Today’s Flowers have been provided by Sharon Zinser in honor of Kate Veverka on her 24th Birthday.
Scripture for September 19th Jonah 1:11-2:10 Matthew 12:38-45
PRAYER REQUESTS ASSISTED LIVING & HOMEBOUND: Anne Wellington(9), Jeanne Frank(10), Ed Jensen(7), Don Paisley(10), Ruth Johnston(12). HEALING: Patrick McGough, Dennis Meyers (son of John and Mary Denaro), Oran Brown (11), Chris McQueen (6), Bob Ronder (10), Jim Scotti (5), Ron Bruce, 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 August 31, 2021 our budget numbers are as follows: We have received 78.3% of pledged income ($827,067) and 62.9% of non-pledge offerings ($300,000) while expenses were 64.3% 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 6
Deacons Corner By Pat Nichols There are 12 new Deacons setting out to serve the Lord by helping our congregation and community. This month’s article is focusing on the Service area. Min Damm and her committee have already planned and hosted two Memorial Receptions but admits she could use more volunteers to help set up and serve food. Would you help??? Dave Zoetewey and his committee are helping others by doing small home repairs and/or landscaping for those in need. Would you help??? Lisa Loran is heading up the Helping Hands Meals Ministry again. Would you be willing to procure or prepare food for shut-ins post hospitalization/ rehab??? Pat Nichols is developing a transportation Ministry coming soon. Would you help??? We are ALL God’s hands and feet here on earth. Please let Him guide you to an area of Service. Call Pat Nichols, 480-595-5751 or the church office if you are willing to join in on God’s team here at DHPC.
NEW WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY Happy Fall and that means that it's time to begin a new Bible Study! Beginning in September, Kathleen Harris will be offering a study by Melissa Spoelstra entitled First Corinthians: Living Love When We Disagree. Seems as relevant for our times as it did for the church in Corinth. This study will be offered 2 times a week: Monday (beginning September 13) 6:30pm-8:00pm via Zoom Thursday (beginning September 16) 10:00-11:30 in person and via zoom for out of towners. (This day and time will work for anyone who is attending the early BrainSavers class.) Please purchase your book before the first class. For more information or to sign up please contact Kathleen Harris at kharris@deserthills.org / 602-741-3429 page 7
9/12 9/14 9/19 9/21 9/25 9/26
Operation Christmas Child Kick-Off BrainSavers Begins New Member Classes Begin Gifted to Serve Classes Begin Children’s Ministry Family Bowling Day Financial Peace University Classes Begin
10/3 10/3 10/3 10/6 10/10 10/16 10/17 10/17 10/24 10/31
World Communion ASU Jazz Trio Concert Romans 8 Sunday Bible Study Begins Engage Classes Begin Stewardship Drive Begins Fall Faith Festival / Clan of Christ Reunion Leupp Sunday Community Crash Concert Children’s Ministry Family Picnic Reformation Sunday – Choir Cantata
11/6 11/6 11/7 11/13 11/14 11/21 11/24
Organ Concert Workshop Veterans Day Dinner Event Maestro Hector Olivera Organ Concert Chaplaincy for the Homeless Breakfast Walking Beside – Surviving the Holidays Foundation Presentation Community Thanksgiving Service - TBD
12/4 12/4 12/5 12/10 12/12 12/12 12/18 12/19 12/21 12/24
Women’s Tea Upscale Singers Concert 1of2 Upscale Singers Concert 2of2 Yuletide Renaissance Feast 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
SEPTEMBER WISH LIST Jelly, Canned Pasta, Rice (small sizes), Beans (small sizes), Rice Sides (Rice A Roni), Pasta Sides, Dry Pasta, Chunky Soup, Cream Soup, Paper Towels, Shampoo and Conditioner
The leading brain-fitness program in the world, it helps the growing population of older adults enjoy life and reduce their risk of age-related cognitive decline. BrainSavers is fun and engaging and can accommodate a wide range of physical capabilities.
Classes begin on September 14th! 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. For more information or to sign up call the Church office: (480) 488-3384 Cost is $40, 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.
LANDSCAPE HELP NEEDED! Message from Richard Cook, Director of Buildings & Grounds… Several members have spent numerous hours, days, weeks, and months enjoying cleaning our campus where we can be proud of how it NOW looks and that it is NOT overgrown as it had become. While we liked the natural look, it made our church look a bit unkept. With the wonderful monsoons that returned this year, we are now seeing crops of new growth springing up. We need to stay ahead of this growth and one way was to spray twice a year. To save this cost, we would prefer to see if you are willing to spend some individual time communing with the new growth and help it know that while we love it, we do not want all of it back; we want our campus looking inviting to our members, people considering membership, and our community at large. As little as 30 minutes can help uproot this new growth. You can just drop it at the spot or you can put it in a pile. If you prefer to rake an area, we would love that help also. We can even designate your own small private nature area for you to attend to. We have researched landscaping companies but most are quite expensive and we may have to seriously consider this if we cannot get help. We would prefer not to request additional funds annually to attend to this issue. To volunteer, please contact Richard Cook at (714) 270-8119 / bgstaff@deserthills.org
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What’s Going On In the Parking Lot? AT&T is doing upgrades within our bell tower. AT&T pays DHPC a monthly fee to use our bell tower for their equipment. These fees are used to endow the DHPC Fogdall Scholarship Fund. During the next 30 days, please take caution as the FC lower parking lot is blocked off and a temporary rubber speed bump is in the upper FC lot to protect the various cables being installed. Once the work is complete, both the bell tower and adjoining equipment building will be closed-up and painted. Questions? Contact… Richard Cook, Director Buildings & Grounds (714) 270-8119
The following NEW, UNOPENED ITEMS in TRAVEL SIZE are needed:
HYGIENE KIT DONATIONS NEEDED DHPC continues to donate 120-130 kits each month to Phoenix homeless through our mission with Chaplaincy for the Homeless.
Please Remember to Wear Your Name Badge One of our priorities is to strengthen the feeling of community within our church, and one way to get to know each other better is to wear a name badge. If you are a member of the church, you received a name badge when you joined. If yours is lost or misplaced, please request a new one by contacting the church office at (480) 488-3384 / admin@deserthills.org. Thank you for your cooperation!
2 oz. can shaving cream shampoo packaged/boxed toothbrushes socks 1oz. tubes of toothpaste washcloths razors chapstick
or Joe Gilleland, Buildings & Grounds Elder (480) 575-8406
You may also make a monetary donation to help us purchase these items in bulk. Checks may be written to DHPC. (please specify in the check memo box: “Hygiene Kit Collection, ID #84010”) Questions? Contact John Thurston #(480) 220-6685
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOXES KICK-OFF SUNDAY TODAY! SEPTEMBER 12th You may now pick-up your boxes! Additionally you may purchase the Shoe That Grows for $20/pair, and/or a soccer ball and pump (only 50 available) for $5! Questions? Contact John or Mary Denaro (480.488.8979), Heather Everett (480.710.2904), or Rhonda Noble (480.433.2870) page 9
Romans 8
Opening with the bold declaration that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus and ending with the reminder that nothing can separate us from God’s love, Romans 8 is a source of great comfort and encouragement for the children of God. Join us as Dr. Derek Thomas leads us verse by verse through this stunning passage and see why he calls it “The greatest chapter in the entire Bible.”
Dr. Derek W.H. Thomas is senior minister of the First Presbyterian Church in Columbia, S.C., and Chancellor's Professor of Systematic and Pastoral Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary. He is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow and author of many books, including How the Gospel Brings Us All the Way Home, Calvin's Teaching on Job, Strength for the Weary, and, with Dr. Sinclair B. Ferguson, Ichthus: Jesus Christ, God's Son, the Savior. To sign up please contact Cathy Hoxie choxie512@gmail.com / (510) 207-1544 Zoom option available.
Looking for an In-depth Bible Study? Why
Join us as we study Genesis… Genesis is the book of beginnings, the foundation of the entire Bible. This 30-lesson in-depth study serves as the grand gateway into God’s Word: Creation, rebellion, judgment, and forgiveness are showcased. The book describes the origins of the Hebrew nation, the people through who God would bring the Messiah, His instrument of salvation. Why study the Bible? We get to know God through His word. God speaks to us through His Word. God’s Word brings life. God’s Word offers stability in an unstable world. God’s Word helps us to pray effectively. This is a non-denominational Co-Ed Class. For more information or to register, contact Kathleen Harris at (480) 488-3384 (church), (602) 741-3429 (cell) or kharris@deserthills.org
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CALLING ALL SINGLE WOMEN WANTING FELLOWSHIP & FUN! 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
And ELEMENTARY (1st-5th grade) located in the Fellowship Center hallway classrooms
Join us for a single women's game night on
Sunday, September 19th, 6:00pm at the Clubhouse Room in the Sanctuary Building 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 gettogether. Attendees are requested to bring a game or two to share. To RSVP, please contact Sharon Zinser (585) 350-9773 / sharon.a.zinser@gmail.com to RSVP. If needed, rides will be provided.
Questions? Please contact Chris Haidet, Director of Family & Student Ministries at (480) 329-7097 / chaidet@deserthills.org
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING TODAY! Our Congregational Nurses, Mary Kay Thurston and Cyndi Moulton will be checking Blood Pressures on the patio TODAY 8:30am-9:00am & 10:00am10:30am. For more information contact Mary Kay at 480.220-6679 or Cyndi at 623.203.8357
DHPC Adult Discipleship presents...
Starting Sunday, September 26, 2021 from 2:00pm to 3:30pm for NINE weeks. The cost is $129 for access to the material for one year. The classes are designed to be in person but zoom capabilities are also available. All materials are available online. Scholarships will be available as well. Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University is a well known international program offered by corporations and small businesses to their employees and, often, offered by churches to members of their congregations. The nine classes are de-
signed for the young and the mature individuals who want to learn how to better manage their budgets, save for specific items and retirement, as well as a great course for teenagers and college bound children to learn about budgeting and CREDIT CARDS! The course will be taught by Susie Brousseau CLU, ChFC, CFP. Susie has previously taught this course to 30 individuals at Desert Hills Lutheran Church in Scottsdale, AZ in 2014. Susie is a wealth advisor that specializes in investment management,
asset protection, financial planning, retirement planning and helping you understand what is needed from a planning standpoint in your will and/or revocable trust. Susie also sings in our DHPC Traditional Choir. For more information or to register, please contact Susie at 602-509-5432 or at ksbrous@cox.net
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CALENDAR Blue=Zoom Video Meeting Red=Live Stream on YouTube Green=Youth Sunday, Sept 12 Operation Christmas Child Kickoff 8:15am Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room) 9:00am Traditional (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 (Sanctuary) 10:30am Worship (Streaming) 11:45am Troop Care (Adm #109) 4:00pm Student Ministry Service (FC#209/210) Monday, Sept 13 8:30am Tru North Homeschool Group (Clubhouse Room) 9;00am Bulletin Announcement Deadline 9:30am Miracles on Monday AA (FC#215) 10:00am Women’s Bible Study 12:30pm Prayer Gathering 2:35pm Tru North Drama Class (FC #215) 6:30pm Women’s Bible Study Tuesday, Sept 14 ALL DAY Drywall Installation (FC #216) 8:00am BrainSavers (FC #215) 8:30am McClure Homeschool Group (FC Classrooms) 8:30am Tru North Homeschool Group (Clubhouse Room) 9:00am Bulletin Announcement Deadline 9:00am Staff Devotions (Sanctuary) 10:00am BrainSavers (FC #215) 2:30pm Adult Discipleship Mtg. 3:45pm Connencting w/ your Muslim Neighbors (Adm #104) 5:30pm CODA Mtg. (FC #201) 6:00pm Women’s AA (FC #215)
Tuesday, Sept 14 continued... 6:30pm Troop #603 Boy Scouts (FC #216) 6:30pm Session Mtg. (Adm #109) Wednesday, Sept 15 ALL DAY Drywall Installation (FC #216) 7:00am Men’s Bible Study (Adm#109) 8:30am Tru North Homeschool Group (Clubhouse Room) 1:00pm Divine Stitcherhood (FC #201) 3:00pm B&G Mtg. (Adm #104) 3:00pm Nominating Cmtee. (Adm #109) 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room)
Sunday, Sept 19 continued... 9:00am Children’s Worship (age 0-5) (Sanctuary bldg. classrooms) (grade 1-5) (FC hallway classrooms) 10:30am Traditional (Sanctuary) 10:30am Worship (Streaming) 1:00pm New Member Class 2:30pm Student Ministry Staff Mtg. 4:00pm Student Ministry Service (FC#209/210) 6:00pm Single Women’s Game Night
Thursday, Sept 16 ALL DAY Drywall Installation (FC #216) 8:00am BrainSavers (FC #215) 8:30am Tru North Homeschool Group (Clubhouse Room) 10:00am Women’s Bible Study (FC #201) 10:00am BrainSavers (FC #215) 2:30pm Walking Beside Mtg. (Adm #109) 4:00pm Griefshare Support Group (FC #201) 4:00pm Pastor Jim’s Augustine Class (FC #215) Friday, Sept 17 8:30am Tru North Homeschool Group (Clubhouse Room) 10:00am Discipleship Group (Narthex 1) 4:00pm Newcomer AA (FC #215) 4:30pm New Beginnings AA (FC #216) Saturday, Sept 18 8:00am Men’s Bible Study (Adm #109) Sunday, Sept 19 8:15am Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room) 9:00am Traditional (Sanctuary) 9:00am Student Impact (grades 6-12) assist w/ Sunday School (FC #215)
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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