Sr. Pastor Search Update

Q&A on February 21 and Congregation Meeting on February 25

Q & A WITH PASTOR KAREN, FEBRUARY 21ST AT 6 PM

Please join us in Souers Community Hall on February 21st at 6 pm for a Q&A with Sr. Pastor candidate Rev. Dr. Karen Stewart. This is an important event and a great opportunity for you to ask Pastor Karen questions. You may ask questions directly, or you may deposit your questions in the box on the table near the stage. Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you on the 21st!

The nursery and CLP Kids are open for children birth to 11 years old.

CONGREGATION MEETING, FEBRUARY 25TH AT 11:45 AM

A congregation meeting will take place in Souers Community Hall beginning at 11:45 am. The purpose of this meeting is to vote on our next Sr. Pastor and to receive important information from your Board of Directors. All may attend the meeting, but only church members may vote. We encourage all members to attend as a quorum is necessary to conduct business. Members may pick up their ballot at the table outside the Hall. Once the meeting is called to order there will be an open discussion regarding our Sr. Pastor candidate, a motion will be made to vote on this candidate, members complete their ballot, deposit their ballot in the voting box and return to their seats as the meeting continues while votes are tabulated. Please continue to hold The Church at Litchfield Park in your prayers asking for God’s will and God’s wisdom in this and all matters. We look forward to seeing you at church and the congregation meeting on February 25^th.

For more infomation visit:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qr8o8wbm3zCv2mBkoYzXFiKxt_IFqJpF/view

WATCH AN INTRODUCTORY VIDEO FROM PASTOR KAREN

Easter Egg Filling Party

Help Support Community Outreach - Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Come, join us as we prepare for the 2024 Easter Egg Hunt by filling eggs. We have 2000 eggs to stuff with candy and small toys!

Egg filling is in lieu of Thrive Adult Bible Study.

Would you like to be on the Easter Egg Hunt team on Saturday, March 30? Here is a link to register to serve: https://clp.breezechms.com/form/2024EggHunt

Thank you for helping make this event special for our community!

For more infomation visit:

https://clp.breezechms.com/form/Feb24

Youth Mission Trip Bake Sale

Sunday, February 25, 2024

We will be taking donated baked goods on Saturday, February 24, between 9-10 am in Souers Community Hall and on Sunday morning, the 25th, between 7:30-8:30 am.

THANK YOU for supporting CLP Youth!

Missions of Mercy

Week 2 of Table Talk Lenten Study

The CLP Missions Committee Liaisons to Mission of Mercy are Emily and Ed Striffler.

Mission of Mercy’s mission is to restore dignity and “Healing through Love” by providing free healthcare. Providing compassionate, holistic, and cost-effective primary care to Maricopa County’s uninsured population, Mission of Mercy is the only completely free mobile medical clinic that also dispenses free medications, serving Maricopa County’s uninsured and under-insured with no sliding scales or co-pays. Since 1997, Mission of Mercy has provided more than 200,000 patient visits and dispensed more than 300,000 prescriptions.

With a fully equipped mobile unit, Mission of Mercy is able to diagnose and treat conditions ranging from acute to chronic illnesses. Clinics have been designed to resemble a private primary care clinic office and provide a continuum of care, not just urgent or screening services. With an emphasis on preventive care and chronic disease management, we help patients avoid dangerous complications and costly emergency care. Collaborative relationships enable our patients to receive additional no-cost medical care, including lab tests, X-rays, and more.

The Church at Litchfield Park supports Mission of Mercy with financial donations. Find out more at https://www.amissionofmercy.org/arizona/

Homeward Bound

Week 2 of Table Talk Lenten Study

The CLP Missions Committee Liaison to Homeward Bound is Crissie Jameson.

Founded with one single-family home in 1990, 5,766 families facing homelessness have been served since 1999. Homeward Bound soon learned that housing alone could not solve family homelessness. HB began offering case management, financial coaching, and employment help to prepare families to transition into stable housing. In 2000, Thunderbirds Family Village opened, providing wrap-around services to the entire family. The 5-acre campus has 76 apartment units, an onsite daycare center, an employment center, a teen center, a library, and food and clothing pantries. GED classes are offered, as well as online classes on finance, healthy relationships, and parenting. In 2021, HB implemented a model shift to become a housing-first program with a low barrier to entry through a hybrid campus of bridge shelter and transitional housing for families. HB also expanded to add a Homelessness Prevention program in response to community needs.

Homeward Bound’s workforce development program provides in-house assessments and develops an individualized employment plan with clients. HB’s youth programs empower youth and their families to develop skills, foster healthy relationships, and access programs that enhance their social and emotional skills and minimize barriers to success. Strong Foundations is a licensed early learning center for clients and community members located on HB’s campus. HB University is an additional resource for families experiencing poverty or homelessness, providing them with tools to change their trajectory without ever having to step on our campus.

CLP helps to support Homeward Bound through financial donations and occasional drives for specific items. Find out more at https://homewardboundaz.org/