trinity united church of christ bulletin

CHURCH INFORMATION

PASTORAL STAFF

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

Deacon 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. Joan Harrell,Dir. of Public Communications

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 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 Jones, 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.

Weekly Praise/Prayer Service11:30 a.m. - Prayer Service6:00 p.m. - Prayer Service

7:14 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

Television BroadcastSundays, 1:30 p.m.

(WJYS, Check local listings)Prayer Line: 866-962-5650

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

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

Order of Worship (7:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 6:00 p.m.) ...............................................................................2Hymn of Praise "Love Lifted Me" .....................................................................................................................3Unison Scripture ..............................................................................................................................................4Memorial Day Litany .......................................................................................................................................5Sermon Notes/Prayer Concerns ......................................................................................................................6Raise the Roof/Women's Conference Thank You ............................................................................................7Scholarship and Graduate Recognition Program .............................................................................................8Singles Community/CFABS Bible Study ...........................................................................................................9Green Page/Empowering Voices ...................................................................................................................10Vacation Bible School ....................................................................................................................................11Party with a Purpose .....................................................................................................................................12Endeleo..........................................................................................................................................................14Freedom School Tennis Outing/Gospel Run ..................................................................................................15Freedom School Golf Benefit ........................................................................................................................16Akiba ..............................................................................................................................................................17Get Covered Illinois .......................................................................................................................................18New Members Class ......................................................................................................................................19Calendar ........................................................................................................................................................20Events ............................................................................................................................................................21Lowden Homes 7th Annual 3-on-3 Community Classic .................................................................................22Service & Support Groups .............................................................................................................................232014 Memory Verses.....................................................................................................................................24

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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 Rev. Joan Harrell, Director of Public Communications, at 773-962-5650.

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 - 7:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

Opening Song ...................................................................................................................... “High Praise”Ministry of Music................................................................................... “Something About God’s Grace”Sermon ............................................................................................................. “A Party With A Purpose”Hymn of InvitationThe Service of Giving

Offertory SentencesTithes and Offerings

Altar Call/Benediction

[Once the sermon has begun, parishioners may not enter or re-enter the first floor sanctuary.]**The Order of Worship is subject to change, at the dictation of the Holy Spirit…

Opening Song (7:30 a.m.) ........................................................................... “We’ve Come To Praise Him”Choral Introit (11:00 a.m.) ................................................................................... “It Pays To Serve Jesus”Opening Song (11:00 a.m.) ........................................................................................... “I Feel The Spirit”Hymn of Praise ...............................................................................................................“Love Lifted Me”Unison Scripture .........................................................................................................Luke 14:12-24(NIV)

PLEASE REMAIN STANDING FOR THE READING OF THE WORDInvocationParish Concerns

Visitor Recognition/Passing of the PeaceThe Pastor’s Word

The Service of GivingOffertory SentencesTithes/OfferingsScholarship

Altar Call (7:30 a.m.) ...................................................................................................... “I Love The Lord”Altar Call (11:00 a.m.) .......................................................................................“If I Can Help Somebody”Sermon ............................................................................................................. “A Party With A Purpose”Hymn of InvitationBenediction

Order of Worship - 6:00 p.m.

LOVE LIFTED MEVerse 1

I was sinking deep in sin, Far from The peaceful shore, Very deeply stained

Within, sinking to rise no more; But the Master of the sea heard my

Despairing cry, from the waters lifted me - Now safe am I.

ChorusLove lifted me, love lifted me, When nothing else could help, Love lifted me. Love lifted me, Love lifted me, When nothing

Else could help, Love lifted me.

Verse 2All my heart to Him I give, ever to Him I’ll cling in His blessed presence live, Ever His praises sing. Love so mighty

And so true merits my soul’s best songs; Faithful, loving service, too, To Him belongs.

Verse 3Souls in danger, look above, Jesus Completely saves; He will lift you

By His love out of the angry waves. He’s the Master of the sea, billows His

Will obey; He your Savior wants to be – Be saved today.


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LUKE 14:12-24 (NIV)

12Then Jesus said to his host, “When you give a luncheon or dinner, do not invite your friends, your brothers or sisters, your relatives, or your rich neighbors; if you do, they may invite you back and so you will be repaid. 13But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, 14and you will be blessed. Although they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.”

15When one of those at the table with him heard this, he said to Jesus, “Blessed is the one who will eat at the feast in the kingdom of God.” 16Jesus replied: “A certain man was preparing a great banquet and invited many guests. 17At the time of the banquet he sent his servant to tell those who had been invited, ‘Come, for everything is now ready.’ 18“But they all alike began to make excuses. The first said, ‘I have just bought a field, and I must go and see it. Please excuse me.’

19“Another said, ‘I have just bought five yoke of oxen, and I’m on my way to try them out. Please excuse me.’ 20“Still another said, ‘I just got married, so I can’t come.’ 21“The servant came back and reported this to his master. Then the owner of the house became angry and ordered his servant, ‘Go out quickly into the streets and alleys of the town and bring in the poor, the crippled, the blind and the lame.’

22“‘Sir,’ the servant said, ‘what you ordered has been done, but there is still room.’ 23“Then the master told his servant, ‘Go out to the roads and country lanes and compel them to come in, so that my house will be full. 24I tell you, not one of those who were invited will get a taste of my banquet.’”


Unison Scripture


Memorial Day Litany

Minister: For those who have given their lives for their country and whose graves we visit this Memorial Day weekend, that they may rest in God's peace and that their sacrifice may inspire in us who live a commitment to the ideals for which they perished, we pray to the Lord.

People: Lord, hear our prayer.

Minister: For our veterans, whom we have sent to far countries on our behalf, and who for us have often endured fear, trauma, and sorrow that no human should have to face, that they may receive healing of their hearts and a welcome home from their towns, their families, and their churches, we pray to the Lord.


Minister: For our men and women serving under orders this day, especially those who may be in situations of danger or captivity, that they may be inspired by the ideal of duty, may conduct themselves with honor, may love country second only to God, and may receive strength equal to every challenge they face, we pray to the Lord.


Minister: For families of men and women now on active duty, families of veterans, civilian families who have suffered in time of war, and especially those families whose tables will always have an empty chair, we pray to the Lord.


Minister: For our leaders, who have the power to promote peace and justice or to extinguish life itself from our planet, that any and all decisions relating to the use of armed forces may be preceded by prayer and accompanied by agony, we pray to the Lord.


Minister: For ourselves, our congregation and pastor and all persons of faith, that recognizing the expression in works which must result from an experience of faith, we may be builders of community as well as seekers of salvation, we may seek outer peace as well as inner harmony, and justice for our world as well as fairness for ourselves, to the end that the dwelling of God may be with us, and we shall be God's people, that the former things pass away and war shall be no more, we pray to the Lord.

All: Amen.

Litany written by Chaplain Jackson H. Day (May, 1997)

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Sermon Notes Prayer Concerns

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Raise the Roof

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Family,

Thank God for you. You are so close to reaching our goal of $5 million . . . As of May 21st, we are just short of 95% of our goal, or

$4,724,719! 1,241 members/families have made that possible.

Also, as of May 21st, 2,342 members have opted-in. That means that if just the remaining 1,101 members who have already opted-in pledged just $20 a month for the next 3 years, we would easily exceed our goal.

God is doing a great work through the members of Trinity United Church of Christ!

Stay informed… Visit the Raise the Roof web site: www.raisetheroofcampaign.org.

Then I said to them, “You see the trouble we are in: Jerusalem lies in ruins, and its gates have been burned with fire. Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, and we will no longer be in disgrace.” . . . They replied, “Let us start rebuilding.” So they began this good work.

Nehemiah 2:17-18 NIV

THANK YOU!

On behalf of the 2014 Women’s Conference Committee, we extend a huge THANK YOU to everyone who

supported the Women’s Conference! To every participant – THANK YOU! To every

ministry – THANK YOU! To every volunteer – THANK YOU! To every department –

THANK YOU!

We also extend special thanks to our Women’s Conference sponsors, Vitas®

Innovative Hospice Care, Southtown Health Foods, and Star Detective and

Security Agency, Inc.

Rev. Dr. Stacey Edwards-Dunn

Mrs. Monica Brown Moss

Rev. Barbara A. Heard2014 Women’s Conference Co-Convenors

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Announcements

An Invitation from the Scholarship Committee

To All College and University Alumni,

The Trinity UCC Scholarship Committee cordially invites you to attend the Trinity United Church of Christ Scholarship and

Graduate Recognition Program on Sunday, June 8, 2014 at 2:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

The annual Scholarship and Graduate Recognition program recognizes graduates who are members of Trinity and have been selected to receive one of several scholarships provided by the members of our congregation. We would love for you to join us as our special guest and to meet scholarship recipients planning to attend your alma mater.

All alumni are encouraged to wear their school t-shirt or other clothing/paraphernalia that identifies their school.

Please confirm your participation by contacting Geraldine Trotter at [email protected].

We look forward to seeing you on June 8th!

The Trinity UCC Scholarship Committee


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THE SINGLES COMMUNITY PRESENTS

LOVE DARE CHALLENGE!Do you dare to love? In celebration of family month, the Singles Community Ministry is sponsoring a Love Dare Challenge! That’s right, a Love Dare Challenge! How do you show love to your family members? How do family members show you love? How are these gestures of love received? By joining the Love Dare Challenge, each day during the month of June, you will be presented with an inspirational thought about love, supported by scripture. You will be challenged to love your family the way God loves you. Sound interesting? Then, join the Love Dare Challenge!

Sign up at http://tinyurl.com/TUCCLoveDare

For more information, contact the Singles Community Ministry, [email protected] or Rev Carmin Frederick at [email protected].

THE CENTER FOR AFRICAN BIBLICAL STUDIESSPRING SUMMER BIBLE CLASS REGISTRATION

REGISTER TODAY!You still have time to study to show yourself approved unto God!

Classes start Tuesday, May 27th!

In the gospel of John, Jesus tells his followers: “IF YOU CONTINUE IN MY WORD, YOU ARE TRULY MY DISCIPLES.” (John 8:31)

SPRING INTO THE WORD OF GOD! Join us for our 8 week Spring/Summer Bible Class Session! Spring clean your closets of excuses for NOT taking Bible Classes! For information, email [email protected].

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Political Activist, Scholar and Author, Angela Davis, speaks to racism, human trafficking and the need for intergenerational engagement for social justice.

TRINITY UCC CELEBRATES

EARTH CARE DAY!Do you want to make an immediate difference in our Community? Volunteer your time and efforts and take

part in Earth Care Day! Come out and help beautify our community by cleaning up and recycling accumulated litter and trash!

SATURDAY, MAY 31, 20149:00 a.m. -12 noon

91th to 99th and Lafayette to Halsted

REDUCE~REUSE~RECYCLEJOIN THE GREEN REVOLUTION

Contact the Green Committee at [email protected]

2014 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL“PRAISE BREAK: CELEBRATING THE

WORKS OF GOD”

Tuesday, June 24 – Friday, June 27, 20149:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

For ages 4 – 18 years$25.00 per student

(includes materials, lunch and snack)

REGISTRATION BEGINS TODAY, SUNDAY, MAY 25TH!

REGISTRATION INFORMATION (Early bird discount - $5.00):

• Online “Early Bird” Registration (May 4 – May 25), visit http://tinyurl.com/tuccvbs2014

• In-house “Early Bird” Registration (Sunday, May 25 ONLY)• Regular In-house registration (Sunday, May 25 – June 15)• Regular online registration (Monday, May 26 - Monday, June 16)• Online and regular in-house registration closes Monday, June 16, 2014

ALSO…

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL VOLUNTEER STAFF NEEDED!

Teachers, teacher assistants, and helpers are needed! If you enjoy helping young people to grown in their relationship with Christ, please contact Rev. Michael D. Jacobs, 773-962-5650 Ext. 2541 or Rev. Carmin Frederick, 773-962-5650 Ext. 2573.


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Party with a PurposeFriday, May 30, 2014

On Friday, May 30, 2014, Trinity United Church of Christ will open our doors for a unique event designed to celebrate our culture, lift up our Savior, Jesus Christ, and SERVE our community.

Conceived as a new way to celebrate Pastor Moss’ pastoral anniversary here at Trinity UCC, this event will deliver a one-of-a-kind experience, as we welcome community members and adopt A Safe Haven South as a community resource that we will support. These organizations provide housing and other assistance to men, women, and children, with a focus on helping them achieve self-sufficiency.

Our Party with a Purpose will host many of the children, women, and men of A Safe Haven South, as well as the residents of the Mercy Home for Boys and Girls and A Door of Hope, as others from the community, for food, fellowship, and a bit of pampering (haircuts, manicures, pedicures, and other services are being donated by professionals in our community). Music will include jazz, a house DJ, and, of course, gospel played in venues around the church. In addition, Trinity UCC members are being asked to make specific donations to A Safe Haven South.

Donations Requested for A Safe Haven South:

Time/Talent• Math Tutors• Workshop Leaders (Domestic Violence and many other topics)• Repairs• Painting• Nutrition counseling for the residents• Assistance with preparation for employment• Books for the kids• A sofa or some type of seating for the entrance

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Treasures

ALL “TREASURES” DONATIONS (EXCEPT FURNITURE) WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE CHURCH DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS. Of course, cash donations are welcome!

Please take a look at the list and prayerfully consider making a special gift to help a child of God get back on their feet!

Thank you, and God’s blessings be upon you!

The Party With A Purpose Committee

• Plates• Bowls• Glasses/Cups• Serving Spoons/Forks • Large Pots • Bowls with lids (all sizes)• Ironing board (2 if possible)• Iron • Fans (for the summer) they have 17 rooms• Soap dispenser (two) • DVD Player (for children’s television) • Kid movies • Freezer • Diapers (any kind) • Formula (any kind) • Baby wipes • Bedding – Twin sizes (sheets, comforter,

pillows)

• Bedding for baby cribs (sheets, comforter) and baby cribs

• Bath towels, wash cloths • Laundry detergent, bleach, fabric

softener • Aluminum foil and household items like

that • Toilet tissue • Personal items – toothbrush,

toothpaste, mouthwash, deodorant, combs/brushes, lotion, soap, shampoo/conditioner, etc.

• Any other basic necessity needed to start a new chapter

• Dresser (for the rooms) • Blinds • Bus Passes (transportation is an issue)• Books for the children

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Endeleo (en duh lay o) is the Swahili word for progress.Recognize these faces?

1.____________ 2.___________ 3.___________ 4.__________

When visiting or caring for an aging parent or loved one, pay attention to small things that may indicate health problems.

The inability to recognize famous faces (first and last names) could be the difference between normal memory loss and signs of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. (A score of less than 50% may warrant an evaluation.)

If you or someone you know is caring for a loved one, please contact our Endeleo-Amani Health office at 773-966-1585 or [email protected] to learn more about our caregiver support services.

Endeleo-Amani Health was founded for the purpose of “promoting the overall health, wellness and peace of African American families and communities.” Our mission is to assist persons in our community to achieve their ultimate healing, wholeness and peace through the provision of the highest quality of health and health-related services.

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THE TRINITY UCC FREEDOM SCHOOL NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT!

Trinity UCC Freedom School Tennis TournamentAnd Clinic Benefit

Friday, June 20 and Saturday, June 21, 2014Cost: $50 per person

We invite you to participate in the Inaugural Tennis benefit for Trinity UCC Freedom School – all proceeds will benefit the school. To register and for additional information, stop by the Freedom School Tennis table following worship services, or contact Rev. Aaron McLeod, 312-725-9974 or [email protected].

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CHICAGO GOSPEL RUN 5KSaturday, June 21, 2014

8:00 a.m. Step-offJackson Park (63rd and Lake Shore Drive)

JOIN ‘TEAM TRINITY’!Adult registration: $35.00 per adult

Children’s registration (Kids Walk/Run): $10.00 per childRegister online at www.trinitychicago.org

$10 of the adult registration and $3 of the youth registrationgoes directly to the Trinity UCC Freedom School!

Event includes:• Chip-timed race • 5K walk • Participant official race t-shirt • USATF-Certified

The Chicago Gospel Run 5k is based in the community, for the community, and held on the south side of Chicago. The course includes gospel music at the start and finish lines, and on the course, to keep runners/walkers inspired every step of the way! Best of all - For information, stop by the Gospel Run table following worship services or contact Rev. Aaron McLeod, 312-725-9974 or [email protected].

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NEW AKIBA STORE HOURSTuesday - Thursday, 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Friday, 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Sunday, after each Worship Service

(773) 962 - 5660 • www.akibabookstore.org

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

Order Women's WeekEND Sets!

SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, July 20, 2014following 11:00 a.m. worship service

Book Signing with Prof. Jon Rieder, author of Gospel of Freedom: Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Letter from

Birmingham Jail and the Struggle That Changed a Nation

CD/DVD SETSConference ONLY $25.00/CD $35.00/DVD

Entire WeekEND $50.00/CD $65.00/DVDIncludes Conference Worship Services, Women’s Day Worship Services,

including Women’s Chorus Concert)


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AnnouncementsNEWS YOU CAN USE: GET COVERED ILLINOIS

Did you miss the Healthcare Enrollment deadline? The 2014 Open Enrollment Period for Healthcare.gov has officially ended as of March 31st. It will re-open November 15, 2014 for coverage beginning in 2015. Medicaid-eligible Illinoisans can enroll in Medicaid at any time. And there are some specific situations that trigger Special Enrollment Periods, listed on the next page, in which you can still enroll for 2014.

What if I haven’t heard anything since March 31st? If healthcare.gov deemed you eligible for Medicaid, the information was supposed to be sent to the state Medicaid department. In some cases, the information did not come through, and in others, there is simply a delay at the Department of Human Services. Individuals in this situation should call DHS at 800-843-6154 and, following the automated prompts, dial (1), then (1), then (4), then (3), then (1) to check if their application is in the state’s system for processing. If not, you can apply for Medicaid directly at www.abe.illinois.gov.

Can I Appeal? If you don’t appear to qualify for a special enrollment period, or if you apply and the Marketplace says you don’t qualify for either coverage or premium tax credits, you can appeal a decision to deny you a special enrollment period.

Situations that allow enrollment after March 31st:1. If you and/or your family are eligible for Medicaid, you can enroll anytime. Medicaid has no deadline for enrollment.

2. Small business owners with at least 2 non-family Full Time Employees can enroll through the SHOP Marketplace at anytime.

3. If, due to recent qualifying life events, you are eligible for a Special Enrollment Period [SEP]. Qualifying events include: change in family size, certain income changes, involuntarily losing other health insurance, moving across state lines, gaining citizenship, leaving incarceration, or these exceptional cases:

• Delayed Medicaid Denials: If you applied during open enrollment, but were found ineligible for Medicaid or All Kids after March 31st.

• System Errors Related to Immigration Status: Errors by the healthcare.gov system may have resulted in an incorrect eligibility result for you based on your immigration status.

• Misrepresentation or Misinformation: If someone assisting you (Navigator, broker or agent) resulted in not enrolling, choosing the wrong plan, or not getting a tax subsidy or cost-sharing reduction.

• Victims of Domestic Abuse: If you are a victim of domestic abuse who was unable to enroll and receive premium tax credits separately from your spouse, you can do so now.

• Exceptional Circumstances: If you faced exceptional circumstances that stopped you from finishing your enrollment on time [i.e. a natural disaster or medical emergency].

If you should qualify for a SEP, call the Marketplace Call Center at 1-800-318-2596 and state clearly that you believe you qualify for a special enrollment period.

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 & 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• 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 and II

Saturday, May 31, 2014**Registration: 8:00 a.m.

Class 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Fellowship Hall

Continental Breakfast and lunch will be served

Children ages 12 and under9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

{Children must be accompanied by Parent or Guardian}

Receive Right Hand of Fellowship Sunday, June 1, 2014, 4:45 p.m.

**THERE WILL BE NO NEW MEMBER CLASSES DURING THE MONTHS OF JUNE AND JULY. THE NEXT NEW MEMBER CLASS IS SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 2014!

Please 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.


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THURSDAY 5/29 (cont.)TUCC Village Center - 1947 West 95th Street

6:30 p.m. Graduating Seniors Rehearsal - W3027:00 p.m. Married Couples Rehearsal - W301

FRIDAY 5/30400 W. 95th Street

11:00 a.m. Free-N-One – 202

Party with a Purpose

SATURDAY 5/31400 W. 95th Street

7:00 a.m. Germany Meeting - BR7:30 a.m. New Member Class Registration - FH

Yoga - NII8:00 a.m. Zumba - A

Black and Christian New Member Class - FH9:00 a.m. Saturday Bible School:1st/2nd Grade - 116

Saturday Bible School:3rd/4th Grade - 202Saturday Bible School: 5th/6th Grade - 203Saturday Bible School: Adults - WCSaturday Bible School: Confirmation Class - BRSaturday Bible School: PreK/Kindergarten - 120 Saturday Bible School: Teens - 207Discipleship Dress Rehearsal - SANew Member Class (Children) - 102New Member Class - FH

10:45 a.m. Imani/LWFC Rehearsal - WC11:00 AM Intonjane Rehearsal - SA

Math Tutorial - 20312:30 PM Drill Team - SA

Intonjane - A3:00 PM Pre-Marital Counseling: Session II - 202

The Next Movement Meeting - 2074:00 PM Africa Ministry - BR5:00 PM Womens Chorus 30th Year Concert - SA


TODAY 5/25400 W. 95th Street

7:30 a.m. Worship Service- SA9:30 a.m. Bible Discovery Hour - WC11:00 a.m. Worship Service – SA6:00 p.m. Worship Service – SA

MONDAY 5/26400 W. 95th Street

CHURCH CLOSED

TUCC Village Center - 1947 West 95th Street6:45 p.m. Stewardship Ministry - W301

TUESDAY 5/27400 W. 95th Street

9:00 a.m. Freedom School Staff Training - A6:00 p.m. Boot Camp - A

Church School Confirmation Test - 1166:30 p.m. Women’s Chorus Rehearsal - SA

Wedding Coordinators Meeting - BR7:00 p.m. Adult Drama - 202

Father/Children Rehearsal - A8:15 p.m. Men’s Chorus Rehearsal - SA

TUCC Village Center - 1947 West 95th Street10:00 a.m. Big Mama’s House: Quilting Class - W301 6:00 p.m. Nehemiah Project - W302

Stewardship Ministry - W3077:00 p.m. Counseling Ministry - W305

Green Committee - W301

WEDNESDAY 5/28400 W. 95th Street

11:30 a.m. Prayer Service – WC1:00 p.m. Widows Council - WC5:30 p.m. Praise Team Rehearsal - FH7:14 p.m. Wednesday at the Well – SA

THURSDAY 5/29400 W. 95th Street

1:30 p.m. Nutrition & Walking Group Meet - FH6:00 p.m. Piloxing - FH

Christian Martial Arts - ADrill Team Rehearsal - A

6:30 p.m. Men’s Fellowship - 2037:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal - SA

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CHURCH-WIDE EVENTS BLAINE DENYE LIBRARY Ministry partners invite you to visit our library and explore the volumes on Bible study, African American history and culture, The theme for the month of May is Celebrating Mothers, Joy Comes This Morning, by Norma DeShields Brown; Lessons in Living, by Susan Taylor; Showing Mary, by Rev. Renita Weems; Faith in the Valley, by Iyanla Vanzant; 365 Meditations for Mothers by Mothers, by Sally Sharpe, The library is located on the 2nd floor, 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.

DIVINE IMAGINATION CALL Join Pastor Moss for his monthly Divine Imagination telephone message, 11:55 a.m., Thursdays, June 12, July 10, August 14, September 11, October 9, November 13, and December 11, 2014, Dial 218-844-0860 and enter passcode 206047; press the “#” key

MINISTRY EVENTSMARRIED COUPLES MINISTRY invites all couples married 40-plus years to share their gift of wisdom with other married couples, as well as a photo for the 40-plus Wall of Fame, Leave photo in mailroom attention Married Couples Ministry, please provide your contact information with the photo, Information on the topics on the short statement, email [email protected] or call 773-966-1500 Mailbox 2343

MICROSOFT EXCEL FOR BEGINNERS begins Tuesday, June 3, 2014 (6 sessions), 10:00 – 11:30 a.m., Trinity UCC Village Center, 1947 W. 95th St., Course includes basics of Excel and teaches how to create Excel spreadsheets, Navigating through a workbook and

worksheet, entering, editing, and deleting data, writing and editing simple formulas, Informatin, Contact the IT Ministry, 773-966-1500 Mailbox 2333 or email [email protected]

COMMUNITY EVENTSAFRICAN LIBERATION DAY hosted by the All People Foundation, Sunday, May 25, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Paul Robeson High School, 6835 S. Normal, Honoring the memory of our ancestors and freedom fighters by coming together to celebrate who we are as African people, Free food, culture, drumming, dancing, and more, Information, Call Cecile Johnson, 773-431-2788

ARE YOU PREPARING TO TAKE one of the national standardized exams for admission to professional or graduate school? The Chicago Area Health and Medical Careers Program has a Professional Graduate Test Prep program to help you achieve marketable and competitive test scores for professional/graduate school admission, Courses for MCAT, DAT, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, PCAT, OAT are available, Information and qualifications, Call Etta Davis, 312-567-5915

BIG HAT 2014 Guard Your Heart, Presented by R.W.O.C., Saturday, June 7, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Georgios Conference Center, 8800 W. 159th St., Orland Pk., IL, Tickets and information, Call 612-888-7962, visit rwocbighat2014.eventbrite.com, or email [email protected]

CITY-WIDE JOB FAIR hosted by the Chicago Urban League’s Workforce Development, Wednesday, June 18, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., UIC Forum 725 W. Roosevelt Rd., Information, Contact Karen Coleman, 773-451-3579 or Rai Barney, 773-451-3555


Events COOK COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION Centennial Gala, Saturday, June 21, 6:30 p.m., Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 E. Wacker Dr., The Cook County Bar Association is the oldest association of Black lawyers, Tickets and information regarding advertising opportunities in the Commemorative Program booklet, Contact Judith Hannah, 312-951-9668 or [email protected]

CRISIS ADVOCATE VOLUNTEERS needed, Help empower survivors of sexual assault and provide medical/legal advocacy to victims and their families at local hospital emergency rooms in the west and southwest suburbs of Chicago, FREE 40 hour Sexual Assault Crisis Intervention Training, May 28 – June 6, Information, Contact Anika Sterling Florez, 708-995-3877 or [email protected]

HIRING EVENT full-time opportunities in IT available, No experience necessary, June 5-6, 9:00 a.m. or 12:00 p.m., Chicago ITT-Tech Oakbrook Campus, 800 Jorie Blvd., Suite 100, Oak Brook, IL, To be eligible for on-site interview, you must register first and complete an online assessment test by Wednesday, June 4, visit www.joinstepitupamerica.com

HOWARD UNIVERSITY Alumni Club of Chicago, Presidential Search Committee to aid in finding a permanent president to serve at Howard University, Meeting, Thursday, May 29, The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant, 1416 S. Michigan Ave., RSVP to [email protected] or call 202-865-8380

MAY IS LUPUS AWARENESS MONTH The Alliance for Lupus Research (ALR) supports research that improves the lives of people with lupus, The mission of the ALR is to find better treatments and ultimately prevent and cure systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) through medical research, For information, visit www.lupusresearch.org

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Akiba Sales(773) 966 - 1504MON - THURS:4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.CLOSED FRIDAYSSATURDAY9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.SUNDAYAfter each Service

Amani Trinity United Commu-nity Health Corporation(773) 966 - 1506MON - FRI:9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Blaine DeNye Library(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2205MON - TUES - THURS:6:00 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]

Trinity Higher Education Corporation(773) 966 - 1508TUES & THURS:11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.WEDNESDAY10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.FRIDAY10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.SATURDAY9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.SUNDAYS & MONDAYSCLOSED

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.SATURDAY9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.SUNDAYAfter 7:30 & 11:00 a.m. Services

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

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

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

Financial CounselingConsortium(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2378

Healing Ministry(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2325

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

Housing Ministry(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2329

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

Immabasi Support Groups:(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2375Diabetes(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2374Family Caregivers(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2376Lupus Support Ministry(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2342

Kujichagulia SpecialCitizens SupportMinistry(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2344

Math Tutorial(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2338

Prison Ministry(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2354

Trinity CommunityDevelopment Corp.(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2377MON - THURS:9:00 a.m. - 2:00 [email protected]

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

Synergy Counseling Center1947 West 95th Street773-966-1592


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2014 Trinity UCC Theme“Loving God, Living Green, Liberating All”

LOVING GODJanuary • Deuteronomy 6:5 (NIV)Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.

February • Psalm 119:105-106 (NIV)Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. I have taken an oath and confirmed it, that I will follow your righteous laws.

March • John 15:10 (NIV)If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love.

April • Romans 14:19 (NIV)Let us therefore make every effort to dowhat leads to peace and to mutualedification.

LIVING GREENMay • Psalm 24:1 (NIV)The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it, theworld, and all who live in it.

June • Genesis 1:29-30 (NIV)Then God said, “I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food. And to all the beasts of the earth and all the birds in the sky and all the creatures that move along the ground—everything that has the breath of life in it—I give every green plant for food.” And it was so.

July • Job 38:4-7 (NIV)Where were you when I laid the earth’s foundations? Tell me if you understand. Who marked off its dimensions? Surely you know! Who stretched a measuring line across it? On what were its footings set or who laid its cornerstone while the morning stars sang together for joy!

August • Deuteronomy 24:19 (NIV)When you are harvesting in your field and you overlook a sheaf, do not go back to get it. Leave it for the foreigner, the fatherless and the widow, so that the Lord your God may bless you in all the work of your hands.

LIBERATING ALLSeptember • Galatians 5:1 (NIV)It is for freedom that Christ set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.

October • Galatians 5:13 (NIV)You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in Love.

November • Galatians 3:28 (NIV)There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.

December • Luke 4:18-19 (NIV) The spirit of the Lord is on me, because he anointed me to preach good news to the poor, he has sent me to proclaim freedom for the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the favorable year of the Lord.


Sunday, June 1, All ServicesRev. Dr. Otis Moss III Pastoral AnniversaryRev. Dr. Jawanza Colvin, Guest Preacher

Friday, June 6, 6:30 p.m.Family Game Night

Saturday, June 7, 12:00 p.m.Graduate Luncheon

***Sunday, June 8

7:30 and 11:00 worship servicesRev. Dr. Martha Simmons

A Taste of Trinity1:30 p.m.

Scholarship and Graduate Recognition3:00 p.m.

***Sunday, June 15FATHER’S DAY

7:30 a.m.Rev. Dr. Clyde White

11:00 a.m.Rev. Dr. Otis Moss, Jr. and Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III

6:00 p.m.Rev. Mark A. Barclay

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Friday, June 20, 7:00 p.m.Married Couples Ministry L.O.V.E. Worship Service

Revs. Cory Jenkins and Courtney Clayton Jenkins

***Trinity Freedom School “FreedomRaisers”

Friday, June 20 and Saturday, June 21Tennis Tournament and Clinic Benefit

Saturday, June 215K Gospel Run

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Sunday, June 22, 7:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. services

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

Tuesday, June 24 – Friday, June 27Vacation Bible School

Friday, June 27, 7:00 p.m.Youth Choirs Concert

Saturday, June 28, 9:00 a.m.3-on-3 Basketball Tournament

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Monday, June 30Trinity UCC Freedom School Begins

FAMILY MONTH HAPPENINGS!We encourage you to save the dates during the month of

June for the following events:

TRINITY UCC WOMEN’S CHORUS30TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT

Ron Anderson, Director

“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for,The evidence of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1 (KJV)

Saturday, May 31, 20145:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary

Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr., Pastor Emeritus

400 West 95th Street • Chicago, Illinois 60628 - 1120Telephone (773) 962-5650 • www.trinitychicago.org

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