9:00am/10:30am Services March 27, 2022
MORE PEOPLE, MORE LIKE CHRIST
Fourth Sunday of Lent
Address: 34605 N. Tom Darlington Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85266 Office phone: (480) 488-3384 / Fax: (480) 488-0850 Facebook: Desert Hills Presbyterian Church (Scottsdale, AZ) YouTube: “Desert Hills Presbyterian Church” Website: www.deserthills.org page 1
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SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY Sunday, March 27, 2022 9:00am/10:30am Your quiet meditation is appreciated prior to the beginning of the service. Prayer Team Members are available to pray with you in the Narthex after the service. * Worshippers please stand (if you are able)
PLEASE SILENCE OR PLACE YOUR CELL PHONE ON VIBRATE.
PRELUDE WORDS OF WELCOME *CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Let us worship the eternal God, People: the source of love and life, who created us. Leader: Let us worship Jesus Christ, People: the risen one, who redeemed us. Leader: To the one true God People: be praise in all times and places. *PRAYER OF INVOCATION *HYMN #355
There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy
tune: BEECHER
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*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (Heidelberg Catechism) Leader: What is your only comfort in life and in death? All: That I belong - body and soul, in life and in death - not to myself but to my faithful Savior, Jesus Christ, who at the cost of His own blood has fully paid for all my sins and has completely freed me from the dominion of the devil; that He protects me so well that without the will of my Father in heaven not a hair can fall from my head; indeed, that everything must fit His purpose for my salvation and the salvation of others. Therefore, by His Holy Spirit, He also assures me of eternal life, and makes me wholeheartedly willing and ready from now on to live for Him. Amen.
PRAYER OF CONFESSION Refrain:
Leader: All:
Leader: All: Leader: All:
Holy God, we realize that You know us more intimately than we know ourselves. We come before You now asking You to show us our sin, to make us aware of our failings and to open our eyes to our brokenness. God of grace, hear our prayer: Refrain
Loving God, You created us in Your image to enjoy You, to love You, to serve You. But our souls have been corrupted by our hard-heartedness, by our self-centeredness, by our pervasive sinfulness. We turn to you in genuine repentance and seek Your forgiveness. God of grace, hear our prayer: Refrain Search us, O God, and know our hearts. Test us and know our troubled thoughts. Give us true repentance that only comes from You. Do Your transforming work in us so that we can live as Your redeemed people in the world. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON 1 John 1:9 Leader: If we confess our sins, God is faithful and just, and will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Therefore, let us assure one another of God’s pardon. All: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Thanks be to God. ANTHEM
Sing, My Soul, His Wonderous Love Chancel Choir Sing, my soul, His wondrous love, Who from yon bright world above, Ever watchful o’er our race, Still to man extends His grace;
God, thus merciful and good, Bought us with the Savior’s blood; And to make our safety sure, Guides us by His spirit pure;
Heaven and earth by Him were made; He by all must be obeyed; What are we that He should show So much love to us below?
Sing, my soul, adore His name, Let His glory be my theme; Praise Him till He calls thee home; Trust His love for all to come; Praise, oh praise the God of love, Praise, oh praise the God of love.
arr. Arlen Clarke
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PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION Spirit of God, speak once again through the Words of Scripture that our listening ears may hear Your voice. Help us to place Your Word in our minds, treasure it in our hearts, choose it with our wills, and live it through our bodies. In Christ’s name we pray. Amen. SCRIPTURE
Job 42:1-6
Then Job replied to the Lord: “I know that you can do all things; no purpose of yours can be thwarted. You asked, ‘Who is this that obscures my plans without knowledge?’ Surely I spoke of things I did not understand, things too wonderful for me to know. “You said, ‘Listen now, and I will speak; I will question you, and you shall answer me.’ My ears had heard of you but now my eyes have seen you. Therefore I despise myself and repent in dust and ashes.” Leader: This is the word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God! PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
THE 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.
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*HYMN
God Moves in a Mysterious Way
tune: DUNDEE
OFFERINGS OF THE PEOPLE OFFERTORY
Were You There Richard Cook, Jeffrey Anthony, John Thurston, Eddie Smith
*DOXOLOGY #815 Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise Him, all creatures here below. Praise Him above, ye heav’nly host. Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen
arr. Robert Scholz OLD HUNDREDTH
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION SCRIPTURE
Job 40:7-17
After the Lord had said these things to Job, he said to Eliphaz the Temanite, “I am angry with you and your two friends, because you have not spoken the truth about me, as my servant Job has. So now take seven bulls and seven rams and go to my servant Job and sacrifice a burnt offering for yourselves. My servant Job will pray for you, and I will accept his prayer and not deal with you according to your folly. You have not spoken the truth about me, as my servant Job has.” So Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite and Zophar the Naamathite did what the Lord told them; and the Lord accepted Job’s prayer. After Job had prayed for his friends, the Lord restored his fortunes and gave him twice as much as he had before. All his brothers and sisters and everyone who had known him before came and ate with him in his house. They comforted and consoled him over all the trouble the Lord had brought on him, and each one gave him a piece of silver and a gold ring. The Lord blessed the latter part of Job’s life more than the former part. He had fourteen thousand sheep, six thousand camels, a thousand yoke of oxen and a thousand donkeys. And he also had seven sons and three daughters. The first daughter he named Jemimah, the second Keziah and the third Keren-Happuch. Nowhere in all the land were there found women as beautiful as Job’s daughters, and their father granted them an inheritance along with their brothers. After this, Job lived a hundred and forty years; he saw his children and their children to the fourth generation. And so Job died, an old man and full of years. SERMON
“GOD RESTORES”
Pastor Jim Noble page 6
*HYMN #572, vs. 1&3
Blessed Assurance
*BENEDICTION & RESPONSE Now unto Him Now unto Him who is able to keep you from falling And to make you stand in His presence blameless and with great joy. To the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Be the glory and the majesty, dominion and authority, Both now and forever. Amen! *POSTLUDE
Durch Adams Fall ist ganz verderbt Natalie Mealey, organ
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Dietrich Buxtehude page 7
THIS WEEK AT DHPC DHPC CHILDREN’S MINISTRY Classes are held during the 9:00am Sunday worship service. Parents may check-in their children 15 minutes prior to service start times.
PRE-SCHOOL (0-5 years of age) located upstairs in the Sanctuary building
ELEMENTARY (1st-5th grade) located in the FC hallway classrooms
Questions? Please contact Chris Haidet, Director of Family & Student Ministries at (480)329-7097 chaidet@deserthills.org
March 30 April 10 April 14 April 15 April 17
Natural Grocers Tour and Lunch Palm Sunday Cantata 9am & 10:30am Maundy Thursday Communion Service 7pm Good Friday Tenebrae Service 7pm Easter Sunday Worship Services at: 6:30am, 8:00am, 9:30am, 11:00am Family Easter Egg Hunt at 10:30am page 8
PRAYER REQUESTS BEREAVEMENT: The family of Jake Chon, the family of Lloyd Meyer, the family of Bill Schulze ASSISTED LIVING & HOMEBOUND: Anne Wellington(9), Ed Jensen(7), Ruth Johnston(12) HEALING: Bob Ronder (10), Tom Purnell (13), Hugh Shoults (7), Steve Haver (13), Ruth Blakeslee(8), Chris Scotti (5), Nancy Miles, Bill Hanley (#)Parish Shepherd MILITARY: Mathew Croteau, Austin Ast, Charles Porter, Kenn Mattson, Ben Williamsz, Wyatt Brennan, Ryan Richard, Isaiah Skinner, Isaac Corbett, Hunter Helvie, David Leibold, Chanteal Williams Dotson, Ethan Groce, Clark Benham, Conrad McDermott, Graham Benham, Christopher Bingham, Cade Brennan, Joshua Fielder, Elizabeth Fricker, Gregory Fricker, Joseph Galaviz, Jonathan Gilleland, Cherise (nee Harry) Smallcanyon, Aaron Heinricks, Ryan Leavitt, Ryan Mackiewich, Kate Miller, Jonathan Mulder, Jacob Rath, Jason Rath, Ryan Toomey, Chris Skinner, Luis Medrano, and Tyrus Smedes. IN NEED OF PRAYER? DO YOU HAVE A JOY TO SHARE? Please submit your prayer request online at deserthills.org or call the DHPC Prayer Hotline (480)757-0700
SCRIPTURES - April 3 Romans 3:10-31 (New English Translation)
FINANCE 2022 Pledge Drive We have received $916,688 in pledges from 186 pledging units for the 2022 Budget.
Draft Feb YTD 2022 Finances
Receipts Pledge $298,980 ( 34% of budget) General $ 56,571 ( 19% of budget) Other $ 1,178 ( 9% of budget) Expenses $ 141,914 (12% of budget) Operating Surplus $214,815* *Includes $ 66,324 prepaid pledges
DHPC typically sees a surplus in the first quarter. The summer months are typically deficit months. If you have questions or want more detail, please contact: Bobi Tomlon, Accountant (480)488-3384 accounting@deserthills.org or Allan Watson, Finance Elder (309)255-2537 allanlw@msn.com
WALKING BESIDE MINISTRY As we have learned from the sermons on Job the last several weeks, the Lord allows pain in our life. Sometimes He even orchestrates it. Trials often strengthen our faith, make us more like Jesus, and give us compassion for others. With His help, we profit immensely more from walking through the pain than from trying to avoid it. Walking Beside team members are here to walk with you through times like Job’s by providing encouragement, inspiration, and hope through the presence of Christ’s love. We look forward to hearing from you. (Our ministry relies solely on funds raised; we are not funded by the church operating budget.) Laurann Cook Barb Conti Joe Gilleland Steve Haver Moon Kahn
(714)270-8121 (480)419-8232 (480)575-8406 (602)625-0159 (480)391-2034
Shirley Klein Beverley Keele Thea Miller Sara Sebransky DHPC office
(602)881-0936 (843)540-9514 (480)620-8632 (480)888-6192 (480)488-3384 page 9
Wednesdays through April 6 6:00-6:30 PM in the Sanctuary A time to “exhale” in the middle of your week with Scripture, Prayer, and Song
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SIGN UP FOR EASTER LILIES & TULIPS We will be decorating our church with lilies and tulips for Easter. To accommodate both the homebound and in-person congregation, sign-ups for the Easter plants are VIRTUAL and you may access them by using the following links: LILIES
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d48aba92da5ffcf8-20221 TULIPS
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d48aba92da5ffcf8-easter1 These links may also be found on the church website and in future eblasts. Or you may call the office at (480) 488-3384 for assistance. ORDERS DUE BY APRIL 3 - COST IS $12/plant The Fellowship Committee presents… An outing with healthy shopping and eating!
Music & Arts Committee presents…
Reader’s Theater Join us for a fun afternoon of Reader’s Theater led by theater veterans Mo and David Mason. Enjoy the reading/performing of various roles. Learn to make parts come alive by emphasis on facial expressions and reading with emotion. No experience required. Everyone can participate! Set your calendar for April 27, May 11 & May 25 11:00am in the Fellowship Center
Limited size so email your reservation ASAP to Melissa Masles at mmasles88@gmail.com so we can plan properly.
Would you like to CARPOOL? Please contact Pat Christopherson (480) 515-4330 Deb McDermott will host a grocery store tour followed by lunch out. We will meet at the Natural Grocers store on Scottsdale Road (at the corner of Thunderbird Road). After the tour, we will go out to lunch at the delicious and nutritious True Food Kitchen across from the Kierland Shopping Center. Wednesday March 30 at 10:00am Meet at Natural Grocers (Scottsdale Rd and Thunderbird) 11:30am lunch at True Food Kitchen at Kierland The only cost is the participant’s lunch. Please call the church office or sign up on the patio to RSVP so we will know how many for the lunch reservation. page 11
CALENDAR Blue=Zoom Video Meeting Red=Live Stream on YouTube Green=Youth Sunday March 27 8:15am Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room) 9:00am Traditional Service (Sanctuary) 9:00am Student Impact (grades 6-12) assist w/ Sunday School (FC #215)
9:00am Children’s Worship
(age 0-5) (Sanctuary bldg. classrooms) (grade 1-5) (FC hallway classrooms)
10:30am 10:30am 2:00pm 4:00pm
Traditional Service (Sanctuary) Worship (Streaming) Student Ministry Discipleship Student Ministry Service
Monday March 28 8:30am Tru North Academy (Children’s Rooms) 9:00am Bulletin Announcement Deadline 9:30am Miracles on Monday AA (FC #215) 10:00am 1 Cor. Women’s Study (Zoom) 11:30am Brown-Bag Lenten (Choir Room) 12:30pm Prayer Gathering (Zoom) 1:00pm BrainSavers (FC #215, #216) 6:30pm Lenten Study (Zoom) Tuesday March 29 8:30am BrainSavers (FC #215, #216) 8:30am Tru North Academy (Children’s Rooms) 9:00am Troop Care (FC Basement) 10:00am BrainSavers (FC #215, #216) 2:35pm Tru North Drama Class (FC #215) 4:00pm Exercise Class (FC #215) 5:30pm CODA Mtg. (FC #201) 6:00pm Women’s AA (FC #215) 6:30pm Boy Scouts (FC #216) Wednesday March 30 7:00am Men’s Bible Study (Adm #109) 8:30am Tru North Academy (Children’s Rooms) 9:30am Engaging God’s Word (FC #215, Choir Room, Sanctuary) 10:00am Natural Food Store Tour 1:00pm BrainSavers (FC #215, #216) 1:00pm Chat & Craft (FC #201) 6:00pm Midweek Lenten Service (Sanctuary) 6:00pm Hangout (FC #216) 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room)
Thursday March 31 8:30am BrainSavers (FC #215, #216) 8:30am Tru North Academy (Children’s Rooms) 10:00am BrainSavers (FC #215, #216) 10:00am Lenten Series (Adm #109 & Zoom) 10:00am Music Lessons Beg (Adm #104) 11:00am Music Lessons Int (Adm #104) 3:00pm City of God Class (FC #215) 3:30pm Discipleship Group (Narthex 1) 4:00pm Grief Support Group (FC #201) 6:30pm Lenten Bible Study (Adm #109 & Zoom) Friday April 1 ASPHALT REPAIR-NO PARKING IN LOT 8:30am Tru North Academy (Children’s Rooms) 3:00pm Equipping Ministry (Narthex 1) 4:00pm Newcomer AA (FC #216) 4:30pm New Beginnings AA (FC #216) Saturday April 2 ASPHALT REPAIR-NO PARKING IN LOT 8:00am Men’s Bible Study (Adm #109) Sunday April 3 8:15am Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room) 9:00am Traditional Service (Sanctuary) 9:00am Student Impact
(grades 6-12) assist w/ Sunday School (FC #215)
9:00am Children’s Worship 10:30am 10:30am 2:00pm 4:00pm
(age 0-5) (Sanctuary bldg. classrooms) (grade 1-5) (FC hallway classrooms)
Traditional Service (Sanctuary) Worship (Streaming) Student Ministry Discipleship Student Ministry Service
OFFICE HOURS Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm, Closed on Friday Thank you for your patience and understanding while we are short-staffed.
WORSHIP SCHEDULE 9:00am Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary 10:30am Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary and Streaming on YouTube
Notice: Some of our worship services are regularly video-recorded and posted online. If you have a concern, please contact the church office.
STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION Bobi Tomlon
Accountant
o(480) 488-3384
accounting@deserthills.org
Brett Everett
Assistant Pastor
c(480) 710-2876
beverett@deserthills.org
Chris Haidet
Director of Family & Student Ministries
c(480) 329-7097
chaidet@deserthills.org
Cyndi Moulton
Congregational Nurse
c(623) 203-8357
nursecyndi@deserthills.org
Jeffrey Anthony
Traditional Music Director
c(540) 315-0054
music@deserthills.org
Jim Noble
Senior Pastor
c(480) 766-8407
jnoble@deserthills.org
Kara Thomas
Director of Operations
o(480) 488-3384
operations@deserthills.org
Kathleen Harris
Community Life & Clerk of Session
c(602) 741-3429
kharris@deserthills.org
Mary Kay Thurston
Congregational Nurse
c(480) 220-6679
nurse@deserthills.org
Richard Cook
Director of Buildings & Grounds
c(714) 270-8119
bgstaff@deserthills.org
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