“. . . 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

December 18, 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

December 18, 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 4th Sunday in Advent - Christmas Sunday

MUSIC FOR GATHERING Rev. L. Michael Kelley at the Organ

DAYSPRING NOTES

THE PRELUDE9:00 - “Still, Still, Still” Arr. by Cathy Mocklebust

The Dayspring Chimers

10:30 - “Ding Dong Merrily on High” Arr. by Cynthia DobrinskiDayStar

THE INTROIT9:00 - “Joy Comes In the Morning” by Lloyd Larson

The Celebration Singers

10:30 - “Christmas Gloria” by Tom FettkeThe Dayspring Chorale

*THE CALL TO WORSHIP Pastor: Bless the name of the Lord.

God’s light vanquishes our darkness.People: Sing a new song to the Lord,

a song of good news and great joy.Pastor: Ascribe to the Lord all glory, God has done marvelous

things.People: Worship the Lord in holiness.

God’s Son has set us free.

*THE OPENING PRAYER

*HYMN OF PRAISE Hymnal #238“Angels, We Have Heard on High”

THE LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE9:00 - The Steve Johnson Family

10:30 - Mike & Glenda Glaser

Scripture Reading: John 3:16-17

Family: We light the Candle of Love as a symbol of the Incarnate love of God that came to us through the gift of the Christ Child. May the power of your love, O God, make us ready for the coming of Jesus. O come, O come, Emmanuel.

THE ADVENT SONG Hymnal #242“Love Came Down at Christmas” (Stanza 1)

Love came down at Christmas, Love all lovely, Love divine;Love was born at Christmas; star and angels gave the sign.

A TIME FOR OUR CHILDRENAs children age 2 through 5th grade leave for Sunday School,

please join in singing the following:

Silent night, holy night, Son of God, love’s pure light;radiant beams from thy holy face

with the dawn of redeeming grace,Jesus, Lord, at thy birth, Jesus Lord at thy birth.

THE ANTHEM9:00 - “Christmas is Coming” by Sheldon Curry

The Celebration Singers and The Dayspring Chimers

10:30 - “Christmas Pastorale” by Joan J. PinkstonThe Dayspring Chorale

A TIME OF SILENCE (for personal prayer)

THE CHORAL CALL TO PRAYER Arr. Mack Wilberg“Away In a Manger”

THE COMMUNITY PRAYER (in unison)O God,

we are so easily distracted.We go out of our way

to see the beautiful Christmas lights,but we fail to see the light of the world,the light that came long agothrough the birth of a child.

We hurry to finish our Christmas shopping,frantically seeking that perfect gift,but we have forgotten how to be stilland treasure the Gift we have been given.

Forgive our angry tempers.Overlook our impatience.Teach us to see the signs of our salvation

in the smiles of children everywhere. Amen.

THE LORD’S PRAYER Hymnal #895

THE OLD TESTAMENT READING Isaiah 52-7-10

THE PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS

THE OFFERTORY9:00 - “Silent Night” by Lloyd Larson

Louis Antonio Tejada, Violin Vincent Van Vleet, Piano

THE OFFERTORY10:30 - “Christ in the Stranger’s Guise” by Alfred S. Burt

The Dayspring Chorale

*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

A CAROL SING

THE GOSPEL READING Luke 2:1-14

THE SERMON Rev. Jane Tews“Through the Eyes of a Chid”

*THE CLOSING HYMN Faith We Sing #2095“Star -Child”

*THE BENEDICTION

*THE BENEDICTION RESPONSE Arr. M. Kelley“Let There Be Peace On Earth”

Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me;let there be peace on earth, the peace that was meant to be.

With God our creator, children all are we.Let us walk with each other in perfect harmony.

Let peace begin with me, let this be the moment now.With every step I take, let this be my solemn vow;

to take each moment and live each moment in peace eternally.Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me.

*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 Michael Helman“Toccata on Angels We Have Heard on High”

*PATIO FELLOWSHIPPlease Join Us for Refreshments in Fellowship Hall

*Those in the congregation who are able shall stand

Communion is offered between services. Those who would like to receive the elements are invited to gather around the communion table.

Assisting in the Service This Morning:Rev. George Smoot

The Pianist This Morning:Mary Sievert

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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 - Mary Lou Collier • 10:30 - Hildie and Erica Brooks

Acolytes This Morning:9:00 - Caroline Phillips • 10:30 - Kathryn Smith

THE FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR THIS MORNING are given by Jean Beal, for her Mother and Father Ray and Muriel Tapp.

THE ROSE ON THE ALTAR THIS MORNING celebrates the birth of George Cole Smith, born November 14, 2011 and son of Matt & Meredith Smith.

THE FOOD BASKET ON THE ALTAR THIS MORNING is given in loving memory of Reece & Louwanda Miller, parents of Marilyn Miller.

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

The Hansen and Smitheran Families, following the death of Maxine Hansen on Dec. 9 in Chandler

Judith Vartanian, niece of Sandra Ziegler, recently diagnosed with cancerMerle Childers, hospitalized at Scottsdale Osborn HospitalMarge Sydell, hospitalized at Chandler Regional HospitalPat Hergenrader, mother of Karen Hatton, healing after major reconstructive

foot surgery on Dec. 16John O’Neal, grandfather of Julie O’Neal, hospitalized at Banner Desert

HospitalInez Baker, 99 year-old mother of Jim Baker, recovering from a fall and broken

hipKatie Conner, healing following hospitalizationThe Huning and Janus Families, following the death of longtime Dayspring

member, Audrey Huning, on Dec. 4. Services will be held Saturday, Jan. 14 at 10:00 a.m. here at Dayspring

Rosemary & Ernie Johnson and Family, at the death of Rosemary’s mother, Elma Ruth Yaussi, on Dec. 2

Audra, granddaughter of Phyllis Sperlazza, following the death of her best friend in an auto accident

Bob Carl, hospitalized at Banner Good SamaritanBob Roe, struggling with health issuesEllen Gingrich, friend of the Van Vleet family, who is seriously illThe Bustillos Family, friends of the Van Vleet family, following the death of

their husband/father in NovemberPeace for all during the Advent seasonBobby Dale - healing following hospitalization

Ongoing Health Concerns

Marlene Meyer, Shannon Hood, Denise Gaudet, 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 Dec. 11, 2011

738

GIFTSOffering received Dec. 11, 2011

$18,055

SERVICE WITNESS

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 carolc@dayspring-umc.org or (480) 838-1446.

Dayspring Members and Friends - If you are utilizing our Electronic Funds Transfer for your giving, and have changed the amount of your pledge, please be sure to fill out a new form for 2012. Forms are available in the church office or one can be mailed to you. Thank you!

The 2012 Altar Flower and Food Basket Calendars are now available in the narthex for sign-up. Thank you!

Share the Hope of the Season - UMOM Christmas Gift Cards are available on the patio following services this morning. You can provide shelter and hope to a homeless child and his/her family with your purchase. $15 provides 1 night of shelter to an individual; $50 provides 1 day of shelter, food, and childcare for a child; $100 provides 1 week of shelter to an individual; $360 provides 1 month of shelter to an individual. The cards make wonderful gifts. Be sure to stop by the table today!

Dayspring Youth Ministry (DYM)* 10:15 - 11:30 - Jr. High Formation, Room 111* 10:15 - 11:30 - Sr. High Formation, Room 110

Explorer’s Class concludes its series on “Grace: What did it mean to John Wesley and how does it affect our faith journey?” this morning. The class will not meet on Christmas or New Year’s Sunday. Dr. Dale Bowen will begin a new series on Sunday, January 8, on the Traditions and Beliefs of Christianity. He will explore a range of cultural beliefs, sacred literatures and festivals in search of the answers to these age-old questions.

Adult Bible Study - This class will not meet on Dec. 25 or Jan. 1. During the month of January, the class will be finishing the Old Testament, discussing the return from the Exile. If you are interested or have any questions, contact Cathy Smoot at (480) 497-2948.

Contemporary Issues - Doris Gazda and Larry Lathom will be presenting a program in this Adult Sunday School Class this morning at 10:30 about the history of Christmas Music. They will perform and share their music as we learn about the beginnings of many familiar Christmas carols and tunes. We hope you will join us today to share in this special program. (The class will not meet on Dec. 25 or Jan. 1. We will resume

on Jan. 8.)

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”. December 18 - Coco’s - SW corner of Elliot and Hardy.

“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.

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!

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

Need a tax credit donation? Please consider donating to Dayspring Kindergarten through the Arizona Scholarship Fund. Past donations have helped families in need with scholarships for kindergarten. Forms are available in the church office, the Preschool office before Dec. 18th, or by visiting the Arizona Scholarship Fund website at www.azscholarships.org. Thank you!

What do all kids want for Christmas? - Summer Camp! Gift certificates are available for purchase on-line. The 2012 Mingus Mountain Camp summer schedule, program description and additional information about camp gift certificates are all available at www.mingusmountaincamp.org. For questions, contact Debbie Albert at (602) 266-6956, (800) 299-8622 ex. 215, or debbie@desertsw.org

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OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU THIS WEEK AT DAYSPRING

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18 - Christmas Sunday9:00 AM - Worship

- Children’s Sunday School- Explorer’s Class, Adult Room- Adult Bible Study, Room 112

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

3:00 PM - “The Bells of Christmas” Bell Choir Concert, Sanctuary

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, DECEMBER 197:00 PM - BSA Troop 172, Fellowship Hall

- Venture Crew, Room 202

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 208:45 AM - Yoga, Media Center

12:00 PM - Brown Bag Lunch, Room 1126:00 PM - Chimers, Choir Room7:00 PM - DayStar, Choir Room

- Finance Committee, Adult Room

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 215:45 PM - Esperanza Choir, Choir Room6:00 PM - Cherub Choir, Adult Room

- Sunshine Singers, Media Center6:30 PM - Celebration Singers, Choir Room6:45 PM - Genesis Choir, Media Center7:30 PM - Chorale, Choir Room

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22 - Office Closed

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23 - Office Closed

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24 - Christmas Eve6:00 PM - Family Worship Service, Music by our Children’s Choirs8:00 PM - Lessons and Carols, Music by Celebration Singers and

Esperanza11:00 PM - Candlelight Communion - Music by Dayspring Chorale

and Brass

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25 - Merry Christmas!10:00 AM - Worship Service, Music by the Christmas Choir and

Bells

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Christmas Memorials 2011

GIVEN BY:

ALDEN, John & Liz - in loving memory of Miriam & Bill Sage and Bernice & Glen Alden

ANDERSON, Dave & Beth - in loving memory of our parentsAVANZINO, Jerry and WILFONG, Rebekah - in loving memory of Dave

Avanzino and Celia WilfongBAWOLEK, Ed, Suzan, Carrie and Eddie - in loving honor of Edward

Bawolek (Ed’s father) and James Roberts (Suzan’s brother)BAWOLEK, Carolyne Alice & Edward Thomas - in loving memory of our

grandparents, Helyne Bawolek and Carol & Thomas RobertsBEAGLES, Bill & Linda - in loving memory of our parentsBEAL, Jean - in loving memory of Maynard BealBENNETT, Wilma W. - in loving memory of Bruce H. Bennett (husband)

and B. Rodney Bennett (son)BILLER, Barb - in loving memory of my husband, EdwardBOEGER, Russ, Shirley, Rick, Teresa and Ericka - in loving memory of

Sandra BoegerBOURLAND, Mary Kate, and WELLS, Georgia - in loving memory of

Susan Bourland RasmussenBROWN HOGAN, Marcia (daughter) - in loving memory of Bea GraffBUSH CLONTS, Judy - in loving memory of Aimee & Lewis BushTHE BUTTRAM FAMILY - in loving memory of Grandpa Philip Watanabe

and Grandpa Ron ButtramTHE CARR’S - in loving memory of Beth BergTHE PHILLIP CARTER FAMILY - in loving memory of Ralph E. & Alice

Hunt, and James D. & Helena CarterCHILDERS, Merle - in loving memory of Joyce ChildersCHILDERS, Mike - in loving memory of Joyce Childers, Betsy Haller and

John KoperCOLLIER, Mary Lou - in loving memory of my son, James CollierCONNER, Alice - in loving honor of our children, Katherine, Victoria and

ColinCONSIDINE, Machel & Tom - in loving honor of Sean Considine, Erin

Saunders, Amanda Considine and Tyler MuhsCREIGHTON BROWN, Grammy & Grampy - in loving honor of Lexi,

Noah and Haley CreightonCREIGHTON BROWN, Nancy - in loving memory of Ruth & Warren

GallagherDAVIS, Gail - in loving memory of my father and mother; and Hank Davis’

father and motherDAVIS, Gail - in loving memory of my husband, Hank DavisTHE DEXTER FAMILY - in loving memory of Madalene Dexter and Lyle

PerryDOEBLER, Bettie Anne - for Ruthanne Doebler, John Doebler, Foster

Young and Ann YoungDOUWSTRA, Bev & Craig - in loving memory of Maurice & Martha

Blinco, Don Douwstra and Jan NyquistDREXEL, Teddie - in loving memory of my mother, Mary J. EvansTHE DUNBAR FAMILY - for Lou DunbarEGER, Karen - in loving honor of Edward and Lucille LotzELLINGSON, Doug & Ursula - in loving memory of our parentsFERRELL, Charles & Peggy - in appreciation of Dayspring’s many

ministriesGLOVER, Will & Marti - in loving memory of Celia O’NealGONZALES, Karen & Phil and ECKHART, Steve - in loving memory of

Doug Eckhart and Dorr & Jean SimerGONZALES-SANTIN, Edwin - in loving memory of Marta y Ramon

Gonzalez-OrtizGRAHAM, Sue - in loving memory of Mary & Warner Colvin and Betty

CraftGRAHMANN, Patricia and Robert - in loving memory of our Dad and

Grandfathers, Jim Grahmann, Charles Grahmann and Robert WenderTHE HAMILTON FAMILY - in loving honor of Sergeant Eric DaleTHE HAMILTON FAMILY - in loving memory of Alice Hamilton, Harlan

Hobbs, Betty Hobbs, and Staff Sergeant Vincent BellHAUBROCK, Bev & Larry - in loving honor of the 2012 SSP Team of

Dayspring YouthHAWLEY, Patie - for Arline & Daniel DouglasHEATER, Carol - in loving memory of Dan Hansen and Wally HeaterHER FAMILY - in loving memory of Gwen Van KirkHITTLE, Janet - in loving honor of my Children and GrandchildrenTHE HOBSON FAMILY - in loving memory of Mr. & Mrs. Charles B.

StebbinsHOFER, George & Donna - in loving honor of our Children and

GrandchildrenHUISINGA, Don & Donna - for Milford & Mary Huisinga and Linden

HuisingaHUISINGA, Don & Donna - in loving memory of Elsie & Al Guimont,

Eloisa Zernik and Peggy GuimontTHE IHNS FAMILY - in loving honor of our parents, Gordon & Mavis

Klaudt and Lyle & Boni Ihns

JAMISON-DAWE, Nancy - in loving honor of my Children and Grandchildren

THE ROBERT JARUS FAMILY - in loving memory of our Parents, Grandparents and Friends

JOHNSON, Ed and OSBORN, April, Rex and Ale - in loving honor of Ed & Iny Johnson; and in loving memory of John & Virginia Osborn and Diane Mikesell

JOHNSON, Mom & Dad - in loving honor of Matthew and JennaJOHNSON, Rosemary - in loving memory of my mother, Elma Ruth

YaussiJORDAL, Jack (husband) - in loving memory of Joyce JordalKARBAN, Paul & Peggy - in loving honor of our familyKATHY, KEN, DIANA, TRAVIS and AMBER - in loving memory of Jean

Oplinger and Rick OplingerKOIVUN, Suzanne - in loving honor of my Children, Grandchildren,

Great-Grandchildren and FriendsKOTTERMAN, Penny - in loving memory of Paul Kotterman and Lucy &

Melvin ScholineLEE, Carolyn - in loving memory of Kenneth & Pauline Stringfield

(parents)LEE, Harrison - in loving memory of Sieglinde Lee (daughter)LISTON, John & Wendy - in loving memory of Howard, Elaine and Tom

ListonLOGSDON, Sally, Rick, Drew and Courtney - in loving honor of Barbara

& Richard Logsdon, Sr., and Ann & Doug IsalyLYONS, Jon & Karen - in loving memory of Pauline Robison, Doris

Beckwith, James & Mary Seolas, Robert & Lucybelle HodgesMARSHAL, Mary K. - in loving memory of RhodaMAYSON, Mr. & Mrs. Prince - in loving memory of our daughter, Frances

Mercy MaysonTHE MAZZANTI FAMILY - in loving honor of the wonderful Dayspring

ChurchTHE MCINTOSH CLAN - in loving memory of Tom & Doris McIntosh and

Wilferd LewisMCLAUGHLIN, Tom & Marcia - in loving memory of Ruth & Bob Hopkins

and May & Harold McLaughlinMEDENDORP, Brian and O’NEAL, Julie - in loving honor of our Family

and FriendsMESBERGEN, Lester & Carol - in loving memory of our son, Larry

Duane MesbergenMILES, Fred & Barbara - in loving memory of Mr. & Mrs. Fred Miles, Sr.,

and Mr. & Mrs. Marvin RoeschMILLER, Darvin & Marge - in loving honor of our familyMORAN, Kitty (daughter) - in loving memory of Marlene MitchellMOYER, Tom & Jill - in loving memory of our mothersNELSON, Elmer & Carole - in loving memory of our parents

THE NERO FAMILY - in loving memory of Catherine Ann NeroNYQUIST, Gretchen - in loving memory of Jan Nyquist (mother) and Mr.

& Mrs. M.A. Blinco (godparents)OLIVER, Rick & Susan - in loving memory of Vernon & Margaret Olive

and Dwayne LoosOLSON, Carolyn and ILLG, Val, Jeff and Elizabeth - in loving memory of

Carolyn’s son, Curtis IllgOLSON, Carolyn and ILLG, Val, Jeff and Elizabeth - in loving honor of

Carolyn’s parent’s, Ralph & Donna OlsonPARGMANN, Glenn & Ginny - in loving memory of our parents, Mr. &

Mrs. Pargmann and Mr. & Mrs. JimisonPICKARD-BROWN, Tom & Vicky - in loving memory of John and Audrey

PickardPOTTS, Lynn & Rick - in loving honor of LCPL Sam Bell, USMC; and in

loving memory of Cal PottsPOTTS, Rick, Lynn, David, Sarah and Maggie - in loving memory of

Harold & Dorothy CaldwellPRITCHARD, Cheri & Dan - in loving memory of Cheri’s mother, Betty

ZwijaczTHE PROCHNIEWSKIS - in loving memory of Alma Superfisky and Mike

& Dorothy ProchniewskiRAWLES, Barbara - in loving memory of Roberta, L.W. and Rick Sears;

and in loving memory of Audrey HuningREID, Matt & Carolyn - in loving memory of Markwood C. Reid and John

S. ClaryRIDEY, Mary and Family - in loving memory of Charles RideyRIHERD, Tom - in loving memory of Philana Duprey-RiherdRIHERD, Tom - in loving memory of Mary Ellen & Tom RiherdROBERSON, Freeman & Pearline - in loving memory of Fannie SanchezROBINSON, Patricia, Brad and Lora, and CONNELL, Jill - in loving

memory of Robert and Stella CollettROBINSON, Patricia, Brad, Lora and Jill - in loving memory of William D.

RobinsonROONEY, Mike, Ruth, Mark and Chris, and VIGNESS, Kathy & Andy - in

loving honor of Maaden Rooney and Paxson VignessRUFER, Brad & Cheryl - in loving memory of our parents, Wanda & Cal

Rufer and Evy & Harald TeusinkRUIZ, Anne, Amanda and Nicholas - in loving honor of Vernon Lussky

(father) and in loving memory of Nancy Schumacher (mother)SEARING, Fred & Penny - in loving memory of both of our parents, sister

and nieceSHAW, Don and WHEELESS, Vicki - in loving memory of Sue Hofer, Len

Shaw, Lois Kersher and Mary Evelyn CrowSMITH, Jordan and Josh - in loving honor of Grandma Smith and Pau

Pau TsangSMITH, Robert & Pauline - in loving memory of Marvin L. Smith and

Frank K. TsangTHE SMOOT FAMILY - in loving memory of David and Jean KauffmanSTEES, Kevin, Carolee and Tanner - in loving memory of Kenneth KnissSTEIERT, Carole - in loving memory of Jack & Pauline Black and Jody

RagleTHE TEWS FAMILY - in loving honor of Jane A. TewsTHOMAS, Simon & Leni - in loving memory of Mr. & Mrs. G. Thomas and

Mr. & Mrs. K. T. CherianTRIMBLE, Doug & Virginia - in loving honor of Bill, Danielle & Claire and

Jim, Lynn and Bryan HochrineTUCKER, Mike & Connie - for Donald TuckerVANDER LAAN, Dutch & Janis - in loving memory of Joe & Ellenore

Vander Laan and Orville & Frances WittmerVENTURO, Gary & Vickie - in loving memory of Betty & Bud Younger

and Lillian & Albert VenturoVICE, Robert & Shirley - for our mothersVICK, J.D., Mari, Megan & Sarah - for Ruth Thompson, Emerson & Ethel

Vick and Henry ReynoldsVONK, Marie - in loving memory of my friends, Marge & Jim BernhagenWAGAMAN, Loretta & Johnny - in loving honor of Jean PetersWELLS, Georgia, and BOURLAND, Mary Kate - in loving honor of

George Cole Smith’s first ChristmasWENHOLD, Bill & Sally - in loving memory of our grandson, Jonathan

WenholdWHITE, Tammy and Jacob - in loving honor of Martha Akers and Peggy

& Al Lingo; and in loving memory of Joe White, Jr. and Sandra BabichWILLIAMS, Janice - in loving memory of my grandson, Daniel TiptonWILLIAMS, Sara & Russell - in loving memory of our GrandparentsYEAGER, Erma Dean - in loving memory of Dale Yeager (husband), and

George & Erma Mann (parents)THE ZYRIEK FAMILY - in loving memory of Donald F. Zyriek

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The Staff of Dayspringwishes you and your family

a Very Merry Christmas!

. . . 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 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

JulieAnne Weissberg, Director of Children's MusicJackie Miller, Director of Cherub Choir

Kris Kroeger, Youth Ministries CoordinatorKay Luzaich, Children’s Coordinator

Linda Falk, Preschool DirectorMarilyn Bunte, Nursery Coordinator. Ron 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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