1365 East Elliot Road • Tempe, Arizona 85284-1608 • (480) 838-1446 • dayspringumc.org December 24, 2017 3:00 p.m. *Please stand as you are able As a courtesy, please silence your cell phone. THE CHURCH GATHERS TO CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS EVE PRELUDE Paul Manz “Quelle est cette odeur agreeable” 1919-2009 WORDS OF GREETING Rev. Jeff Procter-Murphy *CAROL Hymnal #234 “O Come, All Ye Faithful” Vs. 1 & 2 *CHRISTMAS PRAYER (in unison) Michelle Kelley Gracious and loving God, on this day we pray for all who walk in darkness, in this place and everywhere, that they may be freed from all evil and fear, and may in joy be lifted up to the light of your love. Bathe the world with your grace so that men and women together may hear your astonishing word of hope and become agents of your transforming love. In this, as in all things, we give you praise for ever and ever. Amen. If this is your first time with us, we’re glad you’re here! Please indicate your presence with us by filling out the sheet from the Welcome brochure found in the pew rack. 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 nursery care is available in Room 116. Large print bulletins, hymnals and personal listening devices are available in the Narthex or from the ushers, as well as Children’s Worship Guides. Ask an usher if you need assistance. 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 UMC 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. 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). WELCOME *HYMN RESPONSE Vs. 3 “O Come, All Ye Faithful” Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation; O sing, all ye citizens of heaven above! Glory to God, all glory in the highest; O come let us adore him, O come let us adore him, O come let us adore him, Christ the Lord. LIGHTING OF THE CHRIST CANDLE The Tiede Family Response: Holy One, help us bear witness to your story and to bring life, even in bleak situations. Let us shine with your grace and mercy that can transform the world. We pray grateful for baby Jesus and the Christ he became who continually offers each of us fresh manifestations of peace, love, hope and joy. Christ be our light! SONG OF FULFILLMENT (The congregation will sing refrain below) *PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRISTMAS ANTHEM Gilbert M. Martin “How Shall We Know Him?” Amanda Osman-Balzell, Penny Carpenter, D. Justin Carpenter, Christopher Michael Kelley MOMENTS FOR SILENT PRAYER SUNG CALL TO PRAYER J. Strathdee / Arr. Kelley Solo, then congregation “Holy Is the Night” PASTORAL PRAYER Rev. Dot Saunders-Perez CAROL SING “It Came upon the Midnight Clear” - Hymnal #218, Vs. 1 “O Little Town of Bethlehem” - Hymnal #230, Vs. 1 “Angels We Have Heard on High” - Hymnal #238, Vs. 1 SCRIPTURE John 1: 1-5, 10-14 MESSAGE “The Birth of Wonder” A multimedia presentation based on the work of Matthew Fox and Bruce San- guin. Featuring the voices of Joel Bullock, Jim Fountain, Rachel Procter- Murphy, Dot Saunders-Perez, Adam Slater, Jacob Slater, Leah Slater, and Shirley Wells. L. Michael Kelley, piano THE CHRISTMAS OFFERING OFFERTORY Arr. Norman Luboff “Still, Still, Still” *DOXOLOGY Hymnal #94 Praise 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 SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION The Great Thanksgiving The Prayer of Consecration The Sharing of the Elements COMMUNION ANTHEM F. Gruber/J. Mohr “Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht” PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING O God, when the song of the angels is stilled, when the star in the sky is gone, when the kings and the shepherds have found their way home, the work of Christmas is begun: To find the lost and broken one, to feed the poor and hungry with good things, to bring peace to an old person’s heart, to rebuild nations with strength and goodwill, to make music in the heart. With this communion, let the work of Christmas begin with me. Amen. *CLOSING HYMN Hymnal #240 “Hark! the Herald Angels Sing” *BENEDICTION *POSTLUDE Johann Sebastian Bach “Wir Christenleut” BWV 612 1685-1750 We Christian people have joy now because for our consolation Christ has been born as a man, he has redeemed us. The person who takes comfort in this and believes firmly will not be lost.
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THE CHURCH GATHERS TO CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS EVE
PRELUDE Paul Manz “Quelle est cette odeur agreeable” 1919-2009 WORDS OF GREETING Rev. Jeff Procter-Murphy *CAROL Hymnal #234 “O Come, All Ye Faithful” Vs. 1 & 2 *CHRISTMAS PRAYER (in unison) Michelle Kelley Gracious and loving God, on this day we pray for all who walk in darkness, in this place and everywhere, that they may be freed from all evil and fear, and may in joy be lifted up to the light of your love. Bathe the world with your grace so that men and women together may hear your astonishing word of hope and become agents of your transforming love. In this, as in all things, we give you praise for ever and ever. Amen.
If this is your first time with us, we’re glad you’re here! Please indicate your presence with us
by filling out the sheet from the Welcome brochure found in the pew rack.
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 nursery care
is available in Room 116.
Large print bulletins, hymnals and personal listening devices are available in the Narthex or
from the ushers, as well as Children’s Worship Guides. Ask an usher if you need assistance.
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 UMC 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.
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).
WELCOME
*HYMN RESPONSE Vs. 3 “O Come, All Ye Faithful”
Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation; O sing, all ye citizens of heaven above! Glory to God, all glory in the highest;
O come let us adore him, O come let us adore him, O come let us adore him, Christ the Lord.
LIGHTING OF THE CHRIST CANDLE
The Tiede Family Response: Holy One, help us bear witness to your story and to bring life, even in bleak situations. Let us shine with your grace and mercy that can transform the world. We pray grateful for baby Jesus and the Christ he became who continually offers each of us fresh manifestations
of peace, love, hope and joy. Christ be our light!
SONG OF FULFILLMENT (The congregation will sing refrain below)
*PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRISTMAS ANTHEM Gilbert M. Martin
“How Shall We Know Him?” Amanda Osman-Balzell, Penny Carpenter,
D. Justin Carpenter, Christopher Michael Kelley MOMENTS FOR SILENT PRAYER SUNG CALL TO PRAYER J. Strathdee / Arr. Kelley Solo, then congregation
“Holy Is the Night”
PASTORAL PRAYER Rev. Dot Saunders-Perez CAROL SING
“It Came upon the Midnight Clear” - Hymnal #218, Vs. 1 “O Little Town of Bethlehem” - Hymnal #230, Vs. 1
“Angels We Have Heard on High” - Hymnal #238, Vs. 1
SCRIPTURE John 1: 1-5, 10-14 MESSAGE
“The Birth of Wonder” A multimedia presentation based on the work of Matthew Fox and Bruce San-
guin. Featuring the voices of Joel Bullock, Jim Fountain, Rachel Procter-Murphy, Dot Saunders-Perez, Adam Slater, Jacob Slater, Leah Slater, and
Shirley Wells. L. Michael Kelley, piano
THE CHRISTMAS OFFERING
OFFERTORY Arr. Norman Luboff
“Still, Still, Still”
*DOXOLOGY Hymnal #94 Praise 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
SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION The Great Thanksgiving The Prayer of Consecration The Sharing of the Elements COMMUNION ANTHEM F. Gruber/J. Mohr
“Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht”
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING O God, when the song of the angels is stilled, when the star in the sky is gone, when the kings and the shepherds have found their way home, the work of Christmas is begun: To find the lost and broken one, to feed the poor and hungry with good things, to bring peace to an old person’s heart, to rebuild nations with strength and goodwill, to make music in the heart. With this communion, let the work of Christmas begin with me. Amen. *CLOSING HYMN Hymnal #240
“Hark! the Herald Angels Sing” *BENEDICTION
*POSTLUDE Johann Sebastian Bach “Wir Christenleut” BWV 612 1685-1750
We Christian people have joy now because for our consolation Christ has been born as a man,
he has redeemed us. The person who takes comfort in this
and believes firmly will not be lost.
PRAYERS
Laura Chauvin, healing following surgery on December 21; Rosalie Fasci, recovering
following hospitalization Toni Zunino, recovering at home from hip surgery; Elsie
Mulligan, with health issues; Bethany Folkes, goddaughter of Simon and Caroline
Parkinson, for healing from major vision issues; Larry ONeal, uncle of Julie ONeal and
Brian Medendorp, with a broken right ankle and sprained left ankle; The family and
friends of Bob Stanfill, following his death on December 13; The family and friends
of Lynn Jessen, following her death on November 27; Kurt Hegland, recovering
following surgery on December 15; Ken Masters, hospitalized; Seaman 1st Class
Kameron Thompson, grandson of Debi and Gary Law, deployed to Guam; Jessie
LeTourneau, niece of Sandy Somers and Dave Hrabe, that her premature labor would
stop; Kylie Hrabe, daughter of Sandy Somers and Dave Hrabe, to find a job in her field; For all the first responders and victims of the wildfires in California; for the pastors and
leaders of Dayspring UMC, in gratitude of their service to this church; for all the indigent
people in our society who suffer through all the seasons of the year; for refugees
worldwide, including the Al Naeem and Derow-Mohamed families; for all who actively
serve the public common good, including our men and women in the military.
Ongoing Health Concerns
Gail Davis, Pam Cohn, Adrianna Harrington, Helen Ellis, Pearline Roberson, Barbara
Miles, Arlene Roe, Ann Masters, Ken Masters, Kitty Moran, Michael Luzaich, Marvel
Schlick, Connie Jo Swanson, Joyce Dolin, Dianne and JC Roberson, Jaden Lee,
Barbara A. Miller, Myrna Schaffer Holcomb, Emily Velarde, David Harbster, and Melinda
Hlebak.
PIANO:
Robert Mills
WORSHIP ASSISTANT:
Michelle Kelley
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. Dot Saunders-Perez at (480) 838-1446.
Dayspring UMC is a Stephen Ministry Congregation. 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. If you need to talk with a Stephen Minister, call the