THE FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST SAINT MICHAEL CHAPEL | 9 AM SEPTEMBER 11, 2022 JOY! A Childr n’s Service e
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
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We’re glad you’re here!
Build Christian Disciples for a Transformed CommunityOUR FOCUS: 9 AM 11 AM 8 PM7:30 AM
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:
At all serving, 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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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 the South entrance. 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!
about connecting,
The Rev. René Somodevilla • Theater
Weaving God’s Promises Room 214: Ages PreK-1st Grade Room 216: Ages 2nd-3rd Grade What’s in the Bible? Room 213: Ages 4th-5th Grade Middle School
8th Grade • Blue Room
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FROM THE RECTOR FORMATION & SPECIAL EVENTS
Women of Saint Michael Parlor Party Parlor Class For Parents: Intentional EncouragingParenting:Words
Bravery: A Bias for Hope in the Face of Fear Erin Osborne • Saint Michael Chapel Godly Play Room 203: Level 1 (Ages 3-6) Room 205: Level 2 (Ages 6-9)
High School Orange Room
Welcome! I’m very glad you’ve joined us for worship today. If you’re new or new-ish, take a mo ment to fill out the welcome card, either physically or digitally, that can be found in the pew back or on a table nearby. I think you will find that Saint Michael is a church where you can find a spiritual home. I also want you to sign up to join me for our next Saint Michael 101 lunch! SM101 is a great way to get to know some of our cler gy 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 Wel come Team members in the hallways today. 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!
The registration period is closed. For information about a future session, visit saintmichael.org/confirmation.
In-Person Compline Church Childcare for children under 3 is available from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in rooms 13–16. For a full listing of fall offerings and upcoming events, please visit saintmichael.org/fall22 AM108PM
6th – 7th Grade • Green Room Youth Confirmation Class
The Collect Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray. Jesus, your teachings are meant to help us understand the forgiveness of God. Thank you for loving us and accepting us when we make a mistake and return to you. Amen.
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“The Light of Christ” The light of Christ has come into the world. The light of Christ has come into the world. Public Domain
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
The Opening Sentences
Of The Christ Candle
Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
The Opening Song “I Will Sing, I Will Sing” I will sing I will sing, A song unto 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 Refrain Allelu alleluia glory to the Lord, Allelu alleluia glory to the Lord Allelu alleluia glory to the Lord, Allelu alleluia glory to the Lord
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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 cross before me, the world behind me…
The Bible Story The Song After The Story
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The Gospel Procession
“Every Time I Feel the Spirit” 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 by Earlene Rentz Turner
Reader Let us thank God for our families, friends, and our pets.
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Reader We pray to you O Lord. People Lord hear our prayer.
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
The cross I’ll carry ‘til I see Jesus…
People Lord hear our prayer. Reader Let us praise God for God’s love and goodness and for our blessings.
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Other verses: Though none go with me, still I will follow…
Reader We pray to you O Lord.
“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.
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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.
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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.
Reader We pray to you O Lord. People Lord hear our prayer.
Reader Let us pray to God to help others.
The Offertory“I’veGot 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.
People Forgive us God. The Peace Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you. People And also with you.
Other Verses
I’ve got the peace that passes understanding......Refrain I’ve got the love of Jesus, love of Jesus...............Refrain Public Domain
Reader We pray to you O Lord. People Lord hear our prayer.
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.
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The Prayers Over The Bread and Wine To Thank God For Jesus
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.
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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 Breaking of the Bread
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.
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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
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The Doxology
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“Seek Ye First” 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! 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! Allelu,Words:alleluia!St.1,Matthew 6:33; adapt. Karen Lafferty (20th cent.). Music: Seek Ye First, Karen Lafferty (20th cent.) Copyright: Words: St. 1 Copyright © 1972 Marantha! Music
“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 Words and Music: Suzanne Toolan. Copyright © 1971GIA Publications, Inc., Chicago. Reprinted under license #12077. All rights reserved.
“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 Music by Wright, Hilderbrand, & Thompson © 1995, 2002 Twin Sisters IP, LLC. CCLI #1718120
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People Thanks be to God. The Closing Song “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. The Lord is mine and I am His. His banner over me is love. His banner over me is love. Other verses He is the vine and we are the branches. His banner over me is love… Jesus is the rock of my salvation. His banner over me is love… Public Domain
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Thank You To God For Our Time Together
CelebrantStanding and People 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.
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.
Celebrant Let us go forth in the name of Christ.
UPCOMING GRIEF WORKSHOP: Comfort and Hope for the Journey of Grief Led by Regina Hunt, Faith & Grief Ministries Wednesdays: Sep. 21 - Nov. 9 6 - 8 p.m. | Parlor Register by September 20! Participate in a supportive community, learn ways to cope, and practice spiritual exercises that bring comfort. Please contact Katherine kbowen@saintmichael.org,Bowen,withanyquestions. FAITHANDGRIEF.ORG/SMAA CANDLELIT COMPLINE TONIGHT! 8 p.m. in the Church This year, we are adjusting how we offer the Sunday night service of Choral Compline. While we will have weekly Compline webcasts, this meditative, candlelit service will meet five times for in-person attendance. Compline lasts just under 30 minutes and is entirely sung—no words or musical instruments. A reception will follow the service. Come conclude your weekend in peace and quiet, and bring friends who don't regularly go to church! Music is specially chosen to commemorate 9/11. SaintMichael.org/Compline Begins September 21 | Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Join us in Saint Michael Chapel or tune in at SaintMichael.org/RBS Rector’s Bible Study
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 WOSM Parlor Party Parlor | 10 – 11 AM MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Bridging the Divide: Public Education in America Church | 6:30 PM The Honorable Margaret Spellings, President & CEO Texas2036 and Former Secretary of Education, and Mr. Todd Williams, Chairman & CEO, The Commit Partnership WOMEN OF SAINT MICHAEL Bridging the Divide SAINTMICHAEL.ORG/WOMEN NEW MEMBER OFFERINGS Sunday, September 25 SAINT MICHAEL 101 Hosted by Rector Chris Girata & the Rev. Mary Lessman 12:15 –1:30 PM | AreParloryou new to Saint Michael, a visitor, or want to learn more about membership? SM101 is for you! Meet members of our clergy and vestry, hear about ministries and opportunities to connect, learn about our exciting future, and engage with others inside and outside our parish. Childcare and lunch will be provided with registration. SaintMichael.org/101 Sundays, October 9 – 30 EPISCOPAL CHRISTIANS 12:15 – 1:30 PM | Coke EpiscopalRoomChristians 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 Ely Cathedral, Cambridgeshire, England from the southeast MAY 2023 INFORMATIONPILGRIMAGESESSION! Led by the Rev. Christian Basel Tuesday, September 20 6:30–7:30 p.m. in the Parlor Join us for an information session on an exciting pilgrimage opportunity to tour the great cathedrals and churches of Southern England and Wales and explore our Anglican heritage.
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Thursday, September 15 Fort Worth Botanical Gardens Register by Monday, September 12 Cost: $10
Praying our Goodbyes is a mourning and grief support ministry that addresses grief of any kind—a death, a job loss, a business, a home, or divorce. Utilizing readings from the book, “Praying Our Goodbyes” by Joyce Rupp, The Rev. Christian Basel, helps those in attendance examine their grief and recognize it. All are losses that we grieve and we must grieve in order to recognize that loss. To RSVP or for questions, contact the Rev. Christian Basel, cbasel@saintmichael.org
Children in preschool – 5th grade are invited to join us on Sunday mornings and dive into all the meaningful opportunities available to help them grow in their faith. Scan the QR code to register today!
10–11:30month
Sunday, October 2 4 saintmichael.org/petblessingWestp.m.Lot
CFM Formation
PRAYING OUR GOODBYES
The Rev. Christian Basel
REGISTRATION IS OPEN! 10 2nda.m.Floor Classrooms
Saturday, September 24 9:30 - 1 a.m. Parlor
From kittens to chickens, guppies to puppies, our clergy will be blessing all pets great and small. This free event celebrating the Feast of St. Francis is open to the entire community, so come and enjoy this wonderful tradition! A short liturgy will be led by the clergy followed by individual pet blessings. Each pet will receive a lovely St. Francis medallion for their pet collar. Refreshments for pets and their humans will be served.
This year, we are partnering with VNA’s Meals on Wheels™ Pet Program for a new animal outreach project. So, bring your pets to be blessed and help us bless the pets of others!
GREETER MINISTRY ORIENTATION BRUNCH
Music JOIN CHORISTERS!
Prime Timers
September 21, meets the third Wednesday of each a.m.
As Willie Nelson says, “On The Road Again”! The bus leaves the church at 9:30. After our tour, we will return to Ginger Brown’s Diner where we will have a wonderful “on your own lunch.” Make your reservations by calling Bonita Frederick, 214-728-6440.
rspringer@saintmichael.org.
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RSVP by September 19.
Volunteer Opportunities
Spiritual Offerings
Parish Life BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
Our children and youth choirs, the Saint Michael Choristers, welcome all young people from pre-K through high school to join. Choristers receive a high level education from our renowned music staff, formation in faith, responsibility, and mentorship, develop skills benefiting academics, and often make new friendships. Choristers also enjoy social activities and meals together. Upcoming chorister trips include Atlanta, Boston, and London! No musical background is necessary. Contact Catherine Hinkley, Assistant for Music, at chinkley@saintmichael.org
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Get Connected!
Bring a friend and come learn about the Saint Michael Greeting Ministry! Scan the QR code to RSVP or contact Rob Springer,
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