Third Sunday in Lent - March 7, 2021

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Third Sunday in Lent

Morning Devotion 

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March 7, 2021 10:00am

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liturgy of the word 

Prelude

Who You Say I Am

Reuben Morgan

(Gabe Hagedorn)

Welcome

 A Penitential Order: Rite II  Kyrie The verse of the Kyrie will be sung as a solo. The congregation is invited to sing the refrain as indicated.

REFRAIN

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Solo Verse:

I have built an altar where I worship things of earth. I have taken journeys that have drawn me far from You. Now I am returning to Your mercies ever flowing. Pardon my transgressions, help me love You again.

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Opening Statement Priest: People:

Blessed is the Lord who forgives all our sins.

God’s mercy endures forever.

Confession & Absolution Priest:

Let us confess our sin against God and our neighbor.

People:

Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone.

We have not loved you with our whole heart; 2

we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.

We are truly sorry and we humbly repent.

For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.

Priest:

Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.

Collect of the DaY Leader:

People:

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Does Your Heart Break

The Work of the Liturgy of the People

(Music and lyrics by the Brilliance)

The First Lesson Reader:

Exodus 20:1-17

A reading from Exodus.

Read by Leah Reed

Then God spoke all these words: I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery; you shall have no other gods before me.

You shall not make for yourself an idol, whether in the form of anything that is in heaven above, or that is on the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I the Lord your God am a jealous God, punishing children for the iniquity of parents, to the third and the fourth generation of those who reject me, but showing steadfast love to the thousandth generation of those who love me and keep my commandments.

You shall not make wrongful use of the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not acquit anyone who misuses his name.

Remember the sabbath day, and keep it holy. For six days you shall labour and do all your work.

But the seventh day is a sabbath to the Lord your God; you shall not do any work—you, your son or your daughter, your male or female slave, your livestock, or the alien resident in your towns. For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them, but rested the seventh day; therefore the Lord blessed the sabbath day and consecrated it.

Honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.

You shall not murder.

You shall not commit adultery.

You shall not steal.

You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.

You shall not covet your neighbor’s house; you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or male or female slave, or ox, or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor.

Reader: People:

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

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PSALm

Psalm 19

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

The heavens declare the glory of the Creator; the firmament proclaims the handiwork of Love.

Day to day speech pours forth and night to night knowledge is revealed.

There is no speech, nor are there words; their voice is not heard; Yet does their music resound through all the earth, and their words echo to the ends of the world.

In them a tent for the sun is set, which is like a bride and groom on their wedding night as they sing love’s song and celebrate the dance of life.

Its rising is in eternity, and its circuit to infinity; nothing is hidden from the sunlight.

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.

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

Moreover, by them are the loving guided; in keeping them there is great reward.

But who can discern their own weaknesses?

Cleanse me, O Love, from all my hidden faults.

Keep me from boldly acting in error; let my fears and illusions not have dominion over me!

Then shall I become a beneficial presence, freely and fully surrendered to your Love.

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!

The second Lesson

1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Reader:

Read by Mary Beroske

A reading from First Corinthians.

The message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. For it is written, “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the discernment of the discerning I will thwart.”

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Where is the one who is wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? For since, in the wisdom of God, the world did not know God through wisdom, God decided, through the foolishness of our proclamation, to save those who believe. For Jews demand signs and Greeks desire wisdom, but we proclaim Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, but to those who are the called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. For God’s foolishness is wiser than human wisdom, and God’s weakness is stronger than human strength.

Reader: People:

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

Gradual

Waiting on the World to Change

John Mayer

Please join in singing the Gradual.

We keep on waiting (waiting) Waiting on the world to change We keep on waiting (waiting) Waiting on the world to change It's hard to be persistent We're standing at a distance So we keep on waiting (waiting) Waiting on the world to change

The Gospel Priest: People:

John 2:13-22 The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John.

Glory to you, Lord Christ.

The Passover of the Jews was near, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. In the temple he found people selling cattle, sheep, and doves, and the money changers seated at their tables. Making a whip of cords, he drove all of them out of the temple, both the sheep and the cattle. He also poured out the coins of the money changers and overturned their tables. He told those who were selling the doves, “Take these things out of here! Stop making my Father’s house a marketplace!” His disciples remembered that it was written, “Zeal for your house will consume me.” The Jews then said to him, “What sign can you show us for doing this?” Jesus answered them, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.” The Jews then said, “This temple has been under construction for fortysix years, and will you raise it up in three days?” But he was speaking of the temple of his body.

After he was raised from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this; and they believed the scripture and the word that Jesus had spoken.

Priest: People:

The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to You, Lord Christ.

Sermon

The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray

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The Apostles’ Creed

The Work of the Liturgy of the People

(What is the Apostles’ Creed and why are we reciting it during Lent? The Apostles’ Creed is an ancient formula of Christian belief in three sections concerning God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit- the three dimensions of the Divine that together shape and the fullness of eternal Love. Some attribute its authorship to the 12 apostles, while others suggest it dates from the late 4th century. Regardless of its origins, it considered an authentic expression of the apostolic faith connecting us deeply to our spiritual ancestors. In the ancient church the season of Lent was a time of preparation for baptism and this creed was memorized as part of that process.

As a way to remember our own baptismal promises during this Lenten journey we will recite this affirmation of our faith during these 5 weeks.)

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

I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, 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, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead.

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. Amen.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

Led by Jason Rahe

During this season we will sing and speak our petitions of prayer.

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Intercessor:

God of justice hear the cry of those who yearn for justice around the world; the persecuted and oppressed, the exploited and the ill-treated.

God of love hear the cry of those who yearn for love; fractured families, broken homes neglected, unwanted, alone.

God of peace hear the cry of those who yearn for peace; in battle zones and broken states, those who are frightened, fearful and anxious. (Pause) 6

REFRAIN God of healing hear the cry of those who yearn for healing; physical and spiritual hurting, weakened and depressed. (Pause) God of mercy hear the cry of those who yearn for mercy; convicted, in need of your Grace, contrite, humble, bowed down. (Pause) May we know the peace of God the love of God the justice of God the healing and mercy of God this day and all days. Amen.

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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, March 7. You can also text 419-OMG-LOVE (419-664-5683) to make your weekly offering.

Offertory

Time After Time (Grace Hirt)

The Lord’s Prayer

Cyndi Lauper

Offered by Kyle Grefe

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.

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.

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

Don Marsh

Unclouded Day (Chris Joseph & Kim Buehler)

Oh, they tell me of a home far beyond the skies Oh, they tell me of a home far away Oh, they tell me of a home where no storm clouds rise Oh, they tell me of an unclouded day Oh, the land of a cloudless day Oh, the land of a cloudless sky Oh, they tell me of a home where no storm clouds rise Oh, they tell me of an unclouded day Oh, they tell me of a home where my friends have gone Oh, they tell me of the home far away Where the tree of life in eternal bloom Sheds its fragrance through the unclouded day Oh, the land of a cloudless day Oh, the land of a cloudless sky Oh, they tell me of a home where no storm clouds rise Oh, they tell me of an unclouded day Oh, the land of a cloudless day Oh, the land of a cloudless sky Oh, they tell me of a home where no storm clouds rise Oh, they tell me of an unclouded day

Dismissal Celebrant: People:

Led by Toledo Streets Vendor Lunch Team 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, Becky Koskinen, 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: Collect of the Day: Does Your Heart Break. Music and lyrics by the Brilliance. 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 The Apostle’s Creed: Used with subscription permission through The Work of the People, Liturgy Project www.theworkofthepeople.com.

Lord’s Prayer: traditional, spoken Bulletin Image: Choose Love - Unity Collection from Canvas-Candy.

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 # A-700000

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Lent 3 Mar 7, 2021

Trinity Pages

You can find more information and ways to sign up for each of these formation & community engagement opportunities on our Trinity@Home website: www.trinitytoledo.org/trinity-at-home/.

TODAY 3/7, 11:00am, Coffee Hour– You are invited to join us for a 30-minute virtual coffee and conversation following our 10:00 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 3/7, 4:00pm, Ukulele Choir- Ukulele Choir will gather again on March 7 from 4:00-5:00pm and plans to meet every other Sunday. Come anytime, as often as you are able! All skill levels welcome!

Wednesday 3/10, 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 7:00-8:00pm each Wednesday. All are welcome to attend one or more sessions.

Thursday 3/11, 7:00pm, Trinity Choir– Trinity Choir gathers every Thursday from 7:00-8:00pm via Zoom.

New voices are always welcome! Email Choir Director, Chelsie Cree, to join in on the fun!

Saturday 3/13, 10:00am, Draw Me Nearer– Every Saturday morning in Lent, 10:00-11:00AM, join us on Zoom as we explore prayer as a creative art form: whether you find it difficult to engage with traditional prayer or you’re interested in enriching a current spiritual practice, this workshop offers you inspiring new ways to pray through drawing, coloring, poetry and music.

Tuesday 3/16, 6:00pm, Community Feasibility Study Workshop- Participate in a community-wide workshop led by Randles Co. alongside a wide-range of Toledo neighbors including: business owners, downtown/economic development stakeholders, and social service organizations as we reveal the findings of a research study exploring the current state of the building and potential future plans.

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 Elisheva Rose-Boxer Katie Chico Martinez Justin Myers

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

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

3/1 Ruth Miller 3/12 Joseph Offet 3/25 Nancy Colpaert

3/6 Sam Melden 3/15 Emily Esch 3/25 Jamie Paul

3/8 Jeff Habib 3/20 Jolene Miller

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3/10 Pat Squire 3/22 Stephen Rodriguez

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