December 27 Order of Service and Announcements for The Gathering

11:10AM Service December 27, 2020 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

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SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY December 27, 2020 11:10 AM

SONGS “House Of The Holy One” “Pour Out Your Spirit Lord” “Holy Spirit” “Love The Lord”

“Unstoppable God”

Scripture Reading 1 Corinthians 3:5-11 Galatians 5:1, 13-18, 22-25

Message “FREEDOM FOR WHAT? IT’S NOT ABOUT US!” Rev. Brett Everett

CCLI License #455874

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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 Jan. 3rd Mark 14:10-21 Mark 14:22-31

Sign-up ASAP...80% 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 Williamsz, 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

2021 CONTRIBUTION ENVELOPES Now available for pick-up in the narthex. page 4

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REACH OUT! 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.

Who might YOU invite to Adult Education Classes?

We are ALL ministers of outreach.

Let's love this community together!

Thank you for generously supporting the work of Christ’s kingdom through ministries of the DHPC Foundation.

Your gifts touch lives in the name of the living Christ every day. dhpcfoundation.org

Plant a tree for your greatGrandchildren to climb.

Remember the DHPC Foundation in your estate plans.

December Wish List

DHPC Winter Echoes Newsletter Now Available!

Digital copies can be found on the church website: www.deserthills.org and printed copies are in the Narthex and Fellowship Center.

CANNED PASTA CREAM SOUPS BOTTLED JUICE PEANUT BUTTER JELLY BAR SOAP PASTA SIDES (RICE A RONI, ETC) L & XL GLOVES page 6

HOLIDAY READING with the DHPC Book Club The Virginia Dynasty by Lynne Cheney Join us January 30th, 6:00pm at the home of Hans & Gail Thiele as we begin the new year with a non-fiction book.

To RSVP, please call Gail at (480) 437-1331.

WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY BEGINNING THE WEEK OF JAN. 11th Offered 2 times Per Week!

Monday, Jan. 11th at 6:30pm & Thursday, Jan. 14th at 10:00am Both times will be via Zoom.

Journey through the life and times of the prophet Elijah to discover how the fire on Mount Carmel was forged in the valley of famine. And how the emboldened, fiery faith you desire is being fashioned by God in your life right now.

This is a NEW study and books will be available beginning Jan. 4, 2021. You may prepurchase your book at https:// www.amazon.com/Elijah -Bible-Study-BookFaith/dp/1087715423

For more information or to sign up, please contact Kathleen Harris kharris@deserthills.org / (602) 741-3429

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CALENDAR Blue=Zoom Video Meeting Red=Live Stream on YouTube SM=Student Ministry Sunday, Dec 27 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)

Tuesday, Dec 29 6:00pm Women’s AA (FC #215) 6:30pm Boy Scout’s Mtg. (FC #216)

Sunday, Jan 3 8:15am Traditional (Sanctuary) 9:45am Traditional (Sanctuary) 9:45am Worship (Streaming) Wednesday, Dec 30 9:45am SM Class (FC #212-215) 6:45pm Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room) 11:10am Gathering (Fellowship Center)

Monday, Dec 28 9:00am Bulletin Announcement Deadline 10:00am Women’s Bible Study 12:30pm Prayer Group 1:00pm Children’s Ministry Mtg. & Training (FC #215)

Friday, Jan 1 OFFICE CLOSED 4:00pm Newcomer AA (FC #215) 4:30pm Coed AA (Sanctuary)

Thursday, Dec 31 12:00pm OFFICE CLOSED

Saturday, Jan 2 No Events Scheduled

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.

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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