October 28th- Proper 25b

Trinity Episcopal Church PROGRESSIVE  INCLUSIVE  CREATIVE  DOWNTOWN

Holy Eucharist: Rite II  Twenty Third Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 25 

October 28th, 2018 10:00am

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liturgy of the word  Prelude Gathering Song

How Beautiful Upon the Mountains (Canterbury Choir)

Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing (Please stand as you are able.)

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John Stainer The Hymnal 1982 #686

Welcome Collect of the day Celebrant: People: Celebrant:

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Let us pray. Disturb us, Lord, when we are too well-pleased with ourselves, when our dreams have come true because we dreamed too small, when we arrived safely because we sailed too close to the shore. Disturb us, Lord, when with the abundance of the things we possess, we have lost our thirst for the water of life.

Stir us, Lord, to dare more boldly, to venture on wider seas where storms will show your mastery, where in losing sight of land we shall find the stars. We ask you to push back the horizons of our hope, and to push us into the future in strength, courage, hope and love. Amen (attributed to St. Francis Drake, 1577)

Please be seated for the Lessons

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The First Lesson Reader:

A reading from the book of Jeremiah

Thus says the LORD: Sing aloud with gladness for Jacob, and raise shouts for the chief of the nations; proclaim, give praise, and say, “Save, O Lord, your people, the remnant of Israel.”

See, I am going to bring them from the land of the north, and gather them from the farthest parts of the earth, among them the blind and the lame, those with child and those in labor, together; a great company, they shall return here.

With weeping they shall come, and with consolations I will lead them back, I will let them walk by brooks of water, in a straight path in which they shall not stumble; for I have become a father to Israel, and Ephraim is my firstborn.

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

People: Thanks be to God.

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jeremiah 31:7-9

The psalm

Psalm 126

The congregation will sing the Refrain, the verses will be offered by the Choral Scholars.

Refrain (first time the Choral Scholars will lead, then congregation will join)

Gather #75

1 When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, * then were we like those who dream.

2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter, * and our tongue with shouts of joy.

3 Then they said among the nations, * "The LORD has done great things for them."

Refrain 4 The LORD has done great things for us, * and we are glad indeed.

5 Restore our fortunes, O LORD, * like the watercourses of the Negev.

Refrain 6 Those who sowed with tears * will reap with songs of joy.

7 Those who go out weeping, carrying the seed, * will come again with joy, shouldering their sheaves.

Refrain

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The second Lesson Reader:

Hebrews 7:23-28

A reading from Hebrews

The former priests were many in number, because they were prevented by death from continuing in office; but Jesus holds his priesthood permanently, because he continues forever. Consequently he is able for all time to save those who approach God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.

For it was fitting that we should have such a high priest, holy, blameless, undefiled, separated from sinners, and exalted above the heavens. Unlike the other high priests, he has no need to offer sacrifices day after day, first for his own sins, and then for those of the people; this he did once for all when he offered himself. For the law appoints as high priests those who are subject to weakness, but the word of the oath, which came later than the law, appoints a Son who has been made perfect forever.

Reader: People:

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The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

Gradual Hymn

You Are Loved

LEVAS #218

Soloist will offer verses and bridge, congregation will join on refrain.

Chris Cleveland, Jeff Sojka, Josh Zegan, and Kyle Williams

©2014 Dayspring Music, LLC. All rights reserved. Used with permission- CCLI #7043227

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The Gospel Celebrant: People:

Mark 10:35-45 The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark.

Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Jesus and his disciples came to Jericho. As he and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside. When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” Many sternly ordered him to be quiet, but he cried out even more loudly, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”

Jesus stood still and said, “Call him here.” And they called the blind man, saying to him, “Take heart; get up, he is calling you.” So throwing off his cloak, he sprang up and came to Jesus. Then Jesus said to him, “What do you want me to do for you?” The blind man said to him, “My teacher, let me see again.” Jesus said to him, “Go; your faith has made you well.” Immediately he regained his sight and followed him on the way.

Celebrant: People:

Sermon

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The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you, Lord Christ.

The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

New Zealand Prayer Book

(Please stand as you are able.)

We believe in the God of Life, who creates and loves people, who acts in history.

We believe in Jesus of Nazareth, who is our brother, who wants not to be idolized but to be followed.

We believe that we dwell in the presence of the Holy Spirit; without Her we are nothing; filled with Her we are able to become creative, lively and free.

We believe in the Church of Jesus Christ, a community where we find companions and courage for the struggles of life, where we grow in our understanding of the faith, through worship, prayer, nurture and service.

We believe that God has a use for us in this time and place, that though we walk through the valley of the shadow of death, we are called to be instruments of God’s peace.

We believe in living, hoping, laughing, and enjoying the good of the earth.

We believe that people can change, and that God keeps pulling us to life and to a new world of joy and peace.

Amen.

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The Prayers of the People Refrain

Ken Medema (1970)

Intercessor:

Open our minds, O Creator, that we might dream a Church reconciled, knowing your love so abundantly it bursts with a passion for ministry, a desire to give completely, and a sense of generosity that seeks only to give back.

Intercessor:

Open our hearts, O Giver of Gifts, to be transformed by the mighty outpouring of your compassion, so that we will seek to serve others with humility, integrity and urgency as your servants.

Refrain Intercessor:

Open our eyes, O Sanctifier of Life, to the hurts and needs of others.

Teach us to see where our own abilities and resources - and the world’s deep hunger – meet.

Intercessor:

Open our hands, O Spirit, to be your instruments of witness. Help us to work without caution, serve without recognition, to do justice, to love kindness, and to serve humbly with you, our God.

Refrain Intercessor:

Open our memories, O Redeemer of All, as we tenderly remember those who have died, especially those we now name….. Help us honor the wisdom of those who devoted their lives to service, and who generously gave of their time and resources.

Celebrant:

Nurturing God, your love is free, your compassion unconditional, and your mercy infinite. Grant that we may discover the joy of living lives from a place of radical generosity, following in the footsteps of Jesus Christ our friend. In the name of Christ. Amen.

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The Confession of Sin & Absolution Celebrant:

Let us confess our sins to God. (silence may be kept)

Celebrant and People: Creator God, full of grace and truth, you create us from nothing and give us life abundant.

You give us new life in the water of baptism.

You never turn your face from us, nor cast us aside.

We confess we have turned against you and against our neighbor, in thought, word and deed.

We have wounded your love and marred your image in us.

Restore us for the sake of your Son, and bring us to heavenly joy, in Jesus Christ our Lord.

Celebrant:

All:

May the God of love bring you back to all that is good in you.

May you be forgiven of all wrongdoing, and welcome God’s grace anew in your life this day.

May God’s assurance strengthen your resolve to begin again in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

The Peace Celebrant: People:

The peace of the Lord be always with you.

And also with you.

Announcements 

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Liturgy of the Table

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Offertory sentence People:

As we strive to practice radical hospitality, stand with those in need, and invite all to experience and celebrate God’s living presence, may we live and give generously as a progressive, inclusive, and creative community.

Offertory

Hallelujah (Men of Canterbury Choir)

Eucharistic Prayer

Leonard Cohen

Enriching Our Worship Eucharistic Prayer #3

(Please stand as you are able.)

Celebrant: People: Celebrant: People: Celebrant: People:

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lift up your hearts.

We lift them to the Lord.

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

Celebrant continues: All thanks and praise are yours at all times and in all places, our true and loving God; through Jesus Christ, your eternal Word, the Wisdom from on high by whom you created all things. You laid the foundations of the world and enclosed the sea when it burst out from the womb; you brought forth all creatures of the earth and gave breath to humankind.

Wondrous are you, Holy One of Blessing, all you create is a sign of hope for our journey; and so as the morning stars sing your praises we join the heavenly beings and all creation as we shout with joy: 12

Sanctus

Holy, Holy, Holy Lord

LEVAS 252

The celebrant continues: Glory and honor are yours, Creator of all, your Word has never been silent; you called a people to yourself, as a light to the nations, you delivered them from bondage and led them to a land of promise. Of your grace, you gave Jesus to be human, to share our life, to proclaim the coming of your holy reign and give himself for us, a fragrant offering.

Through Jesus Christ our Redeemer, you have freed us from sin, brought us into your life, reconciled us to you, and restored us to the glory you intend for us.

We thank you that on the night before he died for us Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, gave it to his friends and said: “Take, eat, this is my Body, broken for you.

Do this for the remembrance of me.”

After supper Jesus took the cup of wine, said the blessing, gave it to his friends and said: “Drink this, all of you: this cup is the new Covenant in my Blood, poured out for you and for all for the forgiveness of sin.

Do this for the remembrance of me.”

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And so, remembering all that was done for us: the cross, the tomb, the resurrection and ascension, longing for Christ’s coming in glory, and presenting to you these gifts your earth has formed and human hands have made, we acclaim you, O Christ: All:

Dying, you destroyed our death.

Rising, you restored our life.

Christ Jesus, come in glory!

Send your Holy Spirit upon us and upon these gifts of bread and wine that they may be to us the Body and Blood of your Christ.

Grant that we, burning with your Spirit’s power, may be a people of hope, justice and love. Giver of Life, draw us together in the Body of Christ, and in the fullness of time gather us with all your people into the joy of our true eternal home.

Through Christ, and with Christ, and in Christ, by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, we worship you our God and Creator in voices of unending praise. Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer Celebrant:

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As our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say:

The Fraction: Breaking of the Bread & Invitation Celebrant: All:

We break this bread to share in the Body of Christ.

We who are many are one body, for we all share in the one bread.

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 the bread and wine we offer as a sign of God’s love in and for our lives.

(We have bread, gluten-free wafers, wine, and grape juice.)

To receive the bread—put your hands together (palms up) in front of you.

Either eat the bread and drink from the chalice or dip the bread in the chalice.

If you are unable to come forward and wish to have Communion brought to you, please inform a greeter.

During communion, anyone who would like to have prayers said with/for them may go to the Healing Prayer station at the back of the worship space.

Healing prayer can take the form of asking for prayers for yourself or those you love. Healing prayer may also be a quiet time for you to seek out God’s love in silence.

All are welcome to take advantage of this opportunity, but no one is required; know that you are welcome and wanted just as you are.

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Music For Communion

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Do Lord, Remember Me

LEVAS #164

Music For Communion

And Now O Father Mindful of the Love 1982 Hymnal #337

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The Post Communion Prayer

(Please stand as you are able.)

Eternal God, Redeemer and Sustainer, 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.

Blessing

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Sending Song

Glory, Glory, Hallelujah

LEVAS #130

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Dismissal Celebrant: People:

Alleluia! Alleluia! Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God. Alleluia! Alleluia!

Postlude

Pricetag

Jessie J

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

TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH PROGRESSIVE

INCLUSIVE CREATIVE DOWNTOWN 316 Adams Street, Toledo, OH 43604 (419) 243-1231 www.trinitytoledo.org Facebook.com/TrinityEpiscopalToledo

Parish Staff

Parish Vestry

The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray, Rector Nate Leonard, Director of Music & the Arts Jane Bueche, Parish Accountant Elizabeth Cousino, Interim Communications Coordinator Heather Meyer, Community Outreach Coordinator Alma Shebib, Nursery Attendant CJ Meeks, Parish Verger

Alice Todd, Senior Warden Becky Roth, Junior Warden Jamie Paul, Asst. Treasurer Darrell Cousino Dennis Degnan Jill Hunt Karen Johnson-Webb Tim Reeder

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Trinity Episcopal Church

Proper 25B October 28, 2018

Progressive  Inclusive  Creative  Downtown 316 Adams Street, Toledo, OH trinitytoledo.org 419-243-1231

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10:00 Service Reader Guild: Jeffrey Albright Elizabeth Cousino Darrell Cousino

10:00 Service Reader Guild: Bob Meeker Jeff Habib Pat Squire

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, rejection, or shame. We get all of that, and believe that church can be different.

Liturgical Assistants: Mary Wabeke Mary Beroske

Liturgical Assistants: TBD

We hold in real tension the beauty of our tradition with Jesus’ mandate to welcome all, no exceptions.

And we get that if people are brave enough to walk through the doors of a big, Gothic-looking church in downtown Toledo, we’d better be serious about being progressive, inclusive and creative.

Greeter Guild: Katherine Dzenis

Greeter Guild: Sherre Smith

Vestry Close: Darrell Cousino

Vestry Close: Dennis Degnan

Hospitality: 9a Dave Bingham 11:15a Kyle & Hugh

Hospitality: 9a Jolene & Donna 11:15a Kim & Nancy

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.

We love our Episcopal tradition, but 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, outreach activity, class, meal and social time with humility, grace and laughter.

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 and all of us at the Table of love we set together week after week.

May you never forget you are loved,

Lisa (lisa@trinitytoledo.org) (Rector)

Altar Guild: Scott Dibling

Altar Guild: Marsha Manon

Bread Guild: Scott Dibling

Bread Guild: Peggy Heider

October Birthdays 10/03 John Sanders 10/04 Helen Hilfinger 10/14 Lois Aey 10/29 Willy Aey 10/29 Jeanette Habib 10/29 Diane King 10/29 Ashley Rodriguez

Altar Flowers In Honor of Frederick & Minnie Muhl, Virginia M & Arthur E. Walton Jr. Offered By: Mark Walton & Arthur E. Walton III If you are interested in an altar flower dedication, email the office. trinity@trinitytoledo.org

Today 11:15am –Announcements Ministry Fair Today & November 4, 11:30-1:00pm – Introduction to the Episcopal Church We will gather for our second of 3 Sundays in a row for a short introduction/conversation about our history, polity, worship and spirituality. Part of making disciples begins with our own learning and growing as disciples located in a particularly rich and beautiful liturgical tradition. Plan on joining us for all three sessions each offering a different aspect of what it means to be Episcopalian.

Today, 2:00pm – The West Mission Area council meeting will be this Sunday, at St. Timothy's Perrysburg.

Today, 3:00pm – Join our Director of Music and Arts, Nate Leonard, at the Toledo Museum of Art as he accompanies members of the vocal faculty from the University of Toledo. The concert features all women, is free, and will last about an hour.

Called to Serve? - Have you ever wondered what the role of a Vestry member is? Would you like to serve Trinity in this role? See our website tab: “Welcome”->”Vestry” to learn more. Please contact Lisa

by November 8th to schedule a meeting if you are interested in serving.

SAVE THE DATE(S) Sunday November 11-Annual Giving Campaign Celebration Potluck!

Plan on joining us for an all-parish potluck up in My Brother’s Place to celebrate the conclusion of our Annual Giving Campaign. All are invited and we will send out an email this week with a link to sign up for dishes to bring.

Sunday November 18 & 25 – Hats, Mittens & Scarves Project We will be having our annual sale and donation drive to benefit our partner schools. We’ll be gathering new hats, mittens & Scarves or come ready to purchase from our selection to add to the donation pile.

Trinity Prayer List Please remember those who have asked for our prayers: Kim Knuff Please remember those who have recently died: Fred Miller Charles Doneghy To have your name or the name of someone you love on the Prayer List, please contact the office. Names will stay on the Prayer List for 30 days unless there is a request to extend the time of prayer.

THIS WEEK

Sunday, September 9

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Sunday, October 28 _ 9:00-10:00 Breakfast 10:00-11:15 Worship 11:30-1:00 Episcopal 101 – II 2:00-3:00 W. Mission Area Council Mtg. (St. Timothy Episcopal Church, 871 E. Boundary St. Perrysburg) 3:30-5:30 Universal Orthodox Worship Monday, October 29 9:30-3:00 Next to New Shop Open 10:00-11:00 Staff Meeting 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting

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Tuesday, October 30 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting 6:00-8:00 Vestry Meeting Wednesday, October 31 10:30-11:30 Coffee & Conversation w/ Lisa 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting 12:10-12:40 Healing Eucharist 6:30-8:30 Outreach Meeting Thursday, November 1 9:30-3:00 Next to New 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting 7:00-8:30 Choir Rehearsal Friday, November 2 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting 6:00-7:30 Food for Thought (PBJ Making) Saturday, November 3

Office Closed

Sunday, November 4 9:00-10:00 Breakfast 10:00-11:15 Worship (Baptism Charlie Devine) 11:30-1:00 Episcopal 101 – III 3:30-5:30 Universal Orthodox Worship

Office Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00-4:00pm Email: trinity@trinitytoledo.org