“. . . 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 3, 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 3, 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 Rev. L. Michael Kelley at the Organ

DAYSPRING NOTES

HYMN SING

*CALL TO CELEBRATIONPastor: The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.People: And also with you.Pastor: The risen Christ is with us.People: Praise the Lord!

*OPENING PRAYER (in unison)Almighty God, to you all hearts are open,

all desires known,and from you no secrets are hidden.

Cleanse the thoughts of our heartsby the inspiration of your Holy Spirit,that we may perfectly love you

and worthily magnify your namethrough Christ our Lord. Amen.

*HYMN OF PRAISE Faith We Sing #2236“Gather Us In”

A TIME FOR OUR CHILDREN(As the children age 2 through Fifth 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 INVITATION

CONFESSION AND PARDON (in unison)Merciful God,

we confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart.

We have failed to be an obedient church.We have not done your will,

we have broken your law,we have rebelled against your love,we have not loved our neighbors,and we have not heard the cry of the needy.

Forgive us, we pray.Free us for joyful obedience,

through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

THE WORDS OF ASSURANCE Pastor: We are all God’s beloved children.

Through the grace of Christ, we are forgiven.All: Thanks be to God.

THE LORD’S PRAYER Hymnal #895

THE EPISTLE READING I Corinthians 11:23-32

PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS

OFFERTORY Arr. Craig Courtney“Come Thou Fount”Keith and J.D. Lawson

*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!

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION

*THE HYMN OF PREPARATION Hymnal #614“For the Bread Which You Have Broken”

MEDITATION Rev. Jane Tews“In Remembrance of Me”

SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION Hymnal p. 13The Great ThanksgivingThe Prayer of ConsecrationThe Sharing of the Elements

(The offering left at the communion rail will be usedfor those in need in our community)

*HYMN OF DEDICATION Hymnal #577“God of Grace and God of Glory”

*BENEDICTION

*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 Cuthbert Harris“Festival Postlude” 1856-1932

*FELLOWSHIPPlease Join us for Refreshments in Fellowship Hall

*Those in the Congregation who are able shall stand

Assisting in the Service this Morning: Rev. George Smoot

The Pianist this Morning:Mary Sievert

Assisting with Communion this Morning:

9:00Carol Coleman

Rev. Michael KelleyCarolyn Reid

Matt ReidRev. George Smoot

Rev. Jane TewsJeff Winkler

Jenny Winkler

10:30Carol Coleman

Megan ColemanDorothy Hines

Rev. Michael KelleyDana KroegerKris Kroeger

Rev. George SmootRev. Jane Tews

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!

Acolytes This Morning9:00 - Preston Smith

10:30 - Caroline Phillips

THE FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR THIS MORNING are given by The Krupinsky Family - Happy Birthday Alex!

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

Janice Williams and Family, following the death of Janice’s cousin, Selma Honesty, on May 26 in Philadelphia

Dale Wilner, recovering at home following heart surgeryJohn, childhood friend of David Harbster, coping with serious health

issues, including the return of cancer and need for a lung transplantMary Grimm, recovering from eye surgeryKevin Lausch, friend of Pat Carl, recovering from a heart transplantRussell & Sara Williams and Family, following the unexpected death of

Russell’s mother on May 19 in Brookfield, WIBarbara Rawles, healing at home following hip surgery on May 14The Adkins Family, following the death of Steve AdkinsChris Eckert, to celebrate her life after her passing away from cancer on

May 18Brandi Maples Lamar, daughter of Trisha Maples, and Jeffrey Lamar,

as Brandi & Jeffrey begin their lives as newlyweds, following their wedding on May 6

Jeff Mazzanti, son of David & Nancy Mazzanti, and Julie-Anne Russo, in celebration of their wedding on May 26

Dana Thomas, friend of Carissa Perez, that she has no more setbacks and is finally able to leave the hospital

Ongoing Health Concerns

James Roberts, Les Mesbergen, Bobby Dale, Chandler Roesch, Marlene Meyer, Gloria Kopecky, 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 May 27, 2012

372

GIFTSOffering received May 27, 2012

$7,146

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.

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

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 3 - Mimi’s - NE corner of Chandler and Price (101 Freeway).

UMOM Volunteers - We need volunteers to help with UMOM Homeless Shelter dinners on the following Sundays: June 17, July 15 and Aug. 12. You would need to be at the center at 3:30 p.m. to help cook and would be done by shortly after 6:00 p.m. Please contact Carolyn Reid at csreid1@cox.net or (602) 882-5292 if you have any questions or would like to volunteer. Thanks so much for your help!

Family Promise - We will be hosting Family Promise again the week of June 17. Sign-ups will be available on the patio after both services today. Volunteers are needed to cook, spend the night, set up rooms, and clean up at the end of the week. Other ways to help include contributing a meal item/s, washing laundry at the conclusion of the week, and/or accompanying us on our Saturday outing. Contact Maria at 480-636-0963 with questions.

United Methodist Men would like to thank everyone who participated in our Dinner and Song event. It was a great success with over 100 people in attendance. This was the last UMM activity of the spring but plan to be at our Old Time Gospel Music Service on July 29th. UMM also congratulates Rick Drown, our Lee Cook Memorial honoree for 2012. See you in the Fall!

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 June 15, and will include events in the month of July.

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OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU THIS WEEK AT DAYSPRING

SUNDAY, JUNE 39:00 AM - Worship

- 2 Year-olds Sunday School, Room 116- Summer Sunday School

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

10:30 AM - Worship - 2 Year-olds Sunday School, Room 116- 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 47:00 PM - BSA Troop 172, Fellowship Hall

- BSA Troop 172 Committee Meeting, Adult Room

TUESDAY, JUNE 58:45 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 67:00 PM - SSP Meeting, Room 111

THURSDAY, JUNE 7

FRIDAY, JUNE 8

SATURDAY, JUNE 9

SUNDAY, JUNE 109:00 AM - Worship

- 2 Year-olds Sunday School, Room 116- Summer Sunday School

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

- Sr. High Formation, Room 111

10:30 AM - Worship- 2 Year-olds Sunday School, Room 116- 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

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“You may never know what results come from your action.But if you do nothing, there will be no result.”

Mahatma Gandhi

VBS Mission ProjectOur Dayspring Children will be supporting the Shoebox Ministry this year by collecting toiletries that can fit into a shoe box for the local homeless population. If you have any of these items at home, please assist us by donating to this worth cause. To find out more, visit www.shoeboxministry.org.

• empty shoe boxes• 1 reg. size bottle shampoo (or 14 hotel/travel size)• 1 reg. size bottle conditioner (or several travel size)• 1 can shaving cream• 1 tube toothpaste• 1 adult toothbrush• 1 washcloth (new or clean used)• 1 month supply women’s sanitary napkins• 1 deodorant• 1 large bar soap (individually wrapped or in a ziploc bag)• 1 comb or hair brush• 2 individual band-aids• 2 disposable razors• 1 body lotion (or several travel size)• 1 pocket-size packet of tissues• 1 pair of socks (new or clean used)• 1 mending / sewing kit• 1 magazine / reading material

** Items most needed at this time are shampoo and deodorant.** Please vary items accordingly for a man or a woman.

Items may be donated until VBS ends on June 15.Please deposit all gifts in the large box in the narthex.

Thank you!

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL“Operation Overboard:

Dare to Go Deep With God!”June 11th - 15th • 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.

We’ll go overboard each day where we’ll have a Deep Sea Adventure and meet new friends and learn about and experience God’s love through story, music, art, food, crafts, science, games and missions.

Register your child today on the patio who turned 3 before September 1, 2011 (and are potty trained) and children just completing Grades K-5.

Come have fun and experienceGOD’s LOVEat VBS 2012!

Registration forms are also available in the church office

. . . 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, 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