The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost Holy Eucharist
Trinity@316
July 10, 2022
10:00 am
Prelude
The Lord’s Prayer
Albert Hay Malotte
Bradley Baker, Chelsie Cree and Grace Mauk
Welcome Gathering Song
The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray
Just a Closer Walk With Thee
LEVAS #72
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Collect of the Day Priest: People: Priest:
Prayers for the Inclusive Church
The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray.
God of unnatural wisdom, you gave us Jesus our Rabbi to question the roles we play, the submissions we enforce: may your living truth free us from the lie of exclusion and make us all learners and doers of your word; through Jesus Christ, teacher and liberator. Amen.
The First Reading Reader:
Genesis 18:1-10a
A reading from the book of Genesis.
The Lord appeared to Abraham by the oaks of Mamre, as he sat at the entrance of his tent in the heat of the day. He looked up and saw three men standing near him. When he saw them, he ran from the tent entrance to meet them, and bowed down to the ground. He said, "My lord, if I find favor with you, do not pass by your servant. Let a little water be brought, and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree. Let me bring a little bread, that you may refresh yourselves, and after that you may pass on-- since you have come to your servant." So they said, "Do as you have said." And Abraham hastened into the tent to Sarah, and said, "Make ready quickly three measures of choice flour, knead it, and make cakes." Abraham ran to the herd, and took a calf, tender and good, and gave it to the servant, who hastened to prepare it. Then he took curds and milk and the calf that he had prepared, and set it before them; and he stood by them under the tree while they ate. They said to him, "Where is your wife Sarah?" And he said, "There, in the tent." Then one said, "I will surely return to you in due season, and your wife Sarah shall have a son."
Reader: People:
The Psalm
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Psalm 15
Psalms for Praying
The cantor will offer the first line and the congregation joins on the second.
O Beloved, You invite us to rest in the abode of your Heart, to forgive our weaknesses and renew our love. Who will respond with hearts opened wide to Love? Those who walk with integrity, who are in harmony with your Word, and sing the heart’s song; Whose tongues speak truth judging not others and seeking only the good; Whose eyes behold the outer garments of the body, but see within the inner robe of Love; Whose own weaknesses are acknowledged and brought to light in prayer; Those who are just in all affairs of life and take not advantage of one another. Those who dwell in the Heart of Love, who act justly, with integrity, will join the Dance of Life, will sing the Songs of Joy! Their family, friends and, indeed, the world will be blessed by their love. 3
The SECOND READING Reader:
Colossians 1:15-28
A reading from Colossians.
Christ Jesus is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation; for in him all things in heaven and on earth were created, things visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or powers-- all things have been created through him and for him. He himself is before all things, and in him all things hold together. He is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that he might come to have first place in everything. For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him God was pleased to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, by making peace through the blood of his cross. And you who were once estranged and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, he has now reconciled in his fleshly body through death, so as to present you holy and blameless and irreproachable before him-- provided that you continue securely established and steadfast in the faith, without shifting from the hope promised by the gospel that you heard, which has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven. I, Paul, became a servant of this gospel. I am now rejoicing in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am completing what is lacking in Christ's afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church. I became its servant according to God's commission that was given to me for you, to make the word of God fully known, the mystery that has been hidden throughout the ages and generations but has now been revealed to his saints. To them God chose to make known how great among the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. It is he whom we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone in all wisdom, so that we may present everyone mature in Christ.
Reader: People:
Gradual
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Take, O Take Me as I Am
My Heart Sings Out #46
(sung together 3 times)
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The Gospel Priest: People:
Luke 10:38-42
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to Luke. Glory to you, Lord Christ.
As Jesus and his disciples went on their way, Jesus entered a certain village, where a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to what he was saying. But Martha was distracted by her many tasks; so she came to him and asked, "Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to do all the work by myself? Tell her then to help me." But the Lord answered her, "Martha, Martha, you are worried and distracted by many things; there is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part, which will not be taken away from her."
Priest: People:
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ.
Sermon Affirmation of Faith
The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray The United Church of Canada
Please rise. 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.
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The Prayers of the People
Adapted from Women’s Uncommon Prayer
Intercessor: Open our lips, O Spirit, that we may proclaim love’s truth and call for justice in our communities, in our congregations, and in the world. People: Spirit, open our lips. Intercessor: Open our minds, O Creator, that we might dream a Church reconciled, a Church that knows your love so abundantly it bursts with a passion for ministry, a desire to give completely, and seeks only to give back. People: Creator, open our minds. Intercessor: People: Intercessor:
People: Intercessor:
People: Intercessor: People: Intercessor:
Open our hearts, O Giver of Gifts, to be transformed by compassion, so we will serve others with humility, integrity and urgency. Giver of Gifts, open our hearts. Open our eyes, O Sanctifier of Life, to the hurts and needs of others. Teach us to see where we are needed and how our abilities and resources can be used for good. Sanctifier of Life, open our eyes. Open our hands, O Spirit, to be your instruments of gospel witness. Help us work without caution, serve without recognition, and proclaim justice, love and kindness, in your name. Spirit, open our hands. Open our memories, O Redeemer of All, as we tenderly remember those who have asked for our prayers, and those known to you alone. Redeemer of All, open our memories. God, your love is free, your compassion unconditional, and your mercy infinite. Grant that we may know and trust these gifts cultivating kindness and generosity of spirit in our lives each and every day. Amen.
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The Confession of Sin & Absolution
Enriching our Worship
Leader:
Let us confess our sins to God.
People:
Creator God, long-suffering, 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.
Priest:
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 Priest: People:
The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you.
Announcements Offertory Invitation 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
What The World Needs Now is Love
Jackie DeShannon
(Bradley Baker, Chelsie Cree and Grace Mauk)
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Eucharistic Prayer Celebrant: People: Celebrant: People: Celebrant: People:
Prayer 3, Enriching Our Worship
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: 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:
Sanctus
from Deutsche Messe by Franz Schubert Arr. Richard Proulx
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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.” 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: Celebrant and People 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. 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. AMEN. And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we now pray:
Parker Palmer
Heavenly Father, heavenly Mother, Holy and blessed is your true name. We pray for your reign of peace to come, We pray that your good will be done, Let heaven and earth become one. Give us this day the bread we need, Give it to those who have none. Let forgiveness flow like a river between us, From each one to each one. Lead us to holy innocence Beyond the evil of our days — Come swiftly Mother, Father, come. For yours is the power and the glory and the mercy: Forever your name is All in One. Amen. 9
The Fraction: Breaking of the Bread
Enriching Our Worship
Celebrant: We break this bread to share in the Body of Christ. 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.
Invitation to Communion Please be seated until you are invited to come forward to receive communion. INSTRUCTIONS FOR RECEIVING BREAD &/OR WINE: We offer both bread and non-alcoholic wine at the time of communion. You are invited to come forward to receive either or both. BREAD- please extend your hands to receive a piece of bread (or ask for a gluten-free cracker) WINE- we ask that you drink from the chalice as it is offered to you (we will not be dipping bread into the common cup). Please let an usher know if you would like the bread/wine brought to you and if you would like a gluten free option.
Communion Hymns
Glory, Love, Praise and Honor Father, we thank thee who hast planted
Post Communion Prayer (Please stand as you are able.)
See Insert. See Insert.
The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray
Celebrant: Let us pray. 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 those who have come before, those gathered today, and those yet to find their way to this table 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. Send us now into the world to do the work you have given us to do offering your fearless love, priceless peace and promise of hope 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
Make Me A Blessing
See next page.
Dismissal Priest: People:
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord! Thanks be to God! Alleluia! Alleluia 10
Sending Hymn
Make Me a Blessing
LEVAS #158
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
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