September 9, 2021
SECOND SERVICE & CHOIR RETURN CELEBRATION!
This Sunday, we are adding a second service at 10:30am. Both services (9:00 and 10:30) will be livestreamed and will include childcare and Sunday School.

This Sunday also marks the much anticipated return of our choral music program! The choirs and brass will perform a new piece composed by our Music Director, David Schildkret, at both services. Don't miss it!
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT - SATURDAY
Children's Ministry is looking forward to bringing together our Dayspring families for a movie night on the patio this Saturday, September 11. We will open the event at 6:30 so you can get set up and the movie will begin at 7:00. There will be snacks, sno-cones, and some other fun activities. This event is free and open to anyone. We will be watching the movie Luca and sharing in a fun, safe evening together. Email Emily with questions.
SURVIVING TO THRIVING
Join award-winning author and writing teacher, Sandra Marinella for a preview of our January book study during her free workshop on September 11 at 10am via Zoom. Explore the transformative nature of personal writing and positive psychology. Learn more or register HERE
ROCK THE WORLD WITH KINDNESS
Join us for a day of volunteering in remembrance of 9/11 from 8am – noon on September 11, 2021 Help Family Promise bring beauty to their community both inside and out! Volunteers are needed to help build bookcases and shelf a new lending library as well as changing out landscaping rock. Register to volunteer HERE. For more information click HERE.
NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION - SUNDAY
Whether you're new to Dayspring or you've been attending for a while, we invite you to attend a one-hour session with Pastor Jeff to learn more about the United Methodist church and Dayspring specifically, on Sunday, September 12 at 2:00pm. We will meet via Zoom or, if you are not able to participate online, we can meet via phone. Please email the church office if you are interested.
THEOPUB
On September 13, Dayspring PRIDE TheoPub will kick off the fall season with Gary Lovejoy and Pastor Joel as they present GLBTQ+ History 101. Also starting in September, each month a TheoPub participant will share their “coming out” story or how they became an ally of GLBTQ+ persons. Email David for details or the Zoom link.
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
Mary Martha Circle meets at 7:00pm on September 13 via Zoom, please email Nancy for the link to the meeting.
The United Methodist Women Monthly Unit Meeting is at 7:00pm on September 16 in the Palo Verde Room. The program will be led by Nancy Jamison from the United Methodist Women’s 2021 program book entitled Knitted Together for God’s Good Work, learning about women and creation care in scripture and considering our commitment to take action for Just Energy for All.
FLU & PNEUMONIA SHOT CLINIC
We host our annual Flu/Pneumonia Immunization Clinic for anyone age four and up on September 19 from 8:30am until noon in the Fellowship Hall. You do not need to be a member of Dayspring to participate. Costs vary, depending on the type of immunization. Learn more
BIBLE SUNDAY
We look forward to presenting our third graders with Bibles on Bible Sunday, September 19. If you would like your child (in third grade or older if they have not yet received a Bible) to be presented with a Bible as part of the Bible Sunday service, please email Emily.
SACRED WATERS
Arizona Faith Network and Arizona Interfaith Power and Light join together with Arizona leaders to explore Arizona's lifeblood: water. Starting September 21 at 5:30pm via Zoom, we will explore the voices, history, gifts, and challenges of Arizona's water. Register and learn more HERE.
REFUGEE FOCUS
The Refugee Focus team needs volunteers to collect donated furniture and move it to the storage unit. Email Paola or call the church office at 480-838-1446 with any questions regarding volunteering or donations. Learn more
CHURCH & SOCIETY
PETITION DRIVE-THRU
The Church & Society team is hosting weekend Drive Thru times for petition signings in our church parking lot through September 19. Drive by for more information and to view and sign the petitions. Saturdays and Sundays: 8:00-12:00
TEXT MESSAGE FRAUD ALERT
In the last two weeks, some of you may have experienced a fraudulent text message scheme. There are several different text messages (allegedly from our leadership) being sent to members of the church. DO NOT REPLY continue reading
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