Trinity Episcopal Church PROGRESSIVE INCLUSIVE
CREATIVE DOWNTOWN
Ninth Sunday After Pentecost
Morning Devotion
August 2, 2020 10:00am
The Liturgy of the Word Prelude
Violin Fantasy #1
Franz Schubert
(Aaron Rutter, Trinity guest musician)
Welcome Opening Song
The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray
Soon and Very Soon
Andraé Crouch
(Kim Buehler, Lisa Tucker-Gray, Chris Joseph-Trinity guest singer)
Soon and very soon, we are going to see the King! Soon and very soon, we are going to see the King! Soon and very soon, we are going to see the King! Hallelujah, Hallelujah, we're going to see the King! No more crying there, we are going to see the King! No more crying there, we are going to see the King! No more crying there, we are going to see the King! Hallelujah, Hallelujah, we're going to see the King! No more dying there, we are going to see the King! No more dying there, we are going to see the King! No more dying there, we are going to see the King! Hallelujah, Hallelujah, we're going to see the King! Soon and very soon, we are going to see the King! Soon and very soon, we are going to see the King! Soon and very soon, we are going to see the King! Hallelujah, Hallelujah, we're going to see the King! Hallelujah, Hallelujah, we're going to see the King!
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Opening Collect Celebrant: People:
Celebrant:
Come, Great Spirit!
Voice over by Chelsie Cree (written by Chris Neufelderdman, The Work of The People)
The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray.
Holy Spirit, Presence of God Holy Breath Life Divine! Holy Wind Mover and Shaker! We throw open our hearts before you; We cast down every barrier to your freedom: We yield to your boundless nature; we welcome your wildness. Too long have we tried to tame the wind; too long have we sought to control what’s wild; too long have we stood in domination over the Earth.
At this moment of Earth’s great groaning, yearning, as if in labor, to birth what’s holy and enduring, come, breathe, blow, move upon us all – that Earth and all that’s in it may thrive; that Earth and all that’s in it may love; that Earth and all that’s in it may live. In the harmony and wholeness you desire for us and all creation! Come great spirit! Breath, blow. Move upon us! Here! Now! Come, great spirit! Here now! May it be so!
FIRST Reading Reader:
Isaiah 55: 1-5 Read by Dave Beckwith
A reading from Isaiah
Thus says the Lord: "Ho, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and you that have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your labor for that which does not satisfy? Listen carefully to me, and eat what is good, and delight yourselves in rich food. Incline your ear, and come to me; listen, so that you may live. I will make with you an everlasting covenant, my steadfast, sure love for David. See, I made him a witness to the peoples, a leader and commander for the peoples. See, you shall call nations that you do not know, and nations that do not know you shall run to you, because of the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, for he has glorified you."
Reader: People:
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
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PSALm
Psalm 17: 1-7,15
From Psalms for Praying
(Offered by Chelsie Cree, Kim Buehler & Lisa Tucker-Gray, Jobst Choral Scholars) Please join us in singing the REFRAIN between the verses- offered by our cantors.
REFRAIN
REFRAIN Listen to my heart, O Love Divine; hear the cry with- / in me! Heed my prayer from lips that would utter / truth! For in You do I seek / justice! Be Thou my eyes that I may see with / clarity. If You try my heart, if You visit me by / night, if You test me, You will dis- / cover My only desire is to draw closer to / You. I see the injustice and the oppression piercing the hearts of your / people. REFRAIN Be Thou my feet that I may walk along / your paths; that I may be a benevolent presence on life’s / highway. I call upon You / knowing You will answer / me, Heart of my heart; incline your ear to me, hear / my words. Wondrously show your steadfast love, O Love Di- / vine, You walk beside me giving me / strength to face the fears that dwell with- / in. For I shall behold your face in / Truth, when I am fully a- / wake, I shall dwell in the / house of love and peace and / joy! REFRAIN
SECOND READING Reader:
Romans 9: 1-5 Read by Lindsey Melden
A reading from Romans
I am speaking the truth in Christ-- I am not lying; my conscience confirms it by the Holy Spirit- I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. For I could wish that I myself were accursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my own people, my kindred according to the flesh. They are Israelites, and to them belong the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the worship, and the promises; to them belong the patriarchs, and from them, according to the flesh, comes the Messiah, who is over all, God blessed forever. Amen.
Reader: People:
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. 4
Gradual
Sanctuary
J. Thompson & R. Scruggs
(Nate Leonard, Director of Music & the Arts)
THE GOSPEL
Matthew 14: 13-21
Celebrant:
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew Glory to you, Lord Christ.
People:
Jesus withdrew in a boat to a deserted place by himself. But when the crowds heard it, they followed him on foot from the towns. When he went ashore, he saw a great crowd; and he had compassion for them and cured their sick. When it was evening, the disciples came to him and said, “This is a deserted place, and the hour is now late; send the crowds away so that they may go into the villages and buy food for themselves.” Jesus said to them, “They need not go away; you give them something to eat.” They replied, “We have nothing here but five loaves and two fish.” And he said, “Bring them here to me.” Then he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven, and blessed and broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds. And all ate and were filled; and they took up what was left over of the broken pieces, twelve baskets full. And those who ate were about five thousand men, besides women and children.
Celebrant:
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ.
People:
Reflection
Donna Steppe, Trinity Member
An Affirmation of Faith
From Shore to Shore Led by Joan Fothergill Please join the leader in sharing the words of this Affirmation of Faith
We believe in God, the creator of all life and beauty, who blesses our journey. We believe in Jesus Christ, who lived as a friend and savior to all he met as he traveled, And who ate and laughed, wept and celebrated with them in love. We believe in the Holy Spirit, who rides on the gentle breeze, who strengthens our bindings, and who offers hope eternal. We believe in the church, Which stands open to all travelers, And bears witness to the everlasting love of God. Amen.
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Prayers of the People & Confession of Sin
Led by Gary Franklin from the Iona Community
Please join the leader in sharing the responses in bold. Let us pray. Gracious God, early in the morning, when the world was young, you made life in all its beauty and terror, you gave birth to all that we know. ALL: Hallowed be your name.
One:
One:
Early in the morning, when the world least expected it, a newborn child crying in a cradle announced that you had come among us, that you were one of us. ALL: Hallowed be your name. One:
Early in the morning, surrounded by respectable liars, religious leaders, anxious and silent friends, you accepted the penalty for doing good, for being God: you shouldered and suffered the cross. ALL: Hallowed be your name. One:
Early in the morning, a voice in a guarded graveyard and footsteps in the dew proved that you had risen, that you had come back to those and for those who had forgotten, denied and destroyed you. ALL: Hallowed be your name. One:
Early in the morning, in the multicolored company of your Church on earth and in heaven we celebrate your creation, your life, your death and resurrection, your interest in us: So to you we pray‌
ALL: God, bring new life where we are worn and tired, new love where we have turned hard-hearted, forgiveness where we feel hurt and where we have been wounded, and the joy and freedom in your Holy Spirit where we are the prisoners of ourselves. (pause for silence) One:
To all and to each where regret is real, God pronounces pardon and grants us the right to begin again. ALL: Thanks be to God. AMEN.
The Peace Celebrant: People:
The Peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you. 6
Announcements Offertory A virtual offering plate, titled Sunday, August 2 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
I Wish I Knew How
Billy Taylor
(Lisa Tucker-Gray & Chris Joseph-Trinity Guest Musician)
Lord’s Prayer The congregation is invited to join.
Led by Hugh Grefe
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory for ever and ever. 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.
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Sending Hymn
‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus
Louisa M. R. Stead
(Chelsie Cree, Jobst Choral Scholar)
’Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, And to take Him at His word. Just to rest upon His promise, And to know, “Thus saith the Lord.” REFRAIN:
Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him! How I’ve proved Him o’er and o’er! Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus! O for grace to trust Him more! Yes, ’tis sweet to trust in Jesus, Just from sin and self to cease. Just from Jesus simply taking Life and rest and joy and peace. REFRAIN I’m so glad I learned to trust thee, Precious Jesus, Savior, Friend; And I know that thou art with me, Wilt be with me to the end. REFRAIN
Dismissal Leader: People:
Led by Alice Zurawski and Henry Keune Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Special thank you to Donna steppe for offering today’s reflection!
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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: Come, Great Spirit! by Chris Neufeld-erdman 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 & Confession: from the Iona Community - The Iona Abbey Book of Worship. An Affirmation of Faith : adapted from prayer by Geoff Lowson/USPG, as found in From Shore to Shore Lord’s Prayer: Traditional Lord’s Prayer Bulletin Image: Christie Aitken © 2014 A MODERN DAY FISH AND LOAVES STORY- YOU IN? 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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PROGRESSIVE
INCLUSIVE
CREATIVE
DOWNTOWN
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Trinity Episcopal Church Progressive Inclusive Creative Downtown 316 Adams Street, Toledo, OH www.trinitytoledo.org
Trinity Pages
Proper XIII Aug. 2, 2020
TODAY 8/2, 11:00am, Virtual Coffee Hour – We will offer a 30-minute virtual coffee and conversation following our 10:00 online worship service. You can find the Zoom connection information at www.trinitytoledo.org/virtual-coffee-hour/.
Wednesday 8/5, 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 8/7, 9:00pm, Compline – Join us each Friday evening August as we gather online via Zoom for evening prayer . You can find the Zoom dial-in information on our website https://www.trinitytoledo.org/compline/.
Saturday 8/8, 9:00am, Men’s Bibles Study – All men in the Trinity community and their guests are welcome to join our monthly bible study. You can find the Zoom dial-in information on our website https://www.trinitytoledo.org/mens-bible-study/.
Please remember those who have asked for our prayers:
Jackie & Beth Sue Smitley Tishie Bozeman Pat Albright Bettye Jo Hansbarger Ethan & Alecia Grefe John L., Gladys & Karen Johnson-Webb Judy Moon Olivia Carol Gray Regina Pat Squire Don Keune Andrea Parmer Please remember those who have recently died: Bonnie Loss Tiffany Kidd
Birthdays
8/2 Sande Corfman-Johnson 8/3 Isaac Slater 8/11 Lou Woellner 8/17 Mary Hite 8/21 Greg Shumaker 8/28 Lindsey Melden
8/2 Ron McKinney 8/5 Kelly Termin 8/14 Cindy Shumaker 8/19 Derick Oyler 8/25 Dave Bingham
8/2 Lisa Tucker-Gray 8/8 Jack Neuman 8/15 Meagan Price 8/21 Trevor Snow-Gill 8/26 Kaia Douglas
To have your birthday or anniversary listed, please email the office: admin@trinitytoledo.org
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