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 Eddie & Susie Smith in celebration of 50 years of marriage.
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Scripture for October 24th 1 Samuel 1: 1-20 1 Samuel 1: 21-28
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
OCTOBER WISH LIST Jelly, Rice (small sizes), Beans (small sizes), Rice Sides (RiceARoni), 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
Calling All Single Women Wanting Fellowship & Fun! Join us for a game night...
TONIGHT! Sunday, October 17, 6:00pm at the Clubhouse Room in the Sanctuary Building
And ELEMENTARY (1st-5th grade) located in the FC hallway classrooms
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. Questions? Please contact Chris Haidet, Director of Family & Student Ministries at (480) 329-7097 / chaidet@deserthills.org
To RSVP, please contact Sharon Zinser... (585) 350-9773 / sharon.a.zinser@gmail.com to RSVP. If needed, rides will be provided.
Options for Returning 2022 Pledge Cards If you didn’t receive a DHPC 2022 Annual Giving Pledge card in the mail, extra pledge cards are available for pick-up in the narthex or church office. You may return your completed pledge card in any of the 3 ways... 1. 2. 3.
MAIL to 34605 N. Tom Darlington Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85266 IN-PERSON on Sundays via the provided box in the narthex ONLINE via the following QR code: Questions? Please contact… Bobi Tomlon, Controller (480) 488-3384 / accounting@deserthills.org or Allan Watson, Finance Elder (309) 255-2537 / allanlw@msn.com page 9
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Leupp Sunday Community Crash Concert Single Women’s Game Night Reformation Sunday – Choir Cantata
11/6 11/6 11/7 11/11 11/13 11/14 11/18 11/21 11/28
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 Mediterranean Cooking & Lunch Event
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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
Book Group next meeting is... Saturday, Nov. 13, 7:00pm at the home of Hans & Gail Thiele Reading... The Noticer, Sometimes, all a person needs is a little perspective by Andy Andrews New York Times bestseller! From the author of The Traveler’s Gift comes a story of common wisdom based on the remarkable true story of “Jones,” a mysterious old man who has a knack for showing up in people's lives at just the right time, providing priceless lessons about love, life, and the importance of perspective. For more information or to RSVP Contact Gail Thiele (480) 437-1331
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 or use the QR code: Questions? Contact... John or Mary Denaro (480) 488-8979, Heather Everett (480) 710-2904, or Rhonda Noble (480) 433-2870 page 10
Save the date!
Mediterranean Cooking Class & Lunch Event Thursday, October 28th 11:00am Cooking Class • 12:30pm Lunch Cost is $10/person All are welcome to join DHPC member Deb McDermott in the DHPC kitchen for a Mediterreanean cooking class, followed by lunch in the Fellowship Center. Or, if you’re not interested in cooking, you may just join-in with the eating of the prepared food. Space is limited, so please RVSP asap to Kathleen Harris at (602) 741– 3429 / kharris@deserthills.org
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2nd Round of continuing classes have begun! 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.
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 11
CALENDAR Blue=Zoom Video Meeting Red=Live Stream on YouTube Green=Youth 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) Monday, Oct 18 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 2:30pm Care Council (Adm #104) 2:35pm Tru North Drama Class (FC #210) 6:30pm Women’s Bible Study
Tuesday, Oct 19 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 BrainSavers (FC #215) 11:00am McClure Homeschool Group (Narthex #1)
Tuesday, Oct 19 continued… 11:00am Gifted to Serve Class (Adm #104) 2:00pm Women’s Tea Cmtee. Mtg. (Adm #104) 4:00pm Desert Disciples (Adm #109) 5:30pm CODA Mtg. (FC #201) 6:00pm Women’s AA (FC #215) 6:30pm Troop #603 Boy Scouts (FC #216) Wednesday, Oct 20 7:00am Men’s Bible Study (Adm#109) 8:30am Tru North Homeschool Group (Clubhouse Room) 9:30am Engage Bible Study (FC #215, FC #207 & Sanctuary) 1:00pm Stitches (FC #201) 6:00pm The Hangout (FC #216) 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room)
Saturday, Oct 23 8:00am Men’s Bible Study (Adm #109) Sunday, Oct 24 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) 2:00pm Community Crash Concert Rehearsal (sanctuary) 4:00pm Student Ministry Service (FC#209/210)
Thursday, Oct 21 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) 3:30pm Micro-Group (Narthex #1) 4:00pm Griefshare Support Group (FC #201)
Friday, Oct 22 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)
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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