The Confession of Sin & Absolution

Celebrant: Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor. Silence may be kept.

God of all mercy, we confess that we have sinned against you, opposing your will in our lives. We have denied your goodness in each other, in ourselves, and in the world you have created. We repent of the evil that enslaves us, the evil we have done, and the evil done on our behalf.

Forgive, restore, and strengthen us through our Savior Jesus Christ, that we may abide in your love and serve only your will. Amen.

Celebrant:

Enriching Our Worship

Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through the grace of Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.

The Peace

Deacon: The peace of the Lord be always with you. People: And also with you.

Announcements & Offertory Invitation

In observance of the Feast of Absalom Jones (February 13), and at the request of our Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, our loose plate offering will be designated to support the two Episcopal HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges & Universities): St. Augustine’s University in Raleigh, N.C., and Voorhees College in Denmark, S.C. Please give generously.

Loose offerings (cash or checks) can be placed in the Offertory Plate as it is passed during the Offertory or deposited in our Giving Box stationed at the back of the sanctuary. To give Online, use the attached QR code or visit www.trinitytoledo.org/online-giving/ choose GIVE NOW and today’s date. You can also text the word “Give” to 419-OMG-LOVE (419-664-5683) to make your weekly offering.

Offertory He Never Failed Me Yet Robert Ray (soloist Lisa Tucker-Gray)