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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 May 20, 2012 Dayspring United Methodist Church
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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

May 20, 2012

DayspringUnited Methodist Church

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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

May 20, 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 Josef Theinberger “Trio” 1839-1901

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

The Celebration Singers

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

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RECOGNITION OF GRADUATESLeader: Before you were even formed, God knew you. While in

your mother’s womb, God named you. At your birth, God’s breath filled you with life. Today we celebrate what you have become at this moment in time. And so we pray:

O God, at this important moment along life’s journey, we join together to consecrate it to you.

Graduates: It is by your grace, dear God,that we have come this far in our lives,and we seek your direction and presenceas we move on from here.

Leader: We acknowledge all those who have been instrumental in our graduate’s lives: their parents, teachers, coaches, friends, siblings, and others.

Graduates: We would not forget these or our church,and what each has meant in our development.

We acknowledge your importance, O God,in everything we do.

Leader: We also honor the parents, teachers and friends of our graduates who are here today, and invite all to join us in prayer:

All (except the graduates):We pray for these graduates, dear God,

that you will bless them with your Spiritand keep them from all harm;give them a sense of joyand a sense of responsibility;help them to become all they can be;and, above all, let them knowthat they are loved by you and by us.

All (including graduates):For yours is the kingdom and the power

and the glory forever and ever.Amen.

*THE CALL TO WORSHIPPastor: Are you ready to receive the Spirit? People: When will it come? Pastor: God alone appoints the time..

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People: We are ready.Pastor: Are you ready to be clothed with power from on high?People: We are ready.Pastor: Look to Christ, who calls us to wait and be ready.People: We are ready.

*THE OPENING PRAYER

*HYMN OF PRAISE Hymnal #68“When In Our Music God is Glorified”

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 SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM9:00 - George Cole Smith (11-14-11)10:30 - Taylor Anne Johnson (6-7-11)

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)

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THE ANTHEM9:00 - “Standing On the Promises” arr. by Mark Hayes

The Celebration Singers

10:30 - “Send Me, O Lord” by Mark WestonThe Dayspring Chorale

A TIME OF SILENCE (for personal prayer)

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

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

THE COMMUNITY AT PRAYER: (in unison):Merciful God,

when offered the promise of your glorious inheritance,we settle for so much less.

Rather than lifting our gaze to see and livewith the eyes of our hearts enlightened,our eyes are fixed on the ground;our hearts are set on earthly power;our aspirations are limited to getting ahead.

Forgive us.Teach us anew to wait for your Holy Spirit,

that we may be clothed with power from on high,in the name of the one who ascended to heavento show us the way to live here on earth.

Amen.

THE LORD’S PRAYER Hymnal #895

THE EPISTLE READING Ephesians 1:15-23

THE PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS

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THE OFFERTORY9:00 - “Bridge Over Troubled Water” arr. by Kirby Shaw

EsperanzaJacob White & Katie Lawson, Soloists

10:30 - “Thanks Be to God” by Stanley DicksonForté

*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 #57“O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing”

THE GOSPEL READING Luke 24:44-53

THE SERMON Rev. Jane Tews“City Life”

*THE CLOSING HYMN Hymnal #664“Sent Forth By God’s Blessing”

*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.

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*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 Aloÿs Claussmann “Grand Choeur” 1850-1926

*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

“The person who makes a success of livingis the one who see his goal steadily

and aims for it unswervingly.That is dedication.”

Cecil B. DeMille

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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 Morning9:00 - Billy & Glendoris Cheek • 10:30 - Peggy & Charlie Ferrell

Acolytes this Morning9:00 - Charleigh Reid • 10:30 - Carlan Naisant

THE FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR THIS MORNING are given by John & Wendy Liston, in celebration of their 20th wedding anniversary.

THE FOOD BASKET ON THE ALTAR THIS MORNING is given in honor of John Van Vleet’s 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

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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 Butler Family, following the death of George Butler on May 16 in Chandler. Services will be held here at Dayspring tomorrow, May 21 at 3:00 p.m.

James Roberts, brother of Suzan Bawolek and Family, prayers for strength and peace as James transitions from end-stage brain cancer

Barbara Rawles, recovering from hip surgery on May 14Chandler Roesch, twin brother of Barb Miles, diagnosed with inoperable cancerAlice Trattner, grandmother of Andrea Farley, recovering from hip

replacement surgery in ChicagoLes Mesbergen, under hospice care for chronic pain and weakness;

prayers for peace and healingSarah Lefevre-Taylor, for a quick recovery from an upcoming surgeryLisa Kroemer and her husband, Steve Coraci, that God provide them

with comfort and strength as they come to grips with their serious diagnoses

Sean Fisher, for freedom from alcohol and drugsKobe Thomas, nephew of Lindsay Swantko, born 8 weeks early and

expected to be hospitalized for the next monthKatie Cathcart, dealing with health issuesLaura Edwards, sister of Katie Cathcart, just diagnosed with cancerChristian Kroemer, in celebration of 11 years, and one to grow on

Ongoing Health Concerns

Marilyn Miller, 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.

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PRESENCEAttendance for May 13, 2012

775

GIFTSOffering received May 13, 2012

$16,175

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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 [email protected] or (480) 838-1446.

Food Drive Next Sunday - Bring any non-perishable food. Always needed: dry milk; beans & rice; peanut butter; canned meat, vegetables & fruit; cereal and pasta. Thank you!

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

The Explorer’s Class concludes its study on Prayer today. Next Sunday, the class will discuss studies for the next year. If there is a particular topic you would like to explore, let Jane Baker know or come to class! All ideas are welcome. 9:00 a.m. in the Adult Room.

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”. May 20 - RigaTony’s - NE corner of McClintock and Warner.

UMOM Volunteers - We need volunteers to help with UMOM Homeless Shelter dinners on the following Sundays: June 17, July 8, July 15, Aug. 12 and Aug. 19. You would need to be at the center at 3:30 p.m. to help cook and would be done by shortly after 6:00 p.m. Please contact Carolyn Reid at [email protected] or (602) 882-5292 if you have any questions or would like to volunteer. Thanks so much for your help!

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.

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

“The tragedy in life doesn’t lie in not reaching your goal.The tragedy lies in having no goal to reach.”

Benjamin Mays

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OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU THIS WEEK AT DAYSPRING

SUNDAY, MAY 209:00 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

11:45 PM - Graduation Banquet, Fellowship Hall

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, MAY 217:00 PM - BSA Troop 172, Fellowship Hall

- Missions Team Meeting, Adult Room- Venture Crew, Room 202

TUESDAY, MAY 228:45 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, MAY 23

THURSDAY, MAY 24

FRIDAY, MAY 25

SATURDAY, MAY 26

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SUNDAY, MAY 279:00 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, Fellowship Hall- AA Teen Meeting, Room 110

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

“The greatest good you can do for anotheris not just to share your riches,but to reveal to him his own.”

Benjamin Disraeli

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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.

Dayspring United Methodist Church1365 East Elliot Road • Tempe, Arizona 85284-1608

(480) [email protected]

www.dayspring-umc.org


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