“. . . 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

June 20, 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

June 20, 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 WORSHIPFather’s Day

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

THE DAYSPRING NOTES

RECOGNITION OF OUR SSP VOLUNTEERS

A HYMN SING

*THE CALL TO WORSHIPPastor: A tiny seed planted in the ground grows to a mighty tree.People: God’s kingdom is like this.Pastor: A tree puts forth large branches.People: God’s kingdom is like this.Pastor: A tree provides shelter and shade to one and to all.People: God’s kingdom is like this.Pastor: We worship the one who makes all things possible.

People: God’s kingdom is like that!

*THE OPENING PRAYER

*HYMN OF PRAISE Hymnal #144“This Is My Father’s World”

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 ANTHEM Felix Mendelssohn“If with All Your Hearts” from Elijah 1809-1847

Justin Carpenter, Tenor

THE CALL TO PRAYER

A TIME OF SILENCE (for personal prayer)

THE COMMUNITY AT PRAYER

THE LORD’S PRAYER Hymnal #895

THE OLD TESTAMENT READING Joshua 4:1-7

THE PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS

THE OFFERTORY Arr. by Cindy Berry“My Faith Has Found a Resting Place”

Penny Carpenter, Piano

*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 #156“I Love to Tell the Story”

THE NEW TESTAMENT READING Hebrews 11:17-22

THE SERMON Rev. Jane Tews“Honoring the Elders”

*THE CLOSING HYMN Hymnal #141“Children of the Heavenly Father”

*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 Jean Langlais“Pasticcio” 1907-1991

*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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“Encouragement is the oxygen of the soul.”George M. Adams

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 - Kayleigh Porritt10:30 - Logan Hatton

THE FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR THIS MORNING are given to wish everyone a Happy Father’s Day!

THE FOOD BASKET ON THE ALTAR THIS MORNING is given by Bobby Dale in loving memory of Robert King, Dick Dale and Bob Dale, who were all great fathers.

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.

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As Members of The United Methodist Church, we have pledged to support our Church with our prayers, presence, gifts, service and witness

PRAYERS

Anne Riordan, mother of Elizabeth Searing, prayers for her health issuesFor the brother of Travis to find ChristWarren Gallagher, father of Nancy Creighton Brown and grandfather

of Shaun Creighton, in Friendship Village Health Care Center with ongoing health issues

Ongoing Health Concerns:

George Butler, Skip Hughes, 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 June 13, 2010

464

GIFTSOffering received June 13, 2010

$14, 561

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.

Reminder: The Church Office is closed on Fridays for the months of June and July. Thank you.

Food Drive Next Sunday! Bring any non-perishable food items. Always needed: dry milk, rice and beans, canned meat, fruit and vegetables, “helpers”, and cereal. Thank you!

Olan Mills Pictorial Directory - If you attend Dayspring, we want your picture! A sign-up table will be on the patio 7/11 & 7/18 for portraits to be taken 8/12 - 8/14 and 8/30 - 9/1. Olan Mills is offering discounts on certain portrait packages during this time. We will also be taking pictures 10/18 - 10/23 and will schedule those appointments at a later time. On-line sign-ups are also available at www.signup.olanmills.com using the church phone number, (480) 838-1446, to log-on.

Interested in becoming an Acolyte? If you’re between the ages of 10-16, we’d love to have you! Please email Carol Krupinsky: ckrupinsky@cox.net

Dayspring Youth Ministry (DYM):**10:15 - 11:30 - Sr. High in Room 111**10:15 - 11:30 - Jr. High in 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”. June 20 - Nello’s - On Alma School, between Elliot and Guadalupe, on the west side.

“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 the names of “Connections” members for you to contact.

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

Patio Renovation Update!The Dayspring Patio Team has received the building plans and would like to get construction underway this summer so we can enjoy our new patio for late fall and the holiday season. New plantings, smooth, even brickwork, light and water improvements and a new shade area for coffee hour can be ours just in time for the cool late fall patio weather we know is coming. We would like to move bricks and get started. Donations are needed now to make this dream a reality this year. Pledge cards are available in the church office and donations can be left in the offering plate or church office. Please identify “Patio Fund” on your check. Thank you! The Dayspring Patio Team.

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OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU THIS WEEK AT DAYSPRING

SUNDAY, JUNE 209:00 AM - Worship

- 2 year-olds Sunday School, Room 116- Summer Sunday School, Media Center

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

10:30 AM - Worship- 2 year-olds Sunday School, Room 116- Summer Sunday School, Media Center

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

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

MONDAY, JUNE 216:00 PM - Missions Team, Adult Room

TUESDAY, JUNE 228:45 AM - Yoga Class, Media Center4:00 PM - “Teatime” Yoga, Room 1126:00 PM - Yoga Class, Media Center

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23

THURSDAY, JUNE 246:00 PM - Yoga Class, Media Center

FRIDAY, JUNE 25 - Office Closed

SATURDAY, JUNE 26

SUNDAY, JUNE 279:00 AM - Worship

- 2 year-olds Sunday School, Room 116- Summer Sunday School, Media Center

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

SUNDAY, JUNE 27 (con’t)10:30 AM - Worship

- 2 year-olds Sunday School, Room 116- Summer Sunday School, Media Center

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

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

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“To change one’s life: 1. Start immediately. 2. Do it flamboyantly. 3. No exceptions.”

William James

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 SecretaryMary Sievert, Music Associate

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

Marla Naisant, Director of Cherub ChoirKris Kroeger, Youth Ministries Coordinator

Kay 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