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THE TENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

AUGUST 2, 2026

WELCOME

FROM THE VICE RECTOR

The Rev. Ken Brannon

Dear friends, welcome to Opening Day! We are delighted to welcome you into Saint Michael’s beautiful new building for the first time. These spaces were created for worship, learning, fellowship, and ministry, and today they come alive with our community.

Be sure to watch Chris Girata’s welcome video for a quick overview of the building before you explore. A few reminders:

- Park in the new garage on levels B1 or B2. B1 offers the easiest access through the underground connector.

- Childcare for infants and toddlers is located to the right as you enter the Atrium from the north.

- Traditional services at 9 and 11 a.m. will be held in the Church.

- Joy! and Contemporary services will meet in the second-floor Parish Hall.

- Light incense will be used at the 11 a.m. Traditional Service.

- Sunday education classes resume August 16 in the education building. Please remember to check in for your class.

Whether you’re a longtime member or visiting for the first time, we’re so glad you’re here. We hope you’ll enjoy exploring and celebrating this exciting new chapter in the life of Saint Michael.

To learn more about becoming a member, visit saintmichael.org/membership.

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Scan the QR Code to fill out the welcome card, sign up for emails, and register for Saint Michael 101. saintmichael.org/welcome

Welcome

Joy: A EuchArist for childrEn

The Lighting Of The Altar Candles

“The Light Of Christ”

The light of Christ has come into the world.

Public Domain

The Opening Song

“Rejoice In The Lord Always”

Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say rejoice!

Rejoice! Rejoice! And again I say rejoice!

Public Domain

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

Standing

Please be seated.

The Opening Sentences

Celebrant

Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

People And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.

The Collect

Celebrant

The Lord be with you.

People And also with you.

Celebrant Let us pray.

Celebrant Jesus, you fed 5,000 people with a miracle. Grant us the faith to feed others also. 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

“Awesome God”

Our God is an awesome God. He reigns from heaven above. With wisdom, pow’r, and love. Our God is an awesome God.

The Children’s Creed

All 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

All 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.

Standing

Please be seated for the Announcements. The Celebrant declares God’s forgiveness to all.

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.

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.

“Standing

In The Need Of Prayer”

Refrain

It’s me, it’s me, O Lord, standing in the need of prayer. It’s me, it’s me, O Lord, standing in the need of prayer.

Not my brother, not my sister, but it’s me, O Lord, standing in the need of prayer.

Not my brother, not my sister, but it’s me, O Lord, standing in the need of prayer. Refrain.

Not the preacher, not the deacon, but it’s me, O Lord, standing in the need of prayer.

Not the preacher, not the deacon, but it’s me, O Lord, standing in the need of prayer. Refrain.

Not my father, not my mother, but it’s me, O Lord, standing in the need of prayer. Not my father, not my mother, but it’s me, O Lord, standing in the need of prayer. Refrain.

CCLI Song # 3440308 | Peter D. Smith | William Farley Smith © Words: 1967 Stainer & Bell Ltd; Music: 1989 The United Methodist Publishing House | For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli. com | CCLI License # #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“ Hymn 380, v. 3

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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.

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 God thanks and praise.

The Celebrant prays the preface of the day.

The Celebrant now praises God for the salvation of the world through Jesus Christ our Lord.

At the following words concerning the bread, the Celebrant is to hold it, or to lay a hand upon it; and at the words concerning the cup, to hold or place a hand upon the cup and any other vessel containing wine to be consecrated.

And so we join the saints and angels in proclaiming your glory, as we sing (say),

Celebrant and People

Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory.

Hosanna in the highest.

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna in the highest.

On the night he was betrayed he took bread, said the blessing, broke the bread, and gave it to his friends, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this to remember me.”

After supper, he took the cup of wine, gave thanks, and said, “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this to remember me.”

Therefore we proclaim they mystery of faith:

Celebrant and People

Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.

Father, we now celebrate the memorial of your Son. By means of this holy bread and cup, we show forth the sacrifice of his death, and proclaim his resurrection, until he comes again.

And so, Father, we bring you these gifts. Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ our Lord.

Gather us by this Holy Communion into one body in your Son Jesus Christ. Make us a living sacrifice of praise.

By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. AMEN.

And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,

All 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. Standing

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

Please join in the singing of the Communion songs.

The Breaking of the Bread

Celebrant The Gifts of God for the People of God.

Communion Songs

“He’s Got The Whole World In His Hands”

Refrain

He’s got the whole world in His hands. He’s got the whole world in His hands. He’s got the whole world in His hands. He’s got the whole world in His hands.

He’s got the little tiny babies in his hands. He’s got the little tiny babies in his hands. He’s got the little tiny babies in his hands. He’s got the little tiny babies in his hands. Refrain.

He’s got you and me, brother, in his hands. He’s got you and me, sister, in his hands. He’s got you and me, brother, in his hands. He’s got the whole world in his hands. Refrain. Public Domain

“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

“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

“I Am The Light Of The World”

I am the light of the world, I am the light of the world, whoever follows me, will never walk in the dark, will never walk in the dark, but have the light of life.

CCLI Song # 954502 | June Fischer Armstrong © 1991 CRC Publications / Faith Alive Christian Resources | For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use | All rights reserved. www.ccli.com | CCLI License # #1718120

“Let Us Break Bread Together”

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

Let us praise God together on our knees. Let us praise God together on our knees. When I fall on my knees, with my face to the rising sun, Oh Lord, have mercy on me.

African-American Spiritual, Public Domain

Thank You To God For Our Time Together

All 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.

Celebrant Let us go forth in the name of Christ. People Thanks be to God.

The

Closing Song

“Shine, Jesus, Shine”

Lord, the light of Your love is shining. In the midst of the darkness, shining.

Jesus, Light of the world, shine upon us.

Set us free by the truth You now bring us. Shine on me, shine on me.

Shine, Jesus, shine, fill this land with the Father’s glory. Blaze, Spirit, blaze, set our hearts on fire.

Flow, river, flow, flood the nations with grace and mercy.

Send forth Your Word Lord, and let there be light.

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

Jesus can feed a crowd with a little food.

From Thru-the-Bible Coloring Pages for Ages 4-8. © 1986, 1988 Standard Publishing. Used by permission. Reproducible Coloring Books may be purchased from Standard Publishing, www.standardpub. com, 1-800-323-7543.

sunday at Saint Michael

7:30 AM

Traditional Saint Michael Chapel

9 AM Traditional Church

Joy! A Children’s Service

Parish Hall South

11 AM

Contemporary Parish Hall South

Traditional Church

5:30 PM

Traditional Saint Michael Chapel

SUNDAY CLASSES ARE ON A BREAK:

See what’s coming up for all ages when they resume on Sunday, August 16.

Adults

Faith & Practice | Reclaiming Evangelism in the Episcopal Church Room 201 | Led by the Rev. Kenneth Brannon

Discover an Anglican approach to evangelism rooted in Scripture, sharing Christ’s good news with authenticity, peace, and hope.

Engaging the Word | Testimony to Grace Room 203 | Led by Dr. Tim Smith

Explore Paul’s letter to the Romans, discovering the gospel, grace, and enduring themes that have shaped Christian faith.

Class for Parents | Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic and What We Can Do About It Room 212 | Led by the Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata

Help your children pursue excellence with balance, resilience, and Gospel-centered purpose amid today’s pressures and expectations.

Youth

Middle School: 6th and 7th Grade | Youth Room A

Confirmation: 8th Grade | Youth Center

High School: 9th – 12th Grade | Youth Room B

Children

Godly Play:

PreK (Room 213), Kindergarten (Room 211), 1st Grade (Room 218)

One Family of Faith: 2nd – 3rd Grade (Room 209)

Launch 45: 4th – 5th Grade (Room 207)

Our nursery is now available on the 1st floor, near the elevators, in rooms: Childcare North: Up to 24 months Childcare South: 25 – 36 months