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Thriving in God's VineyardIsaiah 5:1-7 Hello Church Family, First, let's pause and give thanks for Pastor Kris' installation. God is so good and we are so grateful Kris was called to CLP! Sunday's sermon was on Isaiah 5:1-7, The Song of the Vineyard: The Song of the Vineyard 5 I will sing for the one I love 2 He dug it up and cleared it of stones 3 “Now you dwellers in Jerusalem and people of Judah, 4 What more could have been done for my vineyard 5 Now I will tell you 6 I will make it a wasteland, 7 The vineyard of the Lord Almighty Take time to explore what God is saying about His vineyard. In verse 1, God is described as a loving vineyard owner who carefully planted and tended to His vineyard (Israel). What does this imagery convey about God's care for His people? God expected His vineyard to produce good grapes, symbolizing righteousness and justice. What does this reveal about God's expectations for His people regarding their conduct and character? Despite God's efforts, the vineyard yielded only bad fruit. How does God express His disappointment in the metaphorical "bad fruit," and what might this signify about Israel's actions? God speaks of taking away the hedge and allowing the vineyard to be destroyed. What do you think these actions symbolize, and what might they suggest about the consequences of turning away from God? God looked for justice but saw bloodshed and for righteousness but heard cries of distress. How does this contrast between God's expectations and the reality of Israel's actions deepen your understanding of God's desires for His people? In verse 3, God calls on the dwellers of Jerusalem and the people of Judah to judge between Him and His vineyard. What might this call to judgment signify, and what could it teach us about God's relationship with His people? Reflect on the actions God declares He will take in response to the unfruitfulness of His vineyard. How do these actions align with the principles of justice and righteousness, and what can we learn from God's response? God, the loving and nurturing vineyard owner, had provided and protected His people. Yet, despite His care, Israel turned away from Him, embraced the pagan culture that surrounded them, and succumbed to spiritual and moral decay. Pastor Kris inspired us to embrace God's mission of righteousness and justice, emphasizing that our righteousness is not self-derived but Christ's. He underscored that justice encompasses love, grace, dignity, and respect—a powerful reminder that our pursuit of righteousness is rooted in the transformative essence of Christ's love and the virtues that define true justice. In applying this message to our lives, we see ourselves as God's vineyard with the purpose of producing good fruit. In God's eyes, this fruit is cultivated through love and discipleship. As followers of Christ, our foundational calling is rooted in love—love for God, love for our neighbors (Mark 12:30-31, Matthew 22:37-39), and a special emphasis on loving one another (John 13:34-35). Jesus instructs us to love God wholeheartedly and extend that love to our neighbors, treating them with the same kindness we desire for ourselves. This profound love empowers our shared mission, the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20), which encourages us to go, make disciples, and guide them in living out Christ's teachings. Jesus' last words before He ascended were to go, make disciples, and guide them in living out Christ's teachings. This Great Commission encourages us to share the transformative love and power of the Gospel. We are called to be disciples who make disciples, spreading the message of hope, love, and salvation. As you reflect on your journey as God's vineyard, consider the following questions:
Let's challenge ourselves to be intentional in our discipleship journey, bearing good fruit that brings glory to God. May our lives be a testimony to the grace and love of our Savior, Jesus Christ. For more infomation visit:
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Give Thanks!Thanksgiving Eve Service |
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Rejoice!2023 Women's Christmas Tea on Saturday, December 2, 2023 Join Women@CLP as we celebrate the season with live music (Mary Wilkening and friends), a dessert potluck, fellowship, friendship, and festive fun! This year we would like to invite 12 people to host a table. As hostess, we'd love for you to decorate your table with a Nativity centerpiece. Black tablecloths and Christmas-themed paper plates and napkins will be provided, but you are welcome to make your table your own. Each table will be set up for 6 people. If you choose to be a hostess, a member of the women's team will connect with for additional details. In addition, this is a dessert potluck, so we ask that each person bring 10-12 individual servings of their favorite dessert to share. Drop off for these are on Saturday morning (December 2) from 9-11 am. We can't wait to come together as Sisters in Christ to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior! For more infomation visit:
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Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive ending this week!Final donations accepted through November 22 Bring your donations to the church on Sunday mornings or to the office during the week. Thanksgiving Eve our offering donations will be given to the food bank as well. Let's do all we can to alleviate hunger in our community. |
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Decorating the Church and BreakfastDecorate the Church for Christmas on Saturday, November 25, 2023 Join us on Saturday, November 25, at 8 am for breakfast before we deck the halls with boughs of holly... Fa La La La La La La La La For more infomation visit: http://clp.church/events/decorating-the-church-and-breakfast/2023-11-25
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Christmas Angel TreeSupport Homeless Youth Connection CLP is supporting HYC teens with gift cards this Christmas ranging from $10, $25 or $50. The Angel Tree will be located in the breezeway for three Sundays starting Nov.26. All gift cards must be returned by Dec. 10. Youths welcome gift cards from any popular store;i.e. Target, Walmart or Visa/Master card..
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The Coat Drive Blessed Many!Thank you CLP for your generosity We have an update from our missions team that served this summer with the Navajo Nation. We have LOTS to celebrate! On November 15, in Kayenta, JR Wilson gives thanks to God for all the coats donated to the Navajo people. Look at these pictures! Many people were blessed by your generosity! PLUS, The walls of the warehouse are finished and ready for the roof we sponsored. Praise God for making this possible! |
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Welcome Pastor KrisPastor McCoy's Installation Service Welcome to the family! Kris is joined by his oldest daughter, Megyn, his son, Dylan, his wife, Terri, his youngest daughter Kaitlyn, and his mother, Karmen. |
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Welcome New Deacons!
We extend a warm and heartfelt welcome to our newly appointed deacons! One of the wonderful things that happens at the Annual Meeting is the welcoming and commissioning of the new Deacons. This year we welcome Betty Minor, Jim and Karen Anderson, John Laabs, and Scott Kranzusch. In their roles as servant-leaders, our deacons play a vital part in the life of our church community. They will be actively involved in providing practical assistance, offering spiritual support, and fostering a sense of unity among our members. As caretakers of the welfare of our congregation, they will be instrumental in organizing outreach programs, supporting those in need, and contributing to the overall health and well-being of our church family. We look forward to the valuable contributions and servant hearts our new deacons bring to our community, helping to create an environment where everyone feels cared for, supported, and spiritually nurtured. Welcome to our team of dedicated servants! |
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A Note from Our Board President, Marcy Clement
THANK YOU! Your Board of Directors wishes to thank those who attended Sunday's annual Congregational and Corporate meetings. Thank you, new deacons (Betty, Karen, Jim, John, and Scott), for your commitment to serving the church, and thank you, new board members (Jenni Goodall and Harold Matz), for volunteering to help guide the church. You bless us with your service. For those who are retiring from serving as deacons and board leadership, thank you for all the ways you guided and served The Church at Litchfield Park. To all who attended, thank you, we appreciate your participation in the meeting. We look forward to continuing the conversations. I am very grateful to each board member, our Pastors, and our church staff for completing the annual report and for their parts in the annual meetings. To be continued……. Blessings, Marcy Clement President, Board of Directors |
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Congratulations Deb Martinez!Our winner for the Capital Campaign quilt raffle |
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November Fellowship DinnersJoin us for fellowship followed by all church followship! Registration closes as 6pm on the Monday prior. This week's dinner menu has changed and Rob is calling it 'Encore Wednesday!' For more infomation visit: http://clp.church/events/november-fellowship-meals/2023-11-01
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Online Registration is Open for December's Fellowship MealsRegister now and Reserve your spot! Join us for a nutritious and delicious meal with all the fixings and dessert before we head to adult studies (Thrive!), children's choir (CLP Kids Choir), the children's worship service (Overflow!), and choir rehearsal. Nursery is available for children up to age 4, and all school-age children are welcome in Overflow! This is an 'all church' invitation to fellowship, food, and fun. At CLP, we value commUNITY! For more infomation visit: http://clp.church/events/decembers-fellowship-meals/2023-12-06
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Advent Services
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CLP Kids Christmas CelebrationKids night in/Parents night out! - Friday, December 8, 2023 It is that time of the year again when we come together and celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior with festive fun and a kid's night IN at the church so that parents can have a night OUT (for a couple of hours to do Santa-like stuff, rest, or enjoy dinner). This is a WHITE ELEPHANT event. Please bring a small gift for $5 or less and wrap it for the event. Dress in your favorite festive pajamas to watch a Christmas movie, get crafty, play some games, and eat some pizza! Your child isn't going to want to miss this! Registration is required, and we would love youth volunteers. If you are a youth leader and would like to volunteer, connect with Aimee. For more infomation visit: http://clp.church/events/clp-kids-christmas-celebration/2023-12-08
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Holidays with OrpheusConcert on Sunday, December 3 at 3pm Holidays with Orpheus The first half of our program will feature the music of Dan Forrest and Howard Helvey. Selections will include “O Come All Ye Faithful,” “Ding! Dong! Merrily on High” and “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” and all of the music by these composers will be for four-hand piano. The second half will be a little lighter and will include our traditional sing-a-long, and you might…you might see some reindeer. The Holiday Concert is on Sunday, December 3, in the Sanctuary at 3 PM. Tickets are available on their website at: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=4&p=1
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Live NativityCommunity Event on Sunday, December 17, 2023 Join us in front of the church for a Live Nativity Scene! Festivities include hayride with caroling, Santa Clause, crafts tor the kids, hot chocolate, coffee, cookies, and tons of fun! |
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Support the CLP mission......to love and serve all people in Christ! For more infomation visit:
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The Church at Litchfield ParkWe strive to love and serve all people in Christ! SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES OFFICE HOURS 300 North Old Litchfield Road For more infomation visit:
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