NOV. 13 | 9 AM Joy: A Children's Service Worship Bulletin and Sunday News

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.

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’re glad you’re here!

FROM

THE RECTOR

Welcome! I’m very glad you’ve joined us for worship today. If you’re new or new-ish, please take a moment to fill out the welcome card, either physically or digitally, that can be found on the opposite page of in the pew back in front of you. Our Welcome Team members are in the hallways today to help you with anything you need.

I also hope you’ll visit our I Believe In Angels and Heart of Giving volunteers in the hallways today to purchase Christmas gifts for the beautiful children of Jubilee and support ministry partners right here In Dallas..

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!

FORMATION & SPECIAL EVENTS

sunday november 13

5:30 p.m. Service | Church 6:30 – 8 p.m. Reception | Garden Cloister featuring the Heritage Brass Band!

bring your friends and neighbors and join us in saying "Thank you!" to our veterans for their incredible service.

10 AM 5:30 PM

Adult Formation Class For Parents: Intentional Parenting: Serious Fun The Rev. Christian Basel • Theater

Reading the Bible for All Its Worth: The Visual & Linguistic Context Dr. Tim Smith Saint Michael Chapel Outrageous Prayers of the Bible Dr. Elizabeth Lang • Coke Room

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 Other Events

Veterans Day Service Church

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

Standing

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

“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.

Holy Spirit, you have been promised to us by our Lord. Be with us and help us not be distracted by unimportant things but strengthen us to guard our faith. 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.

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.

Reader Let us praise God for God’s love and goodness and for our blessings.

Please be seated Standing Celebrant and People Celebrant and People

Please be seated for the Announcements

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

“I Want To Walk As A Child Of The Light”

I want to walk as a child of the light. I want to follow Jesus. God set the stars to give light to the world. The star of my life is Jesus.

Refrain:

In Him there is no darkness at all. The night and the day are both alike. The Lamb is the light of the city of God. Shine in my heart, Lord Jesus.

I want to see the brightness of God. I want to look at Jesus. Clear sun of righteousness shine on my path, and show me the way to the Father. Refrain.

I’m looking for the coming of Christ. I want to be with Jesus. When we have run with patience the race, we shall know the joy of Jesus. Refrain.

Words and Music by Kathleen Thomerson © 1987, GIA Publications, Inc., Chicago, Reprinted under license #12077. All rights reserved.

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

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

Communion Songs

“God Made the Sun”

God made the sun, and God made the trees. God made the mountains, and God made me. Thank you, O Lord, for the sun and the trees. For making the mountains, for making me.

Public Domain

“Eat This Bread”

Eat this bread, drink this cup, come to me and never be hungry. Eat this bread, drink this cup, trust in me and you will not thirst.

Words: John 6; adapt. by Robert J. Batastini, and the Taize Community Copyright: © 1984 Les Presses de Taize. Used by permission of GIA Publications, Inc., Chicago. Reprinted under license #12077. All rights reserved.

“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 Public Domain

“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 © 1971, GIA Publications, Inc., Chicago Reprinted under license #12077. All rights reserved.

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

“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!

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.

CANDLELIT COMPLINE

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20

8 p.m. in the Church Doors open at 7:30 p.m.!

Come prepare for the holiday season and de-stress by concluding your weekend in peace and quiet. Consider bringing friends who don't regularly attend church. Join us for a reception immediately following the service.

SaintMichael.org/Compline

9 a.m. Joy Service

Saint Michael Chapel

10 a.m. Activities Garden Cloister & Coke Room

The festival begins with an Advent-themed Joy service and includes the appearance of a very special guest: St. Nicholas!

Following the service, all are invited to enjoy treats and refreshments, participate in a Christmas service project, and engage in a variety of Advent activities.

SaintMichael.org/AdventFest

WOMEN OF SAINT MICHAEL Bridging the Divide

St. Michael’s Woman’s Exchange 5 Highland Park Village 5–7 p.m.

SAINTMICHAEL.ORG/WOMEN

December 4 4 p.m. in the Church

Christmas giving Opportunities

I believe in angels

Now – DECember 17

I BELIEVE IN angels

I BELIEVE IN angels

I Believe in Angels is a partnership between Saint Michael and Jubilee Park and Community Center. Parishioners sponsor angels (children and seniors) and donate Christmas gifts which will be wrapped and distributed to families. Volunteers are needed to sort, process, and wrap gifts, bake cookies, and distribute gifts to families.

Heart of giving

Now – DECember 20

As a meaningful complement to Christmas gifts, Heart of Giving offers a thoughtful way to spread the spirit of the season by purchasing tax-deductible cards for family and friends. Each card describes how your gift provides tangible benefits for Mission and Outreach initiatives. Participate online or by visiting our tables on Sundays beginning November 20.

Outreach Opportunities

JUBILEE PARK AND COMMUNITY CENTER

THANKSGIVING SENIOR LUNCHEON

Thursday, November 17 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Celebrate Thanksgiving with the senior residents of Jubilee Park. Volunteers are needed to serve at the luncheon and to donate Thanksgiving meal bags. Scan the QR code to sign up! Drop off meal bags at the south entrance on Sunday, November 13.

VNA’S THE POWER OF PIE

Sales: Now–November 18 Distribution: November 22–23

Purchase crafted breads for $15 or pies for $25, and you will help provide food, friendship, and comfort to North Texas seniors. 100% of the proceeds benefit Meals on Wheels and Hospice programs. For more info or to purchase, visit powerofpie.org

Pastoral Care

PRAYING OUR GOODBYES

Led by The Rev. Christian Basel November 16 10–11:30 a.m.

Parlor

Praying our Goodbyes is a mourning and grief support ministry that addresses grief of any kind—such as a death, a job loss, a business, a home, or divorce. Utilizing readings from the book, Praying Our Goodbyes by Joyce Rupp, Christian helps those in attendance examine their grief and recognize it. To RSVP or for questions, contact the Rev. Christian Basel, cbasel@saintmichael.org

CARE GIVERS SUPPORT GROUP

Led by Gayl Braymer

Every Monday 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Parlor

Caregiving a loved one can be isolating and overwhelming. Our group provides confidential, loving support to those involved in caregiving. We seek to give emotional support and resource suggestions to those in need. Contact Gayl Braymer, gaylbraymer@gmail.com to enroll or with questions.

New Adult Formation Offerings

READING THE BIBLE FOR ALL ITS WORTH

Led by Dr. Tim Smith Sundays, Now–November 20 10 a.m.

Saint Michael Chapel

The goal of this class is to get you excited and reengaged 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, Now–November 20 10 a.m.

Coke Room

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.

CLASS FOR PARENTS

Led by the Rev. Christian Basel Sundays, Today–December 18 10 a.m.

Theater

The Class for Parents will begin a new six-week study on “The Case for Christ,” by Lee Strobel, which confronts the difficult questions around who Christ is and will help to equip us in both understanding and discussing faith with our families. Please join us!

Honduras Threads

POP-UP SALE

Sunday, December 4 8 a.m.–1 p.m.

Parlor

Stop by and shop! Honduras Threads supports embroidery cooperatives in rural Honduran villages to enable the women to earn money to support themselves and their families.

Youth

OUTREACH OPPORTUNITY

Today!

5–7 p.m. in the Youth Center

As part of our observance of Veterans Day, our youth will help to honor the veterans who faithfully served. We will prepare backpacks for homeless veterans in Dallas. Youth will attend the Veterans Day Service and present the bags for blessing. Youth will then attend the reception following the service so they can meet some of the veterans. Youth families are encouraged to join us for the service at 5:30 p.m. in the church and the following reception.

DONUT OLYMPICS

Sunday, November 20 5–7 p.m. in the Youth Center

Join us for a fun and messy night of Donut Olympics! You’ll compete in several donut-themed games for the honor of wearing the golden donut. Scan the QR code to sign up!

MISSION TRIP TO AMISTAD, BOLIVIA

June 27, 2023–July 4, 2023

The Rev. Robin Hinkle is inviting our 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 children sharing friendship, fun, and meals! Contact Robin Hinkle, rhinkle@saintmichael.org, with questions.

• Sign-ups are live today, November 13, at 1 p.m. Scan the QR code above to sign up!

• Cost: approximately $1,750 per person

• Youth will earn a minimum of 70 service hours

• Limited to 14 missionaries

Prime Timers

P.T. CRUISERS VISIT HERITAGE VILLAGE Thursday, November 17 Bus leaves at 9:30 a.m. RSVP to Bonita Frederick, 214-728-6440

Join the Prime Timers for their field trip to Dallas’s Heritage Village, a beautiful step into the past. As you stroll through the grounds, you’ll discover how crops were grown, how animals were cared for, how family life progressed, and how the sense of community developed for Texans over 100 years ago.

Music

CHERUB CHOIR IS BACK!

Wednesdays in Room 206 3–4:15 p.m. SMES students, PreK–Kindergarten 5–6:15 p.m. PreK–2nd grade

You and your child are invited to join the Saint Michael Church Cherub Choir! Children in Preschool–2nd grade have a special opportunity to deepen their performing arts education. Each Wednesday, the Cherub Choir meets to hear Bible stories, participate in faith-based activities, learn to sing songs, and engage in music and movement-based games. For more info, contact Catherine Hinkley, chinkley@saintmichael.org, or Madelyn Ivy, mivy@saintmichael.org

NATIVITY PAGEANT SIGN-UPS ARE OPEN!

Calling all children ages 3–2nd grade! Everyone who signs up will receive a part based on your age or grade. The first Full Cast Rehearsal will be on Saturday, December 3, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. in the church (rehearsal times for specific ages/grades will be released closer to rehearsal date) and the Dress Rehearsal will be on Saturday, December 10, 9-11:30 a.m. in the church. The Nativity Pageant will be held on Sunday, December 11, during the 11 a.m. traditional service in the church. Contact Catherine Hinkley, chinkley@saintmichael.org, or Madelyn Ivy, mivy@saintmichael.org, for any questions. Scan the QR code to sign up today!