“. . . 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

March 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

March 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 WORSHIPThe Third Sunday in Lent

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

DAYSPRING NOTES

THE PRELUDE

THE CHORAL INTROIT9:00 - “Joyful, Joyful Sing Praise” arr. M. Kelley

The Celebration Singers

10:30 - “When Morning Gilds the Skies” by G. YoungThe Dayspring Chorale

*THE CALL TO WORSHIPPastor: God is waiting for usPeople: With a tender heart and a searching question.

Pastor: God is ready for usPeople: With truth and wisdom from a deep well.Pastor: God is blessing usPeople: With springs of living water.Pastor: God is sending usPeople: To sing, and pray, and witness every day. All: Let us praise and worship God.

*THE OPENING PRAYER

*HYMN OF PRAISE Hymnal #166“All Praise to Thee, for Thou, O King Divine”

SPECIAL MUSIC9:00 - “We Give You Glory” by Jeremy Camp, arr. Brian Green

The Genesis Choir

10:30 - “Don’t Make a Monkey Out of Me” by Rodney GriffinThe Sunshine Singers

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: Let us affirm our faith in God, Christ, and the Holy Spirit.

We dare to believe:that God is the God of all the earth,both the living and the dead;that God has revealed the divine nature in Jesus

Christ,in order that we may follow his teachings,and come to eternal life;that the Spirit of God is in this place today,inviting us to a greater commitment of our lives

and bestowing the powerto live in that commitment;

that the Church,for all its shortcomings,is still called to love those who are loved by Godand to call to fellowship and forgivenessthose who walk in sin and darkness;that the world of our immediate visionis but a poor shadow of the world that is to be,where Christ reigns as Lord of Lordsand God is All in All. Amen.

*GLORIA PATRIGlory be to the Father

and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost;as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,

world without end.Amen. Amen.

THE ANTHEM9:00 - “Child of God” by Mark Hayes

The Celebration Singers

10:30 - “O Love Devine” by Franklin D. AshdownThe Dayspring Chorale

A TIME OF SILENCE (for personal prayer)

CHORAL CALL TO PRAYER9:00 - “Lord, Speak to Me”

10:30 - “Show Me the Way, Lord”

THE COMMUNITY AT PRAYER (in unison)God, we come to You,

from the grinding routines of life that enslave us,from the battles of life that burden us,from the haste of life that wears us out,from the confusion of life that frightens us.

We come to You,for You have the power to take us from darkness into light,from chaos to order,

from aimlessness to direction.God, in the experience of worship,

turn us again in the direction of Your Kingdom,stir us again with the mission You have given us,point us again to the doing of Your work on earth.

As we spend this time with each other,push us out of complacency into concern,fill us with joy to celebrate being alive,lead us from where we areto where we can yet be. Amen.

THE LORD’S PRAYER Hymnal #895

THE OLD TESTAMENT READING Exodus 17:1-7

THE PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS

THE OFFERTORY

*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 #641“Fill My Cup, Lord”

THE GOSPEL READING John 4:5-42

THE SERMON Rev. George Smoot“Answering the Questions”

*THE CLOSING HYMN Hymnal #419“I Am Thine, O Lord”

*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

*PATIO FELLOWSHIPPlease Join Us for Refreshments on the Patio

*Those in the congregation who are able shall stand

Assisting in the Service This Morning:Carol Coleman

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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 - Gary Law

10:30 - Dick & Meredith Oldenburg

Acolytes This Morning:9:00 - Patrick Carr

10:30 - Sierra Poritt

THE FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR THIS MORNING are given by Jason & Heather Mork, in loving honor of Dillon’s 3rd birthday.

THE FOOD BASKET ON THE ALTAR THIS MORNING is given by The Buttram Family, in loving memory of Philip Watanabe.

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

The Family of Hazel Hamilton, at the death of Hazel on March 18 in Phoenix

Frankie Vasquez and the Members of his Church, at the death of their Pastor, Claudio Martin, on March 19

Rev. Michael Kelley, healing following surgery on March 21Polly Smith, awaiting results of a bone marrow biopsyMaxine Louder, mother of Jerry Smith, healing following knee

replacement surgery on March 22Harrison & Carolyn Lee, at the death of Carolyn’s mother, Pauline

Stringfied, on March 14 in IllinoisRev. Jane Tews, healing at home following surgery on March 17Louise Jonas, healing at Park Regency Care Center from a dislocated hip

Ongoing Health Concerns

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 March 20, 2011

576

GIFTSOffering received March 20,

2011$19,423

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

Pillow Talk - It’s not too late for 3rd - 6th graders to sign up for Pillow Talk, to be held on April 1st and 2nd. Registration forms are available in the Church Office. Contact ruthboyle1@cox.net for more information.

Family Promise - Dayspring hosted Family Promise from March 20-27. Tablecloths, towels and linens used during the week need to be washed. Volunteers are needed to grab a cloth bag of laundry from the courtyard, wash the bag and its contents, and return it to the church office under the Family Promise box. Thank you so much for your help!

Dayspring Youth Ministry (DYM):* All Church Picnic: There is no Formation or Confirmation today so that all youth can help with our All Church Picnic which will be held on the east side of Waggoner Park beginning at 11:30A.M. Beginning at 10:00A.M., both Formation classes will join together with the United Methodist Men to get tables, grilles, and everything else set up at the park. See you all there! * Flamingo Flocking is coming: Our final (and most funfilled)

Sierra Service Project fundraiser will be held Friday, April 8 from 8:00PM - midnight. We will again be delivering flamingos to unsuspecting recipients, under cover of darkness. We need your help, so please sign-up in the Youth rooms.

Explorer’s Class new series: “Jesus: The Meaning of His Life and Death” begins this morning at 9:00 a.m. in the Adult Room. This 4-week series will deal with the following topics: 3/27 - Original Sin and how it is related to the Atonement; 4/3 - Jesus’ Program; “The Kingdom of God”; 4/10 - Who killed Jesus? The Jews, the Romans, All of us?; 4/17 - The Atonement: Various interpretations of this important doctrine. Jane Baker will facilitate.

Contemporary Issues - The Contemporary Issues Class will discuss “Reclaiming Civil Discourse in America.” Political and civil expression has become intolerant, one sided and unfair. What we hear and read suggests that American discourse has become so toxic as to be totally

unproductive. We’ll discuss how we can restore civility to America’s political discourse. The class will be led by Eleonore and George Kerbs.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”. March 27 - Windy City Café - SE corner of Elliot and McClintock.

Justice Class - During March and April, every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in the Adult Room, a course on justice will be offered. 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.

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

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Used Book SaleSaturday, April 9, 7:00 a.m. to Noon Sunday, April 10, 10:00 a.m. to Noon

in Fellowship Hall

Hundreds of novels, mysteries, biographies, children’s books,non-fiction, religion, cookbooks, health, travel, and more!

also Unique Greeting Cards -recycled, painted, dried flowers, quilted

Brought to you by the United Methodist WomenProceeds to support mission projects

OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU THIS WEEK AT DAYSPRING

SUNDAY, MARCH 27 - The 3rd Sunday in Lent9:00 AM - Worship

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

10:00 AM - Formation Classes Meet to Set-up Picnic

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

11:30 AM - All-Church Picnic at Waggoner Park

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, MARCH 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 298:45 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 - Justice Study, Room 112

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 305:45 PM - Esperanza Choir, Choir Room6:00 PM - Cherub Choir, Adult Room

- Sprouts, Room 201- Sunshine Singers, Media Center

6:30 PM - Celebration Singers, Choir Room7:00 PM - Genesis Choir, Media Center7:30 PM - Chorale, Choir Room

THURSDAY, MARCH 317:00 PM - Church & Society Meeting, Room 203

FRIDAY, APRIL 15:30 PM - Pillow Talk, Fellowship Hall7:00 PM - PFLAG, Room 112

SATURDAY, APRIL 28:00 AM - United Methodist Men, Adult Room8:30 AM - Chorale Concert Prep, Sanctuary

SUNDAY, APRIL 3 - The 4thSunday in Lent9:00 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

7:00 PM - Musikabend, featuring music by Felix Mendelssohn; Dayspring Chorale, Soloists and Orchestra

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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