“. . . 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

February 27, 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

February 27, 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 WORSHIP

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

DAYSPRING NOTES

THE PRELUDE Derek K. Hakes“Song of the Spirit”The Dayspring Chimers

*THE CALL TO WORSHIPPastor: We will dance for joy before the Lord!People: All who seek God receive a blessing!Pastor: God’s purpose is at work everywhere!People: We shout your praise for all the world to hear!Pastor: We sing our thanks for your presence among us!People: Shout for joy, you upright in heart!

*THE OPENING PRAYER

*HYMN OF PRAISE Hymnal #715“Rejoice, the Lord Is King”

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 ANTHEM9:00 - “One Step, He Leads” by Pepper Choplin

The Celebration SingersTrey Berreman, Drums

10:30 - “The Staff of Faith” by Craig CourtneyThe Dayspring Chorale

Joy Fitzpatrick, FluteTrey Berreman, Drums

A TIME OF SILENCE (for personal prayer)

CHORAL CALL TO PRAYER9:00 - “Lord, Speak to Me” by S. Jones10:30 - “Hear My Prayer” by M. Hogan

THE COMMUNITY AT PRAYER

THE LORD’S PRAYER Hymnal #895

THE NEW TESTAMENT READING Mark 2:1-12

THE PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS

THE OFFERTORY9:00 - “African Psalm” by Patrick Liebergen

Esperanza

*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 #261“Lord of the Dance”

THE SERMON Rev. Jane Tews“Lord of the Dance”

THE RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS

Response:We rejoice to recognize you

as members of Christ’s holy church,and bid you welcome to this congregationof the United Methodist Church.

With you we renew our vows to uphold itby our prayers, our presence,our gifts, our service and our witness.

With God’s help we will so order our livesafter the example of Christthat, surrounded by steadfast love,you may be established in the faith,and confirmed and strengthened in the waythat leads to life eternal.

*THE CLOSING HYMN Hymnal #246“Joy to the World”

*THE BENEDICTION

*THE BENEDICTION RESPONSE Arr. M. Kelley“The Spirit Sends Us Forth to Serve”

The Spirit sends us forth to serve; we go in Jesus’ nameto bring glad tidings to the poor, God’s favor to proclaim.

*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 Benedetto Marcello “Psalm XIX” 1686-1739

(The Heavens Declare the Glory of God)

*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

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 - Bobbie Ottinger

10:30 - Carol Steiert and Phyllis Bleakley

Acolytes This Morning:9:00 - Sarah Simminger10:30 - Carlan Naisant

THE FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR THIS MORNING are given by Carrie & Wendy Reeve, in celebration of their anniversary.

THE FOOD BASKET ON THE ALTAR THIS MORNING is given by Gene & Jean Smith in loving honor of Caitlin Morrison’s 22nd birthday.

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

Carolyn & Steve Watson and Family, at the death of Carolyn’s mother, Jessie Polich, on Feb. 21 in Tempe

Nancy Lindsay and Family, at the death Rev. Marshall Lindsay on Feb. 23. Rev. Lindsay was a former pastor here at Dayspring

Tom McHugh, healing following heart surgery on Feb. 23Marti Glover and Family, at the death of Marti’s mother, Celia O’Neal,

on Feb. 3 in South CarolinaRuth, daughter-in-law of Dale & Pat Bowen, and her family, as Ruth

was recently diagnosed with Creutzfeldt-Jakob Dementia at age 58Mike Guitierrez, who was assaulted and wounded during a car jacking

Ongoing Health Concerns

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 Feb. 20, 2011

610

GIFTSOffering received Feb. 20, 2011

$9,942

SERVICE WITNESS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

BE A PART OF THIS MINISTRYWe invite you to explore the Dayspring family by attending our next NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION. For more information, contact Carol Coleman at carolc@dayspring-umc.org or (480) 838-1446.

Koinonikos - The March 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* 1:30 - 3:30 - Confirmation Class, Room 111* Rent-A-Youth: On Saturday, March 12, we will undertake our

final fundraising work day for Sierra Service Project. If you are going on SSP this summer you are obligated to help in this effort.

Explorer’s Class - “Theologians Under Hitler” is the topic for the Explorer’s Class series. Portions of the DVD will be shown depicting 3 German theologians who went along with the Hitler regime. “How could this happen and could it happen again?” are questions that will be examined in this class. 9:00 a.m. in the Adult Room.

Contemporary Issues - The 10:30 Adult Contemporary Issues Class will discuss: “Do you believe our survival on planet Earth is being threatened?” Is Zac Goldsmith, editor of the “Ecologist” magazine, correct in thinking that without an immediate change in our ways, humankind could disappear very soon? Or are there already positive signs of change and grounds for optimism in our historical ability to adapt and survive?

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

UMW - The UMW Card Circle will meet Thursday, March 3rd, in Room

112 at 9:30 a.m. On Saturday, March 5 th, Church Women United’s World Day of Prayer will be hosted at Dayspring by our UMW group.

50+ will meet on Friday, March 18th, at 12:00 noon in the Shalimar Country Club Restaurant, 2032 E. Golf Ave., Tempe. To attend this last meeting of the current season, make your $12 per person lunch reservations with Erma Dean, 480-839-4657, or with a 50+ caller. Visitors, members, everyone...all are welcome!

UMM - United Methodist Men will meet on Saturday, March 5. Plan to attend for a great breakfast and program at 8:00 a.m. in the Adult Room.

A New Class at Dayspring - This March and April, every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in the Adult Room, we will offer a course on justice which is clearly a Methodist sub-topic. Justice is more than theory, and practice starts in many places. We have a helpful DVD that practices polite disagreements and careful reflections. Methodism started as a “big tent” religion and justice was in the air of the Industrial Revolution in England. Presented by Craig Carpenter and John Fielden.

Book Sale - United Methodist Women will have a used book sale on Saturday, April 9, at Dayspring. We are seeking book donations: paperbacks, hardbacks, novels, biographies, children’s books, cookbooks, nonfiction, etc. (no textbooks or magazines, please). Please put your donations in the boxes located in the narthex or Adult Room. Proceeds will be used for mission projects. Thank you for your help!

Blood Drive - Give the Gift of Life! - On Sunday, March 20th, Dayspring will be hosting the Spring Blood Drive. The Bloodmobile will be in the Church parking lot from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. To schedule your lifesaving appointment, please stop by the table on the patio between services on Feb. 27, March 6 or March 13. Or you may contact Larry Haubrock at (480) 966-5435.

Applications are now available for the 2011 Dayspring Holiday Boutique. Find them online at www.dayspringpreschool.com/boutique. Kick off the Holiday Season with our 27 th Annual Boutique, Nov. 3rd - 5th, 2011. An event not to be missed!

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

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OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU THIS WEEK AT DAYSPRING

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 279:00 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

1:30 PM - Confirmation, Room 111

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, FEBRUARY 2810:00 AM - Monday Morning Moms & Dads, Room 111

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

TUESDAY, MARCH 18:45 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 Room7:00 PM - Class on Justice, Adult Room

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25:30 PM - Wednesday Evening Fellowship Dinner, Fellowship Hall5:45 PM - Esperanza, Choir Room6:00 PM - Cherub Choir, Adult Room

- Sprouts, Room 201- Sunshine Singers, Media Center

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

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2 (con’t)7:00 PM - Genesis Choir, Media Center7:30 PM - Chorale, Choir Room

- Wednesday Evening Fellowship Classes

THURSDAY, MARCH 39:30 AM - UMW Card Circle, Room 1126:30 PM - M.I.S.S., Room 110

FRIDAY, MARCH 47:00 PM - PFLAG, Adult Room, Room 112

SATURDAY, MARCH 58:00 AM - United Methodist Men, Adult Room9:30 AM - Church Women United World Day of Prayer, F.H.

SUNDAY, MARCH 69:00 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 - College Age Group, Meet in Sanctuary

1:30 PM - Confirmation, Room 111

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

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

“Whoever is happywill make others happy too.”

Anne Frank

The Parable of the Talents

Our 1st - 6th grade Sunday School children have been busy learning about and practicing “The Parable of the Talents.”

Tables will be set up in the courtyard today, February 27th

and next Sunday, March 6th for them to sell their “wares.” Be sure to stop by and consider purchasing some of their items. All money raised will go to the UMOM New Day Center.

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