“. . . 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

September 9, 2012

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

September 9, 2012 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 Johann Sebastian Bach Vater unser im Himmelreich” 1685-1750

from Clavierubung III, BWV737(The Lord’s Prayer)

THE CHORAL INTROIT9:00 - “Joyful! Joyful! Sing Praise” by Althouse/Kelley

The Celebration Singers

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

*THE CALL TO WORSHIPPastor: Let us praise our God!People: Let us dream mighty dreams!Pastor: Let us dream of light for our path!People: Let us be light for the world!

*THE OPENING PRAYER

*HYMN OF PRAISE Hymnal #139“Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”

THE ANTHEM9:00 - “Do the Good You Know” by Mike Wilson

The Sunshine Singers

10:30 - “All Night, All Day” arr. by Paul JenningsThe 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.Katherine Elaine Adams

(6-6-12)

Response: With God’s helpwe will so order our lives after the example of Christ,that these children, 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 - “Come, Come Unto Me” by K. Dosso

10:30 - “Lead Me, Lord” by S. Wesley

THE COMMUNITY AT PRAYER

THE LORD’S PRAYER Hymnal #895

THE SCRIPTURE READING Philippians 3:12-21

THE PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS

THE OFFERTORY9:00 - “Jubilate!” by Greg Gilpin

The Celebration Singers

10:30 - “Nearer My God to Thee” arr. by John Coates, Jr.The 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 #733“Marching to Zion”

THE SCRIPTURE READING Acts 16:8-15

THE SERMON Rev. Jane Tews“Reach for the Stars”

*THE CLOSING HYMN Hymnal #707“Hymn of Promise”

*THE BENEDICTION

*THE BENEDICTION RESPONSE Arr. L. 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!)

*THE POSTLUDE J. S. Bach“Prelude in A minor” BWV543

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

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!

The Acolytes This Morning:9:00 - Charleigh Reid • 10:30 - Jenna Johnson

Greeters This Morning:9:00 - Debi & Gary Law • 10:30 - Brad & Cheryl Rufer

THE FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR THIS MORNING are given by Ben & Celia Adams in honor of their children.

NEW PARENTS - Dayspring has a tradition of placing a rose on the altar to announce a new baby in our church family. Be sure to let the church office know when your child is born and we will honor him/her with a rose.

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; Elizabeth Winkler, (480) 456-6573; or Liz Alden, (480) 497-0929 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

John Laidlaw and Family, following the death of his wife, Roberta, on Sept. 4. Services will be held here at Dayspring on Saturday, Sept. 15 at 10:00 a.m.

Gilberto Soler-Llavina, son-in-law of Jim & Jane Baker, following the sudden death of his mother in Puerto Rico on Aug. 29

Dana Kroeger and the Moore Family, following the death of his uncle, Cary Moore, on Sept. 2

The Ross Family, following the death of 5½ month-old William, on Sept. 5

Rickie Ross, recently diagnosed with brain cancerKelly Ronning, donating a kidney to her father, Tom McHugh, on Sept.

19Gary Tyra and Family, friends of Debi Law, recovering from brain

surgeryMarcia de-Leon, supervisor and friend of Carissa Perez, for strength

and comfort as she undergoes harsh treatments for stomach cancerGeorge Elley, fighting cancerLynn Potts, recovering from surgery on Aug. 31 for a broken footPrayers for Josh from MassachusettsNathan Davis, healing following kidney stone lithotripsy on Aug. 29Lori Rand, healing and undergoing rehab following a fall and fractured

sacrumMatthew Ellis, prayers for recovery from an outpatient surgery on Sept.

7Shirley Vice, undergoing surgery on Sept. 16 in MichiganWarren Kandel, father of Julie Piper, healing following double by-pass

surgery on Aug. 28 in Ohio

Ongoing Health Concerns

Karalyn Kroeger, Ron Walker, Les Mesbergen, Polly Smith, Teresa Webb, 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 Sept. 2, 2012

330

GIFTSOffering received Sept. 2, 2012

$18,915

ANNOUNCEMENTS

BE A PART OF THIS MINISTRYWe invite you to explore the Dayspring family by attending our next NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION class on Sunday, September 23rd, from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. with a light lunch served. The NEW MEMBER SUNDAY will be held on September 30th. 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.

Welcome Bishop Hoshibata - Please make plans to attend a Welcoming Worship Service and Reception for our newly appointed Bishop, Robert T. Hoshibata, on Sunday, September 30, 4:00 p.m. at First UMC in Phoenix, 5510 N. Central Ave.

Pew UpholsteringWe have kicked-off the fund-raising effort to allow us to re-upholster the pews this fall. We will announce our progress weekly toward our goal of raising $40,000. Thank you all for your generous gifts!

Pew Upholstering Funds Goal: $40,000 As of 9/5/12: $12,440 Remaining: $27,560

Faith Traditions - Next Monday, Sept. 17, the Monday Moms & Dads Group will begin a new study about other faith traditions using a book by Adam Hamilton, Christianity’s Family Tree: What Other Christians Believe and Why. In addition to the topics covered in the book, we will explore Mormonism, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Seventh Day Adventists, Islam, Judaism, and Hinduism. Childcare will be offered. Interested? Please contact Carol Coleman at carolc@dayspring-umc.org or 480-838-1446.

The Explorer’s Class kicks off its fall series with a 4-week study on sin. “Whatever Happened to Sin? Adam & Eve: Myth or Reality?” This series will explore different ideas of the origin of sin and evil in the world using a variety of sources. DVD segments, literature and discussion will be included. The class is open to all adults at 9:00 a.m. in the Adult Room. Coffee is served.

The Adult Contemporary Issues Class will study and discuss “Mythology, Religion and the Judeo-Christian Tradition.” We will explore mythology as “literature of the Spirit, a study of the inner life” and examine the function of Judeo-Christian symbols as keys to our spiritual understanding and how the wisdom of mythology can help us to know their true meaning. Class meets at 10:30 a.m. in the Adult Room.

UMOM Quilters - The next gathering for the UMOM Quilters is Wednesday, Sept. 12. We will be meeting in the Adult Room, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. If you have questions and would like more information, please write to soliveraz1@cox.net.

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”. Sept. 9 - Olive Garden - NW corner of Elliot and Hardy.

Dinner Groups - Dayspring Dinner Groups are a great opportunity to get to know other members. Interested in participating? Stop by the Dinner Group table on the patio this morning, Sept. 9, or for further information, email DayspringDinner@aol.com or call Nancy Creighton Brown at (480) 821-8696.

Family Promise - Dayspring will be providing temporary shelter to homeless families from the Family Promise Program Sept. 16 - 23. Volunteers are needed to help set-up/tear down, cook, spend the night, join the families on a Saturday excursion, wash laundry, and more. Sign-ups will be available after both services Sept. 9 and 16. Questions? Please direct them to Maria at (480) 636-0963.

UMOM Volunteers - We need volunteers to help with UMOM homeless shelter dinners on the following Sundays: Sept. 9 & 16; Oct. 14; Nov. 11 & 18; and December 9, 16 & 23. You would need to be at the center at 3:30 p.m. to help cook and would be done by shortly after 6:00 p.m. Please contact Carolyn Reid at csreid1@cox.net or (602) 882-5292 if you have any questions or would like to volunteer. Thanks so much for your help!

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

Mother / Daughter Retreat - Mingus Mountain UM Camp will host their 2nd annual Mother/Daughter Retreat, Sept. 21-23, 2012. We invite you to come and enjoy this beautiful setting together, and may this also be a time of growing closer to God. Cost is $100 for adults, $50 for daughters 10-17 ($25 for each additional daughter). Register by calling the Conference Camping Office at 800-229-8622, ext. 215.

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

OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU THIS WEEK AT DAYSPRING

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 99:00 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 - Youth Council Meeting, Room 111

4:00 PM - Alcoholics Anonymous, Media Center- AA Teen Meeting, Room 110

5:10 PM - Al-Anon, Media Center- AA Teen Meeting, Room 110

6:00 PM - Sr. High Small Group/Youth Group, Room 111

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1010:00 AM - Monday Moms & Dads, Room 111

7:00 PM - BSA Troop 172, Fellowship Hall- BSA Troop 172 Committee Meeting, Room 112

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 118:45 AM - Yoga, Media Center

12:00 PM - Brown Bag Lunch, Room 1126:00 PM - Dayspring Chimers, Choir Room

- Yoga, Media Center7:00 PM - DayStar, Choir Room

- Foundation, Adult Room

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 129:00 AM - UMOM Quilters, Adult Room5:45 PM - Esperanza Choir, Choir Room

- Sprouts, Room 2016:00 PM - Cherub Choir, Adult Room

- Sunshine Singers, Media Center6:30 PM - Celebration Singers, Choir Room

- Jr. High Small Group Study, Room 110

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 (con’t)6:45 PM - Genesis Choir, Media Center7:30 PM - Dayspring Chorale, Choir Room

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 139:00 AM - Bible Study with Pastor George, Adult Room

11:30 AM - Other Hands Ministry, Room 1126:30 PM - Stephen Ministry Supervision, Room 1127:00 PM - Adult Youth Counselor’s Meeting, Room 110

- UMW Board Meeting, Adult Room

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 145:30 PM - Pillow Talk With My Bible, Fellowship Hall

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 169:00 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 Anonymous, Media Center- AA Teen Meeting, Room 110

5:10 PM - Al-Anon, Media Center- AA Teen Meeting, Room 110

6:00 PM - Sr. High Small Group/Youth Group, Room 111

“To accomplish great things,we must not only act, but also dream,

not only plan, but also believe.”Anatole France

. . . 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

The ministers of this church are its members.Those who assist them are:

Bishop Robert T. Hoshibata Rev. 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

JulieAnne Weissberg, Director of Children's MusicJackie Miller, Director of Cherub Choir

Carrie Mook, Youth Ministries CoordinatorBecky Sindlinger, Children’s Coordinator

Linda Falk, Preschool DirectorMarilyn Bunte, Nursery Coordinator. Ron Venturini, Facilities Maintenance

Frankie Vasquez, Custodian

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