Calling all who are young in spirit! We’re excited to gather for a great evening of conversation and community. Faith Unplugged will meet at Fate Brewery on Southern in Tempe tomorrow - Friday, February 28, at 7pm. We pray all would join us both first time guests and those who have come before-- you don’t want to miss this great night of fellowship. Please email Ryan so we can get a head count.

United Methodist Men will meet on Saturday, March 1, at 8:00am in the Palo Verde Room. All are welcome, men and women; the UMM celebrate diversity, different perspectives, and kindness. A light breakfast and coffee will be served. The March meeting features a program from Desert Botanical Garden docent, Tom Swift, about desert plants and their amazing adaptations and survival techniques to survive the blistering Sonoran Desert summers.

Our annual medical caravan is scheduled for April 22-29. We serve the community of Tochimizolco, Mexico with medical, dental, eyeglasses, and many other services. If you have a hearty spirit and a desire to join us, please email Bill Chauvin with any questions. There will be an interest meeting next Sunday, March 2, in Room 112, following the 10:00 serivce.

We heard you! Starting this Sunday, March 2, we will be taking orders for our Dayspring embroidered polo shirts. Both MEN'S and WOMEN'S sizes and styles are available. The cost of the shirts are $25.00 for sizes XS, S, M, L, and XL. XXL is $27.00 and XXXL is $28.00. The shirts should arrive approximately two weeks after your order is placed. Watch for more information coming soon!

Vacation Bible School registration begins March 3! This year’s them is True North, and it runs June 9-12 from 9:00am to noon. We will guide kids on the ultimate Alaskan adventure where northern lights glow over majestic mountains, racing rivers, and glistening glaciers. As kids trek the tundra, they’ll explore how easy it is to lose sight of what’s true in our wild world today. Pointing them toward Jesus, True North VBS shows them that he is a faithful friend we can always trust. He’s our True North! VBS is for children ages 3 (by Jan. 1 of this year and must be potty trained) through entering 6th grade. Register online at dayspring-umc.org/vbs. Email Andrea with questions or if you would like to volunteer.

Ash Wednesday is this Wednesday, March 5. Drive-thru ashes will be offered in the Tempe parking lot from 7:30-9:00am. Then, join us at our 6pm service as we begin the sacred season of Lent with prayer, reflection, and the imposition of ashes. This time of worship invites us to remember our human frailty and acknowledge our need for grace through God’s unwavering love for us all. Our labyrinth will also be available for a self-guided walk throughout the day.

The Hardest Part, Hurt We Carry, Hope We Find by Kate Bowler is a Lenten study that explores the fragile and complex nature of life—balancing joy and sorrow, love and loss. Lent is a time to acknowledge life’s hardships rather than ignore them, reflecting on our struggles while seeking hope and grace. The study, beginning March 5, includes daily Scripture, reflections, and blessings. Virtual small group discussions will be held via Zoom on Wednesdays at 5:30pm (March 12–April 23) and Thursdays at 4:00pm (March 6–April 24). To participate, please email Andrea to register and visit katebowler.com/lent to download the study guide.

Have you ever received calls or texts from an unknown number selling you something that seems too good to be true? What about emails or physical mail claiming or demanding payment? Or someone pretending to be one of our pastors in need of gift cards? Scam artists and fraudsters look for ways to take advantage of consumers. Nancy Juarez from the State Attorney General’s Office will be presenting information on how to protect yourself from fraud, warning signs it might be a scam, and common scams to look out for. Join her on Sunday, March 9, following the 10:00 service in the Sanctuary for this important program.

Tempe Leadership is holding a trivia fundraiser for Lost Our Home pet rescue on Friday, March 7, at 7pm at Boondocks (1024 E Broadway) and Dayspring has at least one team! Tickets are $15 in advance per person; $20 per person at the door. Each ticket includes one adult beverage and snacks. Additional food and drink will be available for purchase. Email Kris if you are interested.

We are collecting Shampoo, Conditioner, and other new hygiene items for one of our Tempe Resilience partners, City Hope Center, during the month of March. Needed items include: shampoo and conditioner, bar soap, deodorant, feminine hygiene products, toilet paper, and diapers/wipes. Please bring donations to the church office or look for the donation bins in the church lobby on Sunday mornings.

Dayspring United Women in Faith are collecting gently worn, used and new shoes. Funds2Orgs will issue us a check based on the overall weight of all shoes collected. This will help us meet mission goals as well as giving a second life to your shoes in developing countries. Thank you for your help!

Donation boxes can be found in the Dayspring narthex from February 2nd through March 30th.