Join us this weekend for Second Sunday at Dayspring! On the second Sunday of each month, we come together for a time of community, connection, and meaningful worship. It’s an opportunity to deepen your faith, build relationships, and celebrate our commitment to inclusivity. Come be part of this growing community! Learn more HERE.

It’s also Palm Sunday, so you can look forward to all the cherished Dayspring traditions—especially our beloved Palm Sunday favorite, “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna” with ALL our choirs!

Join us on Second Sunday, April 13, at 11:15 a.m. in Room 111 for this month’s Second Sunday Parenting Class with Lainie Sgouros, a certified School Psychologist with 20+ years of experience and the Psychologist Coordinator for Kyrene School District.

Specializing in Triple P Parenting, MTSS, and social-emotional learning AND a mother of two teenagers, our speaker brings a wealth of both professional expertise and real-world parenting insight. The program will focus on:

Self-discipline & independence – Helping teens take responsibility and set goals.

Balancing expectations – Supporting success while managing stress.

Building positive connections – Encouraging confidence and healthy relationships.

Children’s and Youth activities are available at the same time. Gain expert tips to navigate the teen years with confidence. Join us! more

On Easter Sunday, Dayspring will once again be filled with beautiful spring flowers. Each flower is given as a memorial to or in honor of special loved ones or friends. In addition, gifts may also be made to UMCOR, the United Methodist Committee on Relief, in lieu of a plant. Both of these gifts will be listed in our Easter print and digital bulletins and shown during Easter services.

The cost per flower (Tulips, Gerbera Daisies, Easter Lilies, etc.) is $20.00. This would also be a good guideline for your gift to UMCOR, though any gift is welcome. The deadline is 12 noon on Monday, April 14. Please fill out the form HERE or reply to this email for assistance.

We'll host a Family Holy Week Event (and dinner!) on Wednesday, April 15, at 6:00 p.m. Services on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday also begin at 6:00 p.m. Then on Easter morning, we’ll have services at 8:30 and 10:00 in Tempe and 11:00 in Arcadia. Please go to dayspring-umc.org/easter for more detailed information.

We need volunteers for Easter Sunday! If you're interested in being a shepherd or greeter at either the 8:30 or 10:00 Easter service, please email Andrea. 

Our kids made a video reminder for you!

Children's Ministry is hosting a Pet Food Drive to support Lost Our Home Pet Rescue's Pet Food Bank, which helps families who are struggling to feed their pets. By donating pet food and supplies, you can help keep pets with their families, rather than being surrendered during tough times. We will collect donations on April 13. Any kind of dry dog or cat food (puppy/kitten or adult) is greatly needed. You can donate through their Amazon wish list or drop off items in the narthex. Thank you for your generosity!

NEEDED:

Unopened bags and/or cans of pet food

Kitten and/or Puppy Formula

Cat Litter

Pet Furniture/Kitty Condos

Pet Beds

Toys & Treats

Disinfecting Bleach

Towels

NOT ACCEPTED:

Opened bags or cans of pet food

Sheets, pillows, mattresses