March 10 Order of Service and Announcements

FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT 9:00am/10:30am Services

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March 10, 2024

The Parable on Prayer

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

SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY Sunday, March 10, 2024 9:00am & 10:30am PLEASE SILENCE OR PLACE YOUR CELL PHONE ON VIBRATE.

GATHERING PRELUDE

Prelude and Fugue in G Minor

Healey Willan

Christian Education Initiative (CEI)

Tom Masles

WORDS OF WELCOME MINUTE FOR MISSION

*CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: I waited patiently for the Lord.

People: He turned and heard my cry.

Leader: He lifted me up and out of the pit, out of the miry clay.

People: He set my feet upon the rock and made my footsteps secure.

Leader: Let us wait patiently for the Lord and turn to God in prayer. *PRAYER OF INVOCATION *HYMN

A Mighty Fortress

*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

PRAYER OF CONFESSION Lord, we confess the blindness that is not aware of sinning, the pride that dares not admit it is wrong, the self that sees nothing but its own will, the “righteousness” that knows no fault, and the callousness that has ceased to care. Forgive us, Lord, and make us more in Your image. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.

ASSURANCE OF PARDON (1 John 1:9) Leader:

If we confess our sins, God is faithful and just, and will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Therefore, let us assure one another of God’s pardon.

All:

In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Thanks be to God.

ANTHEM

Healer of Our Every III

Chancel Choir; Micah White, soloist

arr. Marty Haugen

Refrain: Healer of our every ill, light of each tomorrow, give us peace beyond our fear, and hope beyond our sorrow.

Give us strength to love each other, You who know our fears and sadness, every sister, every brother; grace us with your peace and gladness; Spirit of all kindness, be our guide. Refrain Spirit of all comfort, fill our hearts. Refrain In the pain and joy beholding how your grace is still unfolding, give us all your vision, God of love. Refrain

You who know each thought and feeling, teach us all your way of healing; Spirit of compassion, fill each heart. 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.

SCRIPTURE Leader: This is the word of the Lord.

All: Thanks be to God!

Matthew 6:5-13

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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 What A Friend We Have In Jesus

OFFERINGS OF THE PEOPLE OFFERTORY

Were You There Men’s Quartet Richard Cook, Ernie Johnson, John Thurston, Eddie Smith; Barbara Cochran, piano

*DOXOLOGY

OLD HUNDREDTH

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION

GROWING SCRIPTURE

Luke 18:1-14

SERMON

“The Parable on Prayer”

HYMN

Just a Closer Walk with Thee

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GOING *BENEDICTION & RESPONSE

Now unto Him

*POSTLUDE

Toccata 2 para Orgão

Antonio Carlos de Seixas

Saturday, March 23 4:00 PM

Desert Hills

COMMUNITY BAND

Concert

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An hour of toe-tapping Irish music 25+ local musicians (and one leprechaun) Refreshments served afterwards MORE INFO: WWW.DESERTHILLSMUSIC.ORG TEL: (480) 488-3384 EMAIL: SCHOOLOFMUSIC@DESERTHILLS.ORG

The Merz Trio Lauded for its “stunning virtuosity” the Merz Trio promises an inspiring classical chamber music performance.

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THE JOURNEY TO THE CROSS

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It can be difficult to hold onto your faith when things go terribly wrong.

Sometimes when we are suffering, we can be so overwhelmed by the moment that we don’t pay attention to what God is telling us. We might even verbalize the solution to a caring friend and not really hear it until they reflect the words back to us. Let your own faith be supported by the faith of others. This is how the Walking Beside team ministers to others, by listening and reflecting back what was heard. Team members are Christ caring for people, through people. If you need a good listener, give one of us a call.

Proofed development companies will start to submit their applications for your job.

Pick those you like most.

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WEEKLY LENTEN MEDITATION

Thursdays during Lenten Season 11:45AM - 12:15PM, Sanctuary Prayer, Scripture, Silence,

and Lenten Hymn Reflection A light lunch will follow (provided)

2024 EASTER LILIES AND TULIPS THE 2024 EASTER FLOWER RESERVATIONS ARE NOW AVAILABLE. ENVELOPES CAN BE FOUND IN THE SANCTUARY PEWS OR STOP BY THE CHURCH OFFICE!

Cost of flowers: $15 each

Prayer Requests GRIEVING: JoAnn Dixon ASSISTED LIVING & HOMEBOUND: Anne Wellington(9), Yvonne Banducci(14) HEALING: Nancy Taylor(6), Harriet Basta(3), Jim Blakeslee(8), Nancy Miles, Bill Hanley, Debbie Roam, Dave & Bonnie Prentice, Chris Scotti(5), Kristin Trippham, Rev. David Phillips. (#) Parish Shepherd MILITARY: Mathew Croteau, Fred Alcantu, Austin Ast, Isaac Corbett, Jessica Cumbie, Chanteal Williams Dotson, Lucas Alan Dufresne, Ethan Groce, Graham Benham, Christopher Bingham, Cade Brennan, Joshua Fielder, Elizabeth Fricker, Gregory Fricker, Ryan Leavitt, Kenn Mattson, Nathan Nadolsky, Nicklas Nadolsky, Charles Porter, Kyle Reimer, Chris Skinner, Cherise (nee Harry) Smallcanyon, Richard Scheuerle, Tyrus Smedes, Daniel Sullivan, Aaron Wilcox, Ben Williamsz and Skye-Marie Williamsz.

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/ or call the DHPC Prayer Hotline at (480) 757-0700.

CORNER Week 11 Readings THE LIVING WORD

Today’s flowers are given by Donna Meyer in loving memory of her husband Lloyd Meyer.

The Word Became Flesh

John 1:1-18

Gabriel’s Message

Luke 1:1-80

The Birth of Jesus

Luke 2:1-40

John the Baptist

Luke 3:1-20

Baptism and Temptation

Matthew 3:13-4:17

Sundays 10:30am

Office Conference Rm 109 (Downstairs)

Mondays 6:30pm

Fellowship Center Rm 215 or ZOOM

Thursdays 10am

Office Conference Rm 109 or ZOOM