December 4 Order of Service and Announcements

9:00am/10:30am Services December 4, 2022 MORE PEOPLE, MORE LIKE CHRIST

John 14:18-31 Ephesians 2:11-22

“Prepare the Way of the Lord: The Peace Received”

DECEMBER 4 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” Instagram: Follow us @DesertHillsPres 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.

If your “wee Christian” is having an unhappy day, please feel free to use our Family Room.

Sermon CDs are available at the Sound Desk. * Worshippers please stand (if you are able) PLEASE SILENCE OR PLACE YOUR CELL PHONE ON VIBRATE.

SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY Sunday, December 4, 2022 9:00am & 10:30am PRELUDE

GATHERING

WORDS OF WELCOME *CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: For to us a child is born, People: to us a son is given; Leader: and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called People: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

*PRAYER OF INVOCATION

*HYMN #243

Emmanuel

Text: verse 1 by Bob McGee verse 2 by Thea Miller

*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.

*HYMN #245, v. 4

ADVENT CANDLE LIGHTING

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

PRAYER OF CONFESSION O God of all the earth, we bow before you with prayers of praise and thanksgiving and confession of need. 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. 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 eternal 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.

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

John 14:18-31 NIV

I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. Before long, the world will not see me anymore, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live. 20 On that day you will realize that I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in you. 21 Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love them and show myself to them.”

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Then Judas (not Judas Iscariot) said, “But, Lord, why do you intend to show yourself to us and not to the world?”

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Jesus replied, “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them. 24 Anyone who does not love me will not obey my teaching. These words you hear are not my own; they belong to the Father who sent me.

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“All this I have spoken while still with you. 26 But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. 27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

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“You heard me say, ‘I am going away and I am coming back to you.’ If you loved me, you would be glad that I am going to the Father, for the Father is greater than I. 29 I have told you now before it happens, so that when it does happen you will believe. 30 I will not say much more to you, for the prince of this world is coming. He has no hold over me, 31 but he comes so that the world may learn that I love the Father and do exactly what my Father has commanded me.

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“Come now; let us leave.”

Leader: All:

This is the word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God!

CARING 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 #308, vs. 1 & 2

There Is a Redeemer

OFFERINGS OF THE PEOPLE OFFERTORY

Come Now, O Prince of Peace Chancel Choir Korean: Ososo ososo, pyonghwa ui imgum Uriga hanmom iruge hasoso.

Come now, O Prince of Peace, make us one body.

Come, O Lord Jesus; reconcile your people.

Come now and set us free, O God, our Savior.

Come, O Lord Jesus; reconcile all nations.

Come, Hope of unity, make us one body.

Come, O Lord Jesus; reconcile all nations.

Geonyong Lee

*DOXOLOGY #815

OLD HUNDREDTH

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION

GROWING SCRIPTURE

Ephesians 2:11-22 NIV

Therefore, remember that formerly you who are Gentiles by birth and called “uncircumcised” by those who call themselves “the circumcision” (which is done in the body by human hands)— 12 remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, excluded from citizenship in Israel and foreigners to the covenants of the promise, without hope and without God in the world. 13 But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ.

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For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility, 15 by setting aside in his flesh the law with its commands and regulations. His purpose was to create in himself one new humanity out of the two, thus making peace, 16 and in one body to reconcile both of them to God through the cross, by which he put to death their hostility. 17 He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near. 18 For through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.

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Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household, 20 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. 21 In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord. 22 And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit.

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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.

SERMON

“Prepare the Way of the Lord: The Peace Received”

Rev. Jim Noble

*HYMN #250

O Little Town of Bethlehem

GOING *BENEDICTION & RESPONSE

*POSTLUDE

Now unto Him

Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, BWV 659 Dr. Natalie Mealey, organ

Sermon Notes

#234

J.S. Bach

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 or chaidet@deserthills.org

PRAYER REQUESTS

Psalm 98 Isaiah 26:16-19

ASSISTED LIVING & HOMEBOUND: Anne Wellington(9), Yvonne Banducci BEREAVEMENT PRAYER FOR FAMILY/FRIENDS: Richard Bartholomew, Patrick Ferrell (Mary Kay and John Thurston), Su Fong, Carolyn Sturrus.

December 11

HEALING: Nancy Taylor(6), Tom Purnell(13), Hugh Shoults(7), Steve Haver(13), Ruth Blakeslee(8), Chris Scotti(5), Paul Meredith(7), Nancy Miles, Bill Hanley, Debbie Roam (#) 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, Cherise (nee Harry) Smallcanyon, Aaron Heinricks, Ryan Leavitt, Kate Miller, Jonathan Mulder, Chris Skinner, Tyrus Smedes, and Kyle Reimer, Fred Alcantu.

“Prepare the Way of the Lord: The Joy Expressed”

IN NEED OF PRAYER? DO YOU HAVE A JOY TO SHARE? 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.

Please submit your prayer request online at deserthills.org/request-prayer/

WALKING BESIDE MINISTRY It can be difficult to hold onto our faith when things go wrong. Sometimes when we are suffering, we are so overwhelmed by emotion that we cannot function as we normally would. And the holidays can be one of the most challenging times of the year, emotionally and spiritually.

Our team is here to walk alongside you to listen, care, encourage, pray, and provide support. We extend Christ’s love, peace, and hope in a confidential relationship. Give one of us a call; we would love to show you where and how Christ is at work.

Barb Conti Laurann Cook Kurt Koch

Thea Miller Sara Sebransky DHPC Office

(480) 419-8232 (714) 270-8121 (630) 721-9348 (480) 620-8632 (480) 888-6192 (480) 488-3384

Beverley Keele Shirley Klein Joe Gilleland Steve Haver Moon Kahn

(843) 540-9514 (602) 881-0936 (480) 575-8406 (602) 625-0159 (480) 391-2034

CALENDAR Sunday December 4 Second Sunday of Advent 8:15am Choir Rehearsal 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) 12:00pm Student Ministry Small Group (#201) 2:30pm Surviving the Holidays Seminar (Choir Room) 7:00am Jingle Jam (Fellowship Center)

11:30am Be Still: A Contemplative Advent Service (Sanctuary) 1:00pm BrainSavers Fitness Class (FC #215 & #216) 1:00pm Game Day (FC #201) 2:00pm Nominating Committee (Library) 2:00pm Piano Lessons (Studio 15) 3:00pm Student Ministry Set-Up (FC #216) 5:45pm Handbell Choir (Sanctuary) 6:00pm Wednesday Night Live (FC #216) 6:30pm Choir Practice (Choir Rm/Sanctuary) Thursday December 8 8:30am BrainSavers (FC #215 & #216) 10:00am BrainSavers (FC #215 & #216) 10:00am Faithful Bible Study (Zoom & Adm #109) 10:00am Pop-Up Pantry 1:30pm NIN Meeting (FC #215) 3:00pm Calvin’s Institutes Bible Study (Adm #109) 4:00pm Grief Support Group (FC #201) 5:00pm ACA Group New Beginnings (Choir Room) 5:30pm Renaissance Yuletide Feaste (FC #216) 6:30pm Faithful Bible Study (Adm #109/Zoom)

Monday 9:00am 9:30am 11:00am 1:00pm 2:30pm

December 5 Bulletin Announcement Deadline Miracles on Monday AA (FC #215) Prayer Group (Zoom) BrainSavers (FC #215 & #216) Board of Deacons Meeting (Adm #109) 6:00pm Personnel Committee (Adm #109) 6:30pm Faithful Bible Study (Zoom)

Tuesday 8:30am 9:00am 10:00am 10:00am 11:00am 3:00pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:30pm

December 6 BrainSavers Total Fitness (FC #216) Group Piano Lessons (Adm #104) BrainSavers Total Body (FC #216) Group Piano Lessons (Adm #104) Group Piano Lessons (Adm #104) Piano Lessons (Studio 15/Sanctuary) CODA Mtg. (FC #201) Women’s AA (FC #215) Worship Committee Meeting (Adm #109)

FINANCIAL REPORT Final October YTD 2022 Finances Receipts Pledge General Other Expenses

Operating Surplus $ 146,073* *Includes $ 66,324 prepaid pledges

Friday December 9 4:00pm Newcomer AA (FC #215) 4:30pm New Beginnings AA (Sanctuary)

In addition we have received $2,873 in deferred contributions for the 2023 budget. *DHPC typically sees a surplus in the first quarter. The summer months are typically deficit months. If you have questions or want more details, please contact:

Saturday December 10 8:00am Men’s Bible Study (Adm #109) 9:00am Music Exploration Lessons (Sanctuary) 9:30am Teen Group Piano Beg I (Adm #104) 10:30am Teen Group Piano Beg II (Adm #104) 1:30pm Upscale Singers (Sanctuary)

Wednesday December 7 7:00am Men’s Bible Study (Adm #109) 8:00am Morning Stretch (FC #216) 9:30am Engage Bible Study (Choir Rm/FC #215) 10:45am Engage All Group Study (Sanctuary/Zoom))

$827,000 (94% of budget) $255,167 (85% of budget) $ 12,554 (97% of budget) $948,795 (80% of budget)

Bobi Tomlon, Accountant (480)488-3384 accounting@deserthills.org or Oran Brown, Finance Elder (602) 499-5828 finance@deserthills.org

STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION Bill Williamsen

Audio Visual and Technology Manager

o(480) 488-3384

production@deserthills.org

Bobi Tomlon

Accountant

o(480) 488-3384

accounting@deserthills.org

Brett Everett

Associate Pastor

c(480) 710-2876

beverett@deserthills.org

Brittany Crawford

Office Manager

o(480) 488-3384

admin@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

Helen Varga Jeffrey Anthony

Children’s Ministry Coordinator Traditional Music Director

o(480) 488-3384 c(540) 315-0054

children@deserthills.org 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