Scholarship

Desert Hills Presbyterian Church Ace and Margaret Fogdall Scholarship Fund

Chairperson: Laurann Cook

Members: Sandra Carson, Marcia Fishman

MISSION STATEMENT

To encourage and promote education through a scholarship fund designed to provide a semi-annual stipend to dedicated and worthy students who by their contribution to church, school and community have demonstrated good Christian character. The scholarship is given to supplement expenses required to fund a 4-year Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree; or a 2-year community college Associate of Arts degree with the intent to transfer to a 4-year accredited program for a Bachelor’s degree.

2022 Goals

To provide scholarships to high school graduates who are members or affiliates of Desert Hills Presbyterian Church or members of Leupp Presbyterian Church.

2022 Accomplishments

During 2022, we provided semi-annual stipends to five students for a total of $8,500. Each semester, students provide their transcripts and must maintain a 3.0 (B) cumulative grade point average (GPA) for Level 1 funding; a 2.75 cumulative grade point average for Level 2; or a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average for Level 3 funding.

Scholarship funds are generated from rental of the bell tower for cellphone equipment. The bell tower was constructed with monies donated by Ace and Margaret Fogdall, and the Fogdalls stipulated that all rental fees be applied to fund scholarships for DHPC and Leupp Presbyterian Church students. Active students receiving scholarships during 2022 are: Bessie Benham, Abigail Benham, Nathaniel Everett, Zach Hoffman and Hannah Kress. Hannah Kress graduated from Grand Canyon University in December 2022, completing her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing in 3 ½ years!

2023 Goals

To continue to provide scholarships to deserving high school graduates who are members of Desert Hills Presbyterian Church or Leupp Presbyterian Church.

Respectfully submitted, Laurann Cook Scholarship Chair

Worship

Elder: Ed Nichols

Staff Liaison: Pastor Jim Noble

Members: Jeffrey Anthony, Ron Carson, John Dasher, Frank McDaniel, Kathy Mulder, Carol Young

Mission Statement

To provide opportunities for expressing love for Christ through music and worship, and encouraging the development and utilization of gifts which enrich the life of the congregation.

2022 Goals

Continue to refine and grow our Traditional Worship Service. Work with Chris Haidet on the development of a Contemporary Service. Develop a viable team of Ushers. Provide safe services, both on Sundays and special services throughout the year, in-person, and via live streaming.

2022 Accomplishments

In-person traditional services were conducted all year. Live streaming services and meetings continue to be vital to the operation of the church. These are made possible by the dedicated work of the Technology Team headed by Bill Williamsen. Live Stream services have become a critical component of the worship experience at DHPC. We believe this Worship option will continue to be an integral part of our congregational worship as the team continues to broadcast excellent online services. The Gathering service was suspended in February 2021. We have worked very hard to establish a contemporary family service. We are starting a weekly 4:00pm Sunday Family Worship Service in the Fellowship Center.

Special Services

Lenten Services

Ash Wednesday

Maundy Thursday

Good Friday

The Cantata with orchestra

Easter–four services–6:30am, 8:00am, 9:30am, 11:00am. The Sonoran Brass played for the three services in the sanctuary. Sunrise service was held on the patio.

Christmas Eve Services-three services were offered with the Sonoran Brass. To help grow and refine our Traditional Service a team was created to ensure goals were met and the services will remain fresh.

Special thanks to all the volunteers who made opening our church possible during the past year:

Ron Carson

Kathy and Ross Mulder

Carol Young

Frank McDaniel

John Dasher

Rich Boley

Everyone who ushered

Those who chose to serve communion

Mary Kay Thurston-Congregational Nurse

Cindi Moulton-Congregational Nurse

Richard Cook-Building and Grounds

Natalie Mealey-Organist

Jeffrey Anthony-Chancel Choir

Chancel Choir

2023 Goals

Continue to refine and grow our Traditional Worship Service.

Successfully launch and maintain our new Family Worship Service.

Provide safe services, on Sundays and special services throughout the year, in-person, and via live streaming.

Refurbish the sanctuary pews, furnishings and Audiovisual/sound area.

Respectfully submitted, Ed Nichols

Worship Elder

Elder: Barbara Conti

Staff Liaison: Pastor Brett Everett

Mission Statement

Deacons are called to provide an intentional, coordinated, and proactive ministry of care and compassion to our church family and friends. Our ministry, through example and witness, is intended to inspire and encourage members to demonstrate the care of Christ in their families, in their neighborhood, and in our congregation. The Deacons of the Board serve on Ministry Teams in one of four ministry areas.

Members: Laurann Cook, Moderator & Secretary; Jim Shields, Treasurer; Barbara Chamberlain, Min Damm, Rolene Dinsdale, Su Fong, Richard Hollinger, Kurt Koch, Deb McDermott, Pat Nichols, Amy Woods, Dave Zoetewey

Administration Ministry

Deacons: Laurann Cook Moderator & Secretary, Jim Shields, Treasurer, Barbara Chamberlain

Purpose: To be responsible for managing organizational functions including, but not limited to managing finances, providing meeting minutes, communications to Session, and help with member retention.

2022 Accomplishments

Held regularly scheduled Deacon meetings every other month.

Submitted minutes and communications to monthly Session meetings.

Worked with Pastor Brett to help organize monthly homebound communion.

Served communion to people at The Heritage and Merrill Gardens.

Filled all vacancies on the Deacon Board.

Sent out birthday and holiday cards to DHPC staff and condolence cards to church and non-church members.

2023 Goals

Reach out to members of Desert Hills Presbyterian Church who have not been active recently.

Work with Session Outreach Elder to help in the assimilation of new members into the life of the church.

Care Ministries

Members: Kurt Koch, Deb McDermott, Pat Nichols

Purpose: To provide ministry organization and oversight to specialized care ministries for individuals and groups within our congregation and surrounding community. These include but are not limited to: Congregational Nurses, Faith-Based Support Group, Parish Shepherds, Walking Beside Ministry and Visitation Team.

2022 GOALS

To continue to gain a deeper understanding of the Care Ministries.

Regularly review reports from the Care Ministries.

Meet with certain Care Ministries to gain a deeper understanding of their work and inter-relationships with each other’s work.

2022 Accomplishments

Continued our oversight of Care Ministries throughout 2022.

Reviewed monthly reporting and visited with the Care Ministry leaders periodically to help identify areas of further connection and/or enhancement.

Participated in visitation to Merrill Gardens and The Heritage.

Reviewed Drumming Circle program recommendation and provided feedback on elements to include informal proposal to the appropriate committee.

Coordinated the update of the Care Ministries brochure.

2023 Goals

Continue to meet with the Care Ministries periodically to see where coordination or enhancement may be recommended.

Review regular reporting by the Care Ministries.

Review new Care Ministry initiative options when appropriate.