“. . . 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 8, 2011

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 8, 2011 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 WORSHIPFESTIVAL OF THE CHRISTIAN HOME

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

DAYSPRING NOTES

THE PRELUDE Felix Mendelssohn“Fugue from Sonata VI ” 1809-1847

THE CHORAL INTROIT9:00 - “This is the Day that the Lord Has Made” by J. Carter

The Celebration Singers

10:30 - “Sing Praise” by J. ToddThe Dayspring Chorale

*THE CALL TO WORSHIPPastor: You have called us by name and made us your children.People: Shout to God with loud songs of joy!Pastor: You have chosen our heritage and blessed us with your

grace.People: Shout to God with loud songs of joy!Pastor: You have given us the spirit of wisdom and revelation to

know you.People: Shout to God with loud songs of joy!

*THE OPENING PRAYER

*HYMN OF PRAISE Hymnal #304“Easter People, Raise Your Voices”

THE CHILDREN’S SONG 9: 00 a.m.“Mommy and Daddy”

The Cherub Choir

THE ANTHEM9:00 - “Genes” by Dennis and Nan Allen

The Sunshine Singers

10:30 - “Eyes of Love’” by Dennis and Nan AllenThe Genesis Choir

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.Isabelle Anne Gridley

(11-13-10)

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)

A TIME OF SILENCE (for personal prayer)

CHORAL CALL TO PRAYER9:00 - “Lord, Speak to Me” by S. Jones

10:30 - “Fill My Cup, Lord” by R. Blanchard

THE COMMUNITY AT PRAYER

THE LORD’S PRAYER Hymnal #895

THE EPISTLE READING I John 4:7-13

THE PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS

THE OFFERTORY9:00 - “Child of God” by Mark Hayes

The Celebration SingersTrey Berreman, Drums

10:30 - “A Gaelic Blessing” by John RutterThe Dayspring Chorale

*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 #111“How Can We Name A Love”

THE GOSPEL READING John 10:1-10

THE SERMON Rev. Jane Tews“The Voice of Love”

*THE CLOSING HYMN Hymnal #408“The Gift of Love”

*THE BENEDICTION

*THE BENEDICTION RESPONSE Arr. M. 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!)

PATIO FELLOWSHIPPlease Join Us for Refreshments on the Patio

*Those in the congregation who are able shall stand

Assisting in the Service This Morning:Rev. George Smoot

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“Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God;everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.”

1 John 4:7

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 Morning:9:00 - Elizabeth and Chuck Winkler

10:30 - Nancy Jamison-Dawe

Acolytes This Morning:9:00 - Joseph Doty

10:30 - Mariah Poritt

THE FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR THIS MORNING are given by The Wilson Family in honor of the 60th wedding anniversary of Bill & Betty Pettit; and given by Whitney & Carrie White in honor of Audrey’s 11th

birthday.

THE FOOD BASKET ON THE ALTAR THIS MORNING is given by Jeff Kirk, in honor of Patricia and Mona.

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, or Elizabeth Winkler, (480) 456-6573, 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

Celia Wilfong, sister of Rebekah Wilfong, undergoing chemotherapyThe Reagan Family, friends of Rebekah Wilfong, dealing with a high-

risk pregnancyRobert J. Mattis, for healing and for pain relief to his legsRichard Mattison, uncle of Carrisa Perez, whose experimental

leukemia treatment in Washington, DC is not going wellRon Wurtz, cousin of Mary Theilemeir, suffering from a severe,

undiagnosed pneumonia-like illnessFor All Families, affected by the flooding, tornados, and storms in the

Midwest and SouthVirginia O’Neal, grandmother of Julie O’Neal, recovering from a broken collarbone

Ongoing Health Concerns

Norma Ellis, Barb Porter, Lori Jarvis, Philana Riherd, Kathy Hamilton, Shirley Hughes, Lisa Benton Reed, The Ellis Family, 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 1, 2011

518

GIFTSOffering received May 1, 2011

$14,453

SERVICE WITNESS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

We Celebrate Today the 60th wedding anniversary of Betty & Bill Pettit. In honor of this wonderful milestone, the Pettit’s family invites you to join them for cake and coffee between worship services. We hope you can stop by, greet the couple and share in their celebration!

Pictorial Directories Are Here! If you had your picture taken by Olan Mills (or submitted your own picture), stop by the office to pick up your directory.

Lost and Found - Please stop by the cart by the Welcome Table to claim any lost items.

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

Explorer’s Class - The Explorer’s Class is meeting today to discuss the possible classes for next Fall & Winter. If you would like to teach something or have an idea for a class, you are welcome to meet with the class at 9:00 a.m. in the Adult Room, or contact Jane Baker at janepbaker@cox.net. The class will not meet the rest of the summer. Classes will resume in September.

Contemporary Issues - The 10:30 Adult Contemporary Issues Class will explore the topic Women and Spirituality. We will discuss the Goddess tradition in early civilizations, the development of patriarchy in early Christianity, its impact on women in the Church, and what modern Christianity has to say about women’s spirituality in today’s world.

Young Adult Group will meet today from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. in Room 112 for our monthly study session. We are a group of single and married adults in their 20's and 30's that meets the second Sunday of the month to discuss biblical and spiritual questions that arise from what we experience in our careers, families and struggles of life. We meet the fourth Saturday of the month for a time of fellowship. For more information, contact Cheryl Smith at cherlssmith@hotmail.com or the

church office at (480) 838-1446.

Brown Bag Lunch - Come join us for Brown Bag Lunch every Tuesday at 12:00 noon. Bring your own lunch and socialize with people from the church. We always have a good time! Come and be part of this fun group.

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 8 - My Big Fat Greek Restaurant - 3305 W Chandler Blvd, just west of the 101.

UMM Meeting, May 7th - Our May meeting will include a great breakfast and program. Dr. Timothy Tsange, Chief of Urology at San Jose Medical Center and Director of Information Technology for Kaiser Permanente will be our guest, talking about “Men’s Health and Technology”. Please join us!

Justa Center Ice Cream Social and Open House Saturday, May 14, 10:00-1:00, 1001 W. Jefferson, Phoenix. Dayspring and other UM churches provide support for Justa Center, a day resource center for homeless persons over age 55. The center has moved more than 1,200 homeless seniors into independent housing since opening in 2006. All are invited to visit and enjoy goodies on May 14th.

UMW Circles meet this week: Connie Reading Circle meets at 9:30am Thursday, May 12, at the home of Mary Lou Collier, 480-756-1516. Sally Jarus will review “Locked Up: Letters and Papers of a Prisoner of Conscience”, by Rev. Don Beisswenger. Mary Martha Circle also meets Thursday, 7:00 pm, at the home of Nancy Jamison, 480-897-6601. Bev Haubrock will present the program. New members are welcome.

Bring items for the UMOM Domestic Violence Shelter next Sunday. Needed items are: alarm clocks, self-help and inspirational books, journals, calendars/planners, toys for 1-5 yr olds, play kitchen and accessories, children’s educational games, art supplies and craft kits. Please leave them on the bench near the entrance gate.

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

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OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU THIS WEEK AT DAYSPRING

SUNDAY, MAY 89:00 AM - Worship

- Children’s Sunday School- Explorer’s Class, Adult Room

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

10:30 AM - Worship- Children’s Sunday School- Contemporary Issues, Adult Room

12:00 PM - Young Adults, Room 112

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 910:00 AM - Monday Morning Moms & Dads, Room 111

7:00 PM - BSA Troop 172, Fellowship Hall- Disciple II, Room 112- Tour Choir, Choir Room

TUESDAY, MAY 108:45 AM - Yoga, Media Center

12:00 PM - Brown Bag Lunch, Room 1125:30 PM - Dayspring Chimers, Choir Room6:00 PM - Yoga, Media Center6:30 PM - Daystar, Choir Room

WEDNESDAY, MAY 115:45 PM - Esperanza Choir, Choir Room6:00 PM - Cherub Choir, Adult Room

- Sunshine Singers, Media Center6:30 PM - Celebration Singers, Choir Room7:00 PM - Genesis Choir, Media Center7:30 PM - Chorale, Choir Room

THURSDAY, MAY 12

6:30 PM - Stephen Ministry Supervision, Room 112

FRIDAY, MAY 137:00 PM - Dichterliebe, Op. 48, Sanctuary

SATURDAY, MAY 148:30 AM - Tour Choir, Choir Room

SUNDAY, MAY 159:00 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 - Communications, Room 112

2:00 PM - Connections, 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

7:00 PM - Musikabend, Sanctuary

Change starts from within,with help from above.

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

Penny Carpenter, Director of Children’s MusicJackie Miller, Director of Cherub Choir

Kris Kroeger, Youth Ministries CoordinatorKay Luzaich, Children’s CoordinatorLexie Geiger, 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