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.
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The Opening Song
“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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The Opening Sentences
Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
The Collect
Celebrant The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Let us pray.
Standing
Please be seated.
Standing
Celebrant Lord, you gave John the Baptist the eyes to walk closely with you. Help us to always follow you. 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
“Advent Song”
Advent is the time to wait. Not quite time to celebrate. Light the candles one by one. ‘Til the Advent time is done.
Christmas Day will soon be here. Time for joy and time for cheer.
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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.
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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
“Let There Be Peace On Earth”
Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me. Let there be peace on earth, the peace that was meant to be.
With God as our Father, brothers all are we. Let me walk with my brother, in perfect harmony.
Let peace begin with me, let this be the moment now. With ev’ry step I take, let this be my solemn vow; To take each moment and live each moment in peace eternally.
Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me.
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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,
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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.
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.
Communion Songs
“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
Words and music by Anna Bartlett Warner, Michael Adler, William Batchelder Bradbury © 1997 Michael Adler
CCLI #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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“O
Come, O Come, Emmanuel”
O come, O come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel, that mourns in lonely exile here until the Son of God appear.
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel!
O come, O Wisdom from on high, who orders all things mightily; To us the path of knowledge show, and teach us in her ways to go.
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel!
O come, O come, great Lord of might, who to your tribes on Sinai’s height in ancient times once gave the law, in cloud, and majesty, and awe. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel!
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“Come, O Long Expected Jesus”
Come, O long expected Jesus, born to set your people free; From our fears and sins release us; free us from captivity.
Israel’s strength and consolation, you, the hope of all the earth, Dear desire of ev’ry nation, come, and save us by your birth.
Born your people to deliver; born a child and yet a king! Born to reign in us for ever, now your gracious kingdom bring. By your own eternal Spirit rule in all our hearts alone; By your all sufficient merit raise us to your glorious throne.
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“Eat This Bread”
Eat this bread, drink this cup, come to me and never be hungry.
Eat this bread, drink this cup, trust in me and you will not thirst.
Words: John 6; adapt. by Robert J. Batastini, and the Taize Community Copyright: © 1984 Les Presses de Taize. Used by permission of GIA Publications, Inc., Chicago. Reprinted under license #12077. All rights reserved.
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.
sunday at Saint Michael
FORMATION CLASSES
Sundays | 10 a.m.
2nd floor of the new Education Wing
Adults
The Story of Scripture: Joshua 1 – 4 Led by the Rev. Greg Pickens | Room 203
History of the Episcopal Church
Led by the Rev. René Somodevilla | Coke Room 201
Saint Michael 101: Faith and Reason Led by the Rev. Andrew Grosso | Room 200
Class for Parents
The Christmas Story Led by Dr. Tim Smith | Room 212
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Youth Room A
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Youth Room B
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Godly Play
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Weaving God’s Promises
2nd Grade | Room 207
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Launch 45
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5:30 PM
Traditional Saint Michael Chapel
Nursery is available in rooms 19 & 20 in the school’s hallway. Enter through the Chapel or the Sunday Education Wing entrance, which are marked on the map on the opposite page.
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