“. . . 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

March 13, 2011

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

March 13, 2011 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 WORSHIPThe First Sunday in Lent

MUSIC FOR GATHERING Martin Lehmann at the Organ

DAYSPRING NOTES

THE PRELUDE

THE CHORAL INTROIT9:00 - “Joyful, Joyful Sing Praise” arr. M. Kelley

The Celebration Singers

10:30 - “When Morning Gilds the Skies” by G. YoungThe Dayspring Chorale

*THE CALL TO WORSHIPPastor: God said,” I will be your God.”People: God has promised. God remembers. God is faithful.

Pastor: God said, “I will lead you in the paths of truth.”People: God has promised. God remembers. God is faithful.Pastor: God said, “I will forgive you.”People: God has promised. God remembers. God is faithful.

*THE OPENING PRAYER

*HYMN OF PRAISE Hymnal #127“Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah”

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 SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM 9:00 a.m.Logan Dawson Mork

(7-16-10)

Response: With God’s helpwe will so order our lives after the example of Christ,

that this child, surrounded by steadfast love,may be established in the faith,and confirmed and strengthenedin the way that leads to eternal life.

HYMN RESPONSE Hymnal #611“Child of Blessing, Child of Promise”

(Stanza 1)

THE ANTHEM9:00 - “My Savior’s Love to Me” by Penny Rodriguez

The Celebration Singers

THE ANTHEM10:30 - “My Lord, What a Mornin’” by Howard Helvey

The Dayspring Chorale

A TIME OF SILENCE (for personal prayer)

CHORAL CALL TO PRAYER9:00 - “Lord, Speak to Me” by S. Jones

10:30 - “Show Me the Way, Lord” by J. Althouse

THE COMMUNITY AT PRAYER (in unison)

When temptation whispers,we want to answer that call:we long to be powerful;we want to be all-knowing;we long to be in control;we want things our way.

Compassionate God,give us courage to admit our failings;teach us to speak truth;keep us from any deceit.

Transform our heartsby the power of your grace,that we may accept your forgiveness,and live with joythe life you give us. Amen.

THE LORD’S PRAYER Hymnal #895

THE EPISTLE READING Romans 5:12-19

THE PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS

THE OFFERTORY arr. Mark Hayes“Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart”

Mary Sievert, Piano

*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 #2105“Jesus, Tempted in the Desert”

THE GOSPEL READING Matthew 4:1-11

THE SERMON Rev. Jane Tews“Out of the Wilderness”

*THE CLOSING HYMN Hymnal #140“Great Is Thy Faithfulness”

*THE BENEDICTION

*THE BENEDICTION RESPONSE Arr. M. Kelley“The Spirit Sends Us Forth to Serve”

The Spirit sends us forth to serve; we go in Jesus’ nameto bring glad tidings to the poor, God’s favor to proclaim.

*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

*PATIO FELLOWSHIPPlease Join Us for Refreshments on the Patio

*Those in the congregation who are able shall stand

Assisting in the Service This Morning:Rev. George Smoot

The Pianist This Morning:Mary Sievert

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“The value of consistent prayeris not that God will hear us,but that we will hear God.”

William McGill

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!

Greeters This Morning:9:00 - Bobbie Ottinger

10:30 - Wendy & Kerry Reeve

Acolytes This Morning:9:00 - Caroline Phillips

10:30 - Jeremy Dilli

THE FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR THIS MORNING are given by Charla & Leonard Bucklin, in celebration of their 27th wedding anniversary.

THE FOOD BASKET ON THE ALTAR THIS MORNING is given by Mary Ridey and Family in loving memory of Charles Ridey; and given by Joe & Bonny Sloane, in loving memory of Bonny’s mother, Betty Shaw.

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, or Elizabeth Winkler, (480) 456-6573, 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

The Bowen Family, at the death of Dale & Pat Bowen’s daughter-in-law, Ruth, on March 6 in Vancouver, Washington

Gene Larson, healing at home following hospitalizationJC Roberson, healing following surgery on March 7Norma Ellis, mother of Pam Thuillez, healing following open-heart

surgery on March 2 in WichitaLori Ramsey, daughter of Shirley Ramsey Wells, healing following

breast cancer surgery on March 2 in San AntonioBlood Donors, thank you for being a hero to Larry Haubrock in

January, and to all others who receive your gift of life

Ongoing Health Concerns

Barb Porter, Lori Jarvis, Philana Riherd, Kathy Hamilton, Shirley Hughes, Lisa Benton Reed, The Ellis Family, 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 March 6, 2011

643

GIFTSOffering received March 6, 2011

$30,810

SERVICE WITNESS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

BE A PART OF THIS MINISTRYWe invite you to explore the Dayspring family by attending our next NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION. For more information, contact Carol Coleman at carolc@dayspring-umc.org or (480) 838-1446.

Blood Drive - Give the Gift of Life! - Next Sunday, March 20th, Dayspring will be hosting the Spring Blood Drive. The Bloodmobile will be in the Church parking lot from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. To schedule your lifesaving appointment, please stop by the table on the patio between services this morning, March 13. Or you may contact Larry Haubrock at (480) 966-5435.

Dayspring Youth Ministry (DYM):* 10:15 - 11:30 - Sr. High in Room 111* 10:15 - 11:30 - Jr. High in Room 110* 1:30 - 3:30 - Confirmation Class, Room 111

Young Adult Group will meet today from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. in Room 112 for our monthly study session. We are a group of single and married adults in their 20's & 30's that meets the 2nd Sunday of the month to discuss biblical and spiritual questions that arise from what we experience in our careers, families, and struggles of life. We meet the 4 th

Saturday of the month for a time of fellowship. For more information, contact Cheryl Smith at cherlyssmith@hotmail.com or the church office, (480) 838-1446.

Explorer’s Class - The Explorer’s Class continues its series on “Theologians Under Hitler” this morning and next Sunday. DVD segments highlight the conditions in Germany that led up to the church’s acquiescence to the Nazi regime. The questions, “Why did this happen?” and “Could it happen again?” are topics for discussion. 9:00 a.m. in the Adult Room.

Contemporary Issues - The Adult Contemporary Issues Class will discuss: “How do you find peace within yourself?” Is inner peace found in solitude, meditation, prayer, music, or the contemplation of nature? Or can it arise from activity, involvement with other people and creative struggle? *Next Sunday, March 20, the Class will address a new topic: “Jesus, God, the Meaning of The Kingdom, and the Function of The Church.” There will be a video presentation by a leading theologian on these topics followed by class discussion led by Darvin Miller.

Why Jesus? - The Monday Moms & Dads Group will begin a study of this book by William Willimon on Monday, March 21, from 10:00 - 11:30

a.m. in Room 111. All are welcome to join us! Childcare will be offered with pre-registration. For more information or to pre-register for childcare, contact Carol Coleman at carolc@dayspring-umc.org or (480) 838-1446.

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 and be part of this fun group.

UMW Monthly Unit Meeting is this Thursday, March 17 in the Adult Room at 7:00 p.m. The program, “What Happens at the Justa Center” will be given by Rev. Scott Ritchey. The extraordinary work this center does will fascinate everyone - please join us.

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”. March 13 - Olive Garden - NW corner of Elliot and Hardy.

50+ will meet this Friday, March 18th, at 12:00 noon in the Shalimar Country Club Restaurant, 2032 E. Golf Ave., Tempe. Our own Rev. Michael Kelley will share a delightful St. Patrick’s program with us. You won’t want to miss this last meeting of the current season. Make your $12 per person lunch reservations with Erma Dean, 480-839-4657, or with a 50+ caller. Visitors, members, everyone...all are welcome!

Family Promise - Dayspring will host Family Promise, a program for homeless families, the week of March 20th. Volunteers are needed to provide food, cook, spend the night, spend part of the day Saturday with the families, set up and clean up. There are many ways to get involved. Information and sign-ups will be available after both services today in the courtyard. For more information, contact Maria at (480) 636-0963 or MariaRMDHase@yahoo.com Thank you!

Justice Class - During March and April, every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in the Adult Room, a course on justice will be offered. We have a helpful DVD that practices polite disagreements and careful reflections. Methodism started as a “big tent” religion and justice was in the air of the Industrial Revolution in England. Presented by Craig Carpenter and John Fielden.

UMW Used Book Sale will be held on Saturday, April 9, at Dayspring. We are seeking book donations: paperbacks, hardbacks, novels,

biographies, children’s books, cookbooks, nonfiction, etc. (no textbooks or magazines, please). Please put donations in the boxes located in the narthex or Adult Room. Thank you!

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, MARCH 13 - The 1st Sunday in Lent9:00 AM - Worship

- Children’s Sunday School- Explorer’s Class, Adult Room

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

10:30 AM - Worship- Children’s Sunday School- Contemporary Issues, Adult Room

12:00 PM - Young Adults, Room 112

1:30 PM - Confirmation, Room 111

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, MARCH 1410:00 AM - Monday Morning Moms & Dads, Room 111

7:00 PM - Disciple II, Room 112- Tour Choir, Choir Room

TUESDAY, MARCH 158:45 AM - Yoga, Media Center

12:00 PM - Brown Bag Lunch, Room 1126:00 PM - Yoga, Media Center7:00 PM - Justice Study, Adult Room

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 166:30 PM - Celebration Singers, Choir Room7:30 PM - Chorale, Choir Room

THURSDAY, MARCH 177:00 PM - United Methodist Women, Adult Room

FRIDAY, MARCH 18

SATURDAY, MARCH 195:00 PM - Parent’s Night Out, Media Center

SUNDAY, MARCH 20 - The 2nd Sunday in Lent8:00 AM - Spring Blood Drive - Blood Mobile in Church parking lot9:00 AM - Worship

- Children’s Sunday School- Explorer’s Class, Adult Room

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

10:30 AM - Worship- Children’s Sunday School- Contemporary Issues, Adult Room

11:30 AM - Communications, Room 112

1:30 PM - Confirmation, Room 111

2:00 PM - Connections, Room 112

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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40 Days of LentLent is a time to prepare for Easter, a time for us to journey

together toward Easter and the reaffirmation of the baptismal covenant. Lent is not necessarily about being miserable, sad, and funereal in anticipation of Good Friday. The Sundays of Lent are not part of the forty days of Lent and so remain "little Easters," as are all Sundays.

Fasting and giving up something can be part of Lenten disciplines, but so can taking on spiritual disciplines that connect worship and daily growth in spiritual, relational, emotional, and bodily fitness. The following are suggestions from the Spiritual Formation Committee that you might use as a model to take an inward and outward journey:

• Spend time in solitude each day. • Visit the Church Library and read a book for inner

growth.• Listen to an inspirational video pre-loaded on the

computer in the Library.• Visit the residents of Westchester through the Other

Hands Ministry.• Attend one of the Yoga classes offered at Dayspring.• Read twice through the Gospel of Matthew (this year’s

Lectionary Cycle).• Experience the walk of the Labyrinth in Fellowship Hall.• Begin to keep a journal of prayer concerns, questions &

insights.• Focus on thanksgiving, rather than on asking, in prayer. • Give yourself a gift of 3 hours to do something you

always say you don't have time to do.• Find a way to go to bed earlier or sleep in to get enough

rest.• Go to all of the Holy Week services as an act of love and

waiting with Jesus. • Take one hour to inventory your priorities and plan how

you will reorder them. • Give up a grudge or a rehearsal of a past event.

• Forgive someone who has hurt you.• Write a letter of affirmation once a week to a person who

has touched your life.• Go to coffee or dinner with someone you want to know

better. • Continue to recycle waste from your home and

workplace. • Give blood.• Say "NO" to something that is a waste of money and

time.• Rebuke the spirit of criticism and your own tongue out of

control.

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

Penny Carpenter, Director of Children’s MusicJackie Miller, Director of Cherub Choir

Kris Kroeger, Youth Ministries CoordinatorKay Luzaich, Children’s CoordinatorLexie Geiger, 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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Dayspring United Methodist Church1365 East Elliot Road • Tempe, Arizona 85284-1608

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