9:00AM/10:30AM Service December 19, 2021 MORE PEOPLE, MORE LIKE CHRIST
Joy
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, December 12, 2021 9:00AM/10:30AM PRELUDE
HYMN #271
Joyful, Joyful, We Adore You
*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 #245, v. 4 O Come, O Come, Emmanuel 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! ADVENT CANDLE LIGHTING PRAYER OF CONFESSION Holy God, during this season of anticipation, we confess that we busy ourselves with many preparations and neglect preparing our hearts for your coming. Our relationships with you and our neighbors are wounded. We have failed to love as you love us. We do not always live in the joy of the Good News of Jesus Christ, whose coming we both celebrate and await. Forgive us, and mend what is broken. Amen. ASSURANCE OF PARDON
John 3:16-17
Leader: For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life. 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. All: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Thanks be to God. ANTHEM
He Came Down Chancel Choir; Brad Ghaster, percussion
He came down that we may have love; He came down that we may have love; He came down that we may have love; Hallelujah forevermore!
Cameroon Traditional
He came down that we may have light… He came down that we may have peace… He came down that we may have joy...
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
Genesis 12:1-4
The LORD had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you. I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.” So Abram went, as the LORD had told him; and Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he set out from Harran. Leader: This is the word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God! BAPTISM (10:30am) - Andrea Silverman
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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 #255, vs. 1 & 2
Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming
OFFERINGS OF THE PEOPLE
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OFFERTORY
Breath of Heaven
Marge Sutton, Richard Cook, soloists; Barbara Cochran, piano
We have traveled many moonless nights, cold and weary with a babe inside. and I wonder what I've done. Holy Father, you have come and chosen me now to carry your son.
Amy Grant
Chorus: Breath of Heaven, Hold us together, be forever near us, Breath of Heaven. Breath of Heaven, Lighten our darkness, pour over us your holiness, for you are holy. Breath of Heaven.
We are waiting in a silent prayer, We are frightened by the load we bear. In a world as cold as stone Must we walk this path alone? Be with me now. Be with me now.
Do you wonder as you watch her face, if a wiser pair should have had our place? But we offer all we are, for the mercy of your plan. Help me be strong, Help me be, Help me Chorus
© 1992 Clouseau Music Ltd (Admin. by BMG Rights Management (US) LLC) Age To Age Music, Inc. (Admin. by Music Services, Inc.) Riverstone Music, Inc. (Admin. by Music Services, Inc.) CCLI Song # 1128784 | CCLI License # 455874
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
Luke 1:39-55
At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. In a loud voice she exclaimed: ”Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear! But why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill His promise to her!” 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 Might One has done great things for me - holy is His name. 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 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.” SERMON
“BE A BLESSING”
Rev Jim Noble
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*HYMN #11
*BENEDICTION & RESPONSE
Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
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
Fuga super: Meine Seele erhebt den Herren Natalie Mealey, organ
J.S. Bach
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Christmas Poinsettias Woody & Barbara Chamberlain
In loving memory of Christine
Nancy Clarke Barbara Cochran
In memory of loved ones In loving memory of Neal from his family
Paul & Ruth DeMoss
In memory of Gene & Lorraine Pichler
Paul & Ruth DeMoss
In memory of Alan & Mary Ann DeMoss
Rolene Dinsdale
In memory of Jeff and our parents
Brad Ghaster
In memory of Lon & Ruthie and Bill & Barbara
Brad Ghaster Hanley Children
In memory of Eva Cooper In honor of Sally & Bill Hanley
Ed & Ann Ed Jensen
In loving memory of Mary Schindler
Tonya Jones Laura Justus
In loving memory of my beloved husband Van Jones In loving memory of Mary Louise
Young & Moon Kahn Paul and Pat Phillips
In honor of our family In memory of all of our loved ones
Jim & Lillian Reed
In memory of Ed Morgan
Lillian and Jim Reed
In memory of George Pasenelli
Eddie & Susan Smith
In loving memory of Jodi
Gisela Stewart
In memory of my husband Jerry
Jim & Marilyn Strohan
In loving memory of our parents
John & Mary Kay Thurston
In memory of our parents
John & Mary Kay Thurston
In honor of our Children and Grandchildren
Allan & Joyce Watson June Wentworth
In memory of our parents In loving memory of Laydon
June Wentworth
For the Glory of God
June Wentworth
In thanks for our special Pastors
Larry & Carol Young
In honor of Kathleen Harris
Sharon Zinser
In appreciation for all God’s gifts!
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THIS WEEK AT DHPC Bake Sale for youth winter camp It’s that time of year! Winter Camp is rapidly approaching. Our students will be selling Christmas cookies on the patio after each service today. We are so excited about this year’s camp at Forest Home. Stop by and grab a cookie. We have several students in need of financial assistance. Thank you again and enjoy the cookies.
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.
PRE-SCHOOL (0-5 years of age) located upstairs in the Sanctuary building
We are offering 3 In-Person Candlelight Services in the Sanctuary
5:00pm • 7:00pm • 9:00pm and a Live-Streaming Service at 7:00pm
ELEMENTARY (1st-5th grade) located in the FC hallway classrooms Questions? Please contact Chris Haidet, Director of Family & Student Ministries at (480)329-7097 / chaidet@deserthills.org
12/19 Valley Chamber Chorale Concert 12/21 Longest Night Service 12/24 Christmas Eve Services (5pm/7pm/9pm) Live Streaming - 7pm Service
FREE ADVENT DEVOTIONAL Advent devotionals may be picked up from the table in the narthex. You are welcome to take one for your family and one for a friend. This is a wonderful family devotion.
CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS Use the following link to sponsor a Christmas Poinsettia. Poinsettias are $12 and we have 13 plants open. This link may also be found on the church website and in future eblasts. You may also call the office at (480)488-3384 for assistance.
https://www.signupgenius.com/ go/2021ChristmasPoinsettias page 8
Walking Beside Ministry Presents
Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols
SPONSORED BY Music & Arts Committee
Valley Chamber Chorale
SUNDAY, DEC 19, 4 PM Concert is FREE and ALL are WELCOME!
Concert
Celebrate the 2021 Yuletide Season by joining the Valley Chamber Chorale for a presentation of festival music. 2018 marked the 100th anniversary of the first “A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols” held at King’s College, Cambridge, England on Christmas Eve, 1918. Their program, modeled on the annual event held in the chapel at King’s College, includes choral selections, Advent and Christmas readings, and favorite carols. The Valley Chamber Chorale, led by conductor Dr. Christopher Samuel, is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to enlightening the community and enriching its culture. The Chorale offers entertaining and educational concerts at a variety of venues throughout the Phoenix Metropolitan area.
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PRAYER REQUESTS BEREAVEMENT: The family of Edythe Kelly, Tom & Susan Reed, The family of Bill Allen ASSISTED LIVING & HOMEBOUND: Anne Wellington(9), Ed Jensen(7), Don Paisley(10), Ruth Johnston(12) HEALING: Dennis Meyers (son of John and Mary Denaro), Bob Ronder (10), Tom Purnell (13), Fowler Knight (Tonya Jones’ niece), Hugh Shoults (7), 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, Ryan Richard, Isaiah Skinner, Isaac Corbett, Hunter Helvie, David Leibold, Chanteal Williams Dotson, 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, Aaron Heinricks, Ryan Leavitt, Ryan Mackiewich, Kate Miller, Jonathan Mulder, Jacob Rath, Jason Rath, Ryan Toomey, Chris Skinner, Luis Medrano, 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 or call the DHPC Prayer Hotline (480)757-0700
2022 Altar Flowers The 2022 Altar Flowers sign-up sheet is now available for reservations. You may sign-up using the following link or by calling the church office (480)488-3384. Cost of flowers is $35/Sunday.
https://www.signupgenius.com /go/2022flowerchart
FINANCE 2022 Pledge Drive We have received $820,738 in pledges from 166 pledging units. The 2022 budget is showing a $48,099 deficit. More support is needed to fund all DHPC ministries.
Nov 30, 2021 Budget We have received pledged income of 769,401 (93% of budget) from 185 pledging units and $263,510 (88% of budget) of nonpledge offerings, while expenses were $988,353 (76% of budget). At 11/30/21 we had a surplus of $46,305. 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 Think of a time when you really felt cared for. Chances are someone focused on what you had to say, was attentive to your needs, and listened to how you felt instead of telling you how you should feel or what you should do. Our Walking Beside Ministry is a ministry of listening. Listening is one of the most powerful ministry tools at our disposal. It demonstrates that you care about the other person. It’s listening in such a way as to be able to feel what someone else is truly feeling. Would you like to have a good listener sit with you for a while? If so, contact Pastor Brett, Pastor Jim, or any one of our team members. 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
Shirley Klein Beverley Keele Marsha Lindquist Thea Miller Sara Sebransky
(602)881-0936 (843)540-9514 (480)513-1132 (480)620-8632 (480)888-6192
Scripture for December 26 2 Peter 1:12-21 & Isaiah 55 page 10
CLASSES BEGIN JANUARY 11 Join us on January 11 when we will review the previous classes and learn more about the program, Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:15am-9:15am or 10:00am-11:00am. Choose the time that works best for you; Each class is the same.
Sign up and payments will be accepted on location at the beginning of class. Cost is $5 per class or or $40 for 8 classes. Please make check payable to DHPC and write “BrainSavers” on the memo line. Because Brain Health Is Not A Game®
Financial Peace University - A Fantastic Start to the New Year! Sundays, January 30 to March 27, 2022 1:00pm - 3:00pm We are starting 2022 off with this class to help our attendees get rid of acquired debt. Make Financial Peace University attendance one of your New Years Resolution!!! This class is a great exercise for all ages who would like a refresher course in BUDGETING, PAYING OFF DEBTS, MANAGING CREDIT CARDS, SAVING FOR RETIREMENT OR REVISING SPENDING DURING RETIREMENT. THIS COURSE IS EXCELLENT FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE-AGE STUDENTS as well. Many parents and grandparents will want to attend WITH OR INSTEAD OF those students to help them develop successful financial habits now so they can be successful in life, marriage and retirement. Financial Peace University teaches basic but important skills that anyone can use or enhance. Sign up at https://www.ramseysolutions.com/ramseyplus/financial-peace THEN CLICK ON “START TODAY” THIS WILL TAKE YOU TO THE THREE OPTIONS WHICH ALLOW YOU TO CHOOSE 1. START A FREE TRIAL, 2. SIGN UP FOR 3 MONTHS, 3. SIGN UP FOR 6 MONTHS OR 4. SIGN UP FOR 12 MONTHS. PLEASE FEE FREE TO CALL SUSIE TO DISCUSS THE OPTIONS AVAILABLE. YOU WILL NEED AT LEAST A 3 MONTH OPTION STARTED IN EARLY JANUARY IN ORDER FOR YOU TO TAKE THE CLASS AT DESERT HILLS. Questions? Contact Susie Brousseau, CLU ChFC CFP at ksbrous@cox.net or call at (602)509-5432 page 11
CALENDAR Blue=Zoom Video Meeting Red=Live Stream on YouTube Green=Youth Sunday Dec 19 8:15am Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room) 9:00am Traditional Service (Sanctuary) 9:00am Student Impact 9:00am 9:00am 10:30am 10:30am 4:00pm
(grades 6-12) assist w/ Sunday School (FC #215)
Children’s Worship
(age 0-5) (Sanctuary bldg. classrooms) (grade 1-5) (FC hallway classrooms)
Romans 8 Class (Adm. #109) Traditional Service (Sanctuary) Worship (Streaming) Student Ministries Service (FC #209/210 & 214) 4:00pm Valley Chamber Chorale Concert (Sanctuary)
Monday Dec 20 OFFICE CLOSED 9:00am Bulletin Announcement Deadline 9:30am Miracles on Monday AA (FC#215) 11:00am Prayer Gathering 2:30pm Care Council (Adm #104) 2:35pm Tru North Drama Class (FC #210) 6:30pm Incarnation Tuesday Dec 21 9:00am Staff Devotions (Sanctuary) 10:00am Staff Meeting (Adm #109) 4:00pm Desert Disciples Covenant Group (Adm #109 & Zoom) 4:00pm Longest Night Service (Sanctuary) 5:00pm Longest Night Dinner (Choir Room) 5:30pm CODA Mtg. (FC #201) 6:00pm Women’s AA (FC #215) 6:30pm Boy Scouts (FC #216)
Wednesday Dec 22 7:00am Men’s Bible Study (Adm#109) 1:00pm Stitches (FC #201) 5:45pm Handbell Choir (Choir Room) 6:00pm The Hangout Christmas Party (FC #216) 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room) Thursday Dec 23 10:00am Incarnation (Adm #104) 3:30pm Discipleship Group (Narthex I) 6:30pm Incarnation (Adm #104) Friday Dec 24 OFFICE CLOSED 4:00pm Newcomer AA (FC #215) 4:30pm New Beginnings AA (FC #216) 5:00pm Christmas Eve Service 7:00pm Christmas Eve Service 9:00pm Christmas Eve Service
PLEASE NOTE NEW OFFICE HOURS: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Closed 9am-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm Closed
Thank you for your patience and understanding while we are short-staffed.
Saturday Dec 25 CHRISTMAS DAY Sunday Dec 26 8:15am Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room) 9:00am Traditional Service (Sanctuary) 9:00am Student Impact 9:00am
(grades 6-12) assist w/ Sunday School (FC #215)
Children’s Worship
(age 0-5) (Sanctuary bldg. classrooms) (grade 1-5) (FC hallway classrooms)
10:30am Traditional Service (Sanctuary) 10:30am Worship (Streaming)
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. page 12