Second Sunday in Lent - February 28, 2021

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Second Sunday in Lent

Morning Devotion 

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February 28, 2021 10:00am

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liturgy of the word 

Prelude

Give Way (Trinity Singers)

Pasek & Paul

Welcome

 A Penitential Order: Rite II  Kyrie The verse of the Kyrie will be sung as a solo. The congregation is invited to sing the refrain as indicated.

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Solo Verse: Jesus, I’ve forgotten the words that you have spoken. Promises that burned within my heart have now grown dim. With a doubting heart I follow the paths of earthly wisdom. Forgive me for my unbelief; renew the fire again.

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Opening Statement Priest: People:

Blessed is the Lord who forgives all our sins.

God’s mercy endures forever.

Confession & Absolution Priest:

Let us confess our sin against God and our neighbor.

People:

Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone.

We have not loved you with our whole heart;

we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.

We are truly sorry and we humbly repent.

For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.

Priest:

Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.

Collect of the DaY Leader:

People:

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Dayspring of Life

The Work of the Liturgy of the People

(Music and lyrics by the Brilliance)

The First Lesson Reader:

Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16

A reading from Genesis.

Read by Heather Meyer (Director of Operations & Community Development)

When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to Abram, and said to him, “I am God Almighty; walk before me, and be blameless. And I will make my covenant between me and you, and will make you exceedingly numerous.” Then Abram fell on his face; and God said to him, “As for me, this is my covenant with you: You shall be the ancestor of a multitude of nations. No longer shall your name be Abram, but your name shall be Abraham; for I have made you the ancestor of a multitude of nations.

I will make you exceedingly fruitful; and I will make nations of you, and kings shall come from you.

I will establish my covenant between me and you, and your offspring after you throughout their generations, for an everlasting covenant, to be God to you and to your offspring after you.

God said to Abraham, “As for Sarai your wife, you shall not call her Sarai, but Sarah shall be her name. I will bless her, and moreover I will give you a son by her. I will bless her, and she shall give rise to nations; kings of peoples shall come from her.”

Reader: People:

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

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PSALm

Psalm 22:22-31

From Psalms for Praying

The plain text will be offered by the cantor; the congregation is invited to sing the text in bold.

To You, O Beloved, I lift up my voice in the great congregation; for You promise to remain with those whose love is steadfast.

The hungry shall eat and be satisfied; Those who seek You shall sing praises!

Your Heart is our dwelling place forever!

All the ends of the earth shall remember and turn to Love’s way; And all the families of the nations shall bow down with grateful hearts.

For power and authority belong to the Most High, who rules over the nations.

Yes, the proud of the earth shall be humbled, while those who still live in fear and illusions will separate themselves not knowing the indwelling Peace of the Beloved.

Posterity shall know and serve Love, telling of the One who abides in all to the coming generations, And proclaiming deliverance to a people yet unborn that the Most High dwells among us.

The second Lesson Reader:

Romans 4:13-25

A reading from Romans.

Read by Nick Zurawski (Sexton)

For the promise that he would inherit the world did not come to Abraham or to his descendants through the law but through the righteousness of faith. If it is the adherents of the law who are to be the heirs, faith is null and the promise is void. For the law brings wrath; but where there is no law, neither is there violation.

For this reason it depends on faith, in order that the promise may rest on grace and be guaranteed to all his descendants, not only to the adherents of the law but also to those who share the faith of Abraham (for he is the father of all of us, as it is written, “I have made you the father of many nations”) —in the presence of the God in whom he believed, who gives life to the dead and calls into existence the things that do not exist.

Hoping against hope, he believed that he would become “the father of many nations,” according to what was said, “So numerous shall your descendants be.” He did not weaken in faith when he considered his own body, which was already as good as dead (for he was about a hundred years old), or when he considered the barrenness of Sarah’s womb.

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No distrust made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God, being fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised. Therefore his faith “was reckoned to him as righteousness.” Now the words, “it was reckoned to him,” were written not for his sake alone, but for ours also. It will be reckoned to us who believe in him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead, who was handed over to death for our trespasses and was raised for our justification.

Reader: People:

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

Gradual Please join in singing the Gradual.

Waiting on the World to Change

John Mayer

(Trinity Singers)

We keep on waiting (waiting) waiting on the world to change We keep on waiting (waiting) waiting on the world to change It's hard to be persistent we're standing at a distance So we keep on waiting (waiting) waiting on the world to change

The Gospel Priest: People:

Mark 8:31-38 The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark.

Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Jesus began to teach his disciples that the Son of Man must undergo great suffering, and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again. He said all this quite openly. And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. But turning and looking at his disciples, he rebuked Peter and said, “Get behind me, Satan! For you are setting your mind not on divine things but on human things.”

He called the crowd with his disciples, and said to them, “If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake, and for the sake of the gospel, will save it. For what will it profit them to gain the whole world and forfeit their life? Indeed, what can they give in return for their life? Those who are ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of them the Son of Man will also be ashamed when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.”

Priest: People:

The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to You, Lord Christ.

Sermon

The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray (With Excerpt of The Rev. Rene August, Anglican Priest from South Africa- The Work of the People)

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The Apostles’ Creed

The Work of the Liturgy of the People

(What is the Apostles’ Creed and why are we reciting it during Lent? The Apostles’ Creed is an ancient formula of Christian belief in three sections concerning God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit- the three dimensions of the Divine that together shape and the fullness of eternal Love. Some attribute its authorship to the 12 apostles, while others suggest it dates from the late 4th century. Regardless of its origins, it considered an authentic expression of the apostolic faith connecting us deeply to our spiritual ancestors. In the ancient church the season of Lent was a time of preparation for baptism and this creed was memorized as part of that process. As a way to remember our own baptismal promises during this Lenten journey we will recite this affirmation of our faith during these 5 weeks.)

I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead.

On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

Led by Jason Rahe

During this season we will sing and speak our petitions of prayer.

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Intercessor:

God of justice hear the cry of those who yearn for justice around the world; the persecuted and oppressed, the exploited and the ill-treated.

God of love hear the cry of those who yearn for love; fractured families, broken homes neglected, unwanted, alone.

God of peace hear the cry of those who yearn for peace; in battle zones and broken states, those who are frightened, fearful and anxious.

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REFRAIN God of healing hear the cry of those who yearn for healing; physical and spiritual hurting, weakened and depressed.

God of mercy hear the cry of those who yearn for mercy; convicted, in need of your Grace, contrite, humble, bowed down.

May we know the peace of God the love of God the justice of God the healing and mercy of God this day and all days. Amen.

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THE PEACE Priest: People:

The peace of the Lord be always with you.

And also with you.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Offertory Go to our Giving page. www.trinitytoledo.org/online-giving/, choose GIVE and Sunday, February 28. You can also text 419-OMG-LOVE (419-664-5683) to make your weekly offering.

Offertory

If Ye Love Me

Thomas Tallis

(Trinity Singers)

The Lord’s Prayer 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.

Blessing

Offered by Ray Levey (Trinity AA Coordinator)

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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Sending Song

The Summons (Trinity Singers)

John L. Bell

Will you come and follow me if I but call your name?

Will you go where you don't know and never be the same?

Will you let my love be shown?

Will you let my name be known?

Will you let my life be grown in you, and you in me?

Will you leave yourself behind if I but call your name?

Will you care for cruel and kind and never be the same?

Will you risk the hostile stare, should your life attract or scare?

Will you let me answer prayer in you and you in me?

Will you love the "you" you hide if I but call your name?

Will you quell that fear inside and never be the same?

Will you use the faith you've found to reshape the world around through my sight and touch and sound in you, and you in me?

Lord, your summons echoes true when you but call my name.

Let me turn and follow you and never be the same.

In your company I'll go, where your love and footsteps show, thus I'll move and live and grow in you, and you in me.

Dismissal Celebrant: People:

Led by Trinity Staff 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, Jeffrey Albright, Dennis Degnan, Becky Koskinen, Fritz Hany, Bob Meeker & Jamie Paul

Parish Staff The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray, Rector Heather Meyer, Director of Operations and Community Development Chelsie Cree, Interim Choir Director Gabe Hagedorn, Interim Accompanist Lynzi Miller, Next To New Manager & Communications Coordinator Nick Zurawski, Sexton ADDITIONAL RESOURCES & COPYRIGHT INFO: Collect of the Day: Dayspring of Life. Used with subscription permission through The Work of the People, Liturgy Project 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 The Apostle’s Creed: Used with subscription permission through The Work of the People, Liturgy Project www.theworkofthepeople.com.

Lord’s Prayer: traditional, spoken Bulletin Image: Choose Love - Unity Collection from Canvas-Candy.

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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You can find more information and ways to sign up for each of these formation & community engagement opportunities on our Trinity@Home website: www.trinitytoledo.org/trinity-at-home/.

TODAY 2/28, 11:00am, Coffee Hour– You are invited to join us for a 30-minute virtual coffee and conversation following our 10:00 online worship service every Sunday. The Zoom MEETING ID is on our website and the PASSWORD will be shared by Lisa during service announcements each Sunday morning!

TODAY 2/28, 6:30pm, Book Club - Join us for our next Book Club gathering on February 28 at 6:30-8:00pm. We will be reading and discussing Their Eyes Were Watching God, by Zora Neale Hurston.

Wednesday 3/3, Faith & Race Film/Discussion Series- Come be part of a 12-week film series curated by The Work of the People focused on the intersectionality of faith and race. We will gather from 7:00-8:00pm each Wednesday.

All are welcome to attend one or more sessions.

Thursday 3/4, 7:00pm, Trinity Choir– Trinity Choir gathers every Thursday from 7:00-8:00pm via Zoom. New voices are always welcome! Email Choir Director, Chelsie Cree, to join in on the fun!

Saturday 3/6, 10:00am, Draw Me Nearer– Every Saturday morning in Lent, 10:00-11:00AM, join us on Zoom as we explore prayer as a creative art form: whether you find it difficult to engage with traditional prayer or you’re interested in enriching a current spiritual practice, this workshop offers you inspiring new ways to pray through drawing, coloring, poetry and music.

Sunday 3/7, 4:00pm, Ukulele Choir- Ukulele Choir will gather again on March 7 from 4:00-5:00pm and plans to meet every other Sunday. Come anytime, as often as you are able! All skill levels welcome!

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 Godwin Nosa Elisheva Rose-Boxer Katie Chico Martinez Justin Myers

Ethan & Alecia Grefe Judy Moon Regina Andrea Parmer Diane Suzanne Ronald B Mitchell Greg Bulach

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

2/4 Jason Rahe 2/20 Marjorie Blackwell

2/4 Morgan Kuhr 2/26 Kevin Kuhr

2/16 Will Dailey 2/29 Gabe Hagedorn

2/1 Leah Reed and Will Dailey 2/14 Stanley and Sandra 10 Corfman-Johnson To add your birthday or anniversary to our list, please email lynzi@trinitytoledo.org.