9:00am/10:30am Services April 3, 2022 MORE PEOPLE, MORE LIKE CHRIST
Fifth 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” page 1
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SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY Sunday, April 3, 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 (from Psalm 95) Leader: O Lord, our Lord, enthrones in highest heaven; People: O Lord, our Lord, enthrones in grateful hearts. Leader: O Lord, our Lord, we praise You for Your mercy; People: O Lord, our Lord, we praise You for Your love. Leader: For every grace Your kindness has provided, People: To every soul who calls upon Your name. *PRAYER OF INVOCATION *HYMN #328
In the Cross of Christ I Glory
glows
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*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (Apostles’ Creed) I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen. PRAYER OF CONFESSION Refrain:
Leader: Gracious God, You have taught us that You are moving upon our lives to make us to look like Jesus by the power of Your Spirit. In our sinful pride we have often strived against this transformation. We confess that we have sought our own purposes by our own ways for our own praise. All: God of grace, hear our prayer: Refrain Leader: Loving God, we have all broken Your perfect standard of righteousness. We all stand guilty before You, whether Jew or Gentile. We confess that the distractions of life and the fear of death cause us to lose our trust in You. Too often we live and act as if You are against us rather than for us. All: God of grace, hear our prayer: Refrain
Leader: 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. All: 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. 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.
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SCRIPTURE Romans 3:9-20 NET What then? Are we better off? Certainly not, for we have already charged that Jews and Greeks alike are all under sin, just as it is written: “There is no one righteous, not even one, there is no one who understands, there is no one who seeks God. All have turned away, together they have become worthless; there is no one who shows kindness, not even one. Their throats are open graves, they deceive with their tongues, the poison of asps is under their lips. Their mouths are full of cursing and bitterness. Their feet are swift to shed blood, ruin and misery are in their paths, and the way of peace they have not known. There is no fear of God before their eyes.” Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world may be held accountable to God. For no one is declared righteous before him by the works of the law, for though the law comes the knowledge of sin. 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. *HYMN #343, vs. 1-4
Amazing Grace
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OFFERINGS OF THE PEOPLE OFFERTORY
Communion Song Chancel Choir
Take this bread, I give it to you; And as you do, remember Me. This bread is My body broken just for you. Take it, eat it; Each time you do, remember Me.
arr. Tom Fettke
Take this cup, I’ve filled it for you; And as you do, remember Me. This cup is the new covenant I’m making with you. Take it, eat it; Each time you do, remember Me.
Take this love I’ve given to you; And as you do, remember Me.
*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
OLD HUNDREDTH
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION SCRIPTURE Romans 3:21-31(NET) But now apart from the law the righteousness of God (although it is attested by the law and the prophets) has been disclosed - namely, the righteousness of God through the faithfulness of Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. But they are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. God publicly displayed him at his death as the mercy seat accessible through faith. This was to demonstrate his righteousness, because God in his forbearance had passed over the sins previously committed. This was also to demonstrate his righteousness in the present time, so that He would be just and the justifier of the one who lives because of Jesus’ faithfulness. Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded! By what principle? Of works? No, but by the principle of faith! For we consider that a person is declared righteous by faith apart from the works of the law. Or is God the God of the Jews only? Is He not the God of the Gentiles too? Yes, of the Gentiles too! Since God is one He will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through faith. Do we then nullify the law through faith? Absolutely not! Instead we uphold the law. SERMON
“GOD’S RIGHTEOUSNESS IN JUSTIFYING SINNERS”
Pastor Jim Noble
THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER (All who profess Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and have been baptized are welcome to partake of the Lord’s Supper. Children who have been baptized and instructed in its meaning are also welcome to partake.)
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*HYMN #342
Rock of Ages
*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
O Mensch, bewein dein Sünde Groß, BWV 622 Dr. Natalie Mealey, organ
#234
J. S. Bach
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THIS WEEK AT DHPC SIGN UP FOR EASTER LILIES & TULIPS by APRIL 3 Sign-ups for the Easter lilies and tulips are VIRTUAL using the following links: LILIES https://www.signupgenius.com/ go/10c0d48aba92da5ffcf8-20221 TULIPS https://www.signupgenius.com/ go/10c0d48aba92da5ffcf8-easter1
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
Cost is $12.00 per plant.
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
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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, Kate Miller, Jonathan Mulder, Jacob Rath, Jason Rath, Ryan Toomey, Chris Skinner, Luis Medrano, and Tyrus Smedes, Kyle Reimer. 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 10 John 12:12-16, Mark 11:1-10 Matthew 26:36-45, Luke 22:7-23
FINANCE Elevator Fund Drive We have received $38,120 in offerings for the Fellowship Center elevator fund drive.
Final Feb YTD 2022 Finances Receipts Pledge General Other
$299,630 ( 34% of budget) $ 53,421 ( 19% of budget) $ 1,183 ( 9% of budget)
Expenses $ 141,914 (12% of budget) Operating Surplus $212,320* *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
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Women’s Intermediate Hiking Group Friday, April 22
Do you like to meet other people? Do you like to eat dinner?
We will meet at the church at 8:30am to carpool to the Brown’s Ranch trailhead for a 5-6 mile hike . This is an intermediate hike, wear comfortable shoes and bring your own WATER!
Dinner for Eight is just for you. Meet others while eating dinner! You will be paired with others and take turns hosting dinner in your home.
To sign up, please contact Kathleen at kharris@deserthills.org by email 602-741-3429 (call or text) or sign up on the patio on Sunday.
Dinners will begin in the fall. Visit the table on the patio to sign up. For more information contact Craig & Terri Parker at (480) 575-0991 or terriwyn@aol.com
Join us in congratulating our Organist,
Dr. Natalie Mealey! Dr. Mealey has Successfully defended her Doctoral Research on the unmeasured keyboard fantasies of Johann Gottfried Muthel. We are blessed to have her talent to enhance our Sunday worship. Congratulations Dr. Natalie! page 11
CALENDAR Blue=Zoom Video Meeting Red=Live Stream on YouTube Green=Youth 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
Monday April 4 8:30am Tru North Academy (Children’s Rooms) 9:00am Bulletin Announcement Deadline 9:00am Calendar Review (Jan-Apr 2023) 9:30am Miracles on Monday AA (FC #215) 10:00am Staff Meeting (Adm #109) 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) 2:30pm Deacons Meeting (Adm #109) 6:00pm Personnel Committee (Adm #109) 6:30pm Lenten Study (Zoom) Tuesday April 5 8:30am BrainSavers (FC #215, #216) 8:30am Tru North Academy (Children’s Rooms) 10:00am BrainSavers (FC #215, #216) 2:30pm Hygiene Kit Packing (FC Basement) 2:35pm Tru North Drama Class (FC #215) 4:00pm Desert Disciples (Adm #109) 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) 6:30pm Worship Committee (Adm #109) Wednesday April 6 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) 1:00pm BrainSavers (FC #215, #216) 1:00pm Chat & Craft (FC #201)
Wednesday April 6 3:00pm Nominating Committee (Adm #109) 6:00pm Midweek Lenten Service (Sanctuary) 6:00pm Hangout (FC #216) 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room) Thursday April 7 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) 1:30pm Music & Arts (Narthex 2) 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 8 8:30am Tru North Academy (Children’s Rooms) 4:00pm Newcomer AA (FC #216) 4:30pm New Beginnings AA (FC #216) Saturday April 9 8:00am Men’s Bible Study (Adm #109) 9:30am Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary) Sunday April 10 8:15am Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room) 9:00am Blood Pressure Screening (Patio) 9:00am Traditional Service (Sanctuary) 9:00am Student Impact
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.
(grades 6-12) assist w/ Sunday School (FC #215)
9:00am Children’s Worship 10:30am 10:30am 11:45am 2:00pm 4:00pm
(age 0-5) (Sanctuary bldg. classrooms) (grade 1-5) (FC hallway classrooms)
Traditional Service (Sanctuary) Worship (Streaming) Troop Care Meeting (Adm #109) Student Ministry Discipleship Student Ministry Service
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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