THE FIRST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST: TRINITY SUNDAY
MAY 26, 2024
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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 the ministry of the Rev. Christian Basel. Christian has been called to be the next Rector of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Cheyenne, WY. We will celebrate Christian’s ministry among us with a special prayer of thanksgiving and blessing during the 9 a.m. service on Sunday today. Please keep Christian in your prayers as he prepares for his next chapter. Also on this Memorial Day Weekend, we remember and honor those who died serving in our Armed Forces, as well as their families and friends who celebrate their lives.
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
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.
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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 Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
The Collect
Celebrant
The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Let us pray.
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Please be seated.
Celebrant Dear Holy Spirit, you came to us so we would know the Father and the Son better; invite us deeper into the life God planned for 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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The Children’s Creed
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
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. Standing
Celebrant and People
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Please be seated for the Announcements. Give online by selecting General 2024 from the dropdown menu.
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
“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
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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.
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.
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.
Celebrant and People
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Please join in the singing of the Communion songs. Members of the congregation may come forward to receive Communion from the Celebrant.
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
“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
“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.
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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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“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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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 go forth in the name of Christ. People Thanks be to God.
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Standing
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.
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.
Music by Max Dyer © 1974, 1975 Celebration; CCLI #1718120
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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
11 AM
Contemporary Church
Traditional
Saint Michael Chapel
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Adult Formation
Be a B.L.E.S.S.ing: “S” Stands for “Story”
Led by Ken Brannon | 10 a.m. | Coke Room
This is the last class in the series that explores ways we ourselves are transformed by God’s love as well as concrete, everyday practices we can use to share that transformative love with others.
Children & Youth Formation
Memorial Day Gathering
10 a.m. | Garden Cloister
Children & Youth, join for tacos, donuts, fellowship, and games to kick off the summer all together.
*Childcare (3 & under) is available from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in rooms 14 & 16.
5:30 PM
Traditional
Saint Michael Chapel
MAY 26
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