“. . . 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

October 24, 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

October 24, 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

DAYSPRING NOTES

THE PRELUDE Paul Manz“Lord Jesus Christ, Be Present Now” 1919-2009

THE INTROIT9:00 - “I Was Glad” by J. M. Martin

The Celebration Singers

10:30 - “The Heavens Are Telling” by P. ChoplinThe Dayspring Chorale

*THE CALL TO WORSHIPPastor: The heavens are telling the glory of God!People: Rejoice, for God’s mercy is sure!

Pastor: The earth proclaims God’s amazing work!People: Rejoice, for God’s purposes are clear!Pastor: The day and night reflect God’s presence.People: Rejoice, for God is among us now!

*THE OPENING PRAYER

*HYMN OF PRAISE Hymnal #152“I Sing the Almighty Power of God”

THE ANTHEM9:00 - “Your Grace Is Enough/Victory in Jesus” arr. by D. Ebensberger

The Genesis Choir

10:30 - “Jesus Is a River of Love” by Dallas HolmThe Sunshine Singers

A TIME FOR OUR CHILDREN(As children age 2 through 5th grade leave for Sunday School,

please join in singing Hymn #143)

“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.

A TIME OF SILENCE (for personal prayer)

CHORAL CALL TO PRAYER9:00 -“Wings of Your Love” by P. Drennan

10:30 - “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” by H. Lemmel

THE COMMUNITY AT PRAYER (in unison)Reconciling God,

we would rather gossip about those who sin against us,then speak to them privately;we would rather parade our wounds for all to see,than quietly work toward forgiveness and reconciliation.

Help us choose the harder road,the road that opens possibilities for real healing,real forgiveness,and real growth in your Spirit.

Help us place the best interests of our community of faithand of our neighbor,above our own need,

Through Christ, our Lord, who gave us this prayer:

THE LORD’S PRAYER Hymnal #895

THE EPISTLE READING Galatians 3:23-29

THE PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS

THE OFFERTORY9:00 - “I Was Glad” by Gary Hallquist

The Celebration SingersTrey Berreman, Drums

10:30 - “Hold On!” By Eugene SimpsonThe 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 #557Blest Be the Tie That Binds”

THE GOSPEL READING Luke 14:1, 7-14

THE SERMON Rev. Jane Tews“That Was Some Party!”

*THE CLOSING HYMN Hymnal #430“O Master, Let Me Walk With Thee”

*THE BENEDICTION

*THE BENEDICTION RESPONSE Arr. L. M. Kelley“In Christ There Is No East or West”

In Christ there is no east or west, in him no south or north;but one great fellowship of love throughout the whole wide earth.

*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 Joseph C. Bridge“Fanfare in D”

*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

The Pianist This Morning:Mary Sievert

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 - Marilyn Bunte

10:30 - Peggy & Charlie Ferrell

Acolytes This Morning:9:00 - Lucia Butler

10:30 - Robert Grahmann

THE FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR THIS MORNING are given by Kathleen & Rick Marquis in celebration of their anniversary.

THE FOOD BASKET ON THE ALTAR THIS MORNING is given by The Mayson Family, in celebration of Princess Grace’s 6th birthday.

2011 Flower Calendar and Food Basket Calendars are now available in the narthex for sign-up. Thank you!

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 Debby Vetter, (480) 706-9420, 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

The Family of Evelyn Biddle, at the death of Evelyn on Oct. 16. Services will be held here at Dayspring on Wednesday, Oct. 27, at 2:00 p.m.

Anton Aubel, son of Gail & John Aubel, in intensive care in Des Moines, following a car accident

Elva Adams, aunt of Karen Sahr, thoughts and prayers as she is moved into Hospice Care in Phoenix

Brena Rodriguez, sister-in-law of Lisa Martinez, and her children, as Brena goes through a divorce

Bev Haubrock, undergoing surgery on Oct. 25Jerry Avanzino and Rebekah Wilfong, at the death of Jerry’s brother,

Dave Avanzino, on Oct. 16Jennie Kelley, healing following hospitalizationSandra Deming, 21 year-old roommate of Amanda Considine, just

diagnosed with a brain tumorLori Jarvis, sister of Dawn Archambo, undergoing chemotherapy for

breast cancer in CaliforniaVirginia O’Neal, grandmother of Julie O’Neal, recovering from hip

surgery following a fall

Ongoing Health Concerns

Philana Riherd, Kathy Hamilton, Shirley Hughes, Lisa Benton Reed, The Ellis Family, Warren Gallagher, George Butler, Polly Smith, Chris Hauser, 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 Oct. 17, 2010

539

GIFTSOffering received Oct. 17, 2010

$19,555

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, December 5th, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Room 112, with a light lunch served. The NEW MEMBER SUNDAY will be held on December 12 th. Child Care is provided. To register for the class, or for more information, contact Carol Coleman at carolc@dayspring-umc.org or (480) 838-1446.

* For Your Safety and to prevent injury, we ask that you be mindful of the courtyard construction area. The Caution Tape has cordoned off the entire courtyard and we ask that you use an alternate route to get to your destination. Thank you!

Fall Ministry Fair - Mark your calendar for Sunday, November 14 and plan to attend this All-Church Event. It will be open in the morning from 10:00 - 12:00 on the new patio! We hope you will take this opportunity to learn more about all of the ministries of Dayspring.

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

A Big Thank You to all of those who gave “the Gift of Life” during our semi-annual blood drive last Sunday. We had 23 potential donors, of which 18 were able to donate. Those donations can save up to 54 lives! We also had 3 youth donate for the first time. Thank you so much!

Be Part of the Worship Service as an Acolyte! - If you are 10 years old or older, we’d love to have you be part of the worship service as an Acolyte! Contact Carol at ckrupinsky@cox.net for more information.

Dayspring Youth Ministry (DYM):* 10:15 - 11:30 - Sr. High in Room 111* 10:15 - 11:30 - Jr. High in Room 110* Fall Festival: This year’s Fall Festival for Dayspring families will

be Saturday, October 30 from Noon – 7:00PM. Additions this year are a Bounce House and a cotton candy machine. We need youth and parents to help set up the Haunted House room, the Wagon Ride room, and the various booths. Setup will be done on Friday, October 29 from 6:00 – 9:00PM. Please let Kris know if you can help.

The Explorer’s Class - “Paul, Luther and Wesley: Our United Methodist

Heritage” is the topic for the new series in the Explorer’s Class which begins this morning. Jane Baker is facilitating this class at 9:00 a.m. in the Adult Room. Come and learn more about the core United Methodist beliefs and their scriptural and historical origins!

Contemporary Issues - We are studying the book, The First Paul: Reclaiming the Radical Visionary Behind the Church’s Conservative Icon for the next 8 weeks. The discussion will be led by Shannon Buzard. Class meets at 10:30 a.m. in the Adult Room.

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”. Oct. 24 - Elephant Bar - 3405 W. Chandler Blvd., in front of Chandler Mall.

“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 November 15, and will include events in the month of December.

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OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU THIS WEEK AT DAYSPRING

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 249:00 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

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

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

MONDAY, OCTOBER 25 10:00 AM - Monday Morning Moms & Dads, Room 111

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

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 268:45 AM - Yoga, Media Center

10:30 AM - UMW Mission Work, Adult Room12:00 PM - Brown Bag Lunch, Room 112

4:00 PM - “Teatime” Yoga, Room 1125:30 PM - Dayspring Chimers, Choir Room6:00 PM - SPRC, Office Workroom

- Yoga, Media Center6:30 PM - DayStar, Choir Room7:00 PM - Spiritual Formation Committee, Library

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2711:00 AM - Prayer Shawl Ministry, Room 1125:30 PM - Wednesday Evening Fellowship Dinner, Fellowship Hall5:45 PM - Esperanza Choir, Choir Room6:00 PM - Cherub Choir, Adult Room

- Sprouts, Room 201- Sunshine Singers, Media Center

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27 (con’t)

6:30 PM - Celebration Singers, Choir Room- Wednesday Evening Fellowship Classes

7:00 PM - Genesis Choir, Media Center7:30 PM - Chorale, Choir Room

- Wednesday Evening Fellowship Classes

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 303:00 PM - DYM Fall Festival, Courtyard

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 319:00 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 Team, Room 112

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

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

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Reflections:

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 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 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