9:45am SERVICE May 17, 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
SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY 9:45am, May 17, 2020
* CALL TO WORSHIP (Psalm 40:1-2) Leader: I waited patiently for the Lord. People: He turned and heard my cry. Leader: He lifted me up and out of the pit, out of the miry clay. People: He set my feet upon the rock and made my footsteps secure. Leader: Let us wait patiently for the Lord and turn to God in prayer
Great Is Thy Faithfulness
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1. Great is Thy faithfulness, O God, my Father; There is no shadow of turning with Thee. Thou changest not; Thy compassions, they fail not. As Thou hast been Thou forever wilt be. Refrain Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; All I have needed Thy hand hath provided. Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me! 2. Summer and winter, and springtime and harvest, Sun, moon and stars in their courses above, Join with all nature in manifold witness To Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love. Refrain 3. Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth, Thy own dear presence to cheer and to guide. Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow— Blessings all mine with ten thousand beside! Refrain
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*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. *GLORY BE TO THE FATHER 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.
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PRAYER OF CONFESSION Almighty God, be gracious to us, for we have sinned against You. In our busyness we have failed to call on You. In our self-centeredness we have ignored Your hurting people. We have uttered empty words and wearied You with empty deeds. We have been unwilling to see our own iniquity and have not dared to believe that You can heal us. Come to us now to forgive and make new. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen. ASSURANCE OF PARDON (II Corinthians 5:17) Leader: If anyone is in Christ, they are a new creature; the old has passed away; behold, the new has come. Therefore, let us assure one another of God's pardon. All: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Amen. SOLO
It Is Well Marjorie Sutton, soloist When peace like a river attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll; Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, “It is well, it is well with my soul.” It is well with my soul, It is well, it is well with my soul.
Spafford/Bliss
Tho’ Satan should buffet, tho’ trials should come, Let this blest assurance control, That Christ hath regarded my helpless estate, And hath shed His own blood for my soul. It is well with my soul, It is well, it is well with my soul.
And, Lord, haste the day when the faith shall be sight, The clouds be rolled back as a scroll, The trump shall resound and the Lord shall descend, “Even so”—it is well with my soul. It is well with my soul, It is well, it is well with my soul. 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. page 3
SCRIPTURE READING
Mark 1:21-31
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They went to Capernaum, and when the Sabbath came, Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach. 22 The people were amazed at his teaching, because he taught them as one who had authority, not as the teachers of the law. 23 Just then a man in their synagogue who was possessed by an impure spirit cried out, 24 “What do you want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God!” 25 “Be quiet!” said Jesus sternly. “Come out of him!” 26 The impure spirit shook the man violently and came out of him with a shriek. 27 The people were all so amazed that they asked each other, “What is this? A new teaching—and with authority! He even gives orders to impure spirits and they obey him.” 28 News about him spread quickly over the whole region of Galilee. 29 As soon as they left the synagogue, they went with James and John to the home of Simon and Andrew. 30 Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they immediately told Jesus about her. 31 So he went to her, took her hand and helped her up. The fever left her and she began to wait on them. Leader: This is the word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God! RECOGNITION OF GRADUATES 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. *HYMN
Silence! Frenzied, Unclean Spirit
Thomas Troeger
1. "Silence! Frenzied, unclean spirit," cried God's healing, Holy One. "Cease your ranting! Flesh can't bear it. Flee as night before the sun." At Christ's voice the demon trembled, from its victim madly rushed, while the crowd that was assembled stood in wonder, stunned, and hushed.
2. Silence, Lord, the unclean spirit, in our mind and in our heart. Speak your word that when we hear it all our demons shall depart. Clear our thought and calm our feeling; still the fractured, warring soul. By the power of your healing make us faithful, true, and whole.
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OFFERINGS OF THE PEOPLE OFFERTORY You are here moving in our midst We worship You, we worship You You are here working in this place We worship You, we worship You You are here moving in our midst We worship You, we worship You You are here working in this place We worship You, we worship You
Way Maker
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That is who You are, that is who You are That is who You are, that is who You are Even when we don't see it You're working Even when we don't feel it You're working You never stop You never stop working You never stop You never stop working
Even when we don't see it You're working Even when we don't feel it You're working You are Way Maker, Miracle Worker, Promise Keeper You never stop You never stop working Light in the darkness, my God, that is who You are You never stop You never stop working You are Way Maker, Miracle Worker, Promise Keeper Even when we don't see it You're working Light in the darkness, my God, that is who You are Even when we don't feel it You're working You never stop You never stop working You are here touching ev'ry heart You never stop You never stop working We worship You, we worship You You are here healing ev'ry heart Even when we don't see it You're working We worship You, we worship You Even when we don't feel it You're working You never stop You never stop working You are here turning lives around You never stop You never stop working We worship You, we worship You You are here mending ev'ry heart You are Way Maker, Miracle Worker, Promise Keeper We worship You, we worship You Light in the darkness, my God, that is who You are You are Way Maker, Miracle Worker, Promise Keeper You are Way Maker, Miracle Worker, Promise Keeper Light in the darkness, my God, that is who You are Light in the darkness, my God, that is who You are You are Way Maker, Miracle Worker, Promise Keeper That is who You are, that is who You are Light in the darkness, my God, that is who You are That is who You are, that is who You are That is who You are, that is who You are That is who You are, that is who You are DOXOLOGY #815
CCLI Song # 7115744, CCLI License # 455874
OLD HUNDREDTH
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
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SCRIPTURE READING
Mark 1:32-45
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That evening after sunset the people brought to Jesus all the sick and demon-possessed. 33 The whole town gathered at the door, 34 and Jesus healed many who had various diseases. He also drove out many demons, but he would not let the demons speak because they knew who he was. 35
Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. 36 Simon and his companions went to look for him, 37 and when they found him, they exclaimed: “Everyone is looking for you!” 38
Jesus replied, “Let us go somewhere else—to the nearby villages—so I can preach there also. That is why I have come.” 39 So he traveled throughout Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and driving out demons. 40
A man with leprosy came to him and begged him on his knees, “If you are willing, you can make me clean.”
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Jesus was indignant. He reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” 42 Immediately the leprosy left him and he was cleansed. 43
Jesus sent him away at once with a strong warning: 44 “See that you don’t tell this to anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the sacrifices that Moses commanded for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.” 45 Instead he went out and began to talk freely, spreading the news. As a result, Jesus could no longer enter a town openly but stayed outside in lonely places. Yet the people still came to him from everywhere. SERMON
“COMPASSION”
*HYMN
God of Grace and God of Glory
1. God of grace and God of glory, On Thy people pour Thy power. Crown Thine ancient Church’s story; Bring her bud to glorious flower. Grant us wisdom; Grant us courage For the facing of this hour. For the facing of this hour. *BENEDICTION
Rev. Jim Noble
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2. Lo! The hosts of evil round us Scorn Thy Christ, assail His ways! From the fears that long have bound us, Free our hearts to faith and praise. Grant us wisdom; Grant us courage For the living of these days, For the living of these days.
Now unto Him
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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
Mighty to Save
Fielding, Morgan
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Scripture for May 24th Mark 2:1-12 Mark 2:13-17
Today’s Flowers have been provided by Tom & Maureen Wilcox in celebration of their 45th Wedding Anniversary.
PRAYER REQUESTS ASSISTED LIVING & HOMEBOUND: Anne Wellington(9), Jeanne Frank(10), Ed Jensen(7), Don Paisley(10), Ruth Johnston(12), Lloyd Ferguson(6) HEALING: Richard Cook (8), Barbara Purnell (13), Will Broxterman, Jim Shaw (9), Marge Sutton(1), Doug McFetters(9), Len Gilchrist (10), Bill Allen(3), Jackie Badger(18), Ruth Blakeslee(8), John Dinsdale(9), Nathan Harber, Geni Miller(4) (#) Indicates Parish Shepherd number.
MILITARY: 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? Prayer cards are located in each pew pocket and around the campus or you may submit your prayer request online at deserthills.org. The spread of the coronavirus across the world and our country has created an incredibly stressful environment for all of us, especially those with underlying health conditions. Because we are socially isolated and the media bombards us with the latest numbers on COVID-19 cases and deaths, we experience a roller coaster of emotions. Our reactions can fluctuate from disbelief, denial, anxiety, fear, anger, and even depression. If you’d like someone to talk with, our team members would be glad to visit with you by phone or in person.
WALKING BESIDE - A Visitation Ministry Barb Conti Joe Gilleland Moon Kahn Shirley Klein Sue Palmer
480-419-8232 480-575-8406 480-391-2034 602-881-0936 602-909-7964
Sara Sebransky Julie Wild Chris McQueen Marsha Lindquist Nancy & Curry Taylor
480-888-6192 480-440-9022 847-946-0767 480-513-1132 480-595-2908
Flower Vase Donations Needed… Our congregational nurses deliver bouquets from each Sunday’s worship flowers to our homebound or nursing home members. If you have vases you would like to donate, please call Mary Kay Thurston, RN 480-220-6679 or Cyndi Moulton, RN MSN 623-203-8357 and they will come to get them or you may bring them to the church when it reopens.
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ZOOM MEETINGS A Zoom Meeting account has been created for any group to access should they desire to meet online. Please contact our Office Manager (admin@deserthills.org), Kathleen Harris (kharris@deserthills.org), or Brett Everett (beverett@deserthills.org) to schedule a meeting for your group. *DISCLAIMER: Any online meeting platform has its risks. Zoom is no exception. However, the company has been responsive to privacy and security concerns and has corrected some of the known issues. Please do not join a meeting however, if you do not feel comfortable with this platform.*
All Bible Studies, book studies and home groups are encouraged to meet via Facetime, Skype or other electronic means. Leaders may still, for example, provide lessons, questions, devotionals, etc. to keep their groups engaged. Please contact Pastor Brett at beverett@deserthills.org if you have questions as to how to set these up.
MESSAGE FROM FINANCE COMMITTEE... A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has continued to support the church financially. We are blessed to have such a generous church family. At this time our receipts and expenses are within the normal range for this time of year. In addition, the church has applied for and received money on May 1st from the CARES Act Payroll Protection Plan. This money ($112,000) will be used to assist with salaries. It is classified as a loan and all or part may be forgiven. The $112,000 number was based on a calculation of the average adjusted monthly 2019 personnel expenses times a 2 ½ month period. Yes we are truly blessed. - Thank you from Your Finance Committee
MESSAGE FROM DHPC ACCOUNTANT... Thank you for your financial support during these difficult times. DHPC members are encouraged to mail their pledges. The Finance team will be checking the post office box and the physical mailbox while the church office is closed. DHPC does not offer an electronic offering option. This decision was made for two reasons. First, the monthly and per transaction fee to the church would reduce the offering amount. Second, parishioners can elect on-line bill pay through their banking institution at no fee to them or the church. If you would like to set up automatic donations contact your bank. You will need to provide them DHPC's address (P.O. Box 874 Carefree, AZ 85377) your account number and your first and last name. - Bobi Tomlon, Controller, Desert Hills Presbyterian Church, 480-488-3384
DHPC High School & Middle School Zoom Meeting Today, Sunday, May 17th at 3:00pm! Message from Christ Haidet, Director of Family and Student Ministries‌ It's been a few weeks since I first met many of you and I am looking forward to getting to know each of you. We have set up a Zoom meeting for 3:00 pm this Sunday for all middle and high school students. To obtain a Zoom invite, please call/text me at (480) 329-7097. Students, I would love for you to attend for as long as you want. We are in the beginning process of setting up the foundation for the Student Ministry here at Desert Hills. But, in order to do this, we need your creativity, thoughts, history, etc. We hope to have websites, social media platforms, youth group name, and the beginning plans of a youth center before the fall school launch. I would also like your input on activities, camps, concerts, programs, and much more. I'm hoping the Covid restrictions loosen up soon so we can get going. Students, please feel free to share this invite with friends who have been a part of DHPC youth outings in the past, but who may not be on our student ministry email list. I look forward to seeing you this Sunday! page 8
Congratulations, Graduates! We would like to give thanks to God and His continued faithfulness in the lives to our graduates. Please join us in praying and blessing these students as they celebrate and follow Jesus into their next stage in life. Alyssa Ashworth Bessie Benham
Hadley Hawkins Preston Kok Hannah Kress
THE ADVENTURE CONTINUES! THE CLAN of CHRIST 38 Years & still counting Previous gathering with our Leupp sister church.
Pray for our Leupp friends. There are still no reported COVID-19 cases among our Leupp sister church families as the Navajo Nation extends its lockdown and curfew. As of April 29th, there were 62 deaths and 1977 confirmed cases. A strict curfew is being enforced on the Navajo Nation from 8:00pm to 5:00am subject to $1,000 fine and 30 days in jail. The curfew and lockdown are extended to all day Saturdays and Sundays, therefore Pastor Calvin is limited on when he does streaming services. Any decisions on a possible joint virtual service are on hold until the curfew is lifted. An invitation has been posted on the Hope
Resurrected Facebook page for Leupp to join us in worship and study using our subscription to RightNow Media. In these stressful times of fighting a pandemic with social distancing, it is important more than ever to stay connected with each other. With the support of the DHPC staff and Missions Committee, a “Clan of Christ� Zoom gathering will be recorded and posted to the Hope Resurrected Facebook page. Please contact Chuck Starnes at cstarnes@gmail.com if you want to participate in creating a personal message of encouragement and love for our Leupp friends. page 9
(Church Campus and Church Office Closed until further notice.) Blue=Zoom Video Meeting
CALENDAR Sunday, May 17th 9:45 am Worship Service (Live Stream YouTube) 3:00pm DHPC H.S. & M.S. Student Meeting Monday, May 18th 9:00 am Bulletin Announcement Deadline Email announcements to: admin@deserthills.org 10:00am Women’s Bible Study 1:00pm Music Directors’ Meeting Tuesday, May 19th 10:00am Staff Meeting Wednesday, May 20th No events scheduled. Thursday, May 21st No events scheduled. Friday, May 22nd No events scheduled. Saturday, May 23rd 7:45am Saturday Morning Saints
Sunday, May 24th 9:45 am Worship Service (Live Stream YouTube)
MAY WISH LIST URGENT ITEMS NEEDED AT THIS TIME…
PASTA SAUCE CREAM SOUP LYSOL WIPES TOILET PAPER PAPER TOWELS GLOVES DISPOSABLE MASKS HAND SANITIZER CHILI CANNED MEATS (CHICKEN,TUNA) JUICE JELLY CHUNKY SOUPS RICE JELLY PASTA SIDES (RICE A RONI ETC.)
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