Palm Sunday - March 28, 2021

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March 28, 2021 10:00am

 Palm/Passion Sunday: A Service of Commitment  Beloved Friends, Today we mark the one year anniversary of our season of Sunday worship apart- embracing what we now call Trinity@Home. Thank you for your faithful engagement of this platform and placethis way we have forged with God’s help seeking connection and faithful discipleship over this past year. Today’s service embraces the tradition of beginning Holy Week with a blessing of the palm branches used to remind us of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem.

If you received your palms in the mail you will be able to hold them as we bless them to begin our service. If you are new to this community or did not receive palms, we ask that you simply envision palm branches being held by people high in the air on this day for centuries to commemorate the beginning of what will be Jesus’ final days among us.

We are so glad you are here and pray that today’s service will meet you right in the place where you need it most. Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, know that you are welcome and wanted in this place.

May you never forget that you are loved, Lisa (lisa@trinitytoledo.org)

From The Cross in the Marketplace, by Dave Broom, Iona books, 2014 Palm Sunday, the first day of Holy Week, has traditionally been the day when, following a procession into the church, the whole Passion story is read out loud. Frequently this takes the form of a dramatic reading, with members of the congregation playing the roles of the different characters in the story and the whole congregation invited to play the part of the crowd shouting “Crucify him” at the point where Pontius Pilate asks them what he should do with Jesus.

I have always found this disquieting. Why would I want to shout, ‘crucify him’? I wouldn’t want to shout it at a prisoner on death row today. It is not certain anyway that those who shouted this were the same people who had praised Jesus as he entered Jerusalem. Various commentators have suggested that it was more likely a ‘rent-a-mob’ gathered by the Sanhedrin and the religious authorities who wanted to get Jesus out of the way.

Secondly, it has always seemed to me that Palm Sunday is the wrong day for the whole reading of the Passion narrative. Palm Sunday is the day of triumph, the day of declaration: the day when Jesus selfconsciously demonstrates what his claim to messiahship really means and what his Kingdom is really about.

As Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crossan point out in their book, The Last Week (Harper Collins), at the same time as Jesus was entering from one side of Jerusalem on a lowly colt, with palm leaves spread out before him, Pilate was entering from another in powerful authority, surrounded by legions of crack Roman troops.

Today we commit ourselves to the values of the upside-down Kingdom of the unlikely Messiah Jesus. Jesus who stands today in the heart of the military-industrial complex and declares: ‘Peace.’

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 LITURGY OF THE PALMS  Prelude

Lady Bird (Logan Maccariella)

Welcome Opening Song

Composer, Tadd Dameron The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray

O Blessed Christ-Sophia (Sung to All Glory Laud & Honor) (Trinity Singers)

Jann Aldredge-Clanton

O blessed Christ-Sophia, to you we lift our praise; In grateful adoration, our voices now we raise.

Too long your name and image we’ve hidden from our eyes; Too long your words of wisdom, rejected and despised.

You enter humble settings and grace communities; Receive a royal welcome from everyone who sees.

O blessed Christ-Sophia, you come in every age, Unsettling priest and prophet, surprising wisest sage.

Now make triumphal entry into our minds and souls; O blessed Christ-Sophia, inspire our dreams and goals.

O may we catch your vision of partnership and peace, Transforming all our labor, our talents to release.

Most Holy Christ-Sophia, O wise and blessed one, To you we sing hosanas; your victory is won.

The palm trees wave their branches to celebrate your reign; We dance in expectation of wholeness to regain.

Call to Worship

Led by Karen & Lucya Keune

We gather to remember and to worship the Christ of God. You who comes humble among us, we praise your name.

You who rides on a donkey like a prince of peace, we greet you with palms.

You whom the crowds welcome with loud cheers, we shout “Alleluia!”

You who brings with you those we’d rather ignore; we often deny we know you.

You who calls us to love regardless of the risk, too frequently we betray you.

You who demands that we change our ways, our joyous welcome easily turns to shouts of “Crucify!”

You who reveals who we are, we pray your grace to shape what will be.

Make us yours that we may love like you and shout your praise: Alleluia! Alleluia!

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The GOSPEL

Mark 11:1-11

When they were approaching Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples and said to them, “Go into the village ahead of you, and immediately as you enter it, you will find tied there a colt that has never been ridden; untie it and bring it. If anyone says to you, ‘Why are you doing this?’ just say this, ‘The Lord needs it and will send it back here immediately.’” They went away and found a colt tied near a door, outside in the street. As they were untying it, some of the bystanders said to them, “What are you doing, untying the colt?” They told them what Jesus had said; and they allowed them to take it. Then they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks on it; and he sat on it. Many people spread their cloaks on the road, and others spread leafy branches that they had cut in the fields. Then those who went ahead and those who followed were shouting, “Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!

Blessed is the coming kingdom of our ancestor David! Hosanna in the highest heaven!”

Then he entered Jerusalem and went into the temple; and when he had looked around at everything, as it was already late, he went out to Bethany with the twelve.

Blessing of the Palm Branches (All are invited to lift their palms high as they are blessed.)

Priest: People: Priest: People:

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give God thanks and praise.

Priest:

It is right and good to praise you, O God, to praise you always.

This day we remember that Jesus entered into Jerusalem.

He was greeted by those who spread palm branches and cloaks along the way.

They honored him as the Chosen One crying, “Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!” May the palms we raise today be signs that we welcome your Christ.

May our lives be shaped by Christ’s way of love. Amen.

Processional Song

Come All Ye People (Chelsie Cree & our Trinity Youth)

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Zimbabwe Chant

 LITURGY OF THE Word  Collect of the Day

(Prayers for an Inclusive Church)

Priest: The Lord be with you.

People: And also with you.

Let us pray.

Lord, your love is broken open among cheering crowds and traitor’s coins, deserting friends and hands washed clean, the mockery of power and the baying mob; as we follow your way of passion, give us the faith to bring our weak and divided hearts to the foot of the cross and the door of the guarded tomb that they might be opened, astonished and healed; through Jesus Christ, who carries the weight of the world. Amen.

A READING Reader:

PHILIPPIANS 2:5-11 A reading from Philippians.

Read by Courtney Rahe

Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness. And being found in human form, he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death— even death on a cross.

Therefore God also highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Reader: People:

GRADUAL

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God!

Now and at the Hour

The Brilliance

(Sam Melden & Kim Buehler) Oh, Spirit of God, speak your peace, speak your peace.

Oh, Spirit of God, speak your peace, speak your peace.

Now and at the hour, of our death, Amen, Amen Now and at the hour, of our death, Amen

Oh Merciful God, forgive us, forgive us Oh Merciful God, forgive us, forgive us For all the things we have done, and left undone For all the things we have done, and left undone Oh Son of God, rescue us, rescue us Oh Son of God, rescue us, rescue us....

The Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ According to MARK (Read by Jeffrey Albright) 5

Mark 15: 1-47

SERMON

The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray

Affirmation of Faith

(From Shore to Shore: Liturgies, Litanies & Prayers from Around the World)

Led by Kim Tucker-Gray We believe in God, the creator of all life and beauty, who blesses our journey.

We believe in Jesus Christ, who lived as a friend and savior to all he met as he traveled, and who ate and laughed, wept and celebrated with them in love.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, who rides on the gentle breeze, who strengthens our bindings, and who offers hope eternal.

We believe in the church, which stands open to all travelers, and bears witness to the everlasting love of God.

THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

Led by Hugh Grefe

Intercessor: People:

Blessed are you eternal God, eternal love.

May our hearts and minds be open today and always to your love.

Intercessor: People:

Inspire and lead those who hold authority in the nations of the world.

Guide us and all people in the way of justice and peace.

Intercessor: People:

Gracious Creator, hear us as we pray for the unity of the Church.

May we all learn to see with eyes of trust, dignity and respect.

Intercessor: People:

Inspire every member of the Church to serve with a humble heart.

So that the life of Christ is revealed in us.

Intercessor: People:

Strengthen and comfort the lonely, tired, sad, depressed or hurting.

In your presence may they find strength.

Intercessor: People:

Make us alive, aware and responsive to the needs of our community.

Stir in us a desire to roll up our sleeves to make a difference in your name.

Intercessor: People:

Look with kindness on our homes, friends and families.

Grant that your love may grow in our hearts.

Intercessor: People:

Give rest and life eternal to all those who have died.

May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom. AMEN

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THE PEACE Priest: People:

The peace of the Lord be always with you.

And also with you.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Offertory Go to our Giving page. http://www.trinitytoledo.org/online-giving/, choose GIVE and Sunday, March 28. You can also text 419-OMG-LOVE (419-664-5683) to make your weekly offering.

Offertory

Ride on, King Jesus (David Breen and Brian Buckner)

Lord’s PRAYER

African-American Spiritual

Sung by David Breen

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.

Blessing

May the rain fall off your shoulders when you’re caught in a storm.

When the frost comes a callin’ may it find you safe and warm.

May your place be set, and may your promises be kept.

And may you never forget that you are loved.

Sending Music (see next page)

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Sending Music

Hosanna, Loud Hosanna

Jennette Threlfall

(Trinity Singers)

DISMISSAL Leader: People:

Walk in the way of the cross, the way of love.

Go in peace to love and serve the Lord Thanks be to God.

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TSN Vendor Lunch Team

Trinity’s Daily Bread- As a community of faith, we are called to love and be loved; to serve and be served, to give and to receive. In short, we don’t want anyone to “fall behind or drop out.” In this season of connecting in new ways, we are introducing Trinity’s Daily Bread. Please let us know if you need prayer, assistance or connection by filling out our Daily Bread form on our website, www.trinitytoledo.org!

Trinity Episcopal Church Vestry Leadership Donna Steppe, Sr. Warden, Roberta Durham, Jr. Warden Leah Reed, Clerk, Jeffrey Albright, Dennis Degnan, Becky Koskinen, Fritz Hany, Bob Meeker & Jamie Paul Gary Franklin, Treasurer

Parish Staff The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray, Rector Heather Meyer, Director of Operations and Community Development Chelsie Cree, Interim Choir Director Gabe Hagedorn, Interim Accompanist Lynzi Miller, Next To New Manager & Communications Coordinator Nick Zurawski, Sexton ADDITIONAL RESOURCES & COPYRIGHT INFO: Collect of the Day: Prayers for an Inclusive Church by Steven Shakespeare, 2009.

Readings and Gospel from: Revised Common Lectionary: lectionarypage.net, 2020 Psalm: Psalms for Praying: An Invitation for Wholeness, Nan Merrill, Continuum International Publishing, 2003 The Affirmation of Faith: From Shore to Shore: Liturgies, Litanies & Prayers from Around the World.

Lord’s Prayer: traditional, sung All printed music from The Hymnal 1982, Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing, My Heart Sings Out, Wonder, Love, and Praise was used by permission through purchase of riteseries.org.

All other printed music permission through purchase of CCLI Copyright license #20577215 Size B Streaming License #20577284 Size B Secular music permission through purchase of CCS WORSHIPcast Copyright license #13190 All printed music from Gather permission through purchase of onelicense.net License # A-700000

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March 28, 2021

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March 28 – April 4 Sunday 3/28: Palm Sunday 10:00am Trinity@Home Worship Thursday 4/1: Maundy Thursday At-home Agape Meal & Foot washing Friday 4/2: Good Friday Stations of the Cross 7:00pm Trinity@Home Worship Saturday 4/3: West Mission Area Easter Vigil 8:00pm West Mission Area FB page Sunday 4/4: Easter Sunday 10:00am Trinity@Home Worship

Please remember those who have asked for our prayers:

Pat Albright Bettye Jo Hansbarger John L., Gladys & Karen Johnson-Webb Olivia Carol Gray Pat Squire Don Keune The Loss Family Wes Paulin Tishie Bozeman Sheilah Wilson Barb Scott Godwin Nosa Elisheva Rose-Boxer Katie Chico Martinez Justin Myers

Ethan & Alecia Grefe Judy Moon Regina Andrea Parmer Diane Suzanne Ronald B Mitchell Greg Bulach John Woellner

To add your name or the name of someone you love on the Prayer List, please email lynzi@trinitytoledo.org.

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Birthdays

Anniversaries

4/3 David Breen 4/6 Jenn Emerich 4/15 Doug Rahe 4/23 Jane Bueche

4/3 Beth Oyler 4/7 Lynzi Miller 4/18 Wayne North 4/25 Christina Turner

4/5 Elizabeth Cousino 4/10 Kim Buehler 4/19 Kristian Emerich 4/27 John Abood

4/14 Grant Jones & Annie Devine To add your birthday or anniversary to our list, please email lynzi@trinitytoledo.org.

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4/5 Warnetta Walters 4/11 Henry Keune 4/21 MaryHelen Darah 4/29 Derick Oyler, Jr.

You can find more information and ways to sign up for each of these formation & community engagement opportunities on our Trinity@Home website: www.trinitytoledo.org/trinity-at-home/.

TODAY 3/28, 11:00am, Coffee Hour– You are invited to join us for a 30-minute virtual coffee and conversation following our 10:00 online worship service every Sunday. The Zoom MEETING ID is on our website and the PASSWORD will be shared by Lisa during service announcements each Sunday morning!

Tuesday 3/30 & Wednesday 3/31, Pick Up Easter Flowers- If you ordered Easter Flowers, plan to pick them up from the church on March 30th or 31st between 4:00-6:00pm. Please email Lynzi in the office <lynzi@trinitytoledo.org> if you have any questions.

Wednesday 3/31, Faith & Race Film/Discussion Series- Come be part of a 12-week film series curated by The Work of the People focused on the intersectionality of faith and race. We will gather from 7:008:00pm each Wednesday. All are welcome to attend one or more sessions.

Thursday 4/1, 7:00pm, Trinity Choir– Trinity Choir gathers every Thursday from 7:00-8:00pm via Zoom.

New voices are always welcome! Email Choir Director, Chelsie Cree, to join in on the fun!

Sunday 4/11, 6:30pm, Trinity Book Club- Join us for our next Book Club gathering on April 11th at 6:308:00pm. We will be reading and discussing Deacon King Kong, by James McBride.

Thursday 4/15, 8:45am, TSN Vendor Lunch Assembly– On the third Thursday of every month, teams of 3-5 volunteers safely gather at Trinity to prepare and deliver 30+ lunches to the vendors of our community partner, Toledo Streets Newspaper. We need YOUR help! Visit our website to sign up for our April team!

Sunday 4/18, 4:00pm, Ukulele Choir- Ukulele Choir will gather again on April 18th from 4:00-5:00pm, and plans to meet every other Sunday. (We will not meet the week of April 4th. We hope you and your families have a safe and healthy Easter.) Come anytime, as often as you are able! All skill levels welcome!

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