9:00am SERVICE August 23, 2020 MORE PEOPLE, MORE LIKE CHRIST
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Address: 34605 N. Tom Darlington Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85266 Office 480.488.3384 / Fax 480.488.0850 Website: www.deserthills.org Facebook Desert Hills Presbyterian Church (Scottsdale, AZ) page 1
SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY August 23, 2020, 9:00am PRELUDE
Sonata No. 1: Mäßig schnell Natalie Mealey, organ
Paul Hindemith
*CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: People: Leader: People: Leader:
God makes His wisdom available to those who call upon Him. Yet, we fail to listen or hear but struggle to understand. Come and listen to the words of life and love. Let us hear and proclaim our faith in the one who brings life. Let us worship the God of life and wisdom whose words guide our life on the right paths.
Come, Christians, Join to Sing 1. Come, Christians, join to sing Alleluia! Amen! Loud praise to Christ, our King; Alleluia! Amen! Let all, with heart and voice, Before His throne rejoice; Praise is His gracious choice. Alleluia! Amen!
Christian H. Bateman
2. Come, lift your hearts on high, Alleluia! Amen! Let praises fill the sky; Alleluia! Amen! He is our Guide and Friend; To us He’ll condescend; His love shall never end. Alleluia! Amen!
3. Praise yet our Christ again, Alleluia! Amen! Life shall not end the strain; Alleluia! Amen! On heaven’s blissful shore, His goodness we’ll adore, Singing forevermore, “Alleluia! Amen!” *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 Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost, As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, amen.
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PRAYER OF CONFESSION Gracious Lord Jesus, your wisdom is available to us, but we do not listen or fail to understand. Your words are spoken, but we often pay no heed nor obey. Our tongues engage before our brains do and our hearts harden by our own familiarity with you. We want to be faithful to your word and led by your guidance, but we are so easily distracted by the world’s noise around us. Lord, forgive us when we are quick to speak and slow to understand... When we do not hear your wisdom in all the ways you speak to us... And when we do not even try to understand what it means to be your disciples. Lead us back to the path of wisdom and life, that we may truly live. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen. ASSURANCE OF PARDON (2 Corinthians 1:21-22) Leader:
All:
It is God who makes us stand firm in Christ. He anointed us, set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come. Therefore, let us assure one another of God's pardon. In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Thanks be to God.
ANTHEM
Take Us as We Are, O God Summer Choir Take us as we are, O God, and claim us as your own. As once you chose to tell your love in human flesh and bone, so let our lives be used to make your saving purpose known.
Break us open to disclose how brokenness can heal, wherever broken loaves suffice to give a crowd a meal and graves break open to release new life from death’s dread seal.
Bless us for your service, Lord; no power we devise will ever give us strength enough or make us truly wise, yet by your promise we can know the peace your grace supplies.
Give us to the world you love as light and salt and yeast, that we may nourish in your name the last, the lost, the least, until at length you call us all to your unending feast.
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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. SONG OF ILLUMINATION
Open Our Eyes, Lord
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Open our eyes, Lord, we want to see Jesus, to reach out and touch him, and say that we love him. Open our ears, Lord, and help us to listen. Open our eyes, Lord, we want to see Jesus. page 3
SCRIPTURE
Mark 8:1-10
During those days another large crowd gathered. Since they had nothing to eat, Jesus called his disciples to him and said, “I have compassion for these people; they have already been with me three days and have nothing to eat. If I send them home hungry, they will collapse on the way, because some of them have come a long distance.” His disciples answered, “But where in this remote place can anyone get enough bread to feed them?” “How many loaves do you have?” Jesus asked. “Seven,” they replied. He told the crowd to sit down on the ground. When he had taken the seven loaves and given thanks, he broke them and gave them to his disciples to distribute to the people, and they did so. They had a few small fish as well; he gave thanks for them also and told the disciples to distribute them. The people ate and were satisfied. Afterward the disciples picked up seven basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. About four thousand were present. After he had sent them away, he got into the boat with his disciples and went to the region of Dalmanutha. Leader: This is the word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God! 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
Dear Savior, Bounteous Are Thy Hands
tune: ST. PETER
1. Dear Savior, bounteous are thy hands, Thy mercies are unknown: Thy mighty word, thy great commands, Can bring thy blessings down.
4. But all their wants were soon supplied At thy commanding word-They ate, and all were satisfied, And then praised thee their Lord.
2. O Lord, how wond'rous are thy ways, Thy counsels none can know. Thy love, thy mercy and thy grace, Provides for all below.
5. O happy they, who on thee wait! And to thy call's attend; What joy and comforts will they meet, With thee, their Lord and friend.
3. Some thousands once had follow'd thee Into the wilderness; Thou hadst compassion them to see, Faint, hungry, and distress'd. OFFERINGS OF THE PEOPLE OFFERTORY
We’ll Understand It Better By and By
Charles A. Tindley
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DOXOLOGY #815
OLD HUNDREDTH
Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise Him, all creatures here below. Praise Him above, ye heav’nly host. Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen *PRAYER OF DEDICATION SCRIPTURE Mark 8:11-21 The Pharisees came and began to question Jesus. To test him, they asked him for a sign from heaven. He sighed deeply and said, “Why does this generation ask for a sign? Truly I tell you, no sign will be given to it.” Then he left them, got back into the boat and crossed to the other side. The disciples had forgotten to bring bread, except for one loaf they had with them in the boat. “Be careful,” Jesus warned them. “Watch out for the yeast of the Pharisees and that of Herod.” They discussed this with one another and said, “It is because we have no bread.” Aware of their discussion, Jesus asked them: “Why are you talking about having no bread? Do you still not see or understand? Are your hearts hardened? Do you have eyes but fail to see, and ears but fail to hear? And don’t you remember? When I broke the five loaves for the five thousand, how many basketfuls of pieces did you pick up?” “Twelve,” they replied. “And when I broke the seven loaves for the four thousand, how many basketfuls of pieces did you pick up?” They answered, “Seven.” He said to them, “Do you still not understand?”
SERMON
“DO YOU UNDERSTAND”
*HYMN #771
We’ll Understand It Better By and By
Rev. Brett Everett Charles A. Tindley
1. Trials dark on every hand, And we cannot understand All the ways that God would lead us to that blessed Promised Land; But He'll guide us with His eye, And we'll follow till we die; We will understand it better by and by.
2. Oft our cherished plans have failed, Disappointments have prevailed, And we've wandered in the darkness, heavy-hearted and alone; But we're trusting in the Lord, And, according to his Word, We will understand it better by and by. Refrain
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3. Temptations, hidden snares Often take us unawares, And our hearts are made to bleed for some tho'tless word or deed, And we wonder why the test When we try to do our best, But we'll understand it better by and by. Refrain
By and by, when the morning comes, When the saints of God are gathered home; We will tell the story how we've overcome; We will understand it better by and by.
*BENEDICTION
& RESPONSE
Now unto Him
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Now unto Him who is able to keep you from falling And to make you stand in His presence blameless and with great joy. To the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Be the glory and the majesty, dominion and authority, Both now and forever. Amen! *POSTLUDE
Praeludium in g, BuxWV 149 Natalie Mealey, organ
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TODAY’S Flowers have been provided by Jim & Rhonda Noble in celebration of their 35th Wedding Anniversary
Scripture for August 30th Mark 8:22-26 Mark 8:27-38
PRAYER REQUESTS ASSISTED LIVING & HOMEBOUND: Richard Conrad(12), Anne Wellington(9), Jeanne Frank(10), Ed Jensen(7), Don Paisley(10), Ruth Johnston(12), Lloyd Ferguson(6) HEALING: Terry Sambor (8), Van Jones (7), Mattie Paul, Steve Haver (13), Hugh Shoults (7), Jane Rau (17), Richard Cook (8), Barbara Purnell (13), Will Broxterman, Jim Shaw (9), Marge Sutton(1), Doug McFetters(9), Len Gilchrist (10), Bill Allen (3), Jackie Badger(18), Ruth Blakeslee(8), John Dinsdale(9), Nathan Harber, (#) Indicates Parish Shepherd number. MILITARY: Camryn Carson, Austin Hall, Derrick Smith, Ryan Richard, Alexis Brown, Isaiah Skinner, Isaac Corbett, Hunter Helvie, David Leibold, John Beach, Mike Efird, 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? Prayer cards are located in each pew pocket and around the campus or you may submit your prayer request online at deserthills.org.
The spread of the coronavirus across the world and our country has created an incredibly stressful environment for all of us, especially those with underlying health conditions. Because we are socially isolated and the media bombards us with the latest numbers on COVID-19 cases and deaths, we experience a roller coaster of emotions. Our reactions can fluctuate from disbelief, denial, anxiety, fear, anger, and even depression. If you’d like someone to talk with, our team members would be glad to visit with you by phone or in person.
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Note from Dawne Pender regarding
St. Mary’s Food Bank... The DHPC St. Mary’s Food Bank Volunteers will NOT be meeting on August 27th. We hope to resume this monthly activity in the near future. Stay tuned for upcoming opportunities. Thank you, Dawne Pender (480) 575-9474 / dawne@brianpaulus.com page 6
OUR DAILY BREAD BOOKS AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP The September/October/November books are available today in the narthex. They will also be available for pick up during the week in the courtyard on the Welcome Desk.
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CALENDAR Blue=Zoom Video Meeting Red=Live Stream on YouTube SM=Student Ministry Sunday, August 23 8:15am Choir Rehearsal 9:00am SM Class (FC #212-215) 9:00am Traditional (Sanctuary) 9:00am Worship 10:30am Gathering (Fellowship Center) 6:00pm SM Photo Scavenger Hunt (FC #215 & 216) Monday, August 24 9:00am Bulletin Announcement Deadline 10:00am Women’s Bible Study 12:30pm Prayer Group
Tuesday, August 25 7:00pm Mission Committee
Saturday, August 29 7:45am Saturday Morning Saints
Wednesday, August 26 7:00am Men’s Bible Study 5:00pm MUSICIANS Meeting
Sunday, August 30 8:15am Choir Rehearsal 9:00am SM Class (FC #212-215) 9:00am Traditional (Sanctuary) Thursday, August 27 9:00am Worship 10:00am Women’s Bible Study 10:30am Gathering (Fellowship Center 6:30pm Gathering Rehearsal (FC#216) 3:00pm SM OCC packing event Friday, August 28 (SS rooms) No Events Scheduled
Notice regarding…
CHURCH MAILING ADDRESS The church has discontinued its Carefree Post Office Box. Please send all church-related mail to our physical address:
34605 N.Tom Darlington Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85266
SUMMER SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES 9:00am Traditional 10:30am The Gathering Please contact the church office WEEKLY to make a reservation: admin@deserthills.org or (480) 488-3384
The Session is continuing its policy that masks or face shields are required for everyone who attends worship with the exception of children age five and under (who must remain with guardians at all times). A mask or face shield must be worn when you are entering the building, during the worship service and the entire time you are on the church campus (bring one from home or one will be provided). For those who are unable to wear a mask or face shield due to medical reasons, The Session feels that you are safer at home.
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