“. . . 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

August 19, 2012

DayspringUnited Methodist Church

Dayspring

United Methodist ChurchA Stephen Ministry Congregation

Our Mission Statement:To create disciples of Jesus Christ who touch and inspire people

through an open and diverse community

August 19, 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 Martin Lehmann at the Organ

THE DAYSPRING NOTES

PRELUDE Johann Sebastian Bach “Wer nur den leiben Gott laesst walten” 1685-1750

(He that suffereth God to guide him)

*THE CALL TO WORSHIPPastor: I will give thanks to God with my whole heart,People: I will give thanks in the congregation.Pastor: Great are the works of the Lord,People: Full of honor, majesty and righteousness.Pastor: God is faithful and just, trustworthy in all.People: The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;Pastor: All those who practice it have a good understanding.People: The Lord’s praise endures forever!

*THE OPENING PRAYER

*HYMN OF PRAISE Hymnal #73“O Worship the King”

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 BAPTISM 10:30 a.m.Robert Bradley Benton (9-4-2002)Joseph M. Benton (10-31-2004)

Response: With God’s help,we will so order our lives after the example of

Christ,that these children, 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)

*THE AFFIRMATION OF FAITHPastor: Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is the one true

church, apostolic and universal, whose holy faith let us now declare:

People: We believe in God the Father,infinite in wisdom, power, and love,whose mercy is over all his works,and whose will is ever directedto his children’s good.

We believe in Jesus Christ,Son of God and Son of man,the gift of the Father’s unfailing grace,the ground of our hope,and the promise of our deliverance

from sin and death.We believe in the Holy Spirit

as the divine presence in our lives,whereby we are kept in perpetual remembranceof the truth in Christ,and find strength and help in time of need.

We believe that this faithshould manifest itself in the service of loveas set forth in the example of our blessed Lord,to the endthat the kingdom of God may come upon the earth.

Amen.

*GLORIA PATRIGlory be to the Father

and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost;as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,

world without end.Amen. Amen.

THE CALL TO PRAYER

A TIME OF SILENCE (for personal prayer)

THE COMMUNITY AT PRAYER

THE ANTHEM Alfred Hay Malotte“The Lord’s Prayer”

Amanda Osman-Balzell, Soprano

THE EPISTLE READING Ephesians 5:15-20

THE PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS

THE OFFERTORY George Frideric Handel“If God Be for Us” from Messiah 1685-1759

Amanda Osman-Balzell, Soprano

*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 OLD TESTAMENT READING I Kings 2:10-12, 3:3-14

THE SERMON Rev. George Smoot“Living Wisely”

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 #451“Be Thou My Vision”

*THE BENEDICTION

*THE BENEDICTION RESPONSE Murakami / Hanson“May You Run and Not Be Weary”

May you run and not be weary. May your heart be filled with song.And may the love of God continue to give you hope and keep you strong.

And may you run and not be weary. May your life be filled with joy!And may the road you travel always lead you home.

*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 J. S. Bach“Fuge in C minor”

*FELLOWSHIPPlease Join Us for Refreshments in Fellowship Hall

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:Rev. Jane Tews

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!

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THE FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR THIS MORNING are given by Tom Riherd, “in loving memory of my girl, Philana Duprey-Riherd.”

THE FOOD BASKET ON THE ALTAR THIS MORNING is given by Beth & Pete Repko, in loving memory of Madeleine Repko and Harold E. Harrison.

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 Dale Family, following the death of Bobby Dale on Aug. 11th. Services will be held here at Dayspring this afternoon at 2:00 p.m.

Karalyn Kroeger, healing following abdominal surgery on Aug. 15Avonelle Sellers, dealing with tumors in her thyroid and uterusJim Scooler, friend of Valerie Erausquin, following a strokeDon, cousin of Kurt Hegland, for healingMonika K, friend of Meg Johnson, for complete healing from cancerBetty Mallot, sister of Jim Ellis, recovering following a bad fall in New

YorkPat McDonald and Family, following the death of Pat’s daughter, Kristen

Stegeman, on July 23rd Pearline Roberson, healing following surgery on Aug. 7Alfred Nimley, brother of Annie Mayson, recovering from a fall and

back surgery in Tampa, FloridaWilma Bennett, recovering following a mild stroke

Ongoing Health Concerns

Karalyn Kroeger, Ron Walker, Les Mesbergen, Polly Smith, Teresa Webb, 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 Aug. 12, 2012

458

GIFTSOffering received Aug. 12, 2012

$18,086

Acolytes This Morning:9:00 - Preston Smith

10:30 - Carlan Naisant

ANNOUNCEMENTS

BE A PART OF THIS MINISTRYWe invite you to explore the Dayspring family by attending our next NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION class. For more information, please contact Carol Coleman at carolc@dayspring-umc.org or (480) 838-1446.

Coffee Hour Help - Please sign up in Fellowship Hall this morning to host coffee hour at either the 9:00 service or the 10:30 service. Thank you!

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

Attention 3rd thru 6th graders! Consider becoming an acolyte! Every service, the acolyte “brings the light of Jesus” into the church by lighting the altar candles. Please contact Elizabeth Reid at elizabeth.reid@cox.net or(480) 650-5503 and we’ll get you trained and on the schedule!

Sunday School Teachers Needed! - We are still in need of volunteers to lead a Sunday School class this fall. Curriculum is written and sent to you and all you have to do is follow the lesson. (There are also back-up copies in the rooms.) It’s easy to participate - please call the church office to volunteer - (480) 838-1446.

Monday Moms & Dads - Join us as we continue our study on Matthew’s Message: Good News for the New Millennium by Grace Imathiu. This group meets weekly on Monday mornings from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Professional childcare is offered at no charge with pre-registration. For more information, or to register for childcare, please contact Carol Coleman at (480) 838-1446 or carolc@dayspring-umc.org

Thursday Morning Bible Study: Knowing Jesus Through the Gospels. Thursday Morning Bible Study this year will study the Gospels. We will cover the literary style, why and how they were written, and the different context and focus of each as we read through and discuss the Gospels. This is a video-aided study suitable for beginners and regular readers, facilitated by Rev. George Smoot. Thursday mornings, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. in the Adult Room, beginning September 13.

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”. August 19 -

Abuelo’s - 3440 W. Chandler Blvd., on the north side, in front of The Great Indoors.

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 September 15 and will include events in the month of October.

Pillow Talk Dayspring Children’s Ministries invites children grades 3-6 to attend Pillow Talk on September 14-15. We’ll explore our Bibles, fellowship, eat pizza, and spend the night at church. The cost is $20 per child ($10 for additional children in the same family) to cover the cost of pizza, breakfast, and materials. Registration forms are available in the church office. Contact Ruth Boyle for more information or to volunteer: ruthboyle1@cox.net

Labor Day All-Church Campout We have a few spaces left! Stop by Fellowship Hall to register for the Labor Day Campout, Aug. 31 - Sept. 3. This year, we’re returning to Hoyer Campground in beautiful Greer, Arizona! Cost is $60 per vehicle. Contact Carol Muggeridge at carol.muggeridge@gmail.com or (480) 759-3268 for more information.

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OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU THIS WEEK AT DAYSPRING

SUNDAY, AUGUST 199:00 AM - Worship

- Children’s Sunday School

10:15 AM - Jr. High Formation, Room 110- Sr. High Formation, Room 111

10:30 AM - Worship - Children’s Sunday School

11:30 AM - Youth Council Meeting, 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

6:00 PM - Sr. High Small Group/Youth Group, Room 111

MONDAY, AUGUST 2010:00 AM - Monday Morning Moms & Dads, Room 111

7:00 PM - BSA Troop 172, Fellowship Hall- Missions Team Meeting, Adult Room

TUESDAY, AUGUST 218:45 AM - Yoga, Media Center

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

- Yoga, Media Center7:00 PM - DayStar, Choir Room

- Finance Committee Meeting, Adult Room- Open Table, Rooms 201, 202

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 225:45 PM - Esperanza Choir, Choir Room

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

- Sunshine Singers, Media Center6:30 PM - Celebration Singers, Choir Room

- Jr. High Small Group Study, Room 1106:45 PM - Genesis Choir, Media Center7:30 PM - Chorale, Choir Room

THURSDAY, AUGUST 23

FRIDAY, AUGUST 24

SATURDAY, AUGUST 259:00 AM - Youth Council Planning Retreat, Fellowship Hall

SUNDAY, AUGUST 269:00 AM - Worship

- Children’s Sunday School

10:15 AM - Jr. High Formation, Room 110- Sr. High Formation, Room 111

10:30 AM - Worship- 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

6:00 PM - Sr. High Small Group/Youth Group, Room 111

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“We are what we repeatedly do.Excellence, then, is not an act,

but a habit.”Aristotle

. . . 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

Carrie Mook, 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

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