OCT. 30 | 11 AM Contemporary Worship Bulletin and Sunday News

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:

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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.

2. 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!

Rob Springer leads

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you may have. Feel free to contact him at (903) 405-7447 or rspringer@saintmichael.org.

FROM THE RECTOR FORMATION & SPECIAL EVENTS

Welcome! I’m very glad you’ve joined us for worship today. Please 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.

This fall, I hope you are plugging in to our wonderful midweek offerings, including weekday meditations, Bible studies, and service opportunities. Worshiping, learning, and giving together helps 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 Class For Parents: Intentional Parenting: Positive Memories

The Rev. Christian Basel • Theater

New class starting today! Reading the Bible for All Its Worth

Dr. Tim Smith Saint Michael Chapel New class starting today! Outrageous Prayers of the Bible Dr. Elizabeth Lang • Coke Room

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

sunday november

5:30 p.m. Service | Church 6:30 – 8 p.m. Reception | Garden Cloister featuring the Heritage Brass Band! bring your friends and neighbors and join us in saying "Thank you!" to our veterans for their incredible service.

Youth Formation Middle School 6th – 7th Grade • Green Room

School Orange Room

Other Events

Episcopal Christians Coke Room

Childcare (3 & under) is available from 8:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. in rooms 13–16.

For a full listing of fall offerings and upcoming events, please visit saintmichael.org/fall22.

HOLY EUCHARIST: RITE II

11:00 A.M.

October 30, 2022

WELCOME

SONG CROWN HIM WITH MANY CROWNS

Crown Him with many crowns, the Lamb upon His throne. Hark! How the heavenly anthem drowns all music but its own. Awake, my soul, and sing of Him who died for thee, And hail Him as thy matchless King through all eternity.

Crown Him the Lord of life, who triumphed over the grave And rose victorious in the strife for those He came to save His glories now we sing, who died, and rose on high Who died eternal life to bring, and lives that death may die

Crown Him the Lord of Heav’n, enthroned in worlds above Crown Him the King to Whom is giv’n the wondrous name of Love Crown Him with many crowns, as thrones before Him fall Crown Him, ye kings, with many crowns, for He is King of all

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.

Almighty and merciful God, it is only by your gift that your faithful people offer you true and laudable service: Grant that we may run without stumbling to obtain your heavenly promises; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

THE LESSON

2 THESSALONIANS 1:1-4, 11-12

Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, to the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. We must always give thanks to God for you, brothers and sisters, as is right, because your faith is growing abundantly, and the love of everyone of you for one another is increasing. Therefore we ourselves boast of you among the churches of God for your steadfastness and faith during all your persecutions and the afflictions that you are enduring. … To this end we always pray for you, asking that our God will make you worthy of his call and will fulfill by his power every good resolve and work of faith, so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

SONG PRAYERS OF THE SAINTS

Are the prayers of the saints like Sweet smelling incense

Are the prayers of the saints like Sweet smelling incense to your heart?

Are the prayers of the saints like Sweet smelling incense

Are the prayers of the saints like Sweet smelling incense to your heart?

Let these prayers of the saints be Sweet smelling incense

Let these prayers of the saints be Sweet smelling incense to your heart

Are the songs of the saints like Sweet smelling incense

Are the songs of the saints like Sweet smelling incense to your heart?

Are the songs of the saints like Sweet smelling incense

Are the songs of the saints like Sweet smelling incense to your heart?

Let these songs of the saints be Sweet smelling incense

Let these songs of the saints be Sweet smelling incense to your heart

The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through it. A man was there named Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was rich. He was trying to see who Jesus was, but on account of the crowd he could not, because he was short in stature. So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore tree to see him, because he was going to pass that way. When Jesus came to the place, he looked up and said to him, "Zacchaeus, hurry and come down; for I must stay at your house today." So he hurried down and was happy to welcome him. All who saw it began to grumble and said, "He has gone to be the guest of one who is a sinner." Zacchaeus stood there and said to the Lord, "Look, half of my possessions, Lord, I will give to the poor; and if I have defrauded anyone of anything, I will pay back four times as much." Then Jesus said to him, "Today salvation has come to this house, because he too is a son of Abraham. For the Son of Man came to seek out and to save the lost."

The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you Lord Christ.

SERMON THE REVEREND GREG PICKENS

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

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 I

With all our heart and with all our mind, let us pray to the Lord, saying "Lord, have mercy."

For the peace from above, for the loving kindness of God, and for the salvation of our souls, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.

For the peace of the world, for the welfare of the Holy Church of God, and for the unity of all peoples, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.

For Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury; Michael, Our Presiding Bishop; George and Michael, our Bishops and for all the clergy and people, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.

For Joe, our President, Greg, our Governor, and Eric, our Mayor, for the leaders of all nations, and for all in authority, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.

For this city, for every city and community, and for those who live in them, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.

For the good earth which God has given us, and for the wisdom and will to conserve it, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.

For the aged and infirm, for the widowed and orphans, and for the sick and the suffering, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.

For the poor and the oppressed, for the unemployed and the destitute, for prisoners and captives, and for all who remember and care for them, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.

For all who have died in the hope of the resurrection, and for all the departed, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.

For deliverance from all danger, violence, oppression, and degradation, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.

That we may end our lives in faith and hope, without suffering and without reproach, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.

In the communion of Saint Michael, and of all the saints, let us commend ourselves, and one another, and all our life, to Christ our God. To you, O Lord our God.

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.

OFFERTORY SENTENCE

Walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself for us, an offering and sacrifice to God.

OFFERTORY SONG

There is a Redeemer Jesus God's own Son Precious Lamb of God Messiah Holy One

Thank You O my Father

For giving us Your Son And leaving Your Spirit ‘til the work on earth is done

Jesus my Redeemer name above all names Precious Lamb of God, Messiah O for sinners slain

Thank You O my Father

For giving us Your Son And leaving Your Spirit ‘til the work on earth is done

When I stand in glory I will see His face There I'll serve my King forever In that holy place

Thank You O my Father

For giving us Your Son

And leaving Your Spirit ‘til the work on earth is done

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.

THERE IS A REDEEMER

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.”

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.

Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;

Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia

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 AS THE DEER

As the deer panteth for the water So my soul longeth after Thee

You alone are my heart's desire And I long to worship Thee

You alone are my strength my shield To You alone may my spirit yield You alone are my heart's desire And I long to worship Thee

You're my friend and You are my brother Even though You are a King I love You more than any other So much more than anything

You alone are my strength my shield To You alone may my spirit yield You alone are my heart's desire And I long to worship Thee

I want You more than gold or silver Only You can satisfy You alone are the real joygiver And the apple of my eye

You alone are my strength my shield To You alone may my spirit yield You alone are my heart's desire And I long to worship Thee

POST COMMUNION PRAYER

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

Thank You O my Father

For giving us Your Son

And leaving Your Spirit ‘til the work on earth is done

DISMISSAL

CHORUS OF THERE IS A REDEEMER

Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Alleluia, alleluia. Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia.

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connecting us with those that we serve as well

encouraging those that participate to connect with others. Each week Jesus will be sharing the impactful work that is done by some of our ministries and ministry partners that the annual fund supports.

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STEPHEN C. FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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WHO TO CONTACT IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN GETTING INVOLVED?

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WHAT CAN YOU DO?

• Tutoring Team: Work with students using the United to Learn curriculum

• Afterschool Programming: In conjunction with the SMAA Cherub Choir & Chorister Programs

• First Friday Soccer Clinic: Assist the first Friday of the month from 4–6 p.m.

• Teacher Appreciation Team: Help with Teacher Appreciation Week twice per year and during parent/teacher conference days

• Community Workday: Landscape and help maintain school greenspace along with paint and decorate hallways

• Summer Camp: Youth and Adults are invited to

our team as we plan and lead a week-long day camp for the students in June

Outreach Opportunities

NEW TUTORING MINISTRY!

Come be a part of our new ministry at Stephen C. Foster Elementary School! We will help children (3k–2nd grade) with reading and phonics. We will meet at the school from 8:30–9:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Training will be provided. For more info or to volunteer, contact the Rev. Robin Hinkle, rhinkle@saintmichael.org.

I BELIEVE IN ANGELS

November 1–December 17 saintmichael.org/IBIA

I Believe in Angels is a partnership between SMAA and Jubilee Park and Community Center. Parishioners sponsor angels (children and seniors) and donate Christmas gifts which will be wrapped and distributed to families. Scan the QR code to volunteer!

VNA’S THE POWER OF PIE

Sales: Now–November 18 Distribution: November 22–23

Purchase crafted breads for $15 or pies for $25, and you will help provide food, friendship, and comfort to North Texas seniors. Pick up available at six locations, including Interabang Books on Lovers Lane. 100% of the proceeds benefit Meals on Wheels and Hospice programs. For more info or to purchase, visit powerofpie.org

JUBILEE PARK AND COMMUNITY CENTER

THANKSGIVING SENIOR LUNCHEON

Thursday, November 17 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Celebrate Thanksgiving with the senior residents of Jubilee Park. Volunteers are needed to serve at the luncheon and to donate Thanksgiving meal bags. Scan the QR code to sign up! Drop off meal bags at the south entrance on Sunday, November 13.

Prime Timers

LUNCHEON

Thursday, November 3

10:30 a.m. in the Coke Room RSVP to Bonita Frederick, 214-728-6440 $12

Join us as Dallas Morning News’ Dave Leiber reviews his latest book on Ross Perot.

Youth

MISSION TRIP TO AMISTAD, BOLIVIA

June 27, 2023–July 4, 2023

The Rev. Robin Hinkle is inviting our youth (rising 9th–12th grades as of June 2023), to join our Youth Mission Team that will head to Amistad, Bolivia. We will be staying at the La Morada in Amistad Villa where we will spend the week with the children who live there, sharing friendship, fun, meals, and more! Please contact Robin Hinkle, rhinkle@ saintmichael.org, with questions.

• Cost: approximately $1,750 per person

• Sign-ups will go live on November 13

• Youth will earn a minimum of 70 service hours

• Limited to 14 missionaries

New Adult Formation Offerings

READING THE BIBLE FOR ALL ITS WORTH Led by Dr. Tim Smith Sundays, Today – November 20 10 a.m. in Saint Michael Chapel

The Bible was written over the course of 1500 years by more than 30 different authors, in nine different genres, on three different continents, each one with a unique time, place, and context. If that’s not enough, understanding Scripture is complicated all the more by the fact that we are separated from the text through time, culture, and worldview. Most of us have never been taught how to read and interpret the Bible in its original context. The goal of this class is to get you excited and re-engaged in discovering God’s Word anew by learning the original meaning of a text. To do that, we’ll teach you some frameworks, and share tools and resources that will forever change how you engage and read God’s Word.

OUTRAGEOUS PRAYERS OF THE BIBLE

Led by Dr. Elizabeth Lang Sundays, Today – November 20 10 a.m. in the Coke Room

Some faithful Christians are reluctant to pray because they are concerned that they are not doing it right, especially if they are not using a prayerbook. Elizabeth Lang will lead us in examining a variety of prayers in the Bible so that we can discover what speaks to each of us about prayer. There are many questions and answers that come from exploring outrageous prayers in the Bible. These may free us to pray with honesty and faith.