Easter VII - June 2, 2019

Trinity Episcopal Church PROGRESSIVE  INCLUSIVE  CREATIVE  DOWNTOWN

 Holy Eucharist: Rite II  Easter VII 

June 2, 2019





10:00am

ď ˜ Holy Eucharist Rite II ď ˜ Prelude Gathering Song

Sonata No. 84 in D Major (Gabriel Hagedorn, Pianist) A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

Antonio Soler

Hymnal 1982 #688

Words: Martin Luther (1483-1546); tr. Frederic Henry Hedge (1805-1890); based on Psalm 46 Music: Ein feste Burg, melody Martin Luther (1483-1546); harm. Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Meter: 87. 87. 66. 66. 7

2

 liturgy of the word  Opening Acclamation Celebrant: People:

Alleluia. Christ is risen!

The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia!

Welcome Collect of the day Celebrant: People: Celebrant:

God be with you.

And also with you.

Let us pray.

Living God, Mystery of love given and received before all foundations, you wound our hearts, hardened to division and indifference: deepen our yearning for unity and enrich our love for diversity that the whole creation might share in you communion; through Jesus Christ, who make known your love. Amen.

(Please be seated for the Lessons.)

The First Lesson Reader:

Acts 16:16-34

A reading from the book of Acts.

With Paul and Silas, we came to Philippi in Macedonia, a Roman colony, and, as we were going to the place of prayer, we met a slave girl who had a spirit of divination and brought her owners a great deal of money by fortune-telling. While she followed Paul and us, she would cry out, "These men are slaves of the Most High God, who proclaim to you a way of salvation." She kept doing this for many days. But Paul, very much annoyed, turned and said to the spirit, "I order you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her." And it came out that very hour.

But when her owners saw that their hope of making money was gone, they seized Paul and Silas and dragged them into the marketplace before the authorities. When they had brought them before the magistrates, they said, "These men are disturbing our city; they are Jews and are advocating customs that are not lawful for us as Romans to adopt or observe." The crowd joined in attacking them, and the magistrates had them stripped of their clothing and ordered them to be beaten with rods. After they had given them a severe flogging, they threw them into prison and ordered the jailer to keep them securely.

Following these instructions, he put them in the innermost cell and fastened their feet in the stocks.

Lesson continues…

3

About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was an earthquake, so violent that the foundations of the prison were shaken; and immediately all the doors were opened and everyone's chains were unfastened. When the jailer woke up and saw the prison doors wide open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself, since he supposed that the prisoners had escaped. But Paul shouted in a loud voice, "Do not harm yourself, for we are all here."

The jailer called for lights, and rushing in, he fell down trembling before Paul and Silas.

Then he brought them outside and said, "Sirs, what must I do to be saved?" They answered, "Believe on the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household."

They spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all who were in his house. At the same hour of the night he took them and washed their wounds; then he and his entire family were baptized without delay. He brought them up into the house and set food before them; and he and his entire household rejoiced that he had become a believer in God. Reader: People:

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

Thanks be to God.

The psalm

Psalm 97

The whole congregation is invited to sing the REFRAIN and verses with the choir. The first time the refrain is sung, it will be sung twice.

REFRAIN

4

PSALM TONE (for verses)

A

B

REFRAIN (repeated) A The Lord is King; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of the isles be glad.

B Clouds and darkness are round about him, righteousness and justice are the foundations of his throne.

A A fire goes before him, and burns up his enemies on every side.

B His lightnings light up the world; the earth sees it and is afraid.

REFRAIN A The mountains melt like wax at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.

B The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the peoples see his glory.

A Confounded be all who worship carved images and delight in false gods! Bow down before him, all you gods.

B Zion hears and is glad, and the cities of Judah rejoice, because of your judgments, O Lord.

REFRAIN A For you are the Lord, most high over all the earth; you are exalted far above all gods.

B The Lord loves those who hate evil; he preserves the lives of his saints and delivers them from the hand of the wicked.

A Light has sprung up for the righteous, and joyful gladness for those who are true hearted.

B Rejoice in the Lord, you righteous, and give thanks to his holy Name.

REFRAIN

5

The second Lesson Reader:

Revelation 22:12-14,16-17,20-21

A reading from the book of Revelation.

At the end of the visions I, John, heard these words: "See, I am coming soon; my reward is with me, to repay according to everyone's work. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end."

Blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they will have the right to the tree of life and may enter the city by the gates. "It is I, Jesus, who sent my angel to you with this testimony for the churches. I am the root and the descendant of David, the bright morning star."

The Spirit and the bride say, "Come."

And let everyone who hears say, "Come."

And let everyone who is thirsty come.

Let anyone who wishes take the water of life as a gift.

The one who testifies to these things says, "Surely I am coming soon." Amen. Come, Lord Jesus! The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all the saints. Amen.

Reader: People:

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

(Please stand as you are able.)

Gradual

Draw the Circle Wide Draw the circle Draw the circle wide.

Draw the circle Draw the circle wide.

No one stands alone.

We’ll stand side by side, Draw the circle Draw the circle wide.

(Repeat)

6

Mark Miller

The Gospel Officiant: People:

John 17:20-26 The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John.

Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Jesus prayed for his disciples, and then he said. "I ask not only on behalf of these, but also on behalf of those who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be one. As you, Father, are in me and I am in you, may they also be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me. The glory that you have given me I have given them, so that they may be one, as we are one, I in them and you in me, that they may become completely one, so that the world may know that you have sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me. Father, I desire that those also, whom you have given me, may be with me where I am, to see my glory, which you have given me because you loved me before the foundation of the world.

"Righteous Father, the world does not know you, but I know you; and these know that you have sent me. I made your name known to them, and I will make it known, so that the love with which you have loved me may be in them, and I in them."

Officiant: People:

The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you, Lord Christ.

Sermon

The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray

Affirmation of Faith

from Shore to Shore

(Please stand as you are able.)

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. Amen.

7

The Prayers of the People

People:

Gracious God, you have promised to hear when we pray in the name of your Risen Son. In the hope and the promise of the Resurrection we lift our voices to pray. Enliven our hearts and stir our souls that we may hear and do your will.

May we be salt of the earth and light to the world.

Intercessor: People:

Breathe fresh life into all your people.

Give us power to reveal Christ in word and action.

Intercessor:

Creator of all, lead us and every people into ways of justice and peace.

That we may respect one another in freedom and truth.

Intercessor:

People:

Intercessor: Awaken in us a sense of wonder for the earth and all that is in it.

People: Teach us to care creatively for its resources.

Intercessor: People:

God of truth, grant wisdom to all leaders who hold power, that all may act with integrity and courage.

Intercessor: Give grace to all whose lives are linked with ours.

People: May we serve Christ in one another, and love as he loves us.

Intercessor: People:

God of hope, comfort all who suffer in body, mind or spirit, remembering those on our Trinity Prayer list including... (read names).

May they know the power of your healing love.

Intercessor: Make us willing agents of your compassion.

People: Strengthen us as we share in making people whole.

Intercessor: We remember with thanksgiving those who have died in the faith of Christ, and those whose faith is known to you alone, remembering those on our Trinity Prayer list including... (read names).

People: Lord, into your hands we commend them.

Intercessor: Give comfort to those who mourn.

People: Bring them peace in their time of loss.

Celebrant:

God of love, you have called us to love the world. Grant that we may walk in your presence: your love in our hearts, your truth in our minds, your strength in our wills; until, at the end of our journey, we know the joy of our homecoming and the welcome of your embrace, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Peace Celebrant: People:

The peace of the Risen Lord be always with you.

And also with you.

8



Liturgy of the Table



Announcements & Offertory sentence Offertory

Benedictus Es, Domine (Canterbury Choir)

Eucharistic Prayer Celebrant: People: Celebrant: People: Celebrant: People:

Everett Titcomb

The Book of Common Prayer pg. 361 (prayer A) (Expansive Language Version)

God 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: It is right, and a good and joyful thing always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Creator of heaven and earth. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. For our sins he was lifted high upon the cross, that he might draw the whole world to himself; and, by his suffering and death, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who put their trust in him.

Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who forever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name;

Sanctus

Holy, Holy, Holy

Grayson Warren Brown

© 1979 Grayson Warren Brown, admin. OCP Publications.

Used with Permission.

CLLI License #11294600

9

Celebrant: Holy and gracious God: 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 maker of all.

Jesus 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 Savior 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 Jesus 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: Christ has died.

Christ is risen.

Christ will come again.

We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, Almighty God, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling Christ’s 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 Christ.

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 Jesus Christ our Savior. By Christ, and with Christ, and in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty God, now and for ever. AMEN.

10

The Lord’s Prayer Celebrant:

The Book of Common Prayer, pg. 364

And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say:

The Fraction: Breaking of the Bread Celebrant: People:

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.

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

Need prayer for yourself or someone else? During Communion come to the prayer station in the back. Prayers may be requested for healing, medical procedures, safe travels, strength, patience and more. Blessings for birthdays, anniversaries and other events may also be requested.

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.

11

Communion Hymn

Here Am I, Send Me

LEVAS #126

Words: Daniel March Music: J. C. Lenderman

12

Communion Hymn

More Love to Thee, O Christ

LEVAS #87

Words: Elizabeth P. Prentiss (1818-1878) Music: William H. Doane (1832-1915)

13

The Post Communion Prayer

The Book of Common Prayer, pg. 365

(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 Lord. Amen.

Blessing

14

Sending Song

Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart

LEVAS #119

Dismissal Celebrant: People:

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

Thanks be to God. Alleluia, Alleluia!

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

All are welcome and wanted!

15

Trinity Episcopal Church PROGRESSIVE



INCLUSIVE 

CREATIVE  DOWNTOWN

Vestry Leadership Alice Todd, Senior Warden, Darrell Cousino, Junior Warden Greg Shumaker, Treasurer, Jamie Paul, Asst. Treasurer Roberta Durham, Clerk, Becky Roth, Administration Commission Chair Dennis Degnan, Property Commission Chair, Robert Meeker, Finance Commission Chair Jeffrey Albright, Jill Hunt & Donna Steppe

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 Jane Bueche, Parish Accountant 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 Affirmation of Faith from: From Shore to Shore: Liturgies, Litanies and Prayers from Around the World, by Kate Wyles, 2003 Opening Collect and Fraction from: Prayers for an Inclusive Church by Steven Shakespeare, 2009 Bulletin Image: Eastertide: The Season Continues, Sterling United Methodist Church, 2019

TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH PROGRESSIVE 

INCLUSIVE

(419) 243-1231

16

Trinity Episcopal Church

Easter VII June 2, 2019

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

Trinity Pages #LOVE IS THE WAY!

Serving this week & next:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

And may you never forget you are loved,

Lisa

TODAY (6/2)

Next Week (6/9)

10:00

10:00

Reader Guild: Jeffrey Albright Amy Saylor Bob Meeker

Reader Guild: Sherre Smith Hugh Grefe Becky Roth

Chalice Guild: Jason Rahe Scott Dibling

Chalice Guild: TBD TBD

Altar Guild: Scott Dibling

Altar Guild: Karen Johnson-Webb

Bread Guild: Becky Roth

Bread Guild: Lucy Russell

Greeter Guild: Lucy Russell Keith Sparrow

Greeter Guild: Bob Meeker Sherre Smith

Hospitality Guild: 9a Fritz & Susan 11:15a Dennis & Amy

Hospitality Guild: 9a Jolene & Donna 11:15a Mary Beroske

Mon. (6/3) Counters: Peggy Heider Mary Wabeke

Mon. (6/10) Counters: Peggy Heider Sherre Smith

TODAY Sunday 6/2, 11:15 – Coffee & Conversation- Please join us for refreshments and fellowship following service in the back of the Sanctuary. All are welcome and wanted!

Trinity Friday Summer Hours – 9:00a - 1:00p Trinity offices will close at 1:00pm on Fridays throughout the summer. We will return to regular hours the Friday after Labor Day. Saturday 6/8, 9:00-10:30 - Men’s Bible Study Join the monthly Men’s Bible Study, which meets on the second Saturday of each month at 9:00 at Rick’s City Diner, 5333 Monroe St. in west Toledo.

Their discussion starts with the gospel reading appointed for the next day.

Sunday, June 2 9:00-9:50 Property Commission Mtg 9:00-9:45 Free Community Breakfast 10:00-11:15 Worship 11:15 Coffee & Conversation 11:30 Trinity Choir Off-Site Celebration Thursday, June 3 9:30-3:00 Next to New Shop Open 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting Tuesday, June 4 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting Wednesday, June 5 10:00-11:30 Staff Meeting 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting 12:10 Midweek Eucharist

Sale of the Week 10% off all Pet Supplies!

Old West End Festival Book Sale to benefit NTN TODAY June 2, 12pm-4pm 2255 Robinwood, Toledo, OH

Coffee Hour at Next To New Keep an eye out for upcoming information on our Luauthemed coffee hour following worship on Sunday, June 30!

Altar Guild Every Sunday morning a member of this guild is responsible for setting out the vessels, linens, bread and wine to be used for worship. Each new member is paired with an experienced member to learn about this special ministry. Please email the Altar Guild head, Kyle Grefe, at kagrefe@gmail.com if you are interested!

For more information on ways to get involved at Trinity, visit our website!

Thursday, June 6 9:30-3:00 Next to New Shop Open 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting 7:00-8:30 Choir Rehearsal Friday, June 7 Office Closes at 1pm 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting 6:00-7:00 Food for Thought (PBJ Making) Saturday, June 8 Trinity Offices Closed 9:00-10:30 Men’s Bible Study

Rick’s City Diner, 5333 Monroe St

Sunday, June 9 9:00-9:45 Free Community Breakfast 10:00-11:15 Worship – Pentecost & Welcoming of New Members 11:15 Coffee & New Member Celebration

TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH PROGRESSIVE 

INCLUSIVE

Introducing Trinity 2030 Vision Process Beginning in October 2017, Lisa has been teaching and talking about her desire to get us engaged in the work of crafting a long-term vision for ministry together. While there are many ways to do this work, she has brought us the process developed by Zingerman’s in Ann Arbor (yes, the Deli!). During the February vestry retreat, the vestry reaffirmed their desire for the parish to engage in this process as well. In March, 4 members of Trinity attended a 2-day training at the Zing Train Center in Ann Arbor. Roberta Durham, Alice Todd, Heather Meyer and Lisa learned the process, purpose and power of this particular way of crafting a vision.

The vestry has now agreed to engage a team of Zing Trainers to work with the parish to craft a 10year vision. We will have multiple times to engage the process, but all are invited to sign up and come to the introductory workshop scheduled for:

Saturday, June 15 (8:00-12:00) Thank you to those who have already committed to the exciting development, we have 17 signed up!

Spots will fill up quickly, don’t miss out on this extraordinary experience.

Go to www.trinitytoledo.org homepage to sign up! All are welcome and wanted!!

Alice Todd, Sr. Warden, Vestry Member:

During the training each of us were asked to write about our views and wishes for Trinity’s future. As individuals, we all wrote and thought differently. When we combined our thought of Trinity’s future, key themes came together and created a vision with substance that was exciting and felt very possible. At that point, I saw the power of Zingerman’s Visioning process and believe we will be amazed at the strength of our Trinity community and vision we can jointly create to move forward over the next 10 years.

Trinity Pop-Up Dinners are a wonderful opportunity for parishioners to get to know one another better outside of the worship setting!

3 Pop-Up Dinners will be available in June: Sat. June 8 at 6:30 Thur. June 20 at 6:30 Sat. June 22 at 5:00 To sign up, please visit our website, www.trinitytoledo.org!!!!

A weekly spotlight of one of Trinity’s 5 ministry partners in 2019.

We’ve dreamed, we’ve planned, we’ve recruited, we’ve been trained, we’ve found two amazing young adults – and finally, the first two groups of Open Table Toledo launch in a matter of weeks.

Trinity’s ministry partner – long in the planning stages – brings small groups of 6-8 volunteers to embrace one young person emerging from foster care. Every week for one year, these groups meet over dinner and, through intention and over time, create trusting, loving communities to share life’s journey.

All young people need safe places of support and encouragement as they venture into adulthood. This is especially true for those who, by aging out of foster care, are at higher risk of social/emotional isolation, poverty, and homelessness.

The relationship-based model of Open Table Toledo is kingdom-making work, happening right here and right now. Trinity is thrilled to be the organizational host for this endeavor of loving-kindness.

Roberta Durham, Open Table Toledo’s Founder AND WE NEED YOUR HELP! OT is looking for parishioners to make a one-time commitment to prepare and serve the very first dinner for both small groups. Both meals will take place in early June and held in My Brother’s Place. This milestone event, known as The Breaking of the Bread, marks the first occasion each foster alum meets their group of volunteers. To volunteer to help prepare and serve one of the meals in June, please email Roberta at roberta.deboer@gmail.com.

May Birthdays A Birthday Blessing On this echoing-day of your birth, may you open the gift of solitude in order to receive your soul; Enter the generosity of silence to hear your hidden heart…to be enfolded anew by the miracle of your being.

(- John O’Donohue) 6/4 6/7 6/9 6/10 6/11 6/13 6/14 6/14 6/14 6/28 6/29

Sally Sorter Jeffrey Albright Steven Salander Phyllis Romick Keith Sparrow Judy Meeks Kyle Grefe Matt Oster Melinda Fischer Michael Lowrey Judy Irwin

June 27 Greg & Cindy Shumaker June 30 Jane & Al Zohn If you would like your anniversary listed in the Trinity Pages, please email lynzi@trinitytoledo.org.

Welcome Flowers given in Memory of Helen May Order your flowers today at trinitytoledo.org!

Don’t forget to stop by the Welcome Station at the conclusion of service to pick up your flowers!!!

Welcome Flowers Provided by: Schramm's Flowers 3205 W Central Ave Toledo, OH 43606 419-535-0065

Please remember those who have asked for our prayers:

Please remember those who have recently died:

Prayers play an important role in our faith and community at Trinity. To have your name or the name of someone you love on the Prayer List, contact the office or sign the prayer book at the Prayer Station.

There are many times when it would be appropriate to reach out to Lisa including: -You or someone you love has been hospitalized -You or someone you love would like time to talk confidentially -You have a question about baptism, marriage, confirmation or membership -You would like to explore different ways of getting involved in our community -You would like to schedule a time for coffee or a meal Lisa is available by phone or email and will respond as able.

Please let her know what your request is and how she can best reach you in a timely fashion.

She can be reached by email at lisa@trinitytoledo.org or by cell at (734)834-0132.