OCT. 6 | 11 AM Contemporary Worship Bulletin by Saint Michael and All Angels

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.

Last Sunday, we celebrated the opening of our newly renovated Education Building, and this Sunday, October 6, all our regular Sunday classes kick off for all ages at 10 a.m.! The completion of the first phase of our campus construction project helps buoy our spirits forward, and I hope you take advantage. Additionally, fall is full of opportunities to plug into ministry and to deepen your discipleship. I hope you can join us today at 4 p.m. for our annual Blessing of the Animals. This free event celebrating the Feast of St. Francis is open to the entire community, so come and enjoy this wonderful tradition.

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 Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost

Holy Eucharist: Rite II

The service begins on page 355 of The Book of Common Prayer.

The Word of God

10,000 Reasons Notation

Opening Song: “10,000 Reasons” (standing, sung by all)

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The Opening Acclamation and Collect for Purity (standing)

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

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

Celebrant Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Collect of the Day (standing)

Celebrant The Lord be with you.

People And also with you.

Celebrant Let us pray.

Almighty and everlasting God, you are always more ready to hear than we to pray, and to g ive more than we either desire or deserve: Pour upon us the abundance of your mercy, forg iving us those things of which our conscience is afraid, and giving us those good things for which we are not worthy to ask, except through the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ our Savior; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Lesson (seated)

Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12

Long ago God spoke to our ancestors in many and various ways by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by a Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, through whom he also created the worlds. He is the reflection of God’s glory and the exact imprint of God’s very being, and he sustains all things by his powerful word. When he had made purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs. … Now God did not subject the coming world, about which we are speaking, to angels. But someone has testified somewhere, “What are human beings that you are mindful of them, or

mortals, that you care for them? You have made them for a little while lower than the angels; you have crowned them with glory and honor, subjecting all things under their feet.” Now in subjecting all things to them, God left nothing outside their control. As it is, we do not yet see everything in subjection to them, but we do see Jesus, who for a little while was made lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honor because of the suffering of death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone. It was fitting that God, for whom and through whom all things exist, in bringing many children to glory, should make the pioneer of their salvation perfect through sufferings. For the one who sanctifies and those who are sanctified all have one Father. For this reason Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers and sisters, saying, “I will proclaim your name to my brothers and sisters, in the midst of the congregation I will praise you.”

Lector The Word of the Lord.

Be Thou By Vision Notation

People Thanks be to God.

Sequence Song: “Be Thou My Vision” (standing, sung by all )

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4.High King of hea ven, when vic t’ry is won, may I reach hea ven’s joys, - - -

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Words: Irish, ca. 700; versified Mary Elizabeth Byrne (1880-1931); tr. Eleanor H. Hull (1860-1935), alt. Music: Slane, Irish ballad melody; adapt. The Church Hymnary, 1927; harm. David Evans (1874-1948). Arrangement by Justin Brooks © 2006 Elgie Street Music (ASCAP)

The Gospel (standing)

Celebrant The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark. People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Mark 10:2-16

Some Pharisees came, and to test Jesus they asked, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?” He answered them, “What did Moses command you?” They said, “Moses allowed a man to write a certificate of dismissal and to divorce her.” But Jesus said to them, “Because of your hardness of heart he wrote this commandment for you. But from the beginning of creation, ‘God made them male and female. For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.’ So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.” Then in the house the disciples asked him again about this matter. He said to them, “Whoever divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery against her; and if she divorces her husband and marries another, she commits adultery.” People were bringing little children to him in order that he might touch them; and the disciples spoke sternly to them. But when Jesus saw this, he was indignant and said to them, “Let the little children come to me; do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs. Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will never enter it.” And he took them up in his arms, laid his hands on them, and blessed them.

Celebrant The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

The Sermon (seated) The Reverend Bob Johnston

The Nicene Creed (standing, said by all)

All We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is seen and unseen.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made.

For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man.

For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried.

On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son.

With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets.

We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.

We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

The Prayers of the People: Form VI (standing)

Celebrant Let us pray for the Church and for the world.

Lector In peace, we pray to you Lord God.

Lector For all people in their daily life and work;

People For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone.

Lector For this community, the nation, and the world;

People For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.

Lector For the just and proper use of your creation;

People For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression.

Lector For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble;

People For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy.

Lector For the peace and unity of the Church of God; People For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth.

Lector For Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury; Michael, our Presiding Bishop; George our Bishop; our parish clergy and their families; and for all bishops and other ministers;

People For all who serve God in his Church.

Lector For the special needs and concerns of this congregation.

The People are invited to add their own intercessions silently or aloud.

Hear us Lord;

People For your mercy is great.

Lector We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life;

The People are invited to add their own intercessions silently or aloud.

We will exalt you, O God our King;

People And praise your Name for ever and ever.

Lector We pray for all who have died, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom.

The People are invited to add their own intercessions silently or aloud.

Lord, let your loving kindness be upon them;

People Who put their trust in you.

Celebrant Almighty God, to whom our needs are known before we ask: Help us to ask only what accords with your will; and those good things which we dare not, or in our blindness cannot ask, grant us for the sake of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Confession of Sin and Absolution (kneeling)

Celebrant Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.

All Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.

Celebrant Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.

The Peace (standing)

Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you.

People And also with you.

Announcements (please be seated)

The Birthday Blessing (those with birthdays in October please stand)

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.

Offertory Song: “Holy Forever” (sung by the Contemporary band)

A thousand generations falling down in worship

To sing the song of ages to the Lamb

And all who’ve gone before us

And all who will believe

Will sing the song of ages to the Lamb

Your name is the highest

Your name is the greatest

Your name stands above them all

All thrones and dominions

All powers and positions

Your name stands above them all

And the angels cry Holy

All creation cries Holy

You are lifted high Holy Holy forever

If you’ve been forgiven and if you’ve been redeemed

Sing the song forever to the Lamb

If you walk in freedom and if you bear His name

Sing the song forever to the Lamb

We’ll sing the song forever and amen

And the angels cry Holy

All creation cries Holy

You are lifted high Holy Holy forever

Hear Your people sing Holy

To the King of Kings Holy

You will always be Holy Holy forever

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Your name is the highest Your name is the greatest Your name stands above them all

All thrones and dominions

All powers and positions

Your name stands above them all

And the angels cry Holy

All creation cries Holy

You are lifted high Holy Holy forever

Hear Your people sing Holy

To the King of Kings Holy

You will always be Holy Holy forever

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The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer B (standing)

Celebrant The Lord be with you.

People And also with you.

Celebrant L ift 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.

It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.

Here a Proper Preface is sung or said on all Sundays, and on other occasions as appointed.

Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:

Please remain standing as you are able.

We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life.

On the night before he died for us, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”

After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”

Therefore, according to his command, O Father, All We remember his death,

We proclaim his resurrection,

We await his coming in glory;

And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine.

We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with Saint Michael and all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation.

By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. AMEN.

And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,

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 Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; People Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.

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.

All are invited to come forward to the two standing stations for Communion at the direction of the ushers. Gluten free wafers are available upon request. Receive the wine by drinking from the chalice as it is offered to you, or by retaining the wafer, to dip lightly into the chalice for yourself. If you are not receiving, you may cross your arms over your chest and receive a blessing. If you are unable to physically come to the rail, please indicate to an usher that you would like to receive Communion at your seat.

In Christ Alone

Communion Song: “In Christ Alone” (sung by all)

...there is no other name under heaven... by which we must be saved. Acts 4:12

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The Post-Communion Prayer (standing, spoken by all)

Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Holy Forever Chorus

The Blessing (standing)

Closing Chorus: Chorus of “Holy Forever ” (standing, sung by all)

And the an gels cry, "Ho ly." All cre a tion cries, "Ho -

ly." You are lift ed high, Ho ly, Ho ly for ev ver. - -

Hear your peo ple sing, "Ho ly, to the King of Kings, "Ho - - -

ly." You will al ways be Ho ly, Ho ly for ev er. - -

The Dismissal (standing)

Deacon Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

Parish Prayers of the People

As of September 30, 2024

Edwin Adams, John Aldridge, Abel Aluart, Rami Angir, Kathryn Anschutz, Douglas Ashcraft, Barbara Hart Bell, Rebecca Bell, Len Bourland, Kimberly Brand, Patrick Bridges, Kimberly Brock, Sherrill Brown, Darrell Calvin, Cosette “Coco” Cathey, Suzanne Charriere, Patti Cooper, Carlos Cuellar, Kathy Dwight, Tommy Echols, Katherine Forrest, Dick Frazar, Louise Franklin, Robbie Gelhaus, Steve Gleason, Jody Guenther, Maggie Hall, Jane Haywood, Josh Hight, Andrea Hillburn, Henry Hubbell, Adele Ichilian, Ada Lynn Jones, Lynne Kent, Effie Carter Kline, Mary Lou Klotzman, Danny Landeros, Frank Lauinger, Jack Levens, Tom Luce, Dimitri Margetis, Blake Martens, David Martin, John Morelock,

Jordan Oberbilling, Bob Paddock, Nancy Penn, Jim Riggert, Barbara Singleton, Brad Smith, Jim Smith, Byrd Teague, Timothy Teu, Martha Tiller, Shea Walker, Michael Wallens, Mary Anne Walters, Katharine Westbrook, Deborah White, Sheri White, Mary Wolf

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.

OCT. 6 | 11 AM Contemporary Worship Bulletin

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