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CHURCH DIRECTORY

CONGREGATIONAL CARERev. Dr. Stacey L. Edwards-Dunn

Church Administrator and Executive Minister, Community Engagement and TransformationMin. Jené Colvin, Admin. Asst.

Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, Senior PastorMelody Morgan, Executive Asst. to the Senior Pastor

Rev. Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr., Pastor Emeritus

Rev. Rochelle Michael Dir. Pastoral Services Rev. Mark S. Barclay Assoc. PastorRev. Regena Glenn-CaldwellAssoc. PastorRev. Michael D. Jacobs Assoc. PastorRev. Calvon JonesAssoc. Pastor

Call the Church Office, 773-966-1500, Mailbox 2535 to:Request Prayer • Report illness or hospitalization • Report the death of a loved one

Schedule Baby Dedication • Schedule Pre-Marital Counseling

To schedule a Wedding date, call 773-966-1500, Mailbox 2525.

Church HoursMonday – CLOSEDTuesday – Friday

11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.Saturdays • 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.Sundays • 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Trinity United Church of Christ400 West 95th Street

Chicago, Illinois 60628 - 1120Telephone (773) 962-5650www.trinitychicago.org

@TrinityChicago#TrinityChicago

Rev. Tyrone McGowan Assoc. PastorRev. Jasmin Taylor Assoc. PastorRev. Barbara A. Heard Vol. PastorMin. Carol Taylor Vol. PastorRev. Dr. Clyde White Vol. Pastor

PASTORAL STAFF PROGRAM STAFF

INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORTDeacon Wilfred Bentley, Exec. Director

HUMAN RESOURCES Ebony Only, Exec. Director

Sunday Worship Services7:14 a.m. & 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m.

(Praise Service begins 15 minutes prior)

Youth Church7:14 a.m., 10:45 a.m.

Bible Discovery Hour9:45 a.m. Wednesday Praise and Prayer

11:30 a.m. - Prayer Service6:00 p.m. - Prayer Service

7:00 p.m. - Wednesday @ The Well

Saturday Church School9:00 a.m.

CFABS Bible Study773-966-1507

For current schedule, visit www.trinitychicago.org

LIVE Sunday Webcasts7:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m.

Radio BroadcastWVON 1690 AM

Sundays, 6:00 p.m.

Daryle Brown Exec. Dir., Multimedia Communications

Bryan Johnson, Exec. Dir., Sacred Music

Lula Martin, Supervisor, Ministry and Facility Services

Rev. Mark A. Smith Exec. Minister of Stewardship

Dr. Julia Speller, Dir. Christian Education

Dea. Jiles Taylor-George, RN, Parish Nurse

Adrian Williams Supervisor, Member and Guest Services

COVER ART: "Tangled Up In Blue, 2015" by Margaret Bowland - http://www.margaretbowland.com/

Order of Worship (7:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.) ................................................................................2Hymn of Praise ................................................................................................................................................3Unison Scripture ..............................................................................................................................................3Confession of Sins ............................................................................................................................................4Today's MAAFA Music .....................................................................................................................................5Sermon Notes/Prayer Concerns ......................................................................................................................6Today's Music Guest ........................................................................................................................................7Pastor Moss' February Sermon Series .............................................................................................................8Howard Thurman Vespers ...............................................................................................................................8Pastor's Wo ......................................................................................................................................................97 Weeks of Prayer & Fasting ..........................................................................................................................10Wednesday@TheWell ...................................................................................................................................11Today's MAAFA Menu ....................................................................................................................................12Leadership Training .......................................................................................................................................12Giving Options ...............................................................................................................................................13IT Ministry .....................................................................................................................................................13Youth Ministry Training .................................................................................................................................14High School Alumni .......................................................................................................................................14Youth All Call ..................................................................................................................................................15CFABS Bible Study Classes .............................................................................................................................16Married Couples Ministry ..............................................................................................................................17Calendar ........................................................................................................................................................18Divine Imagination ........................................................................................................................................18Events ............................................................................................................................................................19Service & Support Groups .............................................................................................................................20

Trinity UCC Media and Technology Protocols Photography and Recording: Still photography, videography and audio recording of our worship services, ministry programs and community services is prohibited on church property, without prior expressed approval from Trinity United Church of Christ. To request permission, contact Daryle Brown, Executive Director of Multi-Media Communications, at 773-966-1544.

Media: If visiting in an official media capacity, please be sure to check-in at our reception desk upon arrival.

WiFi: Trinity UCC offers Wifi for our members and visitors as a courtesy, so that they may participate in our worship services and ministry. User ID: trinity Password: guest

Listening Assistance: As we endeavor to maintain a sacred worship experience, please return listening devices following the Benediction. An Audio Technician is available in the sound room for 15 minutes following each service for the return of your device.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION!

Table of Contents

1Communion Sunday • February 3, 2019©2019 Trinity United Church of Christ. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited.

Communion Sunday • February 3, 2019©2019 Trinity United Church of Christ. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited.2

Order of Worship - 7:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.Opening Song .....................................................................................................................“Balanta”Hymn of Praise ............................................................................................................. “Ise Oluwah”Unison Scripture ............................................................................................ Psalm 139:13-14 (NIV)

[PLEASE REMAIN STANDING FOR THE READING OF THE WORD]Invocation PrayerParish Concerns

Visitor RecognitionPassing of the PeaceThe Pastor’s Word

The Service of Communion Confession of Sins Communion Collect Distribution of Elements Assurance of Pardon Words of Institution

The Service of GivingOffertory SentencesTithes and Offerings/Refresh the Rest

Altar Call Sermonic Hymn ................................................................................................................... SelectedSermon .........................................................................................“Notes Of A Native Son: Identity”Hymn of InvitationBenediction

Opening Song .....................................................................................................................“Balanta”Ministry of Music.............................................................................................................. “I’ll Stand”Sermon .........................................................................................“Notes Of A Native Son: Identity”Hymn of Invitation The Service of Giving

Offertory SentencesTithes and Offerings/Refresh the Rest

The Service of Communion Confession of Sins Communion Collect Distribution of Elements Assurance of Pardon Words of Institution

Altar Call/Benediction**The Order of Worship is subject to change, at the dictation of the Holy Spirit…

Order of Worship - 6:00 p.m.


Hymn of Praise/Unison Scripture

ISE OLUWAH

Ise OluwahKole Baje oIse Oluwah Kole Baje o

PSALM 139:13-14 (NIV)

13For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. 14I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.

“Our crown has already been bought and paid for. All we have to do is wear it”.

― James Baldwin.


Almighty and Most Merciful Father, we come before You, acknowledging our sins, our shortcomings, and our breaking of our Covenant with You.

Not only have we done things we ought not to have done, said things we ought not to have said, left undone so many things we ought to have done and been silent when we should have witnessed for You.

Not only are we guilty of that, O Lord; but we have also closed our eyes and pretended not to see the injustices, the racism and the evil which pervade our everyday lives.

We have shut our ears and pretended not to hear the cries for liberation which come from the lips, lives and hearts of the oppressed – even our own Black brothers and sisters!

Forgive us, O Lord, renew our courage and faith, and keep us ever mindful of Thy great sacrifice. Hear us, we beseech Thee, as we come to You in love and worship giving Your Name the praise forevermore.

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To All Our Visitors ... To all who mourn and need comforting ... To all who are friendless and want friendship ... To all who are oppressed and need liberation; and to whosoever will come, Trinity opens its doors. Thank you for coming, and may God bless you.

Confession of Sins


Today's Maafa Music

BALANTA A dance dedicated to the Black youth of Chicago encouraging them

to continue to stand and Fight for Justice, Freedom and Equalilty!

Choreography and Arrangement: Uche Omoniyi

Musicians: Idris Daniels, Papa Mangue Ibrahim Sylla, Akinjobi Davis, Dav’id Braswell, Jeremiah Sutton

The Balanta people live in Guinea Bissau, the Casamance region of Senegal, and the Gambia. The name, Balanta or Balante’, translates as Those Who Resist. They are known for their fierce militaristic skills and elaborate social institutions. They are one of the only ethnic groups in West Africa who were able to retain their land and live outside the colonial state. The Balanta people are fishermen, herders, and cultivators. They grow millet, rice, peanuts, cashews, and fruit. Many folkloric dances are done by men and women when they participate in elaborate life cycle ceremonies in which family and community celebrate events such as birth, circumcision, marriage, and death. Most of these events, especially funerals, entail the sacrifice of livestock for consumption and ritual offering and the consumption of palm wine or rum. Dance is the quintessential form of cultural expression for the Balanta and many West African ethnic groups. African dance by definition is participatory, one does not go to watch a dance; one goes to dance. ~Uche Omoniyi

Balanta(“Those who resist”)

Ise OluwahYoruba Language from Nigeria

(“The Creator’s work cannot be destroyed”)

O Si Funi MunguSwahili folk song arranged by Rev. Cynthia Bridges

Soon Ah Will Be DoneSpiritual arranged by William Dawson

We’ll Understand It Better By and ByCharles Tindley

I’ll StandArranged by Raymond Wise


Sermon Notes/Prayer Concerns


Today's Music GuestAdrian Dunn is an accomplished singer, songwriter, and producer. He is a voice faculty member at The School of Performing Arts in Naperville, Illinois. Mr. Dunn holds a Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degree in Voice from The Music Conservatory at Roosevelt University with additional musical studies at The Sibelius Academy of Mu-sic in Finland. He has sung with the Chicago Symphony Cho-rus, Grant Park Symphony Chorus, Blossom Festival Cho-rus, and as a soloist with the North Shore Choral Society. Mr. Dunn sang the lead role in the 2017 Chicago premiere of the Paul Laurence Dunbar opera The Poet and in 2016 served as the opera chorus master for the Midwest pre-miere of the opera Harriet Tubman – When I Crossed That Line to Freedom with the South Shore Opera Company of Chicago.

As an active professional singer, producer, and songwriter, Mr. Dunn has had the privilege of working with gospel greats such as Tremaine Hawkins, Myron Butler, Melonie Daniels, Troy Bright, Lamar Campbell, and many more. He was awarded Album Producer of the Year for AME Live featuring the AME International Mass Choir from the Rhythm of Gospel Awards. In addition, Mr. Dunn is a MacArthur grant recipient for his original work Hopera: A Hip Hop Opera, and nominated for Best Music Director from the Black Theater Alliance Awards for Hopera: a Hip Hop Opera.

Mr. Dunn has been a guest clinician and presented lectures at various universities, includ-ing the School of the Art Institute, McCormick Theological Institute, Clark Atlanta Univer-sity, Illinois State University, Northern Illinois University, Columbia College Chicago, Bowl-ing Green State University, University of California Irvine, California State University, West Virginia University, The University of Calgary, and The University of Chicago. He is the for-mer Artistic Director of the Legacy Black Music Project at Roosevelt University. Mr. Dunn completed writing his first book in 2014 entitled Your Voice Unleashed: A Singers Guide to Healthier, Smarter, Sustainable Singing. Currently, Mr. Dunn released his most recent album and a second book entitled Revelations: A collection of modern spirituals & gospel songs in seeking justice for black lives.


Pastor Moss' February Sermon SeriesMAAFA Sermon Series - inspired by James Baldwin

3 Notes of a Native Son: Identity - Psalm 139:13-1410 Nobody Knows My Name: Courage - Psalm 137:1-717 Sonny’s Blues: Redemption - Psalm 107:1-324 If Beale Street Could Talk: Love - I Corinthians 13:1-8, 13

Announcements


Pastor's WordFor I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’ “Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’ “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’ Matthew 25:35-40

Beloved, The kindness, generous, selfless spirit, and energy of this congregation is astounding! Time after time, the Village of Trinity United Church of Christ pours its prayers, heart, treasures, and time into efforts to help those in need. As the temperatures dropped, we opened our doors to those who would otherwise be outside. We prepared meals and gathered clothing, food, and provisions that will carry them through this dangerous cold spell and beyond. Partnering with the City of Chicago and Catholic Charities, Trinity United Church of Christ became a warming center and overnight shelter. Volunteers flooded this church and dropped off goods, prepared food, inventoried items, filled backpacks, entertained children, prayed with the children and for our guests, and created a welcoming, warm, and God-filled space. For those who did not come to our space, we went to theirs; volunteers filled their cars and our vans and transported those outside into our Warming Center. Other volunteers distributed much needed warm hats, scarves, and gloves, all the while praying for their safety. For those for whom this was temporary, Trinity provided the stop-gap. For those whose needs went beyond this cold spell, Trinity worked with city agencies to provide long-term shelter and the promise of permanent housing. This is the greatest church this side of the Jordan! Below is a small message our photographer, Dawn Stephens, shared about herexperience last week. Simply saying, “Thank you” seems too small for the grand gestures you make each time our community is in need. Your presence, witness, time, talent, tithes, and offerings continue to bless us, our community, and the community at large, and I pray that God will continue to bless you and your family in all that you do and pursue. Asking you to imagine,

Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, Senior Pastor

The day is done, the lights are out. I am just getting home, a bit tired and cold, so I am calling it a day. It has been a very eye opening and heart touching day. From meeting some truly amazing people who genuinely care about others, to a young man who is a licensed barber show up to cut hair because he saw someone post our outreach on social media, to seeing a 3-year-old thank God for the people, the food, and being warm, to fighting tears as a Marine veteran was brought in a wheelchair from the streets, who apologized for not being more presentable and offering to pay for service. My offer of a haircut to him made his entire face light up, as he said, “I haven’t had a haircut in SO long!” My heart hurt! As a veteran, this should never be!! My day ended as I listened to the testimony of a wonderful man who has been providing delicious meals for everyone since yesterday. He was giving back with a spirit that was truly amazing. He said “I give back in any way I can, because I understand. I too found myself homeless.” His story is a real testimony. The temperature outside is -13 without the wind chill, but the warmth I experienced today makes you forget just how cold it is outside.

Dawn Stephens


Announcements

WEEK 4February 4 – 10

Pray and Fast for a Willing Spirit

Psalm 51:12Restore to me the joy of your salvation

and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.

FAST FROM: All refined and processed food products(artificial flavorings, chemicals, food additives,

preservatives, white flour, white rice)


Announcements


Today's MAAFA Menu/Announcements

2019 LEADERSHIP TRAINING

Saturday, February 9, 2019

9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?ALL SERVANT LEADER OFFICERS, PASTORAL STAFF, CHURCH OFFICERS

TODAY’S MAAFA MENU

FEATURING FOODS FROM THE MOTHERLAND

Senegalese Poulet YassaFried Catfish

Twisted Samp and BeansJollof Rice

Savory African Vegetable StewChapati

Chef Gregory Johnson, Sr., President, Greg’o, Inc.


AnnouncementsGiving Options at Trinity UCC

In order to make giving to Trinity UCC as convenient as possible, we have developed a variety of ways to suit many lifestyles:

• Giving Envelopes can be placed in the offering baskets on Sundays, or dropped in the Trustee slot any time the church is open

• First Fruits/ACH allows you to deduct directly from your bank account on a schedule of your choice (sign up or get questions answered with our Member and Guest Services team)

• Access ACS/TrinityChicagoNet provides you with the ability to make one time offerings, or scheduled offerings (Go to www.trinitychicago.org, menu item: Connections)

• SecureGive provides you mobile giving access from within the Trinity UCC Mobile App

• Text-to-Give through SecureGive – This is for targeted giving (Operation Share, Disaster Relief, etc.). Simply text to 855-781-8384 and enter the special offering (ExtraGift is active now) - ExtraGift $$ - you will then receive prompts to complete the transaction. Once set up, you will be able to text offerings with one step.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MINISTRYCOMPUTER PROTECTION WORKSHOP

Saturday, February 16, 20191:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. • Montgomery Hall

Do you:• Have questions about how to make your PC, laptop, tablet, or cell phone more secure? • Ever wonder what type of virus protection software you should install on your device? • Know how to get rid of a virus on your device? • Know if those phone calls that you receive from “Microsoft” are legitimate?

Join the IT Ministry for a workshop on how to protect your personal computer, laptop, cell phone, and other electronic devices with low tech and no tech solutions. These questions and more will be answered. To register, use this link or send an email with your name, email address and phone to IT Ministry at [email protected] or call and leave a message at 773-966-1500 Mailbox 2333.


AnnouncementsTRINITY UCC

2019 YOUTH MINISTRY TRAINING INFORMATION

In an effort to provide a safe environment for our youth and in compliance with our insurance company, all Trinity UCC volunteers and employees (21 years of age and older) must complete the YOUTH MINISTRY TRAINING in order to participate in youth activities or work with the youth of Trinity in any capacity.

The next YOUTH MINISTRY TRAINING will be held: Saturday, February 23, 2019

8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Montgomery Hall

TO REGISTER: Contact Rev. Michael D. Jacobs (see below)REGISTRATION FEE: $ 10.00 (Includes Continental breakfast)

UPCOMING YOUTH MINISTRY TRAINING DATES:April 13, 2019, August 10, 2019 and October 12, 2019

Please watch the bulletin. For information, contact Rev. Michael D. Jacobs773-966-1541 | [email protected]

ATTENTION TRINITY UCC MEMBERS!

DID YOU GRADUATE FROM ONE OF THE

FOLLOWING HIGH SCHOOLS BEFORE 1960?

Cooley • Dunbar • DuSableHyde Park • Phillips • Wells

If so, please send your name, phone number, and email to Carole Jacobs, [email protected]. We also need yearbooks from classes prior to 1960 from these schools! We are planning a special focus for 4th Sunday!


AnnouncementsATTENTION ALL YOUTH!

Join us for Our First Youth All-Call PartyFor Youth ages 12-17

Saturday, February 16, 2019 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Montgomery Hall

The Youth All-Call Party kicks off the New Year, bringing youth together to reenergize and reignite the fire within!

We need YOUR help to assist with the planning of our youth events and to obtain feedback and input concerning youth ministries here at Trinity UCC!

Let’s talk about:Vacation Bible School

Youth RevivalChurch School

And other ideas for the year! Please spread the word! For more information, please contact Rev. Calvon Jones, [email protected].


Announcements

BIBLE STUDY REGISTRATION CONTINUES!!

CLASSES START TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH!

It is that time of YEAR! As part of being a servant of God, we must be committed to God’s Word!

Come join us for a Bible study journey! Register for a class that will take you higher and deeper in Christ! We can’t wait to begin to start the journey with you!

For more information, please send an email to Min. Tennille Power, [email protected] or call 773-966-1584.

THE CENTER FOR AFRICAN BIBLICAL STUDIES


Announcements

REGISTER TODAY!

Trinity United Church of ChristMarried Couples Ministry

“We Are One”Retreat and Dinner Dance

And the two will become one body. So there are not two, but one. Mark 10:8 (NCV)

Friday, March 22 – Sunday, March 24, 2019Hilton Lisle/Naperville

3003 Corporate W Drive | Lisle, IL 60532

$180 per couple (Includes retreat, boxed lunch, and dinner dance)

Workshops only: $70/coupleDinner Dance only: $95/couple

Hotel rate $109/night (includes breakfast)

Register at the Married Couples Table or online: https://tinyurl.com/2019TUCCMCMRetreat


CalendarTODAY 2/3

400 W. 95th Street7:15 a.m. Children’s Church - 2037:30 a.m. Worship Service - SA10:30 a.m. Children’s Church - 20311:00 a.m. Worship Service - SA6:00 p.m. Worship Service - SA

MONDAY 2/4400 W. 95th StreetCHURCH CLOSED

TUESDAY 2/5400 W. 95th Street

11:00 a.m. Diabetes Prevention Program - 2021:00 p.m. Big Mama’s House Breakout Room - 202 Big Mama’s House Quilting Class - NII East6:00 p.m. Band Rehearsal - Band Room6:30 p.m. Praise Team Rehearsal - 120 Khayralla/Mwanabaraka Rehearsal - NII West Women’s Chorus Rehearsal - SA Worship and Arts Dance Ministry - MH7:00 p.m. Men’s Chorus Rehearsal - WC Church in Society Ministry - 102 Singles Ministry - 202

WEDNESDAY 2/6400 W. 95th Street

11:30 a.m. Weekly Prayer Service - WC12:30 p.m. Family Caregivers Support Group - 2023:30 p.m. Homework Zone/Tutoring - Library4:00 p.m. Cafe’ 400 - MH6:00 p.m. Evening Prayer Service - WC7:14 p.m. Wednesday at the Well - SA

THURSDAY 2/7400 W. 95th Street

6:30 p.m. Howard Thurman Meditation Vespers - WC Domestic Violence Ministry Meeting - 203 Drill Team Rehearsal - NII West Healing From Trauma (Domestic Violence) - 207 My Brother’s Keeper - 116 Tangeni Dance Rehearsal - NII East Sanctuary Choir Band Rehearsal - Band Room7:00 p.m. Yoga and Spirituality Ministry Meeting - 120 Media Ministry Meeting - 202 Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal - SA

FRIDAY 2/8400 W. 95th Street

11:00 a.m. Free N One Meeting - 2075:00 p.m. Big Mama’s House Sewing & Tailoring Class - 2036:30 p.m. African Dance Rehearsal - SA7:00 p.m. Free-N-One - 207 Chaplains Ministry Meeting - BR

SATURDAY 2/9400 W. 95th Street

7:30 a.m. Yoga - NII East8:00 a.m. Zumba - A Black and Christian New Members Class - MH9:00 a.m. Saturday Bible School: Confirmation Class - Library Saturday Bible School: S.A.L.T. - 203 Saturday Bible Class: Pre K-2nd - 120 Saturday Bible School: 3rd - 4th Grade - 116 Saturday Bible School: 5th - 6th Grade - 202 Saturday Bible School: Adult Bible Class - WC9:30 a.m. Village Keepers Ministry Meeting - 10210:00 a.m. Servant Leadership Training - A10:45 a.m. Little Warriors/Imani Rehearsal - WC11:00 a.m. Math Tutorial - 203 Isuthu Manhood Training - 120 MAAFA Exhibit Set up - NII12:00 p.m. Isuthu Manhood Training (Ashante’ Nation) - BR Drug & Alcohol Recovery Meeting - 11612:30 p.m. Walaika Rehearsal - WC Intonjane Ministry - MH1:00 p.m. Youth Drill Team Rehearsal - NII West Grandparents Ministry - 2032:00 p.m. Isuthu Manhood Training (Fante & GA) - 102 Isuthu Manhood Training (Fante & GA) - WC3:00 p.m. Internal Security Ministry Meeting - BR Premarital Counseling Session - 202 MAAFA Set up and Rehearsal - SA3:30 p.m. Married Couples Ministry - 1164:00 p.m. Greeters Ministry - A HIV/AIDS Support Ministry Meeting - 2035:00 p.m. Deacons In Training - Phase II - BR

*FH (Fellowship Hall) is now MH (Montgomery Hall)

DIVINE IMAGINATION CALLJoin Pastor Moss for his monthly Divine Imagination telephone message, 11:55 a.m., Thursday, February 14, 2019. Dial 712-775-7031, enter passcode 634787; press the “#” key.


Happy Birthday wishes to everyone born

in the month of February!

CHURCHWIDE EVENTSBLAINE DENYE LIBRARY Ministry partners invite you to visit our library and explore the volumes on Bible study, African American history and culture, Our focus for the month of February is Black History: Glory Days: Inspired Moments in African American History, by Janus Adams; Land of Hope: Chicago, Black Southern, and the Great Migration, by James Grossman; I, Too, Sing America: African American Poetry, by Catherine Clinton; In Our Own Image, by Patrik Henry Bass; North Star to Freedom: Story of the Underground Railroad, by Gena Gorrell, Library hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Wednesdays, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., and Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

MINISTRY EVENTSATTENTION PARENTS OF COLLEGE STUDENTS graduating in May 2019, please provide the Adopt-A-Student Ministry the following information on your students: Full name, college name, major in which they receiving their degree, and a photo, Send information to Rev. Tyron McGowan, [email protected]

COMMUNITY EVENTSCARAVANS OF GOLD Fragments in Time, Art, Culture, and Exchange across Medieval Saharan Africa, January 26 – July 21, Opening celebration, Saturday, January 26, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Northwestern University, 40 Arts Circle Dr., Evanston, IL, Information, Call 847-491-4000, RSVP bit.ly/CaravansofGold

REV. KENNETH B. SMITH, SR. LECTURE The Journey of an Inner-City Minister: Building Bridges, Connecting Communities, Thursday, February 21, 5:45 Reception; 7:00 p.m. Lecture, Chicago Theological Seminary, 1407 E. 60th St., Hosted by Chicago Theological Seminary and the CTS Center for the Study of Black Faith & Life, the evening will feature retrospective photography and a lecture by Trinitarian, Dr. Julia M. Speller, Kenneth B. Smith Professor of Public Ministry, and Associate Professor of American Religious History & Culture, and recitations from the speeches and archived works of Rev. Smith, To register, visit ctschicago.edu/kennethsmith

Events


Alama Ya Sali(Sign Language Interpreters Ministry)773-966-1500, Mailbox [email protected]

Blaine DeNye Library(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2205TUES and THURS6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.WEDNESDAY5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.SATURDAY10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Can-Cer-Vive Helpline(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2308

Career Development Ministry(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox [email protected]

Counseling Ministry(773) 966-1500, Mailbox 2315

Credit Union(773) 966 - 1505(773) 723 - 8382 (fax)TUES & THURS:6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.SUNDAYAfter 7:30 & 11:00 a.m. Services

Domestic Violence Ministry Confidential Helpline(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2317

Drug & Alcohol Recovery MinistryTough Love / Free “N” One(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2319

The Endeleo Institute(773) 966-1508MON – THURS9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.FRIDAY9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Endowment Committee/Planters Society773-966-1500, Mailbox [email protected]

Financial CounselingConsortium(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2378

George Washington Carver GardenTUES-THURS-SAT9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Healing Ministry(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2325

HIV/AIDS Support Ministry(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2327

Housing Ministry(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2329

Immabasi Health &Wellness Ministry(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2332

Immabasi Support Groups:Diabetes(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2374Family Caregivers(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2375Lupus Support Ministry(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2342

Kujichagulia SpecialCitizens Support Ministry(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2344

Legal Clinic773-966-1500 Mailbox [email protected] 1st & 3rd SATURDAYS9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.Walk-ins Welcome

Math Tutorial(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2338

Prison Ministry(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2354

Trinity Computer Learning Center(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2333

10 SELF-CARE HABITS FOR THE NEW YEAR

5. Have An Accountability Partner: I am a huge believer in accountability, as it helps you to always have a friend and someone who will help you stay on track with your goals. Reach out to a close friend and offer up the opportunity to be accountability partners. You can have an accountability partner for really anything, but definitely, have one who will check in with you to see how you’re doing with self-care and whatever goals you’re working on. It’s always nice to have someone to lean on!

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Service & Support Groups

FEBRUARYMatthew 22:36-40 (NRSV)36“Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?” 37He said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ 38This is the greatest and first commandment. 39And a second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.”

MARCH2 Chronicles 7:14 (NRSV)14if my people who are called by my name humble themselves, pray, seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.

AprilJames 1:12 (NIV)Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.

MAYHebrews 11:1-3 (NIV)1Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. 2This is what the ancients were commended for. 3By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.

JUNEHebrews 11:4 (NIV)4By faith Abel brought God a better offering than Cain did. By faith he was commended as righteous, when God spoke well of his offerings. And by faith Abel still speaks, even though he is dead.

JULY Hebrews 11:5-6 (NIV)5By faith Enoch was taken from this life, so that he did not experience death: “He could not be found, because God had taken him away.” For before he was taken, he was commended as one who pleased God. 6And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.

AUGUST Hebrews 11:7-19 (NIV)7By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family. By his faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that is in keeping with faith. 8By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even

though he did not know where he was going. 9By faith he made his home in the promised land like a stranger in a foreign country; he lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise. 10For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God. 11And by faith even Sarah, who was past childbearing age, was enabled to bear children because she considered him faithful who had made the promise. 12And so from this one man, and he as good as dead, came descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as countless as the sand on the seashore.

13All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance, admitting that they were foreigners and strangers on earth. 14People who say such things show that they are looking for a country of their own. 15If they had been thinking of the country they had left, they would have had opportunity to return. 16Instead, they were longing for a better country—a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.

17By faith Abraham, when God tested him, offered Isaac as a sacrifice. He who had embraced the promises was about to sacrifice his one and only son, 18even though God had said to him, “It is through Isaac that your offspring will be reckoned.” 19Abraham reasoned that God could even raise the dead, and so in a manner of speaking he did receive Isaac back from death.

SEPTEMBERMicah 6:8 (NIV)He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.

OCTOBERHebrews 10:23 (NIV)Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.

NOVEMBER Luke 16:10-12 (ESV)“One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much, and one who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much. If then you have not been faithful in the unrighteous wealth, who will entrust to you the true riches? And if you have not been faithful in that which is another’s, who will give you that which is your own?

DECEMBERMatthew 25:21 (NIV)“His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’

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