MAR. 23 | 9 AM Joy! A Children's Service Worship Bulletin by Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church

THE THIRD SUNDAY IN

MARCH 23, 2025

WELCOME

FROM THE RECTOR

The

Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata

We’re so glad you’ve joined us at Saint Michael today. We’d love to get to know you better, so please take a moment to fill out the welcome card, either physically or digitally, that can be found on this 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.

Our theme this Lent is “Strength in Weakness.” God calls us into a life that is often difficult and full of loss, but when we experience true vulnerability, we will experience the full power and presence of God. We offer daily opportunities for you to center yourself on God’s presence, including short weekday meditations led by the clergy of Saint Michael. Based on daily scripture readings, you can stream the meditations on our website or wherever you listen to podcasts. This coming Tuesday, March 25, we begin our spring Alpha Course. All are welcome to join us for dinner, learning, and small group conversation as we explore the tenets of the Christian faith and get to know one another better. There are many other offerings available to you, so please take a Sunday News leaflet with you and join us!

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!

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Welcome

Joy: A EuchArist for childrEn

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.

Standing

Please be seated.

Celebrant Dear Jesus, sometimes we make mistakes. Thank you for giving us a second chance. Amen.

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.

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The Bible Story

The Song After The Story

“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

The Children’s Creed

All 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

All 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

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.

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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 Offertory

“Amazing Grace”

Amazing grace! how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me!

I once was lost, but now am found, was blind, but now I see!

‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, and grace my fears relieved; How precious did that grace appear the hour I first believed.

The Lord has promised good to me, His word my hope secures; He will my shield and portion be as long as life endures.

Through many dangers, toils, and snares

I have already come.

‘Tis grace has brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home.

When we’ve been there ten thousand years bright shining as the sun, We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise than when we’d first begun.

Words: St. 1-4 John Newton (1725-1807), St. 5 attributed to John Rees, fl. 1859 | Public Domain

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.

“Praise God, from whom all blessings flow“ Hymn 380, v. 3

Prayers Over The Bread & 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.

The Lord’s Prayer

All 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,

Standing

All baptized persons of any age regardless of their denomination and tradition are welcome to share in the banquet of the Lord’s Supper.

Eucharistic prayer continues.

Members of the congregation may come forward to receive Communion from the Celebrant.

Please join in the singing of the Communion songs.

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 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 Songs

“He’s Got The Whole World In His Hands”

Refrain

He’s got the whole world in His hands. He’s got the whole world in His hands.

He’s got the little tiny babies in his hands. He’s got the little tiny babies in his hands. He’s got the little tiny babies in his hands.

He’s got the little tiny babies in his hands. Refrain.

He’s got you and me, brother, in his hands.

He’s got you and me, sister, in his hands.

He’s got you and me, brother, in his hands.

He’s got the whole world in his hands. Refrain.

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“Chatter With The Angels”

Chatter with the angels, soon in the morning. Chatter with the angels, soon in the morning. Chatter with the angels, join that band, I hope to join that band. And chatter with the angels all day long. I hope to join that band. And chatter with the angels all day long.

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“I

Am The Bread Of Life”

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.

Refrain

And I will raise them up, and I will raise them up, And I will raise them up on the last day.

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.

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 resurrection, I am the life. They who believe in me, even if they die, they shall live forever. Refrain. Yes, Lord, we believe that you are the Christ, The Son of God who has come into the world. Refrain.

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“I Want Jesus To Walk With Me”

I want Jesus to walk with me. I want Jesus to walk with me. All along my pilgrim journey, Lord, I want Jesus to walk with me.

In my trials Lord, walk with me. In my trials Lord, walk with me. When my heart is almost breaking, Lord, I want Jesus to walk with me.

When I’m in trouble Lord, walk with me. When I’m in trouble Lord, walk with me. When my head is bowed in sorrow, Lord, I want Jesus to walk with me.

African-American Spiritual. Public Domain

“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.

Thank You To God For Our Time Together

All 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 Dismissal

Celebrant Let us bless the Lord.

People Thanks be to God.

The Closing Song

“Somebody’s Knockin’ At Your Door”