8:30am/11:00am SERVICE June 28, 2020 MORE PEOPLE, MORE LIKE CHRIST
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 June 28, 2020, 8:30am and 11:00am
Fugue in f minor, BWV 534 Natalie Mealey, organ
J.S. Bach
* CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: People: Leader: People: Leader: People:
In the midst of life’s storms, God is there. What have we to fear when our gaze is upon Jesus? In uncertainty, darkness and tragedy, God is with us. Of whom shall we be afraid? Rise up, people of God, for you are loved and saved. Let us with thanksgiving, worship our God who cares deeply for us.
Dear Lord and Father of Mankind
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1. Dear Lord and Father of mankind, Forgive our foolish ways! Reclothe us in our rightful mind; In purer lives Thy service find, In deeper rev'rence, praise.
3. Drop Thy still dews of quietness Till all our strivings cease. Take from our souls the strain and stress, And let our ordered lives confess The beauty of Thy peace.
2. In simple trust like theirs who heard, Beside the Syrian sea, The gracious calling of the Lord, Let us, like them, without a word, Rise up and follow Thee.
4. Breathe thro' the heats of our desire Thy coolness and Thy balm. Let sense be dumb, let flesh retire; Speak thro' the earthquake, wind, and fire, O still small voice of calm!
*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. *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 listen to the stories of miracles and doubt that these things can happen today. We look at the waves of sickness, misfortune, distress, distrust, and anger and wonder how we can still their storms. We feel the pressures of fear and uncertainty flooding into our lives, threatening to drown us, and wonder where you are. Forgive us for the littleness of our faith. Forgive us for our doubts. Help us to place our trust in you, Lord Jesus. Help us to fix our eyes on you and on the ministries to which you have called us. For we ask these things in Jesus’ 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
Cast Out, O Christ
Mary Louis Bringle
Cast out, O Christ, cast far away the demons that destroy: the haunting dreads that choke our souls, the hates that stifle joy. Our raging griefs, our jealous fears are Legion in their name. Our shackled hearts implore your grace to loose the binding shame. Once long ago, from Galilee, you sailed to storm-tossed shores. And still, in power, you brave new paths to breach our bolted doors. Your word breathes life and health and hope that break through evil’s thrall. You send us, strengthened, home in peace to live your gospel call. So come, O Christ and cast away the demons that destroy. Transform our lives to sense your love and spread abroad your joy 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 4:35-41
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That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side.” 36 Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. 37 A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped. 38 Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, “Teacher, don’t you care if we drown?” 39 He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm. 40 He said to his disciples, “Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?” 41 They were terrified and asked each other, “Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!” Leader: This is the word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God! PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
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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
Eternal Father, Strong to Save
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1. Eternal Father, strong to save, Whose arm hath bound the restless wave, Who bids the mighty ocean deep– Its own appointed limits keep: O hear us when we cry to Thee For those in peril on the sea.
3. O Holy Spirit, who did brood Upon the waters dark and rude, And bid their angry tumult cease, And give for wild confusion peace; O hear us when we cry to Thee For those in peril on the sea.
2. O Savior, whose almighty word The winds and waves submissive heard, Who walked upon the foaming deep, And calm amid the rage did sleep; O hear us when we cry to Thee For those in peril on the sea.
4. O Trinity of love and pow'r, Our brethren shield in danger's hour; From rock and tempest, fire and foe, Protect them wheresoe'er they go; Thus evermore shall rise to Thee Glad praise from air and land and sea.
OFFERINGS OF THE PEOPLE OFFERTORY DOXOLOGY #815
My Country, ‘Tis of Thee 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 5:1-20
They went across the lake to the region of the Gerasenes. 2 When Jesus got out of the boat, a man with an impure spirit came from the tombs to meet him. 3 This man lived in the tombs, and no one could bind him anymore, not even with a chain. 4 For he had often been chained hand and foot, but he tore the chains apart and broke the irons on his feet. No one was strong enough to subdue him. 5 Night and day among the tombs and in the hills he would cry out and cut himself with stones. 6 When he saw Jesus from a distance, he ran and fell on his knees in front of him. 7 He shouted at the top of his voice, “What do you want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? In God’s name don’t torture me!” 8 For Jesus had said to him, “Come out of this man, you impure spirit!” 9 Then Jesus asked him, “What is your name?” “My name is Legion,” he replied, “for we are many.” 10 And he begged Jesus again and again not to send them out of the area. 11 A large herd of pigs was feeding on the nearby hillside. 12 The demons begged Jesus, “Send us among the pigs; allow us to go into them.” 13 He gave them permission, and the impure spirits came out and went into the pigs. The herd, about two thousand in number, rushed down the steep bank into the lake and were drowned. 14 Those tending the pigs ran off and reported this in the town and countryside, and the people went out to see what had happened. 15 When they came to Jesus, they saw the man who had been possessed by the legion of demons, sitting there, dressed and in his right mind; and they page 4
were afraid. 16 Those who had seen it told the people what had happened to the demon-possessed man—and told about the pigs as well. 17 Then the people began to plead with Jesus to leave their region. 18 As Jesus was getting into the boat, the man who had been demon-possessed begged to go with him. 19 Jesus did not let him, but said, “Go home to your own people and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and how he has had mercy on you.” 20 So the man went away and began to tell in the Decapolis how much Jesus had done for him. And all the people were amazed. SERMON
“CALMING THE STORMS”
*HYMN
Lead Us, Heav’nly Father, Lead Us 1. Lead us, heav'nly Father, lead us o'er the world's tempestuous sea; guard us, guide us, keep us, feed us, for we have no help but thee; yet possessing ev'ry blessing if our God our Father be. if our God our Father be.
Rev. Brett Everett Tune: CWM RHONDDA
2. Saviour, breathe forgiveness o'er us, all our weakness thou dost know, thou didst tread this earth before us, thou didst feel its keenest woe; lone and dreary, faint and weary, through the desert thou didst go. through the desert thou didst go.
3. Spirit of our God, descending, fill our hearts with heav'nly joy, love with ev'ry passion blending, pleasure that can never cloy; thus provided, pardoned, guided, nothing can our peace destroy. nothing can our peace destroy. *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
Impromptu Natalie Mealey, organ
Louis Vierne
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HYMN NOTES - Eternal Father, Strong to Save The first three stanzas of the middle hymn appeal to the Trinity with Scripture passages where each Person controlled the sea, imploring “O hear us when we cry to Thee for those in peril on the sea.” The first stanza refers to God's discourse with Job, in which the Lord asks “Or who shut in the sea with doors when it burst out from the womb, when I … said, ‘Thus far shall you come, and no farther, and here shall your proud waves be stayed’?” (Job 38:8, 11 ESV) The second stanza refers to two occasions when Jesus calmed the raging sea: when He walked on the water (Mark 6:45-52), and when He slept through a storm until His terrified disciples woke Him (Mark 4:35-41). The third stanza alludes to Creation, when “The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.” (Genesis 1:2 ESV) The final stanza summarizes the hymn and promises continued praise “from land and sea.” page 5
TODAY’S Flowers have been provided by Dave and Earline Ferguson in memory of their son Scott.
Scripture for June 28th Mark 5:21-34 Mark 5:35-43
PRAYER REQUESTS ASSISTED LIVING & HOMEBOUND: Anne Wellington(9), Jeanne Frank(10), Ed Jensen(7), Don Paisley(10), Ruth Johnston(12), Lloyd Ferguson(6) HEALING: 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.
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JUNE WISH LIST CREAM SOUP, LYSOL WIPES, DISPOSABLE MASKS, HAND SANITIZER, JELLY, BOTTLED JUICE, CANNED FRUIT, BAGGED BEANS, SUGAR
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COVENANT GROUPS FORMING for SUMMER Is your Home (Covenant) Group taking a break for Summer but YOU want to keep the fellowship and Bible study going? or... Not sure if you want to make a long term commitment to a Home Group? THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY! DHPC is currently forming “Summer Only” Home Groups – to meet in person or via Zoom. If you would like to join the fun, please contact Brett Everett at beverett@deserthills.org. Groups will be formed soon!
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.
SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES Please contact the church office WEEKLY to make a reservation: admin@deserthills.org or (480) 488-3384
8:30am Traditional 9:45am The Gathering 11:00am Traditional page 7
Blue=Zoom Video Meeting Red=Live Stream on YouTube
CALENDAR Sunday, June 28th 7:45m Choir Rehearsal 8:30am Traditional (Sanctuary) 8:30am Worship 9:45am Gathering (Fellowship Center) 11:00am Traditional (Sanctuary) Monday, June 29th 9:00am Bulletin Announcement Deadline 10:00am Women’s Bible Study 12:30pm Prayer Group Tuesday, June 30th No Events Scheduled
Thursday, July 2nd 10:00am Women’s Bible Study Friday, July 3rd OFFICE CLOSED Saturday, July 4th 7:45am Saturday Morning Saints Sunday, July 5th 7:45m Choir Rehearsal 8:30am Traditional (Sanctuary) 8:30am Worship 9:45am Gathering (Fellowship Center) 11:00am Traditional (Sanctuary)
Wednesday, July 1st 7:00am Men’s Bible Study 10:00am “Anxious for Nothing” Study
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