THE EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST SAINT MICHAEL CHAPEL | 9 AM OCTOBER 9, 2022 JOY! A Childr n’s Service e
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:
At Saint Michael
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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!
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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.
Build Christian Disciples for a Transformed CommunityOUR FOCUS: 9 AM 11 AM 8 PM7:30 AM 5:30 PM
FROM THE RECTOR FORMATION & SPECIAL EVENTS
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.
As we prepare to worship together, I invite you to take a moment and center yourself on God’s presence. Worship ing, 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!
Adult Formation
Christians in the Age of Outrage: The Outrageous Alternatives to Outrage: Winsome Love and Neighborly Engagement
The Rev. Ken Brannon
Saint Michael Chapel
Class For Parents: Intentional Parenting: Delicate Discipline
The Rev. Christian Basel • Theater
Short Stories by Jesus: The Laborers in the Vineyard
The Rev. Robin Hinkle • Coke Room
Organizing For Heaven Room 103
Children Formation Godly Play
Room 203: Level 1 (Ages 3-6) Room 205: Level 2 (Ages 6-9)
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
Youth Formation Middle School
6th – 7th Grade • Green Room
Joy: A EuchArist for childrEn Welcome
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
“Morning Has Broken”
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! 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.
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!
Words and music by Eleanor Farjeon, Terry Mann ©1990 Choristers Guild (Admin. by Lorenz Corporation) David Higham Associates Ltd CCLI #1718120
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. Lord Jesus, you help us and heal us in so many ways. Help us to see your mighty hand in our lives and be thankful. Amen.
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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
“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.
Words and Music by Les Garrett © 1967, 1980 Scripture In Song (Maranatha! Music [Admin. by Music Services]) 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.
Reader We pray to you O Lord. People Lord hear our prayer.
Please be seated Standing Celebrant and People Celebrant and People
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Please be seated for the Announcements
Reader Let us praise God for God’s love and goodness and for our blessings.
Reader We pray to you O Lord. People Lord hear our prayer.
Reader Let us pray to God to help others.
Reader
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.
Reader 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 Birthday Blessing
All Watch over your children, O Lord, as their days increase; bless and guide them wherever they may be. Strengthen them when they stand; comfort them when discouraged or sorrowful; raise them up if they fall; and in their hearts may your peace which passes under standing abide all the days of their life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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The Offertory
“Lord, I Lift Your Name on High”
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
From the earth to the cross, my debt to pay. From the cross to the grave, from the grave to the sky, Lord, I lift your name on high.
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.
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.
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.
Standing
The Eucharistic Prayer continues
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Members of the congregation may come forward to receive Communion from the Celebrant
Communion Songs
“Praise Him, Praise Him”
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
“Holy, Holy, Holy”
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.
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. 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. 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.
Words and music by John Bacchus Dykes, Reginald Heber Public Domain CCLI #1718120
“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
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“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
Words and music by Anna Bartlett Warner, Michael Adler, William Batchelder Bradbury © 1997 Michael Adler 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.
A Blessing
The Dismissal
Celebrant Let us go forth in the name of Christ. People Thanks be to God.
The Closing Song
“From My Head Down To My Toes”
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.
From my head down to my toes, God made me (clap, clap)
Public Domain
Standing
Celebrant 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.
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FAQs
What does a pledge to Saint Michael and All Angels mean?
A pledge to SMAA means that you have stated your intention to fulfill a defined, annual monetary gift that supports the operational budget of the Church for the following calendar year.
What does the operational budget of the church support?
The operational budget supports all ministry needs of the Church, including Pastoral Care, Worship & Liturgy, Formation, Mission & Outreach, and Administration. The Saint Michael Episcopal School has been previously supported by the operational budget, yet while still receiving a small amount of support from the Church, they are becoming financially independent.
What percent of the Church’s annual budget is supported by pledges?
90% of the Church’s annual budget is supported by pledges.
How can I make a pledge?
To make a pledge, you can go online to saintmichael.org/give, fill out a pledge card while at church, or email Caroline Marak, Director of Stewardship, at cmarak@saintmichael.org.
How do I pay my pledge?
A pledge can be fulfilled at a frequency of your choosing (weekly, monthly, or annually) by check, credit card, cash in requested pledge envelopes, appreciated stock or tax free IRA distribution if 70.5 or older. If you have any payment questions, call Caroline Marak, Director of Stewardship, at 214.692.3015 or Cheryl Kaschak, Accountant, at 214.365.3558.
What happens if the state of my finances changes during the year and I am unable to fulfill my pledge?
If the state of your finances changes during the year and you are unable to fulfill your pledge, know that we are grateful for your intentions of supporting our ministries. Life happens when we least expect it and as your church we are here for you. Please let us know what you are able to fulfill by calling Caroline Marak or Cheryl Kaschak so we can adjust our budget accordingly. All conversations are confidential and pastoral support is available if you need it.
What if I put money in the offering plate—doesn’t that take the place of a pledge?
Putting money in the offering plate is a wonderful spiritual discipline that does not take the place of a pledge. Plate offerings are contributions that we can’t financially plan for in support of our budget. During special Sundays throughout the year, plate offerings support outside Mission & Outreach ministry efforts.
Thank you for your pledge of support to Saint Michael for the 2023 year. Your support empowers the ministry we are able to provide and will enrich the faith lives of many that you may never know. If you have questions about your pledge, contact:
Caroline Marak, Director of Stewardship 214.692.3015 | cmarak@saintmichael.org
Visit SaintMichael.org/Stewardship2023 to make your pledge!
Stewardship 2023
