“. . . 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

November 13, 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

November 13, 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 William Walton“Elegy” from Richard III 1902-1983

THE CHORAL INTROIT9:00 - “O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing” by Mary McDonald

The Celebration Singers

10:30 - “Greet the Dawning” by Jan SanbornThe Dayspring Chorale

*THE CALL TO WORSHIPPastor: I was glad when they said to me,” Let us go to the house

of the Lord.”

People: We come seeking a feeling of life and wholenessthat we need for living.

Pastor: There is a sense of Christ’s presence here that renews our spirits.

People: Let us rejoice in his presenceand sing the glories of his name!

*THE OPENING PRAYER

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

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 FAITHWe are not alone,

we live in God’s world.We believe in God:

who has created and is creating,who has come in Jesus, the Word made flesh,to reconcile and make new,who works in us and others by the Spirit.

We trust in God.We are called to be the church:

to celebrate God’s presence,to love and serve others,to seek justice and resist evil,to proclaim Jesus, crucified and risen,our judge and our hope.

In life, in death, in life beyond death,God is with us.

We are not alone.Thanks be to God.Amen.

GLORIA PATRI Hymnal #70Glory 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 “How Firm a Foundation” by Larry Shackley

The Celebration Singers

10:30 - “I Was Glad When They Said Unto Me” by C. Hubert H. ParryThe Dayspring Chorale

A TIME OF SILENCE (for personal prayer)

CHORAL CALL TO PRAYER9:00 - “Prayer for Peace” by Mary Lynn Lightfoot

10:30 - “Hear My Prayer” by Moses Hogan

THE COMMUNITY AT PRAYER

THE LORD’S PRAYER Hymnal #895

THE EPISTLE READING Ephesians 1:15-19; 2:1-10

THE PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS

THE OFFERTORY arr. Don Regier“Rock-a My Soul”

Forté

*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 Faith We Sing #2114“At the Font We Start Our Journey”

THE GOSPEL READING Matthew 25:31-46

THE SERMON Rev. Jane Tews“Lord, When Did We See You?”

*THE CLOSING HYMN Hymnal #87“What Gift Can We Bring”

*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!)

*THE POSTLUDEW. Walton“March” from Richard III

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

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“There are those whose lives affectall others around them.

Quietly touching one heart,who in turn touches another.Reaching out to ends furtherthan they would ever know.”

William Bradfield

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 - Sue Neel and Sarah Russell

10:30 - Wendy & Kerry Reeve

Acolytes This Morning:9:00 - Mariah Poritt

10:30 - Kevin Buzard

THE FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR THIS MORNING are given by Bill & Betty Pettit - Happy Anniversary Randy & Susan!

THE FOOD BASKET ON THE ALTAR THIS MORNING is given in honor of Daniel Van Vleet’s 19th 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; 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

Floyd Ayers, in Boise, Idaho, father of Tami Berreman, prayers for a comfortable and pain-free life’s transition

Chris Paul, son-in-law of Frances Curtis, returning to chemotherapy following stem cell surgery for multiple myeloma

Denise Gaudet, friend of Meg Johnson, undergoing her second round of chemotherapy for colon cancer

Mary Johnston, prayers for healing of her back and legsLeigh Williams, grandfather of Russell Williams, recovering from hip

surgeryBob Ruppert, father of Kathleen Devereux, hospitalized for a fall and

undergoing testingBarb Ruppert, mother of Kathleen Devereux, preparing for heart valve

surgery

Ongoing Health Concerns

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.

PRESENCEAttendance for Nov. 6, 2011

513

GIFTSOffering received Nov. 6, 2011

$13,428

SERVICE WITNESS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

Fall Missions and Ministry Fair ~ Today!Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about the ministries of Dayspring. Ministry teams will have tables and displays explaining their different areas of ministry and information on how you can become involved. Then, join us for the All-Church Luncheon where we’ll share the results from our Strategic Planning Committee and the Church Survey. SEE YOU THERE!

The 2012 Altar Flower and Food Basket Calendars are now available in the narthex for sign-up. Thank you!

Ushers Needed - We are in need of ushers in both worship services. If you would be willing to help or would like more information about this ministry, please contact Janet Hittle at tjhittle@hotmail.com or (480) 380-9975.

UMOM Christmas Cards - Once again, Dayspring will be selling UMOM Christmas Cards on the patio following each worship service beginning Sunday, Nov. 27 thru Dec. 18. Proceeds from these cards provide shelter at UMOM for homeless families. We could use help at the table after the second service on Nov. 27, Dec. 4, 11 & 18. Please contact Carolyn at csreid1@cox.net or (602) 882-5292 if you can help on any of these Sundays. Thank you!

Dayspring Youth Ministry (DYM)* 10:15 - 11:30 - Jr. High Formation, Room 111* 10:15 - 11:30 - Sr. High Formation, Room 110

New Play Group - The first meeting of a new Dayspring Play Group will be on Wed., Nov. 16, from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. in Room 115. We will be doing a Thanksgiving craft project using cutouts of the kids’ feet to make paper turkeys. Trips to the zoo, the park, and other kid-friendly places are being planned. Interested? Contact Heather Mork at heathermork@yahoo.com or Andrea Farley at anfarley80@gmail.com.

Explorer’s Class - The series on “Justice for the Poor” concludes this morning with the topic, “From Serial Charity to a Just Society.” Beginning next Sunday, Dr. Darvin Miller will lead a series on “Jesus, God’s Kingdom, and the Evil of the Great Recession.” 9:00 in the Adult Room.

All are welcome. Coffee is served.Adult Bible Study - This class meets Sundays at 9:00 a.m. in Room 112. If you are interested or have any questions, contact Cathy Smoot at (480) 497-2948.

Contemporary Issues - This 10:30 a.m. adult class is studying the origins of the Bible, how it has evolved, and how it’s interpreted today. This journey of discovery will help us explore and understand how this book has become the most influential writings in human history. Join us as we read, discuss and learn about the Bible’s ancient beginnings and our present day interpretations.

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”. November 13 - Nello’s - On Alma School, between Elliot and Guadalupe, on the west side.

Women’s Retreat - Mark your calendars for Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012 and plan to attend this upcoming event. The retreat will be held at the same location as last year at the Franciscan Renewal Center in Scottsdale. More information will be coming!

50 Plus - Celebrate Veteran’s Day and Thanksgiving Day with 50+ this Friday, Nov. 18th, at 12:00 noon in the Shalimar Country Club restaurant, 2032 Golf Ave., Tempe. Make your $12 per person reservations with Erma Dean at (480) 839-4657 or with a 50+ caller. Dr. Zeke Prust, ASU professor will speak on “Background Europe - D-Day 1944". Dr. Prust served as a sergeant tank commander under the command of General Patton.

“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.

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!

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

OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU THIS WEEK AT DAYSPRING

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 139:00 AM - Worship

- Children’s Sunday School- Explorer’s Class, Adult Room- Adult Bible Study, Room 112

10:00 AM - Fall Missions and Ministry Fair, Patio

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

12:00 PM - All-Church Luncheon, Fellowship Hall

2:00 PM - Connections, Adult Room

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, NOVEMBER 1410:00 AM - Monday Morning Moms & Dads, Room 111

7:00 PM - BSA Troop 172, Fellowship Hall- Venture Crew, Room 202

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 158:45 AM - Yoga, Media Center

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

- Yoga, Media Center6:30 PM - Open Table, Room 2017:00 PM - DayStar, Choir Room

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 169:00 AM - Play Group, Room 1155:45 PM - Esperanza Choir, Choir Room

- Sprouts, Room 201

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16 (con’t)6:00 PM - Cherub Choir, Adult Room

- Sunshine Singers, Media Center6:30 PM - Celebration Singers, Choir Room6:45 PM - Genesis Choir, Media Center7:30 PM - Chorale, Choir Room

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 179:00 AM - Bible Study with Pastor George, Adult Room6:00 PM - Yoga, Media Center

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 209:00 AM - Worship

- Children’s Sunday School- Explorer’s Class, Adult Room- Adult Bible Study, Room 112

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, Fellowship Hall- AA Teen Meeting, Room 110

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

“If something comes to life in others because of you,then you have made an approach to immortality.”

Norman Cousins

. . . 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 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

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

Kris Kroeger, Youth Ministries CoordinatorKay Luzaich, Children’s Coordinator

Linda Falk, Preschool DirectorMarilyn Bunte, Nursery Coordinator. Ron 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

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