9:45am SERVICE March 22, 2020 MORE PEOPLE, MORE LIKE CHRIST
- Philippians 4:11
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 FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT 9:45am, March 15, 2020
PRELUDE
Let Our Faith Become a Mountain
Bentley, Walker-Smith, Sweat
Verse 1 You alone are the Healer for the hurting You alone are the Refuge for the broken So strengthen our hearts And let us not grow weary Steady our souls And make us brave in the fire
Verse 2 You alone know the end and the beginning You alone see a way when hope is fading So strengthen our hearts And let us not grow weary Steady our souls And make us brave in the fire
Chorus Let our faith become a mountain That will rise and never fall Lifted high above the valley We declare Your kingdom come We will cling to what You've promised 'Til the day You call us home Let our faith become a mountain we stand on
Bridge We will stand unaffected by the chaos We will stand no matter what the cost No more worry no more fear Ev'ry doubt will disappear
We Give You Thanks
Leonard, Ingram, Jordan
Verse 1 We bless You Creator Provider we bless You We bless You Redeemer oh Jesus we bless You By the means of grace and the hope of glory
Verse 2 We praise You Creator Provider we praise You We praise You Redeemer oh Jesus we praise You By the means of grace and the hope of glory
Chorus 1 And Almighty God Father of mercies We give You thanks For all Your goodness for how You love us We give You we give You thanks
Bridge All honor and glory forever From now till the end of the age
*CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Rejoice in the Lord always! Again I say, Rejoice! People: May our gentleness be evident to all people; The Lord is near! Leader: Do not be anxious about anything. But through prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. People: And the peace of God which surpasses all understanding will guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Leader: Therefore, let us seek the Lord in prayer. page 2
*HYMN #3
Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty
NICAEA
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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.
*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 God of mercy, in our impatience for answers, we sometimes turn to idols of our own making and forget our covenant with you. Passionate for what is right, we wrong those with whom we differ. Pleased at the invitation to your banquet, we fail to arrive with humility and thanksgiving. Forgive us when our faith is weak and our zeal too strong. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen. ASSURANCE OF PARDON (1 Peter 2:24) Leader: Christ himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sin and live for righteousness; by his wounds we have been healed. Therefore, let us assure one another of God’s pardon. All: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Amen. ANTHEM
Rejoice in the Lord Always Chancel Choir
Anonymous
Rejoice in the Lord always, again I say, rejoice! Rejoice in the Lord always, again I say, rejoice! Rejoice! Rejoice! Again I say, rejoice! Rejoice! Rejoice! Again I say, 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.
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SCRIPTURE READING Philippians 4:1-9 4 5 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. 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 #705
It Is Well with My Soul (hymn on next page)
VILLE DU HAVRE
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OFFERINGS OF THE PEOPLE OFFERTORY
Satisfied In You VERSE 1 I'm satisfied In You, my God So, I will abide In You, in the Vine
VERSE 2 Be glorified In me, my God Take all of my life And be magnified
CHORUS I want to live To live for Your pleasure I want to run To run for Your fame I want to dwell In Your house forever To seek Your face As You call my name To hear You say "Well done"
BRIDGE For I am not my own You bought me with Your blood No I am not my own You bought me with Your blood Your precious blood Your precious blood
*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
*PRAYER
Cunningham
OLD HUNDREDTH
OF DEDICATION
SCRIPTURE READING Philippians 4:10-23 10 I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. 11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength. 14 Yet it was good of you to share in my troubles. 15 Moreover, as you Philippians know, in the early days of your acquaintance with the gospel, when I set out from Macedonia, not one church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you only; 16 for even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent me aid more than once when I was in need. 17 Not that I desire your gifts; what I desire is that more be credited to your account. 18 I have received full payment and have more than enough. I am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God. 19 And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. 20 To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen. 21 Greet all God’s people in Christ Jesus. The brothers and sisters who are with me send greetings. 22 All God’s people here send you greetings, especially those who belong to Caesar’s household. 23 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen. SERMON
“THE SECRET OF BEING CONTENT”
Rev. Jim Noble
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*HYMN
In Christ Alone
ST. AGNES
*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
Prelude in E Minor Natalie Mealey, organ
J.S. Bach page 8
MESSAGE FROM SESSION Beloved DHPC Family, As you may have heard over the past few days, President Trump and the White House issued COVID19 (Coronavirus) guidelines that specifically recommend people not gather in groups larger than 10 over the next 15 days (through March 27). In similar fashion, Governor Ducey and the Arizona Department of Health updated their recommendations to ask for all gatherings larger than 50 people to be canceled or postponed. In conjunction with these guidelines and effective March 18, the Session of DHPC has made the decision to modify the existing church life schedule and practices in the following manner: • Suspend on campus worshp services for March 22 and 29. Instead, the church will stream one worship service at 9:45 am each Sunday. You can access live streaming, as well as other online church communications by subscribing to the DHPC YouTube Channel or following DHPC on Facebook. Information for connecting to these resources will be provided at www.deserthills.org. • Suspend all church-sponsored events, functions, Bible Studies, book studies and home groups. Each group will be encouraged however, to meet via Facetime, Skype or other electronic means. Leaders may still, for example, provide lessons, questions, devotionals, etc. to keep their groups engaged. • Close the church office and campus to the public. Staff will still be on-site during normal office hours and will be answering the phone. • Re-evaluate the situation following the fifteen-day period with the understanding that the reality of halting the above activity may in fact have to be extended further based upon later findings by the CDC and recommendations from our federal, state and community leaders. While DHPC will be going through changes in how we operate over the next few weeks and possibly longer, be assured that we, as your leaders, have taken this decision very seriously and that it was born out of love for the vulnerable in our congregation and local community as well as for those with compromised immune systems. More so, we are committed to ensuring that our ministry as the body of Christ will continue in unwavering fashion. Specifically, those groups charged with the care of the congregation will be seeking new and creative ways to connect with one another and keep the DHPC community informed as well as to create new avenues for the DHPC family to care for the community around us. In addition, our discipleship ministries will be looking for innovative ways to create virtual discipleship offerings. Finally, our staff will do their very best to keep you informed of any updates via email, social media and our church website. In the days ahead, let us all commit to praying for all affected by this virus and for local, national, and world leaders as they navigate these trying days. Let us also endeavor to be the people of God: • Fully trusting that we as His people can live by faith and not in fear because God is fully in charge and our “refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble” (Ps. 46:1-2). • Believing and expecting Him to use DHPC in mighty ways during these anxious times as we seek His direction and walk and serve together in faith. • Sharing the hope of our Savior Jesus in practical ways by looking out for the lost, the lonely, and the least of these. May the hope and peace of Jesus Christ be with us all, The Session of DHPC
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Today’s flowers have been provided by… Don & Harriet Basta in celebration of their 10th Wedding Anniversary.
Scripture for March 29th Psalm 130 Luke 18:31-43
PRAYER REQUESTS BEREAVEMENT: Family of John Richards. Family of Mark Nelson. Skip & Nancy Swearingen for the passing of their son. Family of Barbara Shaw. ASSISTED LIVING & HOMEBOUND: Anne Wellington(9), Jeanne Frank(10), Ed Jensen(7), Don Paisley(10), Ruth Johnston(12), Lloyd Ferguson(6) HEALING: 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), Mark Nelson(9) (#) Indicates Parish Shepherd number. MILITARY: Isaac Skinner, Isaac Corbett, Hunter Helvie, David Leibold, John Beach, Mike Efird, Chanteal Williams, Ethan Groce, Clark Benham, Conrad McDermott, Graham Benham, Joshua Billard, Christopher Bingham, Cade Brennan, Joshua Fielder, Meghan Kopka, Elizabeth Fricker, Gregory Fricker, Joseph Galaviz, Jonathan Gilleland, Christian Haffey, Cherise (nee Harry) Smallcanyon, Timothy Harry, Aaron Heinricks, Chris Hubbard, Ryan Leavitt, Kate Miller, Jonathan Mulder, Jacob Rath, Jason Rath, Ryan Richard, 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 or you may submit your prayer request online at deserthills.org.
For those who have suffered a loss or who are going through a difficult time, Easter can be a time of painful loneliness and emptiness. If you are smiling on the outside but full of pain on the inside, and the joy of Easter seems far away, help is available. Our Walking Beside Ministry team is ready to provide confidential Christian care. We listen, care, encourage, and pray with and for you. To learn more, call one of our team members or Pastors.
WALKING BESIDE - A Visitation Ministry Barb Conti home: 480-419-8232 Joe Gilleland home: 480-575-8406 Moon Kahn cell: 480-391-2034
Sue Palmer Sara Ray Julie Wild
cell: 602-909-7964 cell: 480-888-6192 cell: 480-440-9022
JIMboree POSTPONED DHPC is postponing the JIMboree scheduled for this Sunday, March 22. You may still mail your cards, letters, remembrances and well wishes to the church office.
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STAY CONNECTED WITH DHPC! We provide several ways for our congregation to stay connected with the church: • The sermons are put on the DHPC website by Monday of each week so you can listen to the sermon on your computer, tablet or smart phone. Our website is www.deserthills.org • Sermon links are posted on the DHPC Facebook page and we will be streaming the service live on Facebook. • A link to the audio version of the sermon will be emailed each Monday. • A live version of the worship service can be accessed through the DHPC Youtube channel. Click on the link below to view and subscribe. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4esVFuHv_gtrIE82cR0WrQ. You may view the worship service on any day, any time. • We will provide a PDF version of the Order of Service including words to the hymns and scriptures.
SHOPPING ASSISTANCE We are here to assist you with your shopping needs! Please call the church office if you need assistance with groceries or supplies.
MESSAGE FROM FINANCE TEAM DHPC members are encouraged to mail their pledges to the church. The Finance team will be meeting each week. DHPC does not offer an electronic offering option. This decision was made for two reasons. First, the monthly and per transaction fee to the church would reduce the offering amount. Second, parishioners can elect on-line bill pay through their banking institution at no fee to them or the church. If you would like to set up automatic donations contact your bank. You will need to provide them DHPC's address (P.O. Box 874 Carefree, AZ 85377) your account number and your first and last name. Questions? Please contact…Bobi Tomlon, DHPC Controller at (480) 488-3384
THE CLAN OF CHRIST 38 YEARS & STILL COUNTING What about the coronavirus and our annual Spring visit to Leupp? The trip for April is cancelled. What is next then? Stay tuned for updates. We are working on it and are determined to keep our bond in Christ strong through these trying times. Questions? Contact Chuck Starnes at
(623) 261-8969 / cstarnes33@gmail.com
THE ADVENTURE CONTINUES Pray for our Leupp friends. The first coronavirus case has been reported on the Navajo Reservation.
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A CALL TO DAILY PRAYER One of the ways we can remain connected through the next few weeks is through prayer. DHPC is inviting you to pause in the midst of your day in the comfort of your own home to join us daily from 7:00-7:30pm in a spirit of prayer for our church, state, nation and world during these trying times. Please pray through these specific requests (adapted from Lindsay Lowry’s article “Praying Through a Pandemic”) as well as add your own. Please pray... •That God would calm fears and that His people •For comfort, strength and support for the famiwould be reminded we have a different identity— lies of those who have died and for those undergoing treatment. one of boldness, not of fear (2 Timothy 1:7). •That the Church (and specifically DHPC) would •For those whose jobs or hours have been cut be a calming presence and radiant light in the face due to economic downturn. of so much confusion and darkness – a people of compassion who intentionally reach out and love their neighbors. •For world leaders as they would be united for the common good and work with healthcare organizations and the medical community to develop next steps.
•For parents who are struggling to work and care for their children. •For churches to create ways to reach out to families in their communities to provide for them and show them the love of Christ.
•For God’s people worldwide to be unified as one Church as we minister to the world around us •For wisdom and insight for researchers and biol- who are living in fear of the unknown and are in ogists as they work to develop a coronavirus vac- desperate need of guidance and lasting hope. cine. •That we as God’s people would be certain in •For patience, wisdom, and a gentle spirit for first- mind and heart of our hope in Christ and the responders, physicians and hospital staff around truth that our Savior who died and rose for us the world who are tasked with triaging, testing, has already overcome the world (John 16:33). and treating increasing numbers of people. •For church leaders that they might be the voice of reason, clarity, grace, and truth as they offer insight and wisdom to their congregations and communities.
HYGIENE KITS - DONATIONS NEEDED DHPC continues to donate 120-130 kits each month to Phoenix homeless through our mission with Chaplaincy for the Homeless. The following NEW, UNOPENED ITEMS in TRAVEL SIZE are needed: * 2 oz. can shaving cream * packaged/boxed toothbrushes * 1oz. tubes of toothpaste
* shampoo * socks * washcloths
You may also make a monetary donation to help us purchase these items in bulk. Checks may be written to DHPC (please specify in the check memo box: “Hygiene Kit Collection, ID #84010”) page 12
CALENDAR Sunday, March 22 9:45 am Worship Service (Streaming on YouTube) Monday, March 23 9:00 am-5:00 pm Office Open for STAFF ONLY 9:00 am Bulletin Announcement Deadline Tuesday, March 24 9:00 am-5:00 pm Office Open for STAFF ONLY Wednesday, March 25 9:00 am-5:00 pm Office Open for STAFF ONLY Thursday, March 26 9:00 am-5:00 pm Office Open for STAFF ONLY Friday, March 27 9:00 am-5:00 pm Office Open for STAFF ONLY Saturday, March 28 Office Closed Sunday, March 29 9:45 am Worship Service (Streaming on YouTube)
*UPCOMING LENTEN SERVICES PALM SUNDAY Sun., Apr. 5th 8:15/9:45/11:10am MAUNDY THURSDAY Thur., Apr. 9th, 7:00pm GOOD FRIDAY Fri., Apr. 10th, 7:00pm Choir Cantata with Orchestra EASTER Sun., Apr. 12th 6:30am Sunrise 8:15/9:45/11:10am * These events are subject to change.
MARCH WISH LIST Peanut Butter, Jelly, Pasta Sauce, Chunky & Cream Soups, Rice & Dry Beans, Pasta sides, Rice sides (Rice-a-Roni, etc.), Canned Tuna, Chicken & Spam, Bottled Juice, Bar Soap, 12 oz. Shampoo & Conditioner, Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Razors, 12 oz. Lotion, Grocery Bags, Diapers
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