“. . . 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
July 22, 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
July 22, 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 Mary Sievert at the Piano
THE DAYSPRING NOTES
HYMN SING
*THE CALL TO WORSHIPLiturgist: We come before God in a nation fractured along lines of
income, age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender and direction for the future.
People: We praise the One who heals divisionsand binds us together.
Liturgist: We come before God with hearts broken by the wounds of children and families, both in our community and around the world.
People: We praise the One
who binds up the hurting and broken hearted.
Liturgist: We come before God with visions of justice having been shattered, carrying in our hearts children and youth whose hopes and dreams have been broken.
People: We praise the One who understandsand works with us to restore our hopes and dreams,seeking to bring justice for all.
Liturgist: Let us worship the One who is ever working to restore wholeness to creation.
*THE OPENING PRAYER
*HYMN OF PRAISE Hymnal #428“For the Healing of the Nations”
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 Johann Sebastian Bach “Bist du bei mir” BWV 508 1685-1750
Joel Wolcott, Baritone
When thou art near, I go with joy to death and to my rest.O how pleasant would my end be,
If your fair hands would close my faithful eyes.
THE CALL TO PRAYER
A TIME OF SILENCE (for personal prayer)
THE COMMUNITY AT PRAYER (in unison)Keep your church alert, Holy Spirit,
ready to hear when you are calling,and when you challenge us.
Rouse our spirits, Lord Jesus,so whenever you come to the door and knockyou will find us awake.
Stir up, O God, the will of your peoplethat richly bearing the fruit of good works,they may be richly rewardedthrough Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER Hymnal #895
THE PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS
THE OFFERTORY Arr. Richard Walters“Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”
Joel Wolcott, Baritone
*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 #2146“His Eye Is on the Sparrow”
THE SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 18:1-5
THE SERMON Rev. Marvin Arnpriester“Two Questions”
*THE CLOSING HYMN Hymnal #141“Children of the Heavenly Father”
*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 J. S. Bach“Prelude and Fugue in G Major” BWV 557
*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:Carol Coleman
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!
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THE FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR THIS MORNING are given by Fred & Penny Searing in celebration of their 43rd wedding anniversary.
THE ROSE ON THE ALTAR THIS MORNING celebrates the birth of Karalyn Grace, born July 15, and daughter of Kris and Dana Kroeger.
THE FOOD BASKET ON THE ALTAR THIS MORNING is given by Mary Thielemeir. “in honor and memory of all the Guardian Angels in my life”; and given by Pat Robinson, in loving memory of William Robinson.
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
Jack Sydell and Family, following the death of his wife, Marge, on July 15 in Chandler. A Memorial Service will be held here at Dayspring on Thursday, Aug. 9th, at 3:30 p.m.
The Family of Louise Jonas, following the death of Louise on July 18 in Chandler. Services are pending.
Kris & Dana Kroeger, at the birth of their daughter, Karalyn Grace, on July 15 ~ born at 33 weeks and 3lbs. 4oz.
Bill Barday, just diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancerMicah Dodgen, nephew of Sam & Katie Geanetta, dealing with health
issuesSkip Hughes, for safe travels and healing as he goes to an eye clinic in
Philadelphia for treatment of eye cancerWilliam Ross, 3½ months old, in critical condition at PCH and awaiting
surgery for pulmonary vein stenosis
Ongoing Health Concerns
Ron Walker, Les Mesbergen, Bobby Dale, Polly Smith, Teresa Webb, 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 July 15, 2012
413
GIFTSOffering received July 15, 2012
$9,658
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
BE A PART OF THIS MINISTRYWe invite you to explore the Dayspring family by attending our next NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION class on Sunday, August 12th, from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. with a light lunch served. The NEW MEMBER SUNDAY will be held on August 19th. Child care is provided. To register for the class, or for more information, please contact Carol Coleman at [email protected] or (480) 838-1446.
United Methodist Men - Summer Music - Next Sunday, July 29th, UMM will provide the music for both services. Please don’t miss “An Old Fashioned Gospel Sunday”. Plan to join the UMM Players and Singers and be part of a great devotional experience!
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: [email protected] or (480) 380-9975.
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”. July 22 - My Big Fat Greek Restaurant - 3305 W. Chandler Blvd., just west of the 101.
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 August 15, and will include events in the month of September.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU THIS WEEK AT DAYSPRING
SUNDAY, JULY 229:00 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, JULY 23
TUESDAY, JULY 248:45 AM - Yoga, Media Center
12:00 PM - Brown Bag Lunch, Room 1126:00 PM - Yoga, Media Center7:00 PM - Open Table, Room 201
WEDNESDAY, JULY 25
THURSDAY, JULY 26
FRIDAY, JULY 27
SATURDAY, JULY 28
SUNDAY, JULY 299:00 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
SUNDAY, JULY 29 (con’t)4:00 PM - Alcoholics Anonymous, Fellowship Hall
- AA Teen Meeting, Room 110
5:10 PM - Al-Anon, Fellowship Hall- AA Teen Meeting, Room 110
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“Never underestimate the power of dreamsand the influence of the human spirit.
We are all the same in this notion.The potential for greatnesslives within each of us.”
Wilma Rudolph
. . . 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) [email protected]
www.dayspring-umc.org