Fourth Sunday After the Epiphany - Annual meeting Sunday - January 31, 2021

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Annual meeting Sunday

Morning Devotion 

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January 31, 2021 10:00am

ď ˜ The Liturgy of the Word ď ˜ Prelude

Awesome God

Rich Mullins

(Gabe Hagedorn)

Welcome

The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray

Opening Hymn

Rise Up and Shout

Jann Aldredge-Clanton

(Trinity Choir members)

When we look all around, unemployment abounds, and we're filled with distress, fear, and doubt. Then we hear Wisdom say, "We can show a new way." And She leads us to rise and speak out.

REFRAIN:

Rise up and shout, for it's time to speak out; let us cry out for justice; let us rise and speak out.

There are millions in need, crushed by others with greed, who abuse and oppress with their clout. Wisdom calls us to go, and Her justice to show, and She leads us with love to speak out.

REFRAIN There'll be fairness and peace; workers' rights will increase when we wake up and hear Wisdom shout. Let us come and unite, working daily for right; join together to rise and speak out.

REFRAIN

Opening Collect Priest: People: Priest:

A Prayer in Search of Holy Connection

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Let us pray.

The Work of the People

By Debbie Wong

God of all creation, unbound by space and time, we confess our weariness as we log on once more, in search of a holy connection. Though we would not choose to meet this way, we hold to the promise that you choose always to meet us where we are. When we feel the inadequacy of digital presence, remind us that you, O Lord, are fully present, even here. When we feel the strain of needing to perform who we are, when we are seen but not known, remind us that you, O Lord, know us completely. When we are tempted to trust the illusion of the screen and flatten others in dismissal, remind us that behind each square sits a living, breathing child of God, behind each comment, a person in need of your love.

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When we fail to engage others well, show us your grace. When others fail to engage us well, may we show your grace. When it feels as though even our prayers are spoken into a void, speak to us your words of life, which never return empty. When we come to the edge of our limits, surprise us again with the fullness of your life-- a life that lives in and flows through each of us, unhindered by blurry pixels and distorted sound. Lord Jesus Christ, image of the invisible God, give us faith to see your substance in the virtual. O Christ, in whom all things hold together, hold us together even in this time of physical separation. By your Spirit, make us one, as your Spirit has always done, that in the endless bluish glow that illumines our days and nights, we might be able still to see your endless light. AMEN.

FIRST Reading Reader:

Deuteronomy 18:15-20 A reading from Deuteronomy.

Read by Kyle Kuhr

Moses said: The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your own people; you shall heed such a prophet. This is what you requested of the Lord your God at Horeb on the day of the assembly when you said: “If I hear the voice of the Lord my God any more, or ever again see this great fire, I will die.” Then the Lord replied to me: “They are right in what they have said. I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their own people; I will put my words in the mouth of the prophet, who shall speak to them everything that I command. Anyone who does not heed the words that the prophet shall speak in my name, I myself will hold accountable. But any prophet who speaks in the name of other gods, or who presumes to speak in my name a word that I have not commanded the prophet to speak—that prophet shall die.”

Reader: People:

PSALm

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

Psalm 111

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, O my soul!

I will give thanks to You with my whole heart, to all who will listen, I will tell of your goodness.

Wondrous is Creation, Great Builder; I take pleasure in pondering your Work.

Full of honor and integrity are your teachings; those who follow them will find new life.

You lift the hearts of those who suffer; You come to them in their need.

Your steadfast love is food for the soul, nourishment in times of fear.

You are ever-mindful of your covenant, a very Presence to the weary and afflicted.

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Your Word is truth to those with ears to hear, your precepts are sure; Written on the hearts of your people, they are to be lived forever with faith-filled love and assurance.

You bring new life to the world; Yes! life in abundance is your gift to us.

Holy and glorious is your Name!

Reverence for You, O Holy One, is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all who practice it.

You Spirit endures for ever!

SECOND READING Reader:

1 Corinthians 8:1-13 A reading from First Corinthians.

Read by Bettye Jo Hansbarger

Now concerning food sacrificed to idols: we know that “all of us possess knowledge.”

Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. Anyone who claims to know something does not yet have the necessary knowledge; but anyone who loves God is known by him.

Hence, as to the eating of food offered to idols, we know that “no idol in the world really exists,” and that “there is no God but one.” Indeed, even though there may be so-called gods in heaven or on earth—as in fact there are many gods and many lords— yet for us there is one God, the Father, from whom are all things and for whom we exist, and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things and through whom we exist.

It is not everyone, however, who has this knowledge. Since some have become so accustomed to idols until now, they still think of the food they eat as food offered to an idol; and their conscience, being weak, is defiled. “Food will not bring us close to God.” We are no worse off if we do not eat, and no better off if we do.

But take care that this liberty of yours does not somehow become a stumbling block to the weak. For if others see you, who possess knowledge, eating in the temple of an idol, might they not, since their conscience is weak, be encouraged to the point of eating food sacrificed to idols?

So by your knowledge those weak believers for whom Christ died are destroyed. But when you thus sin against members of your family, and wound their conscience when it is weak, you sin against Christ. Therefore, if food is a cause of their falling, I will never eat meat, so that I may not cause one of them to fall.

Reader: People:

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

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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

THE GOSPEL Priest: People:

Mark 1:21-28 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark.

Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Jesus and his disciples went to Capernaum; and when the sabbath came, he entered the synagogue and taught. They were astounded at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes. Just then there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit, and he cried out, “What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are, the Holy One of God.” But Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be silent, and come out of him!” And the unclean spirit, convulsing him and crying with a loud voice, came out of him. They were all amazed, and they kept on asking one another, “What is this? A new teaching—with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him.” At once his fame began to spread throughout the surrounding region of Galilee.

Priest: People:

The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you, Lord Christ.

Sermon The Affirmation of Faith

The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray 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!

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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!

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:

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.

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People:

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.

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, January 31 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.

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Offertory

Found Tonight

Lin-Manuel Miranda & Ben Platt (Chelsie Cree, Kim Buehler, Brian Buckner- piano)

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.

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

We Are Called

See page 9.

(Trinity Choir members)

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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Sending Hymn

We Are Called (Trinity Choir members)

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David Haas

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, Jane Bueche, Treasurer, Jeffrey Albright, 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: A Prayer in Search of Holy Connection by Debbie Wong. 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 of TEC 2020 Annual Report Cover designed by Brent Lohmann of B | Creative.

Photo taken by Heather Meyer, Director of Operations.

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 # A700000

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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 1/31, 11:00am, Annual Meeting – Plan to join us after service today, as we will gather on Zoom to celebrate the ministry we have shared over the past year and meet the obligations of being an Episcopal parish. We will provide the Zoom MEETING ID on our website and the PASSWORD will be shared by Lisa during service announcements each Sunday morning!

Wednesday 2/3, 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 2/4, 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!

Sunday 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!

Sunday 2/7, 4:00pm, Ukulele Choir- Ukulele Choir will gather again on February 7 from 4:00-5:00pm, and plans to meet every other Sunday. Come anytime, as often as you are able! All skill levels welcome!

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 February 5.

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!

Sunday 2/28, 6:30pm, Book Club - Join us for our next Book Club gathering on February 28 at 6:308:00pm. We will be reading and discussing Their Eyes11 Were Watching God, by Zora Neale Hurston.

Trinity Pen Pals- We are so excited to introduce Trinity Pen Pals! Lindsey Melden, will lead this wonderful new opportunity to keep our youth connected and engaged. Our kids will be paired up and mailed a “starter pack” with their pen pal’s information and a “Get to know you” template!

Lucas County: COVID-19 Vaccine- Lucas County is now scheduling COVID-19 vaccine appointments online for those aged 75+. If you need assistance in scheduling your appointment or finding transportation, you can reach out to: Lynzi or Heather in the Trinity office.

Proposed Vestry Slate 2021- The nominating committee recommended a slate of candidates to the Vestry at the 2020 December vestry meeting for approval. Here are names of the slate of nominees discerned to fill the 3 openings on Vestry. The election of new vestry members will take place at the Annual Meeting, Sunday, January 31, 2021.

Roberta Durham

Fritz Hany

Becky Koskinen

January Vestry COVID-19 Update-

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 Janet Paul Elisheva Rose-boxer Jill Bulach Christine Fleischmab

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

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 12 please email lynzi@trinitytoledo.org.

To add your birthday or anniversary to our list,