SEPT. 1 | 9 AM Joy! A Children's Service Worship Bulletin by Saint Michael and All Angels

THE FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

WELCOME

FROM THE RECTOR

The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata

We’re so glad you’ve joined us at Saint Michael today. We’d love to get to know you better, so please take a moment to fill out the welcome card, either physically or digitally, that can be found on this page or in the pew back in front of you. Our Welcome Team members are in the hallways today to help you with anything you need.

Our regular worship services are great ways to deepen your personal discipleship journey. In addition to our regular worship services, join us for our educational offerings. Details for children and teens can be found on the inside back cover of this bulletin and on our website, and adult classes and other offerings can be found in the separate Sunday News handout available on tables outside the worship space. Please mark your calendar to join us on Sunday, September 29 for the Feast of Saint Michael and All Angels and the Building our Future Open House for our newly renovated Education Wing!

As we prepare to worship together, I invite you to take a moment and center yourself on God’s presence. Worshiping, learning, and giving together help us grow closer to who God created us to be, and you’re part of that work. May God bless you today and every day, and I hope to see you again very soon!

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Welcome

Joy: A EuchArist for childrEn

The Lighting Of The Christ Candle

“The Light Of Christ”

The light of Christ has come into the world. The light of Christ has come into the world.

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The Opening Song

“I Will Sing, I Will Sing”

I will sing, I will sing, a song unto the Lord. I will sing, I will sing, a song unto the Lord. I will sing, I will sing, a song unto the Lord. Alleluia, glory to the Lord.

Refrain

Allelu, alleluia, glory to the Lord. Allelu, alleluia, glory to the Lord. Allelu, alleluia, glory to the Lord. Allelu, alleluia, glory to the Lord.

We will come, we will come, as one before the Lord. We will come, we will come, as one before the Lord. We will come, we will come, as one before the Lord. We will come, we will come, as one before the Lord.

Refrain

The Opening Sentences

Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.

The flowers adorning the altar are given to the glory of God and in memory of Dr. Don Mauldin by St. Mary’s Guild.

Standing

Please be seated.

Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you.

Celebrant Let us pray.

Celebrant God our Father, help us to be honest in our talking and our actions. Amen.

The Gospel Procession

“I Have Decided To Follow Jesus”

I have decided to follow Jesus. I have decided to follow Jesus. I have decided to follow Jesus. No turning back, no turning back.

Other verses:

Though none go with me, still I will follow. The cross I’ll carry ‘til I see Jesus. The cross before me, the world behind me.

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The Bible Story

The Song After The Story

“Ev’ry Time I Feel the Spirit”

Ev’ry time I feel the Spirit, movin’ in my heart, I will pray.

The Children’s Creed

All I believe in God the Father, who has made me and all the world. I believe in God the Son, who has loved me and saved me.

I believe in God the Holy Spirit, who is in me and all creation.

The Sunday School Prayer

All God be in my head. God be in my heart. God be in my left hand. God be in my right hand. God be in my whole life. Thanks be to God. Amen.

Additional Prayers and Silence

Reader Let us thank God for our families, friends, and our pets. We pray to you, O Lord.

People Lord, hear our prayer.

Reader Let us praise God for God’s love and goodness and for our blessings.

We pray to you, O Lord.

People Lord, hear our prayer.

Reader Let us pray to God to help others. We pray to you, O Lord.

People Lord, hear our prayer.

Reader Let us ask God for the things we need; may we enjoy the food we eat, the home we live in, the health that we have, and when we are sick that we may be well soon.

We pray to you, O Lord.

People Lord, hear our prayer.

Please be seated for the Announcements.

The Children’s Confession

Celebrant For the times we have hurt others.

People Forgive us, God.

Celebrant For the times we have acted selfishly.

People Forgive us, God.

Celebrant For the times we have been slow to forgive others.

People Forgive us, God.

Celebrant For the times we have not remembered your love for us.

People Forgive us, God.

The Peace

Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you.

People And also with you.

The Offertory

“I’ve Got The Joy, Joy, Joy”

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I’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart. Down in my heart. Down in my heart.

I’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart. Down in my heart to stay.

Refrain

And I’m so happy, so very happy. I’ve got the love of Jesus in my heart. And I’m so happy, so very happy.

I’ve got the love of Jesus in my heart.

Other Verses

I’ve got the peace that passes understanding. Refrain I’ve got the love of Jesus, love of Jesus. Refrain Public Domain

The Doxology

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host: praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

“Praise God, from whom all blessings flow“ Hymn 380, v. 3

Prayers Over The Bread & Wine To Thank God For Jesus

Celebrant The Lord be with you.

People And also with you.

Celebrant Lift up your hearts.

People We lift them to the Lord.

Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

People It is right to give him thanks and praise.

The Lord’s Prayer

All Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

Standing

All baptized persons of any age regardless of their denomination and tradition are welcome to share in the banquet of the Lord’s Supper.

Eucharistic prayer continues.

Members of the congregation may come forward to receive Communion from the Celebrant.

Please join in the singing of the Communion songs.

The Breaking of the Bread

Celebrant The Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.

Communion Songs

“I Am The Bread Of Life”

I am the bread of life. They who come to me shall not hunger. They who believe in me shall not thirst. No one can come to me, unless the Father draw them.

Refrain

And I will raise them up, and I will raise them up, And I will raise them up on the last day.

The bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world, and they who eat of this bread, they shall live forever, they shall live forever. Refrain

Unless you eat of the flesh of the Son of Man and drink of his blood, you shall not have life within you, you shall not have life within you. Refrain

I am the resurrection, I am the life. They who believe in me, even if they die, they shall live forever. Refrain

Yes, Lord, we believe that you are the Christ, The Son of God who has come into the world. Refrain

“Chatter With The Angels”

Chatter with the angels, soon in the morning.

Chatter with the angels, join that band, I hope to join that band.

And chatter with the angels all day long, I hope to join that band.

And chatter with the angels all day long.

“Rejoice In The Lord Always”

Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say rejoice!

Rejoice! Rejoice! And again I say rejoice!

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“Seek Ye First”

Seek ye first the kingdom of God and its righteousness. And all these things shall be added unto you.

Allelu, alleluia!

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Allelu, alleluia!

Ask, and it shall be given unto you, seek, and ye shall find. Knock, and the door shall be opened unto you. Allelu, alleluia!

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Allelu, alleluia!

Words: St. 1, Matthew 6:33; adapt. Karen Lafferty (20th cent.). Music: Seek Ye First, Karen Lafferty (20th cent.)

Music

Song permission granted by CCLI License #171820 & Hymn permission used by Rite Song, a one-time use reprint license for congregational use.

The foregoing text of the worship service contained in this order of worship is taken from the Book of Common Prayer 1979.The Book of Common Prayer alone is of authority in the worship of the Episcopal Church. This program is provided for convenience of use on this occasion.

Thank You To God For Our Time Together

All Thank you, Jesus, for this Holy Meal. Thank you for giving us this Holy Food that gives each of us the gift of life. And thank you for caring for us. Amen.

A Blessing The Dismissal

Celebrant Let us go forth in the name of Christ. People Thanks be to God.

The Closing Song

“His Banner Over Me Is Love”

The Lord is mine and I am His. His banner over me is love. The Lord is mine and I am His. His banner over me is love. The Lord is mine and I am His. His banner over me is love. His banner over me is love.

Other verses

He is the vine and we are the branches. His banner over me is love.

Jesus is the rock of my salvation. His banner over me is love.

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SEPT

†oday at Saint Michael

Adult Formation

7:30 AM

Traditional

Saint Michael Chapel

9 AM

Traditional Church

Joy! A Children’s Service

Saint Michael Chapel

11 AM

Traditional

Saint Michael Chapel

11 AM

Contemporary Church

5:30 PM

Traditional

Saint Michael Chapel

Due to construction, there is no Sunday morning formation today, but adults are invited Thursdays from now – Sept 5 for a Bible Study called “The Promised Land: Living for God Where Culture Is Influenced.”

Learn more at saintmichael.org/adults.

Coming Up for CFM & Youth

10 a.m. | Church Patio and Chapel Narthex

September 8 | Acolyte, Usher, and Choir Preview

From serving as an usher or acolyte to singing in the choir, there is a way for everyone to serve on Sunday mornings.

September 15 | Welcome-Greeter Ministry Preview

Find out how you can be part of the team who welcomes everyone on Sunday mornings.

September 15 | AVL Behind-the-Scenes Look for Youth

10:30 – 11 a.m. | AVL Studio in the Church Narthex

Youth interested in learning how the AVL team works its magic to run the worship services are invited to this behind-the-scenes look and see if they want to volunteer with this ministry.

Announcements

The Rev. Ken Brannon on Sabbatical | Sept 3 – Nov 4

Saint Michael has a wonderful sabbatical policy for our clergy. Sabbaticals allow us to invest in the future ministry of our clergy. From September 3 – November 4, Ken Brannon will be traveling with his family and visiting a monastery in upstate New York. While Ken is away, you may direct questions to Shannon Blake at sblake@saintmichael.org.