Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost - September 13, 2020

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Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost

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September 13, 2020 10:00am

 The Liturgy of the Word  Prelude

I’ll Be Listening (Nate Leonard, Director of Music & the Arts)

Welcome Opening Hymn

The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray

Spirit of God, Descend on my Heart

Worship & Rejoice #132

(Jobst Choral Scholars)

Words: George Croly (1780-1860) Music: Frederick C. Atkinson (1841-1897)

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Opening Collect

May Peace Become You

Voice over by Lisa Tucker-Gray

(by Kelly Ann Hall, The Work of The People) Celebrant: People: Celebrant:

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Let us pray.

In the cross-fire, In the cross-contamination, At the cross-roads that call you forward but give you know sign, May peace become you.

In the seemingly impossible In the human tragedy In the unworkable situation of division and strife, May peace become you.

May peace become you, Beloved, and courage carry you when you cannot see your way forward But nevertheless, take one more step in the direction of love.

FIRST Reading Reader:

Genesis 50: 15-21 A reading from Genesis

Read by Larry Meyer

Realizing that their father was dead, Joseph’s brothers said, “What if Joseph still bears a grudge against us and pays us back in full for all the wrong that we did to him?” So they approached Joseph, saying, “Your father gave this instruction before he died, ‘Say to Joseph: I beg you, forgive the crime of your brothers and the wrong they did in harming you.’ Now therefore please forgive the crime of the servants of the God of your father.” Joseph wept when they spoke to him. Then his brothers also wept, fell down before him, and said, “We are here as your slaves.” But Joseph said to them, “Do not be afraid! Am I in the place of God? Even though you intended to do harm to me, God intended it for good, in order to preserve a numerous people, as he is doing today. So have no fear; I myself will provide for you and your little ones.” In this way he reassured them, speaking kindly to them.

Reader: People:

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

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PSALm

Psalm 103: 8-13

From Psalms for Praying

(Offered by David Breen and Spencer Wilhelm) The plain text will be offered by the cantor; the congregation is invited to respond by singing the text in bold.

You are merciful and / gracious, slow to anger and abounding in / steadfast love.

You love us more than we can ask or I-/ magine; in truth, we be- / long to You. For You under- / stand us, requiting us not according to our ignorance / and error.

As far as the heavens are high above / the earth, so great is your loving response toward those who / are humble; So far does your enduring strength uphold those who face the darkness / within.

As parents are concerned for their children, so You come to those who reach / out in faith.

For our ways / are known, our weaknesses seen with / compassion.

SECOND READING Reader:

Romans 14: 1-12 A reading from Romans

Read by Courtney Rahe

Welcome those who are weak in faith, but not for the purpose of quarreling over opinions.

Some believe in eating anything, while the weak eat only vegetables. Those who eat must not despise those who abstain, and those who abstain must not pass judgment on those who eat; for God has welcomed them. Who are you to pass judgment on servants of another? It is before their own lord that they stand or fall. And they will be upheld, for the Lord is able to make them stand.

Some judge one day to be better than another, while others judge all days to be alike. Let all be fully convinced in their own minds. Those who observe the day, observe it in honor of the Lord.

Also those who eat, eat in honor of the Lord, since they give thanks to God; while those who abstain, abstain in honor of the Lord and give thanks to God. We do not live to ourselves, and we do not die to ourselves. If we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord; so then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord's.

For to this end Christ died and lived again, so that he might be both Lord of the dead and the living.

Why do you pass judgment on your brother or sister? Or you, why do you despise your brother or sister? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of God. For it is written,

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"As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall praise to God." So then, each of us will be accountable to God.

Reader: People:

Gradual

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

What Does the Lord Require of You Jim & Jean Strathdee (Chelsie Cree, Grace Hirt & Nate Leonard, Jobst Choral Scholars) What does the Lord require of you?

What does the Lord require of you?

Justice, kindness; walk humbly with your God. To seek justice, and love kindness and walk humbly with your God.

THE GOSPEL Celebrant: People:

Matthew 18:21-35 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Peter came and said to Jesus, “Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?” Jesus said to him, “Not seven times, but, I tell you, seventy-seven times.

“For this reason the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his slaves. When he began the reckoning, one who owed him ten thousand talents was brought to him; and, as he could not pay, his lord ordered him to be sold, together with his wife and children and all his possessions, and payment to be made. So the slave fell on his knees before him, saying, ‘Have patience with me, and I will pay you everything.’ And out of pity for him, the lord of that slave released him and forgave him the debt. But that same slave, as he went out, came upon one of his fellow slaves who owed him a hundred denarii; and seizing him by the throat, he said, ‘Pay what you owe.’ Then his fellow slave fell down and pleaded with him, ‘Have patience with me, and I will pay you.’ But he refused; then he went and threw him into prison until he would pay the debt. When his fellow slaves saw what had happened, they were greatly distressed, and they went and reported to their lord all that had taken place. Then his lord summoned him and said to him, ‘You wicked slave! I forgave you all that debt because you pleaded with me. Should you not have had mercy on your fellow slave, as I had mercy on you?’ And in anger his lord handed him over to be tortured until he would pay his entire debt. So my heavenly Father will also do to every one of you, if you do not forgive your brother or sister from your heart.”

Celebrant: People:

The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you, Lord Christ.

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Sermon

The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray

An Affirmation of Faith

Led by Becky Roth From Liturgy for the Whole Church: Multigenerational Resources for Worship Please join the leader in sharing the words of this Affirmation of Faith

We believe in God who said, “Let there be light,” and there was!

With that light, God made the world and all people in whom, and through whom, the Light burns on, strong and true.

We believe!

We believe in Jesus, the true Light, who went down to darkness to overcome death, and rose again, to unveil our own brightness, in the victory of whose love a path shines home to God’s heart where all will live forever.

We believe!

We believe in the Spirit, blazing with hope, speaking the truth into every darkness, warming our lives with God’s gifts and call.

We believe!

We believe in the church, where God’s Light is praised, and from where we are sent to love and serve the world.

We believe!

We ask today that a gentle breath blow from above on the light that is in us, the light that is among us, and enflame us anew with the courage of love.

Enflame us, O God! Amen

The Prayers of the People

Led by Elizabeth Cousino Based on liturgy designed by the Iona Community & Eggs & Ashes Please join us in sharing the response written in bold.

Intercessor:

People: Intercessor:

People:

Spirit of fire, inflame in us a passion for justice and equality. That we may know the cleansing of our prejudices and fears and proclaim your freedom, boldly caressing your Earth with humility.

Hear our prayers for freedom and justice for all.

Spirit of compassion, infuse us with your longings for wholeness and deep joy. That we may reach out to those who are hurting and alienated, enfolding one another with your love and tenderness.

Hear our prayers for healing and wholeness.

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Intercessor:

Spirit of wisdom, be within us in our journeying, gently guiding us along life giving paths. That we may be led towards transformation and new beginnings in our world.

Hear our prayers for courage to begin again.

People: Intercessor:

Spirit of gentleness, touch us anew, releasing in us all that we are afraid of in this uncertain time. That we may know your acceptance of us, and freely accept and embrace others.

Hear our prayers for peace and acceptance.

People: Intercessor:

Spirit of power, hold us in our powerlessness. That we may know your strength and become a voice for the voiceless, healing for the wounded and empowerment for the weak, and lost, and confused.

Hear our prayers for mercy and grace.

People: Intercessor:

Spirit of judgement, be tender with us and show us your mercy. That we may humbly learn of you and not be afraid to be your prophets in the world.

Hear our prayers for the gift of witness.

People: Intercessor:

Spirit of comfort, draw near to us in all grief, confusion and pain; in your graciousness, bring hope, consolation and renewal. That many may look inside and out and discover you in the midst.

Hear our prayers for consolation and comfort.

People: Intercessor:

People:

Spirit of dance, be our playfulness and source of deep joy. That we may leap and laugh and enter moments of new life as we work to breathe deeply again.

Hear our prayers for gifts of life and joy.

Intercessor: People:

Give us confidence in life and assurance in death.

In God’s many names 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.

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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. Amen.

The Peace Celebrant: People:

The Peace of the Lord be always with you.

And also with you.

Announcements Offertory A virtual offering plate, titled Sunday, September 13 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

Hills and Valleys (Jobst Choral Scholars)

Lord’s Prayer The congregation is invited to join.

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.

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Tauren Wells

Sending Hymn

Open My Eyes that I May See

Worship & Rejoice #480

(Trinity Canterbury Choir)

Dismissal Leader: People:

Offered by Ray Levey 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: May Peace Become You by Kelly Ann Hall 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: based on liturgy designed by the Iona Community & Eggs & Ashes. Video content from Heather Meyer and production by Owen Cappellini Confession of Sin: from Enriching Our Worship An Affirmation of Faith: From Liturgy for the Whole Church: Multigenerational Resources, by Susan Bock, Church Publishing, 2008 Lord’s Prayer: Traditional, Sung Bulletin Image: from Micah 5:2-4, 6:6-8–What Does the Lord Require of You by Kevin Ruffcornd, 2018. Edited

by The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray 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 XIX September 13, 2020

TODAY 9/13, 11:00am, Virtual Coffee Hour – You’re invited to join us for a 30-minute virtual coffee and conversation following our 10:00 online worship service today! Find the Zoom link on our website and Facebook each Sunday morning!

Thursday 9/17, 8:45am, TSN Vendor Lunch Assembly – Trinity is excited to provide the meal for Toledo Street’s vendor lunch on September 17th! Trinity will supply these vendor lunches every 3rd Thursday of the month! But we need YOUR help! Trinity will purchase the food but we will need 2-3 volunteers to help assemble the lunches and distribute them. To sign up for our assembly or distribution teams, visit www.trinitytoledo.org/tsn-vendor-lunch/.

Sunday 9/20, Book Discussion Small Group Sign Up – Register by Sunday, September 20 for our online small group which will discuss the book-The Way of Love: A Practical Guide to Following Jesus by Scott Gunn. Our small group will meet on Monday evenings in October and November. www.trinitytoledo.org/way-of-love-book/.

Please remember those who have asked for our prayers:

Pat Albright Bettye Jo Hansbarger John L., Gladys & Karen Johnson-Webb Olivia Carol Gray Pat Squire Don Keune The Loss Family Wes Paulin

Ethan & Alecia Grefe Judy Moon Regina Andrea Parmer Diane

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

Birthdays

9/7 Sheilah Wilson 9/12 Mike Barthold 9/24 Janet Welch

Anniversaries

9/8 Annie Devine 9/12 Kahlil Haynes 9/25 Sue Smitley

9/13 Larry & Heather Meyer

9/11 Don McKinney 9/18 Chelsea Schumacher 9/28 Mary Wabeke

9/22 Brad & Kelly Tansel

To add your birthday or anniversary to our11 list, please email lynzi@trinitytoledo.org.