Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost - September 6, 2020

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Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost

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September 6, 2020 10:00am

 The Liturgy of the Word  Prelude

String Quartet No. 4, Mvt. 3

Ludwig van Beethoven (1st violinist- Adam Murphy, 2nd- Larissa Michel, violist- Brian Shoop, cellist- Grace Sievert, guest musicians)

Welcome Opening Hymn

The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray

Have Thine Own Way, Lord!

LEVAS #145

(Grace Hirt, Jobst Choral Scholar)

Words: Adelaide A. Pollard (1862-1934) Music: George C. Stebbins (1846-1945)

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Opening Collect Celebrant: People: Celebrant:

May Peace Become You (by Kelly Ann Hall, The Work of The People)

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:

Ezekiel 33:7-11 A reading from Ezekiel

Read by Becky Randall

You, mortal, I have made a sentinel for the house of Israel; whenever you hear a word from my mouth, you shall give them warning from me. If I say to the wicked, “O wicked ones, you shall surely die,” and you do not speak to warn the wicked to turn from their ways, the wicked shall die in their iniquity, but their blood I will require at your hand. But if you warn the wicked to turn from their ways, and they do not turn from their ways, the wicked shall die in their iniquity, but you will have saved your life.

Now you, mortal, say to the house of Israel, Thus you have said: “Our transgressions and our sins weigh upon us, and we waste away because of them; how then can we live?” Say to them, As I live, says the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from their ways and live; turn back, turn back from your evil ways; for why will you die, O house of Israel?

Reader: People:

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

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PSALm

Psalm 119:33-40

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.

Help me to know, O Teacher, the path to / follow; lead the way and / I will come.

In your love is the power to calm the storms of ad- / versity; show me the power of your for- / giving Love.

O that I might learn to bless others / selflessly, to be a silent / benediction!

Incline my heart to Love Consciousness, and / not to gain!

Turn my eyes from the world’s temptations, and birth me in- / to new Life.

Let me enter into / the realm where the aspirations of my soul may become / manifest.

Clothe me with com- / passion That I may answer the cries of / those in need.

Do You see how I long to serve, To co-create w/ ith You? In your mercy, / hear my prayer!

SECOND READING Reader:

Romans 13:8-14 A reading from Romans

Read by Mike Barthold

Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. The commandments, “You shall not commit adultery; You shall not murder; You shall not steal; You shall not covet”; and any other commandment, are summed up in this word, “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore, love is the fulfilling of the law.

Besides this, you know what time it is, how it is now the moment for you to wake from sleep.

For salvation is nearer to us now than when we became believers; the night is far gone, the day is near. Let us then lay aside the works of darkness and put on the armor of light; let us live honorably as in the day, not in reveling and drunkenness, not in debauchery and licentiousness, not in quarreling and jealousy. Instead, put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires.

Reader: People:

The Word of the Lord.

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Gradual

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 18:15-20 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Jesus said, “If another member of the church sins against you, go and point out the fault when the two of you are alone. If the member listens to you, you have regained that one. But if you are not listened to, take one or two others along with you, so that every word may be confirmed by the evidence of two or three witnesses. If the member refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church; and if the offender refuses to listen even to the church, let such a one be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector. Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. Again, truly I tell you, if two of you agree on earth about anything you ask, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them.”

Celebrant: People:

The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you, Lord Christ.

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 5

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: Intercessor:

People: 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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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

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Offertory A virtual offering plate, titled Sunday, September 6 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

Give Me Jesus

arr. David Breen (tenor- Francesco Logozzo, lead- Kevin Clark, bass- David Breen, bass- Cody Harrell, guest musicians)

Lord’s Prayer The congregation is invited to join.

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

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’ve Got Peace like a River

Dismissal Leader: People:

See Page 9 Offered by Ray Levey

Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

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Sending Hymn

I’ve Got Peace like a River

LEVAS #201

Words: Traditional Music: Negro Spiritual

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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 XVIII September 6, 2020

TODAY 9/6, 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!

Wednesday 9/9, 7:00pm, Lectio Divina – Each Wednesday evening from 7:00-8:00PM we gather on Zoom to 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. www.trinitytoledo.org/lectio-divina/ Saturday 9/12, 9:00am, Men’s Bible Study – All men in the Trinity community and their guests are welcome to join our monthly Zoom Bible study. https://www.trinitytoledo.org/mens-bible-study/ 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/.

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 The Loss Family

Tishie Bozeman Ethan & Alecia Grefe Judy Moon Regina Andrea Parmer

Wes Paulin

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.