OCT. 23 | 9 AM Joy: A Children's Service Worship Bulletin and Sunday News

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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 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!

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.

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Compline Digital Webcast saintmichael.org/live

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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.

FROM THE RECTOR FORMATION & SPECIAL EVENTS

Welcome! I’m very glad you’ve joined us for worship today. Please 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.

We are excited about who we are and who we are becoming. Today, I encourage you to visit with our Stewardship team, play Bingo with Jesus, and make a pledge of support for our shared mission and ministry in 2023.

Worshiping, learning, and giving together helps 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!

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FALL PARISH MEETING

TODAY!

10 a.m. in the Church SaintMichael.org/FallMeeting

Amistad, Bolivia Mission Trip Information Session Room 103

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Fall Parish Meeting Church No Adult Formation offerings today!

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

High School Orange Room

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Other Events Amistad, Bolivia Mission Trip Information Session Room 103 Episcopal Christians Coke Room

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Saint Michael Presents: Ying Quartet Church See ad at back

Childcare (3 & under) is available from 8:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. in rooms 13–16.

For a full listing of fall offerings and upcoming events, please visit saintmichael.org/fall22.

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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.

Come Holy Spirit and grant us God’s view of ourselves. Help us to turn ever outward and keep us from being self-centered. 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…

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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

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 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.

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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.

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

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The Eucharistic Prayer continues

Members of the congregation may come forward to receive Communion from the Celebrant

“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

“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

“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

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

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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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This delightful heart-shaped BINGO card is filled with small activities connecting us with those that we serve as well as encouraging those that participate to connect with others. Each week Jesus will be sharing the impactful work that is done by some of our ministries and ministry partners that the annual fund supports. Prizes will be given for those that blackout their row of the week, so you don’t want to miss out!

Being in community and engaged with one another and serving those of varying needs is not only where faith happens, it is where our church family is strengthened. I hope you JOIN IN THE FUN!

ENGAGEMENT MINISTRY

HOW ARE WE SPREADING LOVE IN THE WORLD?

Welcoming, informing, and connecting with visitors and parishioners on Sundays and connecting, caring, and celebrating with our neighbors throughout the week.

At Saint Michael we want everyone to feel welcome, not just on Sundays, but throughout the week and in their neighborhoods. In fact, a greeter is more than likely one of the first people a parishioner or visitor will encounter on their way to Sunday morning worship. The goal of the Greeter Ministry is to welcome, inform, and connect visitors and members with the exciting events, ministries, and small group experiences at Saint Michael. The Good Shepherds are the neighborhood liaisons to the life of the parish connecting, caring for and celebrating with parishioners in and around the Park Cities and DFW area. Both are very rewarding ministry experiences of encountering new people and getting to know neighbors who may live on your block! JOIN US!!

If you have questions about your pledge, contact Caroline Marak, Director of Stewardship, at 214.692.3015 or cmarak@saintmichael.org. Scan the QR code or visit SaintMichael.org/Stewardship2023!

Outreach Opportunities

NEW TUTORING MINISTRY!

Come be a part of our new ministry at Stephen C. Foster Elementary School! We will help children (3k–2nd grade) with reading and phonics. We will meet at the school from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We will work in teams but ask volunteers to commit to 1 day per week this fall semester. Training will be provided onsite during our initial days of tutoring. Contact the Rev. Robin Hinkle at rhinkle@saintmichael.org for further information or to volunteer.

STEPHEN C. FOSTER HALL-O-WEEN Friday, October 28 8 a.m.–2:30 p.m. 3700 Clover Ln, Dallas 75220

Join our team at the school where we will share tricks and treats with the elementary school students. Contact the Rev. Robin Hinkle at rhinkle@saintmichael.org for further information or to volunteer.

VNA’S THE POWER OF PIE Sales: October 10–November 18

Distribution: November 22–23

Purchase one of our crafted breads for $15 or pies for $25, and you will help provide food, friendship, and comfort to North Texas seniors. Pick up available at six locations, including Interabang Books on Lovers Lane. 100% of the proceeds benefit Meals on Wheels and Hospice programs. For more information or to make your purchase, visit powerofpie.org

JUBILEE PARK AND COMMUNITY CENTER

THANKSGIVING SENIOR LUNCHEON Thursday, November 17 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Join Jubilee Park and celebrate Thanksgiving with the senior residents. Volunteers are needed to serve at the luncheon and to donate Thanksgiving meal bags. For your convenience, scan the QR code to sign up! Drop off Thanksgiving meal bags at the south entrance on Sunday, November 13.

New Adult Formation Offerings

READING THE BIBLE FOR ALL ITS WORTH Led by Dr. Tim Smith Sundays, October 30 – November 20 10 a.m.

Saint Michael Chapel

The Bible was written over the course of 1500 years by more than 30 different authors, in nine different genres, on three different continents, each one with a unique time, place, and context. If that’s not enough, understanding Scripture is complicated all the more by the fact that we are separated from the text through time, culture, and worldview. Most of us have never been taught how to read and interpret the Bible in its original context. The goal of this class is to get you excited and re-engaged in discovering God’s Word anew by learning the original meaning of a text. To do that, we’ll teach you some frameworks, and share tools and resources that will forever change how you engage and read God’s Word.

OUTRAGEOUS PRAYERS OF THE BIBLE Led by Dr. Elizabeth Lang Sundays, October 30 – November 20 10 a.m.

Coke Room

Some faithful Christians are reluctant to pray because they are concerned that they are not doing it right, especially ifthey are not using a prayerbook. Elizabeth Lang will lead us in examining a variety of prayers in the Bible so that we can discover what speaks to each of us about prayer. There are many questions and answers that come from exploring outrageous prayers in the Bible. These may free us to pray with honesty and faith.

Women of Saint Michael

LUNCHEON: PERSPECTIVES ON FAITH, SCIENCE, AND DECIPHERING THE UNIVERSE

Monday, November 7

Church

6:30 p.m.

Featuring Dr. Fredrick Olness, PhD, Professor of Physics, SMU saintmichael.org/WosmNov7

Worship Service

ALL SOULS EVENSONG Sunday, November 6 4 p.m. in the Church

Join us for this beautiful, annual service in which we remember those whom we love but see no more. The Saint Michael Choir will offer transcendent music to inspire hope, reflection, and healing. A special feature of this service is an opportunity to light a candle on the altar in memory of a loved one.

Youth

MISSION TRIP TO AMISTAD, BOLIVIA June 27, 2023–July 4, 2023

The Rev. Robin Hinkle is inviting our SMAA youth (rising 9th–12th grades as of June 2023), to join our Youth Mission Team that will head to Amistad, Bolivia. We will be staying at the La Morada in Amistad Villa where we will spend the week with the children who live there, sharing friendship, fun, meals, and more! Please contact Robin Hinkle, rhinkle@saintmichael.org, with questions.

• Cost: approximately $1,750 per person

Sign-ups will go live on November 15

Youth will earn a minimum of 70 service hours

Limited to 14 missionaries

Prime Timers

LUNCHEON Thursday, November 3 10:30 a.m. in the Coke Room RSVP to Bonita Frederick 214-728-6440 $12

Join us as Dallas Morning News’ Dave Leiber reviews his latest book on Ross Perot. This Patriot/Philanthropist is a pride of Dallas, so this is a story to hear.

FALL BLOOD DRIVE

a.m. – 3 p.m. Theater

The Parish Nurse Ministry, with the American Red Cross, will sponsor a Blood Drive on Friday, August 26. Driver’s license or ARC card/app is required to donate.

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To reserve a time, please contact Dianne Boyd, RN, dboyd@saintmichael.org

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