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The Feast Day of Absalom Jones (transferred)
Morning Devotion
February 14, 2021 10:00am
The Liturgy of the Word Prelude
Amazing Grace
John Newton
(Gabe Hagedorn)
Welcome
The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray
Opening Hymn
I'm Goin' A Sing When The Spirit Says Sing (Trinity Choir members)
shout
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LEVAS #117
Opening Collect Priest: People: Priest:
Delivered and Satisfied
The Work of the People
The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray.
Give thanks to the Lord! The Light’s love endures forever. Let the redeemed of the Creator tell their story, those God rescued from trouble and gathered in from the lands, from the east and from the west, from the north and from the south. Some wandered in desert wastes, finding no way to an inhabited town; hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted within them. Then they cried out to Yahweh in their trouble, and God delivered them from their distress; Our Shepherd led them by a straight way, until they reached an inhabited town. Let them thank the Lord! Thank God for his steadfast love, for her wonderful works to humankind. For The Christ satisfies the thirsty, and the hungry The Christ fills with good things.
The First Lesson Reader:
Isaiah 11:1-5 A reading from Isaiah.
Read by Gary Franklin
A shoot shall come out from the stump of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots. The spirit of the LORD shall rest on him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the LORD. His delight shall be in the fear of the LORD. He shall not judge by what his eyes see, or decide by what his ears hear; but with righteousness he shall judge the poor, and decide with equity for the meek of the earth; he shall strike the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips he shall kill the wicked. Righteousness shall be the belt around his waist, and faithfulness the belt around his loins.
Reader: People:
PSALm
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Psalm 50:1-6
From Psalms for Praying
The plain text will be offered by the cantor; the congregation is invited to sing the text in bold.
The Beloved, through the energy of Love, brought forth the world. From the rising to the setting sun, Love radiates out to all the nations perfect in beauty. The Beloved has come and will not keep silence; for Divine Love is a consuming Fire, calling forth heaven and earth to the judgement of all peoples: “Gather around, my loyal friends, all who by repentance and recompense follow the Inner Way.” The universe forever proclaims justice, And the Beloved’s Indwelling Presence guides those who hear with their hearts. 3
The second Lesson Reader:
Galatians 5:1-5
A reading from Galatians.
Read by Ruth Foote
For freedom Christ has set us free. Stand firm, therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. Listen! I, Paul, am telling you that if you let yourselves be circumcised, Christ will be of no benefit to you. Once again I testify to every man who lets himself be circumcised that he is obliged to obey the entire law. You who want to be justified by the law have cut yourselves off from Christ; you have fallen away from grace. For through the Spirit, by faith, we eagerly wait for the hope of righteousness.
Reader: People:
Gradual
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
Wallace Willis
(Chris Joseph, Kim Buehler, Kwame Addo)
REFRAIN: Swing low, sweet chariot Coming for to carry me home Swing low, sweet chariot Coming for to carry he home (repeat) I looked over Jordan and what did I see Coming for to carry he home A band of angels coming after me Coming for to carry me home. REFRAIN If you get there before I do Coming for to carry me home Tell all my friends I'm coming too Coming for to carry me home. REFRAIN
The Gospel Priest: People:
John 15:12-15 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Jesus said, “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you. I do not call you servants any longer, because the servant does not know what the master is doing; but I have called you friends, because I have made known to you everything that I have heard from my Father." Priest: People:
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ.
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Sermon
The Rev. Chris Decatur, Priest-in-Charge St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Cleveland
The Affirmation of Faith
Led by Jamie Paul 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 Courtney Rahe
(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. 5
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.
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.
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.
We confess that we have not loved you with all our heart, with all our soul, with 6
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 Priest: People:
The Peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you.
Announcements Offertory A virtual offering plate, titled Sunday, February 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/. Text to Give is also available! You can simply text 419-OMGLOVE (419-664-5683) to make your weekly offering. In observance of the Feast of Absalom Jones (February 13), our loose plate offering will be designated to support The YWCA of Northwest Ohio- The YWCA of Northwest Ohio is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
Offertory
I Wish I Knew How it Would Feel to be Free
Billy Taylor
(Lisa Tucker-Gray & Chris Joseph)
Lord’s Prayer 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
Led by Bob Meeker Version by Parker Palmer
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. 7
Sending Hymn
He Never Failed Me Yet
Robert J. Ray
(Trinity Choir members)
I will sing of God’s mercy, Every day, every hour, He gives me power. I will sing and give thanks to Thee For all the dangers, toils and snares That He has brought me out. He is my God and I’ll serve Him, No matter what the test. Trust and never doubt, Jesus will surely bring you out, He never failed me yet.
I will sing of God’s mercy, Every day, every hour, He gives me power. I will sing and give thanks to Thee For all the dangers, toils and snares That He has brought me out. He is my God and I’ll serve Him, No matter what the test. Trust and never doubt, Jesus will surely bring you out, He never failed me yet.
I will sing of God’s mercy, Every day, every hour, He gives me power. I will sing and give thanks to Thee For all the dangers, toils and snares That He has brought me out. He is my God and I’ll serve Him, No matter what the test. Trust and never doubt, Jesus will surely bring you out, He never failed me yet.
Didn’t my God deliver Moses from King Pharaoh? And didn’t She cool the fiery furnace For Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego? When I think of what my God can do, He delivered Daniel, I know He will deliver you. Trust and never doubt, Jesus will surely bring you out, He never failed me yet.
I know God is able to deliver in times of storm. And I know that She’ll keep you Safe from all earthly harm. One day when my weary soul is at rest, I’m going home to be forever blessed. Trust and never doubt, Jesus will surely bring you out, He never failed me yet.
I will sing of God’s mercy, Every day, every hour, He gives me power. I will sing and give thanks to Thee For all the dangers, toils and snares That He has brought me out. He is my God and I’ll serve Him, No matter what the test. Trust and never doubt, Jesus will surely bring you out, He never failed me yet.
Dismissal Leader: People:
Offered by our friends at Next To New 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, Roberta Durham, Jeffrey Albright, Leah Reed, Becky Koskinen, 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: Delivered and Satisfied- Hope from Psalm 107. 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: Artwork of Absalom Jones. Artist: Raphaelle Peale. Delaware Art Museum. Public Domain 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 ONE LICENSE Licensing # A-700000, Category B: A-729339.
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Last Sunday After the Epiphany Feb 14, 2021
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 2/14, 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! Wednesday 2/17, 7:00pm, Ash Wednesday Service– Join us on Facebook, YouTube and our website on February 17 at 3:00pm for our Trinity@Home Ash Wednesday worship with the Imposition of Ashes. Thursday 2/18, 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! Thursday 2/18, 8:45am, TSN Vendor Lunch Assembly– On the third Thursday of every month, teams of 3-4 volunteers safely gather at Trinity to prepare and deliver 30+ lunches to the vendors of our community partner, Toledo Streets Newspaper. We need YOUR help! Visit our website to sign up for our February team! Thursday 2/20, 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. Sunday 2/21, 4:00pm, Ukulele Choir- Ukulele Choir will gather again on February 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 2/24, 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. Sunday 2/28, 6:30pm, Book Club - Join us for our next Book Club gathering on February 28 at 6:308:00pm. We will be reading and discussing Their Eyes Were Watching God, by Zora Neale Hurston. Thursday 2/18, 7:00pm, Vision Divina: a contemplative and interactive exploration of Sacred Images Extending the 6th century Benedictine practice of Lectio Divina, every Thursday in Lent, Paula Davis will lead us through a time of reflection and interaction using the “Again and Again” curriculum developed for Lent by A Sanctified Art. 10
Absalom Jones was an African American abolitionist and clergyman who became prominent in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Disappointed at racial discrimination in a local Methodist church, with Richard Allen, he founded the Free African Society, a mutual aid society for African Americans in the city. In 1786 the membership of St. George's Methodist Episcopal Church in Philadelphia included both blacks and whites. However, the white members met that year and decided that thereafter black members should sit only in the balcony. Two black Sunday worshippers, Absalom Jones (1746-1818) and Richard Allen (1760-1831), whose enthusiasm for the Methodist Church had brought many blacks into the congregation, learned of the decision only when, on the following Sunday, ushers tapped them on the shoulder during the opening prayers, and demanded that they move to the balcony without waiting for the end of the prayer. They walked out, followed by the other black members. Absalom Jones conferred with William White, Episcopal Bishop of Philadelphia, who agreed to accept the group as an Episcopal parish. Jones would serve as lay reader, and, after a period of study, would be ordained and serve as rector. Allen wanted the group to remain Methodist, and in 1793 he left to form a Methodist congregation. In 1816 he left the Methodists to form a new denomination, the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME). Jones (ordained deacon and priest in 1795 and 1802) and Allen (ordained deacon and elder in 1799 and 1816) were the first two black Americans to receive formal ordination in any denomination.
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
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 Anniversaries
2/4 Jason Rahe 2/20 Marjorie Blackwell 2/1
2/4 Morgan Kuhr 2/26 Kevin Kuhr
2/16 Will Dailey 2/29 Gabe Hagedorn
Leah Reed and Will Dailey 2/14 Stanley and Sandra Corfman-Johnson
To add your birthday or anniversary to our 11list, please email lynzi@trinitytoledo.org.