Epiphany 2 - January 13th, 2019

Trinity Episcopal Church PROGRESSIVE INCLUSIVE CREATIVE DOWNTOWN

Baptism of Our Lord

Holy Eucharist Rite II 

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January 13, 2019 10:00am

Welcome to Trinity Episcopal Church We are a faith community welcoming all and affirming the many diverse and wonderful ways God has made us. Wherever you find yourself on your journey, know that this is your sacred home today, shared by others who are caring and committed to being a welcoming, expansive, generous, risk-taking community for the sake of finding, experiencing and spreading God’s love. May you find both sanctuary and Sabbath this day, and may you never forget that you are loved.

Invitation & Instructions for Receiving Holy Communion Here at Trinity we welcome all to the Table set for us at the time of Communion.

As a sign and symbol of solidarity with all who are living with addiction and/or are intolerant of gluten we have decided to serve only non-alcoholic and glutenfree bread. We hope this communicates our collective desire to welcome all.

To receive the gluten-free bread, 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.

During the time of Communion, we also offer individual prayer at the back of the church and all are welcome to make use of this special time for prayer requests.

The Holy Eucharist Baptism of Our Lord

RITE TWO

JANUARY 13, 2019

10:00 A.M.

The season of Epiphany is about celebrating how God has shown God’s own self to us through the person, acts and teachings of Jesus.

The Epiphany recognizes and celebrates several things, all connected with the beginnings of Jesus Christ’s work of manifesting (revealing) God. The Feast of Epiphany refers first to the coming of the Wise Men to Jesus. Here we celebrate the revelation of Jesus Christ to the whole world. This is a celebration of the mystery of promise.

The theme of this season is Jesus Christ’s manifesting God to humans. In this way, Epiphany has a deeper meaning than Christmas, for instead of simply celebrating the birth of Christ, it testifies to the whole purpose of the incarnation: the manifestation of God in Jesus Christ beginning with his birth (and recognition by the Magi) and with his baptism and ministry.

During these weeks in Epiphany, we hear of Jesus’ mighty signs (miracles) and teachings as he lives out this manifestation of God. As we hear these stories, we commemorate those works and teachings of Jesus which led up to the final events in Jerusalem—his death and resurrection.

(Weaving God’s Promises, 2011 By Joanna Leiserson. Published by Morehouse Education Resources)

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 liturgy of the word Prelude Gathering Song

How Firm A Foundation Shall We Gather at the River

 Arr. Harold DeCou LEVAS #141

Words: Robert Lowry (1826-1899) Music: Robert Lowry

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WELCOME Collect of the Day Celebrant: The Lord be with you.

People: And also with you.

Celebrant: Let us pray.

Father in heaven, who at the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan proclaimed him your beloved Son and anointed him with the Holy Spirit: Grant that all who are baptized into his Name may keep the covenant they have made, and boldly confess him as Lord and Savior; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

(Please be seated for the Lessons.)

The First Lesson Reader:

Isaiah 43:1-7

A reading from Isaiah

Thus says the LORD, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. For I am the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior. I give Egypt as your ransom, Ethiopia and Seba in exchange for you. Because you are precious in my sight, and honored, and I love you, I give people in return for you, nations in exchange for your life.

Do not fear, for I am with you; I will bring your offspring from the east, and from the west I will gather you; I will say to the north, "Give them up," and to the south, "Do not withhold; bring my sons from far away and my daughters from the end of the earth-- everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made."

Reader: People:

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

Thanks be to God.

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Psalm

Psalm 29

The Psalm will be chanted responsorially by half-verse. A single voice will sing the first half of each verse, and the congregation is invited to join in singing the second half (in bold text).

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Ascribe to the LORD, / you gods, * ascribe to the LORD / glory and strength.

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Ascribe to the LORD the glory / due his Name; * worship the LORD in the beauty / of holiness.

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The voice of the LORD is upon the waters; the God of glory / thunders; * the LORD is upon the / mighty waters.

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The voice of the LORD is a powerful / voice; * the voice of the LORD is a / voice of splendor.

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The voice of the LORD breaks the / cedar trees; * the Lord breaks the cedars / of Lebanon;

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He makes Lebanon skip like / a calf, * and Mount Hermon like a / young wild ox.

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The voice of the LORD splits the flames of fire; the voice of the LORD shakes the / wilderness; * the LORD shakes the wilderness / of Kadesh.

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The voice of the LORD makes the / oak trees writhe * and strips the / forests bare.

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And in the temple of / the LORD * all are crying, / "Glory!"

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The LORD sits enthroned above / the flood; * the LORD sits enthroned as King / for evermore.

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The LORD shall give strength to / his people; * the LORD shall give his people the / blessing of peace.

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The second Lesson

ACTs 8:14-17

Reader: A reading from Acts When the apostles at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them. The two went down and prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit (for as yet the Spirit had not come upon any of them; they had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus). Then Peter and John laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.

Reader: People:

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

Thanks be to God.

Gradual

Baptized in Water

(Please stand as you are able.)

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1982 Hymnal #294

The Gospel Celebrant: People:

Luke 3: 15-17, 21-22 The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke.

Glory to you, Lord Christ.

As the people were filled with expectation, and all were questioning in their hearts concerning John, whether he might be the Messiah, John answered all of them by saying, "I baptize you with water; but one who is more powerful than I is coming; I am not worthy to untie the thong of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. His winnowing fork is in his hand, to clear his threshing floor and to gather the wheat into his granary; but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire."

Now when all the people were baptized, and when Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, the heaven was opened, and the Holy Spirit descended upon him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, "You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased."

Celebrant: People:

The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to You, Lord Christ.

Sermon

The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray

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Renewal of Baptismal Vows

(BCP, pg 292)

(Please stand as you are able.)

Celebrant: People:

Do you reaffirm your renunciation of evil and renew your commitment to Jesus Christ?

I do.

Celebrant: People:

Do you believe in God the Father?

I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

Celebrant: People:

Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God? I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.

He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary.

He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried.

He descended to the dead.

On the third day he rose again.

He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

Celebrant: People:

Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit?

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.

Celebrant:

Will you continue in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers?

I will, with God’s help.

People: Celebrant: People:

Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord?

I will, with God’s help.

Celebrant: People:

Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ?

I will, with God’s help.

Celebrant: People:

Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself?

I will, with God’s help.

Celebrant:

Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being?

I will, with God’s help.

People:

The Celebrant concludes: May Almighty God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has given us a new birth by water and the Holy Spirit, and bestowed upon us the forgiveness of sins, keep us in eternal life by his grace, in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen.

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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

(From Liturgy for the Whole Church: Multigenerational

(Please stand as you are able.)

Resources, by Susan Bock, Church Publishing, 2008)

Intercessor: Shine in your church, O God; embolden us, in a dark world, to speak truthfully and to act with the courage of love. This day and always, People: Christ, be our light.

Intercessor: Shine on your world, O God; heal the warring of nations and the wounding of the earth to give us peace at last. This day and always, People: Christ, be our light.

Intercessor: Shine for your people, O God; make us one human family who clothe each other with mercy and feed each other with justice. This day and always, People: Christ, be our light.

Intercessor: Shine in our hearts, O God; help us to reach to the heavens and deep in our souls to seek you, to find you, and to know you. This day and always, People: Christ, be our light.

Intercessor: Shine in the saints and departed, O God; teach us to follow their lead to outrageous faith and eternal love. This day and always, People: Christ, be our light.

Intercessor: Shine for the afflicted, O God; remind them of your deep compassion and how you tenderly bear all our sorrows. We lift up the names of those who have asked for our prayers including‌. This day and always, People: Christ, be our light.

Celebrant:

People:

Shine, O God, as the Light that creates, the Light that calls, the Light that comes again with every dawn. Shine as the Light that scatters every shadow, and the Light in which we promise to walk, with your help.

Amen.

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THE CONFESSION OF SIN & ABSOLUTION Celebrant:

(From the Blog Wonderings Through Life and Other Such Nonsense by Pastor Nancy Gowler Johnson)

The prophet speaks of the coming light of God which calls all the people of the Earth to come together in God’s realm of shalom.

Let us confess the ways in which we have rejected God’s vision of wholeness.

Celebrant and People: God of light and darkness, we have seen the glimmer of your star-light beckoning to us, but we have turned away and followed other paths.

We confess that we have not loved you with all our heart, with all our soul, with all our mind, and with all our strength.

We have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.

Forgive us, Holy One. Strengthen our faltering steps and guide us in your holy way of peace.

Celebrant: People:

Lift up your eyes and see the grace of God poured out into our lives.

The light of God shines through the darkness.

Our hearts rejoice for Christ is in our midst. 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 Offertory

Du bist die Ruh

Franz Shubert Arr. Franz Liszt

The Great Thanksgiving 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: Truly it is right and good to glorify you at all times and in all places, by offering you our thanksgiving, O Lord. You spoke and the light shattered darkness, order arose from confusion. You breathed into the dust of the earth and we were formed in your image.

Through your Son, our Lord Jesus, you came to us while we wandered.

He met us as a refugee, a threatened child.

He called us by name to leave what is comfortable to be his disciples, friends and partners.

With his outstretched arms on the cross, and through his death he bore our sins and through his resurrection we are saved.

And through your Holy Spirit you brood over the chaos we create, mothering us and shaping a new creation.

You enlighten everyone coming into the world.

You inspired the prophets and the apostles to find the right word at the right time.

You liberate, equip and commission your people for the continuance of your mission to make everything new.

Therefore, with angels and archangels and with all the company of heaven we proclaim and sing your glory:

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Sanctus

Holy, Holy, Holy

Celebrant continues: Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night in which he was betrayed, took the bread and when he had given thanks to you, broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take, eat: this is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.

The same way after supper, he took the cup and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them saying: 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. Do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.

Celebrant and People: Lord, we commemorate your death on the cross, we celebrate your resurrection, and we await your coming in glory.

Eternal God, let your Holy Spirit move in power over us and over these earthly gifts of bread and wine, that they may be the communion of the body and blood of Christ, and that we may become one in him. May his coming in glory find us ever watchful in prayer, strong in truth and love, and faithful in the breaking of the bread. Then, at last, all peoples will be free, all divisions healed, and with your whole creation, we will sing your praise, through your Son, Jesus Christ.

Through Christ, with Christ, in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor are yours, almighty God, for ever and ever. AMEN.

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Celebrant:

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

Fraction & Invitation 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.

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 gluten-free bread, 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.

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Communion Music

Just a Closer Walk with Thee

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LEVAS #72

Communion Music

Wayfaring Stranger

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LEVAS #19

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

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Sending Song

Blessed Be the Name

LEVAS #78

Words: Psalm 72:19 Music: Campmeeting Melody; arr. Ralph E. Hudson, 1887

Dismissal Celebrant: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord!

People: Thanks be to God!

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Baptism of Our Lord January 13, 2019

Trinity Pages #LOVE IS THE WAY! 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, 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 (1/13)

Next Week (1/20)

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Reader Guild: Amy Burris Jeffrey Albright Bob Meeker

Reader Guild: Amy Saylor Jeff Habib Becky Roth

Liturgical Assistants: Ruth Foote Mary Beroske

Liturgical Assistants: Bettye Jo Hansbarger Jason Rahe

Altar Guild: Amy & Keith Burris

Altar Guild: Scott Dibling

Greeter Guild: Wayne North

Greeter Guild: Libby Edwards & Jeffrey Albright

Hospitality: 9a Bueche Family 11:15a Amy Burris

January Birthdays Jan 3 Donna Steppe Jan 8 Gail Abood Jan 13 Liam Cousino Jan16 Bettye Jo Hansbarger Jan 22. Gary Franklin Jan 24 Larry Scharf Jan 26 Joni Zechman Jan 28. Amy Burris Jan 28 Terry Kahler

Hospitality: 9a Kim & Nancy 11:15a Dennis & Amy

Altar Flowers Given for the Glory of God If you are interested in an altar flower dedication, email the office.

This Week

Announcements TODAY Sunday 1/13 – Annual Budget Presentation & Conversation Please join us after today’s service for a presentation of the vestry approved 2019 budget and a conversation about our finances in My Brother’s Place.

Altar Flower Sign Up Interested in purchasing altar flowers in honor or memory of a loved one? Sign up on the board in the back of the sanctuary.

Sunday, January 13 9:00-9:45 Free Community Breakfast 10:00-11:15 Worship 11:15 Annual Budget Presentation 1:00-3:00 Leadership Toledo – YiPEE 3:30-5:30 Universal Orthodox Worship Monday, January 14 9:30-3:00 Next to New Shop Open 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting Tuesday, January 15 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting Wednesday, January 16 10:00-11:30 Staff Meeting 12:10 Healing Eucharist in Chapel 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting

SAVE THE DATE(S) Sunday 1/ 20 – Annual Parish Meeting Please join us for our Annual Meeting immediately following service on January 20, 2019.

Sunday 1/20, 3:30p – WYCA’s “I Rise” Unity March Please join us for the 3rd annual YWCA Unity March. The march will begin at the Toledo Loves Love wall at 3:30pm and will end at Trinity Episcopal Church around 4:30pm with some light hospitality like water and restrooms.

CALLED TO SERVE? Sundays at 9a - Community Breakfast Ministry Can you take the heat in the kitchen? Are you the ultimate host/hostess? If you are interested in either preparing, serving or hosting Sunday morning breakfast, up in My Brother’s Place, please email Kim Henkel at kimberlyhenkel@hotmail.com for more information on joining one of our breakfast teams!

Thursday, January 17 9:30-3:00 Next to New Shop Open 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting 6:00-8:00 Food For Thought Board Meeting Friday, January 18 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting 6:00-7:00 Food for Thought (PBJ Making) 7:00-8:30 Pettit-Price Wedding Rehearsal Saturday, January 19 9:00-10:30 Women’s Bible Study Scrambler’s, 3344 Secor Rd. 9:00-10:30 Men’s Bible Study Rick’s City Diner, 5333 Monroe St. 2:00-3:00 Pettit-Price Wedding Ceremony Sunday, January 20 9:00-9:45 Free Community Breakfast 10:00-11:15 Worship 11:15 Annual Parish Meeting 3:30-5:30 Universal Orthodox Worship 3:30-5:30 YWCA “I Rise” March Starts at Toledo Love’s Love Wall

Trinity Prayer List Please remember those who have asked for our prayers: Brenda Kuntz Mark Childers Amira Holly To have your name or the name of someone you love on the Prayer List, contact the office.

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

Parish Staff The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray, Rector Nate Leonard, Director of Music & the Arts Heather Meyer, Director of Operations & Community Coordinator Lynzi Miller, Next to New Manager & Communications Coordinator Jane Bueche, Parish Accountant Amy Saylor, Seminarian Elizabeth Cousino, Special Projects Coordinator Alma Shebib, Nursery Attendant

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 Bulletin Image: Baptism of Jesus, He Qi

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