Trinity Episcopal Church PROGRESSIVE INCLUSIVE CREATIVE DOWNTOWN
Holy Eucharist: Rite II Advent Liturgy: Advent II
December 8, 2019
Breakfast 9:00am Eucharist 10:00am
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 walk through the doors of a big gothic-looking church in downtown Toledo 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 at the Table of love set for us week after week. Welcome Home! May you never forget you are loved, Lisa Tucker-Gray
Notes about Trinity at Advent SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2019
THE SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
The Christian calendar begins its new year not on January 1, but on the first Sunday of Advent — which is always four Sundays before Christmas (December 25) and the Sunday closest to St. Andrew’s Day (November 30). Our word “Advent” derives from the Latin Adventus, which means “coming,” and originally referred just to the coming of the feast of Christmas. But over time the season of Advent took on a double meaning. Today it refers both to the “first coming” of Jesus Christ in his birth at Christmas and to his “second coming” at the end of time. It is important to remember that Advent is not just a season in which we recall an event of the past — Jesus’ birth — but also a time in which we look to the present and the future. When will Jesus come again? When will we see the kingdom of God on earth, as it is in heaven? Of course, no one knows. And so, the more important questions are: What can we do as the Church, Christ’s body here on earth, to welcome God’s reign of justice and peace today? What can we do as individuals to reorder our lives in the light of God’s love? What would it mean to live as a people who believe in Jesus as the Savior of all the earth and who expect him to come again at the fulfillment of time? Each Advent we turn to these questions anew. (Excerpt from: Daily Prayer for All Seasons, Church Publishing, 2014)
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liturgy of the word
9:00-9:45 Community Breakfast 10:00 Prelude
(Upstairs, all are welcome!) Noel
Gathering Song
Love came down at Christmas
Todd Smith 1982 Hymnal #84
(Please stand as you are able.)
Words: Christina Rossetti (1830-1894), alt. Music: Gartan, melody from Petrie Collection of Irish Melodies, Part II, 1902;harm. David Evans (1874-1948)
WELCOME & Candle Lighting
People Get Ready
Curtis Mayfield
People get ready, there's a train a-coming You don't need no baggage, you just get on board. All you need is faith to hear diesels a-hummin', You don't need no ticket, you just thank the Lord. Celebrant: People:
We light these candles as a sign of the coming light of Christ. The Lord will give you a sign. A young woman is with child and shall bear a son. And they shall name him Emmanuel, which means “God is with us.” 3
Collect of the Day Celebrant: People:
Celebrant:
(from Prayers for an Inclusive Church)
The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. God of the keen blade, which cuts the roots of arrogant power: you raise voices of promise in the dry lands of our desire, children of faith from the stones of the earth; make us ready to receive the Spirit and the fire of love, wild and fierce and free; through Jesus Christ, the one who is to come. Amen.
(Please be seated for the Lessons.)
The First Lesson Reader:
Isaiah 11:1-10
A reading from Isaiah.
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. The wolf shall live with the lamb, the leopard shall lie down with the kid, the calf and the lion and the fatling together, and a little child shall lead them. The cow and the bear shall graze, their young shall lie down together; and the lion shall eat straw like the ox. The nursing child shall play over the hole of the asp, and the weaned child shall put its hand on the adder's den. They will not hurt or destroy on all my holy mountain; for the earth will be full of the knowledge of the Lord as the waters cover the sea. On that day the root of Jesse shall stand as a signal to the peoples; the nations shall inquire of him, and his dwelling shall be glorious.
Reader: People:
Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s People. Thanks be to God.
Psalm
Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19 (From Psalms for Praying) The Psalm will be chanted responsively by half verse. The cantor will begin, and the congregation will respond. TONE
Bring justice to the peoples, O Be- / loved, and your mercy to all /generations! May the people be known for / mercy, rendering justice / to the poor! 4
Let their spirits soar as the / eagle, let joy abide in / every heart! May we heed the cry of the poor – the young and / the old, helping to free all those in need, awakening the souls of / oppressors! May we know oneness with You as long as the sun / endures, as long as the stars shine, throughout all / generations! May we acknowledge You in the rain falling on / the fields, like showers that wa- / ter the earth! In our day may justice flourish, and peace / abound, throughout / all the nations! May every heart open to your Love from sea / to sea, from the River of Life out to the / universe! May fears that paralyze the people rise up from / the depths in / to Your Light! Blessed be the Beloved, the One who dwells in / open hearts, who guides us a- / long the way. Blessed be You, who comes in the Name / of Love; may your glory / fill the earth!
The second Lesson Reader:
Romans 15:4-13
A reading from Romans.
Whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, so that by steadfastness and by the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope. May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one another, in accordance with Christ Jesus, so that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. For I tell you that Christ has become a servant of the circumcised on behalf of the truth of God in order that he might confirm the promises given to the patriarchs, and in order that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy. As it is written, "Therefore I will confess you among the Gentiles, and sing praises to your name"; and again he says, "Rejoice, O Gentiles, with his people"; and again, "Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles, and let all the peoples praise him"; and again Isaiah says, "The root of Jesse shall come, the one who rises to rule the Gentiles; in him the Gentiles shall hope." (Lesson Continues‌ 5
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May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Reader: People:
Gradual
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Winter Song
Ingrid Michaelson
This is my winter song to you. The storm is coming soon, It rolls in from the sea My voice; a beacon in the night. My words will be your light, To carry you to me. Is love alive? Is love alive? Is love alive? Is love alive? Is love alive? Is love alive?
The Gospel Celebrant: People:
Matthew 3:1-12 The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. Glory to you, Lord Christ.
In those days John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” This is the one of whom the prophet Isaiah spoke when he said, “The voice of one crying out in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.’” Now John wore clothing of camel’s hair with a leather belt around his waist, and his food was locusts and wild honey. Then the people of Jerusalem and all Judea were going out to him, and all the region along the Jordan, and they were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. But when he saw many Pharisees and Sadducees coming for baptism, he said to them, “You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bear fruit worthy of repentance. Do not presume to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our ancestor’; for I tell you, God is able from these stones to raise up children to Abraham. Even now the ax is lying at the root of the trees; every tree therefore that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. “I baptize you with water for repentance, but one who is more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to carry his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. His winnowing fork is in his hand, and he will clear his threshing floor and will gather his wheat into the granary; but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire.”
Celebrant: People:
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to You, Lord Christ. 6
Sermon
The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray
The Affirmation of Faith
From the United Church of Canada
(Please stand as you are able.) We are not alone, we live in God's world.
We believe in God: who has created and is creating, who has come in Jesus, the Word made flesh, to reconcile and make new, who works in us and others by the Spirit. We trust in God. We are called to be the Church: to celebrate God's presence, to live with respect in Creation, to love and serve others, to seek justice and resist evil, to proclaim Jesus, crucified and risen, our judge and our hope. In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us. We are not alone. Thanks be to God. Amen.
Prayers of the People Intercessor:
People: Intercessor: People: Intercessor: People: Intercessor: People:
Walking in the light of the coming Savior, let us pray for the church, the world, and all who await God’s justice (a brief silence). Like a potter working clay, shape and mold our church leaders into vessels fit to serve your people and the world according to your purpose. Help us remember, O God. Guide us as a shepherd throughout this Advent season; turn us away from the temptations of consumerism and lead us to see and respond to the needs of those in our community. Help us remember, O God. Stir up your might and bring justice to all lands. Where there is war, bring peace; where there is ethnic strife, bring reconciliation; where there is hunger, provide food; and where there is oppression, bring freedom. Help us remember, O God. Remember with mercy the children of our congregation, that their excitement and anticipation during this season matures into joy and lasting peace in the revelation of the gift of your Son. Help us remember, O God. (Prayers Continue‌ 7
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Intercessor: People: Intercessor: People: Intercessor: People: Celebrant: People:
God of goodness, all creation proclaims your glory; open our eyes to see your power and majesty in the beauty of our world, and open our hearts to be gentle caretakers of the earth. Help us remember, O God. God of peace, you promise to turn mourning into dancing. Comfort all who mourn, bring healing to the sick, and give hope and reconciliation to those estranged from family. Help us remember, O God. Let us pray for our own needs and those of others, including those on our Trinity Prayer List... You may now offer your prayers aloud or in the silence of your heart (pause). Hear us, O God. Help us remember, O God. Into your hands, gracious God, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your steadfast love and faithfulness, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
Confession of Sin & Absolution Celebrant:
Let us confess our sins to God. (silence may be kept)
Celebrant and People:
Celebrant: People:
God of all mercy, we confess that we have sinned against you opposing your will in our lives. We have denied your goodness in each other, in ourselves, and in the world you have created. We repent of the evil that enslaves us, the evil we have done, and the evil done on our behalf. Forgive, restore, and strengthen us through our Savior Jesus Christ, that we may abide in your love and serve only your will. Amen.
Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through the grace of Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.
The Peace Celebrant: People:
The peace of Christ be always with you. And also with you.
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Liturgy of the Table
Offertory sentence Offertory
When They Saw the Star
Bill & Gloria Gaither
(Canterbury Choir)
The great Thanksgiving
BCP Eucharistic Prayer A
God
Celebrant continues… …Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:
Sanctus
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord
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1982 Hymnal #S129
The Celebrant continues: Holy and gracious Lord: In your infinite love you made us for yourself; and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Creator of all. He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself, in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world. On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.” After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.” Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith,
Celebrant and People:
Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.
The Celebrant continues We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O God, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts. Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom. All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ. By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, O God, now and for ever. AMEN.
The Lord’s Prayer As our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory for ever and ever. Amen. 10
Fraction
Agnus Dei
1982 Hymnal #S164
Invitation to Communion Celebrant:
The Gifts of God for the people of God; holy food for holy people.
(Please be seated until you are invited to come forward to receive communion.)
We welcome ALL to come forward to receive Communion as a sign of God’s love in and for our lives. To receive the bread (or gluten-free wafer), please put your hands together, palms up. To receive the non-alcoholic wine, you may either drink directly from the cup or dip the bread in the cup before eating. If you are unable to come forward and wish to have Communion brought to you, please inform a greeter.
Communion Song
This is the Record of John
Orlando Gibbons
(Jobst Choral Scholars)
Communion Song
In the Bleak Midwinter
The Post Communion Prayer
See Insert
(Please stand as you are able.)
Eternal God, you have graciously accepted us as living members of our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Savior. Amen.
Blessing Sending Song
Awake! Awake, and Greet the Morn
Dismissal Celebrant: People:
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God.
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trinity Episcopal Church PROGRESSIVE
INCLUSIVE
CREATIVE
DOWNTOWN
Vestry Leadership Alice Todd, Senior Warden Greg Shumaker, Trust Fund Liaison, Jane Bueche, Treasurer Roberta Durham, Clerk, Becky Roth, Administration Commission Chair Dennis Degnan, Property Commission Chair, Robert Meeker, Finance Commission Chair Jeffrey Albright, Donna Steppe, & Jamie Paul, Asst. Treasurer
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 Copyright Info:
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 is used by permission through purchase of CCLI #11294600 All printed music from Gather was used by permission through purchase of onelicense.net License # A-700000 Opening Collect from: Prayers for an Inclusive Church by Steven Shakespeare, 2009 Psalm from: Psalms for Praying, Nan C. Merrill, 1996 Readings from: lesson texts of the Episcopal (TEC) Eucharistic Lectionary; lectionarypage.net, 2019 Affirmation of Faith from: United Church of Canada Confession & Absolution from: Enriching Our Worship The Great Thanksgiving & a standard version of the Lord’s Prayer from: Book of Common Prayer, 1977 Bulletin Image from created by: Lisa Tucker-Gray
TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH PROGRESSIVE
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Please join us at Next To New thrift shop in the lower-level of Trinity immediately following the service for coffee and conversation.
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Communion Song
In the Bleak Midwinter
1982 Hymnal #112
Words: Christina Rossetti (1830-1894) Music: Cranham, Gustav Theodore Holst (1874-1934)
Sending Song
Awake! Awake, and Greet the Morn
Marty Haugen
Text: Marty Haugen, b. 1950 Tune: REJOICE, REJOICE, 98988789; Marty Haugen © 1983, GIA Publications, Inc.
Advent II December 8, 2019
Trinity Episcopal Church Progressive Inclusive Creative Downtown 316 Adams Street, Toledo, OH www.trinitytoledo.org
Trinity Pages Serving this week & Next: Sunday, December 8 9:00-9:45 Community Breakfast 10:00-11:15 Eucharist 11:15 Coffee & Conversation 11:30-12:00 Parish By-Laws Info Mtg.
Advent II My Brother’s Place Trinity Sanctuary Next To New Living Room
Monday, December 9 9:30-3:00 Next To New Shop Open 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting
Lower-level Lower-level
Tuesday, December 10 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting 6:00-8:00 Vestry Meeting Wednesday, December 11 9:00-9:20 Staff Huddle 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting 12:10 Midweek Eucharist
Lower-level 2nd fl Conference Rm Walbridge Rm Lower-level Chapel
Thursday, December 12 9:30-3:00 Next To New Shop Open 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting 5:30 Finance Commission 7:00 Choir Rehearsal
Lower-level Lower-level Living Room Choir Room
Friday, December 13 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting 6:00-7:30 FFT PB&J Making
Lower-level My Brother’s Place
Saturday, December 14 9:00 Men’s Bible Study
Trinity Offices Closed Rick's City Diner
Sunday, December 15 9:00-9:45 Community Breakfast 10:00-11:15 Eucharist 11:15 Coffee & Conversation 11:30-12:00 Parish By-Laws Info Mtg.
(5333 Monroe Street)
Advent III My Brother’s Place Trinity Sanctuary Back of Sanctuary Living Room
Every Sunday we come together to connect, grow and serve as we walk the way of love. It takes many hands and hearts, and all are invited to get involved as soon as possible in ways that help grow your faith.
TODAY (12 / 8)
Next Week (12 / 15)
Advent II
Advent III
9:00 Community Breakfast
9:00 Community Breakfast
Trinity Staff
Jolene M., Donna S. & Elizabeth C.
10:00 Greeter Guild Becky Koskinen & Kelly Termin Reader Guild: Hugh Grefe Gary Franklin Marcia O’Connor
10:00 Greeter Guild Bettye Jo Hansbarger & Paula Mayes Reader Guild: Elizabeth Cousino Amy Saylor Darrell Cousino
Chalice Guild: Marcia O’Connor & Chalice Guild: Bettye Jo Hansbarger Mary Wabeke & Mary Beroske Altar Guild: Jamie Paul Bread Guild: Lucy Russell
Altar Guild: Kyle Grefe Bread Guild: Taylor Tennant
11:30 Hospitality: Next To New thrift shop
11:30 Hospitality: Mary Beroske
Counters: Leah Reed & Will Dailey
Counters: Mary Wabeke & Jane Bueche
Beloved Friends,
I want to thank each of you for the journey we have traveled this season during our Annual Giving Campaign. We are learning and growing. We are learning it takes courage to show up fully, commit what we have for unknown future and trust each other in the process. We are growing in numbers and passion as more and more beloved friends are answering the call to join us and make a financial commitment to the ministry we share.
We are so very excited to announce that we have reached our goal! 58 households have turned in pledges. 17 of those pledges are new to us this year- the largest number of new pledges in well over 10 years! If you have not yet had the chance to complete a pledge card, there is still time and we encourage everyone who calls Trinity their spiritual home to do so. May you never forget that you are loved, Lisa
Thank you to all pledges received for 2020 Abood, Charles & Gail Albright, Jeff & Scott Dibling Beckwith, Dave & Lindsay Potts Barthold, Michael Beroske, Mary Bingham Dave & Wayne North Blackwell, Marjorie Bueche Reuben & Jane Colpaert, Nancy Cousino, Darrell & Elizabeth Dailey, William & Leah Reed Degnan, Dennis & Amy Saylor Durham, Roberta Finn-Will, Bobbie Fothergill, Don & Joan Franklin, Gary Gagnon, Rachel Gemmill, Jane Grefe, Hugh & Kyle Hany, Fritz & Susan Henkel, Kimberly Hilfinger, Helen Johnson, Stan & Sande Johnson-Webb, Karen Jones, Grant & Annie Devine Kahler, Terry Keune, Karen & George Kuhr, Kevin & Vickie Kuhr, Kyle & Morgan Tansel
Mayes, Paula McKinney, Ron Meeker, Bob Melden, Sam & Lindsey Meyer, Larry Miller, Jolene & Donna Steppe Nelson, Lois O'Connor, Marcia Paul, Jamie Pilgrim, Lu Price, Meagan & Abby Pettit Roth, Becky Russell, Lucy Schneider, Krista Shumaker, Greg & Cindy Siranni, Nan Smith, Sherre Owens Sparrow, Keith & Sue Smitley Squire, Pat Termin, Kelly & Becky Koskinen Todd, Alice Tucker-Gray, Lisa & Kim Wabeke, Mary Wagoner, Elizabeth Walters, Warnetta Welch, Janet Wilson, Sheilah Woellner, John & Lou Ziegler, Sheryl
Our Goal: 58 households will make a pledge of financial support to Trinity for 2020.
Thank you for a successful Greening of the Church this past Sunday! More than 20 folks joined us as we decorated the Sanctuary, Cloister and Living Room for the season! Without you, none of it would have been possible!
There are specific times throughout the year designated for baptisms. The following are the dates available in 2020: ❖ The Baptism of Our Lord – January 12, 2020 ❖ Pentecost – May 31, 2020 ❖ The Feast of All Saints – November 1, 2020 Inquiries into other possible baptism dates or how to begin the baptism process, please contact Lisa TuckerGray by phone at 734-834-0132 or email at lisa@trinitytoledo.org.
Next To New is so grateful for the outrageously kind and thoughtful generosity of our membership on Sundays! We are making our best efforts to guarantee that all donations brought to church on Sundays make it to the thrift shop so that we can help serve the local community to best of our ability! Starting this weekend, on Sundays only, we will collect ALL Next To New donations upstairs in My Brother’s Place! A cart will be available near elevator for your convenience to move items up to My Brother’s Place! The donations can be brought to the new “Sunday Donation Area” next to the kitchen. We encourage you stay for the 9:00 community breakfast while you are up there!
TODAY 12/8, 11:15, Coffee Hour at Next To New – You’re invited to join us for coffee and conversation after service today down in the thrift shop! Follow the footprints down to the shop! Don’t forget to wear your membership button for an extra discount! TODAY 12/8 & 12/15 – 11:30-12:00, Trinity By-Laws Informational Meeting – Join members of the Admin Commission at 11:30am in the Living Room today or next Sunday to learn about the proposed by-law revisions that will be voted on at our Annual Parish Meeting. Printed copies of the current and the newly proposed Trinity By-laws will be available for you to read and ask questions about. All are welcome and encouraged to attend these informational meetings! Thursday 12/19, Poinsettia Orders Due – Please submit your Christmas Memorial Poinsettia orders to the office by December 19th. Order forms can be found at the Poinsettia station in the back of the Sanctuary (in front of the Columbarium) or on-line on our Website. The names provided in honor or memory of loved ones will be listed in the bulletins on Christmas Eve.
Today’s Welcome Flowers given in honor of Su and Ian Elliot’s Anniversary! Welcome Flowers provided by: Schramm’s Flowers 3205 W. Central Ave. 419-535-0065
Birthdays 12/11 Abby Pettit 12/12 Larry Meyer 12/17 Dave Beckwith 12/17 Darrell Cousino 12/19 Stan Johnson 12/22 Kim Tucker-Gray 12/22 Alice Todd 12/23 Grant Jones Anniversaries 12/9 Su & Ian Elliot 12/16 Sam & Lindsey Melden 12/20 Dave Beckwith & Lindsay Potts
Please remember those who have asked for our prayers: Estella Hallem Sue Beckert Scott Dibling Bettye Jo Hansbarger Mary Helen Darah Joy Dunn Sheilah Wilson Joni Zechman Mary Wabeke To have your name or the name of someone you love on the Prayer List, sign the prayer book at the Prayer Station.
We will continue to have blank paper bags and crafting supplies in baskets at the Poinsettia Station and the Kids Area in the Sanctuary ready to be decorated! We invite both young and old to grab a bag (or 5) and give it some holiday love! The bags can be returned to the baskets when you are done!
We’ve set up the Trinity mural that we started on Homecoming Sunday and we need YOUR help to get it finished! We’ll be painting in the glassed-in room off the Adams Street entrance! Come in before or after worship service and leave your mark on this beautiful piece of art!
Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019, 4:00 & 11:00 – Christmas Eve Services
4:00 Inter-generational Service with PopUp Pageant & Eucharist We will fill the Sanctuary with familiar songs and a Christmas Story told by all of us at 4:00pm. This 45 minute service will allow the young, and not so young, a time to remember the love of God born anew in our hearts.
11:00 Traditional Christmas Eve Eucharist with a 10:30 Musical Prelude At 10:30 we will gather again in the Sanctuary for a beautiful musical prelude to our 11:00 service, which will be a traditional celebration of the Eucharist as we rejoice in the birth of Christ this holy night.