EASTER DAY
JOY: A CHILDREN’S SERVICE
SAINT MICHAEL CHAPEL | 9 AM
APRIL 5, 2026
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At Saint Michael, we have a cherished tradition of giving 100% of our undesignated Easter offerings to outreach efforts—locally, nationally, and internationally. This year, the Mission and Outreach Committee has chosen to support ministries that promote “celebrating the Lord’s resurrection with hope and help.” Your generous gifts will be shared among the following organizations:
The Visiting Nurse Association’s, “Katherine’s House,” opening in Dallas in 2027, will be North Texas’s first assisted-living home for seriously ill people without housing, caregivers, or resources, offering a five-bedroom residence with 24-hour care and hospice support.
Formed after the July 4 Kerr County floods, Help and Hope for the Hill Country provides long-term recovery support through financial aid, relief supplies, volunteer coordination, and pastoral care for families and first responders.
The Holy Spirit Episcopal School Scholarship Fund provides partial scholarships to help ensure access to strong bilingual education, empowering students with the academic foundation and skills needed to thrive following their graduation.
Thank you for giving generously to those in need of healing this Easter.
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Alleluia. Christ is Risen!
ANotefromtheRev.Dr.ChristopherD.Girata,Rector
We join with Christians around the world to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the fulfillment of God’s promise! You are part of the big Saint Michael family—thousands strong—who are becoming part of God’s holy work in the world, witnessing to the gift of Christ who loves us so completely that death itself is defeated. All of us join with old friends and welcome new friends in this joyfilled celebration.
Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, I encourage you to join us in our mission and ministry. Here at Saint Michael, we celebrate resurrection with a strong sense of hope for our future. Our world can often feel uncertain, and sometimes even scary, but we move confidently into the future with God’s help. We are more aware of the needs in our world than ever before, and we are also more aware of our ability to help when we act with the love of Christ. I hope that all of us come to God’s table today with gratitude for our gifts and with a passionate commitment to our discipleship. We have been called by God, and now that sacred call as followers of Christ compels us to fulfill God’s love now.
Easter is a gift to each of us, an invitation to renew our commitment to one another and to the world God loves. Today, I am even more grateful to travel the way of Christ with you as part of our Saint Michael family. May this beautiful Easter celebration fill you with the power of the resurrection and uplift you this day and forever!
With great hope,
You are our resurrection to new life, O God. You are our hope, guide, counselor, and deliverer. In the midst of fear and uncertainty in our world and in our lives and when the powerless and vulnerable of the world are overwhelmed by mighty forces recall us to our true source of help, restoration and reconciliation.
Awaken us again to your loving presence within us and beyond us. Awaken us again to hope and the pure freedom of serving you and your children, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
The Rev. Dr.
Robert S. Dannals Seventh Rector of Saint Michael and All Angels
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.
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The Opening Song
“Jesus Christ Is Risen Today”
Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia! Our triumphant holy day, Alleluia! Who did once upon the cross, Alleluia! Suffer to redeem our loss, Alleluia!
Hymns of praise then let us sing, Alleluia!
Unto Christ our heavenly King, Alleluia! Who endured the cross and grave, Alleluia! Sinners to redeem and save, Alleluia!
But the pains that He endured, Alleluia! Our salvation have procured, Alleluia! Now above the sky He’s King, Alleluia! Where the angels ever sing, Alleluia!
Sing we to our God above, Alleluia! Praise eternal as His love, Alleluia! Praise Him, all ye heavenly host, Alleluia! Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Alleluia!
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The Opening Sentences
Celebrant Alleluia. Christ is risen. People The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.
Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you.
Celebrant Let us pray.
O God, you raised your Son Jesus from the tomb; help us to tell others of your great power. 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
“Sing We Now Of Jesus”
Sing we now of Jesus, ris’n on Easter day. Sing we now of Jesus, ris’n from death’s dark grave. Lift up your voice, with all the world rejoice; Sing we now of Jesus, ris’n the world to save.
Music by Michael Burkhardt © 1995 Morning Star Music Publishers; 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.
Seated
During the season of Easter, we omit the Confession as a way of celebrating Christ’s triumph over sin and the new life for all who are joined with him in his death and resurrection.
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.
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.
Peace
Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you.
Please be seated for the Announcements.
People And also with you.
“Alleluia, Alleluia! Give Thanks To The Risen Lord”
Refrain
Alleluia, alleluia! Give thanks to the risen Lord. Alleluia, alleluia! Give praise to His name.
Jesus is Lord of all the earth. He is the King of creation. Refrain.
Spread the good news o’er all the earth: Jesus has died and has risen. Refrain. We have been crucified with Christ. Now we shall live forever. Refrain.
Come, let us praise the living God, Joyfully sing to our Savior. Refrain.
“Alleluia, alleluia! Give thanks to the risen Lord“ Hymn 178, v. 1-3
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“ Hymn 380, v. 3
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.
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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
Members of the congregation may come forward to receive Communion from the Celebrant.
Please join in the singing of the Communion songs.
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.
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.
“Seek Ye First”
Seek ye first the kingdom of God and its righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.
Allelu, alleluia!
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Allelu, alleluia!
Ask, and it shall be given unto you, seek, and ye shall find. Knock, and the door shall be opened unto you. Allelu, alleluia!
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Allelu, alleluia!
Music by Karen Lafferty © 1972 Maranatha! Music (Admin. by The Copyright Company) CCM Music (Admin. by Maranatha! Music)
“The Lord Is Great (Psalm 8)”
Refrain
The Lord is great! Everybody sing: la, la, la, alleluia!
The Lord made us! Everybody sing: la, la, la, alleluia! God made the beasts, the birds in the tree, The fish in the water, and God made me! Refrain.
Music by John Erickson © 1975 Graded Press, admin. The Copyright Company; CCLI #1718120
“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.
© Word Music, Inc. (a div. of Word Music Group, Inc.)
“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.
© 1967 Word Music, Inc. (a div. of Word Music Group, Inc.)
“I’m So Glad Jesus Lifted Me”
I’m so glad Jesus lifted me.
I’m so glad Jesus lifted me.
I’m so glad Jesus lifted me.
Singing glory, hallelujah! Jesus lifted me.
When I was in trouble, Jesus lifted me. When I was in trouble, Jesus lifted me.
When I was in trouble, Jesus lifted me.
Singing glory, hallelujah! Jesus lifted me.
African-American Spiritual © 1995 Pilot Point Music (Lillenas [Admin. by The Copyright Company]) CCLI #1718120
Song permission granted by CCLI License #171820
Hym permission used by Rite Song, a one-time use reprint license for congregational use.
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.
The Dismissal
Celebrant Let us bless the Lord. Alleluia, alleluia.
People Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia.
The Closing Song
“I Will Sing, I Will Sing”
I will sing, I will sing, a song unto the Lord. I will sing, I will sing, a song unto the Lord. I will sing, I will sing, a song unto the Lord.
Alleluia, glory to the Lord!
Refrain
Allelu, alleluia, glory to the Lord. Allelu, alleluia, glory to the Lord. Allelu, alleluia, glory to the Lord.
Allelu, alleluia, glory to the Lord.
We will come, we will come, as one before the Lord. We will come, we will come, as one before the Lord. We will come, we will come, as one before the Lord. Alleluia, glory to the Lord! Refrain.
by Max Dyer © 1974, 1975 Celebration; CCLI #1718120
1 DAY, 350 VOLUNTEERS, 50,000 MEALS
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NEW EASTER SEASON COMING SOON: WEEKDAYS, APRIL 6 – MAY 22, 2026
This is our 26th Season of Weekday Meditations and the theme this Easter is “Receive.” By releasing control to God, we receive the transformative grace of new life. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds.
Join the dedicated clergy of Saint Michael as they guide you through a transformative daily meditation, offering a moment of morning prayer and reflection.
