“. . . 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

Sunrise, Apr. 4, 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

April 4, 2010 6:00 a.m.

WORSHIP AT THE SUNRISE OF EASTER

MUSIC FOR GATHERING Rev. L. Michael Kelley

GREETING AND INTRODUCTION Cael Muggeridge

PRAYER OF LIGHT Rob Morrison

LIGHTING OF THE PASCHAL CANDLE Dominique Devereux

FIRST READING Matthew 28:1-9Megan Coleman, Maggie Potts

*CALL TO CELEBRATION Meredith OechsnerLeader: Christ is risen!People: The Lord is risen indeed!Leader: Glory and honor, dominion and power, be to God for ever

and ever.All: Christ is risen! Alleluia!

*PRAYER OF CELEBRATION Kendall Day

*HYMN OF PRAISE“Morning Has Broken”

Morning has broken like the first morning;blackbird has spoken like the first bird.

Praise for the singing! Praise for the morning!Praise for them, springing fresh from the Word!

Sweet the rain's new fall sunlit from heaven, like the first dewfall on the first grass.

Praise for the sweetness of the wet garden, sprung in completeness where his feet pass.

Mine is the sunlight! Mine is the morning born of the one light Eden saw play!

Praise with elation, praise every morning, God's recreation of the new day!

SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 15:19-26Victoria Dexter

ANTHEM Dave Williamson“What a Great Morning”

Esperanza

THIRD READING John 20:1-18Megan Coleman, Amanda Anderson,

Maggie Potts, Jacob White

*HYMN OF RESURRECTION“Christ the Lord is Risen Today!”

Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia!Earth and heaven in chorus say, Alleluia!

Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia!Sing, ye heavens, and earth reply, Alleluia!

Love’s redeeming work is done, Alleluia!Fought the fight, the battle won, Alleluia!Death in vain forbids him rise, Alleluia!Christ has opened paradise, Alleluia!

Lives again our glorious King, Alleluia!Where, O death, is now thy sting? Alleluia!

Once he died our souls to save, Alleluia!Where’s thy victory, boasting grave? Alleluia!

Soar we now where Christ has led, Alleluia!Following our exalted Head, Alleluia!

Made like him, like him we rise, Alleluia!Ours the cross, the grave, the skies, Alleluia!

FOURTH READING John 20:19-29Megan Coleman, Jacob White,

Dominique Devereux, Stephanie Holland,Josh Fitzpatrick

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Valerie HackettLeader: This is the good news which we have received, in which

we stand, and by which we are saved: People: Christ died for our sins,

was buried, was raised on the third day,and appeared first to the women,then to Peter and the Twelve,and then to many faithful witnesses.

We believe Jesus is the Christ,the Anointed One of God,the firstborn of all creation,the firstborn from the dead,in whom all things hold together,in whom the fullness of Godwas pleased to dwell by the power of the Spirit.

Christ is the head of the body, the churchand by the blood of the crossreconciles all things to God. Amen.

*GLORIA PATRIGlory 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.

MEDITATIONSMeditative Skit: Heather Coleman, Mike Homan, Tyler Reid

Homilies: Eric Cadman, Frankie Dicesare Julia Long, Heather Coleman

THE PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES Audrey WheelessAND OFFERINGS

OFFERTORY V. Van Vleet“God’s Promise”Vincent Van Vleet

*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 Audrey Wheeless

THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION Katie LawsonInvitation, Confession, and Pardon (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.

Leader: Hear the good news. Christ died for us while we were yet sinners;

that proves God’s love toward us. In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven!

People: In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven! All: Thanks be to God. Amen.

The Peace Shaila HomanLeader: By dying, Christ destroyed our death;

in rising he restores our life;in giving us his spirit, he grants us peace.

The peace of the Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Leader: Please stand and greet one another with signs and

words of peace and reconciliation.

The Great Thanksgiving

The Prayer of Consecration

The Lord’s Prayer Emily FitzpatrickOur Father, who art in heaven,

hallowed be thy name,thy kingdom come, thy will be done

on earth as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread;

and forgive us our trespassesas we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil,for thine is the kingdom,

and the power, and the glory forever and ever.Amen.

The Sharing of the ElementsServers:

Katie Lawson, Sophia Seckel, Andrew Cadman, Reece Muggeridge

The Prayer After Receiving Dominique Devereux

*CLOSING HYMN“Christ Is Alive”

Christ is alive! Let Christians sing. His cross stands empty to the sky.

Let streets and homes with praises ring. His love in death shall never die.

Christ is alive! No longer bound to distant years in Palestine,

he comes to claim the here and now and dwell in every place and time.

Not throned afar, remotely high, untouched, unmoved by human pains,

but daily, in the midst of life, our Savior in the Godhead reigns.

In every insult, rift, and war, where color, scorn, or wealth divide, he suffers still, yet loves the more,

and lives, though ever crucified.

Christ is alive, and comes to bring good news to this and every age,

till earth and all creation ring with joy, with justice, love, and praise.

*BENEDICTION Katie SachaMay the Lord bless you and keep you;

May the Lord make his face to shine upon youand be gracious unto you.

May the Lord lift up his countenance upon you,and give you peace. Amen.

* Those in the Congregation who are able shall stand

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Our worship leaders for this morning are from the Sr. High Youth

PreachersEric Cadman • Heather Coleman

Frankie Dicesare • Julia Long

LiturgistsAmanda Anderson • Megan Coleman • Kendall Day

Victoria Dexter • Dominique Devereux • Emily FitzpatrickJosh Fitzpatrick • Valerie Hackett • Stephanie Holland

Shaila Homan • Katie Lawson • Rob MorrisonCael Muggeridge • Meredith Oechsner • Maggie Potts

Katie Sacha • Audrey Wheeless • Jacob White

Communion AssistantsAndrew Cadman • Katie Lawson

Reece Muggeridge • Sophia Seckel

UshersErby Covington • Alan Janis • Will Janis

Dana McKenzie • Matt Otis • Quinn RiekennaCari Pearson • Nick Wood

GreetersMegan Coleman

Mike HomanMaggie Potts

Assisting in the Service This MorningRev. L. Michael Kelley

Minister of Music

In addition, we would like to extend special appreciation to the Junior High Youth and the Cooking Crew - led by Tom Vetter - for the

Country Breakfast.

He is Risen!Alleluia!

The ministers of this church are its members.

Those who assist them are:

Bishop Minerva CarcañoRev. Sharon Ragland, District Superintendent

Rev. Dr. Jane Tews, Senior PastorRev. George Smoot, Associate Pastor

Rev. L. Michael Kelley, Minister of MusicCarol Coleman, Minister of Spiritual Formation

Jill Moyer, Church SecretaryMachel Considine, Program Secretary

Susie Seckel, Financial SecretaryPolly Smith, Health Care Advocate

Mary Sievert, Music AssociateJulie Hackmann, Director of Bell Choirs

Penny Carpenter, Director of Children’s MusicMarla Naisant, Director of Cherub Choir

Kris Schrade, Youth Ministries CoordinatorKay Luzaich, Children’s CoordinatorDenise Uhrick, Nursery Coordinator

Ron Venturini, Facilities MaintenanceFrankie Vasquez, Custodian

Linda Falk, Preschool DirectorJeanie 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