“. . . 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

October 31, 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

October 31, 2010 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” BWV737 1685-1750

(Our Father in Heaven)

THE INTROIT9:00 - “I Was Glad” by J. M. Martin

The Celebration Singers

10:30 - “The Heavens Are Telling” by P. ChoplinThe Dayspring Chorale

*THE CALL TO WORSHIPPastor: We are called into this place,

People: a place to gather in community and love.

Pastor: We are called into this body.People: a body that is Christ’s presence here on earth.Pastor: We are called into the kingdom of God,People: a kingdom that is here and now.

*THE OPENING PRAYER (in unison)Gracious God, our help and our hope,

be with us this day.Bless our time together

as we seek your guidanceand grow in your grace.

Gather us as one body,that we might be your kingdom on this earth.

In the name of Christwho calls us here, we pray, Amen.

*HYMN OF PRAISE Hymnal #110“A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”

SPECIAL MUSIC Betty Ann Ramseth9:00 - “There’s No One Exactly Like Me”

The Cherub Choir

A TIME FOR OUR CHILDREN(As children age 2 through 5th grade leave for Sunday School,

please join in singing Hymn #143)

“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 ANTHEM9:00 - “Let Us Praise the Lord” by Don Besig

The Celebration SingersTrey Berreman, Drums

Megan Coleman & David Muggeridge, Soloists

THE ANTHEM10:30 - “God Be in My Head” by David Schwoebel

The Dayspring Chorale

A TIME OF SILENCE (for personal prayer)

CHORAL CALL TO PRAYER9:00 -“Wings of Your Love” by P. Drennan

10:30 - “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” by H. Lemmel

THE COMMUNITY AT PRAYER

THE LORD’S PRAYER Hymnal #895

THE OLD TESTAMENT READING Psalm 124

A STEWARDSHIP MESSAGE Ron Huser, Church Treasurer

THE PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS

THE OFFERTORY Heinrich Scheidemann“Praeambulum ex A. b moll” 1595-1663

from The Luxemburg Tablatures

*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 #410“I Want a Principle Within”

THE GOSPEL READING Matthew 16:13-26

THE SERMON Rev. Jane Tews“Choosing Sides!”

*THE CLOSING HYMN Hymnal #430“O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee”

*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!)

*POSTLUDE Healy Willan“Nun preiset alle Gottes Barmherzigkeit” 1880-1968

(Now Let All Loudly Sing Praise)

*FELLOWSHIPPlease Join Us for Refreshments in Fellowship Hall

*Those in the congregation who are able shall stand

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:Rev. George Smoot

The Pianist This Morning:Mary Sievert

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“Getting what you wantis not nearly as importantas giving what you have.”

Tom Krause

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 - Billy & Glendoris Cheek

10:30 - Kevin, Lainie and Corey Walsh

Acolytes This Morning:9:00 - Sarah Simminger

10:30 - Kevin Buzard

THE FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR THIS MORNING are given by The Krupinsky’s - Happy Birthday Scott!

2011 Flower Calendar and Food Basket Calendars are now available in the narthex for sign-up. Thank you!

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 Debby Vetter, (480) 706-9420, 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

Barb Appenzeller and Family, at the death of Barb’s husband, Hal Mack, on Oct. 25

Carol Walsh and Family, at the death of Carol’s sister, Louise Saeger, on Oct. 22

Family & Friends of Elva Adams, following the death of Elva on Oct. 21Barbara Johnson, mother of Ernie Johnson, healing following surgery

for breast cancer on Oct. 27Lori Jarvis, sister of Dawn Archambo, healing following surgery for

breast cancer on Oct. 26The Family of Evelyn Biddle, at the death of Evelyn on Oct. 16Anton Aubel, son of Gail & John Aubel, in intensive care in Des

Moines, following a car accidentElva Adams, aunt of Karen Sahr, thoughts and prayers as she is moved

into Hospice Care in PhoenixBrena Rodriguez, sister-in-law of Lisa Martinez, and her children, as

Brena goes through a divorceBev Haubrock, undergoing surgery on Oct. 25Jerry Avanzino and Rebekah Wilfong, at the death of Jerry’s brother,

Dave Avanzino, on Oct. 16Jennie Kelley, healing following hospitalizationSandra Deming, 21 year-old roommate of Amanda Considine, just

diagnosed with a brain tumor

Ongoing Health Concerns

Philana Riherd, Kathy Hamilton, Shirley Hughes, Lisa Benton Reed, The Ellis Family, Warren Gallagher, George Butler, Polly Smith, Chris Hauser, 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 Oct. 24, 2010

567

GIFTSOffering received Oct. 24, 2010

$9,655SERVICE WITNESS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

BE A PART OF THIS MINISTRYWe invite you to explore the Dayspring family by attending our NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION class on Sunday, December 5th, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Room 112 with a light lunch served. The NEW MEMBER SUNDAY will be held on December 12 th. Child Care is provided. To register for the class, or for more information, contact Carol Coleman at carolc@dayspring-umc.org or (480) 838-1446.

* For Your Safety and to prevent injury, we ask that you be mindful of the courtyard construction area. The Caution Tape has cordoned off the entire courtyard and we ask that you use an alternate route to get to your destination. Thank you!

Fall Ministry Fair - Mark your calendar for Sunday, November 14 and plan to attend this All-Church Event. It will be open in the morning from 10:00 - 12:00 on the new patio! We hope you will take this opportunity to learn more about all of the ministries of Dayspring.

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

Be Part of the Worship Service as an Acolyte! - If you are 10 years old or older, we’d love to have you be part of the worship service as an Acolyte! Contact Carol at ckrupinsky@cox.net for more information.

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

The Explorer’s Class - The class on “Paul, Luther and Wesley: Our United Methodist Heritage” continues for the next 3 weeks. Come and join us at 9:00 a.m. in the Adult Room. Jane Baker is facilitating this class.

Contemporary Issues - We are studying the book, The First Paul: Reclaiming the Radical Visionary Behind the Church’s Conservative Icon for the next 8 weeks. The discussion will be led by Shannon Buzard. Class meets at 10:30 a.m. in the Adult Room.

Come to 50+ on Friday, Nov. 19th, at 12:00 noon in the Shalimar Country Club Restaurant. The Rev. Dr. Wilbur (Buzz) Stevens will present his research that asks if the middle brain is our source of love. To attend this delightful program, make your $12 per person lunch

reservations with Erma Dean at (480) 839-4657, or with a 50+ caller. Visitors, members, everyone...all are welcome.

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”. Oct. 31 - Golden Gate - NE corner of Baseline and Price (101 Freeway).

United Methodist Women - The Greeting Card Circle meets on Thursday, Nov. 4 at 9:30 a.m. in Room 112, creating beautiful, recycled, painted and wildflower cards. The Evening Circle will also meet on Thursday, Nov. 4, at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Diane Roberson. This circle is new and invites you to enjoy fellowship and light refreshments while giving your input for the group’s focus. Call Nancy Jamison Dawe, (480) 897-6601 for information.

Women’s Retreat - Mark your calendars for January 29, 2011 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!

“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.

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

Annual Fall Food DriveThe Fall Food Drive will be held Sunday, Nov. 21. Empty Grocery bags will be distributed on Nov. 7 and 14. We will have a refrigerated truck available for TURKEYS! Please return your “full” bags and frozen turkeys on Thanksgiving Sunday, Nov. 21, when the food will be blessed following each worship service. Donations will provide help to the United Food Bank in Mesa.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU THIS WEEK AT DAYSPRING

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 319:00 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 - Communications Team, Room 112

4:00 PM - Alcoholics Anonymous, Adult Room- Alateen, Room 110

5:10 PM - Al-Anon, Adult Room- Alateen, Room 110

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1 10:00 AM - Monday Morning Moms & Dads, Room 111

7:00 PM - BSA Troop 172, Fellowship Hall- BSA Troop 172 Committee, Adult Room- Disciple II, Room 112

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28:45 AM - Yoga, Media Center

12:00 PM - Brown Bag Lunch, Room 1124:00 PM - “Teatime” Yoga, Room 1125:30 PM - Dayspring Chimers, Choir Room6:00 PM - Yoga, Media Center6:30 PM - DayStar, Choir Room7:00 PM - Adult Education Committee, Room 112

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 35:45 PM - Esperanza Choir, Choir Room6:00 PM - Cherub Choir, Adult Room

- Sprouts, Room 201- Sunshine Singers, Media Center

6:30 PM - Book Club, Room 111- Celebration Singers, Choir Room

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3 (con’t)7:00 PM - Genesis Choir, Media Center7:30 PM - Chorale, Choir Room

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 49:30 AM - UMW Card Circle, Room 1126:00 PM - Yoga, Media Center6:30 PM - M.I.S.S., Room 110

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 57:00 PM - PFLAG, Room 112, Adult Room

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 68:00 AM - United Methodist Men, Adult Room

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 79:00 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 - Children’s Council, Room 201- College Age Group, Meet in Sanctuary

4:00 PM - Alcoholics Anonymous, Adult Room- Alateen, Room 110

5:10 PM - Al-Anon, Adult Room- Alateen, Room 110

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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 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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Dayspring United Methodist Church1365 East Elliot Road • Tempe, Arizona 85284-1608

(480) 838-1446churchoffice@dayspring-umc.org

www.dayspring-umc.org