THE NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
JOY! A Childre n’s Service OCTOBER 4, 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. There is excitement throughout the church and I’m so glad you’re part of this vibrant community of faith. Please make sure you pick up a Sunday News handout this morning. It details lots of extra programs between Sundays, such as the excellent speaking event this Wednesday, featuring three-time bestselling author and leadership expert, Tommy Spaulding, from 5-7 p.m. in our new Parish Hall. Additionally, we are now in our annual Stewardship season when we ask everyone to make intentional commitments to discipleship growth through giving, service, and prayer. Please consider how you’d like to grow this year, and then make your pledge for growth today. 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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Joy: A Eucharist for Children Welcome The Lighting Of The Altar Candles “The Light Of Christ”
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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 “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 Co. (Admin. by The Copyright Co.); CCLI license #1718120
The Opening Sentences Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People And blessed be God’s kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. 3
The Collect Celebrant People Celebrant Celebrant All children are invited to join the clergy in processing around the Parish Hall before returning to the altar step for the story.
The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. Dear God, Jesus has given us so many chances to follow him. Strengthen us to go where leads. 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
Please be seated.
The Bible Story The Song After The Story “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.
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Words and Music by Les Garrett © 1967, 1980 Scripture In Song (Maranatha! Music [Admin. by Music Services]) CCLI license #1718120
The Children’s Creed All
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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 People
Let us thank God for our families, friends, and our pets. We pray to you, O Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.
Reader People
Let us praise God for God’s love and goodness, and for our blessings. We pray to you, O Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.
Reader People
Let us pray to God to help others. We pray to you, O Lord. Lord, hear our prayer.
Reader People
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. Lord, hear our prayer. 5
The Children’s Confession Celebrant People
For the times we have hurt others. Forgive us, God.
Celebrant People
For the times we have acted selfishly. Forgive us, God.
Celebrant For the times we have been slow to forgive others. People Forgive us, God. The Celebrant declares God’s forgiveness to all.
Celebrant People
For the times we have not remembered your love for us. Forgive us, God.
The Peace
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Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you. People And also with you. The Offertory (sung by the Saint Michael Cherub Choir) “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. 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.
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The Doxology
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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 People Celebrant People Celebrant People
The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give God thanks and praise.
Celebrant and People
All baptized persons of any age regardless of their denomination and tradition are welcome to share in the banquet of the Lord’s Supper.
The Celebrant prays the preface of the day.
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.
The Celebrant now praises God for the salvation of the world through Jesus Christ our Lord.
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.”
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.
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:
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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 8
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.
Communion Songs “Holy, Holy, Holy” Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee: Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty, God in three Persons, blessed Trinity.
Members of the congregation may come forward to receive Communion from the Celebrant. After receiving the bread, please go to the standing station on your side of the Parish Hall to receive the wine. Please join in the singing of the Communion songs.
Holy, holy, holy! All the saints adore thee. Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea; Cherubim and seraphim falling down before thee, God everlasting through eternity. Holy, holy, holy! Though the darkness hide thee, Though the eye made blind by sin thy glory may not see, Only thou art holy; there is none beside thee, Perfect in power, in love, and purity. Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! All thy works shall praise thy Name in earth, and sky, and sea; Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty, God in three Persons, blessed Trinity.
Words and music by John Bacchus Dykes, Reginald Heber Public Domain CCLI license #1718120
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“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.
CCLI # 1187| Words and music by Anna Bartlett Warner, Michael Adler, William Batchelder Bradbury © 1997 Michael Adler | CCLI license #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.
CCLI # 3550975 | © Words: Public Domain; Music: 2001 Lillenas Publishing Company | CCLI license #1718120
“God Is So Good” God is so good. God is so good. God is so good. He’s so good to me. God cares for me. God cares for me. God cares for me. He’s so good to me. God loves me so. God loves me so. God loves me so. He’s so good to me.
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© Words: Public Domain; Music: Thankyou Music Ltd 4956994 | CCLI license #1718120
Thank You To God For Our Time Together All
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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 “From My Head Down To My Toes” From my head down to my toes, God made me, (clap, clap). From my head down to my toes, God made me, (clap, clap). From my head down to my toes, and my eyes, and ears, and nose. From my head down to my toes, God made me, (clap, clap). Public Domain
Song permission granted by CCLI License #171820 & Hymn permission used by Rite Song, a one-time use reprint license for congregational use.
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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.
7:30 AM Traditional
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9 AM Traditional
Faith & Practice | Monasticism: History Room 203 | Led by the Rev. Dr. Sally Lombardo Explore how Benedictine spirituality has shaped Anglican faith, prayer, worship, and daily life, deepening our relationships with God and others.
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Joy! A Children’s Service Parish Hall South
10 AM Education
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Engaging the Word | How to Read the Bible Coke Room (201) | Led by the Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata Learn practical tools for understanding Scripture, exploring historical context, and reading the Bible thoughtfully, prayerfully, and faithfully. Class for Parents | Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic and What We Can Do About It Room 212 | Led by the Rev. Robin Hinkle Help your children pursue excellence with balance, resilience, and Gospel-centered purpose amid today’s pressures and expectations.
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Youth 11 AM Contemporary
Middle School: 6th and 7th Grade | Youth Room A Confirmation: 8th Grade | Youth Center High School: 9th – 12th Grade | Youth Room B
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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
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