“. . . 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 23, 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

December 23, 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 WORSHIPThe 4th Sunday in Advent - Christmas Sunday

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

DAYSPRING NOTES

THE PRELUDE Arr. by Matthew Prins“God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen”

The Dayspring Ringettes

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: My soul magnifies the Lord.People: My spirit rejoices in God my Savior!Pastor: God has looked upon us with smiles of joy and lovePeople: God has blessed us from generation to generation.Pastor: Let us worship and praise our great God of mercy.

*THE OPENING PRAYER

*HYMN OF PRAISE Hymnal #234 “O Come, All Ye Faithful” (Stanzas 1-4)

THE LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE9:00 - The Ihns Family

10:30 - The Lee Butler Family

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 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 - “Child of Hope and Love” by Douglas E. Wagner

Esperanza

THE ANTHEM10:30 - “Mary Had a Baby” by William Dawson

The Dayspring ChoraleAmanda Osman-Bazell, Soprano

A TIME OF SILENCE (for personal prayer)

THE CHORAL CALL TO PRAYER Arr. M. 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 Micah 5:1-4

THE PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS

THE OFFERTORY9:00 - “Celebrate the Joy!” by Mark Hayes

The Celebration SingersMiles Denny, Drums

THE OFFERTORY10:30 - “I Saw Three Ships” by Donald Moore

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 1:39-55

THE SERMON Rev. Jane Tews“Claim Power”

CONSECRATION OF THE CARILLONPastor: It is good to give thanks to the Lord,People: to sing praises to your name, O Most High,Pastor: to declare your steadfast love in the morning,People: and your faithfulness at night,Pastor: to the music of the lute, harp and bell,People: to the melody of the lyre and the organ.Pastor: For you, O Lord, have made me glad by your work;People: at the works of your hands I sing for joy:

Let every instrument be tuned for praise!Let all rejoice who have a voice to raise!

And may God give us faith to sing always Alleluia!

*THE CLOSING HYMN Hymnal #238“Angels We Have Heard on High”

*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 Louis-Claude d’Aquin “Noël Suisse Grand jeu et Duo” 1694-1772

*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

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 FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR THIS MORNING are given by Gary & Gayle McKenzie in loving memory of Dale McKenzie

THE FOOD BASKET ON THE ALTAR THIS MORNING is given by Chuck & Elizabeth Winkler in celebration of their 53rd wedding anniversary.

THE 2013 FLOWER AND FOOD BASKET CALENDARS are now available in the narthex for sign-ups. Thank you!

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/adopted 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

Katie Sacha, undergoing surgery on January 8Anne King, recently diagnosed with breast cancer and preparing for an

upcoming surgeryThe father of Julie James, friend of Meg Johnson, who is hospitalized

with a septic infectionFor the people of Newtown, CTHeather Patterson, friend of the Logsdon Family, recently diagnosed

with breast cancer and undergoing surgeryJack Baker, prayers for healing from lung cancerJosh Rankin, son of Joan Wheeler, undergoing testing

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 Dec. 16, 2012

789

GIFTSOffering received Dec. 16, 2012

$23,726

Acolytes This Morning:9:00 - Charleigh Reid10:30 - Kathryn Smith

Greeters This Morning:9:00 - Chuck & Elizabeth Winkler

10:30 - Ruth, Mark, Nate and Emma Boyle

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.

It’s Not Too Late! We are still collecting 2013 pledge cards, and it’s not too late to turn yours in! If you have not already done so, please fill out the orange pledge card in the pew pocket and drop it in the offering plate, or in the church office. Thank you!

Attention Church 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 EFT form for 2013. Forms are available in the church office, or one can be mailed to you. Thinking about EFT? It’s easy to do! (If you have NOT changed your pledge amount, it is not necessary to fill out a new form.)

The Explorer’s Class is not meeting this morning or next Sunday. The class will resume on Sunday, January 6th, with a series on “The Modern Family.’‘ How has the family evolved in recent decades and how does this affect the church? Watch for further details regarding this class. The Explorer’s class meets at 9:00 a.m. in the Adult Room.

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.

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”. Dec. 23 - Biscuits - 4623 E. Elliot, west of 48th Street, on the south side.

Women’s Retreat 2013 - Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 23, 2013 and plan to attend this upcoming event. The retreat will be held at the same location as last year at the Franciscan Renewal Center in Scottsdale. More information will be coming!

Family Promise - Dayspring will host Family Promise, an emergency shelter for homeless families, from Dec. 30 - Jan. 6. Volunteer sign-ups will be available after both services today. Family Promise is also asking

for volunteers to stay/help out at its South Scottsdale campus on Dec. 28 and 29. If you are interested in volunteering with Family Promise at Dayspring and/or the other campus, please contact Maria at MariaRMDHase@yahoo.com. Thank you.

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. The deadline has been extended to April 15, 2013 for the 2012 tax year. If you are receiving a refund from the state, the full amount of your donation will be added to the amount of your refund. If you owe taxes to the state, the full amount of your donation will be deducted from the amount you owe. Please see the Preschool office or visit the Arizona Scholarship fund website at www.azscholarships.org for more information. Thank you!

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“As long as we know in our heartswhat Christmas ought to be,

Christmas is.”Eric Sevareid

OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU THIS WEEK AT DAYSPRING

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23 - Christmas 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

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

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

MONDAY, DECEMBER 24 - Christmas Eve - Office Closed

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25 - Christmas Day - Office Closed

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26 - Office Closed

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 296:00 PM - College Welcome Home Dinner, Adult Room

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 309:00 AM - Worship

- Children’s Sunday School

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

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30 (con’t)11:30 AM - Open Table, Rooms 201, 202

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

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

Christmas EveWorship Opportunities at Dayspring

6:00 p.m. - Family ServiceMusic by our Children’s Choirs

8:00 p.m. - Lessons & CarolsMusic by Celebration Singers & Esperanza

11:00 p.m. - Candlelight CommunionMusic by Dayspring Chorale & Harp

Christmas Memorials 2012

GIVEN BY:

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

ARNPRIESTER, Carolyn and MarvinAVANZINO-WILFONG, Jerry & Rebekah - in loving memory of Dave

Avanzino and Celia WilfongBAWOLEK, Carrie and Eddie - in loving honor of our parents; and in

loving memory of our Grandpa and Uncle JimBAWOLEK, Suzan & Ed - in loving honor of our children, Carolyne and

Edward BawolekBAWOLEK, Suzan & Edward - in loving memory of our brother, James

Roberts and father, Edward R. Bawolek; and our parents, Carol & Thomas Roberts and Helyne Bawolek

BEAL, Jean - in loving memory of Maynard BealBENNETT, Wilma W. - in loving memory of Bruce H. Bennett (husband),

and Rodney Bennett (son)BILLER, Barbara - for my husband, EdwardBLOCK, Kay - in loving memory of my parents, Dorsey & Evelyn ChismBOEGER, Russ, Rick, Teresa, Shirley and Ericka - in loving memory of

Sandra BoegerBROWN, Jim and Nancy Creighton - in loving memory of Ruth & Warren

GallagherBROWN-HOGAN, Marcia - in loving memory of the teachers and

students of Sandy Hook Elementary SchoolBROWN-HOGAN, Marcia (daughter) - in loving memory of Bea & Leo

GraffBUTLER, Larry & Sally - in loving honor of Ryan Bosanquet; and in

loving memory of George ButlerBUNTE, MarilynTHE BUTTRAM FAMILY - in loving memory of Philip Watanabe and Ron

ButtramTHE CADMAN FAMILY - in loving memory of our dear friend Eric

AlbertsonCARTER, Phillip & Sue and children and grandchildren - in loving

memory of James & Helena Carter and Ralph & Alice HuntCHILDERS, Mike - in memory of my loving parents, Merle & Joyce

ChildersCLIFTON, Lisa - for Harold & Betty, and Loraine Clifton

COLLIER, Mary Lou - in loving honor of my grandchildrenCOMER, Tommy & Kara - in loving memory of George HornerCONNER, Alice - in loving memory of my parents, Lawrence & Ruth

PunkalTHE COOK FAMILY - in loving memory of Lee CookCOOK, Mary - in loving memory of Lee Cook, Mom & Dad Coffman and

Mom CookCREIGHTON BROWN, Grammy & Grampy - in loving honor of Haley,

Lexi, Noah, Riley and SheaDAVIDSON, Betty & Joe - in loving memory of Myron & Margaret West

and Ralph & Clara Jane DavidsonDAVIS, Gail - in loving memory of Hank Davis and our parentsTHE DAY FAMILY - in loving memory of Kevin DayDiCESARE, Frank & Margie - in loving honor of our children; and in

loving memory of our loved onesDOEBLER, Bettie Anne - in loving memory of Ruthanne Doebler, John

Doebler and Foster & Ann YoungEGER, Karen & Dana - in loving memory of Herbert L. EgerE.J., SUSIE & MIKAYLA - in loving memory of Willis StrodeELLINGSON, Doug & Ursula - in loving memory of our parents and sisterFERRELL, Charles & Peggy - in loving honor of our loved onesTHE FITZPATRICK FAMILY, in loving memory of Janis Hoenig and Art

FitzpatrickTHE FITZPATRICK FAMILY, in loving honor of Jim Hoenig and Mary

FitzpatrickGLASER, Mike & GlenGONZALES-SANTIN, Edwin - in loving honor of God, Son and Holy

SpiritGONZALES, Karen & Phil and ECKHARDT, Steve - in loving memory of

Doug Eckhardt and Dorr & Jean SimerGRAHAM, Sue - in loving memory of Jim Graham and Mary & Warner

ColvinTHE GRAHMANN FAMILY - in loving memory of our dad, Jim

Grahmann, and our grandpas, Robert Wender and Charles Grahmann

THE HACKENYOS and CROOK FAMILY - in loving memory of Beth Berg and Sandy Miller

HAMILTON, Eric & Michelle - in loving honor of our children, Scott Hamilton and Beth & Eric Dale; and in loving memory of Alice & Edward Hamilton and Betty & Harlan Hobbs

HARBSTER, David & Suzanne - in loving honor of our parents and the Stephen Ministry Program

HASE, Maria & Luke and Family - in loving memory of Wimsey Powell, Harold & Helen Lathrop, Ohpa Dommerich and Tashiharu Hase

HAUBROCK, Bev & Larry - in loving honor of Tessa Muggeridge and John Nickles

HAWLEY, Patie - in loving memory of Daniel & Arlene DouglasHEGLAND, Jennifer and Kathryn - in loving honor of our Dad, Kurt

HeglandHER CHILDREN, GRANDCHILDREN and GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN -

in loving memory of Maxine HansenHER FAMILY - for Nita JonesTHE HOBSON FAMILY - in loving memory of Mr. & Mrs. Charles

StebbinsHOWELL, Jane & Paul - for Ruth Howell LemlyHUNING, Beth - in loving memory of Audrey & Howard HuningIHNS, Boni - in loving memory of Lyle K. IhnsIHNS, Dave & Pam - in loving honor of our Dayspring Dinner Group

FriendsJAMISON, Nancy - in loving honor of my children and grandchildrenTHE ROBERT JARUS FAMILY - in loving memory of our parents,

grandparents, and friendsJELEN, Jon & Tammy - in loving honor of Logan, Steve, Kate, Chris and

Eric JelenJOHNSON, Ed and OSBORN, April and Rex and Ale - in loving honor of

Iny Johnson; and in loving memory of Ed Johnson, John & Virginia Osborn and Vivian Mikesell

JOHNSON, Ernie & Rosemary - in loving memory of Eugene Johnson and Elma Ruth Yaussi

JOHNSON, Iny - in loving memory of Ed JohnsonKARBAN, Mr. & Mrs. Paul - in loving honor of our grandchildrenKEELY and TORY - in loving honor of Gail and Dolores ChristyKELLEY, Gloria and LAWSON, Nan - in loving memory of Bob KelleyTHE KROELINGERS - for our Dayspring familyTHE KROEMER FAMILYKUHLMAN, David & Sharry - in loving memory of Clarence and Coralie

HutfilzLAMBERT, Larry & Pam - in loving honor of our grandchildren, Amy,

Jason, Emma and Katie; and in loving memory of MeganLAWSON, JD, Katie, Keith & Nan - in loving memory of Loretta LawsonLEE, Carolyn - in loving memory of my parents, Kenneth & Pauline

StringfieldLEE, Harrison - in loving memory of my parents, Daniel L. & Estella Lee,

and my daughter, Sieglinde LeeTHE LOGSDON FAMILY - in loving honor of Ann & Doug Isaly and

Barbara & Rick LogsdonLOPEZ, John & Marianne - in loving memory of our parents, Gregorio &

Carmen Lopez, and Charles & Peggy ExumLUZAICH, Michael & Kay - in loving memory of our mothers, Joan Wells

and Barbara LuzaichLYONS, Jon & Karen - for Doris Beckwith, Pauline Robison, Robert &

Lucybelle Hodges and James & Mary Seolas

MAGRAM, Ken & Julie - in loving memory of John StacyMARSHALL, Mary K.MAZZANTI, Dave, Nancy, Brian, Jeff and Julie-Anne - in loving memory

of Elizabeth J. ChildsMCCABE, Ashley - for Phyllis McCabe and Verlie ThompsonTHE MCINTOSH CLAN - in loving memory of Larry McIntosh, Tom &

Doris McIntosh, and Wilferd Lewis (Candy’s Dad)MCLAUGHLIN, Tom & Marcia - in loving memory of Ruth & Bob Hopkins

and May & Harold McLaughlinMCVAUGH, Jennifer & Kent - in loving honor of our sons, Ryan and

CarterMEYER, Len & Paula - in loving memory of Paul & Grace Pianka and

Clint & Audree MeyerTHE MOOK FAMILY - in loving memory of Mrs. Thelma DanielMORRISON, Scott & Julie - in loving honor of our children, Caity and

RobNELSON, Elmer & Carole - in loving memory of our parentsNERO, Dan & Meg and Family - in loving memory of Charles Nero and

Catherine NeroNERO, Jake and Laura - in loving memory of our grandfathers, Charles

V. Nero and Robert M. WagnerNYQUIST, Gretchen - in loving memory of Janet Nyquist (mother) and

Mr. & Mrs. M.A. Blinco (Godparents)OLDENBURG, Meredith & Dick - in loving honor of our children and

grandchildrenOLIVER, Rick & Susan - for Dwayne Loos and Margaret & Vernon OliverOLSON, Carolyn and ILLG, Brian, Val, Jeff and Liz - in loving memory of

Curtis Illg (son and brother)OLSON, Carolyn - in loving honor of my parents, Ralph & Donna OlsonOLSON, Richard & Janelle - in loving memory of our parents and brotherPAPP, FrancesPATTERSON, JP and Nathan (your loving grandsons) - in loving memory

of Skip Strang and Bill PattersonPICKARD-BROWN, Vicky - in loving memory of Audrey and John

PickardPOTTS, Rick, Lynn, David, Sarah & Maggie - in loving honor of Edith

Potts; and in loving memory of Cal PottsPOTTS, Rick, Lynn, David, Sarah & Maggie - in loving memory of Harold

& Dorothy CardwellPRITCHARD, Dan & Cheri - in loving memory of our mothers, Betty

Zwijacz and Myra PritchardRADA, Andrin, Blerin and Family - in loving memory of Jemine RadaRAMIREZ, Branson and Nancy - for Russel and Doris O’BryanRAWLES, Barbara - in loving memory of Roberta, L. W. and James R.

SearsREEVE, Kerry & Wendy - in loving honor of our troops

REID, Matt & Carolyn - for Markwood C. Reid and John S. ClaryRIDEY, Mary and Family - in loving memory of Charles RideyROBINSON, Patricia and Brad, Lora and Jill - in loving memory of

William RobinsonROBINSON, Patricia and Brad, Lora and Jill - in loving memory of Robert

& Stella CollettTHE BOB ROE FAMILY - in loving memory of Bob RoeROONEY, Mike & Ruth - in loving honor of Maaden Rooney and Paxson

VignessRUFER, Brad & Cheryl - in loving memory of our parents, Wanda & Cal

Rufer and Evy & Harold TeusinkRUIZ, Anne - in loving honor of my children, Amanda, Nicholas and my

dad, Vernon LusskySANDERS, Sheila, Steven, Cheyn, Mathias and Kavin - in loving

memory of Charleen F. SmithSEARING, Fred & Penny - in loving memory of our parents, Fred & Mary

Searing and Floyd & Iris BeamerSIMMINGER, Jeff and Family - in loving memory of Jean and Rita

SimmingerSMITH, Bill (her loving husband) - in loving memory of Charleen F. SmithSMITH, 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. TsangSTEIERT, Carole - in loving memory of Mr. & Mrs. Jack BlackSWIFT, Laurel (daughter) - in loving memory of Richard CorlissTHORPE, Mike & Angela - for our parentsTOM - in loving memory of PhilanaTUCKER, Mike, Connie, Matt and Alli - in loving memory of Don TuckerTHE VICK FAMILY - in loving honor and memory of our family, deceased

and livingVAN KIRK, Michael & Jennifer - in loving memory of our daughter, GwenVAN KIRK, Ryan, Wade, Camille & Josephine - in loving memory of our

sister, GwenVICE, Robert & Shirley - for the children killed last weekend in

ConnecticutVONK, Marie - in loving honor of my family and friends near and farWAGAMAN, Johnny & Loretta - to Jean Peters, with love and

appreciationWATSON, Carolyn - in loving memory of John & Jessie PolichWELLS, Georgia and BOURLAND, Mary Kate - in loving memory of

Susan RasmussenWILLIAMS, Janice (grandmother) - in loving honor of Daniel J. TiptonWILLIAMS, Russell, Sara and Natalie - in loving memory of Carol WilliamsYEAGER, Erma Dean - in loving honor of my family

. . . 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.

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