October 31 Announcements

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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 Kurt and Pat Koch in honor of their 18th Wedding Anniversary.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/2022flowerchart

Scripture for November 1st

Psalm 100 ESV Luke 17:11-19 NIV

PRAYER REQUESTS ASSISTED LIVING & HOMEBOUND: Anne Wellington(9), Jeanne Frank(10), Ed Jensen(7), Don Paisley (10), Ruth Johnston(12) HEALING: Beverly North (Susan Reed’s mother), 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 Dotson, 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, 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 or call the DHPC Prayer Hotline (480) 757-0700

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

843-540-9514 602-881-0936 480-513-1132 480-620-8632 480-888-6192 page 12

Save the date for…

Chaplaincy for the Homeless MISSION BREAKFAST Saturday, November 13th, 8:00am in the DHPC Fellowship Center Mission Activity of DHPC Since 2004 Serving the Homeless Community since 1988 Meet Chaplain Darwin Campbell and His Staff Listen to Success Stories & Opportunities to Help!

Purchase your $5 ticket on the patio today!

BREAKFAST • MUSIC • INFORMATION

Why Do We Celebrate Reformation Sunday? edited from an article by R. Bruce Douglass, Director, Reformed Institute of Metropolitan Washington

The Protestant Reformation is one of the most important developments that has taken place in the entire history of the Christian church. It began early in the 16th century with a series of actions taken by a German monk named Martin Luther who loved the Bible and came to believe that the church of his day was not faithful to the teaching of Scripture.

Luther went public with his criticism by posting a series of 95 “theses” on the door of the castle church in Wittenberg on October 31, 1517. In the years that followed, Luther took many actions that departed dramatically from the established religious practice of the day and the example he set was soon followed by people in many other parts of Europe. As early as the 1520’s the proponents of church reform had split into factions, and it was not long before those factions turned into organized movements that were known by such labels as “Lutheran,” “Anabaptist,” and “Reformed.”

The Reformed movement, which is the source of Presbyterianism, arose out of the work of such figures as Ulrich Zwingli (a Germanspeaking Swiss priest), John Calvin (a French lawyer turned pastor who spent most of his life in the Swiss canton of Geneva), and John Knox (a Scottish priest)—all of whom were Luther’s contemporaries. The members of this movement soon got into the habit of characterizing their cause as “Reformed” to indicate that they were prepared to go farther than most other “Protestants” (including Luther’s followers) in changing the church. In their minds, however, all the changes they had in mind— from the involvement of lay people in the governance of the church, the elimination of bishops, and the removal of all “graven images” from places of worship—were the fruit of their desire to be faithful to Scripture and return the church to its original form.

Questions? Contact John Thurston (480) 220-6685 / john.thurston39@gmail.com

New Women's Bible Study The One: Reaching the Lost with the Love of Christ This 4 week class will be offered 2 times each week so choose what fits your schedule: Beginning Monday, Nov. 1st at 6:30 PM via zoom OR Beginning Thursday, Nov. 4th at 10:00 AM at the church & on zoom A little about the study... "As believers, we are called to share the love and message of Christ with those who don’t know him. We mean to share Christ, we really do. But then we get busy with other things even as the church! But what if a subtle shift in focus could reignite a passion within you and your church for reaching the lost?

This study explores Luke 15, where Jesus tells three stories about rejoicing when lost things are found specifically, a lost sheep, a lost coin, and two lost sons. First, we will discover that we are “the One” who is dearly loved and sought after by God, and then we will join together in Jesus’s mission to seek after “the One” in our own lives with intentionality, perseverance, and joy. This study is not about taking people on as a project no one wants that. It’s about rediscovering the heart of God and his passion for going after those who are far from him."

Please purchase your book before class begins.

For more information or to register please contact Kathleen Harris at kharris@deserthills.org / 602-741-3429. page 13

DHPC Women’s Christmas Tea December 4, 2021 (sign-ups begin November 7 on the patio)

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.

Interested in being a table hostess?

Call Jan Billard (480) 595-2266 Interested in helping in kitchen or with setup?

Call Amy Woods (480) 213-3677

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

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...

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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 14

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Organ Concert Workshop Veterans Day Dinner Event Maestro Hector Olivera Organ Concert Chaplaincy for the Homeless Breakfast Walking Beside – Surviving the Holidays Faith & Film Event Foundation Presentation Mediterranean Cooking & Lunch Event

12/4 12/4 12/5 12/10 12/12 12/12 12/18 12/19 12/21 12/24

Women’s Christmas 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 Today, Sunday, October 31st is the last Sunday that shoeboxes will be collected.

Any boxes not turned in today may be turned into the church office no later than 5:00pm tomorrow, November 1st.

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 15

CALENDAR Blue=Zoom Video Meeting Red=Live Stream on YouTube Green=Youth Sunday, Oct 31 - Reformation Sunday 8:15am Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room) 9:00am Traditional Service (Sanctuary) 9:00am Student Impact

(Clubhouse Room) Engage Bible Study (FC #215, FC #207 & Sanctuary) 1:00pm Stitches (FC #201) (grades 6-12) assist w/ Sunday School 6:00pm The Hangout (FC #216) (FC #215) 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room) 9:00am Children’s Worship Thursday, Nov 4 (age 0-5) (Sanctuary bldg. classrooms) All Day Veterans Day Dinner Prep (grade 1-5) (FC hallway classrooms) (Kitchen) 9:00am Romans 8 Class (Adm. #109) 8:00am BrainSavers (FC #215) 10:30am Traditional Service (Sanctuary) 8:30am Tru North Homeschool Group 10:30am Worship (Streaming) (Clubhouse Room) Monday, Nov 1 10:00am Women’s Bible Study 8:30am Tru North Homeschool Group (Adm #104 & Zoom) (Clubhouse Room) 10:00am BrainSavers (FC #215) 9:00am Bulletin Announcement Deadline 11:00am Mediterranean Cooking Class 9:30am Miracles on Monday AA (FC#215) (Kitchen) 10:00am Art Class (FC #207) 12:00pm Veterans Day Furniture 11:00am Prayer Gathering Set-Up begins (FC #216) 2:35pm Tru North Drama Class 3:30pm Micro-Group (Narthex #1) (FC #210) 4:00pm Griefshare Support Group 6:00pm Personnel Committee (Adm. #109) (FC #201) 6:30pm Women’s Bible Study 4:00pm Pastor Jim’s City of God Class Tuesday, Nov 2 (FC #215) 8:00am BrainSavers (FC #215) Friday, Nov 5 8:30am McClure Homeschool Group 8:30am Tru North Homeschool Group (FC Classrooms) (Clubhouse Room) 8:30am Tru North Homeschool Group 10:00am Discipleship Group (Narthex 1) (Clubhouse Room) 10:00am Organ Concert Rehearsal 9:00am Marketing Mtg (Adm #104) (Sanctuary) 10:00am Staff Mtg. (Adm #109) 4:00pm Newcomer AA (Sanctuary) 10:00am BrainSavers (FC #215) 4:30pm New Beginnings AA (Sanctuary) 11:00am McClure Homeschool Group Saturday, Nov 6 (Narthex #1) 8:00am Men’s Bible Study (Adm #109) 2:00pm Hygiene Kit Packing (Basement) 8:00am Veterans Day Dinner Prep 4:00pm Desert Disciples (Adm #109) (Kitchen & FC #216) 5:30pm CODA Mtg. (FC #201) 10:00am Organ Concert Workshop 6:00pm Women’s AA (FC #215) (Sanctuary) 6:30pm Troop #603 Boy Scouts (FC #216) 4:00pm Veterans Day Dinner (FC #216) 6:30pm Worship Committee (Adm #109)

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Sunday, Nov 7 8:15am Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room) 9:00am Traditional Service (Sanctuary) 9:00am Student Impact 9:00am 9:00am 10:30am 10:30am 12:00pm

(grades 6-12) assist w/ Sunday School (FC #215)

Children’s Worship

(age 0-5) (Sanctuary bldg. classrooms) (grade 1-5) (FC hallway classrooms)

Romans 8 Class (Adm. #109) Traditional Service (Sanctuary) Worship (Streaming) Organ Concert Rehearsal (Sanctuary) 2:30pm Student Ministry Youth Staff Mtg. (FC #215) 3:00pm Organ Concert (Sanctuary) 4:00pm Student Ministry Service (FC#209/210)

Wednesday, Nov 3 7:00am Men’s Bible Study (Adm#109) 8:30am Tru North Homeschool Group

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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