9:45AM Service December 6, 2020 MORE PEOPLE, MORE LIKE CHRIST
Peace
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 Second Sunday of Advent December 6, 2020, 9:45AM
PRELUDE
Advent Medley
*CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: People: Leader: People: Leader: People:
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Prepare the way for the coming of the Lord. Blessed is the One who comes in the name of the Lord. Let us open our hearts and eyes to the coming of God’s Kingdom. Bring your peace to our hearts, our homes, and our world, O God. Prepare the way of the Lord! Make straight his path! Come dwell with us, abide with us, our Lord, Emmanuel.
The Church’s One Foundation
1. The Church’s one foundation Is Jesus Christ, her Lord; She is His new creation By water and the Word: From heav'n He came and sought her To be His holy bride; With His own blood He bought her And for her life He died.
3. 'Mid toil and tribulation And tumult of her war, She waits the consummation Of peace forevermore; Till with the vision glorious Her longing eyes are blest, And the great Church victorious Shall be the Church at rest.
2. Elect from every nation, Yet one o’er all the earth, Her charter of salvation: One Lord, one faith, one birth; One holy name she blesses, Partakes one holy food; And to one hope she presses, With every grace endued.
4. Yet she on earth has union With God, the Three in One, And mystic, sweet communion With those whose rest is won; O happy ones and holy! Lord, give us grace that we Like them, the meek and lowly, On high may dwell with Thee.
Stone/Wesley
*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.
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* 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. 2
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
Neale
2. O come, thou Dayspring, come and cheer Our spirits by Thine advent here; Disperse the gloomy clouds of night, And death's dark shadows put to flight. Refrain Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel! PRAYER OF CONFESSION God of glory, You sent Jesus among us as the light of the world, as the Prince of Peace. Jesus said, “Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the sons and daughters of God.” Forgive us for failing to be peacemakers, for failing to show ourselves to be your sons and daughters. We prefer to fight to prove ourselves to be right and others wrong, to justify our actions rather than to make peace with each other and be reconciled with you. In Jesus Christ pour forth your mercy and forgive us, and in the power of your Holy Spirit make us holy and a peaceable people. We pray all this in the name of Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace. 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.
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SCRIPTURE
Matthew 1:18-25
This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yet did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly. But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”). When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. But he did not consummate their marriage until she gave birth to a son. And he gave him the name Jesus. 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 #250
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Brooks
1. O little town of Bethlehem, How still we see thee lie! Above thy deep and dreamless sleep The silent stars go by. Yet in thy dark streets shineth The everlasting Light; The hopes and fears of all the years Are met in thee tonight.
3. How silently, how silently The wondrous Gift is giv'n! So God imparts to human hearts The blessings of His heav'n. No ear may hear His coming, But in this world of sin, Where meek souls will receive Him still, The dear Christ enters in.
2. For Christ is born of Mary, And gathered all above, While mortals sleep the angels keep Their watch of wond'ring love. O morning stars together Proclaim the holy birth; And praises sing to God, the King, And peace to men on earth.
4. O holy Child of Bethlehem, Descend on us, we pray. Cast out our sin, and enter in; Be born in us today. We hear the Christmas angels The great glad tidings tell. O come to us, abide with us, Our Lord, Emmanuel.
OFFERINGS OF THE PEOPLE
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OFFERTORY
Song of Advent
O come, Divine Messiah, the world in silence waits the day when hope shall sing its triumph, and sadness flee away. Come, Savior, come! Dispel the night and show Your face. Let us hail the dawn of love and grace.
Lloyd Larson
O come, Desired of Nations, whom priest and prophet long foretold! Come, break the captive fetters, redeem the long-lost fold. Come, Savior, come! Dispel the night and show Your face. Let us hail the dawn of love and grace.
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 13:9-23
SERMON
“FOR MY SAKE AND FOR THE SAKE OF THE ELECT”
*HYMN #270, vs. 1,3,4
Joy to the World!
1. Joy to the world! the Lord is come; Let earth receive her King. Let every heart prepare Him room, And heav'n and nature sing, And heav'n and nature sing, And heav'n, and heav'n and nature sing.
Rev. Jim Noble Watts/Handel
3. No more let sin and sorrows grow, Nor thorns infest the ground. He comes to make His blessings flow Far as the curse is found, Far as the curse is found, Far as, far as the curse is found.
4. He rules the world with truth and grace And makes the nations prove The glories of His righteousness, And wonders of His love, And wonders of His love And wonders, wonders of His love. *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!
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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 Scripture for Dec. 13th Luke 1:39-45 Mark 13:24-37
TODAY’S Flowers are provided by Dave Hulbert in memory of Jeanie Hulbert.
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. Sign-up ASAP - ONLY
17 dates left!
PRAYER REQUESTS ASSISTED LIVING & HOMEBOUND: Anne Wellington(9), Jeanne Frank(10), Ed Jensen(7), Don Paisley(10), Ruth Johnston(12), Lloyd Ferguson(6) HEALING: 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), Richard Cook (8), 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: 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
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SIGN UP FOR POINSETTIAS
Save the date for
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING Sunday, December 13, 2020, 9:15am, in the sanctuary The purpose of the meeting is to elect Joe Gilleland as elder for Buildings & Grounds.
We will be decorating our church with poinsettias during the Christmas season. To accommodate both the homebound and in-person congregation, sign-ups for the Christmas poinsettia plants is VIRTUAL and you may access it by using the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D48ABA92DA5FFCF8-poinsettias 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. ORDERS DUE
TOMORROW - COST IS $10/plant SALVATION ARMY Jim Shaw, DHPC member and long-time supporter of the Salvation Army Bell Ringers wishes to inform all that due to COVID-19, the Salvation Army has chosen to refrain from setting up bell ringing at the locations we normally staff. If you’re interested in being a bell ringer in another location, please check-out the website: https://volunteer.usawest.org. Anyone wanting to make donations, may do so directly to the Salvation Army or through the church for Salvation Army (please write Salvation Army in your check memo line).
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.
A Study of The Book of Revelation Please join the Monday morning Women’s Bible Study for a multi-week study of the book of Revelation. beginning Monday, December 7th, at 10 am via Zoom Meeting.
Daily Bread Devotionals Now Available
For further information contact: Cathy Hoxie at... (510) 207-1544 / choxie512@gmail.com
The devotional may be picked up from the table in the narthex and in the Fellowship Center Hall. page 7
for December/January/February
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel… DHPC presents its new website for Youth Grades 6-12...
hangoutnation.com A great place for youth to check out upcoming events, blogs, and other teen-related links. Questions? Contact...Chris Haidet, Director of Family & Student Ministries chaidet@deserthills.org / 480.329.7097
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.
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 the Matt Baird Event? Your student-aged children or grandchildren? And don’t forget to have them invite friends! We are ALL ministers of outreach. Let's love this community together! page 8
SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS
Sunday, December 13th 2:30-4:30pm (Childcare available upon request.) For information & questions contact: Marsha Lindquist (480) 513-1132 /marsha.lindquist@yahoo.com To register contact: register@deserthills.org
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December Wish List CANNED PASTA CREAM SOUPS BOTTLED JUICE PEANUT BUTTER JELLY BAR SOAP PASTA SIDES (RICE A RONI, ETC) L & XL GLOVES
Hans and I would like to express our deep and heartfelt thanks and appreciation to our church family for their kind expressions of sympathy for the death of my brother James Southerland. Each one was such a comfort to us at this sad time. - Hans and Gail Thiele
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Deserthills.org Did you know that, for purposes of estate taxation, there is no limitation on the size of a charitable gift that you may give to your church at the time of your death? No matter how large, the gift is deductible for estate tax purposes.
Plant a tree for your greatGrandchildren to climb.
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Remember the DHPC Foundation
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CALENDAR Blue=Zoom Video Meeting Red=Live Stream on YouTube SM=Student Ministry Sunday, Dec 6 9:45am Worship (Streaming) Monday, Dec 7 All Day A/V Installation (Sanctuary & FC#216) 9:00am Bulletin Announcement Deadline 10:00am Women’s Bible Study 12:30pm Prayer Group 4:30pm Deacons Mtg. 6:00pm Personnel Cmtee. Mtg. 6:30pm Finance Cmtee. Mtg. Tuesday, Dec 8 All Day A/V Installation (Sanctuary & FC#216) 11:00am DHPC Foundation Mtg. (Zoom and FC#215) 2:00pm Walking Beside(Adm #109) 2:30pm Adult Discipleship 3:30pm Desert Disciples
6:00pm Women’s AA (FC #215) 6:30pm Scouts Troop #603 (FC #216) 6:30pm Session Mtg. Wednesday, Dec 9 7:00am Men’s Bible Study (Adm #109) 9:30am Engage Bible Study (FC #216) 5:30pm Cub Scout Event (Courtyard) 6:00pm Advent Service (Streaming) 6:45pm Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room) Thursday, Dec 10 10:00am Advent Study (Zoom and FC #215) 3:00pm Grief Support Group (off-site) 5:30pm Chaplaincy for the Homeless (FC #208) 6:30pm The Gathering Rehearsal (FC #216) Friday, Dec 11 4:00pm Newcomer AA (FC #215) 4:30pm Coed AA (FC #216)
Worship Schedule 8:15 am - Traditional Worship - Sanctuary 9:45 am - Traditional Worship - Sanctuary & STREAMING 11:10 am - The Gathering Worship - Fellowship Center
Saturday, Dec 12 7:45am Saturday Morning Saints 10:00am Memorial Service (Patio or FC#216) 10:00am Hoxie Discipleship Group (off-site) Sunday, Dec 13 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) 1:00pm Tech Training (SS Rooms & All of FC) 2:30pm Surviving the Holidays (FC #215)
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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