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THE LAST SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY

FEBRUARY 15, 2026

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.

The holy season of Lent begins this week. Lent serves as a poignant reminder of God’s love and grace, allowing individuals to be honest and true in the absence of judgment, and fostering a community of openness and authenticity. Ash Wednesday is February 18, and we will have services throughout the day, so please make a plan to join us.

During Lent, we will offer a new season of Weekday Meditations from the Saint Michael clergy, as well as Lenten Devotionals through A Word for Thought each day to support your growth. In addition, I hope you will consider joining us for our Annual Lenten Retreat, led by the Rev. Dr. Russell Levenson, and events in March led by the Women of Saint Michael and the Men of Saint Michael will help you make the most of this holy season.

Please pick up a Sunday News handout if you haven’t already and join us for our special programming whenever you can. 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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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 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

“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.

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

O God, Jesus took his friends up a mountain to hear you, give us power to hear your voice wherever you are. 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

“Praise Him, Praise Him”

Praise Him, praise Him, all ye little children. God is love. God is love.

Other verses

Love Him, love Him, all ye little children. Thank Him, thank Him, all ye little children. Serve Him, serve Him, all ye little children.

Public Domain

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.

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.

Please be seated for the Announcements.

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 Birthday Blessing

All Watch over your children, O Lord, as their days increase; bless and guide them wherever they may be. Strengthen them when they stand; comfort them when discouraged or sorrowful; raise them up if they fall; and in their hearts may your peace which passes understanding abide all the days of their life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The

Offertory

“Lord, I Lift Your Name On High”

Lord, I lift your name on high.

Lord, I love to sing your praises.

I’m so glad you’re in my life.

I’m so glad you came to save us.

You came from heaven to earth to show the way.

From the earth to the cross, my debt to pay.

From the cross to the grave, from the grave to the sky, Lord, I lift your name on high.

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

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

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.

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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.

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.

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.

Communion Songs

“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!

“Let Us Break Bread Together”

Let us break bread together on our knees. Let us break bread together on our knees. 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

“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.

“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.

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’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.

Other verses

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

CCLI Song # 2154963 Jeffrey Rickard © Words: Public Domain; Music: 1994 Selah Publishing Company, Inc. For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com | CCLI License # 21800091

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

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.

A Blessing The Dismissal

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.

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.

7:30 AM

Traditional

Saint Michael Chapel

9 AM Traditional Church

Joy! A Children’s Service

Saint Michael Chapel

10 AM Education for All Ages

11 AM

Contemporary Church

Traditional

Saint Michael Chapel

5:30 PM

Traditional

Saint Michael Chapel

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EDUCATION CLASSES

Sundays | 10 a.m. | 2nd floor of the Education Wing

Please enter and exit the Education Wing from the south entrance on Colgate Ave.

Adults

Bible Series | Walking Through the Psalms Room 203 | Led by the Rev. David Faulkner

Explore the Psalms’ place in Scripture, the instruction the hymns give us, and how to pray using the Psalms.

Faith & Practice | God is Revealed

Room 201 | Led by the Rev. Dr. Chris Girata

Explore the Christian understanding of revelation, God’s gracious self-disclosure. God is revealed to us through Word and Spirit, as well as in the scriptures, the sacraments, and the mission of the church.

How to Raise Happy, Independent, and Confident Children

Room 212 | Led by Dr. Reggie McFarland

Join us to study how to raise happy, independent, and confident children when today’s world provides so many challenges.

Saint Michael 101 | Introduction: The Episcopal Church Room 200 | Led by the Rev. Ken Brannon

Those who are new to our church or interested in membership will learn about Saint Michael’s mission and purpose.

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 – 1st Grade (Ages 3 – 7)

PreK (Room 213) | Kindergarten (Room 211) | 1st Grade (Room 208)

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

Launch 45: 4th – 5th Grade | Room 207

Nursery available in rooms 19 & 20 in school hallway. Enter through the Sunday Education Wing entrance. See map for details.