Trinity@316 Second Sunday of Easter - April 24, 2022

Trinity Episcopal Church PROGRESSIVE  INCLUSIVE 

CREATIVE  DOWNTOWN

The Second Sunday of Easter holy Eucharist

Trinity@316 

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April 24, 2022

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10:00am

 The Liturgy of the Word  Prelude

Goin’ Home

Antonín Dvořák

(Bradley Baker and Grace Mauk)

Welcome Opening Hymn

The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray

The Strife is O’er, the Battle Done

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The 1982 Hymnal #208

Opening Statement & Collect of the Day

Prayers for an Inclusive Church

Priest: Alleluia! Christ is risen!

People: They are risen indeed!

Priest: The Lord be with you.

People: And also with you.

Priest: Let us pray.

Alpha and Omega, our beginning and our end, you break through the locks of gated communities and hardened hearts: accept our doubts, heal our desire for certainty and, by your Spirit’s gentle touch, make us a people forgiven and forgiving; through Jesus Christ, the Giver of Peace. Amen.

The FIRST READING Reader:

Acts 5:27-32

A reading from the Book of Acts.

When the temple police had brought the apostles, they had them stand before the council. The high priest questioned them, saying, "We gave you strict orders not to teach in this name, yet here you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and you are determined to bring this man's blood on us." But Peter and the apostles answered, "We must obey God rather than any human authority.

The God of our ancestors raised up Jesus, whom you had killed by hanging him on a tree. God exalted him at his right hand as Leader and Savior that he might give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. And we are witnesses to these things, and so is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him."

Reader: People:

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

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THE PSALM

Psalm 118:14-29

Psalms for Praying

Please join in singing the Refrain each time it is repeated; the verses will be offered by the cantors.

REFRAIN

REFRAIN Harken to songs of victory, to the music of my soul: You, O Loving Presence, have been my strength, You have stood beside me in the darkness, You have walked with me into the light!”

I shall not give in to fear, but I shall live in peace and give witness to your saving grace.

You turned your face from my weaknesses, and You opened the door leading to new life.

REFRAIN Yes, You opened to me the gates of truth and justice, that I might enter through them.

Praise be to You, O Merciful One! This is the Door to Life; those who know Love shall enter through It. I give thanks to You, O Beloved, who answer our prayers and invite us to new Life.

The stone which the builders rejected has become the foundation of our lives.

This, O Eternal Listener, is your Work; it is marvelous in our eyes.

This is the day which You have made; let us rejoice and be glad in it!

REFRAIN Remain ever by our side, O Friend! We welcome You into our hearts as Loving Companion Presence!

Blessed are all who enter through your gates! Blessed are all who dwell in the house of Love!

For You lead the Way, You forgive our misguided ways, and You bring Light into darkness.

Come, all you who will, partake of the Great Banquet!

You are my Beloved, and I will give thanks to You; You are my Beloved, greatly will I praise You! We give thanks to You, O Blessed One, for You are kind; your steadfast Love endures for ever!

REFRAIN

The SECOND READING Reader:

Revelation 1:4-8

A reading from the Book of Revelation.

John to the seven churches that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth.

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To him who loves us and freed us from our sins by his blood, and made us to be a kingdom, priests serving his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.

Look! He is coming with the clouds; every eye will see him, even those who pierced him; and on his account all the tribes of the earth will wail. So it is to be. Amen. "I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.

Reader: People:

Gradual

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

Over My Head

arr. Adam & Matt Podd

Over my head I hear music in the air (repeat x3) There music be a joy somewhere Over my head I hear singing everywhere (repeat x3) Their music be a joy somewhere Over my head I hear music in the air Over my head I hear singing everywhere Over my head I hear music in the air There must be a joy, there must be a joy, there must be a joy somewhere!

The Gospel Deacon: People:

John 20:19-31 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to John.

Glory to you, Lord Christ.

When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the authorities, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you." After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you." When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained."

But Thomas (who was called the Twin), one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, "We have seen the Lord." But he said to them, "Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands, and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his side, I will not believe."

A week later his disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were shut, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you." Then he said to Thomas, "Put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it in my side. Do not doubt but believe." Thomas answered him, "My Lord and my God!" Jesus said to him, "Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe."

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Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book.

But these are written so that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that through believing you may have life in his name.

Deacon: 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

The congregation is invited to join.

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.

Prayers of the People Intercessor: People:

Intercessor: People:

Intercessor: People:

Intercessor: People:

Gathered at the empty tomb, let us pray for the church, those in need, and all of God’s creation. God of Easter gladness, invigorate us with the good news of freedom to choosing a path of love and new life. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

God of Easter rebirth, renew creation with rain, warmth, wonder and a creator’s love. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

God of Easter everywhere, charge and challenge leaders of all nations to be servants and peacemakers. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

God of Easter joy, surprise, amaze, and comfort all who seek healing.

Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

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Intercessor: People:

Intercessor: People:

Intercessor: People:

Intercessor:

God of Easter people, hear the prayers of this community on this and every day. At this time, we invite your own prayers, silently or aloud. (silence) Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

God of Easter presence, protect those who serve and work in dangerous conditions at home and abroad. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

God of Easter promises, invite us into the hope and joy of eternal life. We celebrate the life and witness of all the saints you have called by name. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Into your hands, gracious God, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy; through your risen Son, Jesus the Christ. Amen.

THE PEACE Deacon: People:

The peace of the Lord be always with you.

And also with you.

Announcements Offertory Invitation To give online, visit www.trinitytoledo.org/online-giving, choose GIVE NOW, and Sunday, April 24.

Offertory

Bridge Over Troubled Water

Simon and Garfunkel

(Trinity Music Team)

 The Liturgy of the Table  The Great Thanksgiving Celebrant: All: Celebrant: All: Celebrant: All:

A Wee Worship Book, Iona Community

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 God thanks and praise.

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We praise you, O God, whom eternity cannot contain, for coming to earth and entering time in Jesus.

We praise you for his life which informs our living, for his compassion which changes our hearts, for his clear speaking which contradicts our harmless generalities, for his disturbing presence, his innocent suffering, his fearless dying, his rising to life breathing forgiveness and restoring us forever to you. For these gifts we praise and worship you.

All that is spectacular, all that is plain have their origin in you. All that is lovely, all who are loving, point to you as their fulfillment. Therefore we gladly join our voices to the song of the Church on earth and in heaven:

Sanctus

Grayson Warren Brown

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Jesus was always the guest. In the homes of Peter and Jairus, Martha and Mary, Joanna and Susanna, he was always the guest. At the meal tables of the wealthy where he pled the case of the poor, he was always the guest. Upsetting polite company, befriending isolated people, welcoming the stranger, he was always the guest.

But here, at this table, he is the host. Those who wish to serve him must first be served by him.

Those who want to follow him must first be fed by him.

For this is the table where God intends us to be nourished.

This is the time when Christ can make us new. So come, you who hunger and thirst for a deeper faith, for a better life, for a fairer world. Jesus Christ, who has sat at our tables, now invites us to be his guests.

On their last night together, and as they were sitting at a meal, Jesus gave thanks, took a piece of bread and broke it. He gave it to the disciples saying, “This is my body. It is broken for you. Do this to remember me.”

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Later, after they had eaten, he took a cup of wine, gave thanks and said, “This cup is the new relationship with God made possible because of my death.

Drink this all of you, to remember me.”

So now we do as Jesus did.

We offer this bread and this wine to each other, and proclaim the mystery of faith: Celebrant and People Christ has died.

Christ is risen.

Christ will come again.

We ask that these signs of your love be filled with the fullness of Jesus. Let that same love rest on us, converting us from the patterns of this passing world, until we conform to the shape of him whose food we now share. Amen.

And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we now pray

New Zealand Prayerbook

Eternal Spirit, Earth-maker, Pain-bearer, Life-giver, Source of all that is and that shall be, Father and Mother of us all, Loving God, in whom is heaven: The hallowing of your name echo through the universe!

The way of your justice be followed by the peoples of the world!

Your heavenly will be done by all created beings!

Your commonwealth of peace and freedom sustain our hope and come on earth.

With the bread we need for today, feed us.

In the hurts we absorb from one another, forgive us.

In times of temptation and test, strengthen us.

From trials too great to endure, spare us.

From the grip of all that is evil, free us.

For you reign in the glory of the power that is love, now and forever.

Amen.

The Fraction: Breaking of the Bread Celebrant: People: Celebrant:

Enriching Our Worship

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.

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

Invitation to Communion Please be seated until you are invited to come forward to receive communion. Please let us know if you would like the bread brought to you or if you would like a gluten free option.

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Communion Hymn

Just a Closer Walk with Thee

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LEVAS #72

Communion Hymn

In The Lord

The Post Communion Prayer

Songs and Prayers from Taize #47

(Please stand as you are able.)

Celebrant: Let us pray.

Almighty and ever living God, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of your Son, and heirs of your eternal kingdom. And now, God, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and forever. 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 Hymn

Christ is Risen! Shout Hosanna!

See insert.

Dismissal Deacon: People:

Alleluia! Alleluia! Let us go forth in the power of the Risen Christ!

Thanks be to God. Alleluia! Alleluia!

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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, Jeffrey Albright, Jr. Warden Leah Reed, Clerk, Gary Franklin, Treasurer Dennis Degnan, Becky Koskinen, Fritz Hany, Karen Keune & Jamie Paul

Parish Staff The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray, Rector Heather Meyer, Director of Operations and Community Development Chelsie Cree, Director of Music and The Arts Grace Mauk, Trinity@316 Accompanist, Brian Buckner, Trinity@Home Accompanist Lynzi Miller, Communications Coordinator ADDITIONAL RESOURCES & COPYRIGHT INFO: Collect of the Day: Prayers for an Inclusive Church, Steven Shakespeare.

Readings and Gospel from: Revised Common Lectionary: lectionarypage.net, 2021.

Psalm: From Psalms for Praying © 2007 Nan C. Merrill, Reprinted with permission of the publisher Continuum International Publishing Group, www.PsalmsForPraying.com.

The Great Thanksgiving: A Wee Worship Book, Iona Community.

Lord’s Prayer: New Zealand Prayerbook.

Bulletin Image: Photo shared by The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray.

Fraction, Breaking of the Bread: Enriching Our Worship.

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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Trinity Pages TODAY, 4/24, 6:30pm, Trinity Book Club - We will gather this evening to discuss Firekeeper's Daughter

by Angeline Boulley. Visit our website or email Lynzi (lynzi@trinitytoledo.org) to sign up!! All are welcome.

Tuesday, 4/26, 10:00am, FFT Food Pantry at Trinity - Trinity Episcopal Church has partnered with Food For Thought to offer a monthly food pantry! Come down to Trinity (316 Adams Street) on the 4th Tuesday of each month from 10:00-12:00pm!

Saturday, 5/14, 9:00am, Men’s Bible Study - Join us for our next Men’s Bible Study gathering on Saturday, May 14th at 9:00am at Rick’s City Diner (5333 Monroe St, Toledo, OH). All men in the Trinity community and their guests are welcome to join. You can view the Bible passages we will be discussing on our website.

Please remember those who have asked for our prayers: Tishie Bozeman Caroline Kroeger The Johnson family Dennis Kanfield Sean Charlotte Riley

Sheilah Wilson Tim Barr The Bowen family Bradley Baker Andy Janet Lucille Craig

Ethel Perdeau The Webb family Carol Romstadt Helen Paolucci Beonka, Josiah & Kamyia Fizer

Please remember those who have recently died: Mike Maistros To add your name or the name of someone you love on the Prayer List, please email lynzi@trinitytoledo.org.

Birthdays

4/3 Beth Oyler 4/6 Jenn Emerich 4/11 Henry Keune 4/20 Ashley Jayne 4/25 Christina Turner 4/29 Derick Oyler, Jr.

4/5 Elizabeth Cousino 4/7 Lynzi Miller 4/18 Wayne North 4/21 MaryHelen Darah 4/27 John Abood

4/5 Warnetta Walters 4/10 Kim Buehler 4/19 Kristian Emerich 4/23 Jane Bueche 4/27 Hugh Grefe

To add your birthday or anniversary to our list, please email lynzi@trinitytoledo.org.

Sending Hymn

Christ is Risen! Shout Hosanna!

Voices Together #354