Trinity@316 Fourth Sunday of Easter - May 8, 2022

Trinity Episcopal Church PROGRESSIVE  INCLUSIVE 

CREATIVE  DOWNTOWN

The Fourth Sunday of Easter holy Eucharist

Trinity@316 

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May 8, 2022,

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10:00am

 The Liturgy of the Word  Prelude

Horn Improvisation (Will Schneider and Grace Mauk)

Welcome Opening Hymn

The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray

I, The Lord of Sea and Sky

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M.H.S.O. #77

Opening Statement Priest: People:

Alleluia! Christ is risen!

They are risen indeed!

Collect of the Day

Prayers for an Inclusive Church

Priest: The Lord be with you.

People: And also with you.

Priest: Let us pray. Eternal God, from whose gentle hands none can snatch us away: give us faith to believe that we are known and loved with a passion strong enough to bring the whole world back to you; through Jesus Christ, who is one with the source of life. Amen.

The FIRST READING Reader:

Acts 9:36-43

A reading from the book of Acts.

Now in Joppa there was a disciple whose name was Tabitha, which in Greek is Dorcas. She was devoted to good works and acts of charity. At that time she became ill and died. When they had washed her, they laid her in a room upstairs. Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, who heard that Peter was there, sent two men to him with the request, "Please come to us without delay." So Peter got up and went with them; and when he arrived, they took him to the room upstairs. All the widows stood beside him, weeping and showing tunics and other clothing that Dorcas had made while she was with them. Peter put all of them outside, and then he knelt down and prayed. He turned to the body and said, "Tabitha, get up." Then she opened her eyes, and seeing Peter, she sat up. He gave her his hand and helped her up. Then calling the saints and widows, he showed her to be alive. This became known throughout Joppa, and many believed in the Lord. Meanwhile he stayed in Joppa for some time with a certain Simon, a tanner.

Reader: People:

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

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THE PSALM

The 23rd Psalm

Bobby McFerrin

(Trinity Singers)

The SECOND READING Reader:

Revelation 7: 9-17

A reading from the Book of Revelation.

I looked, and there was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, robed in white, with palm branches in their hands. They cried out in a loud voice, saying, “Salvation belongs to our God who is seated on the throne, and to the Lamb!”

And all the angels stood around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures, and they fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, singing, “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might be to our God forever and ever! Amen.”

Then one of the elders addressed me, saying, "Who are these, robed in white, and where have they come from?" I said to him, "Sir, you are the one that knows." Then he said to me, "These are they who have come out of the great ordeal; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.

For this reason they are before the throne of God, and worship him day and night within his temple, and the one who is seated on the throne will shelter them.

They will hunger no more, and thirst no more; the sun will not strike them, nor any scorching heat; for the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd, and he will guide them to springs of the water of life, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes."

Reader: People:

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

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Gradual

Over My Head

arr. Adam & Matt Podd

Over my head I hear music in the air (repeat x3) There music be a joy somewhere Over my head I hear singing everywhere (repeat x3) Their music be a joy somewhere Over my head I hear music in the air Over my head I hear singing everywhere Over my head I hear music in the air There must be a joy, there must be a joy, there must be a joy somewhere!

The Gospel Deacon: People:

John 10:22-30 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to John.

Glory to you, Lord Christ.

At that time the festival of the Dedication took place in Jerusalem. It was winter, and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the portico of Solomon. So the Jews gathered around him and said to him, "How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly." Jesus answered, "I have told you, and you do not believe. The works that I do in my Father's name testify to me; but you do not believe, because you do not belong to my sheep. My sheep hear my voice. I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one will snatch them out of my hand. What my Father has given me is greater than all else, and no one can snatch it out of the Father's hand. The Father and I are one."

Deacon: People:

The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you, Lord Christ.

Sermon

Karen Keune, Trinity Member

Affirmation of FAITH

From Shore to Shore

The congregation is invited to join.

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.

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Prayers of the People

By Elizabeth Hagan

Intercessor: People:

Mothers come in many different forms, and today we remember them all.

Thank God for all mothers.

Intercessor: People:

For those women who have left earth too soon and in whom we miss dearly.

Thank God for these mothers!

Intercessor:

For every woman who is raising children now making sacrifices for her children’s becoming.

Thank God for these mothers.

People:

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Intercessor People:

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For those women who have taken in others’ children through adoption and foster care, showing us that the love of God far extends beyond biological ties.

Thank God for these mothers.

For those women with grieving hearts for children that could have been with futures so different from they planned.

Thank God for these mothers.

For the special neighbors, teachers, and friends who’ve nurtured us, supported us and helped us to become the people we are today.

Thank God for these mothers.

For mothers in which our relationships are complicated, difficult or strained, but who have forced us to choose healthier paths for our lives.

Thank God for these mothers.

Mothering God, help us all to reflect more of your compassion, kindness and strength to those around us today.

Thank God for mothers. AMEN.

THE PEACE Deacon: People:

The peace of the Lord be always with you.

And also with you.

Announcements Offertory Invitation To give online, visit www.trinitytoledo.org/online-giving/, choose GIVE NOW and Sunday, May 8. You can also text the word “Give” to 419-OMG-LOVE (419-664-5683) to make your weekly offering.

Loose offerings can be deposited in our Giving Box stationed at the back of the sanctuary.

Offertory

V. Psalm 23 (Trinity Choir, featuring Will Schneider) 6

Paul Basler from Songs of Faith

 The Liturgy of the Table  The Great Thanksgiving Celebrant: All: Celebrant: All: Celebrant: All:

A Wee Worship Book, Iona Community

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lift up your hearts.

We lift them to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give God thanks and praise.

We praise you, O God, whom eternity cannot contain, for coming to earth and entering time in Jesus. We praise you for his life which informs our living, for his compassion which changes our hearts, for his clear speaking which contradicts our harmless generalities, for his disturbing presence, his innocent suffering, his fearless dying, his rising to life breathing forgiveness and restoring us forever to you. For these gifts we praise and worship you.

All that is spectacular, all that is plain have their origin in you. All that is lovely, all who are loving, point to you as their fulfillment. Therefore we gladly join our voices to the song of the Church on earth and in heaven:

Sanctus

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Jesus was always the guest. In the homes of Peter and Jairus, Martha and Mary, Joanna and Susanna, he was always the guest. At the meal tables of the wealthy where he pled the case of the poor, he was always the guest. Upsetting polite company, befriending isolated people, welcoming the stranger, he was always the guest.

But here, at this table, he is the host. Those who wish to serve him must first be served by him.

Those who want to follow him must first be fed by him.

For this is the table where God intends us to be nourished.

This is the time when Christ can make us new. So come, you who hunger and thirst for a deeper faith, for a better life, for a fairer world. Jesus Christ, who has sat at our tables, now invites us to be his guests.

On their last night together, and as they were sitting at a meal, Jesus gave thanks, took a piece of bread and broke it. He gave it to the disciples saying, “This is my body. It is broken for you. Do this to remember me.”

Later, after they had eaten, he took a cup of wine, gave thanks and said, “This cup is the new relationship with God made possible because of my death.

Drink this all of you, to remember me.”

So now we do as Jesus did.

We offer this bread and this wine to each other, and proclaim the mystery of faith: Celebrant and People Christ has died.

Christ is risen.

Christ will come again.

We ask that these signs of your love be filled with the fullness of Jesus. Let that same love rest on us, converting us from the patterns of this passing world, until we conform to the shape of him whose food we now share. Amen.

And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we now pray

New Zealand Prayerbook

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!

Your heavenly will be done by all created beings!

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

With the bread we need for today, feed us.

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

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.

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The Fraction: Breaking of the Bread Celebrant: People: Celebrant:

Enriching Our Worship

We break this bread to share in the Body of Christ.

We who are many are one body, for we all share in the one bread.

The Gifts of God for the people of God; holy food for holy people.

Invitation to Communion Please be seated until you are invited to come forward to receive communion. Please let us know if you would like the bread brought to you or if you would like a gluten free option.

Communion Hymn

Great is Thy Faithfulness

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LEVAS #189

Communion Hymn

The Lord is My Light

Taizé #36

Sing theme one, then 2, and 1 again.

The Post Communion Prayer

(Please stand as you are able.)

Celebrant: Let us pray.

Almighty and ever living God, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of your Son, and heirs of your eternal kingdom. And now, God, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, 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.

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Sending Hymn

Glory, Glory, Hallelujah!

Verses 1-3, then bring it home with 1 again!

Dismissal Deacon: People:

Alleluia! Alleluia! Let us go forth in the power of the Risen Christ!

Thanks be to God. Alleluia! Alleluia!

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LEVAS #130

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, Jeffrey Albright, Jr. Warden Leah Reed, Clerk, Gary Franklin, Treasurer Dennis Degnan, Becky Koskinen, Fritz Hany, Karen Keune & Jamie Paul

Parish Staff The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray, Rector Heather Meyer, Director of Operations and Community Development Chelsie Cree, Director of Music and The Arts Grace Mauk, Trinity@316 Accompanist, Brian Buckner, Trinity@Home Accompanist Lynzi Miller, Communications Coordinator ADDITIONAL RESOURCES & COPYRIGHT INFO: Collect of the Day: Prayers for an Inclusive Church, Steven Shakespeare.

Readings and Gospel from: Revised Common Lectionary: lectionarypage.net, 2021.

Psalm: The 23rd Psalm from Bobby McFerrin.

Prayers of the People: By Elizabeth Hagan.

Affirmation of Faith: From Shore to Shore The Great Thanksgiving: A Wee Worship Book, Iona Community.

Lord’s Prayer: New Zealand Prayerbook.

Bulletin Image: Photo shared by The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray.

Fraction, Breaking of the Bread: Enriching Our Worship.

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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Every Sunday we come together to connect, grow and serve as we walk the way of love. It takes many hands and hearts, and all are invited to get involved as soon as possible in ways that help grow your faith. Email Lisa at lisa@trinitytoledo.org or visit our website (www.trinitytoledo.org) to sign up to serve as a Worship Leader.

Please remember those who have asked for our prayers:

Tishie Bozeman Bradley Baker Andy Janet Lucille Craig Mary Beroske & Family

Sheilah Wilson Helen Paolucci Charlotte Riley Valerie Norris Dave Newcomb

Dennis Kanfield Sean Beonka Fizer, Josiah Tate & Kamyia Bob Bishop

Please remember those who have recently died: Marie Cuccia Jana Marie Bishop Kyle Beroske To add your name or the name of someone you love on the Prayer List, please email trinity@trinitytoledo.org.

Birthdays 5/3 Karen Johnson-Webb 5/5 Lois Nelson 5/19 Ella Meyer 5/24 Doug Johnson 5/28 Jeanne Coleman Anniversaries

5/4 Toni Kelly 5/6 Amy Saylor 5/20 Norah Melden 5/24 Sherre Smith 5/31 Becky Roth

5/5 Becky Koskinen 5/19 Heather Meyer 5/21 Reuben Bueche 5/25 Laurie Atwood

5/28 Amy Saylor & Dennis Degnan To add your birthday or anniversary to our list, please email trinity@trinitytoledo.org.

Tuesday, 5/10, 7:00pm, Regional Confirmations and Receptions - On Tuesday, May 10th, St. Paul's, Fremont will host a service of Confirmation with Bishop Hollingsworth. Trinity has 4 candidates for confirmation or reception this time around and we welcome you to come and celebrate these candidates that are being confirmed/received.

St. Paul's Episcopal, Fremont 206 N Park Ave, Fremont, OH 43420 Wednesday, 5/11, 7:30pm, The Thistle Farms Story - Join Rev. Becca Stevens, founder of Thistle Farms, on Wednesday, May 11th at 7:30pm at St. Michael's in the Hills. Stevens, CNN Hero, believes that "women who have survived trafficking, prostitution and addiction deserve a second chance at life."

Hear the inspiring story of the treatment program she founded in Nashville 25 years ago and how she provides hope, love and help. General Admission is $10.

St. Michael's in the Hills Episcopal Church 4718 Brittany Road, Ottawa Hills, OH 43515 Saturday, 5/14, 9:00am, Men’s Bible Study - Join us for our next Men’s Bible Study gathering on Saturday, May 14th at 9:00am at Rick’s City Diner (5333 Monroe St, Toledo, OH). All men in the Trinity community and their guests are welcome to join. You can view the Bible passages we will be discussing on our website.

Sunday, 5/22, 6:30pm, Trinity Book Club - Trinity’s Book Club will gather on Sunday, May 22nd at 6:30pm to discuss Honor by Thrity Umrigar. We hope you consider picking up a copy of the book and joining us!!!

Tuesday, 5/24, 10:00am, Trinity Food Pantry - Trinity Episcopal Church has partnered with Food For Thought to offer a monthly food pantry! Spread the word and come down to Trinity (316 Adams Street) on the 4th Tuesday of each month from 10:00-12:00pm! If you are interested in volunteering at a pantry, please contact Heather Meyer in the office.

Sunday, 6/5, All-Parish Game Day – Immediately following Trinity@316 worship on June 5th, head upstairs to My Brother’s Place for our All-Parish Game Day! Bring your favorite board game or come enjoy the games that will be available! We’ll share in a potluck style meal – food sign-up sheets will be in the back of the sanctuary for the next few Sundays, see Kim Henkel or Bradley Baker to sign up!

Tuesday, 6/7, 7:00pm, Welcome to Trinity – Join us on June 7th at 7:00pm for a relaxed time of introductions, sharing stories and answering questions of what it means to be a part of the “Episcopal branch of the Jesus movement.” Register on our website. This evening is open to all and especially for those new to Trinity and interested in finding out more about our ministry and exploring what it might mean to join.

Thursday, 6/16, 9:00am, TSN Vendor Lunch Team – Consider signing up for our June Toledo Street’s Vendor Lunch Team!! Trinity will provide the meal for Toledo Street’s vendors on Thursday, June 16th and we need YOUR help! We will purchase the food but we need 4-5 volunteers to help prepare the meal and deliver it to the Toledo Streets Office. There is still space on our vendor lunch team – sign up on our website!!!