table of contents

Order of Worship (7:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m.)....................................................................... 3

Call to Worship................................................................................................................................ 4
Confession of Sins............................................................................................................................ 4
Hymn of Praise (7:30 a.m. – “Black National Anthem”).................................................................. 5
Hymn of Praise (11:00 a.m. – “Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior”)...................................................... 5
Unison Scripture (7:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m.)........................................................................ 6
Sermon Notes ................................................................................................................................ 8
Pastor’s Page................................................................................................................................. 10
Calendar........................................................................................................................................ 16
Heart of the Community............................................................................................................... 18
African American Heritage Month
The Akiba
Ebony Expressions — Our Legacy!
Trumpet Subscriptions
Information & Announcements..................................................................................................... 24
Prayer List..................................................................................................................................... 27
Bereaved........................................................................................................................................ 29
Hospitalized.................................................................................................................................. 30
Extended Care . ............................................................................................................................ 31
Members at Home . ...................................................................................................................... 33
Prayer Concerns............................................................................................................................ 37
Service and Support Groups ......................................................................................................... 38
Church Information...................................................................................................................... 39

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Order of Worship
Worship
Choral Introit................................................................................................................“I Was Glad”
Opening Hymn (7:30 a.m.).................................................................................. “Give Him Glory”
Opening Hymn (11:00 a.m.)............................................................. “We’re Marching Up To Zion”
Opening Hymn (6:00 p.m.)................................................................................................. “I’ll Go”
Hymn of Praise (7:30 a.m.).........................................................................“Black National Anthem”
Hymn of Praise (11:00 a.m.)............................................................ “Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior”
Unison Scripture (7:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m.)..................................................... Genesis 39:1–10 (NRSV)
Unison Scripture (11:00 a.m.).......................................... 2 Samuel 13:1-22 (The Message, Peterson)
[PLEASE REMAIN STANDING FOR THE READING OF THE WORD]
Invocation
Ministry of Music (6:00 p.m.)..........................................................................“More Than Enough”
Parish Concerns
Visitor Recognition
Passing of the Peace
The Pastor’s Word
The Service of Communion
Confession of Sins
Assurance of Pardon
Words of Institution
Distribution of Elements
The Service of Giving
Offertory Sentences
Tithes and Offerings
Benevolence Offering
Altar Call (7:30 a.m.)........................................................................................................... “God Is”
Altar Call (11:00 a.m.)...........................................................................................................“Stand”
Sermon (7:30 a.m.)......................................................“Sold Into Slavery – Part I” (Genesis 39:1–2)
Sermon (11:00 a.m.)............................. “Thug Life – Part II: Wounded In The House Of A Friend”
Sermon (6:00 p.m.).................................................. “Sold Into Slavery – Part II” (Genesis 39:9–10)
Hymn of Invitation (7:30 a.m.)........................................................................... “Yes, God Is Real!”
Hymn of Invitation (11:00 a.m.)................................................................ “Have Thine Own Way!”
Hymn of Invitation (6:00 p.m.)...........................................................“Magnify Him! Glorify Him!”
Benediction....................................................................................................“The Lord Bless Thee”
[Once the sermon has begun, parishioners may not enter or re-enter the first floor sanctuary.]

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH CONFESSION
CALL TO WORSHIP OF SINS

A
MINISTER lmighty and Most Merciful Father,
Beautiful are the WORKS of God! we come before You, acknowledging
CONGREGATION our sins, our shortcomings, and our
Beautiful also are the SKINS of my people!
breaking of our Covenant with You.
MINISTER
Beautiful is the MIND of God!
Not only have we done things we ought not to
have done, said things we ought not to have said, left
CONGREGATION
Beautiful also are the HOPES of my people! undone so many things we ought to have done and
MINISTER been silent when we should have witnessed for You.
Beautiful is the HEART of God! Not only are we guilty of that, O Lord; but we
CONGREGATION have also closed our eyes and pretended not to
Beautiful also are the SOULS of my people! see the injustices, the racism and the evil which
MINISTER pervade our everyday lives.
God made the heavens and the earth!
We have shut our ears and pretended not to hear
CONGREGATION the cries for liberation which come from the lips,
And my people built the pyramids and the world’s
first civilizations. lives and hearts of the oppressed — even our own
MINISTER Black brothers and sisters!
God made the Seven Seas! Forgive us, O Lord, renew our courage and
CONGREGATION faith, and keep us ever mindful of Thy great
And my people were the first to sail them! sacrifice. Hear us, we beseech Thee, as we come
MINISTER to You in love and worship giving Your name the
God made us; and God made all nations which dwell
praise forevermore.
on the face of the earth!
CONGREGATION ===========
It is He that hath made us and not we ourselves!
TO ALL OUR VISITORS … To all who
MINISTER
mourn and need comforting … To all who are
With His blood He has saved us. By His Power He
has raised us! friendless and want friendship … To all who are
CONGREGATION oppressed and need liberation; and
To God be the glory for the things He has done! to whosoever will come, Trinity opens its doors.
MINISTER Thank you for coming and may God bless you.
And always remember, my Father’s children, that
God is GOOD…
CONGREGATION
ALL THE TIME!
TOGETHER
This is the Lord’s doing and it is marvelous in our eyes.

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 Hymn of praise Hymn of praise
7:30 a.m. Black National Anthem 11:00 a.m.
Lift Every Voice And Sing PASS ME NOT, O GENTLE SAVIOR
Verse I Verse I
Lift ev’ry voice and sing, ’Til earth and heaven ring, Pass me not, O gentle Savior,
Ring with the harmonies of Liberty; Hear my humble cry
Let our rejoicing rise High as the list’ning skies, While on others Thou art calling,
Let it resound loud as the rolling sea. Do not pass me by.
Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has
taught us,
Chorus
Sing a song full of the hope that the present has
brought us; Savior, Savior, Hear my humble cry;
Facing the rising sun of our new day begun, While on others Thou art calling,
Let us march on ’til victory is won. Do not pass me by.

Verse II Verse II
Stony the road we trod, Bitter the chast’ning rod, Let me at a throne of mercy
Felt in the days when hope unborn had died; Find a sweet relief;
Yet with a steady beat, Have not our weary feet Kneeling there in deep contrition,
Come to the place for which our fathers sighed?
Help my unbelief
We have come over a way that with tears has been
(Repeat Chorus)
watered;
We have come, treading our path through the
blood of the slaughtered; Verse III
Out from the gloomy past, ’til now we stand at last Trusting only in Thy merit,
Where the white gleam of our bright star is cast. Would I seek Thy face;
Heal my wounded, broken spirit,
Verse III Save me by Thy grace.
God of our weary years, God of our silent tears, (Repeat Chorus)
Thou who hast brought us thus far on the way;
Thou who hast by Thy might, Led us into the light, Verse III
Keep us forever in the path, we pray. Thou the Spring of all my comfort,
Lest our feet stray from the places, our God,
More than life to me,
where we met Thee,
Whom have I on earth beside Thee?
Lest our hearts, drunk with the wine of the world,
Whom in heav’n but Thee?
we forget Thee;
Shadowed beneath Thy hand, May we forever stand, (Repeat Chorus)
true to our God,
True to our native land! Amen!

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7:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m.
GENESIS 39:1–10 (NRSV)
1
Now Joseph was taken down to Egypt, and
Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, the captain of
the guard, an Egyptian, bought him from the
Ishmaelites who had brought him down there.
2
The Lord was with Joseph, and he became
a successful man; he was in the house of his
Egyptian master. 3His master saw that the Lord
was with him, and that the Lord caused all
that he did to prosper in his hands. 4So Joseph
found favor in his sight and
attended him; he made him
overseer of his house and
put him in charge of all that
he had. 5From the time that
he made him overseer in his
house and over all that he
had, the Lord blessed the
Egyptian’s house for Joseph’s
sake; the blessing of the Lord
was on all that he had, in
house and field. 6So he left
all that he had in Joseph’s
charge; and, with him
there, he had no concern
for anything but the food
that he ate. Now Joseph was handsome and
good-looking. 7And after a time his master’s
wife cast her eyes on Joseph and said, “Lie with
me.” 8But he refused and said to his master’s
wife, “Look, with me here, my master has no
concern about anything in the house, and he
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has put everything that he has in my hand. 9He
is not greater in this house than I am, nor has
he kept back anything from me except yourself,
because you are his wife. How then could I do
this great wickedness, and sin against God?”
10
And although she spoke to Joseph day after
day, he would not consent to lie beside her or
to be with her.
11:00 a.m.
2 samuel 13:1–22 (The Message, Peterson)
Some time later, this
1– 4
happened: Absalom, David’s
son, had a sister who was
very attractive. Her name
was Tamar. Amnon, also
David’s son, was in love with
her. Amnon was obsessed
with his sister Tamar to the
point of making himself sick
over her. She was a virgin,
so he couldn’t see how he
could get his hands on her.
Amnon had a good friend,
Jonadab, the son of David’s
brother Shimeah. Jonadab
was exceptionally streetwise.
He said to Amnon, “Why are you moping
around like this, day after day—you, the son
of the king! Tell me what’s eating at you.” “In
a word, Tamar,” said Amnon. “My brother
Absalom’s sister. I’m in love with her.” 5“Here’s
what you do,” said Jonadab. “Go to bed and
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pretend you’re sick. When your father comes to
visit you, say, ‘Have my sister Tamar come and
prepare some supper for me here where I can
watch her and she can feed me.’” 6So Amnon
took to his bed and acted sick. When the king
came to visit, Amnon said, “Would you do me
a favor? Have my sister Tamar come and make
some nourishing dumplings here where I can
watch her and be fed by her.” 7David
sent word to Tamar who was home
at the time: “Go to the house of
your brother Amnon and prepare a
meal for him.” 8 – 9So Tamar went
to her brother Amnon’s house. She
took dough, kneaded it, formed it
into dumplings, and cooked them
while he watched from his bed.
But when she took the cooking
pot and served him, he wouldn’t
eat. 9 –11Amnon said, “Clear
everyone out of the house,”
and they all cleared out. Then
he said to Tamar, “Bring the food into my
bedroom, where we can eat in privacy.” She
took the nourishing dumplings she had prepared
and brought them to her brother Amnon in his
bedroom. But when she got ready to feed him,
he grabbed her and said, “Come to bed with me,
sister!” 12–13“No, brother!” she said, “Don’t hurt
me! This kind of thing isn’t done in Israel! Don’t
do this terrible thing! Where could I ever show
my face? And you—you’ll be out on the street
in disgrace. Oh, please! Speak to the king—he’ll
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let you marry me.” 14But he wouldn’t listen.
Being much stronger than she, he raped her.
15
No sooner had Amnon raped her than he hated
her—an immense hatred. The hatred that he felt
for her was greater than the love he’d had for
her. “Get up,” he said, “and get out!” 16–18“Oh
no, brother,” she said. “Please! This is an even
worse evil than what you just did to me!” But
he wouldn’t listen to her. He called for his valet.
“Get rid of this woman. Get her
out of my sight! And lock the
door after her.” The valet threw
her out and locked the door
behind her. 18–19 She was wearing
a long-sleeved gown. (That’s how
virgin princesses used to dress
from early adolescence on.) Tamar
poured ashes on her head, then
she ripped the long-sleeved gown,
held her head in her hands, and
walked away, sobbing as she went.
20
Her brother Absalom said to her,
“Has your brother Amnon had his
way with you? Now, my dear sister, let’s keep
it quiet—a family matter. He is, after all, your
brother. Don’t take this so hard.” Tamar lived in
her brother Absalom’s home, bitter and desolate.
21–­22
King David heard the whole story and was
enraged, but he didn’t discipline Amnon. David
doted on him because he was his firstborn.
Absalom quit speaking to Amnon—not a word,
whether good or bad—because he hated him for
violating his sister Tamar.
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What About Israel?

For 35 years now, members of our congregation have asked me (over and over agin) to explain the
modern state of Israel to them as compared to what they hear right-wing Christians saying the Bible says
about Israel. I have been trying to clarify for them the difference between Biblical Israel and Zionism
since 1948. It has been an uphill battle for me.
To show how complex the subject is and how Jews themselves disgree with what Christians are hearing
from the far-right fringes (Pat Robertson, Jerry Falwell, James Dobson and crew), I have printed below
an important piece of information (with background sources) for members who are interested in sorting
out fact from fiction concerning our faith and the foundations of our faith.

Changes for Jews

— Martin E. Marty
“Diaspora Blues” headlines a January 11
Economist editorial, and accompanies a news
account that appears under the title “Second
Thoughts about the Promised Land.” Both
articles reflect some of the spiritual travail
within Israel and the hearts of many Jews. “As
the threat of genocide or of Israel’s destruction
has receded, a growing number of diaspora
Jews neither feel comfortable with always
standing up for Israel, nor feel a need to invoke
Israel in defining what makes them Jewish.”
Yet, the editors argue, “the big Jewish
diaspora institutions,” especially “the pro-
Israel lobby groups in America,” have not
caught up, as they exist mainly to support
Israel in crisis and to defend it from critics.
The British magazine also says that these
groups “have ended up representing not Israel
but its right-wing political establishment, with
American defenders of Israel accusing critics
of being ‘anti-Semitic’ for saying things that
are commonplace in Israel’s own internal
debate.”
The publication, Sightings, (which your
pastor reads every week) focuses chiefly on
domestic matters, but Israel poses issues that
fit Sightings’ mandate to observe “public
religion” here. Says The Economist, the
lobbies “have formed an unholy alliance with
evangelical Christian groups who believe, like
the religious Zionists, that the ingathering of
the Jewish exiles will bring forward Judgment
Day,” and in their fervor they are “more
uncompromisingly Zionist than most Jews.”

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That such a Judgment Day will “entail the
destruction of Israel and the deaths of a great
many Jews does not seem to bother the Jewish
lobbies.”
Now to the point: Such defensiveness, it
is argued, does not much help the Jewish
diaspora, as young Jews leave the faith,
finding the uncritical attitude toward Israel
distasteful or Israel irrelevant. “Many are simply
drifting away,” something that Christians also
experience, even without the issue of Israel.
“Israel is strong enough to cope with harsh
words from its friends,” so more diaspora Jews
should feel freer to criticize the scandal-ridden
government and policies they find hard to
defend. Religiously, Reform and Conservative
Jews in America resent the monopoly of the
Orthodox in religious affairs and ceremonies in
Israel.
Aliyah (Hebrew for “ascent”) immigration to
Israel has slowed, and since 1948 only 120,000
Americans have taken part in it. Today only
17 percent of American Jews call themselves
Zionists. In a new survey, Steven M. Cohen
at Hebrew Union College found that “only
57 percent of American Jews said that ‘caring
about Israel is a very important part of my being
Jewish,’ down from 73 percent in a similar
survey in 1989.”
American Judaism, says The Economist, is
today too pluralistic, multi-denominational, and
influenced by intermarriage and varying degrees
of assimilation ­— and, most of all when it comes
to the young, it is not preoccupied with Israeli
policies. The young are “searching for identity,
spirituality, meaning and roots.”
Cohen foresees “a polarization in American
Jewry: a small group growing more pious and
attached to Israel, while a larger one drifts
away.” News accounts of Israel’s wars, scandals,
and policies, and American lobbies’ involvement
with each, obscure something that Jews have in
common with so many other Americans today: a
spiritual search undertaken in ways oblivious to,
or in rejection of, many traditional institutions.
Welcome to the club?
References
“Second Thoughts about the Promised Land”
appears in the January 11, 2007, online edition of
The Economist, and can be read at:
www.economist.com/world/international/
displaystory.cfm?story_id=8516489.
“Diaspora Blues” appears in the January 11, 2007,
online edition of The Economist, and can be accessed
by subscribers here: www.economist.com/opinion
Martin E. Marty’s biography, current projects,
upcoming events, publications, and contact
information can be found at www.illuminos.com.

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Incarceration is not equal

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opportunity punishment
On June 30, 2004, there were 2,131,180
people in U.S. prisons and jails. That’s a rise of
2.3% during the 12 previous months. Federal
prisons are growing almost 5 times faster than
state prison populations.
As of June 30, 2004, the U.S. incarceration
rate was 726 per 100,000 residents. But
when you break down the statistics you see
that incarceration is not an equal opportunity
punishment.
Select U.S. incarceration rates:
Whites: 393 per 100,000
Latinos: 957 per 100,000
Blacks: 2,531 per 100,000
Or you can make some international
comparisons:
South Africa under apartheid was
internationally condemned as a racist society.
South Africa under apartheid (1993),
Black males: 851 per 100,000
U.S. under George Bush (2003),
Black males: 4,919 per 100,000
What does it mean that the leader of the
“free world” locks up its Black males at a
rate 5.8 times higher than the most openly
racist country in the world?

Gender is an important “filter” on the who
goes to prison:
All Females: 123 per 100,000
All Males: 1,348 per 100,000
White males: 717 per 100,000
Latino males: 1,717per 100,000
Black males: 4,919 per 100,000
Statistics as of June 30, 2004 from Bureau of Justice
Statistics Prison and Jail Inmates at Midyear 2004, Tables
1, 13 and 14, and Census Bureau population estimates for
2004. South Africa figures from Marc Mauer, Americans
Behind Bars: The International Use of Incarceration. All
references to Blacks and Whites are for what the Bureau of
Justice Statistics and U.S. Census refer to as “non-Hispanic
Blacks” and “non-Hispanic Whites.”
Last edit: 6/28/2005

Break it down by age and race, and you can

see what is going on even clearer:
For Black males ages 25-29: 12,603 per
100,000. (That’s 12.6% of Black men in their
late 20s!)

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Church Leaders’ Letter
to President Bush
This email is also available online at:
www.cmep.org/Alerts/2007Jan24.htm
—Corinne Whitlatch, Executive Director
January 24, 2007
Christian leaders of American churches and
Christian institutions from a range of traditions
— Orthodox, Catholic, mainstream and evangelical
Protestants — have appealed to President Bush for
peace in the Holy Land. The January 23rd letter,
signed by 39 church leaders, encourages President
Bush to make Israeli-Palestinian peacemaking, in
the context of a comprehensive Arab-Israeli peace
initiative, an urgent priority for his Administration.
The letter states a deepening concern for the welfare
and future of the Palestinian Christian community.
It also calls attention to the very grave situation of
Jerusalem. The full letter is included below.
The church leaders’ letter to President Bush
will be delivered Thursday to all Senate and
House offices. It is also the basis of an ad in the
January 30th edition of Roll Call , a widely read
publication on Capitol Hill. CMEP encourages
advocates to contact their Congressional offices to
raise up the main points of the letter. In the new
political climate on Capitol Hill, this is a good
opportunity to urge bi- partisan work towards a
resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that,
as stated by President Bush in his 2007 State of
the Union address, results in two states, Israel and
Palestine, living side-by-side in peace and security.
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TAKE ACTION:
Call the Washington offices of your Representative
and two Senators. Say you are calling to endorse
the January 23 church leaders’ letter to President
Bush urging Israeli-Palestinian peacemaking.
Ask the Senator/Representative to work with
the Administration towards negotiations that
guarantee two viable and secure states, Israel
and Palestine, living side-by-side and sharing
Jerusalem.
Contact Info: Email or call your Senators and
Representative.
Church Leaders’ Letter to President Bush
January 23, 2007
Dear Mr. President,
As leaders of churches and Christian institutions
in the United States, we bring you greetings
for the New Year and encouragement as you
meet the challenges that face our nation and the
global community. Even though we are from a
wide range of Christian traditions — Orthodox,
Catholic, mainstream and evangelical Protestants
— we stand close together in our hopes and
prayers for peace in the land we all call Holy and
for the reconciliation of the children of Abraham
— Jews, Christians and Muslims.
We come to you with two interrelated appeals
that are central to our faith-motivated quest for
peace with justice. First, we ask that you make
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Israeli-Palestinian peacemaking, in the context
of a comprehensive Arab-Israeli peace initiative,
an urgent priority for your Administration. We
recognize the great many difficulties and struggles
that the people of the Middle East region must
confront and the heavy responsibilities that fall
upon you to help restore hope for a better future
for them and for the citizens of the United States.
We know that many view the Israeli-Palestinian
situation as the most intractable in our troubled
world, but we know that when it is resolved, the
positive repercussions will go well beyond that
small geographic area.
We commend your vision of a viable, contiguous
Palestinian state living as a peaceful neighbor
alongside the state of Israel, with both nations
secure and recognized by their neighbors. With
your active engagement, this vision could reignite
a passion for peace that can overcome the appeal
of violence, vengeance and exclusivity. The
United States and the world will become safer as
confidence grows that the U.S. is willing to take
leadership and work cooperatively with the United
Nations and other nations to resolve this conflict.
We bring to you our deepening concern
for the welfare and future of the Palestinian
Christian community. A small but vital part of
the Palestinian society, Christians are rapidly
emigrating to countries where they can gain the
economic and physical security that is denied all
Palestinians living under occupation. The future of
the Palestinian Christians requires a solution to the
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conflict that will allow both peoples — Israelis and
Palestinians — to live side-by-side in two states
where all enjoy justice, peace and security.
The Palestinian Christian leaders have asked us
to bring to your attention the very grave situation
of Jerusalem. They remind us that Jerusalem is
the location of “not only historical memories
and sacred places of pilgrimage, but also living
communities of believers.” With the construction
by Israel of the separation barrier, many of the
faithful — both Christians and Muslims — are
excluded from the Holy City, and Jerusalem is
severed from Bethlehem. Our second appeal
is for you to work with Israelis, Palestinians
and the international community to guarantee
access to Jerusalem’s Holy Places and religious
liberty for all peoples. Resolving the status of
Jerusalem is key to achieving a workable two-
state solution.
Mr. President, as this New Year begins, we
encourage you to maintain the faith, the courage
and the resolve to work with other world leaders
toward negotiations that guarantee two viable and
secure states, Israel and Palestine, living side-by-
side and sharing Jerusalem. For guidance, we look
to the examples of the great prophets Isaiah and
Jeremiah who declared that God calls all nations
and all people to do justice to one another. We
join in praying for peace in the Holy Land and at
home.
Sincerely,

The Most Rev. Archbishop
Barsamian
Primate, Diocese of the
Armenian Church of
America (Eastern)
Bishop Dimitrios of Xanthos
Ecumenical Officer
Greek Orthodox Archdio-
cese of America
Bishop Thomas G. Wenski
Chairman, Committee on
International Policy
U.S. Conference of
Catholic Bishops
The Rev. Mark S. Hanson
Presiding Bishop
Evangelical Lutheran
Church in America
The Most Rev. Katharine
Jefferts Schori
Presiding Bishop
The Episcopal Church
Are joined by:
The Rt. Rev. Wayne Burkette
President, Provincial
Elders’ Conference
Moravian Church in Amer-
ica, Southern Province
Simone Campbell, SSS
Executive Director
NETWORK
Tony Campolo
Founder
Evangelical Association for
the Promotion of Education
Sister Mary Dacey, SSJ
President
Leadership Conference of
Women Religious
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Marie Dennis
Director
Maryknoll Office for
Global Concerns
Rev. Robert Edgar
General Secretary
National Council of
Churches
Rev. Wesley
Granberg-Michaelson
General Secretary
Reformed Church in
America
Ken Hackett
President
Catholic Relief Services
Rev. Dr. Stan Hastey
Executive Director
Alliance of Baptists
Bishop Janice Riggle
Huie President, Council of
Bishops
The United Methodist
Church
Very Rev. Dominic Izzo, OP
President
Catholic Conference of
Major Superiors of Men’s
Institutes
Rev. Phillip L. Jones
Director, Washington Office
Church of the Brethren
Rev. Dr. Clifton Kirkpatrick
Stated Clerk of the General
Assembly
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Rev. Michael E. Livingston
Executive Director,
International Council of
Community Churches
President, National Coun-
cil of Churches
Albert C. Lobe
Interim Executive Director
Mennonite Central
Committee
E. Earl McCloud, Jr.
Bishop
Office of Ecumenical &
Urban Affairs
African Methodist
Episcopal Church
Rev. John L. McCullough
Executive Director & CEO
Church World Service
Mary Ellen McNish
General Secretary
American Friends Service
Committee
A. Roy Medley
General Secretary
American Baptist Churches
U.S.A.
Richard J. Mouw
President
Fuller Seminary
David Neff
Editor and Vice-President
Christianity Today
Leonard Rodgers
Executive Director
Evangelicals for Middle
East Understanding
Br. Mark Schroeder, OFM
President, Franciscan Friars
(OFM)
English Speaking Conference
JPIC Council
Metropolitan PHILIP
(Saliba)
Primate
Antiochian Orthodox
Archdiocese of North
America Ambassador
Robert A. Seiple
Former Ambassador-at-
Large for Internationa
Religious Freedom
Ronald J. Sider
President
Evangelicals for Social
Action
Rev. William G. Sinkford
President
Unitarian Universalist
Association of Congregations
Msgr. Robert L. Stern
Secretary General, CNEWA
President, Pontifical
Mission for Palestine
The Rev. John H. Thomas
General Minister and
President
United Church of Christ
Joe Volk
Executive Secretary
Friends Committee on
National Legislation
Jim Wallis
CEO
Sojourners/Call to Renewal
The Rev. Dr. Sharon E.
Watkins
General Minister and
President
Christian Church (Disciples
of Christ)
Corinne Whitlatch
Executive Director
Churches for
Middle East Peace
Bishop Gabino Zavala
Bishop President
Pax Christi USA: National
Catholic Peace
Movement
 CALENDAR
HIGHLIGHTS TUESDAY – 2/6
400 W. 95th Street
SUN…2/4 Dr. Asa G. Hilliard – Lecture
6:00 p.m. Women’s Drill Team – Narthex II
SUN…2/11 Church-In-Society
Band Rehearsal – SA
Candidates Forum
Voice Class – WC
SAT…2/17 Ebony Expressions Semi-Finals
7:00 p.m. Junior Deacon-In-Training – BR
SUN…2/25 Ebony Expressions Finals
Men’s Chorus Rehearsal – SA
Hurston-Hughes Winners
Cottage Grove Building
901 E. 95th Street
SUNDAY – 2/4
6:30 p.m. Immabasi Gospel Aerobics – Room 1
7:30 a.m. Worship Service – SA
9:30 a.m. Breakfast – FH
TUCC Village Center
Bible Study – WC
(1947 W. 95th Street)
11:00 a.m. Worship Service – SA
4:00 p.m. THEC Tutoring – W305
1:30 p.m. Dinner – FH
2:30 p.m. Dr. Asa G. Hilliard Lecture
6:00 p.m. Worship Service – SA
WEDNESDAY – 2/7
400 W. 95th Street
6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
MONDAY – 2/5
Prayer and Fasting
400 W. 95th Street
11:30 a.m. Prayer Service – WC
6:00 p.m. Band Rehearsal – SA
5:30 p.m. Praise Team Rehearsal – SA
Voice Class – FH
6:00 p.m. Chaplain Ministry – BR
6:30 p.m. Hospitality Ministry – 118
7:14 p.m. Prayer Service – SA
7:00 p.m. Sisterhood Ministry Committee
8:30 p.m. Tangeni Rehearsal – SA
Meeting – FH
Drug & Alcohol Revival
Committee Meeting – 102
THURSDAY – 2/8
Women’s Chorus Rehearsal – SA
400 W. 95th Street
Financial Counseling Consortium
5:30 p.m. Imani Rehearsal – WC
10-Step Program – 202
6:00 p.m. Band Rehearsal – SA
Voice Class – FH
Cottage Grove Building
Women’s Chorus Orientation – 118
901 E. 95th Street
6:30 p.m. Immabasi Ministry Meeting – 102
5:30 p.m. Mwanabaraka Rehearsal – Room 3
7:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal – SA
6:30 p.m. Chinara High School Dance
7:30 p.m. For Teen Girls Only – 116
Rehearsal – Room 4

BLACK & CHRISTIAN (NEW MEMBER CLASSES)

Tues., February 20th & 27th: 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Sat., February 24th & March 3rd
Adults & Teens (13–19 Years): 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Children (6 – 12 Years): 2:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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 c alendar
FRIDAY – 2/9
400 W. 95th Street 3:00 p.m. Tangeni Rehearsal – SA
10:00 a.m. Free-N-One – 207
5:30 p.m. Music Theory Class – 207
6:00 p.m. Kafe Akiba/Spoken Word
Open Mic Session – FH
7:00 p.m. Free-N-One – 207
Tough Love – 203
Isuthu Mentor/Youth Meeting
– 118
Cottage Grove Building
901 E. 95th Street
6:30 p.m. Immabasi Gospel Aerobics – Room 1
SATURDAY – 2/10
400 W. 95th Street
7:30 a.m. Yoga Ministry – Narthex II
9:00 a.m. Youth Band Choir
Rehearsal – SA
9:30 a.m. Church School (Preschool 10:00 a.m. THEC ACT Prep – W302
Kindergarten) – 118
Church School (Grades 1–2) – 203
Church School (Grades 3–6) – 202
Church School (Teens) – 207
Church School (Discipleship) – 116
Adult Church School – WC
Church School Confirmation
Class – FH
10:00 a.m. Division of Justice Quarterly
Meeting – BR
11:00 a.m. Math Tutorial – 202/203
Little Warriors For Christ – WC
Tangeni Orientation – FH
Youth Church Meeting – 118
Information Technology Ministry
– 102
12:00 p.m. Tangeni Leadership Ministry – 116
12:30 p.m. Walaika Choir Rehearsal – WC
Women’s Drill Team
Rehearsal – Narthex II
1:00 p.m. Logistics Ministry Invitation
Meeting – BR
Logistics Ministry Meeting – 118
2:00 p.m. HIV/AIDS Support Ministry – 203
Married Couples Ministry
Spirituality Committee – FH
4:00 p.m. Married Couples Ministry
(Children) – 118
Married Couples Ministry
(Adults) – FH
Greeter’s Ministry – A
Internal Security – 202
Prison MinistryAdvisory
Board – BR
5:00 p.m. DIT Phase II Training – SA
Cottage Grove Building
901 E. 95th Street
12:30 p.m. Intonjane – Room 4
2:00 p.m. Isuthu Ministry Meeting – Room 3
TUCC Village Center
(1947 W. 95th Street)
THEC Tutoring – W307
2007 TRINITY CALENDARS
Subscribers may pick up their
2007 Calendars
Sunday, February 11, after each
worship service, in the Atrium
Anyone wishing to purchase a
2007 Calendar may sign up at
the Calendar table in the Atrium
after each service next Sunday.

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 heart of the communit y
AARP Family Heritage Days, Sharing history
through oral tradition, one generation telling
personal experiences to another, Record your
memories of the Civil Rights Movement,
Collected stories to be stored in Voices of Civil
Rights archive, Library of Congress, Reserve
time slot, Call 312-458-3614
ABRAHAM LINCOLN BICENTENNIAL
COMMISSION presents a public roundtable,
“African American Perspectives of Abraham
Lincoln,” Sunday, February 11, 2:30 p.m. –
4:30 p.m., Chicago History Museum, 1601 N.
Clark Street, log onto www.lincoln200.gov
BENNETT COLLEGE FOR WOMEN
Currently in need of students for its 2006 –
2007 academic year, Contact Ulisa Bowles,
336-517-2167 or ubowles@bennett.edu
BLACK ON BLACK LOVE My Sister’s
Keeper Program provides individual and group
counseling to formerly incarcerated women,
Contact 773-978-7265 or blkonblklove@aol.com
AND…Godfather Program provides male
presence, mentoring, focusing on education,
leadership, responsibility, for elementary
and high school boys, To become a male mentor,
Contact 773-978-0868 or info@bobl.org
BLACK SPEAKERS SERIES featuring
Winnie Mandela, February 9, 7:30 p.m.,
Dr. Cornell West, February 11, 11:15 a.m.,
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Cicely Tyson, February 23, 7:30 p.m., Maya
Angelou, March 16, 7:30 p.m., and Dr. Gardner
C. Taylor, May 6, 10:00 a.m., St. Sabina
Catholic Church, 1210 W. 78th Place
BEDTIME STORY A tale of love, loss,
redemption and hope, Thursday, February 15 –
April 8, eta Square, 7558 S. South Chicago Ave.,
For performance times and tickets, call 773-752-
3955 or visit www.etacreativearts.org
BLAXPLOITATION 2: YOU KNOW HOW
WE DEUX, performances through Sunday,
March 18, Victory Gardens Greenhouse,
2257 N. Lincoln Ave., For performance times
and tickets, call 773-871-3000
CAREER FAIR sponsored by St. Sabina
Employment Resource Center, Thursday,
February 14, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., St. Sabina
Church, McMahon Hall, 1210 W. 78th Place,
Call 773-783-3760
CHICAGO AREA HEALTH AND
MEDICAL CAREERS PROGRAM Offers
structured academics, counseling, financial
support to 7th graders – professional health
school in summer and throughout the school
year, IIT, www.iit.edu/~cahmcp, Call Erica
Cain, 312-567-3092
AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

Today, Sunday, February 4

Dr. Asa G. Hilliard – Lecture
Sanctuary
2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Book signing and reception to follow – Atrium

Sunday, February 11
Church-In-Society Candidates Forum
2:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, February 17
Ebony Expressions Oratorical Contest
Semi-Finals
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, February 18
St. Stevens Baptist Church Youth Choir
Louisville, Kentucky
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, February 25
Ebony Expressions Oratorical Contest Finals
with Presentation of Hurston-Hughes Writing Contest Winners

February 25th – March 4th

Artists-In-Residence Annual African American
Heritage Month Art Exhibit
Narthex II
2:30 – 4:30 p.m.

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 Experience The Beauty Of The African Mind
with books by DR. ASA G. HILLIARD III

Dr. Asa G. Hilliard Book Signing – Today, Sunday, February 4th

COMING! February 9th Café Akiba – Fellowship Hall

The Gospel Remix by Rev. Otis Moss III – Now in the Akiba!
Let the Akiba be your one-stop shopping for books and tapes!

AKIBA STORE HOURS

Monday thru Thursday • 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m., Friday • 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday • 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Sunday • After Each Service
www.tucc.org

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 Categories include Grades 1–3, 4–6, 7–8, & 9–12

Application Deadline
Today, Sunday, February 4th

Semi-finals
Saturday, February 17th
All applicants must participate in the semi-finals

Finals
Sunday, February 25th
Presentation of Hurston-Hughes Writing Contest Winners

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 heart of the communit y
CHICAGO’S MVPs Chicago Bulls honoring
top African American male students in Chicago
high schools, grades 10-12, Contact Hallemah
Nash, 312-455-4131 or hnash@bulls.com, or
log on to http://www.nba.com/Bulls/
community/mvp_application07.html
CHICAGO URBAN LEAGUE 2007 Annual
Luncheon, project:next Linking Social Change
To Economic Value: The Way Forward, Friday,
February 9, 12:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m., Hyatt
Regency Chicago, Grand Ballroom, 151 E.
Wacker Drive, Call 773-451-3520
ELLA FITZGERALD Commemorative
Stamp dedication ceremony, Friday, February 9,
11:00 a.m., DuSable Museum, 740 E. 56th
Place, RSVP to 312-983-8391
FACING HISTORY AND OURSELVES
Newest online multi-media resource module
examines responses to conflict, mass violence
and genocide in Germany, Northern Ireland,
Rwanda and South Africa, Transitional Justice:
Repairing Self and Society, February 5–16,
200 E. Randolph Street, Suite 2100, Contact
312-726-4500 or www.facinghistory.org
FREE ENGINEERING CAMP University of
Houston seeking current high school juniors,
Camp helps students develop good study habits,
learn about engineering careers, Call John
Matthews, 713-743-4426
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JOE TURNER’S COME AND GONE Stage
play by August Wilson, presented by Congo
Square Theatre Company, through February 25,
The Goodman-Owen Theatre, 170 N.
Dearborn, Tickets, Call 312-443-3800
LEUKEMIA AND LYMPHOMA SOCIETY
presents Exploring Myeloma: An Overview For
Patients and Caregivers, Sunday, February 4,
2:00 – 4:00 p.m., DuSable Museum, 740 E.
56th Place, Pre-registration required, Call 800-
742-6595
MALACHI’S MERCIFUL ANGELS An
evening of networking, food and dance in
celebration and support of Malachi Chapman and
the Chapman Family, Thursday, February 8, 5:30
– 9:30 p.m., Chicago Legend Dance Club, 2109
S. Wabash, Tickets, Contact Maurice Chapman,
312-286-5164 or mauriceschapman@aol.com
PRINCETON UNIVERSITY Summer high
school journalism program, All expenses
plus travel included, Student must be entering
junior or senior year of high school in Fall 2007,
interested in journalism and have 3.0 or better
grade point average, Contact rinderle@
princeton.edu
REAL MEN LOVE sponsored by Real Men
Charities, Inc., Valentine’s celebration
for all single women and couples, Wednesday,
February 14, 6:00 p.m., Call 773-651-8008
 heart of the information &
community announcements
STEPPING DANCE CLASSES for
beginners available at 10 local libraries, Free, For CHURCH-IN SOCIETY
locations, Contact Loretta Martin,
773-768-6695 Political forum 2007
Meet the Candidates
TAX COUNSELING PROJECT (TCP) and
the Tax Assistance Program offering free tax
preparation assistance, To find a free tax
preparation location in Chicago, Call 311,
Outside Chicago, Call 312-409-1555 or
312-630-0273

TRIO TALENT SEARCH seeks students in

grades 6–12 with potential to succeed in higher
education, Provides academic, career and
financial counseling, www.trioprograms.org, Call
Richard Hayes, 773-298-2169
Invited offices include Mayor,
ZETA TAU ZETA CHAPTER of Zeta Phi Treasurer, City Clerk and
Beta Sorority, Inc., 41st Annual Finer
21st Ward Alderman
Womanhood Scholarship Luncheon, Honoring
Rev. Ramah Wright, Saturday, March 24,
12:00 – 4:00 p.m., Oak Lawn Hilton, Candidate Reception to follow
9333 S. Cicero, Oak Lawn, IL, Contact Sunday, February 11,
G. Carson, 708-720-6407 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Sanctuary
Call Alesia Martin, 312-213-5739 or
773-962-5650, Mailbox 889

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information & announcements
ADULT USHER BOARD MINISTRY
Rejuvenate your spirit and commitment to Christ,
seeking new members, join us at our next meeting,
Saturday, February 17, 3:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall,
Contact David Anderson, 773-375-9354 or
Norma Jackson Cohn, 773-203-4649
ATHLETES FOR CHRIST Biddy Basketball
League, Ages 5–8, Friday evenings beginning
this week in February, Space limited, Parent
volunteers needed, Call Stan Harris, 708-705-
5373 or Kandias Conda, 773-495-5585
DETON BROOKS HEAD START An
affiliate of Trinity UCC Child Care Centers, Inc.
has vacancies for children ages 3 – 5 years, 6921
S. Stony Island Ave., Call Aimee Washington,
773-955-2818
DRUG AND ALCOHOL RECOVERY
MINISTRY Revival and Prayer Breakfast,
Save the dates, Friday, March 30 and Saturday,
March 31, Contact Deacon Vanessa Lenoir,
708-819-0337 or Robert Hayes, 708-473-
5511, or tuccrecoveryrevival@yahoo.com
EMMANUS ROAD GRIEF SUPPORT
MINISTRY “Express Your Emotions!”
Thursday, February 22, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.,
Wright Chapel, Contact Deacon Herbert
Goodman, Jr., 773-370-4256
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GREETERS MINISTRY New Member
Orientation Training, Saturday, February 17,
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Room 203, Contact
Diana Beasley at 773-907-0033 or
GreetersMinistry@aol.com
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT)
MINISTRY seeks adult volunteers with skills,
experience and/or a passion in a technology-
related field, Join us Saturday, February 10,
11:00 a.m., Room 102, Contact Charlowe
Tyree, 312-961-6641 or James Chapman,
708-747-4354
KAFÉ AKIBA SPOKEN WORD/OPEN
MIC, Friday, February 9, 6:00 p.m., Fellowship
Hall, Featuring Masters on the Mic, Malari
Tilford and Daniel Hammond, Call 773-962-
5660 x730
MEMBERSHIP/MINISTRY SERVICES
Have you moved? Any children left the nest?
New employment or newly married? Forgot
your giving number? Call Membership/Ministry
Services, 773-962-5650 x395, x233 or x232
MEN’S FELLOWSHIP FORUM
Topic: “If Niggas Knew Who They Were, They
Would Act Like Black Men,” Guest speaker
Pastor Otis Moss III, Come and bring a young
Brother with you, Monday, February 12, 7:00
p.m., Fellowship Hall
information & announcements
TRINITY UCC AND SAFER
FOUNDATION Sponsoring Ready 4 Work,
aftercare program for ex-offenders: 18 years old
and up, out of prison 180 days or less, no sex
crimes or crimes against women or children
AND…Ready 4 Work mentors needed, Must be
available to meet with mentees 2 – 6 hours per
month, If ex-offender: conviction must not have
been of sex crimes or crimes against women,
children, out of prison for at least 2 years, Call
Vanessa Cosby-Shannon, 773-233-1492
TRINITY CHILD CARE CENTERS, INC.
currently has position for Educational
Coordinator, Requires a bachelor’s degree in
early childhood, at least two years experience in
field, creativity and knowledge of early childhood
curriculum AND…Position available for Site
Director, Requires bachelor’s degree in early
childhood, at least two years experience in field,
knowledge of budgets and supervisory
experience, Contact Mrs. Barbara SanJuaquin,
bsanjuaquin@tucc.org or 773-488-3511
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TRINITY UCC FEDERAL CREDIT
UNION Member statements for the quarter
ending December 31, 2006, have been mailed, If
you have not received your statement, please call
773-962-5686, AND…Members are urged to
use your Credit Union to pay off your Christmas
debt, for your automobile, vacation, credit card
and other loan needs, Take advantage of our
lower interest rates, Contact us for more details
TRINITY UCC LEGAL CLINIC Providing
direct legal advice, services and representation to
the congregation and community, open every 1st
and 3rd Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – Noon and 2nd
Thursdays, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Village Center,
Call Marcia Green, 773-962-5650, Ext. 424
 PRAYER LIST
Adams, Deacon Lorraine Brooks, Evelyn Curtis, Cynthia Freeman, Rev. Donna
Adams-Carter, Cynthia Brooks, Keith Daniels, Carbena & Family
Adams-Childs, Vernita Brown, Akiba Daniels, Celeste Funches, Baby Keari
Afflalo, Carmelita Brown, Dr. Harriett David, Baby Jacob Garcia, Matthew
Allen, Baby Jeremy Stephon Brown, Lakahon “Ray Ray” Garner, Deacon Dana
Allen, Jason Oliver Brown, Stephanie Davis, Edrena Gibbs, Charon K.
Ames, James Brown, Terrance Davis, Jeana Gill, Charlotte
Anderson, Davida Burley, Tony Davis, Louise Gill, Deacon Eldridge
Anderson, Doris Burnom, Odester Davis, Marie Gillette, Fraziar
Anderson, Harry Burns, Joe Dillett, Frazier Gipson, Morgan
Anderson, Rev. Danita Burns, Margaret Divers, Gregory Givens, Charmaine &
Andrews, Michael Butler, Marjorie Dixon, Blanche Family
Armstrong, Noonie Ray Butts, Larvette Dixon, Diamond Graham, Elder Lucille
Atkins, Anthony Bynes, Gayla Dorham, Barbara Gwynn, Arthur
Avent, Carolyn Bynes, Ronald Dorsey, Sam Hall, Jennie
Ballard, James Bynum, Judy Dunlap, Joy Hamilton, Jewel
Ballentine, Mary Ann Caldwell, Richard Dunlap, Phillip Hamilton, Nijell
Barrigher, Deacon Elwood Callendar, Martye Durroh, Odessa Hamilton, Nzingha
Barrigher, Jeffrey Campbell, Deborah Eason, Margarette Hampton, Consuela
Bates, James Cannon, Christie Eberhart, Ivan Hampton, Wyman
Bates, Robert & Family Carlisle, Yolanda Edwards, Mary Hardaway-Wheeler, Pamela
Bates-Pittman, Lettia Carter, Herman Eskridge, Sonny Harrell, Deacon Linda
Beard, Lavera Carter, Lyric Evans, Bernard Harris, Cecil
Beckett, Janice Caston, Aletha & Alfred Everett, Barbara Harris, Dee
Bell, Christy Chambers, Elosie Everette, Gwendolyn Harris, Jajuan
Bennett, Janvier Champion, Ruby Fagan, Reggie Harris, Marilyn
Bennett, Viola Chapman, Malachi Fain, Anthony Harris, Otis
Berry, Keisha Chapman, Walker Fain, Elizabeth Hart, Elizabeth
Bibb, Rosewell Clay-Wilkes, Roslynn Fairchild, Inez Hart, Felisha
Blount, Viola Cobb, LaRose C. Farmer, Baby Adin Hart, Mattie Jean
Booker, Amber Coleman, Cassandra Farrakhan, Minister Louis Haynes, Sr., John H.
Booker, Jr., Raymond Collins, Evelyn Fields, Betty Head, Michael
Boose, Christopher Cosby, Cynthia Fleming, Dr. Ned Head, Priscilla
Bowers, Jeffrey Cosby-Shannon, Vanessa Forbes, James Hemingway, Mark
Brackett, Ascylyn Craig, John Ford, John Henderson, April
Bratton, Marjorie Crawley, Helen Fowler, Sharon Hickman, Nellie
Breaux, Freddie Crawley, Pauline Franklin, Mark Hill, Katherine
Brewer, Deacon Evelyn Crenshaw, Willie V. Freeman, Juanita Hill-Stallings, Muzette
Brooks, Deacon Beatrice Crittlemann, Gloria Hood, Brenda

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 PRAYER LIST
Hood, James Joyner, Andrew O. McGowan, Milton & O’Connor, Gwen
Hooker, Timothy King, Richard Theresa Oabeams, Fred
Horne, Joyce Knox, Thelma McGuire, Bishop Oge, Onoh
Hudson, Irean Korvo, Baby Sean Paul McIntosh, Deacon Maurice Ojenkunle, Kim
Jackson, Beatrice Koslow, Mia McJimpsey, Alexandra Overton, Jean
Jackson, Betty Jo Lane, Antoine C. McKinney Family Oxendine-Brimm, Beverly
Jackson, Deacon Rudolph Leggett, Sharon McKinney, Marian Pack, James
Jackson, Elizabeth Leggs, Deborah McKinney, Takiesha Page, Gail
Jackson, Frieda Lemon, Jackie McKinnon, Cora Palmer, Marquerette
Jackson, Lizzie Lennix, Loyce McLinnahan, Glen Parker, Andre
Jackson, Pamela Lewis, Deacon Pattrice McNorton, Deacon Parker, James
Jackson, Robert “Kim” Virginia Parker, Venorian
Jackson, Wilma Lewis, DeJuana & Seryee Melton, Alzenia Parks, Barbara
Jacobs, Isom Lewis, Germel T. Melton, Dawshierra Patrick, Nicole
James, Louis Lewis, Jennifer Miles, Beatrice Payton, Ricky
James, Safya Linson, Marcus Miller, John Peavy, Irene
Jefferson, Earnest Livingston, Barbara Miller, Terri Peel, Mary
Jenkins, Janice Lloyd, Vincent Miller, Virgie Peterson, Rev. Dr. John O.
Jenkins, Lillie Long, Deacon Rosemary Mitchell, Carol Pettis, Madelyn
Jeter, Anita Love, Barbara Mitchell, Milva Plummer, Jr., Morris
Jiles, Ken Lumu, Akemi & Tonny Mitchell-Shields, Deacon Pope, Deyampert
Johnson, Anita Lyle, Paul Sharon Powell, Cynthia
Johnson, Helen D. Lyles, Johnise Monegan, Jerome Powell, Dexter and Bree
Johnson, Herman Mangum, Anita Montgomery, Callie Prentiss, Renee
Johnson, Kenneth Mann, Kimberly Moody, Deacon Don Preston, Jessica
Johnson, Lois Marquez, Arnetta Moore, Eula Preston, Joanna
Johnson, Mary Marseille, Andre Moore-Tyler, Naesha Pugh-Lightfoot, Eric
Johnson, Monique Marshall, Myles Moreno, Lisa Putman, Delores
Johnson, Renita Mason, Claristine Morgan, Henrietta Rayford, Sharon
Johnson, Rita Mason-Matthews, Karen Muse, Virginia Reams & Family, Carolyn
Johnson, Robert Mayes-McCruel, Deacon Muwwakkil, Baby Morgan Reese, Acruka & George
Johnson, Sedonna Alma Nathaniel, Willie Rice, Sylvester
Jones, Amiyah McCants, Derrick Neely, Danny Richardson, Benjamin
Jones, Catherine McDade, Darlene Nelson, Donna Riley, Shirley
Jones, Rameese McDaniel, Rupert Nelson-Brewer, Roberts, Erskin
Jones, Thomas McDonald Family Dr. Beatrice Roberts, Leslie
Jones-Patterson, Deacon McFarland, Ruby Newman, Edith Robinson, Ann
Anita McGee, Jaquita Newman, Samuel Robinson, Candie
Jordan, Vallmer & Ethel McGhee, William Norris, Deacon Wanda Robinson, Charles

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 PRAYER LIST
Robinson, Donna South, Lucretia
Robinson, Dorian Spann, Theresa
Robinson, Juanita Squalls, Sara
Robinson, Michael Steed, Ronald Bey
Robinson, Theresa Stephens, Leroy
Rodgers, Mary Stevenson, Roxanne
Rollins, Eddie Stewart, Beverly
Ross, Baby Honesty Stewart, Lepolia
Gabriella Story, Mary
Ross, Marie Suggs, Linda
Ruff, Carolyn Sullivan, Vincent
Ruff, Oliver Sumerlin, Derrick
Rushing, Labarian Sumlin, Marie
Rushing, Mychel Sykes, Myra
Russell, Debra Sykes, Rev. Michael
Russell, Tamon Tate, Mary
Rutledge, Diana Taylor, Patricia
Sanders, Deacon Robert Terrell-Haynes, Rosalyn
Scates, Hermine Terry, Sandra
Scott, Alice Teverbaugh, George
Shelby, Carol Teverbaugh, Olivia
Shelton, John Thomas, Jonathon &
Sigh, Martha Tabetha
Simmons, Michael Thomas, Rosetta
Singleton, Lisa Thornton, Laverne
Smith, Carmencita Tillman, Deneen
Smith, Deacon Dorothy Tillman, Jonae Lynn
Smith, Fronse Timberlake, Deacon Joyce
Smith, Jody Toles, James
Smith, Louis & Virgina Topps, Augusta
Torres, Raul Williams, Deacon Mattie
Torrey-Parker, L. Julie Williams, Dorothy
Tregre, Deacon Evelyn Williams Family
Tunstall, Nora Williams, Joy
Turner, Sonia Williams, Lena
Tutt, Beatrice Williams, Nettie B.
Tyler, Betty Williams, Willie Ruth
Tyler, Deacon Lazane Williams, Yvonne
Tyler, Shelton & Demetri Wilson, Charles
Tyson, Warren Wilson, Lorraine
Upton-Davis, Ardell Withers, Mother Ernestine
Vaughn, Georgina Wooten, John
Vinson, Tami Wordlaw, Jean
Wade, Deborah Wordlaw, Kenya
Wade, Sanders Wortham, Fannie
Walker, Honoria Wright, Floyd
Walker, Jerry Wright, Rev. Ramah
Walker, Jr., Floyd Wright, William
Wallace, Barbara Wright-Miller, Mildred
Wallace, Jacory Wright Moore, Janet
Wallace, Juanita Wright-Woods, Ella
Walton, James Yarber, Vertta
Warmack, Charlene Young, Shantal
Watson, Christine
Weaver, Anita
White, Joseph & Shirley
White, Loretta
White, Jr., Royal
White, Sr., Joseph
Wilcher, Coleman

BEREAVED
THE FAMILY OF: PLEASE SEND CARDS TO: ADDRESS:
Mr. John Barnes, Jr. Ms. Sheila Lucas & Family 12249 S. Normal Ave. (28)
Mr. Keith Bowman Mr. Marty Bowman & Family 9122 S. Wallace (20)
Mrs. Ida M. Bridges Ms. Kathy Bridges & Family 1516 E. 65th Place (37)

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 BEREAVED
THE FAMILY OF: PLEASE SEND CARDS TO: ADDRESS:
Ms. Mavis Clarke Mrs. Dorothy Francis & Family 610 L’Hommedie, Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
Mr. Jerome Coppage Mr. Ronald Coppage & Family 8128 S. Essex (17)
Mr. Ira Eatmon, Jr. Mrs. Ruby Eatmon & Family 326 W. 107th Place (28)`
Mrs. Ruby Faison Mr. Joseph Johnson & Family 18601 John Ave., CC Hills, IL 60478
Ms. Carol Johnson Mrs. Sharon Gilbert & Family 151 E. 122nd Place (28)
Mr. Joseph L. Jones, Jr. Rev. Dr. Patricia Reiger & Family 9501 S. Peoria (43)
Ms. Leanna Lewis Ms. Mary Emerson & Family 2031 W. 79th Place (20)
Mr. Ronald Jack Lillard Mr. Eddie Gray & Family 8144 S. Cottage Grove (19)
Ms. Thandiwe Mbanjwa Rev. Dr. Thanda Ngcobo & Family 5480 S. Cornell, #106 (15)
Ms. Dorothy Mingo Deacon Yugunda Jeffries & Family 1222 W. 98th Street (43)
Mrs. Francus Navy Ms. Naaya Akuetteh & Family 11143 S. St. Lawrence Ave. (28)
Mr. Herman Porter Rev. Janet P. Moore & Family 911 W. 107th Street (43)
Mrs. Alfreda Readus Mrs. Gabrielle James & Family 9210 S. Parnell (20)
Mr. Herman Roby Ms. Ilene Hawkins & Family 8807 S. Aberdeen (20)
Mrs. Doris L. Smith Ms. Karla Chaplin & Family 1524 S. Sangamon, #1584 (08)
Mrs. Evelyn Williams Ms. Tracy Wilson & Family 8821 S. Cregier St. (17)

HOSPITALIZED
James Broome Mary Lynn Guyton-Smith Tanya Moorer
St. James Olympia Fields Gottlieb Memorial Hospital Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Hospital 701 W. North Avenue One Ingalls Drive
20201 S. Crawford Ave. Melrose Park, IL 60515 Harvey, IL 60426
Olympia Fields, IL 60461 708-681-3200 708-333-2300
708-747-4000
Robert Laws Deacon Virgina Muse
Louvenia Gillie-Timms West Suburban Hospital Little Company of Mary
Rush University Medical 3 Erie Court Hospital
Center Oak Park, IL 60302 2800 W. 95th Street
1653 W. Congress Parkway 708-383-6200 Evergreen Park, IL 60805
Chicago, IL 60612 708-422-6200
312-942-5000

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Patricia Taylor
Mercy Hospital
2525 S. Michigan Ave.`
Chicago, IL 60616
312-567-2000
SICK & SHUT-IN
E XTENDED CARE FACILITIES
BARRIGHER, Deacon Elwood
Parkview Renaissance
Rehab Center
4600 N. Frontage Road
Hillside, IL 60162
Room 287
708-544-9933
BROWN, Ed
Victory Center
4150 W. Gatling Blvd.
Country Club Hills, IL 60478
Room 243
708-957-8300
CADENHEAD, LaFronne
Jackson Square Nursing Home
5130 W. Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60644
Room 427, Bed B
773-921-8000
(Communion Visits Only)
DURROH, Odessa
Montgomery Place
5550 S. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60615
Room 207
773-753-4100
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HOSPITALIZED
Charles Williams Pauline Williams
Little Company of Mary Little Company of Mary
Hospital Hospital
2800 W. 95th Street 2800 W. 95th Street
Evergreen Park, IL 60805 Evergreen Park, IL 60805
708-422-6200 708-422-6200
ELZIE, Deacon Evelyn HAMPTON, Ineze
Renaissance Nursing Center Manor Care Health Care Services
2940 W. 87th Street 2145 E. 170th St.
Chicago, IL 60652 South Holland, IL 60473
Room 207, Bed 1 Room 338, Bed C
773-434-8787 708-895-3255
EVANS, Edward HOLLOWAY, Theodore
Pavilion of Forest Park St. Agnes Nursing Home
8200 W. Roosevelt Road 1725 S. Wabash Ave.
Forest Park, IL 60130 Chicago, IL 60616
Room 432, Bed 1 Room 301
708-488-9850 312-922-2777
GARNER, Wilhelmina JEFFERSON, Lorrine
Renaissance at South Shore Manor Care Health Care Services
Nursing Home 6300 W. 95th St.
2425 E. 71st St. Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Chicago, IL 60649 Room 30, Bed 1
Room 312, Bed B 708-599-8800
773-721-5000
MARTIN, Kim
GRAY, Cary Dawson Nursing Home
Alden Lakeland 3500 S. Giles Ave.
Rehabilitation Center Chicago, IL 60653
820 W. Lawrence Ave. Room 200, Bed 2
Chicago, IL 60640 312-326-2000
Room 214, Bed 2
773-769-2570
 SICK & SHUT-IN
E XTENDED CARE FACILITIES

MASON, Claristine PEAVY, Irene SUMMERVILLE, Jean

Bronzeville Park Victory Centre of River Oaks Alden Lakeland Rehabilitation
Skilled Nursing Center 1370 Ring Road, Apt. 407 Center
3400 S. Indiana Ave. Calumet City, IL 60409 820 W. Lawrence Ave.
Chicago, IL 60616 708-832-1130 Chicago, IL 60640
Room 224, Bed 1 Room 125
312-842-5000 POWELL, Maude 773-769-2570
Alden North Shore Rehabilitation
McINTOSH, Deacon Maurice 5050 Touhy TEVERBAUGH, George
Lexington House Nursing Home Skokie, IL 60077 Washington Heights Nursing Home
10300 Southwest Highway Room 109, Bed 2 1010 W. 95th Street
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 847-679-6100 Chicago, IL 60620
Room 232, Bed C Room 201
708-425-1100 PUGH-LIGHTFOOT, Eric 773-298-1177
Glenwood Nursing Home
MITCHELL, Milva 19300 S. Cottage Grove Ave. THOMPSON, Opreabea
Evergreen Health Center Glenwood, IL 60660 Alden-Prairie Village
10124 Kedzie Ave. Room C15, Bed 1 Rehabilitation Center
Evergreen Park, IL 60805 708-758-6200 16450 S. 97th Ave.
Room 208, Bed 1 Orland Park, IL 60467
708-636-9200 ROBERTS, Erskin Room 202, Bed 1
Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital 708-403-6500
MOORE, Hilton 1401 S. California Ave.
Manor Care Health Care Services Chicago, IL 60608 TINSLEY, Eddis
940 Maple Ave. 773-522-2010 Dawson Nursing Home
Homewood, IL 60430 Room 3725 3500 S. Giles Ave.
Room 404, Bed A Chicago, IL 60653
708-799-0244 SHEATS, Benjamin Room 319, Bed 1
Rest Haven Central 312-326-2000
MOSS, Edreaner 13259 S. Central Ave.
Montgomery Place Palos Heights, IL 60463 WATSON, Janet
5550 South Shore Drive Room 41 Timberview Nursing Home
Chicago, IL 60615 708-597-1000 2450 Taft St.
Room 302 Gary, IN 46404
773-753-4100 SMITH, Mary Baker Room 319, Bed 2
Mongtomery Place 219-977-2610 Ext. 342
MOTEN, Marguerite 5550 S. South Shore Dr.
Renaissance at South Shore Chicago, IL 60615 WATT, Mildred
Nursing Home Room 208 Renaissance at South Shore
2425 E. 71st St. 773-753-4100 Nursing Home
Chicago, IL 60649 2425 E. 71st Street
Room 111, Bed B Chicago, IL 60649
773-721-5000 Room 430, Bed A
(Communion Visits Only) 773-721-5000

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E XTENDED CARE FACILITIES

WILLIAMS, Maudine WILSON, Louis WITHERS, Mother Ernestine

Halsted Terrace Nursing Home Renaissance at 87th St. Montgomery Place
10935 S. Halsted St. Nursing Home 5550 S. South Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60628 2940 W. 87th St. Chicago, IL 60615
Room 231, Bed 2 Chicago, IL 60652 Room 216
773-928-2000 Room 302, Bed 1 773-753-4100
773-434-8787

SICK & SHUT-IN

M EMBERS AT HOME

ADAMS-CHILDS, Vernita 1621 E. 68th Street, #1A (49) 773-363-8625

Saturday Visits Only
ANDERSON, Marguerite 1884 W. 108th Place (43) 773-239-3453
BAKER-BROWN, Bridgette 9614 S. Normal Ave. (28) 312-203-9670
BASKIN, William 1510 Brookfield Dr., Plainfield, IL 60544 815-254-1106
BEY-HARRIS, Deacon Fatima 9643 S. Lowe Ave. (28) 773-239-0985
BREAUX, Freddie 4920 Tennessee Street, Gary, IN 46409 219-980-2650
BREWER, Deacon Evelyn 9239 S. Green St. (20) 773-239-9416
BROOKS, Arzulia 9412 S. Eggleston Ave. (28) 773-224-7581
BROWN, Hysson 10437 S. Hoxie (17) 773-221-4398
BROWN, Jwanza 3731 Melanie Lane, Crete, IL 60417 708-367-0158
BURKS, Willa A. 18525 S. Center Ave., Homewood, IL 60430 708-799-3581
CALVIN, Diane 9 East 90th Street (19) 773-874-3792
CAMPBELL, Delois 9146 S. Indiana Ave. (19) 773-928-0997
CLAY, Louise 11626 S. Stewart St. (28) 773-468-9642
CLAY, Nancy 5948 W. Midway Park (44) 773-287-9194
DORHAM, Barbara 3211 W. 184th Street, Homewood, IL 60430 708-647-8522
DULANEY, Doris 13058 S. Wood St., Apt. #1E
Blue Island, IL 60406 708-597-8309
DUNAGAN, Patricia 7318 S. King Dr. (19) 773-846-1453
FORD, John 8939 S. Dante Ave. (19) 773-734-7363
FORD-KING, Gladys 7955 S. Michigan Ave. (19) 773-994-0443
FUNCHES, Josephine 9312 S. Union Ave. (28) 312-805-1401
Visits before 12:00 Noon on Sundays
GARLAND, Deacon Angela 10639 S. Emerald` (28) 773-264-1335
GAY, Mary 500 Park Ave., Calumet City, IL 60409 708-868-8535
GILL, Clifton 8824 S. Marshfield (20) 773-233-1493
GILLIAM, Joseph 9804 S. Lowe Ave. (28) 773-445-8204
GRANT, Sharon 9547 S. Lowe Avenue (28) 773-239-8322
GLOVER, Delores 7759 S. Chappel (49) 773-768-3508
GREEN, Lloyd 7337 S. South Shore Dr., Apt. #731 (49) 773-221-4213

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HARDY, Glodine c/o Lois Walker 598 Andover,

Chicago Heights, IL 60411 708-481-5814
HEREFORD, Bessie 9251 S. Parnell Ave. (20) 773-846-0448
JENKINS, Deacon Herschel 7615 S. Paxton (49) 773-734-7583
JONES, Lula 11325 S. Union Avenue (28) 773-468-4743
NORRIS, Kelly 8343 S. Calumet (19) 773-846-9399
LENNIX, Loyce 9618 S. Yates Blvd. (17) 773-768-0234
LEWIS, Deacon Pattrice “Kim” 18218 Ravisloe Terrace
Country Club Hills, IL 60478 708-647-1735
LOVE, Margaret 1520 W. 105th Street (43) 773-445-1336
LOWERY, Ernest 9334 S. Union Ave. (20) 773-224-6816
MARDARDUS, Lofton 1631 Shirley Dr., Calumet City, IL 60409 708-832-9085
MARRABLE, James 10136 S. Peoria St. (43) 773-445-6876
McFADDEN, Deborah 14031 Gail Lane, Unit #310
Crestwood, IL 60445 708-385-9075
McINTOSH, Emily 7811 S. Michigan Ave. (19) 773-651-9560
MILES, Mary 6142 S. St. Lawrence, #1 (37) 773-667-0167
MUSE, Virginia 9530 S. Lowe Ave. (20) 773-779-7460
NELSON, Donna 711 E. 158th Street, South Holland, IL 60473 708-333-1550
NEWMAN, James 9013 S. Morgan Ave. (20) 773-881-0062
NORRIS, Kelly 8343 S. Calumet Ave. (19) 773-846-9399
PARKER, Irene 9510 S. Kolmar, Oak Lawn, IL 60452 708-422-1019
PARKS, Maceo 7837 S. Morgan Ave. (20) 773-873-8207
PAYTON-LOVE, Mary 7938 S. Jeffrey Blvd. (49) 773-734-7828
PRIEST, David 10009 S. Carpenter (43) 773-239-2823
QUINN, Anna 7022 S. Shore Drive, Apt. #715 (49) 773-684-8831
RAGLAND, Hannah 9640 S. Peoria (20) 773-239-1964
ROGERS, Marlene 1616 E. 55th St. (15) 773-643-4381
SAMUEL, Jessica 1247 E. 98th Street (28) 773-933-7490
SCATES, Hermine 6831 S. Cornell Ave., 1st Flr. (49) 773-955-2445
SMITH, Betty 17791 Arlington Dr.
Country Club Hills, IL 60478 708-206-1457
SMITH, Carmencita 2142 Tanglewood Pl., Apt. #2B,
Hammond, IN 46323 219-844-0328
SMITH, Jody 6129 S. Rockwell (29) 773-744-2831
TAYLOR, Patricia 10017 S. St. Lawrence Ave. (28) 773-821-6711
TELLIS, Michael 5324 S. Lowe, Apt. #2 (09) 773-285-2617
WALKER, Honoria 8748 S. Hermitage Ave. (20) 773-239-8620
WEATHERSPOON, Richard 8929 S. Union Ave. (20) 773-483-0130
WILLIAMS, Cheryl 9206 S. Normal Ave. (20) 773-994-6710
WINDOM, Hattie 5158 Keith Dr., Richton Park, IL 60471 708-748-7903
WRIGHT, Ernestine 9146 S. LaFayette Ave. (20) 773-660-0323
WRIGHT, Wiley 9146 S. LaFayette Ave. (20) 773-660-0323
ZAKEE-GREEN, Crystal 3328 W. 186th Street, Homewood, IL 60430 708-206-0730

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CARDS ONLY
BRADFORD, Luevater 9301 S. Racine Ave. (20)
BROWN, Hysson 10427 S. Hoxie Ave. (17)
CARTER, Herman 16418 S. Kimbark Ave.,
South Holland, IL 60478
CASTON, Aletha P.O. Box 486, Flossmoor, IL 60422
CHAPMAN, Malachi 10838 S. Wallace Ave. (28)
DANIELS, Carbena c/o Sheila Williams,
518 Calumet Way Calumet City, IL 60409
DELOACH, Berenice 7114 S. Harding Ave. (29)
GARDNER-PEARSON, Renee 17607 S. Mulberry,
Country Club Hills, IL 60478
GILMORE, Laura 1155 Westgrove Pkwy., Apt. #186,
Tempe, AZ 85283
HARRIS, Michelle 811 W. Madison St., Apt. #115 (07)
McDADE, Darlene 18555 Hickory Ct., Apt. 17, Lansing, IL 60438
PLUMMER, Jr., Morris 2040 E. 91st Street (17)
ROBERTS, Fontain 1829 N. Austin Ave. (39)
SAYLES, Bernice 6831 S. Cornell Ave., 1st Flr. (49)
SMITH, Green K. 8126 S. Campbell Ave. (52)
SMITH, Judge Renetta 9112 Falcon Cove Ct., Orlando, FL 32825
TAYLOR, Dr. Brenda 52380 Windemere Dr., Granger, IN 46530
TORREY, Hoyt 4241 El Moor Way, Las Vegas, NV 89044
702-435-0257 CARDS & CALLS ONLY
WALKER, Jr., Floyd 8428 S. Green St. (20)
WALKER, Lillian 6138 S. Carpenter St. (21)
WASHINGTON-DYK, Gwendolyn 2045 W. Jackson Blvd., Apt. #2012 (12)
312-421-7867 CARDS & CALLS ONLY
WHYTE, Rev. James 3429 Peachwood Rd., Knoxville, TN 37921
YOUNG, Charlotte 1330 W. Wentworth, Calumet City, IL 60409

COMMUNION VISITS ONLY

BENN, Vester 9035 S. Luella Ave. (17) 773-374-8914
BROWN, Ann H. 1342 W. 111th Place (43) 773-445-5315
BUTLER, Alice Faye 10104 S. Emerald Ave. (28) 773-445-5110
GWYNN, Arthur 6250 S. Harper Ave., Apt. 909 (37) 773-363-9893
HENDERSON, Evelyn 7406 S. Paxton Ave. (49) 773-643-0956
HILL, Katherine 9950 S. Carpenter St. (43) 773-779-3872
HILL, Valjean 935 Maple Ave., Homewood, IL 60430 708-991-2532
LEGGETT, Aurelia 1639 W. 107th Street (43) 773-233-0286
LONG, Deacon Rosemary 8921 S. Halsted Street (20) 773-846-2488
MACLIN, Bonita 6720 Ash Ave., Gary, IN 46403
NELSON, Mary & Thomas 5401 S. Hyde Park Blvd., Apt. #1101 (15) 773-667-3404
PULLINS, Mary 7836 S. Champlain Ave., 2nd Floor (19) 773-483-2533

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M EMBERS AT HOME
ROGERS, George & Betty 400 E. 41st St., Apt. #2010S (53) 773-285-3941
ROUNSAVILLE, Linda 9344 S. Bishop St. (20) 773-983-8322
SMITH, Jr., Walter 10338 S. Church St. (43) 773-881-8733
SMITH, Olah 10510 S. Rhodes Ave. (28) 773-995-6893
TREGRE, Deacon Evelyn 9723 S. Lowe Ave. (28) 773-779-1528
TRIPLETT, Sadie 9612 S. Wallace Ave. (28) 773-779-1689
TUCKER, Geraldine 400 E. 41st St., Apt. #602N (53) 773-924-2207
WEATHERSPOON, Aletha 8929 S. Union Ave. (20) 773-483-0130
WILKS, Elizabeth 2960 N. Lake Shore Dr., Apt. #2507 (57) 773-296-0580
WILLIAMS, Cheryl 9206 S. Normal Ave. (20) 773-994-6710
YOUNKINS, Rose 9332 S. Eggleston Ave. (20) 773-483-2784

DEACON VISITS ONLY

ALLEN, Deacon Quinville 11919 S. Harvard Ave. (28) 773-468-8228
GRAY, Viola 9518 S. LaSalle Ave. (28) 773-264-2592
WEAVER, Odessa 6751 S. Constance Ave. (49) 773-288-3795

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 SERV ICE AND SUPPORT GROU PS
AKIBA SALES COMMUNITY HEALTH & WELLNESS
773-962-5660 & ECONOMIC MINISTRY COMMUNITY
M – TH EMPOWERMENT MENTAL HEALTH
9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.  773-962-5650, Ext. 819 SUPPORT GROUP
FR - 11:00 a.m.– 7:00 p.m.  773-978-0725 or
SAT - 9:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m. COUNSELING MINISTRY 773-734-4033, ext. 111
SUN - After Each Service Answering Service
773-962-0043 HIV/AIDS
Amani Care Program SUPPORT MINISTRY
773-298-0473 CREDIT UNION 312-409-AIDS or
MON – FRI TU & TH - 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. 312-409-2437
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. SAT - 9:00 a.m .– 1:00 p.m.
SUN - After 7:30 HOUSING MINISTRY
BLAINE DeNYE LIBRARY & 11:00 a.m. Services Ron Miller
773-962-5650, ext. 740 773-962-5686 773-643-4100 Ext. 15
MON - TU - THUR 773-723-8382 (fax)
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. KUJICHAGULIA
WED: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. DIABETES SPECIAL CITIZENS
SAT: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. SUPPORT GROUP SUPPORT MINISTRY
773-928-3233 24 Hours
CAN-CER-VIVE J. Payton
HELPLINE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 773-373-7042
773-962-5650 MINISTRY
Mailbox 830 CONFIDENTIAL MATH TUTORIAL
HELPLINE 773-962-5650
CAREER DEVELOPMENT 773-962-5650
MINISTRY Mailbox 811 PRISON MINISTRY
24-Hour Answering Service Answering Service
773-962-0139 DRUG & ALCOHOL 773-962-5650
Careerdevelop@tucc.org RECOVERY MINISTRY Mailbox 886
Tough Love
College PLACEMENT 773-962-5650, Ext. 808 TRINITY COMPUTER
OFFICE Free “N” One LEARNING CENTER
TU & TH - 1:00 – 9:00 p.m. 773-962-5650, Ext. 808 773-298-2190
WED - 10:00 – 6:00 p.m.
FR - 10:00 – 6:00 p.m. FAMILY CAREGIVER
SAT - 9:00 – 5:00 p.m. SUPPORT GROUP
Sundays & Mondays Tommie Jean Ryhal
CLOSED 773-375-6981
773-298-1590 Eleanor Anderson
773-881-1419

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 Order of
CHWorship
URCH INFORM
Order
ATION
of Worship

PASTORAL/PROGRAM STAFF
Rev. Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr., Senior Pastor
Rev. Otis Moss III, Pastor
Toya Perry, Chief Financial Officer
Rev. Stacey Edwards, Director of Pastoral Services
Rev. Barbara A. Heard, Associate Pastor
Rev. John E. Jackson, Sr., Associate Pastor
Rev. Cedric McCay, Associate Pastor
Rev. Regina Reed, Associate Pastor
Rev. Michael G. Sykes, Associate Pastor
Rev. Reginald Williams, Associate Pastor
Rev. Ramah E. Wright, Associate Pastor
Dr. Julia Speller, Director Christian Education
Rev. Michael D. Jacobs, Minister to Youth and Children
Rev. Ann Patton, Minister of Christian Education
Deacon Shirley Bims-Ellis, Director Center for African Biblical Studies
Robert E. Wooten, Jr., Director of Music
Deacon Jeri L. Wright, Director of Media
Ivey Matute, Executive Secretary

Friday Worship Service Bible Discovery Hour Radio Broadcast

• F.A.T. Fridays •
Every Friday • 12:00 Noon
Chicago Federation of
Musicians Building
175 W. Washington Street
Church School
Saturdays, 9:30 a.m.
Sunday Worship Service
7:30 & 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m.
(Praise Service begins
15 minutes prior)
Church Office Hours
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturdays • 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sundays, 9:45 a.m. Sundays • 6:00 p.m.
Sunday Youth Church (WVON 1690 AM)
7:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m.
Philadelphia, PA
Webcasts Sundays - Fridays
LIVE Sundays 6:30 a.m. EST
7:30 & 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m. (WURD 900AM)
Mondays & Thursdays
7:00 p.m. Weekly Praise/Prayer Service
Website • www.tucc.org Sundays
7:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 5:45 p.m.
Television Broadcast Wednesdays • 11:30 a.m., 7:14 p.m.
Sundays • 6:30 a.m.,
(TV One, Check Local Listings)
Prayer Line 866-962-5650
Monday – Friday 6:30 p.m.
Sundays • 9:00 p.m.,
(WJYS, Check Local Listings)
Reception Desk Hours Synergy Counseling Center
Monday through Friday 532 W. 95th Street
9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. 773-994-9937
Saturdays • 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Sundays • 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

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

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 A God of Restoration
My heartfelt hope for the congregation in the year 2007 is that each member
will fully embrace what it means to be loved by a God who restores.
God is a God of redemption and not a God of condemnation.
Isaiah 40 (NIV)
January July
Isaiah 40:1-2 Comfort, comfort my people, says Isaiah 40:26 Lift your eyes and look to the
your God. 2Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and heavens: Who created all these? He who brings
proclaim to her that her hard service has been out the starry host one by one, and calls them
completed, that her sin has been paid for, that each by name. Because of his great power and
she has received from the LORD’s hand double mighty strength, not one of them is missing.
for all her sins.
August
February Isaiah 40:27 Why do you say, O Jacob, and
Isaiah 40:4–5 4 “Every valley shall be raised up, complain, O Israel, “My way is hidden from the
every mountain and hill made low; the rough LORD; my cause is disregarded by my God”?
ground shall become level, the rugged places
a plain. 5And the glory of the LORD will be September
revealed, and all mankind together will see it. Isaiah 40:28 Do you not know? Have you not
For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.” heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the
Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not
March grow tired or weary, and his understanding no
Isaiah 40:11 He tends his flock like a shepherd: one can fathom.
He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries
them close to his heart; he gently leads those October
that have young. Isaiah 40:29 He gives strength to the weary and
increases the power of the weak.
April November
Isaiah 40:18 To whom, then, will you compare
God? What image will you compare him to? Isaiah 40:30 Even youths grow tired and weary,
and young men stumble and fall;
May December
Isaiah 40:21 Do you not know? Have you
not heard? Has it not been told you from the Isaiah 40:31 But those who hope in the LORD
beginning? Have you not understood since the will renew their strength. They will soar on
earth was founded? wings like eagles; they will run and not grow
weary, they will walk and not be faint.
June
Isaiah 40:25 “To whom will you compare me?
Or who is my equal?” says the Holy One.