The Second Sunday of Easter holy Eucharist Trinity@316 April 16, 2023 10:00am
The Liturgy of the Word
Prelude Walk Together, Children Moses Hogan (Grace Mauk, piano)
Welcome The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray
Opening Hymn Christ Is Alive! Let Christians Sing The Hymnal 1982 #182
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Opening Statement & Collect of the Day Prayers for an Inclusive Church
Priest: Alleluia! Christ is risen!
People: The Lord is risen indeed!
Priest: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Priest: Let us pray.
Alpha and Omega, our beginning, and our end, you break through the locks of gated communities and hardened hearts: accept our doubts, heal our desire for certainty and, by your Spirit’s gentle touch, make us a people forgiven and forgiving; through Jesus Christ, the Giver of Peace. Amen.
The FIRST READING Acts 2:14a, 22-32
Reader: A reading from the Book of Acts.
Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd, “You that are Israelites, listen to what I have to say: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with deeds of power, wonders, and signs that God did through him among you, as you yourselves know this man, handed over to you according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by the hands of those outside the law. But God raised him up, having freed him from death, because it was impossible for him to be held in its power. For David says concerning him,
‘I saw the Lord always before me, for he is at my right hand so that I will not be shaken; therefore my heart was glad, and my tongue rejoiced; moreover my flesh will live in hope.
For you will not abandon my soul to Hades, or let your Holy One experience corruption. You have made known to me the ways of life; you will make me full of gladness with your presence.’
“Fellow Israelites, I may say to you confidently of our ancestor David that he both died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day. Since he was a prophet, he knew that God had sworn with an oath to him that he would put one of his descendants on his throne. Foreseeing this, David spoke of the resurrection of the Messiah, saying,
‘He was not abandoned to Hades, nor did his flesh experience corruption.’ This Jesus God raised up, and of that all of us are witnesses.”
Reader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.
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THE PSALM
Psalm 16
Psalms for Praying
Please join in singing the Refrain each time it is repeated; the verses will be offered by the choir
REFRAIN
REFRAIN
Remain ever before me, O Living Presence, for in You am I safe. You are my Beloved; in You and through You I can do all things. I look to those who are at one with You and learn from them of your ways; My delight increases each time I sense your Presence within me! Songs of praise well up from my heart!
Love is my chosen food, my cup, holding me in its power. Where I have come from, where’er I shall go, Love is my birthright, my true estate. I bless the Counselor who guides my way; in the night also does my heart instruct me. I walk beside the Spirit of Truth; I celebrate the Light. I bask in The Oneness of All!
REFRAIN
Thus my heart is glad, and my soul rejoices; I shall not be afraid, nor fall into the pit of despair; For in Love’s presence I know the fullness of joy.
REFRAIN
The SECOND READING
Reader: A reading from First Peter.
1 Peter 1: 3-9
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who are being protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you rejoice, even if now for a little while you have had to suffer various trials, so that the genuineness of your faith being more precious than gold that, though perishable, is tested by fire- may be found to result in praise and glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. Although you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and rejoice with an indescribable and glorious joy, for you are receiving the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
Reader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.
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Gradual
Over My Head arr. Matt and Adam Podd
Over my head I hear music in the air (repeat x3)
There music be a joy somewhere
Over my head I hear singing everywhere (repeat x3)
Their music be a joy somewhere
Over my head I hear music in the air
Over my head I hear singing everywhere
Over my head I hear music in the air
There must be a joy, there must be a joy, there must be a joy somewhere
The Gospel John 20:19-31
Deacon: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to John. People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.
When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the authorities, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you." After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you." When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained."
But Thomas (who was called the Twin), one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, "We have seen the Lord." But he said to them, "Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands, and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his side, I will not believe."
A week later his disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were shut, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you." Then he said to Thomas, "Put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it in my side. Do not doubt but believe." Thomas answered him, "My Lord and my God!" Jesus said to him, "Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe."
Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book. But these are written so that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that through believing you may have life in his name.
Deacon: The Gospel of the Lord. People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.
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Sermon
The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray
Affirmation of FAITH From Shore to Shore
The congregation is invited to join.
We believe in God, the creator of all life and beauty, who blesses our journey.
We believe in Jesus Christ, who lived as a friend and savior to all he met as he traveled, and who ate and laughed, wept and celebrated with them in love.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, who rides on the gentle breeze, who strengthens our bindings, and who offers hope eternal.
We believe in the church, which stands open to all travelers, and bears witness to the everlasting love of God. Amen.
Prayers of the People
Intercessor: Gathered at the empty tomb, let us pray for the church, those in need, and all of God’s creation. God of Easter gladness, invigorate us with the good news of freedom to choosing a path of love and new life. Lord, in your mercy, People: hear our prayer.
Intercessor: God of Easter rebirth, renew creation with rain, warmth, wonder and a creator’s love. Lord, in your mercy, People: hear our prayer.
Intercessor: God of Easter everywhere, charge and challenge leaders of all nations to be servants and peacemakers. Lord, in your mercy, People: hear our prayer.
Intercessor: God of Easter joy, surprise, amaze, and comfort all who seek healing. Lord, in your mercy, People: hear our prayer.
Intercessor: God of Easter people, hear the prayers of this community on this and every day. At this time, we invite your own prayers, silently or aloud. (silence) Lord, in your mercy, People: hear our prayer.
Intercessor: God of Easter presence, protect those who serve and work in dangerous conditions at home and abroad. Lord, in your mercy, People: hear our prayer.
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Intercessor: God of Easter promises, invite us into the hope and joy of eternal life. We celebrate the life and witness of all the saints you have called by name. Lord, in your mercy, People: hear our prayer.
Intercessor: Into your hands, gracious God, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy; through your risen Son, Jesus the Christ. Amen.
THE PEACE
Deacon: The peace of the Lord be always with you. People: And also with you.
Announcements
Offertory Invitation
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Offertory Seasons of Love from RENT by Jonathan Larson
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The Liturgy of the Table
The Great Thanksgiving A Wee Worship Book, Iona Community
Celebrant: The Lord be with you.
All: And also with you.
Celebrant: Lift up your hearts.
All: We lift them to the Lord.
Celebrant: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
All: It is right to give God thanks and praise.
We praise you, O God, whom eternity cannot contain, for coming to earth and entering time in Jesus. We praise you for his life which informs our living, for his compassion which changes our hearts, for his clear speaking which contradicts our harmless generalities, for his disturbing presence, his innocent suffering, his fearless dying, his rising to life breathing forgiveness and restoring us forever to you. For these gifts we praise and worship you.
All that is spectacular, all that is plain have their origin in you. All that is lovely, all who are loving, point to you as their fulfillment. Therefore we gladly join our voices to the song of the Church on earth and in heaven:
Jesus was always the guest. In the homes of Peter and Jairus, Martha and Mary, Joanna and Susanna, he was always the guest. At the meal tables of the wealthy where he pled the case of the poor, he was always the guest. Upsetting polite company, befriending isolated people, welcoming the stranger, he was always the guest.
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Sanctus Grayson Warren Brown
But here, at this table, he is the host. Those who wish to serve him must first be served by him. Those who want to follow him must first be fed by him. For this is the table where God intends us to be nourished. This is the time when Christ can make us new. So come, you who hunger and thirst for a deeper faith, for a better life, for a fairer world. Jesus Christ, who has sat at our tables, now invites us to be his guests.
On their last night together, and as they were sitting at a meal, Jesus gave thanks, took a piece of bread and broke it. He gave it to the disciples saying, “This is my body. It is broken for you. Do this to remember me.”
Later, after they had eaten, he took a cup of wine, gave thanks and said, “This cup is the new relationship with God made possible because of my death. Drink this all of you, to remember me.”
So now we do as Jesus did.
We offer this bread and this wine to each other, and proclaim the mystery of faith:
Celebrant and People
Christ has died. Christ is risen.
Christ will come again.
We ask that these signs of your love be filled with the fullness of Jesus. Let that same love rest on us, converting us from the patterns of this passing world, until we conform to the shape of him whose food we now share. Amen.
And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we now pray New Zealand Prayerbook 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! Your heavenly will be done by all created beings!
Your commonwealth of peace and freedom sustain our hope and come on earth. With the bread we need for today, feed us.
In the hurts we absorb from one another, forgive us. 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.
The Fraction: Breaking of the Bread
Celebrant: We break this bread to share in the Body of Christ
Enriching Our Worship
People: We who are many are one body, for we all share in the one bread.
Celebrant: The Gifts of God for the people of God; holy food for holy people.
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Invitation to Communion
Please be seated until you are invited to come forward to receive communion. Please let us know if you would like the bread brought to you or if you would like a gluten free option.
Communion Hymn
The Post Communion Prayer (Please rise.)
Celebrant: Let us pray.
See insert.
Jesus, we have feasted on the bread of life. Together we have tasted the love of your kin-dom here on earth. In your risen power you have united us with all of those who have come before, with those gathered today, and with those yet to find their way to this table of love set and ready to welcome all. May the sense of a new heaven and a new earth strengthen and renew us today and in the days to come. Now, send us out into the world to do the work you have given us to do offering your fearless love and priceless peace to all we meet in the name of our loving, liberating life-giving God. 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.
Sending Hymn
Dismissal
We Walk By Faith
See next page.
Deacon: Alleluia! Alleluia! Let us go forth in the power of the Risen Christ! People: Thanks be to God. Alleluia! Alleluia!
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Sending Hymn We Walk By Faith LEVAS #206
Trinity Episcopal Church
Vestry Leadership
Donna Steppe, Sr. Warden, Jeffrey Albright, Jr. Warden
Karen Keune, Clerk, Margaret Baehern, Treasurer
Dennis Degnan, Becky Koskinen, Gary Franklin
Fritz Hany, Leah Reed & Jamie Paul
Parish Staff
The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray, Rector
The Rev. Dcn. Meribah Mansfield, Deacon
The Rev. Robert Gahler, Assisting Priest, Retired
Heather Meyer, Director of Operations and Community Development
George Benson, Director of Community Engagement
Chelsie Cree, Director of Music and The Arts
Grace Mauk, Assistant Director of Music and the Arts
Brian Buckner, Trinity@Home Accompanist
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES & COPYRIGHT INFO:
Collect of the Day: Prayers for an Inclusive Church, Steven Shakespeare.
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
The Great Thanksgiving: A Wee Worship Book, Iona Community.
Lord’s Prayer: New Zealand Prayerbook
Bulletin Image: Photo shared by The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray.
Fraction, Breaking of the Bread: Enriching Our Worship.
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