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Bulletin for Christmas Eve services at Dayspring United Methodist Church, Tempe, Arizona.TRANSCRIPT
“. . . 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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