“. . . 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 30, 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

September 30, 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 William Walton “Elegy from Richard III” 1902-1983

THE CHORAL INTROIT9:00 - “Joyful! Joyful! Sing Praise” by Althouse/Kelley

The Celebration Singers

10:30 - “When Morning Gilds the Skies” by G. YoungThe Dayspring Chorale

*THE CALL TO WORSHIPPastor: Praise the God of love!People: We rejoice in this abundant love.

Pastor: Praise the God of hope!People: We sing praise for this life-giving hope!Pastor: Praise the God of new beginnings!People: We give thanks for this chance for new life.

*THE OPENING PRAYER

*HYMN OF PRAISE Hymnal #152“I Sing the Almighty Power of God”

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 - “Yes, Lord” by Pepper Choplin

The Celebration Singers

10:30 - “God, Who Built This Wondrous Planet” by Craig CourtneyThe Dayspring Chorale

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 EPISTLE READING Hebrews 7:23-28

THE PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS

THE OFFERTORY Jay Althouse“Lord, I Stretch My Hands to You”

Forté

*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 #140“Great is Thy Faithfulness”

THE GOSPEL READING Mark 12:28-34

THE SERMON Rev. Jane Tews“Living With Almost”

THE RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERSResponse:

We rejoice to recognize youas members of Christ’s holy church,and bid you welcome to this congregationof the United Methodist Church.

With you we renew our vows to uphold it

by our prayers, our presence,our gifts, our service and our witness.

With God’s help we will so order our livesafter the example of Christthat, surrounded by steadfast love,you may be established in the faith,and confirmed and strengthened in the waythat leads to life eternal.

*THE CLOSING HYMN Hymnal #402“Lord, I Want to be a Christian”

*THE BENEDICTION

*THE BENEDICTION RESPONSE Arr. L. M. Kelley“The Spirit Sends 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.

*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 POSTLUDEW. Walton“March from Richard III”

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

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 - Jeremy Jackson10:30 - Caroline Phillips

THE FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR THIS MORNING are given by Rick & Lynn Potts in honor of Edith Potts 93rd birthday.

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

Karen Hatton and Family, following the death of her uncle, Robert Hostetler, on Sept. 25

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

accidentGeorge Elley, healing from a squamous parotid tumorAlexis Stroup, granddaughter of neighbors of the Ellis Family who is

healing following major surgery on Sept. 24Makayla, niece of Casey Weber, who will likely need another surgery for

a failing brain shuntDaniel Masters, son of Ann & Ken Masters, recovering from hip

surgerySheila Fryer, friend of Jan Hiskett, following the death of her mother,

AnnabelLionel, Lynda and Josh in need of prayers

Ongoing Health Concerns

Karalyn Kroeger, Ron Walker, 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 Sept. 23, 2012

527

GIFTSOffering received Sept. 23,

2012$17,002

Greeters This Morning:9:00 - Charlie & Josie Jewart

10:30 - Ruth, Mark, Nate & Emma Boyle

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.

Welcome Bishop Hoshibata - Mark your calendar and make plans to attend a Welcoming Worship Service and Reception for our newly appointed Bishop, Robert T. Hoshibata, this afternoon, September 30, 4:00 p.m. at First UMC in Phoenix, 5510 N. Central Ave.

Koinonikos - The October issue of the Dayspring newsletter is now available for pick-up in the narthex for those who have chosen that option.

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 9/25/12: $29,230Remaining: $10,770

Ushers Needed - We are in need of ushers at both services. If you would be willing to hand out bulletins before the service and help collect the offering, please contact Janet Hittle at tjhittle@hotmail.com or (480) 380-9975. Thank you!

Play Group - Our Play Group will meet Wednesday, Oct. 3rd at 9:30 a.m. in Room 115 to make plans for this coming year. If you are interested in being part of this group, please contact Andrea Farley at anfarley80@gmail.com, or Nancy Hartgrove at new214@hotmail.com.

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

Disciple Bible Study - Disciple I, Introduction to the Old and New Testaments, will be offered on Wednesday mornings, beginning Oct. 3 from 10:00 - 11:30. This 34-week study will be led by Jane Tews. For more information or to register, contact Carol Coleman at carolc@dayspring-umc.org or (480) 838-1446.

The Explorer’s Class will complete its series on “Whatever Happened to Sin? Adam & Eve: Myth or Reality?” next Sunday. This class will look at the difference between personal, individual, sin and social or institutional sin. Are there unjust social structures and how does the church address these? 9:00 a.m. in the Adult Room. All adults are welcome. Coffee is served.

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

The Greeting Card Circle meets Thursday, Oct. 4, at 9:30 a.m. in Room 112. The members make original and recycled greeting cards that are sold to raise money for missions. Donations of used cards are not needed at this time.

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. 30 - Coco’s - SW corner of Elliot and Priest.

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!

United Methodist Men - The first meeting of the fall will be Saturday, October 6, at 8:00 a.m. in the Adult Room, beginning with an incredible Tom Vetter breakfast. We have music, fellowship and a great program - be sure to join us!

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.Brown Bag Lunch - Come join us for Brown Bag Lunch every Tuesday at noon. Bring your own lunch and socialize with people from the

church. We always have a good time! Come and be a part of this fun group.

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.

Connections is a Dayspring mission that advocates for the instrinsic worth of all persons, regardless of their sexual orientation. It offers support to and education about gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered persons and their families. It also hosts the Tempe PFLAG group meeting each first Friday of the month. Our clergy can provide names of “Connections” members for you to contact.

Singles Fall Retreat - The DSW Conference Annual Singles Retreat, “God in America” will be held Oct. 12-14, at Prescott Pines Camp. Registration cost is $100-$120 per person. Enjoy two nights lodging, five meals, and fellowship with single adults of all ages from across the Conference. Registration deadline is Oct. 9. For the brochure and registration form go to http://desertsouthwestconference.org/singles. For questions, contact Max McQueen at (602) 258-1207 or (602) 944-1524.

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

“Believe in yourself and all that you are.Know that there is something inside you

that is greater than any obstacle.”Christian D. Larson

OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU THIS WEEK AT DAYSPRING

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 308:30 AM - Flu Shot Clinic, Fellowship Hall9:00 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

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

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

MONDAY, OCTOBER 110:00 AM - Monday Morning Moms & Dads, Room 111

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

- BSA Troop 172 Committee Meeting, Adult Room

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28:45 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

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 35:45 PM - Esperanza Choir, Choir Room

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

- Sunshine Singers, Media Center6:30 PM - Celebration Singers, Choir Room6:45 PM - Genesis Choir, Media Center7:30 PM - Dayspring Chorale, Choir Room

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 49:00 AM - Bible Study with Pastor George, Adult Room9:30 AM - UMW Card Circle, Room 112

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 57:00 PM - PFLAG, Adult Room

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 68:00 AM - United Methodist Men, Adult Room

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 78:00 AM - Fall Blood Drive9:00 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

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 Sports Club, Rooms 110, 111, Fellowship Hall

“Take as a giftwhatever the day brings forth...”

Horace

Feel the Warmth? Sometimes it takes more than a parka or a blanket to keep another person warm. Sometimes it takes the presence of a caring Christian friend.

Stephen Ministers share the warmth of God's love with those who need it most: the lonely, the depressed, the grieving. Is God calling you to reach out to those who are hurting?

Consider serving as a Stephen Minister. For more information, please contact Liz Alden 480-497-0929 or Elizabeth Winkler 480-456-6573.

Fall Blood DriveFind the Hero in You by donating life-giving blood! Next Sunday, Oct. 7th, Dayspring will host the Fall Blood Drive. The Bloodmobile will be in the church parking lot from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. You may start donating blood at age 16 (with parent permission). To schedule your lifesaving appointment, sign up on the patio today or contact Tammy White at tammywhite@cox.net or (602) 881-0901. Be a Hero today!

. . . 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

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

www.dayspring-umc.org