CHURCH INFORMATION

PASTORAL/PROGRAM STAFF
Rev. Otis Moss III, Senior Pastor
Rev. Stacey Edwards-Dunn, Executive Minister
Rev. Barbara A. Heard, Associate Pastor
Rev. Rochelle Michael, Associate Pastor
Rev. Linda Mootry-Dodd, Associate Pastor
Rev. Tiffany Trent, Associate Pastor
Rev. Ramah E. Wright, Associate Pastor
Dr. Julia Speller, Director, Christian Education
Rev. Michael D. Jacobs, Minister to Youth and Children
Deacon Shirley Bims-Ellis, Director, Center for African Biblical Studies
Daryl J. Walker, Minister of Worship and Arts
Bryan Johnson, Executive Director of Sacred Music
Melody B. Morgan, Administrative Assistant

CFABS Bible Study

773-966-1507
For current schedule,
check www.trinitychicago.org Radio Broadcast
Sundays • 6:00 p.m.
Bible Discovery Hour (WVON 1690 AM)
Sundays, 9:45 a.m.
Church School
Philadelphia, PA
Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. Sunday Youth Church Sundays – Fridays
7:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m.
6:30 a.m. EST
Sunday Worship Service
Webcasts (WURD 900 AM)
7:30 & 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m.
(Praise Service begins 15 minutes LIVE Sundays
7:30 & 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m. Weekly Praise/Prayer Service
prior)
Website • www.trinitychicago.org Sundays
7:14 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 5:45 p.m.
Television Broadcast Wednesdays • 11:30 a.m., 7:14 p.m.
Sundays • 1:30 p.m.
(WJYS, Check Local Listings)
Prayer Line 866-962-5650

Reception Desk Hours

Church Office Hours
Monday through Thursday
Monday through Thursday Synergy Counseling Center
11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. 1947 West 95th Street
Friday • 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Fridays • 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. 773-966-1592
Saturdays • 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturdays • 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 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)
 Table of Contents
Order of Worship .............................................................................................................................................2
Hymn of Praise 7:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. “In The Sanctuary” ..............................................................................3
Unison Scriptures (7:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m.) .......................................................................................................4
Lenten Meditaon ...........................................................................................................................................5
Lenten Fast ......................................................................................................................................................6
A Word From the Pastor ..................................................................................................................................7
Sermon Notes ..................................................................................................................................................8
Stewardship .....................................................................................................................................................9
Green Page ....................................................................................................................................................10

Special Announcements

Quarterly Meeng of the Congregaon ................................................................................................11

Drug & Alcohol Recovery Ministry.........................................................................................................12
CFABS Bible Study Quiz..........................................................................................................................13
Arsts-In-Residence Ministry / Next Level Living Worship Service........................................................14
Bible Teaching Moments / Did You Know? ............................................................................................15
Life In The Key of G ................................................................................................................................16

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Holy Week Services
Women's WeekEND Events
Akiba Bookstore

Upcoming Book Signings .......................................................................................................................17

Dancing With the Pastors ......................................................................................................................18
Spring Forum - The State of Chicago Real Estate ...................................................................................19
Married Couples Ministry / Ministry Informaon Session ....................................................................20
First Fruits Electronic Giving ..................................................................................................................21
Scholarship Educaon Commiee / Volunteers Needed! .....................................................................22
Black and Chrisan New Member Class ................................................................................................23

Calendar ........................................................................................................................................................24
Heart of the Community ...............................................................................................................................26
Informaon & Announcements.....................................................................................................................27
Empowering Voices .......................................................................................................................................29
Amani News ..................................................................................................................................................30
Prayer Concerns ............................................................................................................................................31
Service and Support Groups ..........................................................................................................................32
2011 Memory Verses............................................................................................................ Inside Back Cover
Audio Devices:
In an effort to keep the worship experience sacred, please return all listening devices immediately follow-
ing the benedicon. An audio technician is available in the sound room 15 minutes aer each service for
return of your device.
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Order of Worship
Choral Introit (7:30 a.m.) ................................................................................................... “Magnify The Lord”
Choral Introit (11:00 a.m.) ............................................................................................................... “Hosanna”
Opening Song (11:00 a.m.) ...................................................................................“Come Thou Almighty King”
Opening Song (6:00 p.m.)........................................................................................ “Sing Praises To Our King”
Hymn of Praise (7:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m.) .............................................................................. “In The Sanctuary”
Unison Scripture (7:30 a.m.) ..................................................... Mahew 21:1-11 (NIV); Psalm 118: 1-2 (NIV)
Unison Scripture (11:00 a.m.) .....................Mahew 21:1-11 (The Message); Psalm 118: 1-2 (The Message)

PLEASE REMAIN STANDING FOR THE READING OF THE WORD

Invocaon
Ministry of Music (6:00 p.m.) ................................................................................................................“Near The Cross”
Parish Concerns
Baby Dedicaon
Visitor Recognion
Passing of the Peace
The Pastor’s Word
The Service of Giving
Offertory Sentences
Tithes and Offerings
Scholarship
Altar Call (7:30 a.m.) ..................................................................................................................... “Praise Him”
Altar Call (11:00 a.m.) ...................................................................................................... “Just Knowing Jesus”
Sermon (7:30 a.m.) .............................................................................................“The Blessing Of My Burden”
Sermon (11:00 a.m.) ...........................................................................................“The Burden Of My Blessing”
Sermon (6:00 p.m.)................................................................................................“Of Blessings And Burdens”
Hymn of Invitaon (7:30 a.m.) .................................................................................................. “Great Things”
Hymn of Invitaon (11:00 a.m.) ........................................................................................... “Order My Steps”
Hymn of Invitaon (6:00 p.m.) .............................................................................................. “Make Me Over”
Benedicon .................................................................................................................................. “Praise Him”

[Once the sermon has begun, parishioners may not enter or re-enter the first floor sanctuary.]

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7:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m.
IN THE SANCTUARY
We li our hands in the sanctuary
We li our hands to give You the glory
We li our hands to give You the praise
And we will praise You for the rest of our days
Yes, we will praise You for the rest of our days
We clap our hands in the sanctuary
We clap our hands to give You the glory
We clap our hands to give You the praise
And we will praise You for the rest of our days
Yes we will praise You for the rest of our days
We sing our song in the sanctuary
We sing our song to give You the glory
We sing our song to give You the praise
And we will praise You for the rest of our days
Yes we will praise You for the rest of our days
Jesus, we give You the praise
Emmanuel, we li up Your Name
Heavenly Father, coming Messiah!
And we will praise You for the rest of our days
Yes we will praise You for the rest of our days
Yes, Yes Lord, for the rest of our days
And we will praise You for the rest of our days!
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Hymn of Praise
About Today’s Hymn of Praise…..
In the Sanctuary was wrien by songwriter
and choir director, Kurt Carr, and released
on his breakthrough CD, Awesome Wonder,
in 2001. The song was so successful that it
has been translated into nine languages.
The song, with its simple, yet eloquent
lyrics and driving beat, helped pushed the
Awesome Wonder CD to gold-selling sta-
tus, selling over a half million copies. In the
Sanctuary also had major crossover suc-
cess among the Chrisan community.
HYMN OF PRAISE
As the lyrics to In the Sanctuary remind us,
and as we connue in this Lenten season,
honoring the death, burial and resurrec-
on of Jesus Christ, we li our hands in the
Sanctuary to give Him glory, and we WILL
praise Him…for the rest of our days!
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Unison Scriptures
7:30 a.m.
MATTHEW 21:1-11 (NIV)
1
As they approached Jerusalem and came to Beth-
phage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two dis-
ciples, 2saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of
you, and at once you will find a donkey ed there,
with her colt by her. Une them and bring them to
me. 3If anyone says anything to you, tell him that the
Lord needs them, and he will send them right away.”
4
This took place to fulfill what was spoken through
the prophet: 5“Say to the Daughter of Zion, ‘See,
your king comes to you, gentle and riding on a don-
key, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’”
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The disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed
them. 7They brought the donkey and the colt, placed
their cloaks on them, and Jesus sat on them. 8A very
large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while
others cut branches from the trees and spread them
on the road. 9The crowds that went ahead of him and
those that followed shouted, “Hosanna to the Son
of David!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of
the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest!” 10When Jesus
entered Jerusalem, the whole city was srred and
asked, “Who is this?” 11The crowds answered, “This
is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.”
PSALM 118:1-2 (NIV)
1
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love
endures forever. 2Let Israel say: “His love endures
forever.”
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11:00 a.m.
MATTHEW 21:1-11 (THE MESSAGE)
1-3
When they neared Jerusalem, having arrived at
Bethphage on Mount Olives, Jesus sent two disci-
ples with these instrucons: "Go over to the village
across from you. You'll find a donkey tethered there,
her colt with her. Une her and bring them to me.
If anyone asks what you're doing, say, 'The Master
needs them!' He will send them with you." 4-5This
is the full story of what was sketched earlier by the
prophet: Tell Zion's daughter, "Look, your king's on
his way, poised and ready, mounted on a donkey, on
a colt, foal of a pack animal."
6-9
The disciples went and did exactly what Jesus told
them to do. They led the donkey and colt out, laid
some of their clothes on them, and Jesus mounted.
Nearly all the people in the crowd threw their gar-
ments down on the road, giving him a royal wel-
come. Others cut branches from the trees and threw
them down as a welcome mat. Crowds went ahead
and crowds followed, all of them calling out, "Ho-
sanna to David's son!" "Blessed is he who comes in
God's name!" "Hosanna in highest heaven!" 10As he
made his entrance into Jerusalem, the whole city
was shaken. Unnerved, people were asking, "What's
going on here? Who is this?" 11The parade crowd
answered, "This is the prophet Jesus, the one from
Nazareth in Galilee."
PSALM 118:1-2 (THE MESSAGE)
Thank GOD because he's good, because his love nev-
er quits. Tell the world, Israel, "His love never quits."
And you, clan of Aaron, tell the world, "His love nev-
er quits." And you who fear GOD, join in, "His love
never quits."
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SHARING WHO WE ARE
AMIDST THE CROWD OF CELEBRATORS AND SKEPTICS

For Jesus and his followers, Palm Sunday was a joyous me of great celebraon. Their mission
was moving toward its objecve. Their message was gaining a hearing. It was me to move into
Jerusalem, to share their good news with others who sought the message of hope and new life.

Many travelers celebrated with them. They cut leaves from nearby palm trees and waved
them before Jesus. They may have previously heard Jesus as he taught. They may have known
neighbors who had been healed. What a sense of expectancy they must have had! The more
religious people among them even saw this as the fulfillment of ancient prophecy: “Blessed is
he who comes in the name of the Lord. Blessed is the kingdom of our father, David. Hosanna!”

LENTEN MEDITATION
(Mark 11:10)

But, there were others who were skepcs and even upset over what was happening. The Romans
probably had a council of war, alarmed at the following that these people were geng. “What
are we going to do with this young upstart?” Pharisees may have been troubled about what
the Roman authories might do, when they warned Jesus, “Teacher, rebuke your disciples!”
Unfazed, Jesus answered, “I tell you that if these were silent, the very stones would cry out.”
(Luke 19:39-40)

As we seek to share who we are during the Lenten season, where do we stand amidst the
crowd? If we are unmoved and neutral, we find ourselves almost with the skepcs or even the
objectors. If we over react, we may find ourselves mocked and considered foolish. Jesus seems
to call us to share the joy, not rashly, but with the same appreciaon that could even make
stones speak of God’s great power and providence. Here we are amidst the crowd, and Jesus
is coming. What response will we give today and throughout our lives? How will we share both
with Jesus and with others in the fulfillment of God’s purposes for our work?

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Lenten Fast
We are calling for a period of prayer and fasng for the enre church during the Season of
Lent, from Ash Wednesday (March 9, 2011) through Resurrecon Sunday (April 24, 2011).

“Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil and aer fasng forty days and
forty nights, he was hungry. And the tempter came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command these
stones to become loaves of bread.” Mahew 4:1-3

Fasng has been used throughout the ages to prepare the people of God for the great things God has in store
for them. As we pray through this season of transion and Divine imaginaon, I am calling, I am asking, I am
requesng that the enre church become involved in some form of prayer and fasng. The following are several
types of fasts that can be used to develop spiritual power and clarity.

Fast #1 - Fasng to confront destrucve forces

March 9 – March 19 Eat all meals before 6:00 p.m.
March 20 - March 27 Eat only two meals a day before 6:00 p.m.
March 28 – April 2 Eat only one meal a day

LENTEN FAST
April 3 – April 9 Drink only juices, water and/or tea
April 10 – April 16 Eat only fruits and vegetables before 6:00 p.m.
April 17 – April 23 Slowly begin to add meat to your diet

Fast #2 – The Daniel Fast (Taken from the book of Daniel). When Daniel was captured by the Babylonians, he
asked of the Babylonians if he, along with Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, could fast, eang only fruits and
vegetables so they would be prepared to confront the Babylonian king.
March 9 – March 19 Eat all meals before 6:00 p.m.
March 20 - March 27 Eat only two meals a day before 6 p.m.
March 28 – April 2 Eat only fruits and vegetables before 6:00 p.m.
April 3 – April 9 Eat one meal a day before 6:00 p.m., meat may be added.
April 10 – April 16 Eat two meals a day before 6:00 p.m., meat may be added
April 17 – April 23 Eat three meals a day before 6:00 p.m.

Fast #3 - Removing certain foods or items from your diet or life

One type of fasng is to remove certain foods, such as fried foods, sweets, sodas or refined sugar and/or flour,
from your diet.

Please consult your doctor before proceeding with fasng. If you take medicaon or have any parcular ailment, it
is important to first communicate with your physician.

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 A Word From the Pastor
Last Sunday, our Mul-Media Department captured a few of the tesmonials of the members that
were moved to parcipate in the Living in the Key of G “Moment” that took place on April 3rd during
the 11 a.m. worship service. One of those tesmonials is presented below and illustrates so clearly
the power of God working in and through us, as we seek to exhibit GENEROSITY – Life in the Key of G.

Medina Pucke, the young lady first invited up by Pastor Moss as a person who was unemployed, or
financially under water, with a promise to be provided the resources to the. “He asked me to write
some numbers down, what I would like to the if I was able to. He then pulled out a checkbook and
proceeded to write out a check,” she said, connuing, “At that me, I had $10 in my pocket and put $5
of it in church.”

Ms. Pucke went on, “It went though my mind that there were a hundred things I could do with that

A WORD FROM THE PASTOR

money, but it stuck out to pay my thes. When I went back, I was very overwhelmed because I had been
very stressed about my financial situaon, being unemployed since November of last year. Back in my
seat, I showed my daughters, and they said, ‘you can pay a bill with this.’ I said, ‘no we need to the with
this,’ and this Sunday I did.”

“But on Wednesday, I received an offer for a job, and on Thursday I received an offer for another job.
Last Sunday I was unemployed, and this Sunday (April 10th), I’ve got two jobs - one I never applied for! A
friend of mine who knew my credenals; he put my applicaon in.”

“I feel like I was obedient and I did what he asked me to do with that. I didn’t foolishly spend it, I could
have used it in several ways, but I put it back where it belonged. Even before I put that money back today,
God knew my heart and knew I was going to do that and started to move those blessings my way and I
am very grateful for that.”

Medina had taken her daughter in aer she lost her job, and her other daughter was also out of work.
She was worrying about how to take care of everyone. “I was up all night wondering how I was going to
provide. But I kept praying and kept the faith, and I just did what I needed to do because I knew He was
going to make a way - AND He did.”

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Sermon Notes

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Stewardship
THE RESULTS OF A REDEEMED LIFE
Extravagant Generosity
“So Joseph took the body….and laid it in his own tomb.” Mahew 27:59-60

In the week beginning with Palm Sunday, the stories we read are full of people giving
extravagantly. Think about it and you see giving everywhere. Someone gives Jesus a
donkey to ride into Jerusalem, a valuable beast in that me. A woman buys expensive
ointment to massage Jesus’ red body. Someone shares their house for Jesus and his
disciples to celebrate Passover. His followers buy and prepare food for the feast. Jesus
gives them bread and tells them he will soon give his body, his blood, his life for them.
From the cross, Jesus gives the promise of forgiveness and eternal life to a thief. Then
this lovely story in Mahew of a Pharisee named Joseph risking his reputaon by giving

STEWARDSHIP
his personal tomb for Jesus’ burial. Then, in the resurrecon, God not only gave Jesus
life, but in so doing gave us forgiveness and a promise not to desert us, even when we
desert God. Can there be a more extravagant gi?

How do we respond to all this generosity? It needs to be more than colored eggs and
new clothes. It needs to be more than gardens of flowers in church and Easter baskets.
How do we respond to all this generosity? With our own generous discipleship every day
of our lives. Happy Easter.

The Stewardship Message is wrien by Rochelle A. Stackhouse, Senior Minister of The Church of the
Redeemer, United Church of Christ, New Haven, Conneccut.

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“In (God’s) hand is the life of every living
thing and the breath of every human
being.” Job 12:10

Back 2 Basics!

Undiluted white vinegar--straight from the jug--makes quick work of tougher cleaning
problems involving hard water deposits or soap scum.

• Dump a bucket of water into the toilet to force water out of the bowl and allow access to
the sides. Pour undiluted white vinegar around the bowl and scrub with a toilet brush to

GREEN PAGE
remove stains and odor.
• Use a pumice stone to remove any remaining hard water rings.
• Clean shower heads that have been clogged with mineral deposits with undiluted white
vinegar. Place 1/4 to 1/2 cup vinegar in a plasc food storage bag, and secure the bag to
the shower head with a rubber band. Let stand for 2 hours to overnight, then rinse and
buff the fixture to a shiny finish.
• Add one cup of undiluted white vinegar to the laundry rinse cycle instead of commercial
fabric soener. White vinegar soens clothes and cuts detergent residue--a plus for family
members with sensive skin.

For more informaon please visit:

organizedhome.com/clean-house/pantry-recipes-homemade-cleaning-products
green@trinitychicago.org
773-966-1500, Mailbox 2385

We need you! Join the Green Revoluon. The Green Commiee meets every 2nd Monday, 7:00 p.m. at
the church.
Thank you!

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Quarterly Meeng of the Congregaon

Tuesday, April 26, 2011
7:00 p.m.
Sanctuary

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“Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that need not be ashamed,
rightly dividing the word of truth.” II Timothy 2:15 KJV

The Center For African

Biblical Studies
Presents

“Know What You Believe”

A Weekly Bible Study Quiz

As part of our commitment to Christ, we are called to “Study to show yourself approved
unto God . . .” Here are the Bible Study Quiz quesons for this Sunday. Actual answers and

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
new quesons will be provided in next Sunday’s bullen!

1. Where was Jesus arrested? (Mahew 26:36)

2. When Jesus was crucified, what did the soldiers cast lots for? (Mark 15:24)
3. How many mes did Peter deny Jesus, before the cock crowed? (Mahew 26:34)
4. What did Elisha make an axe head do? (II Kings 6:5-6)
5. Who bapzed Paul, Anaias or Jesus? (Acts 9:17-18)

Answers to Bible Study Quiz dated Sunday, March 27, 2011:

1. All
2. Jerusalem
3. Nehemiah
4. Wine
5. Hairs on your head

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Special Announcements
2011 - Trinity UCC’s Year of Jubilee:
Celebrang 50 Years of Art in the Community!
ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE MINISTRY

Don’t forget to stop by the Black Comics exhibit, the first exhibion of the Arsts-in-Residence
2011 “Art is Blooming at Trinity UCC” exhibit series, 2nd Floor Narthex, (Exhibit closes Friday,
April 22nd).
Mark your Calendars for the remaining exhibits in our Series:

Opening April 24 Dr. Margaret Burroughs Memorial Exhibit (Through May 20)

Opening May 22 11th Annual Arsts-in-Residence Exhibit (Through June 24)

May 22 SPECIAL EVENT: Art Discussion with Mark Bradford, world-renowned visual arst,
and recipient of the 2009 MacArthur Fellowship; immediately following forum, Mark
Bradford hosts a “master class” with Trinity’s young arsts.
Opening May 26 Mark Bradford’s Installaon, Museum of Contemporary Art
Opening June 26 “50 Years of Trinity UCC - A Visual History” Exhibit (Through July 31st)

NEXT LEVEL LIVING

WEDNESDAY WORSHIP SERVICE

Rev. Dr. Cynthia Hale

Senior Pastor, Ray of Hope Chrisan Church
Decatur, Georgia

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

7:00 p.m. • Sanctuary

Dr. Hale will be signing her books following

worship service.

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Introducing…

Bible Teaching Moments

(Immediately following the 7:30 a.m. worship service)

April’s topic – “Life in the Key of G”

Living A Generous Life
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Rev. Clyde White

Sessions will take place in the Sanctuary and will begin 15 minutes immediately following service, unl 10:30 a.m.

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Did You Know?

That several other names for the new church start were considered before the charter
members selected the name of Trinity United Church of Christ? They were:

Grace Covenant United Church

United Church of Greenview Park
United Church of Washington Heights
St. Andrew’s
St. John’s
Washington Heights United Church

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LIFE IN THE KEY OF G
Trinity UCC Serves in the Key of G at

Sayre Language Academy

Tuesday, April 19, 2011
12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Join Chicago Cares and the University of Phoenix on Tuesday, April 19, to improve the educaonal
environment at Sayre Language Academy! We will be painng canvas murals, giving the science
lab a complete makeover, building bookshelves and packing disaster preparedness kits to send
to our neighbors on the Gulf Coast. The project will conclude with a brief volunteer leader
training, giving you the tools you need to get started (or connue!) leading change in your
own community. For more informaon and to sign-up as a Chicago Cares guest, visit www.
chicagocares.org.

***

Kenwood UCC Soup Kitchen

4608 S. Greenwood
Mondays and Fridays: 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

***

Breakthrough Ministries Present Their

First Annual East Garfield Park Olympic Youth Sports Fesval

Saturday, April 23, 2011

10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Wesnghouse High School
3223 W. Franklin Blvd. – Chicago, IL
Interested volunteers, contact Liz Laird
elaird@breakthrough org or volunteer@breakthrough.org

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 From Women'ss Wee
Women

Burdens To
A Women's Jubilee Journey
Sisters Night Out
Women's Worship Service
Friday, May 13, 2011
7:00 p.m.
*Women are encouraged to wear "Little Black Dresses" to this
worship service

Guest Preacher:
Rev. Dr. Alise Barrymore
Pastor, Emmaus Community Church
Chicago Heights, IL

Women’s Retreat
Saturday, May 14, 2011
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Trinity United Church of Christ

Guest Speaker:
The Honorable Judge Glenda Hatchett
Cost: $25.00 per person
Register at the Women’s Retreat table in the
Atrium, following all worship services

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Breakthroughs
(John 4:28, 29 - The Message)

Women’s Day
Sunday, May 15, 2011
All Worship Services
*Women are encouraged to wear white for Women’s Day

Guest Preacher:
Rev. Courtney Clayton Jenkins
Pastor, Euclid Avenue Congregational Church,
UCC, Cleveland, OH

Women’s Chorus
Concert
“O Give Thanks Unto The Lord”
Sunday, May 15, 2011
2:30 p.m. - Sanctuary

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 March Bapsm, Baby Dedicaon,
Right Hand of Fellowship and Ebony
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AKIBA STORE HOURS

Monday - Thursday, 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., CLOSED FRIDAYS
Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, after each Worship Service
(773) 962 - 5660 • www.akibabookstore.org

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UPCOMING BOOK SIGNINGS…

Rev. Dr. Cynthia Hale

Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Following Next Level Living
Worship Service, Atrium

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Honorable
Judge Glenda Hatche
Saturday, May 14, 2011
During Women’s Retreat,
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Special Announcements
Dancing With The Pastors
Compeon Benefit
Friday, May 20, 2011
Chicago State University - Jones Convocaon Center
9501 S. King Drive
Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
Compeon begins at 8:00 p.m.

We invite you to join Pastor Moss and Mrs. Moss as they support the community of Chicago

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
and the performing arts at ENDURE Producons’ First Annual Dancing with the Pastors
Compeon Benefit. Pastors from various communies will come together and support
the arts through friendly compeon. They will compete for both the judges’ votes and the
audience vote. The “People’s Choice” award will be given to the pastor who has the largest
fan base in the audience; which is why it is is imperave that you come out and vote for our
pastor.

ENDURE is a professional, faith based, non-profit, inspiraonal dance company that uses the
transformaonal power of music and dance to empower youth and young adults across the
Chicago metropolitan area. For the past seven years, ENDURE has provided free training and
mentoring to over 100 youth and young adults from all walks of life. In efforts to further unify
communies and churches through dance, ENDURE is producing the first-ever pastors dance
compeon.

Tickets are $20 per person and will be available for purchase in the Akiba Bookstore beginning
Sunday, April 24. Ten percent of all ckets sold at Trinity UCC will be given back our church as
a thank you gi from ENDURE Producons. Not only will your cket purchase assist ENDURE
and support the performing arts, your purchase will also help Trinity UCC.

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The Micah Legal Ministry, Caribbean Ministry,
and Housing Ministry
Present their

SPRING FORUM
A panel discussion on the state of Chicago real estate
Saturday, April 30, 2011

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
10:00 a.m. – Noon

Trinity UCC Village Center

1947 West 95th Street

Panelists include:

Deborah Moore, Director, Neighborhood Housing Services

Carl Malone, Vice President, Harris Bank
Michael Mitchell, Principal, Mitchell Urban Partners
Shirley Rucker, Real Estate Broker, Coldwell Banker Real Estate
Marlin Kirby, Aorney
Sheila J. Barber, Vice President, Cibank

• Ask quesons about refinancing/loan restructuring, avoiding foreclosure, foreclosure and

short sales’ affect on property value
• Make beer investment and housing decisions in 2011
• Speak with the panelists one-on-one

For informaon, email the Housing Ministry, housing@trinitychicago.org

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Special Announcements
ATTENTION TRINITY MARRIED COUPLES!
THE MARRIED COUPLES MINISTRY IS SEEKING COUPLES WHO WILL CELEBRATE 50 YEARS
OF MARRIAGE IN 2011 FOR A SPECIAL “JUBILEE” COUPLES WALL OF FAME!

Also…COUPLES WHO HAVE BEEN MARRIED 40-PLUS YEARS FOR THE MARRIED COUPLES
WALL OF FAME!

Please stop by the Married Couples Ministry table in the Atrium, following all worship services to sign-up to take
photos for the Married Couples Wall of Fame! Photos of "Jubilee" couples and couples married 40-plus years will
be taken on Saturday, May 7 and Saturday, May 21, 11:00 – 3:00 p.m. in the Library. We are also asking that couples
provide us with their wedding photo or a photo of the couple taken in the earlier years of their marriage (At least
4x6 or larger). All photos will be returned. For informaon, Contact the Married Couples Ministry at 773-966-1500,
Mailbox 2343 or email marriedcouples@trinitychicago.org

“WE GOT NEXT!”

Do you know what your spiritual gis are? Are you acve in a ministry? This session will allow
you to assess your spiritual gis and help you to idenfy the ministry that is right for you.

2011 Class Schedule

Monday, May 2 Monday, September 12*

Monday, June 13 Monday, October 3
Monday, July 18 Monday, November 7
Monday, August 8*

All classes will meet in Room 207, 7:00 p.m.

*Monday, August 8 and Monday, September 12 will meet in Room 203, 7:00 p.m.

For Informaon, contact Ministry Services,

773-962-5650 or e-mail ministryservices@trinitychicago.org

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“9He brought us to this place and gave us this land, a land flowing with milk and honey; 10and now I bring the
firsruits of the soil that you, O Lord, have given me.” – Deuteronomy 26:9-10

First Fruits Electronic Giving

Take your purpose and commitment to God to a new level by giving the
First Fruits of what God has given to you, via Electronic Giving!
First Fruits - Giving God the first of all that God has given us, with praise
and thanksgiving.
Giving God our First Fruits…

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Blesses God, because:
• It ensures that God is recognized and thanked as the provider for all things in our life

Blesses you, because it:

• Gives priority, to your giving to God – giving of the first fruits that God has blessed you with
• Makes your commitments to God and your church easy
• Helps maintain your commitments even when you cannot aend
• It is a convenient way to give

Blesses your church, because it:

• Makes it easier to rely on church budgets
• Creates a stable revenue stream for ministry
• Increases opportunity for ministry and meets the needs of God's people
• Reduces work for ministry partners and staff (less counng, no checks to deposit, less handling of cash, etc.)
• Is secure, accurate, mely and efficient

As we celebrate our 50th year as a church, we set a goal of aaining 500 new members as electronic givers, those
that commit to give of their first fruits.

In the coming weeks we will be including addional informaon in the bullen, and providing other resources to
encourage and inform you. To assist you in making this important commitment to Trinity, and answer any quesons
you might have, we have tables set up in the Narthex and Atrium for your convenience.

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Special Announcements
The Scholarship and Educaon Commiee
will be in the Atrium following all worship services
to discuss this year’s scholarship and to answer quesons regarding
scholarship applicaons and more!

Beginning Today, Sunday, April 17, 2011 through Sunday, May 8, 2011

The deadline to submit completed applicaons is

Saturday, May 14, 2011

SCHOLARSHIP AND GRADUATE RECOGNITION SUNDAY

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sunday, June 12, 2011
2:30 p.m. - Sanctuary

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
The Mul-Media Communicaons Department is looking for volunteers to sort, index and
label photographs. For informaon and to volunteer, contact Donna Hammond-Bus,
773-966-1536 or email dlhammond@trinitychicago.org.

STILL LOOKING FOR OLD PHOTOGRAPHS

OF TRINITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

• Photographs should be clearly labeled with the following informaon: Owner’s name,
telephone and email, as well as in formaon about the photo (people, locaon, etc.
Photos can also be submied on CDs with same idenfiable informaon
• Place photos or CD in an envelope and address to: Donna Hammond-Bus,
c/o Mul-Media Department
• Once photos are scanned and indexed, they will be returned

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The Stewardship Ministry Cordially Invites All New Members

To Aend Their
BLACK AND CHRISTIAN
New Member Class
If you have not taken both new member classes (Sessions I and II), the Stewardship Ministry
is expecng you! Please don’t delay! Compleon of the new member process aer you have
“Walked the Aisle” is in three stages:

• Compleon of Sessions I and II (in that order) of your New Member class
• Right Hand of Fellowship on a first Sunday evening. The Right Hand of Fellowship is a
requirement for full membership

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• Become an acve member, working in one of the ministries of your church home

Adults and Teens

Sessions I and II
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Registraon: 9:30 a.m. Class: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Atrium
Connental Breakfast and Lunch will be served

Children ages 12 and under

10:00 am - 1:00 p.m.
(Children must be accompanied by Parent or Guardian)

Receive Right Hand of Fellowship, Sunday, May 1, 2011, 4:45 p.m.

Please remember to bring your Bible – if you don’t have one, we’ll provide one for you!

Please RSVP and CONFIRM your parcipaon!

Call the Membership/Ministry Services office, 773-962-5650, immediately!

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Calendar
HIGHLIGHTS

4/21 • Maundy Thursday Worship Service 4/26 • Quarterly Meeting of the Congregation
4/22 • Good Friday - 7 Last Words 4/27 • Next Level Living Worship Service
4/24 • Easter Sunday 4/29 • Drug and Alcohol Recovery Ministry
Revival

TODAY

400 W. 95th Street 11:00 a.m. • Worship Service - SA

7:30 a.m. • Worship Service - SA 1:30 p.m. • Dinner - FH
9:30 a.m. • Bible Teaching Moment - SA 2:00 p.m. • Drug & Alcohol Recovery Support - 203
• Breakfast - FH 6:00 p.m. • Worship Service - SA

MONDAY 4/18

400 W. 95th Street 6:30 p.m. • Jazzapolooza Committee - 203

12:00 p.m. • Immabasi Diabetes Support - FH 7:00 p.m. • Women's Chorus Rehearsal - SA
5:30 p.m. • Drug & Alcohol Revival Planning - 202 7:30 p.m. • Khayralla Rehearsal - A
• Women's Chorus Concert Committee TUCC Village Center
- 102 1947 West 95th Street
6:00 p.m. • Band Rehearsal - SA 7:00 p.m. • Adult Ushers Officers - W305
• Harambee Committee - 207 6:30 p.m. • Amani Care Corner Volunteers - W301
• Justice Watch Team - 116 7:00 p.m. • Excel Class - Computer Lab
6:15 p.m. • Mwanabaraka Rehearsal - A

TUESDAY 4/19

400 W. 95th Street 6:30 p.m. • Youth Drama Ministry - FH

6:00 p.m. • Band Rehearsal - SA 7:00 p.m. • Men's Chorus Rehearsal - SA
• Women's Drill Rehearsal - 202 • Sanctuary Choir Steering Committee
- BR
6:30 p.m. • Membership Clerks - 116
TUCC Village Center
• Mental Health Support - 102
1947 West 95th Street
• Sisterhood Ministry - 120
7:00 p.m. • Career Development - W301
• Tangeni Business Meeting - 207
• Powerpoint Class - Computer Lab

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WEDNESDAY 4/20

400 W. 95th Street 5:30 p.m. • Praise Team - SA

6:00 am. - • Praying and Fasting 6:00 p.m. • Security Team Meeting - 116
6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. • Armor Bearers - 207
11:30 a.m. • Prayer Service - WC 7:14 p.m. • Wednesday Word Prayer Service - SA
5:30 p.m. • Drama Mimes - 120

THURSDAY 4/21

400 W. 95th Street TUCC Village Center

7:00 p.m. • Maundy Thursday Worship Service - SA 1947 West 95th Street
3:30 p.m. • THEC Tutoring - W307
6:00 p.m. • Amani BEACON - W302

FRIDAY 4/22

400 W. 95th Street TUCC Village Center

12:00 p.m. • Good Friday - 7 Last Words Worship 1947 West 95th Street

CALENDAR
Service - SA 11:00 a.m. • Free-N-One - E102
7:00 p.m. • Singles Ministry - Prep for Easter Egg 7:00 p.m. • Free-N-One - E102
Hunt - A
• Tough Love - W305

SATURDAY 4/23

400 W. 95th Street 1:00 p.m. • Youth Drill Rehearsal - 202

7:30 a.m. • Yoga Exercises - Narthex II 2:00 p.m. • Chinara Rehearsal - SA
8:00 a.m. • Arts Ministries Retreat - FH • Isuthu - 120/207/A/WC
9:00 a.m. • Saturday Bible School (Adults) - WC 2:30 p.m. • Women's Guild - 203
11:00 a.m. • Children's Church (Teachers) - 207 3:00 p.m. • Armor Bearers - 102
• Little Warriors for Christ Rehearsal - 4:00 p.m. • Armor Bearers Training - SA
WC • Women's Drill Rehearsal - A
• Math Tutorial - 202/203
TUCC Village Center
12:00 p.m. • Intonjane - 116/120/A 1947 West 95th Street
12:30 p.m. • Math Tutorial (Wrap-Up) - 203 11:30 a.m. • Next Movement Committee - W301
• Walaika Rehearsal - WC 12:00 p.m. • THEC Tutoring - E102
• Women's Drill Rehearsal - 207 1:30 p.m. • THEC Tutoring - W307

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Heart of the Community
AFRICAN AMERICAN TASK
FORCE, Chicago Chapter, “Debunking the Myths,”
Saturday, April 30, 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Mercy
Hospital, Joyce Auditorium, 2535 S. Michigan, panel
discussion on health issues affecng our community,
Informaon on organ donaon, Living a healthier
lifestyle, RSVP to Dolores Smith, 773-538-5148 or
aaqueendas2005@yahoo.com
ACCESS TO WELLNESS resource provided CHICAGOLAND AIR SEALING Pilot
by Johnson & Johnson to assist the uninsured and
underinsured who qualify, to find access to more than
1,000 free or discounted prescripon medicaons,
medical products and some over-the-counter
medicaons, For informaon, To find out if you
qualify, visit hp://www.access2wellness.com/a2w/
index.html
ADVOCATE UCC and Pastor Malcolm J.
Griffin presents their first retreat, Today, Sunday, April
17, 12:30 p.m., 2440 York St., Blue Island, IL, Guest
preacher, Rev. John Jackson, Pastor, Trinity UCC-Gary,
Guest Psalmist, Kim Straon, Informaon, Call 708-
389-7470
CHESTERFIELD COMMUNITY
COUNCIL hosts its 6th annual Home Expo,
Saturday, April 23, 10:00 a.m., Tuley Park Fieldhouse,
90th and King Dr., Meet representaves from
homeowners assistance programs discussing
foreclosure prevenon, ulity bill assistance, credit
counseling, home repair and more), and seminars
on Foreclosure Prevenon and Loan Modificaons,
Free, Informaon, Call 773-651-3958 or visit www.
chesterfieldcommunity.org
CHICAGO SOUTH House Redistricng
Hearing, Wednesday, April 20, 4:00 p.m., Chicago State
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University, Library Auditorium, 9501 S. King Dr., Public
discussion with civic groups, community organizaons
to provide input on the decennial legislave and
congressional mapmaking process, Guests include
State Representaves Monique D. Davis, Ken Dunkin,
Ester Golar, Constance A. Howard, and Andre
Thapedi and members of the redistricng commiee,
Free parking, use 95th and St. Lawrence entrance,
Informaon, Call 217-782-4040
program, a project of Peoples Gas and ComEd offers
air sealing and ac insulaon services at minimal cost,
HEART OF THE COMMUNITY
includes rebates of up to 85% or $1,000 on air sealing
and 75% or $750 for ac insulaon, Energy saving
upgrades, Energy assessments and more, Informaon
on applicaons, contact 888-806-2273 or visit www.
ComEd.com
COMMUNITY RENEWAL SOCIETY
Day of Faith in Acon, Springfield, Illinois, Tuesday,
May 10, Free buses depart at 6:00 a.m., Transportaon
provided from Chicago and the suburbs, To reserve a
seat, Call 312-427-4830 Fight for the rights of children
of the incarcerated; stand up for quality educaon
for all Illinois kids, Demand that Capitol Hill be
accountable to local communies and churches,
EMMANUEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
of the Emmanuel Bapst Church, presents its 33rd
annual benefit banquet, Thursday, May 26, 7:00 p.m.,
Sabre Room, 8900 W. 95th St., Keynote speaker, Rev.
Dr. Marcus D. Cosby, Senior Pastor, Wheeler Ave.
Bapst Church, Houston, TX, Tickets and informaon,
Call 773-239-6828
EXECUTIVE CLEMENCY, Expungement
Summit, Health and Resource Fair, Saturday, May 14,
 Information & Announcements
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Registraon for summit begins
at 8:00 a.m., New Zion Chrisan Fellowship, 14200
Chicago Rd., Dolton, IL, Informaon, Contact Mike
Neal, 708-849-3237 or email mike.scn@a.net
THE FAITH COMMUNITY OF ST.
SABINA Good Friday Seven Last Words worship
service, Friday, April 22, 7:00 p.m., 78th Place and
Throop, Guest Ministers, Rev. Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright,
Jr., Rev. Dr. Frederick Haynes III, Rev. Dr. Marcus Cosby,
Rev. Dr. Renita Weems, Rev. Dr. Alise Barrymore, Rev.
Reginald Williams, and Bishop Rudolph McKissick, Jr.,
Informaon, Call 773-483-4300
HOWARD UNIVERSITY recruing for
parcipants for its “Ready to Teach” program, The
2011 cohort has space for 10 parcipants from Chicago
and offers a summer instute at Howard University,
Coursework with an online learning community
component, Professional Development, Classroom
observaons, Mentoring, and more, For qualificaons
and informaon, visit www.readytoteach.org
STATE OF THE CANCER UNION
Minority Report: Controversies, Innovaons and
Accountability, Moderated by Richard Steele,
Saturday, April 23, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., DuSable
Information & Announcements
AFRICA MINISTRY Join Rev. Dr. Jeremiah
A. Wright, Jr., on one of the spiritual and cultural
2011 Study Tours, Brazil, July 7-18; Ghana/Togo/
Benin, August 7-20; and South Africa, December 5-18,
Informaon, Contact Sydneye Wilson, Aarco Travel,
773-363-9500
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Museum, 740 E. 56th Pl., Brings together those
who represent all aspects and perspecves of the
disease, in collaboraon with leadership and front-line
personnel from affected communies, Informaon,
Contact Shaan Troer, 312-695-1384 or s-troer@
northwestern.edu
SUMMER PROGRAM FOR YOUTH
ACTIVISTS ages 14-18, Chicago Freedom
School, informaon and applicaon, visit www.
chicagofreedomschool.org, Deadline, Friday, May 6,
Call 312-435-1201
INFORMATION & ANNOUNCEMENTS
THE MUSIC EXPERIENCE featuring Mary
Mary, interview, mini performance and CD signing,
Thursday, April 28, Doors open at 6:30 p.m., Event
begins at 7:00 p.m., The Internaonal House at the
University of Chicago, 1414 E. 59th St., Tickets, Call
773-493-0154 or visit www.amusicexperience.com
WALGREENS is currently recruing college
sophomores, juniors and first year graduate students
for summer corporate opportunies in Deerfield, IL,
Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA, Informaon
and to apply, visit www.walgreens.jobs or contact
Marquita Cunningham, Marquita.cunningham@
walgreens.com
BLAINE DENYE LIBRARY Ministry
partners invite you to visit our library and explore the
volumes on Bible study, African American history and
culture, For the month of April, we have added the
following books to our collecon: Peace from Broken
Pieces, by Iyanla Vanzant; Balefield of the Mind, by
Joyce Meyer, Never to Leave Us Alone: Prayer Life
of Dr. M.L.K., Jr.; Of Thee I Sing, by President Barack
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Information & Announcements
Obama; Joe Louis: A Naon’s Hope, by Ma de la
Pena, All of these tles are in your church library,
located on the 2nd floor, Our hours are Monday-
Tuesday-Thursday, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Wednesday,
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00
p.m.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE MINISTRY is
dedicated to ending the silent killer in our community,
Domesc Violence is not just a woman's problem, it is
a COMMUNITY problem. Please come join us in our
fight for survivors, call 773-966-1500, Mailbox 2317 or
contact Tennille Power at 773-406-4193
EMMAUS ROAD “GRIEF WORK”
Ministry monthly meeng, “Glory in Our Infirmies,”
Thursday, April 28, 7:00 p.m., Wright Chapel,
Informaon Call Deacon Dr. Herbert Goodman, 773-
966-1500, Mailbox 2320 or email EmmausRoad@
trinitychicago.org
FREE-IN-ONE For anyone suffering from drug
and alcohol abuse, Every Friday, 11:00 a.m. and 7:00
p.m., Tough Love meengs for family members of drug
and alcohol abusers, Fridays, 6:30 p.m., Call 773-966-
1500, Mailbox 2319
HURSTON-HUGHES WRITERS
Ministry is planning for its upcoming combined
ministries retreat with the Adult Drama Ministry
and the Green Commiee, Saturday, April 23, 9:00
a.m. – 3:30 p.m., The $20 retreat fee can be paid
through Sunday, April 17, The next monthly meeng
for the ministry takes place on Friday, June 10, 7:00
p.m., Room 202, New and/or returning writers are
welcome, No meeng in May, Informaon, Contact
Sandra Hall, 773-966-1500, Mailbox 2330 or writers@
trinitychicago.org
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LITTLE WARRIORS FOR CHRIST
seeking new members, Do you want to sing to the
glory of God? Are you at least 8 years old and in the
3rd grade? Come share your talent, me and energy
and become a Lile Warrior for Christ choir member!
God wants you! We want you! We look forward to
hearing from you and we are excited about what God
is going to do! Informaon, call the LWFC hotline, 773-
966-1500, Mailbox 2340
MARRIED COUPLES MINISTRY
announces its Adopt-A-Soldier card and leer ministry
and asks members who have family members serving
in the military to forward the military personnel’s
HEART OF THE COMMUNITY
name and contact informaon to marriedcouples@
trinitychicago.org, Informaon, Call 773-966-1500,
Mailbox 2343
MEMBERSHIP SERVICES Have you
moved? Any children le the nest? New employment
or newly married? Forgot your giving number? Call
Membership Services, 773-966-1556 or 966-1553
STATE FARM recruing for sales and customer
soluon representaves, Thursday, April 28, 5:30
p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Village Center, 1947 W. 95th St.,
Candidates must bring resume and be professionally
dressed, Informaon, Contact the Career Development
Ministry hotline, 773-966-1500, Mailbox 2309 or email
careerdevelop@trinitychicago.org
TRINITY LIFESAVERS Mentoring program
matches adults with children of incarcerated parents,
Save a life, Share your me, advice and friendship with
a child, Brochures available in the Habari Gani rack,
Atrium, Contact Daryle Brown, daryleq@yahoo.com or
773-966-1500, Mailbox 2354
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TRINITY UCC AND SAFER
FOUNDATION Seeks business owners or
persons with human resources oversight and company
willing to give ex-offenders an opportunity for
employment, AND…Sponsoring Prisoners Re-Entry
Program, aercare program for ex-offenders: 18 years
old and up, out of prison 180 days or less, no crimes
against women or children ALSO…Prisoners Re-Entry
Program mentors needed, Must be available to meet
with mentees 2-6 hours per month, If ex-offender,
convicon must not have been crimes against women
or children, must be out of prison for at least 2 years,
Call Cassandra Johnson, 773-966-1561
TRINITY UCC LEGAL CLINIC
providing direct legal advice, mediaon services and
representaon to the congregaon and community,
Clinic is open 1st and 3rd Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00
p.m., and 2nd Thursdays, 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Village
Center, No appointment necessary, Also, we are always
in need of legal professionals (especially aorneys)
interested in volunteering for the Legal Clinic and/or
parcipang in our legal referral directory, To contact
us call 773-966-1500, Mailbox 2339 or send e-mail to
Legal@trinitychicago.org
YOUNG WOMEN’S CHRISTIAN
WALK asks that you consider donang your like-
new or gently used accessories to YWCW’s “What Not
To Wear” Grooming Showcase, Items will be collected
in the Atrium today, April 17, following the 7:30 a.m.
and 11:00 a.m. worship services, and Sunday, April
24, following the 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. worship
services, event to be held Saturday, April 30, 11:00
a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Informaon, Call 773-966-1500,
INFORMATION & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mailbox 2369 or email ywcw@trinitychicago.org
YOUTH REVIVAL 2011 Commiee seeks
youth ages 10-18 to become a part of the planning
for the 2011 Youth Revival, Sunday, May 8, Room 203,
immediately following the 11:00 a.m. worship service,
Informaon, contact Rev. Jacobs, 773-962-5650
Amani News
News from the Amani Trinity United Health Corporaon
• Breast Educaon Advocacy Counseling or Navigaon
program (B.E.A.C.O.N.) provides free mammography
screening and the Back-On-Track Warriors support
group. We have established a reputaon for
excellence as we are impacng many lives through
our educaonal workshops and formal presentaon.
Those diagnosed or receiving treatment should join
the Back-on-Track Warriors. Addional informaon:
Contact Ea McGregor-Jones, Amani-TUCHC,
773.966.1585
• If you are like most people, you probably didn’t
wake up one morning and say, "Gee, I’d love to spend
every minute of my life dedicated to the needs of
another person.” Instead, you may be an accidental
caregiver. An accidental caregiver can be a relave,
friend from church, or even a neighbor. They come
to the aid of someone who needs help with errands,
meal preparaon, or light housekeeping. Their
responsibilies grow over me, and while they didn’t
plan to become a caregiver, they became one. For
individuals who currently find themselves living as an
accidental caregiver, Amani Trinity United Community
Health Corporaon has a series of caregiver workshops
that are held monthly covering a number of topics
specifically related to caregiving. For addional
informaon and to sign-up for the workshop of your
choice, contact Ms. T. Slaon, 773.966.1588 or email,
tslaon@trinitychicago.org.
• AMANI CARE CORNER asks “Can you spare one
Sunday per month?” We seek kind, gentle and caring
Trinitarians to volunteer to assist the elderly and
physically challenged members to and from their Pace
vans before and aer worship service. The Amani
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Care Corner, dedicated on November 4, 2007 at Trinity
United Church of Christ is the primary program in the
Amani Care program, staffed with volunteers who
provide assistance to the congregaon and visitors
of Trinity United Church of Christ who have medical
challenges in entering and exing the Church. For
addional informaon, Contact Donalynne Schaffer,
773.966.1579.
• SYNERGY FAMILY RESOURCE AND SUPPORT CENTER
Serves individuals, couples and families who are having
difficules with Life Transions, Marriage, Divorce,
Blended families, Raising Children; Moving, Changing
Jobs, Schools, Friends or Communies; Facing
Rerement; and Grief. Feelings such as Depression or
Sadness, Stress or Anxiety, Empness or Loneliness, or
Low Self-esteem, Troubled relaonships with spouse,
family or friends; at home, work, church or school. Are
you having difficulty with your teenager? Facing mid-
life crisis? Involved in substance abuse? We can help.
SERVICES - Our Counselors listen to the client’s
reasons for seeking help, carefully assesses these
concerns and recommends ways to help, including
Individual Counseling/Therapy, Group Counseling/
Therapy, Relaonship Counseling/Therapy, Family
Counseling/Therapy, Marital Therapy, Substance
Abuse Counseling, Domesc Violence Counseling.
CONFIDENTIALITY - All informaon shared in therapy
is confidenal. No informaon about a client will be
released unless disclosure is required by law or the
client has given wrien permission. For addional
informaon, Contact Cheryl Butler, 773.966.1592 or
email, crbutler@trinitychicago.org.
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Service & Support Groups
Akiba Sales Counseling Ministry Immabasi Health &
(773) 966 - 1504 (773) 966-1500, Mailbox 2315 Wellness Ministry
MON - THURS: (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2332
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Credit Union
CLOSED FRIDAYS (773) 966 - 1505
SATURDAY (773) 723 - 8382 (fax) Immabasi Support
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. TUES & THURS: Groups:
SUNDAY 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Community Mental Health Council
Aer each Service SATURDAY (773) 734 - 4033
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2375
SUNDAY Diabetes
Amani Trinity United Commu- (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2374
Aer 7:30 & 11:00 a.m. Services
nity Health Corporaon Family Caregivers
(773) 966 - 1506 (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2376
MON - FRI: Domesc Violence
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Ministry Confidenal
Kujichagulia Special
Helpline
Blaine DeNye Library (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2317 Cizens Support

SERVICE & SUPPORT GROUPS

(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2205 Ministry
MON - TUES - THURS: Drug & Alcohol (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2344
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
Recovery Ministry Math Tutorial
Tough Love / Free “N” One (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2338
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2319
SATURDAY
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Prison Ministry
Endowment Commiee/ (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2354
Can-Cer-Vive Helpline Planters Society
(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2308 773-966-1500, Mailbox 2379 Trinity Community
Endowment@trinitychicago.org Development Corp.
Career Development (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2377
Ministry Financial Counseling MON - THURS:
(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2309 Consorum 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
careerdevelop@trinitychicago.org (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2378 tcdc@trinitychicago.org

Trinity Higher Educaon Healing Ministry Trinity Computer

(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2325 Learning Center
Corporaon
(773) 966 - 1508 (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2333
TUES & THURS: HIV/AIDS Support
11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Ministry
WEDNESDAY (312) 409 - AIDS (2437)
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2327
FRIDAY
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Housing Ministry
SATURDAY (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2329
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
SUNDAYS & MONDAYS
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 2011 Trinity UCC Theme
WE GOT NEXT : Celebrang the joys and sacrifices of the past and securing the future of
our Next generaon to take our community to the Next level.
Levicus 25:1 - 13 (NIV), Luke 4:18 - 19 (KJV)
January • Levicus: 25:10
10
Consecrate the fiieth year and proclaim
liberty throughout the land to all its inhabitants.
It shall be a jubilee for you; each of you is to
return to your family property and to your own
clan.
February: Levicus 25:1
1
The LORD said to Moses at Mount Sinai,
March • Levicus 25:2
2
“Speak to the Israelites and say to them: ‘When
you enter the land I am going to give you, the
land itself must observe a sabbath to the LORD.
April • Levicus 25:3
3
For six years sow your fields, and for six years
prune your vineyards and gather their crops.
May • Levicus 25:4-5
4
But in the seventh year the land is to have a
year of sabbath rest, a sabbath to the LORD. Do
not sow your fields or prune your vineyards.
5
Do not reap what grows of itself or harvest the
grapes of your untended vines. The land is to
have a year of rest.
June • Luke 4:18-19
18
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he
hath anointed me to preach the gospel
to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the broken-
hearted, to preach deliverance to the capves,
and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at
liberty them that are bruised, 19To preach the
acceptable year of the Lord.
July • Levicus 25:6-7
6
Whatever the land yields during the sabbath
year will be food for you—for yourself, your
male and female servants, and the hired worker
and temporary resident who live among you, 7
as well as for your livestock and the wild animals
in your land. Whatever the land produces may
be eaten.
August • Levicus 25:8
8
“‘Count off seven sabbath years—seven mes
seven years—so that the seven sabbath years
amount to a period of forty-nine years.
September • Levicus 25:9
9
Then have the trumpet sounded everywhere on
the tenth day of the seventh month; on the Day
of Atonement sound the trumpet throughout
your land.
October • Levicus: 25:11-12
11
The fiieth year shall be a jubilee for you; do
not sow and do not reap what grows of itself or
harvest the untended vines. 12 For it is a jubilee
and is to be holy for you; eat only what is taken
directly from the fields.
November • Levicus 25:13
13
“‘In this Year of Jubilee everyone is to return to
their own property.
December • Levicus: 25:10
10
Consecrate the fiieth year and proclaim
liberty throughout the land to all its inhabitants.
It shall be a jubilee for you; each of you is to
return to your family property and to your own
clan.
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Y E A R S

of
M I N I ST RY

May the road rise to meet you,

May the wind be at your back.

May the sunlight of Jesus Christ grace your cheek,

And may rain gently fall upon your field.

May God keep you in the hollow

of God’s Hand unl we meet again.

Go in peace.
-Author Unknown

Rev. Os Moss III, Senior Pastor

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

400 West 95th Street

Chicago, Illinois 60628 - 1120
Telephone (773) 962-5650

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