THE SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST SAINT MICHAEL CHAPEL | 9 AM OCTOBER 2, 2022 JOY! A Childr n’s Service e
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.
We’re glad you’re here!
We look forward to seeing you soon!
While you’re here with us today, we’d love for you to do two things:
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.
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.
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.
Build Christian Disciples for a Transformed CommunityOUR FOCUS: 9 AM 11 AM 8 PM7:30 AM 5:30 PM Traditional SaintChapelMichael Traditional Church Joy! A Children’s Service Saint Michael Chapel Traditional Church Contemporary Parish Hall Traditional SaintChapelMichael Compline Digital saintmichael.org/liveWebcast 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. Today’scoveriswhite,reflectingthecoloroftheFeastDayofSaintMichaelandAllAngels.
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FALL SaintMichael.org/FallMeeting10OCTOBERMEETINGPARISH23,2022a.m.intheChurch
FORMATION & SPECIAL EVENTS
Weaving God’s Promises
For a full listing of fall offerings and upcoming events, please visit saintmichael.org/fall22 AM104PM
The Rev. Christian Basel • Theater
Room 203: Level 1 (Ages 3-6) Room 205: Level 2 (Ages 6-9)
Tela, Honduras Mission: Information Session Parlor
Short Stories by Jesus: The Pearl of Great Price
The Rev. Robin Hinkle • Coke Room
Room 214: Ages PreK-1st Grade Room 216: Ages 2nd-3rd Grade
High School Orange Room
FROM THE RECTOR
The Rev. Chris Girata Saint Michael Chapel Children Formation Godly Play
Welcome! I’m very glad you’ve joined us for wor ship today. If you’re new or new-ish, take a moment to fill out the welcome card, either physically or digitally, that can be found in the pew back or on a table nearby. Our Welcome Team members are in the hallways today to help you with anything you need.
I hope you’ll come back this afternoon for our annual Blessing of the Animals at 4 p.m. 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 to bless the pets of others!
What’s in the Bible? Room 213: Ages 4th-5th Grade Youth MiddleFormationSchool
Adult Formation Class For Parents: Intentional Parenting: Peaceful Home
6th – 7th Grade • Green Room
Blessing of the Animals West Lot
Childcare (3 & under) is available from 8:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. in rooms 13–16.
TheWelcomeLighting Of The Christ Candle
The Opening“MorningSongHas Broken”
Mine is the sunlight! Mine is the morning born of the one light Eden saw play! Praise with elation, praise every morning, God’s recreation of the new day!
“The Light of Christ”
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Lord Jesus, we have so much going on in our lives that we can sometimes forget you always give us the good things in life. Grant us our share of faith that we can be of service to you. Amen.
Words and music by Eleanor Farjeon, Terry Mann ©1990 Choristers Guild (Admin. by Lorenz Corporation) David Higham Associates Ltd CCLI #1718120
Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
The light of Christ has come into the world. The light of Christ has come into the world. Public Domain
Morning has broken like the first morning, blackbird has spoken like the first bird. Praise for the singing! Praise for the morning! Praise for them, springing fresh from the Word!
The Opening Sentences
The Collect Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray.
Sweet the rain’s new fall sunlit from heaven, like the first dewfall on the first grass. Praise for the sweetness of the wet garden, sprung in completeness where his feet pass.
Please be seated
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.
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.
CelebrantStanding and People Celebrant and People
The Sunday School Prayer
Words and Music by Les Garrett © 1967, 1980 Scripture In Song (Maranatha! Music [Admin. by Music Services]) CCLI #1718120
Reader Let us thank God for our families, friends, and our pets. Reader We pray to you O Lord. People Lord hear our prayer.
The Bible Story
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 Children’s Creed
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“I have decided to follow Jesus.”
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 Song After The Story
Additional Prayers and Silence
The Gospel Procession
I have decided to follow Jesus. I have decided to follow Jesus. I have decided to follow Jesus. No turning back, no turning back.
“This is the Day”
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.
I Lift Your Name on High”
From the cross to the grave, from the grave to the sky, Lord, I lift your name on high.
Reader We pray to you O Lord. People Lord hear our prayer.
Celebrant For the times we have not remembered your love for us.
Celebrant For the times we have been slow to forgive others. People Forgive us God.
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Reader Let us pray to God to help others. Reader We pray to you O Lord. People Lord hear our prayer.
Please be seated for the Announcements
People Forgive us God.
The Offertory“Lord,
Reader We pray to you O Lord. People Lord hear our prayer.
The Children’s Confession
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Celebrant For the times we have acted selfishly. People Forgive us God.
Reader Let us praise God for God’s love and goodness and for our blessings.
Celebrant For the times we have hurt others. People Forgive us God.
The Peace
Lord, I lift your name on high. Lord, I love to sing your praises. I’m so glad you’re in my life. I’m so glad you came to save us. You came from heaven to earth to show the way
Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you. People And also with you.
From the earth to the cross, my debt to pay.
The Breaking of the Bread
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.
TheStandingEucharistic Prayer Memberscontinues of the congregation may come forward to receive Communion from the Celebrant
The Lord’s Prayer
Communion Songs“Praise Him, Praise Him”
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The Prayers Over The Bread and Wine To Thank God For Jesus
The Doxology
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.
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.
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 Him, praise Him all ye little children. God is love. God is love. Praise Him, praise Him all ye little children. God is love. God is love. Words and music by Carey Bonner, Myra Schubert © 2001 Lillenas Publishing Company (Admin. by The Copyright Company) CCLI #1718120
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“Holy, Holy, Holy”
Holy, Holy, Holy! All the saints adore thee, Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea; Cherubim and seraphim falling down before thee, God everlasting through eternity.
“Jesus Loves Me”
Holy, Holy, Holy! Though the darkness hide thee, Though the eye made blind by sin thy glory may not see, Only thou art holy; there is none beside thee, Perfect in power, in love, and purity.
Words and music by Anna Bartlett Warner, Michael Adler, William Batchelder Bradbury © 1997 Michael Adler CCLI #1718120
Words and music by John Bacchus Dykes, Reginald Heber Public Domain CCLI #1718120
Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty! Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee: Holy, Holy, Holy! Merciful and mighty, God in three Persons, blessed Trinity.
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
Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty! All thy works shall praise thy Name in earth, and sky, and sea; Holy, Holy, Holy! Merciful and mighty, God in three Persons, blessed Trinity.
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Song permission granted by CCLI License #171820 unless otherwise noted
CelebrantStanding and People
A TheBlessingDismissal
The Closing
“God is So Good”
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
God cares for me. God cares for me. God cares for me. He’s so good to me.
Thank You To God For Our Time Together
“FromSongMy Head Down To My Toes”
God is so good. God is so good. God is so good. He’s so good to me.
And thank you for caring for us. Amen.
Celebrant Let us go forth in the name of Christ. People Thanks be to God.
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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.
From my head down to my toes, God made me (clap, clap).
From my head down to my toes, God made me (clap, clap)
From my head down to my toes, God made me (clap, clap).
From my head down to my toes, and my eyes, and ears, and nose.
Thank you, Jesus, for this Holy Meal. Thank you for giving us this Holy Food that gives each of us the gift of life.
NEW OFFERINGSMEMBER Episcopal Christians 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 Sundays, October 9 – 30 EPISCOPAL CHRISTIANS 12:15 – 1:30 PM | Coke Room Organizing for Heaven Sunday, October 9 10–10:50 a.m. Room 103 This gathering will answer questions about how to have a funeral at SMAA. Registration is required by 3 p.m. on October 7. Scan the QR code to RSVP. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19 Bridging Cultural Divides Through Storytelling and International Cooking Parish Hall | 11:15 AM WOMEN OF SAINT MICHAEL Bridging the Divide SAINTMICHAEL.ORG/WOMEN Ms. Jin-Ya Huang Founder, Break Bread, Break Borders
Join us in 2023 as we expand God’s kingdom with your gifts and your generous hearts. BE part of God’s work. The financial gift that you make enables all the ministry work that Saint Michael does. Visit SaintMichael.org/Stewardship to make your pledge!
STEWARDSHIP 2023
Sunday, October 23
INFORMATION SESSION
Get Connected!
Led by the Rev. Christian Basel & Justin Brooks October 5:30–7:3016in the Youth Center
Thursday, October 20 Bus leaves the church at 9:30 a.m. $24
ACOLYTE TRAINING SESSIONS
Drake room, Church, & Bishop Moore Chapel
Saturday, October 15
PUMPKIN CARVING
WRITERS’ RETREAT
ST. PHILIP’S SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY CENTER NEIGHBORHOOD CLEANUP
Worship Volunteer Opportunities
Join the Men of Saint Michael and the St. Philip’s Community to assist with various neighborhood enhancement projects. Lunch is provided with a reservation. For more information or to sign up, email David Cowling at davidcowling0100@gmail.com
So you think you’ve got pumpkin carving skills? Join us for a fun night of pumpkin carving and come with your most creative design. Dinner and youth-led worship will follow.
9–10:30 a.m.
LUNCHEON
Youth
Writing 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. For more information, contact Cynthia Sample, cynthia@cynthiacsample.com, or Carol Roehrig, croehrig@outlook.com.
PT CRUISERS VISIT THE BUSH LIBRARY
Spiritual Growth Opportunities
Prime Timers will feature “SMAA Wonderful Arms of Giving” with three outstanding panelists: Olga Hickman of Bachman Lake Together, Tricia Stewart of the SMAA Farmers Market, and Terry Demler of Project Moses. Join us to learn of opportunities to give or serve as the arms of our Parish. Luncheon with reservation. To RSVP, call Bonita Frederick, 214-728-6440.
8 a.m. and 12 p.m. Coke Room
The Prime Timers are on the move again! Join us as we head out to the Bush Library to visit the “Liberty” exhibit. Lunch at 43 on your own. For questions and to register, please contact Bonita Frederick at 214-728-6440.
Saturday, October 15 8:30–Noon
The Acolyte Corps of Saint Michael is composed of 200+ parishioners who assist at services and on special occasions. For more information, contact Jennifer CoxSeals, jcox-seals@saintmichael.org, or Tony Briggle at tonybriggle@sbcglobal.net or 214-505-7422. Only one training session is required.
October 8 & 22
Prime Timers
Amistad Mission, Bolivia
10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. in the Parlor
Outreach Opportunities
October 6 10:30 a.m. in the Coke Room $12
Amistad Mission Bolivia provides nurturing Christian environments for vulnerable Bolivian children to grow into independent adults and to strengthen families in crisis by establishing loving and stable homes. Join Chris King, Amistad Executive Director, for an information session about the upcoming Youth mission trip June 27–July 4, 2023 and an adult mission trip, date TBD.
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