9:00am/10:30am Services July 3, 2022
MORE PEOPLE, MORE LIKE CHRIST
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
WELCOME TO DESERT HILLS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Thank you for joining our worship service today. 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.
SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY Sunday, July 3, 2022 9:00am & 10:30am PRELUDE WORDS OF WELCOME *CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Praise be to God who has freed us from oppression! People: Praise be to God who has healed our wounded souls! Leader: Let our hearts rejoice at God’s redeeming love. People: Let our voices raise in songs of thanksgiving for all that God is doing for us. Leader: Come, let us worship the Lord with our whole hearts! People: May our praise and voices resound with joy! AMEN. PRAYER OF INVOCATION *HYMN #809, verses 1, 2, 4
God of Our Fathers
*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. *GLORY BE TO THE FATHER
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PRAYER OF CONFESSION Gracious Lord, you have blessed us with freedom—freedom to follow or turn away; freedom to love or hate; freedom to heal or hurt; freedom to serve or forsake. You ask only that we follow your ways, loving you, and loving our neighbors as ourselves. In the midst of our turbulent lives, forgive us where we have fallen short in using our freedoms to honor you and to advance your kingdom here on earth. Make us more like Christ today. In Jesus’ Name. Amen. ASSURANCE OF PARDON (2 Corinthians 1:21-22) Leader: It is God who makes us stand firm in Christ. He anointed us, set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come. 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.
SCRIPTURE Galatians 5:1, 13-26 It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. 13
You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. 14 For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” 15 If you bite and devour each other, watch out or you will be destroyed by each other. 16
So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. 17 For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever you want. 18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. 19
The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; 20 idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions 21 and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God. 22
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. 24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. 26 Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other. 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 #799, verses 1, 3, 4
America, the Beautiful
OFFERINGS OF THE PEOPLE OFFERTORY
The Fruit of the Spirit Summer Choir
He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: Love, joy, peace, patience, tenderness, goodness, faith, gentleness and self control.
Dan Forrest
*DOXOLOGY
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION SCRIPTURE John 8:31-36 31 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” 33
They answered him, “We are Abraham’s descendants and have never been slaves of anyone. How can you say that we shall be set free?” 34
Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. 35 Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever. 36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. SERMON
“FAITH ON DISPLAY: CAN THE WORLD SEE OUR INDEPENDENCE?” Pastor Brett Everett
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. *HYMN #807, verses 1 & 4
My Country, ‘Tis of Thee
*BENEDICTION & RESPONSE
*POSTLUDE
Now unto Him
Variations and Fugue on “My Country, ’Tis of Thee” Susan Constance, organ
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Max Reger
It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Galatians 5:1
PRAYER REQUESTS ASSISTED LIVING & HOMEBOUND: Anne Wellington(9), Ed Jensen(7), Ruth Johnston(12) HEALING: Nancy Taylor(6), Bob Ronder(10), Tom Purnell(13), Hugh Shoults(7), Steve Haver(13), Ruth Blakeslee(8), Chris Scotti(5), Nancy Miles, Bill Hanley, Lindsey Cameron (#)Parish Shepherd MILITARY: Mathew Croteau, Austin Ast, Charles Porter, Kenn Mattson, Ben Williamsz, Ryan Richard, Isaiah Skinner, Isaac Corbett, 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, Chris Skinner, Tyrus Smedes, and Kyle Reimer, Fred Alcantu.
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
WALKING BESIDE MINISTRY The Lord said that though adversity is part of earthly life, He has overcome the world (John 16:33). Any time God allows trials in our life, He has a purpose for them. No matter where affliction originates, by the time it reaches us, it’s been shaped according to the Father’s good purposes. God is teaching us something that will help us succeed later. The question is: Will we cooperate with Him or resist? When we experience trials or trouble, it becomes an opportunity for growth. Are you struggling with some adversity in your life? Do you need a Christian ear to help you recognize the opportunity the Lord has placed in front of you? We are here to listen and encourage; give us a call. 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
FITNESS AT THE ROCKS!
JULY EVENTS
For more information contact Kara Thomas at operations@deserthills.org or call (480) 980-3439.
Are you in need of PRAYER? We are here to pray for you and with you. Our Sunday Prayer team believes in the power of prayer. Look for one of us with a purple lanyard throughout the church grounds before or after each church service. We will pray with you and/or fill out a prayer request card for continual prayer. “…in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God (Philippians 4:6).”
ummer inging upper essions During the summer (June-September), the Chancel Choir transforms into the Summer Choir. This choir offers a chance for people to participate without the normal time commitment of regular Wednesday rehearsals. We meet each Sunday morning at 8:00 to learn a simple anthem to sing in worship that day at the 9:00 and 10:30 services. Singers can come whenever they would like (e.g. one time, once a month, every third Sunday in months beginning with J-you get the idea). No sign-up is required; just show up on Sunday New this summer: One Wednesday each month, we will have a potluck dinner and social event where we can also run through the upcoming anthems for the month so they are not brand new on Sunday mornings. This is OPTIONAL, but promises to be a lot of FUN, so join us if you can! Please email Jeffrey (music@deserthills.org) if you plan to attend so we have enough food for you! THE NEXT SUPPERS WILL BE AT 6:00 P.M. ON This week!
It’s not too late to register for our Music Summer Camp!
CALENDAR Sunday July3 FILLER UP AND ICE CREAM SOCIAL 8:00am Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room) 9:00am Traditional Service (Sanctuary) 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) Traditional Service (Streaming) Student Ministry Discipleship Student Ministry Service
Monday July 4 Offfice Closed for Independence Day 9:30am Miracles on Monday AA (FC #215) Tuesday July 5 8:30am BrainSavers (FC #215, #216) 9:30am Music Lessons, Beg (ClubHouse) 9:30am Music Lesson, Int (Adm #104) 10:00am BrainSavers (FC #215, #216) 10:30am Music Lessons, Beg (ClubHouse) 10:30am Music Lessons, Int (Adm #104) 2:30pm Hygiene Kit Packing (Basement) 4:00pm Desert Disciples (Adm #109) 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 July 6 7:00am Men’s Bible Study (Adm #109) 7:30am Morning Stretch (Courtyard) 1:00pm BrainSavers (FC #215, #216) 1:00pm Game Day (FC #201) 6:00pm The Hangout (FC #216) 6:00pm Choir Dinner (Adm #109) Thursday July 7 8:30am BrainSavers (FC #215, #216) 10:00am BrainSavers (FC #215, #216) 10:00am Women’s Bible Study (zoom & Adm #109) 1:30pm Music & Arts Committee (Narthex 2) 2:00pm Strengthen Against Osteoporosis (FC 216) 4:00pm Grief Support Group (FC #201)
Friday July 8 4:00pm Newcomer AA (FC #215) 4:30pm New Beginnings AA (FC #216)
Saturday July 9 8:00am Men’s Bible Study (Adm #109) 9:30am Music Lessons, Beg. (ClubHouse) 9:30am Music Lesson, Int. (Adm #104) 10:30am Music Lessons, Beg (ClubHouse) 10:30am Music Lessons , Int ( Adm #104) Sunday July 10 FILLER UP AND ICE CREAM SOCIAL 8:00am Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room) 9:00am Traditional Service (Sanctuary) 9:00am Children’s Worship (age 0-5) (Sanctuary bldg. classrooms) (grade 1-5) (FC hallway classrooms)
10:30am Traditional Service (Sanctuary) 10:30am Traditional Service (Streaming) 2:00pm Student Ministry Volunteer Meeting (FC #207) 2:00pm Student Ministry Discipleship 4:00pm Student Ministry Service
OFFICE HOURS Monday–Thursday 9am–4pm, Closed on Friday
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 o(480) 488-3384
FINANCE Final June YTD 2022 Finances Receipts Pledge $547,373 (62% of budget) General $166,650 (55% of budget) Other $ 2,485 (19% of budget) Expenses $ 440,153 (37% of budget) Operating Surplus $276,356* *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 Oran Brown, Finance Elder (602) 499-5828 finance@deserthills.org
Bobi Tomlon
Accountant
accounting@deserthills.org
Brett Everett Brittany Crawford Chris Haidet
Associate Pastor Office Manager Director of Family & Student Ministries
c(480) 710-2876 o(480) 488-3384 c(480) 329-7097
beverett@deserthills.org admin@deserthills.org 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
c(480) 980-3439
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