9:00AM/10:30AM Service October 31, 2021 MORE PEOPLE, MORE LIKE CHRIST
The Lord Almighty the God of Jacob -
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 Sunday, October 31, 2021, 9:00AM/10:30AM
PRELUDE
*CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: People: Leader: People: Leader: People: Leader: People: Leader: People:
Come boast in the One whose gift of grace is all that we need for the hope and promise of salvation. By grace alone we are saved. Lord, we boast only in you. Come in faith to the One who has called you from darkness to the Kingdom where He is King. Without faith it is impossible to please God. Lord, in faith we believe you exist and that you reward. Come to Jesus who alone can save you and bring peace. Christ alone is our only hope. Come and hear the One whose infallible words are all we need for faith and practice. Lord, your Word alone is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path. Come and give glory to our great God who deserves all our praise. To you alone, Lord, be praise and glory forever and ever.
HYMN #686, vs. 1,2,4-6
Our God, Our Help in Ages Past
*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 #813 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 Leader: People: Leader:
People: Leader: People: Leader: People: All:
Your grace alone saves us, O God; and yet so often we try and earn your favor through our moral works and earthly service. Forgive us, Lord, for your grace is all we need. Jesus, you call us to follow you by faith alone; and yet we doubt your power and promise and turn to earthly things. Lord, help our unbelief. Jesus, you are the Christ, the Anointed One of God; there is salvation in no one else. Yet we so easily turn away from you and cling to other names, because we do not believe that you alone can save. Lord forgive our sinful selves. Lord, in your Scriptures you give us the words of life; yet so often, we refuse your words and listen to that which brings death. Forgive us, Lord, and teach us. Father, Son and Holy Spirit, to you belongs all the praise and glory; yet we claim credit for those things that you have done, and we rob you of the glory that is yours alone. Forgive us, Lord, and cleanse us. Turn our hearts to you, for yours is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.
ASSURANCE 1 John 1:9 Leader: If we confess our sins, God is faithful and just, and will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Therefore, let us assure one another of God’s pardon. All: 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
Psalm 46
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells. God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day. Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall; he lifts his voice, the earth melts. The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Come and see what the Lord has done, the desolations he has brought on the earth. He makes wars cease to the ends of the earth. He breaks the bow and shatters the spear; he burns the shields with fire. He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Leader: This is the word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God! page 4
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. OFFERINGS OF THE PEOPLE OFFERTORY
Lead On, O King Eternal Orchestra
arr. Swearingen
DOXOLOGY #815 OLD HUNDREDTH (Presentation of Operation Christmas Child Boxes and Presentation of Offerings & Pledges.) 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
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION CANTATA
Sola Gratia Grace alone
The Five Solas of the Reformation Chancel Choir and Orchestra; Darla Gilchrist and Brett Everett, narrators We Are Your Church, O Christ
text: J. Paul Williams music: Joseph M. Martin
We are Your church, O Christ. You are the sure foundation. We are Your church, O Christ, drawn to Your wounded side. We are your chosen bride. We live in You alone and in Your heart we find our home. Grace is our miracle. We are Your church, O Christ.
We are Your church, O Christ. You are the Cornerstone. We are Your church, O Christ. You are the Living Word. We trust in You alone. Lord, You are faithful, our wondrous Savior. Your name is holy and worthy of our praise.
We are Your church, O Christ from every land and nation. We are Your church, O Christ. You are the truth and life, God’s perfect sacrifice. We trust in You alone and in Your heart we find our home. Grace is our miracle. We are Your church, O Christ.
We are Your church, O Christ, one holy congregation. We are Your church, O Christ, united in our praise! We are one in Your embrace. We live in You alone and in Your heart we find our home. Grace is our miracle. We are Your church, O Christ.
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Sola Fide Faith Alone
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God A mighty fortress is our God, A bulwark never failing; Our helper He amid the flood Of mortal ills prevailing. For still our ancient foe Doth seek to work us woe — His craft and pow'r are great, And armed with cruel hate, On earth is not his equal.
text and music: Martin Luther arr. Robert Sterling Did we in our own strength confide, Our striving would be losing, Were not the right man on our side, The man of God's own choosing. Dost ask who that may be? Christ Jesus, it is He — Lord Sabaoth His Name, From age to age the same, And He must win the battle.
God’s word above all earthly pow'rs, No thanks to them, abideth; The Spirit and the gifts are ours Thro' Him who with us sideth. Let goods and kindred go, This mortal life also — The body they may kill; God's truth abideth still: His kingdom is forever. A mighty fortress is our God! Solus Christus Christ alone 1. The Church’s one foundation Is Jesus Christ, her Lord; She is His new creation By water and the Word: From heav'n He came and sought her To be His holy bride; With His own blood He bought her And for her life He died.
The Church’s One Foundation Please join the choir in singing verse 4. 2. Elect from every nation, Yet one o’er all the earth, Her charter of salvation: One Lord, one faith, one birth; One holy name she blesses, Partakes one holy food; And to one hope she presses, With every grace endued.
text: Samuel Stone music: Samuel Wesley arr. David Giardiniere 3. Tho’ with a scornful wonder Men see her sore oppressed, By schisms rent asunder, By heresies distressed, Yet saints their watch are keeping, Their cry goes up, “How long?” And soon the night of weeping Shall be the morn of song.
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Sola Scriptura Scripture alone
Feel the Spirit, Hear the Word
lyrics: Joel Levine music: J. S. Anthony
He went up to the mountain top Near the Sea of Galilee And spoke of human kindness For all eternity Feel the Spirit Hear the Word Feel the Spirit Hear the Word Like the Ten Commandments And words we all should know He went up to the mountain top His blessings to bestow Feel the Spirit Hear the Word Feel the Spirit Hear the Word Bless the poor and the meek And those who virtue seek Bless the persecuted and the pure For their reward is heaven Bless those who believe and those who grieve Those who teach and share the light Forgive a wrong, do not swear, and avoid all evil And even turn thy cheek to wrongs And be kind to all people Give to all and be merciful Even those unkind to you And be thee humble, do good works But trumpet not thy deeds For the Father heeds all we do And will reward thee openly Pray to Him and recognize the Kingdom, power, and glory And take your heart and make it part of Matthew’s real life story Feel the Spirit Hear the Word Feel the Spirit Hear the Word Lyrics and music © 2021 Joel Levine and Jeffrey Anthony
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Soli Deo Gloria Glory to God alone
Psalm 96:1-3 Leader: People: Leader: People: Leader: People:
Oh sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth! Sing to the LORD, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples! The Majesty and Glory of Your Name
text: Linda Lee Johnson music: Tom Fettke
When I gaze into the night skies And see the work of Your fingers; The moon and stars suspended in space. Oh what is man, that You are mindful of him? You have given man a crown of glory and honor, And have made him a little lower than the angels. You have put him in charge of all creation: The beasts of the field, the birds of the air, The fish of the sea. But what is man? Oh what is man that You are mindful of him? O Lord, our God, the majesty and glory of Your name Transcends the earth and fills the heavens. O Lord, our God, little children praise You perfectly, And so would we, and so would we. Alleluia, Alleluia! The majesty and glory of Your name. Alleluia, alleluia! The majesty and glory of Your name. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! © 1979 Curb Wordspring Music (Admin. by W.C.M. Music Corp.) Curb Word Music (Admin. by WC Music Corp.) For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com CCLI Song # 18871 | CCLI License # 455874
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SERMON *HYMN #724
“GIVING THANKS FOR THE GOSPEL”
Rev. Jim Noble
Lead On, O King Eternal
*BENEDICTION & RESPONSE Now unto Him #234 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
occata in C Major, BWV 564 Natalie Mealey, organ
J.S. Bach
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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
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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... 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 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
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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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