“. . . 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. 25, 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 25, 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 at the Organ

DAYSPRING NOTES

THE PRELUDE Felix Mendelssohn“Finale” from Sonata VI 1809-1847

THE INTROIT9:00 - “This Is the Day the Lord Has Made” by Donald Moore

The Celebration Singers

10:30 - “Sing a Joyful Song” by Stan PethelThe Dayspring Chorale

*THE CALL TO WORSHIPLeader: O God, you are our rock and our refuge.

You are our fortress in times of trouble. People: Come, O God and protect us! Leader: You deliver us from foes, People: Come, O Lord, and save us!Leader: O Christ, you heal us from our infirmities.People: Come, O blessed one, and make us whole!

*THE OPENING PRAYER (in unison)

*HYMN OF PRAISE Hymnal #128“He Leadeth Me: O Blessed Thought”

THE ANTHEM9:00 - “Jesus Loves Me” by Joel Raney

The Celebration Singers and Genesis Choir

10:30 - “Big Enough” by Kevin StokesThe Sunshine Singers

A TIME FOR OUR CHILDREN(As children age 2 through 5th grade leave for Sunday School,

please join in singing Hymn #143)

“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 SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM 10:30 a.m.Hudson Brennon Sperber

(4-5-09)

Response: With God’s helpwe will so order our lives after the example of Christ,that this child, surrounded by steadfast love,may be established in the faith,and confirmed and strengthenedin the way that leads to eternal life.

HYMN RESPONSE Hymnal #611“Child of Blessing, Child of Promise” Stanza 1

A TIME OF SILENCE (for personal prayer)

CHORAL CALL TO PRAYER9:00 - “Lord Speak To Me” by S. Jones

10:30 - “Lord, I Want to Be a Christian” arr. Kelley

THE COMMUNITY AT PRAYER (in unison)

Psalm 23“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures;He leadeth me beside the still waters.

He restoreth my soul;He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness

for his name’s sake.Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,

I will fear no evil; for thou art with me;thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Thou preparest a table before mein the presence of mine enemies;thou annointest my head with oil;

my cup runneth over.Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me

all the days of my lifeand I will dwell in the house of the Lord

forever.”

THE LORD’S PRAYER Hymnal #895

THE OLD TESTAMENT READING Ezekiel 34:11-16

THE PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS

THE OFFERTORY9:00 - “Live In Praise of the Lord” by Michael Barrett

Esperanza

10:30 - “For the Beauty of the Earth” by John RutterThe Dayspring Chorale

*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 #526 “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”

THE GOSPEL READING John 10:11-18

THE SERMON Rev. Jane Tews“Sheep May Safely Graze”

THE RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS

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 itby 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 #529“How Firm a Foundation”

*THE BENEDICTION

*THE BENEDICTION RESPONSE S. H. NicholsonArr. L. M. Kelley

“Lift High the Cross”Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim

till 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!)

*POSTLUDE John Ebenezer West“Allegro Pomposo” 1863-1929

*PATIO FELLOWSHIPPlease Join Us for Refreshments on the Patio

*Those in the congregation who are able shall stand

Communion is offered between services. Those who would like to receive the elements are invited to gather around the communion table.

Assisting in the Service This Morning:Carol Coleman

The 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!

Greeters This Morning:9:00 - Gary Law

10:30 - Tom & Philana Riherd

Acolytes This Morning:9:00 - Sierra Porritt

10:30 - Marcus Naisant

THE FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR THIS MORNING are given by Kevin & Carolee Stees, in celebration of their 22nd anniversary.

THE FOOD BASKET ON THE ALTAR THIS MORNING is given by Ray & Vera Benoit, in loving memory of our parents; and also given by Gretchen Nyquist in honor of Bev & Craig Douwstra’s 43rd wedding anniversary and in loving memory of Jan Nyquist’s birthday.

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 AFTER EACH WORSHIP 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, (480) 345-0926, 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

Sharon & Bill Jacobson, as Sharon has been diagnosed with breast cancer and is undergoing treatment

Ginny Blossom, healing following hip replacement surgery on April 8Baby Savannah, 5 month-old friend of Sara Williams, who is

undergoing brain surgery on April 26Hal Mack, husband of Barb Appenzeller, who has been diagnosed with

facial cancerFern Roberts, healing following surgery at Banner Desert HospitalMatthew Ellis, healing at home following hospitalizationMario Ulivarri, friend of Amanda Considine, hospitalized following a car

accident in New MexicoKen & Ann Masters, at the death of Ken’s sisterJohn Wheeler, father of Caroline Parkinson, dealing with heart issues

Ongoing Health Concerns:

Chris Hauser, Marc Homan, Teresa Webb, Duane Carr, 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 April 18, 2010

658

GIFTSOffering received April 18, 2010

$16, 402

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, please contact Carol Coleman at carolc@dayspring-umc.org or (480) 838-1446.

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

Thank You to all who helped host 3 families during Family Promise April 4-11. The families were very appreciative, and I believe they could really feel the love of the people of Dayspring. Thank you for making the families feel welcome, special, respected and loved. Our next turn to host is Aug. 8-15. We are always looking for new team members and love our seasoned teammates, too! Contact Maria at MariaRMDHase@yahoo.com

Remember! Foundation Scholarships are available. Pick up applications for the Foundation Scholarship and the Pass It On Scholarship in the church office or on the Dayspring website at www.dayspring-umc.org/foundation. Due date for all scholarships is May 16, 2010.

Dayspring’s Sprouts Reminder - We will be celebrating our “End of the Year Party” this Wednesday, April 28th, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. See you there!

Dayspring Youth Ministry (DYM):**10:15 - 11:30 - Sr. High in Room 111**10:15 - 11:30 - Jr. High in Room 110**Youth Council Meeting: Today from 11:45-1:00PM in the Adult

Room. All Youth Council Members and any youth who would like to help with the planning of our youth group activities should attend. Please remember to bring your lunch.

**Hike & Cookout: Dayspring Youth will meet this afternoon to hike at Usury Park. We will spend a little over an hour hiking, then celebrate with a post-hike cookout. Please gather around the green gate at 3:00PM.**Confirmation Rehearsal: The confirmation class, along with parents, and mentors will meet on Wednesday evening April 28 in the Sanctuary beginning at 6:30PM to have a dress rehearsal for Confirmation Sunday. The class picture will be taken after rehearsal. Youth should come dressed as they would for Confirmation Sunday (Ladies should wear a skirt and blouse or a dress, gentlemen men should wear a shirt with a collar and a tie).

**Confirmation Class Pool Party: A Pool Party for the Confirmation class will be held on Saturday, May 1 at the Winkler home beginning at 1:30PM. Youth should bring drinks, chips, or simple deserts as previously selected. Maps will be emailed to the students and are available in the church office.

**Confirmation Sunday: Next Sunday (May 2) is Confirmation Sunday. Youth to be confirmed should be at the service a few minutes so that they may sit with their families and mentors.

College Age Ministry will meet for lunch next Sunday, May 2, immediately following the 10:30 worship service. For information, please contact Pastor Michael in the church office, (480) 838-1446.

The Explorer’s Class - The Explorer’s continue it’s study of “The Origins of the New Testament” each Sunday this month at 9:00 a.m. in the Adult Room. Dr. Bob Hall is facilitating this series featuring the writings of John Shelby Spong followed by class discussion.

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 25 - Elephant Bar - 3405 W. Chandler Blvd., in front of Chandler Fashion Mall.

Brown Bag Lunch - On Tuesday, April 27th, we will meet at 11:30 a.m. in Room 112 for lunch. We will then leave for the Pyle Center at 12:00 p.m. to watch the movie “The Blind Side” at 12:30 p.m. in the Multi-media room. The movie is a little over 2 hours. Please join us!

UMOM Homeless Shelter Sunday Dinner volunteers needed! We need your help with the Sunday dinners on May 9 & 16, June 13, July 11 & 18, Aug. 8, 15 and 22. We would need your assistance in cooking and then serving at the center from 3:30 p.m. to approx. 6:30 p.m. Please contact Carolyn Reid at (602) 882-5292 or csreid1@cox.net to sign up. Thanks so much for your help!

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

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All Dayspring Members and Friends are urged to attend!

DayspringPatio Renovation Plan

Question and Answer Session

This Morning, April 25th

11:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary

Please join us for this information session to view the planned patio revisions. We will be there to answer your questions on how you can assist with funding.

Thank you for your interest in maintaining our beautiful campus!

The Dayspring Patio Team

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“Sometimes the most important thing in a whole dayis the rest we take between two deep breaths.”

Etty Hillesum

OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU THIS WEEK AT DAYSPRING

SUNDAY, APRIL 259:00 AM - Worship

- 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- Children’s Sunday School- Contemporary Issues, Adult Room

11:30 AM - Patio Renovation Q & A Session, Sanctuary

1:30 PM - Confirmation, Room 111

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

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

MONDAY, APRIL 2610:00 AM - Monday Morning Moms & Dads, Room 111

6:45 PM - BSA Troop 172, Fellowship Hall7:00 PM - Disciple Bible Study 4, Room 203

TUESDAY, APRIL 278:45 AM - Yoga Class, Media Center

11:30 PM - Brown Bag Lunch, Room 1124:00 PM - “Teatime Yoga”, Room 1126:00 PM - Yoga Class, Media Center

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2811:00 PM - Prayer Shawl Ministry, Room 1125:30 PM - Sprouts “End of the Year Party”, Fellowship Hall5:45 PM - Esperanza Choir, Choir Room6:00 PM - Cherub Choir, Adult Room

- Sunshine Singers, Media Center6:30 PM - Caregiver’s Support Group, Library

- Celebration Singers, Choir Room

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28 (con’t)7:00 PM - Genesis Choir, Media Center7:30 PM - Dayspring Chorale, Choir Room

THURSDAY, APRIL 298:30 AM - Stephen Ministry Leaders, Library6:00 PM - Yoga Class, Media Center6:30 PM - Stephen Ministry, Adult Room

FRIDAY, APRIL 30

SATURDAY, MAY 18:00 AM - United Methodist Men, Adult Room

SUNDAY, MAY 29:00 AM - Worship

- Children’s Sunday School- Explorer’s Class, Adult Room- Sunday Morning Book Study, Library- “The Bible from Scratch”, Room 112

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 - College Age Ministry, Sanctuary

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

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

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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