“. . . 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

June 24, 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

June 24, 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 Martin Lehmann at the Organ

THE DAYSPRING NOTES

HYMN SING

*THE CALL TO WORSHIPPastor: Brothers and Sisters, we are called.People: Called to follow Jesus.

What a challenge! What an opportunity! Pastor: Called to move, as Jesus did, among the people. To feel

with them, to care for them, to touch them and be touched by them.

People: Called to discover and to share those gifts of lifeGod has placed in our hearts,our hands, our whole selves.

All: Called to follow Jesus, and we can followbecause we have been called first to love.

*THE OPENING PRAYER

*HYMN OF PRAISE Hymnal #92“For the Beauty of the Earth”

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 ANTHEM Johannes Donjon“Offertoire” Op. 12 1839-1912Joy Fitzpatrick, Flute

THE CALL TO PRAYER

A TIME OF SILENCE (for personal prayer)

THE COMMUNITY AT PRAYER (in unison)O God of love,

grant to your daughters and sonsthe grace to represent you effectivelyin our discordant world.

Grant us the courageto put our lives on the linein communicating life and truth to all your creatures,wherever they may be found.

Help us, O God,to become what you have destinedand empowered us to become.

Amen.

THE LORD’S PRAYER Hymnal #895

THE SCRIPTURE READING 2 Corinthians1:3-7

THE PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS

THE OFFERTORY Georges Hue“Serenade” 1858-1948

Joy Fitzpatrick, Flute

*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 #364“Because He Lives”

THE SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 9:18-19, 23-26

THE SERMON Rev. Skip Hughes“Being Consoled and Consoling”

*THE CLOSING HYMN Hymnal #700“Abide With Me”

*THE BENEDICTION

*THE BENEDICTION RESPONSE S.H. Nicholson / Arr. Kelley“Lift High the Cross”

Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaimtill all the world adore his sacred name.

*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 Johann Sebastian Bach “Fantasia in g minor” (The Great) BWV542 1685-1750

*FELLOWSHIPPlease Join Us for Refreshments in Fellowship Hall

Communion is offered between services. Those who would like to receive the elements are invited to gather around the communion table.

Assisting in the Service this Morning:Tom Moyer

Pianist this Morning:Mary Sievert

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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!

The Acolytes This Morning9:00 - Matthew Johnson10:30 - Marcus Naisant

THE FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR THIS MORNING are given by Steve & Kate Jelen - Happy first birthday, Logan!

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

Ron Walker, brother of Lynn Lonnergan, diagnosed with cancerKris Kroeger, hospitalized at Banner Desert HospitalDana Thomas, friend of Carissa Perez, prayers for continued recovery

as Dana is going home after a very long hospitalizationChad Senum, grandson of Dylon Adams, prayers for safe travel during

Chad’s mission trip to EstoniaThe Roberts and Bawolek Families, following the death of James

Roberts, brother of Suzan Bawolek, on June 12The Family of Jim & Debby McHone, following the death of their

mother, Lynn Cain, on June 5 in PhoenixMark Wilner and Family, following the death of Mark’s father, Dale

Wilner, on June 12 in PhoenixPrayers for peace for those grieving the tragic loss of the Butwin familyDebi Stone, her husband, and their four sons; friends of the Wilson

Family, as Debi is under hospice care with brain cancerAbbi, who is experiencing loss of visionPearline Roberson, hospitalized Chandler Regional HospitalBetty Hochstetter, for a quick recovery following a leg injuryAudrey Lesiak, sister of Bob Jarus, following a stroke while visiting her

grandkids in FloridaJeff Aitchison, husband of Tracey Taylor, hospitalized following a

ruptured appendix

Ongoing Health Concerns

Les Mesbergen, Bobby Dale, Chandler Roesch, Marlene Meyer, 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 June 17, 2012

528

GIFTSOffering received June 17, 2012

$10,243

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

Dayspring Members and Friends - The Church Office has begun their summer hours. The office will be closed on Fridays until Aug. 10. Thanks.

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

Thank You to all who helped with Family Promise this week. We hosted 4 families (a total of 10 people) and one of them transitioned into an apartment. Many hands made light work! If you were unable to help out during the week, but wanted to, we have an opportunity! There is laundry in cloth bags on the patio that needs to be washed. Please return clean laundry to the church office underneath the mailboxes. Questions? Contact Maria at MariaRMDHase@yahoo.com.

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

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”. June 24 - Olive Garden - NW corner of Elliot and Hardy.

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.

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 names of “Connections” members for you to contact.

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

OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU THIS WEEK AT DAYSPRING

SUNDAY, JUNE 249:00 AM - Worship

- Summer Sunday School

10:15 AM - Jr. High Formation, Room 110- Sr. High Formation, Room 111

10:30 AM - Worship - Summer Sunday School

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, JUNE 25

TUESDAY, JUNE 268:45 AM - Yoga, Media Center

12:00 PM - Brown Bag Lunch, Room 1126:00 PM - Yoga, Media Center7:00 PM - Open Table, Room 201

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27

THURSDAY, JUNE 28

FRIDAY, JUNE 29

SATURDAY, JUNE 30

SUNDAY, JULY 19:00 AM - Worship

- Summer Sunday School

10:15 AM - Jr. High Formation, Room 110- Sr. High Formation, Room 111

10:30 AM - Worship- Summer Sunday School

4:00 PM - Alcoholics Anonymous, Fellowship Hall- AA Teen Meeting, Room 110

SUNDAY, JUNE 24 (con’t)5:10 PM - Al-Anon, Fellowship Hall

- AA Teen Meeting, Room 110

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“There is not enough darkness in the all the worldto put out the light of even one small candle.”

Robert Alden

10 Words for Grieffrom David, Banner Health Hospice Grief Recovery

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Zero - SAY NOTHING(don’t let words get in the way. Be present)

1 - YES(symbolic nod; a proactive word, I will see to it, yes I will do...)

2-3 - I CARE

4-5-6 - I LOVE YOU

7-8-9-10 - MAY I HUG YOU?

GRIEF:Everyone has experienced loss

GRIEF WORK IS ABOUT:• Saying goodbye

• Recovering our personal power

FACTORS THAT CAN RESTORE BALANCE:• I am not alone

• People care• Being here in worship breaks the isolation

. . . 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

Carrie Mook, Director of Youth MinistriesKay Luzaich, 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