The Twenty-Second Sunday After Pentecost
Holy Baptism, Reception and Holy Eucharist
October 22, 2023
10:00 am
Prelude Welcome
Give Me Jesus Traditional (Bradley Baker, Kim Buehler and Grace Mauk) The Rev. Dr. Stephen Applegate
Please rise.
Opening Hymn
Wade in the Water
LEVAS #143
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Acclamation: Bishop: People: Bishop: People: Bishop: People:
Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. There is one Body and one Spirit; There is one hope in God’s call to us; One Lord, one Faith, one Baptism; One God and Father of all.
The Collect of the Day
Prayers for an Inclusive Church by Steven Shakespeare
Bishop: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Bishop: Let us pray. Lord of the teasing riddle, whose questions undo our certainty and set us on a different path: give us a heart of passion, a searching mind, gentle strength of body and unseen depths of soul, that we might love you wholly and our neighbor as ourself; through Jesus Christ, the law of grace. Amen. Please be seated.
The First Reading Reader:
Leviticus 19:1-2, 15-18
A reading from Leviticus.
The Lord spoke to Moses, saying: Speak to all the congregation of the people of Israel and say to them: You shall be holy, for I the Lord your God am holy. You shall not render an unjust judgment; you shall not be partial to the poor or defer to the great: with justice you shall judge your neighbor. You shall not go around as a slanderer among your people, and you shall not profit by the blood of your neighbor: I am the Lord. You shall not hate in your heart anyone of your kin; you shall reprove your neighbor, or you will incur guilt yourself. You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against any of your people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the Lord. Reader: People:
The Psalm
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Psalm 1
Psalms for Praying by Nan Merrill
The cantor will offer the first line and the congregation is invited to join on the second.
Blessed are those who walk hand in hand with goodness, Who stand beside virtue, who sit in the seat of truth; For their delight is in the Spirit of Love, And in Love’s heart they dwell day and night.
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They are like trees planted by streams of water, that yield fruit in due season, and their leaves flourish; And in all that they do they give life. They unloving are not so; they are like dandelions that the wind blows away. Turning from the heart of Love they will know suffering and pain. They will be isolated from wisdom; For Love knows the way of truth, the way of ignorance will perish.
The SECOND READING Reader:
1 Thessalonians 2:1-8
A reading from the First Letter of Paul to the Thessalonians.
You yourselves know, brothers and sisters, that our coming to you was not in vain, but though we had already suffered and been shamefully mistreated at Philippi, as you know, we had courage in our God to declare to you the gospel of God in spite of great opposition. For our appeal does not spring from deceit or impure motives or trickery, but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the message of the gospel, even so we speak, not to please mortals, but to please God who tests our hearts. As you know and as God is our witness, we never came with words of flattery or with a pretext for greed; nor did we seek praise from mortals, whether from you or from others, though we might have made demands as apostles of Christ. But we were gentle among you, like a nurse tenderly caring for her own children. So deeply do we care for you that we are determined to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves, because you have become very dear to us. Reader: People:
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Sequence
Why We Sing
Kirk Franklin
Please rise. Someone asked the question “Why do we sing, When we lift our hands to Jesus, What do we really mean?” Someone may be wonderin’ When we sing our song At times we may be crying When nothing’s even wrong.
I sing because I’m happy I sing because I’m free Their eye is on the sparrow That’s the reason why I sing Glory Hallelujah You’re the reason why I sing Glory Hallelujah You’re the reason why I sing (repeat)
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The Gospel Deacon: People:
Matthew 22:34-46 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to Matthew. Glory to you, Lord Christ.
When the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together, and one of them, a lawyer, asked him a question to test him. “Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?” He said to him, “’You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the greatest and first commandment. And a second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.” Now while the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them this question: “What do you think of the Messiah? Whose son is he?” They said to him, “The son of David.” He said to them, “How is it then that David by the Spirit calls him Lord, saying, ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at my right hand, until I put your enemies under your feet”’? If David thus calls him Lord, how can he be his son?” No one was able to give him an answer, nor from that day did anyone dare to ask him any more questions. Deacon: People:
Sermon
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ. The Rt. Rev. Anne Bryson Jolly
PRESENTATION AND EXAMINATION OF THE CANDIDATES Bishop: The Candidates for Holy Baptism will now be presented. Sponsors: We present Kai Taylor Kefalas Siu and Matthias Alexander Kefalas Siu to receive the Sacrament of Baptism. Bishop:
Will you be responsible for seeing that the children you present are brought up in the Christian faith and life? Parents and Godparents: I will, with God’s help. Bishop:
Will you by your prayers and witness help these children to grow into the full stature of Christ? Parents and Godparents: I will, with God’s help. Then the Bishop asks the following questions of the parents and godparents who speak on behalf of the children. Question: Do you renounce Satan and all the spiritual forces of wickedness that rebel against God? Answer: I renounce them.
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Question: Do you renounce the evil powers of this world which corrupt and destroy the creatures of God? Answer: I renounce them. Question: Do you renounce all sinful desires that draw you from the love of God? Answer: I renounce them. Question: Do you turn to Jesus Christ and accept him as your Savior? Answer: I do. Question: Do you put your whole trust in his grace and love? Answer: I do. Question: Do you promise to follow and obey him as your Lord? Answer: I do. The Bishop says: The Candidates for Reception into this Communion will now be presented. Presenter: I present Irene Ballmer, George Benson, Kimberly Kefalas and Timothy Krukowski to be received into this Communion. The Bishop asks the Candidates: Do you reaffirm your renunciation of evil? Candidates: I do. Bishop: Do you renew your commitment to Jesus Christ? Candidates: I do, and with God’s grace I will follow him as my Savior and Lord. The Bishop then addresses the Congregation, saying: Will you who witness these vows do all in your power to support these persons in their life in Christ? People: We will. THE BAPTISMAL COVENANT Bishop: Let us join with these persons who are committing themselves to Christ and renew our own baptismal covenant. Bishop: Do you believe in God the Father? People: I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. Bishop: People:
Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God? I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
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Bishop: People:
Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit? I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.
Bishop:
Will you continue in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers ? I will, with God’s help.
People: Bishop: People:
Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord? I will, with God’s help.
Bishop: People:
Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ? I will, with God’s help.
Bishop: People:
Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself? I will, with God’s help.
Bishop:
Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being? I will, with God’s help.
People:
PRAYERS FOR THE CANDIDATE Bishop: Let us now pray for these persons who are to receive the sacrament of new birth, and for those who have renewed their commitments to Christ. Leader: People: Leader: People: Leader: People: Leader: People: Leader: People: Leader: People: Leader: People: Bishop:
Deliver them, O Lord, from the way of sin and death. Lord, hear our prayer. Open their hearts to your grace and truth. Lord, hear our prayer. Fill them with your holy and life-giving Spirit. Lord, hear our prayer. Keep them in the faith and communion of your holy Church. Lord, hear our prayer. Teach them to love others in the power of the Spirit. Lord, hear our prayer. Send them into the world in witness to your love. Lord, hear our prayer. Bring them to the fullness of your peace and glory. Lord, hear our prayer. Grant, O Lord, that all who are baptized into the death of Jesus Christ your Son may live in the power of his resurrection and look for him to come again in glory; who lives and reigns now and for ever. Amen.
The Procession to the Font: Variations on Wade in the Water, Traditional.
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THANKSGIVING OVER THE WATER Bishop: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Bishop: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give our thanks and praise. Bishop: We thank you, Almighty God, for the gift of water. Over it the Holy Spirit moved in the beginning of creation. Through it you led the children of Israel out of their bondage in Egypt into the land of promise. In it your Son Jesus received the baptism of John and was anointed by the Holy Spirit as the Messiah, the Christ, to lead us, through his death and resurrection, from the bondage of sin into everlasting life. We thank you, Father, for the water of Baptism. In it we are buried with Christ in his death. By it we share in his resurrection. Through it we are reborn by the Holy Spirit. Therefore in joyful obedience to your Son, we bring into his fellowship those who come to him in faith, baptizing them in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. At the following words, the Celebrant touches the water. Now sanctify this water, we pray you, by the power of your Holy Spirit, that those who here are cleansed from sin and born again may continue for ever in the risen life of Jesus Christ our Savior. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be all honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen. THE BAPTISM Each candidate is presented by name to the Bishop, who then immerses, or pours water upon, the candidate, saying N., I baptize you in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Then the Bishop or Priest places a hand on the person's head, marking on the forehead the sign of the cross [using Chrism if desired] and saying to each one: N., you are sealed by the Holy Spirit in Baptism and marked as Christ's own for ever. Amen. When this action has been completed for all candidates, the Bishop at a place in full sight of the congregation, prays over them, saying Let us pray. Heavenly Father, we thank you that by water and the Holy Spirit you have bestowed upon these your servants the forgiveness of sin, and have raised them to the new life of grace. Sustain them, O Lord, in your Holy Spirit. Give them an inquiring and discerning heart, the courage to will and to persevere, a spirit to know and to love you, and the gift of joy and wonder in all your works. Amen. All proceed back to the front with music. Bishop: People:
Let us welcome the newly baptized. We receive you into the household of God. Confess the faith of Christ crucified, proclaim his resurrection, and share with us in his eternal priesthood. 8
The Bishop says to the congregation: Let us now pray for these persons who have renewed their commitment to Christ. Silence may be kept. Then the Bishop says: Almighty God, we thank you that by the death and resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ you have overcome sin and brought us to yourself, and that by the sealing of your Holy Spirit you have bound us to your service. Renew in these your servants the covenant you made with them at their Baptism. Send them forth in the power of that Spirit to perform the service you set before them; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. FOR RECEPTION Irene Ballmer, George Benson, Kimbery Kefalas and Timothy Krukowski N., we recognize you as a member of the one holy catholic and apostolic Church, and we receive you into the fellowship of this Communion. God, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, bless, preserve, and keep you. The Bishop concludes with this prayer: Almighty and ever living God, let your fatherly hand ever be over these your servants; let your Holy Spirit ever be with them; and so lead them in the knowledge and obedience of your Word, that they may serve you in this life, and dwell with you in the life to come; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The peace Bishop: People:
The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you.
Announcements Annual Pledge Drive Update and Impact Story We welcome Kai Taylor Kefalas Siu and Matthias Alexander Kefalas Siu, sons of Merwin Siu and Kimberly Kefalas, into the household of God through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism. We welcome Irene Ballmer, George Benson, Kimberly Kefalas, and Timothy Krukowski from St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church in Perrysburg who are being received into the fellowship of this Communion. The undesignated offering today is for the Bishop’s Discretionary Fund to enable her to meet a variety of pastoral and emergency needs in her ministry as Bishop.
Offertory
Let Me Listen
Dan Forrest
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The Liturgy of the Table 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.
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:
Sanctus
The Sound of My People by M. Roger Holland II
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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 you Holy Spirit upon us and upon these gifts of bread and wine that they may be to you 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.
The Lord’s Prayer
Parker Palmer And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we pray this version of the Lord’s Prayer: 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. 11
The Fraction: Breaking of the Bread Celebrant: People: Celebrant:
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. 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. Please let us know if you would like the bread brought to you or if you would like a gluten free option.
Communion Music
Shall We Gather at the River
LEVAS #141
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Communion Music
Just As I Am
LEVAS #137
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The Post Communion Prayer (Please rise.) 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 of those who have come before, with those gathered today, and with those yet to find their way to this table of love set and 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. Now, send us out into the world to do the work you have given us to do offering your fearless love and priceless peace to all we meet in the name of our loving, liberating life-giving God. Amen
Sung Benediction 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.
Blessing The Bishop blesses the people, first saying Our help is in the Name of the Lord; People: The maker of heaven and earth. Bishop: Blessed be the Name of the Lord; People: From this time forth for evermore. Bishop: The blessing, mercy, and grace of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you, and remain with you for ever. Amen.
Sending Hymn
Sing a New World Into Being
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Dismissal Deacon: People:
Postlude
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord! Thanks be to God! March for a Festival in F (Ken Stoops, organ)
David N. Johnson
Please greet Bishop Anne, those being baptized, and those being received at the reception which follows the service in the rear of the church.
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Sending Hymn
Sing a New World Into Being
Tune: HYMN TO JOY Words: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette
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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, Jeffrey Albright, Jr. Warden Leah Reed, Clerk, Margaret Baehren, Treasurer Dennis Degnan, Becky Koskinen, Gary Franklin Fritz Hany, Karen Keune & Jamie Paul
Parish Staff The Rev. Dr. Stephen Applegate, Interim Rector Father Robert Gahler, Retired Episcopal Priest Meribah Mansfield, Deacon Heather Meyer, Director of Operations George Benson, Director of Community Engagement Chelsie Cree, Director of Music and The Arts Grace Mauk, Assistant Director of Music and the Arts 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: BCreative Studios 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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