“. . . 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

September 5, 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

September 5, 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 WORSHIP

MUSIC FOR GATHERING Rev. L. Michael Kelley the Organ

DAYSPRING NOTES

THE PRELUDE Nicholas-Jacques Lemmens“Communion” 1823-1881

*CALL TO CELEBRATIONPastor: The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.People: And also with you.Pastor: The risen Christ is with us.People: Praise the Lord!

*OPENING PRAYER (in unison)Almighty God, to you all hearts are open,

all desires known,

and from you no secrets are hidden.Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts

by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit,that we may perfectly love youand worthily magnify your namethrough Christ our Lord. Amen.

*HYMN OF PRAISE Hymnal #368“My Hope Is Built”

A TIME FOR OUR CHILDREN(As the children age 2 through Fifth 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 INVITATION

CONFESSION AND PARDON (in unison)Merciful God,

we confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart.We have failed to be an obedient church.We have not done your will,

we have broken your law,we have rebelled against your love,we have not loved our neighbors,and we have not heard the cry of the needy.

Forgive us, we pray.Free us for joyful obedience,

through Jesus Christ our Lord.Amen.

THE LORD’S PRAYER Hymnal #895

THE EPISTLE READING Ephesians 4:25-5:2

PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS

OFFERTORY Felix Mendelssohn“Adagio” from Sonata I, op. 65 1809-1847

*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!

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION

*THE HYMN OF PREPARATION Hymnal #614“For the Bread Which You Have Broken”

THE GOSPEL READING Mark 3:1-6

MEDITATION Rev. Jane Tews“Loopholes At Sunset”

SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION Hymnal p. 13The Great ThanksgivingThe Prayer of ConsecrationThe Sharing of the Elements

(The offering left at the communion rail will be usedfor those in need in our community)

*HYMN OF DEDICATION Hymnal #561“Jesus United by Thy Grace”

*BENEDICTION

*THE BENEDICTION RESPONSE Arr. L. M. Kelley“Help Us Accept Each Other”

Help us accept each other as Christ accepted us;teach us as sister, brother, each person to embrace.Be present, Lord, among us, and bring us to believe

we are ourselves accepted and meant to love and live.

*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!)

*POSTLUDE N.-J. Lemmens“Fanfare”

*FELLOWSHIPPlease Join us for Refreshments in Fellowship Hall

*Those in the Congregation who are able shall stand

Assisting in the Service this Morning:Carol Coleman, Liturgist

United Methodist Women members are assisting with communion and serving as greeters for today’s services. All women of the church are invited to become members of UMW, which is dedicated to mission, spiritual growth and fellowship.

The Pianist this Morning:Mary Sievert

Assisting with Communion this Morning:

9:00Blanche Berreman

Carol ColemanBev HaubrockNancy Jamison

Rev. Michael KelleyMarilyn MillerBonny Sloane

Rev. Jane Tews

10:30Ann AllenKay Block

Beth CadmanGlendoris CheekCarol Coleman

Rev. Michael KelleyBabs Lester

Rev. Jane Tews

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“What we have done for ourselves alonedies with us;

what we have done for others and the worldremains and is immortal.”

Albert Pike

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 - Mary Lou Collier10:30 - Bobbie Ottinger

Acolytes This Morning:9:00 - Jeremy Dilli

10:30 - Joseph Doty

THE FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR THIS MORNING are given by Dan & Paulette Campbell, in loving memory of Laurie Campbell and Joanne Hirsch.

THE FOOD BASKET ON THE ALTAR THIS MORNING is given by Gary McKenzie and Family in loving memory of Dale McKenzie.

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, or Debby Vetter, (480) 706-9420, 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

Jim Evans and Sons, former pastor of the Van Vleet Family, at the death of Jim’s wife, Debra, last week

Tim Jorgensen, friend of Don & Laura McLane, recovering from a strokeKathy Hamilton, recently diagnosed with breast cancerThe Family of Bill Yeager, at the death of Bill on Aug. 24Karla Callahan, friend of Kathie McAlpine, who is facing colon cancerDan Masters, son of Ken & Ann Masters, prayersSusan Rasmussen, aunt of Meredith Smith, hospitalized at Mayo

Ongoing Health Concerns

Shirley Hughes, Lisa Benton Reed, The Ellis Family, Dave Avanzino, Warren Gallagher, George Butler, Polly Smith, Chris Hauser, Marc Homan, Teresa Webb, Marge Sydell, Kristen Stegeman, Maggie Siegel, Susan Chesnut, Janie Anderson, 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 Aug. 29, 2010

606

GIFTSOffering received Aug. 29, 2010

$20,243

SERVICE WITNESS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

Sunday School Teachers Needed! - We need your help in our Sunday School Program in the following classes: at 9:00 - K / 1st , 2nd / 3rd and at 10:30 - 2yr-olds, 3&4 year-olds, and 2nd / 3rd grade. If you would be willing to teach every other month beginning on Sept.12, please contact Kay Luzaich, Children’s Ministries Coordinator, at kluzaich@cox.net or (480) 219-9696. We must have two teachers in each classroom at all times. Unfortunately, if we do not have two teachers per class, we must temporarily suspend the class until teachers are found. Thank you.

Become an Acolyte! - If you are 10 years old or older, we’d love to have you Acolyte! Contact Carol at ckrupinsky@cox.net.

Transportation Ministry - There are those among our church family who are no longer able to drive themselves to church, but still want to be part of our Sunday morning worshiping community. If you would be willing to provide transportation, please contact Carol Coleman at (480) 838-1446 or carolc@dayspring-umc.org.

Dayspring Youth Ministry (DYM):**10:15 - 11:30 - Sr. High Formation, Room 111**10:15 - 11:30 - Jr. High Formation, Room 110**Sunsplash: Next Sunday - Sept. 12, 1:00 - 6:00PM: ride the Endless River, conquer Thunder Falls and Sidewinder, or catch a wave in Thunder Bay. We will meet at the green gate and drive over to Sunsplash in Mesa. Please bring $20 to cover the cost of admission (and, of course, bring your swimsuit, a towel, and sunscreen.) We will leave at 1:00PM and return to Dayspring at 6:00PM. Sign-up in Formation this week because we must make an advance reservation to hold our discounted group rate.

Explorer’s Class - Come and join the Explorer’s Class next Sunday for its new fall series on “Amazing Grace”. This 4-week study based on the film, “Amazing Grace”, tells the story of William Wilberforce and the abolitionist movement of Britain. Class meets at 9:00 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”. Sept. 5 - Windy City Café - SE corner of McClintock and Elliot.“Touched by Grace” is the theme for the 30th annual Singles Fall Retreat at Camp Mingus, Oct. 8-10, 2010. Cost is $101 by Sept. 27, and $111 after Sept. 27. For information call (602) 258-1207 or (602) 944-1524. Registration deadline is Oct. 5.

United Methodist Women - The first meeting of the UMW’s New Circle is Thursday, Sept. 9th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Tempe home of Bev Haubrock: (480) 966-5435. Everyone is welcome to come and help form the focus of this new, additional UMW circle.

Did You Know that UMW members in the U.S. gave $1,746,822 above their pledges in 2009? Of that, $36,898 came from our Desert Southwest Conference! From Response Magazine, June, 2010.

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

UMOM Volunteers - Volunteers are needed to help with UMOM homeless shelter dinners on the following Sundays: Sept. 12 and 19; Oct. 10, 17 and 24; Nov. 14 and 21. You would need to be at the center at 3:30 p.m. to help cook and would be done by shortly after 6:00 p.m. Please contact Carolyn Reid at csreid1@cox.net or (602) 882-5292 if you have questions or would like to volunteer. Thanks so much for your help!

Dayspring Family and Friends - With your safety in mind, and in an effort to increase visibility and traffic flow, we are requesting that all Dayspring members and guests park in the Dayspring parking lot and avoid parking on Juniper Street. Thank you.

Dan Campbell’s “Arizona Scenes” Photo BookDayspring’s webmaster, Dan Campbell, has had a lifelong interest in photography. You often see his photos on our website. But he also does nature and landscape photography, and has put together a book of photos titled, “Dan Campbell’s Arizona Scenes.” Dan is donating the proceeds from the sale of this book to the Patio Renovation Fund. Production costs are $16 per copy, so at a price of $20, Dayspring will receive $4 for each book sold. A proof copy will be available on the patio today as well as order forms. An on-line copy of the book is at http://issuu.com/danlmac/docs/arizonascenes

OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU THIS WEEK AT DAYSPRING

SUNDAY, SEPT. 59:00 AM - Worship

- 2 year-olds Sunday School, Room 116- 3 & 4 year-olds Sunday School, Room 115- K & 1st Grade Sunday School, Room 203- 2nd & 3rd Grade Sunday School, Room 202- 4th & 5th Grade Sunday School, Room 201

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

10:30 AM - Worship- 2 year-olds Sunday School, Room 116- 3 & 4 year-olds Sunday School, Room 115- K & 1st Grade Sunday School, Room 203- 2nd & 3rd Grade Sunday School, Room 202- 4th & 5th Grade Sunday School, Room 201- 6th Grade Sunday School, Media Center

11:30 AM - College Age Group, Meet in Sanctuary

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

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

MONDAY, SEPT. 6 - Labor Day Observed - Office Closed

TUESDAY, SEPT. 78:45 AM - Yoga, 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, Media Center6:30 PM - DayStar, Choir Room7:00 PM - Adult Education Committee, Adult Room

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 85:45 PM - Esperanza Choir, Choir Room6:00 PM - Cherub Choir, Adult Room

- Sprouts, Courtyard- Sunshine Singers, Media Center

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 8 (con’t)6:30 PM - Celebration Singers, Choir Room7:00 PM - Genesis Choir, Media Center7:30 PM - Chorale, Choir Room

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 98:30 AM - Stephen Ministry Leaders, Library

10:30 AM - Other Hands Ministry Planning, Room 1126:00 PM - Yoga, Media Center6:30 PM - Stephen Ministry Supervision, Room 112

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 107:00 AM - Patio “Brick Stacking”, Courtyard5:30 PM - “Pillow Talk” With My Bible, Fellowship Hall

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 117:00 AM - Patio “Brick Stacking”, Courtyard

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 129:00 AM - Worship

- 2 year-olds Sunday School, Room 116- Children’s Sunday School- Explorer’s Class, Adult Room- Sunday Morning Book Study, Library

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

10:30 AM - Worship- 2 year-olds Sunday School, Room 116- Children’s Sunday School- Contemporary Issues, Adult Room

12:00 PM - Young Adults, Room 112

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

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

Save the Date!Dayspring’s 26th Annual Holiday Boutique

November 18th - 20th, 2010

Dayspring’s Boutique Opening Nightfeaturing a Silent Auction and Italian Dinner by Rigatony’s

November 18, 2010for information contact Linda Long at linda_long@cox.net

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“We are all faced with a series of great opportunitiesbrilliantly disguised as impossible situations.”

Charles Swindoll

The ministers of this church are its members.

Those who assist them are:

Bishop Minerva CarcañoRev. 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 SecretaryMachel Considine, Program Secretary

Susie Seckel, Financial SecretaryMary Sievert, Music Associate

Julie Hackmann, Director of Bell ChoirsPenny Carpenter, Director of Children’s Music

Jackie Miller, Director of Cherub ChoirKris Kroeger, Youth Ministries Coordinator

Kay Luzaich, Children’s CoordinatorDenise Uhrick, Nursery Coordinator

Linda Falk, Preschool DirectorRon Venturini, Facilities Maintenance

Frankie Vasquez, CustodianJeanie 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