THE NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
JULY 21,
WELCOME
FROM THE VICE RECTOR
The Rev. Ken Brannon
We’re having a wonderful summer at Saint Michael! Worship attendance has been strong, Robin Hinkle’s series on the “Top 10 Reasons to be an Episcopalian” has been a hit, and financial giving has been steady. We made a real difference in the community by helping with Jubilee Summer Camp, filling the North Dallas Shared Ministry (NDSM) food pantry, and encouraging new volunteers to join the Meals on Wheels delivery team. Summer is not sleepy at Saint Michael!
On Monday, July 22, the next major phase of construction will begin. Things will look quite different when you come to church next Sunday, so be sure to check out the Construction Impact page of our website at saintmichael.org/constructionimpact to see what’s happening. Happily, the renovations to the education wing will be finished in mid-September. Children, youth, and families will help staff decorate the new space on Sunday, September 22, and then we’ll have an open house for the whole parish on Sunday, September 29. Please join us!
I know this is a lot of change, but I am so excited about what this change points to: a vibrant community of Christian disciples who are hopeful for the future and creating new space where our families, friends, and neighbors can experience the love of God and make a positive impact in the community.
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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.
Public Domain
The Opening Song
“Somebody’s Knockin’ At Your Door”
Somebody’s knockin’ at your door.
Somebody’s knockin’ at your door.
Oh, sinner, why don’t you answer?
Somebody’s knockin’ at your door.
Knocks like Jesus.
Somebody’s knockin’ at your door.
Knocks like Jesus.
Somebody’s knockin’ at your door.
Oh, sinner, why don’t you answer?
Somebody’s knockin’ at your door.
Public Domain
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
Lord, you saw so many people in trouble but still wanting to learn about God the Father. Help us to learn also. 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.
Public Domain
The
Bible Story
The Song After The Story
“All Creatures Of Our God And King”
All creatures of our God and King, Lift up your voice and with us sing, Alleluia! Alleluia!
O burning sun with golden beams, Pale silver moon that gently gleams, O praise him! O praise him!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Public Domain
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
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“Lord, I Lift Your Name on High”
Lord, I lift your name on high.
Lord, I love to sing your praises.
I’m so glad you’re in my life.
I’m so glad you came to save us.
You came from heaven to earth to show the way. From the earth to the cross, my debt to pay.
From the cross to the grave, from the grave to the sky.
Lord, I lift your name on high.
Words and Music by Rick Founds © 1989 Maranatha! Praise, Inc. (admin. by The Copyright Company)
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.
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. 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. And I will raise them up, and I will raise them up, And I will raise them up on the last day.
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. And I will raise them up, and I will raise them up, And I will raise them up on the last day.
I am the resurrection, I am the life. They who believe in me, even if they die, they shall live forever. And I will raise them up, and I will raise them up, And I will raise them up on the last day.
Song continues on the next page.
Yes, Lord, we believe that you are the Christ, The Son of God who has come into the world. And I will raise them up, and I will raise them up, And I will raise them up on the last day.
Words and Music: Suzanne Toolan. Copyright © 1971, GIA Publications, Inc., Chicago. Reprinted under license #12077. All rights reserved.
“Go Down Moses”
When Israel was in Egypt’s land, let my people go. Oppressed so hard they could not stand, let my people go.
Refrain:
Go down, Moses, way down in Egypt’s land. Tell old Pharaoh to let my people go.
The Lord told Moses what to do, let my people go. To lead the children of Israel through, let my people go. Refrain
They journeyed on at his command, let my people go. And came at length to Canaan’s land, let my people go. Refrain
Oh, let us all from bondage flee, let my people go. And let us all in Christ be free, let my people go. Refrain
African-American spiritual, Public Domain
“Open Our Eyes, Lord”
Open our eyes, Lord, we want to see Jesus, To reach out and touch him and say that we love him. Open our ears, Lord, and help us to listen.
Open our eyes, Lord, we want to see Jesus.
African-American Spiritual, Public Domain
Standing
Song continues on the next page.
“God is So Good”
God is so good. God is so good. God is so good. He’s so good to me.
God cares for me. God cares for me.
God cares for me. He’s so good to me.
God loves me so. God loves me so.
God loves me so. He’s so good to me.
Public Domain
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
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.
Music by Max Dyer © 1974, 1975 Celebration; CCLI #1718120
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.
From Thru-the-Bible Coloring Pages for Ages 4-8 © 1986, 1988 Standard Publishing. Used by permission.
JULY 21
9 AM Traditional Church
Joy! A Children’s Service
Saint Michael Chapel
†oday at Saint Michael
Adult Formation
10 Reasons to be an Episcopalian
Led by the Rev. Andrew Grosso | 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 & Chick Deegan 10 a.m. | Room 18
10 AM Formation For All Ages
11 AM
5:30 PM Contemporary Church
Traditional
Saint Michael Chapel
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
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.
Children’s Formation
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.