“. . . 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

Apr. 1, 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

April 1, 2010 7:00 p.m.

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

THE CHURCH GATHERS TO WORSHIPMaundy Thursday

PRELUDE Gerald Near“Schmücke dich, o liebe Seele” b. 1942

Adorn yourself, O dear soul, leave the dark den of sins,come into the clear light, begin to shine with glory,

for the Lord, full of salvation and mercy has now invited you as a guest.He who can reign I heaven wants himself to make his dwelling in you.

THE GREETINGPastor: The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

People: And also with you.

Pastor: Taste and see the goodness of the Lord.

People: Christ has prepared a feast of love.

*HYMN Hymnal #626“Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence”

CONFESSION AND PARDONPastor: My sisters and brothers,

Christ shows us his love by becoming a humble servant.Let us draw near to God and confess our sin

in the truth of God’s Spirit.

People: Most merciful God,we your church confessthat often our spirit has not been that of Christ.

When we have failed to love one anotheras he loves us,

Where we have pledged loyalty to him with our lipsand then betrayed, deserted, or denied him,forgive us we pray;and by your Spirit make us faithfulin every time of trial;through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Pastor: Who is in a position to condemn? Only Christ.But Christ suffered and died for us,

was raised from the dead and ascended on high for us,and continues to intercede for us.

Believe the good news.In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven!

People: In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven!Glory to God. Amen.

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

THE ANTHEM Patti Drennan“What Wondrous Love Is This?”

The Celebration Singers

THE SCRIPTURE READING Exodus 12:1-14

THE ANTHEM David Angerman“At the Table of the Lord”The Celebration Singers

THE SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 26:20-30

THE MEDITATION Rev. Jane Tews

*HYMN Hymnal #289“Ah, Holy Jesus”

TAKING THE BREAD AND CUPThe Great Thanksgiving Hymnal p. 13The Lord’s PrayerThe Breaking of the Bread

THE SCRIPTURE Matthew 26:31-46

*HYMN Hymnal #290“Go To Dark Gethsemane”

*STRIPPING OF THE CHURCH

*DISMISSAL WITH BLESSING

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