The Baptism of Our Lord - January 10, 2021

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The Baptism of Our Lord

Morning Devotion 

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January 10, 2021

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10:00am

 The Liturgy of the Word  Prelude

Excerpt from Miroirs No. 3 - Une Barque sur l'Ocean Maurice Ravel (Gabe Hagedorn)

Welcome Opening Hymn

The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray

Fairest Lord Jesus (Ashley Kelley)

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The 1982 Hymnal #383

Opening Collect Leader: People: Leader:

The Great Reversal

The Work of the People

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Let us pray.

Look up, Love, take your eyes off the ground, show your face!

A new day is here. The light is rising over you, shining brightly, moving shadows, touching your face—you are brilliant with it!

Darkness may come and go, but the glory of our Creator is a constant companion, a steady light. Many will see you struggle to live, your choice to stand up and walk in the light, and be changed.

Have the courage to truly see not only the problems, but the one who remains with you holding the light! We are all coming together. Family, neighbor, and exiles taking our seats at the table. We are learning, we are healing.

So, take the gift of this day you are given. Let the light enlighten you, emanate from within you, become you, be you. Power is shifting, and it won’t look like what we think when love reigns. Cities riddled with the wreckage of war and marked by the scars of empire, will exchange the sounds of violence and ruin for the clamor of co-creation and communion.

Through the power of God, the oppressed and those stripped of their land are allowed a share in power. We all will weigh in!

Life will grow from the most unexpected places. The smallest and least will be welcomed into the center, and their perspective will matter.

Not only will violence cease, we won’t want to hurt one another, but cooperate for the goodness of all. The whole nature of creation will change: the sun and moon will not be the light we revolve around, we will turn and grow by the light of God that shows us the illumined way to go. We will be ruled by the power of love! We will be remade and refastened to God and one another.

Look up, Love, take your eyes off the ground, show your face!

A new day is here. The light is rising over you, shining brightly, moving shadows, touching your face—you are brilliant with it!

Everything wrong side up is being upended. The table is extending, rounding. You have a place that is only yours. And everyone, everyone, everyone at this table will have more than enough.

So, stand up. Open up. Take it all in, and shine. Amen.

FIRST Reading

Genesis 1:1-5

Reader:

A reading from Genesis.

Read by Courtney Rahe In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was a formless void and darkness covered the face of the deep, while a wind from God swept over the face of the waters. Then God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light. And God saw that the light was good; and God separated the light from the darkness. God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And there was evening and there was morning, the first day.

Reader: People:

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God. 3

PSALm

Psalm 29

From Psalms for Praying

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

Give praise to the Beloved, O heavenly hosts, Sing of Love's glory and strength.

Exalt the glory of Love's Name; Adore the Beloved in holy splendor.

The voice of the Beloved is upon the waters; Love's voice echoes over the oceans and seas.

The voice of Love is powerful, majestic is the heart of Love.

The mercy of the Beloved breaks the bonds of oppression, shatters the chains of injustice.

Love invites all to the dance of freedom, to sing the Beloved's song of truth.

The voice of Love strikes with fire upon hearts of stone.

The voice of Love uproots the thorns of fear, Love uproots fear in every open heart.

The voice of Love is heard in every storm, and strips the ego bare; And in the heart's chapel, all cry, “Peace and Glory forever!”

The Beloved lives in our hearts; Love dwells with us forever, You who awaken to the Light of universal Oneness will know the blessed joy of serving in the great Work of Love.

SECOND READING Reader:

Acts 19:1-7 A reading from Acts.

Read by Morgan Kuhr

While Apollos was in Corinth, Paul passed through the interior regions and came to Ephesus, where he found some disciples. He said to them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you became believers?” They replied, “No, we have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit.”

Then he said, “Into what then were you baptized?” They answered, “Into John’s baptism.” Paul said, “John baptized with the baptism of repentance, telling the people to believe in the one who was to come after him, that is, in Jesus.” On hearing this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. When Paul had laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied— altogether there were about twelve of them.

Reader: People:

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

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Gradual

Thy Word (Kim & Gabe)

Amy Grant/Michael Smith

REFRAIN: Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path When I feel afraid, think I've lost my way Still you're there right beside me And nothing will I fear, as long as you are near please be near me to the end REFRAIN I will not forget, Your love for me and yet, my heart forever is wandering Jesus be my guide, and hold me to your side I will love you to the end Nothing will I fear as long as you are near, please be near me to the end REFRAIN And a light unto my path You're the light unto my path

THE GOSPEL Priest:` People:

Mark 1:4-11 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark Glory to you, Lord Christ.

John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. And people from the whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem were going out to him, and were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. Now John was clothed with camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. He proclaimed, “The one who is more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to stoop down and untie the thong of his sandals. I have baptized you with water; but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.”

In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.

And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him. And a voice came from heaven, “You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.”

Priest: People:

The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you, Lord Christ.

Sermon

Donna Steppe, Trinity Senior Warden

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The Renewal of Baptismal Vows

Book of Common Prayer p.292

Priest: People:

Do you reaffirm your renunciation of evil and renew your commitment to Jesus Christ?

I do.

Priest: People:

Do you believe in God the Father?

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

Priest: People:

Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God? I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.

He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary.

He 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, and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

Priest: People:

Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit?

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.

Priest:

Will you continue in the apostles' teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers?

I will, with God's help.

People: Priest: People:

Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord?

I will, with God's help.

Priest: People:

Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ?

I will, with God's help.

Priest: People:

Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself?

I will, with God's help.

Priest:

Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being?

I will, with God's help.

People:

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The Priest concludes the Renewal of Vows as follows: May Almighty God, who has given us a new birth by water and the Holy Spirit, and bestowed upon us the forgiveness of sins, keep us in eternal life by his grace, in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen.

The Prayers of the People

Led by Gary Franklin

(Please join us in sharing the response written in bold.)

Intercessor: Creator of All, you have promised to hear when we pray in the name of your Son. Therefore, in confidence and trust we pray for the Church. God, enliven the Church for its mission: People: That we may be salt of the earth and light to the world.

Intercessor: People:

Breathe fresh life into your people.

Give us power to reveal Christ in word and action.

Intercessor: People:

Creator of all, lead us and every people into ways of justice and peace.

That we may respect one another in freedom and truth.

Intercessor: People:

Awaken in us a sense of wonder for the earth and all that is in it.

Teach us to care creatively for its resources.

Intercessor:

People:

God of truth, inspire with your wisdom those whose decisions affect the lives of others, That all may act with integrity and courage.

Intercessor: People:

Give grace to all whose lives are linked with ours.

May we serve Christ in one another, and love as he loves us.

Intercessor:

People:

We pray for those on our Trinity Prayer List, and those we now name silently or aloud. God of hope, comfort and restore all who suffer in body, mind or spirit.

May they know the power of your healing love.

Intercessor: People:

Make us willing agents of your compassion.

Strengthen us as we share in making people whole.

Intercessor: People:

Give comfort to those who mourn.

Bring them peace in their time of loss.

Intercessor: People:

We praise you for all your saints who have entered your eternal glory.

May their example inspire and encourage us.

Intercessor: People:

Lord, you have called us to serve you.

Grant that we may walk in your presence: your love in our hearts, your truth in our minds, your strength in our wills; until, at the end of our journey, we know the joy of our homecoming and the welcome of your embrace, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Intercessor:

And in light of recent events in our country’s Capitol let us pray together the Prayer for the Human Family from7our Book of Common Prayer. Let us Pray: 7

Oh God, you made us in your own image and redeemed us through Jesus your son. Look now with compassion on the entire human family; and particularly this part of the family, in the United States, and those in our nation’s capital; take away the arrogance and hatred which infect our hearts; break down the walls that separate us; unite us in bonds of love; and work through our struggle and confusion to accomplish your purposes on earth; that, in your good time, all nations and races may serve you in harmony around your heavenly throne; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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, January 10. You can also text 419-OMG-LOVE (419-664-5683) to make your weekly offering.

Offertory

Bring Me Little Water, Sylvie (Chelsie, Courtney, Grace & Kim)

Lord’s Prayer

by Huddie “Lead Belly” Ledbetter arr. Moira Smiley Led by Jason Rahe Version by Parker Palmer

The congregation is invited to join.

Heavenly Father, heavenly Mother, Holy and blessed is your true name.

We pray for your reign of peace to come, We pray that your good will be done, Let heaven and earth become one.

Give us this day the bread we need, Give it to those who have none.

Let forgiveness flow like a river between us, From each one to each one.

Lead us to holy innocence Beyond the evil of our days — Come swiftly Mother, Father, come.

For yours is the power and the glory and the mercy: Forever your name is All in One. 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 Song

O Sifuni Mungu

arr. David Maddux

(David, Grace, Kim)

Viumbe vyote vya mungu wetu Na mfalme wetu Viumbe vyote vya mungu wetu Na mfalme wetu Pazeni sauti ili nasi mwimbe Pazeni sauti ili nasi mwimbe Watu wote Viumbe vyote Awaye yote Sifu mungu Watu wote Viumbe vyote Awaye yote Sifu mungu All creatures of our God and King Lift up your voice and with us sing Thou burning sun with golden beam Thou silver moon with softer gleam Viumbe vyote vya mungu wetu na mfalme wetu Viumbe vyote vya mungu wetu na mfalme wetu All Men, all creatures, everybody, praise the Lord!

All Men, all creatures, everybody, praise the Lord!

All creatures of our God and King Lift up your voice and with us sing Thou burning sun with golden beam Thou silver moon with softer gleam Viumbe vyote vya mungu wetu na mfalme wetu Viumbe vyote vya mungu wetu na mfalme wetu All Men, all creatures, everybody, praise the Lord!

All Men, all creatures, everybody, praise the Lord!

Pazeni sauti, na wote imbeni!

O sifuni Mungu!

Dismissal Leader: People:

Offered by Trinity@Home World-Wide Friends 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 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: The Great Reversal (A prayer from Isaiah 60) by Kelly Ann Hall. 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 Confession of Sin: From Wonderings Through Life and Other Such Nonsense An Affirmation of Faith: From Liturgy for the Whole Church: Multigenerational Resources Lord’s Prayer: Version by Parker Palmer Bulletin Image: Baptism of Jesus (Limited Edition) by He Qi (heqiart.com) 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 Secular music permission through purchase of CCS WORSHIPcast Copyright license #13190 All printed music from Gather permission through purchase of onelicense.net License # A700000

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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 Janet Paul

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

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1/3 Donna Steppe 1/13 Liam Cousino 1/22 Gary Franklin 1/26 Jane Gemmill 1/19 Abby & Meagan Price

1/6 Joanna Melden 1/16 Bettye Jo Hansbarger 1/23 Gerry Wilson 1/28 Amy Burris 11

1/8 Gail Abood 1/17 Karen Keune 1/25 Bobbie Finn-Will 1/28 Terry Kahler

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