“. . . 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

December 9, 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.

December 9, 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 WORSHIPThe Second Sunday of Advent

MUSIC FOR GATHERING Rev. L. Michael Kelley at the Organ

DAYSPRING NOTES

PRELUDE Paul Manz “Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland” 1919-2009

(Now Come, Savior of the Gentiles)

INTROIT9:00 - “Joy Comes In the Morning” by Lloyd Larson

The Celebration Singers

10:30 - “Christmas Gloria” by Tom FettkeThe Dayspring Chorale

*THE CALL TO WORSHIPPastor: Make ready a pathway for our God.People: Clean out the debris in our hearts and our closets.Pastor: Clear out a space on our calendars.People: Put aside any sense of unworthinessPastor: and focus on the One who comes to us in love.People: Prepare a place in our homes and in our hearts.Pastor: Set the table and light the candles,People: For Christ is coming.

*THE OPENING PRAYER:Merciful God,

you sent your messengers the prophetsto preach repentanceand prepare the way for our salvation.

Give us grace to heed their warningsand forsake our sins,that we may greet with joythe coming of Jesus Christ, our Redeemer;who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,one God, now and for ever. Amen.

*HYMN OF PRAISE Hymnal #203“Hail To the Lord’s Anointed”

THE LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE9:00 - The Weissberg Family

10:30 - The Glover Family

Scripture Reading Mark 1:4Family: We light this candle as a symbol of Christ the Way of Peace.

May the Word sent from God through the prophets lead us to the way of salvation. O come, O come, Emmanuel.

THE ADVENT SONG "O Come, O Come Emmanuel” Hymnal #211

(Stanza 7)

SPECIAL MUSIC (9:00 a.m.) Jackie Miller“Good Things Come in Small Packages”

The Cherub Choir

A TIME FOR OUR CHILDREN(As children age 2 through Fifth 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 dawnmake you to shine like the sun

and hold you in the palm of God’s hand.

THE ANTHEM9:00 - “Joseph’s Song” by Gene Grier

The Celebration Singers

10:30 - “People, Look East” by William M. SchoenfieldThe Dayspring Chorale & DayStar

A TIME OF SILENCE (for personal prayer)

CHORAL CALL TO PRAYER Arr. Wilberg“Away In a Manger”

THE COMMUNITY AT PRAYER

THE LORD’S PRAYER Hymnal #895

THE OLD TESTAMENT READING Isaiah 6:1-4, 8-11

THE PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS

OFFERTORY9:00 - “Still, Still, Still” Arr. by Cathy Mocklebust

The Dayspring Chimers

10:30 - “Ding Dong Merrily on High” Arr. by Cynthia DobrinskiDayStar

*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!

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION

*THE HYMN OF PREPARATION Hymnal #230“O Little Town of Bethlehem”

THE GOSPEL READING John 1:6-8,19-28

THE SERMON Rev. Jane Tews“So, Where Is He?”

*THE CLOSING HYMN Hymnal #216“Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming”

*THE BENEDICTION

*BENEDICTION RESPONSE arr. L. M. Kelley

“Let There Be Peace On Earth”Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me;

let there be peace on earth, the peace that was meant to be.With God our creator, children all are we.

Let us walk with each other in perfect harmony.Let peace begin with me; let this be the moment now.

With every step I take, let this be my solemn vow:to take each moment and live each moment in peace eternally.

Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me.

*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 “Wir Christenleut” 1685-1750

We Christian people have joy now because for our consolationChrist has been born as a man, he had redeemed us.

The person who takes comfort in this and believes firmly will not be lost.

*PATIO FELLOWSHIPPlease Join us for Refreshments on the Patio

*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

The Pianist this Morning:Mary Sievert

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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!

Acolytes This Morning:9:00 - Joseph Doty • 10:30 - Jenna Johnson

THE FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR THIS MORNING are given by Jean Beal, in loving memory of her parents, Ray and Muriel Tapp.

THE FOOD BASKET ON THE ALTAR THIS MORNING is given by Joe & Bonny Sloane in loving memory of Bonny’s father, Walter Jerousek.

THE 2013 FLOWER AND FOOD BASKET CALENDARS are now available in the narthex for sign-ups. Thank you!

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/adopted 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

Stewart Anderson, friend of the Juetten family, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and recovering from gall bladder surgery

John Tonz, father of Ginny Trimble, struggling with end of life issuesBev Muller and Family, following the death of her father, John Muller,

on Nov. 18 in IowaCindy, friend of Alice Conner, who is healing from lung cancer surgery Julie, cousin of Alice Conner, undergoing treatment for lymphomaAmanda & Nicholas Ruiz, prayers for their father who is dealing with

colon cancerJ. B. Gray, uncle of Jan Davis, following the death of his wife of 67

years, (and Jan’s aunt) this past week in ArkansasTeresa James, friend of Jackie Taylor, who has breast cancerFred Hatfield, friend of Jackie Taylor, who has bladder cancerJames Ellis, dealing with health issuesHerbert Hurd, grandfather of Becky Sindlinger, prayers for peace

following a strokeShirley Gross, mother of Cheryl Edmonds, healing following surgery

for a broken hipSusan Barnham, friend of Georgia Wells, dealing with serious health

issuesOngoing Health Concerns

George Elley, Karalyn Kroeger, 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 Dec. 2, 2012

588

GIFTSOffering received Dec. 2, 2012

$16,111

Greeters This Morning:9:00 - Gary Law • 10:30 - Jim, Amy, Conner and Collin Frazey

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.

It’s Not Too Late! We are still collecting 2013 pledge cards, and it’s not too late to turn yours in! If you have not already done so, please fill out the orange pledge card in the pew pocket and drop it in the offering plate, or in the church office. Thank you!

Attention Church Members and Friends - If you are utilizing our Electronic Funds Transfer for your giving and have changed the amount of your pledge, please be sure to fill out a new EFT form for 2013. Forms are available in the church office, or one can be mailed to you. Thinking about EFT? It’s easy to do! (If you have NOT changed your pledge amount, it is not necessary to fill out a new form.) Thank you!

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

Secret Santas - It’s that time of year again! Please stop by the table on the patio today or next Sunday, Dec. 9, and discover how you can bring Holiday Joy to someone in need in the Dayspring family. It’s guaranteed that you will be the one to receive the greatest gift of all.

The Explorer’s Class continues its Advent series today and next Sunday. “What and Who are you waiting for?” is the topic for this study. Various titles have been attributed to Jesus throughout the centuries. Where did they come from and which are the most meaningful to you? DVD segments from Biblical scholars and input from the class will be the format for this class will be the format for this class. 9:00 a.m. in the Adult Room.

The Adult Contemporary Issues Class is studying and discussing “Mythology, Religion and the Judeo-Christian Tradition.” We are exploring mythology as “literature of the Spirit, a study of the inner life” and examining the function of Judeo-Christian symbols as keys to our spiritual understanding. Class meets at 10:30 a.m. in the Adult Room.

The 50+ Christmas Party will be on the second Friday, Dec. 14 th, at 12:00 noon in the Shalimar Country Club Restaurant, 2032 E. Golf Ave., Tempe. The program by our own Rev. Dr. Jane Tews will highlight

“Christmas 2012". Make your $12 per person reservations with Erma Dean, (480) 839-4657, or with a 50+ caller. Visitors, members, friends...all are welcome!

The Connie Reading Circle meets on Thursday, December 13th, at 9:30 a.m. at the home of Marti Glover, (480) 460-2314. Members will share Christmas stories and experiences.

The Mary Martha Circle meets on Thursday, December 13th, at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Beth Cadman, (480) 345-2346. Marilyn Miller will present the program.

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”. Dec. 9 - Olive Garden - NW corner of Elliot and Hardy.

Women’s Retreat 2013 - Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 23, 2013 and plan to attend this upcoming event. The retreat will be held at the same location as last year at the Franciscan Renewal Center in Scottsdale. More information will be coming!

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

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“What is Christmas?It is tenderness for the past,

courage for the present, hope for the future.It is a fervent wish that every cup may overflow

with blessings rich and eternal,and that every path may lead to peace.”

~ Agnes M. Pahro

OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU THIS WEEK AT DAYSPRING

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9 - The 2nd Sunday in Advent9:00 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

2:00 PM - Connections, Adult Room

3:45 PM - DYM Christmas Party, Room 111

4:00 PM - Alcoholics Anonymous, Media Center- AA Teen Meeting, Room 110

5:10 PM - Al-Anon, Media Center- AA Teen Meeting, Room 110

7:00 PM - “The Many Moods of Christmas” Chorale Concert

MONDAY, DECEMBER 1010:00 AM - Monday Morning Moms & Dads, Room 111

6:30 PM - Tiger Den Pack 275, Room 2037:00 PM - BSA Troop 172, Fellowship Hall

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 118:45 AM - Yoga, Media Center

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

- Yoga, Media Center7:00 PM - Advent Study, Room 112

- DayStar, Choir Room

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 129:00 AM - UMOM Quilters, Adult Room

10:00 AM - Disciple I Class, Adult Room5:45 PM - Esperanza Choir, Choir Room

- Sprouts, Room 201

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12 (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, DECEMBER 139:00 AM - Bible Study with Pastor George, Adult Room6:30 PM - Stephen Ministry Supervision, Room 1127:00 PM - Sunday School Teacher Training, Room 203

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16 - The 3rd Sunday in Advent9:00 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

11:30 AM - Open Table, Rooms 201, 202- Youth Council Meeting, Room 111

3:00 PM - “The Secret of Snowflake County” Children’s Choirs Christmas Musical

4:00 PM - Alcoholics Anonymous, Media Center- AA Teen Meeting, Room 110

5:10 PM - Al-Anon, Media Center- AA Teen Meeting, Room 110

6:00 PM - Jr. High UMYF, Fellowship Hall

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Christmas Music at Dayspring

The Many Moods of ChristmasThe Dayspring Chorale and Orchestra

Tonight! Sunday, December 9, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.

The Secret of Snowflake CountyPresented by

Dayspring’s Children’s ChoirsSunday, December 16, 2012 - 3:00 p.m.

The Dayspring Bell ChoirsFiesta de las Luminarias at the Desert Botanical Garden

Sunday & Monday, December 16 & 17from 5:00 p.m. each evening

Call the Garden directly for tickets

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Christmas Eve

6:00 - Family ServiceMusic by our Children’s Choirs

8:00 - Lessons & CarolsMusic by Celebration Singers & Esperanza

11:00 - Candlelight CommunionMusic by Dayspring Chorale & Harp

. . . 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 Robert T. Hoshibata Rev. 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 CoordinatorBecky Sindlinger, Children’s Coordinator

Linda Falk, Preschool DirectorMarilyn Bunte, Nursery Coordinator.

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