Trinity United Church of Christ Bulletin

CHURCH INFORMATION
PASTORAL/PROGRAM STAFF Rev. Otis Moss III, Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Stacey Edwards-Dunn, Executive Minister Rev. Aaron J. McLeod, Director of Special Projects Rev. Neichelle Guidry Jones, Associate Pastor 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 Bible Discovery Hour Sundays, 9:45 a.m. Sunday Youth Church 7:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m. Webcasts LIVE Sundays 7:30 & 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m. Website www.trinitychicago.org Television Broadcast Sundays 1:30 p.m. (WJYS, Check Local Listings) Prayer Line 866-962-5650
Radio Broadcast Sundays 6:00 p.m. (WVON 1690 AM) Philadelphia, PA Sundays Fridays 6:30 a.m. EST (WURD 900 AM) Weekly Praise/Prayer Service Sundays 7:14 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 5:45 p.m. Wednesdays 11:30 a.m., 7:14 p.m.
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 Ofce Hours Monday through Thursday 10:00 a.m. 9:00 p.m. Fridays 5:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Saturdays 12:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
Reception Desk Hours Monday through Thursday 11:00 a.m. 9:00 p.m. Friday 5:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Saturdays 9:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Sundays 6:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m.
Synergy Counseling Center 1947 West 95th Street 773-966-1592
There are dierent ways of serving, but the same Lord is served. 1 Corinthians 12:5 (TEV)
Table of Contents
Order of Worship (7:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m.) .......................................................................................................2 Order of Worship (6:00 p.m.) ..........................................................................................................................3 Hymn of Praise (7:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m.) "We Won't Leave Here Like We Came" .............................................4 Unison Scriptures (6:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m.) ......................................................................................4 Earth Day Litany...............................................................................................................................................6 A Word from the Pastor...................................................................................................................................7 Sermon Notes/Prayer Concerns ......................................................................................................................8 Quarterly Mee ng of the Congrega on ..........................................................................................................9 Akiba Bookstore ............................................................................................................................................10 Women's Weekend Events ............................................................................................................................11 Be er Stewardship Bible Classes...................................................................................................................12 Drug and Alcohol Recovery Revival ...............................................................................................................14 Churchwide Ministry Retreat Weekend ........................................................................................................15 Scholarship and Graduate Recogni on / Trinity Educa on Reform Commi ee (TERC) ................................16 Center for African Biblical Studies Bible Classes/Empowering Voices ...........................................................17 Trinity UCC Walk/Run Kick-o .......................................................................................................................18 Calendar ........................................................................................................................................................19 Events ............................................................................................................................................................21 Service and Support Groups ..........................................................................................................................24 2012 Memory Verses............................................................................................................ Inside Back Cover
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April 22, 2012
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Order of Worship - 7:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

Opening Song (7:30 am.) ........................................................................................ Great Is Thy Faithfulness Choral Introit (11:00 a.m.) ..................................................................................................All People of God Opening Song (11:00 a.m.) ......................................................................................................O Give Thanks Hymn of Praise .................................................................................... We Wont Leave Here Like We Came Unison Scripture (7:30 a.m.) ........................................................... Genesis 28:18-22; Genesis 35:1-3 (NRSV) Unison Scripture (11:00 a.m.) .............................................Genesis 28:18-22; Genesis 35:1-3 (The Message)
PLEASE REMAIN STANDING FOR THE READING OF THE WORD Invoca on Parish Concerns Visitor Recogni on Passing of the Peace The Pastors Word The Service of Giving Oertory Sentences Tithes and Oerings School Altar Call (7:30 a.m.) ............................................................................................................ I Need You Now Altar Call (11:00 a.m.) ...................................................................................................................... Even Me Sermon ............................................................................................................. Living Free With God, Part 1 Hymn of Invita on ............................................................................................................................... Selected Benedic on ..................................................................................................................... The Lord Bless You
[Once the sermon has begun, parishioners may not enter or re-enter the rst oor sanctuary.]
April 22, 2012
Order of Worship - 6:00 p.m.

Opening Song .......................................................................................................Trouble Dont Last Always Ministry of Music.....................................................................................................I Want To Say Thank You Sermon ............................................................................................................. Living Free With God, Part 1 Hymn of Invita on ....................................................................................................Deliverance Is Available The Service of Giving Oertory Sentences Tithes and Oerings School Altar Call/Benedic on ......................................................................................................................... Selected
[Once the sermon has begun, parishioners may not enter or re-enter the rst oor sanctuary.]
April 22, 2012
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Hymn of Praise & Unison Scriptures

WE WONT LEAVE HERE LIKE WE CAME
We wont leave here like we came, In Jesus Name. Bound, oppressed, Aicted, sick or lame; For the spirit Of the Lord is s ll the same, We wont leave here like we came, In Jesus Name. 7:30 A.M.
GENESIS 28:18-22; GENESIS 35:1-3 (NRSV) So Jacob rose early in the morning, and he took the stone that he had put under his head and set it up for a pillar and poured oil on the top of it. 19He called that place Bethel; but the name of the city was Luz at the rst. 20Then Jacob made a vow, saying, If God will be with me, and will keep me in this way that I go, and will give me bread to eat and clothing to wear, 21so that I come again to my fathers house in peace, then the LORD shall be my God, 22and this stone, which I have set up for a pillar, shall be Gods house; and of all that you give me I will surely give one-tenth to you. God said to Jacob, Arise, go up to Bethel, and se le there. Make an altar there to the God who appeared to you when you ed from your brother Esau. 2So Jacob said to his household and to all who were with him, Put away the foreign gods that are among you, and purify yourselves, and change your clothes; 3then come, let us go up to Bethel, that I may make an altar there to the God who answered me in the day of my distress and has been with me wherever I have gone.
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April 22, 2012
HYMN OF PRAISE
Unison Scriptures
11:00 A.M.
GENESIS 28:18-22; GENESIS 35:1-3 (THE MESSAGE) Jacob was up rst thing in the morning. He took the stone he had used for his pillow and stood it up as a memorial pillar and poured oil over it. He christened the place Bethel (God's House). The name of the town had been Luz un l then.
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6:00 P .M.
GENESIS 28:18-22; GENESIS 35:1-3 (CEV) When Jacob got up early the next morning, he took the rock that he had used for a pillow and stood it up for a place of worship. Then he poured olive oil on the rock to dedicate it to God, 19and he named the place Bethel. Before that it had been named Luz. 20Jacob solemnly promised God, If you go with me and watch over me as I travel, and if you give me food and clothes 21 and bring me safely home again, you will be my God. 22 This rock will be your house, and I will give back to you a tenth of everything you give me.
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God told Jacob, Return to Bethel, where I appeared to you when you were running from your brother Esau. Make your home there and build an altar for me. 2 Jacob said to his family and to everyone else who was traveling with him: Get rid of your foreign gods! Then 1 God spoke to Jacob: "Go back to Bethel. Stay there make yourselves acceptable to worship God and put and build an altar to the God who revealed himself on clean clothes. 3A erwards, well go to Bethel. I will to you when you were running for your life from your build an altar there for God, who answered my prayers brother Esau." 2-3Jacob told his family and all those who when I was in trouble and who has always been at my lived with him, "Throw out all the alien gods which you side. have, take a good bath and put on clean clothes, we're going to Bethel. I'm going to build an altar there to the God who answered me when I was in trouble and has stuck with me everywhere I've gone since."
April 22, 2012
UNISON SCRIPTURES
Jacob vowed a vow: "If God stands by me and protects me on this journey on which I'm se ng out, keeps me in food and clothing, and brings me back in one piece to my father's house, this GOD will be my God. This stone that I have set up as a memorial pillar will mark this as a place where God lives. And everything you give me, I'll return a tenth to you."
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Litany
Earth Day Litany
Minister: Father God of all crea on, we come to You on this Earth Day, taking a stand against the exploita on of Your earth, and confessing that we have not done enough to protect and preserve for future genera ons those things that we all share: Your air, water, and land. Lord, forgive us for our careless waste and pollu ng ways. Father God of all crea on, we confess that we o en forget that the earth is the LORDs, and everything in it; the world, and all who live in it. Lord, forgive us for our careless waste and pollu ng ways. Father God, we pray for the community of living creatures. Guide us in our works and ways, that every being may praise with its life and serve You all of its days. Lord, forgive us for our careless waste and pollu ng ways. Father God, repeatedly, we seek what is good and do what is bad. We stand in the rubble of many bad choices. We have been forge ul and willful tenants since You rst put us on this Earth. Lord, we join with the earth and with each other to bring new life to the land; to restore the water; to refresh the air; to renew the forests; to care for the plants; to protect the creatures; to celebrate the seas; to rejoice in the sunlight; to recreate the human community; to promote jus ce and peace; to remember our children. We join together as many and diverse expressions of one loving mystery: for the healing of the earth and the renewal of all life.
Response: Minister: Response: Minister: Response: Minister:
ALL:
Litany wri en by Donalynne Schaer and excerpts from Only One Earth, a UN Environment Program publica on for Environmental Sabbath/Earth Rest Day, June 1990.
April 22, 2012
A Word from the Pastor

Family,
Last Sunday, we passed out a bulle n supplement encouraging you to support the Na onal CallIn Day to Say No to Prison Priva za on. As well, we called for support of this important advocacy eort in our weekly eNewsle er, and on the day of the Call-In, April 18, we reminded everyone through our social media outlets (Facebook and Twi er). For those of you who took the me to contact Governor Pat Quinns oce, thank you! While it may not seem like much, it can be cri cally important for our elected ocials to see that there are many of their cons tuents paying a en on.
A WORD FROM THE PASTOR
We are in a ght for our lives, our future, and the future of our children. As Professor Michelle Alexander so clearly points out in her book, The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarcera on in the Age of Color Blindness, there are structures and systems in place to grow the prison popula ons in America. That growth is of mostly black and brown people. Prisons have become jobs programs for rural communi es, and, adding insult to injury, there is a growing move to priva ze those prisons . . . adding a prot mo ve to our misery. The Call-In, called for by the Samuel DeWi Proctor Conference, in partnership with the United Methodist Church, was a response to the Correc ons Corpora on of Americas brazen a empt to purchase exis ng prisons as they sent out proposals to governors in 48 states. Their one key condi on is that prisons under their control maintain 90% occupancy for at least 20 years, to assure a return on their investment. Please remain prayerful that our governor and governors around the country reject this demonic proposal; please remain vigilant, as corporate greed seeks new avenues to prot with no ethical considera ons. Asking you to imaginea world where prisons are no longer needed,
Pastor O s Moss III
April 22, 2012
Sermon Notes & Prayer Concerns
April 22, 2012
SERMON NOTES
Announcements
Quarterly Mee ng of the Congrega on
THURSDAY, April 26, 2012 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary
Finance Mee ng
6:00 p.m. Wright Chapel
ANNOUNCEMENTS
*Please note the day/date change.
April 22, 2012
Bap sm, Baby Dedica on, Right Hand of Fellowship, and more available online at h p://trinityucc.zenfolio.com! Akiba April Book of the Month
dfree: Breaking Free From Financial Slavery

by DeForest B. Soaries, Jr.
Join Pastor Moss' vision to become a debt-free congrega on! Find this book and other valuable resources in the Stewardship sec on of the Akiba
Registra on for Family Photos con nues in the Akiba! Photos will be taken Sunday, May 6th and 13th, following the 7:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. services Two packages available - Standard - $30; Premium - $45 Registra on for Bible Study begins today! Classes start April 23rd! Pick up your study books today!
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
WALKING, TALKING AND LIVING OUR FAITH

2012 Women's Weekend Events
WOMAN TO WOMAN:
Little Black Dress Worship Service Friday, May 18, 2012 7:00 p.m. - Sanctuary Guest Speaker Rev. Dr. Alise Barrymore Pastor, The Emmaus Community Church Chicago Heights, Illinois Psalmist Joyce Hurley Music Guest Womens Day Sunday, May 20, 2012 All Worship Services Guest Preacher Rev. Courtney Clayton Jenkins Pastor, Euclid Avenue Congregational Church Cleveland, Ohio
Womens Retreat Saturday, May 19, 2012 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. - Sanctuary Cost: $40.00 per person Keynote Speaker Rev. Gail Rice First Baptist Congregational Church Chicago, Illinois
Womens Chorus Concert Sunday, May 20, 2012 2:30 p.m. Sanctuary
*Women are asked to wear all white on Womens Day
April 22, 2012
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Getting Out Of Deb
of Our God-Given
It i possible one day at a me, f us to become debt free! It is me for is ibl d t for us to begin living FINANCIALLY FREE with God, living DEBT-FREE, and using our money GODS WAY! Learn how to become nancially healthier and be er stewards, breaking away from the slavery of debt, with prayer, medita on and Bible study! Upcoming Bible class sessions: APRIL/MAY:
Next Level Living Bible Class Living Free with God Wednesdays, April 4, 11 and 18, 7:00 p.m., Sanctuary l Freedo edom d Forgive Us Our Debts: A Chris ans Stewardship Guide to Financial Freedom (John 10:10b) Fridays, April 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11 and 25, 7:00 p.m.; Wednesdays, April 25, May 2, 9, 16 and 23, 12:30 p.m. The Richest Man in Babylon: Staying Gods Course While in A Financial Wilderness Registra on and dates to be announced through CFABS Next Level Living Bible Class Class Title TBA Wednesdays, May 9, 16 and 23, 7:00 p.m. JUNE (FAMILY MONTH):
For Children:
Taking Care of Gods Gi s Saturday, June, 2, 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.
bt And Becoming Better Stewards
n Gifts
STARTS HERE!!!
For Teens:
Money Ma ers: Budge ng, Saving and Planning for College Sunday, June 3, 2:30 p.m.
For Married Couples:

Debt Proof Your Marriage Saturdays, June 9, 23 and 30, 3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
For Singles:
How Do You Spell Relief? B-U-D-G-E-T! Tuesdays, June 12, 19 and 26, 7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
For 20 S.O.M.E.T.H.I.N.G.s:
Total Money Makeover Thursdays, June 7, 21 and 28, 7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
For Seniors:
Get Your House in Order! Mondays, June 11, 18 and 25, 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION FOR FAMILY MONTH SESSIONS BEGINS SUNDAY, MAY 6th!

MUST-READS:
Less Than Tipping: 25 Reasons to Tithe, Rev. William D. Watley DFree: Breaking from Financial Slavery, DeForest B. Soaries, Jr. Your Money Gods Way, Amy Streator (These tles are available in the Stewardship sec on of the Akiba Bookstore)
16 Annual Recovery Revival
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Drug and Alcohol Recovery Ministry
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1-2 1-3
Came To
elieve
Ephesians 1:11-12 and 4:1-2 (The Message)
Friday, April 27, 2012

7:00 p.m. - Sanctuary
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Steven Eugene Carter
Senior Pastor, Mount Ararat Baptist Church Brooklyn, New York
Its in Christ that we nd out who we are and what we are living for. Long before we rst heard of Christ and got our hopes up, he had his eye on us, had designs on us for glorious living, part of the overall purpose he is working out in everything and everyone. In light of all this, heres what I want you to do. While Im locked up here, a prisoner for the Master, I want you to get out there and walk better yet, run! on the road God called you to travel. I dont want any of you sitting around on your hands. I dont want anyone strolling o, down some path that goes nowhere.
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April 22, 2012
Announcements
Churchwide Ministry Retreat Weekend

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Opening Worship Friday, June 8, 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary Retreat Saturday, June 9, 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Valparaiso University 1700 Chapel Drive Valparaiso, IN
Register in person today, or online, at www. nyurl.com/TUCC2012Retreat Cost of Retreat: $35.00 (Adults); $20.00 (Youth, age 18 and under) Bus transporta on to the retreat will be available ($10 per person) Free parking onsite A re: Comfortable, casual
April 22, 2012
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Announcements
SCHOLARSHIP AND GRADUATE RECOGNITION
Scholarship applica ons and Registra on begin Sunday, April 22 Your par cipa on is vital as we celebrate those who con nue to pursue academic excellence! Be in the number! Scholarship and Graduate Recogni on Program Sunday, June 10, 2012 2:30 p.m. TRINITY EDUCATION REFORM COMMITTEE (TERC) - Presents -
REFLECTIONS ON EDUCATION FROM ADOLESCENT LIFE FORUM

Saturday, April 28, 2012 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Trinity UCC Village Center 1947 West 95th Street
TERC encourages all students, grades 3 8, to express their personal concerns during this real youth forum. To register, stop by the TERC table in the Atrium, following all worship services (adult must register child). For informa on, Call Rev. Aaron McLeod, 773-962-5650.
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April 22, 2012
Announcements
The Center for African Biblical Studies
Welcomes returning Bible Study Facilitators:
Brother Morris Allen, teaching The Richest Man in Babylon: Staying Gods Course While in a Financial Wilderness Deacon Reginald Crenshaw, teaching Biblical Authority Rev. Luthe s Carey, teaching Bible, Church and You! We are both grateful and blessed to have Rev. Janet Moore with us teaching the Abundant Life Bible class! In addi on, Rev. Barbara Heard is back, teaching The Power of the Bea tudes in Your Life!
The Center for African Biblical Studies Bible Class registra on begins TODAY April 22nd a er each service in the Atrium, in front of the AKIBA. We look forward to seeing you there! Bible classes resume Monday, April 23rd! ANNOUNCEMENTS
April 22, 2012
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Announcements
Trinity United Church of Christs Walk/Run Kick-o Trinity UCC Road Warriors:
Walking, Talking, and Living Our Faith Lets Move Our Temples to Be er Health Pre-registra on for kicko Today, Sunday, April 22nd, following worship services, Atrium Kicko Saturday, April 28, 2012, 7:00 a.m. Mandrake Park Track, 901 E. Pershing Road
Kicko will include prayer, tness assessment, BMI, Waist Circumference, brief history, educa on regarding safe walking and running and selec on of walk/run loca on. Trinity UCC Walk/Run Teams will be facilitated by an experience walker/runner. The groups will minimally meet once a week at various loca ons in Chicago and the suburbs. (A preliminary list of specic sites, mes and the group facilitators will be available at the pre-registra on table.) Each group will provide spiritual support, fellowship, and physical ac vity (walking and running based on tness). Groups will begin walking/running ac vi es at the various loca ons the week of May 7, 2012. Before beginning any physical ac vity program, you are encouraged to discuss your plans with your health care provider and seek her or his advice.
Coordinated by: Immabasi Health and Wellness Ministry
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April 22, 2012
Calendar
HIGHLIGHTS
4/26 4/27 4/28 5/18 Quarterly Congregational Meeting Drug and Alcohol Recovery Revival TERC Adolescent Life Forum Women Only Worship Service 5/19 5/20 Women's Retreat Women's Day Women's Chorus Concert
400 W. 95th Street

7:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Worship Service - SA Bible Teaching Moment - 203 Breakfast - FH
TODAY 4/22
11:00 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Worship Service - SA Dinner - FH Imani Ya Watume - WC Worship Service - SA
400 W. 95th Street

12:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Active Seniors and Friends - A Band Rehearsal - SA Directors Forum - 207
MONDAY 4/23
7:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Roof Committee - 207 Women's Chorus - SA Khayralla Dance Rehearsal - A
Mwanabaraka Dance Rehearsal - A Women's Retreat Planning - FH 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Stewardship Ministry - BR Adult Drama Rehearsal - 202 Justice Watch Team - 102 10:00 a.m. 6:30 p.m.
Trinity Child Care Social Service Team - W305 Chinara Dance Rehearsal - W302
TUESDAY 4/24
400 W. 95th Street
6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Band Rehearsal - SA Men's Chorus Rehearsal - SA 6:30 p.m.
TUCC Village Center 1947 West 95th Street

Youth Drama Ministry - W301
WEDNESDAY 4/25
400 W. 95th Street
6:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Prayer and Fasting Prayer Service - WC Widows Council - WC Praise Team - SA 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 7:14 p.m. Wednesday Word Prayer Service

Excel for Beginners - Computer Lab Drama Mimes Ministry - W301
April 22, 2012
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CALENDAR
Calendar
THURSDAY 4/26
400 W. 95th Street
6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Financial Pre-Meeting - WC Quarterly Congregational Meeting - SA 4:00 p.m.

THEC Tutoring Sessions - W307
400 W. 95th Street

7:00 p.m. Forgive Us Our Debts - A
FRIDAY 4/27
11:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Free-N-One - W302 Free-N-One - W302 Tough Love - W305
Drug and Alcohol Recovery Revival - SA
400 W. 95th Street

7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Yoga - Narthex II Saturday Bible Class
SATURDAY 4/21
12:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Walaika Rehearsal - WC Women's Drill Rehearsal - Narthex II Youth Drill Team - 202 Armor Bearers - 116 Liturgical Concert Rehearsal - A Pre-Marital Counseling - 202 Teen Bible Class - LI Isuthu - 102/120/203/207
1st/2nd Grade - 120 3rd/4th Grade - 203 5th/6th Grade - 202 Discipleship Class - FH Adult Class - WC Teens - 207 Liberation and Outreach Quarterly Meeting - BR 10:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Drama Placement Rehearsal - SA Children's Church Teachers - 207 Little Warriors Rehearsal - WC Intonjane - A/FH/120/116

9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. THEC Tutoring Session - W307 TERC Adolescent Forum Youth Drama Ministry - W301
Trinity Oaks 6221 S. Drexel

10:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Kujichagulia Ministry - BR Adult Ushers - FH
Trinity UCC/TOP Box Market Day Informa onal Mee ng, Come out and nd out how to buy healthy and quality food and low cost, Friday, May 4th, 7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.; Sunday, May 6th, 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m.
Save The Date
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April 22, 2012
CALENDAR
Pre-School/Kindergarten - 116
Events
SATURDAY 4/21
400 W. 95th Street
4:00 p.m. Ladies Night Out Discussion - SA 11:00 a.m. Next Movement Committee Breakout - W302

9:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. THEC Tutoring Session - W307 Home Ownership 101 Workshop - W301
Trinity Oaks 6221 S. Drexel

10:00 a.m. Kujichagulia Ministry - BR
CHURCHWIDE EVENTS
BLACK AND CHRISTIAN New member class, Adults and teens, Session 1 and 2, Saturday, May 5, Registra on 9:30 a.m., Class 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m., Children 12 years and under, 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. (must be accompanied by parent or guardian), Right Hand of Fellowship, Sunday, May 6, 4:45 p.m., RSVP, Member Services, 773-962-5650 WI FI ACCESS is now available for our members and guests, To log on from your devices and smart phones, User Name: guest; Password: trinity
MINISTRY EVENTS
AFRICA MINISTRY How does the Bible view immigrants? Does an -immigrant legisla on harm Black communi es? Why are more African and Caribbean immigrants choosing the South Side of Chicago? Join us for Blowing the Dust O of Black History: Examining the Rela onship Between Africans and African Americans in Chicago in 2012, Saturday, June 2, 2:00 p.m., Sanctuary, Suggested reading: The Warmth of Other Suns (Excerpts from Parts 3 and 4, Exodus and the Kinder Mistress), Books available in the Akiba Bookstore, AND 2012 sojourns, Join Rev. Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr. on an African Study tour to Ghana, Togo and Benin, July 15-28; Brazil, August 17-28, and South Africa, December 3-16, 2012, Informa on, Call Sydney Wilson, 312-699-8427
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE MINISTRY is dedicated to ending the silent killer in our community, Domes c Violence is not just a womans problem, it is a COMMUNITY problem, Please join us in our ght for survivors, call 773-966-1500, Mailbox 2317 FREE IN ONE For anyone suering from drug and alcohol abuse, Every Friday, 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Tough Love mee ngs for family members of drug and alcohol abusers, Fridays, 6:30 p.m., Call 773-9661500, Mailbox 2319 KIDNEY ACTION DAY learn about kidney disease and the health condi ons that may lead to kidney disease, Saturday, May 12, 11:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m., Sponsored by Immabasi, in collabora on with the American Kidney Fund, This is an opportunity to be tested for kidney disease and its risk factors, tes ng for diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol, HIV, depression and more will be provided, Informa on,
April 22, 2012
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EVENTS
BLAINE DENYE LIBRARY Ministry partners invite you to visit our library and explore the volumes on Bible study, African American history and culture, For April, we feature the following books: Names of God, by Nathan Stone; Exal ng the Name of Jesus, by Williams D. Watley; Strength to Love, by Mar n Luther King; Jesus and the Disinherited, by Howard Thurman; and, I Am, Because We Are, by Michael Eric Dyson, The library is located on the 2nd oor, 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.
Events
Contact Gatanya Arnic, 312-750-1638 or garnic@ kidneyfund.org Any children le the nest? New employment or newly married? Forgot your giving number? Call Membership Services, 773-966-1556 or 966-1553
COMMUNITY EVENTS
a.m. 2:00 p.m., George C. Hall Branch Library, 4801 S. Michigan Ave., Keynote speaker, Dr. Julia Speller, presen ng The Ministry of the Archivist: Telling the Story, Keeping the Faith, RSVP and informa on, 773846-4730
THE AMISTAD RESEARCH Center MEMBERSHIP SERVICES Have you moved? Archival Training Workshop, Saturday, April 28,Annual 10:00 TRINITY UCC CHILD CARE CENTERS, INC. provides quality child care services for over 150
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
direct legal advice, media on services and representa on to the congrega on and community, For legal clinic hours Clinic is open 1st and 3rd Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Village Center, No appointment necessary, Also, we are always in need of legal professionals (especially a orneys) interested in volunteering for the Legal Clinic and/or par cipa ng in our legal referral directory, To contact us call 773966-1500, Mailbox 2339 or send e-mail to Legal@ trinitychicago.org
TRINITY UCC LEGAL CLINIC providing
advocates to get on board the health advocacy vans, Wednesday, April 25, 2012, traveling to Springeld, Illinois to advocate for full implementa on of Health Reform in Illinois, Vans will leave Trinity United Church of Christ promptly at 7:00 a.m. and return at 6:00 p.m., free transporta on, free lunch, educa on of health advocacy issues and an opportunity to visit with your State representa ves, Register in the Atrium, following worship services today, April 15 and Sunday, April 22, online at h p://www.cbhconline.org/ac on/regadvocacy-day/, or Call Jillian Phillips 312-913-9559, Registra on deadline, April 22, 2012
THE CAMPAIGN FOR BETTER HEALTH CARE CBHC invites health
FAITH IN PLACE, in conjunc on with the Chicago Urban League and ComEd will train 70 Youth Eco-Ambassadors to educate the community about
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April 22, 2012
EVENTS
children between the ages of 6 weeks and 5 years old, as well as services for school-age children between the ages of 5-12, before and a er school and nona endance CPS school days, Support our Carsons Community Days event by purchasing a coupon book for $5 each following todays worship service, Atrium, Proceeds will assist in the rental of buses and admission fees for educa onal and cultural eld trips for children in our program Informa on, Call 773-9661514
Inc., Eta Xi Sigma Alumnae Chapter, presents their 12th Annual Pre-Mothers Day Luncheon and Fashion Show Scholarship fundraiser, Saturday, May 12, 11:30 a.m., Tinley Park Conven on Center, 18451 Conven on Center, Tinley Park, IL, Informa on, Call Jackie Stevenson-Storey, 312-913-8331, Vendors welcome
THE BEACON OF LIGHT FOUNDATION and Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority,
A TRIBUTE TO MOTHERS Past, Present and future, Celebrate women who have impacted your life, Saturday, May 5, 2:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m., Simeon Alumni Village Hall, Dinner, entertainment, fellowship, Tickets and informa on, Call Karen, 773-584-7890
Events
environmental stewardship and Smart Meters/the Smart Grid, 8 week summer project/$800 per youth s pend, Applica ons, Visit www.faithinplace.org or call Rosalyn Priester, 312-733-4640, x113, Deadline, May 4, 2012 holis c educa onal seminar for women, Saturday, April 28, 10:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m., River City, 800 S. Wells, Light lunch, Enrollment and registra on, visit www. healthbeautynance.com, Call 312-388-1076 credit, savings, budge ng and paying for college? Topics for Adults and Youth (ages 13-18), Register online at www.demoiselle2femme.org or call 773-7799371
HEALTH, BEAUTY AND FINANCE
SERENITY COUNSELING CENTER, Inc., a 501(c)(3) not-for-prot organiza on, 2012 fundraiser, Saturday, April 28, 8:00 p.m., eta Crea ve, Informa on and ckets, Call Dr. Hugh Flemming, 773-643-0500
Daughter Luncheon, Honoring the First Lady and Daughter, Sunday, April 29, 11:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m., Heritage Plaza, 1551 W. 95th, Informa on
HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS Community Event, Monday, April 23, 1:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m., Donald E. Stephens Conven on Center, Hall G, 5555 N. River Rd., Rosemont, IL, Oering free assistance to avoid foreclosure, Informa on on documenta on, Call 888995-4673 KENWOOD ACADEMY CLASS OF 1982 30th Year High School Reunion, Friday, July 20
Sunday, July 22, 2012, Informa on and registra on, Call Donna (Banks) Allen, 773-729-4351, Registra on deadline, Friday, May 4
THIRD BAPTIST CHURCH OF CHICAGO Womens Ministry Mother and
Health Awareness Ministry for a mental health forum, Friday, May 4, 6:30 p.m., Presenta ons from the African American mental health professional community, ques on and answer session, This program is vital to our community, enabling us to remove the s gma and learn about programs and medica ons, Informa on, Call 773-966-1500 Mailbox 2332 or email Immabasi@trinitychicago.org
MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS month, Join the Immabasi Mental
UCC NATIONAL YOUTH EVENT Calling all Trinity youth, ages 13-18! Join us July 10-13 for the United Church of Christs Na onal Youth event, Purdue University, West Lafaye e, Indiana, Opportuni es to fellowship with youth from across the country, and Trinity youth will have a special partnership with youth from Germany, Registra on deadline, May 6, Fee, Visit h p://www.ucc.org/youth/nye/ or Call Min. Carmin Frederick, 773-966-1500 Mailbox 2573 or Rev. Michael Jacobs, 773-966-1500 Mailbox 2541 ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY, INC., Zeta Zeta Chapter, accep ng applica ons for the Karen Lynne Harris Memorial Scholarship, open to collegebound young women gradua ng from high school this academic year, resident of Chicago and surrounding suburbs with a cumula ve GPA of 2.5 or be er, Applica ons available at www.zetazetaonline.org, Applica ons and suppor ng documenta on must be postmarked by April 30, Informa on, email scholars@ zetazetaonline.org
PROJECT 2012 HOPEFUL Family Financial Fitness Conference, Sponsored by Demoiselle 2 Femme, Saturday, April 28, 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m., Saint Xavier University, McGuire Hall, 3700 W. 103rd St., How would you grade the nancial health of your family? Are your children equipped with the knowledge to make successful decisions concerning
April 22, 2012
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THOMAS J. KELLAR (Robbins, IL) Class of 1962 golden reunion banquet, Sunday, June 3, All graduates of T.J. Kellar are welcome to a end, Informa on and cket, Contact Brenda McCray Flemming, 773-643-0500
Service & Support Groups

Akiba Sales
(773) 966 - 1504 MON - THURS: 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. CLOSED FRIDAYS SATURDAY 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. SUNDAY A er each Service
Counseling Ministry
(773) 966-1500, Mailbox 2315
Immabasi Health & Wellness Ministry

(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2332
Credit Union
(773) 966 - 1505 (773) 723 - 8382 (fax) TUES & THURS: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. SATURDAY 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. SUNDAY A er 7:30 & 11:00 a.m. Services
Immabasi Support Groups:

Community Mental Health Council (773) 734 - 4033 (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2375 Diabetes (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2374 Family Caregivers (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2376 Lupus Support Ministry (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2342
Amani Trinity United Community Health Corpora on

(773) 966 - 1506 MON - FRI: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2205 MON - TUES - THURS: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. SATURDAY 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Drug & Alcohol Recovery Ministry

Tough Love / Free N One (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2319
(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2344
Math Tutorial
(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2338
Can-Cer-Vive Helpline
(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2308
Endowment Commi ee/ Planters Society

773-966-1500, Mailbox 2379
Prison Ministry
(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2354
Endowment@trinitychicago.org
Career Development Ministry

(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2309
Financial Counseling Consor um

(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2378
Trinity Community Development Corp.

(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2377 MON - THURS: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
careerdevelop@trinitychicago.org
Trinity Higher Educa on Corpora on

(773) 966 - 1508 TUES & THURS: 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. FRIDAY 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. SATURDAY 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. SUNDAYS & MONDAYS CLOSED
Healing Ministry
(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2325
tcdc@trinitychicago.org
HIV/AIDS Support Ministry

(312) 409 - AIDS (2437) (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2327
Trinity Computer Learning Center

(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2333
Housing Ministry
(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2329
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SERVICE & SUPPORT GROUPS
Blaine DeNye Library
Domes c Violence Ministry Conden al Helpline

(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2317
Kujichagulia Special Ci zens Support Ministry
2012 Trinity UCC Theme Walking, Talking and Living Our Faith, Ephesians 4 (NLT)
January Ephesians 4:1 Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God. February Ephesians 4:2 Always be humble and gentle. Be pa ent with each other, making allowance for each others faults because of your love. March Ephesians 4:3 Make every eort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace. April Ephesians 4:4 For there is one body and one Spirit, just as you have been called to one glorious hope for the future. May Ephesians 4:5-6 There is one Lord, one faith, one bap sm, and one God and Father, who is over all and in all and living through all. June Ephesians 4:7 However, he has given each one of us a special gi through the generosity of Christ. July Ephesians 4:11 Now these are the gi s Christ gave to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers. August Ephesians 4:12 Their responsibility is to equip Gods people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ. September Ephesians 4:13 This will con nue un l we all come to such unity in our faith and knowledge of Gods Son that we will be mature in the Lord, measuring up to the full and complete standard of Christ. October Ephesians 4:14 Then we will no longer be immature like children. We wont be tossed and blown about by every wind of new teaching. We will not be inuenced when people try to trick us with lies so clever they sound like the truth. November Ephesians 4:15-16 Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church. He makes the whole body t together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love. December Ephesians 31-32 Get rid of all bi erness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.
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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 eld. May God keep you in the hollow of Gods Hand un l we meet again.
Go in peace.
-Author Unknown
Rev. Otis Moss III, Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr., Pastor Emeritus 400 West 95th Street Chicago, Illinois 60628 - 1120 Telephone (773) 962-5650 wwww.trinitychicago.org

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CHURCH INFORMATION

Synergy Counseling Center 1947 West 95th Street 773-966-1592

Thank you for your coopera on!

April 22, 2012

Order of Worship - 7:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

April 22, 2012

Order of Worship - 6:00 p.m.

April 22, 2012

Hymn of Praise & Unison Scriptures

April 22, 2012

April 22, 2012

Response: Minister: Response: Minister: Response: Minister:

April 22, 2012

A Word from the Pastor

Pastor O s Moss III

April 22, 2012

Sermon Notes & Prayer Concerns

April 22, 2012

*Please note the day/date change.

April 22, 2012

dfree: Breaking Free From Financial Slavery

AKIBA STORE HOURS

WALKING, TALKING AND LIVING OUR FAITH

*Women are asked to wear all white on Womens Day

April 22, 2012

Getting Out Of Deb

bt And Becoming Better Stewards

For Married Couples:

REGISTRATION FOR FAMILY MONTH SESSIONS BEGINS SUNDAY, MAY 6th!

16 Annual Recovery Revival

Drug and Alcohol Recovery Ministry

Ephesians 1:11-12 and 4:1-2 (The Message)

Friday, April 27, 2012

April 22, 2012

Churchwide Ministry Retreat Weekend

April 22, 2012

REFLECTIONS ON EDUCATION FROM ADOLESCENT LIFE FORUM

April 22, 2012

April 22, 2012

Coordinated by: Immabasi Health and Wellness Ministry

April 22, 2012

400 W. 95th Street

400 W. 95th Street

TUCC Village Center 1947 West 95th Street

TUCC Village Center 1947 West 95th Street

April 22, 2012

TUCC Village Center 1947 West 95th Street

TUCC Village Center 1947 West 95th Street

400 W. 95th Street

Drug and Alcohol Recovery Revival - SA

400 W. 95th Street

TUCC Village Center 1947 West 95th Street

Trinity Oaks 6221 S. Drexel

Save The Date

April 22, 2012

TUCC Village Center 1947 West 95th Street

Trinity Oaks 6221 S. Drexel

April 22, 2012

TRINITY UCC LEGAL CLINIC providing

THE CAMPAIGN FOR BETTER HEALTH CARE CBHC invites health

April 22, 2012

THE BEACON OF LIGHT FOUNDATION and Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority,

HEALTH, BEAUTY AND FINANCE

THIRD BAPTIST CHURCH OF CHICAGO Womens Ministry Mother and