Third Sunday of Easter - April 18, 2021

Trinity Episcopal Church PROGRESSIVE  INCLUSIVE 

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The Third Sunday of Easter

Morning Devotion 

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April 18, 2021

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10:00am

 The Liturgy of the Word  Prelude

Heaven Come Down

Becca Bradley

(Katie Crawford and Lisa Tucker-Gray)

Welcome

The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray

Opening Song

Say Her Name

Alysia Lee

(Ebone Waweru, soloist & Trinity Choir) SAY HIS NAME: Daunte Wright – May he rest in peace and soar with the angels.

Daunte Wright was fatally shot during a traffic stop in a Minneapolis suburb last week. His name is now added to the growing list of people whose deaths involved police violence.

In a world that rapidly moves from one notification to the next, we offer this piece today to honor his life.

We also recall the names of other who have also been wrongfully taken through acts of police brutality, and for whom justice has not yet been served. Please pray for the repose of the souls of all who are no longer with us and for comfort and justice for the friends and family left behind.

Breonna Taylor Atatiana Jefferson Pamela Turner

Philando Castile Eric Garner Michael Brown

TOLEDOANS: Christopher Harris Kwamaine O'Neal

Opening Statement & Collect of the Day Priest: People: Priest: People: Priest:

Damon Barstad Victor Dale Jr Dale Slocum Lamar C Richardson

The Work of The People (TWOTP)

Alleluia! Christ is risen!

They are risen indeed!

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Let us pray.

Your Kindness Pierces Time Through

by Norman Fischer (TWOTP) Based on Psalm 118

Gratitude to you for your goodness, for your kindness pierces time through. Let those who struggle speak this for your kindness pierces time through. In my despair I called on you and you answered me like the sky. You are for me - I cannot fear for what can a man do to me?

You are for me - embrace me. You are my strength, and my song, my rescue. The voice of rejoicing and comfort rings through the tents of the upright, and your right hand upholds it, exalts it. Your right hand upholds; I will not die I will live to speak of what you do. You have laid me low for my errors, but never given me up. Open for me the gates of uprightness I will enter them and give thanks. This is the gate that belongs to you, the gate the upright enter.

I give thanks to you for you have answered me. Become my rescue, the stone that the builders rejected is now become the cornerstone because of you. And it is miraculous to our eyes this is the day you have made. In it we will be glad and rejoice and we pray: send us happiness.

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Blessed is the one who comes in your name Whom we bless out of your house. You are our sovereign, our light bind the festival offering with cord, bring it to the horns of the altar for you are my sovereign and I give thanks to you. You, I exalt and praise. Accept my gratitude throughout your goodness for your kindness pierces time through.

FIRST READING Reader:

Acts 3:12-19 A reading from Acts.

Read by Jamie Paul

Peter addressed the people, “You Israelites, why do you wonder at this, or why do you stare at us, as though by our own power or piety we had made him walk? The God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, the God of our ancestors has glorified his servant Jesus, whom you handed over and rejected in the presence of Pilate, though he had decided to release him.

But you rejected the Holy and Righteous One and asked to have a murderer given to you, and you killed the Author of life, whom God raised from the dead. To this we are witnesses. And by faith in his name, his name itself has made this man strong, whom you see and know; and the faith that is through Jesus has given him this perfect health in the presence of all of you.

“And now, friends, I know that you acted in ignorance, as did also your rulers. In this way God fulfilled what he had foretold through all the prophets, that his Messiah would suffer. Repent therefore, and turn to God so that your sins may be wiped out.”

Reader: People:

THE PSALM

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God. Psalm 4

Psalms for Praying

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

REFRAIN

REFRAIN Answer me when I call, O beloved of my heart!

You enveloped me in Love when I was in dire distress.

Be gracious to me now; hear my*prayer!

O friends, how long will my reputation suffer *shame?

How long will you listen to false words? I seek only what is life-giving.

REFRAIN

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You know that the Beloved dwells with all who are filled with love; Love hears when our hearts cry out.

Though you may feel angry, do not give in to fear; Commune with the Heart of your heart as you rest; be in silence.

Bask in the stillness.

Face your fears with forgiveness and trust in Love.

REFRAIN There are many who say, “Grant us special favours, O Mighty One! Bestow upon us you grace that we may prosper!”

Love has brought more joy to my heart than they have when their banks are filled.

In peace I will spend my days and sleep at night; For You alone, my Beloved, teach me the way of Love!

REFRAIN

SECOND READING Reader:

1 John 3:1-7 A reading from First John

Read by Chris Nejvara

See what love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God; and that is what we are. The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. Beloved, we are God's children now; what we will be has not yet been revealed. What we do know is this: when he is revealed, we will be like him, for we will see him as he is. And all who have this hope in him purify themselves, just as he is pure.

Everyone who commits sin is guilty of lawlessness; sin is lawlessness. You know that he was revealed to take away sins, and in him there is no sin. No one who abides in him sins; no one who sins has either seen him or known him. Little children, let no one deceive you. Everyone who does what is right is righteous, just as he is righteous.

Reader: People:

Gradual

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God. Love Can Build a Bridge (Trinity Singers with Lisa Tucker-Gray & Larry Meyer) Refrain: Love can build a bridge Between your heart and mine Love can build a bridge Don’t you think it’s time, don’t you think it’s time?

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Naomi Judd

THE GOSPEL Priest: People:

Luke 24:36b-48 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to Luke.

Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Jesus himself stood among the disciples and said to them, “Peace be with you.” They were startled and terrified, and thought that they were seeing a ghost. He said to them, “Why are you frightened, and why do doubts arise in your hearts? Look at my hands and my feet; see that it is I myself. Touch me and see; for a ghost does not have flesh and bones as you see that I have.” And when he had said this, he showed them his hands and his feet. While in their joy they were disbelieving and still wondering, he said to them, “Have you anything here to eat?”

They gave him a piece of broiled fish, and he took it and ate in their presence.

Then he said to them, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you—that everything written about me in the law of Moses, the prophets, and the psalms must be fulfilled.” Then he opened their minds to understand the scriptures, and he said to them, “Thus it is written, that the Messiah is to suffer and to rise from the dead on the third day, and that repentance and forgiveness of sins is to be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things.

Priest: People:

Sermon

The Gospel of Christ.

Praise to you, Lord Christ.

Lisa Irwin, Trinity guest preacher UCC Pastor, grew up at Trinity, currently living in the UK at Durham University

Affirmation of FAITH

From Shore to Shore Led by Becky Koskinen

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.

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Prayers of the People Intercessor: People: Intercessor: People: Intercessor: People: Intercessor: People: Intercessor: People: Intercessor: People: Intercessor: People: Intercessor:

Read by Gary Franklin

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.

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 Priest: People:

The peace of the Lord be always with you.

And also with you.

Announcements & Farewell & Blessings to Grace Hirt Offertory Go to our Giving page. www.trinitytoledo.org/online-giving/, choose GIVE and Sunday, April 18. You can also text 419-OMG-LOVE (419-664-5683) to make your weekly offering.

Offertory

The River (Grace Hirt) 6

Leon Bridges

Lord’s PRAYER

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

Time After Time (Grace Hirt)

Dismissal Leader: People:

Cyndi Lauper

Led by TSN Vendor Lunch Volunteers Let us go forth rejoicing in the power of the Resurrection. Alleluia! Alleluia!

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, 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 Your Kindness Pierces Time Through by Norman Fischer, Based on Psalm 118. Used with subscription permission through The Work of the People, Liturgy Project www.theworkofthepeople.com.

Readings and Gospel from: Revised Common Lectionary: lectionarypage.net, 2020 Psalm: Psalms for Praying: An Invitation for Wholeness, Nan Merrill, Continuum International Publishing, 2003. REFRAIN: ©1987 Leon C Roberts permission to reprint OneLicense.net A-703037.

The Affirmation of Faith: From Shore to Shore: Liturgies, Litanies & Prayers from Around the World.

Lord’s Prayer: traditional, sung.

Bulletin Image: Taken by Lisa Tucker-Gray.

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 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 4/18, 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!

TODAY 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. Come anytime, as often as you are able! All skill levels welcome!

Sunday 5/16, 6:30pm, Trinity Book Club- Join us for our next Book Club gathering on May 16th, 6:308:00pm.We will be reading and discussing The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek: a novel by Kim Michele Richardson. All are welcome and wanted!

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 Jo Stanovcak

Ethan & Alecia Grefe Judy Moon Regina Andrea Parmer Diane Suzanne Ronald B Mitchell Greg Bulach Nancy Owens & daughter

Please remember those who have recently died:

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

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

4/29 Derick Oyler, Jr.

Anniversaries

4/14 Grant Jones & Annie Devine 9 To add your birthday or anniversary to our list, please email lynzi@trinitytoledo.org.

4/5 Warnetta Walters 4/11 Henry Keune 4/21 MaryHelen Darah 4/27 Hugh Grefe

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Lisa will host a series of conversations to check in with the Trinity community for feedback about Trinity@Home and to begin thinking about how, when, and where we might plan to worship together once we are able to start introducing in-person worship.

To do this we are offering 5 sessions limited to 10 persons each. Click a session below to sign up or visit our website (www.trinitytoledo.org) to sign up.

Dates & times include: Session 1: Saturday 4/17, 10:00-11:00a Session 2: Sunday 4/18, 11:30-12:30 (following coffee hour) Session 3: Tuesday 4/20, 7:00-8:00p Session 4: Saturday 4/24, 10:00-11:00a Session 5: Sunday 4/25, 11:30-12:30 (following coffee hour)

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