Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost - September 27, 2020

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Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost

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September 27, 2020 10:00am

ď ˜ The Liturgy of the Word ď ˜ Prelude

Entrance of the Queen of Sheba

G.F. Handel

(Nate Leonard, organist)

Welcome

The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray

Opening Hymn

Total Praise

Richard Smallwood

(Jobst Choral Scholars)

Lord, I will lift mine eyes to the hills Knowing my help is coming from You Your peace You give me, in times of the storm You are the source of my strength, You are the strength of my life, I lift my hands in total praise to You Amen You are the source of my strength, You are the strength of my life, I lift my hands in total praise to You Amen

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.

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FIRST Reading Reader:

Ezekiel 18:1-4,25-32 A reading from Ezekiel

Read by Francine MacBride

The word of the LORD came to me: What do you mean by repeating this proverb concerning the land of Israel, “The parents have eaten sour grapes, and the children’s teeth are set on edge”? As I live, says the Lord GOD, this proverb shall no more be used by you in Israel. Know that all lives are mine; the life of the parent as well as the life of the child is mine: it is only the person who sins that shall die.

Yet you say, “The way of the Lord is unfair.” Hear now, O house of Israel: Is my way unfair?

Is it not your ways that are unfair? When the righteous turn away from their righteousness and commit iniquity, they shall die for it; for the iniquity that they have committed they shall die.

Again, when the wicked turn away from the wickedness they have committed and do what is lawful and right, they shall save their life. Because they considered and turned away from all the transgressions that they had committed, they shall surely live; they shall not die. Yet the house of Israel says, “The way of the Lord is unfair.” O house of Israel, are my ways unfair? Is it not your ways that are unfair?

Therefore I will judge you, O house of Israel, all of you according to your ways, says the Lord GOD. Repent and turn from all your transgressions; otherwise iniquity will be your ruin.

Cast away from you all the transgressions that you have committed against me, and get yourselves a new heart and a new spirit! Why will you die, O house of Israel? For I have no pleasure in the death of anyone, says the Lord GOD. Turn, then, and live.

Reader: People:

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

PSALm

Psalm 25:1-9

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.

To You, O Love, I lift up my soul; O Heart within / my heart, in You I / place my trust.

Let me not feel unworthy; let not fear rule / over me.

Yes! let all who open their hearts savor You and / bless the earth!

Compel me to know your ways, / O Love; instruct me u- / pon your paths.

Lead me in your truth, and teach me, for through You will I know / wholeness; I shall reflect your light both / day and night.

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I know of your mercy, Com- / passionate One, and of your / steadfast love.

You have been with me from the be- / ginning.

Forgive the many times I have walked away from You choosing to / walk alone.

With your steadfast love, once / again, Companion me a- / long your way.

You are gracious and just O Spirit / of Truth, happy to guide those who / miss their way; You enjoy teaching all who are / open, all who choose to / live in truth.

SECOND READING Reader:

Philippians 2:1-13 A reading from Philippians

Read by Sheila Otto

If then there is any encouragement in Christ, any consolation from love, any sharing in the Spirit, any compassion and sympathy, make my joy complete: be of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility regard others as better than yourselves. Let each of you look not to your own interests, but to the interests of others. Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness.

And being found in human form, he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death-even death on a cross.

Therefore God also highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed me, not only in my presence, but much more now in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who is at work in you, enabling you both to will and to work for his good pleasure.

Reader: People:

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

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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 21:23-32 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew Glory to you, Lord Christ.

When Jesus entered the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him as he was teaching, and said, “By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this authority?” Jesus said to them, “I will also ask you one question; if you tell me the answer, then I will also tell you by what authority I do these things. Did the baptism of John come from heaven, or was it of human origin?” And they argued with one another, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ he will say to us, ‘Why then did you not believe him?’ But if we say, ‘Of human origin,’ we are afraid of the crowd; for all regard John as a prophet.”

So they answered Jesus, “We do not know.” And he said to them, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things.

“What do you think? A man had two sons; he went to the first and said, ‘Son, go and work in the vineyard today.’ He answered, ‘I will not’; but later he changed his mind and went. The father went to the second and said the same; and he answered, ‘I go, sir’; but he did not go.

Which of the two did the will of his father?” They said, “The first.” Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes are going into the kingdom of God ahead of you.

For John came to you in the way of righteousness and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes believed him; and even after you saw it, you did not change your minds and believe him.

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!

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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: 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.

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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.

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.

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Announcements Offertory A virtual offering plate, titled Sunday, September 27 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

Indescribable (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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Dennis Jernigan

Sending Hymn

Down By the Riverside (Trinity Canterbury Choir & Chris Joseph- guest musician)

I'm gonna lay down my burdens Down by the riverside Down by the riverside Down by the riverside

I'm gonna study, war no more I ain't gonna study war no more Ain't gonna study war no more I ain't gonna study war no more I ain't gonna study war no more Ain't gonna study war no more I ain't gonna study war no more

I'm gonna lay down my burdens Down by the riverside I'm gonna study, war no more I ain't gonna study war no more Ain't gonna study war no more I ain't gonna study war no more I ain't gonna study war no more Ain't gonna study war no more I ain't gonna study war no more

I'm gonna lay down my heavy load Down by the riverside Down by the riverside Down by the riverside I'm gonna lay down my heavy load Down by the riverside Gonna study war no more

I'm gonna lay down my sword and shield Down by the riverside Down by the riverside Down by the riverside

I ain't gonna study war no more Ain't gonna study war no more I ain't gonna study war no more I ain't gonna study war no more Ain't gonna study war no more I ain't gonna study war no more

I'm gonna lay down my sword and shield Down by the riverside

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 XXI September 27, 2020

TODAY 9/27, 11:00am, Virtual Coffee Hour – You are 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!

TODAY 9/27, 2:00pm, Toledo School for the Arts presents ‘Something Rotten’ – TSA is offering a parking lot performance of ‘Something Rotten’ on Sunday, September 27 at 2:00pm. The health department has limited in-person guests to parents of TSA students and a handful of sponsors. You can still enjoy the performance from home and support our high school students by purchasing the online viewership packages available on TSA’s website: https://ts4arts.org/.

Monday 9/28, St. Francis Blessing of the Animals – Snap a picture of you and your furry friend(s) and email them to Lynzi at lynzi@trinitytoledo.org by September 28 so we can include them in our Blessing of the Animals on October 4!

Toledo’s Momentum is back! -The Arts Commission shifted this year’s downtown festival, which supports local music and art, to a combination of virtual and discoverable elements to safely engage attendees in arts and culture experiences. Trinity is sporting a colorful collection of images of historical women in Toledo by local artist Christopher Jones, which is part of a self-guided tour through Uptown, Downtown and the Warehouse District. Check out www.trinitytoledo.org/momentum/ for more info!

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

Suzanne

Sheilah Wilson

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.