Leupp Sister Church Visit and Covid-19, a message from the chairpersons, Rhonda Noble and Chuck Starnes… Save the date!
Saturday, October 16th, 10am-2pm Bring the kids & grandkids! Free admission! Lots of fun! Mission Drives & Hands-on Mission Projects for all ages. Water Slide, Bouncy House, Games & Crafts for the kids. Chili and Hot Dogs, 11am-1pm Navajo Jewelry Sale
The organizers of this year's annual Clan of Christ visit (October 16-17) would like everyone to know we have been very diligent in planning all activities with Covid-19 in mind. For months we have been in contact with our sister church's pastor and his wife, Calvin and Eunice, and their Session, in getting updates from the reservation and making plans. We will hold most of our activities outside, including the Saturday evening dinner and program (see “All Church Picnic” for information). Most of the elderlies from Leupp will be staying home this year, along with anyone else who feels they need to self-isolate. Many of those coming down to visit have been vaccinated. The Tribal government encourages the Navajos to wear masks while away from the reservation. We will be following our Session’s guidelines of recommended mask wearing but not required. We encourage all folks to attend the events as they feel comfortable.
39th Annual
October 16 –17, 2021 Our Navajo sister church from Leupp, Arizona, will be making its annual trek south to visit us for a weekend! They will be working side-by-side with us on various ministries and outreach activities for folks in our community.
ALL CHURCH PICNIC Saturday, October 16th 3-8 PM at the Cave Creek Regional Park Everyone is invited to meet at the Cave Creek Regional Park for a picnic! Join us for dinner, a campfire, singing, and story-telling. There are hiking trails, a volleyball court, horse shoes, and a playground for the kids. Overnight hosts will meet their Navajo guests at the picnic. Sign up for the picnic and purchase your park entrance pass ($5) on the patio on Sunday, October 10. To volunteer at the picnic, please contact Kathleen Harris at (602) 741-3429 / kharris@deserthills.org
Overnight Hosts and/or Hotel Fund Donations Needed for Saturday night, Oct. 16th Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” He answered, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Take care of my sheep.” - John 21:16
TOP 6 REASONS TO HOST 1.You’re striving to see God. 2.You want to hear how God has been working in someone’s life. 3.You want to experience another culture. 4.You want to be an example to your children or grandchildren of extending hospitality and grace to others. 5.You want to serve God’s people. 6.You want to develop a closer, richer relationship with our sister church.
PLEASE VOLUNTEER! To assist with housing or preparation of Sunday’s lunch contact Rhonda Noble at (480) 433-2870 / pasttracker65@gmail.com Kitchen Volunteers Needed Sunday, October 17, During 2nd Service and Lunch We will be making sandwiches and setting up for lunch with our Navajo brothers and sisters. page 7
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2022 Altar Flowers The 2022 Altar Flowers sign-up sheet is now available for reservations. You may sign-up using the following link or by calling the church office (480) 488-3384. Cost of flowers is $35/Sunday.
Today’s Flowers have been provided by Oran & Jackie Brown in memory of their departed family members.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/2022flowerchart
Scripture for October 10th Psalm 133 Hebrews 12:1-3
PRAYER REQUESTS ASSISTED LIVING & HOMEBOUND: Anne Wellington(9), Jeanne Frank(10), Ed Jensen(7), Don Paisley(10), Ruth Johnston(12). HEALING: David LeClaire, Patrick McGough, Dennis Meyers (son of John and Mary Denaro), Chris McQueen (6), Bob Ronder (10), Bill Allen (3), Tom Purnell (13), Fowler Knight (Tonya Jones’ niece), Hugh Shoults (7), Josh McQueen (6), Steve Haver (13), Will Broxterman, Ruth Blakeslee(8) (#) Indicates Parish Shepherd number.
MILITARY: Mathew Croteau, Austin Ast, Charles Porter, Kenn Mattson, Ben Williamsz, Wyatt Brennan, Camryn Carson, Austin Hall, Derrick Smith, Ryan Richard, Isaiah Skinner, Isaac Corbett, Hunter Helvie, David Leibold, 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.
FINANCE As of September 30, 2021 our budget numbers are as follows: We have received 82.6% of pledged income ($827,067) and 69.6% of non-pledge offerings ($300,000) while expenses were 62.9% of the budget ($1,297,443). At the present time we are in good financial shape. If you have questions or want more detail, please contact: Bobi Tomlon, Controller (480) 488-3384 accounting@deserthills.org or Allan Watson, Finance Elder (309) 255-2537 allanlw@msn.com
WALKING BESIDE MINISTRY Think of a time when you really felt cared for. Chances are someone focused on what you had to say, was attentive to your needs, and listened to how you felt instead of telling you how you should feel or what you should do. Our Walking Beside Ministry is a ministry of listening. Listening is one of the most powerful ministry tools at our disposal. It demonstrates that you care about the other person. It’s listening in such a way as to be able to feel what someone else is truly feeling. Would you like to have a good listener sit with you for a while? If so, contact Pastor Brett, Pastor Jim, or any one of our team members. 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
Beverley Keele Shirley Klein Marsha Lindquist Thea Miller Sara Ray
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Information from DHPC Congregational Nurse, Mary Kay Thurston… Registration is Now Open for
Duet’s Virtual Family Caregiver Event Kathy Ritchie “Next Avenue” Health and Caregiving Editor
Pauline Boss, PhD Family therapist, pioneer theorist of ambiguous loss, and author of “Loving Someone Who Has Dementia”
“Guilt, Grief and Guideposts: A Conversation with Dr. Pauline Boss & Kathy Ritchie” Wednesday, October 27, 2021, 9:00-11:30 am Back by popular demand – Dr. Pauline Boss and Kathy Ritchie return for Duet’s Virtual Family Caregiver Event. Whether you are a family caregiver or a professional, this truly will be a memorable learning experience. Dr. Boss will share ideas from her latest book, The Myth of Closure: Ambiguous Loss in a Time of Pandemic and Change (to be released in November 2021 by W.W. Norton). She will discuss guilt, grief, and the added ambiguity from COVID-19 that caused loved ones to die alone – and mourners to grieve alone. She will explain why feelings of guilt are likely to be part of a caregiver’s normal grief process, and she will offer guideposts for resilience and moving forward despite ambiguous loss. Journalist Kathy Ritchie has appeared with Dr. Boss in past Duet symposiums. The synergy between the two has resonated with the hundreds who have registered for past events. Ms. Ritchie has reported extensively on multiple aspects of caregiving. AARP Arizona State Director Dana Kennedy will moderate the discussion. Participants will have an opportunity to submit questions during the presentation to be answered by Dr. Boss and Ms. Ritchie. Free of charge for family caregivers. $15 per person for professionals. Register at www.duetaz.org/symposium
Thank you to the following volunteers for their assistance in the office this week with the annual Stewardship Drive mailouts… Bonnie Culler, Marilyn Strohan, Pat Christopherson, Rolene Dinsdale and Susan Constance.
OCTOBER WISH LIST Jelly, Rice (small sizes), Beans (small sizes), Rice Sides (Rice A Roni), Pasta Sides, Dry Pasta, Soup, Paper Towels, Shampoo, Conditioner, Diapers (size 5 & 6 only please)
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DHPC CHILDREN’S MINISTRY Classes are held during the 9:00am 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 FC hallway classrooms
Questions? Please contact Chris Haidet, Director of Family & Student Ministries at (480) 329-7097 / chaidet@deserthills.org
Music & Arts presents…
Spread CHRISTMAS JOY
Help Needy Families Celebrate the True Meaning of Christmas Join us in packing 600 Christmas boxes to be sent to the Foothills Food Bank for distribution to local families in need. Boxes will contain Christmas treats, and invitation to attend DHPC Christmas services, and the story of “The Gift” Jesus Christ. Saturday, October 16th 10am-2pm, at the Fall Faith Festival Questions? Contact Rhonda Noble at pasttracker65@gmail.com
Art Classes with
Roberta Kritzia Mondays 10:00am12:00pm, beginning Oct. 11th through Nov. 1st in the Fellowship Center Room #207, $45/student/week + one-time $20 supply fee
Roberta is a singularly unique link from her classical art education through her own production of expressive and colorful paintings, to her ability to pass onto art students the tenants of fine art by encouraging them to learn to draw well before moving ahead with their artwork. Roberta literally will re-create an Art Studio atmosphere for the students in her classes at DHPC. Art students will be given demonstrations by Roberta and she will work individually with each student. To sign up, please contact Susan Constance at (480) 627-9613
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Family & Student Ministries present…
DISCIPLE CONCERT ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND!
Sunday, October 10th, 7:00pm DHPC Fellowship Center
Since their debut album in 1995, Disciple has recorded 12 albums, earned 14 No. 1 singles, and sold hundreds of thousands of records. Their music has been featured on ESPN’s NFL Live, WWE, Fox Sports, as well as in commercials for CBS’ CSI: Miami and Criminal Minds. They’ve received multiple Dove Awards, played thousands of shows worldwide, and their 13th album debuted September 13, 2019 on Tooth & Nail Records. The full-length, Love Letter Kill Shot, continues their legacy as a band immune to burnout. If anything, their latest record takes their legacy and amplifies it; the project is full of prolific guitar riffs, new collaborative lyrical contributions, and fresh themes. The title takes inspiration from the salvation message in the Gospel, acknowledging that when we accept the love of Christ we learn how to lay our own lives down and live in Him. “It’s the duality of our perceived identity and Christ’s identity in us that shapes the album,” says band frontman Kevin Young. Using personal stories of depression, anxiety, and suffering, Young and fellow bandmates Josiah Prince, Andrew Stanton, and Joey West, highlight the redeeming truth that Christ uses all tragedy for victory. Love Letter Kill Shot unleashes the band’s enthusiasm for heavy rock and scripture that heals—utilizing this record to speak less to Jesus and more to the listener about how they can find their hope in Him. What they’re talking about, how they’re saying it, and the way they're playing it proves that Disciple is a group who after all these years still lives to outdo themselves. General admission tickets are $15 in advance or $20 day of show. VIP tickets are $35 and include early admission for a Q&A with the band and 1 or 2 acoustic songs. VIPs also get a poster, a copy of new Disciple Album, and a picture with the full group. To purchase tickets go to: https://disciplerocks.com/tour/ Questions? Contact Chris Haidet, Family & Student Ministry Director # (480) 329-7097
USHERS NEEDED Are you looking for a fun and simple way to serve? Ushering at the Sunday morning worship services is a great way to serve the Lord by assisting our members and visitors with bulletins, directions to their seat and questions regarding our church. This vital ministry is a fun way to GET CONNECTED AT DHPC! For more information and to sign up please contact Rich Boley at boleyrj@yahoo.com or Kathleen Harris at kharris@deserthills.org. page 13
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Stewardship Drive Begins Disciple Concert Art Classes Begin Fall Faith Festival All Church Picnic Leupp Sunday Community Crash Concert Single Women’s Game Night Children’s Ministry Family Picnic Reformation Sunday – Choir Cantata
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Organ Concert Workshop Veterans Day Dinner Event Maestro Hector Olivera Organ Concert Art Classes Begin Chaplaincy for the Homeless Breakfast Walking Beside – Surviving the Holidays Faith & Film Event Foundation Presentation Community Thanksgiving Service - TBD
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Women’s Tea Upscale Singers Concert 1of2 Upscale Singers Concert 2of2 Renaissance Yuletide Feaste Walking Beside – Surviving the Holidays Children & Student Ministries Jingle Jam Event Children’s Ministry Polar Express Event Valley Chamber Chorale Concert Longest Night Service Christmas Eve Services
Operation Christmas Child You may now pick-up your boxes from the patio! Additionally you may purchase the Shoe That Grows for $20/pair, and/or a soccer ball and pump (only 50 available) for $5! NEW!!! We have a personalized DHPC goal page to build a shoebox online for Operation Christmas Child. If you can't get to the store, are out of town, or join us through our livestream worship services, you can now partner with us to build a shoebox. Any shoebox built using this webpage will be counted toward the DHPC total boxes collected. These boxes will be distributed to the most difficult to reach areas of the world and be packed with culturally sensitive items. Please join DHPC in reaching hundreds of children through a shoebox gift. GOAL PAGE LINK: https://sampur.se/3ErZHXi Questions? Contact... John or Mary Denaro (480) 488-8979, Heather Everett (480) 710-2904, or Rhonda Noble (480) 433-2870 page 14
The leading brain-fitness program in the world, it helps the growing population of older adults enjoy life and reduce their risk of age-related cognitive decline. BrainSavers is fun and engaging and can accommodate a wide range of physical capabilities.
2nd Round of Classes begin on October 12th!!! This session of classes is two days per week, Tuesdays & Thursdays, for 4 weeks. You have a class time choice of attending either 8:00am-9:00am or 10:00am-11:00am. All classes will be held in the Fellowship Building classroom #FC 215. Sign up and payments will be accepted on location at the beginning of class. Cost is $40 per 8 classes or $5 per class, please make check payable to DHPC and write “BrainSavers” in the memo line.
Calling All Single Women Wanting Fellowship & Fun! Join us for a game night... Sunday, October 17, 6:00pm, at the Clubhouse Room in the Sanctuary Building We will break into groups of four and each group will play a different board/card/word game, then we'll rotate games and participants throughout the evening. We intend this to be a once a month get-together. Attendees are requested to bring a game or two to share. To RSVP, please contact Sharon Zinser... (585) 350-9773 / sharon.a.zinser@gmail.com to RSVP. If needed, rides will be provided.
Because Brain Health Is Not A Game® Memory loss is the number one health concern of Americans over forty-five, The Brain Training Revolution is a valuable weapon on the battleground of aging. You have the power to grow and strengthen your brain, minimize the severity of age-associated memory lapses, and reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s disease. page 15
CALENDAR Blue=Zoom Video Meeting Red=Live Stream on YouTube Green=Youth
Sunday, Oct 10 9:00am Traditional Service (Sanctuary) 9:00am Student Impact (grades 6-12) assist w/ Sunday School (FC #215)
9:00am Children’s Worship
(age 0-5) (Sanctuary bldg. classrooms) (grade 1-5) (FC hallway classrooms)
10:30am Traditional Service (Sanctuary) 10:30am Worship (Streaming) 1:00pm New Member Class (Choir Room) 7:00pm Disciple Concert (FC #216) Monday, Oct 11 8:30am Tru North Homeschool Group (Clubhouse Room) 9:00am Bulletin Announcement Deadline 9:30am Miracles on Monday AA (FC#215) 10:00am Art Class (FC #207) 12:30pm Prayer Gathering 2:35pm Tru North Drama Class (FC #210) 6:30pm Women’s Bible Study Tuesday, Oct 12 8:00am BrainSavers (FC #215) 8:30am McClure Homeschool Group (FC Classrooms) 8:30am Tru North Homeschool Group (Clubhouse Room) 9:00am Staff Devotions (Sanctuary) 10:00am Staff Meeting (Adm #109) 10:00am BrainSavers (FC #215) 11:00am McClure Homeschool Group (Narthex #1) 11:00am Gifted to Serve Class (Adm #104) 3:45pm Connecting w/ your Muslim Neighbors (Adm #104) 5:30pm CODA Mtg. (FC #201)
Tuesday, Oct 12 continued... 6:00pm Women’s AA (FC #215) 6:30pm Session Mtg. (Adm #109) 6:30pm Troop #603 Boy Scouts (FC #216) 7:00pm Worship Cmtee. Mtg. (Adm #109 & Zoom)
Friday, Oct 15 All Day FFF Food Prep (Kitchen) All Day Foodbox Packing Set-up (FC #216) 8:30am Tru North Homeschool Group (Clubhouse Room) 10:00am Discipleship Group (Narthex 1) 10:30am Piano Tuning (Sanctuary & FC) 4:00pm Newcomer AA (Sanctuary) 4:30pm New Beginnings AA (Sanctuary)
Wednesday, Oct 13 7:00am Men’s Bible Study (Adm#109) 8:30am Tru North Homeschool Group (Clubhouse Room) Saturday, Oct 16 9:30am Engage Bible Study All Day Foundation Video Taping (FC #215 & FC #207) (Sanctuary) 1:00pm Stitches (FC #201) 8:00am Men’s Bible Study (Adm #109) 6:00pm The Hangout (FC #216) 10:00am Fall Faith Festival 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room) 3:00pm Church Picnic (off-site) Thursday, Oct 14 All Day FFF Food Prep (Kitchen) 8:00am BrainSavers (FC #215) 8:30am Tru North Homeschool Group (Clubhouse Room) 9:45am FHSQ Rehearsal (Sanctuary) 10:00am Women’s Bible Study (Adm #104 & Zoom) 10:00am BrainSavers (FC #215) 12:00pm Foodbox Packing Set-up (FC #216) 1:30pm NIN Mtg. (FC #215) 3:30pm Micro-Group (Narthex #1) 4:00pm Griefshare Support Group (FC #201) 5:00pm City of God Class (FC #215)
Sunday, Oct 17 9:00am Traditional Service (Sanctuary) 9:00am Student Impact (grades 6-12) assist w/ Sunday School (FC #215)
9:00am Children’s Worship
(age 0-5) (Sanctuary bldg. classrooms) (grade 1-5) (FC hallway classrooms)
10:30am Traditional Service (Sanctuary) 10:30am Worship (Streaming) 11:30am Leupp Lunch (patio) 2:00pm Community Crash Concert Rehearsal (sanctuary) 4:00pm Community Crash Concert (off-site) 4:00pm Student Ministry Service (FC#209/210) 6:00pm Single Women’s Game Night (Sanctuary Clubhouse Room)
Worship Schedule 9:00 am Traditional Worship Sanctuary 10:30 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.
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