THE SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
OCTOBER 5, 2025
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.
It’s time to pledge your support for our 2026 mission! 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. Over time, our commitments open our hearts and minds to the transformative power of Christ in amazing ways!
Please join us today at 4 p.m. for our annual Blessing of the Animals! This free event celebrating the Feast of St. Francis is open to the entire community, so invite your friends and come enjoy this wonderful annual Saint Michael tradition, featuring special music led by the Saint Michael Choristers, followed by individual pet blessings. Each pet will receive a lovely St. Francis medallion for their collar. Refreshments for pets and their humans will be served.
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!
CONNECT WITH US
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.
Music by David McDonald © 2001 Lillenas Publishing Company (Admin. by The Copyright Co.); CCLI #1718120
The Opening Sentences
Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
Standing
The flowers adorning the altar are given to the glory of God and in thanksgiving for and in memory of the Peyton, McDonough, and Swindle families by Susie & Sandy McDonough.
Please be seated.
Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you.
Celebrant Let us pray.
Celebrant Lord Jesus, we have so much going on in our lives that we sometimes forget you always give us the good things in life. Grant us our share of faith that we can be of service to 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.
Public Domain
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.
Words and Music by Les Garrett © 1967, 1980 Scripture In Song (Maranatha! Music [Admin. by Music Services])
CCLI #1718120
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.
Your gift empowers a church that worships deeply, serves boldly, and forms faithful lives. Give generously. Live fully.
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 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.
Public Domain
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.
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.
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
“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.
Words and music by Carey Bonner, Myra Schubert © 2001 Lillenas Publishing Company (Admin. by The Copyright Company) CCLI #1718120
“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.
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 #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.
Words and music by Daniel Brink Towner, Julia Harriette Johnston. Public Domain. CCLI #1718120
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
“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
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.
OCT 05
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
Adults
Bible Series | The Origins of Faith: The Call of Creation Room 201 | Led by the Rev. Robin Hinkle
Faith And Practice | Faith in an Age of Facts Room 203 | Led by the Rev. Dr. Andrew Grosso
Class For Parents | Faith Begins at Home Room 212 | Led by Meghan Houk, Director of CFM
Saint Michael 101 | Spotlight: Music Room 200 | Led by Tom Hammond-Davies, Director of Music
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 Chapel or Sunday Education Wing entrance. See map for details.