9:00AM/10:30AM Service November 28, 2021 MORE PEOPLE, MORE LIKE CHRIST
Hope
Address: 34605 N. Tom Darlington Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85266 Office (480)488-3384 / Fax (480)488-0850 Website: www.deserthills.org Facebook Desert Hills Presbyterian Church (Scottsdale, AZ) page 1
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SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY Sunday November 28, 2021 9:00AM/10:30AM PRELUDE
*CALL TO WORSHIP (based on Isaiah 12:5–6) Leader: Sing praises to God on high, for glorious are God’s works. People: Sing praises to the ends of the earth. Leader: Shout and sing for joy, O people of God, All: for great is the Holy One in our midst, blessed is the One who comes to dwell among us.
HYMN #244
Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
*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. page 3
ADVENT CANDLE LIGHTING *HYMN #245, v. 1 O Come, O Come, Emmanuel 1. O come, O come, Emmanuel And ransom captive Israel, That mourns in lonely exile here, Until the Son of God appear. Refrain Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel! PRAYER OF CONFESSION God of compassion, in Jesus Christ we behold your transforming light, yet we continue to live in darkness. Preoccupied with ourselves, we fail to see your work in the world. We speak when we should listen, we act when we should reflect. Empower us to live in your light and to walk in your ways, for the sake of Him who is the Light of the world, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen. ASSURANCE OF PARDON (John 3:16-17) Leader:
All:
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have life everlasting. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. Therefore, let us assure one another of God’s pardon: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Thanks be to God.
ANTHEM
Anthem for Advent Chancel Choir
Jesus, O blessed Saviour, O blessed Saviour, O blessed Jesu. My Jesus, He is coming, Yes He is coming, my Saviour’s coming. (repeat)
Refrain
Child of God, gift of love, Prince of Peace. Child of God, Great Messiah, Come set us free. The world awaits in silence We will receive— The world awaits in silence— In You we believe.
arr. Eugene Butler Lord, we await in darkness in dark and sadness, in dark and sadness. Come bring us hope and comfort, O bring us comfort, O bring us gladness. All earth awaits you coming, Your blessed coming, Your glorious Advent, blessed Advent, Come bring you hope and comfort, O bring us comfort, O bring us gladness.
Refrain
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
John 3:16-21
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son. This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but people loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that their deeds will be exposed. But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what they have done has been done in the sight of God. 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 #243
Emmanuel
v. 1 Bob McGee vs. 2-4 Thea Miller
Music and verse 1: Bob McGee © 1976 C.A. Music (Admin. by Music Services, Inc.) CCLI Song # 12949 | CCLI License # 455874 Text verses 2-4: © Thea Miller
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OFFERINGS OF THE PEOPLE OFFERTORY
Emmanuel
McGee
DOXOLOGY #815 OLD HUNDREDTH 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
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
SCRIPTURE
John 1:1-14
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. 6
There was a man sent from God whose name was John. 7 He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe. 8 He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light. 9
The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. 10 He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. 11 He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. 12 Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God— 13 children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God. 14
The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.
SERMON
Love the Lord
Rev Jim Noble
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*HYMN #270
*BENEDICTION & RESPONSE
Joy to the World!
Now unto Him
#234
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
Piece d’Orgue: Grave Natalie Mealey, organ
J.S. Bach
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TODAY AT DHPC SIGN UP FOR POINSETTIAS We will be decorating our church with poinsettias during the Christmas season. To accommodate both the homebound and in-person congregation, sign-ups for the Christmas poinsettia plants is VIRTUAL and you may access it by using the link below. This link may also be found on the church website and in future eblasts. You may also call the office at (480)488-3384 for assistance.
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.
HURRY! - POINSETTIA ARE LIMITED TO 60 COST IS $12 per plant
https://www.signupgenius.com/ go/2021ChristmasPoinsettias
PRE-SCHOOL (0-5 years of age) located upstairs in the Sanctuary building
FREE ADVENT DEVOTIONAL DHPC is distributing a FREE Advent Devotional entitled, “25 Days od Advent”. The devotional may be picked up from the table in the narthex and in the Fellowship Center Hall. You are welcome to take one for your family and one for a friend. This is a wonderful family devotion to use during Advent. Copies are also going in homeless hygiene kits, our Troop Care packages and more! Help us share Hope, Love, Joy and Peace with our community! Questions? Contact Bill Billard at billard1@cox.net.
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
Sunday’s Flowers are provided by the late George Pasanelli.
SALVATION ARMY DOING THE MOST GOOD Ring bells for your community VOLUNTEER——VOLUNTEER Sat Dec 10th, Sun Dec 11th Sat Dec 17th, Sun Dec 18th Ring bells for two hours. Bring a friend, a child or a well-behaved dog. Sign up on the patio after church or contact Ron Bell at (615)414-2146
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PRAYER REQUESTS Berevement: The family and friends of Martin Van Dyk, George Pasanneli, Bev Bartholemew ASSISTED LIVING & HOMEBOUND: Anne Wellington(9), Ed Jensen(7), Don Paisley(10), Ruth Johnston(12) HEALING: Beverly North (Susan Reed’s mother), David LeClaire, Patrick McGough, Dennis Meyers (son of John and Mary Denaro), Chris McQueen (6), Bob Ronder (10), Bill Allen (3), Tom Purnell (13), Fowler Knight (Tonya Jones’ niece), Hugh Shoults (7), Josh McQueen (6), Steve Haver (13), Will Broxterman, Ruth Blakeslee(8) (#) Indicates Parish Shepherd number.
FINANCE Oct 31, 2021 Budget
MILITARY: Mathew Croteau, Austin Ast, Charles Porter, Kenn Mattson, Ben Williamsz, Wyatt Brennan, Camryn Carson, Austin Hall, Derrick Smith, 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, and Tyrus Smedes.
We have received pledged income of $724,844 (88% of budget) from 185 pledging units and $230,873 (77% of budget) of nonpledge offerings, while expenses were $900,272 (69% of budget). At 10/31/21 we had a surplus of $57,070. If you have questions or want more detail, please contact:
ARE YOU 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
2022 Pledge Drive
2022 Altar Flowers The 2022 Altar Flowers sign-up sheet is now available for reservations. You may sign-up using the following link or by calling the church office (480)488-3384. Cost of flowers is $35/Sunday.
https://www.signupgenius.com /go/2022flowerchart
We have received $797,338 in pledges from 159 pledging units. The pledge drive goal is $827,067.
Bobi Tomlon, Controller (480)488-3384 accounting@deserthills.org or Allan Watson, Finance Elder (309)255-2537 allanlw@msn.com
WALKING BESIDE MINISTRY Think of a time when you really felt cared for. Chances are someone focused on what you had to say, was attentive to your needs, and listened to how you felt instead of telling you how you should feel or what you should do. Our Walking Beside Ministry is a ministry of listening. Listening is one of the most powerful ministry tools at our disposal. It demonstrates that you care about the other person. It’s listening in such a way as to be able to feel what someone else is truly feeling. Would you like to have a good listener sit with you for a while? If so, contact Pastor Brett, Pastor Jim, or any one of our team members. 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 Marsha Lindquist Thea Miller Sara Ray
(602)881-0936 (843)540-9514 (480)513-1132 (480)620-8632 (480)888-6192
Scripture for December 5 Second Sunday of Advent – Peace Isaiah 9:1-7, John 15:9-17 page 9
12/04 12/04 12/05 12/10 12/12 12/12 1219 12/21 12/24
Women’s Christmas Tea - SOLD OUT Upscale Singers Concert (1 of 2) Upscale Singers Concert (2 of 2) Renaissance Yuletide Feaste - SOLD OUT Walking Beside - Surviving the Holidays Children & Student Ministry Jingle Jam Event Valley Chamber Chorale Concert Longest Night Service Christmas Eve Services (5pm/7pm/9pm)
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CALENDAR Blue=Zoom Video Meeting Red=Live Stream on YouTube Green=Youth Sunday Nov 28 8:15am Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room) 9:00am Traditional Service (Sanctuary) 9:00am Student Impact 9:00am 9:00am 10:30am 10:30am 1:00pm 2:00pm
(grades 6-12) assist w/ Sunday School (FC #215)
Children’s Worship
(age 0-5) (Sanctuary bldg. classrooms) (grade 1-5) (FC hallway classrooms)
Romans 8 Class (Adm. #109) Traditional Service (Sanctuary) Worship (Streaming) Student Ministries Parent Meeting Cooking for Teens (Kitchen/ FC#216) 4:00pm Student Ministries Service (FC #209/210 & 214)
Monday Nov 29 OFFICE CLOSED 9:00am Bulletin Announcement Deadline 9:30am Miracles on Monday AA (FC#215) 11:00am Prayer Gathering 1:00pm Children’s Ministry Staff 2:35pm Tru North Drama Class (FC #210) 6:30pm Women’s Bible Study Tuesday Nov 30 8:00am Brainsavers (FC#215) 8:30am McClure Homeschool Group (FC Classrooms) 9:00am Staff Devotions (Sanctuary) 10:00am Brainsavers (FC #215) 11:00am McClure Homeschool Group (Narthex #1) 5:30pm CODA Mtg. (FC #201) 6:00pm Women’s AA (FC #215) 6:30pm Troop #603 Boy Scouts (FC #216)
Thursday Dec 2 8:00am Brainsavers (FC #215) 10:00am Brainsavers (FC #215) 10:00am Women’s Bible Study (Adm #104) 1:30pm Outreach Meeting (Adm #104) 3:30pm Discipleship Group (Narthex I) 4:00pm Grief Support Group (FC #216) 7:00pm DHPC Foundation Meeting Friday Dec 3 OFFICE CLOSED 8:30am Schaffer Homeschool Group (Children’s Rooms) 10:00am Discipleship Group (Narthex I) 1:00pm Banner Committee (Studio 15) 4:00pm Newcomer AA (FC #215) 4:30pm New Beginnings AA (FC #216) Saturday Dec 4 8:00am Men’s Bible Study (Adm #109) 10:30am Women’s Tea (FC #216) 5:00pm Upscale Singers Christmas Concert (Sanctuary)
PLEASE NOTE NEW OFFICE HOURS: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Closed 9am-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm Closed
Thank you for your patience and understanding while we are short-staffed.
Sunday Dec 5 8:15am Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room) 9:00am Traditional Service (Sanctuary) 9:00am Student Impact 9:00am 9:00am 10:30am 10:30am 4:00pm
(grades 6-12) assist w/ Sunday School (FC #215)
Children’s Worship
(age 0-5) (Sanctuary bldg. classrooms) (grade 1-5) (FC hallway classrooms)
Romans 8 Class (Adm. #109) Traditional Service (Sanctuary) Worship (Streaming) Student Ministry Service (FC#209/210) 5:00pm Upscale Singers Christmas Concert (Sanctuary)
Wednesday Dec 1 7:00am Men’s Bible Study (Adm#109) 9:30am Engage Bible Study (FC #215, FC #207 & Sanctuary) 1:00pm Stitches (FC #201) 5:45pm Handbell Choir (Choir Room) 6:00pm The Hangout (FC #216) 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room)
Worship Schedule 9:00 am Traditional Worship Sanctuary 10:30 am Traditional Worship Sanctuary & STREAMING Notice: Some of our worship services are regularly video recorded and posted online. If you have a concern, please contact the church office.
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