“There are different ways of serving, but the same Lord is served.”1 Corinthians 12:5 (TEV)
CHURCH DIRECTORY
PASTORAL STAFFDeacon Wilfred Bentley, Exec. Dir. Operations
Daryle Brown, Exec. Dir. of Multi-Media Comm.
Rev. Dr. Stacey L. Edwards-Dunn,Exec. Min. of Community Engagement and Transformation
Ebony Only, Exec. Dir. of Human Resources
Rev. Mark A. Smith, Exec. Minister of Stewardship
Melody Morgan, Exec. Asst. to the Pastor
Deacon Karen Cupil, Admin. Asst.
Brenda Tillman, Admin. Asst.
Rev. Aaron McLeod, Exec. Dir. of Special Projects
PROGRAM STAFF Bryan Johnson, Dir. Sacred Music Dr. Julia Speller, Dir. Christian Ed. Min. Jasmin Taylor, Digi Pastor
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP OFFICE OF THE SR. PASTOR
Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, Senior Pastor
Rev. Rochelle Michael, Dir. Ministry and Pastoral Services
Rev. Mark Barclay, Assoc. Pastor
Rev. Carmin Frederick-James, Assoc. Pastor
Rev. Michael D. Jacobs, Assoc. Pastor
Rev. Neichelle Guidry, Assoc. Pastor
Rev. Linda Mootry-Dodd, Assoc. Pastor
Rev. Barbara A. Heard, Vol. Assoc. Pastor
Rev. Clyde White, Vol. Assoc. Pastor
Sunday Worship Services7:14 a.m. & 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m.
(Praise Service begins 15 minutes prior)
Youth Church7:14 a.m., 10:45 a.m.
Bible Discovery Hour9:45 a.m.
Wednesday Praise and Prayer11:30 a.m. - Prayer Service6:00 p.m. - Prayer Service
7:00 p.m. - Wednesday @ The Well
Saturday Church School9:00 a.m.
CFABS Bible Study773-966-1507
For current schedule, Visit www.trinitychicago.org
LIVE Sunday Webcasts7:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m.
www.trinitychicago.org
Radio BroadcastSundays, 6:00 p.m.WVON 1690 AM
Church HoursMonday – CLOSED
Tuesday through Friday11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturdays • 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.Sundays • 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
400 West 95th Street Chicago, Illinois 60628 - 1120
Telephone (773) 962-5650www.trinitychicago.org
@TrinityChicago
#TrinityChicago
Order of Worship (7:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 6:00 p.m.) ............................................................... 2Hymn of Praise ................................................................................................................................ 3Unison Scriptures ............................................................................................................................ 3Sermon Notes/Prayer Concerns ...................................................................................................... 5Isuthu Rites of Passage Litany ......................................................................................................... 6Guest Preacher Bio: Rev. Tyrone McGowan, Jr. ............................................................................... 7Guest Preacher Bio: Rev. LaShondra Stephens ................................................................................ 8Guest Preacher Bio: Rev. Dr. Michael Louis Pfleger ......................................................................... 9Today's Menu ................................................................................................................................ 10Giving Options at Trinity/New Members Class .............................................................................. 11AARP and United Healthcare ......................................................................................................... 12Trinity UCC Night at Sox Park ......................................................................................................... 13Akiba .............................................................................................................................................. 14Freedom School Tennis Tournament ............................................................................................. 15Freedom School ............................................................................................................................. 16Endeleo ......................................................................................................................................... 17Calendar/Adoption and Foster Care Information .......................................................................... 18Events/Divine Imagination/Stay Connected Update ..................................................................... 19Service & Support Groups ............................................................................................................. 20
Trinity UCC Media and Technology ProtocolsPhotography and Recording: Still photography, videography and audio recording of our worship services, ministry programs and community services is prohibited on church property, without prior expressed approval from Trinity United Church of Christ. To request permission, contact Daryle Brown, Executive Director of Multi-Media Communications, at 773-966-1544.
Media: If visiting in an official media capacity, please be sure to check-in at our reception desk upon arrival.
WiFi: Trinity UCC offers Wifi for our members and visitors as a courtesy, so that they may participate in our worship services and ministry. User ID: trinity Password: guest
Listening Assistance: As we endeavor to maintain a sacred worship experience, please return listening devices following the Benediction. An Audio Technician is available in the sound room for 15 minutes following each service for the return of your device.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION!
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Order of Worship - 7:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.Opening Song (7:30 a.m.) ...................................................................................... “Oh Give Thanks”Choral Introit (11:00 a.m.) .............................................................................. “Oh, Oh Give Thanks”Opening Song (11:00 a.m.) .................................................................................. “You’re All I Need”Hymn of Praise ................................................................................“We’ve Come This Far By Faith”Unison Scripture (7:30 a.m.) .............................................................................. John 5:1-11 (NRSV)Unison Scripture (11:00 a.m.) ........................................................................... Mark 2:1-12 (NRSV)
[PLEASE REMAIN STANDING FOR THE READING OF THE WORD]InvocationParish Concerns
Visitor RecognitionPassing of the PeaceThe Pastor’s Word
The Service of GivingOffertory SentencesTithes and Offerings/Guest Minister Offering
Altar Call (7:30 a.m.) .............................................................................“O Lord We Give You Praise” Altar Call (11:00 a.m.) ............................................................................................ “Everlasting God”Sermon (7:30 a.m.) ................................................................................“A Mat-Carrying Testimony”Sermon (11:00 a.m.) ...............................................................................................“Faith That Sees”Hymn of Invitation
Opening Song ..................................................................................................... “You’re All I Need”Ministry of Music.............................................................................. “Take It To The Lord In Prayer”Sermon .......................................................................................................... Father Michael PflegerHymn of Invitation The Service of Giving
Offertory SentencesTithes and Offerings
Altar Call/Benediction
**The Order of Worship is subject to change, at the dictation of the Holy Spirit…
Order of Worship - 6:00 p.m.
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Hymn of Praise Unison Scriptures7:30 a.m.
JOHN 5:1-11 (NRSV)1After this there was a festival of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 2Now in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate there is a pool, called in Hebrew Beth-zatha, which has five porticoes. 3In these lay many invalids—blind, lame, and paralyzed. 5One man was there who had been ill for thirty-eight years. 6When Jesus saw him lying there and knew that he had been there a long time, he said to him, “Do you want to be made well?” 7The sick man answered him, “Sir, I have no one to put me into the pool when the water is stirred up; and while I am making my way, someone else steps down ahead of me.” 8Jesus said to him, “Stand up, take your mat and walk.” 9At once the man was made well, and he took up his mat and began to walk.
Now that day was a sabbath. 10So the Jews said to the man who had been cured, “It is the sabbath; it is not lawful for you to carry your mat.” 11But he answered them, “The man who made me well said to me, ‘Take up your mat and walk.’”
WE’VE COME THIS FAR BY FAITH
RefrainWe’ve come this far by faith,
Leaning on the Lord; Trusting in His holy word, He’s never failed me yet.
Oh can’t turn around, We’ve come this far by faith.
Verse 1Don’t be discouraged
when trouble’s in your life, He’ll bear your burdens
And Move all misery and strife. That’s why we’ve come this far by faith,
Leaning on the Lord; Trusting in His holy word, He’s never failed me yet.
Oh can’t turn around, We’ve come this far by faith.
Verse 2Just the other day I heard someone say
He didn’t believe in God’s word; But I can truly say that God has made a way,
And He’s never failed me yet. That’s why we’ve come this far by faith,
Leaning on the Lord; Trusting in His holy word, He’s never failed me yet.
Oh can’t turn around, We’ve come this far by faith.
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11:00 a.m.
MARK 2:1-12 (NRSV)1When he returned to Capernaum after some days, it was reported that he was at home. 2So many gathered around that there was no longer room for them, not even in front of the door; and he was speaking the word to them. 3Then some people came, bringing to him a paralyzed man, carried by four of them. 4And when they could not bring him to Jesus because of the crowd, they removed the roof above him; and after having dug through it, they let down the mat on which the paralytic lay. 5When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven.” 6Now some of the scribes were sitting there, questioning in their hearts, 7“Why does this fellow speak in this way? It is blasphemy! Who can forgive sins but God alone?” 8At once Jesus perceived in his spirit that they were discussing these questions among themselves; and he said to them, “Why do you raise such questions in your hearts? 9Which is easier, to say to the paralytic, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Stand up and take your mat and walk’? 10But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—he said to the
paralytic— 11“I say to you, stand up, take your mat and go to your home.” 12And he stood up, and immediately took the mat and went out before all of them; so that they were all amazed and glorified God, saying, “We have never seen anything like this!”
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2 CHRONICLES 7:14 (NRSV)
If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, pray, seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.
BeHumble
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Isuthu Rites of Passage LitanyISUTHU RITES OF PASSAGE MINISTRY
TRANSITION CEREMONYLitany of Transition
Minister: Mentors, what is your pleasure concerning these candidates for manhood?
Mentors: Pastor, Elders, Parents and Congregation, we give these candidates back to you in the same spirit of love that you gave them to us. We assure you that we have trained them in the ways they should go and affirm that they are ready to assume the responsibilities of manhood.
Minister: Elders, what is your pleasure?
Elders: Pastor, we have tested these candidates and have found them to be fit for the journey of manhood that lies ahead. We, therefore, affirm their movement from one clearly defined state of existence to the next.
Minister: Congregation, what is your pleasure?
Congregation: As people of faith who understand the need for men committed to Christ, Culture, and Community in the village, we affirm these candidates to be the new men they have become.
Minister: Parents, are you ready now to accept the fact that your sons have become men and to give them the respect and responsibilities that come with manhood?
Parents: We affirm that our sons have become men and will not hold back anything they have earned in accord with that status.
Minister: Candidates, hearing these affirmations made in the presence of God, do you now accept the identity and responsibilities of manhood that have been conferred upon you by your extended family?
Candidates: As we have put aside our childish ways, we accept the wisdom of our elders who have guided us into manhood and we pledge to demonstrate with our hearts, minds, souls, and bodies that we are now the new men you have recognized.
Minister: Prayer of Affirmation.
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Guest Preacher BioREV. TYRONE MCGOWAN, JR.is the senior pastor of the historic Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Robbins, Illinois and the National Field Director for the Rainbow PUSH Coalition.
He is a 2010 Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. While at Morehouse, Rev. McGowan studied political science and served as the president and King Scholar of the Martin Luther King,
Jr. International Chapel. He is also a 2013 honors graduate of Yale Divinity School where he was the recipient of the prestigious Wolcott Calkins Prize for excellence in clear and vigorous public speaking. In March 2016, at the age of 28, he became one of the youngest inductees into the Martin Luther King, Jr. Board of Preachers at Morehouse College.
A minister with a social conscience, Rev. McGowan has served as a two-time United States Congressional intern and as a research assistant for the Institute on Religion and Democracy in Washington, D.C. In October 2009, he had the privilege of participating on a special CNN panel entitled Black Men in the Age of Obama. He has also been featured as a guest contributor on such programs as Up Front with Jesse Jackson, the Rainbow PUSH Saturday Morning Forum, the International Sunday School Broadcast, and the Another Perspectiveradio show with Dr. Leon Finney. In 2016, he was selected as a summer fellow to the Chautauqua Institution’s Interfaith New Clergy Program. Some of his writings on faith, politics, and culture have also been published in the African American Lectionary and in Reflections, a Yale University magazine.
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REV. LASHONDRA STEPHENS serves as an Assistant Pastor at the Apostolic Church of God, and in addition to her Teaching and Preaching responsibilities, serves as director of the Ministerial Alliance. Having committed her life to Christ at age seven, she loves inspiring hope and sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. She is a second-generation preacher who has been blessed to teach and preach God’s Word throughout the nation.
Rev. Stephens earned a Master of Divinity from McCormick Theological Seminary, where she was
awarded the Marshall Scott Urban/Labor Ministry Award. She holds a Master of Arts in English from Morgan State University and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Chicago State University. Rev. Stephens worked in production, promotions, and as an on-air talent in several areas of media including film, radio, TV, and social media. After serving as administrative support for the Illinois Institute of Technology, God redirected her path to evangelism and family ministry. Her ministry focus is to help cultivate the spiritual growth of the believer through biblical knowledge and understanding. With her love for God and the performing arts, she provides compassionate care to God’s people. Her ultimate goal is to “be an example of the believers in word, in life, in purity and in faith.” (1 Timothy 4:12).
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Rev. Dr. Michael Louis Pfleger is the pastor of The Faith Community of St. Sabina. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Theology from Loyola University, a Master of Divinity from the University of St. Mary of the Lake, and an honorary Doctor of Divinity from North Park Theological Seminary. He has also completed post-graduate studies at Mundelein College and the Catholic Theological Union.
As a minister, Father Pfleger has sought to break down the walls of racism and denominationalism by building unity among all people founded on truth and based on Jesus’ command to love one another. This holy calling has led him to be parent, a preacher, a teacher, a lecturer and an activist. However, he believes his most important role is an errand boy for Jesus!
Father Pfleger is the founder of the Employment Resource Center, the Ark Youth Center, Saint Sabina Social Service Center, Thea Bowman Spiritual Advance Center, Samaritan House for the homeless, Saint Sabina 80-unit Elders Village and the Beloved Community, Inc. He has been involved in many issues, such as, campaigns against the sale of drug paraphernalia, billboards that targeted children with alcohol and tobacco advertising and saturated communities of color; negative music glorifying violence and degradation of women; and the easy access to guns and the violence that is snatching the lives of children across the country.
Father Pfleger is the proud adoptive father of two sons, Lamar and Beronti. He was the foster father to Jarvis Franklin, who was tragically killed as a result of gang crossfire on May 30, 1998.
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Announcements
BREAKFAST - $8.00Eggs, Grits; Choice of Turkey Sausage, Salmon Croquettes, or
Bacon, Hash Browns, Biscuit or French ToastShrimp & Grits ............................................................................$5.00
Today's Menu
LUNCH OPTIONSVeggie Salad ..............................................................................$5.00 Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad ....................................................$7.00
Chicken Wing Basket (fried or baked) ........................................$7.00
Fish Basket (fried perch) ............................................................$8.00
Chicken Wing Dinner (fried or baked) w/sides ...........................$8.00
Fried Perch Dinner w/sides ........................................................$9.00
Baked Salmon Dinner w/sides..................................................$10.00SIDES
Rice Pilaf • Broccoli Spears • Garlic Bread • Salad
SWEETS - $3.00BeignetsStrawberry ShortcakeButter Cookies Chocolate Chip CookiesPeach Cobbler
DRINKS - $1.00 PopWater
HEALTHY OPTION $9.00
Quinoa Stuffed Bell Pepper
Zucchini PastaBroccoli Spears
Salad
Gorges CateringPHONE: (773) 977 2433
FAX: (773) 434 9118
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Giving Options at Trinity UCCIn order to make giving to Trinity UCC as convenient as possible, we have developed a variety of ways to suit many lifestyles:
• Giving Envelopes can be placed in the offering baskets on Sundays, or dropped in the Trustee slot any time the church is open
• First Fruits/ACH allows you to deduct directly from your bank account on a schedule of your choice (sign up or get questions answered with our Member and Guest Services team)
• Access ACS/TrinityChicagoNet provides you with the ability to make one time offerings, or scheduled offerings (Go to www.trinitychicago.org, menu item: Connections)
• SecureGive provides you mobile giving access from within the Trinity UCC Mobile App
• Text-to-Give through SecureGive – This is for targeted giving (Operation Share, Disaster Relief, etc.). Simply text to 855-781-8384 and enter the special offering (ExtraGift is active now) - ExtraGift $$ - you will then receive prompts to complete the transaction. Once set up, you will be able to text offerings with one step.
The Stewardship Ministry Cordially Invites All New MembersTo Attend Their BLACK AND CHRISTIAN New Member Class
We are so happy that you walked the aisle, gave your heart to Christ and your hand to the preacher. So that you may become a full-fledged member of Trinity United Church of Christ you MUST complete your new member class! Please don’t delay! Completion of the new member process after you have “walked the aisle” is in three stages:
Completion 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 into your new church home, Trinity UCC• Actively becoming a member who works in one of the ministries of your church home
The Stewardship Ministry partners are eager to “walk with you” throughout this process and we are looking forward to your attendance.
Adults and TeensSaturday, July 1, 2017Registration: 8:30 a.m.
Class: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Fellowship Hall
Children ages 12 and underSaturday, July 1, 2017Registration: 8:30 a.m.
Class: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.(Children must be accompanied by Parent or Guardian)
Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided
Receive the Right Hand of Fellowship Sunday, August 6, 2017, 4:30 p.m. Please remember to bring your Bible – if you don’t have one, we’ll provide one for you! RSVP and CONFIRM your participation! Call the Membership/Ministry Services office, 773-962-5650, immediately! Expect a follow-up call from the Stewardship Ministry. PLEASE NOTE: Your picture will be taken during the Class.
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Announcements
TRINITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST AND AARP MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT PLANS PRESENT
“A BETTER YOU”
Friday, July 7, 201712:00 p.m. Registration • 12:30 p.m. Event
Atrium
Featuring Ernestine Shepherd, Bodybuilderand
Rita Tolbert of UnitedHealthcare
“A Better You” is a free interactive and educational event featuring an insurance professional with UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company discussing the basics of Medicare and its different parts and If you or your loved one is 65 or older, now is the time to be informed about Medicare.
To RSVP, call UnitedHealthcare today at 888-385-1995.
For information, visit www.abetteryou.info
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Announcements
SPECIALLY PRICED WHITE SOX TICKETS!
FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO WHITESOX.COM/SPECIALEVENTS
Name
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City, State, Zip
Phone E-mail
Please charge my: Visa Mastercard Amex Discover
Credit Card # Expiration Date
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OR: Enclosed is a check or money order payable to the Chicago White Sox.
Check #
(If check or money order is greater than total cost of the tickets, the difference will be made up in Comiskey Cash.)
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WHITE SOX VS. INDIANS Saturday, July 29, 2017 @ 6:10 P.M.
Guaranteed Rate Field
Seating Category
Diamond Box (Rows 1-10)
Platinum Box (Rows 11-25)
Gold Box
Premium Club Box
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Premium Upper Box (Rows 1-6)
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ALL GAME TIMES AND PROMOTIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. NO REFUND OR EXCHANGES
Lower Box @ $39 (regularly $50)
Total Enclosed
# OF TICKETS TICKET PRICE TOTAL
Outfield Reserved @ $25 (regularly $33)
Car Parking @ $20
Handling Fee (Groups of 19 or less)
4 OPTIONS TO ORDER TICKETS:
MAIL with payment to:Chicago White Sox Sales Department ATTN: Trinity Night333 W. 35th St, Chicago, IL 60616
FAX with payment to: 312-674-5140
EMAIL with payment to: [email protected]
WEB www.whitesox.com/Trinity(Service fees will apply)
TRINITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST NIGHT
On this special night the White Sox would like to once again show appreciation to Trinity United Church of Christ by offering specially priced tickets to all of its congregation, their families and friends. Lower Box
Seats $39, Outfield Reserved Seats $25!
A portion of each paid ticket for this event will be donated to Trinity United Church of Christ
Orders will NOT be redeemed at Trinity United Church Of Christ, the Guaranteed Rate Field ticket windows or the White Sox administrative offices.
$5
*GAMEDAY GIVEAWAY:1917 Replica Jersey
first 20,000 fans
presented by XFINITY
*GAMEDAY GIVEAWAY:*GAMEDAY GIVEAWAY:
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AKIBA STORE HOURSClosed Monday and Saturday
Tuesday - Thursday, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Friday, 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.Sunday, after each Worship Service
(773) 962 - 5660 • www.akibabookstore.org
Baptism, Baby Dedication, Right Hand of Fellowship, and more available online at http://trinityucc.zenfolio.com!
If you pre-ordered your copy of "Stay Connected," it's waiting for you in the Akiba; and if you haven't gotten your copy yet, we have you covered!
The AKIBA will be closed Thursday, June 29 and Friday, June 30 for inventory. We reopen Sunday, July 2, 2017.
Wall art for your college student!
LIMITED EDITION COMMEMORATIVE POSTERS - $10BLACK WOMEN MATTER!
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AnnouncementsTrinity UCC Freedom School Tennis and Fitness Event
Saturday, August 12, 2017 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
XS Tennis Village 5336 S. State Street
$40 per personTo register: www.freedomschooltennis.org
Information:• Participants select their event (tennis event or fitness event)• The Tennis and Fitness event is open to adults of all skill levels and children ages 6 years
and up; the event includes a tennis tournament, clinic, and fitness sessions• The tennis tournament will consist of men’s and women’s singles and doubles (including
mixed) and junior singles-only tournament for boys and girls• The tennis clinic will teach:
• How to play tennis• Tennis fundamentals through fun games and drills• Skills enhancements for intermediate and advanced players
• The fitness training will include:• A spin class• Line dancing • HIIT class (High Intensity Interval Training), and more
Also provided:• Free lunch by T & J Steaks and Hoagies• A session for parents on how to obtain tennis scholarships• A session for all on healthy living and fitness• Prizes, certificates of participation, and other gifts from our sponsors
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Saturdays, July 8 - September 30, 20178:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
95th St. and Normal Ave. (Trinity’s parking lot)
Please join us for another delicious season of healthy food, exercise, and fun as our Village Vendors join the Black Farmers of Pembroke, Illinois.
LINK and DOUBLE BUCKS coupons accepted!
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CalendarFRIDAY 6/30400 W. 95th Street
11:00 a.m. Free N One Meeting - 2025:00 p.m. Big Mama’s House Sewing and Tailoring Class - 203 Vacation Bible School - FH5:30 p.m. Vacation Bible School - A Vacation Bible School Closing Program - WC6:00 p.m. African Dance Rehearsal - SA7:00 p.m. Healing Ministry Meeting - 102
SATURDAY 7/1400 W. 95th Street
8:00 a.m. Minister In Training Meeting - SA Black and Christian New Members Class - FH9:00 a.m. Saturday Bible School: Adult Bible Class - WC Legal Clinic - NII10:45 a.m. Little Warriors/Imani Ya Watume Rehearsal - WC11:30 a.m. The Next Movement Meeting - 20412:30 p.m. Big Mama's House Sewing Class - 1161:00 p.m. Drill Team Rehearsal - A2:30 p.m. Women’s Guild Ministry - 203
TODAY 6/25400 W. 95th Street
7:30 a.m. Worship Service – SA11:00 a.m. Worship Service – SA6:00 p.m. Worship Service – SA
MONDAY 6/26400 W. 95th StreetCHURCH CLOSED
TUESDAY 6/27400 W. 95th Street
12:30 p.m. Big Mama's House Quilting Class - NII East5:00 p.m. Vacation Bible School - FH5:30 p.m. Vacation Bible School - A6:00 p.m. Family Caregivers Support Group - Library6:30 p.m. Khayralla/Mwanabaraka/Chinara Rehearsal
- NII EastWomen's Chorus Rehearsal - SA
7:00 p.m. Wedding Coordinators - BRMen's Chorus Rehearsal - WC
8:30 p.m. Women’s Chorus Servant Leaders - FH
WEDNESDAY 6/28400 W. 95th Street
11:30 a.m. Prayer Service - WC5:00 p.m. Praise Team - WC
Vacation Bible School - FH5:30 p.m. Vacation Bible School - A6:00 p.m. Praying & Praise Service - WC7:00 p.m. Wednesday @ The Well - SA
THURSDAY 6/29400 W. 95th Street
5:00 p.m. Vacation Bible School - FH5:30 p.m. Vacation Bible School - A6:30 p.m. Drill Team Rehearsal - NII East
My Brother’s Keeper - LibraryJazzapalooza Meeting - BR
7:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal - SA
ADOPTION AND FOSTER CARE INFORMATION
TODAY - ATRIUMFOLLOWING THE
7:30 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICES
Stop by the Adoption and Foster Care
table to speak to representativesof various adoption and foster care agencies in the Chicagoland area.
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EventsCHURCHWIDE EVENTSBLAINE DENYE LIBRARY Ministry partners invite you to visit our library and explore the volumes on Bible study, African American history and culture, The focus for the month of June is “From the Pastor’s Library: How To Forgive When You Can’t Forget, by Charles Klein; Let Us Enjoy Forgiveness, by Judson Cornwall; Loving Me First, by Santresa Wilkins; Pursing the Glory, by Neil C. Ellis; In His Image, by Rev Cain Hope Felder, Library hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Wednesdays, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
#HEARMENOW “Family Fun Nights,” Fridays, July 7,. 14, 21, 28; and August 4, 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Join us for movies, music, spoken word, games, social media and more, as we continue the intergenerational dialogue and create a God-filled and safe space for families, Light dinner served, Open to all ages; however, children under age 8 must be accompanied by a parent or designated adult, no more than 4 children per adult, Information, Contact Rev. Carmin Frederick-James, [email protected] or Rev. Michael D. Jacobs, [email protected]
FROM THE WOMEN’S CONFERENCE Committee If you registered for the women’s conference but did not attend, please stop by the conference table and pick up your conference bag TODAY!
COMMUNITY EVENTSBOYS AND GIRLS BASKETBALL and Soccer Summer Teen League, July 10 – August 18, Ages 13-15 and 16-18, Robichaux Park, 9247 S. Eggleston, Information, Call 312-747-6648, Other parks also participating, Information, visit www.chicagoparkdistrict.com
KWAME NKRUMAH ACADEMY located at 314 W. 108th St., accepting appications for the 2017-18 school year, kindergarten – 8th grades, Offering quality, tuition-free education, Open House, Monday, June 19, For information and application, Contact Benetta Rodgers, 773-568-8000
MCCORMICK THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Dinner and Discussion Series, “Kingdom Finances,” Guest speaker, Lisa Dagher, Thursday, July 20, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., McCormick Theological Seminary, 5460 S. University Ave., Dinner provided, RSVP, Rev. Nannette Banks, [email protected] or 773-947-6322
PIONEER VILLAGE Wednesday, July 5 – Friday, July 28, educational program exploring art, science, math, exercise, crafts, for 1st – 8th grade students, sponsored by St. Frances de Sales High School, 10155 S. Ewing, Information, Call 773-731-7272 or visit www.sfdshs.org
The total sales of "Stay Connected" CDs, as of June 21, 2017
have reached 1,548 units sold!
Stay Connected Sales Update
DIVINE IMAGINATION CALL Join Pastor Moss for his monthly Divine Imagination telephone message, 11:55 a.m., Thursday, July 13, 2017. Dial 712-775-7031, enter
passcode 634787; press the “#” key
EVEN
TS
Let all that you dobe done in Love
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Service & Support GroupsBlaine DeNye Library(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2205TUES and THURS6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.WEDNESDAY5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.SATURDAY10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Can-Cer-Vive Helpline(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2308
Career Development Ministry(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox [email protected]
Counseling Ministry(773) 966-1500, Mailbox 2315
Credit Union(773) 966 - 1505(773) 723 - 8382 (fax)TUES & THURS:6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.SUNDAYAfter 7:30 & 11:00 a.m. Services
Domestic Violence Ministry Confidential Helpline(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2317
Drug & Alcohol Recovery MinistryTough Love / Free “N” One(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2319
The Endeleo Institute(773) 966-1508MON – THURS9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.FRIDAY9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Endowment Committee/Planters Society773-966-1500, Mailbox [email protected]
Financial CounselingConsortium(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2378
George Washington Carver GardenTUES-THURS-SAT9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Healing Ministry(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2325
HIV/AIDS Support Ministry(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2327
Housing Ministry(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2329
Immabasi Health &Wellness Ministry(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2332
Immabasi Support Groups:Diabetes(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2374Family Caregivers(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2375Lupus Support Ministry(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2342
Kujichagulia SpecialCitizens Support Ministry(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2344
Legal Clinic773-966-1500 Mailbox [email protected] 1st & 3rd SATURDAYS9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.Walk-ins Welcome
Math Tutorial(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2338
Prison Ministry(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2354
Trinity Computer Learning Center(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2333
2017 Churchwide Theme18But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen. 2 Peter 3:18 (NRSV)
1st Quarter Theme: Growing in LoveJanuary - Ephesians 3:16-19 (NRSV)16I pray that, according to the riches of his glory, he may grant that you may be strengthened in your inner being with power through his Spirit, 17and that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, as you are being rooted and grounded in love. 18I pray that you may have the power to comprehend, with all the swaints, what is the breadth and length and height and depth, 19 and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.
February - Philippians 1:9-11 (NRSV)9And this is my prayer, that your love may overflow more and more with knowledge and full insight 10to help you to determine what is best, so that in the day of Christ you may be pure and blameless, 11having produced the harvest of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ for the glory and praise of God.
March - John 13:34 (NRSV)34I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another.
2nd Quarter Theme: Growing in the Word of God
April - Colossians 3:16 (NRSV)16Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; teach and admonish one another in all wisdom; and with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God.
May - Luke 8:14 (NRSV)14As for what fell among the thorns, these are the ones who hear; but as they go on their way, they are choked by the cares and riches and pleasures of life, and their fruit does not mature.
June - 2 Timothy 2:15 (NIV)15Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.
3rd Quarter Theme: Growing in HolinessJuly - 2 Corinthians 7:1 (NIV)1Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.
August - Romans 12:2 (NIV)2Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
September - Exodus 15:2 (MSG)God is my strength. God is my song, and, yes! God is my salvation. This is the kind of God I have and I’m telling the world!
4th Quarter Theme: Maturing in ChristOctober - James 1:2-4 (NIV)2Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
November - Hebrews 5:12-14 (NIV)12In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God’s word all over again. You need milk, not solid food! 13Anyone who lives on milk, being still an infant, is not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness. 14But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil.
December - 1 Corinthians 13:11 (NIV)11When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me.
SUNDAY, JULY 9TH
HOMECOMING SUNDAYALL WORSHIP SERVICES
THURSDAY, JULY 13TH
ANNUAL CHURCHWIDE REVIVALRev. Dr. Marcus D. Cosby and Rev. Dr. Howard John Wesley
Guest Preachers
SUNDAY, JULY 23RD MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS EXPO
Following 7:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. worship servicesPANEL DISCUSSION: 2:30 p.m.
SUNDAY, JULY 30TH
ANNUAL YOUTH REVIVALGuest Preachers
Rev. Dr. Marcus D. Cosby and Rev. Dr. Howard John Wesley
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS EXPO
7:30 a.m.11:00 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
Min. Kevin Peterman Min. Calvon Jones Rev. LaShondra Stephens
Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr., Pastor Emeritus
400 West 95th Street • Chicago, Illinois 60628 - 1120Telephone (773) 962-5650 • www.trinitychicago.org
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