8:00/9:30AM Service
MORE PEOPLE, MORE LIKE CHRIST
March 28, 2021 Palm Sunday
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
page 2
SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY Palm Sunday, March 28, 2021, 8:00/9:30AM
PRELUDE
O Mensch, bewein, dein Sunde gros Natalie Mealey, organ
J.S. Bach
* CALL TO WORSHIP (Adapted from Psalm 118) Leader: People: Leader: People: Leader: People: Leader: People: Leader: All: Leader:
HYMN #297
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his steadfast love endures forever. Hosanna to God, Hosanna in the highest! Let Israel say, “His love endures forever!” and all who fear God say, “His love endures forever!” Hosanna to God, Hosanna in the highest! With the Lord on our side, what can we fear? What can humankind do? Hosanna to God, Hosanna in the highest! We shall triumph over those who surround us and stand in confidence in the Lord, our God! Hosanna to God, Hosanna in the highest! The Lord is who we follow. He is our strength and our might. He has become our salvation! Hosanna to God, Hosanna in the highest! Let us worship Jesus, our worthy Savior and Lord!
Hosanna, Loud Hosanna 1. "Hosanna, loud hosanna," The little children sang; Thro' pillared court and temple The lovely anthem rang; To Jesus, who had blessed them Close folded to His breast, The children sang their praises, The simplest and the best.
2. From Olivet they followed 'Mid an exultant crowd, The victor palm branch waving And chanting clear and loud; The Lord of earth and heaven Rode on in lowly state, Nor scorned that little children Should on His bidding wait.
3. "Hosanna in the highest!" That ancient song we sing, For Christ is our Redeemer, The Lord of heav'n, our King; O may we ever praise Him With heart and life and voice, And in His blissful presence Eternally rejoice! page 3
*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 #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 O Lord, who on this day entered the rebellious city that later rejected you: we confess that our wills are as rebellious as Jerusalem’s, that our faith is often more show than substance, that our hearts are in need of cleansing. Have mercy on us, son of David, Savior of our lives. Help us to lay at your feet all that we have and all that we are, trusting you to forgive what is sinful, to heal what is broken, to welcome our praises, and to receive us as your own as we follow you. Amen.
ASSURANCE Leader: All:
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.
ANTHEM
Blessed Is the King! Hosanna! Chancel Choir
Lloyd Larson
Blessed is the King who comes! Hosanna, hosanna! Lift your voice and sing, “Hosanna, hosanna!” Gory to the King who comes! Hosanna! “Hosanna in the highest!” That ancient song we sing, For Christ is our Redeemer, the Lord of heaven, our King. O may we ever praise Him with heart and life and voice, And in His blissful presence eternally rejoice! 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.
page 4
SCRIPTURE
Matthew 21:1-11
As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them to me. If anyone says anything to you, say that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away.” This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet: “Say to Daughter Zion, ‘See, your king comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’” The disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them. They brought the donkey and the colt and placed their cloaks on them for Jesus to sit on. A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest heaven!” When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, “Who is this?” The crowds answered, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.” 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 #638
I Need Thee Every Hour 1. I need Thee every hour, Most gracious Lord; No tender voice like Thine Can peace afford.
3. I need Thee every hour, In joy or pain; Come quickly and abide, Or life is vain. Refrain
Refrain: I need Thee, O I need Thee; Every hour I need Thee! O bless me now, my Savior, I come to Thee.
4. I need Thee every hour, Most Holy One; O make me Thine indeed, Thou blessed Son! Refrain
2. I need Thee every hour, Stay Thou nearby; Temptations lose their pow’r When Thou art nigh. Refrain OFFERINGS OF THE PEOPLE OFFERTORY
All Glory, Laud, and Honor Jeffrey Anthony, saxophone; Natalie Mealey, piano
DOXOLOGY #815
arr. Gary Lanier 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 page 5
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION SCRIPTURE
Matthew 21:12-17
Jesus entered the temple courts and drove out all who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves. “It is written,” he said to them, “‘My house will be called a house of prayer,’ but you are making it ‘a den of robbers.’” The blind and the lame came to him at the temple, and he healed them. But when the chief priests and the teachers of the law saw the wonderful things he did and the children shouting in the temple courts, “Hosanna to the Son of David,” they were indignant. “Do you hear what these children are saying?” they asked him. “Yes,” replied Jesus, “have you never read, “‘From the lips of children and infants you, Lord, have called forth your praise’?” And he left them and went out of the city to Bethany, where he spent the night. SERMON
“DARE TO BE NEW: FOLLOW JESUS”
*HYMN #300
Rev. Jim Noble
All Glory, Laud, and Honor 1. All glory, laud, and honor To Thee, Redeemer, King, To whom the lips of children Made sweet hosannas ring. Thou art the King of Israel, Thou David's royal Son, Who in the Lord's name comest, The King and Blessed One.
2. The company of angels Are praising Thee on high, And mortal men and all things Created make reply. The people of the Hebrews With palms before Thee went; Our praise and prayer and anthems Before Thee we present.
3. To Thee, before Thy passion, They sang their hymns of praise; To Thee, now high exalted, Our melody we raise. Thou didst accept their praises; Accept the praise we bring, Who in all good delightest, Thou good and gracious King. *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
*Postlude O Traurigkeit, o Herzeleid Natalie Mealey, organ
Ethyl Smyth
page 6
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
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 page 7
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:
Please email dstevens28@me.com for more information and to sign up. page 8
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
page 9
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
Save the date…
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.
page 10
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
Keep up with all the latest at DHPC via our website…
Deserthills.org page 11
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.
page 12