September 26 Order of Service and Announcements

9:00AM/10:30AM Service September 26, 2021 MORE PEOPLE, MORE LIKE CHRIST I, John, your brother and companion in the suffering and kingdom and patient endurance that are ours in Jesus, was on the island of Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus.

- Revelation 1:9

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 26, 2021, 9:00AM/10:30AM

PRELUDE

* CALL TO WORSHIP (Philippians 4:4-7) Leader: Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

People: Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.

Leader: Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. People: And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Leader: Let us rejoice in the Lord and turn to him in prayer.

HYMN #3

Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God Almighty

*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. page 2 Amen.

*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 Gracious Lord, our sins are too heavy to carry, too real to hide, and too deep to undo. Forgive what our lips tremble to name, what our hearts can no longer bear, and what has become for us a burden. Set us free from a past we cannot change; open us to a future in which we can be changed; and grant us the grace to grow more and more in your likeness and image, through the power of Christ’s love. 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. [10:30am] ANTHEM

Behold Now, Praise the Lord Reunion Choir

Everett Titcomb

Behold now, praise the Lord; All ye servants of the Lord, Praise 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

Revelation 1:9-20

I, John, your brother and companion in the suffering and kingdom and patient endurance that are ours in Jesus, was on the island of Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus. On the Lord’s Day I was in the Spirit, and I heard behind me a loud voice like a trumpet, which said: “Write on a scroll what you see and send it to the seven churches: to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea.” I turned around to see the voice that was speaking to me. And when I turned I saw seven golden lampstands, and among the lampstands was someone like a son of man,[a] dressed in a robe reaching down to his feet and with a golden sash around his chest.

The hair on his head was white like wool, as white as snow, and his eyes were like blazing fire. His feet were like bronze glowing in a furnace, and his voice was like the sound of rushing waters. In his right hand he held seven stars, and coming out of his mouth was a sharp, double-edged sword. His face was like the sun shining in all its brilliance. When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. Then he placed his right hand on me and said: “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last. I am the Living One; I was dead, and now look, I am alive for ever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and Hades. “Write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later.

The mystery of the seven stars that you saw in my right hand and of the seven golden lampstands is this: The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches, and the seven lampstands are the seven churches.

Leader: This is the word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God! 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.

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*HYMN #128

I Sing the Mighty Power of God

OFFERINGS OF THE PEOPLE OFFERTORY

Thou Art Worthy Jeffrey Anthony [9:00am], Reunion Choir [10:30am]

Pauline M. Mills

Thou art worthy, Thou art worthy, Thou art worthy, O Lord To receive glory, glory and honor, Glory and honor and power.

For Thou hast created, hast all things created.

Thou hast created all things.

And for Thy pleasure they are created For Thou art worthy, O Lord. © 1963, 1975 Fred Bock Music Company For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com CCLI Song # 14789 | CCLI License # 455874

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

OLD HUNDREDTH

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION

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SCRIPTURE Revelation 4:1-11 After this I looked, and there before me was a door standing open in heaven. And the voice I had first heard speaking to me like a trumpet said, “Come up here, and I will show you what must take place after this.” At once I was in the Spirit, and there before me was a throne in heaven with someone sitting on it. And the one who sat there had the appearance of jasper and ruby. A rainbow that shone like an emerald encircled the throne. Surrounding the throne were twenty-four other thrones, and seated on them were twenty-four elders. They were dressed in white and had crowns of gold on their heads. From the throne came flashes of lightning, rumblings and peals of thunder. In front of the throne, seven lamps were blazing. These are the seven spirits of God. Also in front of the throne there was what looked like a sea of glass, clear as crystal. In the center, around the throne, were four living creatures, and they were covered with eyes, in front and in back. The first living creature was like a lion, the second was like an ox, the third had a face like a man, the fourth was like a flying eagle. Each of the four living creatures had six wings and was covered with eyes all around, even under its wings. Day and night they never stop saying: “‘Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty,’who was, and is, and is to come.” Whenever the living creatures give glory, honor and thanks to him who sits on the throne and who lives for ever and ever, the twenty-four elders fall down before him who sits on the throne and worship him who lives for ever and ever. They lay their crowns before the throne and say: “You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being.”

SERMON *HYMN #43, vs. 1,3,4

“THE ISLE OF PATMOS” All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name

*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 C Minor, BuxWV 159 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 Dave Hulbert in memory of Jeanie Hulbert.

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

Scripture for October 3rd

Colossians 2:6-15 Psalm 116

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

Message from Traditional Music Director, Jeffrey Anthony…

CHOIR TODAY There is no choir at the 9:00am service this morning because of the special “Reunion Choir”. Last week there was an invitation in the bulletin for anyone who has ever sung before to join the choir this morning. They are having breakfast at 8:45 (there are benefits to being in choir!) and then rehearsing to sing at the 10:30 service.

Watch for a special survey regarding choir in the eBlast this week. It’s for everyone to take, and it’s only two questions!

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 page 7

9/26

New Member Classes Begin

10/3 10/3 10/3 10/3 10/6 10/9 10/10 10/11 10/16 10/17 10/17 10/24 10/31

World Communion Sunday Flu Shot Clinic ASU Jazz Trio Concert Romans 8 Sunday Bible Study Begins Engage Classes Begin Book Club Stewardship Drive Begins Art Classes Begin 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.

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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Hygiene Kit Monetary Donations Needed

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

Sunday, Oct. 3rd 7:45am-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

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

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

USHERS NEEDED Are you looking for a fun and simple way to serve? Ushering at the Sunday morning worship services is a great way to serve the Lord by assisting our members and visitors with bulletins, directions to their seat and questions regarding our church. This vital ministry is a fun way to GET CONNECTED AT DHPC! For more information and to sign up please contact Rich Boley boleyrj@yahoo.com or Kathleen Harris at kharris@deserthills.org.

Notice…

The Financial Peace University classes that were scheduled by the Discipleship Group to have started today, 9/26, have been postponed until sometime in 2022. Stay tuned for an upcoming announcement in the future. page 11

CALENDAR Blue=Zoom Video Meeting Red=Live Stream on YouTube Green=Youth

Sunday, Sept 26 8:45am Choir Breakfast (FC #216) 9:00am Traditional Service (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 Service (Sanctuary) 10:30am Worship (Streaming) 1:00pm New Member Class 1:00pm Student Ministries Parent Mtg. 4:00pm Student Ministry Service (FC#209/210)

Tuesday, Sept 28 continued...

8:30am Tru North Homeschool Group (Clubhouse Room) 9:00am Staff Devotions (Sanctuary) 10:00am BrainSavers (FC #215) 11:00am McClure Homeschool Group (Narthex #1) 11:00am Gifted to Serve (Adm #104) 3:45pm Connecting w/ your Muslim Neighbors (Adm #104) 5:30pm CODA Mtg. (FC #201) 6:00pm Women’s AA (FC #215) 6:30pm Troop #603 Boy Scouts (FC #216) 7:00pm Mission Cmtee. (Adm #109)

Friday, Oct 1 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, Oct 2 8:00am Men’s Bible Study (Adm #109) 10:00am Toomey Memorial Service (Sanctuary & FC #216)

Sunday, Oct 3 Worldwide Communion 9:00am Traditional Service (Sanctuary) 9:00am Student Impact (grades 6-12) Wednesday, Sept 29 assist w/ Sunday School (FC 7:00am Men’s Bible Study (Adm#109) #215) 8:30am Tru North Homeschool Group 9:00am Children’s Worship Monday, Sept 27 (Clubhouse Room) (age 0-5) (Sanctuary bldg. class8:30am Tru North Homeschool Group 1:00pm Divine Stitcherhood (FC #201) rooms) (Clubhouse Room) 1:30pm Marketing Mtg. (Adm #109) (grade 1-5) (FC hallway class9:00am Bulletin Announcement Dead6:00pm The Hangout (FC #216) rooms) line 6:30pm Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room) 10:30am Traditional Service (Sanctuary) 9:30am Miracles on Monday AA 10:30am Worship (Streaming) (FC#215) Thursday, Sept 30 1:00pm New Member Class 10:00am Women’s Bible Study 8:00am BrainSavers (FC #215) 2:30pm Jazz Trio Workshop (Choir 12:30pm Prayer Gathering Room) 1:00pm NINAZ Presentation (FC #216) 8:30am Tru North Homeschool Group (Clubhouse Room) 4:00pm Jazz Trio Concert (Sanctuary) 1:00pm Children’s Ministry Staff Mtg. 10:00am Women’s Bible Study (Adm 4:00pm Student Ministry Service (Adm. #109) #104) (FC#209/210) 2:35pm Tru North Drama Class (FC 10:00am BrainSavers (FC #215) #210) 3:30pm Micro-Group (Narthex #1) 6:30pm Women’s Bible Study 4:00pm Griefshare Support Group (FC #201) Tuesday, Sept 28 4:00pm Pastor Jim’s Augustine Class 8:00am BrainSavers (FC #215) (FC #215) 8:30am McClure Homeschool Group 5:00pm NINAZ Presentation (FC #216) (FC Classrooms)

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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