Fifth Sunday After the Epiphany - February 7, 2021

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Fifth Sunday After the Epiphany

Morning Devotion 

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February 7, 2021

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10:00am

 The Liturgy of the Word  Prelude

Shall We Gather at the River

Robert Lowry

(Trinity Choir members)

Welcome

The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray

Opening Hymn

Creative Spirit, Come

Jann Aldredge-Clanton

(Trinity Choir members)

Creative Spirit, come, inspire our work each day; As you are making all things new, Reveal to us your way.

Creative Spirit, rise, within us and above; Destructive forces lose their hold, Surrounded by your love.

Creative Spirit, come, and fill our world with peace; We join your liberating work, Your power to increase.

Opening Collect Priest: People: Priest:

Delivered and Satisfied

The Work of the People

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Let us pray.

Give thanks to the Lord! The Light’s love endures forever. Let the redeemed of the Creator tell their story, those God rescued from trouble and gathered in from the lands, from the east and from the west, from the north and from the south. Some wandered in desert wastes, finding no way to an inhabited town; hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted within them. Then they cried out to Yahweh in their trouble, and God delivered them from their distress; Our Shepherd led them by a straight way, until they reached an inhabited town. Let them thank the Lord! Thank God for his steadfast love, for her wonderful works to humankind. For The Christ satisfies the thirsty, and the hungry The Christ fills with good things.

FIRST Reading Reader:

Isaiah 40:21-31 A reading from Isaiah.

Read by Kelly Termin

Have you not known? Have you not heard? Has it not been told you from the beginning? Have you not understood from the foundations of the earth? It is he who sits above the circle of the earth, and its inhabitants are like grasshoppers; who stretches out the heavens like a curtain, and spreads them like a tent to live in; who brings princes to naught, and makes the rulers of the earth as nothing. Scarcely are they planted, scarcely sown, scarcely has their stem taken root in the earth, when he blows upon them, and they wither, and the tempest carries them off like stubble. To whom then will you compare me, or who is my equal? says the Holy One. 2

Lift up your eyes on high and see: Who created these? He who brings out their host and numbers them, calling them all by name; because he is great in strength, mighty in power, not one is missing. Why do you say, O Jacob, and speak, O Israel, "My way is hidden from the Lord, and my right is disregarded by my God"? Have you not known? Have you not heard?

The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable. He gives power to the faint, and strengthens the powerless. Even youths will faint and be weary, and the young will fall exhausted; but those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.

Reader: People:

PSALm

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

Psalm 147: 1-12, 21c

From Psalms for Praying

The plain text will be offered by the cantor; the congregation is invited to sing the text in bold.

Praise the Beloved, Heart of all hearts!

We are blessed as we sing praises to the Beloved; For as we give ourselves in love, so we receive love.

The Beloved abides in our heart, in every open heart that welcomes Love.

Through Love we are sent to the brokenhearted, a mutual balm to the soul.

We seek out the downtrodden, those without shelter or food, recognizing our own poverty with them.

Those in prison also await willing hearts to visit them, that forgiveness might free all them from bondage.

Sing to the Beloved with thanksgiving; mingle with the melodies of the spheres!

Awaken to your inheritance in all the universe!

For you belong to heaven, to the stars and galaxies.

You come also from the earth, from mineral and plant, pure water courses through your veins.

Every creature- those that swim and fly and walk on landknows you as of old;

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And each human- in body or in spiritwelcomes you in the heart-song of Love, where we are One Being.

O my soul, praise the Beloved!

SECOND READING Reader:

1 Corinthians 9:16-23 A reading from First Corinthians.

Read by Mary Beroske

If I proclaim the gospel, this gives me no ground for boasting, for an obligation is laid on me, and woe to me if I do not proclaim the gospel! For if I do this of my own will, I have a reward; but if not of my own will, I am entrusted with a commission. What then is my reward? Just this: that in my proclamation I may make the gospel free of charge, so as not to make full use of my rights in the gospel.

For though I am free with respect to all, I have made myself a slave to all, so that I might win more of them. To the Jews I became as a Jew, in order to win Jews. To those under the law I became as one under the law (though I myself am not under the law) so that I might win those under the law. To those outside the law I became as one outside the law (though I am not free from God's law but am under Christ's law) so that I might win those outside the law. To the weak I became weak, so that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all people, that I might by all means save some. I do it all for the sake of the gospel, so that I may share in its blessings.

Reader: People:

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

Gradual

Thy Word (Kim Buehler & Gabe Hagedorn)

Amy Grant/Michael Smith

REFRAIN:

Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path When I feel afraid, think I've lost my way Still you're there right beside me And nothing will I fear, as long as you are near please be near me to the end REFRAIN I will not forget, Your love for me and yet, my heart forever is wandering Jesus be my guide, and hold me to your side I will love you to the end Nothing will I fear as long as you are near, please be near me to the end REFRAIN And a light unto my path You're the light unto my path

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THE GOSPEL Priest: People:

Mark 1:29-39 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark.

Glory to you, Lord Christ.

After Jesus and his disciples left the synagogue, they entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. Now Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they told him about her at once. He came and took her by the hand and lifted her up. Then the fever left her, and she began to serve them.

That evening, at sundown, they brought to him all who were sick or possessed with demons.

And the whole city was gathered around the door. And he cured many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons; and he would not permit the demons to speak, because they knew him. In the morning, while it was still very dark, he got up and went out to a deserted place, and there he prayed. And Simon and his companions hunted for him. When they found him, they said to him, “Everyone is searching for you.” He answered, “Let us go on to the neighboring towns, so that I may proclaim the message there also; for that is what I came out to do.” And he went throughout Galilee, proclaiming the message in their synagogues and casting out demons.

Priest: People:

The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you, Lord Christ.

Sermon The Affirmation of Faith

The Rt Rev, Mark Hollingsworth, Jr. Bishop of the Diocese of Ohio Led by Jamie Paul From Liturgy for the Whole Church: Multigenerational Resources

We believe in God who said, “Let there be light,” and there was!

With that light, God made the world and all people in whom, and through whom, the Light burns on, strong and true.

We believe!

We believe in Jesus, the true Light, who went down to darkness to overcome death, and rose again, to unveil our own brightness, in the victory of whose love a path shines home to God’s heart where all will live forever.

We believe!

We believe in the Spirit, blazing with hope, speaking the truth into every darkness, warming our lives with God’s gifts and call.

We believe!

We believe in the church, where God’s Light is praised, and from where we are sent to love and serve the world.

We believe!

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We ask today that a gentle breath blow from above on the light that is in us, the light that is among us, and enflame us anew with the courage of love.

Enflame us, O God! Amen.

The Prayers of the People

Led by Courtney Rahe

(Please join us in sharing the response written in bold.)

Intercessor: Creator of All, you have promised to hear when we pray in the name of your Son. Therefore, in confidence and trust we pray for the Church. God, enliven the Church for its mission: People: That we may be salt of the earth and light to the world.

Intercessor: People:

Breathe fresh life into your people.

Give us power to reveal Christ in word and action.

Intercessor: People:

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:

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

Teach us to care creatively for its resources.

Intercessor:

People:

God of truth, inspire with your wisdom those whose decisions affect the lives of others, That all may act with integrity and courage.

Intercessor: People:

Give grace to all whose lives are linked with ours.

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

Intercessor:

People:

We pray for those on our Trinity Prayer List, and those we now name silently or aloud. God of hope, comfort and restore all who suffer in body, mind or spirit.

May they know the power of your healing love.

Intercessor: People:

Make us willing agents of your compassion.

Strengthen us as we share in making people whole.

Intercessor: People:

Give comfort to those who mourn.

Bring them peace in their time of loss.

Intercessor: People:

We praise you for all your saints who have entered your eternal glory.

May their example inspire and encourage us.

Intercessor: People:

Lord, you have called us to serve you.

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.

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The Confession of Sin & Absolution Priest:

(From Wonderings Through Life and Other Such Nonsense)

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.

Priest 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.

Priest: 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 Priest: People:

The Peace of the Lord be always with you.

And also with you.

Announcements Offertory A virtual offering plate, titled Sunday, February 7 Offering, has been created on our website’s Online Giving page. Through this online resource, you can make a regular Sunday offering or a pledge contribution. www.trinitytoledo.org/online-giving/. Text to Give is also available!

You can simply text 419-OMG-LOVE (419-664-5683) to make your weekly offering.

Offertory

There is a Balm in Gilead

arr. Nolan Williams, Jr.

(Kim Buehler )

Lord’s Prayer

Led by Bob Meeker Version by Parker Palmer

The congregation is invited to join.

Heavenly Father, heavenly Mother, Holy and blessed is your true name.

We pray for your reign of peace to come, We pray that your good will be done, Let heaven and earth become one.

Give us this day the bread we need, Give it to those who have none.

Let forgiveness flow like a river between us,

From each one to each one.

Lead us to holy innocence Beyond the evil of our days — Come swiftly Mother, Father, come.

For yours is the power and the glory and the mercy: Forever your name is All in One. Amen.

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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

I’ve Got Peace Like a River

LEVAS #201

(Trinity Choir members)

I’ve got peace like a river, I’ve got peace like a river, I’ve got peace like a river in my soul. (repeat) I’ve got joy like a fountain, I’ve got joy like a fountain, I’ve got joy like a fountain in my soul. (repeat) I’ve got love like an ocean, I’ve got love like an ocean, I’ve got love like an ocean in my soul. (repeat) I’ve got peace like a river, I’ve got peace like a river, I’ve got peace like a river in my soul. (repeat)

Dismissal Leader: People:

Offered by Bettye Jo Hansbarger & Eva Slawson Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

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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, Roberta Durham, Jeffrey Albright, Leah Reed, Becky Koskinen, Dennis Degnan, Fritz Hany, Bob Meeker, Jamie Paul

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:

Opening Collect: Delivered and Satisfied- Hope from Psalm 107. 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 Confession of Sin: From Wonderings Through Life and Other Such Nonsense An Affirmation of Faith: From Liturgy for the Whole Church: Multigenerational Resources Lord’s Prayer: Version by Parker Palmer Bulletin Image: Image: Calling Disciples, He Qi , from Art in the Christian Tradition, a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN. 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 ONE LICENSE Licensing # A-700000, Category B: A-729339.

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5th Sunday After the Epiphany Feb 7, 2021

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 2/7, 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 2/7, 4:00pm, Ukulele Choir- Ukulele Choir will gather again today, February 7 from 4:005:00pm, and plans to meet every other Sunday. Come anytime, as often as you are able! All skill levels welcome!

Wednesday 2/10, Faith & Race Film/Discussion Series- Come be part of a 12-week film series curated by The Work of the People focused on the intersectionality of faith and race. We will gather from 7:008:00pm each Wednesday. All are welcome to attend one or more sessions.

Thursday 2/11, 7:00pm, Trinity Choir– Trinity Choir gathers every Thursday from 7:00-8:00pm via Zoom. New voices are always welcome! Email Choir Director, Chelsie Cree, to join in on the fun!

Saturday 2/13, 9:00am, Men’s Bible Study– All men in the Trinity community and their guests are welcome to join our monthly Bible study. We gather via Zoom on the 2nd Saturday of each month to read and discuss the Gospel reading for the upcoming Sunday.

Saturday 2/13, 9:00am, Sacred Ground- If you feel the time is right for you to use your time creatively and deepen your understanding of race and faith, we invite you to be a part of our second round of Sacred Ground. It will be offered every other Saturday morning, 9:00-10:30am, February 13 – June 19.

Becky Koskinen and Karen Keune will lead us in a 10-part series built around a powerful online curriculum of documentary films and readings that focus on BIPOC histories as they intersect with European American histories. Space is limited to the first 10 people to sign up- registration closes TODAY, February 7.

Thursday 2/18, 8:45am, TSN Vendor Lunch Assembly– On the third Thursday of every month, teams of 3-4 volunteers safely gather at Trinity to prepare and deliver 30+ lunches to the vendors of our community partner, Toledo Streets Newspaper. We need YOUR help! Visit our website to sign up for our February team!

Thursday 2/20, 10:00am, Draw Me Nearer– Every Saturday morning in Lent, 10:00-11:00AM, join us on Zoom as we explore prayer as a creative art form: whether you find it difficult to engage with traditional prayer or you’re interested in enriching a current spiritual practice, this workshop offers you inspiring new ways to pray through drawing, coloring, poetry and music.

Sunday 2/28, 6:30pm, Book Club - Join us for our next 10Book Club gathering on February 28 at 6:308:00pm. We will be reading and discussing Their Eyes Were Watching God, by Zora Neale Hurston.

Lucas County: COVID-19 Vaccine- Lucas County is now scheduling COVID-19 vaccine appointments online for those aged 65+. If you need assistance in scheduling your appointment or finding transportation, you can reach out to: Lynzi or Heather in the Trinity office.

Diocese of Ohio: 2021 Winter Convocation- The 2021 Winter Convocation will be held virtually on Sunday mornings and weekday evenings at 7:00 p.m. on February 8-14. There is no charge for any of the events, but pre-registration is required. Registration is now open. Feel free to sign up for as many workshops as you like. Each weekday event will have pre-work assigned, and will last no longer than one hour. For more information, visit dohio.org/convocation.

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 Christine Fleischmab

Ethan & Alecia Grefe Judy Moon Regina Andrea Parmer Diane Suzanne Ronald B Mitchell Jill Bulach

Please remember those who have recently died:

Brandon Stalker

Dennis Lange

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 Anniversaries

2/4 Jason Rahe 2/20 Marjorie Blackwell

2/4 Morgan Kuhr 2/26 Kevin Kuhr

2/16 Will Dailey 2/29 Gabe Hagedorn

2/1 Leah Reed and Will Dailey 2/14 Stanley and Sandra Corfman-Johnson 11 please email lynzi@trinitytoledo.org.

To add your birthday or anniversary to our list,