8:30am/11:00am SERVICE July 19, 2020 MORE PEOPLE, MORE LIKE CHRIST
Calling the Twelve to him, he began to send them out two by two... - Mark 6:7
Address: 34605 N. Tom Darlington Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85266 Office 480.488.3384 / Fax 480.488.0850 Website: www.deserthills.org Facebook Desert Hills Presbyterian Church (Scottsdale, AZ) page 1
SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY July 19, 2020, 8:30am and 11:00am
PRELUDE
O God, Beyond All Praising Jeffrey Anthony, organ
arr. Jeffrey Honoré
* CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: People: Leader: People: Leader:
O come, let us sing for joy to the Lord. Let us shout joyfully to the rock of our salvation. Let us come before God’s presence with thanksgiving in our hearts. Let us shout joyfully to God with songs of praise. Let us turn to the Lord in prayer.
Savior, like a Shepherd Lead Us 1. Savior, like a shepherd lead us, Much we need Thy tender care; In Thy pleasant pastures feed us, For our use Thy folds prepare: Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, Thou hast bought us, Thine we are; Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, Thou hast bought us, Thine we are.
3. Thou hast promised to receive us, Poor and sinful tho' we be; Thou hast mercy to relieve us, Grace to cleanse and pow'r to free: Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, Early let us turn to Thee; Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, Early let us turn to Thee.
2. We are Thine, do Thou befriend us, Be the Guardian of our way; Keep Thy flock, from sin defend us, Seek us when we go astray: Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, Hear, O hear us when we pray; Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, Hear, O hear us when we pray.
4. Early let us seek Thy favor, Early let us do Thy will; Blessed Lord and only Savior, With Thy love our beings fill: Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, Thou hast loved us, love us still; Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, Thou hast loved us, love us still.
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*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 2
*GLORY BE TO THE FATHER 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.
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PRAYER OF CONFESSION Merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against You in thought, word, and deed. We have not loved You with our whole heart and mind and strength; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. In Your mercy forgive what we have been, help us amend what we are, and direct what we shall be, so that we may delight in Your will and walk in Your ways, to the glory of Your holy name. Amen. ASSURANCE OF PARDON (2 Corinthians 1:21-22) Leader:
All:
It is God who makes us stand firm 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
O God Beyond All Praising O God beyond all praising, we worship you today and sing the love amazing that songs cannot repay; for we can only wonder at every gift you send, at blessings without number and mercies without end: we lift our hearts before you and wait upon your word, we honour and adore you, our great and mighty Lord.
Michael Perry
Then hear, O gracious Saviour, accept the love we bring, that we who know your favour may serve you as our king; and whether our tomorrows be filled with good or ill, we'll triumph through our sorrows and rise to bless you still: to marvel at your beauty and glory in your ways, and make a joyful duty our sacrifice of praise. Text © 1982 Hope Publishing Company. Used by permission.CCLI License #455874
PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION Spirit of God, speak once again through the Words of Scripture that our listening ears may hear Your voice. Help us to place Your Word in our minds, treasure it in our hearts, choose it with our wills, and live it through our bodies. In Christ’s name we pray. Amen. SCRIPTURE
Mark 6:1-13
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Jesus left there and went to his hometown, accompanied by his disciples. 2 When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were amazed. “Where did this man get these things?” they asked. “What’s this wisdom that has been given him? What are these remarkable miracles he is performing? 3 Isn’t this the carpenter? Isn’t this Mary’s son and the brother of James, Joseph, Judas and Simon? Aren’t his sisters here with us?” And they took offense at him. 4 Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his own town, among his page 3
relatives and in his own home.” 5 He could not do any miracles there, except lay his hands on a few sick people and heal them. 6 He was amazed at their lack of faith. Then Jesus went around teaching from village to village. 7 Calling the Twelve to him, he began to send them out two by two and gave them authority over impure spirits. 8 These were his instructions: “Take nothing for the journey except a staff—no bread, no bag, no money in your belts. 9 Wear sandals but not an extra shirt. 10 Whenever you enter a house, stay there until you leave that town. 11 And if any place will not welcome you or listen to you, leave that place and shake the dust off your feet as a testimony against them.” 12 They went out and preached that people should repent. 13 They drove out many demons and anointed many sick people with oil and healed them. he prayed to the Lord. 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
God Has Spoken by His Prophets 1. God has spoken by His prophets, Spoken His unchanging Word, Each from age to age proclaiming God, the one, the righteous Lord. In the world's despair and turmoil One firm anchor holds us fast: God is King, His throne eternal, God the First and God the Last.
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2. God has spoken by Christ Jesus, Christ the everlasting Son, Brightness of the Father's glory, With the Father ever one; Spoken by the Word incarnate, God of God, ere time was born; Light of Light, to earth descending, Christ as God in human form.
3. God is speaking by His Spirit, Speaking to our hearts again; In the ageless Word expounding God's own message, now as then. Thro' the rise and fall of nations One sure faith yet standing fast: God abides, His Word unchanging, God the First and God the Last. OFFERINGS OF THE PEOPLE
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OFFERTORY
The Lord Now Sends Us Forth
José Aguiar/Pedro Infante
Enviado soy de Dios, (The Lord now sends me forth) mi mano lista está (with hands to serve and give) para construir con él (to make of all the earth) un mundo fraternal. (a better place to live.) The Lord now sends us forth with hands to serve and give, to make of all the earth a better place to live. The angels are not sent into our world of pain to do what we were meant to do in Jesus’ name; that falls on you and me and all who are made free. Help us, O Lord, we pray, to do your will today. DOXOLOGY #815
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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 6:14-32
SERMON
“DISCIPLES ARE SENT”
*HYMN
Rev. Jim Noble
Lift High the Cross
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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 *BENEDICTION
& RESPONSE
Now unto Him
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Now unto Him who is able to keep you from falling And to make you stand in His presence blameless and with great joy. To the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Be the glory and the majesty, dominion and authority, Both now and forever. Amen! *POSTLUDE
Variations on “America” Susan Constance, organ
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TODAY’S Flowers have been provided by Ben Barbour in memory of his wife Ann.
Scripture for July 26th Psalm 23 Mark 6:33-44
PRAYER REQUESTS ASSISTED LIVING & HOMEBOUND: Richard Conrad(12), Anne Wellington(9), Jeanne Frank(10), Ed Jensen(7), Don Paisley(10), Ruth Johnston(12), Lloyd Ferguson(6) HEALING: Van Jones (7), Maddie Paul, Steve Haver (13), Hugh Shoults (7), Jane Rau (17), Richard Cook (8), Barbara Purnell (13), Will Broxterman, Jim Shaw (9), Marge Sutton(1), Doug McFetters(9), Len Gilchrist (10), Bill Allen(3), Jackie Badger (18), Ruth Blakeslee(8), John Dinsdale(9), Nathan Harber, Geni Miller(4) (#) Indicates Parish Shepherd number.
MILITARY: 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? Prayer cards are located in each pew pocket and around the campus The spread of the coronavirus across the world and our country has created an incredibly stressful environment for all of us, especially those with underlying health conditions. Because we are socially isolated and the media bombards us with the latest numbers on COVID-19 cases and deaths, we experience a roller coaster of emotions. Our reactions can fluctuate from disbelief, denial, anxiety, fear, anger, and even depression. If you’d like someone to talk with, our team members would be glad to visit with you by phone or in person.
WALKING BESIDE - A Visitation Ministry Barb Conti Joe Gilleland Moon Kahn Shirley Klein Sue Palmer
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JULY WISH LIST SUGAR, JELLY, CREAM SOUPS, HAND SANITIZER, LARGE & XL GLOVES (have other sizes), BOTTLED JUICE, CANNED FRUIT, DISPOSABLE MASKS
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OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOXES NEW DATES FOR OUR DRIVE THIS YEAR! September 13 through November 1 Mark your calendar for our Kick-Off Sunday, Sept. 13, when you can pick up your boxes and purchase a pair of The Shoe That Grows for $20/pair, and/or a soccer ball and pump (only 50 available) for $4! Need ideas for what to pack inside your box? Check out the ideas listed in the upcoming Echoes, on the website, or go online to https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/what-goes-in-my-shoebox-suggestions/ Many items may be purchased on sale during the August Back-To-School sales at stores like Target, Walmart, Office Depot, and grocery stores! Questions? Contact John or Mary Denaro (480.488.8979), Heather Everett (480.710.2904), or Rhonda Noble (480.433.2870).
Note from Dawne Pender regarding
St. Mary’s Food Bank... The DHPC St. Mary’s Food Bank Volunteers will NOT be meeting on July 23rd. We hope to resume this monthly activity in the near future. Stay tuned for upcoming opportunities. Thank you, Dawne Pender (480) 575-9474 / dawne@brianpaulus.com
ZOOM MEETINGS A Zoom Meeting account has been created for any group to access should they desire to meet online. Please contact our Office Manager (admin@deserthills.org), or Kathleen Harris (kharris@deserthills.org), or Brett Everett beverett@deserthills.org) to schedule a meeting for your group. *DISCLAIMER: Any online meeting platform has its risks. Zoom is no exception. However, the company has been responsive to privacy and security concerns and has corrected some of the known issues. Please do not join a meeting however, if you do not feel comfortable with this platform. All Bible Studies, book studies and home groups are encouraged to meet via Facetime, Skype or other electronic means. Leaders may still, for example, provide lessons, questions, devotionals, etc. to keep their groups engaged. Please contact Pastor Brett at beverett@deserthills.org if you have questions as to how to set these up. Note: Long distance charges may apply for those using a LAN line phone or a cell without unlimited long distance to connect for audio calls.
NEW SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES STARTING NEXT WEEK, JULY 26TH...
9:00am Traditional 10:30am The Gathering Please contact the church office WEEKLY to make a reservation: admin@deserthills.org or (480) 488-3384 The session is continuing its policy that masks are required for everyone who attends worship. Masks 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 due to medical reasons, the session feels that you are safer at home. page 7
Blue=Zoom Video Meeting Red=Live Stream on YouTube
CALENDAR Sunday, July 19 7:45m Choir Rehearsal 8:30am Traditional (Sanctuary) 8:30am Worship 9:45am Gathering (Fellowship Center) 11:00am Traditional (Sanctuary) Monday, July 20 9:00am Bulletin Announcement Deadline 10:00am Women’s Bible Study 12:30pm Prayer Group
Tuesday, July 21 10:00am Staff Meeting
Saturday, July 25 7:45am Saturday Morning Saints
Wednesday, July 22 7:00am Men’s Bible Study
Sunday, July 26 8:15am Choir Rehearsal 9:00am Traditional (Sanctuary) 9:00am Worship 10:30am Gathering (Fellowship Center)
Thursday, July 23 10:00am Women’s Bible Study Friday, July 24 No Events Scheduled
WANT MORE PRAYER? Every Monday at 12:30pm the Prayer Team prays specific prayer requests. To request prayer, click the “Request Prayer” tab at www.deserthills.org, or call the church office at 480.488.3384. For urgent prayer or confidential one-on-one prayer, contact a staff member or contact a Prayer Team member. JOIN the Prayer Team! Come alongside in praying requests via Zoom on Mondays at 12:30pm. Contact Cathy Hoxie or Amy Woods to add your contact information to the Zoom meeting. Prayer Team - Rolene Dinsdale: 480.236.7822, Cathy Hoxie: 510.207.1544, Pat Nichols: 480.595.5751, Carolyn Oates: 480.620.6734, Betsy Swenson: 203.912.8615, Amy Woods: 480.213.3677.
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