AUG. 6 | 11 AM Contemporary Worship Bulletin and Sunday News

SAINT MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

THE TRANSFIGURATION

AUGUST 6, 2023

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:

1. 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 a Welcome Hub in the church lobby

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!

At Saint Michael 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.

9 AM 11 AM 8 PM 7:30 AM 5:30 PM

Build Christian Disciples for a Transformed Community OUR FOCUS:

Rob Springer leads our Welcome and Engagement 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.

FROM THE RECTOR

Welcome to Saint Michael—we’re glad you’re here! Please take a moment to fill out the welcome card, either physically or digitally, that can be found on the opposite 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. Please make a note to join us on Sunday, August 13 to kick off the new school year with a part at 10 a.m.

Please consider some new habits of service this summer. In the back of this bulletin, you will find many outreach opportunities. In particular, you can serve this week at North Dallas Shared Ministries.

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!

FORMATION & SPECIAL EVENTS

10 AM

Adult Formation

No Adult Formation today or Sunday, August 13 — we’ll see you on Sunday, August 20!

Children & Youth Formation Formation Open House

9:45–11 a.m.

2nd Floor Formation Classrooms

Saint Michael’s CFM and Youth Formation ministries are hosting an Open House! Grab a coffee or donut, check out your classrooms, and meet your Sunday Formation teachers. This is the perfect time to reconnect with friends and ask all your questions about our Sunday Formation classes.

9:45–11 a.m. | Garden Cloister

Come learn how you can pray, learn, serve, and give in the coming year. There will be refreshments and activities as well as backpack blessings at all morning worship services. Bring your school and work bags to be blessed!

Saintmichael.org/fallkickoff23

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

For a full listing of offerings and upcoming events, please visit saintmichael.org/fall23 .

SAINT MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

HOLY EUCHARIST: RITE II

11:00 A.M.

August 6, 2023

WELCOME

SONG

Come, thou fount of every blessing, tune my heart to sing thy grace! Streams of mercy never ceasing, call for songs of loudest praise. Teach me some melodious sonnet, sung by flaming tongues above. Praise the mount! Oh, fix me on it, mount of God’s redeeming love.

Here I find my greatest treasure, hither by thy help I've come. And I hope by thy good pleasure, safely to arrive at home. Jesus sought me when a stranger, wondering from the fold of God. He to rescue me from danger, interposed his precious blood

Oh, to grace how great a debtor, daily I’m constrained to be! Let thy goodness, like a fetter, bind my wandering heart to thee: prone to wander, Lord, I feel it, prone to leave the God I love; here’s my heart, oh, take and seal it, seal it for thy courts above.

COME, THOU FOUNT OF EVERY BLESSING

Author: Robert Robinson (1758); Alterer: Martin Madan (1760) Tune: NETTLETON (C) Public Domain

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.

O God, who on the holy mount revealed to chosen witnesses your well-beloved Son, wonderfully transfigured, in raiment white and glistening: Mercifully grant that we, being delivered from the disquietude of this world, may by faith behold the King in his beauty; who with you, O Father, and you, O Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

THE LESSON EXODUS 34:29-35

Moses came down from Mount Sinai. As he came down from the mountain with the two tablets of the covenant in his hand, Moses did not know that the skin of his face shone because he had been talking with God. When Aaron and all the Israelites saw Moses, the skin of his face was shining, and they were afraid to come near him. But Moses called to them; and Aaron and all the leaders of the congregation returned to him, and Moses spoke with them. Afterward all the Israelites came near, and he gave them in commandment all that the LORD had spoken with him on Mount Sinai. When Moses had finished speaking with them, he put a veil on his face; but whenever Moses went in before the LORD to speak with him, he would take the veil off, until he came out; and when he came out, and told the Israelites what he had been commanded, the Israelites would see the face of Moses, that the skin of his face was shining; and Moses would put the veil on his face again, until he went in to speak with him.

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

Open up my eyes

Open up my heart

Open up my ears

So I can listen

Open up my eyes

Open up my heart

Open up my ears

So I can listen

Lord, let Your Word

Be upon my mind

And upon my lips

And upon my heart

Open up my eyes

Open up my heart

Open up my ears

So I can listen

Open up my eyes

Open up my heart

Open up my ears

So I can listen

Lord, let Your Word

Be upon my mind

And upon my lips

And upon my heart

SONG OPEN UP OUR EYES

Words and music by Justin Brooks and Grayson Brooks (c) 2019 Elgie Street Music (ASCAP)

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

Jesus took with him Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. And while he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white. Suddenly they saw two men, Moses and Elijah, talking to him. They appeared in glory and were speaking of his departure, which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. Now Peter and his companions were weighed down with sleep; but since they had stayed awake, they saw his glory and the two men who stood with him. Just as they were leaving him, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good for us to be here; let us make three dwellings, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah” not knowing what he said. While he was saying this, a cloud came and overshadowed them; and they were terrified as they entered the cloud. Then from the cloud came a voice that said, “This is my Son, my Chosen; listen to him!” When the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. And they kept silent and in those days told no one any of the things they had seen.

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

SERMON THE REVEREND BOB JOHNSTON

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 IV

Grant, Almighty God, that all who confess your Name may be united in your truth, live together in your love, and reveal your glory in the world.

Lord, in your mercy

Hear our prayer.

Guide the people of this land, and of all the nations, in the ways of justice and peace; that we may honor one another and serve the common good.

Lord, in your mercy

Hear our prayer.

Give us all a reverence for the earth as your own creation, that we may use its resources rightly in the service of others and to your honor and glory.

Lord, in your mercy

Hear our prayer

Bless all whose lives are closely linked with ours, and grant that we may serve Christ in them, and love one another as he loves us.

Lord, in your mercy

Hear our prayer.

Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit; give them courage and hope in their troubles, and bring them the joy of your salvation.

Lord, in your mercy

Hear our prayer.

We commend to your mercy all who have died, that your will for them may be fulfilled; and we pray that we may share with all your saints in your eternal kingdom.

Lord, in your mercy

Hear our prayer.

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 ON TABOR

On Tabor there was shown a light In Jesus’ holy Self. In clothes and face, in glory bright Each saw true light itself.

So Peter, James and John have told And witnessed in their word: That glory shown and Christ, like gold, Was value self-secured.

And all may see, if see they will, That glory still aglow In Jesus’ face upon the hill Or where we live below.

Though risen and ascended higher, His window’s still below, And Tabor is the heart afire, The eye with truth aglow.

On Tabor there was shown a light In Jesus’ holy Self. In clothes and face, in glory bright Each saw true light itself.

Words by Nelson

by

Koscheski & Music

Ryan Flanigan (c) © 2017 Ryan Flanigan Music (BMI) (admin by CapitolCMGPublishing.com)

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 before he died for us, 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 ON THAT DAY

I believe in Christ risen from the dead

He now reigns victorious His kingdom knows no end

Through His resurrection death has lost its hold

I know on that final day I’ll rise as Jesus rose

On that day

We will see You shining brighter than the sun

On that day

We will know You as we lift our voice as one

'Til that day

We will praise You for Your never ending grace

And we will keep on singing on that glorious day

What a blessed hope though now tired and worn

We will spend eternity around our Savior’s throne

Though we grieve our losses we grieve not in vain

For we know our crown of glory waits

Beyond the grave

On that day

We will see You shining brighter than the sun

On that day

We will know You as we lift our voice as one

'Til that day

We will praise You for Your never ending grace

And we will keep on singing on that glorious day

Hallelujah what a day it will be

For at home with You my joy is complete

As I run into Your arms open wide I will see My Father who is waiting for me

On that day

We will see You shining brighter than the sun

On that day

We will know You as we lift our voice as one 'Til that day

We will praise You for Your never ending grace And we will keep on singing on that glorious day

And we will keep on singing on that glorious day

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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 VERSE 3 OF COME, THOU FOUNT OF EVERY BLESSING

Oh, to grace how great a debtor

daily I’m constrained to be!

Let thy goodness, like a fetter, bind my wandering heart to thee: prone to wander, Lord, I feel it, prone to leave the God I love; here’s my heart, oh, take and seal it,

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seal it for thy courts above.

Author: Robert Robinson (1758); Alterer: Martin Madan (1760) Tune: NETTLETON (C) Public Domain

DISMISSAL

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

BLOOD DRIVE AUG 25

9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Theater

Dallas is facing a severe blood shortage and needs blood donors! Driver’s license or ARC card/app is required to donate.

Give Blood. Give life

OFFSITE PARKING IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE

July 30, 2023 will be the last Sunday that offsite parking at 8235 Douglas Avenue will be available. We invite our guests and parishioners to park in the west parking lot at the church beyond July.

NDSM SCHOOL UNIFORM DISTRIBUTION FOR DISD STUDENTS

Monday–Friday | Now–August 11 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (2-hour shifts)

Volunteer at NDSM to distribute school uniforms to 2,000 DISD students. Ask friends or family members to join you and remember that students can receive community service. Volunteers should be 14 or older. To volunteer, please contact Kirstin Ivy, kivy@saintmichael.org

Church Leadership Opportunity

CALL FOR VESTRY AND DELEGATE NOMINATIONS!

Now–August 21

Do you know a fellow parishioner who would be an excellent candidate to serve on the Vestry or as a Delegate to the Annual Diocesan Convention? Scan the QR code to make your nominations now!

Youth

Rising 6th–12th Grade

2023–2024 CONFIRMATION CLASS REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW!

saintmichael.org/youthconfirmation

The Saint Michael Confirmation experience for students 8th grade and above is underway for 2023–2024! Our new program expands beyond the 9-month class to incorporate new trips and classes for the 2023–2024 school year.

• Classes meet August 27, 2023–May 12, 2024

• The cost is $350, which covers curriculum, the opening retreat, and a James Avery confirmation ring.

• Our Confirmation class will take place on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. in person.

Sunday Formation

CFM & YOUTH FORMATION OPEN HOUSE

Sunday, August 6

9:45–11 a.m.

2nd Floor Formation Classrooms

Saint Michael’s CFM and Youth Formation ministries are hosting an Open House! Grab a coffee or donut, check out your classrooms, and meet your Sunday Formation teachers. This is the perfect time to reconnect with friends and ask all your questions about our Sunday Formation classes.

Adults

EDUCATION FOR MINISTRY

Led by Dr. Elizabeth Lang

Tuesdays, September 5–June 4 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. OR 6:30 p.m.–9 p.m. Chapel Conference Room

Education for Ministry (EfM) combines the study of Scripture, Christian history, and theology with personal experience, enabling participants to discern God’s presence in one’s life. It also provides a supportive community for in-depth discussion of assigned readings, examination of one’s life, and applications of faith. Tuition is $375 and scholarships are available. To sign up, contact Dr. Elizabeth Lang langelizabeth66@gmail.com. This course is an extension course from the School of Theology at the University of the South, Sewanee.

Music

UNITED ADORATION SONGWRITING RETREAT

August 11: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.

August 12: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

SMAA Campus

$49

This retreat is designed for songwriters of all ages and experience levels to connect and collaborate with their Creator and creative community. Write beautiful songs to the glory of God and edification of the church, or use this time to set aside the sacred space needed to commune with your Father, inviting him to do a new work in you. Meals are provided.

DOUG BURR CONCERT

This Friday, August 11!

7 p.m. in Saint Michael Chapel

Open to the Public—Free of charge!

Critically-acclaimed artist Doug Burr presents an evening of acoustic, contemplative Psalm settings from his album, The Shawl. Of these settings, the Texas singer-songwriter states, “This is a collection of mellow, melancholy, but beautiful tunes, ones that I feel have a universal power to move people...because there’s just something about the Psalms. They’re unflinching in their honesty and ache.” This concert is a part of the United Adoration Songwriting Retreat, but is open to the public.

Mission & Outreach Volunteer Needs

For more information on these opportunies or other ways to serve, contact The Rev. Robin Hinkle, Associate for Mission and Outreach, at rhinkle@saintmichael.org or Kirstin Ivy, Mission and Outreach Coordinator, at kivy@saintmichael.org. A full listing of Mission and Outreach opportunities can be found at saintmichael.org/outreach.

STEPHEN C. FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

3700 Clover Lane, Dallas, TX 75220

Call for Tutors: Fall 2023

Monday–Friday | Flexible Times

Come be a part of our ministry at Stephen C. Foster Elementary School! We will resume tutoring students in Kindergarten–5th grade in late September. As a tutor, you will support students in Reading, Math, and/or English (with a focus on conversational English). The ability to speak Spanish is not required, but dual language tutors are needed. Scheduling is flexible throughout the school day; however, we would like volunteers to commit to a time slot one day a week as you will be assigned specific students. We ask that you attend one of the training sessions at the church on either Sunday September 10 or September 17 from 12–2 p.m. (lunch will be served). For more information, please contact Kirstin Ivy, kivy@saintmichael.org, or The Rev. Robin Hinkle, rhinkle@saintmichael.org

ST. PHILIP’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL: AUNT BETTE’S FOOD PANTRY

Now – August 31

Volunteer time slots available from 9 a.m. – Noon 3202 Holmes Street

Please help St. Philip’s School & Community Center move Aunt Bette’s Community Pantry just 81 steps away to its new location! This new space is much larger and will allow needed growth and the ability to increase serving capacity. Contact David Cowling at davidcowling0100@gmail.com or 214-801-4137.

JUBILEE PARK AND COMMUNITY CENTER

917 Bank Street, Dallas, TX 65223

For information on the opportunities listed below, please reach out to Katelynn Morris at kmorris@jubileecenter.org or at 214-887-1364 x 252.

Food Pantry

Mondays | 9:30 a.m.–Noon

Come help receive our weekly shipment and stock the shelves of the Jubilee Food Pantry!

Senior Meals

Wednesdays and Fridays | 10 a.m.– Noon

Help prepare and serve hot meals for our seniors and provide much-needed companionship!

NORTH DALLAS SHARED MINISTRIES

2875 Merrell Road, Dallas

School Uniform Distribution for DISD Students

Monday–Friday | Now–August 11

9 a.m.–4 p.m. (Two-hour volunteer shifts)

NDSM, 2875 Merrell Rd, Dallas, TX 75229

Volunteer at NDSM to distribute school uniforms to 2,000 DISD students. Ask friends or family members to join you and remember that students can receive community service. Volunteers should be 14 or older.

Clothes Closet

Spanish Speaking helpful but not required

Wednesdays | 12:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.

Sort Donations and assist clients with selections

Food Pantry

Spanish Speaking helpful but not required

Monday – Thursday | 8 a.m.–Noon

Sort food, fill bags with food, then distribute food.

Interviewers/Intake

Monday–Friday

Two–three hour shifts between 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Interview/evaluate clients asking for rent/utility assistance. Assist NDSM in determining eligibility.