Trinity Episcopal Church PROGRESSIVE INCLUSIVE CREATIVE DOWNTOWN
Holy Eucharist: Rite II Twenty Seventh Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 29 Christ the King Sunday
November 25th, 2018 10:00am
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liturgy of the word Prelude
Suite No. 2 for Two Pianos-I
Sergei
Rachmaninoff (Dr. Michael Boyd and Nathanael Leonard)
Gathering Song
Rejoice the Lord is King (Please stand as you are able.)
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The Hymnal 1982 #481
Welcome Collect of the day Celebrant: People: Celebrant:
The Lord be with you. And also with you. You who are, who were, who are to come, before whose judgment all fades away that is not love: save us from the violence that seeks to claim our hearts so we might hear a different voice and belong to you in truth, through Jesus Christ, the wounded king of all. Amen
Please be seated for the Lessons
The First Lesson Reader:
Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14
A reading from the first book of Daniel
As I watched, thrones were set in place, and an Ancient One took his throne, his clothing was white as snow, and the hair of his head like pure wool; his throne was fiery flames, and its wheels were burning fire. A stream of fire issued and flowed out from his presence. A thousand thousands served him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood attending him. The court sat in judgment, and the books were opened. 3
As I watched in the night visions, I saw one like a human being coming with the clouds of heaven. And he came to the Ancient One and was presented before him. To him was given dominion and glory and kingship, that all peoples, nations, and languages should serve him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that shall not pass away, and his kingship is one that shall never be destroyed. Reader: People:
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Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s People. Thanks be to God.
The psalm
Psalm 93
The cantor will sing the refrain before the congregation. Refrain
Gather #75
1 The LORD is King; he has put on splendid apparel; * the LORD has put on his apparel and girded himself with strength. 2 He has made the whole world so sure * that it cannot be moved; 3 Ever since the world began, your throne has been established; * you are from everlasting. Refrain 4 The waters have lifted up, O LORD, the waters have lifted up their voice; * the waters have lifted up their pounding waves. 5 Mightier than the sound of many waters, mightier than the breakers of the sea, * mightier is the LORD who dwells on high. 6 Your testimonies are very sure, * and holiness adorns your house, O LORD, for ever and for evermore. Refrain 5
The second Lesson Reader:
Revelation 1:4b-8
A reading from Revelation
Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us and freed us from our sins by his blood, and made us to be a kingdom, priests serving his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. Look! He is coming with the clouds; every eye will see him, even those who pierced him; and on his account all the tribes of the earth will wail. So it is to be. Amen. “I am the Alpha and the Omega,� says the Lord God, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty. Reader: People:
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The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Gradual Hymn
Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart Verses 1 & 4
LEVAS #119
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The Gospel Celebrant: People:
John 18:33-37 The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Pilate entered the headquarters again, summoned Jesus, and asked him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” Jesus answered, “Do you ask this on your own, or did others tell you about me?” Pilate replied, “I am not a Jew, am I? Your own nation and the chief priests have handed you over to me. What have you done?” Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not from this world. If my kingdom were from this world, my followers would be fighting to keep me from being handed over to the Jews. But as it is, my kingdom is not from here.” Pilate asked him, “So you are a king?” Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. For this I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice. Celebrant: People:
Sermon
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The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ. The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
New Zealand Prayer Book
(Please stand as you are able.)
We believe in the God of Life, who creates and loves people, who acts in history and who promises never to leave us alone. 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 Refrain
Ken Medema (1970)
Intercessor:
Open our minds, O Creator, that we might dream a Church reconciled, knowing your love so abundantly it bursts with a passion for ministry, a desire to give completely, and a sense of generosity that seeks only to give back.
Intercessor:
Open our hearts, O Giver of Gifts, to be transformed by the mighty outpouring of your compassion, so that we will seek to serve others with humility, integrity and urgency as your servants.
Refrain Intercessor:
Open our eyes, O Sanctifier of Life, to the hurts and needs of others. Teach us to see where our own abilities and resources - and the world’s deep hunger – meet.
Intercessor:
Open our hands, O Spirit, to be your instruments of witness. Help us to work without caution, serve without recognition, to do justice, to love kindness, and to serve humbly with you, our God.
Refrain Intercessor:
Open our memories, O Redeemer of All, as we tenderly remember those who have died, especially those we now name….. Help us honor the wisdom of those who devoted their lives to service, and who generously gave of their time and resources.
Celebrant:
Nurturing God, your love is free, your compassion unconditional, and your mercy infinite. Grant that we may discover the joy of living lives from a place of radical generosity, following in the footsteps of Jesus Christ our friend. In the name of Christ. Amen.
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The Confession of Sin & Absolution Celebrant:
Let us confess our sins to God. (silence may be kept)
Celebrant and People: Creator God, full of grace and truth, you create us from nothing and give us life abundant. You give us new life in the water of baptism. You never turn your face from us, nor cast us aside. We confess we have turned against you and against our neighbor, in thought, word and deed. We have wounded your love and marred your image in us. Restore us for the sake of your Son, and bring us to heavenly joy, in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Celebrant:
All:
May the God of love bring you back to all that is good in you. May you be forgiven of all wrongdoing, and welcome God’s grace anew in your life this day. May God’s assurance strengthen your resolve to begin again in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Peace Celebrant: People:
The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you.
Announcements
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Liturgy of the Table
Offertory sentence Offertory
Bring Him Home Claude-Michel Schönberg (David Breen, Jobst Choral Scholar)
Eucharistic Prayer
Enriching Our Worship Eucharistic Prayer #3
(Please stand as you are able.) Celebrant: People: Celebrant: People: Celebrant: People:
The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise.
Celebrant continues: All thanks and praise are yours at all times and in all places, our true and loving God; through Jesus Christ, your eternal Word, the Wisdom from on high by whom you created all things. You laid the foundations of the world and enclosed the sea when it burst out from the womb; you brought forth all creatures of the earth and gave breath to humankind. Wondrous are you, Holy One of Blessing, all you create is a sign of hope for our journey; and so as the morning stars sing your praises we join the heavenly beings and all creation as we shout with joy:
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Sanctus
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord
LEVAS 252
The celebrant continues: Glory and honor are yours, Creator of all, your Word has never been silent; you called a people to yourself, as a light to the nations, you delivered them from bondage and led them to a land of promise. Of your grace, you gave Jesus to be human, to share our life, to proclaim the coming of your holy reign and give himself for us, a fragrant offering. Through Jesus Christ our Redeemer, you have freed us from sin, brought us into your life, reconciled us to you, and restored us to the glory you intend for us. We thank you that on the night before he died for us Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, gave it to his friends and said: “Take, eat, this is my Body, broken for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.” After supper Jesus took the cup of wine, said the blessing, gave it to his friends and said: “Drink this, all of you: this cup is the new Covenant in my Blood, poured out for you and for all for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me.”
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And so, remembering all that was done for us: the cross, the tomb, the resurrection and ascension, longing for Christ’s coming in glory, and presenting to you these gifts your earth has formed and human hands have made, we acclaim you, O Christ: All:
Dying, you destroyed our death. Rising, you restored our life. Christ Jesus, come in glory!
Send your Holy Spirit upon us and upon these gifts of bread and wine that they may be to us the Body and Blood of your Christ. Grant that we, burning with your Spirit’s power, may be a people of hope, justice and love. Giver of Life, draw us together in the Body of Christ, and in the fullness of time gather us with all your people into the joy of our true eternal home. Through Christ, and with Christ, and in Christ, by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, we worship you our God and Creator in voices of unending praise. Blessed are you now and forever. AMEN.
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The Lord’s Prayer Celebrant:
As our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say:
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The Fraction: Breaking of the Bread & Invitation Celebrant: All:
We break this bread to share in the Body of Christ. 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.
(Please be seated until you are invited to come forward to receive communion.) We welcome ALL to come forward to receive the bread and wine we offer as a sign of God’s love in and for our lives. (We have bread, gluten-free wafers, wine, and grape juice.) To receive the bread—put your hands together (palms up) in front of you. Either eat the bread and drink from the chalice or dip the bread in the chalice. If you are unable to come forward and wish to have Communion brought to you, please inform a greeter. Need prayer for yourself or someone else? During communion, come to the prayer station near the back of our worship space. Prayers may be requested for healing, medical procedures, safe travels, and more. Blessings for birthdays, anniversaries, and other events may also be requested. This can also be a time of quiet prayer for you to see out God's love in silence. There is also a basket where you can write down your prayer requests; the team will keep you in their prayers. All are welcome to take advantage of this opportunity, but no one is required; know that you are welcome and wanted just as you are.
Music For Communion
Suite No. 2 for Two Pianos-III
Rachmaninoff (Dr. Michael Boyd and Nathanael Leonard) 16
Sergei
The Post Communion Prayer
(Please stand as you are able.)
Eternal God, Redeemer and Sustainer, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son 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 Lord. Amen.
Blessing
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Sending Song
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Jesus Shall Reign
The Hymnal 1982 #544
Dismissal Celebrant: People:
Postlude
Alleluia! Alleluia! Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. Alleluia! Alleluia! Four-Fold Amen
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
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TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH PROGRESSIVE
INCLUSIVE CREATIVE DOWNTOWN 316 Adams Street, Toledo, OH 43604 (419) 243-1231 www.trinitytoledo.org Facebook.com/TrinityEpiscopalToledo
Parish Staff
Parish Vestry
The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray, Rector Nate Leonard, Director of Music & the Arts Lynzi Miller, Interim Office Support Amy Saylor, Seminarian Jane Bueche, Parish Accountant Elizabeth Cousino, Interim Communications Coordinator Heather Meyer, Community Outreach Coordinator Alma Shebib, Nursery Attendant CJ Meeks, Parish Verger
Alice Todd, Senior Warden Becky Roth, Junior Warden Jamie Paul, Asst. Treasurer Darrell Cousino Dennis Degnan Jill Hunt Karen Johnson-Webb Tim Reeder
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Christ the King Sunday November 25, 2018
Trinity Episcopal Church Progressive Inclusive Creative Downtown 316 Adams Street, Toledo, OH trinitytoledo.org 419-243-1231
Trinity Pages #LOVE IS THE WAY! 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, rejection, or shame. We get all of that, and believe that church can be different. We hold in real tension the beauty of our tradition with Jesus’ mandate to welcome all, no exceptions. And we get 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. We 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. 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 and all of us at the Table of love we set together week after week. May you never forget you are loved,
Lisa (lisa@trinitytoledo.org) (Rector)
This week (11/25)
Next Week (12/2)
10:00 Service Reader Guild: Becky Roth Elizabeth Cousino Darrell Cousino
10:00 Service Reader Guild: Jeffrey Albright Amy Burris Gary Franklin
Liturgical Assistants: Wayne North Jason Rahe
Liturgical Assistants: Terry Kahler Mary Beroske
Altar Guild: Karen Johnson-Webb
Altar Guild: Kyle Grefe
Bread Guild: Jolene Miller
Bread Guild: Taylor Tennant
Greeter Guild: Jeffrey Albright
Greeter Guild: Bob Meeker
Vestry Close: Karen Johnson-Webb
Vestry Close: Tim Reeder
Hospitality: 9a Dave Bingham 11:15a Dennis & Amy
Hospitality: 9a Keith & Amy 11:15a Denise & Lucy
November Birthdays
Altar Flowers In Thanksgiving for the Members and Staff of Trinity
Phillis Hatton Taylor Tennant Daniel Davis James Petlow Julie Sanders Scott Peck
11/8 11/12 11/13 11/13 11/13 11/18
If you are interested in an altar flower dedication, email the office. trinity@trinitytoledo.org
Today 11:15am –Announcements Ministry Fair TODAY- Sunday 11/ 25 – Hats, Mittens & Scarves Project This is our second and final Sunday of our Annual Hat, Mitten & Scarf Drive. Thank you to all who gave so generously last Sunday- we collected over $300 in donations and many items that will go to children in our local schools. Let’s do the same again today- and thank you!! Advent Small Group Opportunity – Wednesday evenings 12/5, 12, 19 (6:00-7:30) and Sunday 12/23 (5:006:30), Lisa is offering to lead a small group of 8-10 using the material, Journeying the Way of Love. To save your place please email Lisa@trinitytoledo.org by Friday 11/30.
SAVE THE DATE(S) Saturday 12/ 1, 9a-12n – Greening of the Church Please plan on stopping by for a bit on Saturday morning to help us get ready for Advent. Many hands make light (and fun) work! Next Sunday 12/ 2 - Bishop Mark Hollingsworth !! Bishop Hollingsworth will be joining us for 9:00 breakfast and then preaching and presiding at our 10:00 service. Be sure to mark your calendar and join us for a special Sunday to welcome our Diocesan Bishop. Sunday 12/ 9, 6-8p – Trinity Jingle and Mingle (Paula Brown Pub, 912 Monroe St, Toledo) Our first Special Music outside the walls of Trinity! Come enjoy Trinity’s own Resident Artist Kim Buehler offering an evening of Jazz standards and Christmas tunes. Cash bar will be available and Trinity will provide appetizers. Sunday 12/ 14, 7p – “God With Us” Concert (3760 Dover Center Rd, Westlake, OH) A concert featuring world renowned composer by Dan Schutte. Tickets are $10.00 per person. Contact Darlene Khoury for more information at 440.871.6685 or dkhoury@theelms.org.
THIS WEEK
Sunday, September 9
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Sunday, November 25 9:00-10:00 Breakfast 10:00-11:15 Worship 11:15-12:15 Coffee & Conversation 1:00-3:00 Leadership Toledo-YiPEE Monday, November 26 9:30-3:00 Next to New Shop Open 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting Tuesday, November 27 10:00-11:00 Staff Meeting 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting Wednesday, November 28 10:30-11:30 Coffee & Conversation w/ Lisa 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting 12:10-12:40 Healing Eucharist Thursday, November 29 9:30-3:00 Next to New Shop Open 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting 5:30-6:30 Christian Formation 7:00-8:30 Choir Rehearsal Friday, November 30 12:00-1:00 AA Meeting 6:00-7:30 Food for Thought (PBJ Making) Saturday, December 1 Office Closed 9:00-12:00 Greening of the Church (All are welcome and wanted many hands make light work!!) Sunday, December 2 9:00-10:00 Breakfast w/ Bishop Mark 10:00-11:15 Worship w/ Bishop Mark 11:30-12:15 Made in the Image of God Presentation #1: Open Table Toledo
Trinity Prayer List Please remember those who have asked for our prayers: Kim Knuff Yvonne Soldan Lou Woellner Office Hours: To have your name or the name of someone you love on the Prayer List, please contact the office at trinity@trinitytoledo.org.
Monday- Friday 8:00-4:00pm Email: trinity@trinitytoledo.org