8:15AM/9:45AM Service November 15, 2020 MORE PEOPLE, MORE LIKE CHRIST
Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others.”
-Mark 12:41
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 November 15, 2020, 8:15AM/9:45AM
PRELUDE
Passacaglia in d minor, BuxWV 161 Natalie Mealey, organ
D. Buxtehude
*CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: People: Leader: People: Leader:
O Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord. Let us shout joyfully to the rock of our salvation. Let us come before God’s presence with thanksgiving in our hearts. Let us shout joyfully to God with songs of praise. Let us turn to the Lord in prayer.
#169, vs. 1-3
Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart 1. Rejoice, ye pure in heart; Rejoice, give thanks, and sing. Your festal banner wave on high The cross of Christ, your King.
Plumptre
Refrain: Rejoice, rejoice, Rejoice, give thanks, and sing! 2. With all the angel choirs, With all the saints on earth, Pour out the strains of joy and bliss, True rapture, noblest mirth! Refrain 3. Yes, on thro' life's long path, Still chanting as ye go; From youth to age, by night and day, In gladness and in woe, Refrain *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
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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 Almighty God, in love You spread good gifts before us, more than we need or deserve. You feed, heal, teach and save us. We confess that we always want more, that we seldom share as freely as You give. We resent what we lack and are jealous of our neighbors. Forgive our misuse of what You intend for joy. In Your mercy, help us to take such pleasure in Your goodness that we always give You thanks for what we have and are willing to share our joy with others. Through Jesus Christ, we pray. 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.
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 12:35-40
While Jesus was teaching in the temple courts, he asked, “Why do the teachers of the law say that the Messiah is the son of David? David himself, speaking by the Holy Spirit, declared: “‘The Lord said to my Lord: “Sit at my right hand until I put your enemies under your feet.”’ David himself calls him ‘Lord.’ How then can he be his son?” The large crowd listened to him with delight. As he taught, Jesus said, “Watch out for the teachers of the law. They like to walk around in flowing robes and be greeted with respect in the marketplaces, and have the most important seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets. They devour widows’ houses and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will be punished most severely.” Leader: This is the word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God!
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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 #548, vs. 1 & 3
As the Deer
Nystrom
1. As the deer panteth for the water, So my soul longeth after Thee. You alone are my heart’s desire, And I long to worship Thee. Refrain: You alone are my strength, my shield; To You alone may my spirit yield. You alone are my heart’s desire, And I long to worship Thee. 3. I want You more than gold or silver, Only You can satisfy. You alone are the real joy giver, And the apple of my eye. Refrain OFFERINGS OF THE PEOPLE OFFERTORY
O Christ, Our Hope, Our Heart’s Desire Chancel Choir
Nikolaus Herman
O Christ, our hope, our hearts’ desire, Redemption’s only spring; Creator of the world art Thou, Its Savior and its King, Its Savior and its King.
O Christ, be Thou our present joy, Our future great reward; Our only glory may it be To glory in the Lord, To glory in the Lord.
How vast the mercy and the love Which laid our sins on Thee, And led Thee to a cruel death To set Thy people free, To set Thy people free.
All praise to Thee, most holy Lord; All glory ever be To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost Through all eternity, Through all eternity! Amen.
DOXOLOGY #815
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
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*PRESENTATION OF OFFERINGS & OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD BOXES *PRAYER OF DEDICATION SCRIPTURE
Mark 12:41-44
SERMON
“OUTWARD APPEARANCE OR ALL IN?”
Rev. Jim Noble
*HYMN #237
Lord, Dismiss Us with Thy Blessing
Fawcett
1. Lord, dismiss us with Thy blessing; Fill our hearts with joy and peace. Let us each, Thy love possessing, Triumph in redeeming grace. O refresh us, O refresh us, Traveling thro' this wilderness. *BENEDICTION
& RESPONSE
2. Thanks we give and adoration For Thy gospel's joyful sound; May the fruits of Thy salvation In our hearts and lives abound. Ever faithful, ever faithful To Thy truth may we be found.
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
Alleluyas Natalie Mealey, organ
Simon Preston
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Sign-up for 2021 Altar Flowers! To accommodate both the homebound and in-person congregation, the new flower chart is VIRTUAL and you may access it by using the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D48ABA92DA5FFCF8-2021 Scripture for November 22nd Philippians 1:3-11 and 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10
TODAY’S Flowers are provided by Steve Gross & Sandy Biegemann in memory of their parents.
This link may also be found on the church website and in future eblasts. Or you may call Beth in the office at (480) 488-3384 and she will assist you. Sign-up ASAP as dates will go fast!
PRAYER REQUESTS ASSISTED LIVING & HOMEBOUND: Anne Wellington(9), Jeanne Frank(10), Ed Jensen(7), Don Paisley(10), Ruth Johnston(12), Lloyd Ferguson(6) HEALING: Darryl Menard (16), Rev. Dave Phillips, Terry Sambor (8), Van Jones (7), Mattie Paul, Steve Haver (13), Hugh Shoults (7), Jane Rau (17), Richard Cook (8), Barbara Purnell (13), Will Broxterman, Jim Shaw (9), Doug McFetters(9), Bill Allen(3), Ruth Blakeslee(8), John Dinsdale(9), Nathan Harber, (#) Indicates Parish Shepherd number. MILITARY: 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.
Adversity is a condition of suffering and hardship involving anguish, pressure, trials, heartaches, or disappointments. It may be physical or emotional in nature, and either long or short in duration, but it always causes pain. Although none of us want hurt or trouble, if it comes, we have two options. We can waste our sorrows or grow in our relationship with the Lord. Spiritual growth in adversity depends on several factors; one of which is to equip us to comfort others. That is where your Walking Beside ministers can make a difference -- meeting your need by providing care, compassion, community, and a listening ear. Give us a call.
Barb Conti Joe Gilleland Moon Kahn
480-419-8232 480-575-8406 480-391-2034
Shirley Klein Sara Sebransky Marsha Lindquist
602-881-0936 480-888-6192 480-513-1132
Attend by “Zoom” or in person! SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2020 2:00-5:00PM FELLOWSHIP CENTER ROOM #215 To sign up or for more information, please send an email to register@deserthills.org page 7
Save the date for
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
SIGN UP FOR POINSETTIAS BY NOV. 29th! We will be decorating our church with poinsettias during the Christmas season. To accommodate both the homebound and in-person congregation, sign-ups for the Christmas poinsettia plants is VIRTUAL and you may access it by using the following link:
Sunday, November 29, 2020, 9:15am, in the sanctuary The purpose of the meeting is to elect Joe Gilleland as elder for Buildings & Grounds.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D48ABA92DA5FFCF8-poinsettias This link may also be found on the church website and in future eblasts. Or you may call Beth in the office at (480) 488-3384 and she will assist you.
BOY SCOUT TROOP #603 WREATH SALE! Happy holidays! Please help support DHPC Boy Scout Troop 603 in their annual Holiday wreath sales fundraiser!! This is how the Scouts earn money to their summer camp and high adventures!! It is now easier than ever to show your support of the Scouts and have a beautiful holiday wreath, table tree, or centerpiece!! Here’s how to order: 1) Log onto www.giftitforward.com 2) Type in Troop code: TR603AZ001 3) Type in a Scout’s name (Each individual Scout will get credit. It’s ok if you leave it blank the money will still go back to our Troop) Please order by Nov 30 to ensure delivery by Dec 11. Thank you!! If you have any questions please reach out to the Troop fundraiser contacts: Karla Moore 602-510-5755 or Amy Morgan 480-787-6132
FREE ADVENT DEVOTIONAL Starting today, DHPC is distributing a FREE Advent Devotional entitled, “The Star, A Journey To Christmas”. The devotional may be picked up from the table in the narthex and in the Fellowship Center Hall. You are welcome to take one for your family and one for a friend. This is a wonderful family devotion to use during Advent. Copies are also going in homeless hygiene kits, our Troop Care packages and more! Help us share Hope, Love, Joy and Peace with our community! Questions? Contact Bill Billard at billard1@cox.net.
Please take note… The recent quarterly statements that were mailed out by the finance office had the wrong address for the church printed on them. THE CORRECT ADDRESS FOR ALL MAILINGS TO THE CHURCH… Desert Hills Presbyterian Church 34605 N. Tom Darlington Road Scottsdale, AZ 85266
ECHOES TIME AGAIN! We are putting together the next Echoes (newsletter) for December, January & February. Please submit your articles to: editor@deserthills.org by Monday, Nov. 16th. As you might know, we are doing the Echoes in house. Here are a couple of guidelines to make it easier on the office. 1. Please submit your articles in a Word format. No PDFs if possible. 2. Please proofread before you submit. 3. Photos need to be either jpg or png. Questions? Call Kathleen or Beth in the church office 480.488.3384
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Advent - A Time of Prayer, Scripture and Song An Invitation to Be Still and Prepare Him Room Wednesdays, 6pm, Dec. 2, 9, 16, & 23 in the Sanctuary Please Wear a Mask and Make a Reservation Live Streaming on the DHPC YouTube Channel also available.
How long has it been since you updated your will? Does it carry out your wishes? Does it leave any gift to the church to carry on its ministry after your death? dhpcfoundation.org
Plant a tree for your greatGrandchildren to climb. Remember the DHPC Foundation in your estate plans.
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SPECIAL MUSIC OPPORTUNITY! Our DHPC Choir is looking for singers who would cherish a short term singing commitment as we prepare our special Christmas Cantata, “Song of Emmanuel.” Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings from 6:45-7:45 pm in the sanctuary, starting November 11. Due to this year’s special restrictions, the Cantata will be recorded with orchestra on Saturday, December 12 at 9:30 am and presented online . We would love to have you join us! For more information, email music@deserthills.org
Sister Churches One in Christ Leupp, Jamaica & DHPC
Join the 2020 Faith Family Video with Our Sister Churches Share Your Covid-19 God Sightings
The Lord has brought DHPC, Leupp and Jamaica together in ministry as the Clan of Christ showing the world how to be “One in Christ.” This year, for the first time, we will not be sharing in worship, ministry, and friendship together. When we missed our annual spring trip to Leupp, we posted a love message on the Hope Resurrected Facebook page. There we shared our prayers and fond memories of good times together. Now is when we would normally share our ministries with a Fall Faith Festival. Instead, we are creating a Faith Family Video by sharing stories of how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected our lives and ministries. Join pastors Jim, Brett, Calvin and Khereen by participating in our Faith Family Video with your story. Suggested topics include: •God sightings we have witnessed during COVID19. •How we are staying sane with lockdowns, masks, and social distancing? •How the kids are coping with the social distancing? •How the kids and college students are going to school? •How we are staying connected to the community during COVID-19? •How we are connecting with Friends and Family during COVID-19? •What insights we have made during COVID-19? •How we have engaged in ministry during COVID-19? •Choose your own story experience unique to you. Stories from DHPC, Leupp and Jamaica will be assembled in a Faith Family Video with inspirational music to be shared as sister churches in Christ.
You are invited to tell your story. Ways to tell your story... •Self-introduced story •Discussion with family •Interview with questions •Your way to express your thoughts To participate in our virtual gathering with Leupp and Jamaica contact Chuck Starnes for more information. Send an Email to cstarnes33@gmail.com or text 623-261-8969 by December 1, 2020. page 10
November Wish List CANNED PASTA CREAM SOUPS BOTTLED JUICE BOTTLED WATER CANNED FRUIT PEANUT BUTTER JELLY PAPER TOWELS PASTA & RICE SIDES (RICE A RONI) XL GLOVES
SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS WANT MORE PRAYER? Every Monday at 12:30pm the Prayer Team prays specific prayer requests. To request prayer, click the “Request Prayer” tab at www.deserthills.org, or call the church office at 480.488.3384. For urgent prayer or confidential one-onone prayer, contact a staff member or contact a Prayer Team member. JOIN the Prayer Team! Come alongside in praying requests via Zoom on Mondays at 12:30pm. Contact Cathy Hoxie or Amy Woods to add your contact information to the Zoom meeting. Prayer Team - Rolene Dinsdale: 480.236.7822, Cathy Hoxie: 510.207.1544, Pat Nichols: 480.595.5751, Carolyn Oates: 480.620.6734, Betsy Swenson: 203.912.8615, Amy Woods: 480.213.3677.
TODAY, Nov. 15th or Dec. 13th 2:30-4:30pm Cost: $5 for supplied workbook (Childcare available upon request.)
For information & questions contact: Marsha Lindquist (480) 513-1132 /marsha.lindquist@yahoo.com
To register contact: register@deserthills.org
JOIN THE BOOK CLUB! Today’s Roses have been provided by Nancy Clarke in celebration of the birth of her two great-grandsons; Tripp on May 27th and Henry on July 17th.
Saturday, Nov. 21st, 6:00pm at the Nichols’ Residence New members, or others who just want to discuss the book, are welcome to join us in reviewing “The Paris Architect” by Charles Belfoure. RSVP to Pat Nichols 480.595.5751 page 11
CALENDAR Blue=Zoom Video Meeting Red=Live Stream on YouTube SM=Student Ministry Sunday, Nov 15 7:30am Choir Rehearsal 8:15am Traditional (Sanctuary) 9:45am Traditional (Sanctuary) 9:45am Worship (Streaming) 9:45am SM Class (FC #212-215) 11:10am Gathering (Fellowship Center) 1:00pm Build Up Music & Drama (FC Bldg.) 2:00pm Attributes of God Class 2:30pm Surviving The Holidays Seminar (Choir Room) Monday, Nov 16 9:00am Bulletin Announcement Deadline 10:00am Women’s Bible Study 12:30pm Prayer Group 2:30pm Care Council 5:00pm Echoes Articles Deadline
Tuesday, Nov 17 10:00am Staff Meeting (Adm #109) 11:00am DHPC Foundation Mtg (FC #215) 4:30pm Desert Disciples Covenant Group (FC #210) 6:00pm Women’s AA (FC #215) 6:30pm Scouts Troop #603 (FC #216) 6:30pm Worship Committee Mtg Wednesday, Nov 18 7:00am Men’s Bible Study (Adm #109) 9:30am Engage Bible Study (FC #216) 11:00am A/V Training (FC #216) 4:00pm Nominating Cmtee (Adm# 109) 6:45pm Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room) Thursday, Nov 19 10:00pm Advent Study w/ Pastor Brett (FC#215) 2:30pm Walking Beside (Adm #109)
Worship Schedule 8:15 am - Traditional Worship - Sanctuary 9:45 am - Traditional Worship - Sanctuary & STREAMING 11:10 am - The Gathering Worship - Fellowship Center
Friday, Nov 20 4:00pm Newcomer AA (FC #215) 4:30pm Coed AA (FC #216) Saturday, Nov 21 7:45am Saturday Morning Saints 10:00am Hoxie Discipleship Group (off-site) Sunday, Nov 22 7:30am Choir Rehearsal 8:15am Traditional (Sanctuary) 9:45am Traditional (Sanctuary) 9:45am Worship (Streaming) 9:45am SM Class (FC #212-215) 11:10am Gathering (Fellowship Center) 2:00pm Attributes of God Class
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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