JUNE 23 | 9 AM Joy! A Children's Service Worship Bulletin

THE FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

JUNE 23,

WELCOME

FROM THE RECTOR

The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata

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 this 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.

Summer at Saint Michael is full of worship, fellowship, and service, and I encourage you to see how you can plug in. Last week was a fun Vacation Bible School, and tomorrow night is the final night of Pub Theology at 7 p.m. Next Sunday, June 30, we will celebrate Pie for the 4th of July! We’ll be serving over 50 pies baked by parishioners, vanilla ice cream, and popcorn. Please invite your friends and neighbors and join us for patriotic fun! In addition to programs, there are great opportunities to serve. Please help us “fill the summer pantry” at North Dallas Shared Ministries (NDSM). We partner with NDSM throughout the year to help meet varied needs of our neighbors, and summer is a great time to support them with bags of shelf-stable groceries.

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!

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Welcome

Joy: A EuchArist for childrEn

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.

Standing

Please be seated.

Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you.

Celebrant Let us pray.

Celebrant Dear God, you know we have problems in our lives that can seem too heavy for us to bear. Thank you for sending your son Jesus to lead us through the rough spots we sometimes have. 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.

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.

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.

We pray to you, O Lord.

People Lord, hear our prayer.

Reader Let us pray to God to help others. 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.

We pray to you, O Lord.

People Lord, hear our prayer.

Celebrant and People

Celebrant and People

Please be seated for the Announcements. Give online by selecting General 2024 from the dropdown menu.

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’ve

Got Peace Like A River”

I’ve got peace like a river, I’ve got peace like a river, I’ve got peace like a river in my soul, I’ve got peace like a river, I’ve got peace like a river, I’ve got peace like a river in my soul.

Other verses:

I’ve got joy like a fountain. I’ve got love like an ocean.

African-American Spiritual © 1982 Fred Bock Music Company; CCLI 1718120

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.

“Praise God, from whom all blessings flow“ Old 100th Hymn 380, v. 3

Prayers Over The Bread & 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

All baptized persons of any age regardless of their denomination and tradition are welcome to share in the banquet of the Lord’s Supper. Eucharistic prayer continues.

Celebrant and People

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

Please join in the singing of the Communion songs.

Communion Songs

“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.

Copyright © 1967, 1980 Scripture In Song (a div. of Integrity Music, Inc.); CCLI #1718120

“Let

Us Break Bread Together”

Let us break bread together on our knees, Let us break bread together on our knees. Refrain Refrain: When I fall on my knees, With my face to the rising sun, Oh Lord, have mercy on me.

Let us drink wine together on our knees, Let us drink wine together on our knees. Refrain Let us praise God together on our knees, Let us praise God together on our knees. Refrain

African-American Spiritual; Public Domain

“This Little Light Of Mine”

This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine. This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine. This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine. Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

Other verses:

Hide it under a bushel, no.

Don’t let anyone blow it out. All around the neighborhood. Let it shine till Jesus comes.

Music by David McDonald © 2001 Lillenas Publishing Company (Admin. by The Copyright Co.); CCLI #1718120

“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 fear, 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. Song continues on the next page.

Standing

Celebrant and People

Song permission granted by CCLI License #171820 & Hymn permission used by Rite Song, a one-time use reprint license for congregational use.

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.

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

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!

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JUNE 23

7:30 AM

Traditional

Saint Michael Chapel

9 AM

Traditional Church

Joy! A Children’s Service

Saint Michael Chapel

10 AM Formation For All Ages

†oday at Saint Michael

Adult Formation

10 Reasons to be an Episcopalian

Led by the Rev. Robin Hinkle | 10 a.m. | Coke Room

Robin Williams once made a list of the “Top 10 Reasons to be an Episcopalian.” We’ll dive into how his reasons highlight our Episcopal identity and faith as we explore our approach to Scripture, the Sacraments, and church history.

Parent Class:

7 Habits of Highly Effective Families

Led by Dr. Tim Smith | 10 a.m. | Room 18

Join other families as we look into how Steven Covey in his book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People presents a practical and philosophical guide to solving problems that confront families and communities today.

Youth Formation

Children’s Formation

11 AM

Contemporary Church

Traditional

Saint Michael Chapel

5:30 PM

Traditional

Saint Michael Chapel

Middle School

Room 24 | 10 a.m.

High School

Room 22 | 10 a.m.

*Childcare (3 & under) is available from 8:30 a.m. –12:30 p.m. in rooms 14 & 15.

Ages 4 – Grade 5

Room 13 | 10 a.m.

The Biggest Story

Kids will embark on an exciting journey through the Bible, connecting the dots from the Garden of Eden to Christ’s death on the cross to the new heaven and new earth.