CLERGY The Reverend Dr. Christopher Girata Rector The Reverend Dr. Eric Liles Associate for Formation The Reverend Lisa Flores Musser Associate for Worship and Liturgy The Reverend Greg Pickens Associate for Pastoral Care The Reverend Bob Johnston Associate for Contemporary Worship The Reverend Mary Lessmann Associate for Spiritual Growth The Reverend Michael Harmuth Priest Associate for Worship The Reverend Amy Heller Priest Associate for Worship The Reverend Dr. Hiltrude Nusser-Telfer Priest Associate for Pastoral Care The Reverend Canon René Somodevilla Priest Associate for Worship
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September 16, 2018 Welcome To Saint Michael! As the summer temperatures slowly start to subside, things are heating up at Saint Michael! We’re glad you’ve chosen to worship with us today as we move further in to our yearlong “God’s Story” journey (reading the entire Bible) and seek to learn more about being disciples of Jesus. If you are visiting or in need of prayer support, please fill out a communication/prayer request card located in the backs of the pews. Saint Michael is a family and we hope you’ll consider becoming a part of it. Come back soon!
2018 VESTRY Margaret Spellings, Sr. Warden Sally Schupp, Jr. Warden Warren Houser, Warden at-Large Kathy Kelley, Treasurer Jim Skochdopole, Chancellor Margaret Cervin, Clerk Bonner Allen, Marla Jacks Briggle, John Ellerman, Jane Greene, Whitney Grogan, Ben Leal, Jay Lipscomb, Kyle Moore, Anna Paccone, Christine Paddock, Elizabeth L. Selzer, and Chris Wiley. For questions and comments please email vestry@saintmichael.org
WORSHIP SCHEDULE Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 7 a.m. Morning Prayer (BMC) Tuesday and Thursday 7 a.m. Eucharist (BMC) Wednesdays 10 a.m. Healing Service (BMC) Saturday 8:30 a.m Eucharist (BMC) 5:30 p.m. Candlelight Service (SMC) SUNDAY SERVICES 7:30 a.m. Traditional Rite I (SMC) 9 a.m. Traditional Rite II (Church) 9 a.m. Contemporary Rite II(Parish Hall) 9 a.m. Joy: A Children’s Service (SMC) 10 a.m. God’s Story 11 a.m. Traditional Rite I (Church) 11 a.m. Contemporary Rite II (Parish Hall) 5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer & Eucharist (SMC)
Priest on Call
If you have an urgent need to contact a priest after hours call (214) 232-7512.
Need Prayer
Prayer Teams can pray with you during Sunday morning services.
As Saint Michael begins an extended and fresh focus on the Bible this year through the God’s Story initiative, we are engaging in a six-week sermon series entitled, “Making Sense of the Bible”. This series is meant to address some of the common questions that thinking people may have about the scriptures, and provide some practical tools for going deeper. Join us at all 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 5:30 p.m. services.
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As Saint Michael begins an extended and fresh focus on the Bible this year through the God’s Story initiative, we are engaging in a six-week sermon series entitled, “Making Sense of the Bible”. This series is meant to address some of the common questions that thinking people may have about the scriptures, and provide some practical tools for going deeper.
Join us at all 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 5:30 p.m. services.
Choral Compline Begins
Episcopal Christians 101
Beginning September 30th in the Church, Choral Compline is designed as a meditative service to be the concluding prayer of our day. Join us for this new, reflective service lead by the Compline Choir on Sundays at 8 p.m.
Every Sunday in October. 12:15 p.m. | Coke Room For those new to Christianity, this offering will provide an overview of our faith. This class serves as preparation to be confirmed by the Bishop on November 11th. RSVP: Saintmichael.org/EC101.
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SAINT MICHAEL 101 Rev. Chris Girata and Rev. Mary Lessmann Sunday, September 23, 12:15 p.m. Located in the Parlor If you are new to Saint Michael or just visiting and want to learn more about membership, then this luncheon is for you! Come meet members of our Clergy & Vestry, and hear about our many ministries, opportunities for involment, and the the exciting future of our parish. Lunch is served and childcare is available with pre-registration. Please register by September 20th: helorch@gmail.com or go online at www.SaintMichael.org.
UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES PRAYER MINISTRY MEETING | SEPT. 20 All are invited to attend the Thursday, September 20 meeting of the Prayer Ministry at 6:00 p.m. in the Coke Activities Room. Guest speaker, Mary Kardell, Stephen Ministry Chair, will relate how the Stephen Ministers from Saint Michael can work, with the support of the Prayer Ministry, while serving members of our church. This is another example of how different ministries “work together to multiply community impact.” Deadline for dinner reservations is Tuesday, September 18. Please contact Katherine Bowen, kbowen@saintmichael.org. HONDURAS TRIP INFO MEETING | SEPT. 26 We will return to Tela in February of 2019 and begin making plans for our upcoming mission on Wednesday evening, September 26 at the home of Chris and Sally Schupp, 4349 Shenandoah St. Please join us at 6:30 p.m. for a pot-luck supper for new and longtime friends; and an introduction to a trip that will change your life. Please RSVP to: cschupp@robertlynn.com. CHORISTERS NOW REHEARSING! This year, our choristers are boys and girls in grades 3-8 who rehearse midweek and sing at the 9 a.m. Traditional service on Sunday mornings. Contact Jonathan Ryan to learn more: jryan@saintmichael.org.
DO I REALLY NEED A WILL? There are many reasons – legal, financial and even spiritual – for having a will that spells out your personal legacy. And, gifts of faith and thanksgiving come in all sizes. A legacy gift to Saint Michael and All Angels continues in perpetuity to support the mission and ministries of your church. For more information about planned giving at Saint Michael, contact Lowell Duncan, Director of Legacy Planning, at lduncan@saintmichael.org. WRITE THROUGH IT: WRITING WORKSHOP | OCT. 13 Do you have a story/poem/essay – or just an expression – that you long to tell? The Write Through It Workshop is for you - to facilitate integration of the writing process into your spiritual life and to strengthen your alignment of your story with God’s Story. Open to all genres and all levels of writing experience. Writing exercises will be offered to enhance what you can say to yourself and others, with clarity and meaning. Participants will have the opportunity to share if they are comfortable doing so in small groups led by veterans. Register by Oct. 5 to Cynthia Sample at 214.766.3907 or at cynthia@cynthiacsample.com
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