WORSHIP FOR SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2022

Scriptures for Sunday:

Exodus 12:1-14, 29-32;

Psalm 135:1-9; John 1:29-34

8:00 am Reflective Service - Holy Communion

The bulletin for this service can be found here:  October 2 - 8:00 am bulletin

Coffee is available under the portico after the 8:00 am service.

9:00 am Contemporary Service - Holy Communion

The livestream service can be found at this link: October 2 - 9:00 am service

The bulletin for this service can be found here:  October 2 - 9:00 am bulletin

Coffee is available under the portico after the 9:00 am service.

11:00 am Traditional Service - Holy Communion

The livestream service can be found at this link: October 2 - 11:00 am service

The bulletin for this service can be found here: October 2 - 11:00 am bulletin

Coffee is available under the portico after the 11:00 am service.

6:00 pm Blessing of the Animals - No Holy Communion

The livestream service can be found at this link: October 2 - 6:00 pm service

The bulletin for this service can be found here: October 2 - 6:00 pm bulletin

 PRAYER MINISTERS  are available for personal prayer this Sunday during communion and after the service at both the 9:00am and the 11:00 am services. The prayer ministers will be in the prayer pew in the north aisle (left corner of the church, near the altar) and south aisle (right corner of the church).

Giving: "You can give without loving, but you cannot love without giving"  

 Join us as faithful and generous stewards in your giving tithes of 10% as the normal

Biblical standard of Christian giving. Your giving allows for more lives to be

reached with the Good News of what God has done in Jesus and is truly a reflection of

your loving heart.   Even if all we have is a little, the Lord desires us to be joyfully

generous, so that He will have for His church an abundance for every good work. 

Hear your call to tithe and let your love shine!

Volunteer for Children's Sunday School!

Please consider volunteering your time during the Sunday School hour to shine the light of Jesus to our youngest St. Michaelites. If you love the Lord and sharing His love with the next generation, we need you to teach, pray, lead, assist and have fun with us in Children's Sunday School.  

K-1st Grade

2nd/3rd Grade

4th/5th Grade

Contact dee@stmichaelschurch.net if you have any additional questions! Or sign up here: NEW Sunday School Sign Up

We need a few more volunteers!

All of our services are in need of worship volunteers.

We cannot do these services without you!

Our aim is to have everyone serve one Sunday per month. 

Please check the box that applies to you and your preference

for serving on Sunday Mornings. 

Thank you for giving your time and talent to our worship services!

Click here to access the Volunteer Sign-Up Form!

Adult Sunday School

This Sunday

Adults with Laura Gruber & Hal Frampton -- parent-focused study in The Chapel

Adults with Tim Surratt -- discussion-based in the Choir Room

Adults with Bill Hyer -- lecture-based in the Kinloch Room

Click here for the New Zoom link for Bill Hyer’s class: Zoom Link

Zoom Meeting ID: 820 3090 2541 Passcode: 123456

CHILDREN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL @ 10:00 am

K-1st grade – Gospel Corner (first floor Belser Building)

2nd-3rd grade – Room 204

4th-5th grade – Room 203

6th-12th grade – Room 201

Noah's Nursery welcomes you to bring your babies and toddlers (6 weeks to four years old) to our nursery Sunday mornings during the 9am Contemporary Service, 10am Sunday School hour, and the 11am Traditional Service as well as Wednesday nights during our Super Wednesday classes and Bible studies. 

Children’s Church       

Before the sermon in the 9:00 am & 11:00 am services, children aged K - 5th grade will follow the cross to the Kinloch Room for their own church service, led by one of the clergy! They will return at the passing of the peace.

Youth at 10:00 am

Ages 6th - 12th grades, meet in Room 201 with Taylor Daniel.

Youth Group: Youth start meeting on September 11th at 7:00 pm

Upcoming Young Adults Events

Young Adults Small Group: Wednesdays at 6:30 pm, September 7 - October 12, in the Kinloch Room during the Exodus Study

For more information, please contact Taylor Daniel

by emailing taylor@stmichaelschurch.net or text "YA" to 843-258-4445.

THIS SUNDAY:

Blessing of the Animals    

Sunday, October 2 at 6:00 pm

The Blessing of the Animals is back! Bring your beloved pets to church at 6:00 pm on Sunday evening, October 2, for a special worship service just for you and your pet! All pets are welcome! Cats, dogs, birds, snakes, elephants, and turtles are welcome!

First Communion Class

Saturday, October 1         

10:00 – 11:00 am in the church

If you have a 2nd Grader (or older) who is ready to receive his or her First Communion please sign up now for the First Communion Retreat.

The Rev. Tim Surratt will be on hand to help teach us about Holy Communion for children ready to receive. We will be looking at such questions as:

• What is Holy Communion?
• Why do we need to receive it?
• Am I ready to receive my First Communion?

At the end of this day each child will be asked if they are ready to receive this Holy Sacrament. The families will then take communion together on Sunday, October 2 at the 9:00 am service. 

CARE Sunday

Join us for the Ministry Madness Game Show at 10 am in the Kinloch Room! Have a little breakfast, play the game, win prizes, and maybe even learn something new about St. Michael’s! Fun for the whole family!

No Sunday School for any age.

Nursery available 6 weeks – 4 years. 

Super Wednesday

Supper starts at 6:00pm! See more about classes offered below under "St. Michael's During the Week".

Get the Exodus book --a study guide and devotional for the book of Exodus written by our very own Rev. Greg Smith and Rev. Bill Hyer. We will be using this book throughout our fall sermon series.

Purchase the book here or download a free digital version here.

Find out more about our fall study on Exodus on our website by clicking here.

ST. MICHAEL'S CHURCH

St. Michael's During the Week

FELLOWSHIP, DISCIPLESHIP, COMMUNITY

The Monday Men's Lunch Bible Study

This study is facilitated by Joe Nicholson, meets at St. Michael's in The Connection (next to the reception area) from 12:30 - 1:30 pm. They are currently studying the books of Daniel & Revelation. Referencing the book Until the End of Time, by Jack Hayford. Hugh Wilson will lead, and also has copies of the book.

Bring your own lunch, if desired.

For more info, contact Joe Nicholson, joe@nicholsonwmg.com

7:30 am K-2, A Pipeline for Leadership

Al Zadig is leading this pilot course on how to raise up the next generation for leadership in the church. Tuesdays, Sep 6 – June 27 at 7:30 am in The Chapel

9:30 am Women's Bible Study (continuing through the summer)

A women's group that meets in Room 204 in the Belser Building, facilitated by Mary Ables, doing a study of The Red Sea Rules by Robert Morgan. For more info: mables7373@gmail.com

Theology Over Coffee   

Men’s group. Studying Exodus.

Facilitated by Charlie Baldwin, Mark Fitzpatrick, George Klein, and Jim Smith

Contact: markfitzpatrick@yahoo.com

Wednesdays beginning Sept 7,        7:30 am    The Chapel

Women’s Study

Kim Incampo will facilitate this women’s group study of the book of Exodus. 

Sep 7 – Nov 16         5:00 - 6:00 pm     Room 207

Noah's Nursery

Nursery is available for children aged 6 week to 4 years, from 5:00 - 8:30 pm

Super Wednesday Supper 

Sep 7 – Nov 16         6:00 pm    Kinloch Room

Exodus

A companion study to the fall preaching series on the book of Exodus. Short large group presentation and small group round-table discussions.

Contact: Greg Smith, greg@stmichaelschurch.net

Sep 7 – Nov 16    6:30 pm    Kinloch Room

Alpha

Alpha is a series of group conversations that explore the basics of the Christian faith in a friendly environment. Everyone is welcome. You’re invited, no matter your background or beliefs.

Contact: Greg Smith, greg@stmichaelschurch.net

Sep 7 – Nov 9     6:30 pm          Buyck Chapel

Prayer

This course starts with a Why Not Pray All Day short course, September 7 - October 12, taught by Tim Surratt. It will then transition to a Healing Prayer Class, which will meet October 19 - November 16, 2022 and February 1 - April 26, 2023.

Contact: Tim Surrat, tim@stmichaelschurch.net

Sep 7 – Nov 16 (continuing in the spring semester)      The Chapel

YA Small Group

Contact: Taylor Daniel, taylor@stmichaelschurch.net

Sep 7 – Oct 12       6:30 pm    The Kinloch Room

I Like Mike

This is a newcomer/confirmation course for adults offering during the last two sessions of Alpha.

Contact: Greg Smith, greg@stmichaelschurch.net

Nov 2 & 9  6:30 pm     Kinloch Room

MISSIONS

Pray for Our Upcoming Mission Trips

Church of the Resurrection in DC:

A mission to the Church of the Resurrection in DC, with the Rev. Dan Claire. Dates: Tuesday, August 16 - Monday, August 22. This will be our first mission to DC.

Leaders: Sherrie and Tim Driver, sherriedriver@gmail.com

Anglican Diocese of Kolkata, West Bengal, India:

A mission to the Anglican Diocese of Kolkata, West Bengal, India, with Bp. Probal Dutta. Dates: Wednesday, November 2 - Saturday, November 12, 2022. This will be the tenth mission to India. Leaders: Johnnie and Jean Corbett, embreesc@gmail.com

How can I help? How can I make a difference?

Operation Christmas Child  

Shoeboxes will be available in the narthex and by the alley door starting Sunday, September 11. Filled shoeboxes need to be returned by November 21. Faster, easier, and cheaper to get your shoebox online. And it still counts as a St Michael’s donation if you use our link here.

Everyone needs to be packing shoeboxes!  If you haven’t packed a box before, now is the perfect time and if you have been packing boxes, adding one more will be a breeze! Here are some tips....

• Every child needs: scissors, glue sticks, composition books, pencils, crayons,   markers, toothbrush, and soap wrapped in a washcloth in a zip-lock bag
• Older children need: pens & calculators
• Also keep a watch out for clothing sales: tee shirts, socks, underwear, flip flops, pajamas, etc.
• Age groups to collect for are: 2-4 years old, 5-9 years old and 10-14 years old.

Boxes are ready for you in the Narthex and at the alley door. can be returned anytime through November 21st.

Click here to find the St. Michael's 2022 Operation Christmas Child online link to pack shoebox gifts. We want to encourage you to order some boxes for your family and friends during a special promotion being offered by Samaritan’s Purse during the week of September 12-19! They will give 50 free boxes with your order. This is ideal for Small Groups, Bible Study groups, Youth Groups, best friends and families.....order and share, then bring the free ones to St. Michael's!

JOB OPENINGS

See our Job Openings page on our website for more details.

Receptionist

Saint Michael’s vision is to transform hearts through Jesus Christ. Consistent with our vision is our priority to successfully communicate with church members and visitors. 

The church receptionist serves in direct support of the Director of Communications for this purpose to include:

• the answering, screening and forwarding phone calls
• greeting church members and visitors entering the church office building
• sorting and distributing correspondence to the church staff. 

This is an “on-call” part time position with possible work hours Monday through Thursday from 8:30am to 4:30pm and Fridays from 8:30 to 12:30.  

Please send your resume to publications@stmichaelschurch.net or contact Trish McGuinn, Director of Communications at trish@stmichaelschurch.net or 843-723-0603 for more information.  

Website Tips!

We have a new website that is much easier to use. We will be putting a tip each week to help you find everything you need to know!

This week:   Do you want to read the sermon from previous Sundays? Click on Sermons at the top of the page. You will see our current series title, with the sermons given in that series listed below in reverse order. Click Downloads to the right of the sermon you want, and download a written copy of the sermon. You can also click one of the boxes next to Filter by, to filter by series, date, scripture, or preacher!  

(click on the underlined words above to go directly to the parts of the website discussed!)

The St. Michael's Church Simple Legacy Planned Giving Initiative

Legacy planned giving provides your church with long term stability. Legacy giving is a lot less complicated than you think: Today, more than 55% of individuals do not have a will. Legacy giving is the most inclusive strategy for giving. Many older members hold the majority of their wealth in liquid assets such as land, small businesses or collectibles. St. Michael's Church can convene legacy conversations and provide consultation on these important decisions.