“. . . 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

April 1, 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

April 1, 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 WORSHIPPalm Sunday

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

DAYSPRING NOTES

DEDICATION OF THE 2011 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 2012 Team:Jim Baker • Larry Butler • Sally Butler • Hal Hamilton

Kathy Hamilton • Skip Hughes • Krista Kappas • John LongBev Muller • Courtney Ridgely • Jane Ridgely

Paul Schneider • Cathy Smoot

PRELUDE Janet Linker“All Glory, Laud and Honor”from Suite for Holy Week

INTROIT J.M. Martin / D. Angerman“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

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

ANTHEM Berta & Sonja Poorman“Hosanna, Loud Hosanna!”

The Combined Choirs and Brass

THE OLD TESTAMENT READING Psalm 118:19-29

A TIME OF SILENCE (for personal prayer)

THE CHORAL CALL TO PRAYER Jay Althouse“Show Me the Way, O Lord”

THE COMMUNITY PRAYER (in unison)Lord, Jesus,

we are a fickle people, quick to turn away.We are quick to flock to you when all is well,

but we are prone to scatterwhen there is opposition or criticism.

Too often we have kept silent before you,afraid to proclaim your praise.

It is easy to join the crowdas you ride triumphantly into Jerusalem–singing our joys and expectations,dancing our hopes and dreams.

It is far more difficult to stand by youas the crowd cries for your crucifixion.

Forgive our weakness when we turn away.Strengthen us for the journey ahead

as we relive your suffering and death,that we might stay beside you to the end.

Give us the courage to shout our hosannas,not only today, but each and every day. Amen.

THE LORD’S PRAYER Hymnal #895

THE PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS

OFFERTORY George Frideric Handel “See the Conquering Hero Comes” 1685-1759

from Judas MaccabaeusThe Dayspring Brass

*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 Luke 19:28-40

THE SERMON Rev. Jane Tews“The Sin of Silence”

*THE CLOSING HYMN Faith We Sing #2111“We Sang Our Glad Hosannas”

*BENEDICTION

*THE BENEDICTION RESPONSE Arr. L. M. Kelley“Loving God of All Creation”

Still today You call for workers true to Christ, the servant Lord,Sharing values, blending cultures; Thus new mission is explored.

Through the gospel’s urgent message You connect us, land to land,Building bridges, spanning chasms, joining people, hand in hand.

*POSTLUDE Johann Sebastian Bach “Kyrie, Gott heilige Geist” BWV671 1685-1750

from Clavierübung III(Have Mercy, God, Holy Spirit)

*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

The Dayspring Brass

TrumpetShao-Chun Tsai • Jennifer Fletcher

HornLauralyn Pagelick

TromboneMatthew Petterson • Christopher Rooney • Mario Villalobos

TubaJacob White

TympaniTrey Berreman

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So they took branches of palm treesand went out to meet him, shouting, "Hosanna!

Blessed is the onewho comes in the name of the Lord ~

the King of Israel!" John 12:13

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!

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THE FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR THIS MORNING are given by Kathleen Marquis in honor of all Exchange Students.

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

Cindy Sacha, healing following surgery on March 28Vicki Shepard, sister of Meg Johnson, for restoration of complete brain

healthBob Roe, undergoing eye surgery on April 2The Leneweaver Family, following the death of Nancy Ann Gangwisch,

mother of Jill LeneweaverEthel Straub, grandmother of Wendy Bowersox, for healing from

cancerThe Hernandez Family, following the death of Tirso, uncle of Melley

HernandezLucy Burciaga and Family, friends of The Hernandez Family,

struggling following the death of Al “Poncho” Burciaga

Ongoing Health Concerns

Marlene Meyer, Gloria Kopecky, Bob Roe, Shannon Hood, Denise Gaudet, The Ellis Family, Polly Smith, Teresa Webb, Marge Sydell, Kristen Stegeman, 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 March 25, 2012

634

GIFTSOffering received March 25,

2012$15,743

Acolytes this Morning9:00 - Charleigh Reid10:30 - Alex Krupinsky

Greeters This Morning:9:00 - Billy & Glendoris Cheek

10:30 - Skip Hughes

ANNOUNCEMENTS

BE A PART OF THIS MINISTRYWe invite you to explore the Dayspring family by attending our next NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION class on Thursday, April 12th, at 7:00 p.m. in Room 112. The NEW MEMBER SUNDAY will be held on April 15th. 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.

Easter Parking - As a reminder, Dayspring’s Boy Scout Troop 172 will direct traffic next Sunday, 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.

Dayspring Youth Ministry (DYM)* 10:15 - 11:30 - Sr. High in Room 111* 10:15 - 11:30 - Jr. High in Room 110* 1:30 - 3:30 - Confirmation Class in Room 111

The Explorer’s Class’ continues its series this morning on “Justice: a Comparison between Biblical and Secular Ideals.” Today’s topic will examine the Greek and Hebrew words for “justice” in the scriptures and compare them to our current uses of the term. On Sunday, April 15 th, the topic will be implementing a method of “Restorative” justice within our modern society. The class will not meet on Easter Sunday. 9:00 a.m. in the Adult Room. All adults are welcome.

Contemporary Issues - Today in the Adult Room at 10:20 a.m. (note earlier time) Darvin Miller will make a video presentation on the Desert Southwest Conference’s Mission Trip, led by Bishop Carcano, to Africa University and the Old Mutare Mission in Zimbabwe, Africa. He will describe the purpose of the mission and his assessment of the impact that Africa University and United Methodism is having on the continent of Africa.

The Greeting Card Circle will meet on Thursday, April 5, at 9:30 a.m. in Room 112 at the church. You are invited to join them for creative activity in making cards to raise money for missions.

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”. April 1 - Olive Garden - NW corner of Elliot and Hardy.

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.

Connections is a Dayspring mission that advocates for the intrinsic 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.

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

United Methodist Men Present:

100 Years of SongMusic and Song

Commemorating Arizona’s 100th Anniversary

on Saturday, April 28, 2012

6:30 p.m.

Dinner: Steak / Game Hen / Salmon

(Hamburgers & Hot Dogs for the kids)

Cost: $25 for Adults and $10 for kids

Tickets Available on the Patio

OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU THIS WEEK AT DAYSPRING

SUNDAY, APRIL 1 - Palm Sunday9:00 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

1:30 PM - Confirmation, Room 111

3:00 PM - Leadership Academy, Adult Room

4:00 PM - Alcoholics Anonymous, Fellowship Hall- AA Teen Meeting, Room 110

5:10 PM - Al-Anon, Fellowship Hall- AA Teen Meeting, Room 110

MONDAY, APRIL 210:00 AM - Monday Morning Moms & Dads, Room 111

7:00 PM - BSA Troop 172, Fellowship Hall- BSA Troop 172 Committee Meeting, Adult Room- Venture Crew, Room 202

TUESDAY, APRIL 38:45 AM - Yoga, Media Center

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

- Run for God, Room 112- Yoga, Media Center

7:00 PM - DayStar, Choir Room- Open Table, Room 201

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 45:45 PM - Esperanza Choir, Choir Room

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

- Sunshine Singers, Media Center

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4 (con’t)6:30 PM - Celebration Singers, Choir Room6:45 PM - Genesis Choir, Media Center7:30 PM - Dayspring Chorale, Choir Room

THURSDAY, APRIL 5 - Maundy Thursday8:00 AM - Labyrinth available in Fellowship Hall9:00 AM - Bible Study with Pastor George, Adult Room9:30 AM - UMW Greeting Card Circle, Room 1126:00 PM - Yoga, Media Center7:00 PM - Maundy Thursday Service of Holy Communion

FRIDAY, APRIL 6 - Good Friday8:00 AM - Labyrinth available in Fellowship Hall7:00 PM - Good Friday Tenebrae Service

SATURDAY, APRIL 78:00 AM - United Methodist Men, Adult Room

10:00 AM - Easter Sunrise Rehearsal, Patio

SUNDAY, APRIL 8 - Easter Sunday6:00 AM - Easter Sunrise Service, Patio

6:45 AM - Easter Breakfast, Fellowship Hall

7:45 AM - Service of Celebration, Sanctuary

9:00 AM - Festival Worship Service, Sanctuary- Children’s Sunday School

10:30 AM - Festival Worship Service, Sanctuary- Children’s Sunday School

4:00 PM - Alcoholics Anonymous, Fellowship Hall- AA Teen Meeting, Room 110

5:10 PM - Al-Anon, Fellowship Hall- AA Teen Meeting, Room 110

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The Spiritual Formation Ministry invites you to walkThe Dayspring Labyrinth

as a part of your Spiritual Lenten Journey

The Labyrinth will be available in Fellowship Hall

Maundy Thursday, April 5 and Good Friday, April 68:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

The Sanctuary will also be open for prayer during those hours.

You will be provided with suggested thoughts and prayers for your use as you walk the labyrinth. Lent is a time of renewal and dedication. The labyrinth is a tool for meditation, a focus for prayer, and a guide to inner reflection. Come to walk the labyrinth, commune with God, and be renewed in spirit.

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Next Week, Easter Sunday, please join us forThe Easter Sunday Country

Breakfast!6:45 a.m. until 8:00 a.m. in Fellowship Hall

Menu:Scrambled Eggs • Biscuits & Gravy • Sausage

Orange Juice • Coffee

All donations benefit Dayspring Youth

Ministry

You won’t want to miss this special meal prepared by Tom Vetter!

. . . 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 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 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

Kris Kroeger, Youth Ministries CoordinatorKay Luzaich, Children’s Coordinator

Linda Falk, Preschool DirectorMarilyn Bunte, Nursery Coordinator. Ron 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