The Baptism of Our Lord - January 12, 2020

Trinity Episcopal Church PROGRESSIVE INCLUSIVE CREATIVE DOWNTOWN

Holy Eucharist: Rite II 

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The Baptism of Our Lord 

January 12, 2020

Breakfast 9:00am Eucharist 10:00am

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 walk through the doors of a big gothic-looking church in downtown Toledo 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 at the Table of love set for us week after week.

Welcome Home!

May you never forget you are loved, Lisa Tucker-Gray

Notes about Trinity at Epiphany SUNDAY, JANUARY 12, 2020

THE BAPTISM OF OUR LORD

The season of Epiphany is about celebrating how God has shown God’s own self to us through the person, acts and teachings of Jesus.

The Epiphany recognizes and celebrates several things, all connected with the beginnings of Jesus Christ’s work of manifesting (revealing) God. The Feast of Epiphany refers first to the coming of the Wise Men to Jesus. Here we celebrate the revelation of Jesus Christ to the whole world. This is a celebration of the mystery of promise.

The theme of this season is Jesus Christ’s manifesting God to humans. In this way, Epiphany has a deeper meaning than Christmas, for instead of simply celebrating the birth of Christ, it testifies to the whole purpose of the incarnation: the manifestation of God in Jesus Christ beginning with his birth (and recognition by the Magi) and with his baptism and ministry.

During these weeks in Epiphany, we hear of Jesus’ mighty signs (miracles) and teachings as he lives out this manifestation of God. As we hear these stories, we commemorate those works and teachings of Jesus which led up to the final events in Jerusalem—his death and resurrection.

(Weaving God’s Promises, 2011 By Joanna Leiserson. Published by Morehouse Education Resources)

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liturgy of the word  

9:00-9:45 Community Breakfast 10:00 Prelude Gathering Song

(Upstairs, all are welcome!)

Listen Here (TPS Jazz Ensemble) Abide With Me

Eddie Harris

Hymnal #662

(The following music is to be used as a rough reference. Entrances will be led by a vocalist)

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WELCOME Collect of the Day Celebrant: People: Celebrant:

People:

(from Prayers for an Inclusive Church)

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

God of freedom, your beloved meets us where we are, immersed in the flow of life: by his humility and solidarity raise us from dear and guilt; may the arc of the Spirit’s flight make us a people of peace; through Jesus Christ, the Son of Righteousness.

Amen.

(Please be seated for the Lessons.)

The First Lesson Reader:

Isaiah 42: 1-9

A reading from Isaiah

Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have put my spirit upon him; he will bring forth justice to the nations. He will not cry or lift up his voice, or make it heard in the street; a bruised reed he will not break, and a dimly burning wick he will not quench; he will faithfully bring forth justice. He will not grow faint or be crushed until he has established justice in the earth; and the coastlands wait for his teaching.

Thus says God, the Lord, who created the heavens and stretched them out, who spread out the earth and what comes from it, who gives breath to the people upon it and spirit to those who walk in it: I am the Lord, I have called you in righteousness, I have taken you by the hand and kept you; I have given you as a covenant to the people, a light to the nations, to open the eyes that are blind, to bring out the prisoners from the dungeon, from the prison those who sit in darkness. I am the Lord, that is my name; my glory I give to no other, nor my praise to idols. See, the former things have come to pass, and new things I now declare; before they spring forth, I tell you of them.

Reader: People:

Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s People.

Thanks be to God.

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Psalm

Psalm 29

(From Psalms for Praying)

The Psalm will be chanted responsively by half verse. The cantor will begin, and the congregation will respond.

TONE

Give praise to the Beloved, O / heav’nly hosts, Sing of Love's glor- / y 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 o- / ceans and seas.

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

The mercy of the Beloved breaks the bonds of o- / ppression, 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.

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The second Lesson Reader:

Acts 10: 34-43

A reading from the Book of Acts

Peter began to speak to them: “I truly understand that God shows no partiality, but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him. You know the message he sent to the people of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ--he is Lord of all. That message spread throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John announced: how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power; how he went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.

We are witnesses to all that he did both in Judea and in Jerusalem. They put him to death by hanging him on a tree; but God raised him on the third day and allowed him to appear, not to all the people but to us who were chosen by God as witnesses, and who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one ordained by God as judge of the living and the dead. All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.�

Reader: People:

Gradual

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

Baptized and Set Free

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Cathy Skogen-Soldner

The Gospel Celebrant: People:

Matthew 3: 13-17 The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew.

Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan, to be baptized by him. John would have prevented him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” But Jesus answered him, “Let it be so now; for it is proper for us in this way to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he consented. And when Jesus had been baptized, just as he came up from the water, suddenly the heavens were opened to him and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.”

Celebrant: People:

The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to You, Lord Christ.

Sermon

The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray

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Renewal of Baptismal Vows

(BCP, pg 292)

(Please stand as you are able.)

Celebrant: People:

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

I do.

Celebrant: People:

Do you believe in God the Father?

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

Celebrant: 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.

Celebrant: 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.

Celebrant:

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: Celebrant: 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.

Celebrant: People:

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

I will, with God’s help.

Celebrant: People:

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

I will, with God’s help.

Celebrant:

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:

The Celebrant concludes: May Almighty God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, 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.

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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE (Please stand as you are able.)

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: Breathe fresh life into your people.

People: Give us power to reveal Christ in word and action.

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

People: That we may respect one another in freedom and truth.

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

People: Teach us to care creatively for its resources.

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

Intercessor: Give grace to all whose lives are linked with ours.

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

Intercessor: We pray for those on our Trinity Prayer List (names to be offered) and those we now name silently or aloud. (Pause) God of hope, comfort and restore all who suffer in body, mind or spirit.

People: May they know the power of your healing love.

Intercessor: Make us willing agents of your compassion.

People: Strengthen us as we share in making people whole.

Intercessor: Give comfort to those who mourn.

People: Bring them peace in their time of loss.

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

People: May their example inspire and encourage us.

Celebrant: Lord, you have called us to serve you.

People: 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.

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THE CONFESSION OF SIN & ABSOLUTION Celebrant:

(From Wonderings Through Life and Other Such Nonsense)

The prophet speaks of the coming light of God which calls all the people of the earth to come together in God’s realm of shalom.

Let us confess the ways in which we have rejected God’s vision of wholeness.

Celebrant and People: God of light and darkness, we have seen the glimmer of your star-light beckoning to us, but we have turned away and followed other paths.

We confess that we have not loved you with all our heart, with all our soul, with all our mind, and with all our strength.

We have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.

Forgive us, Holy One. Strengthen our faltering steps and guide us in your holy way of peace.

Celebrant: People:

Lift up your eyes and see the grace of God poured out into our lives.

The light of God shines through the darkness.

Our hearts rejoice for Christ is in our midst. Amen.

THE PEACE Celebrant: People:

The peace of the Lord be always with you.

And also with you.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Liturgy of the Table  Offertory sentence Offertory

Leaning on the Everlasting Arms (TPS Jazz Ensemble)

Arr. Jim Weisheit

The Great Thanksgiving Celebrant: People: Celebrant: People: Celebrant: People:

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 our thanks and praise.

Celebrant: You have filled us and all creation with your blessing and fed us with your constant love; you have redeemed us in Jesus Christ and knit us into one body. Through your Spirit you replenish us and call us to fullness of life.

Therefore, joining with Angels and Archangels and with the faithful of every generation, we lift our voices with all creation as we sing:

Sanctus

Holy, Holy, Holy

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Ken Canedo

Celebrant continues: Blessed are you, gracious God, creator of the universe and giver of life. You formed us in your own image and called us to dwell in your infinite love. You gave the world into our care that we might be your faithful stewards and show forth your bountiful grace.

But we failed to honor your image in one another and in ourselves; we would not see your goodness in the world around us; and so we violated your creation, abused one another, and rejected your love. Yet you never ceased to care for us, and prepared the way of salvation for all people.

Through Abraham and Sarah you called us into covenant with you. You delivered us from slavery, sustained us in the wilderness, and raised up prophets to renew your promise of salvation. Then, in the fullness of time, you sent your eternal Word, made mortal flesh in Jesus.

Born into the human family, and dwelling among us, he revealed your glory. Giving himself freely to death on the cross, he triumphed over evil, opening the way of freedom and life.

On the night before he died for us, Our Savior Jesus Christ took bread and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his friends, and said: “Take, eat: This is my Body which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”

As supper was ending, Jesus took the cup of wine, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said: “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is poured out for you and for all for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”

Therefore, we proclaim the mystery of faith: Celebrant and People Christ has died.

Christ is risen.

Christ will come again.

The Celebrant continues Remembering his death and resurrection, we now present to you from your creation this bread and this wine.

By your Holy Spirit may they be for us the Body and Blood of our Savior Jesus Christ. Grant that we who share these gifts may be filled with the Holy Spirit and live as Christ’s Body in the world. Bring us into the everlasting heritage of your daughters and sons, that with all your saints, past, present, and yet to come, we may praise your Name for ever.

Through Christ and with Christ and in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, to you be honor, glory, and praise, for ever and ever. AMEN.

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Celebrant: And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say:

Fraction Celebrant: People:

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.

Invitation to Communion Celebrant:

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

(Please be seated until you are invited to come forward to receive communion.)

We welcome ALL to come forward to receive Communion as a sign of God’s love in and for our lives.

To receive the bread (or gluten-free wafer), please put your hands together, palms up. To receive the non-alcoholic wine, you may either drink directly from the cup or dip the bread in the cup before eating. If you are unable to come forward and wish to have Communion brought to you, please inform a greeter.

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Communion SONG

Let Us Break Bread Together

Communion Music

Prelude in C Major

LEVAS #152

J.S. Bach

The Post Communion Prayer (Please stand as you are able.)

Eternal God, you have graciously accepted us as living members of our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Savior. 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

What A Friend We Have in Jesus LEVAS #109 (The following music is to be used as a rough reference. Entrances will be led by a vocalist)

Dismissal Celebrant: People:

Go in peace to love and serve the Lord!

Thanks be to God!

A Special Thanks to Toledo Public Schools Jazz Ensemble for assisting in Worship Today!

Alto Sax Gordon Huffman

Tenor Sax Melissa Mason

Baritone Sax Corinnne Grivanos

Trombone Justin Hockman Marissa Shuster

Guitar Tara Smith

Bass Guitar Ann TenEyke

Drums Josh Schoemaker

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Trumpet Joseph Mushenheim Amanda Major Kacie Smith Andy Exton

trinity Episcopal Church PROGRESSIVE

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Vestry Leadership Alice Todd, Senior Warden Greg Shumaker, Trust Fund Liaison, Jane Bueche, Treasurer Roberta Durham, Clerk, Becky Roth, Administration Commission Chair Dennis Degnan, Property Commission Chair, Robert Meeker, Finance Commission Chair Jeffrey Albright, Donna Steppe, & Jamie Paul, Asst. Treasurer

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

Copyright Info: 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 is used by permission through purchase of CCLI #11294600 All printed music from Gather was used by permission through purchase of onelicense.net License # A-700000 Opening Collect from: Prayers for an Inclusive Church by Steven Shakespeare, 2009 Psalm from: Psalms for Praying, Nan C. Merrill, 1996 Readings from: lesson texts of the Episcopal (TEC) Eucharistic Lectionary; lectionarypage.net, 2019 Affirmation of Faith from: Liturgy for the Whole Church: Multigenerational Resources, by Susan Bock, Church Publishing, 2008 Confession & Absolution from: Blog Wonderings Through Life and Other Such Nonsense by Pastor Nancy Gowler Johnson The Great Thanksgiving & a standard version of the Lord’s Prayer from: Book of Common Prayer, 1977 Free Bulletin Images from istockphotos.com

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Please join us in the back immediately following the service for coffee and conversation.

Trinity Episcopal Church

The Baptism of our LOrd January 12, 2020

Progressive  Inclusive  Creative  Downtown 316 Adams Street, Toledo, OH  www.trinitytoledo.org

Trinity Pages Serving this week & Next: Sunday, January 12 The Baptism of Our Lord 9:00-9:45 Community Breakfast My Brother’s Place 10:00-11:15 Eucharist Trinity Sanctuary 11:15 Coffee & Conversation Back of Sanctuary 1:00 Leadership Toledo YiPEE My Brother’s Place Monday, January 13 9:30-3:00 Next To New Shop Open Lower-level 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting Lower-level Tuesday, January 14 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting Wednesday, January 15 9:00-9:20 Staff Huddle 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting 12:10 Midweek Eucharist

Lower-level Walbridge Rm Lower-level Chapel

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.

TODAY (1 / 12)

Next Week (1 / 19) 9:00 Community Breakfast

9:00 Community Breakfast

Dave B., Wayne N. & Becky K., Kelly T., Fritz and Sue & Nan Sue Szenderski

10:00

10:00 Greeter Guild Stan & Sande Corfman-Johnson

Thursday, January 16 9:30-3:00 Next To New Shop Open 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting 5:30 Finance Commission 7:00 Choir Rehearsal

Lower-level Lower-level Living Room Choir Room

Friday, January 17 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting 6:00-7:30 FFT PB&J Making

Reader Guild: Elizabeth Cousino Marcia O’Connor Darrell Cousino

Lower-level My Brother’s Place

Chalice Guild: Mary Wabeke & Mary Beroske

Trinity Offices Closed

Saturday, January 18 Sunday, January 19 9:00-9:45 Community Breakfast 10:00-11:15 Eucharist 11:15 Coffee & Conversation 11:30 2020 Budget Conversation

My Brother’s Place Trinity Sanctuary Back of Sanctuary My Brother’s Place

Birthdays 1/3 Donna Steppe 1/8 Gail Abood 1/16 Sonye’ Green 1/22 Gary Franklin 1/28 Terry Kahler

1/6 Norah Melden 1/6 Sophia Steinman 1/9 Jane Timbrook 1/13 Liam Cousino 1/16 Bettye Jo Hansbarger 1/26 Joni Zechman 1/28 Amy Burris

Anniversaries 1/19 Meagan & Abby Price

To have your birthday or anniversary listed, please email the office at admin@trinitytoledo.org.

Altar Guild: Jane Gemmill

Greeter Guild Keith Sparrow & Lucy Russell Reader Guild: Bob Meeker Sherre Smith Amy Saylor Chalice Guild: Scott Dibling & Marcia O’Connor Altar Guild: Scott Dibling Bread Guild: Kim Tucker-Gray & Lu Pilgrim

Bread Guild: Lucy Russell 11:30 Hospitality: Mary Beroske

11:30 Hospitality: Amy Saylor & Dennis Degnan

Order Your Welcome Flowers online at www.trinitytoledo.org!

Welcome Flowers provided by: Schramm’s Flowers 3205 W. Central Ave. 419-535-0065

TODAY 1/12, 11:15am, Coffee and Conversation – Join us immediately after service for coffee and conversation in the back of the Sanctuary. All are welcome and wanted!

Sunday 1/19, Presentation & Conversation on 2020 Budget – Join us after service on Sunday, January 19th for our All Parish Annual Budget Presentation and Conversation.

Sunday 1/26, All Parish Annual Meeting – Please join us for worship and our Annual Meeting on Sunday, January 26, 2020! We will look back at all we accomplished in 2019, as well as vote on changes to our by-laws and move to approve our new Vestry Slate. Copies of the draft by-law revisions/Vestry Slate and more information about our annual meeting can be found on our website, www.trinitytoledo.org.

We in invite you to begin your Sunday worship with us at 9:00 upstairs in My Brother’s Place each week, as we gather to serve and share a meal with each other and members of the community. Eucharist will begin at 10:00 downstairs in the Sanctuary.

Trinity’s Pop Up Dinners will return in February!

If you are interested in hosting a gathering this round, or know the date you’d like to host, please email Kim Henkel at kimberlyhenkel@hotmail.com!

Pop-Up Dinners allow those who call Trinity home to gather outside of the traditional worship setting over food, conversation and bonding!

Check out our website for more information!

The YWCA will host their 4th Annual I Rise Unity March on Sunday, January 26th in downtown Toledo. The march will begin at 3:30pm at the Toledo Love Wall on Adams Street with a Welcome and guest speakers. The march will commence at 4:15 and end at Trinity’s Sanctuary for light refreshments and community discussion.

All members of the community are invited to Join in on this special day.

On Sundays only, Next To New will collect donations upstairs in My Brother’s Place – a donation station has been set up between the kitchen and the serving buffet! Carts have been placed near the garage door and elevator for your convenience! We appreciate your generosity and support of this incredible ministry!

Please remember those who have asked for our prayers: Joy Dunn Marcia Angel Tristan

Sheilah Wilson Cindy Woods Estella Hallem

Joni Zechman Elizabeth Lawson Terry Kahler

Lilian Schroepfer Diane Schwartz

To have your name or the name of someone you love on the Prayer List, sign the prayer book at the Prayer Station.