9:00AM/10:30AM Service August 29, 2021 MORE PEOPLE, MORE LIKE CHRIST
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 Sunday, August 29, 2021, 9:00AM/10:30AM PRELUDE MINUTE FOR MISSION
Scholarship Update
Nathaniel Everett
* CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: People: Leader: People: Leader:
Rejoice in the Lord always! Again I say, Rejoice! May our gentleness be evident to all people; The Lord is near! Do not be anxious about anything. But through prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. And the peace of God which surpasses all understanding will guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Therefore, let us seek the Lord in prayer.
HYMN #370
Rejoice, the Lord Is King
*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. page 2
*GLORY BE TO THE FATHER #813 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. PRAYER OF CONFESSION Help my life to more fully reflect your ways, O Lord. May the fruit of your Spirit grow in my heart, that I may know the way of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. By the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, you forgive my sins. By the power of the Holy Spirit, enable me to live a more holy life. I thank you for your love. Amen. ASSURANCE Leader: All: REFLECTION
2 Corinthians 5:17 If anyone is in Christ, they are a new creation; the old has passed away. Behold, the new has come. Therefore, let us assure one another of God’s pardon. In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Amen. All Your Anxiety Edward Henry Joy This is the middle hymn this morning. Please follow along on page 4.
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
Acts 2:42-47
They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.
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.
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*HYMN #613
All Your Anxiety
OFFERINGS OF THE PEOPLE
OFFERTORY
Rejoice! Summer Choir
Don Besig
Rejoice! Rejoice, rejoice for this is the day which the Lord has made! We join together in singing. Our joyful voices we raise. Alleluia, alleluia! Come and join us in praise! Rejoice, rejoice for this is the day that the Lord has made! Sing and rejoice. Rejoice, rejoice! Sing and rejoice. Come serve the Lord with gladness, come make a joyful noise! Alleluia, alleluia! Let the people of God rejoice! Joyful, joyful join the chorus; lift your voices clear and strong. Like the saints who came before us, sing to God a grateful song. Now we share as sisters and brothers God’s unfailing truth and grace. Let us join with one another serving Christ in love and faith. Rejoice! Rejoice! 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 page 4
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SCRIPTURE
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. SERMON
“DARE TO BE NEW: DEALING WITH ANXIETY AND STRESS”
*HYMN #639
*BENEDICTION & RESPONSE
Rev. Jim Noble
Dear Lord and Father of Mankind
Now unto Him
#234
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
Toccata in D Minor, BuxWV 155 Natalie Mealey, organ
D. Buxtehude
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Today’s Flowers have been provided by Georgie Brenner in loving memory of Dr. Richard A. Brenner.
Scripture for September 5th
Luke 9:1-11 Luke 10:1-16
PRAYER REQUESTS BEREAVEMENT: Heartfelt sympathies are extended to the family and friends of Amy Toomey who passed into life triumphant on Tuesday. Amy was the Office Manager at DHPC from 2004-2009. Please remember her husband Jim and children Lauren and Ryan in your prayers. ASSISTED LIVING & HOMEBOUND: Anne Wellington(9), Jeanne Frank(10), Ed Jensen(7), Don Paisley(10), Ruth Johnston(12). HEALING: Dennis Meyers (son of John and Mary Denaro), 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: Mathew Croteau, 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 7
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
SAVE THE DATE!
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? Please contact Chris Haidet, Director of Family & Student Ministries at (480) 329-7097 / chaidet@deserthills.org
Questions? Contact John or Mary Denaro (480.488.8979), Heather Everett (480.710.2904), or Rhonda Noble (480.433.2870)
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 Registration closes end of day, Friday, Sept. 3rd. Join the group today! Questions? Contact Nan McCallum at (734) 751-3505 or nan.m@epcwo.org. page 8
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
HYGIENE KIT DONATIONS NEEDED
LANDSCAPE HELP NEEDED!
DHPC continues to donate 120-130 kits each month to Phoenix homeless through our mission with Chaplaincy for the Homeless.
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.
The following NEW, UNOPENED ITEMS in TRAVEL SIZE are needed:
You may also make a monetary donation to help us purchase these items in bulk. Checks may be 2 oz. can shaving cream written to DHPC. shampoo (please specify in the check packaged/boxed toothbrushes memo box: “Hygiene Kit socks Collection, ID #84010”) 1oz. tubes of toothpaste Questions? Contact washcloths John Thurston razors #(480) 220-6685 chapstick
Message from Richard Cook, Director of Buildings & Grounds…
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
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I am so grateful for the kindness extended to me while I was down with Covid. For the prayer warriors, and those who called, sent a card or texted me, thank you for thinking of me. Michael and I were very grateful for the beautiful meals some of you brought, as well as the lovely flowers. Thank you, church family for being who you are, for you are so appreciated!!! In His love, Susan Constance
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! To RSVP, obtain the Zoom invite, recipes & ingredient lists, please call the Church Office at (480) 488-3384
New Study with Pastor Jim Noble
Saint Augustine’s The City of God, Volume I
WISH LIST Canned Pasta, Green Beans, Cream Soup, Chunky Soup, Jelly, Dry Pasta, Rice Sides (Rice A Roni), Pasta Sides, Shampoo, Conditioner & Bar Soap
Thursdays 4:00-5:30pm In-person class in FC Room #215 The book may be purchased on Amazon. To sign-up, please contact the church office at (480) 488-3384 admin@deserthills.org. page 10
An invitation from the DHPC Mission Committee…
Global Workers Presentation and Meet & Greet to learn more about them and how they are a blessing to many.
All are welcome to join us next Sunday, September 5th as we host a global workers couple we care about. They will attend and be introduced at both services. You may meet them on the patio between the worship services and/or please join us in the Fellowship Center after the 2nd service for a Presentation and Meet & Greet. Light finger foods and cold refreshments will be offered. If you plan to attend the Presentation, please RSVP to Nan McCallum at Nan.M@epcwo.org / (734) 751-3505 and please feel free to bring a plate to share. Info about our September 5th visitors… “B & K” are university teachers and lead the member care team of their organization that supports and cares for 200+ staff based in East Asia. Most organizations have been forced out due to COVID but 10% of theirs have stayed. Thankfully, they’ve been able to work virtually during the pandemic. This has afforded them opportunities to reimagine how they equip/ prepare new staff and support/train member care personnel leading to the construction of new online training and resourcing platforms. The challenge calls them to practice a discipline of trusting in God’s global, absolute, unlimited authority during uncertainty. They’re more committed than ever to their calling. Please intercede for the successful return of staff and for the perseverance of our sisters and brothers. Their daughter has returned to Grand Canyon University studying nursing as a sophomore.
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CALENDAR Blue=Zoom Video Meeting Red=Live Stream on YouTube Green=Youth Sunday, Aug 29 6:00pm Women’s AA (FC #215) 8:00am Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room) Wednesday, Sept 1 9:00am Traditional (Sanctuary) 7:00am Men’s Bible Study 9:00am Student Impact (grades 6-12) assist (Adm#109) w/ Sunday School (FC #215) 8:30am Tru North Homeschool Group 9:00am Children’s Worship (Clubhouse Room) (age 0-5) (Sanctuary bldg. classrooms) 1:00pm Divine Stitcherhood (FC #201) (grade 1-5) (FC hallway classrooms) Thursday, Sept 2 10:30am Traditional (Sanctuary) 8:30am Tru North Homeschool Group 10:30am Worship (Streaming) (Clubhouse Room) (FC #216) 4:00pm Griefshare Support Group 1:00pm Operation Christmas Child (FC #201) (Basement) 4:00pm Pastor Jim’s Augustine Class 4:00pm Student Ministry Service (FC #215) (FC#209/210) Friday, Sept 3 Monday, Aug 30 8:30am Tru North Homeschool Group 8:30am Tru North Homeschool Group (Clubhouse Room) (Clubhouse Room) 10:00am Disciple Group (Narthex #1) 9:00am Bulletin Announcement Deadline 4:00pm Newcomer AA (FC #215) 12:30pm Prayer Gathering 4:30pm New Beginnings AA (FC #216) 2:35pm Tru North Drama Class (FC #215) Saturday, Sept 4 6:30pm Women’s Bible Study 8:00am Men’s Bible Study (Adm #109) Tuesday, Aug 31 8:30am McClure Homeschool Group (FC Classrooms) 8:30am Tru North Homeschool Group (Clubhouse Room) 9:00am Staff Devotions (sanctuary)
Sunday, Sept 5 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 10:30am 10:30am
(age 0-5) (Sanctuary bldg. classrooms) (grade 1-5) (FC hallway classrooms)
Traditional (Sanctuary) Worship (Streaming) (FC #216) 11:40am Global Workers Presentation (FC #216) 4:00pm Student Ministry Service (FC#209/210)
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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