The Tenth Sunday After Pentecost Morning Devotion Trinity@316 August 14, 2022 10:00 am
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Good morning and “welcome home” to Trinity!
This morning’s Trinity@316 service will be a Morning Devotion. This format is a part of our ancient Episcopal tradition and the format we are invited to use when a priest is not present to celebrate the Eucharist (also known as Communion). All the other elements of the service will be offered music, prayers, scripture and a sermon. This is a wonderful opportunity to lift up and celebrate the gifts of leadership in our congregation. We are so glad you are here to join us Whethertoday. 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, rejection, or shame. We get all of that, and we believe that church can and should be different. We hold in real tension the beauty of our tradition with Jesus’ mandate to welcome all, no exceptions. And we understand that if people are brave enough to walk through the doors of a big, Gothic looking church in downtown Toledo, we’d better be serious about being progressive, inclusive and creative. In our faith community, we believe in the important work that is our shared musical language. We work to choose music and lyrics encompassing many walks of life; to give voice to different perspectives of Divine Love using both traditional and contemporary interpretation. Our hope is that the chosen words of our imperfect languages may resonate with you an eternal Truth, with all pronouns seen as holy and an expression of the expansive nature of WeLove.love our Episcopal tradition, but 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, outreach activity, class, meal and social time with humility, grace and laughter. Our reason for being is bigger than any one of us and together we strive to be about something greater than ourselves. So thank you for being here today; for trusting the yearning that brought you through those ancient doors, and for giving this place, these people, this expansive and ancient tradition an opportunity to take root in your heart. May we all find our way into this community of Love as we intentionally make room for each and all of us drawing the circle wider, and wider still still together, week after week. And may you never forget you are loved, Priest Lisa
3 Prelude Rain Down Jamie Cortez, arr. Mark Hayes (Grace Mauk) Welcome Deacon Meribah Mansfield Opening Hymn The Love of Christ is Urging Us On Gifts of Love Please rise. Carol Winfrey Gillette Collect of the Day Prayers for the Inclusive Church Leader: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Leader: Let us pray. God of restless fire, and urgent river’s flow: unsettle the false peace which hides our divisions; unfold our hearts to sense your presence; unloose your kin dom, and make us one in Jesus Christ, the first of many brothers and sisters. Amen.
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Reader: A reading from Jeremiah Am I a God near by, says the Lord, and not a God far off? Who can hide in secret places so that I cannot see them? says the Lord. Do I not fill heaven and earth? says the Lord. I have heard what the prophets have said who prophesy lies in my name, saying, "I have dreamed, I have dreamed!" How long? Will the hearts of the prophets ever turn back-- those who prophesy lies, and who prophesy the deceit of their own heart? They plan to make my people forget my name by their dreams that they tell one another, just as their ancestors forgot my name for Baal. Let the prophet who has a dream tell the dream, but let the one who has my word speak my word faithfully. What has straw in common with wheat? says the Lord. Is not my word like fire, says the Lord, and like a hammer that breaks a rock in pieces?
Arise! Awaken to the new dawn! Come into the Light; shed darkness like skin on the snake! For the foundations of the cosmos are shaking with injustice. I say, “Within you dwells the Beloved, the Breath of your breath; Open your heart in the Silence and know the One in the many.”
The First Reading Jeremiah 23:23 29
Reader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. The Psalm Psalm 82 Psalms for Praying The cantor will offer the first line and the congregation joins on the second.
Arise! Join in the new creation! Let harmony reign among all the nations!
O Compassionate Teacher, You are our merciful Counselor; in the Silence You make yourself known to all who take time to listen. Would that those in power would heed your Voice: “How long will you misuse power that oppresses the poor? When will you learn that to act justly and with integrity will bring mutual blessing to all? Do you not know that to give succor to the poor and to free people to succeed will bring you more joy than all your bank accounts?”
The SECOND READING Hebrews 11:29 12:2
Reader: A reading from Hebrews. By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as if it were dry land, but when the Egyptians attempted to do so they were drowned. By faith the walls of Jericho fell after they had been encircled for seven days. By faith Rahab the prostitute did not perish with those who were disobedient, because she had received the spies in peace. And what more should I say? For time would fail me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, obtained promises, shut the mouths of lions, quenched raging fire, escaped the edge of the sword, won strength out of weakness, became mighty in war, put foreign armies to flight. Women received their dead by resurrection. Others were tortured, refusing to accept release, in order to obtain a better resurrection. Others suffered mocking and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment. They were stoned to death, they were sawn in two, they were killed by the sword; they went about in skins of sheep and goats, destitute, persecuted, tormented of whom the world was not worthy. They wandered in deserts and mountains, and in caves and holes in the ground. Yet all these, though they were commended for their faith, did not receive what was promised, since God had provided something better so that they would not, apart from us, be made perfect. Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the sake of the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God.
Reader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.
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The Gospel Luke 12:49-56
Sermon
And, Lord, hast the day when the faith shall be sight, The clouds be rolled back as a scroll, The trump shall resound and the Lord shall descend, ‘Even so’ it is well with my soul. It is well with my soul, It is well, it is well with my soul.
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Karen Keune, Trinity member
Deacon: The Gospel of the Lord.
People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.
Gradual It is Well with My Soul LEVAS #188 Please rise.
Deacon: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to Luke. People: Glory to you, Lord Christ. Jesus said, "I came to bring fire to the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! I have a baptism with which to be baptized, and what stress I am under until it is completed! Do you think that I have come to bring peace to the earth? No, I tell you, but rather division! From now on five in one household will be divided, three against two and two against three; they will be divided: father against son and son against father, mother against daughter and daughter against mother, mother in law against her daughter in law and daughter-in-law against mother-in-law."
When peace, like a river, attendeth my way, When sorrows like seabillows roll; Whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say, It is well, it is well with my soul. It is well with my soul, It is well, it is well with my soul.
He also said to the crowds, "When you see a cloud rising in the west, you immediately say, `It is going to rain'; and so it happens. And when you see the south wind blowing, you say, `There will be scorching heat'; and it happens. You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of earth and sky, but why do you not know how to interpret the present time?"
Please stand as you are able.
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.
Affirmation of Faith From The Iona Abbey Book of Worship
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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.
People: Hear our prayers for healing and wholeness.
Intercessor: Spirit of wisdom, be within us in our journeying, gently guiding us along life giving paths. That we may be led towards transformation and new beginnings in our world.
Intercessor: Spirit of gentleness, touch us anew, releasing in us all that we are afraid of in this uncertain time. That we may know your acceptance of us, and freely accept and embrace others.
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People: Hear our prayers for consolation and comfort.
People: Hear our prayers for the gift of witness.
People: Hear our prayers for mercy and grace.
People: Hear our prayers for peace and acceptance.
Intercessor: Spirit of fire, inflame in us a passion for justice and equality. That we may know the cleansing of our prejudices and fears and proclaim your freedom, boldly caressing your Earth with humility.
Intercessor: Spirit of compassion, infuse us with your longings for wholeness and deep joy. That we may reach out to those who are hurting and alienated, enfolding one another with your love and tenderness.
People: Hear our prayers for courage to begin again.
People: Hear our prayers for gifts of life and joy.
The Prayers of the People Iona Community & Eggs & Ashes
People: Hear our prayers for freedom and justice for all.
Intercessor: Spirit of power, hold us in our powerlessness. That we may know your strength and become a voice for the voiceless, healing for the wounded and empowerment for the weak, and lost, and confused.
People: In God’s many names we pray, AMEN.
Intercessor: Give us confidence in life and assurance in death.
Intercessor: Spirit of dance, be our playfulness and source of deep joy. That we may leap and laugh and enter moments of new life as we work to breathe deeply again.
Intercessor: Spirit of judgement, be tender with us and show us your mercy. That we may humbly learn of you and not be afraid to be your prophets in the world.
Intercessor: Spirit of comfort, draw near to us in all grief, confusion and pain; in your graciousness, bring hope, consolation and renewal. That many may look inside and out and discover you in the midst.
Leader: Let us confess our sins to God.
THE PEACE Deacon: The peace of the Lord be always with you. People: And also with you.
Leader: 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.
The Confession of Sin & Absolution Enriching our Worship 2
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.
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OffertoryAnnouncementsInvitation Loose offerings (cash or checks) can be placed in the Offertory Plate as it is passed through the congregation during the Offertory or deposited in our Giving Box stationed at the back of the sanctuary. To give online, use the attached QR code or visit www.trinitytoledo.org/online giving/, choose GIVE NOW and today’s date. You can also text the word “Give” to 419 OMG LOVE (419 664 5683) to make your weekly offering. Offertory 10,000 Reasons Matt Redman and Steve Angrisano (Melissa Toth and Grace Mauk)
People: 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.
10 The Lord’s Prayer Stephen Best Please rise. Leader: And now let us pray together this contemporary version of the Lord’s prayer. Great Love; the root and sap of our evolving fullness, Nudge us forward in our creative potential So we may flourish for the common good. In each mindful moment, help us recognize that We free ourselves from the ghosts of our past In the release we grant those who have harmed us. Keep us focused on what is right Make us thirsty for what is just. For it is love, that knows the way, Shows the way, becomes the way, To the fulfilment of our eternal call. Amen Sung Benediction 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 Guide My Feet, Lord MHSO #819 Dismissal Deacon: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord! People: 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, Jeffrey Albright, Jr. Warden Leah Reed, Clerk, Gary Franklin, Treasurer Dennis Degnan, Becky Koskinen, Fritz Hany, Karen Keune & Jamie Paul Parish Staff The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker Gray, Rector Heather Meyer, Director of Operations and Community Development Chelsie Cree, Director of Music and The Arts Grace Mauk, Trinity@316 Accompanist 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: Psalms for Praying, Nan Merrill. The Great Thanksgiving: Prayer 3, Enriching Our Worship Lord’s Prayer: Parker Palmer Bulletin Image: Photo shared by The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker Gray. Fraction, Breaking of the Bread: Enriching Our Worship. 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 ritesong.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 TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH PROGRESSIVE INCLUSIVE CREATIVE DOWNTOWN 316 Adams Street, Toledo, OH 43604 (419) 243 Facebook.com/TrinityEpiscopalToledowww.trinitytoledo.org1231
