Proper XIV - August 11, 2019

Trinity Episcopal Church PROGRESSIVE  INCLUSIVE  CREATIVE  DOWNTOWN

 Holy Eucharist: Rite II  Ninth Sunday After Pentecost Proper XIV 

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August 11, 2019

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10:00am

ď ˜ liturgy of the word ď ˜ Prelude

Gathering Song

A Child is Born (Ben Malone, pianist) I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light

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Thad Jones

1982 Hymnal #490

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 our Thief, you steal from us our dead complacent hearts and kindle a new flame: take from our hands the burden of worthless things, and make them ready to receive a greater gift: the love of a Servant King; through Jesus Christ, the Son of Man. Amen.

(Please be seated for the Lessons.)

The First Lesson Reader:

Genesis 15:1-6

A reading from Genesis.

The word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision, "Do not be afraid, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great." But Abram said, "O Lord GOD, what will you give me, for I continue childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?" And Abram said, "You have given me no offspring, and so a slave born in my house is to be my heir."

But the word of the LORD came to him, "This man shall not be your heir; no one but your very own issue shall be your heir." He brought him outside and said, "Look toward heaven and count the stars, if you are able to count them." Then he said to him, "So shall your descendants be." And he believed the LORD; and the LORD reckoned it to him as righteousness.

Reader: People:

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

Thanks be to God.

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The psalm

Psalm #50:1-8, 23-32

The Psalm will be spoken by everyone.

( From Psalms for Praying: An Invitation to Wholeness)

The Beloved, through the energy of Love, brought forth the world.

From the rising to the setting sun, Love radiates out to all the nations perfect in beauty.

The Beloved has come and will not keep silence; for Divine Love is a consuming Fire, calling forth heaven and earth to the judgement of all peoples: “Gather around, my loyal friends, all who by repentance and recompense follow the Inner Way.” The universe forever proclaims justice, And, the Beloved’s Indwelling Presence guides those who hear with their heart’s ear.

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.

“Think well on this, you who disdain Divine Love; for you will reap in proportion the suffering that you have sown, and no one will be able to save you from your own destruction.”

All who surrender to the love of the Great Mystery, whose hearts are merciful and kind, will go in beauty and walk with grace; And all who reverence Love’s Eternal Flame, will know Love’s Companioning Presence.

The second Lesson Reader:

Hebrews 11:1-3,8-16

A reading from Hebrews.

Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Indeed, by faith our ancestors received approval. By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was made from things that are not visible.

By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to set out for a place that he was to receive as an inheritance; and he set out, not knowing where he was going. By faith he stayed for a time in the land he had been promised, as in a foreign land, living in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise. For he looked forward to the city that has foundations, whose architect and builder is God. By faith he received power of procreation, even though he was too old-- and Sarah herself was barren-- because he considered him faithful who had promised. Therefore from one person, and this one as good as dead, descendants were born, "as many as the stars of heaven and as the innumerable grains of sand by the seashore."

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All of these died in faith without having received the promises, but from a distance they saw and greeted them. They confessed that they were strangers and foreigners on the earth, for people who speak in this way make it clear that they are seeking a homeland. If they had been thinking of the land that they had left behind, they would have had opportunity to return. But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one.

Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God; indeed, he has prepared a city for them.

Reader: People:

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

Gradual

MHSO #46

Take, O Take Me as I Am

(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.

The Gospel Officiant: People:

Luke 12:32-40 The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke.

Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Jesus said to his disciples, "Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions, and give alms. Make purses for yourselves that do not wear out, an unfailing treasure in heaven, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

"Be dressed for action and have your lamps lit; be like those who are waiting for their master to return from the wedding banquet, so that they may open the door for him as soon as he comes and knocks.

Blessed are those slaves whom the master finds alert when he comes; truly I tell you, he will fasten his belt and have them sit down to eat, and he will come and serve them. If he comes during the middle of the night, or near dawn, and finds them so, blessed are those slaves.

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(Gospel continues‌

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"But know this: if the owner of the house had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into. You also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour."

Officiant: People:

The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you, Lord Christ.

Sermon

Becky Roth, Trinity Member

Affirmation of Faith

from Shore to Shore

(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.

The Prayers of the People Intercessor: People: Intercessor:

People: Intercessor: People: Intercessor: People:

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.

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Intercessor:

People: Intercessor:

People: Celebrant:

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 List‌and 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.

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

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ď ˜ Liturgy of the Table

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Offertory sentence Offertory

In Your Own Sweet Way (Ben Malone, pianist)

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

Dave Brubeck

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: 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

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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!

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.

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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

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.

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Communion Hymn

Morning Has Broken (Lois Nelson, flutist)

Communion Hymn

The God of Abram’s Praise (Lois Nelson, flutist)

The Post Communion Prayer

Arr. Brant Adams

Arr. Joel Raney

(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

Let There Be Peace on Earth

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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 following today’s service for coffee and conversation.

Special thanks to The Rev. Judith Harmon for presiding this morning and to Becky Roth for offering the sermon.

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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, Trust Fund Liaison, Jane Bueche, 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 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: Dust Off The Bible, 2016

TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH PROGRESSIVE 

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Sending song

Let There Be Peace on Earth

MHSO #151

Proper XIV August 11, 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

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Lisa Tucker-Gray Ron McKinney Sande Johnson Peggy Heider Ian Elliot

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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 (8/11)

Next Week (8/18)

10:00 Reader Guild: Hugh Grefe Bettye Jo Hansbarger Jeffrey Albright

10:00 Reader Guild: Elizabeth Cousino Becky Roth Darrell Cousino

Chalice Guild: Jason Rahe

Chalice Guild: Wayne North

Altar Guild: Jane Gemmill

Altar Guild: Karen Johnson-Webb

Bread Guild: Lucy Russell

Bread Guild: Scott Dibling

Greeter Guild: Wayne North Bob Meeker

Greeter Guild: Sande & Stan Johnson

Hospitality Guild: 9a Jolene, Donna, & Mary T. 11:15a Kyle Grefe

Hospitality Guild: 9a Fritz & Susan H. & Elizabeth C. 11:15a Mary Beroske

Welcome Flowers dedicated today by Sheryl Zeigler, “in honor of my mother, Lillian T. Zeigler-Hart’s, birthday.”

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

TODAY Sunday 8/11, 11:15 – Coffee & Conversation- Please join us for refreshments and fellowship following service in the back of the Sanctuary. All are welcome and wanted!

Sunday, August 11 9:00-9:45 Free Community Breakfast 10:00-11:15 Worship 11:15 Coffee & Conversation

Thursday 8/15, 5:30 – Art Loop – Stop by Trinity during your Art Loop adventure for music, games and art activities as we celebrate the Art of Automobiles on Aug. 15th! Art Loop is a community arts initiative hosted by the Toledo Arts Commission and is the 3rd Thursday of each month. Trinity has a bus stop outside our front doors this year! This will be the final Art Loop at Trinity this summer; but we’ll be back for the Jazz Loop in November with amazing musicians!!

Monday, August 12 9:30-3:00 Next To New Shop Open 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting

August Pop-Up Dinners – There are 2 Trinity PopUp dinners left this month! Pop-Up Dinners, hosted and attended by Trinity parishioners, are a wonderful opportunity for our congregation to get to know one another better outside of the worship setting! Sign up to attend a Pop-Up Dinner in August on our website: www.trinitytoledo.org. Interested in being a host? Email Kim Henkel at kimberlyhenkel@hotmail.com for more information about hosting in October!

Please remember those who have asked for our prayers: Penny Bradford Kim Knuff Terry Kahler Stella Hallem Ethel Mathey John L Johnson

Michael Brown Mildred Brown Don Albright Sr. Tishie Bozeman Sheilah Wilson Sandy Spang Claire Wilson-Opfermann Dominic Shamas Gladys Johnson Tanya Webb Michelle Black

Please remember those who have recently died: Vonya Mitchell

Aaron Noeller

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

Tuesday, August 13 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting 4:00-5:30 Open Table Toledo Mtg Wednesday, August 14 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting Thursday, August 15 9:30-3:00 Next To New Shop Open 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting 5:30-9:00 Art Loop 6:00-8:00 Next To New Open for Art Loop Friday, August 16 Office Closes at 1:00 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting 6:00-7:00 Food for Thought (PBJ Making) Saturday, August 17

Trinity Offices Closed

Sunday, August 18 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.

During the month of August, Lisa will be away for summer sabbath and plans to return on Aug. 27th. Any immediate needs or questions can be directed to the office at 419-243-1231 or admin@trinitytoledo.org.