Joy: A EuchArist for childrEn Welcome
The Lighting Of The Christ Candle
“The Light of Christ”
The light of Christ has come into the world. The light of Christ has come into the world.
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The Opening Song
“This is the Day”
This is the day, this is the day That the Lord has made, that the Lord has made. We will rejoice. We will rejoice And be glad in it. And be glad in it. This is the day that the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it. This is the day, this is the day That the Lord has made.
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The Opening Sentences
Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
The Collect
Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray.
Dear God, you came to Joseph and Mary in a dream and told them about the coming of Jesus. Come to us also that we may know your mighty salvation. Amen.
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The Gospel Procession
“I have decided to follow Jesus.”
I have decided to follow Jesus. I have decided to follow Jesus. I have decided to follow Jesus. No turning back, no turning back.
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
The Bible Story
The Song After The Story
“Advent Song”
Advent is the time to wait Not quite time to celebrate Light the candles one by one ‘Til the Advent time is done Christmas Day will soon be here Time for joy and time for cheer Public Domain
The Children’s Creed
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.
The Sunday School Prayer
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.
Please be seated Standing Celebrant and People Celebrant and People
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Please be seated for the Announcements
Additional Prayers and Silence
Reader Let us thank God for our families, friends, and our pets. We pray to you O Lord.
People Lord hear our prayer.
Reader Let us praise God for God’s love and goodness and for our blessings. We pray to you O Lord.
People Lord hear our prayer.
Reader Let us pray to God to help others. We pray to you O Lord.
People Lord hear our prayer.
Reader 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. We pray to you O Lord.
People Lord hear our prayer.
The Children’s Confession
Celebrant For the times we have hurt others. People Forgive us God.
Celebrant For the times we have acted selfishly. People Forgive us God.
Celebrant For the times we have been slow to forgive others. People Forgive us God.
Celebrant For the times we have not remembered your love for us.
People Forgive us God.
The Peace
Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you. People And also with you.
The Birthday Blessing
All 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 under
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standing abide all the days of their life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Offertory
“Let
There Be Peace On Earth”
Let there be peace on earth And let it begin with me. Let there be peace on earth The peace that was meant to be. With God as our Father Brothers all are we.
Let me walk with my brother In perfect harmony.
Let peace begin with me, Let this be the moment now. With ev’ry step I take Let this be my solemn vow; To take each moment and live Each moment in peace eternally. Let there be peace on earth And let it begin with me.
Text: Sy Miller. 1908-1941, Jill Jackson © 1955, 1983, Jan-Lee Music. Tune: Sy Miller. 1908-1941, Jill Jackson © 1955, 1983, Jan-Lee Music; acc by Diana Kodner b. 1957 © 1993 GIA Publications, Inc. Used with permission CCLI License # 1718120
The Doxology
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.
The Prayers Over The Bread and Wine To Thank God For Jesus
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.
Standing
The Eucharistic Prayer continues
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Members of the congregation may come forward to receive Communion from the Celebrant
The Lord’s Prayer
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.
The Breaking of the Bread
Celebrant Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us. People Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia. Celebrant The Gifts of God for the People of God. Communion Songs
“O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”
O come, O come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel, That mourns in lonely exile here until the Son of God appear Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel!
O come, O Wisdom from on high, who orders all things mightily; To us the path of knowledge show, and teach us in her ways to go. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel!
O come, O come, great Lord of might, who to your tribes on Sinai’s height
In ancient times once gave the law, in cloud, and majesty, and awe. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel!
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“Jesus Loves Me”
Jesus loves me, this I know, For the Bible tells me so.
Little ones to Him belong They are weak, but He is strong.
Refrain
Yes, Jesus loves me. Yes, Jesus loves me. Yes, Jesus loves me. The Bible tells me so.
Boys and girls across the sea, Jesus loves as well as me. So our little friends are they, And together we can say Refrain
Words and music by Anna Bartlett Warner, Michael Adler, William Batchelder Bradbury © 1997 Michael Adler CCLI #1718120
“Come, O Long Expected Jesus”
Come, O long expected Jesus, born to set your people free; From our fears and sins release us; free us from captivity.
Israel’s strength and consolation, you, the hope of all the earth, Dear desire of ev’ry nation, come, and save us by your birth.
Born your people to deliver; born a child and yet a king! Born to reign in us for ever, now your gracious kingdom bring.
By your own eternal Spirit rule in all our hearts alone; By your all sufficient merit raise us to your glorious throne.
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Standing
Celebrant and People
“Eat This Bread”
Eat this bread, drink this cup, come to me and never be hungry. Eat this bread, drink this cup, trust in me and you will not thirst.
Words: John 6; adapt. by Robert J. Batastini, and the Taize Community Copyright: © 1984 Les Presses de Taize. Used by permission of GIA Publications, Inc., Chicago. Reprinted under license #12077. All rights reserved.
“God is So Good”
God is so good. God is so good. God is so good. He’s so good to me.
God cares for me. God cares for me. God cares for me. He’s so good to me.
God loves me so. God loves me so. God loves me so. He’s so good to me.
Words and music by Daniel Brink Towner, Julia Harriette Johnston Public Domain CCLI #1718120
Thank You To God For Our Time Together
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.
A Blessing
The Closing Song
“Soon and Very Soon”
Soon and very soon we are goin’ to see the King, Soon and very soon we are goin’ to see the King, Soon and very soon we are goin’ to see the King, Hallelujah, hallelujah, we’re goin’ to see the King! Repeat
Words and Music by Andrae Crouch © 1971 Bud John Songs, Inc; CCLI #1718120
Song permission granted by CCLI License #171820 unless otherwise noted
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.
The Dismissal
Celebrant Let us bless the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 5
5:30 PM Worship in the Church
6:30 PM Burning of the Greens in the Garden Cloister
Join us for the Feast of Epiphany, a service in which we celebrate the revelation of Jesus as the King of the Jews to the nations. The service begins in the church and concludes with the annual burning of the greens followed by hot chocolate and s’mores.
SAINTMICHAEL.ORG/EPIPHANY
Grocery bags with the Advent calendar are available at church entrances. Please return your bag of food to the South entrance the first week of January.
For more information, contact Christi Morrow at cmorrow@saintmichael.org.
