Proper X - July 14, 2019

Trinity Episcopal Church PROGRESSIVE  INCLUSIVE  CREATIVE  DOWNTOWN

Holy Eucharist:  Rite II  Fifth Sunday after  Pentecost Proper X 

 July 14, 2019 10:00am

liturgy of the word  Prelude

Trumpet Voluntary in D Major

Gathering Song

This is the Day

Jeremiah Clarke LEVAS #219

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 of bandit places, love that demands our all: reveal to us our wounds and give us grace to know our neighbor, tending us with foreign hands; through Jesus Christ, who crossed over for us. Amen.

(Please be seated for the Lessons.)

2

The First Lesson Reader:

Deuteronomy 30:9-14

A reading from Deuteronomy.

Moses said to the people of Israel, "The Lord your God will make you abundantly prosperous in all your undertakings, in the fruit of your body, in the fruit of your livestock, and in the fruit of your soil. For the Lord will again take delight in prospering you, just as he delighted in prospering your ancestors, when you obey the Lord your God by observing his commandments and decrees that are written in this book of the law, because you turn to the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul.

"Surely, this commandment that I am commanding you today is not too hard for you, nor is it too far away. It is not in heaven, that you should say, 'Who will go up to heaven for us, and get it for us so that we may hear it and observe it?' Neither is it beyond the sea, that you should say, 'Who will cross to the other side of the sea for us, and get it for us so that we may hear it and observe it?' No, the word is very near to you; it is in your mouth and in your heart for you to observe."

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

People: Thanks be to God.

The psalm

Psalm 15

( From Psalms for Praying: An

The Psalm will be spoken by everyone.

Invitation to Wholeness)

O Beloved, You invite us to rest in the abode of your Heart, to forgive our weaknesses and renew our love.

Who will respond with hearts opened wide to Love?

Those who walk with integrity, who are in harmony with your Word, and sing the heart’s song; Whose tongues speak truth judging not others and seeking only the good; Whose eyes behold the outer garments of the body, but see within the inner robe of Love; Whose own weaknesses are acknowledged and brought to light in prayer; Those who are just in all affairs of life and take not advantage of one another.

Those who dwell in the Heart of Love, who act justly, with integrity, will join the Dance of Life, will sing the Songs of Joy! Their family, friends and, indeed, the world will be blessed by their love.

3

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

Colossians 1:1-14

Reader: A reading from Colossians.

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, to the saints and faithful brothers and sisters in Christ in Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father.

In our prayers for you we always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, for we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love that you have for all the saints, because of the hope laid up for you in heaven. You have heard of this hope before in the word of the truth, the gospel that has come to you. Just as it is bearing fruit and growing in the whole world, so it has been bearing fruit among yourselves from the day you heard it and truly comprehended the grace of God. This you learned from Epaphras, our beloved fellow servant. He is a faithful minister of Christ on your behalf, and he has made known to us your love in the Spirit.

For this reason, since the day we heard it, we have not ceased praying for you and asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of God's will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so that you may lead lives worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, as you bear fruit in every good work and as you grow in the knowledge of God. May you be made strong with all the strength that comes from his glorious power, and may you be prepared to endure everything with patience, while joyfully giving thanks to the Father, who has enabled you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the light. He has rescued us from the power of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.

Reader: The Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God.

Gradual

Take, O Take Me as I Am

MHSO #46

(Please stand as you are able.)

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

4

The Gospel Officiant: People:

Luke 10:25-37 The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke.

Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Just then a lawyer stood up to test Jesus. "Teacher," he said, "what must I do to inherit eternal life?" He said to him, "What is written in the law? What do you read there?" He answered, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself." And he said to him, "You have given the right answer; do this, and you will live."

But wanting to justify himself, he asked Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?" Jesus replied, "A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell into the hands of robbers, who stripped him, beat him, and went away, leaving him half dead. Now by chance a priest was going down that road; and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. So likewise a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side.

But a Samaritan while traveling came near him; and when he saw him, he was moved with pity. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, having poured oil and wine on them. Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him.

The next day he took out two denarii, gave them to the innkeeper, and said, `Take care of him; and when I come back, I will repay you whatever more you spend.' Which of these three, do you think, was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of the robbers?" He said, "The one who showed him mercy." Jesus said to him, "Go and do likewise."

Officiant: People:

The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you, Lord Christ.

Sermon Affirmation of Faith

Amy Saylor, Trinity Seminarian (Please stand as you are able.)

from Shore to Shore

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.

5

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 and 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.

6

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 the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life.

The Peace Celebrant: People:

The peace of the Risen Christ be always with you.

And also with you.

Announcements

Liturgy of the Table





Offertory sentence Offertory

You'll Never Walk Alone (Will Floss, tenor)

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

Carousel

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.

7

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: 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

9

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

Take My Hand, Precious Lord

LEVAS #106

Words: Thomas A. Dorsey (1899-1993) Music: Thomas A. Dorsey; arrs. Horace Clarence Boyer (b. 1935)

10

Communion Hymn

Taste and See

James E. Moore, Jr.

The verses will be offered by a soloist. The congregation may join on the chorus.

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

Standin’ in the Need of Prayer

See Insert

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 sanctuary following service as Food For Thought’s Executive Director, Dennis Westlake, will be speaking about the organization. Coffee and snacks will be available in the back.

After lunchtime, ALL are welcome back to Trinity at 1:30 for a final performance from Jobst Choral Scholar tenor, Will Floss, as he bids Toledo farewell before pursing his graduate studies at the University of Colorado in the fall. A light reception will follow.

11

Trinity Episcopal Church PROGRESSIVE

INCLUSIVE CREATIVE DOWNTOWN

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

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 version 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: Stock Adobe; edited by Lisa Tucker-Gray

TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH PROGRESSIVE INCLUSIVE

(419) 243-1231

12

Sending song

Standin’ in the Need of Prayer

African American Spiritual

REFRAIN

REFRAIN

Proper X July 14, 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

7/5 Ron Heider 7/10 Scott Dibling 7/17 Charles Abood

Birthdays 7/17 Anya Rebacz

7/19 Yvonne Soldan 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 (7/14)

Next Week (7/21)

10:00 Reader Guild: Nancy Colpaert Bob Meeker Pat Squire Chalice Guild: Mary Wabeke Jason Rahe Altar Guild: Karen Johnson-Webb Bread Guild: Peggy Heider Greeter Guild: Bob Meeker Hospitality Guild: 9a Tucker-Grays 11:15a Dennis & Amy Mon. (7/15) Counters: Peggy Heider Mary Wabeke

10:00 Reader Guild: Hugh Grefe Amy Saylor Becky Roth Chalice Guild: Wayne North Altar Guild: Sue Smitley Bread Guild: Becky Roth Greeter Guild: Lucy Russell Keith Sparrow Hospitality Guild: 9a Dave Bingham 11:15a Lucy & Denise Mon. (7/22) Counters: Peggy Heider Mary Wabeke

Order your flowers today at trinitytoledo.org!

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

TODAY, Sunday 7/14, 11:30 – Food For Thought Speaker - Following service today, 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!

TODAY, Sunday 7/14, 1:30 – Will Floss Farewell Recital – This afternoon we invite you back to Trinity’s sanctuary at 1:30 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!

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! Email Heather Meyer at heather@trinitytoledo.org to sign up for a volunteer shift!

Art Loop, a program of Toledo’s Arts Commission, is the 3rd Thursday of each month at 5:30! Trinity has a bus stop this year!

Wednesday 7/24, 6:00 –Pride Meeting - The next organizational Pride th meeting will be July 24 at 6:00 in My Brother’s Place.

We will be organizing volunteers for the parade and Promenade Park Booth, advertising, and Trinity swag.

Sign up on Trinity’s Homepage, www.trinitytoledo.org, to be kept in the loop!

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 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 Monday, July 15 9:30-3:00 Next To New Shop Open Ready To READ – 10:00-1:00 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting Tuesday, July 16 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting Wednesday, July 17 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting 10:00-11:30 Staff Meeting Thursday, July 18 9:30-3:00 Next To New Shop Open 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting 5:30-9:00 Art Loop, Sanctuary & Adams St. 6:00-8:00 Next To New Open for Art Loop Friday, July 19 Office Closes at 1:00 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting 6:00-7:00 Food for Thought (PBJ Making) Saturday, July 20 Trinity Offices Closed 8:00-12:00 Trinity 2030 Initial Draft Writing Sunday, July 21 9:00-9:45 Free Community Breakfast 10:00-11:15 Worship 11:15 Coffee & Conversation

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.