2 PM | YOUTH CONFIRMATION WORSHIP BULLETIN

SAINT MICHAEL AND ALL ANGEL S EPISCOPAL CHURCH CONFIR M ATION

NOV EMBER 12, 2023

2 PM

CHURCH

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We’d love to get to know you and help you get to know us. Saint Michael is a vibrant group of people choosing to live life as a community: pursuing Jesus, caring for one another, and serving those in need.

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While you’re here with us today, we’d love for you to do two things:

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Fill out a Welcome Card. They’re in the pew back in front of you, or use the QR code to use the quick, mobile-friendly “Get in Touch” form.

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Stop by a Welcome Hub in the church lobby.

You’ll see greeters wearing “Welcome” ribbons/ lanyards and they can answer questions about a worship service, formation class, or childcare.

Traditional Saint Michael Chapel

Traditional Church Joy! A Children’s Service Saint Michael Chapel

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Formation for All Ages

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We look forward to seeing you soon!

At Saint Michael we are all about connecting, serving, and growing.

To learn more about us, find ways to get involved, or see a map of the campus, scan the QR code.

Contemporary Parish Hall

5:30 PM

Traditional Saint Michael Chapel

OUR FOCUS: Build Christian Disciples for a Transformed Community Rob Springer-Kyle leads our Welcome and Engagement ministries at Saint Michael and he would love the opportunity to connect and answer any questions you may have. Feel free to contact him at (903) 405-7447 or rspringer-kyle@saintmichael.org.

YOUTH CONFIRMATION

Confirmation is one of the most important moments in a young person’s life.

It is a holy occasion that allows youth to reaffirm the baptismal vows taken on their behalf when they were younger.

Our Confirmation Program began in August 2022 and concluded in May 2023. Each Sunday morning, the Confirmands gathered for a time of teaching and then broke into their respective tribes for small group learning, discussion, and prayer. Together they explored the Bible, both Old and New Testaments, the history of the Episcopal Church and its traditions and practices, including the Book of Common Prayer, liturgy, music, symbolism, and the Sacraments. They learned what it means to follow Jesus Christ through worship, prayer, service, and stewardship as members of the body of Christ. Additionally, these confirmands have been equipped and now commit themselves as followers of Christ to make decisions guided by scripture, fellowship, and the holy spirit.

These youth have now come to the point when they are ready to make an informed, personal decision to follow Jesus Christ and take ownership for their journey and relationship with the Lord.

Today is a rite of passage and a celebration that each member of this class has worked diligently to attain.

Each will receive a confirmation gift of a crosslet ring and a personally signed certificate of confirmation from the Bishop.

We would like to thank the 2022–2023 Tribe Leaders for all they have contributed to this year’s confirmation class: Elizabeth Cihon Sally Bishop

Carol Goglia Wendy Konradi

Michael Konradi Jennifer Pascal

In addition, we’d like to thank our Confirmation Mentors who gave of their time, attention, and efforts to mentor and support their Confirmand through this spiritual journey: Cary Bain Pam Barbera John Beitter Sara Bishop Bill Borus Tony Briggle Copley Broer Justin Brooks Taylor Brooks Julie Butterworth Christia Cahoon James Carry Susie Cary Laurie Chipman David Danielson Sharon Egger Chris Girata

Mark Goglia Will Grable Whitney Grogan Hannah Harkey Meg Harper Ellen Haynes Scott Hinkle Ingrid Houghton Frank Houseman Mary Ellen Smith Kendall Elizabeth Keogh Steven Ladik Hallie Lawrence Jane Lewis Kathy Maxwell Mary Ruth McKenney Amy McMahan

Sharon Neibuhr Jennifer Neuhoff Bobby Nichols Greg Pickens Liesl Porter Debbie Rhodus Keith Rhodus Tom Rhodus Anna Rupp Mardie Schoellkopf Nancy Somodevilla Lauren Swann Caroline Trottman Sarah Weinberg Evan Westerburg Sherry Wilson

Last but not least, we would like to thank the parents for all of the love, care, and support you have given to your Confirmand throughout this process and without which your youth would not be here today.

As you can see, it truly takes a village.

Samual Moore Director of Youth Ministries

Confirmation - Holy Eucharist Rite II

The flowers adorning the Altar are given in memory of Christine Spencer.

The service begins on page 413 of the red Book of Common Prayer.

The Word of God Prelude Opening Song: All creatures of our God and King (standing, sung by all) All creatures of our God and King, lift up your voices, let us sing: Alleluia, alleluia!

Thou burning sun with golden beams, thou silver moon that gently gleams, O praise Him, O praise Him, Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

Great rushing winds and breezes soft, you clouds that ride the heavens aloft, O praise Him, Alleluia!

Fair rising morn, with praise rejoice, stars nightly shining, find a voice O praise him, O praise him, Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

Let all things their Creator bless, and worship Him in humbleness, O praise Him, Alleluia!

Praise God the Father, praise the Son, and praise the Spirit, Three in One O praise him, O praise him, Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

Paraphraser: William H. Draper; Author: St. Francis of Assisi (1225) Tune: Lasst uns erfreuen (c) Public Domain

Opening Acclamation (standing)

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Celebrant People Celebrant People

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Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.

There is one Body and one Spirit; There is one hope in God’s call to us;

Celebrant People

One Lord, one Faith, one Baptism.

One God and Father of all.

The Collect of the Day Celebrant People Celebrant

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Let us pray.

Grant, Almighty God, that we, who have been redeemed from the old life of sin by our baptism into the death and resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ, may be renewed in your Holy Spirit, and live in righteousness and true holiness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

The First Lesson Jeremiah 31:31-34 (seated) The days are surely coming, says the LORD, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah. It will not be like the covenant that I made with their ancestors when I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt—a covenant that they broke, though I was their husband, says the LORD. But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the LORD: I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. No longer shall they teach one another, or say to each other, “Know the LORD,” for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest, says the LORD; for I will forgive their iniquity, and remember their sin no more.

Lector People

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

Psalm 1 (seated, spoken by all) Happy are they who have not walked in the counsel of the wicked, * nor lingered in the way of sinners, nor sat in the seats of the scornful!

Their delight is in the law of the LORD, * and they meditate on his law day and night.

They are like trees planted by streams of water, bearing fruit in due season, with leaves that do not wither; * everything they do shall prosper.

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It is not so with the wicked; * they are like chaff which the wind blows away.

Therefore the wicked shall not stand upright when judgment comes, * nor the sinner in the council of the righteous.

For the LORD knows the way of the righteous, * but the way of the wicked is doomed The Second Lesson Ephesians 4:7, 11-16 (seated) But each of us was given grace according to the measure of Christ’s gift. …

The gifts he gave were that some would be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until all of us come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to maturity, to the measure of the full stature of Christ. We must no longer be children, tossed to and fro and blown about by every wind of doctrine, by people’s trickery, by their craftiness in deceitful scheming. But speaking the truth in love, we must grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by every ligament with which it is equipped, as each part is working properly, promotes the body’s growth in building itself up in love.

Lector People

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

Sequence Hymn: 10,000 Reasons (standing, sung by all) Bless the Lord O my soul, O my soul, worship His holy name.

Sing like never before, O my soul.

I’ll worship Your holy name.

The sun comes up, it’s a new day dawning; It’s time to sing Your song again.

Whatever may pass and whatever lies before me, Let me be singing when the evening comes.

Song continues on the next page.

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Bless the Lord O my soul, O my soul, worship His holy name.

Sing like never before, O my soul.

I’ll worship Your holy name.

You’re rich in love and You’re slow to anger, Your name is great and Your heart is kind; For all Your goodness I will keep on singing, Ten thousand reasons for my heart to find.

Bless the Lord O my soul, O my soul, worship His holy name.

Sing like never before, O my soul.

I’ll worship Your holy name.

And on that day when my strength is failing, The end draws near and my time has come; Still my soul will sing Your praise unending, Ten thousand years and then forevermore.

Bless the Lord O my soul, O my soul, worship His holy name.

Sing like never before, O my soul.

I’ll worship Your holy name.

Worship Your holy name, Lord I’ll worship Your holy name.

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The Gospel John 14:15-21 Gospeler The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John.

People Glory to you, Lord Christ. [ Jesus said to his disciples,]“If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, to be with you forever. This is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, because he abides with you, and he will be in you. I will not leave you orphaned; I am coming to you. In a little while the world will no longer see me, but you will see me; because I live, you also will live. On that day you will know that I am in my Father, and you in me, and I in you. They who have my commandments and keep them are those who love me; and those who love me will be loved by my Father, and I will love them and

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reveal myself to them.”

Gospeler People

The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you, Lord Christ.

The Sermon (seated)

The Right Rev. Dr. George R. Sumner

Presentation and Examination of the Candidates Bishop

The Candidates will now be presented.

(Candidates rise as they are presented) Presenter

I present these persons for Confirmation.

Do you reaffirm your renunciation of evil?

Bishop Candidate I do.

Bishop

Do you renew your commitment to Jesus Christ?

Candidate I do, and with God’s grace I will follow him as my Savior

and Lord.

Bishop

Will you who witness these vows do all in you power to support these persons in their life in Christ?

People

We will.

The Baptismal Covenant (standing) Bishop

Let us join with those who are committing themselves to Christ and renew our own baptismal covenant.

Bishop People

Do you believe in God the Father?

I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

Bishop People

Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God? I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary.

He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried.

He descended to the dead.

On the third day he rose again.

He ascended into heaven,

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and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

Bishop People

Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit?

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.

Bishop

People

Will you continue in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of the bread, and in the prayers?

I will, with God’s help.

Bishop

People

Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord?

I will, with God’s help.

Bishop

People

Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ?

I will, with God’s help.

Bishop

People

Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself ?

I will, with God’s help.

Bishop

People

Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being?

I will, with God’s help.

Prayers for the Candidates (standing) Bishop

Let us now pray for these persons who have renewed their commitment to Christ.

Leader People

Deliver them, O Lord, from the way of sin and death.

Lord, hear our prayer.

Leader People

Open their hearts to your grace and truth.

Lord, hear our prayer.

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The congregation may be seated

Leader People

Fill them with your holy and life-giving Spirit.

Lord, hear our prayer.

Leader People

Keep them in the faith and communion of your holy Church.

Lord, hear our prayer.

Leader People

Teach them to love others in the power of the Spirit.

Lord, hear our prayer.

Leader People

Send them into the world in witness to your love.

Lord, hear our prayer.

Leader People

Bring them to the fullness of your peace and glory.

Lord, hear our prayer.

Bishop

Almighty God, we thank you that by the death and resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ you have overcome sin and brought us to yourself, and that by the sealing of your Holy Spirit you have bound us to your service. Renew in these your servants the covenant you have made with them at their Baptism. Send them forth in the power of that Spirit to perform the service you set before them; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Candidates for Confirmation Bishop

People

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Strengthen, O Lord, your servant N. with your Holy Spirit; empower him/her for your service; and sustain him/her all the days of his/her life.

Amen.

Palmer Levi Barbera

Mackenzie Alessandra Capp

Gwendolyn Lege Becker

Colby Lillian Chipman

John Himes Bishop

Natalie Celeste Cihon

Nathaniel Taggart Bostian

Beckett Thomas Curtis

Mark Edward Bowen

Braxton Theodore Davis

James Copley Broer

Charles William Gardner

Grayson Philip Brooks

Michael Charles Goglia

Annabel Katherine Brown

Charles George Grable

Lily Margaret Greenwood

Jack Powers McCarty

Mary Katherine Greenwood

Grace Emma Callan Nealon

Charles Finlay Hamilton

Arturo Leon Pascal

Christopher David Hawkes

Estella Jane Piccagli

Claudia Ruby Hollinshead

Sofia Clare Rees

Matilda Ann Houghton

Anderson Maran Rhodus

Blake Riley Jackson

Phoebe Caroline Rupp

Hollis Claire Jackson

Alan Clifton Schoellkopf III

Emily Abigail Keogh

John Edge Sowa

Carrigan Wrenn Konradi

Mary Katherine Spraker

William Chance Lawson

Madison Ann Stiles

Patrick Harrison Lawson

Henry Korsmeier Swann

Katherine Prentice Lewis

Elizabeth Joy Trotman

Caleb Joseph Lima

Betty Radford Wheeler

Lillie Isabelle Lopez

William James White

Virginia Annabelle Madans

Brandon Matthew Wier, Jr.

Brooks Allen Main

Miles Alexander Wilson

Emory Lee Main

Winifred Hope Young

Katelyn Rose Maxwell Bishop

Almighty and everlasting God, let your fatherly hand ever be over these your servants; let your Holy Spirit ever be with them; and so lead them in the knowledge and obedience of your Word, that they may serve you in this life, and dwell with you in the life to come; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

The Peace (standing) Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you.

People And also with you.

Announcements (please be seated) Undesignated offerings taken during the Bishop’s Visitation are to be designated for the Bishop’s Ministry Fund.

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The Holy Communion Offertory Hymn: Build my Life (sung by the band) Worthy of ev’ry song we could ever sing, Worthy of all the praise we could ever bring, Worthy of ev’ry breath we could ever breathe, We live for You, we live for You. Jesus, the name above ev’ry other name, Jesus, the only one who could ever save.

Worthy of ev’ry breath we could ever breathe, We live for You, we live for You. Holy, there is no one like You, there is none beside You, Open up my eyes in wonder, and show me who You are, and fill me with Your heart, and lead me in Your love to those around me.

Jesus, the name above ev’ry other name, Jesus, the only one who could ever save.

Worthy of ev’ry breath we could ever breathe, We live for You, we live for You. Holy, there is no one like You, there is none beside You, Open up my eyes in wonder, and show me who You are, and fill me with Your heart, and lead me in Your love to those around me.

Holy, there is no one like You, there is none beside You, Open up my eyes in wonder, and show me who You are, and fill me with Your heart, and lead me in Your love to those around me.

I will build my life upon Your love, it is a firm foundation, I will put my trust in You alone, and I will not be shaken.

I will build my life upon Your love, it is a firm foundation, I will put my trust in You alone, and I will not be shaken.

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Holy, there is no one like You, there is none beside You, Open up my eyes in wonder, and show me who You are, and fill me with Your heart, and lead me in Your love to those around me.

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The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer A (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.

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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.

It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.

Here a Proper Preface is sung or said on all Sundays, and on other occasions as appointed.

Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim Sanctus (sans Chords) the glory of your Name: Sanctus and Benedictus:

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Music and arrangement by Tiffany and Justin Brooks © 2006 Elgie Street Music (ASCAP)

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Please kneel as you are able Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself, and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all.

He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself, in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world.

At the following words concerning the bread, the Celebrant is to hold it, or 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.

On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”

After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, 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 for the remembrance of me.”

Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith: All

Christ has died.

Christ is risen.

Christ will come again.

We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts.

Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom.

All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ: 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,

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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.

Celebrant Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; People Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.

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 Hymns (sung by all) “How deep the Father’s love for us” How deep the Father’s love for us, how vast beyond all measure, that He should give His only Son to make a wretch His treasure.

How great the pain of searing loss The Father turns His face away, as wounds which mar the Chosen One bring many sons to glory.

Behold the Man upon a cross, my sin upon His shoulders; Ashamed, I hear my mocking voice call out among the scoffers.

It was my sin that held Him there until it was accomplished; His dying breath has brought me life I know that it is finished.

All are invited to come forward to the standing stations at the direction of our ushers. Receive the wafer in the palm of your outstretched hands.

If you desire a gluten-free wafer, clasp your hands in front of you with your palms down. Receive the wine by drinking from the chalice as it is offered to you, or by retaining the wafer, to dip lightly into the chalice for yourself. If you are not receiving, you may cross your arms over your chest and receive a blessing. If you are unable to physically come to the rail, please indicate to an usher that you would like to receive Communion at your seat.

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I will not boast in anything, no gifts, no power, no wisdom; But I will boast in Jesus Christ, His death and resurrection.

Why should I gain from His reward?

I cannot give an answer; But this I know with all my heart His wounds have paid my ransom.

CCLI Song # 1558110Stuart Townend © 1995 Thankyou Music

“Come, thou fount of every blessing” Come, thou fount of every blessing, tune my heart to sing thy grace!

Streams of mercy never ceasing, call for songs of loudest praise.

Teach me some melodious sonnet, sung by flaming tongues above.

Praise the mount! Oh, fix me on it, mount of God’s redeeming love.

Here I find my greatest treasure; hither by thy help I’ve come; and I hope, by thy good pleasure, safely to arrive at home.

Jesus sought me when a stranger ondering from the fold of God; He to rescue me from danger, interposed his precious blood.

Oh, to grace how great a debtor daily I’m constrained to be!

Let thy goodness, like a fetter, bind my wandering heart to thee: prone to wander, Lord, I feel it, prone to leave the God I love; here’s my heart, oh, take and seal it, seal it for thy courts above.

Author: Robert Robinson (1758); Alterer: Martin Madan (1760) Tune: Nettleton (C) Public Domain

The Post Communion Prayer (kneeling, spoken by all) Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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The Dismissal (standing) Minister People

Let us go forth in the name of Christ.

Thanks be to God.

Concluding Hymn (standing, sung by all) “Be thou my vision” Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart; all else be nought to me, save that thou artthou my best thought, by day or by night, waking or sleeping, thy presence my light.

Be thou my wisdom, and thou my true word; I ever with thee and thou with me, Lord; thou my great Father; thine own may I be; thou in me dwelling, and I one with thee.

Riches I heed not, nor man’s empty praise; thou mine inheritance, now and always; thou and thou only, first in my heart, High King of Heaven, my treasure thou art.

High King of heaven, when victory is won, may I reach heaven’s joys, bright heaven’s Sun! Heart of my heart, whatever befall, still be my Vision, O Ruler of all.

Translator: Mary E. Byrne; Versifier: Eleanor H. Hull Tune: Slane (c) Public Domain

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.

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BUILDING our FUTURE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

This is a unique time in Saint Michael’s history—a time that urges us to act boldly! We are pleased to launch Building our Future, a historic capital campaign focused in three parts: LDING I Uniting our Community, Reinvigorating our Campus, and Investing in Education. We U B are making a big investment in our community, in our campus, and in our impact in the city and the world. Join us as we prepare Saint Michael to make an even greater impact in the future, extending the love of Christ to all.

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Exceeding this goal will allow us to repair the beautiful stained glass windows in the Church, add a meditation garden adjacent to our exterior columbaria, elevate audio visual capabilities, and address increased construction costs.

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An annual gift represents our stewardship of the time, talents, and treasures that God gives freely to each one of us. Giving back to God’s work through Saint Michael is a sign of gratitude and a key part of deepening our discipleship identity.

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As you evaluate your annual stewardship gift, we also ask you to please join us in Building our Future.

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Lillian & Gregory Greene Kimberly & Joe Colonnetta Jane & Greg Greene Kelly Compton & DeWitt McCarter CAPITAL CAMPAIGN Louise & Guy Griffeth Family Leslie & George Conant Whitney & Jay Grogan Claudia & Brian Conard Diana & Andrew Grosso Bert Conly Mary Kay & Larry Guevel Judy & Eric Conner Saint Michael would like to thank the following members* of The Hafner Family Squeaky & Paul Connolly our community for their support of the Capital Campaign: Margaret & Barry Hancock Carter & Bruce Conway Sarah & Frank Hamlin Harriet & Ralph Cousins Molly & William Hardy Gina & Barry Craig Marla & Tony Briggle Lynn & Bob Abbott Electra & Jeff Harelson Betsy & Bennett Cullum Margaret & Dave Briggs Mary Abrams Marianne & Michael Harmuth Mason & Allen Custard Adele Broughton Lydia & Bill Addy Anne Harper Maria & Richard D’Antoni Virginia Brown Leslie & Nassi Agouridis Nancy & Howell Harralson Lynn & Peter Dauterman Victoria & Stuart Brown Julie & Mike Allen Amanda & Neil Harris Rita & Dick Davis Sharon & Ron Brown Chris & Paul Anderson Zoé & Todd Hart Susan & Scott Davis Rosamond Brown Mary & Jerry Andrlik Susan & Ralph Hawkins Deborah McMurray & Glen Davison Jim Browne Dee Ann & Gregg Anigian Debbie & Goose Hayhurst Maureen & Robert Decherd Elizabeth & Bob Buchanan The Liz & Bill Armstrong Family Kay & Steve Head Elaine & Dennis Disney Susan Buddendorf Margaret Badgett Liz & Jeff Helfrich Tiffany & Kyle Dixon Pam Busbee Betty & Jimmy Baird Joannie & Chuck Hensley Mary Adair & Dee Dockery Julie & Chuck Butterworth Elizabeth Baker Robin & Scott Hinkle Rozi & Bill Doreen Jaime & Mike Buzzard Mary & George Baldwin Ann & Lee Hobson Family Melvyn Douglas Janice & Ashburn Bywaters Susan Barnicoat Carrie & Tom Hoffman Kay & Robert Dozier Lindsey Cade Hong & Jim Bass Barbara Hollis Julie & Steven Eggers Mary Agnes Cain Rebecca & Wilson Bauer Sylvia & Michael Hood John Ellerman Shannon Wilson Callewart The Beck Family Mary Louise & David Hopson Bettina Ernst Lauren Callon Stephen Beckham Ann & Frank Houseman Joan Faubion Lynne & Bob Campbell Amsler & Don Bell Wells & Matthew Housson Pauline & Steve Fellows Edna & Mark Cannata Emily & Baxter Billingsley Elizabeth & Todd Howard Sarah & Tom Fenton The Canon Family Monique & Tom Black Bitsy & Matt Hudnall Wendy Finley Peggy Carr Kathleen & Robert Blair Sandra Hughes Netra & Ty Fitzgerald Cissy & Plack Carr Christy Blumenfeld Cindy & Tom Hughes Libby & Mark Flory Carol & Dick Carrington Martha Hellman Bogdon Bea & Walt Humann Charlotte & John Flowers Melissa & James Carry Laura & Dan Boeckman Mary Jalonick Debbie & David Fosdick Cindy & Jay Carter Katherine & Darren Boruff Jane & Pat Jenevein Hayley & Carter Fournier Becky & Mike Casey Len Bourland Kathy & Patrick Jenevein Kathryn & Jim Francis Rachel Cathey Allison & Chris Bovard Bob Johnston Judy Friedel Margaret Cervin Jim Bovard Kate Juett Elizabeth & Eric Gambrell Betsy & Jim Chambers Dianna & Tom Bowen Kathy & Kevin Kelley Ruthie Garrett Gwendolyn & Bobby Chestnut Beverly & Bruce Bowman Leslie & Ed Kennedy Allison & James Giebink Amy & Robert Clark Kathy & David Boyett Richelle & Justin Kerber Cindy & Kevin Gill Gail & Bob Clark Callie & Kyle Bradford Jim Kerr Dale & Dare Gillette Nita & Cullum Clark Rachel & Ken Brannon Marcia & Mark King Nicole & Chris Girata Coley Clark Gretchen & Reiner Brasch Eugenia & Frank-Paul King Carol & Mark Goglia Garland & Mike Cohlmia Gayl & Bill Braymer Barbara & Jerry King Margaret & Wade Goodrich Anne Coke David Brewer Marion & Philip Kistler Jo & Joe Goyne Judy Cole Melanie Brewer Kristin Kline Sue & Andrew Gray Jean & George Coleman Paulyne & Herbert Brewer

BUILDING our FUTURE

The Kneipper Family Patty & Randy Kob Rob Springer-Kyle & Tom Kyle Mersine & Steve Ladik Cynthia Lane Elizabeth & John Lang LeAnne & Bob Langholz Mary Ann & Allen Lassiter Charles Lathem Kathleen & Frank Lauinger Ben Leal & Cesar Reyna Mary & Russ Lessmann Paula Lewis-Patterson Suzanne & Jay Lipscomb Heather Lorch Pam & Tom Luce Gail & Bill Madden Marti Mahaffey Stacey & Ken Malcolmson Ted Manikas Catherine Marrs Charlene & Tom Marsh Family Foundation Maria & David Martin Taylor & Michael Massad Sissy & Mike Massad Mary Massengale Tom McConnell Linda & John McFarland Reggie & John McFarland Sharon & Bill McGannon Suzanne & Patrick McGee Jane & Ray McGowen Shirley & Bill McIntyre Gretchen McKenzie Megan & Casey McManemin Lucy McRae Vollet Tink Moir Patti & John Monger Caroline & Doug Moore Christi & Cory Morrow Tori & Ross Mulford Diane & Jack Nealon Nancy & Steve Neuhoff Katherine & Jim Neuhoff Diana & Geoffrey Newton Elizabeth Norwood Tamara & Tim O’Connor Carol Oakes

Sally & Chris Schupp Anne & Blair Oden Diana Sears Becky & Ron Odlozil Marillyn & Gus Seeberger Christine & Kurt Oesterling Linda & Les Secrest Sue & Bob Patton Rob See Carolyn & Hoddy Peck Carol Roehrig & Fred Seipp Courtney & Price Peeler Elizabeth & John Selzer Kittye & Bill Peeler Sally & Scott Shafer Gray-Leigh Peeler Sara, Michael, & Stephen Shanley Holly & Carlos Peña Brenda & Van Sheets Katherine & Bob Penn Betty & Rob Shiels Cassie Pericak Andy Shoup Perkins-Prothro Foundation Jeanie & Stuart Sikes Nancy Perot & Rod Jones Allison & Heinz Simon Heidi & Tim Perry Barbara & Mitch Singleton Noralyn & Greg Pickens Linda & Ellis Skinner Mollie & Paul Pin Nancy & Jim Skochdopole Patricia Plettner Ann & Lee Slaton Sallie Plummer Anne & Randolph Slaughter Gigi & Jerry Poglitsch Bliss & Pelham Smith Sandra & Rick Porter Charlie & Jim Smith Pat & Claude Prestidge Jinny Smith Carol Price Kim & Jim Snyder Dianne & Hervey Priddy Margaret & Jaime Spellings Deena & Barry Pryor Mary & Arnold Spencer The Beth & J. Puckett Family The Joan Stansbury Family Lutetia & Jackson Raley Tina & Dan Stansbury Mary Stewart & Jim Ramsey LaRee & Alan Stein Ann Ratelle & Lee Slaton John Bergner & Chuck Stewart Kelly & Michael Reddell Tricia & Tom Stewart Katherine & Eric Reeves Brian Stock Liz Respess Caroline Summers Jeff & Darrel Rice Lauren & Stephen Swann Janie Richard Susan TaCito Jim Richards Laura & Paul Talbot Phil Ritter Sally & Ross Taylor Debby & Robin Robinson Madalyn Teal Julie & Paul Rogers Donna Tenney Carolyn & Wyatt Rousseau Michelle & Stewart Thomas Michele & Shad Rowe Tignor Thompson Jack Rubarth Lee & David Thompson Jennifer & Thomas Russell Dixey Thornton Ginger Sager Mary Ann & George Till Courtney Campbell & Richard Samade Ali & Justin Treaster Laurie & Joe Sando Susan Tritschler Erica & Charlie Sartain Cindy Turner Mary Elizabeth & Grady Schleier Erin Osborne & Vic Schmerbeck The Fallon & Robie Vaughn Family The Venetos Family Mardie & Alan Schoellkopf Andy Smith & Paul von Wupperfeld Dick & Nita Scholtz

Sue & Jay Wagley Cathy & Denton Walker Kathy & Gary Wall Kathleen & Jay Wallace Mary & Matt Waller Barbara & Roy Washburn Pam Watkins The Brad Watson Family Mary Ann & Keller Webster Hudson Weichsel Sarah & Russell Weinberg CiCi & Giffen Weinmann Shannon & Craig Werthmann Kay & Leo Whelan The Wiggins Family Mrs. Robert E. (Nancy) Wilbur Paige Wilbur Eve & Blake Wiley Karen & Jim Wiley Caroline & Tony Wilks Elizabeth Williams Kathleen & Taylor Wilson Kelly & John Wilson Kristi & Scott Wilson Sherry & Robert Wilson Nancy Wilson Carol Windham Carolyn Wittenbraker Sudie & Gordon Worsham Laura Worsham Lucy Wrubel Sheryl & Phil Wylie Kathy & John Yeaman Barbara & Michael York Anonymous Donors (4) *as of 11/2/2023

Saint Michael would like to thank the following parishioners for their support of the 2024 year: Lynn & Bob Abbott Sandy & Mark Ables Lydia & Bill Addy Leslie & Nassi Agouridis Julie Albert Julie & Mike Allen Mary & Jerry Andrlik Dee Ann & Gregg Anigian Margaret Badgett Betty & Jimmy Baird Elizabeth Baker Mary & George Baldwin Pam Barbera Susan Barnicoat Kay & Rick Barry Hong & Jim Bass Steve Beckham Amsler & Don Bell Monique & Tom Black Kalita & Ed Blessing Martha & Wade Bogdon Allison & Chris Bovard Jim Bovard Rachel & Ken Brannon Gretchen & Reiner Brasch Gayl & Bill Braymer Marla & Tony Briggle Margaret & Dave Briggs Adele Broughton Mary Brouillette Ginger Brown Sharon & Ron Brown Rosamond Brown Gail & Jim Browne

Elizabeth & Bob Buchanan Susan Buddendorf Steve Burk Pam Busbee Julie & Chuck Butterworth Janice & Ashburn Bywaters Anne & Michael Caffey Mary Agnes Cain Lauren Callon Lynne & Bob Campbell Edna & Mark Cannata Mary Elizabeth & Scott Canon Peggy Carr Carol & Dick Carrington Cindy & Jay Carter Becky & Mike Casey Rachel & Aaron Cathey Margaret Cervin Betsy & Jim Chambers Charles Chernosky Gwendolyn & Bobby Chestnut Coley Clark Kendall & Craig Clark Anne Coke Judy Cole Jean & George Coleman Kimberly & Joe Colonnetta Leslie & George Conant Judy & Eric Conner Squeaky & Paul Connolly Amy Youngquist & David Cowling Maria & Richard D’Antoni Susan & Scott Davis Deborah McMurray & Glen Davison

Maureen & Robert Decherd Elaine & Dennis Disney Mary Adair & Dee Dockery Melvyn Douglas Kay & Robert Dozier Cynthia Dutter John Ellerman Liz Ann Ellinor Joan Faubion Pauline & Steve Fellows Sarah & Tom Fenton Terese Finitzo Wendy Finley Libby & Mark Flory Charlotte & John Flowers Mary Jo & Bart Forbes Debbie & David Fosdick Dru Francis Kathryn & Jim Francis Bonita Frederick Judy Friedel Elizabeth & Eric Gambrell Ruthie Garrett Cindy & Kevin Gill Marcia Gillen Dare & Dale Gillette Nicole & Chris Girata Carol & Mark Goglia Margaret & Smokey Goodrich Jo & Joe Goyne Sue & Andrew Gray Jane & Greg Greene Louise & Guy Griffeth Whitney & Jay Grogan Mary Kay & Larry Guevel Joanne Hardaway Molly & William Hardy Electra & Jeff Harelson Marianne & Michael Harmuth Anne Harper Nancy & Howell Harralson Amanda & Neil Harris

Judy & Joe Hawley Kathy Hayes Debbie & Goose Hayhurst Kay & Steve Head Liz & Jeff Helfrich Joannie & Chuck Hensley Sarah Hobbs Carrie & Tom Hoffman Maggie Hoffman Sam Hoffman Barbara Hollis Mary Louise & David Hopson Ann & Frank Houseman Bitsy & Matt Hudnall Sandra Hughes Cindy & Tom Hughes Bea & Walt Humann Nell Anne Hunt Elizabeth & Cliff Hutchinson Susan Tucker & Jim Huth Kathy & Patrick Jenevein Bob Johnston Barbara & Peter Kandel Leslie & Ed Kennedy Barbara & Jerry King Eugenia & Frank-Paul King Kristin Kline Kate & Ryan Kneipper Melinda & Mark Knowles Patty & Randy Kob Rob & Tom Kyle Mersine & Steve Ladik Rebecca & Mark LaFavre Cynthia Lane Mary Ann & Allen Lassiter Chuck Lathem Karen Lawrence Mary & Russ Lessmann Paula Lewis-Patterson Georgia & Larry Ley Suzanne & Jay Lipscomb Michael Long

Heather Lorch Noralyn & Greg Pickens Kim & Jim Snyder Nancy Wilson Margaret Cervin Ann and Bob Dyer Gail & Bill Madden Mollie & Paul Pin Sharon Spalding Sherry & Robert Wilson Betsy&and JimSpencer Chambers Sally B. Earnest Jeanie Madeley Sallie Plummer Mary Arnold Sheryl & Phil Wylie Marti Mahaffey Gigi & Jerry Poglitsch Barbara & Michael Mr. andJoan Mrs.Stansbury Robert T. Chapman Julie and StevenYork Eggers Ted Manikas Sandra & Rick Porter LaRee & Alan Stein Charles Chernosky John Ellerman Catherine Marrs Walter Powell Chuck Stewart John Bergner *as of and 11/02/2023 Croft&Chestnut Stacy Chris Elliston Saint Michael would like to thank theBillfollowing Joni Martin Power Brian Stock Gwendolyn and Bobby Chestnut Adelaide and Chase Erickson parishioners for their supportPat of&the 2024 year: Maria & David Martin Claude Prestidge Caroline Summers Gail and Bob Clark Debra and Thomas Erickson Alex Martindale Carol Price Lauren & Stephen Swann Sara and Eddie Clark Jan Farabaugh Mr. andMassengale Mrs. Mark Ables Mary Dianne &Melisa HerveyBray Priddy Patti & Tom Swiley Jeane and Mark Clayton Joan Faubion Carolyn & Michael Deena & Barry Susan TaCito Lydia and BillMcBee Addy Gayl and BillPryor Braymer Bonnie Cobb Anita and David Feherty Vicki &and Justin McCarty Lutetiaand & Jack Raley Laura & Paul Talbot Leslie Nassi Agouridis Marla Tony Briggle Anne Coke Pauline and Steve Fellows Reggie &and JohnJohn McFarland Kelly & Michael Reddell Sally & Ross Taylor Jennifer Alexander Mr. and Mrs. Steve Brooks Judy Cole Sarah and Tom Fenton Sharon & BillPaul McGannon & Wade Reece Madalyn Teal Chris and Anderson Mr.Annie and Mrs. Phillip Brooks Jr. Jean and GeorgeThomas Coleman Terese Finitzo Suzanne & Patrick Liz Respess Michelle & Stewart Mary and JerryMcGee Andrlik Adele Broughton Kimberly and Joe Colonnetta Wendy Walters Finley Jane & Ray McGowen Jeff & Darrel Rice Tig Thompson Philip K. Armour Ginger Brown Cristie Columbus and Clayton Roberts Jerri Ann and Stuart Fitts Diane McGrath Janie Richard Dixey Thornton Gordon Arnold Rosamond Brown Leslie and&George Conant Mr. and Mrs. Mark Flory Gretchen McKenzie Jim Richards Mary Ann George Till Meg Badgett Victoria and Stuart Brown Harriet and Tilley Ralph Cousins Charlotte and John Flowers Lucy McRae Vollet Phil Ritter Carolyn Betty and Jimmy Baird Bart Brown Patti & John Monger Julie & Paul Rogers SueMichele TritschlerM. Crick Ms. Mary Jo and Bart Forbes Krystal and Robb Baldwin Gail and Jim Browne Caroline & Doug Moore Carolyn & Wyatt Rousseau Jo Tuck Crow Hunter Lou Fouts Mary and George Baldwin Stuart and Diane Bumpas Christi & Cory Morrow Michele & Shad Rowe Turner Cullum BetsyCindy and Bennett Dru Francis Mrs.&Pam Busbee Sandra LarryBarbera Nance Amanda Pamela Dake & Chris Rowley Stephanie & Wes Tydlaska Ginny and Rick Currey Bonita Frederick Joan &and Barklow Julie and Diane JackJim Nealon JackChuck RubarthButterworth Andy Smith & Paul von Wupperfeld Mason and Allen Custard Mrs. Ann Ramsey Gardner Carrie and Steven Becker Kathleen Ban Bywaters Katherine & Jim Neuhoff Susan & and Rick Russell Kathy & Gary Wall Susan and Josiah Daniel Ruthie Garrett Beckham JaniceGinger and Ashburn JanStephen & Tom Newsome Sager Bywaters Kathleen & Jay Wallace Kerri Davis Teddie and Dan Garrigan DianaChristy & GeoffBednar Newton Cynthia Mary & Matt Waller HenrySample Cadle, Jr. Deborah McMurray and Glen Davison Pamela Germany Hankand Nichols Mardie Barbara & Roy Washburn Christy Robby Berry Mr. and& Alan Mrs.Schoellkopf Michael Caffey Catherine and Tom Dean Dr. and Mrs. Kevin Gill Carol Oakes SallyMary & Chris Schupp Pam Watkins Dianne Betts Agnes Cain Debra and Michael Decker Dare and Dale Gillette Anne &and BlairMichael Oden Blachly Carolyn & Jack Sears Connie Webb Katherine Louise Caldwell Chick and Mike Deegan Nicole and Chris Girata Becky Steve & Ron Odlozil Linda and & LesScott Secrest Sarah & Russell Weinberg Black Shelly Calhoun Terry and Weinmann Mark Demler Carol and Mark Goglia Christine & Kurt Oesterling Rob See CiCi & Giffen Amy and Gary Blackie Shannon Callewart Sue and Andrew Gray Rob Parks Marillyn & Gus Seeberger Shannon &Julia CraigDenegre Werthmann Chris and Diana Blackman Lauren Callon Carolyn andWhelan Bob Dickson Inge Grayson Jennifer & Pablo Pascal Carol Roehrig & Fred Seipp Kay & Leo Kalita and Ed Blessing Lynne and Bob Campbell Elaine and Jane and Greg Greene Sue & Bob Patton Elizabeth & John Selzer Ann & JimDennis White Disney Christy Blumenfeld Mary Elizabeth and Scott Canon Gray-Leigh Peeler Sara Shanley Donell &and Phillip Wiggins Sterling Brendan Donnelly Shelley and Guion Gregg Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bogel Judy Canon Kittye & Bill Peeler Brenda & Van Sheets Nancy Rozi andWilbur Bill Doreen Louise and Guy Griffeth Katherine and Darren Boruff Carol and Richard Carrington Holly & Carlos Pena Betty & Rob Shiels Paige Wilbur Melvyn Douglas Bill and Lisa Griffin Allison and Chris Bovard Carroll Watson andSikes Reed Carroll Katherine & Bob Penn Jeanie & Stuart Caroline Wilks Chris DuFour Diana and Andrew Grosso Tom Perot and Dianna Bowen Cindy andSlaton Jay Carter Nancy & Rod Jones Ann & Lee Elizabeth Williams Ann Dunbar Jody Guenther Kathy David Becky and Slaughter Mike Casey Heidiand & Tim PerryBoyett Anne & Randy Kelly & John Wilson Ms. Eleanor K. Durham Jan and Scott Hancock Ken Rachel Brannon Merrilee Michael Cate Sallyand & Chris Pfeiffer Jinnyand Smith Kristi & Scott Wilson Cynthia Dutter Eileen and Fred Hannum Gretchen and Reiner Brasch Rachel and Aaron Cathey

2023

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WOMEN OF SAINT MICHAEL

Art and Spirituality

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29

Christmas Shopping at the Exchange 5 Highland Park Village | 5 - 7 PM Enjoy an evening of fellowship and fun at St. Michael’s Woman’s Exchange in Highland Park Village. The store will be decked out for Christmas and yes, you can shop! Exchange proceeds help fund the WOSM Gifts Committee.

SAINTMICHAEL.ORG/WOSM2024

9 a.m. Joy Service Saint Michael Chapel

10 a.m. Activities Garden Cloister & Coke Room

The festival begins with an Advent-themed Joy service and includes the appearance of a very special guest: St. Nicholas! Following the service, all are invited to enjoy treats and refreshments, participate in a Christmas service project, and engage in a variety of Advent activities.

SaintMichael.org/AdventFest

Gift Selection

Now – December 6

I BELIEVE IN

angels I Believe in Angels is a partnership between Saint Michael and Jubilee Park and Community Center.

Parishioners sponsor angels (children and seniors) and donate Christmas gifts which will be wrapped and distributed to families. Throughout December, volunteers will be needed to sort, process, and wrap gifts, bake cookies, and distribute gifts to families.

Season 15 | Fall 2023 New Episodes Every Weekday, Now – November 17, 2023

CONSTRUCTION UPDATES ARE LIVE ONLINE! saintmichael.org/construction-impact

scan the code to register or visit saintmichael.org/onlinereg/2658

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SKI TRIP JAN 12 - 15, 2024 WINTER PARK, CO

Contact Sam Moore smoore@saintmichael.org for more information!

RSVP by Nov. 12 $1100

Pray, Learn, Serve, & Give Adults

Young Adults

ADULT FORMATION OPPORTUNITIES

YOUNG ADULT FORMATION CLASS

saintmichael.org/adults

Sundays at 10 a.m.

“The Jesus I Never Knew” by Philip Yancey Now – November 19 | Saint Michael Chapel Led by the Rev. Ken Brannon In this study, you’ll gain a new and deeper perspective on Jesus’ ministry and teachings. Come meet Jesus again with new eyes!

Class For Parents: “The Tech-Wise Family” Now – November 12 | Theater Making conscientious choices about technology in our families is more than internet filters and determining screen time limits for children. It’s about developing wisdom, character, and courage in how we use digital media rather than accepting technology’s promises of ease, instant gratification, and the world’s knowledge at our fingertips.

The Fifth Gospel: “The Land and the Bible” Now – November 19 | Coke Room Led by the Dr. Tim Smith In this class, you will be introduced to the land of the Bible, how it influences the text and the life and faith of those in God’s story and be equipped to see those influences as you read and seek to understand Scripture.

VETERANS DAY SERVICE

November 12 5:30 p.m. Service | Church 6:30 – 8 p.m. Reception | Garden Cloister Bring your friends and neighbors and join us in saying “thank you” to our veterans for their incredible service with Guest Preacher the Right Rev. James B. Magness.

AGING AND FULFILLING OUR SPIRITUAL PURPOSE: FINISHING WELL

Led by Chick Deegan and Mary Ann Webster 10 a.m. – Noon | Tuesdays, Now – December 7 | Parlor Carol Osborne writes, “Admittedly, establishing and maintaining both a hopeful and realistic vision of the aging process... challenges the best of us.” Aging provides the opportunity to redefine who we are in this season of life. We will explore how to thrive with purpose, and leave a legacy that reflects our God-given gifts. Using Bible verses, quotes from wise elders, and poetry, our time together will include discussion, reflection, and sharing. For more info, please contact Chick Deegan at deeganchicke@aol.com.

saintmichael.org/youngadults

Sundays at 10 a.m. | Room 224

Your 20’s and 30’s are full of transitions, questions, and milestones. This class is a place to pray, learn, serve, and give in the context of genuine community as you grow your relationship with God and others. Meet other young adults through Sunday Bible studies, social events, and serving opportunities. Contact Rob Springer-Kyle at 903.405.7447 or at rspringer-kyle@saintmichael.org.

“An Episcopal Perspective of God” Now – November 19 | Room 224 Led by the Rev. Christian Basel & Rob Springer-Kyle

Youth

saintmichael.org/youth The Youth Ministries at Saint Michael and All Angels are for all youth in the 6th – 12th grades. We meet weekly for discipleship, formation, fun, and community throughout the year.

SAINT MICHAEL YOUTH SKI TRIP Registration ends today!

The Saint Michael Youth are hitting the slopes in Winter Park, CO over MLK weekend this year and we would love for you to join us! This trip is a great opportunity for our high schoolers to reengage their faith at the beginning of the new year. We will have two full days of skiing on Saturday and Sunday with ample time over the long weekend to connect with friends and gather together for prayer and games. Scan the QR code for more details.

Children & Family

saintmichael.org/cfm Children and Family Ministry provides parents and children, ages 0 – 5th grade, with the tools they need to grow in their faith and become faithful disciples of Christ. Fun and interactive programming throughout the year allows families to deepen their connection with each other, God, and the Saint Michael community.

Pray, Learn, Serve, & Give Mission & Outreach

For more information on these opportunies or other ways to serve, contact The Rev. Robin Hinkle, Associate for Mission and Outreach, at rhinkle@saintmichael.org. A full listing of Mission and Outreach opportunities can be found at saintmichael.org/outreach.

JUBILEE PARK AND COMMUNITY CENTER

917 Bank Street, Dallas, TX 75223 For information on the opportunities listed below, please reach out to Katelynn Morris at kmorris@jubileecenter.org or at 214-887-1364 x 252.

I Believe in Angels Sunday Tables Now – December 3 I Believe in Angels is a partnership between Saint Michael and All Angels and Jubilee Park and Community Center. Volunteers are needed to sort, process, and wrap gifts, bake cookies, and distribute gifts to families.

For more info, please contact Zoe Hart at zhart@me.com or Heather Lorch at helorch@gmail.com.

Jubilee Park and Community Center: Senior Holiday Luncheon November 16 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Volunteer Shifts: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Join our team as we host a beautiful holiday luncheon for the seniors at Jubilee.

Volunteers are needed to decorate and serve on the day of the luncheon (two seatings).

We also need people to join our tradition of baking holiday breads for the guests to take home. For more info, scan the QR code or contact this year’s luncheon co-chairs Jeanne Snead gdommy@gmail.com and Nancy skochdopole@gmail.com.

VETERAN’S DAY CLOTHING COLLECTION: Today is the final day to turn in donations for the Veteran’s Day Clothing Collection sponsored by the Men of Saint Michael. Your generosity will make a huge impact on the lives of our homeless veterans.

VNA MEALS ON WHEELS Saint Michael’s parishioners deliver meals to 4,000 Dallas County seniors who are homebound. Volunteers are needed to deliver routes once a month, and deliveries take just over an hour. Meals on Wheels is also looking for businesses that wish to deliver multiple routes on one designated day. Scan the QR code to register to volunteer.

To become a new volunteer or to learn more, contact Janie Richard at janie.lewis@sbcglobal.net or Ruthie Garrett at garrett.ruthie@gmail.com.

FOSTER ELEMENTARY FALL FESTIVAL November 16 | 3 – 6:30 p.m.

Stephen C. Foster Elementary School 3700 Clover Lane, Dallas, 75220

Foster Elementary School is holding its annual Fall Festival which will include all sorts of games, food and fun for students and families. Saint Michael volunteers will help host tables for food and games planned by each of the classes for this lively event.

MISSION AND OUTREACH SPOTLIGHT SERIES November 19 | 10 a.m. | Parlor

Come learn more about our wonderful ministry partners in Dallas and beyond. Each spotlight will highlight one of the ministries of Saint Michael and provide information for you to become of part of their work.

11/19: Tela Honduras Mission Trips

VETERAN’S DAY CLOTHING COLLECTION: Registration opens November 19 at 3 p.m.

The trip, led by the Rev. Robin Hinkle and the Saint Michael Youth Minister, Sam Moore, takes place from July 29 – August 8 of 2024 at Villa Amistad in Bolivia. For more information, contact The Rev. Robin Hinkle at rhinkle@saintmichael.org.

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