Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost - August 23, 2020

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Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost

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August 23, 2020 10:00am

 The Liturgy of the Word  Prelude

Prelude BWV 639 (Michael Boyd, Trinity guest musician)

Welcome

Bach/Busoni Chorale

The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray

Opening Song

Give Thanks (Kwame Addo, Trinity guest musician)

Henry Smith

Give thanks with a grateful heart Give thanks to the Holy One Give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ, His Son Give thanks with a grateful heart Give thanks to the Holy One Give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ, His Son And now let the weak say, "I am strong" Let the poor say, "I am rich Because of what the Lord has done for us" And now let the weak say, "I am strong" Let the poor say, "I am rich Because of what the Lord has done for us" Give thanks, Give Thanks, Give Thanks!

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 Reader:

Isaiah 51: 1-6 Read by Lucy Russell

A reading from Isaiah

Listen to me, you that pursue righteousness, you that seek the Lord. Look to the rock from which you were hewn, and to the quarry from which you were dug. Look to Abraham your father and to Sarah who bore you; for he was but one when I called him, but I blessed him and made him many. For the Lord will comfort Zion; he will comfort all her waste places, and will make her wilderness like Eden, her desert like the garden of the Lord; joy and gladness will be found in her, thanksgiving and the voice of song.

Listen to me, my people, and give heed to me, my nation; for a teaching will go out from me, and my justice for a light to the peoples. I will bring near my deliverance swiftly, my salvation has gone out and my arms will rule the peoples; the coastlands wait for me, and for my arm they hope. Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look at the earth beneath; for the heavens will vanish like smoke, the earth will wear out like a garment, and those who live on it will die like gnats; but my salvation will be for ever, and my deliverance will never be ended.

Reader: People:

PSALm

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

Psalm 124

From Psalms for Praying

(Offered by Chelsie Cree, Kim Buehler & Lisa Tucker-Gray, Jobst Choral Scholars) Please join us in singing the REFRAIN between the verses- offered by our cantors.

REFRAIN

REFRAIN

If it were not for You, O Be- / loved, You who make all things / new, Fear and chaos would reign in every / heart; in You will I trust for- / ever.

When doubt threatens to overwhelm and separate me, when anger makes me / blind, Then You, O Merciful One, are ever / ready to Awaken the holy, the sacred with- / in me.

Then do your Living Streams of Grace en-/ fold me.

REFRAIN

Blessed are You, who are a very Presence / to us, a comfort to troubled / hearts!

Grant us the strength of eagle wings, the courage to soar to / new heights!

Break within us the bonds of fear that we may live with / love!

Our guidance comes from You, O / Counselor, Blessed are You, O Giver of Life! Beloved of my / heart!

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SECOND READING Reader:

Romans 12: 1-8 Read by Mary Beroske

A reading from Romans

I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God-- what is good and acceptable and perfect.

For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of yourself more highly than you ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned. For as in one body we have many members, and not all the members have the same function, so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually we are members one of another. We have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us: prophecy, in proportion to faith; ministry, in ministering; the teacher, in teaching; the exhorter, in exhortation; the giver, in generosity; the leader, in diligence; the compassionate, in cheerfulness.

Reader: People:

Gradual

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

Take, O Take Me as I Am

John L. Bell

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

THE GOSPEL Celebrant: People:

Matthew 16: 13-20 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew Glory to you, Lord Christ.

When Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, but others Elijah, and still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?”

Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” And Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father in heaven. And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.” Then he sternly ordered the disciples not to tell anyone that he was the Messiah.

Celebrant: People:

The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you, Lord Christ.

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Reflection

Jeffrey Albright, 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.

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 5

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, 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 23 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

I Must Tell Jesus

Elisha A. Hoffman

(Offered by Chelsie Cree, Kim Buehler & Lisa Tucker-Gray, Jobst Choral Scholars)

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.

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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

I’m So Glad Jesus Lifted Me

African American Spiritual

(Kwame Addo, Trinity guest musician)

I'm so glad, Jesus lifted me I'm so glad, Jesus lifted me I'm so glad, Jesus lifted me Glory hallelujah, Jesus lifted me I'm so glad, Jesus lifted me I'm so glad, Jesus lifted me I'm so glad, Jesus lifted me Glory hallelujah, Jesus lifted me The devil had me down, but Jesus lifted me The devil had me down, but Jesus lifted me The devil had me down, but Jesus lifted me Singing Glory hallelujah, Jesus lifted me I'm so glad, Jesus lifted me I'm so glad, Jesus lifted me I'm so glad, Jesus lifted me Glory hallelujah, Jesus lifted me (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 Jeffrey Albright 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: 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: Reflection on Matthew 16:13-20 AUGUST 21, 2014 / NEWLIFENARRABRI 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.

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Proper XVI Aug. 23, 2020

TODAY 8/23, 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 8/26, 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 8/28, 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/.

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

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

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