Download - Feb. 17 Bulletin
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. . . 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
February 17, 2013
DayspringUnited Methodist Church
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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
February 17, 2013 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 Wenn wir in hchten Nthen sein BWV 641 1685-1750
(When In the Hour of Utmost Need)
THE CHORAL INTROIT9:00 - Joyful! Joyful! Sing Praise by Jay Althouse
The Celebration Singers
10:30 - The Heavens Are Telling by Pepper ChoplinThe Dayspring Chorale
*THE CALL TO WORSHIPPastor: Come! Dwell in the shelter of God. The shelter of holy
love.
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People: Trust in Christ Jesus, our Refuge and our Strength Pastor: Abide in Gods house, the household of love.
*THE OPENING PRAYER
*HYMN OF PRAISE Hymnal #126Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above
A TIME FOR OUR CHILDREN(As children age 2 through 5th grade leave for Sunday School,
please join in singing Hymn #143)
On Eagles WingsAnd God will raise you up on eagles wings,
bear you on the breath of dawn,make you to shine like the sun
and hold you in the palm of Gods hand.
THE AFFIRMATION OF FAITHWe are not alone,
we live in Gods world.We believe in God:
who has created and is creating,who has come in Jesus, the Word made flesh,to reconcile and make new,who works in us and others by the Spirit.
We trust in God.We are called to be the church:
to celebrate Gods presence,to love and serve others,to seek justice and resist evil,to proclaim Jesus, crucified and risen,our judge and our hope.
In life, in death, in life beyond death,God is with us.
We are not alone.Thanks be to God. Amen.
GLORIA PATRI Hymnal #70Glory be to the Father
and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost;as it was in the beginning,is now, and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen. Amen.
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THE ANTHEM9:00 Psalm 139 by Alan Pote
The Celebration Singers
10:30 Psalm 91 by Craig CourtneyThe Dayspring Chorale
Joy Fitzpatrick, FluteThe Dayspring String Quartet
A TIME OF SILENCE (for personal prayer)
CHORAL CALL TO PRAYER9:00 - Come, Spirit of Our Fathers Heart by J. M. Martin
10:30 - Hear Our Prayer, O Lord by E. Fissinger
THE COMMUNITY AT PRAYER
THE LORDS PRAYER Hymnal #895
THE EPISTLE READING Romans 5:12-19
THE PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS
THE OFFERTORY9:00 - Breathe arr. by Douglas Wagner
The Dayspring Chimers
10:30 - Thy Holy Wings arr. by Cynthia DobrinskiDayStar
*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
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*THE HYMN OF PREPARATION Hymnal #269Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days
THE GOSPEL READING Matthew 4:1-11
THE SERMON Rev. Jane TewsSpring Training
*THE CLOSING HYMN Hymnal #405Seek Ye First
*THE BENEDICTION
*THE BENEDICTION RESPONSE J. Huber / Arr. KelleyLoving God of All Creation
Still today You call for workerstrue to Christ, the servant Lord,
Sharing values, blending cultures;Thus new mission is explored.
Through the gospels urgent messageYou connect us, land to land,
Building bridges, spanning chasms,joining people, hand in hand.
*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!)
*THE POSTLUDEJ. S. BachFugue in C Major BWV547
PATIO FELLOWSHIPPlease Join Us for Refreshments on the Patio
*Those in the congregation who are able shall stand
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Assisting in the Service This Morning:Rev. George Smoot
Pianist This Morning:Mary Sievert
Therefore just as one mans trespassled to condemnation for all,
so one mans act of righteousnessleads to justification for all.
Romans 5:18
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To You, Our First Time Guest: Were delighted youre 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 - Gary Law
10:30 - Peggy & Charlie Ferrell
THE FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR THIS MORNING are given by Jan Hiskett, in celebration of her parents anniversary.
THE FOOD BASKET ON THE ALTAR THIS MORNING is given by Sharon Price, in loving memory of my daughter, Dori Sherman.
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/adopted 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; Liz Alden, (480) 497-0929; or Skip Hughes, (480) 829-8752.
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As Members of The United Methodist Church, we have pledged to support our Church with our prayers, presence, gifts, service and witness.
PRAYERS
Suzanne & Dave Harbster and family, following the death of Suzannes mother, Suzanne Frazier, on Feb. 10
Walt Durfey, cousin of Janet Hittle, Myrna Holcomb, and Doreen Flower, struggling with recovery from heart surgery and nine other surgeries
Austin Helt, son of Dan & Arlene Helt, for a speedy recovery from a broken thumb
Nancy Jamison-Dawe and Family, following the death of Nancys brother, Rick Stone, on Feb. 2nd in North Dakota
Harrison & Carolyn Lee and Family, following the death of Harrisons brother, Bob Lee, on Feb. 1st
The Family of Warren Mann, following Warrens death on Jan. 31st in Tempe
Nolan Bigger, grandson of Lou & Karen Eppelsheimer, hospitalized with RSV in San Antonio
Jean Beal, undergoing rehab following a fall and broken pelvisDavid, nephew of Bob & Sally Jarus, who suffered a crushed arm in an
industrial accident in ConnecticutSusan Emmett, mother of Kathleen Marquis, healing following
hospitalization
Ongoing Health Concerns
George Elley, Karalyn Kroeger, Les Mesbergen, Polly Smith, Teresa Webb, and Pam Narcy
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 Feb. 10, 2013
669
GIFTSOffering received Feb. 10, 2013
$13,327
Acolytes This Morning:9:00 - Charleigh Reid 10:30 - Jenna Johnson
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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. For more information, please contact Carol Coleman at [email protected] or (480) 838-1446.
Food Drive Next Sunday! - Bring any non-perishable food. Always needed: canned meat & meals; cereal; canned fruit & vegetables; peanut butter & jelly; dry rice and beans, and helpers. Thanks!
Monday Moms & Dads will begin a new study of the book, Five Love Languages, next Monday, Feb. 25, in Room 111. We meet weekly on Mondays from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Childcare is offered at no charge with pre-registration. For more information or to register for childcare, please contact Carol Coleman at [email protected].
The Explorers Class continues its study of Religion and Health this morning with a review of the correlation between religious involvement and health in the areas of physical health and mental health. Jan Stevens, retired perfusionist at the Mayo Clinic is leading this class. Next weeks focus will be on the role of religion and health services and its relationship to the current access to healthcare. 9:00 a.m. in the Adult Room.
Contemporary Issues - The Adult Contemporary Issues class continues its series on the topic of Happiness. The series will involve videos and discussion based on the views of multiple philosophers and our Christian heritage to understand the state of happiness. Sandi Chamness is leading the discussion. Class meets at 10:30 in the Adult Room.
Womens Retreat 2013 - Strength for Your Spiritual Journey - This one-day retreat on Feb. 23 will be led by Jen Rooney, a Retreat Designer and Presenter, Jane Tews, & Carol Coleman at the Franciscan Renewal Center in Scottsdale. The cost is $45 which includes breakfast, lunch, and the book, Life of the Beloved, by Henri Nouwen. Sign up on the patio or contact Carol Coleman at [email protected].
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.
Feb. 17 - RigaTonys - NE corner of McClintock and Warner.
Today the General Board of Church & Society is celebrating The Day of the Migrant. Come to the Church & Society table on the patio for handouts on this important issue and keep the needs of the migrants in
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our society in your prayers this week.
United Methodist Women meet on Thursday, February 21, at 7:00 p.m. in the Adult Room. Pastor Jane Tews will speak about Bali High, her exotic trip to southeast Asia. All women of the church are invited for fellowship, refreshments, service and learning.
Donate Books - United Methodist Women will have a Used Book Sale on Saturday, March 9. We are collecting novels, mysteries, biographies, childrens books, non-fiction. No magazines or textbooks, please. Place your books in the box in the narthex or in the church office on weekdays.
Open Table Informational Meeting, Thursday, Feb. 21 - Dayspring will be launching its 2nd table for this exciting mission program, and were looking for volunteers to serve on this next table. The Open Table model consists of organizing 10-12 people who volunteer their time to serve, and use their networking contacts and experience to help a pre-determined client meet some well-defined goals. There will be an informational meeting on Feb. 21 at 7:00 p.m. in Room 201. You can also contact Lou Eppelsheimer at (602) 505-9093 or [email protected].
Spring Blood Drive - On Sunday, March 3rd, Dayspring will be hosting the Spring Blood Drive. The Bloodmobile will be in the parking lot from 8:00 a.m. until 12 noon. To schedule your lifesaving appointment, contact Tammy White at (602) 881-0901, [email protected], or visit www.BloodHero.com (Sponsor code: DayspringUMC). Thank you!
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 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 the names of Connections members for you to contact.
Koinonikos Schedule - The next deadline date for the newsletter is March 15 and will include events in the month of April.
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU THIS WEEK AT DAYSPRING
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17 - The First Sunday in Lent9:00 AM - Worship
- Childrens Sunday School- Explorers Class, Adult Room
10:15 AM - Jr. High Formation, Room 110- Sr. High Formation, Room 111
10:30 AM - Worship - Childrens Sunday School- Contemporary Issues, Adult Room
1:30 PM - Confirmation, Room 111
4:00 PM - Alcoholics Anonymous, Media Center- AA Teen Meeting, Room 202
5:10 PM - Al-Anon, Media Center- AA Teen Meeting, Room 202
6:00 PM - Jr. High UMYF, Fellowship Hall, Kitchen, Rooms 110, 111
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18 - Presidents Day - Office Closed6:30 PM - Cub Scouts - Pack 275, Room 2037:00 PM - BSA Troop 172, Fellowship Hall
- BSA Venture Crew, Room 201
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 198:45 AM - Yoga, Media Center
12:00 PM - Brown Bag Lunch, Room 1126:00 PM - Dayspring Chimers, Choir Room
- Run 4 God, Room 112- Yoga, Media Center
7:00 PM - DayStar, Choir Room
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2010:00 AM - Disciple 1, Room 112
5:30 PM - Wednesday Evening Fellowship Dinner, Fellowship Hall5:45 PM - Esperanza, Choir Room
- Sprouts, Room 2016:00 PM - Cherub Choir, Adult Room
- Sunshine Singers, Media Center
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20 (cont)6:30 PM - Celebration Singers, Choir Room
- Wednesday Evening Fellowship Classes6:45 PM - Genesis Choir, Media Center7:30 PM - Dayspring Chorale, Choir Room
- Wednesday Evening Fellowship Classes
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 219:00 AM - Bible Study with Pastor George, Adult Room6:30 PM - Stephen Ministry Training, Room 1127:00 PM - United Methodist Women, Adult Room
- Open Table Informational Meeting, Room 201
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24 - The Second Sunday in Lent9:00 AM - Worship
- Childrens Sunday School- Explorers Class, Adult Room
10:15 AM - Jr. High Formation, Room 110- Sr. High Formation, Room 111
10:30 AM - Worship- Childrens Sunday School- Contemporary Issues, Adult Room
12:00 AM - Sr. High Fellowship Group, Room 110
1:30 PM - Confirmation, Room 111
4:00 PM - Alcoholics Anonymous, Media Center- AA Teen Meeting, Room 202
5:10 PM - Al-Anon, Media Center- AA Teen Meeting, Room 202
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. . . 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 Robert T. Hoshibata Rev. 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, Youth Ministries CoordinatorBecky Sindlinger, Childrens Coordinator
Linda Falk, Preschool DirectorMarilyn Bunte, Nursery Coordinator.
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.
Dayspring United Methodist Church1365 East Elliot Road Tempe, Arizona 85284-1608
(480) [email protected]
www.dayspring-umc.org
DayspringUnited Methodist Church