AUG. 13 | 9 AM Joy: A Children's Service 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:

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!

SUNDAY OFFERINGS

7:30 AM

Traditional Saint Michael Chapel

9 AM

Traditional Church

Joy! A Children’s Service Saint Michael Chapel

10 AM

Formation for All Ages

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.

11 AM

Traditional Church

Contemporary Parish Hall

5:30 PM

Traditional Saint Michael Chapel

Build Christian Disciples for a Transformed Community OUR FOCUS:

Rob Springer-Kyle 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-kyle@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.

Today is Kick Off Sunday, the start of the new school year at Saint Michael. Please join us for lots of fun between Sunday services at 10 a.m. This is a great opportunity to meet fellow disciples, meet those teaching our children and youth classes, and to see the excellent adult classes we have coming up for you.

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!

10 AM

TODAY AT SAINT MICHAEL

Formation for All Ages

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

Other Events

Fall Kickoff

9:45–11 a.m. Parlor

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!

9:45–11 a.m. | Parlor

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

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Song continues on the next page.

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.

Public Domain

The Opening Song

“Rejoice in the Lord Always”

Rejoice in the Lord always and again I say rejoice! Rejoice in the Lord always and again I say rejoice! Rejoice! Rejoice! And again I say rejoice! Rejoice! Rejoice! And again I say rejoice!

Public Domain

The Opening Acclamation

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.

Celebrant Lord, you were good to Jonah, even when he wasn’t nice. Help us to be good ourselves, so we can help others. 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. Public Domain

The Bible Story

The Song After The Story

“Awesome God”

Our God is an awesome God. He reigns from heaven above. With wisdom, pow’r, and love. Our God is an awesome God.

Music by Rich Mullins © 1988 BMG Songs, Inc. (Admin. by BMG Music Publishing); CCLI #1718120

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.

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.

People

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 Offertory

“Standing in the Need of Prayer”

Refrain:

It’s me, it’s me, O Lord, standing in the need of prayer.

It’s me, it’s me, O Lord, standing in the need of prayer.

Not my brother, not my sister, but it’s me, O Lord, standing in the need of prayer.

Not my brother, not my sister, but it’s me, O Lord, standing in the need of prayer. Refrain

Please be seated for the Announcements.

Not the preacher, not the deacon, but it’s me, O Lord, standing in the need of prayer. Not the preacher, not the deacon, but it’s me, O Lord, standing in the need of prayer. Refrain

Not my father, not my mother, but it’s me, O Lord, standing in the need of prayer.

Not my father, not my mother, but it’s me, O Lord, standing in the need of prayer. Refrain.

© 1989 The United Methodist Publishing House (Admin. by The Copyright Company); CCLI # 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.

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.

Standing

Hymn permission used by Rite Song, a one-time use reprint license for congregational use.

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

The 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.

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

“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 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

Public Domain

“Let Us Break Bread Together”

Let us break bread together on our knees.

Let us break bread together on our knees. When I fall on my knees with my face to the rising sun, Oh Lord, have mercy on me.

Let us drink wine together on our knees.

Let us drink wine together on our knees.

When I fall on my knees with my face to the rising sun, Oh Lord, have mercy on me.

Let us praise God together on our knees. Let us praise God together on our knees.

When I fall on my knees with my face to the rising sun, Oh Lord, have mercy on me.

African-American Spiritual, Public Domain

I am the light of the world, I am the light of the world, whoever follows me, will never walk in the dark, will never walk in the dark, but have the light of life.

© 1991 CRC Publications; CCLI #1718120

“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 hear, 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; 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.

Standing Celebrant and People

“I am the Light of the World”

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 Closing Song

“Shine, Jesus, Shine”

Lord, the light of Your love is shining. In the midst of the darkness, shining. Jesus, Light of the world, shine upon us. Set us free by the truth You now bring us. Shine on me, shine on me.

Shine, Jesus, shine, fill this land with the Father’s glory. Blaze, Spirit, blaze, set our hearts on fire. Flow, river, flow, flood the nations with grace and mercy. Send forth Your Word Lord, and let there be light.

© 1987 Make Way Music (Admin. by Music Services); CCLI #1718120

The Dismissal

Celebrant Let us go forth in the name of Christ. People Thanks be to God.

“Now the LORD had prepared a great fish to swallow up Jonah . And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights.”

JONAH 1 : 1 7

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.

THROUGH AUGUST 31

3202 Holmes Street

MON - FRI | 9 AM - 12 PM

Please help Saint 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.

Scan the code for more info or to sign up!

ELECTRONICS RECYCLING DAY!

September 2 | 8 - Noon

4344 Colgate Avenue

In collaboration with

saintmichaelsmarket.com

The Saint Michael’s Farmers Market is teaming up with Mission & Outreach to host an electronics recycling event. Get rid of your old electronics and protect the earth!

Pray, Learn, Serve, & Give

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!

Adults

ADULT FORMATION OPPORTUNITIES

Sundays at 10 a.m.

The Jesus I Never Knew by Philip Yancey

August 20–November 19 | Saint Michael Chapel

In this study, you’ll gain a new and deeper perspective on Jesus, His ministry, and His teachings. Come meet Jesus again with new eyes!

Class For Parents: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry

August 20–October 1 | Theater

We can’t be the people or the parents God wants us to be unless first we slow down and have the physical, emotional, and relational resources from which to draw. Join us as we seek to live at the pace God designed for us.

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

Ed - ucation 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.

THE PASTORAL EPISTLES: WRESTLING WITH DISCIPLESHIP

Wednesday Evenings, September 6 - October 25

6 - 7:30 p.m. | Chapel Conference Room

The Pastoral Epistles are a rich and challenging collection of texts that offer insights into the early Christian Church. This class delves into the complexities of these texts, exploring their significance for understanding discipleship in the contemporary context. By wrestling with the text, participants will examine themes such as personal piety, teaching in the church, and the role of “good works” in our Christian lives. Through engaging discussions, biblical analysis, and historical context, we will gain a deeper appreciation for the Pastoral Epistles and their relevance to modern discipleship. For more information and to register, email The Rev. Christian Basel at cbasel@saintmichael.org

Young Adults

NEW YOUNG ADULTS FORMATION CLASS

Sundays at 10 a.m. | Room 224

Your 20’s and 30’s are full of transitions, questions, and milestones. Young Adults Formation is a place to pray, learn, serve, and give in the context of genuine community as you grow your relationship with God and others. Meet other young adults through exciting Sunday Bible studies, engaging social events, and serving opportunities.

Learn

WRITERS’ RETREAT

Led by Cynthia Sample

August 26 | 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Parlor

Writing, whether it’s for publication, spiritual work, therapeutic journaling, or even just for the fun of it can be lonely work. Our meetings begin with a short introduction of each other, then one of our facilitators will offer a few writing prompts. After about an hour of writing, writers will have the opportunity to share their work and solicit comments if they choose. This group is open to all genres, experience levels, and writing styles. For more information, contact Cynthia at cynthia@cynthiacsample.com

Your generous gift helps our ministries thrive! Scan the QR Code to see your giving options or visit our website at SaintMichael.org/Give.

Pray, Learn, Serve, & Give

Mission & Outreach

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 SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY CENTER: AUNT

BETTE’S FOOD PANTRY

Now – August 31

Volunteer time slots available Mon-Fri 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

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.

AUSTIN STREET CENTER

1717 Jeffries St., Dallas

Each month, parishioners prepare and serve food for 250 residents experiencing homelessness while staying at Austin Street Center. On the first Tuesday of the month, parishioners prepare a dinner to be served the next day.

Cooking: September 5

5–7 p.m. | Coke Room

Serving: September 6

5–6:30 p.m. | Austin Street Center