“. . . the Dayspring from on high hath visited us, to give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet unto the way of peace.”

Luke 1:78-79 KJV

Mar. 28, 2010

DayspringUnited Methodist Church

DayspringUnited Methodist Church

A Stephen Ministry Congregation

Our Mission Statement:To create disciples of Jesus Christ who touch and inspire people

through an open and diverse community

March 28, 2010 9:00 & 10:30 a.m.

*As a courtesy, please make certain your cell phone is off during worship. Thank you.

THE CHURCH GATHERS TO WORSHIPPalm Sunday

MUSIC FOR GATHERING Rev. L. Michael Kelley at the Organ

DAYSPRING NOTES

DEDICATION OF THE 2010 MEXICO WORK TEAM

We recognize you as ambassadors of this congregationin ministry with the people of Tochimizolco

and dedicate you to service in the name of Jesus Christ.Through our prayers we will be united with you in your work.

May God richly bless your labors.

The 2010 Team:Cheryl Anderson • Jim Baker • Katie Bosanquet

Dale Bowen • Valeria Breiten • Larry Butler • Sally ButlerBetty Choe • Michele Choe • Bev Engelsman • Hal Hamilton

Kathy Hamilton • Krista Kappas • Cathy Smoot

PRELUDE Janet Linker“All Glory Laud and Honor” from

Suite for Holy Week

INTROIT J. M. Martin / Kelley“With Crowns of Praise”The Combined Choirs

*CALL TO CELEBRATIONPastor: And the disciples began to rejoice and praise God

saying, Hosanna!People: Hosanna to the Son of David!Pastor: Blessed be the One who comes in the name of the Lord!People: Hosanna in the highest!

Pastor: Let all the children of God say, Hosanna!Children: Hosanna! Hosanna!

*OPENING PRAYER (in unison)Almighty God, on this day

your Son Jesus Christ entered the city of Jerusalemand was proclaimed Kingby those who spread their garments and palm branches along his way.

Let those branches be for us signs of his victory,and grant that we who bear them in his namemay ever hail him as our Lord,and follow him in the way that leads to eternal life.

In His name we pray. Amen.

*HYMN OF PRAISE Hymnal #280“All Glory, Laud and Honor”

ANTHEM Berta & Sonja Poorman“Hosanna, Loud Hosanna”

The Combined Choirs and Brass

A TIME OF SILENCE (for personal prayer)

THE CHORAL CALL TO PRAYER Samuel Wesley“Lead Me, Lord”

THE COMMUNITY PRAYER (in unison)God of Passion and Palms,

come to us this day.Enter into our hearts,

as you once entered into Jerusalem,full of passion and purpose.

Help us to receive you with joy and thanksgiving,that we may enter into your ministrywith that same passion and purpose.

Instill in each of us the mind of Christ,that we may be your disciples on this earth.

Strengthen our resolvewhen faced with fear and tragedy,that we may proclaim your nameand follow where you lead.

In the name of Christ our Cornerstone, we pray. Amen.

THE LORD’S PRAYER Hymnal #895

THE PSALTER (Response 1) Hymnal # 764

THE PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS

OFFERTORY Arr. Kevin McChesney“Lord of the Dance”

DayStar

*DOXOLOGY Hymnal #94Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;

praise God, all creatures here below:Alleluia! Alleluia!

Praise God the source of all our gifts!Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts!

Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit!Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

*THE PRAYER OF DEDICATION

*HYMN Hymnal #160“Rejoice Ye Pure in Heart”

THE GOSPEL READING Mark 11:1-11

THE SERMON Rev. Jane Tews“Who Is This Riding Among Us?”

*THE CLOSING HYMN Hymnal #292“What Wondrous Love Is This”

*BENEDICTION

*THE BENEDICTION RESPONSE Arr. L. M. Kelley“The Spirit Send Us Forth to Serve”The Spirit sends us forth to serve;

we go in Jesus’ nameto bring glad tidings to the poor,

God’s favor to proclaim.

*POSTLUDE Paul Manz“Praise to the Lord” 1919-2009

*PATIO FELLOWSHIPPlease Join us for Refreshments on the Patio

*Those in the Congregation who are able shall stand

Assisting in the Service this Morning:Rev. George Smoot

The Pianist this Morning:Mary Sievert

To You, our first time Guest: We’re delighted you’re here! Please stand when the pastor asks for first time guests, so we can recognize you. We also invite you to stop by the Welcome Table near the church entrance and pick up a packet with information about our church. Welcome to Dayspring!

Greeters This Morning:9:00 - Mark, Ruth, Nate and Emma Boyle

10:30 -

Acolytes This Morning:9:00 - Alex Krupinsky

10:30 - Sarah Simminger

THE FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR THIS MORNING are given by Jason & Heather Mork in celebration of Dillon’s birthday.

THE FOOD BASKET ON THE ALTAR THIS MORNING is given by Melinda & Phillip Johnson, in loving memory of Norm Johnson.

LARGE PRINT BULLETINS AND HYMNALS are available each week. Please ask an usher if you prefer large print. Also, please return large print hymnals to the narthex following worship.

HEARING ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE - This sanctuary is equipped with a hearing system. Please ask an usher for a receiver.

CHILDREN'S WORSHIP GUIDES are available in the narthex. Ask an usher if you need assistance. PLEASE RETURN THE FOLDERS TO THE “USED” BOX AFTER EACH WORSHIP SERVICE.

PRAYER REQUEST CARDS are located in the pew box. If you have a need or celebration, fill out the card and place it in the offering plate.

IF YOU, OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW is a victim of domestic violence, please know there is information and support available through Dayspring. There are packets of information in the narthex, or for assistance, please call Rev. Jane Tews at (480) 838-1446.

Our Stephen Ministers are ready to provide you with the confidential one-to-one Christian care you need to make it through a crisis or help through a difficult time. Call Sally Butler, (480) 345-0926, or Liz Alden, (480) 497-0929 if you need someone to care.

As Members of The United Methodist Church, we have pledged to support our Church with our prayers, presence, gifts, service and witness

PRAYERS

Jane Ressler & Family, at the death of Jane’s son, Charles Mascari, Jr.Katie Crane, a 40 year-old mother of 2, who died unexpectedlyGladys Lambert, mother of Larry & Pam Lambert and grandmother of

Julie Hector, who is hospitalized at Chandler Regional Hospital after a fall

Fred Miles, healing at home following hospitalizationDoris Smith, healing at home following hospitalizationGreg & Linda Musghot, dear friends of Nancy Lea McCoy, as Greg is

struggling with colon cancerBill & Cathy Hughes, brother and sister-in-law of Skip & Shirley

Hughes, as Bill is critically ill with pancreatic cancerMalinda Hlebak, daughter of Mary Cook, healing following a strokeBobby Coffin, nephew of Mary Cook, hospitalized in ICUPauline Coffin, (mother of Bobby), healing from a broken spine

Ongoing Health Concerns:

Chris Hauser, Marc Homan, Teresa Webb, Duane Carr, Marge Sydell, Kristen Stegeman, Maggie Siegel, Susan Chesnut, Janie Anderson, Pam Narcy, Joan Venturini and Marion Boshart

All military personnel and their families, especially those who are actively serving our country during this time of war.

*REMEMBER all those, known and unknown to us, who are in special need of prayer.

PRESENCEAttendance for March 28, 2010

674

GIFTSOffering received Mar. 28, 2010

$15, 424

SERVICE WITNESS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

BE A PART OF THIS MINISTRYWe invite you to explore the Dayspring family by attending our next NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION class on Sunday, April 18th, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with a light lunch served. The NEW MEMBER SUNDAY will be held on April 25th. Child Care is provided. To register for the class, or for more information, please contact Carol Coleman at carolc@dayspring-umc.org or (480) 838-1446.

Lenten Prayer VigilDayspring is participating in the Lenten Prayer Vigil sponsored by the Conference Board of Church & Society. As a church, we were asked to pray from 6 PM on Wednesday, March 31, until midnight on Friday, April 2. For those who would like to pray at the church, the Sanctuary will be open and the Labyrinth will be available in Fellowship Hall on Wednesday evening from 6 PM - 9 PM., and Thursday & Friday from 8 AM - 7 PM. Please plan on taking some time during our assigned hours to be in prayer.

Koinonikos - The April issue of the Dayspring Newsletter is now available in the narthex for those who have chosen that option.

A Big Thank You to all of those who gave “the gift of life” during Dayspring’s Spring Blood Drive last Sunday. United Blood Services greatly appreciates your efforts!

Dayspring Youth Ministry (DYM):** 10:15 - 11:30 - Sr. High in Room 111** 10:15 - 11:30 - Jr. High in Room 110**Confirmation Class: Confirmation class will meet this afternoon 1:30 - 3:30PM. There will be no confirmation class on Easter. ** Easter Sunrise Practice and Setup: All participating youth are

asked to be at Easter Sunrise practice and setup which will be held Saturday, April 3, beginning at 10:00AM. We should be done by 1:00PM, but please plan to stay longer if necessary.

** Easter Sunrise Arrival Times: All youth involved in the Easter Sunrise Service should be in the church courtyard no later than 5:15AM on Sunday morning. All Junior High youth are expected to meet in the Fellowship Hall to help set up and serve the breakfast no later than 6AM.

The Explorer’s Class - The Explorer’s Class concludes its study today on the Resurrection of Jesus. The class will NOT meet next Sunday on Easter but will resume on Sunday, April 11, when Dr. Bob Hall will begin a 4-week series on the Formation of the New Testament. Class meets at

9:00 a.m. in the Adult Room.

Book Club - The monthly Book Club will be discussing The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini, on Wednesday, April 7, from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. in Room 110. If you are interested in attending, please contact Carol Coleman at carolc@dayspring-umc.org or (480) 838-1446. All are welcome to attend!

Unnamed Women of the Bible - Rev. Dr. Jane Tews will be leading this 4-week study beginning on Thursday, April 15, in Room 112, from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend. No pre-registration is necessary.

Calling All Women - Meal and a Movie, afternoon or evening. Details at the UMW table on the Patio this morning!

Singles at Dayspring -Singles, Etc. Lunches - Each Sunday after the second service, those who want to go out for lunch as a group meet at the restaurant listed below. If you attend first service, please join us! We gather around noon under the name “Dayspring”. March 28 - Coco’s - SW corner of Elliot and Priest.

Family Promise - Dayspring will host Family Promise April 4 - April 11. Sign-up sheets will be available after both services today on the patio. Also, please save the date . . . the 10th Annual Stars and Angels Award Dinner will be held at the Desert Botanical Garden on April 10 from 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. At this event a STAR family that has graduated from the program is awarded, as well as an ANGEL, a person who has supported the organization.

Easter Parking - As a reminder, Dayspring’s Boy Scout Troop 172 will direct traffic on Easter morning. Please use the North Entrance (closest to the church) to enter the parking lot. Scouts will direct you down an aisle that has open spaces. After the service, use the South Exit (back of lot), and turn left to exit. This helps keep traffic moving through the lot and neighborhood smoothly. Thank you for your cooperation.

Koinonikos Schedule - The next deadline date for the newsletter is April 15 and will include events in the month of May.

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OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU THIS WEEK AT DAYSPRING

SUNDAY, MARCH 28 - Palm Sunday9:00 AM - Worship

- Children’s Sunday School- Explorer’s Class, Adult Room- Sunday Morning Book Study, Library- “The Bible from Scratch”, Room 112

10:15 AM - Jr. High Formation, Room 110- Sr. High Formation, Room 111

10:30 AM - Worship- Children’s Sunday School- Contemporary Issues, Adult Room

11:30 PM - Communications Team, Adult Room

1:00 PM - Young Adults, Room 112

1:30 PM - Confirmation, Room 111

4:00 PM - Alcoholics Anonymous, Adult Room- Alateen, Room 110

5:10 PM - Al-Anon, Adult Room- Alateen, Room 110

MONDAY, MARCH 2910:00 AM - Monday Morning Moms & Dads, Room 111

6:45 PM - BSA Troop 172, Fellowship Hall7:00 PM - Disciple Bible Study 4, Room 203

- Patio Fundraising Committee, Room 112

TUESDAY, MARCH 308:45 AM - Yoga Class, Media Center

12:00 PM - Brown Bag Lunch, Room 1124:00 PM - “Teatime Yoga”, Room 1125:30 PM - Dayspring Chimers, Choir Room6:00 PM - Yoga Class, Media Center6:30 PM - DayStar, Choir Room

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3111:00 AM - Prayer Shawl Ministry, Room 1125:45 PM - Esperanza Choir, Choir Room

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31 (con’t)6:00 PM - Cherub Choir, Adult Room

- Labyrinth Walk, Fellowship Hall- Prayer Vigil, Sanctuary- Sprouts, Room 203- Sunshine Singers, Media Center

6:30 PM - Caregiver’s Support Group, Bride’s Room- Celebration Singers, Choir Room

7:00 PM - Genesis Choir, Media Center7:30 PM - Dayspring Chorale, Choir Room

THURSDAY, APRIL 1 - Maundy Thursday8:00 AM - Labyrinth Walk, Fellowship Hall

- Prayer Vigil, Sanctuary8:30 AM - Stephen Ministry Leaders, Library9:30 AM - UMW Card Circle, Room 1127:00 PM - Maundy Thursday Service of Holy Communion,

Sanctuary

FRIDAY, APRIL 2 - Good Friday - Office Closed8:00 AM - Labyrinth Walk, Fellowship Hall

- Prayer Vigil, Sanctuary7:00 PM - Good Friday Tenebrae Service, Sanctuary

SATURDAY, APRIL 38:00 AM - United Methodist Men, Adult Room8:30 AM - Chorale Rehearsal, Choir Room

10:00 AM - DYM Easter Sunrise Rehearsal, Courtyard

SUNDAY, APRIL 4 - Easter Sunday6:00 AM - Easter Sunrise Service, Courtyard

7:00 AM - Easter Country Breakfast, Fellowship Hall

7:45 AM - Easter Service of Celebration, Sanctuary

9:00 AM - Festival Worship Service, Sanctuary

10:30 AM - Festival Worship Service, Sanctuary

4:00 PM - Alcoholics Anonymous, Adult Room- Alateen, Room 110

5:10 PM - Al-Anon, Adult Room- Alateen, Room 110

The ministers of this church are its members.

Those who assist them are:

Bishop Minerva CarcañoRev. Sharon Ragland, District Superintendent

Rev. Dr. Jane Tews, Senior PastorRev. George Smoot, Associate Pastor

Rev. L. Michael Kelley, Minister of MusicCarol Coleman, Minister of Spiritual Formation

Jill Moyer, Church SecretaryMachel Considine, Program Secretary

Susie Seckel, Financial SecretaryPolly Smith, Health Care Advocate

Mary Sievert, Music AssociateJulie Hackmann, Director of Bell Choirs

Penny Carpenter, Director of Children’s MusicMarla Naisant, Director of Cherub Choir

Kris Schrade, Youth Ministries CoordinatorKay Luzaich, Children’s CoordinatorDenise Uhrick, Nursery Coordinator

Ron Venturini, Facilities MaintenanceFrankie Vasquez, Custodian

Linda Falk, Preschool DirectorJeanie Carr, Bookkeeper*

*Independent Contractor

Dayspring United Methodist Church is a welcoming congregation. We welcome all people, regardless of age, sex, race, color, ethnicity, sexual orientation, economic status, or ability into the full life of this congregation.

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Dayspring United Methodist Church1365 East Elliot Road • Tempe, Arizona 85284-1608

(480) 838-1446churchoffice@dayspring-umc.org

www.dayspring-umc.org