Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost- October 18, 2020

Trinity Episcopal Church PROGRESSIVE  INCLUSIVE 

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2020 Annual Pledge DRIVE Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost

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October 18, 2020 10:00am

ď ˜ The Liturgy of the Word ď ˜ Prelude

How Can I Keep from Singing

Welcome

arr. Nate Leonard The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray

Opening Hymn

Mighty to Save

Ben Fielding

(Jobst Choral Scholars)

Everyone needs compassion A love that's never failing Let mercy fall on me

Forever author of salvation He rose, He conquered the grave Jesus conquered the grave

Everyone needs forgiveness The kindness of a Savior The hope of nations

Shine your light and let the whole world see We're singing for the glory of the risen King, Jesus Shine your light and let the whole world see We're singing for the glory of the risen King

Savior, He can move the mountains My God is mighty to save He is mighty to save Forever author of salvation He rose and conquered the grave Jesus conquered the grave So take me as You find me With all my fears and failures Fill my life again

Savior, Savior, He can move the mountains My God, my God is mighty to save He is mighty to save Forever author of salvation He rose and conquered the grave Jesus conquered the grave You're my savior, You can move the mountains

I give my life to follow Everything I believe in Now I surrender, Yes I surrender

You are mighty to save, You are mighty to save Forever, author of salvation

Savior, Savior, He can move the mountains My God, my God is mighty to save He is mighty to save

You rose and conquered the grave, yes you conquered the grave You are mighty to save.

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Opening Collect

Earth as the Original Icon (by Christine Valters Paintner, The Work of The People)

Celebrant: People: Celebrant:

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Let us pray.

Gaze upon Creation with your eyes soft, a holy icon revealing the face of Love.

See the beauty of green Earth arising, make space for the ache of our neglect, exploits, ravages, see the scars across field and mountain, allow the river of tears at all that suffers to flow freely through you, do not resist this grief, the otter choked with oil the sky darkened with grime, the seas heavy with plastic,

the koalas fleeing the great fire.

Make room for a world of sorrow, let anguish be your song and grief bloom and grow.

Ask the Source of Love who created our tears and tender hearts, and with them the promise of reconciliation, to create a new place within, where a different story can arise, where we can all turn toward a vision of wholeness once again.

FIRST Reading Reader:

Isaiah 45:1-7 A reading from Isaiah

Read by Greg Shumaker

Thus says the Lord to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have grasped to subdue nations before him and strip kings of their robes, to open doors before him— and the gates shall not be closed: I will go before you and level the mountains, I will break in pieces the doors of bronze and cut through the bars of iron, I will give you the treasures of darkness and riches hidden in secret places, so that you may know that it is I, the Lord, the God of Israel, who call you by your name. For the sake of my servant Jacob, and Israel my chosen, I call you by your name, I surname you, though you do not know me. I am the Lord, and there is no other; besides me there is no god. I arm you, though you do not know me, so that they may know, from the rising of the sun and from the west, that there is no one besides me; I am the Lord, and there is no other. I form light and create darkness, I make weal and create woe; I the Lord do all these things.

Reader:

People:

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

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PSALm

Psalm 96:1-9

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.

O sing to the Cosmos a / new song; sing to the Beloved, / all the earth!

Sing to the Creator, and bless the Name above / all names; sing praises to the Glorious One from / day to day.

Declare the splendor of the Radiant One to all / nations, the marvelous works of Love to / all peoples!

For great is the Beloved, and greatly to / be praised; reverence Love a- / bove all else.

For where your thoughts are, reveals that which you / treasure; seek only the / true Treasure; Truth and integrity live / with Love; strength and beauty dwell with the / Beloved.

Yield to Love, O families of / the earth, yield to Love glor- / y and strength!

Yield to Love and learn of / justice; make of yourselves an offering and be guid- / ed by Love!

Bow down in adoration and / holiness; for worthy is the Beloved to be praised in / all the earth!

SECOND READING Reader:

1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 A reading from First Thessalonians

Read by Scott Dibling

Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace.

We always give thanks to God for all of you and mention you in our prayers, constantly remembering before our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. For we know, brothers and sisters beloved by God, that he has chosen you, because our message of the gospel came to you not in word only, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction; just as you know what kind of persons we proved to be among you for your sake. And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, for in spite of persecution you received the word with joy inspired by the Holy Spirit, so that you became an example to all the believers in Macedonia and in Achaia.

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For the word of the Lord has sounded forth from you not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but in every place your faith in God has become known, so that we have no need to speak about it. For the people of those regions report about us what kind of welcome we had among you, and how you turned to God from idols, to serve a living and true God, and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead-- Jesus, who rescues us from the wrath that is coming.

Reader: People:

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

Gradual

Christ Be With Me (Offered in collaboration with The Work of the People with music by The Brilliance.)

Christ Be with me Christ before me Christ behind me Christ within me Christ below me Christ above me Christ be with me at my right hand at my left hand as I lie down as I rise up

as I stumble as I fall down Christ as I stand Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of me Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me Christ is every eye that sees me Christ in every ear that hears me Amen

THE GOSPEL Celebrant: People:

Matthew 22:15-22 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew Glory to you, Lord Christ.

The Pharisees went and plotted to entrap Jesus in what he said. So they sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that you are sincere, and teach the way of God in accordance with truth, and show deference to no one; for you do not regard people with partiality. Tell us, then, what you think. Is it lawful to pay taxes to the emperor, or not?” But Jesus, aware of their malice, said, “Why are you putting me to the test, you hypocrites? Show me the coin used for the tax.” And they brought him a denarius. Then he said to them, “Whose head is this, and whose title?” They answered, “The emperor’s.” Then he said to them, “Give therefore to the emperor the things that are the emperor’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” When they heard this, they were amazed; and they left him and went away.

Celebrant: People:

The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you, Lord Christ.

Sermon

The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray

Sharing our Trinity Story

Madeleine Breen, Trinity friend 5

An Affirmation of Faith

Led by Ruth Foote From The United Church of Canada Please join the leader in sharing the words of this Affirmation of Faith

We are not alone, we live in God's world.

We believe in God: who has created and is creating, who has come in Jesus, the Word made flesh, to reconcile and make new, who works in us and others by the Spirit.

We trust in God. We are called to be the Church: to celebrate God's presence, to live with respect in Creation, to love and serve others, to seek justice and resist evil, to proclaim Jesus, crucified and risen, our judge and our hope.

In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us.

We are not alone.

Thanks be to God. Amen.

The Prayers of the People

Led by Katie Kuntz-Wineland From Women’s Uncommon Prayer (Please join us in sharing the response written in bold.)

Intercessor: 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.

People: Spirit, open our lips.

Intercessor: 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.

People: Creator, open our minds.

Intercessor: People: Intercessor: People: Intercessor: People:

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.

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Intercessor:

People: Intercessor:

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.

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 cultivating faith-filled generosity in our lives each and every day. Amen.

The Confession of Sin & Absolution

Enriching Our Worship

Leader:

Let us confess our sins to God.

People:

Creator God, long-suffering, full of grace and truth, you create us from nothing and give us life abundant.

You give us new life in the water of baptism.

You never turn your face from us, nor cast us aside.

We confess we have turned against you and against our neighbor, in thought, word and deed.

We have wounded your love and marred your image in us.

Restore us for the sake of your Son, and bring us to heavenly joy, in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Priest:

May the God of love bring you back to all that is good in you.

May you be forgiven of all wrongdoing and welcome God’s grace anew in your life this day.

May God’s assurance strengthen your resolve to begin again in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. 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, October 18 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

Lord, for Thy Tender Mercy Sake (Jobst Choral Scholars)

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Lord’s Prayer

The New Zealand Prayer Book Led by Kim Tucker-Gray

The congregation is invited to join.

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!

With the bread we need for today, feed us.

In the hurts we absorb from one another, forgive us.

Your heavenly will be done by all created beings!

Your commonwealth of peace and freedom sustain our hope and come on earth!

In times of temptation and test, 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.

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 Dismissal Leader: People:

Precious Lord, Take My Hand (Jobst Choral Scholars)

See page 9.

Offered by Trinity@Home World-Wide Friends Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

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Sending Hymn

Precious Lord, Take My Hand (Nate Leonard, Kim Buehler & Larry Meyer)

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A. Dorsey, 1899-1993

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: Earth as the Original Icon by Christine Valters Paintner, 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: From Women's Uncommon Prayers: Our Lives Revealed, Nurtured, Celebrated, 2000.

Confession of Sin: from Enriching Our Worship An Affirmation of Faith: From The United Church of Canada, https://www.united-church.ca/prayers.

Lord’s Prayer: From A New Zealand Prayerbook Bulletin Image: Designed by Brent Lohman at B|Creative Studios for our 2020 Annual Pledge Drive.

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 XXIV October 18, 2020

TODAY 10/18, 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!

Friday 10/23, Necrology Deadline – We celebrate the feast of All Saints’ Day on Sunday, November 1st during which we will remember loved ones who have died, especially those who have recently passed on. The service will include chanting a necrology, a list of the departed from this past year. The bulletin will include a longer necrology with names of any special loved ones from previous years whose loss feels particularly acute. To include the name(s) in the necrology, please email their first and last name to Lynzi at mailto:lynzi@trinitytoledo.org by Friday, October 23rd.

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 Tishie Bozeman Sheilah Wilson Barb Scott

Ethan & Alecia Grefe Judy Moon Regina Andrea Parmer Diane Suzanne

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

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Birthdays

Anniversaries

10/3 Kaitlyn Crawford 10/9 Eleanor Jones 10/18 Kelly Tansel 10/29 Willy Aey

10/3 Serena Williams 10/14 Lois Aey 10/21 Kim Henkel 10/29 Ashley Rodriguez

10/16 Jane & Reuben Bueche

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10/4 Helen Hilfinger 10/16 Bob Meeker 10/25 Dennis Degnan 10/29 Isaiah Pitts

10/31 Donna Steppe & Jolene Miller

To add your birthday or anniversary to our list, please email lynzi@trinitytoledo.org.