T@H: Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost

Trinity Episcopal Church PROGRESSIVE  Inclusive 

CREATIVE  DOWNTOWN

Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost

Trinity@Home 

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September 26, 2021 9:00am

Welcome to Trinity Episcopal Church Good morning and “welcome home” to Trinity! Whether you are new to our community or have found yourself coming back again and again, we want you to know you are both welcome and wanted here among us. For some, church is as comfortable and familiar as a good pair of jeans, or like coming back to your childhood home (if it is one filled with good memories). For others, church might be like visiting a foreign country where you experience unfamiliar language or customs. And then, sadly, for some, church has become equated with feelings of hurt, shame or rejection. We get all of that and believe church can be different. We are a diverse community of seekers, believers, and doubters held together by the hope that together we are better, kinder, and more courageous when we stand side by side and face into the challenges of our lives and in the world together.

We challenge the practices of our tradition that have at times kept others out and instead embrace Jesus’ mandate to welcome all, no exceptions, as a core value. And, we get that if people are brave enough to either walk through the doors of a big gothic-looking church in downtown Toledo, or tune in to Trinity@Home on line, we better be serious about being explicitly progressive, inclusive and creative in all we say and do.

We love our Episcopal tradition, AND we love people from all walks of life even more! It is our hope and prayer that together we will navigate our way through each gathering, worship service, opportunity to serve, class, meal and social time together with humility, grace and laughter all infused with radical hospitality.

So thank you for being here today; for trusting the yearning that brought you through those ancient doors. May we all find our way into the heart of God’s love as we make room for each other in this community and this world- we believe we are better and love more when diversity is celebrated and the bounds of God’s love are stretched wide.

This bulletin is a guide to accompany you through the “liturgy”- meaning the “work of the people”- which is how our tradition approaches worship. It does indeed take a village bringing all of its gifts together to create our expression of gratitude and devotion week after week.

Here is a quick little guide to help you follow along as we worship together: • • •

Italicized Print = singing Bold Print = everyone is invited to join in reciting a prayer/reading Bold & Italicized Print = everyone is invited to join in singing.

Welcome Home!

May you never forget you are loved, Lisa The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray, Rector www.trinitytoledo.org 2

 The Liturgy of the Word  Prelude

Excerpt from Miroirs No. 3 Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) Une Barque sur l'Ocean (A Boat on the Ocean) (Gabriel Hagedorn)

Welcome Opening Song

The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray

Here in this Place (Gather Us In) (Trinity Singers & Tyler Driskill, piano)

Here in this place new light is streaming, Now is the darkness vanished away, See in this space our fears and our dreamings, Brought here to you in the light of this day.

Gather us in' the lost and forsaken, Gather us in' the blind and the lame; Call to us now, and we shall awaken, We shall arise at the sound of our name.

We are the young' our lives are a myst'ry, We are the old' who yearn for your face, We have been sung throughout all of hist'ry, Called to be light to the whole human race.

Gather us in' the rich and the haughty, Gather us in' the proud and the strong; Give us a heart so meek and so lowly, Give us the courage to enter the song.

Not in the dark of buildings confining, Not in some heaven, light years away, Here in this place the new light is shining, Now is the Kingdom, now is the day.

Gather us in and hold us for ever, Gather us in and make us your own; Gather us in' all peoples together, Fire of love in our flesh and our bone.

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Marty Haugen

Collect of the Day Leader: People: Leader:

Prayers for an Inclusive Church

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Let us pray.

God of welcome, your people are called to be distinct not by width of separation but depth of hospitality and peace within our lives: root out our resentment and free us to welcome all who work for life and liberation, whatever path they tread; through Jesus Christ, the companion of many ways. Amen.

First Reading Reader:

Numbers 11:4-6,10-16,24-29 A reading from Numbers.

Read by Chelsie Cree

The rabble among them had a strong craving; and the Israelites also wept again, and said, “If only we had meat to eat! We remember the fish we used to eat in Egypt for nothing, the cucumbers, the melons, the leeks, the onions, and the garlic; but now our strength is dried up, and there is nothing at all but this manna to look at.”

Moses heard the people weeping throughout their families, all at the entrances of their tents.

Then the Lord became very angry, and Moses was displeased. So Moses said to the Lord, “Why have you treated your servant so badly? Why have I not found favor in your sight, that you lay the burden of all this people on me? Did I conceive all this people? Did I give birth to them, that you should say to me, ‘Carry them in your bosom, as a nurse carries a sucking child,’ to the land that you promised on oath to their ancestors? Where am I to get meat to give to all this people? For they come weeping to me and say, ‘Give us meat to eat!’ I am not able to carry all this people alone, for they are too heavy for me. If this is the way you are going to treat me, put me to death at once—if I have found favor in your sight—and do not let me see my misery.”

So the Lord said to Moses, “Gather for me seventy of the elders of Israel, whom you know to be the elders of the people and officers over them; bring them to the tent of meeting, and have them take their place there with you.”

So Moses went out and told the people the words of the Lord; and he gathered seventy elders of the people, and placed them all around the tent. Then the Lord came down in the cloud and spoke to him, and took some of the spirit that was on him and put it on the seventy elders; and when the spirit rested upon them, they prophesied. But they did not do so again.

Two men remained in the camp, one named Eldad, and the other named Medad, and the spirit rested on them; they were among those registered, but they had not gone out to the tent, and so they prophesied in the camp. And a young man ran and told Moses, “Eldad and Medad are prophesying in the camp.” And Joshua son of Nun, the assistant of Moses, one of his chosen men, said, “My lord Moses, stop them!” But Moses said to him, “Are you jealous for my sake?

Would that all the Lord’s people were prophets, and that the Lord would put his spirit on them!”

Reader: People:

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

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THE PSALM

Psalm 19: 7-14

REFRAIN

REFRAIN

The law of Love is perfect, reviving the soul; The testimony of Love is sure, making wise the simple;* The precepts of Love are right, rejoicing the heart; The authority of Love is pure, enlightening the eyes;* The spirit of Love is glorious, enduring forever; The rites of Love are true, awakening compassion.

REFRAIN More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb.

Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart find favor in your Heart O my Beloved, my strength and my joy!

REFRAIN

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Psalms for Praying

The Second Lesson Reader:

James 5:13-20

A reading from James.

Read by Lucy Russell

Are any among you suffering? They should pray. Are any cheerful? They should sing songs of praise. Are any among you sick? They should call for the elders of the church and have them pray over them, anointing them with oil in the name of the Lord. The prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise them up; and anyone who has committed sins will be forgiven.

Therefore confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, so that you may be healed.

The prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective. Elijah was a human being like us, and he prayed fervently that it might not rain, and for three years and six months it did not rain on the earth. Then he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain and the earth yielded its harvest.

My brothers and sisters, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and is brought back by another, you should know that whoever brings back a sinner from wandering will save the sinner's soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.

Reader: People:

Gradual

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

In My Life, Lord Be Glorified (Trinity Singers)

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Bob Kilpatrick

THE GOSPEL Deacon: People:

Mark 9:38-50 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to Mark.

Glory to you, Lord Christ.

John said to Jesus, “Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him, because he was not following us.” But Jesus said, “Do not stop him; for no one who does a deed of power in my name will be able soon afterward to speak evil of me. Whoever is not against us is for us. For truly I tell you, whoever gives you a cup of water to drink because you bear the name of Christ will by no means lose the reward.

“If any of you put a stumbling block before one of these little ones who believe in me, it would be better for you if a great millstone were hung around your neck and you were thrown into the sea. If your hand causes you to stumble, cut it off; it is better for you to enter life maimed than to have two hands and to go to hell, to the unquenchable fire.

And if your foot causes you to stumble, cut it off; it is better for you to enter life lame than to have two feet and to be thrown into hell. And if your eye causes you to stumble, tear it out; it is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye than to have two eyes and to be thrown into hell, where their worm never dies, and the fire is never quenched.

“For everyone will be salted with fire. Salt is good; but if salt has lost its saltiness, how can you season it? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another.”

Deacon: People:

The Gospel of Christ.

Praise to you, Lord Christ.

Sermon

The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray

Affirmation of FAITH

From Shore to Shore Led by Allison Hammons

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.

The Prayers of the People

Offered by Hugh Grefe

Please join the leader in sharing the responses in bold.

Intercessor: People:

Blessed are you eternal God, eternal love.

May our hearts and minds be open today and always to your love.

Intercessor: People:

Inspire and lead those who hold authority in the nations of the world.

Guide us and all people in the way of justice and peace.

Intercessor: People:

Gracious Creator, hear us as we pray for the unity of the Church.

May we all learn to see with eyes of trust, dignity and respect.

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Intercessor: People:

Inspire every member of the Church to serve with a humble heart.

So that the life of Christ is revealed in us.

Intercessor: People:

Strengthen and comfort the lonely, tired, sad, depressed or hurting.

In your presence may they find strength.

Intercessor: People:

Make us alive, aware and responsive to the needs of our community.

Stir in us a desire to roll up our sleeves to make a difference in your name.

Intercessor: People:

Look with kindness on our homes, friends and families.

Grant that your love may grow in our hearts.

Intercessor: People:

Give rest and life eternal to all those who have died.

May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom. AMEN.

The Confession of Sin & Absolution

Enriching Our Worship

Priest: Let us confess our sins against God. (Silence may be kept.)

Priest and 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 Deacon: 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 NOW and Sunday, September 26. You can also text the word “Give” to 419-OMG-LOVE (419-664-5683) to make your weekly offering.

Offertory

All My Trials (Offered by Trinity Choir) 8

John Leavitt

Lord’s Prayer

TWOTP, read by Tim Coons

The congregation is invited to join.

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.

Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts,

Blessing

as we also have forgiven our debtors.

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.

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 Song

When the Morning Comes (Chris Joseph)

Trials dark on every hand, And we cannot understand, All the ways that God would lead us To that blessed Promised Land; But He guides us with His eye And we’ll follow till we die.

For we’ll understand it better by and by.

By and by when the morning comes, When all the saints of God are gathered home, We'll tell the story how we've overcome: For we'll understand it better by and by.

Temptations, hidden snares often take us unawares, And our hearts are made to bleed For a thoughtless word or deed.

And we wonder why the test When we try to do our best.

But we’ll understand it better by and by.

By and by when the morning comes, When all the saints of God are gathered home, We’ll tell the story how we’ve overcome: For we’ll understand it better by and by.

We are often destitute Of the things that life demands, Want of food and want of shelter, Thirsty hills and barren lands, We are trusting in the Lord, And according to His word, We will understand it better by and by.

By and by, when the morning comes, When all the saints of God are gathered home, We'll tell the story how we've overcome: For we'll understand it better by and by. (repeat)

Dismissal Deacon: People:

Charles A Tindley

Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.

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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 Gary Franklin, Treasurer

Parish Staff The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray, Rector The Rev. Megan Allen, Transitional Deacon, Curate Heather Meyer, Director of Operations and Community Development Chelsie Cree, Choir Director Grace Mauk, Trinity@316 Accompanist, Brian Buckner, Trinity@Home Accompanist Lynzi Miller, Next To New Manager & Communications Coordinator ADDITIONAL RESOURCES & COPYRIGHT INFO: Collect of the Day Prayers for an Inclusive Church, Steven Shakespeare. Church Publishing, New York. © 2009 by Steven Shakespeare. Permission granted by Church Publishing for congregational use.

Readings and Gospel from: Revised Common Lectionary: lectionarypage.net, 2020 Psalm: From Psalms for Praying © 2007 Nan C. Merrill. Reprinted with permission of the publisher Continuum International Publishing Group www.PsalmsForPraying.com.

Affirmation of Faith: From Shore to Shore: Liturgies, Litanies & Prayers from Around the World.

Lord’s Prayer: Traditional Lord’s Prayer. Music from Timothy Coons. Permission granted by purchase of subscription through The Work of the People: https://www.theworkofthepeople.com.

Bulletin Image: artwork LIGHT OF THE WORLD, SALT OF THE EARTH CYCLE AORDINARY TIMEWEEK 5

by Bishop Robert BarronFebruary 6, 2005.

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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Trinity Pages TODAY 9/26, 10:00am, Coffee Hour– You are invited to join us for a 30-minute virtual coffee and conversation immediately following our 9:00 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, 9/26, 6:30pm, Trinity Book Club- Join us for our next Book Club gathering on September 26, 6:308:00pm via Zoom. We have read and will discuss The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd. All are welcome and wanted!

Wednesdays(October 6, 13 & 20), 7:00-8:00, October Formation Book Group - In preparation for starting up Wednesday evening formation again in October, we invite everyone to read Marcus Borg’s Reading the Bible Again for The First Time; Taking the Bible Seriously, But Not Literally. After this summer’s sermon series on the Way of Love, we received lots of input many would like an opportunity to come together for some time to learn and discern how scripture can form and inform our lives. We will meet via Zoom for 3 sessions: Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00 (October 6, 13 & 20).

Today, 10/3, 4:00pm, Blessing of the Animals - We’ve reserved the shelter house at Middlegrounds Metropark on October 3rd for our annual Blessing of the Animals. Bring your furry (and not so furry) friends for a blessing in honor of the Feast Day of St Francis of Assisi.

Please remember those who have asked for our prayers: Carol Gray Tishie Bozeman Sheilah Wilson Godwin Nosa Ronald B Mitchell Elisheva Rose-Boxer Katie Greg Bulach Chico Martinez Justin Myers Nancy Owens & daughter Jo Stanovcak Lou Woellner Stan Johnson Douglas Romstadt Zach Wabeke Ray Levey Sue Smitley Sherre Owens Smith Patty Long Eric Filby 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

9/7 Sheilah Wilson 9/11 Don McKinney 9/18 Chelsea Schumacher 9/28 Mary Wabeke

Anniversaries

9/8 Annie Devine 9/12 Mike Barthold 9/24 Janet Welch 9/29 Josh Frelin

9/10 Travis Walker 9/12 Kahlil Haynes 9/25 Sue Smitley

9/8 Scott Dibling & Jeffrey Albright 9/13 Larry & Heather Meyer 9/22 Brad & Kelly Tansel To have your birthday or anniversary listed, please email the office: admin@trinitytoledo.org

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