Proper XIV - August 18, 2019

Trinity Episcopal Church PROGRESSIVE  INCLUSIVE  CREATIVE  DOWNTOWN

 Holy Eucharist: Rite II  Tenth Sunday after Pentecost Proper XV 

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August 18, 2019

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10:00am

 liturgy of the word  Prelude

Lovely Day (6th Edition)

Gathering Song

I’m Goin’-a Sing When the Spirit Says Sing

shout

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Bill Withers

LEVAS #117

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 restless fire, and urgent river’s flow: unsettle the false peace which hides our divisions; unfold our hearts to sense your presence; unloose your kingdom and make us one in Jesus Christ, the first of many brothers and sisters. Amen.

(Please be seated for the Lessons.)

The First Lesson Reader:

Jeremiah 23:23-29

A reading from Jeremiah.

Am I a God near by, says the LORD, and not a God far off? Who can hide in secret places so that I cannot see them? says the LORD. Do I not fill heaven and earth? says the LORD. I have heard what the prophets have said who prophesy lies in my name, saying, "I have dreamed, I have dreamed!" How long? Will the hearts of the prophets ever turn back-those who prophesy lies, and who prophesy the deceit of their own heart? They plan to make my people forget my name by their dreams that they tell one another, just as their ancestors forgot my name for Baal. Let the prophet who has a dream tell the dream, but let the one who has my word speak my word faithfully. What has straw in common with wheat? says the LORD. Is not my word like fire, says the LORD, and like a hammer that breaks a rock in pieces?

Reader: People:

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

Thanks be to God.

The psalm

Psalm 80: 1-2,8-19

The Psalm will be spoken by everyone.

( From Psalms for Praying: An Invitation to Wholeness)

Eternal Listener, give heed to your people, You, who are our Guide and our Light!

You, who dwell amidst the angels, shine forth into the heart of all nations!

Be our strength as we break down walls that separate and divide; let not fear pluck away the gifts we would share.

Roll away the stones that become obstacles to growth, to producing a bountiful harvest.

Receive our gratitude, O Heart of all hearts!

Look upon us and see what Love can do; rejoice in the new birth that You create!

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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.

(Psalm continues…

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Be glad where your Seed has found fertile soil.

How much more the return of one healthy plant than ten thousand useless weeds!

May those who have borne the fruit of love radiate your Spirit into the world!

May we always walk and co-create with You; receive the gratitude of our hearts, as we share in the Great Plan!

Restore us, O Holy One! Let your face shine upon us, teach us to love!

The second Lesson Reader:

Hebrews 11:29-12:2

A reading from Hebrews.

By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as if it were dry land, but when the Egyptians attempted to do so they were drowned. By faith the walls of Jericho fell after they had been encircled for seven days. By faith Rahab the prostitute did not perish with those who were disobedient, because she had received the spies in peace.

And what more should I say? For time would fail me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets-- who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, obtained promises, shut the mouths of lions, quenched raging fire, escaped the edge of the sword, won strength out of weakness, became mighty in war, put foreign armies to flight. Women received their dead by resurrection. Others were tortured, refusing to accept release, in order to obtain a better resurrection.

Others suffered mocking and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment. They were stoned to death, they were sawn in two, they were killed by the sword; they went about in skins of sheep and goats, destitute, persecuted, tormented-- of whom the world was not worthy. They wandered in deserts and mountains, and in caves and holes in the ground.

Yet all these, though they were commended for their faith, did not receive what was promised, since God had provided something better so that they would not, apart from us, be made perfect.

Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the sake of the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God. Reader: People:

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

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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 12:49-56 The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke.

Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Jesus said, "I came to bring fire to the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! I have a baptism with which to be baptized, and what stress I am under until it is completed! Do you think that I have come to bring peace to the earth? No, I tell you, but rather division!

From now on five in one household will be divided, three against two and two against three; they will be divided: “father against son and son against father, mother against daughter and daughter against mother, mother-in-law against her daughter-in-law and daughter-in-law against mother-in-law."

He also said to the crowds, "When you see a cloud rising in the west, you immediately say, `It is going to rain'; and so it happens. And when you see the south wind blowing, you say, `There will be scorching heat'; and it happens. You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of earth and sky, but why do you not know how to interpret the present time?"

Officiant: People:

The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you, Lord Christ.

REFLECTION

Jeffrey Albright, Trinity Member

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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: 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.

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.

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Celebrant:

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

ď ˜ Liturgy of the Table

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Offertory sentence Offertory

Taking It To the Streets

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Michael McDonald

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

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

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

Communion Hymn

A Quiet Place

Ralph Carmichael

Communion Hymn

Come and Fill

Taize

(repeat as desired)

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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

Love Train

Kenny Gamble & Leon Huff

The congregation is invited to join on the chorus, listed below.

People all over the world, Join hands, Start a love train, love train People all over the world, Join hands, Start a love train, a love train

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 immediately following the service for coffee and conversation.

Special thanks to The Rev. Dan Knaup for presiding over today’s service and to Jeffrey Albright for offering this morning’s reflection.

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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 Performances by: 6th Edition & Nate Leonard 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: The Fire-Bringing Family-Dividing Jesus, Interrupting the Silence , 2010

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Proper XV August 18, 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 (8/18)

Next Week (8/25)

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

10:00 Reader Guild: Jeffrey Albright Nancy Colpaert Gary Franklin

Chalice Guild: Wayne North

Altar Guild: Kyle Grefe

Altar Guild: Karen Johnson-Webb

Greeter Guild: Lucy Russell Keith Sparrow

Bread Guild: Scott Dibling

Hospitality Guild: 9a Dave B. & Wayne N. 11:15a Lucy R. & Denise J.

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

Welcome Flowers are dedicated to Mary & Tom Wabeke in honor of their 50th Wedding Anniversary!

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

TODAY Sunday 8/18, 11:15 – Coffee & Conversation- Please join us for refreshments and fellowship following service in the back of the Sanctuary. All are welcome and wanted!

August Pop-Up Dinners – Sign up to attend one of the 2 remaining Pop-Up Dinners 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!

Trinity Homecoming Sunday, Sept. 22 Breakfast 9:00 Worship 10:00

Musical Performance by Lunch & Art Project the Amelia 11:30 Airharts Amelia Airharts 12:45 Keynote Address 1:30

Sunday, August 18 9:00-9:45 Free Community Breakfast 10:00-11:15 Worship 11:15 Coffee & Conversation Monday, August 19 9:30-3:00 Next To New Shop Open 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting Tuesday, August 20 11:30-1:30 Leadership Toledo Board Mtg 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting Wednesday, August 21 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting Thursday, August 22 9:30-3:00 Next To New Shop Open 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting 6:00-8:30 Pizza Pop-Up Dinner Friday, August 23 Office Closes at 1:00 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting 6:00-7:00 Food for Thought (PBJ Making) Saturday, August 24 Trinity Offices Closed 12:00-5:00 FFT Craft Workshop Sunday, August 25 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:

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

Don Albright Sr. Tishie Bozeman Sheilah Wilson Sandy Spang Claire Wilson-Opfermann Dominic Shamas Gladys Johnson Tanya Webb Michelle Black Dennis Joni Zechman

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.

-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.