Trinity Episcopal Church PROGRESSIVE INCLUSIVE
CREATIVE DOWNTOWN
While our building remains closed through September…our ministry is fully engaged and every Sunday at 10:00 we gather online for worship.
Second Sunday After Pentecost
Morning Devotion
June 14, 2020 10:00am
The Liturgy of the Word Prelude
Fugue in G major, BWV 541
J. S. Bach
(David Hufford, Organ Technician for Trinity Episcopal Church)
Welcome
The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray
Gathering Hymn
Holy, Holy, Holy
The 1928 Hymnal #362
(Led by David Breen, Jobst Choral Scholar)
Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee; Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty! God in three Persons, blessed Trinity! Holy, holy, holy! All the saints adore Thee, Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea, Cherubim and seraphim falling down before Thee, Who wert and art, and evermore shalt be. Holy, holy, holy! Though the darkness hide Thee, Though the eye of sinful man Thy glory may not see; Only Thou art holy; there is none beside Thee, Perfect in power, love, and purity. Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! All Thy works shall praise Thy name in earth and sky and sea; Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty! God in three Persons, blessed Trinity!
Opening Collect
Martin Luther King Jr.'s Prayer for the Church
The Work of The People (TWOTP)
Celebrant: People: Celebrant:
The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray.
Lord…We thank you for your church, founded upon your Word, that challenges us to do more than sing and pray, but go out and work as though the very answer to our prayers depended on us and not upon you. Help us to realize that humanity was created to shine like the stars and live on through all eternity. Keep us, we pray, in perfect peace. Help us to walk together, pray together, sing together, and live together until that day when all God’s children - Black, White, Red, Brown and Yellow - will rejoice in one common band of humanity in the reign of our Lord and of our God, we pray. Amen 2
FIRST Reading Reader:
Exodus 19:2-8a Read by Lucy Russell
A reading from Exodus
The Israelites had journeyed from Rephidim, entered the wilderness of Sinai, and camped in the wilderness; Israel camped there in front of the mountain. Then Moses went up to God; the Lord called to him from the mountain, saying, “Thus you shall say to the house of Jacob, and tell the Israelites: You have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself. Now therefore, if you obey my voice and keep my covenant, you shall be my treasured possession out of all the peoples. Indeed, the whole earth is mine, but you shall be for me a priestly kingdom and a holy nation. These are the words that you shall speak to the Israelites.” So Moses came, summoned the elders of the people, and set before them all these words that the Lord had commanded him. The people all answered as one: “Everything that the Lord has spoken we will do.”
Reader: People:
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
PSALm
Psalm 100 From Psalms for Praying (Offered by Jobst Choral Scholars) The congregation is invited to sing the last two lines of every stanza (in bold); the notes provided follow the soprano part.
Sing a joyful noise to the Beloved all peoples of the / earth! Serve Love with a glad heart! Join hands in the great dance of / Life! Know that the Beloved of your heart is the Divine / Presence! Love created us, and we belong to the Most / High. We are born to be / loving, Expressions of the Creator's Divine / Plan. Open the gates of your heart with / gratitude And enter Love's court with / praise! Give thanks to the Be- / loved, Bless Love's holy / Name! For Love is of God, and lives in your heart for- / ever, With faith, truth, and joy, now and in all that is to / come.
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SECOND READING Reader:
Romans 5: 1-8 Read by Emily Esch
A reading from Romans
Since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand; and we boast in our hope of sharing the glory of God. And not only that, but we also boast in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not disappoint us, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us. For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. Indeed, rarely will anyone die for a righteous person-- though perhaps for a good person someone might actually dare to die. But God proves his love for us in that while we still were sinners Christ died for us.
Reader: People:
Gradual
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
As the Deer
(Ashley Kelly, guest musician)
Martin J. Nystrom
As the deer panteth for the water, so my soul longeth after thee. You alone are my heart’s desire, and I long to worship thee. You alone are my strength my shield. To you alone may my spirit yield. You alone are my heart’s desire, and I long to worship thee. You’re my friend and you are my brother even though you are a King. I love you more than any other, so much more than anything. You alone are my strength my shield. To you alone may my spirit yield. You alone are my heart’s desire, and I long to worship thee.
THE GOSPEL Celebrant: People:
Matthew 9:35-10:8 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and curing every disease and every sickness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.” Then Jesus summoned his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to cure every disease and every sickness. These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon, also known as Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; Simon the Cananaean, and Judas Iscariot, the one who betrayed him. 4
These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: “Go nowhere among the Gentiles, and enter no town of the Samaritans, but go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. As you go, proclaim the good news, ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.’ Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons. You received without payment; give without payment.
Celebrant: People:
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ.
Sermon
The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray
An Affirmation of Faith
The Iona Abbey Book of Worship Led by Sue Smitley Please join the leader in sharing the words of this Affirmation of Faith
We believe that God is present in the darkness before dawn; in the waiting and uncertainty where fear and courage join hands, conflict and caring link arms, and the sun rises over barbed wire. We believe in a with-us God who sits down in our midst to share our humanity. We affirm a faith that takes us beyond the safe place:
Prayers of the People
into action, into vulnerability and into the streets. We commit ourselves to work for change and put ourselves on the line; to bear responsibility, take risks, live powerfully and face humiliation; to stand with those on the edge; to choose life and be used by the Spirit for God's new community of hope. Amen.
Created for the Ministry of Justice & Reconciliation by the Episcopal Standing Committee on Liturgy & Music Led by Jeffrey Albright
Intercessor: God of love, we pray for your church: For all our ministers: bishops, priests,
People:
deacons and all lay members; and for all who seek you in the community of the faithful. Equip us with compassion and love, to carry out your work of reconciliation in the world. God of love, Hear our prayers for the church.
Intercessor: God of freedom, we pray for our nation, and all the nations of the world: For
People:
peace and unity across barriers of language, color, and creed; for elected and appointed leaders, that they would serve the common good. Inspire all people with courage to speak out against hatred, to actively resist evil. Unite the human family in bonds of love. God of freedom, Hear our prayers for the world.
Intercessor: God of justice, we pray for the earth, your creation entrusted to our care: For the
People:
animals and birds, the mountains and oceans, and all parts of your creation that have no voice of their own. Stir up in us a thirst for justice that protects the earth and all its resources, that we may leave to our children’s children the legacy of beauty and abundance that you have given us. God of justice, Hear our prayers for the earth. 5
Intercessor: God of peace, we pray for this community: For our local leaders; for our schools
People:
and markets; for our neighborhoods and workplaces. Kindle in every heart a desire for equality, respect, and opportunity for all. Give us courage to strive for justice and peace among all people, beginning here at home. God of peace, Hear our prayers for this community.
Intercessor: God of mercy, we pray for all in any kind of need or trouble: For those whose
People:
lives are closely linked with ours, and those connected to us as part of the human family. For refugees and prisoners; for the sick and suffering, the lonely and despairing; for those facing violence; for all held down by prejudice or injustice. Awaken in us compassion and humility of spirit, as we seek and serve Christ in all persons. God of mercy, Hear our prayers for all who are in need.
Intercessor: God of grace, we pray for those who have died: For the faithful in every
People:
generation who have worked for justice; for prophets who called us to racial reconciliation; for martyrs who died because of hatred; and for all the communion of saints. Make us faithful to your call to proclaim your Good News, by word and example, and bring us at last into the glorious company of the saints in light. God of grace, Hear our prayers for those who have died.
Closing Collect:
(offered by Presiding Bishop, Michael Curry) God of all power and love, we give thanks for your unfailing presence and the hope you provide in times of uncertainty and loss. Send your Holy Spirit to enkindle in us your holy fire. Revive us to live as Christ’s body in the world: a people who pray, worship, learn, break bread, share life, heal neighbors, bear good news, seek justice, rest and grow in the Spirit. Wherever and however we gather, unite us in common prayer and send us in common mission, that we and the whole creation might be restored and renewed, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Confession of Sin & Absolution Leader: People:
Leader:
Celtic tradition from Iona Community
Let us confess our sins. To you Lord, all hearts are open, no secrets are hidden. Forgive our secret sins; Forgive our habitual sins; Forgive our unnoticed sins; Our sins against ourselves, Our sins against others, Our sins against you. Lord, let our memory provide no shelter for bitterness against another. Lord, let our minds provide no foothold for prejudice against another. Lord, let our hearts provide no harbor for hatred of another. Lord, let our attitudes be no associate in the condemnation of another. Lord, let our tongues be no accomplice in the judgment of another. Almighty God, who forgives all who truly repent, have mercy on us. Pardon and deliver us from all our sins, confirm and strengthen us is all goodness, and keep us in life eternal. Through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. 6
The Peace Celebrant: People:
The Peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you.
Announcements Offertory A virtual offering plate, titled Sunday, June 14 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/
Offertory
You’ll Never Walk Alone Rodgers and Hammerstein (Laura Reaper, mezzo-soprano, New York City)
Lord’s Prayer
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,
Blessing
Led by Bobbie Finn-Will 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.
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
Climbing Up the Mountain Children (Jobst Choral Scholars)
Please join in singing the chorus in bold.
Climbing up the mountain, children Didn’t come here for to stay If I nevermore, see you again, Going to meet you at the judgement day.
Dismissal Leader: People:
Led by Alice Zurawski & Henry Keune Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. 7
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 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 Additional Resources & Copyright Info:
Opening Collect: Martin Luther King Jr.'s Prayer for the Church used with subscription permission
through The Work of the People, Liturgy Project) https://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 Prayers of the People: Created for the Ministry of Justice & Reconciliation by the Episcopal Standing
Committee on Liturgy & Music. An Affirmation of Faith from: the Iona Community - The Iona Abbey Book of Worship. Absolution and Confession from: Enriching our Worship, Church Publishing Lord’s Prayer, transliteration by Parker Palmer Bulletin Image: Thank you Richard Balog @ricsard from Unsplash for the free & public image. 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 #11294600 All printed music from Gather permission through purchase of onelicense.net License # A-700000
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Proper VI June 14, 2020
TODAY 6/14, 11:00am, Virtual Coffee Hour – We will offer a 30-minute virtual coffee hour following our 10:00 online worship service. You can find the Zoom connection information at www.trinitytoledo.org/virtual-coffeehour/.
Wednesday 6/17, 7:00pm, Lectio Divina – Each Wednesday evening from 7:00-8:00PM we will engage with the Scriptures, together reading a portion of the Gospel text for the upcoming Sunday and enjoy a time of reflection, sharing, silence, and prayer. You can find the Zoom dial-in information on our website www.trinitytoledo.org/lectio-divina/ Friday 6/19, 9:00pm, Compline – Every Friday evening we will round off our day and prepare for a quiet night with a Compline Zoom evening prayer. You can find the Zoom dial-in information on our website www.trinitytoledo.org/compline/. All are welcome and wanted. Tuesday 6/23, 7:00pm, Zoom Pop Up Dinner – Share a meal with friends from the safety and comfort of your own home! The last 2 Tuesdays in June, individuals in our Trinity community will host a Zoom Pop-Up Dinner. Space will be limited to 9 Zoom connections, including the host. You can sign up our website https://www.trinitytoledo.org/zoom-pop-up-dinners/.
Please remember those who have asked for our prayers:
Judy Moon Angel Tristan Kim Buehler Wagoner Family Alexis Bueche-Hall
Dianne Swartz Janet Charlotte Preston Tishie Bozeman Sarah
Tammy Rhonda & Wealthy Carol Gray Brenda Jackie, Beth & Greyden
Brian Russell Sheilah Wilson Betty JP
Joy Dunn Jeff Habib Jack Marie
Please remember those who have recently died: Eric To add your name or the name of someone you love on the Prayer List, please email lynzi@trinitytoledo.org.
Birthdays
6/2 Becky Randall 6/7 Jeffrey Albright 6/12 Marcia O’Connor 6/28 Michael Lowrey 6/30 Lindsey Melden Anniversaries
6/2 Leah Reed 6/3 Grace Hirt 6/7 Judy Stone-Gaynor 6/11 Nick Zurawski 6/13 Sheryl Zeigler 6/14 Melinda Fischer 6/28 Mary Toneff 6/29 Rachel Gagnon 6/30 Ayden Tennant 9 6/14 Kevin & Vickie Kuhr
6/5 Sue Szenderski 6/11 Keith Sparrow 6/14 Shirley Fisher 6/29 Seth Crawford
To have your birthday or anniversary listed, please email the office: admin@trinitytoledo.org