Trinity Episcopal Church PROGRESSIVE INCLUSIVE
CREATIVE DOWNTOWN
Fifth Sunday After Pentecost
Morning Devotion
July 5, 2020 10:00am
ď ˜ The Liturgy of the Word ď ˜ Prelude
There is No Rose
Benjamin Britten
(Emily Olson, Trinity guest musician)
Welcome Opening Song
The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray
Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing (Ashley Kelley, Trinity guest musician)
Come, Thou Fount of every blessing Tune my heart to sing Thy grace Streams of mercy, never ceasing Call for songs of loudest praise Teach me some melodious sonnet Sung by flaming tongues above Praise the mount, I'm fixed upon it Mount of Thy redeeming love Here I raise my Ebenezer Here there by Thy great help I've come And I hope, by Thy good pleasure Safely to arrive at home Jesus sought me when a stranger Wandering from the fold of God He, to rescue me from danger Interposed His precious blood Oh, to grace how great a debtor Daily I'm constrained to be Let Thy goodness like a fetter Bind my wandering heart to Thee Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it Prone to leave the God I love Here's my heart, oh, take and seal it Seal it for Thy courts above
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Robert Robinson
Opening Collect Celebrant: People:
Celebrant:
Open Unto Me Prayer by Howard Thurman
The Work of The People (TWOTP)
The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. Open unto me — light for my darkness. Open unto me — courage for my fear. Open unto me — hope for my despair. Open unto me — peace for my turmoil. Open unto me — joy for my sorrow. Open unto me — strength for my weakness. Open unto me — wisdom for my confusion. Open unto me — forgiveness for my sins. Open unto me — love for my hates. Open unto me — thy Self for my self. Lord, Lord, open unto me!
FIRST Reading Reader:
Zechariah 9:9-12 Read by Kim Henkel
A reading from Zechariah
Rejoice greatly, O daughter Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter Jerusalem! Lo, your king comes to you; triumphant and victorious is he, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. He will cut off the chariot from Ephraim and the war horse from Jerusalem; and the battle bow shall be cut off, and he shall command peace to the nations; his dominion shall be from sea to sea, and from the River to the ends of the earth. As for you also, because of the blood of my covenant with you, I will set your prisoners free from the waterless pit. Return to your stronghold, O prisoners of hope; today I declare that I will restore to you double.
Reader: People:
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
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PSALm
Psalm 145:8-14
(Offered by Jobst Choral Scholars)
From Psalms for Praying
The congregation is invited to sing the last two lines of every stanza (in bold); the notes provided follow the entirety of the soprano part.
The Beloved is gracious and / merciful, allowing every soul free will with abiding / love. Gratitude and quiet joy over- / flow as I recall the abundant blessings of your / grace! Lift up your hearts, / all you who choose the path of / life! My heart is lifted / up! “Do you not know that your whole being is encompassed by my / love? I am the infinite and the eternal within / your soul; O, that I might make Myself known to / you! Choose Love that you might over- / come oppression and blind obedience to false / idols!” “Divine Light shines / in those who live in / Love. I shall uphold all who are burdened with / fear, and raise up all who call to / Me.”
SECOND READING Reader:
Romans 7:15-25a Read by Mike Barthold
A reading from Romans
I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate. Now if I do what I do not want, I agree that the law is good. But in fact it is no longer I that do it, but sin that dwells within me. For I know that nothing good dwells within me, that is, in my flesh. I can will what is right, but I cannot do it. For I do not do the good I want, but the evil I do not want is what I do. Now if I do what I do not want, it is no longer I that do it, but sin that dwells within me. So I find it to be a law that when I want to do what is good, evil lies close at hand. For I delight in the law of God in my inmost self, but I see in my members another law at war with the law of my mind, making me captive to the law of sin that dwells in my members. Wretched man that I am! Who will rescue me from this body of death? Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord!
Reader: People:
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. 4
Gradual
Bind Us Together
Bob Gillman
(Nate Leonard, Director of Music & the Arts and David Breen, Jobst Choral Scholar)
THE GOSPEL Celebrant: People:
Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew Glory to you, Lord Christ.
Jesus said to the crowd, “To what will I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling to one another, ‘We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we wailed, and you did not mourn.’ For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon’; the Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look, a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ Yet wisdom is vindicated by her deeds.” At that time Jesus said, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and the intelligent and have revealed them to infants; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. All things have been handed over to me by my Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
Celebrant: People:
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ.
Sermon
The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray
An Affirmation of Faith
The Iona Abbey Book of Worship Led by Sue Smitley Please join the leader in sharing the words of this Affirmation of Faith
We believe that God is present in the darkness before dawn; in the waiting and uncertainty where fear and courage join hands, conflict and caring link arms, and the sun rises over barbed wire. We believe in a with-us God who sits down in our midst to share our humanity. We affirm a faith that takes us beyond the safe place:
into action, into vulnerability and into the streets. We commit ourselves to work for change and put ourselves on the line; to bear responsibility, take risks, live powerfully and face humiliation; to stand with those on the edge; to choose life and be used by the Spirit for God's new community of hope. Amen. 5
Prayers of the People
Led by Jeffrey Albright
Created for the Ministry of Justice & Reconciliation by the Episcopal Standing Committee on Liturgy & Music
Please join the leader in sharing the responses in bold.
Intercessor: God of love, we pray for your church: For all our ministers: bishops, priests,
People:
deacons and all lay members; and for all who seek you in the community of the faithful. Equip us with compassion and love, to carry out your work of reconciliation in the world. God of love, Hear our prayers for the church.
Intercessor: God of freedom, we pray for our nation, and all the nations of the world: For
People:
peace and unity across barriers of language, color, and creed; for elected and appointed leaders, that they would serve the common good. Inspire all people with courage to speak out against hatred, to actively resist evil. Unite the human family in bonds of love. God of freedom, Hear our prayers for the world.
Intercessor: God of justice, we pray for the earth, your creation entrusted to our care: For the
People:
animals and birds, the mountains and oceans, and all parts of your creation that have no voice of their own. Stir up in us a thirst for justice that protects the earth and all its resources, that we may leave to our children’s children the legacy of beauty and abundance that you have given us. God of justice, Hear our prayers for the earth.
Intercessor: God of peace, we pray for this community: For our local leaders; for our schools
People:
and markets; for our neighborhoods and workplaces. Kindle in every heart a desire for equality, respect, and opportunity for all. Give us courage to strive for justice and peace among all people, beginning here at home. God of peace, Hear our prayers for this community.
Intercessor: God of mercy, we pray for all in any kind of need or trouble: For those whose
People:
lives are closely linked with ours, and those connected to us as part of the human family. For refugees and prisoners; for the sick and suffering, the lonely and despairing; for those facing violence; for all held down by prejudice or injustice. Awaken in us compassion and humility of spirit, as we seek and serve Christ in all persons. God of mercy, Hear our prayers for all who are in need.
Intercessor: God of grace, we pray for those who have died: For the faithful in every
People:
generation who have worked for justice; for prophets who called us to racial reconciliation; for martyrs who died because of hatred; and for all the communion of saints. Make us faithful to your call to proclaim your Good News, by word and example, and bring us at last into the glorious company of the saints in light. God of grace, Hear our prayers for those who have died. 6
Closing Collect:
(offered by Presiding Bishop, Michael Curry) God of all power and love, we give thanks for your unfailing presence and the hope you provide in times of uncertainty and loss. Send your Holy Spirit to enkindle in us your holy fire. Revive us to live as Christ’s body in the world: a people who pray, worship, learn, break bread, share life, heal neighbors, bear good news, seek justice, rest and grow in the Spirit. Wherever and however we gather, unite us in common prayer and send us in common mission, that we and the whole creation might be restored and renewed, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Confession of Sin & Absolution Leader: People:
Leader:
Celtic tradition from Iona Community
Let us confess our sins. To you Lord, all hearts are open, no secrets are hidden. Forgive our secret sins; Forgive our habitual sins; Forgive our unnoticed sins; Our sins against ourselves, Our sins against others, Our sins against you. Lord, let our memory provide no shelter for bitterness against another. Lord, let our minds provide no foothold for prejudice against another. Lord, let our hearts provide no harbor for hatred of another. Lord, let our attitudes be no associate in the condemnation of another. Lord, let our tongues be no accomplice in the judgment of another. Almighty God, who forgives all who truly repent, have mercy on you. Pardon and deliver you from all our sins, confirm and strengthen you in all goodness, and keep you in life eternal. Through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.
The Peace Celebrant: People:
The Peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you.
Announcements Offertory A virtual offering plate, titled Sunday, July 5 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
Let Me Fly (Jobst Choral Scholars)
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Lord’s Prayer
Version by Parker Palmer Led by Bobbie Finn-Will
The congregation is invited to join. 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,
Blessing
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.
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
Let Us Build a House Where Love Can Dwell
(See page 9)
(Canterbury Choir)
Dismissal Leader: People:
Led by Katie & Seth Crawford Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God.
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Sending Hymn
All Are Welcome (Canterbury Choir)
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Marty Haugen
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: Martin Luther King Jr.'s Prayer for the Church used with subscription permission
through The Work of the People, Liturgy Project) https://www.theworkofthepeople.com
Readings and Gospel 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: Created for the Ministry of Justice & Reconciliation by the Episcopal Standing
Committee on Liturgy & Music. An Affirmation of Faith from: the Iona Community - The Iona Abbey Book of Worship. Absolution and Confession from: Enriching our Worship, Church Publishing
Lord’s Prayer, transliteration by Parker Palmer Bulletin Image: Thanks for the free photo by Ulvi Safari on Unsplash.com 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 permission through purchase of CCLI Copyright license #20577215 Size B Streaming License #20577284 Size B All printed music from Gather permission through purchase of onelicense.net License # A-700000
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Proper IX July 5, 2020
TODAY 7/5, 11:00am, Virtual Coffee Hour – We will offer a 30-minute virtual coffee and conversation every Sunday following our 10:00 online worship service. You can find the Zoom connection information at www.trinitytoledo.org/virtual-coffee-hour/. Tuesday 7/7, Tuesday Lunch with Lisa Postponed – Lunch with Lisa will be suspended this week, resuming on Tuesday, July 13 at 12:00. The Zoom link will available on our Trinity@Home website page and Facebook. Wednesday 7/8, 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/. Saturday 7/11, 9:00am, Men’s Bible Study – Men’s Bible Study will meet on Saturday, July 11th at 9:00am via Zoom. All men in the Trinity community and their guests are welcome! You can find the Zoom dialin information on our website https://www.trinitytoledo.org/mens-bible-study/.
Please remember those who have asked for our prayers:
Jackie & Beth Sue Smitley Pat Albright Bettye Jo Hansbarger John L., Gladys & Karen Johnson-Webb Jackie & Beth Olivia
Tishie Bozeman Ethan & Alecia Grefe Judy Moon
To add your name or the name of someone you love on the Prayer List, please email lynzi@trinitytoledo.org.
Birthdays
7/10 Scott Dibling 7/15 Sully Sullivant 7/23 Bailey Oyler
Anniversaries
7/11 Ruth Foote 7/16 Nan Sirianni
7/14 Joan Fothergill 7/17 Chuck Abood
7/13 Joan & Don11Fothergill
7/14 Aliyah Melden 7/19 Yvonne Soldan
7/16 Jason & Courtney Rahe
To have your birthday or anniversary listed, please email the office: admin@trinitytoledo.org