This past Sunday, January 26, 2025, we welcomed three families to our congregation:

The Harmer Family: Kyle, Caroline, and their children Charlotte and Emilia   Kyle is enlisted with the US Army, and his interests are woodworking and basketball.  Caroline is a homemaker and enjoys photography, writing and exercise.  Charlotte and Emilia have been attending CLP Kids.

Dan and Pam Sbisa are originally from Kansas City and Butler Missouri.  Dan is in sales and enjoys fishing, hiking, and kayaking. Pam is a retired school counselor; she loves reading and traveling.  They both love spending time at their lake house in Arkansas. 

Dapo Odumosu and Dupe Akindele-Odumosu were both born in Nigeria and are retired physicians.  Dapo enjoys gardening, chess and travel.  Dupe also enjoys travel, singing and dancing.

Welcome new CLP members!

The Walk to Emmaus Arizona weekends attract Christians from a variety of Arizona congregations.  As of today, we are excited to report that three men and four women from CLP have signed up to go.  Everyone is welcome; we invite you to prayerfully consider attending.

The Men's Walk to Emmaus is March 27-30; the Women's Walk is April 3-6. The weekend in Sierra Vista begins on Thursday at 7 pm and ends on Sunday at 7 pm. Transportation will be coordinated by the sponsors, those who have previously been on a Walk: Pastor Ted Brandt, Chanca Morrell, Carolann Sachs, and Joe Charles.

Please apply by February 7 using the button below. The pdf download has more information. Applications are also available in the church office.

Sunday's video depicts clips from both the 8:30 and 10 am services.  We received six adults and two children as new members, heard "The Body of Christ," a sermon by Pastor Ted, worshipped with "Goodness of God" by the CLP Band, and were blessed by a solo by Pam Justice entitled "As If I Were the Only One to Love."

Please enjoy viewing and sharing this window into Sunday worship@CLP!

P.S. If you scrub the video to 4:11, you might notice a bit of CLP time travel from one service to the other :-)

The Table@CLP is an intergenerational space where adults, kids, and teens can be themselves, share a meal, support one another, and grow together.  Each Wednesday from 5:15 - 6:30 pm we enjoy a free dinner, live music, a story about Jesus and conversation. 

All are welcome at The Table; there's a place just for you.

This past Sunday, approximately 25 people attended a "check it out" session for the adult class, Emotionally Healthy Relationships (EHR), which will be offered on eight Sundays starting February 2, from 11:15 - 1:15 in Souers Community Hall.

EHR, led by Pastor Ted & Cathy Brandt and Karen Russo-Anderson, helps equip us to improve every kind of relationship, whether it be with friends, family members, co-workers, or spouses.

Childcare is provided; class members will take turns bringing munchies for their tables

The cost for materials is $25 per individual or couple; please register and pay online, or pay via the offering box (in a clearly marked envelope) or at the church office. Please register online, or just show up this coming Sunday, February 2.

Open for registration!

Confirmation classes for 7th–12th graders who want to grow in their faith

This 8-week program, beginning February 9th during the 8:30 AM service, uses The Absolute Basics of the Christian Faith to explore the core beliefs of Christianity through engaging videos, memory verses, and group discussions.

The program culminates on Palm Sunday when students are invited to make a public declaration of faith through baptism.

Don’t miss this opportunity to grow in faith! Register starting January 19th. For more info, email Pastor Brenda at bhoulihan@clp.church

We live in a world that is drowning in information while starving for wisdom. Think about it. We have access to limitless information at our fingertips, but has all of this information made us wise? Knowledge does not equal wisdom.

Welcome to Proverbs: The Wise, The Fool, The Wicked—a seven-week study through the book of Proverbs. As we look to this ancient text of wisdom literature, may we come to discover the true source of wisdom: God’s Word. We’re not looking for more information. We are pursuing transformation.

Without God’s wisdom, we will not be able to navigate this world well. So, let’s learn to treasure the wisdom of God. Let’s learn how to walk in wisdom in a world of folly. May God’s voice be the loudest voice in our lives, leading, instructing, and informing us of truth.

Join us on Thursday nights, January 23–March 13, from 5:30–7:00 pm OR TUESDAY mornings, January 25-March 18, from 10:00-11:00am for this 7-week journey. The cost is $18 to cover the book and simple snacks. $32 for the book and additional recommended resources.

In a world overflowing with information, come discover how God’s wisdom can truly transform our hearts and guide our steps every day.

Join Pastor Kris and renowned teacher and historian Ray Vander Laan as they guide you through the land of the Bible. In each lesson, Vander Laan illuminates the historical, geographical, and cultural context of the sacred Scriptures.

Filmed on location in the Middle East and elsewhere, the That the World May Know film series will transform your understanding of God and challenge you to be a true follower of Jesus.

Every year, millions of children die from preventable causes such as pneumonia, diarrhea, malaria and undernutrition. Hunger is still causing nearly half of deaths in children under 5 years old. From this data, we estimate at least 6,200 children die each day from causes related to undernutrition. This is heartbreaking.

Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) believes hope starts with food. As a Christian nonprofit, FMSC is dedicated to seeing every child whole in body and spirit. FMSC works with food distribution partners that stay with communities for the long haul, empowering them to move from relief to development.

Volunteers Needed to Help Pack Food!
We are looking for volunteers to assist with packing food for a great cause. Join us as we come together to make a difference!

• Meeting Time: 7:45 AM at the church
• Carpool: We will carpool to the event location
• Session: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
• Return Time: We’ll be back at the church by 12:00 PM

Sign-up is required.
Please let us know if you can join by signing up in advance. Your help is greatly appreciated!

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300 North Old Litchfield Road
Litchfield Park, AZ  85340
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