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 "We Won’t Leave Here Like We Came" ...............................................................................3Unison Scriptures ............................................................................................................................................3Confession of Sins ............................................................................................................................................4Litany for Awareness to End Sex Trafficking ....................................................................................................5Sermon Notes/Prayer Concerns ......................................................................................................................6Raise the Roof .................................................................................................................................................7Love and Logic Workshops/Green Committee ................................................................................................8Family Photos/Party with a Purpose/Teen and Parent All Call ........................................................................9Scholarship and Graduate Recognition/Empowering Voices ........................................................................10Freedom School Summer Program................................................................................................................11Freedom School Golf Benefit ........................................................................................................................12Freedom School Tennis Outing/Gospel Run ..................................................................................................13Vacation Bible School ....................................................................................................................................14New Members Class ......................................................................................................................................15Trinity UCC Women's Conference 2014 .........................................................................................................16Endeleo..........................................................................................................................................................17Rally with Angela Davis ..................................................................................................................................18Akiba ..............................................................................................................................................................19Calendar ........................................................................................................................................................20Events ............................................................................................................................................................21Service & 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 ....................................................................................................................“Magnify Him”Ministry of Music......................................................................................................................“Amazing”Sermon ................................................................................................................“In The Name Of Jesus”Hymn of InvitationThe Service of Giving

Offertory SentencesTithes and OfferingsBenevolence

The Service of CommunionConfession of SinsCommunion CollectDistribution of ElementsAssurance of PardonWords of Institution

Right Hand of Fellowship/New MembersAltar 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. and 11:00 a.m.) .................................................................. “Yes, I Know Jesus”Choral Introit (11:00 a.m.) .................................................................................................. “I Need Thee”Hymn of Praise ............................................................................ “We Won’t Leave Here Like We Came”Unison Scripture (7:30 a.m.) ......................................................................................... Acts 3:1-10 (NIV)Unison Scripture (11:00 a.m.) ........................................................................ Acts 3:1-10 (The Message)

PLEASE REMAIN STANDING FOR THE READING OF THE WORDInvocationParish Concerns

Visitor Recognition/Passing of the PeaceThe Pastor’s Word

The Service of CommunionConfession of SinsCommunion CollectDistribution of ElementsAssurance of PardonWords of Institution

The Service of GivingOffertory SentencesTithes/Offerings/Benevolence

Altar Call .................................................................................................................................... “Healing”Sermon ................................................................................................................“In The Name Of Jesus”Hymn of InvitationBenediction

Order of Worship - 6:00 p.m.

WE WON’T LEAVE HERE LIKE WE CAME

We won’t leave here like we came,In Jesus’ Name.

Bound, oppressed, afflicted,Sick or lame; For the spirit of the LordIs still the same, We won’t leave here

Like we came, in Jesus’ Name.

7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

ACTS 3:1-10 (NIV)

1One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer—at three in the afternoon. 2Now a man who was lame from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those going into the temple courts. 3When he saw Peter and John about to enter, he asked them for money. 4Peter looked straight at him, as did John. Then Peter said, “Look at us!” 5So the man gave them his attention, expecting to get something from them.6Then Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.” 7Taking him by the right hand, he helped him up, and instantly the man’s feet and ankles became strong. 8He jumped to his feet and began to walk. Then he went with them into the temple courts, walk-ing and jumping, and praising God. 9When all the people saw him walking and praising

God, 10they recognized him as the same man who used to sit begging at the temple gate called Beautiful, and they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had hap-pened to him.

11:00 a.m.

ACTS 3:1-10 (The Message)

1-5One day at three o’clock in the afternoon, Peter and John were on their way into the Temple for prayer meeting. At the same time there was a man crippled from birth being carried up. Every day he was set down at the Temple gate, the one named Beautiful, to beg from those going into the Temple. When he saw Peter and John about to enter the Temple, he asked for a handout. Peter, with John at his side, looked him straight in the eye and said, “Look here.” He looked up, expecting to get something from them.6-8Peter said, “I don’t have a nickel to my name, but what I do have, I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk!” He grabbed him by the right hand and pulled him up. In an instant his feet and ankles became firm. He jumped to his feet and walked.

8-10The man went into the Temple with them, walking back and forth, dancing and praising God. Everybody there saw him walking around and praising God. They recognized him as the one who sat begging at the Temple’s Gate Beautiful and rubbed their eyes, astonished, scarcely believing what they were seeing.


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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.

******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.

MINISTER: God of our weary years, God of our silent tears, we gather in this sacred space to give voice to the silent tears and pain of the more 25,000 persons in Chicago and the more than 9.8 million persons globally who have been abducted, enslaved, exploited and forced into the sex trafficking industry in the U.S. and the world. Women and girls often are disproportionately impacted by sex trafficking. These are those whom we often misjudge without knowing the story behind what we see with superficial sight.

ALL: Like the blind man in Matthew 9, we believe that You can give us sight, so we cry out “Son of David, have mercy on us.” Grant us a sight that will allow us to see both spiritual and physical pain that the millions of girls, boys, women, and men who are enslaved by the sex trafficking industry and the children in the U.S. who are at risk of being captives of the sex trafficking industry, an unofficial, but very real form of incarceration.

MINISTER: As a people with a history of enslavement, we know what it means to be held captive and treated as less than precious people made in the image of God. Because of Jesus, we were protected and able to endure and resist until freedom came. Lord, because You do not change or lie, we know that You are with the captives of this modern day slavery.

ALL: Jesus, we are asking that You be a hedge of protection around our daughters, sons, sisters, brothers, mothers, fathers, and neighbors who are the captives of sex trafficking, until freedom comes.

MINISTER: The world of sex and human trafficking is a dangerous space where trickery, drugs, guns, emotional, and physical violence are used as weapons of coercion and control. It generates $32 billion dollars annually in the U.S. and victims are stripped of their God-given dignity. We pray for healing and restoration of those who are victims and those who are the perpetrators.

ALL: Jesus, we are your disciples. We know that You have not given us a spirit of fear, but rather a spirit of power and of love and of self-discipline. Open our eyes, ears, and hearts, so that we can hear the silent cries of the captives. Grant us the courage to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind; to let the oppressed go free, to proclaim the year of the Lord. Lord, do not let our feet stray from the path of restoration, freedom, and justice for both the victims and the perpetrators. Help us keep fighting, until every captive is set free! Ase’.

Written by Rev. Dr. Shirley Fleming.


Litany for Awareness, Compassion, and to End the Slavery of Sex Trafficking

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Communion Sunday • May 4, 2014

As of May 1st, 1,199 members/families have made pledges to our Raise the Roof

campaign. Those pledges now total $4,595,349.

Currently, over half of our membership who opted-in to the Raise the Roof campaign have actually pledged to the campaign. If you have already pledged, it is important that you now begin to meet your pledge commitments. Actual projects can be planned, but not started without actual contributions being received.

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

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Announcements

LOVE AND LOGIC © WORKSHOPSFridays, May 23 – June 27

6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.Trinity UCC Village Center

1947 West 95th Street, Chicago, IL

Are you concerned about the future of our youth? Do you want to restore village values to our community? If so, let’s learn how to “Raise our Village the ‘Love and Logic©’ way”! All PARENTS, YOUTH SPONSORS, and EDUCATORS are invited to join us, as we learn to:

• Put an end to arguing, back talk, and begging • Teach responsibility without losing love • Set limits without waging war • Avoid power struggles • Guide our youth to own and solve their problems • Teach our youth to complete tasks without reminders and without pay

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

The Green Committee Presents Its 1st Annual Earth Care Day!SATURDAY, MAY 31, 2014

To volunteer, visit the Green Committee table

Sundays, May 4, 11th and 18th Following all worship services

On April 22nd each year, there are celebrations held in more than192 countries around the world for Earth Day, which is meant to show support for protecting the environment. On May 31, YOU can make an immediate difference in our Church community by volunteering your time and efforts to take part in your Green Committee’s 1st annual Earth Care Day. Come out and help to beautify our community by cleaning up and recycling accumulated litter and trash from 95th to 99th streets, between Lafayette and Halsted streets.

For information contact the Green Committee at [email protected] or call 773-966-1500, Mailbox, 2385.

REDUCE~REUSE~RECYCLE JOIN THE GREEN REVOLUTION

4th TUESDAYS, 7:00 p.m.


SAVE THE DATE!

Friday, May 30, 2014Coming soon...

Party with a Purpose

IT’S FAMILY PHOTOS TIME!Today! Sunday, May 11th Following the 7:30 a.m.

and 11:00 a.m.Worship Services

Pre-Sale Special!Pay in full prior to the May 11th Family Photos event date and receive a FREE 5 x 7, 2 packages available! Stop by the Akiba Bookstore today

CALLING ALL TEENS AND PARENTS OF TEENS

(8th Grade – High School Seniors)

All teens and parents of teens...we need your input. Please complete the following online survey by May 9th:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/WP3JYHS

Additionally, please access your Trinity online account and update your personal information (including your email address and cell phone) so that we have your current contact information. As a final note, if you want to be contacted by text messaging you MUST enable that function on your profile. For more information contact Member and Guest services, 773-962-5650, or Rev. Carmin Frederick, 773-962-5650, Ext. 2573.

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Join Lady Monica Brown Moss and the "Women of Trinity UCC" at the Women's Conference May 16th and 17th and worship with them Sunday, May 18th at Trinity UCC. Find out how they are rededicating their lives to God and working to save girls and women from human trafficking in Chicago and around the world.

IT’S SCHOLARSHIP TIME!SCHOLARSHIP AND GRADUATE RECOGNITION SUNDAY

June 8, 2014Stop by the Scholarship Committee table in the Atrium

Palm Sunday, April 13; April 27, May 4, and May 14 Following all worship services

The Scholarship Committee will be available to assist students and families with questions and information on scholarship packets. In addition, scholarship information and applications are available on our website, trinitychicago.org. The deadline to submit scholarship applications is Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. All completed scholarships delivered to the church mailroom by the time stated and addressed to the Scholarship Committee will be considered.

Graduate RecognitionGraduates of all grades are encouraged to complete a Graduate Recognition form and deliver it to the mailroom by Wednesday, May 14, 2014 to be recognized on Scholarship and Graduate Recognition Sunday. For information, contact Mrs. Barbara Dorham, 773-962-5650 or email [email protected].

Trinity United Church of ChristFreedom School - Summer 2014

June 30th - August 8th8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Program takes place atHarlan High School

9652 S. MichiganChicago, IL

REGISTER TODAY IN THE ATRIUMFOLLOWING WORSHIP SERVICES!

Trinity UCC Freedom School provides children in grades K – 8th* grade with an enriched learning experi-ence. This includes a culturally based reading curriculum; daily activities in history, music, science and math; prominent guest readers; relevant field trips and more. *Enrollment is open to scholars who previously attended Freedom School through 8th grade. All new scholars must be between Kindergarten – 2nd grade. Those 3rd – 8th graders without prior Freedom School enrollment will be placed on a waiting list.

Tuition is $750 and due in full at time of application. Applications and payment are due by May 15, 2014. Applications can be found in the Habari Gani Rack in the Atrium.Our intent is to make this as affordable as possible for children and families who have demonstrated financial need based on receipt of free or reduced lunch. Please attach documentation that the child (ren) receives reduced or free lunch to receive a discount (of as much as 100%) off the full tuition.

* 10% discount for each additional child.Cash is not accepted. Make checks or money orders payable to Trinity United Church of Christ. Please be sure to include in the memo section of the check that the payment is for Freedom School and include your child’s name.

Freedom SchoolTrinity United Church of Christ

400 W. 95th Street • Chicago, IL 60628You can drop off your check to the front desk at the church. Do not include this payment with your tithe/regular offering.

For more information email us at: [email protected]


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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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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 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)• 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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The Stewardship Ministry Cordially Invites All New MembersTo Attend Their

BLACK AND CHRISTIANNew 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, 2014Registration: 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.

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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Endeleo (pronounced en-duh-lay-o) is Swahili for “progress.”

Birthed from Trinity United Church of Christ, The Endeleo Institute is an umbrella organization integrating Health, Education, and Community Development.

The College and Career Readiness Program is an outgrowth of the Trinity Higher Education Corporation (THEC), designed to help students navigate their way TO and THROUGH college.

If you are a parent of a student in grades 3rd through 12th, we want to connect with you!!

Please email your contact information and child’s name to Carole Jacobs, Project Director, [email protected], or call 773-966-1583.

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STOP POLICE CRIMES

END MASS INCARCERATION

FREE ALL POLITICAL PRISONERS

RALLY WITHANGELA DAVIS

7.00PM SATURDAY MAY 17

TRINITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

400 W.95TH ST.

CHICAGO ILLINOIS

NATIONAL FORUM ON POLICE CRIMES

NATIONAL FORUM MAY 16-17 UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL HOUSE 1414 E. 59TH ST. CHICAGO IL 60637

PART OF THE

CHICAGO MAY 16 -17, 2014

CHARLENE MITCHELL HUMAN RIGHTS AWARDS DINNER

5.00PM SATURDAY MAY 17

5.00PM DINNER FOR DINNER TICKETS & INFO CALL 312.939-2750

7.00PM RALLY

TRINITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST400 W. 95TH ST, CHICAGO IL 60628

Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression | 1325 S. Wabash Ave. Suite 2105 | Chicago IL 60605 | 312.939-2750 | naarpr.org.



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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!

***FAMILY PORTRAIT PACKAGE SALES***Portrait Day begins today, Sunday, May 4th and

continues Mother's Day, May 11th!

Journey to Resurrection (Holy Week) Packages Still Available!

$50/CD $65/DVD

New in the Akiba!!


TODAY 5/4400 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 5/5400 W. 95th Street

CHURCH CLOSED

TUCC Village Center - 1947 West 95th Street8:00 a.m. Womens Conference Social Justice

Committee Meeting - E101 6:30 PM Mother/Daughter Rehearsal - W301

TUESDAY 5/6400 W. 95th Street

6:00 p.m. Boot Camp - ANehemiah Project - 207

6:30 p.m. Women’s Chorus Rehearsal - SA

7:00 p.m. Church In Society - BRGraduating Seniors Rehearsal - AMCM Dance Rehearsal - A/FHSingles Community - WC

8:15 p.m. Men’s Chorus Rehearsal - SA

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

WEDNESDAY 5/7400 W. 95th Street

10:30 a.m. Operations Meeting - BR11:30 a.m. Prayer Service - WC5:30 p.m. Praise Team Rehearsal - FH7:14 p.m. Wednesday at the Well – SA

THURSDAY 5/8400 W. 95th Street

1:30 p.m. Nutrition & Walking Group Meet - FH5:30 p.m. Freedom School Tennis Clinic - 1166:00 p.m. Piloxing - FH

Christian Martial Arts – ADrill Team Rehearsal - A

6:30 p.m. Child Care Toastmasters Classes - 202Immabasi - BRMen’s Fellowship - 203

7:00 p.m. Media Ministry - FHSanctuary Choir Rehearsal - SA

TUCC Village Center - 1947 West 95th Street10:00 a.m. AARP Smart Driver Class - W3016:30 p.m. Tangeni Rehearsal - W301

FRIDAY 5/9400 W. 95th Street

11:00 a.m. Free-N-One - 20212:30 p.m. Active Seniors & Friends - A6:30 p.m. Hurston Hughes Writers - 2077:00 p.m. Chaplains Ministry - BR

Drug and Alcohol Recovery Ministry Meeting - 203Worship & Arts Ministries (Prayer) - SA

TUCC Village Center - 1947 West 95th Street10:00 a.m. AARP Smart Driver Class - W301

SATURDAY 5/10400 W. 95th Street

7:30 a.m. Yoga – NII8:00 a.m. Zumba - A9:00 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 – FH

HIGHLIGHTS5/11 • Mother's Day

5/16 • Women's Conference

5/18 • Women's Day

5/25 • Pastor Moss' Anniversary

5/31 • Women's Chorus Anniversary Concert

Calendar


SATURDAY 5/10 cont.400 W. 95th Street

9:00 a.m. Saturday Bible School: PreK/Kindergarten - 120Saturday Bible School: Teens - 207Ministers In Training - SANew Member Class (Children) - 102New Member Class - FH

10:45 a.m. Imani/LWFC Rehearsal - WC11:00 a.m. Math Tutorial – 203

Kujichagulia - 120Tangeni Leadership Board - 116

12:00 p.m. Wedding Seminar - 207Girl Scouts: Reception following Ceremony - A

12:30 p.m. Walaika Rehearsal - WCDrill Team Rehearsal - FH

1:00 p.m. Girl Scouts: Court of Awards Ceremony - SA1:30 p.m. Nehemiah Project - 1202:00 p.m. HIV/AIDS Support Ministry - 116

Isuthu - 102

3:00 p.m. Pre-Marital Counseling: Session II – 202Adult Music Minstry Orientation - 207

3:30 p.m. Married Couples (Children) - 120Married Couples Ministry - FH

4:00 p.m. Greeters Ministry - AInternal Security – BRMother/Daughter Placement Rehearsal - SA

TUCC Village Center - 1947 West 95th Street9:30 a.m. Village Keepers - W301

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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, May 8, 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

TOP BOX FOODS Dive into spring with the Seafood Box from Top Box Foods! Includes 1 lb. of catfish fillets, 1 ½ lb. of breaded shrimp, and 1 lb. of flounder fillets, limited supplies, Orders due Monday, May 5 for delivery on Saturday, May 10, To order, Call 312-527-7890 or visit www.topboxfoods.com

MINISTRY EVENTSEMMAUS ROAD “GRIEF WORK” Ministry, Thursday, May 22, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Wright Chapel, This month’s topic, “Cleaning House,” Information, Contact Deacon Dr. Herbert Goodman, Jr., 773-966-1500 Mailbox 2320 or email [email protected]


MARRIED 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

COMMUNITY EVENTSAARP SMART DRIVER program, 8-hour program, Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9, A safe driving course geared toward drivers age 50-plus, Safety and savings go hand in hand with this new course, based on the latest driver safety research and insights, Learn defensive driving methods and safety strategies to help refresh your knowledge of the rules of the road, No test to pass, you may be eligible for a multi-year car insurance discount after completion, Must attend both days To register and information, Call Vivian House, 773-221-3212

BLACK BUSINESS EXPO hosted by Genesis Life Management Solutions, Saturday, May 17, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Loft 308, 329 W. 18th St., Tickets and info, Call 708-680-7097 or email [email protected]

DANNY GLOVER Annual public lecture, in discussion with Jacqueline Stewart, Professor of Cinema and Media Studies, University of Chicago, Hosted by the Center for the Study of Race and Politics and Culture of the University of Chicago, Today, Sunday, May 4, 4:00 p.m., Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, 5850 S. Woodlawn, Free and open to the public, Seating limited

DELTA PSI EPSILON Christian Sorority, Inc., seeks college graduates in the Chicagoland/Northwest Indiana area looking for an avenue to do ministry with other women, Christian fellowship, and accountability, Meet and Greet, Saturday, May 31, 11:00 a.m., Panera Bread, 2314 W. 95th St., RSVP to [email protected] by May 29

KARMA GARDEN A murder mystery, featuring Trinity’s own, Deacon Alphonso Ward, Today, Sunday, May 4, 5:00 p.m., Harold Washington Cultural Center, 4701 S. King Dr., Tickets and information, Call Deacon Ward, 773-259-3215

MAY IS LUPUS AWARENESS MONTH Lupus is a complex and sometimes debilitating autoimmune disease that can cause inflammation and tissue damage to virtually any organ system in the body, including the skin, joints, connective tissue, blood and blood vessels, heart, lungs, kidney, and brain, Disproportionately affects women of color, generally more prevalent in minority populations, For information, visit www.lupusil.org

MOTHERS PEACE CELEBRATION and peace march, Saturday, May 10, 12:00 p.m., from DuSable Museum of African American History, 740 E. 56th Pl., 1:30 p.m. Peace Celebration, Special guests, the parents of Hadiyah Pendleton and FM Supreme, Information, visit www.earthheartfoundation.org

THE EXPERIENCE WITH WILL DOWNING An evening of Euphoria, the new CD release and 25th anniversary of The Music Experience, Wednesday, May 21, 6:00 p.m. VIP Reception, 7:00 p.m., Experience, Tickets, visit www.amusicexperience.com, or the Music Experience, 1959 ½ E. 73rd St.

Events

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.


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

Lifting Up Christ, Engaging the Community, and Celebrating our Culture

Guest Preachers7:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.Rev. Sheleta Fomby Rev. Courtney Clayton JenkinsReid Temple AME Church Pastor and TeacherGlenn Dale, Maryland Euclid Avenue Congregational Church

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2014 Women’s DaySunday, May 18, 2014

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