Third Sunday After Pentecost - June 21, 2020

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Third Sunday After Pentecost

Morning Devotion 

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June 21, 2020 10:00am

 The Liturgy of the Word  Prelude

Vocalise

Sergio Rachmaninoff

(Aaron Rutter, guest violinist- Orchestra Director at Rogers High School, TPS)

WELCOME Opening Song

The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray

Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah

The 1982 Hymnal #690

Words: William Williams (1717-1791); tr. Peter Williams (1722-1796), alt.

Music: Cwm Rhondda, John Hughes (1873-1932)

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Opening Collect

Martin Luther King Jr.'s Prayer for the Church

The Work of The People (TWOTP)

Celebrant: People:

Celebrant:

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Let us pray.

Lord…We thank you for your church, founded upon your Word, that challenges us to do more than sing and pray, but go out and work as though the very answer to our prayers depended on us and not upon you. Help us to realize that humanity was created to shine like the stars and live on through all eternity. Keep us, we pray, in perfect peac0e. Help us to walk together, pray together, sing together, and live together until that day when all God’s children - Black, White, Red, Brown and Yellow - will rejoice in one common band of humanity in the reign of our Lord and of our God, we pray. Amen

FIRST Reading Reader:

Jeremiah 20:7-13 Read by Ruth Foote

A reading from Jeremiah

O Lord, you have enticed me, and I was enticed; you have overpowered me, and you have prevailed. I have become a laughingstock all day long; everyone mocks me. For whenever I speak, I must cry out, I must shout, "Violence and destruction!" For the word of the Lord has become for me a reproach and derision all day long. If I say, "I will not mention him, or speak any more in his name," then within me there is something like a burning fire shut up in my bones; I am weary with holding it in, and I cannot. For I hear many whispering: "Terror is all around! Denounce him! Let us denounce him!"

All my close friends are watching for me to stumble. "Perhaps he can be enticed, and we can prevail against him, and take our revenge on him." But the Lord is with me like a dread warrior; therefore my persecutors will stumble, and they will not prevail. They will be greatly shamed, for they will not succeed. Their eternal dishonor will never be forgotten. O Lord of hosts, you test the righteous, you see the heart and the mind; let me see your retribution upon them, for to you I have committed my cause.

Sing to the Lord; praise the Lord! For he has delivered the life of the needy from the hands of evildoers.

Reader: People:

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

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PSALm

Psalm 69:7-10, 16-18

From Psalms for Praying

(Offered by Jobst Choral Scholars) The congregation is invited to sing the last two lines of every stanza (in bold); the notes provided follow the soprano part.

Let those who search / for You Not use me as a guide, O Heart of all / hearts; Let those who seek to do / your Will Abandon themselves into your keeping, O Loving / Counselor.

For in turning from You have I borne the / consequences, So that doubt and loneliness now companion / me.

I’ve become as a stranger in my / own home, an alien to my inner / being.

O, that zeal for your Word might con- / sume me, That persecutions assailing me might be for your / sake.

Let me humble my soul with mind- / fasting; O Beloved, create within me a clean / heart!

With your strength, O Rock, lift me / up, let me not sink in the / mire; Let me be delivered from my fears as from deep / waters.

Let not the flood sweep over me, or the deep swallow me up, or the abyss over- / whelm me.

Answer me, O Beloved, for I know of your com- / passion; in your abundant mercy, turn toward / me.

SECOND READING Reader:

Romans 6:1B-11 Read by Nancy Colpaert

A reading from Romans

Should we continue in sin in order that grace may abound? By no means! How can we who died to sin go on living in it? Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? Therefore we have been buried with him by baptism into death, so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, so we too might walk in newness of life.

For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we will certainly be united with him in a resurrection like his. We know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body of sin might be destroyed, and we might no longer be enslaved to sin. For whoever has died is freed from sin. But if we have died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with him.

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We know that Christ, being raised from the dead, will never die again; death no longer has dominion over him. The death he died, he died to sin, once for all; but the life he lives, he lives to God. So you also must consider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus.

Reader: People:

Gradual

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

As The Deer

(Ashley Kelley, vocalist- Toledo, Ohio)

THE GOSPEL Celebrant: People:

Martin J. Nystrom

Matthew 10:24-39 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Jesus said to the twelve disciples, “A disciple is not above the teacher, nor a slave above the master; it is enough for the disciple to be like the teacher, and the slave like the master. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebul, how much more will they malign those of his household!

“So have no fear of them; for nothing is covered up that will not be uncovered, and nothing secret that will not become known. What I say to you in the dark, tell in the light; and what you hear whispered, proclaim from the housetops. Do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul; rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell. Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. And even the hairs of your head are all counted. So do not be afraid; you are of more value than many sparrows.

“Everyone therefore who acknowledges me before others, I also will acknowledge before my Father in heaven; but whoever denies me before others, I also will deny before my Father in heaven.

“Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth; I have not come to bring peace, but a sword.

For I have come to set a man against his father, and a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law; and one’s foes will be members of one’s own household.

Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; and whoever loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me; and whoever does not take up the cross and follow me is not worthy of me. Those who find their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will find it.”

Celebrant: People:

The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you, Lord Christ.

Sermon

The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray (& Conjectures of a Guilty Bystander-A Mystical Vision from Thomas Merton……TWOTP) 5

An Affirmation of Faith

The Iona Abbey Book of Worship Led by Sue Smitley Please join the leader in sharing the words of this Affirmation of Faith

We believe that God is present in the darkness before dawn; in the waiting and uncertainty where fear and courage join hands, conflict and caring link arms, and the sun rises over barbed wire.

We believe in a with-us God who sits down in our midst to share our humanity.

We affirm a faith that takes us beyond the safe place:

into action, into vulnerability and into the streets.

We commit ourselves to work for change and put ourselves on the line; to bear responsibility, take risks, live powerfully and face humiliation; to stand with those on the edge; to choose life and be used by the Spirit for God's new community of hope.

Amen.

Prayers of the People

Led by Jeffrey Albright

Created for the Ministry of Justice & Reconciliation by the Episcopal Standing Committee on Liturgy & Music

Please join the leader in sharing the responses in bold.

Intercessor: God of love, we pray for your church: For all our ministers: bishops, priests,

People:

deacons and all lay members; and for all who seek you in the community of the faithful. Equip us with compassion and love, to carry out your work of reconciliation in the world. God of love, Hear our prayers for the church.

Intercessor: God of freedom, we pray for our nation, and all the nations of the world: For

People:

peace and unity across barriers of language, color, and creed; for elected and appointed leaders, that they would serve the common good. Inspire all people with courage to speak out against hatred, to actively resist evil. Unite the human family in bonds of love. God of freedom, Hear our prayers for the world.

Intercessor: God of justice, we pray for the earth, your creation entrusted to our care: For the

People:

animals and birds, the mountains and oceans, and all parts of your creation that have no voice of their own. Stir up in us a thirst for justice that protects the earth and all its resources, that we may leave to our children’s children the legacy of beauty and abundance that you have given us. God of justice, Hear our prayers for the earth.

Intercessor: God of peace, we pray for this community: For our local leaders; for our schools

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and markets; for our neighborhoods and workplaces. Kindle in every heart a desire for equality, respect, and opportunity for all. Give us courage to strive for justice and peace among all people, beginning here at home. God of peace, Hear our prayers for this community.

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Intercessor: God of mercy, we pray for all in any kind of need or trouble: For those whose

People:

lives are closely linked with ours, and those connected to us as part of the human family. For refugees and prisoners; for the sick and suffering, the lonely and despairing; for those facing violence; for all held down by prejudice or injustice.

Awaken in us compassion and humility of spirit, as we seek and serve Christ in all persons. God of mercy, Hear our prayers for all who are in need.

Intercessor: God of grace, we pray for those who have died: For the faithful in every

People:

generation who have worked for justice; for prophets who called us to racial reconciliation; for martyrs who died because of hatred; and for all the communion of saints. Make us faithful to your call to proclaim your Good News, by word and example, and bring us at last into the glorious company of the saints in light. God of grace, Hear our prayers for those who have died.

Closing Collect:

(offered by Presiding Bishop, Michael Curry) God of all power and love, we give thanks for your unfailing presence and the hope you provide in times of uncertainty and loss. Send your Holy Spirit to enkindle in us your holy fire. Revive us to live as Christ’s body in the world: a people who pray, worship, learn, break bread, share life, heal neighbors, bear good news, seek justice, rest and grow in the Spirit.

Wherever and however we gather, unite us in common prayer and send us in common mission, that we and the whole creation might be restored and renewed, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Confession of Sin & Absolution Leader: People:

Leader:

Celtic tradition from Iona Community

Let us confess our sins.

To you Lord, all hearts are open, no secrets are hidden.

Forgive our secret sins; Forgive our habitual sins; Forgive our unnoticed sins; Our sins against ourselves, Our sins against others, Our sins against you.

Lord, let our memory provide no shelter for bitterness against another.

Lord, let our minds provide no foothold for prejudice against another.

Lord, let our hearts provide no harbor for hatred of another.

Lord, let our attitudes be no associate in the condemnation of another.

Lord, let our tongues be no accomplice in the judgment of another.

Almighty God, who forgives all who truly repent, have mercy on you.

Pardon and deliver you from all your sins, confirm and strengthen you is all goodness, and keep you in life eternal. Through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

The Peace Celebrant: People:

The Peace of the Lord be always with you.

And also with you.

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Announcements & A Father’s Day Blessing We give our thanks, Creator God, for the fathers in our lives.

Fatherhood does not come with a manual, and reality teaches us that some fathers excel while others fail. We ask for Your blessings for them all - and forgiveness where it is needed.

This Father's Day we remember the many sacrifices fathers make for their children and families, and the ways - both big and small - they lift children to achieve dreams thought beyond reach.

So too, we remember all those who have helped fill the void when fathers pass early or are absent – grandfathers and uncles, brothers and cousins, teachers, pastors and coaches - all the men who reveal your love one day at a time, best as they are able. For those who are fathers, we ask for wisdom and humility in the face of the task of parenting. Give them the strength to do well by their children and by You, day by day.

In Your Holy name, God, we pray. Amen.

Offertory A virtual offering plate, titled Sunday, June 21 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/

Offertory

Stand in the Light (Jobst Choral Scholars)

Arr. Roger Emerson

Lord’s Prayer

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,

Blessing

Led by Bobbie Finn-Will 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.

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.

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Sending Song

God is Good Jonathan McReynolds (Franklin Brewer, Choral Director at Bowsher High School, TPS) May your struggles keep you near the cross And may your troubles show that you need God And may your battles end the way they should And may your bad days prove that God is good And may your whole life prove that God is good See, may your struggles keep you near the cross And may your troubles show that you need God And may your battles end the way they should And may your bad days prove that God is good See, may your whole life prove that God is good See may your struggles keep you near the cross And may your troubles show that you need God And may your battles end the way they should And may your bad days prove that God is good See, let your whole life prove that God is good Thank you all so much for coming out May your bad days prove that God is good May your whole life prove that God is good See, may your bad days prove that God is good (c'mon) May your whole life (yeah) prove that God is good

Dismissal Leader: People:

Led by Alice Zurawski & Henry Keune 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, 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 Nate Leonard, Director of Music & the Arts Heather Meyer, Director of Operations and Community Development Lynzi Miller, Next To New Manager & Communications Coordinator Nick Zurawski, Sexton Additional Resources & Copyright Info:

Opening Collect: Martin Luther King Jr.'s Prayer for the Church used with subscription permission

through The Work of the People, Liturgy Project) https://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 Prayers of the People: Created for the Ministry of Justice & Reconciliation by the Episcopal Standing

Committee on Liturgy & Music.

An Affirmation of Faith from: the Iona Community - The Iona Abbey Book of Worship.

Absolution and Confession from: Enriching our Worship, Church Publishing

Lord’s Prayer, transliteration by Parker Palmer Bulletin Image: free image from Artem Beliaikin from Unsplash.com 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 #11294600 All printed music from Gather permission through purchase of onelicense.net License # A-700000

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Proper VII June 21, 2020

TODAY 6/21, 11:00am, Virtual Coffee Hour – We will offer a 30-minute virtual coffee and conversation following our 10:00 online worship service. You can find the Zoom connection information at www.trinitytoledo.org/virtual-coffee-hour/.

Tuesday 6/23, 7:00pm, Zoom Pop Up Dinner – Share a meal with friends from the safety and comfort of your own home! The last 2 Tuesdays in June, individuals in our Trinity community will host a Zoom Pop-Up Dinner.

Space will be limited to 9 Zoom connections, including the host. You can sign up our website https://www.trinitytoledo.org/zoom-pop-up-dinners/.

Wednesday 6/24, 7:00pm, Lectio Divina – Each Wednesday evening from 7:00-8:00PM we will engage with the Scriptures, together reading a portion of the Gospel text for the upcoming Sunday and enjoy a time of reflection, sharing, silence, and prayer. You can find the Zoom dial-in information on our website www.trinitytoledo.org/lectio-divina/

Friday 6/26, 9:00pm, Compline – This will be our last Friday evening as we will round off our day and prepare for a quiet night with a Compline Zoom evening prayer. You can find the Zoom dial-in information on our website www.trinitytoledo.org/compline/. All are welcome and wanted.

Please remember those who have asked for our prayers:

Sheilah Wilson Jack Marie

Jeff Habib Wagoner Family Sarah

Kim Buehler Tishie Bozeman Jackie & Beth

Charlotte Preston Brenda

Betty JP

Please remember those who have asked for our prayers: Eric Greyden Keith Sparrow To add your name or the name of someone you love on the Prayer List, please email lynzi@trinitytoledo.org.

Birthdays

6/2 Becky Randall 6/7 Jeffrey Albright 6/12 Marcia O’Connor 6/14 Kyle Grefe 6/29 Seth Crawford Anniversaries

6/2 Leah Reed 6/3 Grace Hirt 6/7 Judy Stone-Gaynor 6/11 Nick Zurawski 6/13 Sheryl Zeigler 6/14 Melinda Fischer 6/28 Michael Lowrey 6/28 Mary Toneff 6/30 Lindsey Melden 6/30 Ayden Tennant 11 6/14 Kevin & Vickie Kuhr

6/5 Sue Szenderski 6/11 Keith Sparrow 6/14 Shirley Fisher 6/29 Rachel Gagnon

To have your birthday or anniversary listed, please email the office: admin@trinitytoledo.org