September 19 Order of Service and Announcements

9:00AM/10:30AM Service September 19, 2021 MORE PEOPLE, MORE LIKE CHRIST

“I cried out to the Lord in my great trouble, and he answered me.”

Jonah 2:2

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 Sunday, September 19, 2021, 9:00AM/10:30AM

PRELUDE

* CALL TO WORSHIP (Matthew 9:38-39)

Leader: People: Leader: People: Leader: People: Leader:

When Jesus saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.

Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few.

Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to throw out workers into his harvest field.”

We gather to give praise to the one who sent us out.

We gather so the Lord may prepare us to give him praise wherever he sends us.

Let us pray.

HYMN #63, vs. 1,3,5

All Creatures of Our God and King

*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.

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*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 Almighty God, we often flee from your presence, and hide from you in so many ways. At times we surround ourselves with busy routines so that we do not have to think of you and your ways. At other times we hide among religious activities that allow us to appear spiritual to others, but you know we are still hiding. You call us out from our hiding places. You seek us out, for there is nowhere that we can go that you are not with us. Help us to get to where you need us to be, Father, so that we may share the love of Christ with the world. In Jesus name we pray. 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. ANTHEM

O Sing to the Lord Chancel Choir

Brazilian Folk Song

O Sing to the Lord, O sing God a new song. (3x) O sing to the Lord, O sing to the Lord.

From inside the whale, the Lord rescued Jonah! (3x) O sing to the Lord, O sing to the Lord.

By His holy pow’r the Lord has done wonders. (3x) O sing to the Lord, O sing to the Lord.

For Jesus is Lord, “Amen! Alleluia!” (3x) O sing to the Lord, O sing to the Lord.

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 Jonah 1:11-2:10 The sea was getting rougher and rougher. So they asked him, “What should we do to you to make the sea calm down for us?” “Pick me up and throw me into the sea,” he replied, “and it will become calm. I know that it is my fault that this great storm has come upon you.” Instead, the men did their best to row back to land. But they could not, for the sea grew even wilder than before. Then they cried out to the Lord, “Please, Lord, do not let us die for taking this man’s life. Do not hold us accountable for killing an innocent man, for you, Lord, have done as you pleased.” Then they took Jonah and threw him overboard, and the raging sea grew calm. At this the men greatly feared the Lord, and they offered a sacrifice to the Lord and made vows to him. Now the Lord provided a huge fish to swallow Jonah, and Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights.

From inside the fish Jonah prayed to the Lord his God. He said: “In my distress I called to the Lord, and he answered me. From deep in the realm of the dead I called for help, and you listened to my cry. You hurled me into the depths, into the very heart of the seas, and the currents swirled about me; all your waves and breakers swept over me. I said, ‘I have been banished from your sight; yet I will look again toward your holy temple.’ The engulfing waters threatened me, the deep surrounded me; seaweed was wrapped around my head. To the roots of the mountains I sank down; the earth beneath barred me in forever. But you, Lord my God, I brought my life up from the pit. “When my life was ebbing away, I remembered you, Lord, and my prayer rose to you, to your holy temple. “Those who cling to worthless idols turn away from God’s love for them. But I, with shouts of grateful praise, will sacrifice to you. What I have vowed I will make good. I will say, ‘Salvation comes from the Lord.’” And the Lord commanded the fish, and it vomited Jonah onto dry land.

Leader: This is the word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God! PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

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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 #596, vs. 1,3,4

I Surrender All

OFFERINGS OF THE PEOPLE OFFERTORY

Lead On, O King Eternal Lloyd & Donna Meyer, organ and piano

DOXOLOGY #815 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

arr. Meyer OLD HUNDREDTH

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION SCRIPTURE Matthew 12:38-45 Then some of the Pharisees and teachers of the law said to him, “Teacher, we want to see a sign from you.” He answered, “A wicked and adulterous generation asks for a sign! But none will be given it except the sign of the prophet Jonah. For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of a huge fish, so the Son of Man will be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. The men of Nineveh will stand up at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and now something greater than Jonah is here. The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for she came from the ends of the earth to listen to Solomon’s wisdom, and now something greater than Solomon is here. “When an impure spirit comes out of a person, it goes through arid places seeking rest and does not find it. Then it says, ‘I will return to the house I left.’ When it arrives, it finds the house unoccupied, swept clean and put in order. Then it goes and takes with it seven other spirits more wicked than itself, and they go in and live there. And the final condition of that person is worse than the first. That is how it will be with this wicked generation.” page 4

SERMON *HYMN #237

“THE BELLY OF THE WHALE”

Lord, Dismiss Us with Thy Blessing

*BENEDICTION & RESPONSE Now unto Him 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

Rev. Jim Noble

Ciacona in E Minor, BuxWV 160 Natalie Mealey, organ

#234

D. Buxtehude

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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 Mark & Marty Ohrt in memory of their parents. .

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

Scripture for September 26th

Revelation 1:9-20 Revelation 4:1-11

PRAYER REQUESTS ASSISTED LIVING & HOMEBOUND: Anne Wellington(9), Jeanne Frank(10), Ed Jensen(7), Don Paisley(10), Ruth Johnston(12).

HEALING: David LeClaire, Patrick McGough, Dennis Meyers (son of John and Mary Denaro), Oran Brown (11), Chris McQueen (6), Bob Ronder (10), Jim Scotti (5), 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

FREE BREAKFAST! also known as: CHOIR REUNION SUNDAY! Next Sunday, September 26

Sunday morning Breakfast: 8:45-9:15 Rehearsal: 9:15-10:00 Worship: 10:30-11:30

Everyone who has EVER sung in a choir before—even as far back as elementary school—is invited to join the Chancel Choir to sing with us at the 10:30 service next Sunday. We will begin with breakfast in Fellowship Center, rehearse the anthem, and sing in worship. The schedule is above. It would be very helpful if you would let us know you’re coming so we have enough food (and chairs!) for everyone, but even if you haven’t and wake up that morning thinking, “You know what would make this day better? Singing in a choir!”, come join us!

RSVP to music@deserthills.org or the church office.

Keep an eye out for a SURVEY regarding choir in the eblast next week.

Please take the time (it will only take a minute) to complete the survey so we can look for ways to improve the music ministry at DHPC.

Music & Arts presents…

Art Classes with Roberta Kritzia Mondays 10:00am-12:00pm, beginning Oct. 11th through Nov. 1st in the Fellowship Center Room #207, $45/student/week + one-time $20 supply fee Roberta is a singularly unique link from her classical art education through her own production of expressive and colorful paintings, to her ability to pass onto art students the tenants of fine art by encouraging them to learn to draw well before moving ahead with their artwork.

Roberta literally will re-create an Art Studio atmosphere for the students in her classes at DHPC. Art students will be given demonstrations by Roberta and she will work individually with each student.

To sign up, please contact Susan Constance at (480) 627-9613

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) 10:00-11:30am 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 prior to starting class. For more information or to sign up please contact Kathleen Harris at kharris@deserthills.org / 602-741-3429

Sunday, Oct. 3rd 7:00am-11:00am, in the Fellowship Center Room #201 (Pneumonia shots also available) To reserve your appointment, please contact congregational nurse, Mary Kay Thurston #(480) 220-6679 / nurse@deserthills.org

Hygiene Kit Monetary Donations Needed DHPC continues to donate 120130 kits each month to Phoenix homeless through our mission with Chaplaincy for the Homeless. Monetary donations help us purchase needed 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 page 7

9/19 9/19 9/21 9/25 9/26 9/26

New Member Classes Begin Single Women’s Game Night Gifted to Serve Classes Begin Children’s Ministry Family Bowling Day Choir Breakfast Financial Peace University Classes Begin

10/3 10/3 10/3 10/3 10/6 10/9 10/10 10/16 10/17 10/17 10/24 10/31

World Communion Flu Shot Clinic ASU Jazz Trio Concert Romans 8 Sunday Bible Study Begins Engage Classes Begin Book Club 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 11/11 11/13 11/14 11/21 11/24

Organ Concert Workshop Veterans Day Dinner Event Maestro Hector Olivera Organ Concert Art Classes Begin 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 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

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!

DHPC Fall Echoes Newsletter now available!!

Copies may be found in the narthex, church office or on the church website.

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

Operation Christmas Child You may now pick-up your boxes from the patio! 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 8

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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

TONIGHT 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.

Book Group next meeting is...

Saturday, October 9th, 7:00pm at the home of Ed & Pat Nichols Questions? Please contact Chris Haidet, Director of Family & Student Ministries at (480) 329-7097 / chaidet@deserthills.org

Reading “Hail Mary” by Andy Weir, a humorous science fiction book.

For more information or to RSVP Contact Gail Thiele (480) 437-1331

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 19 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) 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 Monday, Sept 20 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 2:30pm Care Council (Narthex #2) 2:35pm Tru North Drama Class (FC #215) 6:30pm Women’s Bible Study Tuesday, Sept 21 8:00am BrainSavers (FC #215) 8:30am McClure Homeschool Group (FC Classrooms & Choir Room) 8:30am Tru North Homeschool Group (Clubhouse Room) 9:00am Staff Devotions (Sanctuary) 10:00am Staff Mtg. (Adm #109) 10:00am BrainSavers (FC #215) 11:00am Gifted to Serve (Adm #104) 3:45pm Connencting w/ your Muslim Neighbors (Adm #104) 5:30pm CODA Mtg. (FC #201) 6:00pm Women’s AA (FC #215)

Tuesday, Sept 21 continued...

6:30pm Troop #603 Boy Scouts (FC #216) Wednesday, Sept 22 7:00am Men’s Bible Study (Adm#109) 8:30am Tru North Homeschool Group (Clubhouse Room) 11:00am Engage Women’s Group Lunch (FC#215) 1:00pm Divine Stitcherhood (FC #201) 1:30pm Marketing Mtg. (Adm #109) 6:00pm The Hangout (FC #216) 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room)

Sunday, Sept 26 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 1:00pm Student Ministries Parent Mtg. 2:00pm Financial Peace Class (FC) 4:00pm Student Ministry Service (FC#209/210)

Thursday, Sept 23 8:00am BrainSavers (FC #215) 8:30am Tru North Homeschool Group (Clubhouse Room) 10:00am Women’s Bible Study (Adm #104) 10:00am BrainSavers (FC #215) 1:30pm Outreach Mtg. (Adm #104) 3:30pm Micro-Group (Narthex #1) 4:00pm Griefshare Support Group (FC #201) 4:00pm Pastor Jim’s Augustine Class (FC #215) Friday, Sept 24 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 25 8:00am Men’s Bible Study (Adm #109) 2:00pm Family Bowling (off-site) Sunday, Sept 26 8:45am Choir Breakfast (FC #216) 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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