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.) ...............................................................................2Hymns of Praise "O How I Love Jesus" and "All Hail the Pow'r of Jesus' Name" .............................................3Unison Scripture ..............................................................................................................................................4Litany for Awareness to End Sex Trafficking ................................................................................................... 5Sermon Notes/Prayer Concerns ......................................................................................................................6Lenten Meditation ...........................................................................................................................................7Fasting for The Lenten Season .........................................................................................................................8Raise the Roof .................................................................................................................................................9Party with a Purpose .......................................................................................................................................9Youth Ministry Training .................................................................................................................................10Health and Wellness Workshops ...................................................................................................................11Endeleo..........................................................................................................................................................12Trinity UCC Women's Conference 2014 .........................................................................................................13Women's Day 2014 ........................................................................................................................................14Women's Conference B.Y.O.Bling Night .........................................................................................................14Freedom School Tennis Outing/Gospel Run ..................................................................................................15Social Media 101/Family Photos/New U Smoothie Group/Teen and Parent All Call ....................................16Married Couples Worship Service/Singles Easter Egg Hunt ..........................................................................17Shepreaches Magazine "Seven Songs and Sermons" ....................................................................................18Akiba ..............................................................................................................................................................19Calendar ........................................................................................................................................................20Events ............................................................................................................................................................22Vacation Bible School ....................................................................................................................................23(In)Justice For All Film Festival .......................................................................................................................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 ...................................................................................................................“Hosanna”Ministry of Music....................................................................................“King Jesus Is Ah Listening”Sermon ..............................................................................................................Rev. Dr. Otis Moss IIIHymn 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.) .................................................................... “Come Thou, Almighty King”Choral Introit (11:00 a.m.) ............................................................................... “O How I Love Jesus”Opening Song (11:00 a.m.) ...............................................................................................“Hosanna”Hymn of Praise (7:30 a.m.) .............................................................................. “O How I Love Jesus”Hymn of Praise (11:00 a.m.) ..................................................... “All Hail The Pow’r Of Jesus’ Name”Unison Scripture ................................................................................................ Luke 19:28-40 (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/Offerings/BenevolenceImani Village

Altar Call ..................................................................................................“You Are The Living Word”Sermon ..............................................................................................................Rev. Dr. Otis Moss IIIHymn of InvitationBenediction ................................................................................................................. “Total Praise”

Order of Worship - 6:00 p.m.

7:30 a.m.

O HOW I LOVE JESUS

Verse 1There is a name I love to hear,

I love to sing its worth, It sounds like music in my ear, The sweetest name on earth.

ChorusO how I love Jesus, O how I love Jesus, O how I love Jesus,

Because He first loved me.

Verse 2It tells me of a Savior’s love

Who died to set me free, It tells me of His precious blood,

The sinner’s perfect plea.

Verse 3It tells of One whose loving heart,

Can feel my deepest woe, Who in each sorrow bears a part,

That none can bear below.

11:00 a.m.

ALL HAIL THE POW’R OF JESUS’ NAME

Verse 1All hail the pow’r of Jesus’ name!

Let angels prostrate fall, Let angels prostrate fall

Bring forth the royal diadem, And crown Him,

Crown Him, crown Him, crown Him, And Crown Him Lord of all!

Verse 2Ye chosen seed of Israel’s race,

Ye ransomed from the fall, Ye ransomed from the fall,

Hail Him who saves you by His grace, And crown Him, crown Him, crown Him, Crown Him, and crown Him Lord of all!

Verse 3Let ev’ry kindred, ev’ry tribe,

On this terrestrial ball, On this terrestrial ball,

To Him all majesty ascribe, And crown Him,

Crown Him, crown Him, crown Him, and Crown Him Lord of all!


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LUKE 19:28-40 (NIV)28After Jesus had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. 29As he approached Bethphage and Bethany at the hill called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, saying to them, 30“Go to the village ahead of you, and as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here. 31If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you untying it?’ say, ‘The Lord needs it.’”

32Those who were sent ahead went and found it just as he had told them. 33As they were untying the colt, its owners asked them, “Why are you untying the colt?” 34They replied, “The Lord needs it.” 35They brought it to Jesus, threw their cloaks on the colt and put Jesus on it. 36As he went along, people spread their cloaks on the road.

37When he came near the place where the road goes down the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices for all the miracles they had seen: 38“Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” 39Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to Jesus, “Teacher, rebuke your disciples!” 40“I tell you,” he replied, “if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out.”


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

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 of 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.

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Palm Sunday • April 13, 2014

GETTING TO THE HEART OF THINGS“WHAT DOES FULFILLMENT LOOK LIKE?”

What was Jesus looking for on Palm Sunday? His disciples may have had mixed emotions that day, but probably most of them saw it as the time when Jesus’ power and authority would be recognized and celebrated. We do not know what Jesus planned or wanted, but to be true to his basic nature and mission, he probably hoped that people would finally recognize and accept the truth that he had been teaching. He wanted them to find hope for a new kind of life under God’s loving care and protection.

Jesus had lived out a dream, God’s dream for humankind. He moved out of the realm of partiality into the world of fulfillment. He had a vision of “What if?” and “It can happen!” Think of the kind of life that would be possible, if we all lived in accord with the Beatitudes! What if meekness, mercy, purity of heart and peacemaking became the rule rather than the exception? Could this day of riding into Jerusalem on a lowly donkey be the dawning of such an era? Over the years we have come to realize that this ideal kind of life has not become the norm of human behavior. We, who have chosen to be Jesus’ followers, though, must keep his vision ever before us. It is not fulfilled in many areas of our common life, but it can be achieved – at least partially – in our individual lives. Then, it can spread out to others. Today is a good day to have our own Palm Sunday. Remember that Jesus rode along humbly, not as a conquering hero. We do well to go through the day – and life as a whole – humbly, but with assurance that we are on the right road.

Rejoice in being fully engaged, at work in fulfilling God’s dream for us. If we fulfill Christ’s dream to the best of our ability, we can truly celebrate. “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” (Matthew 5:8)

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Fasting for the Lenten SeasonThis year, our church-wide theme – Loving God. Living Green. Liberating All. – calls us to a closer relationship with God, and to the stewardship of God’s creation, as a path to liberation. During this Lenten season, we are called to a church-wide fast. Fasting is a spiritual discipline designed to deepen our relationship with Jesus Christ. We do not fast to lose weight; we fast to be empowered by Jesus Christ. In 2014, God will reveal God’s purpose and plan in your life if you dare fast, pray, study and learn the power of quiet time. Jesus had to steal away from the crowd and spend time with his Father in the mountains, to pray, study, reflect, meditate and center his spirit. If fasting and prayer were the disciplines of Jesus, should not this be followed by us? Join with us this season and witness a breakthrough as we fast, pray, study, reflect, meditate and learn the power of quiet time.

Question: I have never fasted before?Answer: Consult your doctor first!* Fasting is not the removal of all food from your diet. Fasting is learning to discipline your mind, body and spirit to remove “something” you know hinders your ability to function at your highest capacity, from your life or diet.Question: Is fasting biblical?Answer: Fasting is biblical. Throughout the Old and New Testaments, fasting was used by the people of God to prepare for a spiritual challenge, hear God’s voice before making a major decision, and for removing destructive forces in your life.

Fast #1 - Fasting to confront destructive forces • March 5 – March 11

Eat all your meals before 6:00 p.m. • March 12 – March 18

Eat only two meals before 6:00 p.m. • March 19 – March 25 - Eat only one meal a

day before 6:00 p.m.• March 26 – April 1

Drink only juices, water and/or tea

• April 2 – April 8Eat only fruits and vegetables before 6:00 p.m.

• April 9 – April 20Slowly begin to add meat to your diet

Fast #2 – The Daniel Fast (Taken from the book of Daniel). When Daniel was captured by the Babylonians, he asked of the Babylonians if he, along with Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, could fast eating only fruits and vegetables so they would be prepared to confront the Babylonian king.

• March 5 – March 11 Eat all meals before 6:00 p.m.

• March 12 –March 18Eat only two meals a day before 6:00 p.m.

• March 19 – March 25Eat only fruits and vegetables before 6:00 p.m.

• March 26 – April 1Eat one meal a day before 6:00 p.m., meat may be added.

• April 2 – April 8Eat two meals a day before 6:00 p.m., meat may be added

• April 9 – April 20Eat three meals a day before 6:00 p.m.

Fast #3 - Removing certain foods or items from your diet or life. One type of fasting is to remove certain foods from your diet, such as fried foods, sweets, sodas or refined sugar and/or flour. *Please seek the advice of your primary care provider/doctor before beginning a fast that involves restricting food/calories and/or medication. Your doctor can help you design a fasting plan that protects your health and well-being. This is extremely important if you are pregnant or have a medical condition. Medical condition examples include, but are not limited to those who have a chronic disease such as diabetes, HIV/AIDS, hypertension, heart disease, cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, recent surgery, etc.

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As of April 8th, 1,125 members/families have made pledges to our Raise the Roof campaign. Those pledges now total $4,407,579.

Currently, over half of our members who opted-in to the Raise the Roof Campaign have actually pledged to the campaign. If you have not yet pledged, please make every effort to do so by Easter Sunday, April 20th. Once our pledge commitments reach our goal, we can begin to solidify our plans for the actual project improvements. Your help is critical.

If you have already pledged, it is important that you now begin to meet your pledge commitments. We’ve asked for pledges over five years; and some have made their pledges due in 3, and even 2 years. Actual projects can be planned, but not started without those actual contributions being received. The good news is that we have already received a good percentage of our pledges.

As we move into the Holy Week observance of the death, burial, and resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, we thank you for your interest in and commitment to our Raise the Roof Campaign. Together, we will equip Trinity UCC to be everything God has meant it to be, now, and in the future.

Stay informed.

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SAVE THE DATE!Friday, May 30, 2014

Coming soon...Party with a Purpose

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.

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AnnouncementsTrinity United Church of Christ

2014 YOUTH MINISTRY TRAINING INFORMATION

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

The next YOUTH MINISTRY TRAINING session will be held:

SATURDAY, April 26, 20148:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

ATRIUMREGISTRATION FEE: $ 20.00 (Includes Continental breakfast and lunch)

You MUST bring the following to the training session: • Valid driver’s license or state ID • Addresses and phone numbers of 3 references (1 relative and 2 unrelated persons)

REGISTRATION DATES: April 6, 13, and 20, following all worship services, Atrium. (Note: On Easter Sunday, April 20, following the 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. services only) Or, register online at TrinityChicago.net. If you have already completed a portion of the training, please review the schedule below and plan to arrive at the appropriate time.

April 26th TRAINING SCHEDULE Phase 1

8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Check-in/Continental Breakfast9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Prayer/Opening Session9:15 a.m. - 10:20 a.m. Workshop #1 – Ministry in an Age of Hip Hop10:30 a.m. - 11:40 a.m. Workshop #2 – Relevant Communication11:50 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. Lunch12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Workshop #3 – Preventing Burnout

Phase 21:40 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Complete Screening and Reference Forms2:00 p.m. - 2:40 p.m. “Child, Youth, and Worker Protection Policy”2:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Workshop #4 – Boundaries3:00 p.m. Closing Remarks/Prayer

NEXT TRAINING DATES: August 9, October 11, 2014 For information, contact Rev. Michael D. Jacobs, 773-966-1541or [email protected]


Announcements

Free Nutritional Counseling Workshops and Healthy Walking Group! The Health and Wellness Collaborative of TCA Health, Inc. and Healthy Washington Heights has partnered with Trinity United Church of Christ to offer FREE nutrition education workshops and walking groups to our 5-star team and our congregation. These health and wellness opportunities intended to empower you to change your eating habits and improve your overall health will kick-off on Thursday, April 17, 2014 from 1:30 – 3:30 in Fellowship Hall.

Activities include:• Comprehensive nutrition education• Cooking demonstrations• Body composition assessment• Individualized meal planning• 1-on-1 nutrition counseling• Group nutrition education• Weight loss counseling• Walking 30 minutes, 3 days per week, using the park issued pedometer at Robichaux Park,

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Nutrition workshops will: • Empower you to adopt healthier eating habits• Teach you how to cook a wide variety of fruits and vegetables in a satisfying way• Provide information about different nutrients, vitamins, minerals and macronutrients• Make you eligible for a chance to win a NutriBullet, FitBit or Personal Training

What do we need from you to sign up by April 14, 2014?• Your name, zip code, email address or telephone number• Your commitment for the 12-week program, beginning Thursday, April 17, 2014• Your availability to attend nutrition workshops on Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. at 400 W. 95th

Street

INTERESTED IN SIGNING UP OR QUESTIONS? Send an email to [email protected]

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THE ENDELEO INSTITUTE

EDUCATION

College and Career Readiness Program

ACT Test Prep

HBCU Bus Tour

For information: Stephanie Grayson

773-966-1582 [email protected]

HEALTHSynergy Family Resource and

Support Center

Caregiver Programs

In-Home Counseling

For information:Etta McGregor-Jones

[email protected]

COMMUNITYDEVELOPMENTRenovate Woodson

Library Project

95th Street Corridor

Student Investment Program

For information:Melvin Thompson

[email protected]

WHAT IS THE ENDELEO INSTITUTE?Endeleo is a Swahili term for progress, growth, and development

Birthed from Trinity United Church of Christ, The Endeleo Institute is comprised of three existing corporations: Trinity Higher Education Corporation (THEC), Amani-Trinity Health, and Trinity Community Development Corporation. Now under the umbrella of Endeleo, the mission is to integrate all three corporations into one cohesive organization, with the capacity to serve the wider community with greater impact. We’re here for you; please contact our Trinity UCC Village Center office at 773-966-1590.

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AnnouncementsWOMEN’S CONFERENCE

B.Y.O.BLING NIGHT!Friday, May 2, 2014

6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.Atrium

It’s time for (RE)purpose! Join us for an evening of fun and fellowship as we “bling out” our denim in preparation for our upcoming Women’s Conference! Women are asked to bring their jeans/denim attire to be re-created into GEM Jeans! Also, if you have any pairs of jeans, skirts, shirts, etc., that you would like to donate to another sister, please bring them with you! Each lady is asked to bring stones, glue, clothing paint. You can find these items at any craft store, such as Michaels and Hobby Lobby.

2014 WOMEN’S DAYSunday, May 18, 2014All worship services

Guest Preachers7:30 a.m.

Rev. Sheleta FombyReid Temple AME ChurchGlenn Dale, Maryland

11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Rev. Courtney Clayton JenkinsPastor and TeacherEuclid Avenue Congregational ChurchCleveland, Ohio

*Ladies are encouraged to wear white

7:30 a.m.

Rev. Sheleta FombyReid Temple AME ChurchGlenn Dale, Maryland

11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Rev. Courtney Rev. Courtney Clayton JenkinsPastor and TeacherEuclid Avenue Congregational ChurchCleveland, Ohio

11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

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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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Trinity UCC Digi Pastor,in partnership with the IT Ministry, presents

SOCIAL MEDIA 101Saturday, April 26, 201410:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Atrium

During this session, you will learn:• what social media is and why we use it• how to set up a Facebook and Twitter Page• how to use social media pages to

communicate with your family and friends• how to set privacy settings• how to download and use our Trinity UCC

Mobile App

For this session, if you already have accounts, make sure you know your user names and passwords. Bring your personal computers and mobile devices for set-up assistance. To register online, visit http://bit.ly/1dJ59H2. For information, e-mail Min. Jasmin Taylor, [email protected].

IT’S FAMILY PHOTOS TIME!

SAVE THE DATES!

Sundays, May 4th and May 11th Following the 7:30 a.m.

and 11:00 a.m.Worship Services

Pre-Sale Special!Pay in full prior to the Family Photos event dates and receive a FREE 5 x 7,

2 packages available!Stop by the Akiba Bookstore today

SMOOTHIES MAKE SMILES!!

THE NEW U SMOOTHIE GROUP IS BACK!

We have had a BRUTAL winter this year; however, the New U Smoothie Group is back! Stop by the Atrium following worship services today and get a smoothie and a smile!

CALLING ALL TEENS AND PARENTS OF TEENS

(8th Grade – High School Seniors)

Please join Rev. Carmin Frederick in the choir stand on Sunday, April 27, following all worship services. A brief online survey will be available for you to complete, starting next week. We need your feedback. Thank you, in advance, for your participation.

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ARE YOU A COUPLE MARRIED FOR 40 YEARS OR MORE?

The Married Couples Ministry extends a special invitation to you to participate in our annual

L.O.V.E. (Living Our Vows Every Day) Worship Service

“SUSTAINABLE MARRIAGES”Friday, June 20, 2014

7:00 p.m.

We want to hear from couples who have been married 40-plus years. You have a great gift to share with younger, less experienced married couples – the gift of wisdom! We invite you to give us a short statement, sharing an experience or a quote that has kept you and your spouse together. Please respond to one of the questions below:

• How do you resolve conflicts?• Beside prayer, what factors kept you

together these 40-plus years?• What are your favorite date night

activities?• What were/are your child-rearing

strategies?

As in the past, we ask that you submit a photo of you and your spouse to be displayed during the week of the L.O.V.E. worship service. Please leave your photo in the mailroom, Attention: Married Couples Ministry; provide your contact information for the photo to be returned. For information, email us at [email protected].

THE SINGLES COMMUNITY MINISTRYAND ROBICHAUX PARK

Invite you to an

EASTER EGG HUNT!Saturday, April 19, 2014

1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Robichaux Park93rd and Eggleston

(behind the church parking lot)

Fun for children ages 3-12 years oldEnjoy food, games and fellowship!

• Parents are asked to donate one bag of candy, please!

• Candy and prize donations needed from the congregation

• Bring unopened, wrapped bags of candy and Easter baskets to be used as prizes for games, to the Mailroom by Tuesday, April 15

For information, email the Singles Ministry, [email protected]

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SAVE THE DATE!

QUARTERLY MEETING OF THE CONGREGATION

Tuesday, April 29, 20147:00 p.m.Sanctuary

Financial Reports Session6:00 p.m.

Wright Chapel



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

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Drug & Alcohol Recovery Revival Book SigningFriday, April 25, 2014with new releases from

Rev. Dr. Eugene Gibson, author of Courage Under Fire and our own, Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, author of

The Gospel According to The Wiz and Other Sermons from Cinema

CD/DVD SETS $50.00CD $65.00DVD

Includes Palm Sunday, Wednesday@the Well, Maundy Thursday,

Good Friday (7 Last Words “The Bishops”) and Easter Sunday (7:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.)

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TODAY 4/13400 W. 95th Street

7:30 a.m. Palm Sunday Worship Service - SA9:30 a.m. Bible Discovery Hour - WC11:00 a.m. Palm Sunday Worship Service - SA2:00 p.m. Confirmation Class – 120

Member in Discernment – 203Freedom School Benefit Meeting - 116

3:00 p.m. Easter Program - SA6:00 p.m. Palm Sunday Worship Service – SA7:00 p.m. Healing Ministry - WC

MONDAY 4/14400 W. 95th Street

CHURCH CLOSED

TUCC Village Center - 1947 West 95th Street11:00 AM Imani Village - W3056:30 PM Men’s Fellowship - W3056:30 PM Mother/Daughter Rehearsal Room - W3017:00 PM Adult Ushers - W307

TUESDAY 4/15400 W. 95th Street

6:00 p.m. Boot Camp - AJustice Watch Team - 203

6:30 p.m. Women’s Chorus Rehearsal - SASisterhood – FHTangeni Business Meeting - 120

7:00 p.m. All Worship and Arts Rehearsal - AHealing Ministry - 202Immabasi: Mental Health Support Group - 102Sanctuary Choir: Steering Committee - BRSingles Community: Planning Meeting – WC Women’s Chorus Concert Committee - 203

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 Room - W3017:00 p.m. Career Development - W305

WEDNESDAY 4/16400 W. 95th Street

11:30 a.m. Prayer Service - WC5:00 PM Social Media 101 Team Training - 1025:30 p.m. Praise Team Rehearsal - FH7:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Well – SA8:30 p.m. Ministers in Training - SA

THURSDAY 4/17400 W. 95th Street

1:00 p.m. Active Seniors Book Club - 2021:30 p.m. Nutrition Workshop Kickoff - FH6:00 p.m. Piloxing - FH

Christian Martial Arts - A6:30 p.m. Child Care Toast Master’s Classes - 202

Men’s Fellowship - 2037:00 p.m. Maundy Thursday Service - SA

FRIDAY 4/18400 W. 95th Street

11:00 a.m. Seniors Bible Class - WCFree N One - 202

12:00 p.m. Seven Last Words - SA6:00 p.m. 20 Something Leadership Meeting - 2036:30 p.m. Hurston Hughes Writers – 207

Restart for Health - FH7:00 p.m. 20 Something Ministry Meeting – 203

All Worship and Arts Rehearsal - SADrug and Alcohol Recovery Ministry Meeting - WCHealing Ministry - 202

SATURDAY 4/19400 W. 95th Street

7:00 a.m. Food Share Distribution - FHTUCC Board of Directors - BR

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- 203

CalendarHIGHLIGHTS

4/13 • Palm Sunday

4/13 • Bible School Easter Program

4/17 • Maundy Thursday

4/18 • Good Friday

4/20 • Easter Sunday

4/25 • Drug and Alcohol Recovery Worship Service


SATURDAY 4/19 (cont.)400 W. 95th Street

9:00 a.m. Saturday Bible School: Adults - WCSaturday Bible School: Confirmation Class - FHSaturday Bible School: PreK/Kindergarten - 120Saturday Bible School: Teens - 207

10:45 a.m. Imani/LWFC Rehearsal - WC11:00 a.m. Math Tutorial - 202

All Worship and Arts Placement Rehearsal - SA Big Mama’s House Food Demonstration - FHCan-Cer-Vive – 116Caregivers (Loved Ones) – 102Family Caregivers Support Group – AMath Tutorial - 203

12:00 PM African Diaspora JWT Human Rights Movement Meeting - 120Wedding Seminar - 207

12:15 p.m. LWCF/Imani Ya Watume - 20712:30 p.m. Walaika Rehearsal - WC1:00 p.m. Christian Education - BR

Drill Team - FH1:30 p.m. Big Mama’s House Room 202

Voices of Trinity Rehearsal - WC2:00 p.m. Lupus Support - 1202:30 p.m. Women’s Guild - 2033:00 p.m. Pre-Marital Counseling: Session II - 2023:30 p.m. Adult Usher Ministry - FH5:30 p.m. Baby Dedication Ceremony - SA

TUCC Village Center - 1947 West 95th Street10:00 a.m. Big Mama’s House: Sewing Class - W30211:30 a.m. The Next Movement - W30512:00 p.m. Drug & Alcohol Recovery

Planning Committee - W301

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 11

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 Recognition

Graduates of all grades are encouraged to complete a Graduate Recognition form and deliver it to the mailroom by Sunday, May 11, 2014 to be recognized on Scholarship and Graduate Recognition Sunday. For information, contact Mrs. Barbara Dorham, 773-962-5650 or email [email protected].

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MINISTRY EVENTSEMMAUS ROAD “GRIEF WORK” Ministry, Thursday, April 24, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Wright Chapel, This month’s topic, “Coping With Hope,” Information, Contact Deacon Dr. Herbert Goodman, Jr., 773-966-1500 Mailbox 2320 or email [email protected]

GREETERS MINISTRY seeks new members, with a special need for people willing to greet at the 6:00 p.m. worship service, New Greeter Orientation, Thursday, April 24, 6:30 p.m., Room 116, Information, Call 773-966-1500 Mailbox 2324

IMMABASI HEALTH AND WELLNESS Are you caring for someone with dementia? Trinity UCC and the University of Illinois have partnered to provide a 4-week education and support program to caregivers who are caring for family members with dementia, Caregivers will review critical issues related to dementia, including nutrition, safety, and planning for end of life decisions, Information, Call 773-966-1500 Mailbox 2332 or email [email protected]

COMMUNITY EVENTS2014 AT&T/MA BELL Reunion, TR2 Committee presents An Evening of Legends, a scholarship fundraising event, Saturday, April 26, 5:00 p.m., Marriott-Schaumburg, 50 N. Martingale Rd., Tickets, visit attmabellreunion.webs.com or call 206-279-7987

2014 JOB FAIR Friday, May 2, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., hosted by Ald. William Burns, 4314 S. Cottage Grove, Business attire required, Resume required for entry, AND Job preparation workshops, Saturday, April 26,

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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 April is “Journey to Resurrection”: Never Said A Mumblin’ Word, by Mark Bozzuti-Jones; Echos From Calvary, edited by Richard Young; The Passion of the Lord, by James Noel, Listening at Golgotha, by Peter Storey, He Chose The Nails, by Max Lucado The library is located on the 2nd floor, Our NEW 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

NEW MEMBER CLASS Adult sessions 1 and 2, Saturday, May 3, Registration, 8:00 a.m., Class, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall, Children ages 12 and under, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Must be accompanied by parent or guardian); Receive Right Hand of Fellowship, Sunday, May 4, 4:45 p.m., Please remember to bring your Bible, RSVP, Call Membership/Ministry Services, 773-962-5650

WOMEN’S CONFERENCE AD BOOK drive, through Sunday, April 13, For information, stop by the Women’s Conference table, Atrium, following worship services, or email [email protected]


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5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Hales Franciscan High School, 4930 S. Cottage Grove, and Wednesday, April 30, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Mid South workNet Center, 4314 S. Cottage Grove, Information, Call

CHICAGO MASS CHOIR 15th Annual Spring Concert and Recording, Saturday, May 3, 2014, 7:00 p.m., Sweet Holy Spirit Church, 8621 S. South Chicago, For tickets, Call Deanna Walcott, 773-573-7011

HOWARD UNIVERSITY ALUMNI CLUB of Chicago hosts its first golf outing and tournament, Tuesday, June 3, Ruffled Feathers, 1 Pete Dye, Lemont, IL, Information, visit www.golfwithhuacc.com or email [email protected]

PRAIRIE STATE COLLEGE JOB FAIR Wednesday, April 16, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., 202 S. Halsted St., Chicago Heights, IL, Accepting employer reservations, Free and open to public, business attire required, bring plenty of resumes, pre-register at www.prairiestate.edu/jobfair, Information, Call 708-709-3755 or email [email protected]

REV. CLAY EVANS Dr. Lou Della Evans-Reid, and the Traditional Gospel Choir Live CD and video recording, Sunday, April 27, 5:00 p.m., Fellowship M.B. Church, 45th Pl. and Princeton Ave.

SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH Maywood, Men’s Day 2014, Friday, April 25, 7:00 p.m., 436 S. 13th Ave., Maywood, IL, Honoring Rev. Dr. Wallace W. Sykes, Maywood’s oldest pastor, Information, Call 708-343-0073

SHRED-A-THON Saturday, April 26, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Lake Meadows Shopping Center, 3357 S. King Dr., Information Call 773-536-8103

EventsSPRING GALA CONCERT Chicago State University Community Concert and Jazz Bands, Monday, April 21, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., CSU Breakey Theater, Douglas Bldg., 9501 S. King Dr., directed by Roxanne Stevenson, Free admission

WESLEY UNITED METHODIST Church 3rd Annual Jazz Luncheon, “Jazzin’ for Christ,” Saturday, April 26, 12:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., Georgios of Orland Park, 8800 W. 159th St., Orland Park, IL, featuring classic and contemporary jazz, Gospel favorites, Special guest, Masque, Tickets, Call 773-821-6240 or email [email protected]

SAVE THE DATE!

Registration begins in May for the

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)

Illuminating the causes and impacts of America’s mass incarceration epidemic, and potential solutions.

Serving Life Thursday, April 24th - 6pm-9pmTrinity United Church of Christ400 W. 95th Street, ChicagoFestival Opening Reception

America’s Longest WarFriday, April 25th - 2pm-4pmRoosevelt University430 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago

Girl Rising Friday, April 25th - 6pm-9pmBeverly Arts Center2407 W. 111th St. Chicago

Mars at Sunrise Saturday, April 26th - 3pmSiskel Film Theater*164 N. State St., Chicago

The New Black Saturday, April 26th - 5pm-8pmChicago Theological Seminary1407 E 60th St., Chicago

April 24th - May 3rdJoin us for a series of films that will inspire, inform and motivate you to take action against a system that has created an incredible humanitarian crises before our very eyes.

Tulia TexasSunday, April 27th - 2:30-5:30pmUniversity of Chicago Harper Memorial Library-1st Flr1116 E 59th St., Chicago Cracking the Codes Monday, April 28th - 6pm-9pmPrecious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation5114 S. Elizabeth St., Chicago

Positive Women: Exposing InjusticeTuesday, April 29th - 6pm-9pmKenwood United Church of Christ4608 S. Greenwood Ave., Chicago

Mars at Sunrise Wednesday, April 30th - 8pmSiskel Film Theater*164 N. State St., Chicago

Friday, May 2nd The House I Live In 6pm-9pm Kennedy-King College6301 South Halsted St., Chi. Code of the West 6pm-9pm Workers Center for Racial Justice500 E. 61st Street, Chicago

A Healing River 6:30pm-8:30pm Faith Community of St. Sabina1210 W. 78th Pl., Chicago

Legal Fix-Portugal and Closing Cermony/AwardsSaturday, May 3rd - 5pm-8pmTrinity United Church of Christ400 W. 95th Street, Chicago

To RSVP and for more information go to www.injusticeforallFF.com

*Film showing in conjunction with Chicago Palestine Film Festival

Trinity United Church of Christ - Prison Ministry


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

HOLY LENTEN SEASONPalm Sunday

TODAY, Sunday, April 13All Services

Maundy ThursdayThursday, April 17 • 7:00 p.m.

7 Last Words/Good Friday Worship"The Bishops"

Friday, April 18 • 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Bishop J. Delano Ellis II • Bishop Samuel L. Green, Jr., • Bishop Othal H. Lakey

Bishop Vashti McKenzie • Bishop Dennis V. Proctor • Bishop Joseph W. Walker III • Bishop J. Douglas Wiley

Easter SundaySunday, April 20 • 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m.

Rev. Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr. | 7:00 a.m. • Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III | 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Bishop Vashti McKenzie | 6:00 p.m.

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