“. . . 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

October 14, 2012

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

October 14, 2012 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 WORSHIP

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

DAYSPRING NOTES

THE PRELUDE Felix Mendelssohn “Sonata IV” 1809-1847

II. Andante religioso

THE CHORAL INTROIT9:00 - “O for a Thousand Tongues” by M. McDonald/Kelley

The Celebration Singers

10:30 - “To God All Praise and Glory!” by G. M. Martin/KelleyThe Dayspring Chorale

*THE CALL TO WORSHIPPastor: O Lord, open our lips.People: And we shall declare your praise.

Pastor: O Lord, open our eyes.People: And we shall see you in all our brothers and sisters.Pastor: O Lord, open our ears.People: And we shall hear your calling us to do justice.Pastor: O Lord, open our lives.People: And we shall know your presence

within and around us.

*THE OPENING PRAYER

*HYMN OF PRAISE Hymnal #62“All Creatures of Our God and King”

SPECIAL MUSIC P. Beall & S. Nipp“His Banner Over Me Is Love”

The Cherub Choir

A TIME FOR OUR CHILDREN(As children age 2 through 5th grade leave for Sunday School,

please join in singing Hymn #143)

“On Eagle’s Wings”And God will raise you up on eagle’s wings,

bear you on the breath of dawn,make you to shine like the sun

and hold you in the palm of God’s hand.

THE ANTHEM9:00 - “We Shall Be Holy” by Ed Kee

The Celebration Singers

10:30 - “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” by Mark HayesThe Dayspring Chorale and Brass

A TIME OF SILENCE (for personal prayer)

CHORAL CALL TO PRAYER9:00 - “Come, Come Unto Me” by K. Dosso

10:30 - “Lead Me, Lord” by S. Wesley

THE COMMUNITY AT PRAYER

THE LORD’S PRAYER Hymnal #895

THE OLD TESTAMENT READING Micah 6:6-8

THE PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS

THE OFFERTORY9:00 “Children of the Heavenly Father” by Cathy Mocklebust

The Dayspring Chimers

10:30 - “Almighty” by Wayne WatsonDayStar

*THE 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

*THE HYMN OF PREPARATION Hymnal #432“Jesu, Jesu”

THE EPISTLE READING James 2:14-18

THE SERMON Rev. Chuck Winkler“Do the Good You Know”

*THE CLOSING HYMN Hymnal #593“Here I Am, Lord”

*THE BENEDICTION

*THE BENEDICTION RESPONSE Arr. L. M. Kelley“In Christ There Is No East or West”

In Christ there is no east or west, in him no south or north;but one great fellowship of love throughout the whole wide earth.

*PASSING OF THE PEACEPastor: Let us greet one another as sisters and brothers in the

ministry of Jesus Christ. May the grace of our Lord and Savior be with you.

People: And also with you!

(Please turn and greet one another as disciples of Jesus Christ!)

*THE POSTLUDEWilliam Mathias“Fanfare” 1934-1992

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

Pianist This Morning:Mary Sievert

The Dayspring BrassTrumpet - Garrett Klein, Jared Hunt

Trombone - Matthew Petterson, Christopher RooneyTuba - Jacob White

Timpani - Miles Denny

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!

The Acolytes This Morning:9:00 - Nathan Glickman

10:30 -

THE FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR THIS MORNING are given by Georgia Wells, Meredith, Jackson, Wyatt and Baby Smith, in loving honor of Mary Kate Bourland’s birthday.

THE FOOD BASKET ON THE ALTAR THIS MORNING is given by Lynn and Mary Ellen Woods

NEW PARENTS - Dayspring has a tradition of placing a rose on the altar to announce a new baby in our church family. Be sure to let the church office know when your child is born and we will honor him/her with a rose.

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 following the 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, (602) 524-2109; Elizabeth Winkler, (480) 456-6573; 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

Russell Williams and Family, following the death of Russell’s 95 year-old grandfather, Leigh Williams, in Wisconsin

Those who adopt and foster children, for comfort and strength as the children return to their parents in not always stable homes

Jelane Wilsen-Walsh, healing following surgery on Oct. 12Lynn Lonergan and Family, following the death of her brother, Ron

Walker, on September 30E.F. Hawkins, brother-in-law of Tom & Babs Lester, who is undergoing

cancer treatment in OklahomaGeorge Elley, prayers for cancer cureKaren Hatton and Family, following the death of her uncle, Robert

Hostetler, on Sept. 25Ed Bawolek and Family, following the death of his fatherAmy Kiefer Berard, for continued healing following a car/pedestrian

accidentAlexis Stroup, granddaughter of neighbors of the Ellis Family who is

healing following major surgery on Sept. 24

Ongoing Health Concerns

Karalyn Kroeger, Les Mesbergen, Polly Smith, Teresa Webb, Pam Narcy and Joan Venturini

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 Oct. 7, 2012

434

GIFTSOffering received Oct. 7, 2012

$21,042

Greeters This Morning:9:00 - Dave & Janis VanDerlaan

10:30 - Nancy Jamison Dawe

ANNOUNCEMENTS

BE A PART OF THIS MINISTRYWe invite you to explore the Dayspring family by attending our next NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION class. To register for the class, or for more information, please contact Carol Coleman at carolc@dayspring-umc.org or (480) 838-1446.

Pew UpholsteringWe have kicked-off the fund-raising effort to allow us to re-upholster the pews this fall. We’ll announce our progress weekly toward our goal of raising $40,000. Thank you all for your generous gifts!

Pew Upholstering FundsGoal: $40,000As of 10/2/12: $33,290Remaining: $ 6,710

Domestic Violence Shelter Donations - Next Sunday, Oct. 21, please bring items from the following list: Shampoos/conditioners; brush & comb sets; toothbrushes/toothpaste; body lotion; deodorant; diapers (asst. sizes); bath towels/wash cloths; single & double sheet sets (new or cleaned); pillows (new); sanitary pads/tampons; alarm clocks; lamps; floor fans; Windex; gallon jugs of water; and gift cards to Target or Walmart. Thanks!

DONUTS!! Got your attention? Come and get the facts about local school funding needs and solutions and enjoy some bakery treats with your coffee on the patio! Information on education funding ballot initiatives is available on the patio today. Hosted by the Church & Society Committee.

Sunday School - We need Sunday School Teachers! Volunteer as a teacher or teacher’s aide. Lesson plans and all materials are provided. Contact Becky Sindlinger at becky@dayspring-umc.org

The Explorer’s Class is beginning a new series today on “The Atonement: 3 Views.” Today’s topic is the Classical Veiws - Martin Luther. Next Sunday will focus on St. Paul’s orthodox view. Rev. Tom Griffith is leading this 3-week series. All adults are welcome. 9:00 a.m. in the Adult Room. Coffee is served.

The Adult Contemporary Issues Class is studying and discussing “Mythology, Religion and the Judeo-Christian Tradition.” We are exploring mythology as “literature of the Spirit, a study of the inner life” and examining the function of Judeo-Christian symbols as keys to our spiritual understanding. Class meets at 10:30 a.m. in the Adult Room.

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”. October 14 - Oregano’s - 1475 W. Elliot, SE corner of Elliot and Priest.

United Methodist Women meet on Thursday, Oct. 18, at 7:00 p.m. in the Adult Room. “Sowing Faith, Hope and Love” will be presented by Rev. Marvin Arnpriester, a retired UMC minister from Iowa. Please remember to bring your World Thank Offering to this meeting, a special offering of thanksgiving used to support mission projects of UMW. All Dayspring women are invited for fellowship and learning.

Fifty Plus - Come to the first meeting of the new season for 50+ on Friday, Oct. 19, at 12:00 noon in the Shalimar Country Club Restaurant, 2032 E. Golf Ave., Tempe. The Rev. Dr. Darvin Miller will speak about his visit to Africa University and Zimbabwe on a February 2012 mission trip. Dr. Miller is a retired Univ. of Wisconsin Professor of Psychology and Exceptional Education. Make your $12 per person lunch reservations with Erma Dean (480) 839-4657 or with a 50+ caller. All are welcome!

UMM Fall Retreat - The 12th Annual UMM Fall Retreat at beautiful Mingus Mountain (Prescott) will be Oct. 19-21. The theme this year is “What’s Important to You?” Cost is $125 for the weekend and car pooling is available. Sign up on the patio or email Roger Clayton at reclatyon9724@cox.net. A great opportunity for fellowship, food and contemplation.

Dayspring Golf Outing - The Annual Dayspring Golf Outing sponsored by UMM will be Saturday, Nov. 10th, beginning at 8:00 a.m. at Ahwatukee Country Club (48th St. and Warner). All Dayspring members and guests are invited (men and women). It’s a 4 person scramble with prizes for best and not so spectacular efforts. Cost of $50 per person includes greens fees, cart, balls and lunch. Sign up on the patio or email Jim Baker at JamesHBaker@cox.net.

Dayspring Holiday Boutique Opening Night tickets will be for sale after both services today on the patio! Cost is $20 each for a wonderful catered Italian dinner and dessert from Robert’s, plus $5 worth of raffle tickets and all the Holiday shopping you could need. All the profits are to support the Preschool and Kindergarten.

IT Professionals and Writers - The Communications Team is looking for members with IT backgrounds to assist us in bringing WiFi to Dayspring. We also would like to work with writers or journalism

professionals to help us write about our ministry programs. If interested, please contact Mary Thielemeir at thielemeir@msn.com or (480) 940-0046. Thank you.

Dad N’ Me Retreat - Mingus Mountain UM Camp will host their 4 th

annual Dad-N’-Me Camp, Oct. 26-28, 2012. The camp will be filled with all kinds of fun activities for dads and elementary school children to share. Granddads and kids are welcome too! The camp is for dads and kids of both genders between 4 and 10 years old. It begins on Friday night after dinner and ends on Sunday after lunch. Cost: $125 for dad & 1 child, $150 for dad and 2 children. Register at DSW Camping Office - 800-229-8622, ext. 215.

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

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“A man who views the worldthe same at fifty as he did at twentyhas wasted thirty years of his life.”

Muhammad Ali

OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU THIS WEEK AT DAYSPRING

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 149:00 AM - Worship

- Children’s Sunday School- Explorer’s Class, Adult Room

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 AM - Youth Council Meeting, Room 111

4:00 PM - Alcoholics Anonymous, Media Center- AA Teen Meeting, Room 110

5:10 PM - Al-Anon, Media Center- AA Teen Meeting, Room 110

6:00 PM - Jr. High Discipleship Group, Rooms 110, 111

MONDAY, OCTOBER 1510:00 AM - Monday Morning Moms & Dads, Room 111

6:30 PM - Cub Scouts - Pack 275, Room 2037:00 PM - BSA Troop 172, Fellowship Hall

- Venture Crew, Room 201

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 168:45 AM - Yoga, Media Center

12:00 PM - Brown Bag Lunch, Room 1126:00 PM - Dayspring Chimers, Choir Room

- Yoga, Media Center7:00 PM - DayStar, Choir Room

- Finance Team, Adult Room

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 179:00 AM - Disciple I Class, Room 1125:45 PM - Esperanza Choir, Choir Room

- Sprouts, Room 2016:00 PM - Cherub Choir, Adult Room

- Sunshine Singers, Media Center

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, (con’t)6:30 PM - Celebration Singers, Choir Room6:45 PM - Genesis Choir, Media Center7:30 PM - Dayspring Chorale, Choir Room

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 189:00 AM - Bible Study with Pastor George, Adult Room7:00 PM - United Methodist Women, Adult Room

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 219:00 AM - Worship

- Children’s Sunday School- Explorer’s Class, Adult Room

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 AM - Open Table, Rooms 201, 202

11:45 AM - Sr. High Discipleship Group, Room 111

2:00 PM - Connections, Adult Room

4:00 PM - Alcoholics Anonymous, Media Center- AA Teen Meeting, Room 110

5:10 PM - Al-Anon, Media Center- AA Teen Meeting, Room 110

6:00 PM - UMYF, Fellowship Hall, Kitchen

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. . . 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

The ministers of this church are its members.Those who assist them are:

Bishop Robert T. Hoshibata Rev. Robert Burns, District Superintendent

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

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

Jill Moyer, Church SecretaryKris Kroeger, Program SecretarySusie Seckel, Financial Secretary

Mary Sievert, Music AssociateJulie Hackmann, Director of Bell Choirs

JulieAnne Weissberg, Director of Children's MusicJackie Miller, Director of Cherub Choir

Carrie Mook, Youth Ministries CoordinatorBecky Sindlinger, Children’s Coordinator

Linda Falk, Preschool DirectorMarilyn Bunte, Nursery Coordinator. Ron Venturini, Facilities Maintenance

Frankie Vasquez, Custodian

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

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