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.
Our worship continues each week throughout the summer, along with adult classes and activities for children and youth of all ages. Please check the schedule to the right for details on classes and activities, and if you need help navigating to particular rooms, there are Greeters in the hallways to help. And thank you to the dozens of adults and teens who volunteered this past week to make Vacation Bible School such a success!
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!
SUNDAYS, JULY 2–30
July Sunday Worship Schedule
9 A.M. Holy Eucharist II, Church
Joy, Saint Michael Chapel
11 A.M. Contemporary, Church
5:30 P.M.
Holy Eucharist II, Saint Michael Chapel
10 AM
FORMATION & SPECIAL EVENTS
Adult Formation Class For Parents: Raising Christ-Centered Children
The Rev. Christian Basel Theater
Whisper: Desires and Doors
The Rev. Ken Brannon Saint Michael Chapel
Children’s Formation
Paul’s Amazing Journeys
Room 214:
Rising PreK – 1st grade (Ages 3 – 8)
Room 216:
Rising 2nd – 5th grade (Ages 7 – 11)
Youth Formation Middle School & High School
6th – 12th Grade Youth Center
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/summer23
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
“I’ve Got the Joy, Joy, Joy”
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.
Refrain:
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.
Other verses:
I’ve got the peace that passes understanding. Refrain.
I’ve got the love of Jesus, love of Jesus. Refrain.
Public Domain
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.
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Standing
Joy: A EuchArist for childrEn Welcome
Celebrant Dear God, you know we have problems in our lives that can seem too heavy for us to bear. Thank you for sending your son Jesus to lead us through the rough spots we sometimes have. 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
“Jesus in the Morning”
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus in the morning, Jesus in the noontime. Jesus, Jesus, Jesus when the sun goes down.
Other verses:
Praise him. Love him. Serve him.
African-American Spiritual; 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.
Standing Celebrant and People 2
Please be seated
Celebrant and People
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.
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.
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The Peace
Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People And also with you.
The Offertory
“I’ve Got Peace Like a River”
I’ve got peace like a river, I’ve got peace like a river, I’ve got peace like a river in my soul, I’ve got peace like a river, I’ve got peace like a river, I’ve got peace like a river in my soul.
Other verses:
I’ve got joy like a fountain.
I’ve got love like an ocean.
African-American Spiritual © 1982 Fred Bock Music 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.
Please be seated for the Announcements.
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.
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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.
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
“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.
Copyright © 1967, 1980 Scripture In Song (a div. of Integrity Music, Inc.); CCLI #1718120
“Let Us Break Bread Together”
Let us break bread together on our knees, Let us break bread together on our knees. Refrain
Refrain: 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. Refrain
Let us praise God together on our knees, Let us praise God together on our knees. Refrain
African-American Spiritual; Public Domain
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“This Little Light of Mine”
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine, This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine. This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine. Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.
Other verses: Hide it under a bushel, no, Don’t let anyone blow it out, All around the neighborhood, Let it shine till Jesus comes,
Music by David McDonald © 2001 Lillenas Publishing Company (Admin. by The Copyright Co.);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
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Standing
and People
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
“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!
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The Dismissal
Celebrant Let us go forth in the name of Christ. People Thanks be to God.
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Song permission granted by CCLI License #171820 unless
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pray for our youth missionaries!
From June 27–July 4, youth missionaries from Saint Michael will be traveling to Bolivia to serve the residents of Amistad Mission, which provides a nurturing, Christian home for vulnerable Bolivian children. Please keep these missionaries in your prayers.
Chris Girata
Layna Girata
Catie Grace Gorman
Robin Hinkle
Matilda Houghton
Camden Konradi
Emmy Moss
Kelly Reddell
Davis Royall
Ava Sjogren
Kate Swartzwelder
Lyla Zicarelli
Hunger Facts
Please drop off at SMAA south entrance between June 4 and July 16! for
the of
Sunday, July 2 9:45–11 am | Garden Cloister
Join us for fellowship and patriotic fun! We'll be serving over 50 pies baked by our parishioners along with vanilla ice cream and popcorn. Volunteer to bake a pie or help serve.
saintmichael.org/pie
One in nine Texas residents (3,440,700) are food insecure.
Only one in seven children who receive free or reduced lunch during the school year are reached by a summer food program.
79% of these families have children, 50% of them are working families.
19.6% of children in Texas live below the poverty line.
Prayer
Almighty and most merciful God, we remember before you all poor and neglected persons whom it would be easy for us to forget: the homeless and the destitute, the old and the sick, and all who have none to care for them. Help us to heal those who are broken in body or spirit, and to turn their sorrow into joy. Grant this, Father, for the love of your Son, who for our sake became poor, Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN.
Questions? Contact Kirstin Ivy kivy@saintmichael.org
Mark Bowen
Carrigan Konradi
Adults
SUNDAY FORMATION
Whisper: How to Hear the Voice of God
Now–July 30 | 10 a.m. | Saint Michael Chapel
Today: The Rev. Kenneth H. Brannon
We are focusing on the ways God speaks in our lives and how we can tune in. If there was one thing that defined the Apostles and the first century church, it’s that everything they did was guided and empowered by the Holy Spirit. As we enter the season of Pentecost, we’re going to look at the ways the Holy Spirit speaks and how we can better hear the voice and wisdom of God for our lives and for our church.
SUNDAY FORMATION: CLASS FOR PARENTS
Raising Christ-Centered Children
Now–August 6 | 10 a.m. | Theater
Led by the Rev. Christian Basel
Join us for a study rooted in scripture that will help us gain a perspective on raising children to be centered on Christ and help you wrestle with the challenges and joys of parenting.
GOSPEL OF JOHN BIBLE STUDY
Taught by Dr. Tim Smith
Tuesdays
1 p.m. and also 6 p.m. Room 106
There is no Gospel like the Gospel of John! It claims to be an eyewitness account, shares stories of Jesus found nowhere else and offers a different chronology of Jesus’ ministry. This makes the reading and study of John’s Gospel unique, powerful and life-giving! This will be an in-depth, verse by verse study utilizing the lenses of the first century historical, geographical, cultural, literary, social and religious context, opening an entirely new world of understanding scripture! To sign up, please email Tim Smith, tsmith@saintmichael.org
Youth
Rising 6th–12th Grade
R.A.G. (RESTAURANT ADVENTURE GROUP)
June 29: Bbbop Seoul Kitchen R&D, 828 W Davis St. Thursdays in June and July
Noon–1:30 p.m.
saintmichael.org/youth
Every Thursday the youth of SMAA will be adventuring to different local dive. Come fellowship and help us discover the best hole in the walls Dallas has to offer.
OPEN GYM
Wednesdays, June 14–August 2
3–5 p.m. SMAA Gym
Bring a friend and show your skills on the court as we play basketball and volleyball. Come and go as you please!
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.
Music
THE RSCM DALLAS BOYS COURSE SINGING IN SUNDAY SERVICE!
Sunday, July 2 9 a.m. Traditional Service Church
We will welcome the 2023 RSCM Dallas Boys Course as the choir for the 9 a.m. Traditional Service. Boys from around the country will have spent a week together in rehearsal and fellowship to prepare for this special service, including festive music and patriotic hymns. Come join us and support these young leaders in the greater church.
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