Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost - August 16, 2020

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Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost

Morning Devotion 

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August 16, 2020 10:00am

 The Liturgy of the Word  Prelude

Amazing Grace/My Chains are Gone

Chris Tomlin

(Nate Leonard, Director of Music & the Arts and Gabe Hagedorn, Jobst Choral Scholar)

Welcome

The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray

Opening Song

There is a Wideness in God’s Mercy

F. Faber, L. Tourjee

(Grace Hirt, Jobst Choral Scholar)

There’s a wideness in God’s mercy, Like the wideness of the sea; There’s a kindness in His justice, Which is more than liberty.

There is grace enough for thousands Of new worlds as great as this; There is room for fresh creations In that upper home of bliss.

There is no place where earth’s sorrows Are more felt than up in Heaven; There is no place where earth’s failings Have such kindly judgment given.

For the love of God is broader Than the measure of our mind; And the heart of the Eternal Is most wonderfully kind.

Opening Collect

Come, Great Spirit!

Voice over by Chelsie Cree (written by Chris Neufeld-erdman, The Work of The People)

Celebrant: People:

Celebrant:

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Let us pray.

Holy Spirit, Presence of God Holy Breath Life Divine!

Holy Wind Mover and Shaker!

We throw open our hearts before you; We cast down every barrier to your freedom: We yield to your boundless nature; we welcome your wildness.

Too long have we tried to tame the wind; too long have we sought to control what’s wild; too long have we stood in domination over the Earth.

At this moment of Earth’s great groaning, yearning, as if in labor, to birth what’s holy and enduring, come, breathe, blow, move upon us all – that Earth and all that’s in it may thrive; that Earth and all that’s in it may love; that Earth and all that’s in it may live.

In the harmony and wholeness you desire for us and all creation!

Come great spirit!

Breath, blow. Move upon us!

Here! Now! Come, great spirit!

Here now!

May it be so!

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FIRST Reading

Isaiah 56: 1, 6-8

Reader:

Read by Grant Jones

A reading from Isaiah

Thus says the Lord: Maintain justice, and do what is right, for soon my salvation will come, and my deliverance be revealed. And the foreigners who join themselves to the Lord, to minister to him, to love the name of the Lord, and to be his servants, all who keep the sabbath, and do not profane it, and hold fast my covenant-- these I will bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer; their burnt offerings and their sacrifices will be accepted on my altar; for my house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples. Thus says the Lord God, who gathers the outcasts of Israel, I will gather others to them besides those already gathered.

Reader: People:

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

PSALm

Psalm 133

(Offered by Jobst Choral Scholars)

From Psalms for Praying

Please join us in singing the REFRAIN between the verses- offered by our cantors.

REFRAIN

REFRAIN

Behold, how good and pleasant it / is when brothers and sisters dwell in / unity!

It is like vistas seen from atop a mountain one has / climbed Or like the stillness of a sunset after a long day’s / work.

REFRAIN

It is like a shimmering / rainbow, breaking through a summer / rain.

When men and women dwell in / harmony, the star of Truth ap- / pears!

REFRAIN

SECOND READING Reader:

Romans 11: 1-2a, 29-32 Read by Bettye Jo Hansbarger

A reading from Romans

I ask, then, has God rejected his people? By no means! I myself am an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham, a member of the tribe of Benjamin. God has not rejected his people whom he foreknew.

For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable. Just as you were once disobedient to God but have now received mercy because of their disobedience, so they have now been disobedient 3

in order that, by the mercy shown to you, they too may now receive mercy. For God has imprisoned all in disobedience so that he may be merciful to all.

Reader:

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

People:

Gradual

Take, O Take Me as I Am

John L. Bell

(The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray and Nate Leonard)

THE GOSPEL

Matthew 15: 21-28

Celebrant:

The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew Glory to you, Lord Christ.

People:

Jesus left that place and went away to the district of Tyre and Sidon. Just then a Canaanite woman from that region came out and started shouting, “Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David; my daughter is tormented by a demon.” But he did not answer her at all. And his disciples came and urged him, saying, “Send her away, for she keeps shouting after us.” He answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” But she came and knelt before him, saying, “Lord, help me.” He answered, “It is not fair to take the children’s food and throw it to the dogs.” She said, “Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters’ table.” Then Jesus answered her, “Woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you wish.” And her daughter was healed instantly.

Celebrant:

The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you, Lord Christ.

People:

Reflection

Karen Johnson-Webb, Trinity Member

An Affirmation of Faith

Led by Joan Fothergill From Shore to Shore

Please join the leader in sharing the words of this Affirmation of Faith 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.

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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.

Prayers of the People & Confession of Sin

Led by Gary Franklin from the Iona Community

Please join the leader in sharing the responses in bold.

One:

Let us pray.

Gracious God, early in the morning, when the world was young, you made life in all its beauty and terror, you gave birth to all that we know.

ALL: Hallowed be your name.

One:

Early in the morning, when the world least expected it, a newborn child crying in a cradle announced that you had come among us, that you were one of us.

ALL: Hallowed be your name.

One:

Early in the morning, surrounded by respectable liars, religious leaders, anxious and silent friends, you accepted the penalty for doing good, for being God: you shouldered and suffered the cross.

ALL: Hallowed be your name.

One:

Early in the morning, a voice in a guarded graveyard and footsteps in the dew proved that you had risen, that you had come back to those and for those who had forgotten, denied and destroyed you.

ALL: Hallowed be your name.

One:

Early in the morning, in the multicolored company of your Church on earth and in heaven we celebrate your creation, your life, your death and resurrection, your interest in us: So to you we pray‌

ALL: God, bring new life where we are worn and tired, new love where we have turned hard-hearted, forgiveness where we feel hurt and where we have been wounded, and the joy and freedom in your Holy Spirit where we are the prisoners of ourselves. (pause for silence) One:

To all and to each where regret is real, 5

God pronounces pardon and grants us the right to begin again.

ALL: Thanks be to God. 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, August 16 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

Widmung (Spencer Wilhelm, Jobst Choral Scholar)

Robert Schumann

Lord’s Prayer The congregation is invited to join.

Led by Hugh Grefe

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory for ever and ever. 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.

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Sending Hymn

Draw the Circle Wide

Mark A. Miller

(Jobst Choral Scholars) Draw the circle, draw the circle wide.

Draw the circle, draw the circle wide.

No one stands alone, we'll stand side by side.

Draw the circle, draw the circle wide (repeat).

Draw the circle wide, draw it wider still.

Let this be our song, no one stands alone.

Standing side by side.

Draw the circle, draw the circle wide (repeat).

Draw the circle, draw the circle wide.

Draw the circle, draw the circle wide.

No one stands alone, we'll stand side by side.

Draw the circle, draw the circle wide.

Draw the circle wide, draw it wider still.

Let this be our song, no one stands alone.

Standing side by side.

Draw the circle, draw the circle wide (repeat as desired).

Dismissal Leader: People:

Led by Norah, Aliyah and Jo Melden Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

Special thank you to Karen Johnson-Webb for offering today’s reflection!

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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: Come, Great Spirit! by Chris Neufeld-erdman 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 & Confession: from the Iona Community - The Iona Abbey Book of Worship.

An Affirmation of Faith: adapted from prayer by Geoff Lowson/USPG, as found in From Shore to Shore Lord’s Prayer, Traditional Lord’s Prayer Bulletin Image: Jeff Marian, Prince of Peace – Faith Save Us - 2007 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 XV Aug. 16, 2020

TODAY 8/16, 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/.

Wednesday 8/19, 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 8/21, 9:00pm, Compline – Join us each Friday evening 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/.

We are so excited to announce that 100 voices in our Trinity community have offered readings, prayers, and dismissals during our time of Trinity@Home online worship. Thank You to everyone that has participated!

Please remember those who have asked for our prayers:

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

Tishie Bozeman Ethan & Alecia Grefe Judy Moon Regina Andrea Parmer

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

Birthdays

8/2 Sande Corfman-Johnson 8/3 Isaac Slater 8/11 Lou Woellner 8/17 Mary Hite 8/21 Greg Shumaker 8/28 Lindsey Melden

8/2 Ron McKinney 8/5 Kelly Termin 8/14 Cindy Shumaker 8/19 Derick Oyler 8/25 Dave Bingham

8/2 Lisa Tucker-Gray 8/8 Jack Neuman 8/15 Meagan Price 8/21 Trevor Snow-Gill 8/26 Kaia Douglas

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