8:15/9:45AM Service December 20, 2020 MORE PEOPLE, MORE LIKE CHRIST
Love
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 Fourth Sunday of Advent December 20, 2020, 8:15/9:45AM
PRELUDE
Est ist ein Ros’ entsprungen (Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming) Natalie Mealey, organ
Johannes Brahms
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: People: Leader: People: Leader: People: Leader: All:
For God so loved the world; That He sent his only begotten Son. For God so loved the world; That He sent His Son to be propitiation for our sins. For God so loved the world; That whosoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have everlasting life. For God so loved the world; Therefore, we worship, praise, and glorify the Lord in love.
HYMN #256
Love Has Come!
1. Love has come, a light in the darkness! Love explodes in the Bethlehem skies. See, all heaven has come to proclaim it. Hear how their song of joy arises: Love! Love! Born unto you, a Savior! Love! Love! Glory to God on high!
Ken Bible
2. Love is born! Come share in the wonder. Love is God now asleep in the hay. See the glow in the eyes of His mother. What is the name her heart is saying? Love! Love! Love is the name she whispers. Love! Love! Jesus, Immanuel.
3. Love has come, He never will leave us! Love is life everlasting and free. Love is Jesus within and among us. Love is the peace our hearts are seeking. Love! Love! Love is the gift of Christmas. Love! Love! Praise to You, God on high!
*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
* HYMN #243
Emmanuel
Bob McGee
Emmanuel, Emmanuel, His name is called Emmanuel; God with us, revealed in us; His name is called Emmanuel. ADVENT CANDLE LIGHTING HYMN #245, v. 4
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
Neale
4. O come Desire of nations, bind All peoples in one heart and mind. Bid envy, strife, and quarrels cease; Fill the whole world with heaven's peace. Refrain Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel! PRAYER OF CONFESSION God, you loved this world so much that you sent your own son, Jesus Christ to live and die among us, in order that we might have life. Forgive us for keeping that abundant life of the Gospel to ourselves, for jealously hoarding your generous gifts, for choosing self-interest over compassion and justice. Teach us what it means to live as children of the light, generously sharing your love with our brothers and sisters in need and with those who are lost without you. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen. ASSURANCE OF PARDON (John 3:16-17) Leader:
All:
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have life everlasting. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. Therefore, let us assure one another of God’s pardon: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Thanks be to God.
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
Luke 1:46-56 And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me— holy is his name.
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His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation. He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble. He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty. He has helped his servant Israel, remembering to be merciful to Abraham and his descendants forever, just as he promised our ancestors.” Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then returned home. Leader: This is the word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God! ANTHEM Choir: Mary: Choir: Mary: Choir:
Mary’s Song Chancel Choir; Marjorie Sutton, soloist
Lloyd Larson
Do not be afraid, do not be afraid, for you have found favor with God! You have found favor with God! My soul magnifies the Lord! My spirit rejoices in God, my Savior! My Savior! The Lord God has done great things! Do not be afraid, do not be afraid, for you have found favor with God! You have found favor with God! Holy is the Lord! God has done great things! Magnify the Lord! Holy is the Lord!
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 #87, vs. 1-3
Fairest Lord Jesus
Willis/Seiss
1. Fairest Lord Jesus; Ruler of all nature, O Thou of God and man the Son. Thee will I cherish; Thee will I honor, Thou my soul's glory, joy and crown. 2. Fair are the meadows; Fairer still the woodlands, Robed in the blooming garb of spring. Jesus is fairer; Jesus is purer, Who makes the woeful heart to sing. 3. Fair is the sunshine; Fairer still the moonlight And all the twinkling starry host. Jesus shines brighter, Jesus shines purer Than all the angels heav'n can boast.
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OFFERINGS OF THE PEOPLE OFFERTORY
Christmas Sanctus Marjorie Sutton and Richard Cook, soloists
DOXOLOGY #815
Lee Dengler
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 14:1-9
SERMON
“PRAISE THE LORD!”
*HYMN #273
Rev. Jim Noble
Good Christian Men, Rejoice 1. Good Christian men, rejoice With heart and soul and voice! Give ye heed to what we say: News! News! Jesus Christ is born today! Ox and ass before Him bow, And He is in the manger now. Christ is born today! Christ is born today!
Neale
2. Good Christian men, rejoice With heart and soul and voice! Now ye hear of endless bliss: Joy! Joy! Jesus Christ was born for this! He hath opened heaven's door And man is blessed forevermore. Christ was born for this! Christ was born for this!
3. Good Christian men, rejoice With heart and soul and voice! Now ye need not fear the grave: Peace! Peace! Jesus Christ was born to save! Calls you one and calls you all To gain His everlasting hall. Christ was born to save! Christ was born to save! *BENEDICTION
& RESPONSE
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
Chorale Improvisations on Veni Emmanuel Natalie Mealey, organ
Paul Manz
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Sign-up for 2021 Altar Flowers! To accommodate both the homebound and in-person congregation, the new flower chart is VIRTUAL and you may access it by using the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D48ABA92DA5FFCF8-2021 This link may also be found on the church website and in future eblasts. Or you may call Beth in the office at (480) 488-3384 and she will assist you.
Scripture for Dec. 27th 1 Corinthians 3:5-11 NIV Galatians 5:1, 13-18, 22-25
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PRAYER REQUESTS ASSISTED LIVING & HOMEBOUND: Anne Wellington(9), Jeanne Frank(10), Ed Jensen(7), Don Paisley(10), Ruth Johnston(12), Lloyd Ferguson(6) HEALING: Keith Weaver (10), Susan Constance (17), Josh McQueen (6), Geni Miller (4), Joyce Watson (6), Darryl Menard (16), Rev. Dave Phillips, Terry Sambor (8), Mattie Paul, Steve Haver (13), Hugh Shoults (7), Jane Rau (17), Barbara Purnell (13), Will Broxterman, Jim Shaw (9), Doug McFetters(9), Bill Allen(3), Ruth Blakeslee(8), John Dinsdale(9), Nathan Harber, (#) Indicates Parish Shepherd number. MILITARY: Mason Lowman, Kenn Mattson, Ben Williamz, Wyatt Brennan, 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? Please submit your prayer request online at deserthills.org. Adversity is a condition of suffering and hardship involving anguish, pressure, trials, heartaches, or disappointments. It may be physical or emotional in nature, and either long or short in duration, but it always causes pain. Although none of us want hurt or trouble, if it comes, we have two options. We can waste our sorrows or grow in our relationship with the Lord. Spiritual growth in adversity depends on several factors; one of which is to equip us to comfort others. That is where your Walking Beside ministers can make a difference -- meeting your need by providing care, compassion, community, and a listening ear. Give us a call.
Barb Conti Joe Gilleland Moon Kahn
480-419-8232 480-575-8406 480-391-2034
Shirley Klein Sara Sebransky Marsha Lindquist
602-881-0936 480-888-6192 480-513-1132
Advent - A Time of Prayer, Scripture & Reflection An Invitation to Be Still and Prepare Him Room on the DHPC YouTube Channel
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O Come, O Come, Emmanuel…
2021 CONTRIBUTION ENVELOPES Now available for pick-up in the narthex.
is an ancient advent hymn that originated in part from the “Great ‘O’ Antiphons,” part of the medieval Advent liturgy. On each day of the week leading up to Christmas, one responsive verse would be chanted, each including a different Old Testament name for the coming Messiah. When we sing each verse of this hymn, we acknowledge Christ as the fulfillment of these Old Testament prophesies. We sing this hymn in an already-but not yet-kingdom of God. Christ's first coming gives us a reason to rejoice again and again, yet we know that all is not well with the world. So along with our rejoicing, we plead using the words of this hymn that Christ would come again to perfectly fulfill the promise that all darkness will be turned to light. We will sing one verse each week of Advent, along with the contemporary song Emmanuel.
December Wish List CANNED PASTA CREAM SOUPS BOTTLED JUICE PEANUT BUTTER JELLY BAR SOAP PASTA SIDES (RICE A RONI, ETC) L & XL GLOVES
FREE ADVENT DEVOTIONAL DHPC is distributing a FREE Advent Devotional entitled, “The Christmas Code”. The devotional may be picked up from the table in the narthex and in the Fellowship Center Hall. You are welcome to take one for your family and one for a friend. This is a wonderful family devotion to use during Advent. Copies are also going in homeless hygiene kits, our Troop Care packages and more! Help us share Hope, Love, Joy and Peace with our community! Questions? Contact Bill Billard at billard1@cox.net.
Daily Bread Devotionals Now Available for Dec/Jan/Feb The devotional may be picked up from the table in the narthex and in the Fellowship Center Hall.
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We are offering 3 In-Person Candlelight Services in the Sanctuary
4:00pm • 5:30pm • 7:00pm and a Live-Streaming Service at 4:00pm Due to continued strict social distancing requirements, it is VERY IMPORTANT that you make reservations for your service of choice. Seating is limited. If the service is full, you will need to make a reservation at another time. You may make your reservation via our website: www.deserthills.org or call the church office at 480-488-3384.
REACH OUT!
DHPC Winter Echoes Newsletter Now Available!
We are so glad you (yes, you) are here with us at DHPC... and we want you to be excited about inviting others! One of the first steps to evangelism is to invite people onto our campus and welcome them once they are here. DHPC has a number of events that are attractive to our community. Inviting friends to DHPC is every member's responsibility, and welcoming them is a privilege.
Digital copies can be found on the church website: www.deserthills.org and printed copies are in the Narthex and Fellowship Center.
We are ALL ministers of outreach. Let's love this community together!
Who might YOU invite to Christmas Eve Services?
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DID YOU EVER WONDER? Did you ever wonder about the traditional ornaments adorning our sanctuary Christmas tree? They are called CHRISMONS and are Christmas decorations using Christian symbols. The word chrismon is a combination of the word Christ and monogram-- Christ's monogram! They help Christians remember that Christmas is the celebration of Jesus's birthday. Some of the meanings of our DHPC Christmas tree: ✴ Evergreen tree - the symbol for eternal life ✴ Lights - remind us that Christ is the light of the world
✴ Gold - the color gold is a symbol of majesty and glory ✴ White - the color white is a symbol of purity & perfection ✴ The Triumphant Cross - represents the earth with the cross on top. It symbolizes Jesus is triumphant over anything we can face in the world. ✴ Chi-Rho - looks like a P with an X on top. These are the first 2 letters of Christ in Greek. ✴ Fish - an early symbol of Christians. Some of Jesus' disciples were fishermen.
✴ Latin Cross - a symbol of Jesus representing the kind of Cross on which he died, the emptiness reminds of his resurrection. ✴ Triangle - represents the three persons of the Trinity, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
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Poinsettias
Wood & Barbara Chamberlin In memory of Christine. Nancy Clarke
In memory of her parents.
Barbara Cochran & Family
In memory of Neal Cochran.
Shelly Core
In memory of her mother, Marian Crevar.
Shelly Core
In memory of dear friend, Marian Bolliger.
John & Rolene Dinsdale
In memory of Jeff Keller.
John & Rolene Dinsdale
In memory of their parents.
Mort & Lela Emerson
In memory of loved ones.
(4) Jim & Leslie Fajardo
Thank you to the wonderful nurses Mary Kay & Cyndi!
Carl & Sandy Fischer
In memory of their son Eric.
Laurie Gusho
In memory of Wayne & Rani Gusho.
Laurie Gusho
In memory of Clinton J. Drummer.
Laurie Gusho
Merry Christmas, Jack & Violet!
Ed & Ann Jensen
In memory of Mary Schindler.
Young & Moon Kahn
Merry Christmas!
Beverly Keele
In memory of her parents Peter & Corinne Chontoian.
Karen Matulis
In memory of her husband Jim and son Christopher.
Ed & Bobbie Morgan
In memory of loved ones.
Bill & Jeani Paulson
In memory of all COVID-19 deaths.
Jim & Lillian Reed
In memory of Van Jones.
Jim & Lillian Reed
For blessings of 2020.
Leo & Christine Sarrico
In memory of their parents.
Bill Schultze
In honor of his sons.
Jim Shaw
In honor of Barbara and family.
(2) Jim & Kathy Shields
In memory of their parents.
Eddie & Susan Smith
In memory of loved ones no longer with us.
John & Mary Kay Thurston
In honor of their children and grandchildren.
John & Mary Kay Thurston
In memory of their parents and grandparents.
June Wentworth
In memory of her husband Laydon.
(3) Larry & Carol Young
In honor of Kathleen H., Beth B., and Bobi T.
Sharon Zinser
Merry Christmas Mom & Dad!
Sharon Zinser
Merry Christmas Scott!
Plants may be taken home after the Christmas Eve Services. page 11
CALENDAR Blue=Zoom Video Meeting Red=Live Stream on YouTube SM=Student Ministry Sunday, Dec 20 7:30am Choir Rehearsal 8:15am Traditional (Sanctuary) 9:15am Congregational Mtg. (Sanctuary) 9:45am Traditional (Sanctuary) 9:45am Worship (Streaming) 9:45am SM Class (FC #212-215) 11:10am Gathering (Fellowship Center) Monday, Dec 21 9:00am Bulletin Announcement Deadline 10:00am Women’s Bible Study 12:30pm Prayer Group 2:30pm Care Council (Narthex #2) 4:00pm Longest Night Service (Sanctuary)
Tuesday, Dec 22 6:00pm Women’s AA (FC #215) 6:30pm Scouts Troop #603 (FC #216) 7:00pm Mission Committee Wednesday, Dec 23 7:00am Men’s Bible Study (Adm #109) 6:45pm Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room) Thursday, Dec 24 12:00pm OFFICE CLOSED 4:00pm Christmas Eve Service (Sanctuary & Streaming) 5:30pm Christmas Eve Service (Sanctuary) 7:00pm Christmas Eve Service (Sanctuary) Friday, Dec 25 OFFICE CLOSED 4:00pm Newcomer AA (FC #215) 4:30pm Coed AA (Sanctuary)
Worship Schedule 8:15 am - Traditional Worship - Sanctuary 9:45 am - Traditional Worship - Sanctuary & STREAMING 11:10 am - The Gathering Worship - Fellowship Center Notice: Some of our worship services are regularly video recorded and posted online. If you have a concern, please contact the church office.
Saturday, Dec 26 No Events Scheduled Sunday, Dec 27 8:15am Traditional (Sanctuary) 9:45am Traditional (Sanctuary) 9:45am Worship (Streaming) 9:45am SM Class (FC #212-215) 11:10am Gathering (Fellowship Center)
Weekly reservations are still required to attend. In addition, 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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