SAINT MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS EPISCOPAL CHURCH OCTOBER 9, 2022 11 AM CONTEMPORARY PARISH HALL
We’re glad you’re here!
We’d love to get to know you and help you get to know us. Saint Michael is a vibrant group of people choosing to live life as a community: pursuing Jesus, caring for one another, and serving those in need.
While you’re here with us today, we’d love for you to do two things:
At Saint Michael
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Fill out a Welcome Card. They’re in the pew back in front of you, or use the QR code to use the quick, mobile-friendly “Get in Touch” form.
we are all about connecting, serving, and growing. To learn more about us, find ways to get involved, or see a map of the campus, scan the QR code.
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Stop by the South entrance. You’ll see greeters wearing “Welcome” ribbons/lanyards and they can answer questions about a worship service, formation class, or childcare.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Traditional Saint Michael Chapel
Traditional Church Joy!
A Children’s Service
Saint Michael Chapel
Traditional Church Contemporary Parish Hall
Traditional Saint Michael Chapel
Compline Digital Webcast saintmichael.org/live
Rob Springer leads our Welcome and Connection ministries at Saint Michael and he would love the opportunity to connect and answer any questions you may have. Feel free to contact him at (903) 405-7447 or rspringer@saintmichael.org.
Build Christian Disciples for a Transformed CommunityOUR FOCUS: 9 AM 11 AM 8 PM7:30 AM 5:30 PM
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FROM THE RECTOR FORMATION & SPECIAL EVENTS
Welcome! I’m very glad you’ve joined us for wor ship today. If you’re new or new-ish, take a moment to fill out the welcome card, either physically or digitally, that can be found in the pew back or on a table nearby. Our Welcome Team members are in the hallways today to help you with anything you need.
As we prepare to worship together, I invite you to take a moment and center yourself on God’s presence. Worship ing, 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!
Adult Formation
Christians in the Age of Outrage: The Outrageous Alternatives to Outrage: Winsome Love and Neighborly Engagement
The Rev. Ken Brannon
Saint Michael Chapel
Class For Parents: Intentional Parenting: Delicate Discipline
The Rev. Christian Basel • Theater
Short Stories by Jesus: The Laborers in the Vineyard
The Rev. Robin Hinkle • Coke Room
Organizing For Heaven Room 103
Children Formation Godly Play
Room 203: Level 1 (Ages 3-6) Room 205: Level 2 (Ages 6-9)
Weaving God’s Promises Room 214: Ages PreK-1st Grade Room 216: Ages 2nd-3rd Grade
What’s in the Bible?
Room 213: Ages 4th-5th Grade
Youth Formation Middle School
6th – 7th Grade • Green Room
SAINT MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
HOLY EUCHARIST: RITE
WELCOME
SONG O LOVE THAT WILL NOT LET ME GO
O Love that will not let me go I rest my weary soul in thee I give thee back the life I owe That in thine ocean depths its flow May richer, fuller be
O light that followest all my way I yield my flickering torch to thee My heart restores its borrowed ray That in thy sunshine's blaze its day May brighter, fairer be
O Joy that seekest me through pain I cannot close my heart to thee I trace the rainbow through the rain And feel the promise is not vain That morn shall tearless be
O Cross that liftest up my head I dare not ask to fly from thee I lay in dust, life's glory dead And from the ground there blossoms red Life that shall endless be
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II 11:00 A.M. October 9, 2022
OPENING ACCLAMATION
Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
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.
COLLECT OF THE DAY
The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray.
Lord, we pray that your grace may always precede and follow us, that we may continually be given to good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
THE LESSON
2ND KINGS 5:1-3, 7-15c
Naaman, commander of the army of the king of Aram, was a great man and in high favor with his master, because by him the LORD had given victory to Aram. The man, though a mighty warrior, suffered from leprosy. Now the Arameans on one of their raids had taken a young girl captive from the land of Israel, and she served Naaman's wife. She said to her mistress, "If only my lord were with the prophet who is in Samaria! He would cure him of his leprosy." … When the king of Israel read the letter, he tore his clothes and said, "Am I God, to give death or life, that this man sends word to me to cure a man of his leprosy? Just look and see how he is trying to pick a quarrel with me." But when Elisha the man of God heard that the king of Israel had torn his clothes, he sent a message to the king, "Why have you torn your clothes? Let him come to me, that he may learn that there is a prophet in Israel." So Naaman came with his horses and chariots, and halted at the entrance of Elisha's house. Elisha sent a messenger to him, saying, "Go, wash in the Jordan seven times, and your flesh shall be restored and you shall be clean." But Naaman became angry and went away, saying, "I thought that for me he would surely come out, and stand and call on the name of the LORD his God, and would wave his hand over the spot, and cure the leprosy!
Are not Abana and Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? Could I not wash in them, and be clean?" He turned and went away in a rage. But his servants approached and said to him, "Father, if the prophet had commanded you to do something difficult, would you not have done it? How much more, when all he said to you
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was, `Wash, and be clean'?" So he went down and immersed himself seven times in the Jordan, according to the word of the man of God; his flesh was restored like the flesh of a young boy, and he was clean. Then he returned to the man of God, he and all his company; he came and stood before him and said, "Now I know that there is no God in all the earth except in Israel."
The Word of the Lord
Thanks be to God
SONG THANK YOU FOR SAVING ME
Thank You for saving me
What can I say You are my ev'rything I will sing Your praise You shed Your blood for me What can I say You took my sin and shame A sinner called by name
Great is the Lord Great is the Lord For we know Your truth has set us free You've set Your hope in me
Mercy and grace are mine Forgiven is my sin Jesus my only hope The Saviour of the world Great is the Lord we cry God let Your kingdom come Your Word has let me see Thank You for saving me
Great is the Lord Great is the Lord For we know Your truth has set us free You've set Your hope in me
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Thank You for saving me
What can I say
THE GOSPEL LUKE 17:11-19
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke. Glory to you, Lord Christ.
On the way to Jerusalem Jesus was going through the region between Samaria and Galilee. As he entered a village, ten lepers approached him. Keeping their distance, they called out, saying, "Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!" When he saw them, he said to them, "Go and show yourselves to the priests." And as they went, they were made clean. Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice. He prostrated himself at Jesus' feet and thanked him. And he was a Samaritan. Then Jesus asked, "Were not ten made clean? But the other nine, where are they? Was none of them found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?" Then he said to him, "Get up and go on your way; your faith has made you well."
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you Lord Christ
SERMON
NICENE CREED
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
THE REVEREND BOB JOHNSTON
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he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit 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 forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE: FORM III
Father, we pray for your holy Catholic Church; That we all may be one.
Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve you; That your Name may be glorified by all people.
We pray for all bishops, priests, and deacons; That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and Sacraments.
We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world; That there may be justice and peace on the earth.
Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake; That our works may find favor in your sight.
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Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble; That they may be delivered from their distress.
Give to the departed eternal rest. Let light perpetual shine upon them.
We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy; May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom.
Let us pray for our own needs and those of others.
CONCLUDING COLLECT
Almighty and eternal God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth: Mercifully accept the prayers of your people, and strengthen us to do your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
CONFESSION
“Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.”
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.
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
The Peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you.
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BIRTHDAY BLESSING
Watch over your children, O Lord, as their days increase; bless and guide them wherever they may be. Strengthen them when they stand; comfort them when discouraged or sorrowful; raise them up if they fall; and in their hearts may your peace which passes understanding abide all the days of their life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
OFFERTORY SENTENCE
“Walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself for us, an offering and sacrifice to God.”
OFFERTORY SONG
Joyful joyful we adore Thee God of glory Lord of love Hearts unfold like flow’rs before Thee Opening to the sun above Melt the clouds of sin and sadness Drive the dark of doubt away Giver of immortal gladness Fill us with the light of day
All Thy works with joy surround Thee Earth and heav’n reflect Thy rays Stars and angels sing around Thee Center of unbroken praise Field and forest vale and mountain
Flowery meadow flashing sea Chanting bird and flowing fountain Call us to rejoice in Thee
Thou art giving and forgiving Ever blessing ever blest Wellspring of the joy of living Ocean depth of happy rest Thou our Father Christ our Brother
All who live in love are Thine
JOYFUL, JOYFUL, WE ADORE THEE
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Teach us how to love each other Lift us to the joy divine
COMMUNION RITE II PRAYER A
The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. 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 the Celebrant includes a proper preface ]
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:
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
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.”
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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:
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 unity 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,
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.
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Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; Therefore let us keep the feast.
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 SONG KEEPER
Everybody lift your eyes to the hills
Where does our help come from?
Our help comes from the Lord The maker of the heavens and the earth
Oh how we need you Lord and Savior
You are our only hope forever
You our only prayer and your greatest care How can we be shaken?
Everybody stand amazed
Don’t be afraid, for the Lord is our keeper He keeps our going out, and all our coming in Ever with vigilance
Oh how we need you Lord and Savior
You are our only hope forever
You our only prayer and your greatest care How can we be shaken?
Lord keep us from all evil
You never slumber or sleep Lord keep us in the day and night Our faith is alive in thee
Oh how we need you Lord and Savior
You are our only hope forever
You our only prayer and your greatest care How can we be shaken?
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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
The peace of God, which passes all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always. Amen.
CLOSING CHORUS
Joyful joyful we adore Thee God of glory Lord of love Hearts unfold like flow’rs before Thee Opening to the sun above Melt the clouds of sin and sadness
Drive the dark of doubt away Giver of immortal gladness Fill us with the light of day
DISMISSAL
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
VERSE 1 OF JOYFUL, JOYFUL, WE ADORE THEE
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