The Third Sunday After the Epiphany - January 24, 2021

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The Third Sunday After the Epiphany

Morning Devotion 

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January 24, 2021

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10:00am

ď ˜ The Liturgy of the Word ď ˜ Prelude

Franz Schubert

Fantasy #1 (Aaron Rutter)

Welcome

The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray

Opening Song

I Need Thee Every Hour

Annie Sherwood Hawks

(David Breen)

I need Thee every hour Most gracious Lord No tender voice like Thine Can peace afford

I need Thee, O I need Thee Every hour I need Thee O bless me now, my Savior I come to Thee

I need Thee, O I need Thee Every hour I need Thee O bless me now, my Savior I come to Thee

I need Thee every hour In joy or pain Come quickly and abide Or life is vain

I need Thee every hour Stay Thou nearby Temptations lose their power When Thou art nigh

I need Thee, O I need Thee Every hour I need Thee O bless me now, my Savior I come to Thee

Opening Collect Leader: People: Leader:

A Prayer in Search of Holy Connection

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Let us pray.

The Work of the People

By Debbie Wong

God of all creation, unbound by space and time, we confess our weariness as we log on once more, in search of a holy connection. Though we would not choose to meet this way, we hold to the promise that you choose always to meet us where we are. When we feel the inadequacy of digital presence, remind us that you, O Lord, are fully present, even here. When we feel the strain of needing to perform who we are, when we are seen but not known, remind us that you, O Lord, know us completely. When we are tempted to trust the illusion of the screen and flatten others in dismissal, remind us that behind each square sits a living, breathing child of God, behind each comment, a person in need of your love. When we fail to engage others well, show us your grace. When others fail to engage us well, may we show your grace.

When it feels as though even our prayers are spoken into a void, speak to us your words of life, which never return empty. When we come to the edge of our limits, surprise us again with the fullness of your life-- a life that lives in and flows through each of us, unhindered by blurry pixels and distorted sound.

Lord Jesus Christ, image of the invisible God, give us faith to see your substance in the virtual. O Christ, in whom all things hold together, hold us together even in this time of physical separation. By your Spirit, make us one, as your Spirit has always done, that in the endless bluish glow that illumines our days and nights, we might be able still to see your endless light. AMEN. 2

FIRST Reading Reader:

Jonah 3:1-5, 10 A reading from Jonah.

Read by Dave Beckwith

The word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time, saying, “Get up, go to Nineveh, that great city, and proclaim to it the message that I tell you.” So Jonah set out and went to Nineveh, according to the word of the Lord. Now Nineveh was an exceedingly large city, a three days' walk across. Jonah began to go into the city, going a day's walk. And he cried out, “Forty days more, and Nineveh shall be overthrown!” And the people of Nineveh believed God; they proclaimed a fast, and everyone, great and small, put on sackcloth.

When God saw what they did, how they turned from their evil ways, God changed his mind about the calamity that he had said he would bring upon them; and he did not do it.

Reader: People:

PSALm

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

Psalm 62:6-14

From Psalms for Praying

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

For You alone my soul waits in silence; my hope is from the Beloved.

Enfolding me with strength and steadfast love, my faith shall remain firm.

In the Silence rests my freedom and my guidance; You are the Heart of my heart, my refuge is in the Silence.

Trust in Love at all times, O people; pour out your heart to the Beloved; Let Silence be a refuge for you.

Being of low estate is but a sigh, being of high estate is misleading; In the balance, either high or low, it is of little consequencethey are gone in one breath.

Riches, whether obtained by right or through extortion, rarely lead to nought but greedset not your heart on them.

Once You have spoken, twice have I heard: Our potential gifts belong to You; to You, O Beloved, belongs our faithful love.

For You render to us all that we offer to You- fear begets fear, love begets love.

For You alone my soul waits in silence; 3

from the Beloved comes my life.

SECOND READING Reader:

1 Corinthians 7:29-31 A reading from First Corinthians.

Read by Becky Koskinen

I mean, brothers and sisters, the appointed time has grown short; from now on, let even those who have wives be as though they had none, and those who mourn as though they were not mourning, and those who rejoice as though they were not rejoicing, and those who buy as though they had no possessions, and those who deal with the world as though they had no dealings with it. For the present form of this world is passing away.

Reader: People:

Gradual

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God. Thy Word (Kim Buehler & Gabe Hagedorn)

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 1:14-20 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark.

Glory to you, Lord Christ.

After John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.” As Jesus passed along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the sea—for they were fishermen. And Jesus said to them, “Follow me and I will make you fish for people.” And immediately they left their nets and followed him. As he went a little farther, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John, who were in their boat mending the nets. Immediately he called them; and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men and followed him.

Priest: People:

The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you, Lord Christ.

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Sermon

The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray

The Affirmation of Faith

Led by Becky Roth From Liturgy for the Whole Church: Multigenerational Resources

We believe in God who said, “Let there be light,” and there was!

With that light, God made the world and all people in whom, and through whom, the Light burns on, strong and true.

We believe!

We believe in Jesus, the true Light, who went down to darkness to overcome death, and rose again, to unveil our own brightness, in the victory of whose love a path shines home to God’s heart where all will live forever.

We believe!

We believe in the Spirit, blazing with hope, speaking the truth into every darkness, warming our lives with God’s gifts and call.

We believe!

We believe in the church, where God’s Light is praised, and from where we are sent to love and serve the world.

We believe!

We ask today that a gentle breath blow from above on the light that is in us, the light that is among us, and enflame us anew with the courage of love.

Enflame us, O God! 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.

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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.

The Confession of Sin & Absolution Priest:

(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.

Priest 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.

Priest:

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.

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The Peace Priest: People:

The Peace of the Lord be always with you.

And also with you.

Announcements Offertory A virtual offering plate, titled Sunday, January 24 Offering, has been created on our website’s Online Giving page. Through this online resource, you can make a regular Sunday offering or a pledge contribution. www.trinitytoledo.org/online-giving/. Text to Give is also available!

You can simply text 419-OMG-LOVE (419-664-5683) to make your weekly offering.

Offertory

You Gotta Be Des'ree Weekes /Ashley Ingram (Kim Buehler, Brian Buckner-piano, Jon Brown-drums)

Lord’s Prayer

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

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.

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)

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.

Dismissal Leader: People:

Charles A Tindley

Offered by Trinity@Home 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 Chelsie Cree, Interim Choir Director Gabe Hagedorn, Interim Accompanist Lynzi Miller, Next To New Manager & Communications Coordinator Nick Zurawski, Sexton ADDITIONAL RESOURCES & COPYRIGHT INFO:

Opening Collect: A Prayer in Search of Holy Connection by Debbie Wong. 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: Free Image from Gil Ribeiro from Frankfurt, Germany on Unsplash.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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3rd Sunday After Epiphany Jan. 24, 2021

TODAY 1/24, 11:00am, Budget Meeting – Plan to join us after service, as we will gather on Zoom to provide information about the 2021 budget that our vestry has passed, and detail the story of how we will use our resources for our ministry in the year ahead. Please RSVP on our website.

TODAY 1/24, 4:00pm, Ukulele Choir - Ukulele Choir will gather again tonight from 4:00-5:00pm, and plans to meet every other Sunday. Come anytime, as often as you are able! All skill levels welcome! Visit our website to sign up for the Zoom link!

Wednesday 1/27, 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 7:008:00pm each Wednesday. All are welcome to attend one or more sessions. RSVP on our website.

Sunday 1/31, 11:00am, Annual Parish Meeting – Each year we gather to celebrate the ministry we have shared over the past year and meet the obligations of being an Episcopal parish. We will gather via Zoom following worship service, receive the 2020 Annual Report and elect new members to the Vestry. RSVP on our website.

Sunday 2/28, 6:30pm, Book Club - Join us for our next Book Club gathering on February 28 at 6:30 pm.

Next we will be reading Their Eyes Were Watching God, by Zora Neale Hurston. Visit our website to join us!!

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 Elisheva Rose-boxer

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

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

1/3 Donna Steppe 1/13 Liam Cousino 1/22 Gary Franklin 1/26 Jane Gemmill

1/6 Joanna Melden 1/16 Bettye Jo Hansbarger 1/23 Gerry Wilson 1/28 Amy Burris 10 1/19 Abby & Meagan Price

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

To add your birthday or anniversary to our list, please email lynzi@trinitytoledo.org.