Today’s Flowers have been provided by Sara Sebransky in honor of William Ray Scripture for August 29
Acts 2:42-47 Philippians 4:4-9
PRAYER REQUESTS ASSISTED LIVING & HOMEBOUND: Anne Wellington(9), Jeanne Frank(10), Ed Jensen (7), Don Paisley(10), Ruth Johnston(12).
HEALING: Oran Brown (11), 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
SAVE THE DATE!
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
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOXES KICK-OFF SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 12TH Mark your calendar for when you can pick up your boxes! You may purchase The Shoe That Grows for $20/pair, and/or a soccer ball and pump (only 50 available) for $5! Questions? Contact John or Mary Denaro (480.488.8979), Heather Everett (480.710.2904), or Rhonda Noble (480.433.2870)
And ELEMENTARY (1st-5th grade) located in the Fellowship Center hallway classrooms
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 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. Questions? Contact… Richard Cook, Director Buildings & Grounds (714) 270-8119
or Joe Gilleland, Buildings & Grounds Elder (480) 575-8406
LANDSCAPE HELP NEEDED! Message from Ricard Cook, Director of Buildings & Grounds…
New Study with Pastor Jim Noble
Saint Augustine’s The City of God, Volume I Thursdays 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.
Several members have spent numerous hours, days, weeks, and months enjoying cleaning our campus where we can be proud of how it NOW looks and that it is NOT overgrown as it had become. While we liked the natural look, it made our church look a bit unkept. With the wonderful monsoons that returned this year, we are now seeing crops of new growth springing up. We need to stay ahead of this growth and one way was to spray twice a year. To save this cost, we would prefer to see if you are willing to spend some individual time communing with the new growth and help it know that while we love it, we do not want all of it back; we want our campus looking inviting to our members, people considering membership, and our community at large. As little as 30 minutes can help uproot this new growth. You can just drop it at the spot or you can put it in a pile. If you prefer to rake an area, we would love that help also. We can even designate your own small private nature area for you to attend to. We have researched landscaping companies but most are quite expensive and we may have to seriously consider this if we cannot get help. We would prefer not to request additional funds annually to attend to this issue. To volunteer, please contact Richard Cook at (714) 270-8119 / bgstaff@deserthills.org
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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 14th! Call the church office for more information or to sign up! (480) 488-3384 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.
The Fellowship Committee is excited to again present...
Epicurean Delights Zoom Cooking Class with DHPC member, Ed Nichols
Tuesday, September 7th, 11:00am
GET READY FOR TAILGATING SEASON!!! Whether you plan to tailgate at a stadium or in your living room, be sure attend this fun class as “chef” Ed prepares yummy sliders, nachos and more!
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
To RSVP, obtain the Zoom invite, recipes & ingredient lists, please call the Church Office at (480) 488-3384
CALLING ALL SINGLE WOMEN WANTING FELLOWSHIP & FUN! Join us for a single women's game night on
TONIGHT! 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 22 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) Monday, Aug 23 8:30am Schaeffer Homeschool Group (Clubhouse Room) 9:00am Bulletin Announcement Deadline 12:30pm Prayer Gathering 1:00pm Children’s Ministry Staff Mtg. (FC #215) 5:00pm Cub Scout “Meet the Pack” Event (FC #216) 6:30pm Women’s Bible Study Tuesday, Aug 24 8:30am McClure Homeschool Group (FC Classrooms) Tuesday, Aug 24 continued...
8:30am
Schaeffer Homeschool Group (Clubhouse Room) 9:00am Staff Devotions (sanctuary) 9:30am Fellowship Committee Mtg. (Adm #109) 1:00pm Window Covering Installation (#106, 109, 108 & Narthex #2) 5:30pm CODA Meeting (FC #201) 6:00pm Women’s AA (FC #215) 7:30pm Missions Mtg (Adm #109) Wednesday, Aug 25 7:00am Men’s Bible Study (Adm#109) 8:30am Schaeffer Homeschool Group (Clubhouse Room) 11:00am Banner sub-cmttee mtg. (Library) 1:00pm Divine Stitcherhood (FC #201) Thursday, Aug 26 8:30am Schaeffer Homeschool Group (Clubhouse Room) 2:30pm Outreach Mtg. (Adm #104) 4:00pm Griefshare Support Group (FC #201) 4:00pm Pastor Jim’s Augustine Class (FC #215)
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) 6:00pm Parents Night Out (The Clubhouse) Saturday, Aug 28 8:00am Men’s Bible Study (Adm #109) Sunday, August 29 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) 1:00pm Operation Christmas Child (Basement) 4:00pm Student Ministry Service (FC#209/210)
Friday, Aug 27
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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