SAINT MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
THE NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
OCTOBER 8, 2023
7:30 AM & 5:30 PM
SAINT MICHAEL CHAPEL
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 a Welcome Hub in the church lobby. 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!
SUNDAY OFFERINGS
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.
9 AM
Traditional Saint Michael Chapel
10 AM
Traditional Church
Joy! A Children’s Service Saint Michael Chapel
11 AM
7:30 AM 5:30 PM
Formation for All Ages
Traditional Church
Contemporary Parish Hall
Traditional Saint Michael Chapel
Build Christian Disciples for a Transformed Community OUR FOCUS:
Rob Springer-Kyle leads our Welcome and Engagement 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-kyle@saintmichael.org.
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FROM THE RECTOR
We’re so glad you’ve joined us at Saint Michael today! We’d love to get to know you better, so please take a moment to fill out the welcome card, either physically or digitally, that can be found on the opposite page or in the pew back in front of you. Our Welcome Team members are in the hallways today to help you with anything you need.
We’ve entered an exciting phase in our church’s life with the launch of our dual capital and annual giving campaigns. Building our Future and Building the Kingdom invite us to give generously to the work of God through Saint Michael, and I hope you’ll join us! Please visit our campaign room on Sundays or our website anytime to learn more.
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!
Slate of Nominations for 2024
TODAY AT SAINT MICHAEL
10 AM
Adult Formation
Class For Parents: What is Family For?
Led by Erin Osborne • Theater
The Jesus I Never Knew:
Mission: A Revolution of Christ
Led by the Rev. Ken Brannon
Saint Michael Chapel
The Fifth Gospel: The Land and the Bible
Led by Dr. Tim Smith
Coke Room
Young Adult Formation
Truth & Relationships II
Led by the Rev. Robin Hinkle Room 224
Youth Formation
Middle School (6th – 8th)
Green Room | Youth Center
High School (9th – 12th)
Orange Room | Youth Center
Children’s Formation
Godly Play
Room 203: Ages 3 – 6 Room 205: Ages 6 – 9
Weaving God’s Promises
Room 214: PreK – 1st Grade Room 216: 2nd – 3rd Grade
What’s in the Bible?
With Buck Denver
Room 213: Ages 4th – 5th Grade
Childcare (3 & under) is available from 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. in rooms 14 and 16.
For a full listing of offerings and upcoming events, please visit saintmichael.org/fall23
The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata
This slate has been ratified by the Vestry and will be voted upon at the Annual Meeting on October 22 at 10:00 a.m.
TJULIE ALLEN
SUSAN BARNICOAT
JAMES CARRY
JIM CHAMBERS
ZOE HART
DAVID HOPSON CHRIS McCLUNG
AMANDA HARRIS
LEE S. HOBSON HELEN CHERRY HOLMAN
PHILIP RITTER
STUART SIKES ANDY SMITH
The flowers adorning the Altar are given in memory of Nancy B. Raley.
The Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
7:30 am Holy Eucharist Rite I
The service begins on page 323 of the red Book of Common Prayer (BCP).
The Word of God
The Opening Acclamation and Collect for Purity (standing) BCP 323
The Summary of the Law BCP 324
Gloria in excelsis (spoken by all) BCP 324
The Collect of the Day see page 3
The First Lesson Isaiah 5:1-7 (seated) see page 3
Psalm 80:7-14 see page 4
The Second Lesson Philippians 3:4b-14 see page 4
The Gospel (standing) see page 5
Gospeler The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. People Glory be to thee, O Lord.
Matthew 21:33-46
Gospeler The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise be to thee, O Christ.
The Sermon (seated)
The Rev. Dr. Andrew Grosso
All are invited to come forward to the Communion rail at the direction of our ushers. Stand or kneel at the rail as you are able, and receive the wafer in the palm of your outstretched hands. If you desire a gluten-free wafer, clasp your hands in front of you with your palms down. Receive the wine by drinking from the chalice as it is offered to you, or by retaining the wafer, to dip lightly into the chalice for yourself. If you are not receiving, you may cross your arms over your chest and receive a blessing. If you are unable to physically come to the rail, please indicate to an usher that you would like to receive Communion at your seat.
The Nicene Creed (standing, spoken by all) BCP 326
The Prayers of the People: Form I BCP 383
Confession of Sin and Absolution (kneeling, spoken by all) BCP 331
The Peace (standing) BCP 332
The Holy Communion
The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer II (standing) BCP 340
The Lord’s Prayer BCP 336
The Breaking of the Bread BCP 337
The Post-Communion Prayer (standing, spoken by all) BCP 339
The Blessing
The Dismissal BCP 339
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The Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
5:30 pm Holy Eucharist Rite II
The service begins on page 355 of the red Book of Common Prayer (BCP). Hymns are found in the blue hymnal.
The Word of God
Prelude
“Lord Christ, when first thou cam’st” Mit Freuden zart (sung by all) Hymn 598, v. 1-2, 4
The Opening Acclamation and Collect for Purity (standing) BCP 355
Gloria in excelsis (spoken by all)
BCP 356
The Collect of the Day see page 3
The Lesson Isaiah 5:1-7 (seated) see page 3
Psalm 80:7-14 see page 4
The Gospel (standing) see page 5
Gospeler The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew.
People Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Matthew 21:33-46
Gospeler The Gospel of the Lord.
People Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Sermon (seated)
The Nicene Creed (standing, spoken by all)
The Prayers of the People: Form VI
The Rev. Dr. Andrew Grosso
BCP 358
BCP 392
The flowers adorning the Altar are given in memory of Nancy B. Raley.
Confession of Sin and Absolution (kneeling, spoken by all)
The Peace (standing)
The Holy Communion
BCP 360
BCP 360
“The great Creator of the worlds” Tallis’ Ordinal (sung by all) Hymn 489, v. 1-3
“Praise God, from whom” Old 100th (sung by all) Hymn 380, v. 3
The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer B (standing)
BCP 367
Sanctus and Benedictus: Schubert Hymn S 130
The Lord’s Prayer
The Breaking of the Bread
BCP 364
BCP 364
“When I survey the wondrous cross” Rockingham (sung by all) Hymn 474
The Post-Communion Prayer (standing, spoken by all)
The Blessing
The Dismissal
BCP 365
BCP 366
“The head that once was crowned” St. Magnus (sung by all) Hymn 483, v. 1-3
Postlude
All are invited to come forward to the Communion rail at the direction of our ushers. Stand or kneel at the rail as you are able, and receive the wafer in the palm of your outstretched hands. If you desire a gluten-free wafer, clasp your hands in front of you with your palms down. Receive the wine by drinking from the chalice as it is offered to you, or by retaining the wafer, to dip lightly into the chalice for yourself. If you are not receiving, you may cross your arms over your chest and receive a blessing. If you are unable to physically come to the rail, please indicate to an usher that you would like to receive Communion at your seat.
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Parish Prayers of the People
as of September 28, 2023
Rami Angir
Kathryn Anschutz
M‘lou Bancroft
Worth Barham
Barbara Hart Bell
Marla Briggle
Lauren Brown
Sydney Brown
Sarah Grace Britt
Kelly Chancelor
Michael Curry
Katy Davis
Richard DeKnock
Jay DiNucci
Michael Gratkowski
Jody Guenther
Josh Hight
Rachel Lawrence
Christine McDonough
Shelly Mathis
Bob Marshall
Pat Meir
Diego Moreno
Edgar Nace
Keith Nix
Bob Paddock
Clara Pettit
Sharon Richards
Rosemary Richards
Robin Robinson
Melinda Rodgers
Debbie Ryan
Malcolm Scott
Edward Sheppard
Rene Somodevilla
Michael Sour
Byrd Teague
Jennifer Terry
Tom Throupe
Valerie Guenther Unger
Bill Wesson
Tony Wilks
Catherine Carr Worley
The Collect of the Day: 7:30 AM
Almighty and everlasting God, who art always more ready to hear than we to pray, and art wont to give more than either we desire or deserve: Pour down upon us the abundance of thy mercy, forgiving us those things whereof our conscience is afraid, and giving us those good things which we are not worthy to ask, but through the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Collect of the Day: 5:30 PM
Almighty and everlasting God, you are always more ready to hear than we to pray, and to give more than we either desire or deserve: Pour upon us the abundance of your mercy, forgiving us those things of which our conscience is afraid, and giving us those good things for which we are not worthy to ask, except through the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ our Savior; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The First Lesson Isaiah 5:1-7
Let me sing for my beloved my love-song concerning his vineyard: My beloved had a vineyard on a very fertile hill. He dug it and cleared it of stones, and planted it with choice vines; he built a watchtower in the midst of it, and hewed out a wine vat in it; he expected it to yield grapes, but it yielded wild grapes. And now, inhabitants of Jerusalem and people of Judah, judge between me and my vineyard. What more was there to do for my vineyard that I have not done in it? When I expected it to yield grapes, why did it yield wild grapes? And now I will tell you what I will do to my vineyard. I will remove its hedge, and it shall be devoured; I will break down its wall, and it shall be trampled down. I will make it a waste; it shall not be pruned or hoed, and it shall be overgrown with briers and thorns; I will also command the clouds that they rain no rain upon it. For the vineyard of the LORD of hosts is the house of Israel, and the people of Judah are his pleasant planting; he expected justice, but saw bloodshed; righteousness, but heard a cry!
Lector The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.
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Psalm 80:7-14
Restore us, O God of hosts; * show the light of your countenance, and we shall be saved. You have brought a vine out of Egypt; * you cast out the nations and planted it. You prepared the ground for it; * it took root and filled the land. The mountains were covered by its shadow * and the towering cedar trees by its boughs. You stretched out its tendrils to the Sea * and its branches to the River. Why have you broken down its wall, * so that all who pass by pluck off its grapes?
The wild boar of the forest has ravaged it, * and the beasts of the field have grazed upon it. Turn now, O God of hosts, look down from heaven; behold and tend this vine; * preserve what your right hand has planted.
The Second Lesson Philippians 3:4b-14
If anyone else has reason to be confident in the flesh, I have more: circumcised on the eighth day, a member of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew born of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee; as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to righteousness under the law, blameless. Yet whatever gains I had, these I have come to regard as loss because of Christ. More than that, I regard everything as loss because of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things, and I regard them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but one that comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God based on faith. I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the sharing of his sufferings by becoming like him in his death, if somehow I may attain the resurrection from the dead. Not that I have already obtained this or have already reached the goal; but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. Beloved, I do not consider that I have made it my own; but this one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the
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prize of the heavenly call of God in Christ Jesus.
Lector The Word of the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.
The Gospel Matthew 21:33-46
Jesus said, “Listen to another parable. There was a landowner who planted a vineyard, put a fence around it, dug a wine press in it, and built a watchtower. Then he leased it to tenants and went to another country. When the harvest time had come, he sent his slaves to the tenants to collect his produce. But the tenants seized his slaves and beat one, killed another, and stoned another. Again he sent other slaves, more than the first; and they treated them in the same way. Finally he sent his son to them, saying, ‘They will respect my son.’ But when the tenants saw the son, they said to themselves, ‘This is the heir; come, let us kill him and get his inheritance.’ So they seized him, threw him out of the vineyard, and killed him. Now when the owner of the vineyard comes, what will he do to those tenants?” They said to him, “He will put those wretches to a miserable death, and lease the vineyard to other tenants who will give him the produce at the harvest time.”
Jesus said to them, “Have you never read in the scriptures: ‘The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; this was the Lord’s doing, and it is amazing in our eyes’? Therefore I tell you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people that produces the fruits of the kingdom. The one who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces; and it will crush anyone on whom it falls.” When the chief priests and the Pharisees heard his parables, they realized that he was speaking about them. They wanted to arrest him, but they feared the crowds, because they regarded him as a prophet.
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The preceding 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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BU I L DI NG our F U T U R E C A P I TA L C A M PA IGN
is is a unique time in Saint Michael’s history—a time that urges us to act boldly! We are pleased to launch Building our Future, a historic capital campaign focused in three parts: Uniting our Community, Reinvigorating our Campus, and Investing in Education. We are making a big investment in our community, in our campus, and in our impact in the city and the world. Join us as we prepare Saint Michael to make an even greater impact in the future, extending the love of Christ to all.
Exceeding this goal will allow us to repair the beautiful stained glass windows in the Church, add a meditation garden adjacent to our exterior columbaria, elevate audio visual capabilities, and address increased construction costs.
WAYS TO GIVE
For further information, contact Caroline Moore at cmoore@saintmichael.org or visit SaintMichael.org/Give.
BUILDING OUR FUTURE O N L I N E M A I L I R A D I S T R IB U T I O N T R A N SF E R O F A S S E T S
Caroline Moore Di rec tor of Advancement
Annual Giving Campaign
Giving to our annual stewardship campaign, Building the Kingdom, is an essential practice that supports Saint Michael’s shared mission and ministry, including our growing staff, campus, and programs. While essential to our operations, giving annually is an incredibly important spiritual discipline.
An annual gift represents our stewardship of the time, talents, and treasures that God gives freely to each one of us. Giving back to God’s work through Saint Michael is a sign of gratitude and a key part of deepening our discipleship identity.
JOIN US!
It’s our turn to invest in our future.
As you evaluate your annual stewardship gift, we also ask you to please join us in Building Our Future.
For f ur ther information, contact Martha Hellman Bogdon or v isit Sa intMichael.org /Give. Martha Hellman Bogdon , Di rec tor of Stewardship mbogdon@sa intmichael.org | 214. 692 .30 15
BUIL DING our FU TURE
Kelly Compton & DeWitt McCarter
Claudia & Brian Conard
Bert Conly
Judy & Eric Conner
Squeaky & Paul Connolly
Bruce & Carter Conway
Louise & Guy Griffeth Family
Whitney & Jay Grogan
Diana & Andrew Grosso
The Hafner Family
Margaret & Barry Hancock
Zoé & Todd Hart
Lynn & Bob Abbott
Mary Abrams
Lydia & Bill Addy
Julie & Mike Allen
Chris & Paul Anderson
Dee Ann & Gregg Anigian
The Liz & Bill Armstrong Family
Margaret Badgett
Mary & George Baldwin
Hong & Jim Bass
The Beck Family
Emily & Baxter Billingsley
Monique & Tom Black
Kathleen & Robert Blair
Laura & Dan Boeckman
Allison & Chris Bovard
Dianna & Tom Bowen
Beverly & Bruce Bowman
Kathy & David Boyett
Callie & Kyle Bradford
Rachel & Ken Brannon
Gretchen & Reiner Brasch
Melanie Brewer
Paulyne & Herbert Brewer
Marla & Tony Briggle
Adele Broughton
Virginia H. Brown
Victoria & Stuart Brown
Julie & Chuck Butterworth
Jaime & Mike Buzzard
Janice & Ashburn Bywaters
Shannon Wilson Callewart
Lynne & Bob Campbell
Edna & Mark Cannata
Judy Canon
Peggy A. Carr
Cissy & Plack Carr
Melissa & James Carry
Cindy & Jay Carter
Becky & Mike Casey
Margaret Cervin
Gwendolyn & Bobby Chestnut
Amy & Robert Clark
Gail & Bob Clark
Nita & Cullum Clark
Garland & Mike Cohlmia
Jean & George Coleman
Kimberly & Joe Colonnetta
Harriet & Ralph Cousins
Betsy & Bennett Cullum
Mason & Allen Custard
Maria & Richard D’Antoni
Lynn & Peter Dauterman
Deborah McMurray & Glen Davison
Maureen & Robert Decherd
Elaine & Dennis Disney
Tiffany & Kyle Dixon
Mary Adair & Dee Dockery
Julie & Steven Eggers
John Ellerman
Bettina Ernst
Sarah & Tom Fenton
Netra & Ty Fitzgerald
Debbie & David Fosdick
Hayley & Carter Fournier
Kathryn & Jim Francis
Dale & Dare Gillette
Nicole & Chris Girata
Carol & Mark Goglia
Margaret & Wade Goodrich
Lillian & Gregory Greene
Jane & Greg Greene
Susan & Ralph Hawkins
Joannie & Chuck Hensley
Robin & Scott Hinkle
Ann & Lee Hobson Family
Mary Louise & David Hopson
Ann & Frank Houseman
Wells & Matthew Housson
Elizabeth & Todd Howard
Bitsy & Matt Hudnall
Bea & Walt Humann
Mary Jalonick
Jane & Pat Jenevein
Kathy & Patrick Jenevein
Erin Osborne & Vic Schmerbeck
Kate Juett
Richelle & Justin Kerber
Jim Kerr
Eugenia & Frank-Paul King
Marion & Philip Kistler
The Kneipper Family
Patty & Randy Kob
Mersine & Steve Ladik
Elizabeth & John Lang
LeAnne & Bob Langholz
PI TAL CA MPAI GN
Saint Michael would like to thank the following members* of our community for their support of the Capital Campaign:
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Mary Ann & Allen Lassiter
Charles Lathem
Kathleen & Frank Lauinger
Ben Leal & Cesar Reyna
Mary & Russ Lessmann
Suzanne & Jay Lipscomb
Pam & Tom Luce
Gail & Bill Madden
Stacey & Ken Malcolmson
Charlene & Tom Marsh
Family Foundation
Maria & David Martin
Tom McConnell
Linda & John McFarland
Reggie & John McFarland
Sharon & Bill McGannon
Suzanne & Patrick McGee
Shirley & Bill McIntyre
Megan & Casey McManemin
Caroline & Doug Moore
Christi & Cory Morrow
Tori & Ross Mulford, Jr.
Diana & Geoffrey Newton
Elizabeth Norwood
Anne & Blair Oden
Carolyn & Hoddy Peck
Courtney & Price Peeler
Holly & Carlos Peña
Katherine & Bob Penn
Cassie Pericak
Heidi & Tim Perry
Nancy Perot & Rod Jones
Noralyn & Greg Pickens
Patricia Plettner
Gigi & Jerry Poglitsch
Sandra & Rick Porter
Pat & Claude Prestidge
Dianne & Hervey Priddy
Perkins-Prothro Foundation
Deena & Barry Pryor
The Beth & J. Puckett Family
Mary Stewart & Jim Ramsey
Ann Ratelle & Lee Slaton
Kelly & Michael Reddell
Katherine & Eric Reeves
Jeff & Darrel Rice
Phil Ritter
Debby & Robin Robinson
Carolyn & Wyatt Rousseau
Ginger Sager
Erica & Charlie Sartain
Mary Elizabeth & Grady Schleier
Sally & Chris Schupp
Linda & Les Secrest
Carol Roehrig & Fred Seipp
Sally & Scott Shafer
Sara, Michael, & Stephen Shanley
Brenda & Van Sheets
Betty & Rob Shiels
Jeanie & Stuart Sikes
Allison & Heinz Simon
Linda & Ellis Skinner
Nancy & Jim Skochdopole
Ann & Lee Slaton
Anne & Randolph Slaughter
Bliss & Pelham Smith
Charlie & Jim Smith
Kim & Jim Snyder
Margaret & Jaime Spellings
Mary & Arnold Spencer
Joan Stansbury Family
Tina & Dan Stansbury
John Bergner & Chuck Stewart
Tricia & Tom Stewart
Lauren & Stephen Swann
Susan TaCito
Laura & Paul Talbot
Sally & Ross Taylor
Donna Tenney
Michelle & Stewart Thomas
Tignor M. Thompson
Lee & David Thompson
Ali & Justin Treaster
The Fallon & Robie Vaughn Family
The Venetos Family Foundation
Andy Smith & Paul von Wupperfeld
Sue & Jay Wagley
Cathy & Denton Walker
Kathy & Gary Wall
Kathleen & Jay Wallace
Mary & Matt Waller
Barbara & Roy Washburn
Mary Ann & Keller Webster
Hudson Weichsel
Sarah & Russell Weinberg
CiCi & Giffen Weinmann
The Wiggins Family
Mrs. Robert E. (Nancy) Wilbur
Eve & Blake Wiley
Karen & Jim Wiley
Caroline & Tony Wilks
Sherry & Robert Wilson
Kathleen & Taylor Wilson
Kristi & Scott Wilson
Nancy S. Wilson
Carol Windham
Carolyn Wittenbraker
Sudie & Gordon Worsham
Laura Worsham
Sheryl & Phil Wylie
Anonymous Donors (4)
*as of 09/27/2023
WOMEN OF SAINT MICHAEL Art and Sp ituality
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25
Collecting Visual and Decorative Arts: Behind the Scenes at Christie’s 11:30 AM | Parish Hall
Capera Ryan Deputy Chairman of Christie’s Americas
EPISCOPAL CHRISTIANS
Sundays, Now – October 29 | 12:15 – 1:30 p.m. | Coke Room
Led by the Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata and the Rev. Mary Lessmann
The Episcopal Christians class is for those new to Christianity, new to Saint Michael and All Angels, or members who want to revisit the core features of our belief and practice.
This offering will provide an overview of our faith and explore what it means to walk as a Christian in the Episcopal tradition. Episcopal Christians also serves as Confirmation preparation. Led by Chris Girata, Mary Lessmann, and the Rev. Andrew Grosso. The topics for this four-week course are:
Week 1: Our Anglican Heritage
Week 2: Bible & Spiritual Formation
Week 3: Worship & Sacraments
Week 4: Next Steps
Lunch is available for purchase and childcare is available with advanced registration. For more info or to register, scan the QR code or contact Beth Igoe bigoe@saintmichael.org
Gospel of Rector’s Bible Study
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Saint Michael Chapel
Scan code for more info or go to saintmichael.org/rbs.
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October 12 and 26
Packing Team: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Distribution Team: 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. at Foster Elementary School, 3700 Clover Lane, Dallas, 75220
Come join this lively team that gathers at Stephen C. Foster Elementary School to pack bags of fresh produce that will be distributed to the families of students at the school. For more information, please contact David Boldrick dbboldrick@yahoo.com.
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Adults
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ADULT FORMATION OPPORTUNITIES
Sundays at 10 a.m.
“The Jesus I Never Knew” by Philip Yancey
Now – November 19 | Saint Michael Chapel
Led by the Rev. Ken Brannon
In this study, you’ll gain a new and deeper perspective on Jesus’ ministry and teachings. Come meet Jesus again with new eyes!
Class For Parents: “The Tech-Wise Family”
Now – November 12 | Theater
Making conscientious choices about technology in our families is more than internet filters and determining screen time limits for children. It’s about developing wisdom, character, and courage in how we use digital media rather than accepting technology’s promises of ease, instant gratification, and the world’s knowledge at our fingertips.
The Fifth Gospel: “The Land and the Bible”
Sundays, Now – November 19
Led by the Dr. Tim Smith
In this class, you will be introduced to the land of the Bible, how it influences the text and the life and faith of those in God’s story and be equipped to see those influences as you read and seek to understand Scripture.
THE PASTORAL EPISTLES: WRESTLING WITH DISCIPLESHIP
Wednesday Evenings, Now – October 25
6 – 7:30 p.m. | Chapel Conference Room
This rich collection of texts offers insight to the early Christian Church. This class delves into the complexities of these texts, exploring their significance for contemporary discipleship and examines themes of personal piety, teaching in the church, and the role of “good works” in our lives. We will gain a deeper appreciation for the Pastoral Epistles and their relevance to modern discipleship. To register, email the Rev. Christian Basel at cbasel@saintmichael.org.
AGING AND FULFILLING OUR SPIRITUAL PURPOSE: FINISHING WELL
Led by Chick Deegan and Mary Ann Webster
10 a.m. – Noon | October 12 – December 7 | Parlor
Carol Osborne writes, “Admittedly, establishing and maintaining both a hopeful and realistic vision of the aging process...challenges the best of us.” Aging provides the opportunity to redefine who we are in this season of life. We will explore how to thrive with purpose, and leave a legacy that reflects our God-given gifts. Using Bible verses, quotes from wise elders, and poetry, our time together will include discussion, reflection, and sharing. For more info, please contact Chick Deegan at deeganchicke@aol.com.
Youth
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NATIVITY PAGEANT AUDITIONS
Sundays, October 15 & 22 12:30 – 2 p.m. | Theatre
Calling all 3rd-8th graders! Sign up to audition for this year’s Nativity pageant and be a part of a wonderful tradition here at Saint Michael to share the story of Jesus’ birth with everyone! All those who audition will receive a part. Scan the QR code to sign up for a time slot! *Children ages 3 – 2nd grade will be able to sign up to participate in late November.
JOY SERVICE RECITAL SERIES
Monthly, beginning October 2 9am Joy Service | Saint Michael Chapel
Does your child take music lessons? Would they like to share their gift with our Joy Service by playing one of their pieces? Beginning October 2, we will have a once-a-month “recital” where we’d love for them to be a part of our music offering at Joy. They will share the piano/violin/vocal piece, etc. they are working on during the Offertory! If your child would be interested, please email our Director of Contemporary Music, Justin Brooks at jbrooks@saintmichael.org.
Pray, Learn, Serve, & Give
Mission & Outreach
For more information on these opportunies or other ways to serve, contact The Rev. Robin Hinkle, Associate for Mission and Outreach, at rhinkle@saintmichael.org. A full listing of Mission and Outreach opportunities can be found at saintmichael.org/outreach
JUBILEE PARK AND COMMUNITY CENTER
917 Bank Street, Dallas, TX 75223
For information on the opportunities listed below, please reach out to Katelynn Morris at kmorris@jubileecenter.org or at 214-887-1364 x 252.
Food Pantry
Mondays | 9:30 a.m. – Noon
Come help receive our weekly shipment and stock the shelves of the Jubilee Food Pantry!
Senior Meals
Wednesdays and Fridays | 10 a.m. – Noon
Help prepare and serve hot meals for our seniors and provide much-needed companionship!
P.T. CRUISERS VISIT THE KIMBALL
Thursday, October 19
Bus leaves at 9:30 a.m. | South Entrance RSVP by Sunday, October 15
We will go visit an old friend—the Kimball Art Museum in Fort Worth. Lunch will be at Ginger Brown’s. For reservations, please call Bonita Frederick at 214-728-6440.
NORTH DALLAS SHARED MINISTRIES
2875 Merrell Road, Dallas
Clothes Closet
Spanish Speaking helpful but not required Wednesdays | 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Sort Donations and assist clients with selections
Food Pantry
Spanish Speaking helpful but not required
Monday – Thursday | 8 a.m. – Noon
Sort food, fill bags with food, then distribute food.
Interviewers/Intake
Monday – Friday
2 – 3 hour shifts between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Interview/evaluate clients asking for rent/utility assistance. Assist NDSM in determining eligibility.
Pastoral Care
saintmichael.org/pastoralcare
GRACEFUL HEALING: NAVIGATING GRIEF WITH HOPE
Led by the Rev. Christian Basel
Wednesdays, Now – October 18 | 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Youth Center Room 226 (Orange Room)
Loss touches all of us in different ways, but you do not have to walk this journey alone. Graceful Healing is a six-week grief and support ministry at Saint Michael for those who are experiencing a loss of any kind. Through a combination of scriptural reflection, personal experiences, and meaningful discussion, we will build an encouraging and uplifting community together and explore how faith offers us hope in the most difficult of times. Contact the Rev. Christian Basel, cbasel@saintmichael.org, to RSVP or with any questions.
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