Proper IX - July 7, 2019

Trinity Episcopal Church PROGRESSIVE  INCLUSIVE  CREATIVE  DOWNTOWN

 Holy Eucharist: Rite II  Fourth Sunday after Pentecost Proper IX 

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July 7, 2019

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10:00am

 liturgy of the word  Prelude Gathering Song

This is My Father’s World We Are Called

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Mark Hayes David Hass

Welcome Collect of the day Celebrant: People: Celebrant:

( From Prayers for an Inclusive Church)

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Let us pray.

God, whose kingdom comes impossibly near: share with us the authority that sets others free; send us on the way of challenge and conversion; reveal to us on the vision of heatred falling from its throne in summer lightning stores; through Jesus Christ, who empowers us. Amen.

(Please be seated for the Lessons.)

The First Lesson Reader:

Isaiah 66:10-14

A reading from Isaiah.

Thus says the Lord: "Rejoice with Jerusalem, and be glad for her, all you who love her; rejoice with her in joy, all you who mourn over her -- that you may nurse and be satisfied from her consoling breast; that you may drink deeply with delight from her glorious bosom. For thus says the Lord: I will extend prosperity to her like a river, and the wealth of the nations like an overflowing stream; and you shall nurse and be carried on her arm, and dandled on her knees. As a mother comforts her child, so I will comfort you; you shall be comforted in Jerusalem. You shall see, and your heart shall rejoice; your bodies shall flourish like the grass; and it shall be known that the hand of the Lord is with his servants, and his indignation is against his enemies."

Reader: People:

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

Thanks be to God.

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The psalm

Psalm 25:1-10

The Psalm will be spoken by everyone.

( From Psalms for Praying: An Invitation to Wholeness)

To You, O Love, I lift up my soul!

O Heart within my heart, in You I place my trust.

Let me not feel unworthy; let not fear rule over me.

Yes! May all who open their hearts savor You and bless the earth!

Compel me to know your ways, O Love; instruct me upon your paths.

Lead me in your truth, and teach me, for through You will I know wholeness; I shall reflect your Light both day and night.

I know of your mercy, Blessed One, and of your unconditional Love; You have been with me from the beginning.

Forgive the many times I have walked away from You choosing to follow my own will.

I seek your guidance, once again, I yearn to know your Peace.

Companion me as I open to your Will!

This summer, rather than use the standard NRSV scripture translations for our Psalms, we will be using Nan Merrill’s transliteration of the Psalms. The complete book of Psalms is titled: Psalms for Praying- An Invitation to Wholeness.

You are gracious and just, O Spirit of Truth, happy to guide those who miss their way; You enjoy teaching all who are open,.

All who choose to live in truth.

Your paths are loving and sure, O Holy One, and those who give witness to You through their lives are blessed beyond measure.

The second Lesson Reader:

Galatians 6:7-16

A reading from Galatians.

Do not be deceived; God is not mocked, for you reap whatever you sow. If you sow to your own flesh, you will reap corruption from the flesh; but if you sow to the Spirit, you will reap eternal life from the Spirit.

So let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap at harvest-time, if we do not give up. So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us work for the good of all, and especially for those of the family of faith.

See what large letters I make when I am writing in my own hand! It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh that try to compel you to be circumcised-- only that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. Even the circumcised do not themselves obey the law, but they want you to be circumcised so that they may boast about your flesh.

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May I never boast of anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. For neither circumcision nor uncircumcision is anything; but a new creation is everything! As for those who will follow this rule-- peace be upon them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God. Reader: People:

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

Gradual

Take, O Take Me as I Am

MHSO #46

(Please stand as you are able.)

Words and MusicL John L. Bell Š 1194 WGRG The Iona Community (Scotland) [www.giamusic.com] Used by permission.

The Gospel Officiant: People:

Luke 10:1-10, 16-20 The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke.

Glory to you, Lord Christ.

The Lord appointed seventy others and sent them on ahead of him in pairs to every town and place where he himself intended to go. He said to them, "The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest. Go on your way. See, I am sending you out like lambs into the midst of wolves.

Carry no purse, no bag, no sandals; and greet no one on the road. Whatever house you enter, first say, `Peace to this house!' And if anyone is there who shares in peace, your peace will rest on that person; but if not, it will return to you. Remain in the same house, eating and drinking whatever they provide, for the laborer deserves to be paid. Do not move about from house to house.

Whenever you enter a town and its people welcome you, eat what is set before you; cure the sick who are there, and say to them, `The kingdom of God has come near to you.' But whenever you enter a town and they do not welcome you, go out into its streets and say, `Even the dust of your town that clings to our feet, we wipe off in protest against you. Yet know this: the kingdom of God has come near.'

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"Whoever listens to you listens to me, and whoever rejects you rejects me, and whoever rejects me rejects the one who sent me."

The seventy returned with joy, saying, "Lord, in your name even the demons submit to us!" He said to them, "I watched Satan fall from heaven like a flash of lightning. See, I have given you authority to tread on snakes and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy; and nothing will hurt you. Nevertheless, do not rejoice at this, that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven."

Officiant: People:

The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you, Lord Christ.

Sermon Affirmation of Faith

The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray (Please stand as you are able.)

We believe in God, the creator of all life and beauty, who blesses our journey.

We believe in Jesus Christ, who lived as a friend and savior to all he met as he traveled, and who ate and laughed, wept and celebrated with them in love.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, who rides on the gentle breeze, who strengthens our bindings, and who offers hope eternal.

We believe in the church, which stands open to all travelers, and bears witness to the everlasting love of God. Amen.

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from Shore to Shore

The Prayers of the People Intercessor: People: Intercessor:

People: Intercessor: People: Intercessor: People: Intercessor:

People: Intercessor:

People: Celebrant:

Women’s Uncommon Prayer

Open our lips, O Spirit, that we may proclaim your benevolent truth and call for justice in our communities, in our congregations, and in the world.

Spirit, open our lips.

Open our minds, O Creator, that we might dream a Church reconciled, a Church that knows your love so abundantly it bursts with a passion for ministry, a desire to give completely, and seeks only to give back.

Creator, open our minds.

Open our hearts, O Giver of Gifts, to be transformed by compassion, so we will serve others with humility, integrity and urgency as your servants.

Giver of Gifts, open our hearts.

Open our eyes, O Sanctifier of Life, to the hurts and needs of others. Teach us to see where our abilities and resources can be used for good.

Sanctifier of Life, open our eyes.

Open our hands, O Spirit, to be your instruments of witness. Help us work without caution, serve without recognition, and proclaim, justice, love and kindness, in your name.

Spirit, open our hands.

Open our memories, O Redeemer of All, as we tenderly remember those who have asked for our prayers, including those on our Prayer List…and those we now name aloud our in our hearts…

Redeemer of All, open our memories.

God, your love is free, your compassion unconditional, and your mercy infinite. You shower upon us gifts abundant. Grant that we may know and trust these gifts discovering the joy they bring. In the name of the Risen Christ we pray. Amen.

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The Confession of Sin & Absolution Celebrant:

Enriching Our Worship

Let us confess our sins to God.

(Silence may be kept.)

Celebrant and People: 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:

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 Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life.

The Peace Celebrant: People:

The peace of the Risen Lord be always with you.

And also with you.

Announcements

ď ˜ Liturgy of the Table

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Offertory sentence Offertory

The Climb

Eucharistic Prayer Celebrant: People: Celebrant: People: Celebrant: People:

Jesse Alexander Enriching Our Worship Prayer 3

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.

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Celebrant: All thanks and praise are yours at all times and in all places, our true and loving God; through Jesus Christ, your eternal Word, the Wisdom from on high by whom you created all things. You laid the foundations of the world and enclosed the sea when it burst out from the womb; you brought forth all creatures of the earth and gave breath to humankind.

Wondrous are you, Holy One of Blessing, all you create is a sign of hope for our journey; and so as the morning stars sing your praises we join the heavenly beings and all creation as we shout with joy:

Sanctus

Holy, Holy, Holy

Grayson Warren Brown

Celebrant: Glory and honor are yours, Creator of all, your Word has never been silent; you called a people to yourself, as a light to the nations, you delivered them from bondage and led them to a land of promise. Of your grace, you gave Jesus to be human, to share our life, to proclaim the coming of your holy reign and give himself for us, a fragrant offering.

Through Jesus Christ our Redeemer, you have freed us from sin, brought us into your life, reconciled us to you, and restored us to the glory you intend for us.

We thank you that on the night before he died for us Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, gave it to his friends and said: “Take, eat, this is my Body, broken for you.

Do this for the remembrance of me.”

After supper Jesus took the cup of wine, said the blessing, gave it to his friends and said: “Drink this, all of you: this cup is the new Covenant in my Blood, poured out for you and for all for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me.”

And so, remembering all that was done for us: the cross, the tomb, the resurrection and ascension, longing for Christ’s coming in glory, and presenting to you these gifts your earth has formed and human hands have made, we acclaim you, O Christ: Dying, you destroyed our death.

Rising, you restored our life.

Christ Jesus, come in glory!

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Send your Holy Spirit upon us and upon these gifts of bread and wine that they may be to us the Body and Blood of your Christ. Grant that we, burning with your Spirit’s power, may be a people of hope, justice and love. Giver of Life, draw us together in the Body of Christ, and in the fullness of time gather us with all your people into the joy of our true eternal home.

Through Christ and with Christ and in Christ, by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, we worship you our God and Creator in voices of unending praise. AMEN.

The Lord’s Prayer Celebrant:

(The New Zealand Prayer Book, from the Anglican Church in Aotearoa)

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

Eternal Spirit, Earth-maker, Pain-bearer, Life-giver, Source of all that is and that shall be, Father and Mother of us all, Loving God, in whom is heaven: The hallowing of your name echo through the universe!

The way of your justice be followed by the peoples of the world!

Your heavenly will be done by all created beings!

Your commonwealth of peace and freedom sustain our hope and come on earth.

With the bread we need for today, feed us.

In the hurts we absorb from one another, forgive us.

In times of temptation and testing, strengthen us.

From trials too great to endure, spare us.

From the grip of all that is evil, free us.

For you reign in the glory of the power that is love, now and forever. Amen.

The Fraction: Breaking of the Bread

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Invitation to Communion (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 bread (or gluten-free wafer), 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.

Communion Hymn

Now Thank We All Our God

See Insert

Communion Hymn

Laudamus Te (Chelsie Cree and Kim Buehler)

Antonio Vivaldi

The Post Communion Prayer

(Please stand as you are able.)

Gracious God, lover of all, may we who have been your guests at this communion reveal your love to all the world.

May we be no longer your servants, but know your will and be your friends.

You give us your life, may we be worthy of it; you give us yourself, may we embody you. Amen.

Blessing Sending song

Loving Spirit

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Dismissal Celebrant: People:

Alleluia! Alleluia! Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God. Alleluia! Alleluia!

Please join us in the back immediately following the service for coffee and conversation.

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Trinity Episcopal Church PROGRESSIVE

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INCLUSIVE 

CREATIVE  DOWNTOWN

Vestry Leadership Alice Todd, Senior Warden, Darrell Cousino, Junior Warden Greg Shumaker, Treasurer, Jamie Paul, Asst. Treasurer Roberta Durham, Clerk, Becky Roth, Administration Commission Chair Dennis Degnan, Property Commission Chair, Robert Meeker, Finance Commission Chair Jeffrey Albright, Jill Hunt & Donna Steppe

Parish Staff The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray, Rector Nate Leonard, Director of Music & the Arts Heather Meyer, Director of Operations and Community Development Lynzi Miller, Next to New Manager & Communications Coordinator Jane Bueche, Parish Accountant Nick Zurawski, Sexton 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 Fraction Reprinted under: OneLicense.net A703037 Text & music: John L. Bell A version of the Lord’s Prayer offered The New Zealand Prayer Book, from the Anglican Church in Aotearoa Confession, Absolution and Eucharistic Prayer from Enriching Our Worship Affirmation from Shore to Shore Prayers of the People a verson from Women’s Uncommon Prayer pg.334 by Devon Anderson, 2000 Psalm from Psalms for Praying: An Invitation to Wholeness by Nan C. Merrill, 2007 Opening Collect from: Prayers for an Inclusive Church by Steven Shakespeare, 2009 Bulletin Images: Quest Church

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Communion Hymn

Now Thank We All Our God

1982 Hymnal #396

Words: Martin Rinkart (1586-1649); tr. Catherine Winkworth (1827-1878), alt.

Music: Nun danket alle Gott, melody Martin Rinckart (1586-1649); harm. Johann Cruger (1598-1662) Meter: 67. 67. 66. 66

Sending song

Loving Spirit

WLP# 742

Words: Shirley Erena Murray (b. 1931) Music: Omni die, melody from Gross Catolische Gesangbuch, 1631; harm. William Smith Rockstro (1823-1895) Meter: 8 7. 8 7

Proper IX July 7, 2019

Trinity Episcopal Church Progressive  Inclusive  Creative  Downtown 316 Adams Street, Toledo, OH trinitytoledo.org 419-243-1231

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, Gothiclooking 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

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Birthdays 7/19 Yvonne Soldan

7/19 Sheilah Wilson 7/23 Bailey Oyler

Anniversaries 7/7 Derick & Beth Oyler 7/16 Jason & Courtney Rahe

Serving this week & next: Every Sunday we come together to connect, grow and serve as we walk the way of love.

It takes many hands and hearts, and all are invited to get involved as soon as possible in ways that help grow your faith.

TODAY (7/7)

Next Week (7/14)

10:00 Reader Guild: Nancy Colpaert Bob Meeker Pat Squire Chalice Guild: Mary Wabeke Jason Rahe Altar Guild: Altar Guild: Kyle Grefe Karen Johnson-Webb Bread Guild: Bread Guild: Jolene Miller Peggy Heider Greeter Guild: Greeter Guild: Jeffrey Albright Bettye Jo Hansbarger Bob Meeker Hospitality Guild: Hospitality Guild: 9a Kim, Nancy & Mike 9a TBD 11:15a Dennis & Amy 11:15a Kim & Nancy Mon. (7/15) Mon. (7/8) Counters: Counters: Peggy Heider Peggy Heider Su Elliot Mary Wabeke 10:00 Reader Guild: Jeffrey Albright Bettye Jo Hansbarger Gary Franklin Chalice Guild: Scott Dibling

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Welcome Flowers provided by: Schramm’s Flowers 3205 W. Central Ave. 419-535-0065

TODAY Sunday 7/7, 11:15 – Post Worship Coffee Hour Join us for coffee and conversation immediately following service in the back of the Sanctuary. All are welcome!

Wednesday 7/10- Midweek Eucharist Hiatus Begins Trinity’s regularly scheduled midweek Eucharist is taking a brief break. Midweek Eucharist will return on Wednesday, September 4th at 12:10pm in the chapel.

Saturday 7/13, 9:00 – Men’s Bible Study Join the monthly Men’s Bible Study, which meets the second Saturday of each month at 9:00 at Rick’s City Diner, 5333 Monroe St. in west Toledo. Their discussion starts with the gospel reading appointed for the next day.

Thursday 7/18, 5:30 – Art Loop Art Loop returns to Trinity on July 18h from 5:30 - 9:00!

July’s theme is Interactive! More information can be found on our website! Art Loop is the 3rd Thursday of each month!

Sunday July 14 11:30, Sanctuary – Food For Thought Q&A Following service next Sunday, grab a cup of coffee and join us in the Sanctuary as our ministry partner Food For Thought’s Executive Director Dennis Westlake speaks about what is new at FFT and how the Trinity community can get involved! A question and answer opportunity will be available.

1:30, Sanctuary – Will Floss Farewell Recital Then, plan to come back out to bid Will Floss, our beloved tenor Jobst Choral Scholar, adieu as he gives his Toledo family one final performance before he leaves for grad school in the fall. A small reception will follow his performance!

Please remember those who have asked for our prayers:

To have your name or the name of someone you love on the Prayer List, sign the prayer book at the Prayer Station.

Sunday, July 7 9:00-9:45 Free Community Breakfast 9:00-10:00 Property Commission 10:00-11:15 Worship 11:15-12:15 Admin Commission 11:15 Coffee & Conversation Monday, July 8 9:30-3:00 Next to New Shop Open 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting 6:00-7:30 Food For Thought Board Mtg Tuesday, July 9 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting Wednesday, July 10 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting Midweek Eucharist Hiatus BEGINS Thursday, July 11 9:30-3:00 Next to New Shop Open 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting 5:30-7:00 Finance Commission Friday, July 12 Office Closes at 1:00 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting 6:00-7:00 Food for Thought (PBJ Making) Saturday, July 13 Trinity Offices Closed 9:00 Men’s Bible Study (Rick’s City Diner) Sunday, July 14 9:00-9:45 Free Community Breakfast 10:00-11:15 Worship 11:30-12:30 Food For Thought Presentation 1:30-2:30 Will Floss Farewell Recital

There are many times when it would be appropriate to reach out to Lisa including: -You or your loved one has been hospitalized -You or your loved one would like time to talk confidentially -You have a question about baptism, marriage, confirmation or membership -You would like to explore different ways of getting involved in our community -You would like to schedule coffee or a meal Lisa is available by phone or email and will respond as able; at lisa@trinitytoledo.org or by cell at (734)834-0132.