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Order of Worship (7:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 6:00 p.m.) .................................................. 2Hymn of Praise "We've Come This Far By Faith" ................................................................ 3Unison Scripture ................................................................................................................. 3Sermon Notes/Prayer Concerns ......................................................................................... 4Musical Guests: Howard Gospel Choir ............................................................................... 5Lenten Fast ......................................................................................................................... 6Pastor Moss' Upcoming Sermons and Wednesday@TheWell Messages ........................... 7Immabasi/Credit Union ...................................................................................................... 8Artists-in-Residence/Blue Hat Bow Tie Day ........................................................................ 9#HEARMENOW Weekend Series/Senior Squad Up .......................................................... 10Freedom School Gospel Run/Girl Scout Cookies .............................................................. 11Women's Conference 2017 .............................................................................................. 12Women's Conference 2017 Fitness Party/Ad book .......................................................... 13Married Couples Ministry/Singles Community ................................................................ 14New Member Class .......................................................................................................... 15Akiba ................................................................................................................................. 16Endeleo ............................................................................................................................ 17Calendar/Divine Imagination............................................................................................ 18Events ............................................................................................................................... 19Party With A Purpose/Blaine DeNye Library .................................................................... 20Ethiopia Trip/Ethiopian Sojourn Reading Assignments .................................................... 21Churchwide Theme 2017 ................................................................................................. 23Service and Support/Male Health Forum ......................................................................... 24

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.) ...............................................................................................“Hallelujah”Choral Introit (11:00 a.m.) .................................................................................. “All People Of God”Opening Song (11:00 a.m.) .............................................................................“Blessed Be The Lord”Hymn of Praise ................................................................................“We’ve Come This Far By Faith”Unison Scripture ............................................................................................... Mark 10:46-52 (NIV)

[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 OfferingsImani Village

Altar Call (7:30 a.m.) .................................................................................“My Life Is In Your Hands”Altar Call (11:00 a.m.) ...................................................................................................“God Is Able”Sermon .................................................................................................................... “I Choose Faith”Hymn of Invitation

Opening Song ................................................................................. Howard University Gospel ChoirMinistry of Music............................................................................ Howard University Gospel ChoirSermon .................................................................................................................... “I Choose Faith”Hymn of InvitationThe 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.


Hymn of Praise Unison ScriptureWE’VE COME THIS

FAR BY FAITHRefrain

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 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.


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.


MARK 10:46-52 (NIV)46Then they came to Jericho. As Jesus and his disciples, together with a large crowd, were leaving the city, a blind man, Bartimaeus (which means “son of Timaeus”), was sitting by the roadside begging. 47When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”

48Many rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” 49Jesus stopped and said, “Call him.” So they called to the blind man, “Cheer up! On your feet! He’s calling you.” 50Throwing his cloak aside, he jumped to his feet and came to Jesus. 51“What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked him. The blind man said, “Rabbi, I want to see.” 52“Go,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you.” Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along the road.

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HOWARD GOSPEL CHOIR OF HOWARD UNIVERSITY, founded in the fall of 1968 by Melanie Russell (Lee) and Rosalind Thompkins (Lynch), the Howard Gospel Choir (HGC) of Howard University is the first collegiate choir of its kind in the world. The choir is currently under the musical direction of Howard alumni, Reginald Golden; Darrell Brown, also a Howard alumni, serves as the choir’s assistant musical director.

Exceptional musicians have always been instrumental in shaping HGC’s unique sound to embrace both contemporary and traditional gospel, church hymns, Negro spirituals and classically arranged anthems. For over two decades, the late Arphelius Paul Gatling, III, largely responsible for crafting the unique sound of the choir, served as the Musical Director.

HGC has pioneered an international legacy in gospel music ministry. With an active roster of seventy-plus persons, the choir is one of the largest religious life organizations on campus, operating under the historic Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel. The Dean of the Chapel, Rev. Dr. Bernard Richardson, serves as the choir’s advisor.

In addition to distinguished professionals in every imaginable discipline, past members of this award- winning ensemble include Grammy award winners Richard Smallwood, Coré Cotton (member of Sounds of Blackness), Elbernita “Twinkie” Clark of the legendary Clark Sisters, and R&B star, Angela Winbush.

The choir has been blessed to receive national exposure, having appeared from coast to coast within the continental United States, and international exposure, having served as cultural ambassadors to countries such as Canada, Croatia, Denmark, Italy, Montenegro, Sweden and the Caribbean island of Barbados, and have participated in other cultural exchange activities and conducted a number of master classes discussing various vocal exercises and the history of Gospel Music.

Notwithstanding the legacy of excellence and the vast accomplishments since its inception, HGC ’s main objective remains the same: to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ through song. Our purpose and passion is to serve Christ with our musical gifts bringing peace, restoration, healing and inspiration to all who will lend their ears and hearts. It’s more than just singing; this is ministry.

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As we prepare for our churchwide Lenten season fast, keep in mind our 2017 Theme – Growing in Christ.Our reset cards for 2017 reflect the monthly scriptures supporting our theme, focusing on a separate growth message each month. For the time of our fast, the themes will focus on Growing in Love and Growing in the Word of God. You are encouraged to use this resource as a source of inspiration during our fasting period and beyond. Fasting is a spiritual disciple designed to deepen our relationship with Jesus Christ. We do not fast to lose weight; we fast to be empowered by Jesus Christ. In 2017, as we seek to renew our relationship with God, God will reveal God’s purpose and plan in your life, if you dare fast, pray, study, and learn the power of quiet time. Jesus had to steal away from the crowd and spend time with his Father in the mountains to pray, study, reflect, meditate, and center his spirit. If fasting and prayer were the disciplines of Jesus, shouldn’t this be followed by us? Join with us this season and witness a breakthrough – as we fast, pray, study, reflect, meditate, and learn the power of quiet time.

Question: I have never fasted before?Answer: Consult your doctor first!* Fasting is not the removal of all food from your diet. Fasting is learning to discipline your mind, body and spirit to remove “something” you know hinders your ability to function at your highest capacity, from your life or diet.

Question: Is fasting biblical?Answer: Fasting is biblical. Throughout the Old and New Testaments, fasting was used by the people of God to prepare for a spiritual challenge, hear God’s voice before making a major decision, and for removing destructive forces in your life.

Fast #1 - Fasting to confront destructive forces• March 1 – March 7

Eat all your meals before 6:00 p.m.• March 8 – March 14

Eat only two meals before 6:00 p.m.• March 15 – March 21

Eat only one meal a day before 6:00 p.m.• March 22 – March 28

Drink only juices, water, and/or tea• March 29 – April 4

Eat only fruits and vegetables before 6:00 p.m.

• April 5 – April 15 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 eating only fruits and vegetables so they would be prepared to confront the Babylonian king.

• March 1 – March 7 Eat all meals before 6:00 p.m.

• March 8 – March 14 Eat only two meals a day, before 6:00 p.m.

• March 15 – March 21 Eat only fruits and vegetables, before 6:00 p.m.

• March 22 – March 28 Eat one meal a day before 6:00 p.m.; meat may be added.

• March 29 – April 4 Eat two meals a day before 6:00 p.m.; meat may be added.

• April 5 – April 15 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 fasting is to remove certain foods from your diet, such as fried foods, sweets, sodas, or refined sugar and/or flour.

*Please seek the advice of your primary care provider/doctor before beginning a fast that involves restricting food/calories and/or medication. Your doctor can help you design a fasting plan that protects your health and well-being. This is extremely important if you are pregnant or have a medical condition. Medical condition examples include, but are not limited to those who have a chronic disease such as diabetes, HIV/AIDS, hypertension, heart disease, cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, recent surgery, etc.

Lenten Fast


Announcements

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Wednesday at the Well7:14 p.m. nightly

Wednesdays, March 8, 2017 through April 5, 2017

The Mind, Body and Soul: Holistic Health, Healing, and Living

For the next several Wednesday Pastor Moss, along with Mrs. Monica Moss, and Dr. Terry Mason, will present three aspects of holistic health with a primary emphasis on food (real food) as a biblical call, the medical necessity for real food, and the daily practical action steps to live this call.

Join us as we learn together how to care for the temple God had provide us.

Growing in Christ Sermon SeriesSunday, March 12, 2017

Sermon Title: I Choose FaithScripture: Mark 10:46-52

Sunday, March 19, 2017Sermon Title: I Choose Compassion

Scripture: Matt 25:31-46

Sunday, March 26, 2017Sermon Title: I Choose Prayer

Scripture: Philippians 4:6

Sunday, April 2, 2017Sermon Title: I Choose Gratitude

Scripture: Psalm 9:1


THE IMMABASSI HEALTH AND WELLNESS MINISTRYPRESENTS

“Learning to Connect: Relating to the Person with Alzheimer’s”

Wednesday, April 5, 201712:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Boardroom

Feeling unsure or ill at ease spending time with a person with memory loss? By understanding the disease and how it affects the brain, you can easily make meaningful connections with a person with Alzheimer’s disease. This program will provide insight into memory loss and dementia and the effect on communication and behavior, as well as introducing participants to techniques that can be used to make visits more comfortable ad meaningful.

TRINITY UCC FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

ANNUAL MEETING

Friday, March 17, 20176:30 p.m.

Atrium

We look forward to everyone joining us for our annual Credit Union meeting.Refreshments will be served.

For information, Call 773-962-5650.

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MARCH IS COLON CANCER AWARENESS MONTHJOIN US FOR OUR 7TH ANNUAL

BLUE HAT AND BOW TIE® SUNDAY(Hosted by the Blue Hat Foundation)

Sunday, March 19, 2017All Worship Services

We are asking everyone to wear their blue Sunday hats, bowties, or anything blue, to educate and raise awareness of colon cancer in our community.

Our Community Partners:Advocate Christ Hospital • American Cancer Society • Drs. Tyree and Taneen Brinson

Cancer and Careers • The Colon Club • Comer Children’s Hospital VanFight Colorectal Cancer • Gilda’s Club Cancer Support Group • Walgreens

Veterans Affairs Administration

THE ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE MINISTRYPresents the Opening of the

2017 Winter Youth Art Exhibit!

“Using Drafting Fundamentals In Art”

Sunday, March 19, 2017 ● 2nd Floor NarthexFollowing the 11:00 a.m. worship serviceThe Exhibit runs through Sunday, April 30, 2017

Each year at this time, we exhibit the works of our young artists who participated in our Annual Artists in Residence Workshop! This year, the young artists learned “Using Drafting Fundamentals in Art.”

As an added bonus, we’ll also have drawings on display from the Church Renovation Project, provided by the Architecture Firm of RaMona Westbrook.


CALLING ALL HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS!Join us for “Senior Squad 2017”

Following the 11:00 a.m. worship servicesSundays, March 12th and 26th; ; April 9th and April 23; and May 14th and May 28th

WHAT IS SENIOR SQUAD?Senior Squad is an opportunity for our high school seniors who will graduate in 2017 to gather, support, and encourage one another, in Christian education, college preparation, and fellowship activities.

Also, please share your high school, prom, and graduation dates with us through our group messaging system at:

https://app.groupme.com/join_group/28406596/pUMsno

Parents, with your permission, we will add your child’s email and phone information to our Senior Squad database. You may do so by sending a separate email to Rev. Carmin Frederick-James at [email protected] or our ministry liaison, Ms. Camille Cavil at [email protected].

1ST ANNUAL #HEARMENOW, #IMLISTENING WEEKEND SERIES

Thursday, March 23, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.Friday, March 24, 5:30 p.m. - Saturday, March 25, 2017

Concluding during worship service, Sunday, March 26, 2017

Children, youth, teens, millennials, adults, elders, teens! Do you want to express concerns in a safe space about today’s society? Are you looking for a space where you and your family can have effective dialogue? This series is perfect for families, church members, and youth of all ages! We are creating a safe space where concerns can be discussed so that we can impact our youth more effectively.

• Listening activities, including intergenerational discussion on music, prayer breakfast, games, Yoga, Zumba, and a lock-in!

• One parent or responsible adult must attend the lock-in, no more than 4 youth per one adult.

Online and in-person registration continues!

http://tinyurl.com/HearMeNowTUCC

Registration fee: $10 per person; $30 per family of 4; $7 each additional person.Fee includes registration packet, meals and snacks

For information, Call Rev. Carmin Frederick-James, 773-962-5650 or email [email protected].

Announcements

Join Team Trinity!

Chicago Gospel 5K & Gospel Kids Run/Walk

Saturday, June 3, 2017 - 8am - Oakwood Street Beach

Register through our church home page at www.trinitychicago.org A portion of every Team Trinity registration supports

our Trinity UCC Freedom School!


AnnouncementsTODAY IS THE LAST DAY FOR GIRL SCOUT COOKIES!

Sunday, March 12thFollowing the 7:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 6:00 p.m.

worship servicesCost: $5/box

Your generous support this year will allow us to help a girl(s) attend camp and various Girl Scout destination adventures this summer.

Our leaders THANK YOU for your continued support of YOUR Trinity Girl Scout troops!

Daisy Troop #20830 • Brownie Troop #21651 • Junior Troop #20738Cadette Troop #21571 • Seniors Troop #20608 • Ambassador Troop #21024

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2017 WOMEN’S CONFERENCE GUEST MINISTERS


TRINITY UCC 2017 WOMEN’S CONFERENCE AND EVENTS

WOMEN OF FAITH: GET READY, GET SET, GO CHANGE THE WORLD!

James 2:14-17 (CEB)

Thursday, May 4 – Saturday, May 6, 2017The Westin Hotel: 400 Park Boulevard • Itasca, IL

REGISTER TODAY!REGISTRATION FEES: $125/person (In person and online)

TEEN REGISTRATION$70/person (Must be a high school student)

www.trinitywomensweekend.org

Announcements

Rev. Dr. Nicole Massie MartinExecutive Minister,

The Park ChurchCharlotte, North Carolina

Rev. Sheleta FombyMinister to Church LIfe,

Reid Temple AME ChurchSilver Spring, Maryland

Rev. Courtney Clayton JenkinsSenior Pastor,

Euclid Avenue UCCCleveland, Ohio


Announcements

THE 2017 WOMEN’S CONFERENCE COMMITTEEPresents

FITNESS PARTYAn Evening of Fitness and Fun!!!

Friday, April 7, 20176:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

AtriumZumba • Piloxing • Yoga, and more!

*Donations welcome

HOTEL REGISTRATION INFORMATIONThe Westin Hotel • 400 Park Boulevard• Itasca, IL

630-773-4000 or visithttps://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/TrinityUnitedChurchofChrist2017

Standard Rooms$119 Single (plus tax)

$129 Double (plus tax)$139 Triple (plus tax)$149 Quad (plus tax)

Suites$199 Single (plus tax)$209 Double (plus tax)$219 Triple (plus tax)$229 Quad (plus tax)

DON’T FORGET TO PURCHASE YOUR ADTO BE INCLUDED IN THIS YEAR’S CONFERENCE BOOK!

Stop by the Women’s Conference Registration table following all worship services today! All submitted ads must be: “Camera Ready” and paid in full at submission. Deadline for ads: Sunday, April 2, 2017. For information, contact Min. Jené Colvin, 773-962-5650 or email [email protected].

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TRINITY UCC MARRIED COUPLES MINISTRY

ANNUAL BLACK MARRIAGE DINNER DANCE

“A Sankofa Evening”

Saturday, March 25, 20176:00 p.m.

Tinley Park Convention Center18451 Convention Center Dr.

Tinley Park, IL 60477

$80/Couple January 23rd - March 5th

Tickets are available for purchase online at http://tinyurl.com/TUCC2017MCDance

and following the 7:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. worship services.

Special rate for overnight accommodationsHoliday Inn Convention Center

To book your room, call 708-444-1100.

A MESSAGE FROM THE SINGLES COMMUNITY…

Who else is excited about joining the Singles Community Ministry for #HashtagLunchbag? 1,200 of Chicago’s homeless will receive a healthy and hearty lunch, with a little side of love and encouragement, thanks to your hard work! Come celebrate with the Singles of Trinity UCC and keep living through giving!

SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 20179:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

The Promontory5311 S. Lake Park Ave.

Chicago, IL

Attire: Black T-Shirt

The Singles Community meets first Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. For information, Call 773-966-1500 Mailbox 2357 or email [email protected]


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, April 1, 2017 Registration: 8:30 a.m.

Class: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Fellowship Hall

(Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided)

Children ages 12 and underSaturday, April 1, 2017Registration: 8:30 a.m.

Class: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.(Children must be accompanied by parent or guardian)

Receive Right Hand of Fellowship, Sunday, April 2, 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


NEW AKIBA STORE HOURSTuesday - Thursday, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Friday, 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, CLOSED.Sunday, after each Worship Service

(773) 962 - 5660 • www.trinitychicago.org/shop

Baptism, Baby Dedication, Right Hand of Fellowship, and more available online at http://trinityucc.zenfolio.com!

THE AKIBA IS OPEN!Enter on Eggleston Street, north of the main entrance of the Church,

next door to the Credit Union.

SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, March 26, 2017The Women's Conference Committee and The Akiba Bookstore present

Changing the World! 2nd Annual Women's History Month Afternoon with Women Authors

(Book Forum and Signing Event)Literary focus is on self-actualization and empowerment.

If you are an author whose work uplifts and empowers, please submit your book with a letter of introduction and contact information to the mailroom, to the attention of "Bookstore

Manager," to be considered for our Afternoon with Women Authors. Space is limited.

2017 MAAFA SET!February 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2017

$35 - CD SET • $45 - DVD SET


AnnouncementsWelcome Home!The Endeleo Institute, consistent with its mission to strengthening existing assets in the Washington Heights community, is embarking on a housing improvement initiative as part of an exciting new partnership with the Cook County Land Bank (CCLB). Last year, we shared that Washington Heights was among a select group of communities identified by CCLB showing great promise as a target area for investment, especially for single family and two-flat homes like the one in the photo, which just happens to be Endeleo’s first acquisition in progress. Yes!

Last year, a property in a 10100 block in Washington Heights that languished in foreclosure for six years was recently restored by an inspiring husband and wife rehab team and today, at last report, the fully-restored property is on the market for more than $150,000. Affordable homeownership and jobs are the keys to strengthening a community. Also last year, Pastor Moss wrote in a Chicago Tribune commentary how we must work at increasing home ownership in marginalized communities as key to replacing the missing bricks in the broken walls of our community and Chicago.

Through our housing initiative, we plan to engage our community to generate employment opportunities, especially for our at-risk youth to maintain these homes until they are rehabilitated and sold. It is part of an innovative Two-Generation strategy for young people (mainly ages 18-24) who may be parents themselves and need work to support family. (The unemployment rate for this age group is above 22% here.)

In the coming months, you will hear more about how to get involved in the healing of our community on the path to revitalizing the 95th Street Corridor. Meantime, stay close to home.

Interested? Give us a call at 773-966-1588.

Endeleo is progress, growth, and development.

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CalendarFRIDAY 3/17 cont.

400 W. 95th Street6:30 p.m. Hurston Hughes Writers Ministry - 202 Isuthu Men’s Right of Passage - WC7:00 p.m. Chaplains Meeting - 120 Africa Ministry - BR Prison Ministry Support Group - 207

SATURDAY 3/18400 W. 95th Street

9:00 a.m. Legal Clinic - NII Saturday Bible School: Confirmation Class - Library Saturday Bible School: Adults - WC Saturday Bible School: Easter Play Rehearsal - SA10:45 a.m. Little Warriors/Imani Ya Watume` Rehearsal - SA11:00 a.m. Math Tutorial - 202 Big Mama’s House Food & Nutrition Demo - FH Isuthu - Right of Passage - 207 Can-Cer-Vive - 102 Information Technology Meeting - BR YMCC Meeting - 11611:30 a.m. The Next Movement Meeting - 20412:00 p.m. Drug and Alcohol Recovery Ministry - 10212:30 p.m. Walaika Rehearsal - WC1:30 p.m. Big Mama’s House Ministry - 202 Christian Education Ministry - BR2:00 p.m. Same Gender Loving Meeting - 120 Lupus Support Ministry - 1022:30 p.m. Women’s Guild Ministry - 2034:00 p.m. A Man’s Worth - 203 A Woman’s Worth - 207 Baby Dedication Class - WC

TODAY 3/12400 W. 95th Street

7:30 a.m. Worship Service – SA9:30 a.m. Bible Discovery Hour - WC11:00 a.m. Worship Service – SA6:00 p.m. Worship Service – SA

Healing Ministry - WC

MONDAY 3/13400 W. 95th StreetCHURCH CLOSED

TUESDAY 3/14400 W. 95th Street

10:00 a.m. Male Health Forum - A11:00 a.m. Big Mama's House - BR1:00 p.m. Big Mama’s House Quilting Class - 2026:30 p.m. Women’s Chorus Rehearsal - SA

Tangeni Dance Ministry - NII West7:00 p.m. Adult Drama Ministry - 120

Men’s Chorus Rehearsal - WCLeadership Council Meeting - APhotography Ministry - 102

WEDNESDAY 3/15400 W. 95th Street

11:30 a.m. Prayer Service - WC6:00 p.m. Praise Team - FH

Prayer and Praise Service - WCArmor Bearer Training - 203

7:14 p.m. Wednesday at the Well - SA

THURSDAY 3/16400 W. 95th Street

2:00 p.m. Active Seniors Book Club - 2026:30 p.m. Tangeni Dance Ministry - NII East

Domestic Violence Ministry - 207My Brother’s Keeper - 116

7:00 p.m. Servant Leadership - 202Sanctuary Choir - SAPrison Ministry -102

FRIDAY 3/17400 W. 95th Street

11:00 a.m. Free N One Meeting - 2025:00 p.m. Big Mama’s House Sewing & Tailoring Class - 2036:00 p.m. Saturday Bible School Easter Rehearsal - SA

TUCC Federal Annual Credit Union Meeting - A

DIVINE IMAGINATION CALL Join Pastor Moss for his monthly Divine Imagination telephone message, 11:55 a.m., Thursday, April 13, 2017. Dial 712-775-7031, enter passcode 634787;

press the “#” key (Please note new call-in number)


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 February is “From the Pastor’s Library”: God’s Abundant Table by Cynthia Campbell, A Time to Speak by Jarvis Collier, Courage to Think Differently by George Johnson, The Black Church by Reginald Davis, Less than Tipping:Twenty-Five Reasons to Tithe by William Watley, PHD, 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.

MINISTRY EVENTSEMMAUS “GRIEF” WORK MINISTRY Thursday, March 23, 7:00 p.m., Wright Chapel, This month’s topic: “The Storm Is Passing Over,” Information, Contact Deacon Dr. Herbert Goodman, Jr., 773-966-1500 Mailbox 2320 or email [email protected]

THE GREETERS MINISTRY is seeking new members, Join us for our next orientation session, Saturday, March 25, 2:00 p.m., Room 120, Information, Call 773-966-1500 Mailbox 2324

COMMUNITY EVENTS2017 LENTEN SPEAKER SERIES Advocate UCC, 10259 S. Avenue L, Wednesdays, March 16 (Rev. Dr. Susan K. Smith), March 23 (Rev. Dr. Barbara Wilson), March 30 (Rev. Dr. Reginald Williams, Jr.), April 6 (Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III), 7:00 p.m. nightly, Information, Call 773-437-4815 or visit www.advocateucc.org

3RD ANNUAL FAIRY GODMOTHER SHOPPE Prom Dress Giveaway, Saturday, March 25, 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., North Lawndale College Prep, 1313 S. Sacramento Blvd., hosted by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Includes personal shoppers, accessories, High School ID required, To donate gently used formalwear, jewelry, or shoes, Volunteer, register and information, email [email protected] by March 18

AARP DRIVER SAFETY CLASS Wednesday, March 22, and Thursday, March 23, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Trinity UCC, Room 202, Arrive at 9:45 each day, Information and to register, Call Kathryn Kemp, 312-802-5428

A WONDER IN MY SOUL Through Sunday, March 19, Victory Gardens, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave., Stor surrounds longtime hair salon owners grappling with the decision to remain in their beloved South side neighborhood or relocate under the pressures of gentrification and crime, Tickets and information. Call 773-871-3000 or visit victorygardens.org

BOOKS N BRUNCH GALA Saturday, March 18, 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., East Bank Club, 500 N. Kingsbury St., Presented by Harvey Unlimited, Featuring Cynda Williams, Hosted by Art “Chat Daddy” Sims, Information and tickets, email [email protected] or call 773-443-3763

MCCORMICK THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY 2017 Dinner and Discussions Series, Thursday, March 16, 5:00 p.m., “Black Lives Matter and the Church,” Facilitated by Rev. Julian DeShazier, and Thursday, May 18, “Utilizing Social Media,” RSVP and Information, Call Rev. Nannette Banks, 773-947-6322 or email [email protected]

ATTENTION!!!UNDER CONSTRUCTION –

PARDON OUR DUST!

THE NURSERY WILL BE CLOSEDUNTIL RENOVATIONS ARE COMPLETED.

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Events

Save the Date!2017 Party With A Purpose

Celebrating the 9th Pastoral Anniversary of our Senior Pastor,

Rev. Dr. Otis Moss IIIFriday, June 2, 2017

More Details Coming Soon!

The Blaine DeNye Library Ministry Partners

Invite all students, ages 10-16 to participate in a

BOOKMARK DESIGN CONTEST

Design should include:• Colors: Red, black, and green• Size: 8” x 2”• Words: Trinity UCC Blaine DeNye

Library

Requirements:• All work must be original and not copy

written material• All entries become the property of

Trinity UCC• Contestants can use sketching, hand

drawing, and painting

The winner will receive a prize!!

Deposit entries in the Blaine DeNye Library mailbox in the mailroom, through Sunday, April 9, 2017.

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SAVE THE DATE!! JOIN US FOR OUR

3RD ANNUAL LIBRARY OPEN HOUSE! Sunday, June 4, 2017

For more Information, contact Ms. Eleanor Smith, 773-962-5650

or [email protected].


Announcements

REVISED ETHIOPIAN SOJOURN READING ASSIGNMENTS*

MARCH 2017African Christianity: An African Story, Ed. By Ogbu Kalu, Africa World Press, Inc., 1st Ed. (Aug. 16, 2007) Reading Assignment #5 – Pages 89-97

APRIL 2017The Ethiopians: A History, Pankhurst, Richard, Wiley Blackwell (Feb. 14, 2001) Reading Assignment #6 – Pages 45-53

MAY 2017A History of Christianity in Africa: From Antiquity to the Present, Isichei, Elizabeth, Eerdmans; 1st print edition (Feb. 22, 1995) Reading Assignment #7 - Chapter 1 – North African Christianity Antiquity

*A study packet is available in the Akiba.

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JUNE 2017A History of Ethiopia, Marcus, Harold G. University of California Press; Updated ed. Edition (Jan. 7, 2002) Reading Assignment #8 - Chapter 2

ADDITIONAL READINGStony the Road We Trod: African American Biblical Interpretation, Felder, Cain Hope, Fortress Press; 1st Ed. (June 1, 1991)• Chapter 7 – The Black Presence in the Old Testament• Chapter 8 – Beyond Identification: The Use of Africans in Old Testament Poetry and Narratives

The Ethiopians: A History, Pankhurst, Richard, Wiley-Blackwell (Feb. 14, 2001)• Pages 45-53

The Battle of Adwa: African Victory in an Age of Empire, Jones, Raymond, Belknap Press; Reprint edition (March 23, 2015)• Introduction• The Road to Adwa - Chapters 1-7• The Battle – Chapters 8-13


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 saints, 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.


Services and Support

PLAN TO ATTEND OUR NEXT

TUESDAY, March 14, 201710:00 a.m. – Atrium

Please RSVP to Doris Odem, 773-239-1435 or Georgia Smith, 773-978-1596. SPECIAL NOTE: In order to ensure there is an accurate count, please RSVP to only one of the telephone numbers above. LUNCH WILL BE SERVED - Don’t forget to bring a friend!

Blaine 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

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

On this week's cover: “The Healing” created by artist, Chris Visions. For information on his works, visit www.chrisvisions.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 31, 20177:00 p.m. • Sanctuary

FeaturingImani Ya Watume • The Little Warriors for Christ • Walaika

Special Guests: FM Supreme and King Melik

TRINITY UCC YOUTH CHOIRS

SPRING CONCERT“Honoring the Past, Looking Forward To Our Future”

1 Thessalonians 12:3 (NIV) and Isaiah 43:18-19 (NIV)

PALM SUNDAYSunday, April 9, 2017

All Worship Services

EASTER WEEK PRAYER SERVICEWednesday, April 12, 2017

7:00 p.m.

MAUNDY THURSDAYThursday, April 13, 2017

7:00 p.m.

GOOD FRIDAY 7 LAST WORDSFriday, April 14, 2017

12:00 p.m.Guest Preachers

Rev. Veronica McAlpineBishop Yvette Flunder

Bishop Vashti McKenzieRev. Raquel Gill

Dr. Eboni MarshallRev. Teresa Fry-Brown

Rev. Traci Blackmon

EASTER SUNDAYSunday, April 16, 2017

All Worship Services

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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