“. . . 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 8, 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

August 8, 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

THE DAYSPRING NOTES

HYMN SING

RECOGNITION OF CHURCH SCHOOL WORKERS(Please turn to back of Bulletin for Response)

*THE CALL TO WORSHIPPastor: God calls to us, “Gather, my faithful ones!”People: We gather with faith and hope.Pastor: God calls to us, “Honor me with gratitude and praise.”People: We sing with faith and joy.Pastor: God calls to us, “Be ready for anything.”People: We worship with candles brightly burning,

and hearts prepared for God’s presence.

*THE OPENING PRAYER

*HYMN OF PRAISE Hymnal #131“We Gather Together”

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.Anika Michele Rodriguez

4 - 5 - 2010

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)

*THE AFFIRMATION OF FAITHI believe in God, the Father Almighty,

creator of heaven and earth.I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,

who was conceived by the Holy Spiritborn of the Virgin Mary,suffered under Pontius Pilate,was crucified, died, and was buried;he descended to the dead.

On the third day he rose again;

he ascended into heaven,is seated at the right hand of the Father,and will come again to judge the living and the dead.I believe in the Holy Spirit,

the holy catholic church,the communion of saints,the forgiveness of sins,the resurrection of the bodyand the life everlasting. Amen.

*GLORIA PATRI Hymnal #70Glory be to the Father

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

world without end. Amen. Amen.

THE ANTHEM Arr. Mark Hayes“There Is a Balm in Gilead”

Jeffrey Reynolds, Tenor

THE CALL TO PRAYER

A TIME OF SILENCE (for personal prayer)

THE COMMUNITY AT PRAYER

THE LORD’S PRAYER Hymnal #895

THE PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS

THE OFFERTORY Steffano Bernardo“Sonata Quinta” 1585-1636

*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 #261“Lord of the Dance”

THE GOSPEL READING Luke 18: 8b, 15-17

THE SERMON Rev. Jane Tews“The Business of the Church”

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

*THE BENEDICTION

*THE BENEDICTION RESPONSE P. Murakami / H. 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 Johann Sebastian Bach“Der Tag, der ist so freudenreich” 1685-1750

BWV605

*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. George Smoot

Pianist this Morning:Mary Sievert

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“Dear God,lead us to discover the gifts you have planted within us

so that we can give our best to you.”

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!

Acolytes This Morning:9:00 - Christina Winkler10:30 - Ashley Winkler

THE FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR THIS MORNING are given by Sam & Katie Geanetta, in celebration of their 6th wedding anniversary.

THE ROSE ON THE ALTAR THIS MORNING celebrates the birth of Jace Alexander Hlebak, born July 14 and son of Vanessa and Jordan Hlebak. He is the Great-grandson of Malinda Hlebak and Great-great grandson of Martha Cook.

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, 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

Vera Reid, friend of Judy Clonts, at the death of Vera’s husband, Alex Kelley, in a helicopter crash in Tucson on July 28

Penny Kotterman, a new Dayspring member, for strength and courage during the last weeks of the primaries

Wendy Chern, requests prayers for peace and safety within the Corona del Sol football team

Merle Childers and Family, at the death of his sister, Nina Wilmot, on July 18 in Indiana

Pat Robinson and Family, at the death of her husband, Bill on July 24Ray Benoit, recovering at Banner Good Samaritan following a stroke on

July 25Philana Riherd, as she begins treatment for cancerGeorge Butler, healing following surgery for a broken hip on July 29Dorothy Smith, mother of Cheryl Anderson, who was recently

diagnosed with breast cancerLisa Brack, healing following surgery for breast cancerJeff Lamar, fiancé of Brandi Maples, undergoing heart surgery on Aug. 5Doris Smith, prayers for health issuesGlenn, son of June Peele, prayers for his legal problems

Ongoing Health Concerns:

Dave Avanzino, Warren Gallagher, George Butler, Polly Smith, Chris Hauser, Marc Homan, Teresa Webb, 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 Aug. 1, 2010

432

GIFTSOffering received Aug. 1, 2010

$16, 364

SERVICE WITNESS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

BE A PART OF THIS MINISTRYWe invite you to explore the Dayspring family by attending our NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION class on Sunday, August 15th, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with a light lunch served. The NEW MEMBER SUNDAY will be held on August 22nd. Child Care is provided. To register for the class, contact Carol Coleman at carolc@dayspring-umc.org or (480) 838-1446.

Reminder - We are missing a few of the hearing assist devices from the narthex. If you may have inadvertently taken one of these devices home, we ask that you please return it so that we can be sure to keep batteries and maintenance up on each of them. Thank you!

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

Pillow Talk for 3rd through 6th graders is scheduled for September 10 - 11. Please contact Ruth Boyle at ruthboyle1@cox.net for information or to volunteer. Watch for registration forms in the bulletin and also in the church office.

Acolyting - Calling all kids of Dayspring, 4th grade and older - We want you to acolyte! No commitment . . . maybe once a month? Once a quarter? Even once a year! On the job training is happening every month. Please let Carol Krupinsky know when you’re ready . . . ckrupinsky@cox.net.

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

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”. Aug. 8 - Crackers and Co. - 1285 E. Elliot Rd., between Priest and Hardy on the south side.

Family Promise - Dayspring will be hosting Family Promise beginning today thru Aug. 15. Help is needed with set-up, food items, cooking, spending the night, and clean up. Please see the sign-up table in Fellowship Hall this morning or feel free to contact Maria Hase at mariaRMDHase@yahoo.com or (480) 636-0963 with questions. Also, you are invited to a Magic Show on Monday, Aug. 9 from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

in the Adult Room. In addition, all are welcome to come for free massages, provided by White Rock on Tuesday, Aug. 10 from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Please sign-up for the massages after church this morning or contact Maria Hase at (480) 636-0963, so we know how many people to expect. Thank you.

Yoga - There will be no Yoga class on Thursday evening this week. See you next week!

Volunteers Needed to help with UMOM homeless shelter dinners on the following Sundays: Aug. 15, Sept. 12 and 19, Oct. 10, 17 and 24 and Nov. 14 and 21. 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 csreid1@cox.net or (602) 882-5292 if you have any questions or would like to volunteer. Thanks so much for your help!

Dayspring Preschool and Kindergarten - We still have some openings for the 2010-2011 school year. There is space available in the 3 year olds program and afternoon 4's. Also, we have space in our Parent/Tot classes for 24-30 and 30-36 months. Please call the Preschool office for information and a tour: (480) 838-9097.

UMOM 5k Walk on September 25th at 7:30 a.m. Go to www.umom.org for more information or to register.

Golf Event - On Saturday, Sept. 11, United Methodist Men is sponsoring an All-Church Golf Event for men and women. Held at Ahwatukee Lakes Golf Course, the cost will be $45 per person and includes golf, cart and barbecue. Lots of prizes and other fun. Sign-up table will be in Fellowship Hall in August. Contact Jim Baker at JamesHBaker@cox.net or Tom McLaughlin TJMR28@msn.com

United Methodist Men - The first UMM meeting of the fall will be Saturday, Oct. 2 at 8:00 a.m., beginning with breakfast in the Adult Room followed by a great program. Please plan to attend and bring a friend or neighbor!

UMM Fall Retreat - The Annual UMM Fall Retreat will be held at Mingus Mountain Camp Oct. 22-24. A great program is planned with a wonderful fellowship opportunity. Size of the group is limited to 40 so get your reservation in to either Steve Evans slevans@cox.net, or Roger Clayton RognBar61@cox.net

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

OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU THIS WEEK AT DAYSPRING

SUNDAY, AUGUST 8 - Stepping Up Sunday9:00 AM - Worship

- 2 year-olds Sunday School, Room 116- 3 & 4 year-olds Sunday School, Room 115- K & 1st Grade Sunday School, Room 203- 2nd & 3rd Grade Sunday School, Room 202- 4th & 5th Grade Sunday School, Room 201

10:00 AM - Sprouts Informational Meeting, Room 201

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

10:30 AM - Worship- 2 year-olds Sunday School, Room 116- 3 & 4 year-olds Sunday School, Room 115- K & 1st Grade Sunday School, Room 203- 2nd & 3rd Grade Sunday School, Room 202- 4th & 5th Grade Sunday School, Room 201- 6th Grade Sunday School, Media Center

11:45 AM - DYM Adult Meeting, Adult Room- DYM Step-Up Sunday, Fellowship Hall

12:00 PM - Young Adults, Room 112

4:00 PM - Administrative Support Team, Office Workroom- Discipleship Team, Room 112- Church & Community Team, Choir Room- Alcoholics Anonymous, Fellowship Hall- Alateen, Room 201

5:00 PM - Covenant Council Meeting, Sanctuary

5:10 PM - Al-Anon, Adult Room- Alateen, Room 201

MONDAY, AUGUST 97:00 PM - BSA Troop 172, Fellowship Hall

- BSA Troop 172 Committee, Adult Room- Foundation, Room 112- Trustees, Office Workroom

TUESDAY, AUGUST 108:45 AM - Yoga Class, Room 1124:00 PM - “Teatime” Yoga, Room 1125:30 PM - Dayspring Chimers, Choir Room6:30 PM - DayStar, Choir Room

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 115:45 PM - Esperanza Choir, Choir Room6:00 PM - Cherub Choir, Room 116

- Sprouts, Room 112- Sunshine Singers, Sanctuary

6:30 PM - Celebration Singers, Choir Room7:00 PM - Genesis Choir, Sanctuary7:30 PM - Chorale, Choir Room

THURSDAY, AUGUST 126:30 PM - Stephen Ministry Supervision, Room 112

FRIDAY, AUGUST 13

SATURDAY, AUGUST 14

SUNDAY, AUGUST 159:00 AM - Worship

- 2 year-olds Sunday School, Room 116- 3 & 4 year-olds Sunday School, Room 115- K & 1st Grade Sunday School, Room 203- 2nd & 3rd Grade Sunday School, Room 202- 4th & 5th Grade Sunday School, Room 201

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

10:30 AM - Worship- 2 year-olds Sunday School, Room 116- 3 and 4 year-olds Sunday School, Room 115- K & 1st Grade Sunday School, Room 203- 2nd & 3rd Grade Sunday School, Room 202- 4th & 5th Grade Sunday School, Room 201- 6th Grade Sunday School, Media Center

11:30 AM - Communications Team, Room 112- New Member Orientation, Adult Room

4:00 PM - Alcoholics Anonymous, Adult Room- Alateen, Room 201

5:10 PM - Al-Anon, Adult Room- Alateen, Room 201

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 SecretaryMachel Considine, Program Secretary

Susie Seckel, Financial SecretaryMary Sievert, Music Associate

Julie Hackmann, Director of Bell ChoirsPenny Carpenter, Director of Children’s Music

Jackie Miller, Director of Cherub ChoirKris Kroeger, Youth Ministries Coordinator

Kay Luzaich, Children’s CoordinatorDenise Uhrick, Nursery Coordinator

Linda Falk, Preschool DirectorRon Venturini, Facilities Maintenance

Frankie Vasquez, CustodianJeanie 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