9:00AM/10:30AM Services December 26, 2021 MORE PEOPLE, MORE LIKE CHRIST
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) YouTube: “Desert Hills Presbyterian Church” page 1
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SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY Sunday, December 26, 2021 9:00AM/10:30AM PRELUDE
*CAROLS
Angels, from the Realms of Glory
I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
Hymn #259, v. 1
Hymn #267, v. 1
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Away in a Manger
Hymn #262, vs. 1 & 3
*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 O God of all the earth, we bow before You with prayers of praise and thanksgiving and confession of sin. We have just celebrated Christmas, yet much of its meaning has escaped us. There is little peace on earth, much less in our own hearts. You have given Your Son for our salvation, but our sinfulness has not ceased. You have proclaimed Your love for us, but we have often felt unloved and been unloving. Indeed, we have substituted tinsel and wrappings for the true meaning of Jesus’ birthday, and there is little health in us. Forgive our sinning, we pray, and in Jesus raise us to newness of life. And give us, O God, such love and wonder, that with shepherds and wise men and pilgrims unknown, we may come to adore the holy child, the promised King and Prince of Peace, and with our gifts worship Him, our Lord and Savior. Amen. ASSURANCE OF PARDON
John 3:16-17
Leader: For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life. 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. All: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Thanks be to God. page 4
CAROL
PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION
Good Christian Friends, Rejoice
Hymn #273, v. 3
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Hymn #250, v.4
SCRIPTURE 2 Peter 1:12-21 So I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them and are firmly established in the truth you now have. I think it is right to refresh your memory as long as I live in the tent of this body, because I know that I will soon put it aside, as our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me. And I will make every effort to see that after my departure you will always be able to remember these things. For we did not follow cleverly devised stories when we told you about the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ in power, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. He received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to him from the Majestic Glory, saying, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” We ourselves heard this voice that came from heaven when we were with him on the sacred mountain. We also have the prophetic message as something completely reliable, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a light shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet’s own interpretation of things. For prophecy never had its origin in the human will, but prophets, though human, spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. page 5
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. *CAROL
Infant Holy, Infant Lowly
We have traveled many moonless nights, cold and weary with a babe inside. and I wonder what I've done. Holy Father, you have come and chosen me now to carry your son. We are waiting in a silent prayer, We are frightened by the load we bear. In a world as cold as stone Must we walk this path alone? Be with me now. Be with me now.
Hymn #277
Chorus: Breath of Heaven, Hold us together, be forever near us, Breath of Heaven. Breath of Heaven, Lighten our darkness, pour over us your holiness, for you are holy. Breath of Heaven. Do you wonder as you watch her face, if a wiser pair should have had our place? But we offer all we are, for the mercy of your plan. Help me be strong, Help me be, Help me Chorus
© 1992 Clouseau Music Ltd (Admin. by BMG Rights Management (US) LLC) Age To Age Music, Inc. (Admin. by Music Services, Inc.) Riverstone Music, Inc. (Admin. by Music Services, Inc.) CCLI Song # 1128784 | CCLI License # 455874
OFFERINGS OF THE PEOPLE OFFERTORY
Breath of Heaven Marge Sutton, Richard Cook, soloists; Barbara Cochran, piano
We have traveled many moonless nights, cold and weary with a babe inside. and I wonder what I've done. Holy Father, you have come and chosen me now to carry your son. We are waiting in a silent prayer, We are frightened by the load we bear. In a world as cold as stone Must we walk this path alone?
Amy Grant
Chorus: Breath of Heaven, Hold us together, be forever near us, Breath of Heaven. Breath of Heaven, Lighten our darkness, pour over us your holiness, for you are holy. Breath of Heaven. Do you wonder as you watch her face, if a wiser pair should have had our place? But we offer all we are, for the mercy of your plan. Help me be strong, Help me be, Help me. Chorus
© 1992 Clouseau Music Ltd (Admin. by BMG Rights Management (US) LLC) Age To Age Music, Inc. (Admin. by Music Services, Inc.) Riverstone Music, Inc. (Admin. by Music Services, Inc.) CCLI Song # 1128784 | CCLI License # 455874
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*CHRISTMAS DOXOLOGY
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
SCRIPTURE
Isaiah 55
“Come, all you who are thirsty. Come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost. Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labor on what does not satisfy? Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good, and you will delight in the richest of fare. Give ear and come to me; listen, that you may live. I will make an everlasting covenant with you, my faithful love promised to David. See, I have made him a witness to the peoples, a ruler and commander of the peoples. Surely you will summon nations you know not, and nations you do no know will come running to you, because of the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, for he has endowed you with splendor.” Seek the Lord while he may be found; call him while he is near. Let the wicked forsake their ways and the unrighteous their thoughts. Let them turn to the Lord, and he will have mercy on them, and to our God, for he will freely pardon. “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher that the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. As the rain and the snow come down for heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it. You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands. Instead of thornbush will grow the juniper, and instead of briers the myrtle will grow. This will be for the Lord’s renown, for an everlasting sign, that will endure forever.” SERMON
“BE A BLESSING”
Rev Jim Noble
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*CAROL
Go, Tell It on the Mountain
*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
Fugue in C Major, BWV 564 Natalie Mealey, organ
Hymn #258
Hymn #234
J.S. Bach
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Christmas Poinsettias Woody & Barbara Chamberlain
In loving memory of Christine
Nancy Clarke Barbara Cochran
In memory of loved ones In loving memory of Neal from his family
Paul & Ruth DeMoss
In memory of Gene & Lorraine Pichler
Paul & Ruth DeMoss
In memory of Alan & Mary Ann DeMoss
John & Rolene Dinsdale
In memory of Jeff and our parents
Brad & Kirsten Ghaster
In memory of Eva Cooper
Brad & Kirsten Ghaster Hanley Children
In memory of Lon & Ruthie and Bill & Barbara In honor of Sally & Bill Hanley
Ed & Ann Ed Jensen
In loving memory of Mary Schindler
Tonya Jones Laura Justus & Smith McClure
In loving memory of my beloved husband Van Jones In loving memory of Mary Louise
Young & Moon Kahn Paul & Pat Phillips
In honor of our family In memory of all of our loved ones
Lillian & Jim Reed
In memory of Ed Morgan
Lillian & Jim Reed
In memory of George Pasenelli
Eddie & Susan Smith
In loving memory of Jodi
Gisela Stewart
In memory of my husband Jerry
Jim & Marilyn Strohan
In loving memory of our parents
John & Mary Kay Thurston
In honor of our Children and Grandchildren
John & Mary Kay Thurston
In memory of our parents
Allan & Joyce Watson June Wentworth
In memory of our parents For the Glory of God
June Wentworth
In loving memory of Laydon
June Wentworth
In thanks for our special Pastors
Larry & Carol Young
In honor of Kathleen Harris
Sharon Zinser
In appreciation for all God’s gifts!
Joe & Jennifer Zylwitis
In memory of Louise Zylwitis
Joe & Jennifer Zylwitis
In memory of Dominic & Helen Zylwitis
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THIS WEEK AT DHPC OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD Our boxes went to Peru this year! The 288 Operation Christmas Child boxes packed this year brings our seven-year total to 1958 boxes. The 100 pair of shoes-that-grow purchased this year brings our four-year total to 636 pairs of shoes. OCC has put Bibles into the hands of 1958 children, so they can know God and make Him known. Thank you for your generous support for this program,
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
January 8 January 10 January 11 January 14 January 30 January 30
Blood Drive Hebrews Women’s Study BrainSavers Desert Cactus Kickers Wyatt Earp Play Financial Peace University page 11
Desert Cactus Kickers
Arts at the Rocks showcases their newly renovated stage with The Desert Cactus Kickers featuring senior tap dancers. The Desert Cactus Kickers is a local dance company that has been entertaining area audiences with energetic and high-spirited performances for almost 30 years. They like to brag that their oldest member is 80+ years young and is still kicking up her heels with the best of them! Come celebrate with them as Desert Hills Presbyterian Church also dedicates their newly renovated stage. Admire these beautiful women in colorful costumes as they perform such timeless numbers as “One” from the musical “A Chorus Line” and “Singing in the Rain”. January 14, 2022 at 4:00 PM in the Fellowship Center.
FRIDAY, January 14th 4:00 PM Concert is FREE and ALL are WELCOME! page 12
PRAYER REQUESTS BEREAVEMENT: Tom & Susan Reed, The family of Bill Allen ASSISTED LIVING & HOMEBOUND: Anne Wellington(9), Ed Jensen(7), Don Paisley(10), Ruth Johnston(12) HEALING: Dennis Meyers (son of John and Mary Denaro), Bob Ronder (10), Tom Purnell (13), Fowler Knight (Tonya Jones’ niece), Hugh Shoults (7), Steve Haver (13), Will Broxterman, Ruth Blakeslee(8) (#) Indicates Parish Shepherd number.
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. 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 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
FINANCE 2022 Pledge Drive We have received $820,738 in pledges from 166 pledging units. The 2022 budget is showing a $48,099 deficit. More support is needed to fund all DHPC ministries.
Nov 30, 2021 Budget We have received pledged income of 769,401 (93% of budget) from 185 pledging units and $263,510 (88% of budget) of nonpledge offerings, while expenses were $988,353 (76% of budget). At 11/30/21 we had a surplus of $46,305. If you have questions or want more detail, please contact:
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 Sebransky
(602)881-0936 (843)540-9514 (480)513-1132 (480)620-8632 (480)888-6192
Scripture for January 2 Luke 2:25-38 Matthew 2:1-12 page 13
CLASSES BEGIN JANUARY 11 Join us on January 11 when we will review the previous classes and learn more about the program, Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:15am-9:15am or 10:00am-11:00am. Choose the time that works best for you; Each class is the same.
Sign up and payments will be accepted on location at the beginning of class. Cost is $5 per class or or $40 for 8 classes. Please make check payable to DHPC and write “BrainSavers” on the memo line. Because Brain Health Is Not A Game®
Financial Peace University - A Fantastic Start to the New Year! Sundays, January 30 to March 27, 2022 1:00pm - 3:00pm We are starting 2022 off with this class to help our attendees get rid of acquired debt. Make Financial Peace University attendance one of your New Years Resolutions!!! This class is a great exercise for all ages who would like a refresher course in BUDGETING, PAYING OFF DEBTS, MANAGING CREDIT CARDS, SAVING FOR RETIREMENT OR REVISING SPENDING DURING RETIREMENT. THIS COURSE IS EXCELLENT FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE-AGE STUDENTS as well. Many parents and grandparents will want to attend WITH OR INSTEAD OF those students to help them develop successful financial habits now so they can be successful in life, marriage and retirement. Financial Peace University teaches basic but important skills that anyone can use or enhance. SIGN UP https://www.ramseysolutions.com/ramseyplus/financial-peace THEN CLICK ON “START TODAY” THIS WILL TAKE YOU TO THE THREE OPTIONS WHICH ALLOW YOU TO CHOOSE 1. START A FREE TRIAL, 2. SIGN UP FOR 3 MONTHS, 3. SIGN UP FOR 6 MONTHS OR 4. SIGN UP FOR 12 MONTHS. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CALL SUSIE TO DISCUSS THE OPTIONS AVAILABLE. YOU WILL NEED AT LEAST A 3-MONTH OPTION STARTED IN EARLY JANUARY IN ORDER FOR YOU TO TAKE THE CLASS AT DESERT HILLS. Questions? Contact Susie Brousseau, CLU ChFC CFP at ksbrous@cox.net or call at (602)509-5432
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Zoom Mondays at 6:30pm
New Women's Bible Study beginning January 10 and January 13!
Join sisters in Christ as we study Hebrews. This 7-week, DVD-based study is Zoom & In-person taught by Lisa Harper and both groups are led by Kathleen Harris. Please purThursdays at 10:00am chase your book before the first class. Two chances for study: Monday at 6:30pm via Zoom or Thursday at 10:00am in-person and via Zoom. A little about the study..."Hebrews was a sermon for a specific people and culture in the midst of martyrdom and persecution, but is also so relevant for us today, reminding us to continue walking toward Jesus regardless of our culture or our circumstances. Join Lisa as she journeys through this bridge between the Old and New Testaments to get to the heart of the matter: Jesus is our accessible King. He is not a faraway God, but an up-close Redeemer who draws near to us. Hebrews helps women make the connection between God the Father and God the Son and reminds us that Jesus is supreme, but He is also compassionate, empathetic, and loving to no end. Lisa Harper makes digging into Hebrews fun and doable, as only she can, without losing an ounce of depth." For more information or to sign up please contact Kathleen @ 602-741-3429 cell (call or text) or email kharris@deserthills.org page 15
CALENDAR Blue=Zoom Video Meeting Red=Live Stream on YouTube Green=Youth Sunday Dec 26 8:15am Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room) 9:00am Traditional Service (Sanctuary) 9:00am Student Impact 9:00am
(grades 6-12) assist w/ Sunday School (FC #215)
Children’s Worship
(age 0-5) (Sanctuary bldg. classrooms) (grade 1-5) (FC hallway classrooms)
9:00am Romans 8 Class (Adm. #109) 10:30am Traditional Service (Sanctuary) 10:30am Worship (Streaming)
Monday Dec 27 OFFICE CLOSED STAFF HOLIDAY 9:00am Bulletin Announcement Deadline 9:30am Miracles on Monday AA (FC#215) 11:00am Prayer Gathering
Tuesday Dec 28 5:30pm CODA Mtg. (FC #201) 6:00pm Women’s AA (FC #215) 6:30pm Boy Scouts (FC #216) Wednesday Dec 29 7:00am Men’s Bible Study (Adm#109) Thursday Dec 30 OFFICE OPEN/STAFF HOLIDAY
NEW OFFICE HOURS Monday Closed Tuesday 9am-4pm Wednesday 9am-4pm Thursday 9am-4pm Friday Closed
Friday Dec 31 OFFICE CLOSED 4:00pm Newcomer AA (FC #215) 4:30pm New Beginnings AA (FC #216) Saturday Jan 1 NEW YEARS DAY Sunday Jan 2 8:15am Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room) 9:00am Traditional Service (Sanctuary) 9:00am Student Impact 9:00am
(grades 6-12) assist w/ Sunday School (FC #215)
Children’s Worship
(age 0-5) (Sanctuary bldg. classrooms) (grade 1-5) (FC hallway classrooms)
10:30am Traditional Service (Sanctuary) 10:30am Worship (Streaming)
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.
We need your help! Are you able to take pictures with your cell phone? Then, we need you! The Music and Arts Committee gets too busy at each Arts at the Rocks event and sometimes forgets to take pictures. Can you volunteer to do this at a future event? We have events coming up on January 14th and 30th. Please email Darla Gilchrist music.arts@deserthills.org We greatly appreciate the help!
Thank you for your patience and understanding while we are short-staffed.
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