on Wednesdays, at 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. in the choir room. All singers are welcome to join us. For the church services, warm-ups are in the choir room at 7:30 a.m. for those singing for the 8:00 a.m. service and at 8:55 a.m. for those singing for the 9:15 a.m. service.

Church Logo Shirts on Sale

The Men’s Christian Service Fellowship (MCSF) is selling men’s and women’s golf shirts. A variety of sizes and colors are available to preview. Besides the button-down style shirt, women can select a V-neck style as well. Orders can be placed between services in the breezeway or Souers Hall.

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

Youth Activities

A schedule of upcoming youth activities can be found on the Youth page.

Women’s Circle 3

Our September luncheon meeting will be held at La Loma Village, on Camelback just west of Litchfield Rd, on Wednesday, September 25, at 11:30 a.m. The cost will be $12.00, and the menu is slow roasted citrus pork with fried rice and fresh veggies, plus key lime pie. Please R.S.V.P. by Friday, September 20, via email to Gwynn Henline or Rita Kaiser at wcsfcircle3@clp.church. For more information or for directions, please call the church office at (623) 935-3411.

Women’s Circle 5

Circle 5 will gather for their monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 26, at the home of Sherry and Georgia Schaerges. All women are invited to enjoy fellowship and refreshments. You are welcome to bring a friend. Please RSVP to wcsfcircle5@clp.church if you plan to attend, need directions, or have questions.

Feed My Starving Children Mission
Time Change for Van Transportation

PLEASE NOTE that there has been a time change for leaving the church by vans to Feed My Starving Children on Friday, September 27. The vans will be leaving the parking lot at 7:00 p.m., and will return about 11:00 p.m. Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) is a Christian nonprofit organization committed to feeding hungry children in body and spirit around the world. We will hand pack special meals called MannaPacks that are formulated for malnourished children. Sign up in the breezeway or Souers Hall between services. Please print each name going so we can register you ahead of time at FMSC and note whether you wish to ride in vans or not.

U.S.N.S.C.C. Golf Tournament

The fourth annual U.S. Naval Sea Cadets Corps (U.S.N.S.C.C.) Golf Classic will be held on Saturday, September 28 at Tuscany Falls Golf Course in PebbleCreek. The fundraiser will help fund the Veterans Pride Battalion college scholarships and other expenses. For information or to register for the tournament, please contact: Tim Rilley at timrilley@gmail.com or call 623-670-1307. You may also visit the battalion’s website at https://www.azvpb.org.

Awesome Church Movie Night

Mark your calendars for an inspirational evening on Friday, October 4, at 6:00 p.m. in Souers Hall for our FREE hot dog and movie night! “The world’s greatest hotdogs," chips, popcorn, and drinks will be served at no charge. The featured film will be I Can Only Imagine, the massive box office success and the 2018 Dove Awards “Inspirational Film of the Year.” The movie tells the true story of Bart Millard, leader of the Christian band MercyMe, and his struggles through a troubled childhood. It is the inspiring story behind MercyMe’s beloved chart topping song I Can Only Imagine, the best-selling Christian single of all time that has brought hope to so many people.

Bring your friends to enjoy this special event with you! The movie is rated PG and has many adult themes. Please sign-up in the breezeway or Souers Hall or by calling the office at (623) 935-3411.

Women’s Retreat Registration Date Extended

The deadline to sign up for the Women’s Christian Service Fellowship (W.C.S.F.) Women’s Retreat has been extended to September 29. The retreat is October 18-19, Friday and Saturday, at the Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center in Carefree, Arizona. The theme is “What a Friend,” and Pastor Kerri Sandusky will lead us in a wonderful weekend of reflection, fellowship, and music. The cost of the retreat is $100.00 and full or partial scholarships are available. To register or for more information visit our retreat table in the breezeway or Souers Hall or email wcsf@clp.church.

photos: Marcy Clement

AmazonSmile

Do you shop on Amazon? We do, too! Whether you are shopping for holidays, gifts, or any day of the week, AmazonSmile will donate a portion of your order to The Church at Litchfield Park. When you shop at AmazonSmile, you will find the same shopping experience as Amazon, with the added bonus that AmazonSmile will donate 0.5% from your purchase to the church. Shop at https://smile.amazon.com/ch/86-0177168 . Spread the word and have fun shopping!

Newsletters for Youth

Go to the youth page at https://www.churchatlitchfieldpark.org/Youth.html to subscribe to either our Ignite or Pulse 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.