Trinity Episcopal Church PROGRESSIVE Inclusive
CREATIVE
DOWNTOWN
Twenty First Sunday After Pentecost
Trinity@Home
October 17, 2021 9:00am
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 either walk through the doors of a big gothic-looking church in downtown Toledo, or tune in to Trinity@Home on line, 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 in this community and this world- we believe we are better and love more when diversity is celebrated and the bounds of God’s love are stretched wide. This bulletin is a guide to accompany you through the “liturgy”- meaning the “work of the people”- which is how our tradition approaches worship. It does indeed take a village bringing all of its gifts together to create our expression of gratitude and devotion week after week. Here is a quick little guide to help you follow along as we worship together: • • •
Italicized Print = singing Bold Print = everyone is invited to join in reciting a prayer/reading Bold & Italicized Print = everyone is invited to join in singing.
Welcome Home! May you never forget you are loved, Lisa The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray, Rector www.trinitytoledo.org 2
The Liturgy of the Word Prelude
The Childgrove Greg &Tish Westman (offered by Stan & Sande Johnson and the Kirby Cabin Gang)
Welcome
The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray
Opening Song
Come Labor On
Jane Lauires Borthwick
(Trinity Singers)
Come, labor on. Who dares stand idle on the harvest plain While all around us waves the golden grain? And to each servant does the Master say, “Good work today.” Come, labor on. Claim the high calling angels cannot share; To young and old the gospel gladness bear. Redeem the time; its hours too swiftly fly. The night draws nigh. Come labor on. Cast off all gloomy doubt and faithless fear! No arm so weak but may do service here. Though feeble agent may we all fulfill God’s righteous will. Come labor on. No time for rest, till glows the western sky, Till the long shadows o’er our pathway lie, and a glad sound comes with the setting sun, “Well done, well done!”
Collect of the Day
Open Unto Me by Howard Thurman
Lord, Lord, open unto Me Open unto me, light for my darkness Open unto me, courage for my fear Open unto me, hope for my despair Open unto me, peace for my turmoil Open unto me, joy for my sorrow Open unto me, strength for my weakness
The Work of the People
Open unto me, wisdom for my confusion Open unto me, forgiveness for my sins Open unto me, tenderness for my toughness Open unto me, love for my hates Open unto me, Thy Self for myself Lord, Lord, open unto me!
First Reading
Isaiah 53:4-12
Reader: A reading from Isaiah. Read by Karen Keune Surely he has borne our infirmities and carried our diseases; yet we accounted him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted. But he was wounded for our transgressions, crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the punishment that made us whole, and by his bruises we are healed. All we like sheep have gone astray; we have all turned to our own way, and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all. 3
He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he did not open his mouth; like a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and like a sheep that before its shearers is silent, so he did not open his mouth. By a perversion of justice he was taken away. Who could have imagined his future? For he was cut off from the land of the living, stricken for the transgression of my people. They made his grave with the wicked and his tomb with the rich, although he had done no violence, and there was no deceit in his mouth. Yet it was the will of the Lord to crush him with pain. When you make his life an offering for sin, he shall see his offspring, and shall prolong his days; through him the will of the Lord shall prosper. Out of his anguish he shall see light; he shall find satisfaction through his knowledge. The righteous one, my servant, shall make many righteous, and he shall bear their iniquities. Therefore I will allot him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he poured out himself to death, and was numbered with the transgressors; yet he bore the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.
Reader: People:
THE PSALM
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Psalm 91: 9-16
Psalms for Praying
REFRAIN
REFRAIN Though a thousand may deride this radical trust, ten thousand laugh as I seek to do your Will, Yet will I surrender myself to You, abandoning myself into your Hands without reserve. For You have sent your angels to watch over me, to guide me in all my ways. On their hands, they will bear me up, lest I dash my foot against a stone. Though I walk among those who roar like the lion, or are as stealthy as the adder, in your strength will I be saved. REFRAIN “Because you cleave to Me in love, I will deliver you; I will protect you, who call upon my Name. When you call to Me, I will answer you; I will be with you in times of trouble, I will rescue you and reverence your life. All through the years, will I dwell in your heart, as Loving Companion Presence forever.” REFRAIN
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The Second Lesson Reader:
Hebrews 5:1-10
A reading from Hebrews.
Read by Fritz Hany
Every high priest chosen from among mortals is put in charge of things pertaining to God on their behalf, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. He is able to deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself is subject to weakness; and because of this he must offer sacrifice for his own sins as well as for those of the people. And one does not presume to take this honor, but takes it only when called by God, just as Aaron was. So also Christ did not glorify himself in becoming a high priest, but was appointed by the one who said to him, “You are my Son, today I have begotten you”; as he says also in another place, “You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek.” In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission. Although he was a Son, he learned obedience through what he suffered; and having been made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him, having been designated by God a high priest according to the order of Melchizedek.
Reader: People:
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Gradual
Christ Be With Me (Offered in collaboration with The Work of the People with music by The Brilliance.)
Christ Be with me, Christ before me Christ behind me, Christ within me Christ below me, Christ above me Christ be with me, at my right hand at my left hand, as I lie down as I rise up, as I stumble, as I fall down
Christ as I stand Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of me Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me Christ is every eye that sees me Christ in every ear that hears me Amen
THE GOSPEL Deacon: People:
Mark 10:35-45 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to Mark. Glory to you, Lord Christ.
James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to Jesus and said to him, “Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you.” And he said to them, “What is it you want me to do for you?” And they said to him, “Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your glory.” But Jesus said to them, “You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, or be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?” They replied, “We are able.” 5
Then Jesus said to them, “The cup that I drink you will drink; and with the baptism with which I am baptized, you will be baptized; but to sit at my right hand or at my left is not mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared.” When the ten heard this, they began to be angry with James and John. So Jesus called them and said to them, “You know that among the Gentiles those whom they recognize as their rulers lord it over them, and their great ones are tyrants over them. But it is not so among you; but whoever wishes to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you must be slave of all. For the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.” Deacon: People:
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ.
Sermon
The Rev. Dcn. Megan Allen
Affirmation of FAITH
From Iona Abbey Book of Worship Led by Sue Smitley
We believe in the God of Life, who creates and loves people, who acts in history. We believe in Jesus of Nazareth, who is our brother, who wants not to be idolized but to be followed. We believe that we dwell in the presence of the Holy Spirit; without Her we are nothing; filled with Her we are able to become creative, lively and free. We believe in the Church of Jesus Christ, a community where we find companions and courage for the struggles of life, where we grow in our understanding of the faith, through worship, prayer, nurture and service. We believe that God has a use for us in this time and place, that though we walk through the valley of the shadow of death, we are called to be instruments of God’s peace. We believe in living, hoping, laughing, and enjoying the good of the earth. We believe that people can change, and that God keeps pulling us to life and to a new world of joy and peace. Amen.
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The Prayers of the People Please join the leader in sharing the responses in bold. Intercessor: People: Intercessor:
People: Intercessor: People: Intercessor: People: Intercessor:
People: Intercessor:
People: Intercessor:
From Women’s Uncommon Prayer Offered by Margaret Baehren
Open our lips, O Spirit, that we may proclaim your benevolent truth and call for justice in our communities, in our congregations, and in the world. Spirit, open our lips. Open our minds, O Creator, that we might dream a Church reconciled, a Church that knows your love so abundantly it bursts with a passion for ministry, a desire to give completely, and seeks only to give back. Creator, open our minds. Open our hearts, O Giver of Gifts, to be transformed by compassion, so we will serve others with humility, integrity and urgency as your servants. Giver of Gifts, open our hearts. Open our eyes, O Sanctifier of Life, to the hurts and needs of others. Teach us to see where our abilities and resources can be used for good. Sanctifier of Life, open our eyes. Open our hands, O Spirit, to be your instruments of witness. Help us work without caution, serve without recognition, and proclaim justice, love and kindness, in your name. Spirit, open our hands. Open our memories, O Redeemer of All, as we tenderly remember those who have asked for our prayers, including those on our Prayer List…and those we now name aloud and in our hearts… Redeemer of All, open our memories. God, your love is free, your compassion unconditional, and your mercy infinite. You shower upon us gifts abundant. Grant that we may know and trust these gifts cultivating faith-filled generosity in our lives each and every day. Amen.
The Confession of Sin & Absolution Priest:
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. 7
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.
THE PEACE Deacon: 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 NOW and Sunday, October 17. You can also text the word “Give” to 419-OMG-LOVE (419-664-5683) to make your weekly offering.
Offertory
If Ye Love Me
Thomas Tallis
(Offered by Trinity Singers)
Lord’s Prayer
The New Zealand Prayer Book Led by Chuck Abood
The congregation is invited to join.
Eternal Spirit, Earth-maker, Pain bearer, Life-giver, Source of all that is and that shall be, Father and Mother of us all, Loving God, in whom is heaven: The hallowing of your name echo through the universe! The way of your justice be followed by the peoples of the world! With the bread we need for today, feed us. In the hurts we absorb from one another, forgive us. Your heavenly will be done by all created beings! Your commonwealth of peace and freedom sustain our hope and come on earth! In times of temptation and test, strengthen us. From trials too great to endure, spare us. From the grip of all that is evil, free us. For you reign in the glory of the power that is love, now and forever. 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 Hymn
Here I Am Lord
Dan Schutte
(Trinity Singers)
I, the Lord of sea and sky I have heard my people cry All who dwell in dark and sin My hand will save
I will break their hearts of stone Give them hearts for love alone I will speak my word to them Whom shall I send?
I who made the stars of night I will make their darkness bright Who will bear my light to them Whom shall I send?
REFRAIN I, the Lord of wind and flame I will tend the poor and lame I will set a feast for them My hand will save Finest bread I will provide Till their hearts be satisfied I will give my life to them Whom shall I send? REFRAIN
REFRAIN: Here I am Lord, Is it I Lord? I have heard you calling in the night I will go Lord, if You lead me I will hold your people in my heart I, the Lord of snow and rain I have born my peoples pain I have wept for love of them, they turn away
Dismissal Deacon: People:
Let us go forth 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, Jeffrey Albright, Dennis Degnan, Becky Koskinen, Fritz Hany, Bob Meeker & Jamie Paul Gary Franklin, Treasurer
Parish Staff The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray, Rector The Rev. Megan Allen, Transitional Deacon, Curate Heather Meyer, Director of Operations and Community Development Chelsie Cree, Choir Director Grace Mauk, Trinity@316 Accompanist, Brian Buckner, Trinity@Home Accompanist Lynzi Miller, Next To New Manager & Communications Coordinator ADDITIONAL RESOURCES & COPYRIGHT INFO: Collect of the Day Open Unto Me. The Work of the People. Permission granted by purchase of subscription through The Work of the People: https://www.theworkofthepeople.com. Readings and Gospel from: Revised Common Lectionary: lectionarypage.net, 2021. Psalm: From Psalms for Praying © 2007 Nan C. Merrill. Reprinted with permission of the publisher Continuum International Publishing Group www.PsalmsForPraying.com. Affirmation of Faith: From the Iona Community of Scotland. Confession & Absolution: From Wonderings Through Life and Other Such Nonsense. Prayers of the People: From Women’s Uncommon Prayer. Lord’s Prayer: The New Zealand Prayerbook. Bulletin Image: Are You Able? Sermon at Holy Trinity Anglican Church 21 OCT 2018, https://holytrinityanglicansa.com/. We do not own. All rights reserved. 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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DOWNTOWN
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Trinity Pages TODAY 10/17, 10:00am, Coffee Hour– You are invited to join us for a 30-minute virtual coffee and conversation immediately following our 9:00 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! Wednesday, 10/20, 7:00-8:30, October Formation Book Group - We will gather for our final Wednesday formation offering on October 20th, 7:00-8:30. We will conclude our conversation on Marcus Borg’s Reading the Bible Again for The First Time; Taking the Bible Seriously, But Not Literally. Thursday 10/21, 8:45am, TSN Vendor Lunch- Trinity is excited to provide the meal for Toledo Street’s vendor lunch on October 21st and we need YOUR help! Trinity will purchase the food but we need 4-5 volunteers to help assemble the lunches and deliver them to the Toledo Streets Office. To sign up, visit https://www.trinitytoledo.org/tsn-vendor-lunch/. Sunday 10/31, Names DUE for Necrology!– We celebrate the feast of All Saints’ Day on Sunday, November 7th during which we will remember loved ones who have died, especially those who have recently passed on. Our service will include chanting a necrology, a list of the departed from our lives. The bulletin will include the necrology with names of any special loved ones whose loss feels particularly acute. To include the name(s) in the necrology, please email their first and last name to Lynzi at lynzi@trinitytoledo.org by Sunday, October 31st.
Please remember those who have asked for our prayers: Tishie Bozeman Katie Justin Myers Lou Woellner Zach Wabeke Patty Long Deb Wentz
Sheilah Wilson Greg Bulach Nancy Owens & daughter Stan Johnson Ray Levey Filby Family Sully Sullivant
Sherre Owens Smith Chico Martinez Jo Stanovcak Douglas Romstadt Sue Smitley Meyer & Ballmer Family Barbara Scott & Becky Walker
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
10/4 Helen Hilfinger 10/14 Lois Aey 10/21 Kim Henkel
10/9 Eleanor Jones 10/16 Bob Meeker 10/25 Dennis Degnan
10/16 Jane & Reuben Bueche
10/10 Mary Beroske 10/18 Kelly Tansel
10/31 Donna Steppe & Jolene Miller
To add your birthday or anniversary to our11 list, please email lynzi@trinitytoledo.org.