“. . . 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 22, 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 22, 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“Adagio” from Sonata I 1809-1847

THE CHORAL INTROIT9:00 - “I Was Glad!” by Jospeh M. Martin

The Celebration Singers

10:30 - “Canticle of Praise” by Victor Cohen JohnsonThe Dayspring Chorale

*THE CALL TO WORSHIPPastor: You are the people of God, blessed with holy love.People: We are blessed to be a blessing

so that we might make God’s love real inour homes, our church, and our community.

Pastor: You are God’s workmanship, formed in the divine image and growing in grace.

People: We rejoice to do God’s work:sharing the gospel, offering hope,and changing our world.Amen.

*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 “Jesus, My All, to Heaven Is Gone” by Howard Helvey

The Celebration SingersCooper Wright, Oboe

10:30 - “Sing and Shout Praises” by Eric StoverThe Dayspring Chorale

A TIME OF SILENCE (for personal prayer)

CHORAL CALL TO PRAYER9:00 - “Wings of Your Love” by Patti Drennan

10:30 - “Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus” by H. Lemmel

THE COMMUNITY AT PRAYER (in unison)God of Easter hope,

grant us the courage to believe in your resurrection miracles.

Forgive us when we fall into despair or blindness.Give us new eyes, to truly see you

walking with us,standing beside us,living in our neighborhoods,and speaking through our friends and our enemies.

Forgive us when we prefer simple answersto prophetic challenges.

Forgive us when we cling to old, familiar ways,and refuse to see the ordinary miracles you set before us.

Open our eyes, that we might see youstanding before us in your resurrected glory,proclaiming the miracle of life and lovethat never ends, we pray in Christ’s name:

THE LORD’S PRAYER Hymnal #895

THE EPISTLE READING I John 3:1-7

THE PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS

THE OFFERTORY9:00 - “On Eagle’s Wings” by Joncas, arr. by Michael Ryan

The Dayspring Chimers

10:30 - “On Eagle’s Wings” by Joncas, arr. by Michael HelmanDayStar

Joy Fitzpatrick, Flute

*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 #454“Open My Eyes, That I May See”

THE GOSPEL READING Luke 24:36-49

THE SERMON Rev. George Smoot“Resurrected Again”

*THE CLOSING HYMN Hymnal #529“How Firm a Foundation”

*THE BENEDICTION

*THE BENEDICTION RESPONSE S. H. Nicholson / Arr. Kelley“Lift High the Cross”

Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaimtill all the world adore his sacred name.

*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 POSTLUDE F. Mendelssohn“Fugue” from Sonata VI

PATIO FELLOWSHIPPlease Join Us for Refreshments on the Patio

*Those in the congregation who are able shall stand

Assisting in the Service This Morning:Carol Coleman

Pianist This Morning:Mary Sievert

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“Keep on going, and the chances areyou will stumble upon something,

perhaps when you are least expecting it.I have never heard of anyone

stumbling upon something while sitting down.”Charles F. Kettering

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 Jean Beal in loving memory of Maynard Beal.

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

The Family of Clifton Iverson, friend of James Ellis and Family, following Clifton’s death on April 11

Ann Masters, hospitalized and undergoing testingHank, brother of Melly Hernandez, going through a divorce and difficult

timesArlene Roe and Family, following the death of her husband, Bob Roe,

on April 9 in PhoenixLori Jarvis, sister of Dawn Archambo, diagnosed with a recurrence of

breast cancer and healing following surgery on April 6JaKelle Westergard, best friend of Dominique Devereux, hospitalized

on life support, following a severe case of pneumoniaVirginia O’Neal, grandmother of Julie O’Neal and Brian Medendorp,

who fell and broke her legAbel Perez and Family, at the death of his father, Ramon Perez,

grandfather of Carissa PerezIrene Poindexter, recovering from illnessDebbie Dembiec, sister of Matthew Ellis, healing following surgery

Ongoing Health Concerns

Lori Jarvis, Marlene Meyer, Gloria Kopecky, 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 April 15, 2012

627

GIFTSOffering received April 15, 2012

$9,754

Acolytes this Morning9:00 - Caroline Phillips • 10:30 - Nathan Glickman

Greeters This Morning:9:00 - Jim & Barbara Coffman • 10:30 - Rick & Judy Drown

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.

Please Note: The Leadership Academy scheduled for today is meeting at a different time: 12:00 until 2:00 p.m. in the Adult Room. Thank you.

*Dayspring is in need of an Acolyte Coordinator. Please prayerfully consider offering your talents in this significant role of helping “bring the light of Jesus” to our worship services each Sunday. Contact Carol Coleman at carolc@dayspring-umc.org or (480) 838-1446. Thank you.

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* 3:30 - 6:30 - Catch a Wave at the Kiwanis Wave Pool! Meet at

the Dayspring entrance at 3:30 - Cost is free - bring a towel and swimsuit. Parents - We need drivers!

Acolyting - Are you between the ages of 10 and 14 years old? If so, consider becoming an acolyte! Every service, the acolyte “brings the light of Jesus” into the church by lighting the altar candles. Please email Carol Krupinsky at ckrupinsky@cox.net and we’ll get you trained and on the every 2 months schedule!

Sprouts will celebrate the end of the year with a potluck on Wednesday, April 25th, in Fellowship Hall. Sprouts - bring your family!

Register for Vacation Bible School and sign up to volunteer on the patio this morning, April 22nd, or in the church office. Operation Overboard ~ Dare to go Deep with God! VBS will be during the day this year from Monday, June 11th - Friday, June 15th, ~ 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. Children who turned 3 before Sept. 1, 2011 (and are potty trained) & children just completing Grades K-5. Cost: $20 for one child, $30 for two children and $40 for three or more children. Come spend a morning of fun and experience God’s love at VBS 2012!

The Explorer’s Class - Next Sunday at 8:50 a.m. (Note earlier time), Dr. Darvin Miller give a video presentation on the Desert Southwest Conference’s Mission Trip 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 are having on the continent of Africa.

Contemporary Issues - Last week, the 10:30 Adult Contemporary Issues Class began a 3-week study about the protection and preservation of Sacred Native religious sites. We will view some short videos that describe these sites and discuss how important it is to protect them. These three weeks will be presented by Scott Russell, Professor of Archeology at Mesa Community College.

United Methodist Men Present: “100 Years of Song ~ Music 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 / $10 for kids. Tickets available on the Patio.

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 22 - Biscuits - 4623 E. Elliot, west of 48th Street, on the south side.

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.

Cello Recital - Cellist Zachary Clark will be presenting a recital featuring music of Shostakovich, Elgar and others, next Sunday evening, April 29th

at 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. The recital will be presented without charge.

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

OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU THIS WEEK AT DAYSPRING

SUNDAY, APRIL 229:00 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

12:00 PM - Leadership Academy, Adult Room

1:30 PM - Confirmation, Room 111

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

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

7:00 PM - Spring Chorale Concert, Sanctuary

MONDAY, APRIL 2310:00 AM - Monday Morning Moms & Dads, Room 111

6:30 pm - Trustees, Office Workroom7:00 PM - BSA Troop 172, Fellowship Hall

- Venture Crew, Room 202

TUESDAY, APRIL 248:45 AM - Yoga, Media Center

12:00 PM - Brown Bag Lunch, Room 1126:00 PM - Run for God, Room 112

- Yoga, Media Center7:00 PM - Open Table, Room 201

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2511:00 AM - Prayer Shawl Ministry, Room 1125:45 PM - Esperanza Choir, Choir Room

- Sprouts, Fellowship Hall

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25 (con’t)6:00 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, APRIL 269:00 AM - Bible Study with Pastor George, Adult Room7:00 PM - Church & Society Meeting, Room 112

FRIDAY, APRIL 27

SATURDAY, APRIL 286:30 AM - “100 Years of Song”, Fellowship Hall

SUNDAY, APRIL 299:00 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

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 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, 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