Today’s Flowers have been provided by Ron & Sandra Carson in honor of their parents.
Scripture for April 4th Easter Sunday Matthew 28:1-10 II Cor. 5:1-10
PRAYER REQUESTS ASSISTED LIVING & HOMEBOUND: Anne Wellington(9), Jeanne Frank(10), Ed Jensen(7), Don Paisley(10), Ruth Johnston(12), Lloyd Ferguson(6) HEALING: Erline Ferguson (18), Asher Payne Stewart (Gisela Stewart’s great-grandbaby), Bill Allen (3), Tom Purnell(13), Fowler Knight (Tonya Jone’s niece), Ed Morgan, Hugh Shoults (7), Josh McQueen (6), Darryl Menard (16), Steve Haver (13), Jane Rau (17), Barbara Purnell (13), Will Broxterman, Jim Shaw (9), Bill Allen(3), Ruth Blakeslee(8), Nathan Harber (#) Indicates Parish Shepherd number. MILITARY: Austin Ast, Charles Porter, 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.
Good Friday Choir Cantata Friday, April 2, 7:00 PM in the Sanctuary Witness takes us to the heart of the Passion Story as we view Christ’s journey to the cross through the varied eyewitness accounts of devout believers, angry deniers, and puzzled skeptics. Lloyd Larson’s skillful blend of original and familiar music with scripture-based narrative provides a dramatic experience culminating in this challenge to today’s believers: “Will you be a witness?”
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
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APRIL WISH LIST Jelly, Cream Soup, Pasta Sides, RiceSides (Rice a Roni etc.), Bottled Juice, Sugar (smaller size) and Canned Fruit
All Glory, Laud, and Honor This hymn text was written by St. Theodulph of Orleans in 820 while he was imprisoned in Angers, France for conspiring against the King, with whom he had fallen out of favor. Theodulph’s original text consisted of 39 couplets, or 78 lines. Thankfully, this was significantly shortened by editors in 1859 to the familiar three-verse form used today, taken from the 1854 translation into English by J. M. Neale. The text acts as a retelling of the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. The medieval church actually re-enacted this story on Palm Sunday using a standard liturgy that featured this hymn. The priests and inhabitants of a city would process from the fields to the gate of the city, following a living representation of Jesus seated on a donkey. When they reached the city gates, a choir of children would sing the hymn, and the refrain was taken up by the crowd. At this point the gates were opened and the crowd made its way through the streets to the cathedral. Though we might not have any city gates to proceed through today, this hymn still acts as a royal hymn of praise and proclamation. Today we praise the “Redeemer, King” because we know just what kind of King He was and is – an everlasting King who reigns not just in Jerusalem, but over the entire earth. What more could we do but praise Him with glory, laud, and honor.
OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES PRAYER PARTNERS
DHPC BOOK CLUB The Evening and the Morning
WANTED:
First Responder Prayer Partners
MISSION:
Show God’s love to a local firefighter, EMT or police officer by committing to praying for them regularly and sending a card monthly.
TIMING:
We will contact you with the name and address of a person requesting prayer.
CONTACT:
Please email Linda Stringer at prahalinda@hotmail.com to sign up.
by Ken Follett
A prequel to “The Pillars of the Earth”. The setting of the book is England in the dark ages. Join us Saturday, April 10th, 6:00pm at the home of Ron & Mary Lu Larson To RSVP and obtain directions, contact The Larsons at (602) 309-1902
PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB WANTED:
Photographers who want to share their pictures with others and in the future join photographic outings and discussion sessions. All “G” rated photos welcome!
MISSION:
Show God’s love and beauty through pictures and create community with others who enjoy the same hobby.
TIMING:
Evening meetings once a month, first Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm via Zoom until COVID-19 subsides, then we will meet at the church. FIRST ZOOM MEETING IS APRIL 6th.
CONTACT:
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DHPC CHILDREN’S MINISTRY Classes are held during the 9:30am* 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 contact Chris Haidet, Director of Family & Student Ministries at (480) 329-7097 / chaidet@deserthills.org * Classes will be held at 9:30 & 11:00AM on Easter Sunday.
UPCOMING LENTEN SERVICES MAUNDY THURSDAY Thursday, April 1st, 6:30pm at the courtyard
GOOD FRIDAY Friday, April 2nd, 7:00pm* Choir Cantata in the Sanctuary EASTER Sunday, April 4th 6:30am Sunrise at the courtyard 8:00am/9:30am*/11:00am* in the Sanctuary In-person reservations may be made on our website: www.deserthills.org *streaming & in-person
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Music & Arts Scholarship Opportunity In an effort to promote Music and Arts, our Committee is entertaining Scholarship applicants. Do you have a child or grandchild who would love to attend a music camp or workshop to further their musical/arts skills to glorify God? As a rule, this is available to students ages 12-18, however, others will be considered. Email: music.arts@deserthills.org for an application or with questions. The application deadline is April 30, 2021.
A Study of The Book of Psalms Join the Monday morning Women’s Bible Study for a multi-week study of the book of Psalms. beginning Monday, April 12, at 10:00AM via Zoom. For further information contact: Cathy Hoxie at... (510) 207-1544 / choxie512@gmail.com
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WOMEN’S RETREAT Saturday, May 22, 2021 Join us for restful fellowship and purposeful time in God’s Word! The works of the LORD are great. - Psalm 111:2
Who will you
Invite? 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 The Women’s Retreat? We are ALL ministers of outreach. Let's love this community together!
Retreat will be at the DHPC Fellowship Center (socially distanced) and via Zoom. Registration will begin on April 4th watch for details in upcoming church bulletins.
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Next Build Up Event is April 17th, 1-6 PM $40 per student - use QR code to register or call the church office, (480) 488-3384
Did you know that, for purposes of estate taxation, there is no limitation on the size of a charitable gift that you may give to your church at the time of your death? No matter how large, the gift is deductible for estate tax purposes. dhpcfoundation.org
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CALENDAR Blue=Zoom Video Meeting Red=Live Stream on YouTube Green=Youth
Sunday, March 28 Tuesday, Mar 30 7:30am Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room) 2:00pm Hygiene Kit Packing 8:00am Traditional (Sanctuary) (Basement) 9:30am Traditional (Sanctuary) 4:00pm Desert Discipleships 9:30am Worship (Streaming) (Adm. #109) 9:30am Student Impact (grades 6-12) 4:30pm Strength Training for Women assist w/ Sunday School (FC#215) (FC #216) 9:30am Children’s Worship 6:00pm Women’s AA (FC #215) (age 0-5) (Sanctuary bldg. classrooms) 6:30pm Boy Scout’s Mtg. (FC #216) (grade 1-5) (FC hallway classrooms)
9:30am “For God So Loved” Adult Class (Adm #104) & Zoom 11:00am Traditional (Sanctuary) 11:00am Worship (Streaming) 4:00pm Student Ministry Service (FC#215) Monday, Mar 29 7:30am Bible Study Group (Library) 9:00am Bulletin Announcement Deadline 10:00am Women’s Bible Study 12:30pm Prayer Group 1:00pm Children’s Ministry Training (FC #215 and #207-209) 6:15pm Maundy Thursday Dress Rehearsal (patio) 6:30pm Women’s Bible Study
Friday, Apr 2 9:30am CODA Mtg. (FC #215) 4:00pm Newcomer AA (FC #215) 4:30pm Coed AA (FC #216) 7:00pm Good Friday Service (Sanctuary) Saturday, Apr 3 8:00am Men’s Bible Study
Wednesday, Mar 31 Sunday, Apr 4 - Easter Sunday 7:00am Men’s Bible Study (Adm #109) 6:30am Easter Sunrise Service (patio) 9:30am Engage Bible Study (FC #216) 8:00am Traditional (Sanctuary) 6:00pm Orchestra Rehearsal 9:30am Traditional (Sanctuary) (Sanctuary) 9:30am Worship (Streaming) 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal 9:30am Student Impact (grades 6-12) assist w/ Sunday School (FC#215) (Sanctuary & Zoom) 9:30am Children’s Worship (age 0-5) (Sanctuary bldg. classrooms) Thursday, Apr 1 (grade 1-5) (FC hallway classrooms) 4:00pm Grief Support Group 11:00am Traditional (Sanctuary) (FC#201) 11:00am Worship (Streaming) 6:30pm Maundy Thursday Service 11:00am Student Impact (grades 6-12) (Patio) assist w/ Sunday School (FC#215) 7:30pm DHPC Foundation 11:00am Children’s Worship
Worship Schedule 8:00 am - Traditional Worship - Sanctuary 9:30 am - Traditional Worship - Sanctuary & STREAMING 11:00 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.
(age 0-5) (Sanctuary bldg. classrooms) (grade 1-5) (FC hallway classrooms)
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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