Advent IV - December 22, 2019

Trinity Episcopal Church PROGRESSIVE  INCLUSIVE  CREATIVE  DOWNTOWN

 Holy Eucharist: Rite II  Advent Liturgy: Advent IV 

December 22, 2019

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Breakfast 9:00am Eucharist 10:00am

Welcome to Trinity Episcopal Church Good morning and “welcome home” to Trinity! Whether you are new to our community or have found yourself coming back again and again, we want you to know you are both welcome and wanted here among us. For some, church is as comfortable and familiar as a good pair of jeans, or like coming back to your childhood home (if it is one filled with good memories). For others, church might be like visiting a foreign country where you experience unfamiliar language or customs. And then, sadly, for some, church has become equated with feelings of hurt, shame or rejection. We get all of that and believe church can be different. We are a diverse community of seekers, believers, and doubters held together by the hope that together we are better, kinder, and more courageous when we stand side by side and face into the challenges of our lives and in the world together.

We challenge the practices of our tradition that have at times kept others out and instead embrace Jesus’ mandate to welcome all, no exceptions, as a core value. And, we get that if people are brave enough to walk through the doors of a big gothic-looking church in downtown Toledo we better be serious about being explicitly progressive, inclusive and creative in all we say and do.

We love our Episcopal tradition, AND we love people from all walks of life even more! It is our hope and prayer that together we will navigate our way through each gathering, worship service, opportunity to serve, class, meal and social time together with humility, grace and laughter all infused with radical hospitality.

So thank you for being here today; for trusting the yearning that brought you through those ancient doors.

May we all find our way into the heart of God’s love as we make room for each other at the Table of love set for us week after week.

Welcome Home!

May you never forget you are loved, Lisa Tucker-Gray

Notes about Trinity at Advent SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2019

THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT

The Christian calendar begins its new year not on January 1, but on the first Sunday of Advent — which is always four Sundays before Christmas (December 25) and the Sunday closest to St. Andrew’s Day (November 30). Our word “Advent” derives from the Latin Adventus, which means “coming,” and originally referred just to the coming of the feast of Christmas. But over time the season of Advent took on a double meaning.

Today it refers both to the “first coming” of Jesus Christ in his birth at Christmas and to his “second coming” at the end of time.

It is important to remember that Advent is not just a season in which we recall an event of the past — Jesus’ birth — but also a time in which we look to the present and the future. When will Jesus come again? When will we see the kingdom of God on earth, as it is in heaven? Of course, no one knows. And so, the more important questions are: What can we do as the Church, Christ’s body here on earth, to welcome God’s reign of justice and peace today? What can we do as individuals to reorder our lives in the light of God’s love?

What would it mean to live as a people who believe in Jesus as the Savior of all the earth and who expect him to come again at the fulfillment of time? Each Advent we turn to these questions anew.

(Excerpt from: Daily Prayer for All Seasons, Church Publishing, 2014)

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liturgy of the word 

9:00-9:45 Community Breakfast 10:00 Prelude Gathering Song

(Upstairs, all are welcome!)

Noel

Todd Smith

Hark! the Glad Sound! the Savior Comes

1982 Hymnal #71

Words: Philip Doddridge (1702-1751) Music: Bristol, from The Whole Booke of Psalmes, 1621

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WELCOME & Candle Lighting

People Get Ready

Curtis Mayfield

People get ready, there's a train a-coming You don't need no baggage, you just get on board.

All you need is faith to hear diesels a-hummin', You don't need no ticket, you just thank the Lord.

Celebrant: People:

We light this fourth candle as a sign of the coming light of Christ.

Then the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all the people shall see it together, for the mouth of the Lord has spoken.

Collect of the Day Celebrant: People: Celebrant:

People:

(from Prayers for an Inclusive Church)

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Let us pray. God with us, borne by Mary’s flesh beyond all convention: give us the faith of Joseph to see the Spirit’s work where the world sees only shame; to listen to the promise and waken to the cry of life renewed and love reborn; through Jesus Christ, the one who is to come.

Amen.

(Please be seated for the Lessons.)

The First Lesson Reader:

Isaiah 7:10-16

A reading from Isaiah.

Again the LORD spoke to Ahaz, saying, Ask a sign of the LORD your God; let it be deep as Sheol or high as heaven. But Ahaz said, I will not ask, and I will not put the LORD to the test.

Then Isaiah said: “Hear then, O house of David! Is it too little for you to weary mortals, that you weary my God also? Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Look, the young woman is with child and shall bear a son, and shall name him Immanuel. He shall eat curds and honey by the time he knows how to refuse the evil and choose the good. For before the child knows how to refuse the evil and choose the good, the land before whose two kings you are in dread will be deserted.”

Reader: People:

Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s People.

Thanks be to God.

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Psalm

Psalm 80:1-7,17-19

(From Psalms for Praying)

The Psalm will be chanted responsively by half verse. The cantor will begin, and the congregation will respond.

TONE

Eternal Listener, give heed to your / people, You, who are our Guide / and our Light!

You, who dwell amidst the / angels, shine forth into the heart of / all nations!

Enliven your people with com- / passion that peace and justice / might flourish.

Restore us, O / Holy One; let your face shine upon us, teach / us to love!

Gentle Teacher, help us to turn to You in / prayer, fasting from our / negative thoughts.

In your steadfast Love, You weep with / our tears, tears that rise from fear, doubt, and / illusion.

You uphold us when we feel the sting / of pride, when our anxiety threatens to / paralyze us.

Restore us, O / Holy One; let your face shine upon us, teach / us to love!

May those who have borne the fruit / of love radiate your Spirit / into the world!

May we always walk and co-create / with You; receive the gratitude of our hearts, as we share in / the Great Plan!

Restore us, O / Holy One! Let your face shine upon us, teach / us to love!

The second Lesson Reader:

Romans 1:1-7

A reading from Romans.

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy scriptures, the gospel concerning his Son, who was descended from David according to the flesh and was declared to be Son of God with power according to the spirit of holiness by resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord, through whom we have received grace and apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith among all the Gentiles for the sake of his name, including yourselves who are called to belong to Jesus Christ, (Lesson Continues‌ ) 5

To all God's beloved in Rome, who are called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Reader: People:

Gradual

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

Winter Song

Ingrid Michaelson

This is my winter song to you.

The storm is coming soon, It rolls in from the sea My voice; a beacon in the night.

My words will be your light, To carry you to me.

Is love alive? Is love alive? Is love alive?

Is love alive? Is love alive? Is love alive?

The Gospel Celebrant: People:

Matthew 1:18-25 The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew.

Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. Her husband Joseph, being a righteous man and unwilling to expose her to public disgrace, planned to dismiss her quietly. But just when he had resolved to do this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, for the child conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will bear a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.”

All this took place to fulfill what had been spoken by the Lord through the prophet: “Look, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel,” which means, “God is with us.” When Joseph awoke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him; he took her as his wife, but had no marital relations with her until she had borne a son; and he named him Jesus.

Celebrant: People:

The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to You, Lord Christ.

Sermon

The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray

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The Affirmation of Faith

From the United Church of Canada

(Please stand as you are able.)

We are not alone, we live in God's world.

We believe in God: who has created and is creating, who has come in Jesus, the Word made flesh, to reconcile and make new, who works in us and others by the Spirit.

We trust in God. We are called to be the Church: to celebrate God's presence, to live with respect in Creation, to love and serve others, to seek justice and resist evil, to proclaim Jesus, crucified and risen, our judge and our hope.

In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us.

We are not alone.

Thanks be to God. Amen.

Prayers of the People Intercessor:

People: Intercessor: People: Intercessor: People: Intercessor: People:

Walking in the light of the coming Savior, let us pray for the church, the world, and all who await God’s justice (a brief silence). Like a potter working clay, shape and mold our church leaders into vessels fit to serve your people and the world according to your purpose.

Help us remember, O God. Guide us as a shepherd throughout this Advent season; turn us away from the temptations of consumerism and lead us to see and respond to the needs of those in our community.

Help us remember, O God. Stir up your might and bring justice to all lands. Where there is war, bring peace; where there is ethnic strife, bring reconciliation; where there is hunger, provide food; and where there is oppression, bring freedom.

Help us remember, O God. Remember with mercy the children of our congregation, that their excitement and anticipation during this season matures into joy and lasting peace in the revelation of the gift of your Son. Help us remember, O God. (Prayers Continue‌ 7

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Intercessor: People: Intercessor: People: Intercessor: People: Celebrant: People:

God of goodness, all creation proclaims your glory; open our eyes to see your power and majesty in the beauty of our world, and open our hearts to be gentle caretakers of the earth.

Help us remember, O God. God of peace, you promise to turn mourning into dancing. Comfort all who mourn, bring healing to the sick, and give hope and reconciliation to those estranged from family.

Help us remember, O God. Let us pray for our own needs and those of others, including those on our Trinity Prayer List... You may now offer your prayers aloud or in the silence of your heart (pause). Hear us, O God. Help us remember, O God. Into your hands, gracious God, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your steadfast love and faithfulness, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

Amen.

Confession of Sin & Absolution Celebrant: Let us confess our sins to God. (silence may be kept) Celebrant and People: God of all mercy, we confess that we have sinned against you opposing your will in our lives.

We have denied your goodness in each other, in ourselves, and in the world you have created.

We repent of the evil that enslaves us, the evil we have done, and the evil done on our behalf.

Forgive, restore, and strengthen us through our Savior Jesus Christ, that we may abide in your love and serve only your will. Amen.

Celebrant: People:

Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through the grace of Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life.

Amen.

The Peace Celebrant: People:

The peace of Christ be always with you.

And also with you.

Announcements

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Liturgy of the Table 

Offertory sentence Offertory

Ave Maria

Franz Biebl

(Canterbury Choir)

The great Thanksgiving

BCP Eucharistic Prayer A

God

Celebrant continues… …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 the glory of your Name:

Sanctus

Holy, Holy, Holy Lord

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1982 Hymnal #S129

The Celebrant continues Holy and gracious Lord: 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 Creator 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.

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,

Celebrant and People: Christ has died.

Christ is risen.

Christ will come again

The Celebrant continues We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O God, 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, O God, now and for ever. AMEN.

The Lord’s Prayer As our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say: 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.

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Fraction

Agnus Dei

1982 Hymnal #S164

Invitation to Communion Celebrant:

The Gifts of God for the people of God; holy food for holy people.

(Please be seated until you are invited to come forward to receive communion.)

We welcome ALL to come forward to receive Communion as a sign of God’s love in and for our lives.

To receive the bread (or gluten-free wafer), please put your hands together, palms up. To receive the non-alcoholic wine, you may either drink directly from the cup or dip the bread in the cup before eating. If you are unable to come forward and wish to have Communion brought to you, please inform a greeter.

Communion Music No. 15 No. 16 No. 17 No. 18

Messiah Excerpts

And the Angel Said Unto Them And Suddenly Glory to God Rejoice Greatly

G.F. Handel (Chelsie Cree, soloist) (Chelsie Cree, soloist) (Canterbury Choir) (Chelsie Cree, soloist)

(William Rand, guest conductor)

The Post Communion Prayer

(Please stand as you are able.)

Eternal God, you have graciously accepted us as living members of 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 Savior. Amen.

Blessing Sending Song

I Want To Walk as a Child of the Light

Dismissal Celebrant: People:

Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.

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trinity Episcopal Church PROGRESSIVE

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Vestry Leadership Alice Todd, Senior Warden Greg Shumaker, Trust Fund Liaison, Jane Bueche, Treasurer Roberta Durham, Clerk, Becky Roth, Administration Commission Chair Dennis Degnan, Property Commission Chair, Robert Meeker, Finance Commission Chair Jeffrey Albright, Donna Steppe, & Jamie Paul, Asst. Treasurer

Parish Staff The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray, Rector Nate Leonard, Director of Music & the Arts Heather Meyer, Director of Operations and Community Development Lynzi Miller, Next to New Manager & Communications Coordinator Nick Zurawski, Sexton Copyright Info:

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 is used by permission through purchase of CCLI #11294600 All printed music from Gather was used by permission through purchase of onelicense.net License # A-700000 Opening Collect from: Prayers for an Inclusive Church by Steven Shakespeare, 2009 Psalm from: Psalms for Praying, Nan C. Merrill, 1996 Readings from: lesson texts of the Episcopal (TEC) Eucharistic Lectionary; lectionarypage.net, 2019 Affirmation of Faith from: United Church of Canada Confession & Absolution from: Enriching Our Worship The Great Thanksgiving & a standard version of the Lord’s Prayer from: Book of Common Prayer, 1977 Bulletin Image from created by: Lisa Tucker-Gray

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Please join us in the back immediately following the service for coffee and conversation.

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Sending Song

I Want To Walk as a Child of the Light

1982 Hymnal #490

Christmas Eve Services Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019 - 4:00 & (10:30 Prelude) 11:00 4:00 Inter-generational Service with Pop-Up Pageant & Eucharist We will fill the Sanctuary with familiar songs and a Christmas Story told by all of us at 4:00pm. This 45-minute service will allow the young, and not so young, a time to remember the love of God born anew in our hearts.

11:00 Traditional Christmas Eve Eucharist with a 10:30 Musical Prelude At 10:30 we will gather again in the Sanctuary for a beautiful musical prelude to our 11:00 service, which will be a traditional celebration of the Eucharist as we rejoice in the birth of Christ this holy night.

All are welcome and wanted!

Advent IV December 22, 2019

Trinity Episcopal Church Progressive  Inclusive  Creative  Downtown 316 Adams Street, Toledo, OH  www.trinitytoledo.org

Trinity Pages Serving this week & Next: Sunday, December 22 9:00-9:45 Community Breakfast 10:00-11:15 Eucharist 11:15 Coffee & Conversation

Advent IV My Brother’s Place Trinity Sanctuary Back of Sanctuary

Monday, December 23 Next To New Shop CLOSED 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting

Lower-level

Tuesday, December 24 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting

Lower-level

Wednesday, December 25

Merry Christmas

Trinity Offices Closed

Midweek Eucharist CANCELLED AA Meeting CANCELLED Thursday, December 26 Next To New Shop CLOSED AA Meeting CANCELLED

Trinity Offices Closed

Friday, December 27 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting 6:00-7:30 FFT PB&J Making

Trinity Offices Closed Lower-level My Brother’s Place

Saturday, December 28

Trinity Offices Closed

Sunday, December 29 9:00-9:45 Community Breakfast 10:00-11:15 Eucharist 11:15 Coffee & Conversation

Lessons & Carols My Brother’s Place Trinity Sanctuary Back of Sanctuary

Birthdays 12/11 Abby Pettit 12/12 Larry Meyer 12/17 Dave Beckwith 12/17 Darrell Cousino 12/19 Stan Johnson 12/22 Kim Tucker-Gray 12/22 Alice Todd 12/23 Grant Jones Anniversaries 12/9 Su & Ian Elliot 12/16 Sam & Lindsey Melden 12/20 Dave Beckwith & Lindsay Potts Email the office at admin@trinitytoledo.org to be added to our list!

Every Sunday we come together to connect, grow and serve as we walk the way of love.

It takes many hands and hearts, and all are invited to get involved as soon as possible in ways that help grow your faith.

TODAY (12 / 22)

Next Week (12 / 29)

Advent IV

Lessons & Carols

9:00 Community Breakfast

9:00 Community Breakfast

Dave. B., Wayne N., Kim H. Nancy C., Amy S. & Dennis D. Mike B., & Sherre S.

10:00

10:00

Greeter Guild Sande & Stan Johnson

Greeter Guild Sherre Smith & Bettye Jo Hansbarger

Reader Guild: Nancy Colpaert Roberta Durham Becky Roth

Reader Guild: Dave Beckwith Nancy Colpaert Pat Squire

Chalice Guild: Jason Rahe & TBD

Chalice Guild: Scott Dibling & Marcia O’Connor

Altar Guild: Sue Smitley

Altar Guild: Jane Gemmill

Bread Guild: Bread Guild: Kim Tucker-Gray & Becky Roth Lu Pilgrim 11:30 Hospitality: Lucy Russell & 11:30 Hospitality: Sue Szenderski Kim Henkel Counters: Sherre Smith & TBD

Counters: Jane Bueche & Mary Wabeke

Serving Christmas Eve: 12/24 4:00

12/24 11:00

Greeter Guild

Greeter Guild

Keith Sparrow & Sue Smitley

Bob Meeker & Jeffrey Albright

Reader Guild: Roberta Durham

Reader Guild: Hugh Grefe Nancy Colpaert Pat Squire

Chalice Guild: Mary Wabeke & Scott Dibling Altar Guild: Sue Smitley & Scott Dibling Bread Guild: Scott Dibling

Chalice Guild: Jason Rahe & Mary Beroske Altar Guild: Jamie Paul & Kyle Grefe Bread Guild: Jolene Miller

Decorate a bag for our special Christmas Eve Luminarias Display! Paper bags and crafting supplies are at the Poinsettia Station and the Kids Area in the Sanctuary ready for some holiday love! The bags can be returned to the baskets when you are done!

TODAY 12/22, 11:15, Coffee & Conversation – Join us immediately after service for coffee and conversation in the back of the Sanctuary. All are welcome and wanted!

Tuesday, 12/ 24, 4:00 & 11:00 – Christmas Eve Services - We are offering 2 services on Christmas Eve! At 4:00, join us for an Intergenerational Service with Pop-Up Pageant and Eucharist. This service is great for kids! Then we will gather back in the Sanctuary at 10:30 for a musical prelude to our 11:00 Traditional Christmas Eve Eucharist.

Wednesday 12/25 – Wednesday 1/1, Trinity Office Closed – The Trinity Office will CLOSED Christmas Day through the end of the year. We will reopen on Thursday, January 2. Next To New will be CLOSED December 23 through January 5. Daily noon AA is CANCELLED December 25/26 and January 1.

Sunday 12/29, 10:00, Lessons & Carols – Join us on Sunday, December 29 for our festival of Nine Lessons and Carols!

Please remember those who have asked for our prayers:

Today’s Welcome Flowers given by Lisa in honor of Kim Tucker-Gray’s birthday!

Welcome Flowers provided by: Schramm’s Flowers 3205 W. Central Ave. 419-535-0065

Joy Dunn Joni Zechman Marcia Elizabeth Lawson Angel Tristan Terry Kahler

Sheilah Wilson Lilian Schroepfer Cindy Woods Diane Schwartz Estella Hallem

Please remember those who have recently died: Sue Beckert Larry Sawicki Please sign the prayer book at the Prayer Station to be added to the Prayer list.