MARCH 24, 2022
NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION
Whether you’ve been attending for a while or you’re new to Dayspring, we invite you to attend a one-hour session with Pastor Jeff to learn more about us this Sunday, April 3 at 2:00pm via Zoom. Email the church office to register and for the zoom link. Learn more
HOLY WEEK & EASTER
Our journey toward Easter is almost complete. Join us on Sunday, April 10 for our Palm Sunday services at 9:00 and 10:30 (Tempe) and 11:00 (Arcadia).

We remember the Last Supper on Maundy Thursday with a service and communion at 6:00 in Tempe.

Good Friday features two events, Way of the Cross at Arcadia and a performance of Faure's Requiem in Tempe - see more about both below.

Our Easter Celebrations begin at 9:00 and 10:30 this year in Tempe, with choirs and brass. Arcadia's 11:00 celebration is followed by an Easter Egg Hunt at noon.
WAY OF THE CROSS
Dayspring Arcadia will host an interactive, experiential time of reflection based on the popular Stations of the Cross Lenten devotion. We will be offering 1-hour curated walks through the Arcadia campus at 12pm and 2pm on Friday, April 15. Please sign up as space is limited.
GOOD FRIDAY CHORAL PERFORMANCE
Gabriel Fauré, among the most prominent French composers of the late 1800s, originally wrote his Requiem in 1877 for modest forces: small choir, organ, and perhaps a few instruments to enrich the texture. He later arranged it for large chorus and orchestra, but in its original conception, it was a chamber work. It is remarkable among Requiem settings for its focus on consolation and redemption. Other settings, most notably the Requiems of Berlioz (1837) and Verdi (1874) tend to highlight the dark vision of the Day of Judgment. While those Requiems make much of the Dies Irae, the dramatic and fearsome portrayal of judgment, Fauré omits it altogether.

The Dayspring Chorale will sing the original version of the work, accompanied only by organ. We first planned a performance of the Fauré Requiem for Good Friday 2020, but COVID-19 had other plans. We are grateful to sing it at last on Good Friday at 6pm.
QUESTIONING THE DEATH PENALTY
In this season of repentance the Desert Southwest Conference’s Committee on Prison Reform is hosting a post-Easter video/Zoom series on “Questioning the Death Penalty” featuring Sister Helen Prejean the author of “Dead Man Walking,” “The Death of Innocents,” and “Where Justice and Mercy Meet.” This online series will begin at 6:30pm on Thursday, April 28, and continue for the following four Thursdays. Learn more
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Vacation Bible School is back, running June 13-16 from 9am to noon. Our program this year is Monumental where we will explore the monumental size of God’s love in the beauty of the desert habitat of Monument Valley! The program is for children three years old (by 1/1/22) to 6th grade. The cost is $35 for the first child and $25 for siblings and includes daily snacks, all program supplies, activities and a music CD or digital download for each family. Registration is open! Space is limited so register today. We are also looking for volunteers to help in all stations and to work with small groups of students throughout their activities. Register your child or email Emily with any questions.
REFUGEE FOCUS
The Refugee Ministry is collecting donations to help support Gathering Humanity, a local non-profit which works directly with all of the resettlement agencies in order to provide newly arriving refugees with basic household items. On their behalf, we're collecting:

  • Small household items- lamps, all kitchen & bathroom items, towels, twin/double/queen sheets (no king size)
  • Kids books & toys 
  • Baby items
  • Backpacks, duffle bags and tote bags 

You may deliver donations to the office or directly to:
Gathering Humanity Warehouse 
510 S 52nd St #107, Tempe, AZ 85281
Open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings from 9:30 to noon. 

Please mention Dayspring UMC at drop-off!
ASYLUM SEEKERS MINISTRY
We are still collecting pants, shirts, blouses, leggings, socks, underwear, belts and shoes for men and women. We need mostly small and medium items and shoes size 10 and smaller. All items should be new or gently used. They may be left off at the Church Office or you may call Pastor Jim O’Neal at (602) 579-3490 to arrange a pickup.
STEPHEN MINISTRY
Stephen Ministers are highly trained members of our congregation who listen, care, encourage, and provide emotional and spiritual support. The care they give is confidential, free, and very helpful. To learn how to receive care from - a Stephen Minister, call the church office at (480) 838-1446 or email them HERE.
A FUTURE WITH HOPE
Creating a future with hope takes all of us engaging in acts of giving, service, and missions. If you are looking for a way to be in service at church, we will feature a different volunteer opportunity each week:
Children's Ministry is looking for VBS volunteers to help in all stations and to work with small groups of students throughout their activities as well as Sunday School teachers and assistants. Please email Emily for more information.
ONGOING WEEKLY ONLINE GROUPS & CLASSES:
Daily:
Sundays:
9:00 & 10:30am: SUNDAY SERVICE - Livestream - Facebook
(YouTube and Vimeo videos are posted later on Sunday and are not live.)
Mondays:
Tuesdays:
12:00pm SIMPLIFYING LIFE - View.
Wednesdays:
Thursdays:
Fridays:
Our most recent services:
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