11:10AM 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
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
Sign-up ASAP...70% of dates are already reserved!
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
page 2
SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY December 20, 2020 11:10 AM
SONGS “Let The Praises Ring” “Angels We Have Heard On High” “Hark The Herald Angels Sing / King of Heaven” “Arrival”
“Shout To The Lord”
Scripture Reading Luke 1:46-56 Mark 14:1-9
Message “PRAISE THE LORD!” Rev. Jim Noble
CCLI License #455874
page 3
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.
page 4
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?
page 5
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.
page 6
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 7
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.
page 8