trinity united church of christ bulletin

CHURCH INFORMATION

PASTORAL STAFFDeacon Wilfred Bentley, Exec. Dir. Operations

Daryle Brown, Exec. Dir. of Multi-Media Comm.

Rev. Dr. Stacey L. Edwards-Dunn,Exec. Min. of Community Engagement and Transformation

Ebony Only, Exec. Dir. of Human Resources

Rev. Mark A. Smith, Exec. Minister of Stewardship

Melody Morgan, Exec. Asst. to the Pastor

Deacon Karen Cupil, Admin. Asst.

Brenda Tillman, Admin. Asst.

Rev. Aaron McLeod, Exec. Dir. of Special Projects

PROGRAM STAFFDeacon Shirley Bims-Ellis, Dir. of CFABS Bryan Johnson, Dir. Sacred Music Dr. Julia Speller, Dir. Christian Ed. Min. Jasmin Taylor, Digi Pastor Rev. Dr. Linda Thomas, Theologian-in-Residence

execuTive LeAdeRShiP OFFice OF The SR. PASTOR

Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, Senior Pastor

Rev. Rochelle Michael, Dir. Ministry and Pastoral Services

Rev. Mark Barclay, Assoc. Pastor

Rev. Carmin Frederick, Assoc. Pastor

Rev. Michael D. Jacobs, Assoc. Pastor

Rev. Neichelle Guidry, Assoc. Pastor

Rev. Linda Mootry-Dodd, Assoc. Pastor

Rev. Barbara A. Heard, Vol. Assoc. Pastor

Rev. Clyde White, Vol. Assoc. Pastor

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 Prayer11:30 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.

www.trinitychicago.org

Radio BroadcastSundays, 6:00 p.m.WVON 1690 AM

Mondays, 9:40 a.m.WGCI 107.5 FM

"On the Block with Dr. Moss"

church hoursMonday – CLOSED

Tuesday through Friday11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

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

400 West 95th Street Chicago, Illinois 60628 - 1120

Telephone (773) 962-5650www.trinitychicago.org

@TrinityChicago

#TrinityChicago

“There are different ways of serving, but the same Lord is served.”1 Corinthians 12:5 (TEV)

Order of Worship (7:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 6:00 p.m.) ...............................................................................2Hymn of Praise "He Lives" ...............................................................................................................................3Unison Scriptures ............................................................................................................................................3Sermon Notes/Prayer Concerns ......................................................................................................................4Guest Preacher Bio: Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie ....................................................................................5Be The Match Bone Marrow Drive ..................................................................................................................6Scholarship Committee ...................................................................................................................................7Summer Youth Events .....................................................................................................................................8Your Life Matters/95th Street Canvas ..............................................................................................................9New U Smoothie Group/Hurston-Hughes Open Mic ....................................................................................10Technology Cafe/New Members Class ..........................................................................................................11Women's Conference 2016 ...........................................................................................................................12(In)Justice For All Film Festival "Dreamcatcher" ............................................................................................13Akiba ..............................................................................................................................................................14Endeleo..........................................................................................................................................................15Ethiopia Trip ..................................................................................................................................................16Calendar ........................................................................................................................................................17Events ............................................................................................................................................................18Divine Imagination Call ..................................................................................................................................19Gospel Run ....................................................................................................................................................20

Trinity UCC Media and Technology ProtocolsPhotography 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!

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Order of Worship - 7:00 a.m.Opening Song ......................................................................................................... “Christ Did It All”Ministry of Music..................................................................................................................“Worth”Sermon ................................................. “The Character of God, Part 1: I Am Not Ready to Forgive”Hymn of Invitation The Service of Giving

Offertory SentencesTithes and Offerings/Scholarship

Benediction

Choral Introit ......................................................................................... “Praise The Name of Jesus”Opening Song (11:00 a.m.) ............................................................................................ “He Got Up”Hymn of Praise ..................................................................................................................“He Lives”Unison Scriptures ............................................................. Luke 23:34 (MSG); Psalm 103:2-5 (NRSV)

[PLEASE REMAIN STANDING FOR THE READING OF THE WORD]InvocationParish Concerns

Visitor RecognitionPassing of the PeaceThe Pastor’s Word

The Service of GivingOffertory SentencesTithes and Offerings/Scholarship

Altar Call ...............................................................................................................................“Worth”Sermon ................................................. “The Character of God, Part 1: I Am Not Ready to Forgive”Hymn of Invitation

Opening Song ....................................................................................... “Come Thou Almighty King”Ministry of Music................................................................................ “Above All/Because He Lives”Sermon ........................................................................................................ Bishop Vashti McKenzieHymn of InvitationThe Service of Giving

Offertory SentencesTithes and Offerings

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

Order of Worship - 6:00 p.m.

Order of Worship - 11:00 a.m.


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I serve a risen Savior He’s in the world today. I know that He is living, Whatever men may say. I see His hand of mercy; I hear His voice of cheer;

And just the time I need Him He’s always near.

ChoRUSHe lives, He lives,

Christ Jesus lives today! He walks with me and talks with me

Along life’s narrow way. He lives, He lives,

Salvation to impart! You ask me how I know He lives?

He lives within my heart.

VeRSe 2In all the world around me

I see His loving care, And though my heart grows weary,

I never will despair; I know that He is leading,

Through all the stormy blast; The day of His appearing

Will come at last.

LUke 23:34 (MSG)34-35Jesus prayed, “Father, forgive them; they don’t know what they’re doing.” Dividing up his clothes, they threw dice for them.

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PSALM 103:2-5 (nRSV)2Bless the Lord, O my soul, and do not forget all his benefits— 3who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, 4who redeems your life from the Pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy, 5who satisfies you with good as long as you live that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.

VeRSe 3Rejoice, rejoice, O Christian, Lift up your voice and sing

Eternal hallelujahs To Jesus Christ the King!

The Hope of all who seek Him, The Help of all who find, None other is so loving,

So good and kind.


Sermon Notes/Prayer Concerns

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Easter Sunday • March 27, 2016

Bishop Vashti Murphy Mckenzie serves as the 117th elected and consecrated bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Her historic election represents the first time in the over 213-year history of the A.M.E. Church a woman had obtained the level of Episcopal office. Currently, she is honored to serve as the presiding prelate of the 10th Episcopal District, which includes the great state of Texas.

She previously served as the presiding bishop of the Thirteenth Episcopal District, Tennessee and Kentucky, and the Eighteenth Episcopal District in Southern Africa. In each district she initiated innovative ministry from building three group homes for children orphaned by AIDS in Swaziland to Believe, Inc a faith-based non-profit to help resource local congregations and provide scholarships.

In 2009, Bishop McKenzie was appointed to serve on the Advisory Council of the White House Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships by President Barack Obama. She is Vice-Chairman of the Board of Trustee of Paul Quinn College in Dallas, Texas, and is also a member of the Board of Trustees of the International Theological Center in Atlanta, Georgia.

Bishop McKenzie is the author of four books. The first two, Not without a Struggle and Strength in the Struggle, concern leadership and professional growth for women. Journey to the Well helps women seek new directions for personal growth and transformation following the footsteps of the Biblical Samaritan woman. Her latest book, Swapping Housewives, tells the stories of Rachel, Jacob and Leah and shares the 21st century implications for married and unmarried love.

Bishop McKenzie, described as an “electrifying preacher”, has been honored for her leadership, community service, and outstanding achievements by a number of diverse civic, educational, business, and governmental leaders.

Bishop McKenzie is humbled and grateful to God for the many opportunities and blessings afforded her as she strives to serve with excellence in the Kingdom of God. Her messages and prayers can be read and heard at www.thisisyourwakeupcallonline.com.

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Announcements

Registries such as this can make a big difference in someone’s life, maybe even someone you know. Fellow Trinity UCC member, Gwen Williams, just completed her second bout with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), one of the rarest and fast-moving forms of the disease. While Gwen was able to beat this round, she and many patients like her are still in need of bone marrow transplants to give them a stronger chance toward complete remission.

By becoming a donor today, you can potentially make a huge difference in Gwen’s life, and fellow patients like her, in their quest to beat leukemia and other blood cancers.

Join the Be the Match Registry®:

Patients need you! For thousands with blood cancers like leukemia or other diseases like sickle cell anemia, a marrow transplant is their only hope for life. If you have diverse ancestry, patients especially need you because they are most likely to match someone who shares their heritage.

MARROW DONOR REGISTRY DRIVEAges 18-44

Saturday, April 9, 201611:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Room 116

TRINITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST400 West 95th Street

Chicago, IL

Contact info:

Anna Michalczyk, [email protected]


Scholarship Season kicks off ToDAy!Scholarship Applications and

Graduation Recognition Forms will be availableafter all worship services on the following dates:

April 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, and May 1st

• Scholarship overview information available at Reception Desk• Applications are also available on the Trinity UCC website: www.

trinitychicago.org• DeADLine: Scholarship applications and Graduate Recognition

forms must be completed and received by the Committee no later than Saturday, May 14th, 6:00 p.m. Please deliver to the Church Mailroom Attention: Scholarship and education or via email, [email protected].

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Save the Date

SChoLARShiP SUnDAy!June 12, 2016

On Scholarship Sunday, we celebrate the academic achievements of our members who are pursing scholarly endeavors, as well as those who have graduated from an educational institution in 2016. For information, contact the Education and Scholarship committee, 773-962-5650 Mailbox 2307 or [email protected].

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Announcements

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AnnouncementsSummer 2016 events

FinAL informational Meeting

Sunday April 3, 2016 Following the 11:00 a.m. worship service

2016 Proctor institute for Child AdvocacyJuly 18-22, 2016

haley Farm • Clinton, TennesseeFor ages 16-35

Approximate Costs: $800 per person(Includes registration, transportation, accommodations, and partial meals)

For more information, visit: Tinyurl.com/TUCChaleyFarm

And…

2016 UCC national youth eventJuly 26-30, 2016

Lake Buena Vista, FloridaFor ages 13-18

For more information, visit: http://nye.uccpages.org/

Approximate Costs: $1,100 per person (includes registration, transportation, accommodations, passes to Disney, and partial meals)

Payment plans have already begun.

For more information, contact Rev. Carmin Frederick, [email protected] or Rev. Michael Jacobs, [email protected].

yoUR LiFe MATTeRS: SPeAkinG yoUR PeACe WoRShiP

A tribute to our fallen and a movement to stop gun violence in Chicago

Hosted by the Men of Trinity UCC

Friday, April 1, 20166:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Atrium

Attention All Spoken Word, Hip Hop Artists, Singers, Story Tellers, Dancers, and Musicians: It’s Going Down!!! Stop by the Atrium following worship services to register. For information, call Rev. Mark Barclay, 773-966-1564 or email [email protected].


ATTenTion Men AnD WoMen oF TRiniTy UCC!

• Are you concerned with the violence that has occurred in the area surrounding our church?

• Are your hearts broken by the recent loss of children belonging to this branch of Zion?

You are invited to join us as we canvas the 95th Street corridor in love and a collective community presence, offering both prayer and a listening ear to our community. Meet us at Trinity UCC:

Saturday, April 16, 20162:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

For information, contact Rev. Mark Barclay, 773 966-1564 or [email protected].

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HURSTON-HUGHES WRITERS MINISTRY

OPEN MIC FAMILY AFFAIR EVENTHosted by Spoken Word artist,

Melvin Blackmon

Saturday, April 9, 20164:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

In honor of National Poetry Month, the Hurston-Hughes Writers Ministry invites family and friends to join us for this special event. Youth and adults are encouraged to come and share your talents (poetry, song, skit and/or dance, etc.) for your “Three minutes of fame.” To register, call 773-966-1500, Mailbox 2330 or email [email protected].

Smoothies Make SmilesThe New U Smoothies Group

We’re Back, New and Improved!

Beginning Sunday, April 3, 2016Following the 7:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. worship services

(Also on First Sundays, after the 6:00 p.m. worship service)

Come enjoy the Smoothies you have learned to love, and try our new Herbal Hot and Cold Sweet Tea!


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The Stewardship Ministry Cordially invites All new MembersTo Attend Their BLACk AnD ChRiSTiAn new Member Class

We are so happy that you walked the aisle, gave your heart to Christ and your hand to the preacher. So that you may become a full-fledged member of Trinity United Church of Christ you MUST complete your new member classes! If you haven’t taken both New Member classes (Sessions I and II) the Stewardship Ministry is expecting you! Please don’t delay! Completion of the new member process after you have “walked the aisle” is in three stages:

• Completion of Sessions I and II (in that order) of your New Member Classes• Right Hand of Fellowship on a first Sunday evening. The “Right Hand of Fellowship” is a

requirement for full membership into your new church home, Trinity UCC• Actively becoming a member who works in one of the ministries of your church home

The Stewardship Ministry partners are eager to “walk with you” throughout this process and we are looking forward to your attendance.

Adults and TeensSessions i & ii – Saturday, April 2, 2016

Registration: 8:00 a.m.Class: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Fellowship Hall(Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided)

Children ages 12 and underSessions i & ii – Saturday, April 2, 2016

Registration: 8:00 a.m.Class: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

(Children must be accompanied by Parent or Guardian)

Receive Right hand of Fellowship, 4:45 p.m., Sunday April 3, 2016Please remember to bring your Bible – if you don’t have one, we’ll provide one for you! RSVP and CONFIRM your participation! Call the Membership/Ministry Services office, 773-962-5650, immediately! Expect a follow-up call from the Stewardship Ministry. PLEASE NOTE: Your picture will be taken during the Class.

The iT AnD LiBRARy MiniSTRieS PReSenTA Technology Café: “Working with the Trinity App”

Saturday, April 9, 2016 • 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. • Library

Do you use the Trinity App? need help? Wondering how to use? Learn how to:

• Download and use our Trinity UCC Mobile App.• Post messages and tweets during service on the app • Access information on “Reset” on the app and the bulletin • Use Prayer Requests and the Daily Devotion

Make sure you know your user names and passwords for your email, Facebook, and Twitter accounts if you already have one. Bring your personal computers and mobile devices so we can help you set them up. Register online at: http://bit.ly/1SgmEia, or contact the IT Ministry, [email protected] or 773-966-1500, Mailbox 2333. Note: The IT Ministry will be in the Atrium following worship service on first Sundays to answer questions and help you use our app.

Announcements


Announcements2016 WOMEN’S CONFERENCE

Thursday, May 12 – Saturday, May 14, 2016Renaissance Schaumburg Conference Center1551 Thoreau Drive North • Schaumburg, IL

Our Guest Preachers, Workshop Leaders, and Panelists include:

Rev. Dr. Delois Brown Daniels • Rev. Courtney Clayton JenkinsRev. Sheleta Fomby • Courtney Gousman • Rev. Dr. Alisha Lola Jones

Dr. Jessica Shepherd • Rev. Dr. Robin SmithRev. Wanda Washington • Rev. Dr. Renita Weems


AnnouncementsReGiSTeR FoR The WoMen’S ConFeRenCe ToDAy! Visit the Women’s Conference Table following worship services OR

Register online: http://tinyurl.com/TUCCWomen2016

REGISTRATION$125/person

TEEN REGISTRATION$60/person (Must be a high school student)

HOTEL REGISTRATION INFORMATION*To book your room TODAY, call 847-303-4100

Or visit https://resweb.passkey.com/go/TrinityUnitedChurch2016*A one-night, non-refundable deposit is required for hotel registration.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ADVERTISERS WANTED!

Trinity United Church of Christ 2016 Women’s Conference – ChicagoThursday, May 12 – Saturday, May 14, 2016

Looking for business owners, Greek and professional organizations, and anyone interested in reaching over 850 women, to purchase an ad in this year’s conference book. Various ad sizes available! Stop by the Women's Conference Registration table to place your ad in this year's conference book! Or, contact Min. Jené Colvin, 773-962-5650 or [email protected].

Deadline for ads: Sunday, April 10, 2016www.trinitywomensweekend.org

The 2016 WoMen’S ConFeRenCe CoMMiTTee AnD The (in)JUSTiCe FoR ALL FiLM FeSTiVAL (iFAFF)

Present

DREAMCATCHERA film by Kim Longinotto

Saturday, April 30, 20162:00 p.m. • Sanctuary

Dreamcatcher takes us into a hidden world through the eyes of one of its survivors, Brenda Myers-Powell, a former teenage prostitute who worked the streets of Chicago who defied the odds to become a powerful advocate for change in her community. After a violent encounter with a ‘john,’ Brenda woke up in the hospital and decided to change her life. Today she is a beacon of hope and a pillar of strength for hundreds of women and girls as young as fourteen who want to change their own lives. ‘Dreamcatcher’ explores the cycle of neglect, violence and exploitation which each year leaves thousands upon thousands of girls and women feeling that prostitution is their only option to survive. With warmth and humor, Brenda gives hope to those who have none. Her story is their inspiration.

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NEW AKIBA STORE HOURSTuesday - Thursday, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Friday, 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, CLOSED.Sunday, after each Worship Service

(773) 962 - 5660 • www.trinitychicago.org/shop

Baptism, Baby Dedication, Right hand of Fellowship, and more available online at http://trinityucc.zenfolio.com!

In His Image - FREE with $25 or more

purchase!

2016 Journey To ResurrectionHoly Week CD and DVD Sets

$70.00 ~ CD Set $80.00 ~ DVD Set

2016 Seven Last WordsCD Set or DVD Set

$25.00

CoMinG SUnDAy, APRiL 3, 20162:00 p.m. - Fellowship Hall

Please Join the Akiba Bookstore and Afriware Books for aBook Signing/Presentation

Spicy Tasty Vegan Cuisine: An Informative Guide to Healthy Livingwith Dr. Joe and Mama Naasira


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Average size of an African American Tutor: Larger than Life!

“They (students) absolutely do way more work just because there is a body in front of them.”—an African-American male tutor

According to federal tests, half of all African American schoolboys have not mastered basic math skills by the time they reach eighth grade. These are skills educators consider essential for their grade level. You should know that the Endeleo Institute is in partnership with six CPS high schools, all of which are in some state of academic probation that we seek to reverse.

Endeleo is currently conducting our ACT Strategies Workshop and after administering initial pre-tests, areas of concern in the four categories (English, math, reading and science) prompted us to reinforce and intensify our tutoring team. In 2012-13, the University of Chicago conducted a highly successful program of intense tutoring, in combination with group

behavioral counseling that we plan to leverage as a model.

If you are remotely interested in having a presence in a young person’s life (for as little as 1 hour per week) and becoming part of our tutoring pool, please, please contact our office (773-966-1583) and ask for our Director of College and Career Readiness, Carole Jacobs. Black Tutors Matter!

•Endeleo is Progress, Growth and Development•www.endeleoinstitute.org


Announcements

Join PASToR MoSS on An

inAUGURAL STUDy ToUR oF eThioPiASunday, June 19 – Monday, July 1, 2017

$5,399/person (all-inclusive)

Tour includes:• Daily lectures with Pastor Moss and other biblical and

cultural scholars• Tours to historical, educational, and cultural places

throughout Ethiopia• Valid passports and visas required for travel

For information, and to reserve your space, call Mary Hanania of Consolidated Tours Organization, Inc., 800-554-4556 or email [email protected]

This study tour is open to everyone. Please share with your family and friends!

THurSDAY 3/31TuCC Village Center - 1947 West 95th Street

5:00 p.m. Tangeni Dance Rehearsals - W301

FrIDAY 4/1400 W. 95th Street

11:00 a.m. Free N One Meeting - 2026:30 p.m. Isuthu Mentor Meeting - 202 Speak Life Spoken Word - A7:00 p.m. Free N One - 102

TuCC Village Center - 1947 West 95th Street5:00 p.m. Big Mama’s House Sewing/Tailoring - W307

SATurDAY 4/2400 W. 95th Street

7:30 a.m. Yoga - NII8:00 a.m. Piloxing - A Black and Christian New Members Class - FH8:30 a.m. Yoga Ministry - BR9:00 a.m. Saturday Bible School: 3rd & 4th Grade - 202 Saturday Bible School: 1st & 2nd Grade - 116 Saturday Bible School: Adult Bible Class - WC Saturday Bible School: Pre-School/Kindergarten - 120 Saturday Bible School: S.A.L.T. Teens - 203 SBS: Confirmation/Discipleship Class - Library Minister in Training - SA10:30 a.m. Women’s Conference Scholarship Interviews - BR10:45 a.m. Little Warriors for Christ/Imani Ya Watume’ - WC11:00 a.m. Immabasi/Memory Loss - 102 Math Tutorial - 20211:30 a.m. The Next Movement - 12012:00 p.m. Wedding Seminar - 20712:30 p.m. Walaika Rehearsal - WC1:00 p.m. Drill Team Ministries - NII East3:00 p.m. Pre-Marital Counseling - 202 Post-Marital Counseling - FH Armor Bearers - BR4:00 p.m. Deacon Ministry - WC

TuCC Village Center - 1947 West 95th Street9:00 a.m. Endeleo ACT Prep - W301 Endeleo/College Board - W30110:00 a.m. Big Mama’s House Sewing Class - W3071:00 p.m. Financial Literacy Academy - W307

ToDAY 3/27400 W. 95th Street

7:00 a.m. Easter Worship Service – SA9:15 a.m. Saturday Bible School: S.A.L.T. Teens - 20311:00 a.m. Easter Worship Service – SA6:00 p.m. Easter Worship Service – SA

MonDAY 3/28400 W. 95th Street

CHURCH CLOSED

TuCC Village Center - 1947 West 95th Street6:45 p.m. Stewardship Ministry - W307

TuESDAY 3/29400 W. 95th Street

5:50 p.m. Women’s Chorus (SLT/Concert) - 1166:00 p.m. Boot Camp - Robichaux Park Drug and Alcohol Ministry - 1026:30 p.m. Women’s Chorus Rehearsal - SA Mwanabaraka/Khayralla Rehearsals - NII East7:30 p.m. Men’s Chorus Rehearsal - WC

TuCC Village Center - 1947 West 95th Street10:00 a.m. Big Mama’s House Quilting - W3017:00 p.m. Counseling Ministry - W301

WEDnESDAY 3/30400 W. 95th Street

11:00 a.m. Prayer Service - WC5:00 p.m. Immabasi/Memory Loss - BR6:00 p.m. Praise Team - FH7:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Well - SA

TuCC Village Center - 1947 West 95th Street6:30 p.m. Spring Break Tour Orientation - W301

THurSDAY 3/31400 W. 95th Street

6:00 p.m. Emmaus Road - WC RESET - Martial Arts Jazzapalooza Meeting - BR Justice Watch Team - 2036:30 p.m. Restart 4 Health - A Drill Team Ministries - NII East7:00 p.m. My Brother’s Keeper - 120 Sanctuary Choir - SA


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ChURChWiDe eVenTSBLAine Denye LiBRARy Ministry partners invite you to visit our library and explore the volumes on Bible study, African American history and culture, The focus for March is Easter: Never Said a Mumbalin’ Word, by Mark Bozzuti-Jones; Echoes From Calvary, by Richard Young, ed.; The Passion of the Lord, by James Noel; Listening at Golgotha, by Peter Storey; He Chose the Nails, by Max Lucado, 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 eVenTSiMMABASi heALTh AnD WeLLneSS Ministry will attend the American Diabetes Association Expo, Saturday, April 9, McCormick Place, Bus leaves Trinity UCC at 9:00 a.m., returns at 2:00 p.m., Free one day event, including health screenings, cooking demos, information, and resources, for adults and children, Information, Call 773-966-1500, Mailbox 2374 or email [email protected]

MARRieD CoUPLeS MiniSTRy Annual Black Marriage Day Dinner Dance, Saturday, April 23, Fellowship 6:00 p.m., Dinner, 7:00 p.m., Tinley Park Convention Center, 18451 Convention Center Dr., Tinley Park, IL, Tickets, stop by the MCM table following 7:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. worship services or visit http://tinyurl.com/TUCCMCMDinner, Overnight accommodations available at the Tinley Park Holiday Inn, Reservations, Call 708-444-1100 (Mention Trinity Married Couples), Information, Call 773-966-1500 Mailbox 2343 or email [email protected]

CoMMUniTy eVenTSBACk in The DAy The theatrical soap opera, Saturday, April 2, 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., Gwendolyn Brooks College Prep, 250 E. 111th St., by playwright Eugene Dillanado, directed by Eugene Parker, a 1960s Chicago theatrical soap opera about family relationships, friendships, recognizing difference between love and true love, Tickets and information, Call Eugene Dillanado, 773-407-1470

DoLLARS & CenTS Free Women’s financial literacy workshop, Saturday, April 30, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Gary Comer Youth Center, 7200 S. Ingleside, Workshops include budgeting, avoiding scams, credit and FICO scores, and more, Hosted by Beacon of Light Foundation and Eta Xi Sigma Oak Lawn Alumnae Chapter, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., Information and to register, [email protected]

FoURTh WARD ShReD-A-Thon Saturday, April 16, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Lake Meadows Shopping Plaza, 35th and Rhodes, Shredding provided by Midway, Information, Call 773-536-8103

LUPUS SoCieTy oF AMeRiCA focus group for individuals with lupus or their caregivers, sponsored by Northwestern University and Dr. Rosalind Ramsey Goldman, Information and qualification, Call Mary Dollear, 312-648-6053 or email [email protected]

MiDWeST ConFeRenCe on WoRk AnD CAnCeR, Friday, April 8, 8:00 a.m., Hotel Chicago Downtown, 333 N. Dearborn, Hosted by Cancer and Careers, Explores the complexities of balancing treatment and recovery with employment and is open to patients, survivors,


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caregivers, healthcare professionals, and anyone else touched by cancer, Topics include working through treatment, managing finances, and health insurance options, Free parking for attendees, Register, http://www.cancerandcareers.org/en/community/events/midwest-2016

‘n The knoW WiTh Moe White House Tour and Grand Opening of the Smithsonian African American Museum, Friday, September 23 – Saturday, September 24, Must be 18 years of age and older, Information and cost, Call Maureen Forte, 708-653-6545 or email [email protected]

TheRAPeUTiC MASSAGe TheRAPy for cancer survivors and current cancer patients, Three instructional sessions, Mondays, March 28th, April 4th, and April 11th, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., must attend all three sessions, hosted by the Chicago State University Master of Public Health Program, TOUCH (Touching Others Using Caring Hands), is a gentle, non-invasive alternative therapy recognized by the National Cancer Institute, shown to reduce stress, pain, and other symptoms associated with cancer and cancer treatment, Participants should bring a partner to learn and demonstrate techniques, To register, send an email to [email protected]

DiVine iMAGinATion CALL

Join Pastor Moss for his monthly Divine Imagination telephone message, 11:55 a.m., Thursday, April 14, 2016, Dial 712-775-7031, enter passcode 634787; press the “#” key


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Join Team Trinity! Chicago Gospel 5K & Gospel Kids Run/Walk

Saturday, June 4, 2016 Oakwood Street Beach (39th Street & Lake Shore Drive)

8am Step-Off

Register through our church home page at www.trinitychicago.org A portion of every registration from Team Trinity will support

our Trinity UCC Freedom School!

2016 Churchwide Theme and Scriptures

Theme: “The Fruit of The Spirit: Taste and See!”

But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!

Galatians 5:22-23 (NLT)

January – LoveHe answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself.” Luke 10:27 (NRSV)

February – JoyNehemiah said, “Go and enjoy good food and sweet drinks. Send some to people who have none, because today is a holy day to the Lord. Don’t be sad, because the joy of the Lord will make you strong.” Nehemiah 8:10 (NCV)

March – PeaceBlessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Matthew 5:9 (NIV)

April – PatienceWait on the Lord; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the Lord!

Psalm 27:14 (NKJV)

May – Kindness“This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says: Judge fairly, and show mercy and kindness to one another. Do not oppress widows, orphans, foreigners, and the poor. And do not scheme against each other. Zechariah 7:9-10 (NLT)

June – GoodnessWho is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth.

James 3:13-14 (NIV)

July – FaithfulnessJesus said to the people who believed in him, “You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings. And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:31-32 (NLT)

August – GentlenessBy the humility and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you—I, Paul, who am “timid” when face to face with you, but “bold” toward you when away! I beg you that when I come I may not have to be as bold as I expect to be toward some people who think that we live by the standards of this world. For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. 2 Corinthians 10:1-3 (NIV)

September – Self ControlSo prepare your minds for action and exercise self-control. Put all your hope in the gracious salvation that will come to you when Jesus Christ is revealed to the world. So you must live as God’s obedient children. Don’t slip back into your old ways of living to satisfy your own desires. You didn’t know any better then. 1 Peter 1:13-14 (NLT)

October – Forgive One AnotherGet rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. Ephesians 4:31-32 (NLT)

November – Service One AnotherMy brothers and sisters, God called you to be free, but do not use your freedom as an excuse to do what pleases your sinful self. Serve each other with love. Galatians 5:13 (NCV)

December – Build Up One AnotherSo encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing.

1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NLT)

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