THE FEAST OF SAINT MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS SAINT MICHAEL CHAPEL | 9 AM SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 JOY! A Childr n’s Service e
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.
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Build Christian Disciples for a Transformed CommunityOUR FOCUS: 9 AM 11 AM 8 PM7:30 AM
While you’re here with us today, we’d love for you to do two things:
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.
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We look forward to seeing you soon!
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.
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.
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. 5:30
PM Traditional SaintChapelMichael Traditional Church Joy! A Children’s Service Saint Michael Chapel Traditional Church Contemporary Parish Hall
12AM10:15PM
The Rev. Christian Basel • Theater
FROM THE RECTOR
Class For Parents: Intentional Parenting: Consistent Presence
Short Stories by Jesus: The Good Samaritan The Rev. Robin Hinkle Saint Michael Chapel
For a full listing of fall offerings and upcoming events, please visit saintmichael.org/fall22.
Rector’s Bible Study
Saint Michael 101 Parlor
What’s in the Bible? Room 213: Ages 4th-5th Grade
Middle School 6th – 7th Grade • Green Room High School Orange Room
Room 203: Level 1 (Ages 3-6) Room 205: Level 2 (Ages 6-9)
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Join us in Saint Michael Chapel or tune in at SaintMichael.org/RBS
Godly Play
Welcome! I’m very glad you’ve joined us for worship 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. And please join me TODAY for our next Saint Michael 101 lunch at 12:15 a.m.! SM101 is a great way to get to know some of our clergy and parish leaders, along with ways to get plugged into this great community. If you have any questions or want help getting someone connected, find one of our Welcome Team members in the hallways today.
Weaving God’s Promises
As we prepare to worship together, I invite you to take a moment and center yourself on God’s presence. May God bless you today and every day, and I hope to see you again very soon!
FORMATION & SPECIAL EVENTS
Childcare for children under 3 is available from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in rooms 13–16.
Room 214: Ages PreK-1st Grade Room 216: Ages 2nd-3rd Grade
We will come we will come, As one before the Lord We will come we will come, As one before the Lord We will come we will come, As one before the Lord We will come we will come, As one before the Lord, Refrain Music by Max Dyer © 1974, 1975 Celebration; CCLI #1718120
Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
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“I Will Sing, I Will Sing”
TheWelcomeLighting Of The Christ Candle
The Opening Sentences
The Collect Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray.
Dear God, you have given us many gifts to have nice things. Help us to recognize your mighty hand in all that we accomplish and to always save some for others. Amen.
The Opening Song
Allelu alleluia glory to the Lord, Allelu alleluia glory to the Lord
I will sing I will sing , A song unto the Lord I will sing I will sing , A song unto the Lord Alleluia glory to the Lord
“The Light of Christ”
Refrain
Allelu alleluia glory to the Lord, Allelu alleluia glory to the Lord
The light of Christ has come into the world. The light of Christ has come into the world. Public Domain
I will sing I will sing, A song unto the Lord
The Song After The Story
“Every Time I Feel the Spirit”
I have decided to follow Jesus. I have decided to follow Jesus. I have decided to follow Jesus. No turning back, no turning back.
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
The Bible Story
Reader Let us thank God for our families, friends, and our pets.
The Children’s Creed
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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… Public Domain
Reader We pray to you O Lord. People Lord hear our prayer.
Celebrant and People
“I have decided to follow Jesus.”
Ev’ry time I feel the Spirit, Movin’ in my heart, I will pray Ev’ry time I feel the Spirit, Movin’ in my heart, I will pray Music by Earlene Rentz Turner © 2002 Heritage Music Press CCLI #1718120
CelebrantStanding and People
Reader Let us praise God for God’s love and goodness and for our blessings.
Reader We pray to you O Lord. People Lord hear our prayer.
The Sunday School Prayer
Please be seated
The Gospel Procession
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.
Other Verses
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.
The Children’s Confession
Celebrant For the times we have acted selfishly. People Forgive us God.
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.
I’ve got the peace that passes understanding......Refrain I’ve got the love of Jesus, love of Jesus...............Refrain
Reader
The Peace
Celebrant For the times we have not remembered your love for us.
Reader We pray to you O Lord. People Lord hear our prayer.
Celebrant For the times we have hurt others. People Forgive us God.
Reader We pray to you O Lord. People Lord hear our prayer.
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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.
Please be seated for the Announcements
Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you. People And also with you.
People Forgive us God.
The Offertory“I’veGot the Joy, Joy, Joy”
Reader Let us pray to God to help others.
Refrain
Celebrant For the times we have been slow to forgive others. People Forgive us God.
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Lord Always”
TheStandingEucharistic Prayer Memberscontinues of the congregation may come forward to receive Communion from the Celebrant
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.
Rejoice in the Lord always and again I say rejoice!
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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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.
The Prayers Over The Bread and Wine To Thank God For Jesus
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.
Rejoice in the Lord always and again I say rejoice!
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The Doxology
The Lord’s Prayer
The Breaking of the Bread
Communion
Rejoice! Rejoice! And again I say rejoice! Rejoice! Rejoice! And again I say rejoice!
I am the bread of life. They who come to me shall not hunger. They who believe in me shall not thirst. No one can come to me unless the Father draw them.
Words and Music: Suzanne Toolan. Copyright © 1971GIA Publications, Inc., Chicago. Reprinted under license #12077. All rights reserved.
Unless you eat of the flesh of the Son of Man and drink of his blood, you shall not have life within you, you shall not have life within you. Refrain
“I am the Bread of Life”
Yes, Lord, we believe that you are the Christ, The Son of God who has come into the world. Refrain
6:33; adapt. Karen Lafferty (20th cent.). Music: Seek Ye First, Karen Lafferty (20th cent.) Copyright: Words: St. 1 Copyright © 1972 Marantha! Music
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And I will raise them up, and I will raise them up, And I will raise them up on the last day.
Ask, and it shall be given unto you, seek, and ye shall find. Knock, and the door shall be opened unto you. Allelu, Alleluia,alleluia!alleluia, alleluia!
I am the resurrection, I am the life. They who believe in me, even if they die, they shall live forever. Refrain
Seek ye first the kingdom of God and its righteousness, And all these things shall be added unto you. Allelu, Alleluia,alleluia!alleluia, alleluia!
Allelu, alleluia!
“Seek Ye First”
Refrain
The bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world, And they who eat of this bread, they shall live forever, they shall live forever. Refrain
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Chatter with the angels soon in the morning
“His Banner Over Me is Love”
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Chatter with the angels soon in the morning
Song permission granted by CCLI License #171820 unless otherwise noted
I hope to join that band
Chatter with the angels join that band
Other verses
He is the vine and we are the branches. His banner over me is love…
And chatter with the angels all day long
And chatter with the angels all day long I hope to join that band
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.
“Chatter with the Angels”
Thank You To God For Our Time Together
A TheBlessingDismissal
Music by Wright, Hilderbrand, & Thompson © 1995, 2002 Twin Sisters IP, LLC. CCLI #1718120
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.
Jesus is the rock of my salvation. His banner over me is love…
Celebrant Let us go forth in the name of Christ. People Thanks be to God. The Closing Song
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.
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CelebrantStanding and People
NEW OFFERINGSMEMBER Episcopal Christians is a series of 4 classes designed for those new to Christianity, new to Saint Michael, or members who want to revisit the core features of Episcopal belief and practice. Childcare will be provided and lunch will be available for purchase upon registration. SaintMichael.org/EC Sundays, October 9 – 30 EPISCOPAL CHRISTIANS 12:15 – 1:30 PM | Coke Room Now – sept 30 We need coats of all sizes! scan the qr code for more information. Coat Drive
Prime Timers will feature “SMAA Wonderful Arms of Giving” with three outstanding panelists: Olga Hickman of Bachman Lake Together, Tricia Stewart of SMAA Farmers Market, and Terry Demler of Project Moses. Come join us to learn of opportunities to give or serve as the Arms of our parish. Luncheon with reservation. To RSVP, call Bonita Frederick, 214-728-6440.
Tela, Honduras Mission
GOOD SHEPHERD MINISTRY ORIENTATION
Get Connected!
Music JOIN CHORISTERS!
Sunday, October 2 10 a.m. in the Parlor
STEPHEN MINISTRY
10:30 a.m. in the Coke Room $12
LUNCHEON
Volunteer Opportunities
Spiritual Offerings
Hear from Good Shepherd leaders, explore 2023 volunteer opportunities, and learn more about the Good Shepherd Ministry! To RSVP, contact Rob Springer by email, rspringer@saintmichael.org, or at his cell, 903-405-7447.
The Saint Michael Choristers welcome all young people from pre-K through high school to join. Choristers receive music education, formation in faith, responsibility, and mentorship, develop skills benefiting academics, and often make new friendships. Choristers also enjoy social activities and meals together. No musical background is necessary. For more, contact Catherine Hinkley, chinkley@saintmichael.org.
INFORMATION & RECRUITING EVENT
ORGANIZING FOR HEAVEN
Led by The Rev. Greg Pickens October 9 10-10:50 a.m. in Room 103
This gathering will answer questions about how to request a funeral, the guidelines for a SMAA funeral, and how to purchase a niche in our Columbarium. To register, contact Katherine Bowen, kbowen@saintmichael.org. Registration is required.
Stephen Ministry equips lay persons to provide confidential Christian one-on-one care to anyone in our community who is experiencing any sort of life need. Stephen Ministry is Christ caring for people through people. If you or someone you know is going through a difficult time, request Stephen Ministry. For more information on Stephen Ministry go to stephenministries.org, contact the Rev Greg Pickens, gpickens@saintmichael.org, or Mary Kardell, Stephen Ministry Coordinator, mary.kardell@sbcglobal.net
For 17 years, SMAA missionaries have journeyed to Tela, Honduras. Working in tandem with parishioners and students from Espiritu Santo Episcopal Church, we offer fun, engaging Christian Ed to over 500 students in 5 barrios. Interested in being part of this remarkable work? One trip can impact both your life and the lives of many in Honduras; find out more at this info session.
Prime Timers
5:30 p.m.–7 p.m. in the Parlor RSVP by September 28
Thursday, October 13
Youth PUMPKIN CARVING
Led by the Rev. Christian Basel & Justin Brooks October 5:30-7:3016in the Youth Center
So you think you’ve got pumpkin carving skills? Join us for a fun night of pumpkin carving and come with your most creative design. Dinner and youth-led worship will follow.
Led by Rob Springer, Director of Engagement
October 6
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