THE SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
SEPTEMBER 15, 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.
September is full of new beginnings at Saint Michael. From new midweek classes for adults, to the first Women of Saint Michael luncheon, and first Men of Saint Michael breakfast, I hope you commit to deepening your discipleship here each week. In addition, please take advantage of our Weekday Meditations, thoughtfully offered by our Saint Michael clergy in fewer than 10 minutes a day. Stream the meditations directly from our website or listen wherever you get your podcasts. More details can be found on our website and in the separate Sunday News handout available on tables outside the worship space.
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
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
Music by Max Dyer © 1974, 1975 Celebration; CCLI #1718120
The Opening Sentences
Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. Standing
Please be seated.
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Let us pray.
Celebrant Dear Lord, sometimes life is hard. Help us to make choices that let us follow you. 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.
Ev’ry time I feel the Spirit, movin’ in my heart, I will pray.
Music by Earlene Rentz Turner © 2002 Heritage Music Press CCLI #1718120
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 Birthday Blessing
All Watch over your children, O Lord, as their days increase; bless and guide them wherever they may be.
Strengthen them when they stand; comfort them when discouraged or sorrowful; raise them up if they fall; and in their hearts may your peace which passes understanding abide all the days of their life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Offertory
“I’ve Got The Joy, Joy, Joy”
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
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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“ Old 100th 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.
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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.
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.
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
“Chatter With The Angels”
Chatter with the angels, soon in the morning.
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.
Music by Wright, Hilderbrand, & Thompson © 1995, 2002
Twin Sisters IP, LLC. CCLI #1718120
“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
Words and Music: Suzanne Toolan. Copyright © 1971GIA Publications, Inc., Chicago. Reprinted under license #12077. All rights reserved.
“Rejoice
In The Lord
Always”
Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say rejoice!
Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say rejoice!
Rejoice! Rejoice! And again I say rejoice!
Rejoice! Rejoice! And again I say rejoice!
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Song continues on the next page.
“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.)
Copyright: Words: St. 1 Copyright © 1972 Marantha! Music
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.
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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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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.
FIND YOUR WAY
7:30 AM Traditional
Saint Michael Chapel
9 AM
Joy! A Children’s Service
Saint Michael Chapel
11 AM
Traditional
Saint Michael Chapel
11 AM 5:30
Saint Michael Chapel
at Saint Michael
Adult Formation
Due to construction, there is no Sunday morning formation today, but adults are invited Thursdays from Sept 12 – Oct 3 for a Bible Study called “Israel’s Mission: Becoming A Kingdom of Priests”
Learn more at saintmichael.org/adults.
CFM & Youth
10 a.m. | Church Patio and Chapel Narthex
Today | Welcome-Greeter Ministry Preview
Find out how you can be part of the team who welcomes everyone on Sunday mornings.
Today | 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.
Mission & Outreach
10 a.m. | Church Patio and Chapel Narthex
Today | Volunteer Opportunities
Visit the Mission & Outreach team to explore the many opportunities you have to give of your time by volunteering with our ministry partners.