October 25 The Gathering

11:10AM Service October 25, 2020 MORE PEOPLE, MORE LIKE CHRIST

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 October 25, 2020 11:10 AM

SONGS “House Of The Holy One” “Blessed Be Your Name” “Hosanna (Praise Is Rising)” “Hosanna” “Mighty To Save”

Scripture Reading Mark 11:1-14 Mark 11:15-26

Message “STEWARDS OF FORGIVENESS” Rev. Jim Noble

CCLI License #455874

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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 1 Mark 11:27-33 Mark 12:1-12

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.

TODAY’S Flowers are provided by Tom and Barbara Purnell in honor of their 65th Wedding Anniversary.

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), Marge Sutton(1), Doug McFetters(9), Len Gilchrist (10), 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

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOXES During the month of October, boxes may be picked up or dropped off on the patio after services.

Please be sure to make your shipping donation checks out to Samaritan's Purse (not DHPC), and write OCC on the memo line.

The deadline for turning in boxes is Sunday, November 1st.

Questions? Contact John or Mary Denaro (480.488.8979), Heather Everett (480.710.2904), or Rhonda Noble (480.433.2870) page 4

DIY Wooden Nativity Workshop Monday, Nov. 9th 9am-12pm

The DHPC Fellowship Committee presents…

DIY Wooden Nativity Workshop

Monday, November 9th from 9am-12pm in the Fellowship Center.

Our very own, Rachael Moomey will lead the event.

The cost is $35 for the set and is due at sign-up.

Space is limited to 25.

Sign-up by contacting the church office admin@deserthills.org / 480.488.3384

Questions? Contact Pat Christopherson (480) 515-4330 / christopherson@cox.net

The Clan of Christ for 38 Years at Leupp

at DHPC

Join the Virtual Fall Faith Festival with Leupp.

Share Your Covid-19 God Sightings.

The Lord has brought DHPC and Leupp together in ministry as the Clan of Christ for 38 years showing the world how to be “One in Christ”. For the first time we will fail to visit each other at least twice annually in worship, ministry, and friendship. We missed our annual spring trip to Leupp, so 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 invite our Leupp brothers and sisters in Christ to worship with us and participate in our Fall Faith Festival. Instead, we are having a virtual gathering by sharing stories of how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected our lives and ministries. Suggested topics include: God sightings we have witnessed during the Coronavirus.

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?

Stories from DHPC and Leupp will be assembled in a video posted on the DHPC and HR Facebook pages.

You are invited to tell your story.

To participate in our virtual gathering with Leupp, contact Chuck Starnes for more information. email: cstarnes33@gmail.com or text: 623-261-8969

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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?

Plant a tree for your greatGrandchildren to climb.

Remember the DHPC Foundation in your estate plans.

Fixin’ Bags New Normal!

The DHPC Fellowship Committee presents…

Plant-Based Cooking with Deb McDermott Tuesdays, in October from 10-11am via Zoom

All are invited to attend these LIVE online cooking demonstrations hosted by member Deb McDermott.

To RSVP, obtain Zoom Info and Recipe Instructions, please contact the church office at (480) 488-3384 or admin@deserthills.org Join in on the fun!

ONE CLASS LEFT! October 27 Recipe Demo: Spiralized Vegetable “Pasta” with Avocado Cucumber Sauce Discussion Topic: What are some of your favorite kitchen tools?

Questions? Contact Pat Christopherson (480) 515-4330 / christopherson@cox.net

JOIN THE BOOK CLUB! 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

Life has changed so we are having to change with it (with God’s help!). Eight years ago, the church began filling bags of food containing the necessary items to make a complete dinner, to give to the Foothills Food Bank for their Thanksgiving Turkey distribution. The last two years we gave out small bags for financial donations and the Food Bank purchased the food.

Due to Covid, we will not be giving out small fixin’ bags but ask that you consider making donations directly to the church with a notation on the memo line of the check, “Fixin Bags”. The need for food is still GREAT in our community so let’s dig deep in our pockets and keep our giving going from DHPC. Money will be collected from NOW until Nov. 12.

Questions? Contact Pat Nichols 480.595.5751 God has blessed us in so many ways at DHPC! “From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked.”

-Luke 12:48b

RSVP to Pat Nichols 480.595.5751

Calling All Volunteers!

The Music & Arts Committee, while continuing to consider ongoing COVID restrictions, is beginning to look forward to planning “Arts at the Rocks” events. We cannot hold activities without the assistance of great volunteers, so please consider signing up to help. We currently meet once a month via Zoom.

If interested, please send an email to Darla Gilchrist, Music Elder at music.arts@deserthills.org We can’t wait to have you join our team! page 6

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CALENDAR Blue=Zoom Video Meeting Red=Live Stream on YouTube SM=Student Ministry Sunday, October 25 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 Monday, October 26 9:00am Bulletin Announcement Deadline 10:00am Women’s Bible Study 12:30pm Prayer Group Tuesday, October 27 10:00am Plant-Based Cooking 10:00am Staff Meeting (Adm #109) 1:30pm Dream Team Mtg. (FC #215)

Tuesday, October 27 continued...

6:00pm Women’s AA (FC #215) 6:30pm Scouts Troop #603 (FC #216) 7:00pm Missions Committee Wednesday, October 28 7:00am Men’s Bible Study 9:30am Engage Bible Study (FC #216) 9:30am Engage Bible Study 6:45pm Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room) Thursday, October 29 10:00pm Women’s Bible Study 1:00pm Outreach Meeting 6:30pm Gathering Rehearsal (FC#216)

Saturday, October 31 7:45am Saturday Morning Saints 10:00am Hoxie Discipleship Group Sunday, Nov 1 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

Friday, October 30 4:00pm Newcomer AA (FC #215) 4:30pm Coed AA (FC #216)

Worship Schedule 8:15 am - Traditional Worship - Sanctuary 9:45 am - Traditional Worship - Sanctuary & STREAMING 11:10 am - The Gathering Worship - Fellowship Center

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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