9:45 AMMORNING PRAYER, RITE II

Sunday, August 9The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

TRINITY CHURCH

IN THE CITY OF BOSTON

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Anytime Storytime with Trinity Church Boston

Grab the kids and join Director of Children’s Ministries Cathy Portlock Pacitto for Anytime Storytime with Trinity Church Boston. Cathy will share some favorite children’s books for the young — and the young at heart. Anytime Storytime is on our YouTube channel so you can access whenever it is most convenient, and new books will be added regularly. You can access Anytime Storytime by clicking here.

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Trinity Boston Counseling Center is HiringTrinity Boston Counseling Center, part of Trinity Boston Connects, is looking for two part-time staff clinicians to join them. You can check out the Indeed posting at this link.

Choir Camp Registration is Open

Register by: Fri., 8/14

Camp dates: Mon., 8/17-Fri., 8/21, 10 am-12 noon, on Zoom

Trinity’s annual Choir Camp is for all choristers, probationers (new choristers) and teens. This year’s Zoom edition will feature singing (of course) , music skills, games and community building. Choir

camp is the single most formative experience of the year for our under-18 set. Those who’ve been before know this, and wouldn’t miss it!

Trinity is Seeking New Choristers If you know a child who is 8 years old, going into 3rd grade, and is curious about music and singing, please contact Marissa Hall. Even if they’re not curious, we can remedy that. Ask any choir parent what being a Chorister has meant to their children!

Click Here to Register for Trinity Church Choir Camp

FYI: Trinity’s 8:30 pm Weeknightly Compline returns on Mon., 8/17.

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GATHERINGWelcome

Prelude ‘Syrinx’Claude Debussy (1862-1918)

Hymn 401 ‘The God of Abraham praise’

Sentences of Scripture

Worship at Trinity

When the text of this worship booklet is in bold, it is spoken or sung by all.

Leaders of the service will also lead these bold responses for the benefit of those worshiping from home.

Today we continue with our “Favorite Hymns of Trinity Church” initiative. Each summer Sunday during Worship from Home, the hymns we sing have been submitted by parishioners as their “favorites.” To paraphrase John Wesley: “Sing with good courage and beware of singing as if you were half dead or half asleep – instead lift up your voice with strength! Have an eye to God in every word you sing, aiming at pleasing the Lord more than yourself or any other creature.”

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Confession & AbsolutionLet us confess our sins against God and our neighbor. Most merciful God,we confess that we have sinned against youin thought, word, and deed,by what we have done,and by what we have left undone.We have not loved you with our whole heart;we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.We are truly sorry and we humbly repent.For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ,have mercy on us and forgive us;that we may delight in your will,and walk in your ways,to the glory of your Name. Amen.

Almighty God have mercy on us,forgive us all our sins through our Lord Jesus Christ,strengthen us in all goodness,and by the power of the Holy Spiritkeep us in eternal life. Amen.

THE INVITATORY & PSALTERInvitatory

Lord, open our lips.And our mouth shall proclaim your praise.Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. Alleluia!

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Canticle ‘Venite’Jack Noble White (b. 1938)

Sung by all.

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Psalm 105:1-6Give thanks to the Lord and call upon his Name; * make known his deeds among the peoples.Sing to him, sing praises to him, * and speak of all his marvelous works.Glory in his holy Name; * let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice.Search for the Lord and his strength; * continually seek his face.Remember the marvels he has done, * his wonders and the judgments of his mouth,O offspring of Abraham his servant, * O children of Jacob his chosen.

THE LESSONSReading Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28

Jacob settled in the land where his father had lived as an alien, the land of Canaan. This is the story of the family of Jacob.

Joseph, being seventeen years old, was shepherding the flock with his brothers; he was a helper to the sons of Bilhah and Zilpah, his father’s wives; and Joseph brought a bad report of them to their father. Now Israel loved Joseph more than any other of his children, because he was the son of his old age; and he had made him a long robe with sleeves. But when his brothers saw that their father loved him more than all his brothers, they hated him, and could not speak peaceably to him.

Now his brothers went to pasture their father’s flock near Shechem. And Israel said to Joseph, “Are not your brothers pasturing the flock at Shechem? Come, I will send you to them.” He answered, “Here I am.” So he said to him, “Go now, see if it is well with your brothers and with the flock; and bring word back to me.” So he sent him from the valley of Hebron.

He came to Shechem, and a man found him wandering in the fields; the man asked him, “What are you seeking?” “I am seeking my brothers,” he said; “tell me, please, where they are pasturing the flock.” The man said, “They have gone away, for I heard them say, ‘Let us go to Dothan.’“ So Joseph went after his brothers, and found them at Dothan. They saw him from a distance, and before he came near to them, they conspired to kill him. They said to one another, “Here comes this dreamer. Come now, let us kill him and throw him into one of the pits; then we shall say that a wild animal has devoured him, and we shall see what will become of his dreams.” But when Reuben heard it, he delivered him out of their hands, saying, “Let us not take his life.” Reuben said to them, “Shed no blood; throw him into this pit here in the wilderness, but lay no hand on him” —that he might rescue him out of their hand and restore him to his father. So when Joseph came to his brothers, they stripped him of his robe, the long robe with sleeves that he wore; and they took him and threw him into a pit. The pit was empty; there was no water in it. Then they sat down to eat; and looking up they saw a caravan of Ishmaelites coming from Gilead, with their camels carrying gum, balm, and resin, on their way to carry it down to Egypt. Then Judah said to his brothers, “What profit is it if we kill our brother and conceal his blood? Come, let us sell him to the Ishmaelites, and not lay our hands on him, for he is our brother, our own flesh.” And his brothers agreed. When some Midianite traders passed by, they drew Joseph up, lifting him out of the pit, and sold him to the Ishmaelites for twenty pieces of silver. And they took Joseph to Egypt.

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

We will pray the psalm in unison.

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Canticle ‘Dignus es’Calvin Hampton (1938-1984)

AntiphonSplendor and honor and kingly power are yours by right, O Lord our God,For you created everything that is,and by your will they were created and have their being.

AntiphonAnd yours by right, O Lamb that was slain,for with your blood you have redeemed for God,From every family, language, people, and nation,a kingdom of priests to serve our God.

AntiphonAnd so, to him who sits upon the throne,and to Christ the Lamb,Be worship and praise, dominion and splendor,for ever and for evermore.

Antiphon

Reading Matthew 14:22-33Immediately, Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but by this time the boat, battered by the waves, was far from the land, for the wind was against them. And early in the morning he came walking toward them on the sea. But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out in fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them and said, “Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.”Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat, started walking on the water, and came toward Jesus. But when he noticed the strong wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!” Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?” When they got into the boat, the wind ceased. And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.”The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Antiphon sung by all.

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Hymn 382 ‘King of glory, King of peace’

The Apostles’ CreedI believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.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.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. Amen.

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THE PRAYERSThe Lord be with you. And also with you.Let us pray.

The Lord’s Prayer 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.

Prayers of the PeopleFor peace, for courage, and for your presence, we pray to you, Lord God:For all people in their daily life and work;For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone.For our local communities, the nation, and the world;For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.For those who live in danger, sorrow, or fear;For all who labor to end tyranny, bigotry, and violence.For the just and proper use of your creation;For those who suffer for the sake of our comfort.For the peace and unity of the Church of God;For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth.For the ministries of all the baptized;For all who serve God in the Church.

Collect of the DayGrant to us, Lord, we pray, the spirit to think and do always those things that are right, that we, who cannot exist without you, may by you be enabled to live according to your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

IntercessionsFor the special needs and concerns of this congregation …

Hear us, Lord;For your mercy is great.

We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life …

We will exalt you, O God our King;And praise your Name for ever and ever.

We pray for all who have died,that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom …

Lord, let your loving-kindness be upon them;Who put their trust in you.

Collects are prayers that “collect” our intentions for any given occasion. In addition to the “Collect of the Day,” the Officiant will pray additional collects appropriate for this Sunday.

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A Prayer for MissionAlmighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole body of your faithful people is governed and sanctif ied: Receive our supplications and prayers which we offer before you for all members of your holy Church and the world you have made, that in our many vocations and ministries we may truly and devoutly serve you; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The PeaceThe peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you.

Announcements

Hymn 580 ‘God, who stretched the spangled heavens’

Sermon The Rev. Paige Fisher, Associate Priest

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Offertory Anthem ‘The Call’Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)

Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life:Such a Way, as gives us breath:Such a Truth, as ends all strife:Such a Life, as killeth death.Come my Light, my Feast, my Strength:Such a Light, as shows a feast:Such a Feast, as mends in length:Such a Strength, as makes his guest.Come, my Joy, my Love, my Heart:Such a Joy, as none can move:Such a Love, as none can part:Such a Heart, as joys in love.

Text: George Herbert (1593 – 1633)

Presentation Hymn

Blessing

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Title: The God of Abraham praise, H 401. Words: Thomas Olivers (1725-1799), alt. Music: Leoni, Hebrew melody; harm. Hymns Ancient and Modern, 1875, alt. All Rights Reserved. Used by permission. Reprinted under OneLicense.net # A-711378 • Title: Venite S 35. Music: Jack Noble White (b.1938) Used by permission. Reprinted under OneLicense.net # A-711378 • Title: Dignus es S 266. Music: JMusic: Calvin Hampton (1938-1984) Used by permission. Reprinted under OneLicense.net # A-711378 • Title: King of glory, King of peace, H 382. Words: George Herbert (1593-1633) Music: General Seminary, David Charles Walker (b. 1938) All Rights Reserved. Used by permission. Reprinted under OneLicense.net # A-711378 • Title: God, who stretched the spangled heavens H 580. Words: Catherine Cameron (b. 1927), alt. Music: Holy Manna, from The Southern Harmony, 1835 All Rights Reserved. Used by permission. Reprinted under OneLicense.net # A-711378 Title: From all who dwell below the skies, H 380. Words: Isaac Watts (1674-1748), para. of Psalm 117. St. 3, Thomas Ken (1637-1711) Music: Old 100th, melody from Pseaumes octante trois de David, 1551, alt.; harm. after Louis Bourgeois (1510?-1561?) All Rights Reserved. Used by permission. Reprinted under OneLicense.net # A-711378• Title: A mighty fortress is our God, H 688. Words: Martin Luther (1483-1546); tr. Frederic Henry Hedge (1805-1890); based on Psalm 46 Music: Ein feste Burg, melody Martin Luther (1483-1546); harm. Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) All Rights Reserved. Used by permission. Reprinted under OneLicense.net # A-711378

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Hymn 688 ‘A mighty fortress is our God’

The Dismissal and Concluding SentenceGo in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God.Glory to God whose power, working in us, can do inf initely more than we can ask or imagine: Glory to God from generation to generation in the Church, and in Christ Jesus for ever and ever. Amen.

Postlude ‘Chorale Prelude on Ein feste Burg’Helmut Walcha (1907-1991)

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Greetings friends!

Camp Trinity, in the words of one adult parishioner last week, “actually felt like I was at Camp!” Whether it was morning bible study with peers, noonday worship drawn from A New Zealand Prayer Book, learning new skills in a series of cross-generational gatherings in the afternoons (what is a friendship bracelet anyway?) or uproarious team challenge games in the evenings, Camp Trinity felt like at any given moment like something dozens and dozens of us were experiencing (and not just “watching”) together. Like you, we miss -- profoundly -- the experience of worship together in church. Being at camp together showed us something though: that much of the spontaneity and joy and sense of discovery we know when we are “one body” can still be ours, if we are willing to wade back in. We honestly don’t know exactly how long it will be before our common life begins to resemble what it was before COVID-19. We do know, though, that beloved community is possible in ways we could not have imagined only six months ago. Thank you so much for being with us and for praying for us as we moved through the week. One of Camp Trinity’s gifts to us is renewed excitement and a sense of new possibility about our life together in the months to come. Please read on for a message from one our parishioners who attended Camp Trinity. And, check out our slide show from Camp!

Your counselors,

Paige, Sarah, Cathy, and Patrick

“As a new member to Trinity Church I didn’t know what to think when I was invited to be a part of Camp Trinity. I was excited, nervous, and unaware of the fun that was to be had. Being at Trinity in person had

been limited due to the pandemic, and I was unsure of who I would recognize on Zoom. What I realized Wednesday morning when we all “zoomed in” together was that while I was a new face, the faith and warmth of the church was present.

The serenity of belonging felt in church, whether it is a familiar parish or a new

one, is that the people of God all carry the eternal f lame of God’s love. The past five months have been a trial for all who have been affected by COVID-19 and those affected by its impact on our sense of togetherness. However, when we all joined screens on Tuesday night for our campfire, I understood that the at-home aspect would not put a damper on the week’s activities. God’s love is a powerful force in the world. We see it motivate people and enable our one body to still gather in a way that is safe for all to participate. While there may be ways to safely meet in person amid this crisis, we know that the point of church community is not for just the strong or bold to gather, but a place where all of God’s children can meet, allowing Zoom to provide the happy medium for our time together as a community.

I look forward to one day meeting in person the friends I got to make over the past week and share in the joys of Camp Trinity. Together we did not let our situation hold us back, but rather adapt and overcome the trial. When we are the many members of one body, we can overcome together.”

CAMP TRINITY: CONNECTING IN NEW WAYS