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.
Today we celebrate All Saints’ Day in the morning and this afternoon we celebrate All Souls’ Day. They are unique and deeply powerful experiences! Then next Sunday, November 9, we will host our annual Veterans Day Worship Service at 5:30 p.m. Bring your friends and neighbors and join us in saying “Thank You!” to our Veterans and pay special tribute to the military veterans of our church family, along with those currently serving in the United States Armed Forces.
This year, we’re asking all our members to commit to their discipleship life through pledges of financial and service support. Your annual financial support deepens your discipleship commitment and helps us expand our missional impact inside and outside our walls. Additionally, your annual service pledge roots you to the life of our church in a very tangible way! Please also grab 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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Welcome
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
“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.
I’ve got peace like a river.
I’ve got peace like a river.
I’ve got peace like a river in a my soul.
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.
The Opening Sentences
Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
Celebrant
There is one Body and one Spirit; People There is one hope in God’s call to us;
Celebrant One Lord, one Faith, one Baptism; People One God and Father of all.
Standing
Please be seated.
Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you.
Celebrant Let us pray.
Celebrant
Jesus, we come to you with grateful hearts that you have given us people in our lives who are saints to us. Help us to follow their example in all we do. 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. 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
Celebrant Will parents and Godparents present those that will be baptized?
Sponsors I present N. to receive the Sacrament of Baptism.
Celebrant Will you who are presenting be responsible for bringing up this child in the Christian faith and life?
Sponsors I will, with God’s help.
Celebrant Let us stand and together with those who will be baptized and reaffirm our own baptismal vows.
Celebrant Do you believe in God the Father, who made all things?
People I believe in God the Father.
Celebrant Do you believe in Jesus, the only Son of God, who loves us and saves us?
People I believe in God the Son.
Celebrant Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit?
People I believe in God the Holy Spirit.
Celebrant Will you continue to be part of God’s holy people?
People I will, with God’s help.
Celebrant Will you continue to rely on God’s mercy and grace?
People I will, with God’s help.
Celebrant Will you through your words and actions tell others about God’s love?
People I will, with God’s help.
Celebrant Will you love your neighbor?
People I will, with God’s help.
Baptismal Sponsors stand, Congregation is seated.
The Congregation stands.
Celebrant Will you help others learn to live in love?
People I will, with God’s help.
The Prayers
Celebrant Let us pray for all who are to be baptized this day.
Leader Deliver them, O Lord, from the way of sin and death.
People Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader Open their hearts to your grace and truth.
People Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader Fill them with your holy and lifegiving Spirit.
People Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader Keep them in the faith and communion of your holy Church.
People Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader Teach them to love others in the power of the Spirit.
People Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader Send them into the world in witness to your love.
People Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader Bring them to the fullness of your peace and glory.
People Lord, hear our prayer.
The Blessing of the Water
Celebrant We thank you, Father, for the waters of Baptism. Set this water apart by your Holy Spirit so that these children are born again into the life of Jesus. Amen.
The Baptism and Annointing
Wells Thomas Anderson, Son of Annie and Rhett Anderson
The Prayer of the Spirit
Celebrant Heavenly Father, we thank you that by water and the Holy Spirit, you have raised our friends to a new life of grace. Sustain them, O Lord, in your Holy Spirit. Give our friends an inquiring heart, the courage to will and to persevere, a spirit to know and love you, and the gift of joy and wonder in all your works. Amen.
Celebrant Let us welcome the newly baptized.
People We receive you into the household of God. Confess the faith of Christ crucified, proclaim his resurrection, and share with us in his eternal priesthood.
The Peace
Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People And also with you. Please be seated for the Announcements.
Transform thanksgiving into ministry by making your commitment and letting God’s love flourish through our parish.
The Offertory
“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.
Words and Music by Kathleen Thomerson © 1987, GIA Publications, Inc., Chicago, Reprinted under license #12077. All rights reserved.
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. 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.
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.
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
“I’ve Got the Joy, Joy, Joy”
I’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart. Down in my heart. Down in my heart. I’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart. Down in my heart to stay.
Refrain
And I’m so happy, so very happy. I’ve got the love of Jesus in my heart. And I’m so happy, so very happy. I’ve got the love of Jesus in my heart.
Other verses
I’ve got the peace that passes understanding. Refrain. I’ve got the love of Jesus, love of Jesus. Refrain.
Public Domain
“God Made The Sun”
God made the sun, and God made the trees. God made the mountains, and God made me. Thank you, O Lord, for the sun and the trees. For making the mountains, for making me.
Public domain
“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.
“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.
The Lord has promised good to me, His word my hope secures; He will my shield and portion be as long as life endures.
Through many dangers, toils, and snares I have already come.
‘Tis grace has brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home.
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.
Words: St. 1-4 John Newton (1725-1807), St. 5 attributed to John Rees, fl. 1859. Public Domain
Song permission granted by CCLI License #171820 & Hymn permission used by Rite Song, a one-time use reprint license for congregational use.
The foregoing text of the worship service contained in this order of worship is taken from the Book of Common Prayer 1979.The Book of Common Prayer alone is of authority in the worship of the Episcopal Church. This program is provided for convenience of use on this occasion.
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
“His Banner Over Me Is Love”
The Lord is mine and I am His. His banner over me is love. The Lord is mine and I am His. His banner over me is love. The Lord is mine and I am His. His banner over me is love. His banner over me is love.
Other verses
He is the vine and we are the branches. His banner over me is love.
Jesus is the rock of my salvation. His banner over me is love.
Music by Max Dyer © 1974, 1975 Celebration; CCLI #1718120
From Thru-the-Bible Coloring Pages for Ages 4-8. © 1986,1988 Standard Publishing.
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.
Used by permission. Reproducible Coloring Books may be purchased from Standard Publishing, www.standardpub.com, 1-800-323-7543.
NOV 02
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
sunday at Saint Michael
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
Faith And Practice | The One Who Is Room 201 | Led by the Rev. Dr. Andrew Grosso
Explore biblical and early Church teachings on Heaven, Hell, and life after death, clarifying the scriptural vision from popular ideas.
Bible Series | A Holy Hope
Room 203 | Led by the Rev. David Faulkner
This series explores how we can know and experience God, showing that the Christian view engages both head and heart.
Class For Parents | The Anxious Generation Room 212 | Led by Erin Osborne
Explore how the shift from a play-based to a phone-based childhood impacts kids’ mental.
Saint Michael 101 | Spotlight: Children, Youth, and Families
Room 200 | Led by Meghan Houk, Director of Children and Family Ministry & Samuel Moore, Director of Youth Ministry
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.
Saint Michael would like to thank the following parishioners:
Julie and Mike Allen
Laura Anderson
John Andrlik
Mary Andrlik
Greg and Dee Ann Anigian
Marilyn Augur
Ginger and Allen Baden
Margaret M. Badgett
Elizabeth Baker
Jan and Barry Baldwin
Mary and George Baldwin
Bill Bancroft
Pam Barbera
Joan and Jim Barklow
Susan and Bill Barnett
Susan Barnicoat
Kay and Rick Barry
Mark Barton and Sylvia Alicea
Steve Beckham
Christy Bednar
Emily and Baxter Billingsley
Michael and Katherine Blachly
Steve Black
Monique and Tom Black
Amy and Gary Blackie
Kalita Blessing
Laura and Dan Boeckman
Beth and Lanny Boeing
Susan and David Boldrick
Matt Bomberger
Katherine and Darren Boruff
Jim Bovard
Allison and Chris Bovard
Ken and Rachel Brannon
Gretchen and Reiner Brasch
Gayl Braymer
Marla and Tony Briggle
Margaret and David Briggs
Kimberly and Phillip Brooks
Adele Broughton
Bart Brown
Victoria and Stuart Brown
Gail and Jim Browne
Susan Buddendorf
Pamela Busbee
Julie and Chuck Butterworth
Janice and Ashburn Bywaters
Galen Elliott and Henry Cadle
Mary Agnes Cain
Louise Caldwell
Lauren Callon
Lynne and Bob Campbell
Edna and Mark Cannata
Mary Elizabeth and Scott Canon
Peggy Carr
Ellen and Chris Carrie
James Carry
Cindy and Julian Carter
Suzie and Edward Cary
Merrilee and Michael Cate
Rachel and Aaron Cathey
Margaret Cervin
Betsy and Jim Chambers
Charles Chernosky
Gwendolyn and Bobby Chestnut
Kelley and Brian Christian
Kendall And Craig Clark
Garland and Mike Cohlmia
Anne Coke
Judy Cole
Linda Coleman
Autumn and Michael Collins
Leslie and George Conant
Katy and Michael Cosby
Harriet and Ralph Cousins
Ann Marie Cowdrey
Chandler and Graves Cowsar
Sarah and Ross Crawford
Hillary and Charlie Cullum
Ben Curry
Mason and Allen Custard
Maria & Richard D’Antoni
Lynn and Peter Dauterman
Debra and Michael Decker
Anne and Brian Dethrow
Janet and Lee Dettra
Elaine and Dennis Disney
Mary Adair and Dee Dockery
Rozi and Bill Doreen
Ann Dunbar
Ann and Bob Dyer
John Ellerman
Stacy and Chris Elliston
Lisa and David Elrod
Debra and Thomas Erickson
Pauline Newton and Steve Fellows
Denise Fenton
Wendy Finley
Jerri Ann and Stuart Fitts
Charlotte Flowers
Kate and Matthew Flume
Debbie and David Fosdick
Kathryn and Jim Francis
Cookie Frazar
Kevin D. Frazar
Bonita Frederick
Ruthie Garrett
Pamela Germany
Cindy and Kevin Gill
Dare and Dale Gillette
Nicole and Chris Girata
Mimi and Pax Glenn
Sue and Andrew Gray
Carolyn Gregg
Louise and Tom Gresham
Jody Guenther
Mary Kay and Larry Guevel
Kayty Jane Halpin
Eileen Hudnall-Hannum and Fred Hannum
Marilyn Harbison
Joanne Hardaway
Electra and Jeff Harelson
Lou Harlas and Gayla Kading
Marianne and Michael Harmuth
Amanda and Neil Harris
Zoe and Todd Hart
Jan Hart Black
Judy and Joe Hawley
Lisa Hays
Elizabeth and Jeff Helfrich
Joannie and Chuck Hensley
Beverly and Richard Herrscher
Carol Hill
Sarah Hobbs
Carol and John Holden
Barbara H. Hollis
Mary Louise and david hopson
Ann and Frank Houseman
Christi and Warren Houser
Elizabeth and Todd Howard
Bitsy and Matt Hudnall
Bea and Walt Humann
Vincent James
Jane and Pat Jenevein
Kathy and Patrick Jenevein
Libby Norwood and Robert Johnson
Susan and Gene Johnson
Bonnie and James Jones
Carolyn and Pete Joost
Kate Juett
Kathy and Kevin Kelley
Jim Kerr
Nancy and Mike Kerr
Susie and John Khoury
Dawn and Lewis Kinard
Kristin Kline
Kate and Ryan Kneipper
Paul Krawietz
Cynthia L. Lane
Bettina and Herman Lang
Elizabeth and John Lang
LeAnne and Bob Langholz
JulieandSpringer-Larimore
David Larimore
Chuck Lathem
Kathleen and Frank Lauinger
Elizabeth Law
Karen Lawrence
Mary and Russ Lessmann
Martha Lewis
Elaine and Kenneth Lindh
Anne Coke Long
Jo Loomis
Pam and Tom Luce
Prudence and John Mackintosh
Catherine and Douglas Macmahon
Jeanie Madeley
Martha Mahaffey
Ted Manikas
Catherine Marrs
Shirley Marsh
Bob Marshall
Joni Martin
Alex Martindale
Ruth B. Mason
Cora and Harry Mason
Sissey and Mike Massad
Leslea and Frank McCabe
Mac McClure and Rachael Jones
Linda and John McFarland
Sharon and Bill McGannon
Eliza and William McGee
Aleta McGhee
Jane and Ray McGowen
Diane McGrath
Mary Ruth McKenney
Gretchen McKenzie
Mary Kay and Scott McLaughlin
Patricia McMichael Nash
Jerry McNabb
Rebecca and Stephen Miller
Barbara Kennard and Brady Millican
Ann Mills
Kate and Tyler Minnich
Dick Mitchell
Patti and John Monger
Minda and Gary Moor
Caroline and Doug Moore
Pat and Don Moore
Carolyn and John Morelock
Dawn and Allan Morrill
Midge and Bob Moseley
Jennifer and Noble Nash
Byron Neuhoff
Diana and Geoff Newton
Naomi Nganga
Hank Nichols
Carrie and Robert Nicoud
Lee O’Brien
Becky and Ron Odlozil
Colleen O’Hara
Christine and Warren Paddock
Clare Pardue
Betsy and Ron Pedersen
Gray-Leigh Peeler
Katherine and Bob Penn
Mary Ruth and Jim Perkins
Teresa Person
Pressley and Jamey Peters
Callie and Malcolm Petersen
Sally and Chris Pfeiffer
Emily and John Phillips
Noralyn and Greg Pickens
William Power
Pat and Claude Prestidge
Dianne and Hervey Priddy
J. and Elizabeth Puckett
Olivia and Andrew Rafkin
Lutetia S. Raley
Kelly and Michael Reddell
Annie and Wade Reece
Gay and Randy Rekerdres
Liz Respess
Debbie and Tom Rhodus
Jeff and Darrel Rice
Janie Richard
Kimberly and Philip Ritter
Ann and Jim Rogers
Needie and Tom Rountree
Michele Rowe
Susan and Rick Russell
Debbie Ryan
Sandy and James Saalfield
Ginger Sager
Betty Sanders
Erica and Charlie Sartain
Mary Elizabeth and Grady Schleier
Mary Witherow and Susan Schneider
Mardie and Alan Schoellkopf
Nita and Dick Scholtz
Cathy and Tom Schulz
Chris and Sally Schupp
Carolyn and Jack Sears
Linda and Les Secrest
Elizabeth and John Selzer
Sara Shanley
Brenda and Van Sheets
Kristen and Christopher Sheffey
Daphne and Jay Shipowitz
Andy Shoup
Jeanie and Stuart Sikes
Linda and Ellis Skinner
Mimi and Ben Slater
Anne and Randy Slaughter
Lynn Smith
Charlie and Jim Smith
Paul von Wupperfeld and Andy Smith
Jeanne and JC Snead
Kim and Jim Snyder
Vincent Snoddy and Erik Soliz
Sharon Spalding
Margaret and Jaime Spellings
Judy and Mike Spiva
Tiffany and Reed Standly
Joan L. Stansbury
Patricia and J.C. Sterquell
Chuck Stewart and John Bergner
Brian Stock
Harriet Stoneham
Candy and Dennis Streit
Ellen R. Stuart
Carolyn Swann
Cindi and Sam Swanson
Tony Tacito
Ann and Rob Taylor
Sally and Ross Taylor
Madalyn Teal
Heath and Julianne Terry
Cinda Phares Thoma
Gail Thomas
Michelle and Stewart Thomas
Tig Thompson
Dixey Thornton
Arthur Tribble
Sue Tritschler
Jo Tuck
Tesa and Malcolm Turner
Stephanie and Wes Tydlaska
Dianne and Dick Urquhart
Mary Lee and Robert Virden
Tish and Matthew Visinsky
Kathy and Gary Wall
Kathleen and Jay Wallace
Sarah and John Wallach
Mary and Matt Waller
Diana and Charles Waring
Pam Watkins
Day and George Watson
Sarah and John Wechsler
Christie and Christian Weichsel
Cici and Giffen Weinmann
Nancy and Ben West
Kay and Leo Whelan
Nancy Wilbur
Paige Wilbur
Elizabeth Williams
Emilynn Wilson
Nancy Wilson
Kelly and John Wilson
Kristi and Scott Wilson
Sherry and Robert Wilson
Nancy and David Woodall
Kathy and John Yeaman
Barbara and Michael York
*as of 10/23/2025
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