“. . . 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

October 28, 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

October 28, 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

MISSION MOMENT

THE PRELUDE Léon Boëllmann “Elevation” 1862-1897

THE CHORAL INTROIT9:00 - “O for a Thousand Tongues” by M. McDonald/Kelley

The Celebration Singers

10:30 - “To God All Praise and Glory!” by G. M. Martin/KelleyThe Dayspring Chorale

*THE CALL TO WORSHIPPastor: O taste and see that the LORD is good,People: Let us exalt God's name together.Pastor: I will bless the LORD at all times,People: God's praise shall always be in my mouth.Pastor: Look to the LORD, and be radiant;People: For God's light shines brightly in the darkness.Pastor: O magnify the LORD with me,People: Come, let us worship God.

*THE OPENING PRAYER

*HYMN OF PRAISE Hymnal #57“O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing”

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 ANTHEM9:00 - “A Jubilant Song” by Mary Lynn Lightfoot

Esperanza

10:30 - “Somebody’s Knockin’ at Your Door” by Michael Larkin The Dayspring Chorale

A TIME OF SILENCE (for personal prayer)

CHORAL CALL TO PRAYER9:00 - “Come, Come Unto Me” by K. Dosso

10:30 - “Hear My Prayer” by M. Hogan

THE COMMUNITY AT PRAYER

THE LORD’S PRAYER Hymnal #895

THE OLD TESTAMENT READING Jeremiah 31:7-9

THE PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS

THE OFFERTORY9:00 - “I Can Do All Things” by Susan Naylor Callaway

The Celebration Singers

10:30Keith Lawson, Tenor

J. D. Lawson, Baritone

*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 Hymnal #451“Be Thou My Vision”

THE GOSPEL READING Mark 10:46-52

THE SERMON Rev. George Smoot“Not So Blind”

*THE CLOSING HYMN Hymnal #568“Christ for the World We Sing”

*THE BENEDICTION

*THE BENEDICTION RESPONSE Arr. L. M. Kelley“In Christ There Is No East or West”

In Christ there is no east or west, in him no south or north;but one great fellowship of love throughout the whole wide earth.

*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 POSTLUDE Joseph Callaerts “Invention III” 1839-1901

PATIO FELLOWSHIPPlease Join Us for Refreshments on the Patio

*Those in the congregation who are able shall stand

Assisting in the Service This Morning:Carol Coleman

Evan Rosenblum

Pianist This Morning:Mary Sievert

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!

The Acolytes This Morning:9:00 - Jeremy Jackson • 10:30 - Jenna Johnson

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

THE FOOD BASKET ON THE ALTAR THIS MORNING is given by James F. and Barbara Miller, in celebration of the birthday of their twin grandchildren.

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

Doug & Ursula Ellingson and Family, following the death of Doug’s sister, Georgia Mae Ellingson, on Oct. 22

Tom & Babs Lester and Family, following the death of Tom’s brother-in-law, E. F. Hawkins, on Oct. 20 in Oklahoma

Jim Ellis, healing following eye surgery on Oct. 22Jerry Smith and Maxine Louder and Family, following the sudden

unexpected death of Michael Keller, nephew of Jerry and grandson of Maxine, on Oct. 13 in Texas

Tammy Jelen, healing following surgery on Oct. 18Leon Zwijacz, uncle of Cheri Zwijacz, who is under hospice careMyra Pritchard, mother-in-law of Cheri Zwijacz, healing following a

broken hip and massive heart attackBev Haubrock, healing following surgery for a broken hip in Washington

D.C.Joyce Gullixson, long-time friend of Marilyn Bunte, who is suffering

with kidney cancerRich Lundy, friend of Marilyn Bunte, who is suffering with bladder

cancerShirley Sprouse, friend of Marilyn Bunte, in need of prayers

Ongoing Health Concerns

George Elley, Karalyn Kroeger, Les Mesbergen, Polly Smith, Teresa Webb, 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 Oct. 21, 2012

489

GIFTSOffering received Oct. 21, 2012

$11,834

Greeters This Morning:9:00 - Charlie & Josie Jewart10:30 - Phil & Maxine LaRoux

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.

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

Pew UpholsteringWe have kicked-off the fund-raising effort to allow us to re-upholster the pews this fall. We’ll announce our progress weekly toward our goal of raising $40,000. Thank you all for your generous gifts!

Pew Upholstering FundsGoal: $40,000As of 10/2/12: $34,030Remaining: $ 5,970

Sanctuary Carpet and Pew Re-Upholstery Project - Thanks to the generous donations from the people of Dayspring, we are nearing our goal to proceed with this project. We are evaluating bids and working with folks who have interior design experience to make the best possible decision on color, style and durability, knowing that the product we choose will serve us for the next 20+ years. Scheduling the installation is also an issue, particularly as we approach the holiday season. Thank you for your support and patience as we move forward. Your Board of Trustees.

Fall Ministry FairMark your calendar for Sunday, November 11, and plan to attend this All-Church Event. It will be open in the morning from 10:00 a.m. to Noon in Fellowship Hall. We hope you will take this opportunity to learn more about all the ministries at Dayspring!

Playgroup - The Dayspring Playgroup is meeting Oct. 31 at 9:30 a.m. in the Doves Room for Halloween crafts and dressing up in costumes! We will have some special Halloween fun! The playgroup is mainly made up of children 18 months through 3 and we’d love to have some new faces join us! Please contact Andrea Farley or Nancy Hartgrove, new214@hotmail.com with any questions.

The Explorer’s Class will conclude its series on the Atonement today. Next Sunday, Bonny Sloane and Nancy Jamison-Dawe will begin a series on Poverty. Bases on the UMW study, this class will focus on the causes of poverty and possible solutions. Have the poor been neglected, both by our government and by the church? Come to this 4-week study and widen your understanding of this problem in our society.

The Adult Contemporary Issues Class is studying and discussing “Mythology, Religion and the Judeo-Christian Tradition.” We are exploring mythology as “literature of the Spirit, a study of the inner life” and examining the function of Judeo-Christian symbols as keys to our spiritual understanding. Class meets at 10:30 a.m. in the Adult Room.

The Greeting Card Circle meets on Thursday, November 1, at 9:30 a.m. in the anteroom at the church office. Members will have cards available for sale at the Fall Ministry Fair on Sunday, November 11.

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”. October 28 - Golden Gate - NE corner of Baseline and Price (101 Freeway).

Candy Overload?!? Bring your leftover or extra Halloween candy to church next Sunday, Nov. 4th. The Monday Moms & Dads Group will be collecting it on the patio. They will take it to a local dentist that participates in Operation Gratitude, a nonprofit that mails packages to deployed service members.

Dayspring Golf Outing - The Annual Dayspring Golf Outing sponsored by UMM will be Saturday, Nov. 10th, beginning at 8:00 a.m. at Ahwatukee Country Club (48th St. and Warner). All Dayspring members and guests are invited (men and women). It’s a 4 person scramble with prizes for best and nos so spectacular efforts. Cost of $50 per person includes greens fees, cart, balls and lunch. Sign up on the patio or email Jim Baker at JamesHBaker@cox.net.

Koinonikos Schedule - The next deadline date for the newsletter is November 15 and will include events in the month of December.

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OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU THIS WEEK AT DAYSPRING

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 289:00 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 Team, Room 112

12:00 PM - Sr. High Fellowship Group, Room 111

4:00 PM - Alcoholics Anonymous, Media Center- AA Teen Meeting, Room 110

5:10 PM - Al-Anon, Media Center- AA Teen Meeting, Room 110

6:00 PM - Jr. High Discipleship Group, Rooms 110, 111

MONDAY, OCTOBER 2910:00 AM - Monday Morning Moms & Dads, Room 111

7:00 PM - BSA Troop 172, Fellowship Hall

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 308:45 AM - Yoga, Media Center

12:00 PM - Brown Bag Lunch, Room 1126:00 PM - Dayspring Chimers, Choir Room

- Yoga, Media Center7:00 PM - DayStar, Choir Room

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3110:00 AM - Disciple I Class, Room 11211:00 AM - Prayer Shawl Ministry, Room 1125:45 PM - Esperanza Choir, Not meeting today

- Sprouts, Room 2016:00 PM - Cherub Choir, Not meeting today

- Sunshine Singers, Not meeting today

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31 (con’t)6:30 PM - Celebration Singers, Not meeting today6:45 PM - Genesis Choir, Not meeting today7:30 PM - Dayspring Chorale, Not meeting today

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19:00 AM - Bible Study with Pastor George, Adult Room9:30 AM - UMM Card Circle, Office anteroom5:30 PM - Preschool Boutique Opening Night

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2 - Office Closed9:00 AM - Preschool Boutique7:00 PM - PFLAG, Media Center

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 38:00 AM - United Methodist Men, Media Center9:00 AM - Preschool Boutique

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4 - All Saint’s Sunday9:00 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 - Open Table, Rooms 201, 202

11:45 AM - Sr. High Discipleship Group, Room 111

4:00 PM - Administrative Teams- Alcoholics Anonymous, Media Center- AA Teen Meeting, Room 110

5:00 PM - Covenant Council Meeting, Adult Room

5:10 PM - Al-Anon, Media Center- AA Teen Meeting, Room 110

6:00 PM - Jr. High Discipleship Group, Rooms 110, 111

Dayspring’s 28th Annual Holiday BoutiqueNovember 1st thru 3rd

Thursday, 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Come shop, eat and enjoy! This year’s boutique offers over 80 vendors with items to meet your every need from home decor and specialty clothing items to gourmet foods and personalized gifts. There is something for every shopper! Better yet, come join the National Bone Marrow Registry with “Be the Match” www.bethematch.com. What an amazing event! You can do all of your holiday shopping and possibly save a life too!

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“Do you know the difference betweeneducation and experience?

Education is when you read the fine print;experience is what you get when you don’t.”

Pete Seeger

. . . 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, 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