Fifth Sunday in Lent - March 21, 2021

Trinity Episcopal Church PROGRESSIVE  INCLUSIVE 

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Fifth Sunday in Lent

Morning Devotion 

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March 21, 2021 10:00am

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liturgy of the word 

Prelude

Softly and Tenderly (Jon Brown)

Welcome

 A Penitential Order: Rite II  Kyrie

The verse of the Kyrie will be sung as a solo. The congregation is invited to sing the refrain as indicated.

REFRAIN

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Solo Verse: Jesus, I’ve forgotten the words that you have spoken. Promises that burned within my heart have now grown dim. With a doubting heart I follow the paths of earthly wisdom. Forgive me for my unbelief; renew the fire again.

REFRAIN

Opening Statement Priest: People:

Blessed is the Lord who forgives all our sins.

God’s mercy endures forever.

Confession & Absolution Priest:

Let us confess our sin against God and our neighbor.

People:

Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone.

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We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.

We are truly sorry and we humbly repent.

For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.

Priest:

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

Collect of the DaY Leader:

People:

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Have You Forsaken Me

(Music and lyrics by the Brilliance)

The Work of the Liturgy of the People

The First Lesson

Jeremiah 31:31-34

Reader:

Read by Jamie Paul

A reading from Jeremiah.

The days are surely coming, says the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah. It will not be like the covenant that I made with their ancestors when I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt—a covenant that they broke, though I was their husband, says the Lord. But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the Lord: I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. No longer shall they teach one another, or say to each other, “Know the Lord,” for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest, says the Lord; for I will forgive their iniquity, and remember their sin no more.

Reader: People:

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

PSALm

Psalm 119:9-16

From Psalms for Praying

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

How can the young keep to the straight path?

Only by learning to listen to the still Voice within.

With all my heart I seek You; let me not wander from your teachings!

Your Love is imprinted upon my heart, that I may walk in your Light.

Blessed are You, O Counselor; guide me in all that I do, 3

That with my lips I may bear witness to the truth of your Way. With your Word in my heart, I delight more than with the world's riches.

I listen in the Silence, awaiting the clarity of your counsel.

May I become a living fountain of joy as I give thanks for your bountiful blessings!

The second Lesson Reader:

Hebrews 5:5-10 Read by Kelly Termin

A reading from Hebrews.

Christ did not glorify himself in becoming a high priest, but was appointed by the one who said to him, “You are my Son, today I have begotten you”; as he says also in another place, “You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek.”

In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission.

Although he was a Son, he learned obedience through what he suffered; and having been made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him, having been designated by God a high priest according to the order of Melchizedek.

Reader: People:

Gradual

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

Please join in singing the Gradual.

Waiting on the World to Change We keep on waiting (waiting) Waiting on the world to change We keep on waiting (waiting) Waiting on the world to change It's hard to be persistent We're standing at a distance So we keep on waiting (waiting) Waiting on the world to change

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John Mayer

The Gospel Priest: People:

John 12:20-33 The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John.

Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Now among those who went up to worship at the festival were some Greeks. They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and said to him, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” Philip went and told Andrew; then Andrew and Philip went and told Jesus. Jesus answered them, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. Very truly, I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. Those who love their life lose it, and those who hate their life in this world will keep it for eternal life. Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there will my servant be also. Whoever serves me, the Father will honor.

“Now my soul is troubled. And what should I say—‘Father, save me from this hour’? No, it is for this reason that I have come to this hour. Father, glorify your name.” Then a voice came from heaven, “I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.” The crowd standing there heard it and said that it was thunder. Others said, “An angel has spoken to him.” Jesus answered, “This voice has come for your sake, not for mine. Now is the judgment of this world; now the ruler of this world will be driven out.

And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.” He said this to indicate the kind of death he was to die.

Priest: People:

The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to You, Lord Christ.

Sermon

The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray

The Apostles’ Creed

The Work of the Liturgy of the People

(What is the Apostles’ Creed and why are we reciting it during Lent? The Apostles’ Creed is an ancient formula of Christian belief in three sections concerning God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit- the three dimensions of the Divine that together shape and the fullness of eternal Love. As a way to remember our own baptismal promises during this Lenten journey we will recite this affirmation of our faith during these 5 weeks.)

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

I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, 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, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead.

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. Amen.

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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

During this season we will sing and speak our petitions of prayer.

Led by Jason Rahe

REFRAIN

Intercessor:

God of justice hear the cry of those who yearn for justice around the world; the persecuted and oppressed, the exploited and the ill-treated.

God of love hear the cry of those who yearn for love; fractured families, broken homes neglected, unwanted, alone.

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God of peace hear the cry of those who yearn for peace; in battle zones and broken states, those who are frightened, fearful and anxious. (Pause) God of healing hear the cry of those who yearn for healing; physical and spiritual hurting, weakened and depressed. (Pause) God of mercy hear the cry of those who yearn for mercy; convicted, in need of your Grace, contrite, humble, bowed down. (Pause)

REFRAIN

May we know the peace of God the love of God the justice of God the healing and mercy of God this day and all days. Amen.

THE PEACE Priest: People:

The peace of the Lord be always with you.

And also with you.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Offertory

Go to our Giving page. www.trinitytoledo.org/online-giving/, choose GIVE and Sunday, March 21.

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

Offertory

Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying (Trinity Choir)

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Ken Medema

The Lord’s Prayer

Offered by Kyle Grefe

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 Song

Wade in the Water (Trinity Singers and Brian Buckner)

Refrain: Wade in the water, wade in the water, children, wade in the water.

God’s gonna trouble the water.

Refrain Look over yonder, what do I see?

God’s gonna trouble the water.

The Holy Ghost a’coming on me God’s gonna trouble the water.

See that host all dressed in white, God’s gonna trouble the water.

The leader looks like the Israelite.

God’s gonna trouble the water.

Refrain If you don’t believe I’ve been redeemed, God’s gonna trouble the water.

Just follow me down to Jordan’s stream.

God’s gonna trouble the water.

Refrain See that band all dressed in red, God’s gonna trouble the water.

Looks like the band that Moses led.

God’s gonna trouble the water.

Refrain

Dismissal Celebrant: People:

African-American spiritual

Led by Toledo Streets Vendor Lunch Team Go in peace to love and serve the Lord!

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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

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: Have You Forsaken Me. Music and lyrics by The Brilliance. 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 The Apostle’s Creed: Used with subscription permission through The Work of the People, Liturgy Project www.theworkofthepeople.com.

Lord’s Prayer: traditional, spoken Bulletin Image: Choose Love - Unity Collection from Canvas-Candy.

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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Lent 5 Mar 21, 2021

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 3/21, 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 3/21, 4:00pm, Ukulele Choir- Ukulele Choir will gather again on March 21 from 4:00-5:00pm and plans to meet every other Sunday. Come anytime, as often as you are able! All skill levels welcome!

Wednesday 3/24, 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 7:00-8:00pm each Wednesday. All are welcome to attend one or more sessions.

Thursday 3/25, 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 3/27, 10:00am, Draw Me Nearer– This Saturday we will gather from 10:00-11:00AM for our final morning of Draw Me Nearer. 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.

Friday, 3/26, Easter Flower Order Deadline – Order your Easter memorial flowers today! Please be sure to include your first and last name, phone number, and quantity. If you are requesting a flower in honor or memory of a loved one, please include their first and last name(s) on the sign up, which we will list in our Easter bulletin.

Orders are DUE by Friday, March 26, 2021.

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

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

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

3/1 Ruth Miller 3/12 Joseph Offet 3/25 Nancy Colpaert

3/6 Sam Melden 3/15 Emily Esch 3/25 Jamie Paul

3/8 Jeff Habib

9 3/20 Jolene Miller

3/10 Pat Squire 3/22 Stephen Rodriguez

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