Trinity Episcopal Church PROGRESSIVE INCLUSIVE
CREATIVE DOWNTOWN
The Fifth Sunday of Easter
Morning Devotion
May 10, 2020
10:00am
The Liturgy of the Word Prelude
Goodbye, World Goodbye
Arr. Roger Bennet
(Nate Leonard, pianist)
Welcome Opening Hymn
The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray
The Day of Resurrection (Jobst Choral Scholars)
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Hymnal 1982 #210
Opening Statement Celebrant: People:
Alleluia! Christ is risen! The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia!
Collect of the Day Celebrant: People: Celebrant:
But Not Held
The Work of The People (TWOTP) by Walter Brueggemann
Read by Lisa Tucker-Gray
The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray.
Christ is Risen! We watch this Jeremiah mired down in mud, in cistern in fear and hostility all around him finally extricated by watching friends who have done your work. We watch this Jesus, set deep in the grip of death…but not held! Held overnight, but not held; held two nights, but not held; Because the power of death could not hold him. We know ourselves to be held, overnight, for two nights, too long, held by fear and anxiety, held by grudge and resentment; held by doubt and fatigue; held by too much stuff, by all manner of the forces of death. Held, powerless…but turned toward you. You in your risen-ness, make Sundays even for us, even among us, even here, even now, no longer held. Amen.
FIRST READING Reader:
ACTS 7: 55-60 Read by Sherre Smith
A reading from Acts
Filled with the Holy Spirit, Stephen gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. “Look,” he said, “I see the heavens opened and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God!” But they covered their ears, and with a loud shout all rushed together against him. Then they dragged him out of the city and began to stone him; and the witnesses laid their coats at the feet of a young man named Saul. While they were stoning Stephen, he prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” Then he knelt down and cried out in a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” When he had said this, he died.
Reader: People:
THE PSALm
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Psalm 31: 1-5, 15-16
Psalms for Praying
(Offered by Chelsie Cree & Kim Buehler, Jobst Choral Scholars) The plain text will be offered by the cantor; the congregation is invited to respond by singing the text in bold.
In You, Beloved, I would make / my home; Though I be humiliate- / ed with guilt, 3
Your mercy and forgiveness will deliver me! Hear me and hasten to my a- / ssistance! For You are my strength and have the power to / raise me up! Yes, You are strength and truth / to me; You are my teacher, my guide; the Fire of your abiding Love clean- / ses my heart; Loosen the webs that entangle me, that veil my love / for You. Into your Heart I com- / mend my soul. You have redeemed me, / O Love, O ever / Faithful One. My life is in your hands; deliver me from the fears which separ- / ate me! Let your face shine on me; hold me in your / steadfast love!
SECOND READING Reader:
1 Peter 2: 2-10 Read by Pat Squire
A reading from First Peter
Like newborn infants, long for the pure, spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow into salvation— if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good. Come to him, a living stone, though rejected by mortals yet chosen and precious in God’s sight, and like living stones, let yourselves be built into a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. For it stands in scripture: “See, I am laying in Zion a stone, a cornerstone chosen and precious; and whoever believes in him will not be put to shame.” To you then who believe, he is precious; but for those who do not believe, “The stone that the builders rejected has become the very head of the corner”, and “A stone that makes them stumble, and a rock that makes them fall.” They stumble because they disobey the word, as they were destined to do. But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s own people, in order that you may proclaim the mighty acts of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. Once you were not a people, but now you are God’s people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.
Reader: People:
Gradual
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus Helen H. Lemmel (Offered by Nate Leonard, Chelsie Cree & Kim Buehler)
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THE GOSPEL Celebrant: People:
John 14: 1-14 The Holy Gospel of our Savior Jesus Christ according to John Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Jesus said, “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, so that where I am, there you may be also. And you know the way to the place where I am going.” Thomas said to him, “Lord, we do not know where you are going. How can we know the way?” Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you know me, you will know my Father also. From now on you do know him and have seen him.” Philip said to him, “Lord, show us the Father, and we will be satisfied.” Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you all this time, Philip, and you still do not know me? Whoever has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words that I say to you I do not speak on my own; but the Father who dwells in me does his works. Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father is in me; but if you do not, then believe me because of the works themselves. Very truly, I tell you, the one who believes in me will also do the works that I do and, in fact, will do greater works than these, because I am going to the Father. I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If in my name you ask me for anything, I will do it.”
Celebrant: People:
The Gospel of Christ. Praise to you, Lord Christ.
Sermon
The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray
Affirmation of FAITH
The United Church of Canada
Led by Mary Beroske
The congregation is invited to join. 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. 5
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
by The Rev. Jan Smith Wood, Episcopal Diocese of Ohio Led by Taylor Tucker-Gray
Intercessor: God of grace and love, we pray your richest blessing upon all mothers in this and
People:
every land. Bless those expectant mothers who eagerly await the birth of their baby; guard those whose pregnancy puts them at risk; console those who are troubled by the prospect of another baby. Nurture and uphold single mothers; inspire mothers everywhere for the vital soul work they undertake with their own children and, thus, for the good of all humankind. We pray to you, Blessing God.
Intercessor: Loving God, we give you thanks that Jesus knew a mother’s love and ask your
People:
blessing upon all children, young and old: those who had the mothering they needed and those who never knew a mother’s love; make us mindful of the ways in which every one of us, male and female, can offer nurturing, guiding love to those in need. We pray to you, Holy God.
Intercessor: God of peace and justice, guide those in authority in the nations of the world,
People:
these United States of America, and this city of Toledo: that they may make wise decisions for the welfare of all, remembering their responsibility and obligation to exercise power as if they, too, were mothers. We pray to you, Mighty God.
Intercessor: God of mercy and consolation, we pray your peace upon those who grieve and
People:
mourn: those who grieve the loss of a child; those who mourn the absence of children in their life; those who have been devastated by broken bonds of affection between parent and child. Console all who are in need, trouble, or despair. We pray to you, Merciful God.
Intercessor: God of abundant love, we give you thanks for all the blessings of life: particularly
People:
for relationships that restore and heal us; for our own mothers, stepmothers, grandmothers, godmothers, foster mothers, and mothers of the heart. We give you thanks, Loving God. Amen.
Announcements
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Offertory A virtual offering plate, titled Sunday, May 10 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/
Offertory
You Already Know (Lindsey, Aliyah, & Jo Melden, Trinity Members)
Lord’s Prayer
J.J. Heller
The New Zealand Prayer Book
The congregation is invited to join.
Led by Scott Dibling
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! With the bread we need for today, feed us. In the hurts we absorb from one another, forgive us. Your heavenly will be done by all created beings! Your commonwealth of peace and freedom sustain our hope and come on earth! 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.
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A Maternal Blessing
Sandra Seaborn, Lifting Women’s Voices: Prayers to Change the World
May God who created you, sustain and strengthen your body as new life forms within. May the Son who redeemed you, fill you with love and hope in believing. May the Spirit who empowers you, grant you joy and wisdom for the journey of mothering, and
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 Song
What A Friend We Have In Jesus
Joseph M. Scriven
(Chelsie Cree, Nate Leonard, and Larry Meyer)
Dismissal Leader: People:
Let us go forth in the power of the Resurrection. Alleluia! Alleluia! Thanks be to God. Alleluia! Alleluia!
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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, Roberta Durham, Jr. Warden Leah Reed, Clerk, Jane Bueche, Treasurer, Jeffrey Albright, Dennis Degnan, Fritz Hany, Bob Meeker & Jamie Paul
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 Additional Resources & Copyright Info: Opening Collect: But Not Held, written by Walter Brueggemann used with subscription permission
through The Work of the People, Liturgy Project) https://www.theworkofthepeople.com Readings from: Revised Common Lectionary: lectionarypage.net, 2020.
Psalm: Psalms for Praying: An Invitation for Wholeness , Nan Merrill, Continuum International Publishing, 2003 Prayers of the People : Prayer of the People for Mother’s Day by The Rev. Jan Smith Wood,
Episcopal Diocese of Ohio
Bulletin Image: Photograph taken by Heather Meyer, Trinity Director of Operations
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The Fifth Sunday of Easter
May 10, 2020
TODAY 5/10, 11:00am, Virtual Coffee Hour – We will offer a 30-minute virtual coffee hour following our 10:00 online worship service on Sunday. You can find the Zoom connection information at www.trinitytoledo.org/virtual-coffee-hour/. Wednesday 5/13, 7:00pm, Lectio Divina – Each Wednesday evening from 7:00-8:00PM we will engage with the Scriptures, together reading a portion of the Gospel text for the upcoming Sunday and enjoy a time of reflection, sharing, silence, and prayer. You can find the Zoom dial-in information on our website www.trinitytoledo.org/lectio-divina/. Friday 5/15, 9:00pm, Compline – Every Friday evening we will round off our day and prepare for a quiet night with a Compline Zoom evening prayer. Compline will now start at 9:00 pm so that we can all enjoy the longer hours of daylight after dinner. (Having it at 9:00 pm also puts the prayer closer to the traditional time it is offered.) You can find the Zoom dial-in information on our website www.trinitytoledo.org/compline/. All are welcome and wanted.
Please remember those who have asked for our prayers:
Eleanor Paul Judy Moon Angel Tristan Kim Buehler Wagoner Family JP
Bashi Paul Daniel & Krysta Dianne Swartz Tammy Janet Rhonda & Wealthy Charlotte Preston Carol Gray Andy & Kathy Schornick
Romona Brian Russell Sheilah Wilson Betty Tishie Bozeman
Holly Joy Dunn Jeff Habib Jack Brenda
Please remember those who have recently died:
Lee Anne Kleeberger To add your name or the name of someone you love on the Prayer List, please email lynzi@trinitytoledo.org.
Birthdays
5/3 Karen Johnson-Webb 5/5 Becky Koskinen 5/6 Amy Saylor 5/9 Wendy Steinman 5/17 Wes Snyder 5/20 Norah Melden 5/21 Alexis Bueche-Hall 5/24 Doug Johnson 5/27 Bonnie Loss 5/31 Becky Roth
5/5 Lois Nelson 5/6 Michael Fischer 5/13 Keith Burris 5/15 Ben Bueche 5/21 Rueben Bueche 5/24 Sherre Smith 5/26 Jess Isaac 5/31 John Woellner
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Anniversaries
5/28 Dennis Degnan & Amy Saylor To have your birthday or anniversary listed, please email the office: admin@trinitytoledo.org