JUNE 16 | 11 AM Contemporary Worship Bulletin

SAINT MICHAEL

and All Angels Episcopal Church

Father’s Day

June 16, 2024

11 AM CONTEMPORARY CHURCH

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.

Summer at Saint Michael is full of worship, fellowship, and service, and I encourage you to see how you can plug in. Tomorrow night kicks off our Vacation Bible School, and Pub Theology continues each Monday in June at 7 p.m. In addition, please help us “fill the summer pantry” at North Dallas Shared Ministries (NDSM). We partner with NDSM throughout the year to help meet varied needs of our neighbors, and summer is a great time to support them with bags of shelf-stable groceries.

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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All Creatures Of

Creatures Of Our God And

God And King Notation

King Notation

Creatures Of Our God And King Notation

Creatures Of

And

Praise God, the Fath er, praise the Son, and praise the Spi rit, Three in One. O - -

praise Him! O praise Him! Al le lu ia! Al le lu ia! Al le lu ia!

Paraphraser: William H. Draper; Author: St. Francis of Assisi (1225) Tune: Lasst uns errfreuen © Public Domain

The Opening Acclamation and Collect for Purity (standing)

Words: St. Francis of Assisi Arrangement: Justin Brooks (c) 2012 Elgie Street Music (ASCAP)

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.

Keep, O Lord, your household the Church in your steadfast faith and love, that through your g race we may proclaim your truth with boldness, and minister your justice with compassion; for the sake of our Savior Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

The Lesson (seated) Ezekiel 17:22-24

Thus says the Lord GOD: I myself will take a sprig from the lofty top of a cedar; I will set it out. I will break off a tender one from the topmost of its young twigs; I myself will plant it on a high and lofty mountain. On the mountain height of Israel I will plant it, in order that it may produce boughs and bear fruit, and become a noble cedar. Under it every kind of bird will live; in the shade of its branches will nest winged creatures of every kind. All the trees of the field shall know that I am the LORD. I bring low the high tree, I make high the low tree;

I dr y up the green tree and make the dry tree flourish. I the LORD have spoken; I will accomplish it.

Lector The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

Jesus Paid It All

Sequence Song: “Jesus Paid It All” (standing, sung by all )

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CCLI Song # 4689508 Alex Nifong | Elvina M. Hall | John Thomas Grape © 2006 Pay Me Please Publishing; sixsteps Music; worshiptogether.com songs For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com CCLI License # 1718120

The Gospel (standing) Mark 4:26-34

Celebrant The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark.

People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Jesus said, “The kingdom of God is as if someone would scatter seed on the ground, and would sleep and rise night and day, and the seed would sprout and grow, he does not know how. The earth produces of itself, first the stalk, then the head, then the full grain in the head. But when the grain is ripe, at once he goes in with his sickle, because the harvest has come.”

He also said, “With what can we compare the kingdom of God, or what parable will we use for it? It is like a mustard seed, which, when sown upon the ground, is the smallest of all the seeds on earth; yet when it is sown it grows up and becomes the greatest of all shrubs, and puts forth large branches, so that the birds of the air can make nests in its shade.” With many such parables he spoke the word to them, as they were able to hear it; he did not speak to them except in parables, but he explained everything in private to his disciples.

Celebrant The Gospel of the Lord.

People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

The Sermon (seated)

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

The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata

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 foregiveness 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 IV (standing)

Celebrant Let us now pray for the church and for the world.

Lector Grant, Almighty God, that all who confess your Name may be united in your truth, live together in your love, and reveal your glory in the world. Lord, in your mercy.

People Hear our prayer.

Lector Guide the people of this land, and of all the nations, in the ways of justice and peace; that we may honor one another and serve the common good. Lord, in your mercy.

People Hear our prayer.

Lector Give us all a reverence for the earth as your own creation, that we may use its resources rightly in the service of others and to your honor and glory. Lord, in your mercy.

People Hear our prayer.

Lector Bless all whose lives are closely linked with ours, and grant that we may serve Christ in them, and love one another as he loves us. Lord, in your mercy.

People Hear our prayer.

Lector Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit; give them courage and hope in their troubles, and bring them the joy of your salvation. Lord, in your mercy.

People Hear our prayer.

Lector We commend to your mercy all who have died, that your will for them may be f ulfilled; and we pray that we may share with all your saints in your eternal kingdom. Lord, in your mercy.

People Hear our prayer.

Celebrant O Lord our God, accept the fervent prayers of your people; in the multitude of your mercies, look with compassion upon us and all who turn to you for help; for you are gracious, O lover of souls, and to you we give glory, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, now and for ever. 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)

Father’s Day Prayer

The Holy Communion

Offertory Song: “Oh, Give Thanks” (sung by the Contemporary band)

We were wand’ring in the desert

With our souls so starved and weak

We were hungry for a homeland

We did not know how to seek

But we lifted up our voices

To the only One who hears

And the God of mercy came and brought us near

Oh g ive thanks to the Lord

For His love endures forever

We were wandering and lost

And our Father brought us home

To a safe dwelling place

To a feast of joy and laughter

Oh g ive thanks to the Lord for He is good

We were locked out of the garden

And our backs bent down with pain

In the shadow of death’s darkness

We were slaves to sin and blame

Then we cried out in our labor

To the only One who hears

And the God of mercy wiped away our tears

We were fools in our rebellion

With our hunger strike of pride

We were sick and growing closer

To the death we should have died

Then He heard of our condition

And He called us by our names

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And the God of glory took away our shame (anthem continues on the next page)

We were far out on the ocean

Making wealth and chasing dreams

But the waves of great destruction

Brought us trembling to our knees

And we cried like drunken sailors

To the only One who hears

And the God of comfort took away our fears

Wendell Kimbrough CCLI Song #7064726 © 2014 Kimbrough, Wendell For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com CCLI License #1718120

The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer A (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.

Sanctus (Micah Blalock)

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.

Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself; and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all.

He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself, in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world.

On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, 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 we proclaim the mystery of faith:

All Christ has died.

Christ is risen.

Christ will come again.

We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts.

Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom.

All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ. By him, and with him, and in him, in the unit y 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.

Goodness Of God

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.

The Blessing (standing)

Oh Give Thanks Notation

Closing Chorus: Chorus of “Oh, Give Thanks” (standing, sung by all) Wendell Kimbrough CCLI Song #7064726 © 2014 Kimbrough, Wendell For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com CCLI License #1718120

Oh, give thanks to the Lord for his love en dures for ev er! We were wan-

der ing and lost, and our Fa ther brought us home. to a safe

dwell ing place, to a feast of joy and laugh - -

ter. Oh, give thanks to the Lord for he is good. -

The Dismissal (standing)

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

JUNE 16

7:30 AM

Traditional

Saint Michael Chapel

9 AM

Traditional Church

Joy! A Children’s Service

Saint Michael Chapel

10 AM Formation For All Ages

†oday at Saint Michael

Adult Formation

10 Reasons to be an Episcopalian

Led by the Rev. Robin Hinkle | 10 a.m. | Coke Room

Robin Williams once made a list of the “Top 10 Reasons to be an Episcopalian.” We’ll dive into how his reasons highlight our Episcopal identity and faith as we explore our approach to Scripture, the Sacraments, and church history.

Parent Class:

7 Habits of Highly Effective Families

Led by Dr. Tim Smith | 10 a.m. | Room 18

Join other families as we look into how Steven Covey in his book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People presents a practical and philosophical guide to solving problems that confront families and communities today.

Youth Formation

Children’s Formation

11 AM

Contemporary Church

Traditional

Saint Michael Chapel

5:30 PM

Traditional

Saint Michael Chapel

Middle School

Room 24 | 10 a.m.

High School

Room 22 | 10 a.m.

*Childcare (3 & under) is available from 8:30 a.m. –12:30 p.m. in rooms 14 & 15.

Ages 4 – Grade 5

Room 13 | 10 a.m.

The Biggest Story

Kids will embark on an exciting journey through the Bible, connecting the dots from the garden of Eden to Christ’s death on the cross to the new heaven and new earth.