1365 East Elliot Road • Tempe, Arizona 85284(480) 838-1446 • dayspringumc.org

October 3, 2021 9:00 & 10:30am

THE CHURCH GATHERS TO CELEBRATEPlease check in at www.dayspringumc.org/bulletin

ANNOUNCEMENT SLIDES AND MUSIC9:00 “Cares Chorus”

“Grace Alone”“Life-Giving Bread”Robert Mills, pianoFelix Sainz, bass

Ken French, drums

10:30 “Fairest Lord Jesus”arr.  David N. Johnson (1922-1987)

Norman Jenson, organ

WELCOME Rev. Jeff Procter-Murphy

CALL TO CELEBRATION 9:00 Karen Hostetter10:30 Simon Thomas

Let us rejoice, for the morning has dawned. A new day has been born, and we are newly alive to enjoy it. We know the beauty of God’s creation and the

wonder of the human family. We remember those whose love has shaped our lives and those whose struggle for justice has been unsleeping even in nightmares of loneliness.

WELCOMEWe are committed to transforming the church and the world into a full expression of Christ’s inclusive love.

Dayspring UMC is a Reconciling Congregation. All people, regardless of age, sex, race, color, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, economic status or ability are welcome into the full life of our congregation. Dayspring affirms the value and worth of all persons, recognizing that everyone is a child of God. We call all to live by and attest to gender equality and to observe Jesus’ principles of love and non-violence in all our relationships.Together we are on a mission to make God’s world more peaceful, just, compassionate and inclusive.The presence of children is a gift to our church and they are a reminder that Dayspring is growing. All children are welcome during our services. If you prefer, children’s Sunday School and nursery care is available. Children in Pre-K through 6th grade will meet in the Narthex following Children’s Time and be escorted to their classes. Parents are encouraged to walk with first-timers to their classroom. Please note: Our services are streamed online. If you prefer not to potentially be on camera, please sit toward the back of the section to your left (farthest from the choir). Dayspring UMC reserves the right to use any livestreaming, video recording, or photography from any event sponsored by Dayspring UMC without the expressed, written consent of those included within the live streaming, video recording, or photography. We strive to use these images in safe and positive ways.

We gather in our church to worship God, to share prayers and gifts, to pledge ourselves to God’s work in the world. May God bless us, so that what we do in this time

together may be honest, sacred, and filled with hope.

OPENING HYMN verses 1-2Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies Hymnal #173

OPENING PRAYERBecause you made the world, And intended it to be a good place, And called its people your children; Because, when things seemed at their worst, You came in Christ to bring out the best in us; So, gracious God, we gladly say:

Goodness is stronger than evil, Love is stronger than hate, Light is stronger than darkness, Truth is stronger than lies.

Because you have promised to hear us, And are able to change us, And are willing to make our hearts your home, We ask you to confront, forgive and encourage us. Then let us cherish in our hearts That which we proclaim with our lips:

Goodness is stronger than evil, Love is stronger than hate, Light is stronger than darkness, Truth is stronger than lies.

God, hear our prayer, and change our lives until we illustrate the grace of Christ who makes all things new.

Amen.

RESPONSE verse 3Visit then this soul of mine;

pierce the gloom of sin and grief; fill me, Radiancy divine, scatter all my unbelief;

more and more thyself display, shining to the perfect day.

A TIME FOR OUR CHILDREN Rev. Jeff Procter-Murphy

SONG On Eagle’s Wings Hymnal #143And 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.

ANTHEM9:00 “Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ”

arr. Bradley EllingboeCelebration Singers

10:30 “River in Judea”Words by Linda Marcus, Music by Jack Feldman

arr. John Leavitt Dayspring Chorale

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLEsubmit prayers online at dayspringumc.org/prayer

MOMENT OF SILENCE

The Dayspring Chorale dedicates this morning’s anthems to Marcia McLaughlin, who died on June 23, 2020. Marcia and her husband Tom were long-time members of Dayspring UMC and she sang in the Chorale. They moved to Olathe, Kansas in 2020.

CHORAL CALL TO PRAYER “Holy Spirit, Truth Divine”

PASTORAL PRAYER Rev. Shirley Wells

LORD’S PRAYER

SCRIPTURE READING James 1:26James 3:2-12

Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church Thanks be to God!

PREPARATION Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart,

be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, my Strength and my Redeemer.

MESSAGE Rev. Jeff Procter-MurphyThe Power and Dangers of Language

OFFERING OF OUR TITHES AND GIFTSgive securely online at: dayspringumc.org/give

OFFERTORY9:00 “God so Loved the World” from The CrucifixionJohn Stainer, 1840-1901, arr. David Paxton (b. 1926)

Norman Jenson, organ

10:30 “Send Me, O Lord”Mark Weston

Dayspring Chorale

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!

PRAYER OF DEDICATION Rev. Shirley Wells

COMMUNION Pan de Vida

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

CLOSING HYMN FWS #2171 Make Me a Channel of Your Peace

BENEDICTION

BENEDICTION RESPONSE Rutter Amen

POSTLUDE Toccata in G Major

William H. Pachelbel (1685-1764)Norman Jenson, organ

Today’s flowers are given by Ron Cadman for Beth. Today’s food basket is given by Becky Ashworth, in celebration of her grandson, Caden LaFave's 11th Birthday.

CCLI Streaming License 20517653

PRAYERSThe family and friends of John Wheeler, husband of Olive Wheeler and father of Caroline Parkinson, following his death; Kitty Moran, hospitalized with complications following back surgery; Melissa, daughter of Kitty Moran, nine months pregnant and struggling with Covid-19 symptoms; Christopher Harbster, son of Suzanne and David Harbster, for healing and comfort as he undergoes medical treatments in California; Nancy Bly Whitney, sister of Jo Beth Dietz, undergoing chemotherapy in Indianapolis; for the Boy Scouts of America and their chartering organizations as they reorganize following bankruptcy; The family and friends of Troy Marguard, friend of Kurt and Carol Schulte, following his death on September 12 from Covid-19; Laura Bacon Ruck, recovering following cancer surgery on September 21; Fred Miles, having ankle surgery on October 7; Wiley Williams, sister-in-law of Janice Williams, recovering following surgery to have a pacemaker installed on September 22; Ray Williams, brother-in-law of Janice Williams, recovering at home from pneumonia while fighting cancer; Val Brungardt, father of Dayspring Preschool Teacher, Suzanne Oberbillig, for healing and answers to medical issues; for all Haitian refugees; for the pastors and leaders of Dayspring UMC, in gratitude of their service to this church; for refugees worldwide, including the Al Naeem and Derow-Mohamed families; for all the indigent people in our society who suffer through all the seasons of the year; for all who actively serve the public common good, including our men and women in the military.

Ongoing Health ConcernsKitty Moran, Michael Luzaich, Marvel Schlick, Joyce Dolin, Skylar-Ann Dunham, Barbara Link, Cindy Sacha, Diane Paz, Heidi Bullock, Anthony Lee, Claire Logan, Pedro Lujan, Jenny Baker, Sheila Fisher, Emily Fitzpatrick, Esther Melo se Orozco, Ron Kessing Evelyn Kerr, Fred Miles, Laura Bacon Ruck, Harrison Lee, Phyllis Bleakley, Marcia Crise, and Kinsley Rader.

For our Healthcare WorkersCheryl Anderson, Helen Bates, Alan Cadman, Brianna Cadman, Bill Chauvin, Sabrina Gacke, Eric Garlington, Marcie Gest, Amanda Grace, Lara Graf, Tammy Jelen, Karen Kirkland, Trish Lamb, Michelle Locke, Joely Martin, Annie Mayson, Jordan Obray, Simon Parkinson, Jennifer Prochniewski, Laura Bacon Ruck, Lauren Ruck, Kim Searing, AmyLou Simminger, Kathy Vigness, and Christina Weston-Morrow.

Do you have a prayer concern you would like to submit? Please go to www.dayspringumc.org/prayer to share it with us. You may choose whether they can be shared publicly through email and during services or should be kept private within our prayer team and pastors.

ANNOUNCEMENTSCHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL for kids in Pre-K through 6th grades is combined today and will meet in the Fellowship Hall. Nursery care is available in Rooms 116/117

CARD SHOWER: If you would like to send Edna Minger a card for her 106th birthday on October 11, you may do so to: 2110 N. Ithica, Chandler, AZ 85225

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS: Our seventh annual Blessing of the Animals is Sunday, October 17, at 12:00pm. All pets are welcome. Please bring dogs on a leash or in a carrier. For persons unable to attend the Pet Blessing and would like to have their pet blessed, please send a photo via email to Pastor Joel at joel@dayspring-umc.org. Children are invited to bring their favorite stuffed animals for a blessing during services.

THE FALL FESTIVAL is Saturday, October 23, from 4-7pm. Pre-sale tickets are available on the patio today! $20 purchases 50 tickets. Please email erin@dayspringumc.org with any questions or to volunteer.ONLINE GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: On Mondays at 6:30pm, Dayspring hosts a grief support group on Zoom. If you, or someone you know needs support in grieving a major loss in your life, such as a death or broken relationship, or job loss, this group is a safe place to process in community.  Please register by contacting Pastor Joel at  joel@dayspring-umc.org. Psychologist and Dayspring member, Dr. Sharon Zygowicz facilitates the sessions.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY CLOTHING DRIVE: Please bring gently used children’s clothes and shoes, as well as new toothbrushes and toothpastes to the donation bins in the Narthex by October 31. Donations will be delivered to children in the communities in and around where our previous clean water wells have been built through Project Hope in Liberia. Please email emily@dayspringumc.org with questions.

ASYLUM SEEKERS: Our ministry with asylum seekers is still in need of donations, especially smaller adult size casual pants/jeans and tennis/athletic shoes, sturdy work boots, flip-flops, disposable razors, travel-size shaving cream and nail clippers. Please email Pastor Jim O’Neal at pastorjimo@aol.com with questions or to arrange for items to be picked up.

TOWEL DRIVE: We are collecting gently used towels for guests to shower with when they arrive at the International Rescue Committee Welcome Center. Please deliver donations to the church office or email cforeverburkholder@gmail.com to arrange pickup.

REFUGEE FOCUS: The Refugee Focus team needs volunteers. If interested, please email Paola at paolaloveslife@gmail.com or call the church office at 480-838-1446.

STEPHEN MINISTERS are members of our congregation who listen, care, encourage, and provide emotional and spiritual support to people who are facing a crisis or going through tough times.  The care you’ll receive is confidential, free, and very helpful. Email stephenministers@dayspringumc.org for more information.

SINGLES ETC. will meet for lunch at 12:00 today after the second service. A signup sheet and locations are available in the narthex. Email singles@dayspringumc.org for information.

THIS WEEK AT DAYSPRING SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3 World Communion Sunday 9:00am - Worship, Sanctuary - Nursery Care, Room 117 - 2-3 Year Olds, Room 116 - PreK-6th Grade, Fellowship Hall - Explorers Class, Palo Verde Room 10:30am - Worship, Sanctuary - Nursery Care, Room 117 - 2-3 Year Olds, Room 116 - PreK-6th Grade, Fellowship Hall 11:00am - Contemporary Issues Class, Zoom 12:00pm - Singles Etc. Brunch

MONDAY, OCTOBER 4 10:30am - Memory Loss Caregivers’ Support, Zoom 6:00pm - TheoPub, Zoom 6:15pm - GS Troop 118, Room 206

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5 3:00pm - Praying Together, Zoom

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6 9:00am - Stitchers, Palo Verde Room 6:30pm - Book Club, Room 112 7:00pm - Celebration Choir, Choir Room 8:00pm - Dayspring Chorale, Choir Room

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7 6:30pm - NA, Rooms 110 and 112 7:00pm - Centering Prayer, Library - Time to Wonder, Zoom

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8 10:30am - Opening to God, Zoom

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9 8:00am - United Methodist Men, Fellowship Hall

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10 9:00am - Worship, Sanctuary - Nursery Care, Room 117 - 2-3 Year Olds, Room 116 - PreK-Kindergarten, Room 115 - 1st-3rd Grade, Room 202 - 4th-6th Grade, Room 201 - Explorers Class, Palo Verde Room 10:30am - Worship, Sanctuary - Nursery Care, Room 117 - 2-3 Year Olds, Room 116 - PreK-Kindergarten, Room 115 - 1st-3rd Grade, Room 202 - 4th-6th Grade, Room 201 - Jr. High Formation, Room 110 - Sr. High Formation, Room 111 11:00am - Contemporary Issues Class, Zoom 12:00pm - Singles Etc. Brunch

Church Office: (480) 838-1446 Office Hours: 9:30-12:30 Mondays & ThursdaysVirtual Office Hours: 10am - 2pm Mon – Thurs

www.dayspringumc.orgchurchoffice@dayspringumc.org

The ministers of this church are its members. Those who assist them are:

Rev. Jeff Procter-MurphyLead Pastorjeff@dayspringumc.org

Rev. Joel BullockAssociate Pastorjoel@dayspringumc.org

Rev. Shirley WellsMinister of Spiritual Formationshirley@dayspringumc.org

Rev. Chuck WinklerMinister of Visitationchuck@dayspringumc.org

Amy NotbohmCommunity Curatoramy@dayspringumc.org

Emily SlaterChildren’s Ministries Coordinatoremily@dayspringumc.org

Erin LarkinYouth Ministries Coordinatorerin@dayspringumc.org

Kris KroegerCommunications Managerkris@dayspringumc.org

Andrea FarleyAdministrative Coordinatorandrea@dayspringumc.org

Annie MaysonNursery Coordinator

Sally LogsdonPreschool Director

Frankie VasquezCustodianfrankie@dayspringumc.org

David SchildkretDirector of Music Ministriesdavid@dayspringumc.org

Robert MillsMusic Associaterobert@dayspringumc.org

Norman JensonOrganistnorman@dayspringumc.org

Beth LedermanDayspring Trio Lead

Julie HackmannDirector of Bell Choirsjhackmann@dayspringumc.org

JulieAnne WeissbergDirector of Children’s ChoirsChildrensMusic@dayspringumc.org

Kate JelenCo-Director of Cherub Choir

Amanda Osman-BalzellCo-Director of Cherub Choir

Jim ChamnessChair of Trustees

Nan LawsonFinancial Secretary

Carol MuggeridgeTreasurer

David BarnhouseChair of SPRC

Connie HarrisonKitchen Manager

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