Fall 2019 Echoes

Fall 2019

Desert Hills Presbyterian Church

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.

- 1 Chronicles 16:34

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Fall 2019

FEELING SOCIAL? Be sure to “like” Desert Hills Presbyterian Church on Facebook!

Simply go to the DHPC website: www.deserthills.org and click the Facebook icon.

You may also type “Desert Hills Presbyterian Church” in the search bar on Facebook. We have security set so that “tagging” of photos is not permitted, so check out the page and enjoy the photos and information about your church family.

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Senior Pastor’s Message

Fall Faith Festival

Assistant Pastor’s Message

Congregation Nurse News

Director of Outreach Letter

Bible Study

Worship News

Presbytery of the West Meeting

Gathering Worship Director Letter

Women’s Retreat

Clan of Christ Reunion

Fall Concert Series

Youth Sunday Study

Upcoming Events

Echoes is published seasonally by and for the congregation of Desert Hills Presbyterian Church in Scottsdale, Arizona. If you have received this publication by mistake or you would like to no longer to subscribe to the magazine, simply call the DHPC office at (480) 488-3384 or write to admin@deserthills.org. The next issue will be for Winter (December-February) and the deadline for submission will be November 1.

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

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

Dear Members and Friends of DHPC, Back to Basics, brass tacks, nitty-gritty, nuts and bolts, practicalities, principles, rudiments…the dictionary says back to basics is stressing simplicity and adherence to fundamental principles, a back-to-basics approach to living for those whose lives have become complicated. I know everyone would agree that life is certainly complicated, and at times we need to get back to the basics of our Christian faith.

When I arrived at DHPC I started a series called “The Greats,” reading the greats of theology and church history. Our time studying together these past 14 years has been a blessing to me. This Fall we will study Luther’s Large Catechism.

Why Luther?

Reformer Martin Luther was the German monk who began the Protestant Reformation in 1517. His 95 theses set in motion tremendous reform within the Church, called into question some of the tenets of Roman Catholicism that eventually led to his being excommunicated from the Roman Catholic Church.

Why Study Luther’s Large Catechism?

Luther’s Large Catechism was written to aid Christians in gaining a basic understanding and application of God’s word for their lives. In addition, it laid the foundation for households sharing and discussing the Smaller Catechism with their children, and a basic discipleship tool for outreach and new believers.

I invite you to join me as we study Luther’s Large Catechism together on Thursdays beginning October 10 from 3:00-4:30 pm in the Flex Room. We will be using the official Lutheran translation “Luther’s Large Catechism with Study Questions, published by Concordia Publishing House. You can purchase your copy directly from Concordia Publishing or you favorite book supplier.

See you in class on October 10th at 3:00.

Blessings, Jim

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Brett Everett, Assistant Pastor beverett@deserthills.org 480-488-3384 I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 1:3-6 NIV) Greetings DHPC Family, These words of Paul to the church at Philippi have been resonating in my heart, since I first met many of you during my initial visits with the search committee. Incidentally, and as a side note, you selected a fine group of people to represent DHPC. Their love for each of you and this church was absolutely contagious! Well, fast forward then to meetings with the session and staff, the “meet and greet” social, and the worship services on my candidating Sunday, and these verses became even more ingrained in my mind. More so, my heart has quickly filled with joy and thanksgiving for each of you. My family and I have been overwhelmed in fact, by the outpouring of love and support – not to mention the followup from week to week relating to concern for our home search, the start of a new school year for my kids, service opportunities for my family at the church, and of course, my assimilation into the staff, culture and ministries here at DHPC. You all have been so incredibly good to us and we have felt an instant connection to the Desert Hills family. Consequently, Heather, Nathaniel, Hannah and I are

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each filled with joy relating to our partnership with you in the gospel.

Perhaps you may be wondering however, what exactly my role will be in that partnership as I co-labor in Christ alongside each of you at DHPC. Generally speaking, my primary responsibilities center on three areas of ministry: discipleship, pastoral care/ visitation, and outreach. In the area of discipleship, I will have the amazing privilege of working alongside some incredibly gifted teachers, home study leaders, elders, and staff as we evaluate DHPC’s present discipleship offerings and then together build for a promising future on an already strong foundation. This will include providing training and curriculum resources for teachers along with bringing in competent voices for Christian discipleship-related lectures and seminars and teaching some classes as well.

On the latter, I am looking forward to teaching an intergenerational Advent study as well as Heather and I starting a home group in our home.

Regarding the area of pastoral care and visitation, I will also be working alongside an incredibly gifted pool of volunteers and staff who have faithfully provided care in a manner that is second to none. I will seek to contribute staff leadership, assist with coordination, and work on the redevelopment of our student ministries and the refining of our senior ministries. I will also enjoy the awesome privilege of visiting with you in your homes, hospitals, special events, etc. I must say I am greatly looking for-

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ward to walking through life beside you and am deeply honored to have this opportunity.

In the area of outreach, I will be working with Lyndsi Bigbee to track and visit with guests – encouraging them to assimilate more fully into the life of our beloved church. We want to ensure that no one falls through the cracks and that everyone is constantly aware of what Desert Hills offers for them by way of care, fellowship, discipleship, mission, worship and evangelism.

Finally, as your Assistant Pastor, I will gratefully participate in other assigned ministerial duties as needs arise. You will continue to see me serving as a worship leader/ participant in each of the worship services. And, when called upon to do so, I will also preach, perform weddings and memorial services, provide counseling, and participate in the church’s local and global mission opportunities. Generally speaking, you will see me around!

In closing and on behalf of my family, I do wish to thank you for welcoming us into the DHPC family. We truly look forward to getting to know each of you as we joyfully serve alongside you as partners in sharing the gospel – all the while giving thanks to God for each one of you and the great things we will accomplish together as we advance his kingdom here on earth. To God be the glory!

In Christ’s love, Pastor Brett, Heather, Nathaniel and Hannah Everett

What an honor it was to lead my first book study at Desert Hills Presbyterian Church!

For six consecutive Mondays in July and August, Shelly Core, Pastor Brett Everett, and I lead a discussion on the importance of sharing our Christian faith. Attendees averaged around eight each week and consisted of a good mix of long-time and new members. Together we read the slim book “Tell Someone: You Can Share the Good News” by Greg Laurie. Each week we discussed a portion of the book and enjoyed a thoughtprovoking video containing excerpts from Greg’s sermons.

I was initially drawn to this book by the title when it was first presented to me by Shelly at a special session meeting focused on Outreach. Shelly had previously read the book and thought I might be interested as well. I quickly finished it and was so impressed with Greg’s approachable ideas. I pondered what to do about this book and how to share it with our congregation until one day I felt prompted in my spirit to lead a book study. Consequently, I am the kind of person who loves quality over quantity, and if Jesus started a spiritual revolution with twelve disciples then eight attendees was certainly good enough for me! Needless to say, this inquisitive, bright, passionate group did not disappoint.

For those who do not know Greg Laurie’s story, I must say that I find his testimony and faith example to be quite impressive. Greg Laurie has been the senior pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship church in California for over forty years. He also began the large-scale public evangelistic events called Harvest Crusade, which you may recall was held at Glendale’s State Farm Stadium a few years ago in June. Not only is he an incredible preacher, but he is a faithful believer. Eleven years ago, Greg and

his wife Cathe lost their firstborn son, Christopher, in a car crash. Christopher was 33 years old, and was survived by his pregnant wife and young daughter. While I can’t help but guess that for many of us this horrific tragedy would shake or perhaps even shatter our faith, Greg has instead continued on in his pastoral ministry, preaching the Good News of the Gospel to multitudes of people. He’s even written over seventy books about his faith! Anyone who has been through such trials and still writes about the goodness of the Lord seems genuine to me, and I trusted he had real wisdom to offer.

Greg Laurie writes, “Most people come to faith because someone shares

the Gospel with them” and “Statistics indicate that ninety-five percent of all Christians have never lead another person to Christ.” With such words and convictions, we read on. “You might protest, ‘God could never use someone like me!’ Actually He can and He will if you will let Him. It could happen even before the day is over. He will not force you to share your faith, but He will prompt you.

And when you take that step of faith, He will empower and use you.”

Each week as a class we discussed our fears, failures, joys, and questions. For many of us, family members came to mind… and friends… and acquaintances. Yet as each class came and

went, and more chapters were read and discussed, my prayer was always that each member of our little class would find themselves saying at some point, “Why, even I can share the Good News!” I knew in my heart that they could!

I am so grateful for every single person (you know who you are) who showed up to the book study; who asked hard questions; who wrestled with doubts and fears; who showed up excited to talk about how to share our faith with the world. My best word of advice I could give them was simply something God has shown me again and again. Whether I have been on a plane, walking down the street, at a music festival, at a restaurant - wherever the Lord has lead me to share the Good News and pray for someone the best thing to remember is this secret: the pressure is off. Our simple task is to share the Gospel. We get to sit back and watch God do the rest.

The Holy Spirt will meet us exactly where we are. We never know how much a stranger needs to hear what we have to say. There’s so much good we could do in this world simply be being available to God to share about our faith in Christ.

After all this talk we as a class decided that we want to put our faith into action. Over the next few months we will be taking the bold step of going out into the community to pray with strangers and sharing our faith. Would you (yes, you) consider joining us? All God needs is a little availability. My prayer is that we as a church would continually show ourselves available to all that God wishes to accomplish in us, through us, and for us for the advancement of the Kingdom. May all the glory be His, and to Jesus Christ, forever.

Until the whole world knows, Lyndsi Bigbee, Director of Outreach

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Worship Start Times…

We will change the start times for Worship on Sunday, October 6, Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary 8:30 a.m. and 9:45 a.m.

The Gathering Worship in Fellowship Center 11:10 a.m.

--Please make a personal invitation to those you meet by handing them a DHPC card so they can be directed to our website for more information about the many exciting things happening at DHPC.

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Worldwide Communion – October 6 Join us at DHPC as we serve communion at all three worship services. Our plan is to have video greetings from our Sister Churches around the world. Come and see!

Usher Ministry Ushers are one of the most important ministries at DHPC! If you are interested in helping on Sunday mornings at any of the contemporary or traditional worship services, Diane Hillwig or Kathleen Harris would love to answer your questions.

The sole aim of worship at The Gathering, or any other worship service, is to glorify Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. He alone is worthy of worship, and we have every reason to offer worship. We worship Him for who He is and for all He’s done. Therefore, whatever is done in the service to connect the people with God is thoughtfully selected with this aim in mind. Just as the EPC’s Book Of Order states, our worship consists of the Word, of music, of prayer, of offerings, and of the sacraments. It is within these guidelines that we keep grounded in Spirit and truth as we worship the Lord, and it is within these guidelines that we stay connected and unified with all the body of Christ at Desert Hills Presbyterian Church, traditional and contemporary alike.

The approach to these elements of worship may vary some from the traditional to the contemporary service, but the heart and aim is the same.

There is much to be loved and appreciated within the traditional service: a respect for the rich history and wisdom of past saints, a faithfulness to the Bible despite cultural pressures, a desire to instill basic doctrine and deep theology, and a reverence for a Holy God that gives a sense of His otherness. The Gathering service values these aspects as well, and we intentionally seek to retain them.

One of the most defining features of

The Gathering, that which makes it the contemporary service, is of course the music. The New Testament certainly does not limit God’s people to any one kind of music, only that we should be singing “psalms, hymns and spiritual songs” for the purpose of worship (Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16). I believe God purposefully gave us the freedom to worship with all different styles of music because He created us

the Holy pirit, used the common Greek so that all could understand the message. I think about the days when the Reformers were able to give the Holy Scriptures back to the people by translating it into the common tongue. And in a similar way, I see contemporary worship as a way that connects those who may not have had a religious upbringing to be able to understand the richness of Biblical truth and the otherness of our Holy God. At other times, it may appeal to those who need a “new song”. And of course, it is a way for some people to connect to God through a style that they love.

The music itself it offered in a holy and respectful manner, but its tone and instrumentation is recognizable to what’s popular in today’s musical “language”. Is our style the only style that’s acceptable?

Certainly not! Is it the only style that is on the radio? No. It is simply one approach that we believe is valuable and is something that Desert Hills Presbyterian Church can offer to the with all different kinds of personali- community with pride. We take care ties. The worship of God is too pronot to play abrasively, loudly, or in a found to be captured by any one par- showy manner. Instead, we aim to ticular approach, and every approach play with excellence, joy, and reveris able to accentuate the glory of God ence. With The Gathering, DHPC is where other approaches may not. able to welcome even more people I believe one area that contemporary into our family, to see "More People, worship shines is it’s in the language More Like Christ”. of the people. I think about the days Mikey Moomey, when the New Testament was The Gathering Worship Director written, how the authors, inspired by

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Our Navajo sister church from Leupp, Arizona, will be making its annual trek south to visit us for a weekend! They will be working side-by-side with us on various ministries and outreach activities to folks in our local community.

Every year, we are in need of people to host either dinner or overnight guests.

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Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you love me?”

He answered, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.”

Jesus said, “Take care of my sheep.”

- John 21:16

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Cars & Coffee 8am-10 ──── Navajo Jewelry Sale 9am-2 ────

Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019

Hands-On

FALL FAITH FESTIVAL

Service Projects

Community Welcome!

Participate in hands-on ministry projects. Support local charities—bring donations on the “Items Needed” lists. There are activities for all ages, so bring the entire family!

10am-2 ──── Bouncy Houses, Play Area & Activities for Children 10am-2 ──── Smoked BBQ Lunch 11am-1

Popular Phoenix Band

The Hallelujah Blues Band Singing ‘60’s, ‘70’s, and Christian Favorites SMOKED BBQ 11am-1pm Proceeds go to:

See Us on Facebook!

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Desert Hills Presbyterian Church 34605 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85262 (NE corner of Tom Darlington/Scottsdale Rd. & Carefree Hwy.)

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DONATION ITEMS BEING COLLECTED SATURDAY AT THE FALL FAITH FESTIVAL NAOMI HOUSE A non-profit mission home in Winslow, AZ, dedicated to providing a safe and loving home for Native American children in need.

Hope Resurrected, a group of young adults from Leupp Presbyterian Church on the Navajo Reservation, visits Naomi House once a month.

They bring help, friendship, birthday presents, and God’s love to the many children living there.

Items needed: ❖

VA HOSPITAL BOOK DRIVE Veterans, men and women, at the Phoenix VA Hospital appreciate receiving new reading material to occupy their time during their visits.

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Books, hard or soft covered

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Magazines

Clothing for babies up to 18 years old, new or gently used

FOOTHILLS FOOD BANK This non-profit organization’s vision is to assist the hungry and in need in the Foothills area. They see on average 500 families in need, per month!

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Soups: cream, chunky, chili, Campbell’s

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Peanut Butter

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Jelly

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Juice

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Bed Linens, crib or twin, new or gently used

CHRISTMAS CARDS FOR VETERANS

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Pasta Sauce

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Walmart Gift Cards or $$$ for birthday presents (please make checks payable to Leupp Pres. Church; memo: “Hope Resurrected.”)

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Canned Tuna, Chicken, Spam, Etc.

Cards will be distributed to those in the Phoenix VA Hospital, and other Veterans, during Christmas time to spread Christmas cheer!

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Sides – Rice-A-Roni, Pasta-Roni, Etc.

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Feminine Products

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Standard Size Shampoo and Conditioner

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Adult Diapers and Briefs

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Toys, Games, Books, Arts & Crafts Supplies, new or gently used

Items needed: ❖

Donate Christmas Cards & Stickers

Towels, new or gently use

❖ Diapers, Newborn & size 5 & 6

**ACTIVITY BOOTH**

Sign cards for veterans in the VA Hospital.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

This is the 5th year a covenant group in the church has collected Shoebox Gifts for Samaritan’s Purse.

This nondenominational evangelical Christian organization, which shares the Gospel message to children around the world, distributes Shoebox Gifts as a tangible expression of God’s love.

This year we will be making Emergency Sewing Repair Kits. These kits provide the necessary items to make minor repairs so clothing can last longer. This is one of those much needed gifts for older children.

INTERNATIONAL THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION NETWORK

Working in connection with the Evangelical Presbyterian Church’s World Outreach Ministry, ITEN is training trainers who will equip their own people to live on mission among unreached peoples. Church members and global workers Ed and Nan McCallum travel the world to provide training.

Items needed: ❖

Navajo jewelry for gifts

Nan McCallum also participates in this global mission, training women around the globe in local evangelism while building community. Learn how she talks about Jesus conversationally using paper bead-making to draw in women from the community.

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Located in downtown Phoenix, The Chaplaincy is a Christian ministry of presence, of advocacy, of service, of Word and Sacrament to the homeless citizens of Maricopa County.

In addition to financial support, DHPC provides hygiene kits which are distributed from the chaplain’s office. Two covenant groups are continuing this ministry which began over 30 years ago; they collect, purchase, and pack items, and deliver about 100-110 kits each month!

The high priority items listed below are needed.

RESOURCING GLOBAL WOMEN

All items needed have already been donated!

CHAPLAINCY FOR THE HOMELESS

Monetary donations for beading tools

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Deodorant, Shaving Cream, Toothpaste (travel size only)

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Razors

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Toothbrushes

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Socks (men’s size)

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Washcloths

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Bandages (i.e. Band-Aid)

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Cotton Swabs (i.e. Q-tips)

**ACTIVITY BOOTH**

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Wind Cards of Sample Threads & Assemble Sewing Repair Kits!

Cut paper strips to go overseas; make paper beads; learn how to share the gospel story; hear Nan’s personal mission stories from around the globe!

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Put together a kit at the Hygiene Kit Booth.

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News From Our Congregational Nurse Mary KayThurston, RN Diabetes… What is It and What do the Hemoglobin A1C Numbers Mean? Are you too sweet? If you have one of the types of Diabetes Mellitus that could be a description of YOU…And that is not good… physiologically speaking. There are basically 3 types of Diabetes.

Type 1 Diabetes used to be known as Juvenile diabetes or insulindependent diabetes but can develop in Adults as well. It is a chronic condition when a person’s pancreas does not make insulin or so little insulin so they have to have insulin daily in order to stay alive. Insulin is a hormone that opens the cells so the blood sugar (glucose) can enter the cells and be burned for energy and nourishment.

Different factors such as genetics, geography, age and some viruses may contribute to the development of Type 1 Diabetes. Even with modern research there is no known cure.

Treatment focuses on managing blood sugar levels with Insulin, eating a healthy diet, exercise and lifestyle to prevent complications.

Type 2 Diabetes is when a person’s pancreas still makes insulin but the person’s cells are resistant to the insulin or their pancreas is unable to make enough insulin to keep your blood sugars normal. It is also called Adult onset diabetes or Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes and may need oral medication to reduce the insulin resistance and lower blood sugar or sometimes the type 2 diabetic needs supplemental insulin in addition to the oral medication. Genetics, being overweight play a big role in the development of Type 2 Diabetes. Type 2 diabetes can be controlled/managed by losing weight, eating a healthy diet and exercising. If those measures are not sufficient to keep blood sugar levels normal then oral medication by its self or with insulin is needed.

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Prediabetes This means that your Glycated hemoglobin (A1C) test blood sugar level is higher than norThis is a blood test that indicates your mal but not yet high enough to be average blood sugar level for the past classified as Type 2 Diabetes. Without 2 to 3 months. It measures the perlifestyle changes, people with predia- centage of blood sugar that is at betes are very likely to progress to tached to the oxygen-carrying protein Type 2 Diabetes. If you have Predia- in red blood cells which is called betes the long-term damage of diabe- “hemoglobin”. When each red blood tes to your heart, blood vessels, cell is “born” from the bone marrow, nerves and kidneys could already be glucose attaches to the new hemoglo starting. High blood sugars are like a bin molecule. The higher the blood poison to your body so it is essential sugar is at the time the new blood cell to keep your blood sugars in as near is produced the larger percent attach normal range as possible. es. An A1C level of 6.5 percent or Symptoms Prediabetes generally has higher on two separate tests indicates no signs or symptoms and is found diabetes. Normal levels are between 4 only through blood tests. When you % and 6 % are progressing on to Type 2 Diabetes What does your AIC indicate your the classic signs and symptoms inaverage blood surgars have been clude: Increased thirst, frequent urirunning during the previous 2 – 3 nation, fatigue, blurred vision and of months? See the chart below: course higher blood sugar levels. Type 1 Diabetes has the same symptoms plus extreme hunger, unintended weight loss, weakness, irritability and other mood changes.

(Info obtained from Mayo Clinic Website & Diabeticlive.com) Type 1 Diabetes can come on very suddenly where We humans don’t want to be “overly as Type 2 Diabetes typically has a sweet” physiologically but always slow onset. Many people have had remember: “There is a sweet, sweet Type 2 Diabetes for 5 or more years spirit in this place, and I know that before it is diagnosed. it’s the Spirit of the Lord. Sweet Holy Diagnostic Tests Include Fasting Spirit, Sweet Heavenly Dove, stay blood sugar level less than 100mg/dl right here with us, filling us with (or 5.6 mmol/L) is normal. A Fasting your love, and for these blessings we Blood Sugar level from 100 to 125 mg/ lift our hearts in praise…There are dL or 5.6 to 6.9 mmol/L is considered sweet expressions on each face and I Prediabetes. Fasting Blood Sugar is know they feel the presence of the 126 mg/dL (or 7 mmol/L) or higher on Lord”… “Sweet expressions” and two separate tests indicate that you attitudes are very healthy and totally have diabetes. acceptable for Good Health!

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Study with the Pastor…

Luther’s Large Catechism starting October 10th Thursdays, 3:00-4:30pm in the Fellowship Center Room #215

Join Rev. Jim Noble this fall as he reviews Luther’s book written to aid Christians in gaining a basic understanding and application of God’s word for their lives.

Looking for an In-depth Bible Study?

Why not try...

Engage Bible Study From October 2, 2019 - April 29, 2020 Join us as we study Acts...

Come out of the clutter and clanging of our culture and discover the peace of meeting the God of the Bible in the pages of His Word. Engage Bible studies take you verse by verse into the richness of the Scriptures in ways that impact your heart and illumine your mind. You won't find dry doctrinal debates. You'll find simple tools for transformation that cultivate your understanding and engage your heart. You will also learn how to apply God's Word in your daily life.

Engage Bible Studies meets at Desert Hills Presbyterian Church Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 AM starting October 2, 2019- April 29, 2020 This is a non-denominational Co-Ed Class For more information or to register contact Kathleen Harris at 480-488-3384 (church) or 602-741-3429 (cell) or kharris@deserthills.org

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DHPC HOSTING THE PRESBYTERY of the WEST MEETING OCTOBER 3 & 4, 2019 We are so excited to again be hosting the Presbytery of the West in sunny Arizona on October 3 and 4, 2019. Members of DHPC are invited to the meetings (without vote) and the meals. Meal reservations for dinner on Thursday and lunch on Friday are REQUIRED!

We are looking for volunteers!

If you would like to be part of sharing our DHPC hospitality, please join of our teams.

Meals-Assist in the kitchen, set up and clean up. We will be serving dinner on Thursday, October 3 and lunch on Friday, October 4.

Breakfast and Snack Breaks- assist with meeting breaks on Thursday and Friday. Snack breaks on Thursday afternoon and Friday Morning and we will serve a continental breakfast on Friday morning.

Administration-Assist with registration, nametags, commissioner packets.

Decorations-Plan table decorations for the Fellowship Center and patio tables.

Snacks-provide snack items for breaks. Cards will be available in the Narthex, Fellowship Center and the office. Take a card and return the items to the church by Sunday, September 29.

Host Housing-Might you be willing to share a guest room with a member of Presbytery?

Women’s Retreat-There will be a half day women’s retreat on Thursday, October 3. Assist with a light breakfast and lunch.

To sign up or for more information please stop by the table in the Narthex or contact Kathleen Harris at kharris@deserthills.org or call 480-488-3384

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FALL 2019 CONCERT SERIES Mark your calendars!

Bring a friend or neighbor to an event and share our breathtaking church and its members with our community. You can make a difference.

September 15, 2019 at 2:00 PM First Organ Dedication Concert featuring Dan Miller, Internationally renowned organist.

Come and experience our new, state-of-the-art, Rodgers Infinity 361 digital and pipe combination organ, and enjoy the many sounds by a tonal professional.

Plan to attend Dan’s workshop on Saturday, September 14 from 10:00 AM to noon.

Sponsored by your Organ Committee, managed by Music & Arts Committee.

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October 13, 2019 at 4:00 PM Sam Rotman, Juilliard graduate, world renowned, Concert Pianist.

Enjoy an All-Beethoven concert commemorating the 250th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven’s birth.

We encourage you to reserve your spot in the 2:30 PM class “Meet the Artist, Advice and Encouragement for Young Musicians from a Juilliard Graduate”, where Mr. Rotman will discuss the importance of musical study, the way to prepare for a career in music, and taking questions about his music and his career. Tickets will be available to reserve your spot for this session.

November 1, 2019 at 7:00 PM Mark Cordes, Comedian Spend an evening with hilarious comedian, Mark Cordes.

He’ll have you laughing hysterically as he educates the crowd on the do’s and don’ts of relationships.

Mark will share his trade tips, life and career experiences with you in his Master class from 5:30 PM to approximately 6:30 PM. Tickets will be available to reserve your spot for this session. Tickets will be available to reserve your spot for this session.

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Do you LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Christmas time and decorating you house inside and out???

The Fellowship committee is looking for YOU! They are planning a Christmas Home Tour Fund Raiser, Saturday, December 14, 6:30-8 p.m. following a Chili Supper in the Fellowship hall at 5:30. Contact Pat Nichols and get more information on sharing your festive home with people of our congregation, 480-595-5751.

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DHPC helping Foothills Foodbank Again!!

Let’s start early so our financial gift can be used to purchase food for the hungry in our community this Thanksgiving. We begin the campaign October 6 and carry it throughout the month and conclude in time for the Foodbank to organize the food buys in November.

Folks will be giving out small paper bags marked as Fixin’ Bags so you can put in cash or check made out to DHPC with “Fixin’ Bags” written on the memo line and place in the offering plates on Sunday. Our congregation has always been very generous so let’s keep up the positive giving this year.

Questions? Contact Pat Nichols 480-595-5751

Connect. Grow. Serve.

Join Our Family.

New Members’ Class Interested in the church and/or church membership?

Save the date…

Sunday, November 17th

For those interested in pursuing membership or just wanting more knowledge about DHPC, please join us for an informational meeting and refreshments on Sunday, November 17th from 12:30pm-4:00pm in the Fellowship Center. To RSVP or to obtain more details, please contact Director of Outreach, Lyndsi Bigbee at (615) 974-5349 / outreach@deserthills.org.

Hope to see you there!

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Desert Hills Presbyterian Church 34605 N. Tom Darlington Road Scottsdale, Arizona 85266 Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm Phone: 480-488-3384 Fax: 480-488-0850 E-mail: admin@deserthills.org Website: deserthills.org SUMMER WORSHIP (June-September) Traditional 9:00am *Youth “Sunday Study” (grades 4-12) 9:50am “The Gathering” Contemporary 10:30am Childcare and Sunday School (ages 3-grade 3) is offered for all services.

WORSHIP (October-May) Traditional 8:15am and 9:45am *Youth “Sunday Study” (grades 4-12) 10:35am “The Gathering” Contemporary 11:10am Childcare and Sunday School (ages 3-grade 3) is offered for all services. *Except on the first Sunday of the month.

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