THE DAY OF PENTECOST MAY 19, 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.
Today we celebrate Pentecost, “the birthday of the church!”
After following Jesus for years, the disciples were ready to take on the mantle of Christ in the world with the power of the Spirit in them. Just as the disciples two millennia ago, we share in the ministry of Christ in countless ways. Today, we celebrate one of the most tangible examples of our commitment to Christ with our Building our Future Groundbreaking Ceremony at 10 a.m. Together, we will officially mark the beginning of the next chapter of Saint Michael’s great legacy as we lay the literal foundation for our future.
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’ve Got Peace Like A River”
I’ve got peace like a river.
I’ve got peace like a river.
I’ve got peace like a river in my soul.
I’ve got peace like a river.
I’ve got peace like a river.
I’ve got peace like a river in a my soul.
Words: John 6; adapt. by Robert J. Batastini, and the Taize Community Copyright: © 1984 Les Presses de Taize. Used by permission of GIA Publications, Inc., Chicago. Reprinted under license #12077. All rights reserved.
The Opening Sentences
Celebrant Alleluia. Christ is risen.
People The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.
Celebrant There is one Body and one Spirit; People There is one hope in God’s call to us;
Celebrant One Lord, one Faith, one Baptism; People One God and Father of all.
The Collect
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Let us pray.
The flowers adorning the altar are given to the glory of God and in gratitude for the life of Samuel “Sam” Hartsfield Raines Jackson.
Standing
Please be seated.
Celebrant Dear God, your Son Jesus told us to be friends with everyone; give us courage to befriend those who are different from us. 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
“Praise Him, Praise Him”
Praise Him, praise Him, all ye little children. God is love, God is love.
Praise Him, praise Him, all ye little children. God is love, God is love.
Other verses: Love Him, love Him, all ye little children. Thank Him, thank Him, all ye little children. Serve Him, serve Him, all ye little children.
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Celebrant Will parents and Godparents present those that will be baptized?
Sponsors I present N. to receive the Sacrament of Baptism.
Celebrant Will you who are presenting be responsible for bringing up this child in the Christian faith and life?
Sponsors I will, with God’s help.
Celebrant Let us stand and together with those who will be baptized reaffirm our own baptismal vows.
Celebrant Do you believe in God the Father, who made all things?
People I believe in God the Father.
Celebrant Do you believe in Jesus, the only Son of God, who loves us and saves us?
People I believe in God the Son.
Celebrant Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit?
People I believe in God the Holy Spirit.
Celebrant Will you continue to be part of God’s holy people?
People I will, with God’s help.
Celebrant Will you continue to rely on God’s mercy and grace?
People I will, with God’s help.
Celebrant Will you through your words and actions tell others about God’s love?
People I will, with God’s help.
Baptismal Sponsors stand, Congregation is seated.
The Congregation stands.
Celebrant Will you love your neighbor?
People I will, with God’s help.
Celebrant Will you help others learn to live in love?
People I will, with God’s help.
The Prayers
Celebrant Let us pray for all who are to be baptized this day.
Leader Deliver them, O Lord, from the way of sin and death.
People Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader Open their hearts to your grace and truth.
People Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader Fill them with your holy and lifegiving Spirit.
People Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader Keep them in the faith and communion of your holy Church.
People Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader Teach them to love others in the power of the Spirit.
People Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader Send them into the world in witness to your love.
People Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader Bring them to the fullness of your peace and glory.
People Lord, hear our prayer.
The Blessing of the Water
Celebrant We thank you, Father, for the waters of Baptism. Set this water apart by your Holy Spirit so that these children are born again into the life of Jesus. Amen.
The Baptism and Annointing
Walker Lawrence Putnam, Son of Elizabeth and Frederick PutnamThe Prayer of the Spirit
Celebrant Heavenly Father, we thank you that by water and the Holy Spirit, you have raised our friends to a new life of grace. Sustain them, O Lord, in your Holy Spirit. Give our friends an inquiring heart, the courage to will and to persevere, a spirit to know and love you, and the gift of joy and wonder in all your works. Amen.
Celebrant Let us welcome the newly baptized.
People We receive you into the household of God. Confess the faith of Christ crucified, proclaim his resurrection, and share with us in his eternal priesthood.
The Peace
Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People And also with you.
Please be seated for the Announcements.
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The Offertory
“I Want To Walk As A Child Of The Light”
I want to walk as a child of the light. I want to follow Jesus.
God set the stars to give light to the world. The star of my life is Jesus.
Refrain:
In Him there is no darkness at all. The night and the day are both alike. The Lamb is the light of the city of God. Shine in my heart, Lord Jesus.
I want to see the brightness of God. I want to look at Jesus.
Clear sun of righteousness shine on my path, and show me the way to the Father. Refrain
I’m looking for the coming of Christ. I want to be with Jesus. When we have run with patience the race, we shall know the joy of Jesus. Refrain
Words and Music by Kathleen Thomerson © 1987, GIA Publications, Inc., Chicago, Reprinted under license #12077. All rights reserved.
Standing
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
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.
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.
Celebrant and People
Members of the congregation may come forward to receive Communion from the Celebrant.
Please join in the singing of the Communion songs.
Communion Songs
“Jesus Loves Me”
Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so. Little ones to Him belong, they are weak, but He is strong.
Refrain:
Yes, Jesus loves me. Yes, Jesus loves me. Yes, Jesus loves me. The Bible tells me so. Boys and girls across the sea, Jesus loves as well as me. So our little friends are they, and together we can say. Refrain
Words and music by Anna Bartlett Warner, Michael Adler, William Batchelder Bradbury © 1997 Michael Adler
CCLI #1718120
“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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“God Made The Sun”
God made the sun, and God made the trees. God made the mountains, and God made me. Thank you, O Lord, for the sun and the trees. For making the mountains, for making me.
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“Eat This Bread”
Eat this bread, drink this cup, come to me and never be hungry. Eat this bread, drink this cup, trust in me and you will not thirst.
Words: John 6; adapt. by Robert J. Batastini, and the Taize Community Copyright: © 1984 Les Presses de Taize. Used by permission of GIA Publications, Inc., Chicago. Reprinted under license #12077. All rights reserved.
Thank You To God For Our Time Together
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 bless the Lord. Alleluia, alleluia.
People Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia.
Standing
Celebrant and People
Closing Song is on the next page.
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.
