INSIDE:

From Our Pastors 2

DYM 3

Adult Education 4

Children’s Council 5

Fellowship 6,7,8,12

Service Opportunities

9,10,11

Dayspring Notes 13

Joys & Concerns 14

Calendars 15

February 2012

Vol. 18, Issue 2

It's Up To You

God gave this day to do as you would.

You can throw it away or do some good.

You can make someone happy or make someone

sad.

What have you done with the day you had?

You can hand out a smile, or just give 'em a frown.

You can lift someone up, or push someone down.

You can lighten a load or progress impede.

You can look for a rose, or just gather weeds.

What did you do with your beautiful day?

God gave it to you, did you throw it away?

By A. Lorch, 1959.

Found in my grandmother's scrapbook.

Mary Sievert, Licensed Family Counselor

FROM OUR PASTORS

The Pastor’s Letter

Does it seem to you that many people treat the word “compromise” as if it

were a four letter word—they want nothing to do with it! Our government

is so gridlocked that little/ nothing seems to get accomplished. There is an alarming rise in fundamentalism in

many religions, which manifests itself as extreme judgmentalism in how peo-

ple should live their lives.

At its worst, extremists use their reli-

gion as justification for eradicating non-believers from the face of the earth. Even road rage is the result of people

refusing to yield or cede the right of way to anyone else.

While of course we want our politi-cians, our religious leaders and, for

that matter, everyone, to have princi-ples which can’t be compromised, nev-

ertheless, too often we stake our claim to a belief or an opinion and then re-fuse to budge from it or to entertain

any idea contrary to our own. We have lost the art of compromise.

Benjamin Franklin, in his address to

the Constitutional Convention in 1787,

closed with these words:

“I confess that there are several parts of this Constitution which I do not at

present approve, but I am not sure that I shall never approve them; for having lived long, I have experienced

many instances of being obliged by better information, or fuller considera-

tion, to change opinions even on im-portant subjects which I once thought

right, but found to be otherwise. It is therefore that the older I grow, the more apt I am to doubt my own judg-

ment, and to pay more respect to the judgment of others.”

St. Paul, in his “Hymn to Love” in I Co-rinthians 13 said it this way: “Love is

patient, love is kind; love is not envious or boastful or arrogant or rude. IT

DOES NOT INSIST ON ITS OWN WAY.”

If we truly want to change our world,

perhaps it is time to adopt Franklin’s advice and to “doubt our own infallibil-ity” or even better, to follow what St

Paul called “the more excellent way.” The way of love.

Blessings,

Pastor Jane

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What’s Happening at DYM?

Every Week:

Formation: Every Sunday at 10:15 a.m. Senior High Formation in Room 111 Junior High Formation in Room 110

Confirmation: Sundays at 1:30pm in room 111

Upcoming Events:

30-Hour Famine

February 24-25

Dayspring Youth Ministry is once again participating in World Vision’s 30 Hour Famine,

an event when the Jr. High and Sr. High youth fast for 30 straight hours. They raise

donations for World Vision’s programs and learn about worldwide hunger and poverty

while working at local food banks and homeless shelters.

This is Dayspring’s seventh year participating in the famine and we are, for the second

year in a row, joining forces with the youth group at Chandler UMC. Teens from both

churches will work, learn, and fast side by side to experience the feeling that too many

kids around the world already know – the feeling of an empty stomach.

This year’s focus will be on hunger and poverty throughout the world, particularly the

current crisis in the Horn of Africa.

For more information about World Vision, please go to www.worldvision.org

Also coming up:

February 12: Valentine Visits March 18: All-Church Picnic

March 10: Rent-A-Youth April 21: Flamingo Flocking!

DAYSPRING YOUTH MINISTRY

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ADULT EDUCATION

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Explorer’s Class

The Explorer’s Class will start a new series

on “The History of God” on Sunday,

February 5th. Using the bestseller book by renowned biblical scholar, Karen Arm-strong, this class will examine the ques-

tions “Why does God Exist?” and “How have the three dominant monotheistic

religions—Judaism, Christianity and

Islam—shaped and altered the conception of God?” Randy Hamilton will lead this 3-week study. All adults are welcome.

Coffee is served.

Disciple Bible Study

The Adult Bible Study class will start dis-cussing the New Testament on February 5th through May 20th from 9-10 a.m. in

Room 112. We will start with Matthew. All are welcome. If you have any questions,

please contact Cathy Smoot at cssmoot@cox.net or 480-497-2948.

Contemporary Issues Class

Beginning January 8, and for six weeks, the 10:30 adult Contemporary Issues class will study and discuss the topic “Jews and Christians, A Journey of Faith.” We will examine the beliefs and rituals common to Judaism and Christianity: Jewish and Christian perceptions concern-ing prejudice and stereotypes and ways both groups can promote understanding and respect. We will learn how Christiani-ty and Judaism have defined themselves and developed in close sibling relationship. We will explore the similarities and differ-ences in liturgical practice, piety and theol-ogy that have been so often misunder-stood in the long relationship between the-se two great religions. Join us in this most interesting journey.

Dayspring’s Children’s Council mission is to

support the children from birth to sixth grade in their spir-

itual growth with God.

Choir The children will sing on the following dates in February:

Cherub Choir – February 26th 10:30 Sunshine Singers – February 12th 10:30 Genesis Choir – February 12th 9:00

Sprouts On February 5th the Sprouts will be participating in the Nationwide movement, Souper Bowl

Sunday. This year the Sprouts have chosen Paz de Cristo to receive their donations. All mon-ies donated will stay in our community. Be sure to drop $1 or more in the soup pots the Sprouts will be holding at the door after each service. Thank you in advance for your support.

Parable of the Talents for Sunday School Our 2nd - 6th grade Sunday School children will be learning about and practicing the "Parable of

the Talents" in February and March. Parents will be able to sign their children up at a table in the courtyard on February 5th and February 12th. The children will each get $5. They will use this money to purchase supplies to make something (cookies, crafts, etc). The children will

get a chance to see how their $5 can work and grow! They will sell their wares in the Courtyard between services. Please plan to purchase some of their hard work in the courtyard on Febru-ary 26th and March 4th. All of the money raised will go to the UMOM New Day Center. Thank

You!

Pillow Talk Pillow Talk for 3rd through 6th graders is scheduled for March 2nd and March 3rd. This is a great opportunity for children to cultivate friendships with other young Christians and grow in

their knowledge of the Bible. We will begin at 5:30 on Friday evening with pizza for dinner, and spend the evening doing a scavenger hunt, New Testament based activities, meeting with the Pastor, watching a movie, and then heading for bed in our sleeping bags for the night. After a

wonderful breakfast on Saturday morning, we’ll finish our projects and wrap up. Registration forms will be available in the bulletin and in the church office. Please contact Ruth at ruth-

boyle1@cox.net with questions or to volunteer. For Pillow Talk to be successful, we need vol-unteers to help with set-up, clean-up, spending the night, serving meals, and helping with activ-ities. This is always a fun and rewarding activity for the children as well as the adults who help

out, so mark your calendars!

CHILDREN’S COUNCIL

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FELLOWSHIP

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Fifty Plus

Treat yourself to a wonderful 50 PLUS pro-gram on Friday, February 17, at 12:00 noon in

the Shalimar Country Club restaurant, 2032 Golf Avenue, Tempe AZ 85282. Our own Pas-

tor, Rev. L. Michael Kelley, will present a pro-gram entitled, “Love Songs.” Make your $12 per person lunch reservations for you and your

Valentine friends with Erma Dean Yeager (480-839-4657) or with a 50 PLUS caller. Everyone is welcome!

Singles, Etc.

Sunday 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 the first service, please join us.) We gather under the name "Dayspring" around noon at the following

restaurants:

Feb. 05 – Crackers & Co. – 1285 W. Elliot Rd., between Priest and Hardy, on the south side Feb. 12 – Riga Tony's – NE corner of McClintock and Warner Feb. 19 – Abuelo’s – 3440 W. Chandler, on the north side, in front of the Great Indoors Feb. 26 – Red Lobster - NE corner of Ray Road and 54th Street

February and March

UMM Meetings

Please put both Saturdays, February 4 and March 3, on your calendars as we have two great programs upcoming.

On February 4, along with breakfast and

fellowship, we'll have Michael Monti of Tem-pe historic restaurant fame as our guest.

Then on March 3, with United Methodist Women as our invited guests, Dr. M Zuhd Jasser, Chairman, American Islamic Forum for

Democracy will join us for breakfast and to share his perspective.

Please plan to make both meetings for great food, fellowship and intriguing and challenging

programs.

FELLOWSHIP

United Methodist Women unit meeting is

Thursday, February 16, at 7 p.m. in the Adult Room. Marilyn Miller and Nancy Jamison-Dawe will share experiences from their Febru-

ary 2011 encounter with God's amazing crea-tures and their habitat in a nine-day cruise in Antarctic waters. All women of the church are

invited to join us for fellowship, education and service.

The Greeting Card Circle will meet on Thursday, February 2, at 9:30 a.m. in Room

112. The circle makes recycled, painted and wildflower cards to raise funds for missions.

The Connie Reading Circle will meet on Thursday, February 9, at 9:30 a.m. at the home of Pat Brandt. Bonny Sloane will review

the book Rediscovering Values: On Wall Street, Main Street and Your Street by Jim Wallis, from the Social Action category of the 2012

UMW Reading Program. Call Glendoris Cheek for information, 480-785-2197.

The Mary Martha Circle will meet Thursday, February 9, at 7 p.m. at Jean Beal's home, 480-753-4680. Jean will give the program from

the study book More Bad Girls of the Bible by Barbara J. Essex, from the Leadership Devel-

opment category of the UMW Reading Pro-gram.

ACTION OPPORTUNITY: The Desert South-west Conference will present a social action

education event: "Human Trafficking: What is it?" Saturday, March 3, 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. at

Cross in the Desert UMC, Phoenix. Cost is $15 for registration, materials and lunch. Watch the church bulletin for more information.

UMW Accomplishments in 2011:

Pledges to mission: We pledged $3,000

and gave $3,188. World Thank Offering: Budgeted $150,

gave $326.

Prayer and Self-Denial Offering: Budgeted

$200, gave $250. Ubuntu Day of Service at Wesley Commu-

nity Center (and at Justa Center and

WHEAT Clothes Silo). Donated items to Justa Center.

Donated baby items to WCC.

Donated Christmas gifts to WCC children.

Held used book sale in April--donated

$1,100 to local and international missions.

Donated hundreds of books to 8 local

agencies Members coordinated meals for Family

Promise guests, who are homeless fami-

lies. Several members attended the Immigra-

tion Forum held at Dayspring in October.

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FELLOWSHIP

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Scout Sunday On February 12, 2012, Dayspring will celebrate Scout Sunday. All Girl and Boy Scouts, youth and adults, please come in uniform to show support for the scouting programs. Troop 172 will coordinate the ushering at both services. All youth are welcome to help usher. Please arrive 30 minutes before the service at which you choose to volunteer. If you have any questions call Mr. Considine at 480-961-1170.

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Wednesday Evening Fellowship Plan now to attend Wednesday Evening Fellowship to be held on February 29, March 7, March 21 and March 28. A delicious dinner will be followed by two classes. Program details will soon be published. Save the dates for food, fellowship and learning.

Troop 172 Annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser Troop 172 will host their Annual Pan-cake Breakfast on Sunday, February 12th from 8 am to 11 am. Please join us in the Fellowship Hall for pancakes, eggs, bacon, coffee and juice. Dona-tions are always accepted. We appre-ciate your continued support for Troop 172.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE

Stephen Ministers Care When was the last time someone really listened to you? We’re talking about that undistracted, full-attention kind of listening. That’s one of the ways Ste-phen Ministers care for others. We need Stephen Ministers to care for those who are making that long journey through the valley of a life crisis. Will you consider serving in this way? We will be holding Stephen Ministry informational meetings on Sunday, Febru-ary 12, 2012, in room 112 after both first and second services. For more infor-mation, please contact Sally Butler 480-345-0926, Elizabeth Winkler 480-456-6573 or Liz Alden 480-497-0929.

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OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE

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Habitat For Humanity 2012

Build dates for Dayspring UMC are

Saturday, February 4th, and Saturday, March 31st. There might be a need for

volunteers for Saturday, February 18th, depending on participation by other

churches in the Mighty United Method-ist Coalition. We need only 5 volun-teers for each build date. The home is

single story, Santa-Fe style, which means no pitched roof or shaky knees!

Contact Mark Boyle at Ruth-Boyle1@cox.net or 480-838-5153.

Sunday Coffee Volunteers

Steve and Lana Pearson, Sunday coffee coordinators, would like some

volunteers to prepare coffee, etc. each Sunday. If you are able to help us,

please call us at (480) 838-4472 or sign up on the sign-up sheet on the

coffee/cookie table. Thanks! We would really appreciate the help.

Dayspring Blood Drive

Sunday, March 11th

8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

In the Dayspring Parking Lot

Look for the sign-up table in the courtyard

on February 26th and March 4th between services only.

Give the gift of life.

A volunteer is needed to coordinate future blood drives. Please contact Larry Haubrock if you are interested in performing this

valuable service. Information will be provided.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE

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Quilts and Blankets for Domestic Violence Shelter Elizabeth and I recently delivered 38 quilts and blankets to UMOM’s Shelter. A group of wom-

en led by Susan Oliver have been hard at work to prepare these quilts and blankets for 56 women and children at the shelter. These are

women and children whose lives should not be filled with such pain and fear that they seek

out a shelter. But they are there, and I am grateful to all the Dayspring people who have shown you care about these victims.

The quilting group is continuing to make quilts and blankets. If you want to be a part of this

new and important ministry, call Susan at 480-897-3115 for information about the next meet-ing.

Thanks to all who help!

Chuck Winkler, Domestic Violence Rep Church and Society Ministry Team

What is UMOM?

UMOM meets the needs of homeless and hun-gry persons in our community, building a bridge to self sufficiency through unique pro-

grams. As a result, men, women and children are breaking the cycle of homelessness and poverty. Located at 3320 E. Van Buren Street

in downtown Phoenix, the New Day Center is the largest shelter for homeless families in Ari-zona, providing a home for over 350 men,

women and children each day of the year

How can I help at Dayspring UMC?

One way to get involved is through the UMOM Sunday Night Meals program at Dayspring.

Dayspring sponsors the evening meal for the UMOM residents for a minimum of 28 Sundays each year (every Sunday except the first and

last Sunday of every month). Dayspring vol-unteers prepare and serve the meal for the UMOM residents in the fully equipped UMOM

kitchen. The menu is prearranged and there is a kitchen manager to provide complete direc-tions to volunteers.

Volunteering: We need help on the following Sundays: Feb-

ruary 12 and 19, March 18, April 8, 15 and 22, May 20, June 10 and 17 and July 15 and 22. You would need to be at the center at 3:30 to

help cook and would be done by shortly after six. You can sign up by contacting Carolyn Reid at csreid1@cox.net or call 480-961-9258.

FELLOWSHIP

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Registration for

Women’s Retreat 2012 Saturday, February 11, 8:00am-4:00pm Franciscan Renewal Center

5802 E. Lincoln Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85253 (480) 948 7460

Come and take a deep breath of fresh air! This year’s retreat will be based the book by Richard Rohr, The Naked Now: Learning to See as the Mystics See. The book will help us awaken our desire for God, free ourselves from the fears that can cripple us, and connect to the joy already within us. We will be invited to slow down and to find God, or be found by God, in all the places we never thought to look. Please join us for an inspirational time of reflection, rest, and rejuvena-tion. Jane Tews, Carol Coleman, Dorothy Hines, Cheryl Edmonds, and Tammy White will lead this retreat.

Registration fee is $45 per person: includes 2 meals (breakfast/lunch), snacks, and all supplies.

Final payment is due by Sunday, January 29th, to reserve your spot (Space is limited to the first 40 people)

Payment can be mailed to the church or placed in the Spiritual Formation Box in the church office. Make checks payable to Dayspring UMC.

Please bring a Bible and wear comfortable clothing. We will be spending time outside (weather permitting) so dress accordingly.

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DAYSPRING NOTES

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Dayspring Preschool and Kindergarten Registration runs January 26th - Feb-ruary 6th. You can pick up packets in the Preschool and the Church office beginning January 26th. Registered Church members have priority. If you have questions or would like to sched-ule a tour, please call the Preschool office at 480) 838-9097. We offer a Parent/Tot class for children who are 24-36 months as of Septem-ber 30. This class meets Thursday mornings for 90 minutes with child and parent. Children who turn 3 between September 1 and December 31 are able to attend the Pee Wee class which meets Wednesday mornings. We have classes available for children who turn 3 before September 1, 2012, and 4 before September 1, 2012. Our kindergarten children must be 5 by September 1, 2012. Looking forward to meeting you and your children.

"Your time is limited,

so don’t waste it living some-one else’s life.

Don’t be trapped by dogma - which is living with the

results of other people’s thinking.

Don’t let the noise of other’s

opinions

drown out your own inner voice.

And most important,

have the courage to follow your heart and intuition.

They somehow already know what you truly want

to become.

Everything else is secondary."

Steve Jobs

Pat Carl and Family, at the death of Pat’s husband, Bob Carl, on January 5.

Pam Thuillez and Family, following the death of Norma Ellis, Pam’s mother, in Kansas. The Hansen and Smitheran Families, following the death of Maxine Hansen on

December 9 in Chandler.

Mike Childers and Family, at the death of Mike’s father, Merle Childers, on December 28 in Mesa.

Brandi, niece of Mark & Marilyn Roberts, who is facing transplant rejection.

The Family of Matthew Buryska, nephew of Sharon Holland, following Matthew’s death

in a tragic automobile accident in Minnesota. Alyssa Broaddus & Family, 10-year-old relative of Connie Harrison, recently diagnosed

with Evans Syndrome, a chronic autoimmune disorder. John O’Neal, grandfather of Julie O’Neal, recovering from fluid on the lungs and recurrent

hospital stays.

Marilyn Bunte recovering from a fall and surgery for a broken elbow. Lilly Hurd, friend of the Sindlinger Family, recovering from a fall and subsequent surgery to

remove a brain clot. Judith Vartanian, niece of Sandra Ziegler, recently diagnosed with cancer.

Pat Hergenrader, mother of Karen Hatton, healing after major reconstructive foot surgery on December 16.

Ongoing Health Concerns: Bob Roe, Shannon Hood, Denise Gaudet, 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.

Happy 47th wedding anniversary to Jim and Sandi Chamness.

Happy 1st anniversary to Gene and Joyce Larson on January 8. They are the first couple to be married on the beautiful new Dayspring patio near the fountain!

Visit the Dayspring UMC website

at www.dayspring-umc.org

KOINONIKOS JOYS AND CONCERNS

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FEBRUARY CALENDAR

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MONTHLY CALENDAR

Sundays

…9:00am Worship, Sanctuary

…Sunday School

...Explorer’s Class, Adult Room

...Disciple Bible Study, 112

…10:15 Sr. High Formation, 111

…10:15 Jr. High Formation, 110

…10:30am Worship, Sanctuary

…Sunday School

...Contemporary Issues, Adult Room

...1:30pm Confirmation, 111

...4pm Alcoholics Anonymous, Fellowship Hall,

116

...4pm AA Teen Meeting, 110

...5:10pm Al-Anon, Fellowship Hall, 116

...5:10pm AA Teen Meeting, 110

Mondays

...10am Monday AM Moms & Dads, 111

...7pm Venture Crew, 202

...7pm Boy Scout Troop 172, Fellowship Hall

Tuesdays

…8:45am Yoga Class, Media Center

...12pm Brown Bag Lunch, 112

...6pm Chimers, Choir Room

…6pm Yoga Class, Media Center

...7pm DayStar, Choir Room

Wednesdays

...11am Stephen Ministry, Library

...5:45pm Esperanza Choir, Choir Room

...5:45pm Sprouts, 201

...6pm Cherub Choir, Adult Room

...6pm Sunshine Singers, Media Center

...6:30pm Celebration Singers, Choir Room

...6:45pm Genesis Choir, Media Center

...7:30pm Dayspring Chorale, Choir Room

Thursdays

...9am Bible Study, Adult Room

...6pm Yoga Class, Media Center

MEETINGS & EVENTS

Feb 2 9:30am Greeting Card Circle, 112

Feb 3 7pm PFLAG, Adult Room, 110, 112 ...7pm Ski Trip Lock-In, 110, 111, FH

Feb 4 8am United Methodist Men, Adult R

Feb 5 11:30am College Age Group, Sanct.

Feb 9 6pm Cub Scouts, Adult Room ...6:30pm Stephen Ministry Superv, 112

...7pm Church and Society Mtg., 201

Feb 12 7-11am Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast, Fellowship Hall

...10:15am Stephen Ministry Infor. Mtg. 112

...2pm Connections, Adult Room Feb 13 6:30pm Cub Scouts, 203

Feb 14 7pm Foundation, Adult Room

Feb 16 7pm United Methodist Women, Adult Feb 17 5:30pm Pack 976 Banquet, FH

Feb 14 6pm 30 Hour Famine

Feb 26 11:30am Communications, 112

...3pm Leadership Academy, Adult Room Feb 29 11am Prayer Shawl Ministry, 112

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PERMIT NO. 22

Dayspring United Methodist Church

A Stephen Ministry Congregation

1365 East Elliot Road

Tempe AZ 85284-1608

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.

Dayspring Mission

To create disciples of Jesus Christ who touch and inspire people

through an open and diverse community.

DAYSPRING UNITED METHODIST CHURCH A Stephen Ministry Congregation 1365 East Elliot Road Tempe, AZ 85284-1608

Church Office Telephone: 480-838-1446 Email: churchoffice@dayspring-umc.org Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs. • 8:00am-4:00pm Fri. • 8am—Noon Web Site: http://www.dayspring-umc.org Preschool Telephone: 480-838-9097