Prelude River Todd Michael Brudges, Joshua Alan Block Austin Jenkins and Christopher Vivion
Welcome The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray
Opening Hymn The Summons Gather, Third Edition #790
Collect of the Day Prayers for the Inclusive Church
Priest: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Priest: Let us pray.
God of Grace, you invite the despised, you touch the unclean, you lift the head of those who are brought low: give us that hope against all hope for a world transformed by your healing touch; through Jesus Christ, the mercy of God. Amen.
The First Reading Hosea 5:15-6:6
Reader: A reading from Hosea.
Thus says the Lord: “I will return again to my place until they acknowledge their guilt and seek my face. In their distress they will beg my favor: ‘Come, let us return to the Lord; for it is he who has torn, and he will heal us; he has struck down, and he will bind us up. After two days he will revive us; on the third day he will raise us up, that we may live before him. Let us know, let us press on to know the Lord; his appearing is as sure as the dawn; he will come to us like the showers, like the spring rains that water the earth.’ What shall I do with you, O Ephraim? What shall I do with you, O Judah? Your love is like a morning cloud, like the dew that goes away early. Therefore I have hewn them by the prophets, I have killed them by the words of my mouth, and my judgment goes forth as the light. For I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice, the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.”
Reader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.
The Psalm Psalm 50: 7-17
Please join in singing the Refrain each time it is repeated and speak the verses responsively.
Psalms for Praying
REFRAIN
Listen all people and I shall speak; I will bear witness against you, O nations: As Divine Presence, Eternal Flame of Love, Shall I not find fault with what you call holy, these offerings of greed and war are before Me always?
Your lies and deceitful ways, your greed for power and wealth are spawned by darkness; Have you forgotten that we are to be One in Love and Truth, that all of Life is Sacred Gift?
I know every creature, every plant, every mineral; I know you- your every need and your fears; The Earth and all that is in it belongs to the Whole, to be tended by all in cooperation with Love.
REFRAIN
Shall I accept your proud and boasting hearts, the oppression, the injustices brought about through your fearful deeds?
Never shall I accept such burnt offerings!
Rather, offer to the Beloved a gift of thanksgiving with grateful hearts; for what other return can you make for all that Love offers you?
My friends, search for the still voice that dwells in the Silence. If you call upon Me in times of trouble, I am ever present to you.
REFRAIN
The SECOND READING Romans 4:13-25
Reader: A reading from Romans.
The promise that he would inherit the world did not come to Abraham or to his descendants through the law but through the righteousness of faith. If it is the adherents of the law who are to be the heirs, faith is null and the promise is void. For the law brings wrath; but where there is no law, neither is there violation.
For this reason it depends on faith, in order that the promise may rest on grace and be guaranteed to all his descendants, not only to the adherents of the law but also to those who share the faith of Abraham (for he is the father of all of us, as it is written, “I have made you the father of many nations”) in the presence of the God in whom he believed, who gives life to the dead and calls into existence the things that do not exist. Hoping against hope, he believed that he would become “the father of many nations,” according to what was said, “So numerous shall your descendants be.” He did not weaken in faith when he considered his own body, which was already as good as dead (for he was about a hundred years old), or when he considered the barrenness of Sarah’s womb. No distrust made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God, being fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised. Therefore his faith “was reckoned to him as righteousness.” Now the words, “it was reckoned to him,” were written not for his sake alone, but for ours also. It will be reckoned to us who believe in him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead, who was handed over to death for our trespasses and was raised for our justification.
Reader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.
Gradual Lead Me, Lord LEVAS #251
Repeat three times.
Last time
The Gospel Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26
Deacon: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to Matthew People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.
As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth; and he said to him, “Follow me.”
And he got up and followed him. And as he sat at dinner in the house, many tax collectors and sinners came and were sitting with him and his disciples. When the Pharisees saw this, they said to his disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?” But when he heard this, he said, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. Go and learn what this means, ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have come to call not the righteous but sinners.” While he was saying these things to them, suddenly a leader of the synagogue came in and knelt before him, saying, “My daughter has just died; but come and lay your hand on her, and she will live.” And Jesus got up and followed him, with his disciples. Then suddenly a woman who had been suffering from hemorrhages for twelve years came up behind him and touched the fringe of his cloak, for she said to herself, “If I only touch his cloak, I will be made well.” Jesus turned, and seeing her he said, “Take heart, daughter; your faith has made you well.”
And instantly the woman was made well. When Jesus came to the leader’s house and saw the flute players and the crowd making a commotion, he said, “Go away; for the girl is not dead but sleeping.” And they laughed at him. But when the crowd had been put outside, he went in and took her by the hand, and the girl got up. And the report of this spread throughout that district.
Deacon: The Gospel of the Lord. People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.
NICENE CREED (Please rise.) Book of Common Prayer (Expansive Language version)
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.
Webelieve in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. Weacknowledgeonebaptismfortheforgivenessofsins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
The Prayers of the People Based on prayers by the Iona Community
Intercessor: Spirit of fire, inflame in us a passion for justice and equality, that we may know the cleansing of our prejudices and fears, proclaiming your freedom and boldly caressing your Earth with humility.
People: Hear our prayers for freedom and justice for all.
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 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.
People: Hear our prayers for courage to begin again
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: Hear our prayers for mercy and grace
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 discover you in the midst.
People: Hear our prayers for consolation and comfort.
Intercessor: Give us confidence in life and assurance in death.
People: In God’s many names we pray, AMEN.
The Confession of Sin Enriching Our Worship
Celebrant: Let us confess our sins to God.
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.
Absolution
Celebrant:
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 Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.
THE PEACE
Deacon: The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People: 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
Eucharistic Prayer
Celebrant: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Celebrant: Lift up your hearts.
People: We lift them to the Lord.
Celebrant: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
Celebrant:
Prayer 3, Enriching Our Worship
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 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:
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 you Holy Spirit upon us and upon these gifts of bread and wine that they may be to use 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:
The Fraction: Breaking of the Bread
Celebrant: We break this bread to share in the Body of Christ
Enriching Our Worship
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. We offer both bread and non-alcoholic wine at the time of communion.
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
Please let an usher know if you would like the bread/wine brought to you and if you would like a gluten free option.
Post Communion Prayer (Please stand as you are able )
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, May your promises be kept May you never forget that you are loved
Dismissal
Deacon: Go in peace to and serve our Loving, Liberating, Life-Giving God!
People: Thanks be to God.
