WORSHIP FOR SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2022

Scriptures for Sunday:

Exodus 3:1-15, 4:10-12; Psalm 138; Matthew 4:18-22

8:00 am Reflective Service - Holy Communion

The bulletin for this service can be found here:  September 18 - 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: September 18 - 9:00 am service

The bulletin for this service can be found here:  September 18 - 9:00 am bulletin

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

11:00 am Traditional Service - Holy Communion & Baptism

The livestream service can be found at this link: September 18 - 11:00 am service

The bulletin for this service can be found here: September 18 - 11:00 am bulletin

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

 PRAYER MINISTERS  are available for personal prayer this Sunday 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!

We need 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

(All Adult classes are studying the book of Exodus)

The 10:00am class with Tim Surratt discussion-based class in the Choir Room

The 10:00am class with Laura Gruber & Hal Frampton – parent-focused study in The Chapel

The 10:00am class with Bill Hyer will meet in the Kinloch Room

Bishop Dutta will be the guest speaker at Bill Hyer’s Sunday School class this week. He will also have items for sale made by the Women’s Empowerment Sewing Ministry that St Michael’s helped begin!

Click here for this week's Sunday school handout from Bill Hyer.

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

Ages 6 weeks to 4 years old - Nursery

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       

BEGINS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

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.

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

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.

The Rt. Rev. and Mrs. Probal Dutta visit St. Michael's

Sunday, September 18

Bishop Dutta will give short remarks during announcements at the 9 am & 11 am services. He will also be the guest speaker at Bill Hyer’s Sunday School class at 10 am in the Kinloch Room.

Bishop Dutta has been a faithful minister of the Anglican church for more than two decades serving recently from the year 2016 as the Bishop of Calcutta and the Deputy Moderator of the Church of North India. 

In the year of 2019, he took a voluntary retirement and started the Anglican Church of West Bengal, with the blessings of Archbishop Foley Beach and the Anglican Community. Today, he is the Bishop of 12 churches and 3000 members.

Super Wednesday

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

CARE Sunday

Mark your calendars for St. Michael's CARE Sunday on Sunday, October 9th! Join us for a breakfast hour, fun games, and a time to get to know the ministries of St. Michael's Church. Stay tuned for more info as the date approaches.

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.

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. 

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!

New Wineskins

The 2022 New Wineskins Conference is taking place on September 22-25 at the Ridgecrest Conference Center, North Carolina. Several of our parishioners and staff will be in attendance, and we would love for you to join us! Find out more about the conference or register to attend right here on their website. 

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?

Family FoodShare

for Neighbors Together is Sunday, September 25 & Monday, September 26. Bring non-perishables to the table by the alley door. They are no longer accepting clothing donations.

Hot Dog Ministry is Tuesday, September 20, beginning at 4:45 pm. Feed the hungry and nourish the spirit of the downtrodden by sharing hot dogs and the Gospel. More info: Pat Jennings, bellinger.56@att.net

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.

Your shoebox can change many lives! 

Picture a child eagerly opening their box and learning that someone in this world cares about them! Someone took the time to put in their shoebox exactly what they need and want.  That someone is YOU! God is waiting on US and children are waiting on US! Please make the commitment to spread the word of the Lord to those who don’t know Him yet. Think about it…..children will learn about God’s love…… families will be touched by God’s love all because YOU packed a shoebox! Ask friends and family to join you in packing shoeboxes!  Let’s start packing! Boxes are ready for you in the Narthex and 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:  Want to know what is happening? Click on Events at the top of the page. You will see a listing of featured events, which is what is happening in the upcoming days or weeks. To see a standard calendar view, click on Calendar View at the top of the Events page. To see just a listing of the events, click on List View.  

(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.