“. . . 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 27, 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

May 27, 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

THE DAYSPRING NOTES

HYMN SING

*THE CALL TO WORSHIPPastor: Call upon God’s holy name. People: For in calling we are saved.Pastor: Listen for the wind of the Spirit..People: For in listening

we will hear the Spirit who brings new life.Pastor: Hope in the promise of Christ.People: We wait, we hope, we worship -

For just as Christ came in days long gone,so Christ comes to us even nowin the power of the Spirit!

*THE OPENING PRAYER

*HYMN OF PRAISE Hymnal #698“God of the Ages”

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 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:

All: We believe in God the Father,infinite in wisdom, power and love,whose mercy is over all his works,and whose will is ever directed to 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 Spiritas the divine presence in our lives,whereby we are kept in perpetual remembranceof the truth of Christ,and find strength and help in time of need.

We believe that this faith should manifest itselfin 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 PATRI Hymnal #70Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost;

as it was in the beginning, is now, and every shall be,world without end. Amen. Amen.

THE ANTHEM Mark Schutlz“Remember Me”

John and Vincent Van VleetJ.D. Lawson, Cello

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 Genesis 11:1-9

THE PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS

THE OFFERTORY Johann Sebastian Bach “Komm, Gott Schopfer, heiliger Geist” BWV 631 1685-1750

(Come, God, Creator, Holy Spirit)

*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 #539“O Spirit of the Living God”

THE NEW TESTAMENT READING Acts of the Apostles 2:1-8

THE SERMON The Rev. Jane Tews“A Failure to Communicate?”

*THE CLOSING HYMN Hymnal #347“Spirit Song”

*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.

*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 Dietrich Buxtehude “Toccata in F Major” 1637-1707

*FELLOWSHIPPlease Join Us for Refreshments in Fellowship Hall

*Those in the congregation who are able shall stand.

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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In Remembrance ~

“They gave their tomorrows for our today...”

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 - Mary Lou Collier • 10:30 - Hildie Brooks

Acolytes this Morning9:00 - Kevin Buzzard • 10:30 - Matthew Johnson

THE FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR THIS MORNING are given by Doug & Ginny Trimble in celebration of their 15th wedding anniversary.

THE FOOD BASKET ON THE ALTAR THIS MORNING is given David & Leigh Gass in celebration of their 10th wedding anniversary.

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

Russell & Sara Williams and Family, following the unexpected death of Russell’s mother on May 19 in Brookfield, WI

The Adkins Family, following the death of Steve AdkinsChris Eckert, to celebrate her life after her passing away from cancer on

May 18Brandi Maples Lamar, daughter of Trisha Maples, and Jeffrey Lamar,

as Brandi & Jeffrey begin their lives as newlyweds, following their wedding on May 6

Jeff Mazzanti, son of David & Nancy Mazzanti, and Julie-Anne Russo, in celebration of their wedding on May 26

Dana Thomas, friend of Carissa Perez, that she has no more setbacks and is finally able to leave the hospital

The Butler Family, following the death of George Butler on May 16 in Chandler

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 Chicago

Ongoing Health Concerns

Chandler Roesch, Marlene Meyer, Gloria Kopecky, 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.

PRESENCEAttendance for May 20, 2012

637

GIFTSOffering received May 20, 2012

$12,519

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.

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

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 is meeting today at 9:00 a.m. to make plans for fall and winter. If you have ideas or preferences for next year’s classes, contact Jane Baker. Class resumes on Sunday, September 10.

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 27 - Red Lobster - NE corner of Ray Road and 54th Street.

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 csreid1@cox.net or (602) 882-5292 if you have any questions or would like to volunteer. Thanks so much for your help!

United Methodist Men would like to thank everyone who participated in our Dinner and Song event. It was a great success with over 100 people in attendance. This was the last UMM activity of the spring but plan to be at our Old Time Gospel Music Service on July 29th. UMM also congratulates Rick Drown, our Lee Cook Memorial honoree for 2012. See you in the Fall!

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 June 15, and will include events in the month of July.

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OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU THIS WEEK AT DAYSPRING

SUNDAY, MAY 279:00 AM - Worship

- Explorer’s Class, Adult Room

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

10:30 AM - Worship - 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

MONDAY, MAY 28 - Memorial Day - Office Closed7:00 PM - Venture Crew, Room 202

TUESDAY, MAY 298:45 AM - Yoga, Media Center

12:00 PM - Brown Bag Lunch, Room 1127:00 PM - Open Table, Room 201

WEDNESDAY, MAY 3011:00 AM - Prayer Shawl Ministry, Room 1127:00 PM - General Conference Retrospective, Adult Room

THURSDAY, MAY 31

FRIDAY, JUNE 17:00 PM - PFLAG, Adult Room

SATURDAY, JUNE 2

SUNDAY, JUNE 39:00 AM - Worship

- 2 Year-olds Sunday School, Room 116- Summer Sunday School

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

4:00 PM - Alcoholics Anonymous, Fellowship Hall- AA Teen Meeting, Room 110

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

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“Always do right.This will gratify some people

and astonish the rest.”Mark Twain

VBS Mission ProjectOur Dayspring Children will be supporting the Shoebox Ministry this year by collecting toiletries that can fit into a shoe box for the local homeless population. If you have any of these items at home, please assist us by donating to this worth cause. To find out more, visit www.shoeboxministry.org.

• empty shoe boxes• 1 reg. size bottle shampoo (or 14 hotel/travel size)• 1 reg. size bottle conditioner (or several travel size)• 1 can shaving cream• 1 tube toothpaste• 1 adult toothbrush• 1 washcloth (new or clean used)• 1 month supply women’s sanitary napkins• 1 deodorant• 1 large bar soap (individually wrapped or in a ziploc bag)• 1 comb or hair brush• 2 individual band-aids• 2 disposable razors• 1 body lotion (or several travel size)• 1 pocket-size packet of tissues• 1 pair of socks (new or clean used)• 1 mending / sewing kit• 1 magazine / reading material

** Items most needed at this time are shampoo and deodorant.** Please vary items accordingly for a man or a woman.

Items may be donated until VBS ends on June 15.Please deposit all gifts in the large box in the narthex.

Thank you!

. . . 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.

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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