8:15/9:45AM Service January 31, 2021 MORE PEOPLE, MORE LIKE CHRIST And at three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” (which means “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”). - Mark 15:34
Address: 34605 N. Tom Darlington Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85266 Office 480.488.3384 / Fax 480.488.0850 Website: www.deserthills.org Facebook Desert Hills Presbyterian Church (Scottsdale, AZ) page 1
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SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY January 31, 2021, 8:15/9:45AM
PRELUDE
Messa della Madonna: Canzona & Ricercare Natalie Mealey, organ
G. Frescobaldi
*CALL TO WORSHIP (1 John 4:9-11) Leader: People: Leader: People: Leader:
HYMN #450
This is how God showed His love among us. He sent His one and only Son into the world that we might live through Him. This is love. Not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. In gratitude, let us turn to the Lord in prayer and praise.
Lift High the Cross Refrain: Lift high the cross; the love of Christ proclaim, Till all the world adore His sacred name.
1. Come, Christians, follow where our Savior trod, Our King victorious, Christ, the Son of God. Refrain 2. Led on their way by this triumphant sign, The hosts of God in conqu'ring ranks combine. Refrain 3. O Lord, once lifted on the glorious tree, As Thou hast promised, draw men unto Thee. Refrain 4. Set up Thy throne, that earth's despair may cease Beneath the shadow of its healing peace. Refrain
5 For Thy blest cross which doth for all atone, Creation's praises rise before Thy throne. Refrain *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. page 3
*GLORY BE TO THE FATHER #813 Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost, As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, amen. PRAYER OF CONFESSION Have mercy on us, O God, according to Your steadfast love. According to Your abundant mercy blot out our transgressions. Wash us thoroughly from our iniquity, and cleanse us from our sin. For we know our transgressions, and our sin is ever before us. Against You, You alone, have we sinned, and done what is evil in Your sight. Create in us a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within us. Do not cast us away from Your presence, and do not take Your Holy Spirit from us. Restore to us the joy of Your salvation, and sustain us with a willing spirit, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. ASSURANCE OF PARDON (2 Corinthians 1:21-22) LEADER: ALL:
It is God who makes us stand in Christ. He anointed us, set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come. Therefore, let us assure one another of God's pardon. In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Thanks be to God.
ANTHEM
My Lord, My Love, Is Crucified Chancel Choir
Anna Laura Page
O Love divine, what have You done! The Savior Christ has died for me! Our Father’s Son in human form bore all my sins upon the tree! For me, the Son of God has died: My Lord, my Love, is crucified. He is crucified for me and you, Believe the holy record true: We all are bought with Jesus’ blood, pardon flows from His side. Behold Him all who pass Him by, the bleeding Prince of Life and Peace. Come, sinners, see your Savior die, and say, “Was ever grief like this?” Come feel with me His pierced side: My Love, my Lord, is crucified. PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION Spirit of God, speak once again through the Words of Scripture that our listening ears may hear Your voice. Help us to place Your Word in our minds, treasure it in our hearts, choose it with our wills, and live it through our bodies. In Christ’s name we pray. Amen.
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SCRIPTURE
Mark 15:22-32
They brought Jesus to the place called Golgotha (which means “the place of the skull”). Then they offered him wine mixed with myrrh, but he did not take it. And they crucified him. Dividing up his clothes, they cast lots to see what each would get. It was nine in the morning when they crucified him. The written notice of the charge against him read: the king of the jews. They crucified two rebels with him, one on his right and one on his left. Those who passed by hurled insults at him, shaking their heads and saying, “So! You who are going to destroy the temple and build it in three days, come down from the cross and save yourself!” In the same way the chief priests and the teachers of the law mocked him among themselves. “He saved others,” they said, “but he can’t save himself! Let this Messiah, this king of Israel, come down now from the cross, that we may see and believe.” Those crucified with him also heaped insults on him.
Leader: This is the word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God! PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE THE LORD’S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
*HYMN #316
O Sacred Head, Now Wounded 1. O sacred Head, now wounded, With grief and shame weighed down; Now scornfully surrounded With thorns, Thine only crown. How pale Thou art with anguish, With sore abuse and scorn; How does that visage languish Which once was bright as morn!
2. What Thou, my Lord, hast suffered Was all for sinners' gain: Mine, mine was the transgression, But Thine the deadly pain. Lo, here I fall, my Savior; 'Tis I deserve Thy place. Look on me with Thy favor; Assist me with Thy grace.
3. What language shall I borrow To thank Thee, dearest Friend, For this, Thy dying sorrow, Thy pity without end? O make me Thine forever; And, should I fainting be, Lord, let me never, never Outlive my love to Thee.
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OFFERINGS OF THE PEOPLE
OFFERTORY
They Crucified My Lord Chancel Choir
arr. Donald Moore
They crucified my Lord, and he never said a mumbalin’ word; They crucified my Lord, and he never said a mumbalin’ word, not a word, not a word, not a word. They nailed him to a tree, and he never said a mumbalin’ word; They nailed him to a tree, and he never said a mumbalin’ word, not a word, not a word, not a word. He bowed his head and died, and he never said a mumbalin’ word; He bowed his head and died, and he never said a mumbalin’ word, not a word, not a word, not a word, not a word. DOXOLOGY #815
OLD HUNDREDTH
Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise Him, all creatures here below. Praise Him above, ye heav’nly host. Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen *PRAYER OF DEDICATION SCRIPTURE
Mark 15:33-39
SERMON
“MY GOD, MY GOD, WHY?”
*HYMN #343 1. Amazing grace! how sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me! I once was lost but now am found; Was blind, but now I see.
Rev. Jim Noble
Amazing Grace 4. Thro' many dangers, toils, and snares I have already come. 'Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far, And grace will lead me home.
2. 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears relieved. How precious did that grace appear The hour I first believed.
5. When we’ve been there ten thousand years, Bright shining as the sun, We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise Than when we’d first begun.
3. The Lord has promised good to me; His Word my hope secures. He will my shield and portion be As long as life endures. *BENEDICTION
& RESPONSE
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
Sonata V: Andante Natalie Mealey, organ
Felix Mendelssohn
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Scripture for Feb. 7th Mark 15:40-47 Mark 16:1-8
Sign-up for 2021 Altar Flowers! To accommodate both the homebound and in-person congregation, the new flower chart is VIRTUAL and you may access it by using the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D48ABA92DA5FFCF8-2021 This link may also be found on the church website and in future eblasts. Or you may call Beth in the office at (480) 488-3384 and she will assist you.
Today’s Flowers have been provided by Ed & Pat Nichols in celebration of 2021.
Sign-up ASAP…only 5 dates left! March 7th, April 11th, August 1st, October 10th and December 5th
PRAYER REQUESTS ASSISTED LIVING & HOMEBOUND: Anne Wellington(9), Jeanne Frank(10), Ed Jensen(7), Don Paisley (10), Ruth Johnston(12), Lloyd Ferguson(6) HEALING: Ed Morgan (n/a), Binka Schwan (4), Judie Preston (7), Hugh Shoults (7), Susan Constance (17), Josh McQueen (6), Darryl Menard (16), Rev. Dave Phillips, Terry Sambor (8), Mattie Paul, Steve Haver (13), Hugh Shoults (7), Jane Rau (17), Barbara Purnell (13), Will Broxterman, Jim Shaw (9), Doug McFetters(9), Bill Allen(3), Ruth Blakeslee(8), John Dinsdale(9), Nathan Harber, (#) Indicates Parish Shepherd number. MILITARY: Mason Lowman, Kenn Mattson, Ben Williamsz, Wyatt Brennan, Camryn Carson, Austin Hall, Derrick Smith, Ryan Richard, Alexis Brown, Isaiah Skinner, Isaac Corbett, Hunter Helvie, David Leibold, John Beach, Mike Efird, Chanteal Williams, Ethan Groce, Clark Benham, Conrad McDermott, Graham Benham, Christopher Bingham, Cade Brennan, Joshua Fielder, Elizabeth Fricker, Gregory Fricker, Joseph Galaviz, Jonathan Gilleland, Cherise (nee Harry) Smallcanyon, Timothy Harry, Aaron Heinricks, Ryan Leavitt, Kate Miller, Jonathan Mulder, Jacob Rath, Jason Rath, Ryan Toomey, Chris Skinner, and Tyrus Smedes. ARE YOU IN NEED OF PRAYER? DO YOU HAVE A JOY TO SHARE? Please submit your prayer request online at deserthills.org.
WALKING BESIDE MINISTRY Are you having trouble feeling Christ’s love right now? Does your hope need a boost? If your answer to one of these questions is “yes” and you would like someone to talk to or pray with, call one of our team members. We minister to the needs of our congregation and those in our community who are going through difficult life transitions and challenges. Let one of our team members show you how Christ’s love, peace, and hope can change your or your loved one’s perspective. 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 Marsha Lindquist Thea Miller Sara Ray
602-881-0936 480-513-1132 480-620-8632 480-888-6192
SOUPER BOWL OF CARING Sunday, February 7th TACKLE HUNGER in our community by joining millions of Christians around the country on Super Bowl Sunday by bringing a can of soup or other nonperishable food item to the church. The items collected will be donated to the Foothills Food Bank and will be distributed to those in need within our community.
Collection bins will be located on the patio and near the circular drive-way for convenient drop-off. page 7
REACH OUT! We are so glad you (yes, you) are here with us at DHPC... and we want you to be excited about inviting others! One of the first steps to evangelism is to invite people onto our campus and welcome them once they are here. DHPC has a number of events that are attractive to our community. Inviting friends to DHPC is every member's responsibility, and welcoming them is a privilege.
Who might YOU invite to Adult Education Classes? We are ALL ministers of outreach. Let's love this community together!
CLASSES BEGIN TODAY!!! Announcing the Winter 2021 Class Line Up For Adults (Classes are hybrid and may be taken in-person or via Zoom.)
We are no longer able to break down flour, sugar or any other bulk items with the exception of coffee and pet food. We still need these critical items, just in smaller packaging.
Jelly, Cream Soup, Pasta Sides/Rice Sides (Rice A Roni, etc.) Bottled Juice, Sugar, Flour, Canned Fruit
“MAKERS” [Living Out Your Purpose]
An expansive study of God’s love as seen from eternity past to eternity future Instructor: Lew Dymond
Synopsis: The title of the study will immediately bring to mind John 3:16, "For God so loved the world that he gave his only (begotten) Son, that whoever believes in(to) him shall not perish but have eternal life." But this study is a more expansive study of God's love as seen from eternity past to eternity future. The most comprehensive definition of God’s love is contained in 1 John 4:8 and 16. "God is Love." The study includes 8 stand-alone lessons:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
FEBRUARY WISH LIST
“FOR GOD SO LOVED…” [The Greatest Love Story Ever Told]
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The Trinity The Unseen Realm The creation of the Heavens & the Earth The rise & fall of man (Eden, Tower of Babel &the Flood) God's portion (the Nation of Israel) The Savior (Redemption & Reconciliation) Fruit happens (abiding in Christ and Him in us) The Other Side of the Wall (for Christians, death is a “comma”, not a “period”)
Class Time: Class Dates: Location:
9:45am - 10:45am 8 consecutive Sundays beginning January 31 Room 104 (Adult Classroom Wing) or via “ZOOM”
Jesus called us in The Great Commission to “Go, therefore, and make disciples…” This introductory study will teach you what it takes to be a disciple – More Like Christ - and then to make disciples for Jesus. Instructor: Bill Billard
Synopsis: There is a movement in evangelical churches to build disciples through relationship -oriented Micro-Groups of two-to-four. The Adult Discipleship Committee has been experimenting with this concept, with very good results. We are very excited to get others involved in this journey. The “Makers” curriculum shows why you should become a disciple/ disciple-maker, and how God has equipped you to do so. It also gives you encouragement as to how to get started. This class will use the “Makers” curriculum as a framework to introduce Micro-Groups and some resources that can be used to guide you through the disciplemaking process. The video-driven study includes 5 lessons:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Made: What is our purpose, knowing that we were made in God’s image? Made to Make: Just what is a disciple? Move: Do I have what it takes? Go Therefore: What if I’m too busy? Go and Make: Step out in faith.
The class will serve as a lead-in to introduce topics that will be presented by Ron Bennett (Navigators), who will speak at DHPC’s “Discipleship Rocks” seminar on March 5-6. Class Time: Class Dates: Location:
11:10am - 12:10pm 5 consecutive Sundays beginning January 31 Room 109 (Adult Classroom Wing) or via “ZOOM”
Register for classes at REGISTER@DESERTHILLS.ORGpage 8
ECHOES ARTICLES Due TOMORROW FEB. 1st! Any committees wanting to submit an article in the DHPC Spring newsletter, “Echoes”, must do so by Monday, February 1st to the following email: editor@deserthills.org. Questions? Please contact Kathleen Harris at (602) 741-3429
WHO:
DHPC Troop Care Ministry in partnership with the Air Force Aid Society
WHAT:
Will be collecting Walmart and grocery store gift cards in the amounts of $10, $15, and $20
WHEN:
2/7, 2/14, and 2/21 (cut off for accepting gift cards is 2/28)
WHERE:
Box, marked “3rd Annual Gift Card Drive”, in back of sanctuary and fellowship center
WHY:
A Senior Airman (E-4), with dependents, has a take home pay of approximately $550 per week and the emergency assistance provided by the Air Force Aid Society is sometimes not enough Thank you and God Bless! Questions? Contact Shirley Klein (623) 465-9246
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FREE Virtual Webinar for Parents & Grandparents…
“Healthy Communication with Older Children & Teens” February 18, 2021 6 pm - 7:30 pm Communicating with your teenage children effectively can be tough. We want to help. Join us for an engaging webinar where we teach you the general principles of communication that lead to deeper connection with your children. We'll guide you through helping your child to feel seen, heard and understood as well as strategies that allow your child to become more open with you. You can expect to walk away understanding: How your relationship with God impacts your parenting How your own attachment style impacts your parenting How being emotionally dysregulated can impact communication Strategies for maintaining connection with your teen during communication After the webinar, there will be time for a live Q& A session where you can get questions answered directly from our experts. We look forward to seeing you there! For more information, please go to the Christian Family Care website: cfcare.org or call 1-800-939-5432
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Save the date for
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING January 31, 2021, 9:15am, in the sanctuary The purpose of the meeting is for election of officers and a clarification to the DHPC Foundation Bylaws. Slate of Officers for Election: Elders Allan Watson, Finance, Class of 2022 Susan Constance, Children’s Ministry, Class of 2022 Ed Nichols, Worship, Class of 2024 Deacons Deb McDermott, Care Ministry Deacon, Class of 2022 Nancy Clarke, Care Ministry Deacon, Class of 2022 Kurt Koch, Care Ministry Deacon, Class of 2024 Dave Zoetewey, Deacon Service Ministry, Class of 2024 Foundation Lynn Oates, Foundation, Class of 2022 Marsha Lindquist, Foundation, Class of 2023 Woody Chamberlain, Foundation, Class of 2024 Bob Kinderman, Foundation, Class of 2024 Larry Hillwig, Foundation, Class of 2024 Nominating Committee Carolyn Oates, Nominating Committee, Class of 2022 Barbara Zinser, Nominating Committee, Class of 2022 Ron Carson, Nominating Committee, Class of 2022 Sandy Carson, Nominating Committee, Class of 2022 Curry Taylor, Nominating Committee, Class of 2022 Eddie Smith, Nominating Committee, Class of 2022 Clarification to the DHPC Foundation Bylaws: Motion: Be it resolved that a new subsection 4 is hereby added to Article III of the Bylaws of the Desert Hills Presbyterian Church Foundation (the “Bylaws”) reading as follows: 4. Whenever these Bylaws require approval of the Member, then so long as the Desert Hills Presbyterian Church is the Member, the approval of the Church’s Session shall constitute approval by the Member except that the election of directors pursuant to Subsection 2. a. of Article IV of these Bylaws shall be by the members of the Church.
DHPC CHILDREN’S MINISTRY BEGINS TODAY!!! Starting January 31st, classes will be held during the 9:45am & 11:10am Sunday worship services. Parents may check-in their children 15 minutes prior to service start times. PRESCHOOL (0-5 years of age) located upstairs in the Sanctuary building
and ELEMENTARY (1st-5th grade) located in the Fellowship Center hallway classrooms
During your first visit, as you arrive at the Children’s Area in each building, you will be greeted by a DHPC leader eager to meet your family, answer questions and to show you how check-in works. And because we value safety, we will need some information from you at that time, including family member’s name, child’s name & birthdate, address, phone number and any special instructions (allergies, etc). Questions? Please contact Chris Haidet, Director of Family & Student Ministries at (480) 329-7097 / chaidet@deserthills.org
O Sacred Head, Now Wounded This hymn text is often attributed to Bernard of Clairvaux, a French abbot and founder of the Cistercian Order in the early twelfth century. In certain medieval orders, monks would spend hours meditating upon the crucifix. They would mentally divide the body of Christ into parts and meditate on each part respectively. Bernard wrote a poem of fifty lines for each part of Christ’s body - his feet, hands, side, breast, heart, and head, and called it, “A rhythmic prayer to any one of the members of Christ suffering and hanging on the Cross” ('members' here refers to body parts). Bernard’s prayer to Christ’s head was the text hymnist Paul Gerhardt translated into German in the seventeenth century, and from which we have the English translation, “O Sacred Head, Now Wounded.” The tune HERZLICH TUT MICH VERLANGEN, also known as PASSION CHORALE, was originally composed for a secular German courting song entitled, “Confused are all my feelings, A tender maid’s the cause.” The beautiful tune seems to match perfectly with the mournful ethos of the text, so it is strange to think that the tune was actually written for a trivial love song. It is a good reminder that all things can be redeemed through Jesus: “and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.” –Colossians 1:20 page 11
CALENDAR Blue=Zoom Video Meeting Red=Live Stream on YouTube Green=Youth
Sunday, Jan 31 Monday, Feb 1 continued 7:30am Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room) 6:00pm Personnel Cmtee. Mtg 8:15am Traditional (Sanctuary) 6:30pm Women’s Bible Study 9:15am Election of Officers (Sanctuary) Tuesday, Feb 2 9:45am Traditional (Sanctuary) 10:00am Staff Meeting (Adm #109) 9:45am Worship (Streaming) 3:30pm Desert Disciples Covenant 9:45am SM Class (FC #212-215) Group (FC #215) 9:45am Sunday School 4:00pm Nominating Cmtee. (age 0-5) Sanctuary bldg. (Adm. #109) (grade 1-5) FC hallway classrooms 4:30pm Strength Training for Women 9:45am “For God So Loved” Adult Class (FC #216) (Adm #104) & Zoom 6:00pm Women’s AA (FC #215) 11:10am Gathering (Fellowship Center) 6:30pm Boy Scout’s Mtg. (FC #216) 11:10am Sunday School 6:30pm Worship Committee Mtg. (age 0-5) Sanctuary bldg. Wednesday, Feb 3 (grade 1-5) FC hallway classrooms 7:00am Men’s Bible Study (Adm #109) 11:10am “Makers” Adult Class 9:30am Engage Bible Study (FC #216) (Adm #109) & Zoom 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal 2:00pm New Member Class Thursday, Feb 4 (FC 215) & Zoom 10:00am Women’s Bible Study 4:30pm Special Session Mtg. 4:00pm Grief Support Group Monday, Feb 1 (FC#201) 9:00am Bulletin Announcement Deadline 6:30pm Gathering Task Force Mtg. 10:00am Women’s Bible Study (Adm. #109) 12:30pm Prayer Group 6:30pm Gathering Rehearsal (FC #216)
Worship Schedule 8:15 am - Traditional Worship - Sanctuary 9:45 am - Traditional Worship - Sanctuary & STREAMING 11:10 am - The Gathering Worship - Fellowship Center Notice: Some of our worship services are regularly video recorded and posted online. If you have a concern, please contact the church office.
Friday, Feb 5 9:30am CODA Mtg. (FC #215) 4:00pm Newcomer AA (FC #215) 4:30pm Coed AA (Sanctuary) Saturday, Feb 6 8:00am Men’s Bible Study Sunday, Feb 7 Communion Sunday 7:30am Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room) 8:15am Traditional (Sanctuary) 9:45am Traditional (Sanctuary) 9:45am Worship (Streaming) 9:45am SM Class (FC #212-215) 9:45am Sunday School (age 0-5) Sanctuary bldg. (grade 1-5) FC hallway classrooms 9:45am “For God So Loved” Adult Class
(Adm #104) & Zoom 11:10am Gathering (Fellowship Center) 11:10am Sunday School (age 0-5) Sanctuary bldg. (grade 1-5) FC hallway classrooms
11:10am “Makers” Adult Class (Adm #109) & Zoom
Weekly reservations are still required to attend. In addition, The Session is continuing its policy that masks or face shields are required for everyone who attends worship with the exception of children age five and under (who must remain with guardians at all times). A mask or face shield must be worn when you are entering the building, during the worship service and the entire time you are on the church campus (bring one from home or one will be provided). For those who are unable to wear a mask or face shield due to medical reasons, The Session feels that you are safer at home.
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