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ORDER OF WORSHIP
7:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 6:00 P.M.
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unison scripture
7:30 a.m. had Peter and John brought before them and
began to question them: "By what power or
LUKE 13:1-9 (NRSV) what name did you do this?" 8 Then Peter,
filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them:
1 At that very time there were some present "Rulers and elders of the people! 9 If we are
who told him about the Galileans whose blood being called to account today for an act of
Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. 2 He kindness shown to a cripple and are asked how
asked them, “Do you think that because these he was healed, 10 then know this, you and all
Galileans suffered in this way they were worse the people of Israel: It is by the name of Jesus
sinners than all other Galileans? 3 No, I tell Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified but
you; but unless you repent, you will all perish whom God raised from the dead, that this man
as they did. 4 Or those eighteen who were stands before you healed. 11 He is " 'the stone
killed when the tower of Siloam fell on them – you builders rejected, which has become the
do you think that they were worse offenders capstone. 12 Salvation is found in no one else,
than all the others living in Jerusalem? 5 No, I for there is no other name under heaven given
tell you; but unless you repent, you will all to men by which we must be saved." 13 When
perish just as they did.” 6 Then he told this they saw the courage of Peter and John and
parable: “A man had a fig tree planted in his realized that they were unschooled, ordinary
vineyard; and he came looking for fruit on it men, they were astonished and they took note
and found none. 7 So he said to the gardener, that these men had been with Jesus.
“See here! For three years I have come looking
for fruit on this fig tree, and still I find none.
Cut it down! Why should it be wasting the 6:00 p.m.
soil?’ 8 He replied, “Sir, let it alone for one
more year, until I dig around it and put manure LUKE 24:13-21 (NIV)
on it. 9 If it bears fruit next year, well and
good; but if not, you can cut it down.’” 13 Now that same day two of them were going
to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles
from Jerusalem. 14 They were talking with
11:00 a.m. each other about everything that had happened.
15 As they talked and discussed these things
ACTS 4:1-13 (NIV) with each other, Jesus himself came up and
walked along with them; 16 but they were kept
1 The priests and the captain of the temple from recognizing him. 17 He asked them,
guard and the Sadducees came up to Peter and "What are you discussing together as you walk
John while they were speaking to the people. 2 along?" They stood still, their faces downcast.
They were greatly disturbed because the 18 One of them, named Cleopas, asked him,
apostles were teaching the people and "Are you only a visitor to Jerusalem and do not
proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection of the know the things that have happened there in
dead. 3 They seized Peter and John, and these days?" 19 "What things?" he asked.
because it was evening, they put them in jail "About Jesus of Nazareth," they replied. "He
until the next day. 4 But many who heard the was a prophet, powerful in word and deed
message believed, and the number of men grew before God and all the people. 20The chief
to about five thousand. 5 The next day the priests and our rulers handed him over to be
rulers, elders and teachers of the law met in sentenced to death, and they crucified him;
Jerusalem. 6 Annas the high priest was there, 21 but we had hoped that he was the one who
and so were Caiaphas, John, Alexander and the was going to redeem Israel. And what is more,
other men of the high priest's family. 7 They it is the third day since all this took place.
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HYMN OF PRAISE
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PASTOR’S PAGE
Obsessive Compulsive Disorders (OCD) For well over ten years, Trinity provided
are anxiety disorders. More than 19 the Chicagoland viewing audience with
million Americans suffer from anxiety one full hour of power. For well over ten
disorders. Typical compulsions include: years, members of this church, friends of
excessive washing (particularly hand Trinity and many, many others were
washing or bathing), cleaning, checking blessed to get the genius of Rev. Dr.
and repetitive actions like touching, Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr. We were blessed
counting, arranging, ordering and and provided ministry to be a blessing to
hoarding. several thousands in the Chicagoland
viewing area.
Symptoms can be crippling resulting in
hospitalization. On the other hand, many We thank God for all who watched us and
successful doctors, lawyers, engineers, worshiped with us during that period of
educators, entertainers and people from all time. As we all know, however, “to
walks of life continue to function despite everything there is a time and a season.”
symptoms of OCD. The season has changed. We were blessed
to have faithful viewers during the WJYS
OCD improves with treatment. For more season. As faithful as our viewers were,
information, contact: The Alliance for the however, their viewing did not generate
Mentally Ill, NAMI of Greater Chicago, any revenue.
312-563-0445.
Your church spent well over two million
dollars airing that prime time Monday
night worship service. Within those ten
years, two million dollar expense, we did
not generate one-tenth of the expense in
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PASTOR’S PAGE
Sunday, May 29, 2005 7 © Sermons copyrighted by Rev. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr.
TO DO JUSTICE By Rev. Reginald Williams
Micah 6:8
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STEWARDSHIP
A HUNDRED TIMES S c h ol a rs h i p
EVERY DAY
The remarkable scientist and thinker,
Members and friends
Albert Einstein, once made a profound please be advised
statement about getting and giving in life. “A
hundred times every day,” he said, “I remind that contributions
myself that my life depends on the labors of
other people, living and dead.” toward already
Then he went on to say, “I realize that I
must exert myself in order to give in the approved Family
measure as I have received and am still
receiving.” Funded Scholarships
Christians are prompted to feel similarly
about the gifts given to us by God. Gifts that will be lifted on
are given “good measure, pressed down, shaken
together, running over,” (Luke 6:38) flood down Today, Sunday,
upon us daily: grace, mercy and peace. They
also add life, joy and salvation through Christ. May 29.
And do not forget the gifts from the earth, air,
teeming oceans, surging rivers and bubbling This will be the last
springs. Remember also gifts from our family
members, friends, teachers, pastors and the opportunity for this
countless people in society who are the
protectors and conservationists of life: year’s awards.
physicians, policemen, firemen, members of the
military and others far too numerous to mention. Questions or
Imagine how we are being looked after
“24/7” by God and God’s faithful. We get and concerns should be
we get and we get ... if we only take time to
remember. Einstein was wise to realize that he addressed to the
needed to exert himself in order to give in the
measure he had received. Jesus put it this way, Scholarship
“Everyone to whom much is given of Him will
much be required.” (Luke 12:48) To be Committee and left
spiritually healthy, we would do well to be alert
to the bountiful gifts we are given each day and in the mailroom.
to make certain that we exert ourselves to give
in the measure we have received.
The Stewardship Ministry
Constance A. King, Editor
Stacey Moore, Chairperson
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CALENDAR
HIGHLIGHTS TUCC Village Center
MON...5/30 Memorial Day (1947 W. 95th Street)
Church Closed)
(C 6:00 p.m. Tutoring - E102
FRI...6/3 Singles Community 1st Fridays 7:00 p.m. Counseling Ministry - W305
Worship Service
WEDNESDAY - 6/1
SUNDAY - 5/29 400 W. 95th Street
6:30 a.m. Trinity Television Broadcast 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
TV One Prayer & Fasting
(Check your cable & satellite menu) 11:30 a.m. Prayer Service - WC
7:30 a.m. Worship Service - SA 5:45 p.m. Praise Team - SA
9:30 a.m. Breakfast - FH 6:00 p.m. DIT 2005 Prayer Service Prep
11:00 a.m. Worship Service - SA - 102
1:30 p.m. Dinner - FH 7:14 p.m. Prayer Service - SA
6:00 p.m. Worship Service - SA 8:30 p.m. Single’s Choir Rehearsal - SA
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CALENDAR
TUCC Village Center BLACK & CHRISTIAN
(1947 W. 95th Street)
10:00 a.m. Tutoring - E102 (NEW MEMBER CLASSES)
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Worship Service Friday, June 3rd
Following Worship Service
7:00 p.m. Sunday, June 5th
After All Three Services
Sacred “Steppin” Set Atrium
Immediately Following Service Contact
Patricia Boseman, 773-726-4127
Contact Derrick Glascoe, Yolanda Douglas, 773-592-2442
708-837-8007 or Shannon Reid, Philip Johnson, 773-727-0673
708-708-8400
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HEART OF THE COMMUNITY
21st WARD COMMUNITY City Stickers largest day of service in Chicago, 8,000
and residential stickers available at 21st Ward volunteers painting our city's schools and
office, Thursday, June 2, 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., shelters, cleaning up parks and playgrounds,
9612 S. Halsted, Call Alderman Brookins’ Saturday, June 11, 8:00 a.m., Soldier Field, $30
office, 773-881-9300 fee waived for Trinity members, discount code,
NPO5, www.chicagocares.org click the Serve-a-
CAABSE (Chicago Area Alliance of Black thon page or call 312-780-0800 x141
School Educators) presents “Harambee,”
Scholarship Dinner Dance supporting higher CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT 2005 Rainbow
education and celebrating teacher excellence, Fleet Sailing Summer Camp for youth, June 13
Thursday, June 2, 6:30-11:30 p.m., Dinner, through August 29, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Call
7:30 p.m., Harambee House, 11901 S. Loomis, 312-558-1683
Call 773-758-5816 or 773-660-9295
CHICAGO STATE UNIVERSITY Continuing
CAREGIVERS MEETING for loved ones with Education workshop, “When Children See Too
alzheimer’s or related dementia, Southeast Much - Developing Interventions for Urban
Alzheimer’s Support Group offers support Youth Who Have Been Exposed To Violence,”
through sharing our experiences, information and Clinical and professional counselors provided,
resources, Second Mondays, 7:00-8:30 p.m., Friday, June 3, 8:30-4:00 p.m., Cordell Reed
Southeast Community Mental Health Center, Student Union Building, Call 773-995-2214
8704 S. Constance, ground floor, Call Lionel
Walker, 773-288-1601 or Marlene Howell, 773- COVENANT UCC YOUTH REVIVAL
374-8939 Featuring youth ministers: Sunday, June 12, 7:30
a.m., Rachel Thomas, Memphis, TN; 11:00 a.m.,
CARTER G. WOODSON LIBRARY hosts Jeremiah Wright-Haynes; Monday, June 13, 7:00
70th birthday celebration of Irma P. Hall (the p.m., Julian DeShazier; Tuesday, June 14, 7:00
mother in the movie “Soul Food”) Day and street p.m., Rachael Thomas; Wednesday, June 15,
dedication in her honor, June 3, 11:30 a.m., 95th 7:00 p.m., Jeremiah Wright-Haynes, 11300 E.
and Halsted, Call 312-747-6900 154th Street, South Holland, 708-333-5955
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HEART OF THE COMMUNITY
AND … Step’n 2 Fitness Walk, Sunday, June PROJECT POWER 2005 series of diabetes
19, 8:30, 63rd Street Jackson Park Beach House, education workshops, “O Taste and See,” healthy
Contact MeBain Media Group, 708-333-6558 or eating and cooking tips, Bryn Mawr Community
www.thapelo.org Church, 7000 S. Jeffery Blvd., Saturday, June 4,
Call 773-324-2403
HIV/AIDS TEEN HEALTH AWARENESS
SUMMIT “It’s Real Y’all,” sponsored by REAL MEN COOK Mental Health Focus -
Kim-Lawn Youth Committee, Refreshments and Beyond May presented by Real Men Charities
entertainment, Parents welcome, Saturday, June recruiting cooks for June 19, Father’s Day event,
4, Paul Revere School auditorium, 1010 E. 72nd Stop by the health and wellness pavilion hosted
Street, 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Registration, 11:00 by Dr. Carl Bell of Community Mental Health
a.m., Call Brittannie Branker, 773-218-8390 and Dr. Eric Whitaker, Director of the Illinois
Department of Public Health, For tickets call the
KNOWLEDGE AND WISDOM South Side YMCA, 773-947-0700 or Community
PRODUCTIONS, INC. sponsoring Mental Health Council, 773-734-4033
“Posttraumatic Slave Disorder” lecture and
workshop, with enstooled Ashanti female SICKLE CELL ASSN. OF ILLINOIS “Rain
king, Dr. Patricia Newton, June 3-4, King or Shine,” 31st Annual Walk/Jog/Bike-A-Thon,
College Preparatory, 4445 S. Drexel (lecture) Saturday, June11, 31st Street at lakefront, main
and Oak Park Library, 834 Lake Street checkpoint, On-site registration: 8:00 a.m.,
(workshop), Call 708-994-0777 or Carolyn $50.00, Pre-registration: $30.00 before May 31,
Brown, 708-705-0777 Kick-off time 9:00 a.m., Call 312-345-1100
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HEART OF THE INFORMATION
COMMUNITY & ANNOUNCEMENTS
p.m., Kafua Culture Center, 1550 W. 88th Street, 2005 LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
lower level, Call Diana Verner, 773-870-5245 COMMUNITY CARWASH to improve
community relations, Needs ministry partners to
TITLE X FAMILY PLANNING PROGRAM assist with washing cars, Saturday, June 18, 8:30
Need free birth control? Uninsured? We can a.m.-1:00 p.m., Parking Lot C, 95th and Normal,
help! Program provides confidential women’s Call Ministry Services, x395
health services including pelvic exams, pap
smears, HIV testing, family planning, ATHLETES FOR CHRIST Calling all softball
reproductive health education and counseling, players ages 18 plus! AFC would like to enter a
Michael Reese Hospital 2929 S. Ellis, 6 Kaplan, team in the Christian Softball League at Abbott
Call 312-791-2850 Park, 49 E. 95th Street, beginning July 16th,
Entry on a first come, first serve basis, Call
METROPOLITAN BOARD CHICAGO Kandias Conda, 773-495-5585 or
URBAN LEAGUE sponsoring career Proathletes@aol.com by May 30
development workshop for ex-offenders, One-
on-one career counseling, resume development APARTMENT RENTALS Do you have
coaching, tips on online job search, interview- affordable apartments or homes to rent that do
ready clothing, Saturday, June 4, 10:00a.m.-2:00 not exceed $800/month? Contact Leeta Johnson,
p.m., 6151 S. Normal, Contact 773-451-3527 or ljohnson@tucc.org or fax 773-298-1151, Listings
service@metroboard.org on Habari Gani rack, Atrium
SINGLES COMMUNITY Divorced/Widowed YOUTH DRILL TEAM Calling all youth, 13-
Family, If you are divorced, widowed or in the 18 years old, interested in building self-esteem,
process, know there is healing for the soul and leadership and discipline or using these qualities
mind, Isaiah 53:5 With His stripes we are healed, and not ashamed to march for the Lord, meet us
You are not alone! Join us every 2nd Friday, on June 4, 1:00 p.m., Wright Chapel, Parents
6:30-8:30 p.m., Trinity Village Center, Contact required to attend orientation
Denise Turner, 773-742-8289, AND…This is a mandatory meeting for all
hvyourway@sbcglobal.net or James Turner, 312- current Drill Team members and parents, Call
919-9352, jwt2@eudoramail.com Ms. Leslie James, 708-895-3985 or Mrs. Jewel
Spencer, 312-353-1222
SISTERHOOD MINISTRY invites you and
a friend to hear a very important message from
Dr. Elizabeth Marcus, M.D., about Breast
Cancer, Tuesday, June 7, 6:45 p.m., Trinity
Village Center, 1947 W. 95th Street, Call
Shekion Hermacinski, 773-924-0004
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PRAYERS ONLY
Allen, William Brown, Barbara Collins, Laverne Eubanks, Twyla
Amerson, Lelvin G. Brown, Jermain L. Cotton, Gail Evans, Mother A.
Anderson, Patricia Brown, Michael A. Crayton, John Mildred
Andrews, Jovan Brydie, Rochelle Crenshaw Family Everett, Antoine
Atkins, Anthony Burnett, Earnest Crosby, Cynthia Everett, Barbara
Austin, Sean Butler, Juanita Dabney, Baby LaVell Fisher, Karen
Avery, Dorothy Caldwell, William Dabney, Cher Fontenot, Melanie
Bailey, Mary Campbell, Chris & Family Franklin, Linda
Baker, Edna Campbell, Courtney Dale, Charletta Gillie-Timms,
Ballenger, Sedrick Campbell, Deborah Daniels, Cynthia Louvenia
Barrett, Wayne Campbell, Theresa Daniels, Emmonie Glover, William
Barrett-Gorden, Cannon, Alvin Dark, Paul Gonder, Joann
Mamie Carmichael, Jerry Darling, Rosia Goodrich, Zabrian
Barrigher, Jeffrey Carter, Dea. Carole Davis, Baby Jacob Gordon, Mary
Baynes, Ruthie Carter, Donald “Ray Ray” Graham, Elder
Bell, Allen Carter, Eula Davis, Jeanine Lucille
Bennett, Janvier Cephas, Kaaron Davis, Louise Gray, Deloris
Bevill, Ruby Mae Chapman, Bertha Davis, Winnona Gray, Viola
Bevill, Sr., Joseph Chapman, Walter & Byron Green, Lincoln
& Family Charles, Tyrik Dennis, Coreen Griffin, Rev. Darrell
Billups, Latimore & Pamela Dennis, Thelma & Family
Black, Oliver Charleston, Arthur Denson, Deacon Gutney, Jesse
Blackman, Darryl Clark, Craig Patryce & Family Guyse, Elois
Blair, Baby India Clark, Esther Donaldson, Anthony Gwynn, Mother Irma
Boose, Christopher Clark, Patricia Dorsey, Finis & Arthur
Bowen, Ethel Clay, Izetta Doty-Thornton, Hale, Marjorie
Bowers, Jeffrey Cochran, Rev. Leona Barbara Jean Hamilton, Danielle
Boyd, Darlene Colbert, Reggie Driver, Joyce Hamilton, Nijell
Bridges, Pourtrice Coleman, Stephanie Duke, Annette Hammond, Sr.,
& Family Coles, Janet Dumas Family Donald
Bridges, Jr., Matthew Collier, Tabria Ellison, Gregory Hardaway-Wheeler,
Broome, James Collins, Karl Eubanks, Roy Pamela
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PRAYERS ONLY
Harris, Roger Jones, James Malone, Alvin Muse, Virginia
Harris, Vandy Jones, Rameese Mannie, Andre Oakley, Robbie C.
Hatchett, Jessie Jones, Raymond Marsh, LaShawn Owens, Barbara
Hill, Aieko Jones, Tamika Marsh, Vickie Owens, Latrese
Hill, Chase Jones-Cornes, & Family Palmer, George
Hill, Gladys M. Tawana Martin, Carol Parker, Sarah
Honesty, Laura Jordon, Diane Martin, Evan Patterson, Inez
Hooker, Timothy Keesey, Warren Martin, Janet Pecina, Ashley
Hoskins, Bertha & Betty Mason, Claristine Perry, Deacon Dr.
Howell, Alexis Kimball, Deacon Matthews, Vivian Lamorris
Hudson, Irean Elizabeth McClay, Alexis Phillips, Dorothy
Humphrey, Babette Kimble, Rosa McCoy Family Pope, Deympert
& William King, Abdul McFadden, Deborah Pork, Minister
Hunter, Darryl King, Nicholas & Family Malachi
Hunter, Deborah Kirkpatrick, Edith McKinney, Dorothy Poston, William
Hunter, Kenzie Kitching, Cynthia McKinnon, Pat Presley, Willie
Hunter, Tracey Kizer, Armani McMillan, Howard Price, Buren
Isaac, Manuel Land, Rev. William McMillan, Leon Pugh-Lightfoot, Eric
Jackson, Debra & Family McNeil, Stephen Quinn, Sabrina
Jackson, Stephanie Lewis, Anita McQueen, Dorothy E. Reed, Alvin
Jackson IV, Stf. Sgt. Lewis, Patrice Kim Melton, Baby Richmond, Patricia
Prince Little, Julius Dawshierra & Family
James, Bobbie Lloyd, Alexander Metlock, Don Diego Riley, Beverly
James, Safiya Lofton, Madardus Michelson, June Roberts, Rev.
Johnson, Dr. Fran Love, Ernestine Miller, Freddie Howard
Johnson, Lois & Family Miller, Ms. Sidney Robertson, Patricia
Johnson, Olester Lusk, Janice Milliner, Carrie Robinson, Candie
Johnson, Percy Lyles, Johnise & Tommie Robinson, Norris
Johnson, William Mack, Devon Mitchell, Leona Rogers, Monet
“Skip” Maeins, Camise Mitchell, Shirley Roper, Alice
Jones, Carol Magett, Valerie Moran, Ollie Rowell, Nicholas
Jones, Cecile Major, Sr., James Moten, Marguerite Rucker, Robert
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PRAYERS ONLY
Russell, Tamon Sykes, Baby Keona Ernestine
Ryhal, Tommie Jean Tanner, Willa Mae Wright, Dr. Mary H.
Sanders, Norma Jean Taylor, Debra Wright-Miller,
Sanders, Robert Taylor, Jade Mildred
Sanders, Sr., Joseph Taylor, Raven Young, Barbara
Scates, Hermine Thomas, Kristin Young, Samella
Scott, Anthony Thomas, Vernice
Scott, Mildoree Thornton, Barbara
Scott, Sheila Tibbs, Delran
Shadie, Louise Tollizer, Louis
Shavers, Reba Towner, Marleta
Shavers III, Willie H. Trask, Bobbie
Shavers, Sr., Trenoir, Joseph
Willie H. & Carol
Shavers-Adams, Triplett, Mother Sadie
Elizabeth Usher, Iza
Shaw, Mayor William Vernardo, Helen
Simpson, Helen Walker, Hattie
Smart, Hattie Ware, Fred & Irene
Smith, Debra Washington, Audrey
& Family Westbrook, Nia
Smith, Frankie Wharff, Nicole
Smith, Sheree Wilks, Elizabeth
South, Lucretia Williams, Christopher
Spencer, Nate Williams, Deacon
Stanback, Charles Jackie
Stephens, Rose Williams, James
Stevenson, Shirley Williams, Janna
Stewart, Marvin Williamson, Donna
& Family Wilson, Dardina
Swann, Vicent Wines, Kina
Swindell, Warna Withers, Mother
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BEREAVED
HOSPITALIZED
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Beverly Thompson Rodney Wafer
Northwestern Memorial Hospital St. James Hospital
251 E. Huron St. (11) 1423 Chicago Road
312-926-2000 Chicago Heights, IL 60406
Room 349, Bed 3
Willa Vance 708-756-1000
Mercy Hospital
2525 S. Michigan Ave. (16)
Room 1001
312-567-2000
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MARTIN, Kim SHEATS, Benjamin TINSLEY, Eddis
Dawson Nursing Home Rest Haven Central Dawson Nursing Home
3500 S. Giles Ave. (53) 13259 S. Central Ave. 3500 S. Giles Ave. (53)
Room 200, Bed 2 Palos Heights, IL 60463 Room 202, Bed 1
312-326-2000 Room 23 312-326-2000
708-597-1000
McINTOSH, Deacon WATSON, Janet
Maurice SIMPSON, Helen Timberview Nursing Home
Lexington House Palos Hills Extended 2450 Taft St.
Nursing Home Care Facility Gary, IN 46404
10300 Southwest Highway 10426 S. Roberts Road Room 319, Bed 2
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 Palos Hills, IL 60465 219-977-2610 Ext. 342
Room 233, Bed A Room 207, Bed 2
708-425-1100 708-598-3460 WATT, Mildred
Renaissance at South Shore
MOTEN, Marguerite SMITH, Mary Baker 2425 E. 71st St. (49)
Renaissance at South Shore Mongtomery Place Room 409, Bed A
Nursing Home 5550 S. South Shore Dr. (15) 773-721-5000
2425 E. 71st St. (49) Room 209
Room 139, Bed B 773-753-4100 WILLIAMS, Maudine
773-721-5000 Halsted Terrace
(COMMUNION VISITS ONLY) STEPHENS, Leroy Nursing Home
Bell Haven Nursing Home 10935 S. Halsted St. (28)
PEAVY, Irene 11401 S. Oakley Ave. (43) Room 231, Bed 2
Victory Center of River Oaks Room 125, Bed 1 773-928-2000
1370 Ring Rd., Apt. #407 773-233-6311
Calumet City, IL 60409 WILSON, Louis
708-832-1130 TEVERBAUGH, George Renaissance on 87th St.
Rush-Barton Supported 2940 W. 87th St. (52)
SEYMOUR, Otis Living Facility Room 302, Bed 1
Renaissance on 87th St. 1245 S. Wood St. (08) 773-434-8787
2940 W. 87th St. (52) Room 320
Room 208, Bed 1 312-421-5220
773-434-8787
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SICK & SHUT-IN • MEMBERS AT HOME
ADAMS-CHILDS, Vernita 1621 E. 68th St., Apt. #1A (37) 773-363-8625
ALLEN, Deacon Quinville 11919 S. Harvard Ave. (28) 773-468-8228
Visits after 5:00 p.m. on Sundays
BROOKS, Arzulia 9412 S. Eggleston Ave. (28) 773-224-7581
BROUGHTON, Ann 9308 S. Stewart Ave. (20) 773-468-2212
BURKS, Willa A. 18525 S. Center Ave., Homewood, IL 60430 708-799-3581
CASON, Keith 11104 S. Bell St., Apt. #3 (43) 773-238-3878
CHANDLER, Lorre 3510 N. Pine Grove Ave., Apt. #310 (57) 773-871-8171
CLAY, Louise 11626 S. Stewart St. (28) 773-468-9642
CLAY, Nancy 5948 W. Midway Park (44) 773-287-9194
COGDELL, Evelyn 640 W. 95th St. (28) 773-488-4119
COLEMAN, Garland 8521 S. St. Lawrence Ave. (19) 773-962-9050
COLEMAN, Stephanie 2308 W. 111th Street, Unit C (43) 773-238-2561
COMPTON, Yvonne 400 E. 41st Street, Apt. #601N (53) 773-285-0555
DAVIS, Marsha 397 W. 35th St., Apt. #207, Steger, IL 60475 708-754-6156
DUKE, Annette 818 Gray Ave., Evanston, IL 60202 847-869-0408
DUNAGAN, Patricia 7318 S. King Dr. (19) 773-846-1453
EDMONDSON, Marjorie 6040 S. Harper Ave., Apt. #204 (37) 773-256-1999
EVANS, Mother A. Mildred c/o Shirley Allen
6946 S. Wolcott Avenue (36) 773-778-8016
EVERETT, Barbara 231 S. Orchard Dr., Park Forest, IL 60466 708-228-5298
FLOWERS, Donna 1518 W. 77th St., Apt. #2A (20) 773-783-1516
FORD, John 8939 S. Dante Ave. (19) 773-734-7363
FUNCHES, Josephine 9312 S. Union Ave. (28) 312-805-1401
Visits before 12:00 Noon on Sundays
GAINES-JOHNSON, Trina 909 Willow Rd., Matteson, IL 60443 708-481-2356
GILLIAM, Joseph 9804 S. Lowe Ave. (28) 773-445-8204
GLENN-CALDWELL, Regena 6046 Aspen Lane, Matteson, IL 60443 708-720-2850
GLOVER, Delores 7759 S. Chappel Ave. (49) 773-768-3508
GORDON, Mary 1440 S. Indiana Ave., Apt. #607 (05) 312-360-1412
HANKTON, Mark 2621 E. 92nd St. (17) 773-375-2109
HARDY, Glodine c/o Lois Walker
598 Andover St., Chicago Heights, IL 60411 708-481-5814
HEREFORD, Bessie 9251 S. Parnell Ave. (20) 773-846-0448
HICKS, Karen B. 727 S. Maple Ave., Unit #106
Oak Park, IL 60304 708-386-1622
HILLER, Jerrilyn 9629 S. Michigan Ave. (28) 773-468-2797
HORNSBURGER, Ruby 369 E. 88th St. (19) 773-846-9234
HOUGH, John Henry 123 E. 70th St. (37) 773-224-8682
HEWING, Anna 15501 S. Western Ave., Harvey, IL 60426 708-333-8481
JACKSON, Lillian 7309 S. Dante Ave. (19) 773-493-5421
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JEFFRIES-HANEY, Yugunda 9249 S. Throop St. (20) 773-445-8088
JOHNSON, Deacon Eva 3420 S. Cottage Grove Ave. (16) 312-326-1989
JOHNSON, Florence 1715 E. 91st St. (17) 773-734-4655
JONES, Jacqueline 10322 S. Green St. (43) 773-239-7345
JONES, Katherine 9501 S. Union Ave. (28) 773-779-4206
JONES, Deacon Walter 7926 S. St. Lawrence Ave. (19) 773-994-5418
LASSITER, John 1440 N. Lake Shore Dr., Apt. #18E (10) 312-654-0445
LLOYD, Cora 6737 S. Oglesby Avenue (49) 773-288-4745
LITTLE, Nettie 200 Park Ave., Apt. #626
Calumet City, IL 60409 708-891-5154
MARTIN, Tammara 3500 W. 78th Pl. (52) 773-476-8613
McCORMICK, Judy 9173 S. Harvard Ave. (28) 773-928-2798
McCOY, Margo 7934 S. Rhodes Ave. (19) 773-962-2899
McDADE, Darlene 18555 Hickory Ct., Apt. #17, Lansing, IL 60438 708-418-0145
McFADDEN, Deborah 512 Davis St., Park Forest, IL 60466 708-283-1712
MILES, Mary 6142 S. St. Lawrence Ave., 1st Floor (37) 773-667-0167
MITCHELL, Shirley 9556 S. Lowe (28) 773-881-2554
MITCHELL, Vernita 7251 S. Princeton Ave. (21) 773-488-4855
NATHAN, LaTroy 8044 S. Kedzie Ave. (52) 773-424-4110
NATHANIEL, Willa Mae 14232 S. Stewart Ave., Riverdale, IL 60827 708-841-4763
ONLY, Ebony 6614 S. Washtenaw (29) 773-737-0948
PALMER, Spencer 433 E. 133rd St., Riverdale, IL 60827 773-468-7633
PARKER, Dr. Melverlene 5411 S. Damen Avenue (09) 773-436-6788
PAYTON-LOVE, Mary 7938 S. Jeffrey Blvd. (49) 773-734-7828
PEGUES, Mary 120 E. 83rd St. (19) 773-873-2629
TUES & THURS 9:00 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M.
PETERS, Petrina 9624 S. Carpenter St. (43) 773-779-3985
QUINN, Anna 7022 S. South Shore Drive., Apt. #715 (49) 773-684-8831
ROBERTSON, Rosetta 737 E. 69th St., Apt. #603 (37) 773-955-8175
ROLLINS, Eddie 9017 S. Paxton Ave. (17) 773-978-2491
SIMMONS, Laverne 503 E. 87th Place (19) 773-483-2830
SINGLETON, Mrs. Lonnie 12207 S. Loomis St. (43) 773-704-6956
SMITH, Edward 17791 Arlington Dr.
Country Club Hills, IL 60478 708-206-1451
SMITH, Olah 10510 S. Rhodes Ave. (28) 773-995-6893
STEELE, William 12351 S. LaSalle St. (28) 773-568-6153
THOMAS, Constance 7944 S. Peoria Ave. (20) 773-928-2798
TUCKER, Geraldine 400 E. 41st St., Apt. #602N (53) 773-924-2207
VANCE, Willa 8645 S. Vernon Ave. (19) 773-483-0288
WALKER, Lorraine 9201 S. Wallace Ave. (20) 773-846-9603
WASHINGTON, Deacon Sadie 5412 S. Drexel Ave. (15) 773-643-7978
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WASHINGTON-DYK, Gwendolyn 2045 W. Jackson Blvd., Apt. #2012 (12) 312-421-7867
WHITE, Willa 3555 S. Cottage Grove Ave., #705 (53) 773-548-5346
WILKES, Whitney 13422 Ridgeway, Robbins, IL 60472 708-396-3602
WILLIAMS, Georgina 10014 S. Green St. (43) 773-881-3427
YOUNG, Debra 15229 S. Blackstone, Dolton, IL 60419 708-841-2042
CARDS ONLY
BORDERS, Carolyn 8538 S. Wolcott Ave. (20)
BROWN, Hysson 10427 S. Hoxie Ave. (17)
CHAPMAN, Malachi 10838 S. Wallace Ave. (28)
CONDA, William 12453 S. Emerald Ave. (28)
MALONE, LaShawn 7538 S. Paxton Ave. (49)
MOORE, Hilton 8620 Peace Way, Apt. #1038, Las Vegas, NV 89147
ROBERTS, Fontain 1829 N. Austin Ave. (39)
SEWELL, Candice 5473 S. Everette Ave., Apt. #1-5 (15)
SMITH, Carlton c/o Ashanti Smith, 900 E. Main St., Muncie, IN 47305
SPENCER, Nathaniel 7800 S. Sangamon St., Apt. #3 (20)
THOMAS, Rosetta 5035 S. Evans Ave., Apt. #2B (15)
WALKER, Jr., Floyd 8428 S. Green St. (20)
WALKER, Sr., Floyd 8428 S. Green St. (20)
WEATHERSPOON, Aletha P.O. Box 20168, Chicago, IL (20)
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773-962-5686 312-409-2437
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PASTORAL/PROGRAM STAFF
Rev. Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr., Senior Pastor
Rev. Melbalenia D. Evans, Executive Minister
Rev. Dr. James L. Miles, Chief Operating Officer
Toya Perry, Chief Financial Officer
Rev. Wanda J. Washington, Associate Pastor, Director of Pastoral Services
Rev. Stacey Edwards, Associate Pastor
Rev. Barbara A. Heard, Associate Pastor
Rev. John E. Jackson, Sr., Associate Pastor
Rev. Michael G. Sykes, Associate Pastor
Rev. Reginald Williams, 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-Harris, Director of Media
Janet Wright-Moore, Executive Secretary
“There are different ways of serving, but the same Lord is served.”
1 Corinthians 12:5 (TEV)
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