Today’s Flowers have been provided by Carol Wood in gratefulness for birthdays. Scripture for August 22
John 15:1-11 Matthew 11: 25-30
PRAYER REQUESTS ASSISTED LIVING & HOMEBOUND: Anne Wellington(9), Jeanne Frank(10), Ed Jensen (7), Don Paisley(10), Ruth Johnston(12).
HEALING: Chris McQueen (6), Bob Ronder (10), Jim Scotti (5), Ron Bruce, 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.
MILITARY: 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, 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, Timothy Harry, Aaron Heinricks, Ryan Leavitt, Kate Miller, Jonathan Mulder, Jacob Rath, Jason Rath, Ryan Toomey, Chris Skinner, 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.
FINANCE As of July 31, our budget numbers are as follows: We have received 72.6% of pledged income ($827,067) and 56.6% of non-pledge offerings ($300,000) while expenses were 49.6% of the budget ($1,297,443). At the present time we are in good financial shape. 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 In Galatians 6, Paul tells us to “carry each other’s burdens, and in this way, you will fulfill the law of Christ.” At Desert Hills our Walking Beside team members have been trained and organized to do just that. They provide one-to-one care, prayer, and support to those who are going through a difficult time. If you would like more information on our Walking Beside Ministry, please call one of our team members below or the church office at 480-488-3384. 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
Beverley Keele Shirley Klein Marsha Lindquist Thea Miller Sara Ray
843-540-9514 602-881-0936 480-513-1132 480-620-8632 480-888-6192 page 8
Echoes Newsletter Articles Due Monday, August 16th
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. PRESCHOOL (0-5 years of age) located upstairs in the Sanctuary building
And ELEMENTARY (1st-5th grade) located in the Fellowship Center hallway classrooms
DHPC Committees wishing to promote their September-December 2021 activities, please submit your articles via email to editor@deserthills.org Questions? Please call the Church Office (480) 488-3384
SUMMER WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY Monday Evenings, 6:30 PM on Zoom
Parables (by LifeGuide Bible Studies) Questions? Please contact Chris Haidet, Director of Family & Student Ministries at (480) 329-7097 / chaidet@deserthills.org
We will study the Parables of Jesus together. No homework! Each week stands alone so join us as your summer schedule permits. Books are available on Amazon. For more information and the zoom link, please contact Kathleen Harris at kharris@deserthills.org or call/text 602-741-3429
Please Remember to Wear Your Name Badge One of our priorities is to strengthen the feeling of community within our church, and one way to get to know each other better is to wear a name badge. If you are a member of the church, you received a name badge when you joined. If yours is lost or misplaced, please request a new one by contacting the church office at (480) 488-3384 / admin@deserthills.org. Thank you for your cooperation! DHPC Mission Committee presents…
Connecting with Your Muslim Neighbors This is a six-week online workshop presented by EPC World Outreach. Each week, you’ll spend two hours with like-minded individuals, learning how to foster and create meaningful, ongoing relationships with Muslims in your communities or in nearby communities. This time includes training, intentional discussion, and application. Tuesdays, September 7 – October 12, 2021 4:00 – 6:00pm, DHPC office conference room #104 We will meet together as a group in the conference room for those who want to process the workshop together. Cost: Just $35, which includes a free copy of the book Loving Your Muslim Neighbor by Timothy & Miriam Harris To register, visit www.epcwo.org/woworkshop Questions? Contact Nan McCallum at (734) 751-3505 or nan.m@epcwo.org. page 9
What’s Going On In the Parking Lot? AT&T’s subcontractor, Crown Castle, is doing upgrades within our bell tower. AT&T pays DHPC a monthly fee to use our bell tower for their equipment. These fees are used to endow the DHPC Fogdall Scholarship Fund. During the next 30 days, please take caution as the FC lower parking lot is blocked off and a temporary rubber speed bump is in the upper FC lot to protect the various cables being installed. Once the work is complete, both the bell tower and adjoining equipment building will be closed-up and painted. Question? Contact… Richard Cook, Director Buildings & Grounds (714) 270-8119
or Joe Gilleland, Buildings & Grounds Elder (480) 575-8406
New Study with Pastor Jim Noble
Saint Augustine’s The City of God, Volume I
Thursdays starting August 19th 4:00-5:30pm In-person class in FC Room #215 The book may be purchased on Amazon. The first class will be an orientation and readings will be assigned after that. To sign-up, please contact the church office at (480) 488-3384 admin@deserthills.org.
Martin VanDyk’s 97th Birthday The family of Martin VanDyk invite his church family/friends to join us TODAY, August 15, 2021 from noon – 2PM in the Desert Hills Presbyterian Church, Fellowship Center for a 97th Birthday Luncheon celebration. Lunch is being catered by Pork on a Fork. Your presence would be such a blessing to Martin and his family and don’t be surprised if you are serenaded by his Harmonica playing talent…even at 97 years old! God is good! Questions? Please contact Julie VanDyke at julie.vandyk@L3Harris.com
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JOIN US for an OPEN HOUSE TOMORROW, Monday, August 16th, 8:30-10:00am at the DHPC Fellowship Center Enjoy an engaging presentation by Dr. Paul Bendheim, MD, founder of BrainSavers
The leading brain-fitness program in the world, it helps the growing population of older adults enjoy life and reduce their risk of age-related cognitive decline. BrainSavers is fun and engaging and can accommodate a wide range of physical capabilities. Classes begin on September 14!
Because Brain Health Is Not A Game® Memory loss is the number one health concern of Americans over forty-five, The Brain Training Revolution is a valuable weapon on the battleground of aging. You have the power to grow and strengthen your brain, minimize the severity of age-associated memory lapses, and reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
AUGUST WISH LIST Canned Pasta, Green Beans, Cream Soup, Chunky Soup, Jelly, Dry Pasta, Rice Sides (Rice A Roni), Pasta Sides, Shampoo, Conditioner & Bar Soap
CALLING ALL SINGLE WOMEN WANTING FELLOWSHIP & FUN! Join us for a single women's game night on
Sunday, August 22nd, 6:30pm at the Clubhouse Room in the Sanctuary Building We will break into groups of four and each group will play a different board/card/word game, then we'll rotate games and participants throughout the evening. We intend this to be a once a month get-together. Please contact Sharon Zinser (585) 350-9773 / sharon.a.zinser@gmail.com to RSVP. We have room for up to 12 women and, if needed, rides will be provided. page 11
CALENDAR Blue=Zoom Video Meeting Red=Live Stream on YouTube Green=Youth Sunday, August 15 Tuesday, Aug 17 continued... 8:00am Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room) 8:30am Schaeffer Homeschool Group 9:00am Traditional (Sanctuary) (Clubhouse Room) 9:00am Student Impact (grades 6-12) assist 9:00am Staff Devotions (sanctuary) w/ Sunday School (FC #215) 10:00am Staff Meeting (Adm #109) 9:00am Children’s Worship 2:30pm Adult Discipleship (age 0-5) (Sanctuary bldg. classrooms) 4:00pm Desert Disciples Covenant Group (grade 1-5) (FC hallway classrooms) (Adm #109 & Zoom) 10:15am Food Bank Christmas Box Team 5:30pm CODA Meeting (FC #201) (Adm #109) 6:00pm Women’s AA (FC #215) 10:30am Traditional (Sanctuary) 6:30pm Worship Committee 10:30am Worship (Streaming) Wednesday, Aug 18 11:45am Troop Care Ministry Mtg. 7:00am Men’s Bible Study (Adm #109) (Adm#109) 12:00pm VanDyk Birthday Party 8:30am Schaeffer Homeschool Group (FC #216) (Clubhouse Room) 4:00pm Student Ministry Service 11:00am Banner Committee (Adm. #109) (FC#209/210) 1:00pm Divine Stitcherhood (FC #201) Monday, Aug 16 4:00pm Discipleship Group 8:30am Brainsavers Open House (Narthex #1) (FC #216) Thursday, Aug 19 8:30am Schaeffer Homeschool Group 8:30am Schaeffer Homeschool Group (Clubhouse Room) (Clubhouse Room) 9:00am Bulletin Announcement Deadline 2:30pm Walking Beside Mtg. 12:30pm Prayer Gathering (Adm #109) 6:30pm Women’s Bible Study 4:00pm Griefshare Support Group Tuesday, Aug 17 (FC #201) 8:30am McClure Homeschool Group 4:00pm Pastor Jim’s Augustine Class (FC Classrooms) (FC #215)
Friday, Aug 20 8:30am Schaeffer Homeschool Group (Clubhouse Room) 9:30am CODA Mtg. (FC #215) 10:00am Disciple Group (Narthex #1) 4:00pm Newcomer AA (FC #215) 4:30pm New Beginnings AA (FC #216) Saturday, Aug 21 8:00am Men’s Bible Study (Adm #109) Sunday, August 22 8:00am Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room) 9:00am Traditional (Sanctuary) 9:00am Student Impact (grades 6-12) assist w/ Sunday School (FC #215) 9:00am Children’s Worship (age 0-5) (Sanctuary bldg. classrooms) (grade 1-5) (FC hallway classrooms)
10:30am Traditional (Sanctuary) 10:30am Worship (Streaming) (FC #216) 4:00pm Student Ministry Service (FC#209/210) 6:30pm Single Women’s Game Night (The Clubhouse 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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