Circle 6… - The Church at Litchfield Park

The Church at Litchfield Park
“A house of prayer for all people,
aspiring to be as inclusive as the love of God”
WE HAVE GATHERED AS A FAMILY OF FAITH
Seventh Sunday of Easter – Mother’s Day
May 12, 2013
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.
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“Into My Heart”
Carillon Handbell Choir
CHIMES
“Majesty”
PRELUDE
Harry D. Clarke
arr. Weber
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.
“A Christian Home”
(Verses 1 & 4)
HYMN
MUSICAL PRESENTATION
“Let My People Go”
Heavenly Handbell Choir
SCRIPTURE READING
SERMON
HYMN
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OFFERTORY
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“DOXOLOGY”
No. 451
Traditional Spiritual
arr. Tammy Waldrop
Hebrews 12:1-3
“Perseverance and Community”
“Dear Lord and Father of Mankind”
(Verse 1 & 2)
“Siyahamba” (“We Are Walking in the Light”)
Carillon Handbell Choir
Marcia Niezgoda and Sue Wetzel, Shekere
Bill Trejbal, Djembe
Rev. Kerri Sandusky
No. 639
Zulu Song
arr. Robert J. Ward
No. 815
“Happy Our Home When God is There”
No. 453
“Happy our home when children praise, lifting our Savior’s name; when
parents speak and show His love, faithful each day the same.”
©Copyright 1997 by Integrity’s Hosanna! Music and Word Music (a div. of WORD MUSIC).
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
“Toccata in D Minor”
J. S. Bach
HEBREWS 12:1-3 (NIV)
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us
throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us
run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the
pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross,
scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider
him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and
lose heart.”
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 CONGREGATION PLEASE STAND (AS YOU ARE ABLE)
**Assisted Hearing devices and large print hymnals are available for use during
traditional 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
Seventh Sunday of Easter – Mother’s Day
May 12, 2013
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
“Into My Heart”
Carillon Handbell Choir
Harry D. Clarke
WELCOME, REGISTRATION and ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRELUDE
“Majesty”
arr. Weber
BRINGING IN THE LIGHT
 CALL TO WORSHIP:
L:
P:
L:
P:
L:
P:
We remember today those who have cared for us.
May we see Your presence, Lord, in their guidance.
We remember today those who have encouraged us.
May we hear Your grace, Lord, in their words.
We remember today those who have helped mold us.
May we feel Your love, Lord, in their actions. Amen.
HYMN
“A Christian Home”
(Verses 1, 3 & 4)
No. 451
CONFESSION OF THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY
Prayer of Confession: (In Unison)
Dear Jesus, we come to you today thankful and grateful for all that you are
and all that you do. We thank you for those who have nurtured us in life.
Lord, we are humbled to know that you have poised a cloud of witnesses
around us to encourage us, to teach us, and to help us persevere. We
confess that there are times when we turn away from you and attempt to live
life in isolation. Lord, forgive us. Help us remember that you are a God who
wants us to live in community. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
PASTORAL PRAYER
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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.
MUSICAL PRESENTATION
“Let My People Go”
Heavenly Handbells
Traditional Spiritual
arr. Tammy Waldrop
SCRIPTURE READING
Hebrews 12:1-3
“Perseverance and Community”
SERMON
Rev. Kerri Sandusky
“Dear Lord and Father of Mankind”
HYMN
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OFFERTORY
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“Siyahamba” (“We Are Walking in the Light”)
Carillon Handbell Choir
Marcia Niezgoda and Sue Wetzel, Shekere
Bill Trejbal, Djembe
No. 639
Zulu Song
arr. Robert J. Ward
“DOXOLOGY”
No. 815
“Happy Our Home When God is There”
No. 453
“Happy our home when children praise, lifting our Savior’s name; when
parents speak and show His love, faithful each day the same.”
©Copyright 1997 by Integrity’s Hosanna! Music and Word Music (a div. of WORD MUSIC).
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
“Toccata in D Minor”
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 CONGREGATION PLEASE STAND (AS YOU ARE ABLE)
**Assisted Hearing devices and large print hymnals are available for use during
traditional services. Please contact an usher if you would like to use one of these.
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J. S. Bach
Contemporary Worship Service
Seventh Sunday of Easter – Mother’s Day
May 12, 2013
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.
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CALL TO JOIN IN WORSHIP “Build Your Kingdom Here”
Rend Collective Experiment
WELCOME & OPENING PRAYER
PRAISE OF CONGREGATION “A New Hallelujah”
Smith/Baloche
SCRIPTURE READING
Hebrews 12:1-3
(Page 3)
“Perseverance and Community”
SERMON
Rev. Kerri Sandusky
PRAISE OF CONGREGATION “The Wonderful Cross”
Watts/Tomlin
PASTORAL PRAYER
OFFERTORY
“On My Knees”
Karla Cornell, soloist
Nicole C. Mullens
PRAISE OF CONGREGATION “Trading My Sorrows”
BENEDICTION
 CONGREGATION PLEASE STAND (AS YOU ARE ABLE)
**Assisted Hearing devices are available for use during
the service. Please contact an usher if you would like to use one of these
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Darrell Evans
Announcements for May 12, 2013
Take time to check out what’s happening…
 Graduation Sunday
 Pulse
 Thank you
 Membership Orientation
 Vacation Bible School
 Summer Camp
 Fellowship Store
 ICCC
 Wednesday Night Programs
 Women’s Fellowship
 W.C.S.F. Thrift Shop
 Welcome Team
GRADUATION SUNDAY
Graduation Sunday will be next Sunday, May 19th. There will be a
breakfast in the breezeway that morning to honor the graduating high
school seniors and their families. The graduates will be recognized in the
9:15 a.m. service.
PULSE YOUTH GROUP
Pulse youth group will be having a lock-in beginning Friday, May 17th, at 6:00 p.m.
through Saturday, May 18th, at 8:00 a.m. All youth grades 6 – 12th grades are
invited! Time will be spent studying our relationship with God, planning a youth
service, playing games, and enjoying time together! If you are a youth member who
would like to attend, please pick up a permission slip in Souers Hall. Please see
Pastor Kerri if you have any questions.
Pulse youth group will have a pool party on Sunday, May 19th. We will meet in at the
church at 3:00 p.m. and head to the Urban’s and return to the church for our normal
meeting time of 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Pick up a permission slip in Souers Hall if you plan to
attend. If you have questions, please see Pastor Kerri.
MEMBERSHIP ORIENTATION
The members and Pastors of The Church at Litchfield Park are in hopes that our
warmth and the messages heard have peaked your interest and made you feel
welcomed. If you are interested in more information about The Church at Litchfield
Park or are interested in joining, please plan to attend a brief meeting after the 9:15
a.m. service on May 19th or June 16th. New members will be received on May 26th
and June 23rd during the 9:15 a.m. or 10:45 a.m. services. After a summer break,
orientation will resume in September.
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FREE COMMUNITY VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Time to register for VBS! Vacation Bible School
June 3 – June 7
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
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Pre-school through 5 grade. Join us for songs, activities, games, snacks
and Bible study. Registration forms are in Souers Hall and in the church
office.
It’s time to begin planning for our 2013 Vacation Bible School (VBS) program Kingdom
Rocks: Where Kids Stand Strong for God! Our week-long session will serve children
from 3 years old through 5th grade, Monday, June 3rd – Friday, June 7th, from 6:30 –
8:00 p.m. each evening. Adults and youth are needed for this important ministry to
the children in our community. Helpers will need to be available from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
to prepare for each night. There are many ways to assist with this program. See the
sign-up sheets in the breezeway to find a job that matches your talents! If you have
questions, please contact Pastor Kerri.
SIGN UP FOR SUMMER CAMP!
Children who will be entering grades 2-5 in the fall of 2013
are encouraged to sign up for the Southwest Conference United
Church of Christ 2013 Summer Camp. Camp for all age groups
will be held at Emmanuel Pines Camp in Prescott. The theme for
2013 is “Stellar” and the campers will explore Job 38:31-33, 3738 and how it relates to their lives. The camps hope to “create a safe and sacred space
where youth are free to be themselves as they encounter God and one another,
nurturing their wildest imagination.” Registration forms can be accessed on-line
(www.uccswc.org), in the breezeway or through the church office. Age groups, dates
and fees are listed below. Registration with payment should be turned in to the
office no later than Monday, May 13th, so they can be mailed in together by the
deadline. There are limited partial scholarships through the church.
Incoming grades 2-3 for fall 2013 (June 16-19) $180
Incoming grades 4-5 for fall 2013 (June 16-21) $360
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INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF COMMUNITY CHURCHES
(ICCC) Annual Conference
“A time of reflection…reflect the Light”
Please plan on attending the ICCC conference July 21-24th, in Grand Rapids,
Michigan. Registration forms are available in the church office during the week and in
Souers Hall between services or you can register on-line at www.icccusa.com. For
questions, call the office (623) 935-3411 or email [email protected].
LAST WEDNESDAY NIGHT PROGRAMS FOR THE SUMMER
Join us on Wednesday evening for the final dinner for the school year and
all the wonderful activities. The menu for May 15th is chicken spaghetti,
salad, rolls and cupcakes. Dinner will be served at 6:00 p.m. See the
bulletin for more information, or call the office at (623) 935-3411.
W.C.S.F. THRIFT SHOP
The Women’s Christian Service Fellowship Thrift Shop will be
open on Thursday, May 16th, from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Monies raised are used to fund various W.C.S.F. projects,
missions and ministries. Donations that are clean and in
working order are always welcome. Donations may be dropped
off Wednesday, May 15th, from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m., or you may schedule an appointment
by contacting Monica Sproull (623) 935-2656 or Millie Ezell (623) 935-3953. They
request items not be left outside the doors or left in the office.
WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP
Circle 6…
Circle 6 will meet on Wednesday, May 15th, at 6:30 p.m. in the Watt House. This will
be the final meeting and Wednesday night dinner for the school year, so feel free to
come at 6:00 p.m. to eat, and bring your kids for activities and play. We are talking
about having several special family activities to help us stay connected during the
summer, so bring your ideas! If you have any questions please contact chair Kristi
Kohser at (623) 262-2946 or [email protected], or sponsor Chris Martin at (623) 9798503 or [email protected]. All women are welcome!
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WELCOME TEAM NEEDS YOUR HELP
The only requirement for being a part of the Welcome Team is to be friendly. Assisting
the committees with greeting people at the Information Booths is a wonderful way for
you to meet and get to know people. Handout information is well stocked at each
booth. Escorting people to the nursery or Sunday school classes or Souers Hall is
helpful. No meetings are required; just your presence with a smile. For more
information or to sign up, see Janet Albert at the Information Booth in the breezeway or
at [email protected] or (623) 466-9439.
MAY/JUNE PREACHING SCHEDULE
May 19
May 26
June 2
June 9
June 16
June 23
June 30
8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.
Worship Service
8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.
Worship Service
8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.
Communion Worship Service
8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.
Worship Service
8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.
Worship Service
8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.
Worship Service
8:00 a.m., 9:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.
Worship Service
Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.
Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.
Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.
Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.
Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.
Rev. James Butler
Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.
PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY
SSgt Kristen Allen
MAJ Travis Allen
Lt Col Shawn Anger
EO Matthew Barton
1st Sgt Christopher Cameron
MAJ Douglas Charters
2nd Lt Taylor Clarke
SPC Anthony Collier
Lt Col Lyle Dawley
Capt Malia DuMont
PFC Cody Fridley
Lt Col Mike Gantt
A1C Robert Grotefend
CW3 Brian Hall
Capt Damon Juarez
PFC Ralph Lawson
Kyle P Lee
SSgt Tommy Little
CM3 Ryan McElhaney
Capt Hank McKibban
Phillip Miller, Seal Team
SFC Donald S. Montgomery
PV2 John Mulquin, Jr.
SFC Lance Otzmann
Shirley Parks
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Lt Dan Pauley
HTFN Deacon Price
MK1 Robert Rodriguez
MAJ Brendan Rowe
Lt Col Doug Seymour
2nd Lt R Jacob Stucky
SSgt Derek Adrian Urban
DOD Civilian Derek Urban
Capt Brad Walgren, Chaplain
SSgt Margaret Wilson
LCPL Ross L. Woodruff
2nd Lt Jacob Zalewski
PFC Daniel Zimmer
Please call the church office at (623) 935-3411 to change or update this list.
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Calendar for the Week of May 12, 2013
Today, 5/12/2013
COFFEE FELLOWSHIP - In Souers Hall before and after worship
INFORMATION TABLE - In the breezeway and in front lawn area before and after worship
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8:00 a.m. – WORSHIP SERVICE in Sanctuary
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8:00 a.m. – NURSERY (Newborn-2 years old)
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9:15 a.m. – WORSHIP SERVICE- in Sanctuary
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9:15 a.m. – NURSERY (Newborn-2 years old)
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9:15 a.m. – PRE-K SUNDAY SCHOOL (3-4 year olds) in Classroom 2
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9:15 a.m. – SUNDAY SCHOOL (K-5th grades) in Classroom 3 & 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 2
 10:45 a.m. – SUNDAY SCHOOL (K-5th grades) in Classroom 3 & 4
Monday, 5/13/2013
 12:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House
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1:30 p.m. – EARLY RELEASE PROGRAM off site
Tuesday, 5/14/2013
 12:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House
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7:00 p.m. – MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE in Zieske Hall
Wednesday, 5/15/2013
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8:30 a.m. – W.C.S.F.THRIFT SHOP WORK DAY in Watt House
 12:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House
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4:30 p.m. – G.O. KIDS REC ROOM in Classroom 3
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4:30 p.m. – 4C CHOIR “CHIMIN’ IN” in Fireside Room - North
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4:30 p.m. – CLP CAFÉ in Souers Hall
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5:00 p.m. – 4C CHOIR “VIP” in Fireside Room – North
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5:00 p.m. – TOUCHPOINT in Classroom 6
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6:00 p.m. – WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER in Souers Hall
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6:15 p.m. – G.O. KIDS in Classroom 6
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6:45 p.m. – CHANCEL CHOIR REHEARSAL in Choir Room
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6:45 p.m. – BIBLE STUDY in Zieske Hall
Thursday, 5/16/2013
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8:30 a.m. – W.C.S.F. THRIFT SHOP OPEN in Watt House
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6:30 p.m. – ENDOWMENT FUND COMMITTEE in Zieske Hall
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7:00 p.m. – MISSION COMMITTEE in Fireside Room - North
Friday, 5/17/2013
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1:00 p.m. – WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP KNITTING/CROCHET GROUP in Zieske Hall
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6:00 p.m. – CONTEMPORARY CHOIR REHEARSAL in Sanctuary
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6:00 p.m. – PULSE LOCK IN in Souers Hall
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6:30 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House
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8:00 p.m. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS in Watt House
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ASSISTING IN WORSHIP TODAY
SENIOR PASTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr.
EXECUTIVE PASTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. James Butler
ASSOCIATE PASTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rev. Kerri Sandusky
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Sue Kujawski
ORGANIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Debra Weber
LITURGIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tom Rosztoczy
USHERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bob & Jodie Owen, Lou & Lois Tronzo
9:15 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . Russ & Mary Georgesen, Earl & Thea Smith
10:45 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . .Bob & Beth Hatch, Carolyn Crause, Bill Crause
ACOLYTES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:15 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steven Albertson, Dylan Fagundes
NURSERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chris Benoit, Jackie Bomgardner
9:15 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chris Benoit, Jackie Bomgardner
10:45 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chris Benoit, Jackie Bomgardner
Altar flowers are given…
 “In loving memory of my dear husband, 4 years passing on
May 14th”, by Jane Cook.
 “Happy Mother’s Day to my Mom, Mary Canady”, by Kristi Kohser.
 “Happy Mother’s Day Babe”, by J Ellingson.
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: [email protected]
The Ministers of this Church are its members
Assisting them are:
Rev. Dale L. Hopely, Jr., Senior Pastor
Rev. James Butler, Executive Pastor
Rev. Kerri Sandusky, Associate Pastor
Rev. Judson Souers, Pastor Emeritus
Mona McCash, Organist Emerita
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