Proper VIII - June 30, 2019

Trinity Episcopal Church PROGRESSIVE  INCLUSIVE  CREATIVE  DOWNTOWN

 Holy Eucharist: Rite II  Third Sunday after Pentecost Proper VIII 

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June 30, 2019 10:00am

ď ˜ liturgy of the word ď ˜ Prelude

Sonata Pathetique, Mvt. 2

Gathering Song

Jesu, Joy of Our Desiring

Ludwig van Beethoven LEVAS #75

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.

Crossbound God, nothing protects you from open sky and beckoning grave: teach us to leave behind the fear that kills what is different, our love for what is dead and safe; may we set our face like you to find our true home, our unexpected city of peace, your fearless life; through Jesus Christ, who will not turn back. Amen.

(Please be seated for the Lessons.)

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The First Lesson Reader:

1 Kings 19:15-16,19-21

A reading from First Kings.

The Lord said to Elijah, "Go, return on your way to the wilderness of Damascus; when you arrive, you shall anoint Hazael as king over Aram. Also you shall anoint Jehu son of Nimshi as king over Israel; and you shall anoint Elisha son of Shaphat of Abel-meholah as prophet in your place."

So he set out from there, and found Elisha son of Shaphat, who was plowing. There were twelve yoke of oxen ahead of him, and he was with the twelfth. Elijah passed by him and threw his mantle over him. He left the oxen, ran after Elijah, and said, "Let me kiss my father and my mother, and then I will follow you." Then Elijah said to him, "Go back again; for what have I done to you?" He returned from following him, took the yoke of oxen, and slaughtered them; using the equipment from the oxen, he boiled their flesh, and gave it to the people, and they ate. Then he set out and followed Elijah, and became his servant.

Reader: People:

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

Thanks be to God.

The psalm

Psalm 16

The Psalm will be spoken by everyone.

( From Psalms for Praying: An Invitation to Wholeness)

Remain ever before me, O Living Presence, for in You am I safe.

You are my Beloved; in You and through You I can do all things.

I look to those who are at one with You and learn from them of your ways; My delight increases each time I sense your Presence within me!

Songs of praise well up from my heart!

Love is my chosen food, my cup, holding me in its power.

Where I have come from, Where’er I shall go, Love is my birthright, my true estate.

I bless the Counselor who guides my way; in the night also does my heart instruct me.

I walk beside the Spirit of Truth; I celebrate the Light.

I bask in The Oneness of All! Thus my heart is glad, and my soul rejoices; I shall not be afraid, nor fall into the pit of despair; For in Love’s presence I know the fullness of joy.

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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.

The second Lesson Reader:

Galatians 5:1,13-25

A reading from Galatians.

For freedom Christ has set us free. Stand firm, therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.

For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters; only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for self-indulgence, but through love become slaves to one another. For the whole law is summed up in a single commandment, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." If, however, you bite and devour one another, take care that you are not consumed by one another.

Live by the Spirit, I say, and do not gratify the desires of the flesh. For what the flesh desires is opposed to the Spirit, and what the Spirit desires is opposed to the flesh; for these are opposed to each other, to prevent you from doing what you want. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not subject to the law. Now the works of the flesh are obvious: fornication, impurity, licentiousness, idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousy, anger, quarrels, dissensions, factions, envy, drunkenness, carousing, and things like these. I am warning you, as I warned you before: those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. By contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against such things. And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live by the Spirit, let us also be guided by the Spirit.

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.)

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

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The Gospel Officiant: People:

Luke 9:51-62 The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke.

Glory to you, Lord Christ.

When the days drew near for Jesus to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem. And he sent messengers ahead of him. On their way they entered a village of the Samaritans to make ready for him; but they did not receive him, because his face was set toward Jerusalem. When his disciples James and John saw it, they said, "Lord, do you want us to command fire to come down from heaven and consume them?" But he turned and rebuked them. Then they went on to another village.

As they were going along the road, someone said to him, "I will follow you wherever you go." And Jesus said to him, "Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head." To another he said, "Follow me." But he said, "Lord, first let me go and bury my father." But Jesus said to him, "Let the dead bury their own dead; but as for you, go and proclaim the kingdom of God." Another said, "I will follow you, Lord; but let me first say farewell to those at my home." Jesus said to him, "No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God." 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

Climb Every Mountain (Chelsie Cree, soprano)

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

Sound of Music

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.

Celebrant: 7

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: 8

Dying, you destroyed our death.

Rising, you restored our life.

Christ Jesus, come in glory!

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

Ave Maria (Chelsie Cree, soprano)

Communion Hymn

Come and Fill

Franz Schubert

Taize

(repeat as desired)

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

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Sending song

Will You Come and Follow Me

arr. John L. Bell

Dismissal Celebrant: People:

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

Thanks be to God. Alleluia! Alleluia!

Please join us in Next To New thrift shop, (lower level) immediately following the service for a Tropical coffee and conversation. Follow the footprints!

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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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Proper VIII June 30 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, Gothic-looking 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

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 (6/30)

Next Week (7/7)

10:00 Reader Guild: Dave Beckwith Elizabeth Cousino Darrell Cousino Chalice Guild: Marcia O’Connor Mary Beroske Altar Guild: Jamie Paul Bread Guild: Scott Dibling Greeter Guild: Sande & Stan Johnson Hospitality Guild: 9a Trinity Staff 11:15a Next To New Mon. (7/1) Counters: Peggy Heider Su Elliot

10:00 Reader Guild: Jeffrey Albright Bettye Jo Hansbarger Gary Franklin Chalice Guild: Scott Dibling Altar Guild: Kyle Grefe Bread Guild: Jolene Miller Greeter Guild: Jeffrey Albright Bettye Jo Hansbarger Hospitality Guild: 9a Kim, Nancy & Mike 11:15a Kim & Nancy Mon. (7/8) Counters: Peggy Heider Su Elliot

Birthdays

6/4 6/7 6/9 6/10 6/11 6/13

Sally Sorter Jeffrey Albright Steven Salander Phyllis Romick Keith Sparrow Judy Meeks

6/14 6/14 6/14 6/28 6/29 6/30

Kyle Grefe Matt Oster Melinda Fischer Michael Lowrey Judy Irwin Ayden Tennant

Anniversaries 6/27 Greg & Cindy Shumaker 6/30 Jane & Al Zohn

Order your flowers today at trinitytoledo.org!

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

TODAY Sunday 6/30, 11:15 – Post Service Tropical Coffee Hour at Next To New Join us for post-worship coffee hour at the Next To New thrift shop at 11:15am on Sunday, June 30th in the lower level of Trinity! Follow the colorful footprints down to the shop! Don’t forget to wear your membership discount button!!

Thursday & Friday 7/4-5 – Trinity Offices Closed The Trinity office, Next To New thrift shop, and AA meeting will be CLOSED on Thursday, July 4th. The Trinity office will remain closed on July 5th. AA will meet on July 5th at 12:00noon.

Sunday, June 30 9:00-9:45 Free Community Breakfast 10:00-11:15 Worship 11:15 Coffee & Conversation @ Next To New! Monday, July 1 9:30-3:00 Next to New Shop Open 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting Tuesday, July 2 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting Wednesday, July 3 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting 12:10 Midweek Eucharist Thursday, July 4 Trinity Offices Closed Next to New Shop CLOSED AA Meeting CANCELLED

Thank you to those who attended yesterday’s Trinity Vision update, as well as the initial workshop on June 15th. We are well on our way to crafting a vision of greatness! Keep an eye out for an email inviting you back to begin the initial draft writing with the ZingTrain team on Saturday, July 20th.

Friday, July 5 Trinity Offices Closed 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting 6:00-7:00 Food for Thought (PBJ Making) Saturday, July 6

Trinity Offices Closed

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

Toledo Pride: August 16-18, 2019 Sign up on our website’s homepage, trinitytoledo.org, to stay up to date with participation information. The second organizational meeting will take place later in July.

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.

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.