“. . . 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

8:00pm, December 24, 2010

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

December 24, 2010 8:00 p.m.

*As a courtesy, please make certain your cell phone is off during worship. Thank you.

THE EVE OF CHRISTMAS

PRELUDE Johann Sebastian Bach “Puer natus in Bethleham” 1685-1750

A boy was born in Bethelehem, AlleluiaWhence Jerusalem rejoices

In the heart of joy, we adore the newborn ChristWith a new song

*THE CALL TO WORSHIPPastor: Rejoice, Sisters and Brothers, for God’s communicating

Word has been spoken!People: Sing praises,

for God’s illuminating light has shown forth!Pastor: Let us listen to what God has said to us in the Incarnate

Christ!People: Let us see ourselves and the world

bathed in his glorious light!

*INVOCATION (in unison)God of creation,

you have spoken to us your Wordin a child born in a stable and cradled in a manger.Yet in himthe earliest Christians heard the divine powerof creation and providence.

Awaken their ancient faith in us:that we may see in this newborn Ruler,not only our own salvation,but your creative and redemptive powerfor the universe.

We pray in Christ’s name. Amen.

*CAROL Hymnal #234“O Come, All Ye Faithful”

O come all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant,O come ye, O come ye, to Bethlehem.

Come and behold him, born the King of angels;O come let us adore him, O come let us adore him,

O come let us adore him, Christ the Lord.

Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation;O sing, all ye citizens of heaven above!Glory to God, all glory in the highest;

O come let us adore him, O come let us adore him,O come let us adore him, Christ the Lord.

Yea, Lord, we greet thee,born this happy morning,

Jesus, to thee be all glory given.Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing;

O come let us adore him, O come let us adore him,O come let us adore him, Christ the Lord.

THE LIGHTING OF THE CHRISTMAS CANDLE

THE FIRST LESSON Micah 5:2-5aA Ruler will be born in Bethlehem

*CAROL Hymnal #230“O Little Town of Bethlehem”

O little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie;above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by.

Yet in thy dark streets shineth the everlasting light;the hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight.

O holy Child of Bethlehem, descend to us, we pray;cast out our sin, and enter in, be born in us today.

We hear the Christmas angels the great glad tidings tell;O come to us, abide with us, our Lord Emmanuel!

THE SECOND LESSON Luke 2:1-7The humble birth of Jesus

ANTHEM John Ness Beck“Every Valley”

The Celebration Singers

THE THIRD LESSON Luke 2:8-14The angels appear to the shepherds

*CAROL Hymnal #238“Angels We Have Heard on High”

Angels we have heard on high sweetly singing o'er the plains,and the mountains in reply echoing their joyous strains.

Gloria in excelsis Deo! Gloria in excelsis Deo!

Shepherds, why this jubilee? Why your joyous strains prolong?What the gladsome tidings be which inspire your heavenly song?

Gloria in excelsis Deo! Gloria in excelsis Deo!

See him in a manger laid, whom the choirs of angels praise;Mary, Joseph, lend your aid, while our hearts in love we raise.

Gloria in excelsis Deo! Gloria in excelsis Deo!

THE HOMILY Rev. Dr. Jane Tews

ANTHEM Geron Davis“Cradle That Rocked the World”

Esperanza

THE FOURTH LESSON Matthew 2:1-11The Visit of the Magi

ANTHEM Austin Lovelace“On Christmas Night”

The Celebration Singers

THE FIFTH LESSON John 1:1-14The Word became flesh

THE CHRISTMAS OFFERING

OFFERTORY Don Besig“Good Will to All!”

Esperanza

*DOXOLOGYPraise 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!

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION

CAROL Hymnal #249“There’s a Song in the Air”

There’s a song in the air! There’s a start in the sky!There’s a mother’s deep prayer and a baby’s low cry!

And the star rains its fire while the beautiful sing,for the manger of Bethlehem cradles a King!

In the light of that star lie the ages impearled;and that song from afar has swept over the world.

Every hearth is aflame, and the beautiful singin the homes of the nations that Jesus is King!

THE CELEBRATION OF HOLY COMMUNION

THE INVITATION

PRAYER OF CONSECRATION

SHARING OF THE ELEMENTS

MUSIC DURING COMMUNION Arr. by Harry Simeone“Do You Hear What I Hear?”Celebration Men’s Ensemble

*RECESSIONAL CAROL Hymnal #246“Joy to the World”

Joy to the world, the Lord is come! Let earth receive her King;let every heart prepare him room,

and heaven and nature sing, and heaven and nature sing,and heaven and heaven and nature sing.

Joy to the world, the Savior reigns! Let all their songs employ;while fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains

repeat the sounding joy, repeat the sounding joy,repeat, repeat the sounding joy.

No more let sins and sorrows grow, nor thorns infest the ground;he comes to make his blessings flow

far as the curse is found, far as the curse is found,far as, far as the curse is found.

He rules the world with truth and grace, and makes the nations prove

the glories of his righteousness,and wonders of his love, and wonders of his love,

and wonders, wonders of his love.

*THE SPREADING OF CHRISTMAS LIGHTLeader: The light shines in the darkness and the darkness has

not overcome it. God is giving us Jesus as the light of the world. We are each called to share this light through acts of love.

People: A candle is a small thing,but one candle can light another.

Leader: Yet as each candle gives its flame to the other, see how its own light increases.

*CAROL DURING CANDLELIGHTING“Silent Night”

Silent night, holy night, all is calm, all is brightround yon virgin mother and child.

Holy infant, so tender and mild,sleep in heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly peace.

Silent night, holy night, shepherds quake at the sight;glories stream from heaven afar,

heavenly hosts sing Alleluia!Christ the Savior is born, Christ the Savior is born!

Silent night, holy night, Son of God, love's pure light;radiant beams from thy holy face

with the dawn of redeeming grace,Jesus, Lord, at thy birth, Jesus, Lord, at thy birth.

Silent night, holy night, wondrous star, lend thy light;with the angels let us sing,

Alleluia to our King;Christ the Savior is born, Christ the Savior is born!

*PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRISTMASLeader: May the Peace and Love of Christmas be with you this

night.People: And with you!

*BENEDICTION AND SENDING FORTH

Christmas Memorials 2010

GIVEN BY:

ALDEN, Liz & John - in loving memory of Miriam & Bill Sage, and Glen & Bernice Alden

ALEXANDER, Patricia - in loving memory of Maurice AlexanderANNOYMOUS - in loving memory of Marion WolfeANNONYMOUSAVANZINO, Jerry and WILFONG, Rebekah - in loving memory of David

AvanzinoBAKER, Jim & Jane - in loving honor of Inez Baker; and in loving

memory of Henry Baker, Roy & Lucille Pierce and Lee PierceBEAGLES, Bill & LindaBEAL, Jean - in loving memory of Maynard Beal and Christopher BealBENNETT, Wilma W. - in loving memory of Bruce H. Bennett (husbnad)

and Rodney Bennett (son)BERREMAN, Norman & Blanche - in loving honor of our Children and

GrandchildrenBILLER, Barb and Children - in loving memory of Edward BillerBOEGER, Russ, Rick, Teresa & Ericka - in loving memory of Sandra BoegerBROWN, Jenny & Adam - in loving memory of Katherine BellBUSH-CLONTS, Judy - in loving memory of Lewis & Aimee BushBUSSLER, Brian, Lu Ann, Sidney and Trey - in loving memory of Wally

Helleland, Del Bussler and Susan PassTHE CADMAN FAMILY - in loving memory of Ron’s bestamor, Ingrid

Walterson, Beth’s father, Walter Danforth, and Beth’s aunt and uncle, Sam & Adele Rockwood

CAMPBELL, Dan & Paulette - in loving honor of our ChildrenCARR, Jay, Shane and Patrick and GEARY, Rosemary - in loving

memory of Beth BergCHELGREN, Gladys - in loving memory of Carl & Lena ChelgrenCHILDERS, Merle - in loving memory of Joyce ChildersCHILDERS, Mike - in loving memory of Joyce Childers and Betsy HallerCHRIS, LIZ, KATHERINE & STEPHANIE - in loving memory of Curtis &

Pricilla SmithCLIFTON, Lisa - in loving memory of Betty L. Clifton

COLLIER, Mary Lou - in loving honor of my GrandchildrenCONNER, Alice - in loving memory of Family Christmas through the yearsTHE GABE COTA FAMILY - in loving memory of Poppa Tom Parrish,

Aunt Billie Anne and Marya Cota CREE, Elizabeth - for William S. HannanTHE CREIGHTON BROWNS - in honor of Lexi, Noah and Haley

Creighton from Grammy and Grampy; and with much love for Warren Gallagher

THE DALE FAMILY - in loving memory of Bob DaleDAVIDSON, Joseph & Betty - for Ralph & Clara Jane Davidson and

Myron & Margaret WestDAVIS, Gail - in loving memory of Hank Davis, my husbandDOUWSTRA, Bev & Craig - in loving memory of our parents, Maurice &

Marty Blinco, Don Douwstra; and good friend Jan NyquistDUPREY-RIHERD, Philana - in loving memory of Virginia DupreyDUNAWAY, Mary (his loving wife) - in loving memory of Dave DunawayTHE FITZPATRICK FAMILY - in loving honor of Jim Hoenig and Mary

Fitzpatrick; and in loving memory of Janis Hoenig and Arthur Fitzpatrick

GONZÁLEZ-SANTIN, Edwin - in loving memory of Marta & Ramon González-Ortiz

GRAHMANN, Patricia and Robert - in loving memory of our dad, Jim Grahmann, and our grandpas, Charles Grahmann and Robert Wender

THE HACKENYOS FAMILY - in loving honor of The Crook and Hackenyos Families

HANSEN, Maxine - in loving honor of my ChildrenHARBSTER, David & Suzanne - in loving honor of our Parents and ChildrenHARRISON, Connie - in loving honor of my loving familyHAUBROCK, Bev & Larry - in loving honor of college students and young

adults home for the holidaysHEATER, Carol - in loving memory of Wally HeaterHERNANDEZ, Melly - in loving memory of my Grandma, Lupe PerezHIS LOVING FAMILY - in loving memory of Gene RalstonHOFER, George & Donna - in loving honor of our Children and GrandsonsHOLEMON, Forest & Lydia - in loving memory of Dr. & Mrs. Earl Logan,

Jr. and Mr. Claude HolemonHUISINGA, Don & Donna - in loving memory of Milford & Mary Huisinga,

Mr. Linden Huisinga, Al & Elsi Guimont and Eloise ZernikHUNTER, Grandma & PaPa - in loving honor of Ashlynn & Brianna HightowerJAMISON-DAWE, Nancy - in loving honor of my Children and Grandchildren

THE ROBERT JARUS FAMILY - in loving memory of our parents, grandparents, and friend, Lynn Zembeck

JELEN, Jon & Tammy - in loving memory of Richard C. JelenJOHNSON, Ed and OSBORN, April, Rex and Ale - in loving honor of Ed

& Iny Johnson; and in loving memory of John & Virginia Osborn and Diane Mikesell

JOHNSON, Ernest & Rosemary - in loving memory of Gene Johnson; and in loving honor of our children

JOHNSTON, Carol and NIPRESS, Skip - in loving memory of Billie Nipress and Griff Strickland

JOHNSTON, Mary - in loving memory of my husband, JimJORDAL, Jack - in loving memory of Joyce JordalKAISER, Mark & Roxann - in loving honor of our mothers, Fern Roberts

and Nan KaiserKAISER, Mark & Roxann - in loving memory of our fathers, Charles

Kaiser and Franklyn RobertsKARBAN, Paul & Peggy - in loving honor of our GrandchildrenKOIVUN, Suzanne - in loving memory of my parents, Dr. & Mrs. George

Koivun; and in loving honor of all of my children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren

KROEGER, Kris & Dana in loving - in loving memory of our Grandparents; and in loving honor of our Parents

THE KROELINGERS - in loving honor of Mrs. Fred Kroelinger; and in loving memory of Fred Kroelinger, Roy Clark and Mr. & Mrs. John M. Queen, Jr.

LAMBERT, Larry & Pam - in loving memory of our granddaughter, Megan Hector

LaPRADE, Barbara - in loving memory of George LaPrade and Lesley Drechsler

LEE, Harrison & Carolyn - in loving memory of Kenneth Stringfield (father of Carolyn) and Sieglinde Lee (daughter of Harrison)

LONGO, Polly - in loving memory of my parents, Lois & Paul BucklandLYONS, Jon & Karen - in loving memory of Pauline Robison, Doris

Beckwith, James & Mary Seolas and Robert & Lucybelle HodgesMASTERS, Ken & Ann - for Marily LawrenceTHE MAYSON FAMILIESMAZZANTI, David & Nancy - in loving memory of our parents, Lucile &

Aldo Mazzanti and Wilbur S. ChildsMcALLISTER, Marty & Ashley - for Joy Bell WoodTHE McINTOSH CLAN - in loving memory of Tom & Doris McIntosh and

Wilferd LewisTHE McLANE FAMILY - in loving memory of Ron McLaneTHE McLANE FAMILY - in loving memory of loved ones who have

passed and who are so deeply missedMcQUEEN, Ken & Cara - in loving memory of Skip StrangMcVAUGH, Kent & Jennifer - in loving honor of our children

MESBERGEN, Carol & Les - in loving memory of our son, Larry MesbergenMILES, Fred & Barbara - in loving memory of Mr. & Mrs. Fred Miles, Sr.,

and Mr. & Mrs. Marvin RoeschMILLER, Marilyn - in loving memory of Reece & Louwanda Miller, parentsMOOK, Richard & Carrie (her parents) - in loving honor of Willamina MookMORAN, Diane - in loving memory of Frieda MoranMORAN, Kitty (her daughter) - in loving memory of Marlene MitchellMORGAN, Mike and Janet - in loving memory of Gerald & Nellie FulcherMORRISON, Scott & Julie - in loving honor of Gene & Jean Smith and

Pat Morrison (our wonderful parents)NELSON, Connie & Hal - in loving memory of Ty FlorschuetzNELSON, Keith & Lori - in loving memory of Flora Dickie and John

Timothy WhelanNELSON, Elmer & Carole - in loving memory of our ParentsTHE NERO FAMILY - in loving honor of our parents, Don & JoAnne

Knowles and Charles & Maxine NeroNYQUIST, Gretchen - in loving memory of Jan Nyquist (mother) and Mr.

& Mrs. M.A. Blinco (godparents)OLIVER, Rick & Susan - for Dwayne Loos, Vernon Oliver and Margaret OliverOLSON, Janelle - in loving memory of Wallis DeWittORTHMANN, Chris & Lisa - in loving memory of our fathers, Tom Dillon

and Eugene Orthmann; and in loving honor of our sons, Michael and Matthew

PATTESON, Steve, Christi, JP and Nathan - in loving memory of Skip Strang and Ruth Strang

THE PARENTS OF JUNE PEELE - in loving memory of Geneva & Carl DalePICKARD-BROWN, Vicky - in loving memory of Audrey PickardPOTTS. Nancy and Gillian - in loving memory of our dads, Cal and EricPOTTS, Rick, Lynn, David, Sarah & Maggie - in loving honor of Edith

Potts; and in loving memory of Cal PottsPOTTS, Rick, Lynn, David, Sarah & Mggie - in loving memory of Dorothy

& Harold CardwellPRICE, Sharon - in loving memory of Dori ShermanPRITCHARD, Don & Cheri - in loving memory of Cheri’s mother, Betty

ZwijaczREID, Matt & Carolyn - in loving memory of John S. Clary and Marionoud C. ReidRIHERD, Tom & Philana Riherd - in loving memory of Thomas & Mary

Ellen RiherdROBINSON, Patricia C. and Brad, Lora and Jill - in loving memory of

William D. Robinson

ROBINSON, Patricia C. and Brad, Lora and Jill - loving memory of Robert & Stella Collett

ROONEY, Mike, Ruth, Mark and Chris and VIGNESS, Kathy & Andy - in loving memory of Mary Ward, Dorothy Rooney and Evelyn Gillett

ROOSEN, Suzanne - in loving honor of Amy WatsonROSENSTOCK, Frank & Janet - in loving memory of Elizabeth Nugent

and Betty McCarthyRUIZ, Amanda and Nicholas - in loving honor of Anne RuizRUIZ, Anne - in loving honor of Vernon Lussky; and in loving memory of

Nancy SchumacherSANTE, Carole - in loving memory of Betsy HallerSEARING, Fred & Penny - in loving memory of our Parents; and in loving

honor of our Children and GrandchildrenSIMMINGER, Jeff and Family - in loving memory of Jean and Rita SimmingerTHE SINDLINGER FAMILYSLATER, Nick, Emily and Family - in loving memory of Larry SlaterSLATER, Nick, Emily and Family - for Erick and Alice EricksenTHE SMITHS - in loving memory of Donna Smith and Elizabeth CarlisleSMITH, Doris - in loving memory of my husband, Jack and my son, TerrySMITH, Jordan and Josh - in loving honor of Grandma Smith and Pau

Pau TsangSMITH, Robert & Pauline - in loving memory of Marvin L. Smith and

Frank K. TsangSMITHERAN, Joyce - in loving honor of Maxine Hansen and in loving

memory of Gerald HansenSTEIERT, Carole - in loving memory of Pauline BlackSTITES-LoGUIDICE, Bob & Julie - in loving memory of Julie’s brother, Lt.

Col. Loyd BurchamSTOHAS, Mom - in loving memory of Kristin Stohas RogersSWIFT, Laurel C. (daughter) - in loving memory of Richard F. CorlissTHE TEWS FAMILY - in loving honor of Jane A. TewsTHE TOWNSEND FAMILY - in loving memory of Lynn StantonTHE TOWNSEND FAMILYVAN ALLEN, Karen and OECHSNER, Megan, Melinda and Meridith - in

loving honor of Rev. Jane TewsVENTURO, Gary & Vickie - in loving memory of Lillian & Albert VenturoVENTURO, Gary & Vickie - in loving memory of Vickie’s parents, Betty &

Bud YoungerVICE, Robert & Shirley - in loving honor of our mothers, Marie Jenkins

and Myrtle ViceVICK, JD, Mari, Megan & Sarah - in loving memory of Ruth ThompsonVONK, Marie and Family - in loving memory of my mother, Mary CournoyerWEBB, Charlene - in loving memory of my mother, Dorothy Cuyler and

my aunt, Lois Wurster

WEIDMAN, Jim & DeAnna - in loving memory of Suzi WeidmanWHITE, Jacob and Tammy - in loving honor of Martha Akers; and in

loving memory of Joe H. White, Jr., and Sandra BabichWILLIAMS, Janice (grandmother) - for Daniel J. TiptonWINKLER, Jeff & Jenny - in loving memory of Howard & Eleanor WinklerWOODS, Lynn, M.E. and Leah - in loving memory of Barbara Servino

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The Staff of Dayspringwishes you and your family

a Very Merry Christmas!

Though He was rich . . . He became poor,so that we, through His poverty,

might become rich.

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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