The Eighth Sunday After Pentecost - July 26, 2020

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Eighth Sunday After Pentecost

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July 26, 2020 10:00am

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How Excellent is Thy Name

Dick Tunney

(Nate Leonard, Director of Music & the Arts)

Welcome

The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray

Opening Song

I Need Thee Every Hour

Annie Sherwood Hawks

(David Breen, Jobst Choral Scholar)

I need Thee every hour Most gracious Lord No tender voice like Thine Can peace afford

I need Thee, O I need Thee Every hour I need Thee O bless me now, my Savior I come to Thee

I need Thee, O I need Thee Every hour I need Thee O bless me now, my Savior I come to Thee

I need Thee every hour In joy or pain Come quickly and abide Or life is vain

I need Thee every hour Stay Thou nearby Temptations lose their power When Thou art nigh

I need Thee, O I need Thee Every hour I need Thee O bless me now, my Savior I come to Thee

Opening Collect Celebrant: People: Celebrant:

Open Unto Me Prayer by Howard Thurman The Work of The People (TWOTP)

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Let us pray.

Open unto me — light for my darkness.

Open unto me — courage for my fear.

Open unto me — hope for my despair.

Open unto me — peace for my turmoil.

Open unto me — joy for my sorrow.

Open unto me — strength for my weakness.

Open unto me — wisdom for my confusion.

Open unto me — forgiveness for my sins.

Open unto me — love for my hates.

Open unto me — thy Self for my self.

Lord, Lord, open unto me!

FIRST Reading

1 Kings 3: 5-12 2

Reader:

A reading from First Kings

Read by Vickie Kuhr

At Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night; and God said, “Ask what I should give you.” And Solomon said, “You have shown great and steadfast love to your servant my father David, because he walked before you in faithfulness, in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart toward you; and you have kept for him this great and steadfast love, and have given him a son to sit on his throne today. And now, O LORD my God, you have made your servant king in place of my father David, although I am only a little child; I do not know how to go out or come in. And your servant is in the midst of the people whom you have chosen, a great people, so numerous they cannot be numbered or counted. Give your servant therefore an understanding mind of govern to your people, able to discern between good and evil; for who can govern this your great people?”

It pleased the Lord that Solomon had asked this. God said to him, “Because you have asked this, and have not asked for yourself long life or riches, or for the life of your enemies, but have asked for yourself understanding to discern what is right, I now do according to your word.

Indeed I give you a wise and discerning mind; no one like you has been before you and no one like you shall rise after you.”

Reader: People:

PSALm

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

Psalm 119:129-136

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 witness of your Life is my / model; therefore my soul yearns for / You. The unfolding of your Word / gives light; it imparts understanding to the / simple.

My mouth pours forth praise con- / tinually, for I am ever grateful for your / Promises.

You come to me and are gracious to / me, as You are to all who open their heart’s / door.

Guide my steps according to / your Word, and show me how to lovingly co-create with / You. Let me not be lured by the world’s / values, that I may walk the path of / wholeness.

May your face shine upon / your friend, As you teach me of / Love.

I weep over our wounded / world, our earth ravaged by greedy insensitive / hands.

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SECOND READING Reader:

Romans 8:26-39 A reading from Romans

Read by Jolene Miller

The Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but that very Spirit intercedes with sighs too deep for words. And God, who searches the heart, knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn within a large family. And those whom he predestined he also called; and those whom he called he also justified; and those whom he justified he also glorified.

What then are we to say about these things? If God is for us, who is against us? He who did not withhold his own Son, but gave him up for all of us, will he not with him also give us everything else? Who will bring any charge against God's elect? It is God who justifies. Who is to condemn?

It is Christ Jesus, who died, yes, who was raised, who is at the right hand of God, who indeed intercedes for us. Who will separate us from the love of Christ? Will hardship, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? As it is written, “For your sake we are being killed all day long; we are accounted as sheep to be slaughtered.”

No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Reader: People:

Gradual

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

Sanctuary

J. Thompson & R. Scruggs

(Nate Leonard, Director of Music)

Lord, prepare me to be a sanctuary Pure and holy, tried and true With thanksgiving, I'll be a living Sanctuary, for you.

THE GOSPEL Celebrant: People:

Matthew 13: 31-33, 44-52 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Jesus put before the crowds another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that someone took and sowed in his field; it is the smallest of all the seeds, but when it has grown it is the greatest of shrubs and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and make nests in its branches.”

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He told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed in with three measures of flour until all of it was leavened.”

“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which someone found and hid; then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.

“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls; on finding one pearl of great value, he went and sold all that he had and bought it.

“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was thrown into the sea and caught fish of every kind; when it was full, they drew it ashore, sat down, and put the good into baskets but threw out the bad. So it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come out and separate the evil from the righteous and throw them into the furnace of fire, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

“Have you understood all this?” They answered, “Yes.” And he said to them, “Therefore every scribe who has been trained for the kingdom of heaven is like the master of a household who brings out of his treasure what is new and what is old.”

Celebrant: People:

The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you, Lord Christ.

Sermon

The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray

An Affirmation of Faith

The Iona Abbey Book of Worship Led by Amy Saylor Please join the leader in sharing the words of this Affirmation of Faith We believe in the God of Life, who creates and loves people, who acts in history.

We believe in Jesus of Nazareth, who is our brother, who wants not to be idolized but to be followed.

We believe that we dwell in the presence of the Holy Spirit; without Her we are nothing; filled with Her we are able to become creative, lively and free.

We believe in the Church of Jesus Christ, a community where we find companions and courage for the struggles of life, where we grow in our understanding of the faith, through worship, prayer, nurture and service.

We believe that God has a use for us in this time and place, that though we walk through the valley of the shadow of death, we are called to be instruments of God’s peace.

We believe in living, hoping, laughing, and enjoying the good of the earth.

We believe that people can change, and that God keeps pulling us to life and to a new world of joy and peace. Amen.

Prayers of the People

Led by Jeffrey Albright 5

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, 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, People: Hear our prayers for the church.

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

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

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

Intercessor: God of mercy, we pray for all in any kind of need or trouble: For those whose 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, People: 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 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, People: Hear our prayers for those who have died.

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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

Celtic tradition from Iona Community

Leader: People:

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.

Leader:

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

Pardon and deliver us from all our sins, confirm and strengthen us is all goodness, and keep us 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.

Announcements Offertory Sentence A virtual offering plate, titled Sunday, July 26 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

Lead Me, Guide Me (Franklin Brewer, Trinity guest musician)

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Lord’s Prayer

The New Zealand Prayer Book Led by Katie Kuntz-Wineland

The congregation is invited to join.

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!

With the bread we need for today, feed us.

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

Your heavenly will be done by all created beings!

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

In times of temptation and test, 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.

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

Standin’ in the Need of Prayer

(Nate Leonard, Lisa Tucker-Gray, Chelsie Cree, Kim Buehler & Jon Brown)

Refrain: It's me, it's me, O Lord, Standin' in the need of prayer; It's me, it's me, O Lord, Standin' in the need of prayer.

Standin' in the need of prayer; Not my father, not my mother, but it's me, O Lord, Standin' in the need of prayer.

Refrain Not the stranger, not my neighbor, but it's me, O Lord, Standin' in the need of prayer; Not the stranger, not my neighbor, but it's me, O Lord, Standin' in the need of prayer.

Refrain (2X)

Not my brother, not my sister, but it's me, O Lord, Standin' in the need of prayer; Not my brother, not my sister, but it's me, O Lord, Standin' in the need of prayer.

Refrain Not my father, not my mother, but it's me, O Lord,

Dismissal Leader: People:

Led by Alice Zurawski & Henry Keune Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.

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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: Open Unto Me Prayer by Howard Thurman 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, The New Zealand Prayer Book, from the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, 1989 Bulletin Image: labeled for free reuse on Google Images tools: Parables: Series Introduction on Vimeo, vimeo.com, Live Oak Christina Church, 2018 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 All printed music from Gather permission through purchase of onelicense.net License # A-700000

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Proper XII July 26, 2020

TODAY 7/26, 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 7/28, 12:00pm, Tuesday Lunch with Lisa – This will be our final Lunch with Lisa in July. We will take a brief hiatus during August while Priest Lisa is away, and but are excited to return in the fall.

You can find the Zoom dial-in information at www.trinitytoledo.org/trinity-at-home/lisa-zoomlunch/on Tuesday morning.

Wednesday 7/29, 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 7/31, 9:00pm, Compline – Join us each Friday evening in July and August as we gather online via Zoom for evening prayer . You can find the Zoom dial-in information on our website https://www.trinitytoledo.org/compline/.

Please remember those who have asked for our prayers:

Jackie & Beth Sue Smitley Pat Albright Bettye Jo Hansbarger John L., Gladys & Karen Johnson-Webb Jackie & Beth Olivia Regina Pat Squire

Tishie Bozeman Ethan & Alecia Grefe Judy Moon Carol Gray Don Keune

To add your name or the name of someone you love on the Prayer List, please email lynzi@trinitytoledo.org.

Birthdays

7/10 Scott Dibling 7/15 Sully Sullivant 7/23 Bailey Oyler

Anniversaries

7/11 Ruth Foote 7/16 Nan Sirianni

7/14 Joan Fothergill 7/17 Chuck Abood

7/13 Joan & Don Fothergill

7/16 Jason & Courtney Rahe

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

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7/14 Aliyah Melden 7/19 Yvonne Soldan