Echoes of DHPC | August-September 2012

August / September 2012

Desert Hills Presbyterian Church

Echoes

Look at the nations and watch--

and be utterly amazed. for I am going to do something in your days that you would not believe, even if you were told.

Habakkuk 1:5

34605 North Tom Darlington Drive P.O. Box 874 Carefree AZ 85377 480-488-3384

Echoes

August / September 2012

IN THIS ISSUE

Echoes is a semi-monthly publication by and for the congregation of Desert Hills Presbyterian Church in Carefree, Arizona. If you have received this publication by mistake or you would like to no longer subscribe to the magazine, simply call the DHPC office at 480-488-3384 or write to admin@deserthills.org.

The lead time for the publication is four weeks before the first month displayed on the cover. For the SeptemberOctober issue, deadline for submissions is August 10.

Contributions from any and all DHPC members are always welcome! Simply e-mail your documents and pictures to editor@deserthills.org or drop them off at the church office.

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Pastor’s Message Stephen Ministry Navajo Music Camp All-Church Campout Music & Arts Festival Summer Worship Hours New EPC Member Class Series New Worship Leader From Your Associate Pastor Children’s Ministry God Sightings Church Dashboard Friends from the Caribbean Leadership Development Handbell & Chancel Choir Rehearsals Thank You from Estelle Tsotsie Worship with Rwandans Youth Programs Chaplaincy Golf Tournament Food Bank Honors Jane Rau

The Echoes staff welcomes any and all feedback. If you would like to submit any questions, concerns or comments about the contents of this publication, please send them to editor@deserthills.org or drop them by the church office and we’ll make sure they are read and addressed as promptly as possible.

Please allow 2-4 weeks for any necessary replies.

If you have been blessed with the ability to write or take pictures and feel called to use your talents to serve the Lord, Echoes would love to have you be part of our editorial team! Just call Patrick McAvoy at 602-549-7217 or write us at editor@deserthills.org.

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Pastor’s Message

Pastor’s

Message Jim Noble, Senior Pastor jnoble@deserthills.org 480-488-3384

A God Sighting I had the most fascinating conversation with a Burmese pastor who sat next to me on the plane.

Now normally when flying I prefer to avoid all conversations, which means that I miss out on some fascinating ones, but that is okay by me. A good book, some music to listen to, a cup of tea and I can forget that I am flying thousands of feet above the earth. This time, however, God had other plans.

I introduced myself to him as he sat down and he answered that his name was Van. He, too, seemed content to leave things at that so I went back to getting my daughter settled and my book out. Soon his wife, who had been talking to my wife, tapped him on the arm and announced loud enough for me to hear, “He’s a pastor too.” Thanks to God and our wives our conversation began.

It turns out that some years ago Christianity had been outlawed in Burma. The government confiscated all schools, orphanages, missions, and church buildings and forced all foreign pastors and missionaries to leave the country. “How did the church survive?” I asked. He answered, “Through house churches and discipleship.” Now I didn’t want to assume that we were picturing the same thing by these terms, so I asked him what a house church looked like and how many people were involved in each house church. In the United States a house church is usually composed of 12-35 people. He surprised me by stating that during this time the government had prohibited Christians from gathering in groups larger than 5.

In fact, if they met in groups of 5 it may draw the suspicion of the government so they often met in numbers of four or less. It definitely challenged our American image of what it means to be the church.

The good news was that Burma recently adopted a new constitution that allows Christians to register with the state so that they can begin opening schools, orphanages, and public places for worship. In fact, Van was helping to start one of the first Christian schools

to open in the capital of Burma, serving as both a founding member and professor. He was in the United States to encourage Burmese Christian refugees who had fled when Christianity was banned and to ask them for help in starting the school.

Van’s image of a house church led me to imagine that discipleship was the main way that Christianity survived and spread in Burma. So I asked him to describe how he disciples people. He stated, “I disciple a person until they receive a vision from God, which is usually 1 to 2 years. We meet 2 to 3 times a week to pray, talk about faith and life, and so they can follow me around in ministry.” He explained that before the government banned Christianity people were discipled in a particular tradition - Methodist, Presbyterian, Charismatic, etc. - but now they are discipled and no one really knows exactly in what tradition and there’s been a great mixing. As for the vision from God, “I tell them that someday God will give you a vision that will call you to disciple others, start a house church, or share God’s love for the world in some way. When that happens you will no longer be my disciple and I will become your mentor.” A mentor is one who is available to a former disciple should they ever need advice or someone to talk to about an idea, difficulty, or decision they are facing.

When I asked him how many kids he has, he answered that he and his wife had no children of their own.

However, Burmese culture is very relational and often people will call others mom and dad or son and daughter who are not biologically related. (I immediately thought of our Navajo brothers and sisters who have a similar practice.) In this regard they have many children. He explained that Buddhist families in Burma are very much like Muslim families, in that if one of their children becomes a Christian the family will disown the child. In addition, they had taken in children who were poor in order to help them and their families. “So you see,” he said, “I have many people who call me father.”

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A God Sighting (continued from front page) This led me to ask him about sharing the gospel with Buddhists. He explained that Buddhists believe that something is important, true, and right religion if it is quiet, gentle, and respectful. Therefore, he always talks in a soft and gentle voice. Buddhists believe in good and bad spirits and when he needs to cast one out he does so politely, saying something like, “Spirit of pneumonia I ask you to please leave this person as the Holy Spirit now wishes to come in and make them well.” He doesn’t believe that something is just physical or emotional or mental and therefore he asks the spirit of pneumonia to come out, for it is a physical, emotional, and mental thing that must be overcome. Once with a businessman he prayed, “Spirit of cleverness I thank you for taking care of my

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friend and helping him all these years. I ask you to please leave him now, as the Holy Spirit of Jesus will guide him from here on.”

I love it when God leaves me with quite a few things to process and reflect upon. I ask you to join me in praying for Van and our brothers and sisters in Christ in Burma.

Peace in Christ,

Jim

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STEPHEN MINISTRY FAQ about the ministry Christ Caring for People Through People Q. What do Stephen Ministers do?

A. Stephen Ministers are caring Christian friends who listen, understand, accept, and pray for and with care receivers who are going through a crisis or tough time.

Stephen Ministers usually meet with their individual care receivers once a week.

Q. Are they counselors?

A. No, they are trained lay caregivers. Their role is to listen and care, not to give advice or counsel. Stephen Ministers are also trained to recognize when a care receiver’s need exceeds what they can provide. When that happens they work with care receivers to help them to get the level of care they really need.

Q. Can I trust a Stephen Minister?

A. Trust is essential to a caring relationship, and Stephen Ministers are people you can trust. Confidentiality is one of the most important principles of Stephen Ministry, and what a care receiver tells his or her Stephen Minister is kept in strictest confidence.

Q. Why the name “Stephen”?

A. The name comes from St. Stephen, who was the first lay person commissioned by the apostles to provide caring ministry to those in need, as recorded in Acts 6.

Q. How can someone receive care from a Stephen Minister?

A. Currently, DHPC has 15 Stephen Ministers trained and commissioned to serve. If you or someone you know could benefit from the care of a Stephen Minister, please contact Rev. Bob Claus (480)488-3384, Don Paisley (480)595-8107 or Barb Conti (480)419-8232 who coordinate referrals. You may also contact Pastor Jim or any of the other Stephen Leaders. If you prefer, you may fill out the blue brochure in the pew rack and leave it in the collection plate.

Q. Can I be a Stephen Minister?

A. Yes, we are a Stephen Ministry congregation and you are welcome and encouraged to participate in 50 hours training developed by Stephen Ministry in Christian Caregiving skills. It covers topics such as active listening, distinctively Christian care, feelings, confidentiality, crisis theory, as well as ministering to people in specific situations. You will find the training eye opening, inspiring, helpful, useful, informative and fun. You will be equipped with a source of warmth, care and blessing while ministering the community where people are cherished and cared for and their needs taken seriously, all in the name of Jesus Christ.

Q. What is the pastor’s role?

A. Pastors will always be the primary caregivers, but there is no way they can meet all the needs for care in the congregation. God has called all of us, not just pastors, to minister to one another. Stephen Ministry multiplies ministry, because pastors support and enable lay people to provide caring ministry as well.

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MUSIC CAMP ON THE NAVAJO RESERVATION AUGUST 17 & 18

For the past few years, DHPC has helped support and lead a Music Camp on the Navajo reservation. The focus of this camp centers on using musical abilities in worship. Youth and adults learn the basics on guitar, bass guitar, drums and keyboard, and at the end of the weekend, we all join together as an ensemble! This year, music camp is going to be held in Ganado on August 17 and 18. Please keep this weekend in prayer as Leupp and DHPC participate together in this important music ministry outreach!

ALL CHURCH CAMPOUT AT KAIBAB LAKE THIS LABOR DAY WEEKEND

Take a break from the heat and head to the cool pines of Williams just west of Flagstaff this Labor Day weekend! We will spend these days enjoying the outdoors in a serene campground, just walking distance from Kaibab Lake.

The lake is a short drive from historic Williams, AZ and an hour from the Grand Canyon. Fishing and boating are within walking distance of your campsite.

To hold your space, submit your payment of $50.00 per family. Registration forms are available on Sunday on the patio or in the church office during the week. Your registration fee provides your space and group dinners Saturday and Sunday night. Breakfast and lunch will be on your own. Bring your family’s favorite snack to share.

Detailed schedule, things to do in the area and maps will be provided at the time of registration.

If you have questions contact the organizing team: Rhonda Noble, pasttracker65@yahoo.com or Tom Harris, freenet@cox.net.

SAVE THE DATE: MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL THIS WINTER

February 8th and 9th, 2013 is the date for our Second Annual Music and Arts Festival right here at DHPC!

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SUMMER WORSHIP HOURS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30!

Just a reminder that unlike past years, our summer worship schedule will be in effect through September 30 this year. Until the first week of October:

• Traditional worship service will continue to be at 9:00 am in the Sanctuary • Praise service will continue to be in the Fellowship Center at 10:30 am Nursery care and Sunday School will be offered at both services. Youth Group will be held during the 10:30 service only.

NEW EPC MEMBER CLASS SERIES

Interested in joining DHPC? Have you been waiting for us to join the EPC before committing to membership? If so, now’s your chance! There are just four classes in each series, to be held in the Fellowship Center from 2-4 p.m.

Our classes are fun, full of learning opportunities and fellowship oriented. We will still include Reformed tenets, and augment the information based on our new affiliation with the Evangelical Presbyterian Church.

LATE SUMMER SERIES: August 12, August 19, August 26, September 9 (New Member Recognition) FALL SERIES: October 28, November 4, November 11, November 18 (New Member Recognition) For further information, call Nan Boyer-Searle, 480-239-3751 (cell).

INTRODUCING OUR NEW WORSHIP LEADER FOR THE PRAISE SERVICE!

Taylor, Finley, Mikaela, and Kimberly Sitera

We welcome Taylor Sitera as our new Worship Leader for the Praise Service!

Taylor joined us in mid-July from Yuma, and has an extensive background in contemporary and praise worship. He grew up in a musical family (his father was in a Christian rock band) and Taylor started learning drums at the age of four. He is also proficient on guitar and bass guitar, and will be leading our worship on both electric and acoustic guitar.

Taylor was also one of the founding members of Stellar Kart, a Christian band that has extensively toured throughout the United States. We are very excited that Taylor has joined our staff and we invite you to the 10:30 service to meet him and his family!

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From Your Associate Pastor Bob Claus, Associate Pastor | bclaus@deserthills.org | 480-488-3384

Caring Relationships Series Every day, there are opportunities for caring. There are those who depend on you for caring, and there are those you depend on for caring for you. As is usually said, caring is a twoway street.

Stop and think of those who depend on you for care. Consider the time and energy expended. Are your emotions frayed? In some cases, you may have tried to care, but with little or no effect. Is your relationship with your (son, daughter, mother, father, or grandkids) drifting apart? What about with those outside of your immediate family?

But caring is not just about caring for others. It is about what the kind of care you need. Who do you depend on for care and support? Who do you turn to for care when you need comfort or to hear the truth? Are you able to ask for care?

Can you ask for the specific kind of care you need?

Each of us needs care and has the capacity to care for others.

Is not caring simply the “nice” thing do? Yet is that Christian caring? Paraphrasing Jesus, if we care for those who care for us, even the heathen do that. What is the purpose of Christian care?

I liken Christian caring to a three-way intersection – a meeting between you, Christ’s Spirit alive in you, and another person, regardless if they are a Christian or not.

When you come to a three-way intersection in your car, you pay attention to who arrived first and also to the law as to who goes first. There is respect, even courtesy involved, but we really don’t want to have an accident. Needless to say, some drivers don’t pay attention to anything but their desire to be first. In the vast majority of cases, we all pass through the intersection safely. But don’t you sometimes get annoyed or angry at those who don’t follow the rules? Or when someone makes a gesture that you don’t feel you deserve?

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In a Christian caring relationship, we pay attention to Christ alive in us first, that is, the Spirit we bring to the relationship.

Needless to say, even in good relationships there are times when “collisions” happen. Our relationships can be harmed or harmful; annoying habits become a battleground.

I believe every one of us can benefit from improving our relationships. That is why we are offering our Caring Relationship Series.

Cathy and George Hoxie, new members of our church, have a wealth of personal, professional, and Christian experience in fostering solid Christian and healthy relationships. They come to us from California after having served as Stephen Ministers in their last congregation. They both are excellent instructors.

Starting Tuesday, October 2nd, Session 1 of our Caring Relationships Series titled “Improving Relationships”.

Session 1 is October 2nd – November 2, 2012, six weeks of classes on Tuesdays from 1 pm – 3:30pm We all have past behavioral patterns that can contribute to poor relationships. In this 6 week session each person will become aware of some past ineffective behavioral patterns and will learn new behaviors that will help improve all our relationships.

Session I: Improving Relationships will cover these topics: • Listening and communicating for better understanding.

• When to say “yes,” how to say “no,” to take control of your life.

• How to express your needs and desires in a loving way.

• Dealing with people who make you crazy.

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Future Sessions will cover the following topics on these dates: Session II: Resolving Conflict (January 8 – February 26, 2013; eight weeks) • To be in touch with and understand our feelings and be able to express them appropriately.

• Become aware of attitudes or habits that lead to conflict.

• How to confront others when they need to consider a change in their words or actions.

• How to be a peacemaker.

• How to deal with tense situations and angry people.

Session III: Self-Knowledge and Knowledge of Others (April 2 – 23, 2013; four weeks)

We encourage your participation, asking you to attend all the classes of any Session you choose to attend. You can sign up for one, two or three of the Sessions.

In September, a table will be out in the patio for sign-up and a brochure on all the modules in our Caring Relationships Series.

Become a blessing in Christ in all your relationships.

Yours in Christ,

Bob

• Understanding the four basic personality types.

• Identifying and evaluating beliefs, feelings and behaviors that are preventing you from experiencing the abundant life.

• Replacing false and self-defeating thinking with truth.

DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” --Matthew 28:19-20

Members of Children, Youth and Adult Ministries have been working for the past several months to develop an exciting new strategy for life-long learning for Desert Hills Presbyterian Church. Through a united approach using the teaching tool of the Wheel of

Discipleship (originally developed by The Navigators and taught at DHPC membership classes), all ages will experience teaching at their age-appropriate levels.

The many facets of the Wheel of Discipleship will form Sunday School lessons, youth group study, small group and covenant group topics and inspiring messages on Sunday morning. The learning we will be doing together will help members at DHPC to live out the 2013 session goal of Sharing Christ with the Community.

We know that you will be watching for exciting learning opportunities for all ages.

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GOD SIGHTINGS

How is God at work in your life? Give glory, honor and praise by sharing your own God Sightings! Please email what God has planned in your heart and life to godsightings@deserthills.org or leave a voice message anytime, day or night, through the God Sightings Hotline at (480) 525-8388.

God Sightings are not just for grown-ups. The children in Desert Hills are seeing God in many ways.

There were 15 children at Vacation Bible School who did not have a Bible of their own. They were excited to receive and take home their own personal Bibles, especially after learning Scripture each day.

The Sunday School series for the summer is – amazingly – “God Sightings”! Are there small God Sightings? If so then they are happening each week. One of the larger ones they have seen is Lazarus being raised from the dead by Jesus.

We thank God for His little children He has placed in our care.

- Children’s Ministries

It may be no surprise, but I see God at work in the caring I see exhibited by many of you. Today (July 10), a couple from our church spotted a homeless young woman, who appeared to not have a place to live. Being unsure of how to care, they came in and talked with Kathleen and I about ways to approach the young woman and give her the business card of Krista Walker, the Social Worker from Caring Communities. If this young woman reaches out to Krista, it will be because this couple saw and acted on her behalf.

I see how important adult children can be, especially when a parent becomes seriously ill or no longer able to care for themselves. For instance, a son, who can spend 3 – 6 months with his ill mother, has been especially helpful in a very difficult time.

Every Sunday, our visitation Deacons, Cora Smith, Jan Bowie, Steve Haver, and volunteers like Shirley Klein and others meet with Jane Rau after the 1st Service (during summer) and are assigned to go visit a growing number of members who are unable to attend church. Each member who is visited receives flowers, a church bulletin, a CD recording of that Sunday’s service, and a time of conversation.

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Phone calls from you, our members, who are concerned about a particular individual, are also a way I see God at work. Your expressed concern helps us know where care might be needed. If you want to express that concern in confidence, your request will be honored.

- Pastor Bob

Sometimes I truly wonder if I am following God’s lead through my day. Today I finished my prayer and devotion time with my ideas of what housework I would do. For some reason I began to organize book shelves and paperwork. I came across the chart “Spiritual Life of a Christian”.

Later when Chris & I were studying “Live a Praying Life” for our Covenant group we were answering questions. Chris began an answer by drawing out his idea of what it is like on the road to God. He described that road so much like the chart I had found earlier. I showed it to him and we were warmed by the presence of God in our study. Thank you, God, for your lead every day.

- Peggy & Chris Heydrick

I was having a little issue at work with some of my employees getting negative and talking behind each others’ backs, typical rumors and work place sniping. We have a weekly management meeting every Wednesday morning (not coincidentally right after my men’s Bible study group). I was reading the Daily Bread entry this morning by Julie Ackerman Link and she ended it with a prayer I shared with my managers: “Lord, help me not to squabble and cause friction with others about unimportant matters.” Seemed to touch a chord, thanks Lord for the leadership!

- Tom Wilcox

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Last week we were headed to Vancouver, BC when we realized our passports were safely tucked away in AZ. Said a prayer and went inside and talked to a young, tall, freckle faced BPC’s agent who said the USA would let us back in if Canada would let us in. He sent us on the back path to Canadian customs who after lots of questions let us in.

After an enjoyable couple days, we headed back to the states. Needless to say we pulled out all our id and said a prayer as we approached the check point.

Imagine our surprise when we looked up and saw our tall freckle faced agent who laughed and said “oh, it’s you two”. He pulled up our passports and we had to answer one question, the last four digits of our home phone number. We talked, laughed and told him there is definitely a God who answers prayer.

Did you meet and come to know the beautiful Jamaican brothers and sisters who were with us for the last week? Did you experience the Holy Spirit when they sang and danced and praised our Lord? Did you lift your arms in praise as they led us all around the room in joyous Hallelujahs on Saturday and Thursday night? Did you feel the palpable worship as Pastor Khereem led our hearts to the altar on Sunday? If you were there you experienced God Sightings in abundance! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

- Peggy Heydrick

- George and Birdie Pasenelli

In Celebration of “Clan of Christ

First Presbyterian Church of Leupp, Arizona Navajo Nation

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Together In Ministry 1982 2012 Carefree, Arizona

“To believe in the Savior Is To Be As One”

Special Activities Planned Friday- Sunday November 2 –4 Join Us !

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CHURCH DASHBOARD

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Welcoming our Friends from the Caribbean What a fantastic week we had with our brothers and sisters from Jamaica! The Lord’s presence was felt in powerful ways throughout the week in worship, fellowship and Bible study. We experienced Jamaican music in worship and were challenged by Rev. Khereen’s sermon. Our lives were enriched through fellowship at the potluck and ice cream social, and we were encouraged by the depth and strength of their faith as we discussed ministry ideas and heard testimonies about the work of the Lord in their lives.

What an active week! It included participating with them in some local mission efforts, visiting care facilities, worshipping with them at the Rwandan church and at the Spring, and going up to Leupp to help with Leupp’s VBS. We also toured Sedona and the Grand Canyon. We look forward with joy to our continuing relationship with Ebenezer church, and we are so grateful to the Lord for the amazing week we had with our brothers and sisters in Christ! Thanks to all those who helped in so many ways during their visit!

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PUTTING YOUR FAITH IN ACTION WITH THE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT MINISTRY TEAM Have you ever been in a tough conversation where you found yourself at a loss for what to say when asked a question about your faith? The traditional response is to do all the talking, assuming the other person is listening. But, asking a question may be a more effective strategy. Asking a question invites the other person into a dialogue. It is a style Jesus often used to engage others in spiritual dialogue.

If you would like to learn what to say when asked a question about your faith, how to pray with people who ask you questions about your faith, or how to respond to those seeking guidance in committing to Jesus, watch for training this year by the Leadership Development Ministry Team. One of our goals for 2012-2013 is to provide this training for deacons, elders, and others.

Your Session’s vision for 2012-2013 is to carry the church out into our community. As a way to begin, the Leadership Development Ministry Team will partner with Pastor David Zook of Visio Dei. If you are interested in exploring service projects for the needy that allow people to see Christians tangibly living out their faith, contact a member of our ministry team. Visio Dei invites Christian leaders from business, education, government, the arts, media, and the faith community to explore how they can be supported in the work challenges they face. It is our goal to help Visio Dei extend their work into the north Scottsdale/Carefree/Cave Creek area.

Did you see the article on the front page of The Arizona Republic on Monday, July 16, entitled “U.S. retraining program aims to put veterans back to work?” The Veterans Retraining Assistance Program, which is part of the 2011 Veteran Opportunity to Work Act, concentrates on career education rather than higher academic degrees. The Leadership Development Ministry Team is developing a Christ-centered workshop on career education -- lessons learned in the trenches, not in the books. Our goal is to offer this workshop to veterans and other community members to prepare them to rejoin the workforce or to enter the workforce for the first time. If you are interested in getting involved, please contact a member of our team.

Now, to introduce members of the Leadership Development Ministry Team, whose purpose is “to prepare God’s people for works of service...” (Ephesians 4:12) -- They are Mike McClintock, Greg Bischak, Susan Giles Bischak, Jim Wellington, Lisa Schmitt and me, Barbara Conti. We welcome anyone who would like to explore joining our ministry.

Barbara Conti, Elder Leadership Development

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HANDBELL & CHANCEL CHOIR FALL REHEARSALS BEGIN SOON!

• Handbell Choir rehearsals begin on Tuesday, September 4th at 6:00p.m.

• Rehearsals are weekly on Tuesdays from 6:00-7:00 p.m.

• Chancel Choir rehearsals begin on Wednesday, September 5th at 6:45 p.m.

• Rehearsals are weekly on Wednesdays from 6:45 – 8:00 p.m.

New members are always welcome in these groups. Contact Karin Thomas at 480-488-3384 or at music@deserthills.org for more information.

Many more opportunities for Music and Art participation will happen this fall!

Watch for details in your bulletins!

THANK YOU FROM ESTELLE TSOTSIE AND HER FAMILY

Thanks to all of you who so graciously contributed to our baby party for the Navajo premature infant! Estelle Tsotsie, the mother, is overwhelmed with your kindness. She and her entire family sends their love and gratitude. The baby was able to be taken home the very day our church hosted the party!

God indeed blessed the Tsotsie family by saving that little boy, born at 1.3 pounds! He was 7.2 pounds two and a half months later on party day.

DHPC LENDS A HAND AND WORSHIPS WITH OUR RWANDAN BROTHERS AND SISTERS

“Let everything that has breath praise the Lord” and praise the Lord we did!

Forty-five people from DHPC enjoyed an amazing, spirit-filled worship experience and delicious dinner as we joined our brothers and sisters in Christ at the Rwandan church.

In addition to worship and fellowship, members of DHPC have donated over 300 pounds of food, along with eight TRUCKLOADS of household items, clothes and other items.

Praise God for your generosity and it is with thanksgiving that we continue to develop more ways to be in community with these amazing people!

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Regardless of what the temperature outside says, “summer” is officially over for many students and the fall semester is beginning. The start of another school year usually brings excitement and anxiety due to the unknown that lies ahead in the coming year. In the midst of all the change and readjustment to waking up early and doing homework, God is at work in the hearts and lives of our students. The prayer for the Youth Ministry in the next school year is for students and leaders to become more aware of God’s presence in their lives.

Students and leaders will be challenged to think about and reflect upon where God is already at work and how they can open themselves up to being used by God in order to share His amazing love. Part of this will be accomplished through examining God’s presence in the life of those within the Old Testament and stepping out by sharing His love with those in the city of Phoenix through continued service with Feed my Starving Children and St. Vincent de Paul.

Fall Youth programs begin this month!

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DISCOVER DVD studies will be used to discover the lives of Abraham, Joseph, Joshua, & David in order to examine how God was present with these men’s lives and discover how He is present in our lives today.

“Discover” will meet every Sunday during the Praise Worship Service in the Youth room thru November 25th and resume again in January 2013.

Youth gathering A time of fellowship and digging deeper into the lives of the Old Testament men & women from the DVD “Discover” series.

Youth Gathering will meet every Wednesday night from 6:307:45pm in the Youth room beginning August 8th and going thru November 28th.

confirmation class For 8th grade students and older who attend the parent/student meeting on Sunday, August 26th from 10:05-10:20 in the Youth Room.

More information about the Youth Ministry is available by contacting Youth Director, Kevin Deasy at youth@deserthills.org or mobile 602-618-5199.

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Saturday September 22, 2012

2nd Annual Chaplaincy for the Homeless Charity Golf Tournament!

Y ou are invited to participate in the 2nd Annual Chaplaincy for the Homeless Golf Tournament at Quintero Golf & Country Club, Peoria, AZ, Sept. 22, 2012.

Chaplaincy for the Homeless has been serving the needs of the Valley’s homeless since 1988, helping them to get back on their feet and back into productive lives in the workforce by replacing lost stolen and destroyed identification documents such as ID’s, driver’s licenses, birth certificates, naturalization certificates and green cards. These make it possible for a person to get assistance, health care, work and housing.

Quintero Golf & Country Club is a Troon Golf-managed semi-private facility located six miles west of Lake Pleasant on Carefree Highway. The Rees Jones designed Founders Course has been honored as one of America’s top 100 modern golf courses by GolfWeek Magazine for nine straight years. Set in the scenic Hieroglyphic Mountains, the impeccably groomed course features dramatic elevation changes and sweeping vistas with unspoiled views for miles across the surrounding Federal Lands. It has hosted numerous local, state, and regional golf events and has, since 2003, been included on the “Best in state” list of Arizona courses

by Golf Digest Magazine.

Schedule of Events • 11:00 AM Luncheon & Silent Auction following Tournament: Luncheon and Silent Auction featuring: Foursomes at some of the areas best golf courses, Golf Memorabilia and Great Golf Accessories will be up for bid.

• 1:00 PM Shotgun Start: Practice range open before play. Shamble format: choose best drive and all players finish the hole with their own ball. One low-ball is team score. Scoring reception & silent auction follows play.

• Entry Fee: $150 per player ($600 per foursome) Includes golf, shared golf cart, unlimited range, lunch and a generous donation to the Chaplaincy • Business Sponsorships: Sponsorship opportunities available for local business to sponsor a hole or the luncheon. Call for details.

Call the Golf Shop to register team (928) 501-1500. Then complete a registration form & mail with your check to Chaplaincy for the Homeless 2012 Golf Tournament at Quintero Golf & Country Club.

16752 West Carefree Highway I Peoria,AZ 85383 I 928.501.1500 I www.quinterogolf.com *Tournament date subject to weather. Some prices are plus tax. Contact your tax advisor for the amount deductible. To register, please call the Quintero Golf Shop at 928.501.1500.

Saturday September 22, 2012

Entry Form!

2nd Annual Chaplaincy for the Homeless Charity Golf Tournament

W

e look forward to your participation in our 2nd Annual Chaplaincy for the Homeless Charity Golf Tournament. Each team shall consist of a Foursome. Format is Best Ball Shamble.

All players hit their drives, best drive is chosen and all play their individual ball from that point until holed. The individual with the lowest score records that score for team for the hole.

Entry Form _______________________________________ Player Number One

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_______________________________________ Player Number Two

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_______________________________________ Player Number Three

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_______________________________________ Player Number Four

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Entry Fees: $150 Per Player or $600 Per Foursome. Includes Golf, Lunch, Golf Cart, and Prizes.

Luncheon Sponsor ($1500)

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Hole Sponsor ($750)

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(Sponsoring party)

(Sponsoring Party, list foursome names above)

Auction Items to Benefit Charity: I will provide the following item/service for auction __________________________ Value $__________.

Donation: I can始t participate but wish to donate $________ to Chaplaincy for the Homeless Please make check payable to Chaplaincy for the Homeless, a 501c(3), #86-0664652.

Complete this form, enclose your form and check in an envelope and mail to: Quintero Golf & Country Club 16752 West Carefree Highway Peoria, AZ 85383 You will receive a tax-deductible receipt for $85.* This event is fully supported and hosted by Desert Hills Presbyterian Church located at 34605 No. Scottsdale Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85262 (480-488-3384)

16752 West Carefree Highway I Peoria, AZ 85383 I 928.501.1500 I www.quinterogolf.com *Tournament date subject to weather. Some prices are plus tax. Contact your tax advisor for the amount deductible. To register, please call the Quintero Golf Shop at 928.501.1500.

Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid PAID Cave Creek, AZ Permit No. 9

34605 North Tom Darlington Drive P.O. Box 874 Carefree AZ 85377 480-488-3384

or current resident

Food Bank Honors Jane Rau on her 90th Birthday The Food Bank volunteers from Desert Hills enjoyed a special day in July as they joined together with the Food Bank staff to celebrate Jane Rau’s 90th birthday! A beautifully decorated room and special cake surprised Jane, and the Desert Hills volunteers gave her a hand-made card and gift for this special occasion. Jane also received a beautiful card from the staff members at the Food Bank -- and she came home with stuffed flowers!

Jane has been volunteering at the Food Bank since 1988, and her efforts have been noticed and appreciated over the years.