9:00AM/10:30AM Service July 25, 2021 MORE PEOPLE, MORE LIKE CHRIST
The Power of the Spirit to Accomplish It
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 Sunday, July 25, 2021, 9:00AM/10:30AM
PRELUDE
* CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: People: Leader: Leader: People: Leader:
Come, let us bow before the Holy One. Come, let us enter into the Lord’s presence. Come, let us seek the Lord’s sabbath rest. Come, let us live in God's light. As God's people, we lift our voices in praise. Glory to you, gracious and loving God!
HYMN #634
More Love to Thee
*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 God of patience, your people grow weary. We complain and question. We put you to the test. Our mouths say yes, but our deeds say no. When we wander off your path, when we fail to follow through on our good intentions, when we give our attention to trivial things; gently call us back to you. Empty our hearts of anger and pride. Empty our souls of greed and selfishness. Empty our minds of envy, doubt, and mistrust. As you poured out your very self through your beloved Son, pour your Spirit into our hearts today. Forgive us our wrongdoing. Reclaim us with your love. In Christ’s name we pray. Amen. ASSURANCE Leader: All: ANTHEM
2 Corinthians 5:17 If anyone is in Christ, they are a new creation; the old has passed away. Behold, the new has come. Therefore, let us assure one another of God’s pardon. In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Amen. Peace I Leave with You Summer Choir; Franck Avril, oboe
Mozart/Donald Moore
Peace, peace, peace I leave with you. Peace unto you. Peace unto you. Peace, peace, peace, peace I give unto you. This is my gift, my gift unto you. 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
Philippians 1:1-11
Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all God’s holy people in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 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. It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart and, whether I am in chains or defending and confirming the gospel, all of you share in God’s grace with me. God can testify how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus. And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God. Leader: This is the word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God!
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COMMISSIONING PRAYER for Todd Haidet to serve with YWAM (Youth with a Mission) in Egypt and Switzerland. 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 #766, vs. 1-3
At the Name of Jesus
OFFERINGS OF THE PEOPLE OFFERTORY
Gabriel’s Oboe Franck Avril, oboe
DOXOLOGY #815 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
Ennio Morricone OLD HUNDREDTH
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SCRIPTURE
Philippians 2:1-18
Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death— even death on a cross! Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose. Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.”Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky as you hold firmly to the word of life. And then I will be able to boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain. But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service coming from your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you. So you too should be glad and rejoice with me. SERMON
“DARE TO BE NEW: THE POWER OF THE SPIRIT TO ACCOMPLISH IT”
*HYMN #237
*BENEDICTION & RESPONSE
Rev. Jim Noble
Lord, Dismiss Us with Thy Blessing
Now unto Him
#234
Now unto Him who is able to keep you from falling And to make you stand in His presence blameless and with great joy. To the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Be the glory and the majesty, dominion and authority, Both now and forever. Amen! *POSTLUDE
Schmücke dich, o liebe Seele Natalie Mealey, organ
J.S. Bach
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Today’s Flowers have been provided by Kurt & Pat Koch in memory of Eugene & Elaine Budzbanowski Scripture for August 1 Ephesians 4:17 1Corinthians 10:1-24
PRAYER REQUESTS ASSISTED LIVING & HOMEBOUND: Anne Wellington(9), Jeanne Frank(10), Ed Jensen (7), Don Paisley(10), Ruth Johnston(12).
HEALING: Bob Ronder (10), Jim Scotti (5), Ron Bruce, Bill Allen (3), Tom Purnell (13), Fowler Knight (Tonya Jone’s niece), Hugh Shoults (7), Josh McQueen (6), Steve Haver (13), Jane Rau (17), Will Broxterman, Ruth Blakeslee(8) (#) Indicates Parish Shepherd number.
MILITARY: Austin Ast, Charles Porter, Kenn Mattson, Ben Williamsz, Wyatt Brennan, Camryn Carson, Austin Hall, Derrick Smith, Ryan Richard, Isaiah Skinner, Isaac Corbett, Hunter Helvie, David Leibold, 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.
FINANCE As of June 30th, our budget numbers are as follows: We have received 65.5% of pledged income ($827,067) and 53.3% of non-pledge offerings ($300,000) while expenses were 41.9% of the budget ($1,297,443). At the present time we are in good financial shape. If you have questions or want more detail, please contact: Bobi Tomlon, Controller (480) 488-3384 accounting@deserthills.org or Allan Watson, Finance Elder (309) 255-2537 allanlw@msn.com
WALKING BESIDE MINISTRY In Galatians 6, Paul tells us to “carry each other’s burdens, and in this way, you will fulfill the law of Christ.” At Desert Hills our Walking Beside team members have been trained and organized to do just that. They provide one-to-one care, prayer, and support to those who are going through a difficult time. If you would like more information on our Walking Beside Ministry, please call one of our team members below or the church office at 480-488-3384. 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
Beverley Keele Shirley Klein Marsha Lindquist Thea Miller Sara Ray
843-540-9514 602-881-0936 480-513-1132 480-620-8632 480-888-6192 page 7
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Echoes Newsletter Articles Due Monday, August 16th, 9:00am DHPC Committees wishing to promote their September-December 2021 activities, please submit your articles via email to editor@deserthills.org
DHPC CHILDREN’S MINISTRY Classes are held during the 9:00am Sunday worship service. Parents may check-in their children 15 minutes prior to service start times. PRESCHOOL (0-5 years of age) located upstairs in the Sanctuary building
And ELEMENTARY (1st-5th grade) located in the Fellowship Center hallway classrooms
Questions? Please call the Church Office (480) 488-3384
SUMMER WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY Monday Evenings, 6:30 PM on Zoom
Parables (by LifeGuide Bible Studies) Questions? Please contact Chris Haidet, Director of Family & Student Ministries at (480) 329-7097 / chaidet@deserthills.org
We will study the Parables of Jesus together. No homework! Each week stands alone so join us as your summer schedule permits. Books are available on Amazon. For more information and the zoom link, please contact Kathleen Harris at kharris@deserthills.org or call/text 602-741-3429
Please Remember to Wear Your Name Badge One of our priorities is to strengthen the feeling of community within our church, and one way to get to know each other better is to wear a name badge. If you are a member of the church, you received a name badge when you joined. If yours is lost or misplaced, please request a new one by contacting the church office at (480) 488-3384 / admin@deserthills.org. Thank you for your cooperation!
JOIN A MICRO-GROUP! What is a Micro Group? A Micro Group is a group of three or four people who gather together weekly in a caring and supportive environment to explore what it means to be a follower of Christ and to come alongside each other in a mutual journey of spiritual growth. If you are interested in learning more about participating in a Micro Group please contact: Cathy Hoxie: (510) 207-1544 / choxie512@gmail.com or Bill Billard: (517) 290-5029 / billard1@cox.net
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CALENDAR Blue=Zoom Video Meeting Red=Live Stream on YouTube Green=Youth
Sunday, July 25 Wednesday, July 28 8:00am Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room) 7:00am Men’s Bible Study 9:00am Traditional (Sanctuary) (Adm#109) 9:00am Student Impact (grades 6-12) 11:00am Banner Cmtee. (Sanctuary) assist w/ Sunday School (FC #215) 1:00pm Elder Training (Library) 9:00am Children’s Worship 1:00pm Divine Stitcherhood (FC #201) (age 0-5) (Sanctuary bldg. classrooms) 3:00pm Session Commission (grade 1-5) (FC hallway classrooms) (Adm #109) 10:30am Traditional (Sanctuary) 4:00pm Discipleship Group 10:30am Worship (Streaming) (Narthex #1) 2:30pm Piano Workshop 6:30pm The Chosen Event (FC #216) (FC #216) Thursday, July 29 4:00pm Piano Concert (Sanctuary) 7:00am Carpet Cleaning (FC) 4:00pm Student Ministry Service 10:00am The Chosen Event (Zoom) Monday, July 26 4:00pm Griefshare Support Group 9:00am Bulletin Announcement Deadline (FC#201) 12:30pm Prayer Gathering Friday, July 30 1:00pm Children’s Ministry Staff Mtg. 7:00am Carpet Cleaning (Narthex) (FC #215) 9:30am CODA Mtg. (FC #215) 6:30pm Women’s Bible Study 10:00am Disciple Group (Narthex #1) Tuesday, July 27 4:00pm Newcomer AA (FC #215) 9:00am Staff Devotions (sanctuary) 4:30pm New Beginnings AA (FC #216) 6:00pm Women’s AA (FC #215 Saturday, July 31 7:00pm Mission Cmtte. (Adm #109) 8:00am Men’s Bible Study (Adm #109)
Sunday, August 1 Communion Sunday 8:00am Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room) 9:00am Traditional (Sanctuary) 9:00am Student Impact (grades 6-12) assist w/ Sunday School (FC #215)
9:00am Children’s Worship (age 0-5) (Sanctuary bldg. classrooms) (grade 1-5) (FC hallway classrooms)
10:30am Traditional (Sanctuary) 10:30am Worship (Streaming) 4:00pm Student Ministry Service (FC#209/210)
Worship Schedule 9:00 am - Traditional Worship - Sanctuary 10:30 am - Traditional Worship - Sanctuary & STREAMING Notice: Some of our worship services are regularly video recorded and posted online. If you have a concern, please contact the church office.
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