Trinity United Church of Christ Bulletin

CHURCH INFORMATION
Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, Senior Pastor

PASTORAL STAFF
Rev. Rochelle Michael, Dir. Ministry and
Pastoral Services
execuTive LeAdeRShiP
Deacon Wilfred Bentley,
Exec. Dir. Operations
OFFice OF The SR. PASTOR

Melody Morgan,
Exec. Asst. to the Pastor
Rev. Mark Barclay, Assoc. Pastor
Daryle Brown,
Exec. Dir. of Multi-Media Comm.
Deacon Karen Cupil, Admin. Asst.
Rev. Dr. Stacey L. Edwards-Dunn,

Exec. Min. of Community
Engagement and Transformation
Rev. Aaron McLeod,

Exec. Dir. of Special Projects
Rev. Carmin Frederick, Assoc. Pastor

Rev. Michael D. Jacobs, Assoc. Pastor
Rev. Neichelle Guidry, Assoc. Pastor
Ebony Only,
Exec. Dir. of Human Resources
Rev. Linda Mootry-Dodd, Assoc. Pastor

Rev. Barbara A. Heard, Vol. Assoc. Pastor
Rev. Mark A. Smith,

Exec. Minister of Stewardship
Rev. Clyde White, Vol. Assoc. Pastor

Deacon Shirley Bims-Ellis, Dir. of CFABS
Min. Jasmin Taylor, Digi Pastor
Sunday Worship Services

7:14 a.m. & 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m.
(Praise Service begins
15 minutes prior)
Youth church
7:14 a.m., 10:45 a.m.
Bible discovery hour
9:45 a.m.
church hours
Monday CLOSED
Tuesday through Friday
11:00 a.m. 9:00 p.m.
Saturdays 9:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m.
Sundays 6:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m.
Brenda Tillman, Admin. Asst.
PROGRAM STAFF
Bryan Johnson, Dir. Sacred Music Dr. Julia Speller, Dir. Christian Ed.
Rev. Dr. Linda Thomas, Theologian-in-Residence
Wednesday Praise and Prayer

11:30 a.m. - Prayer Service
6:00 p.m. - Prayer Service
7:00 p.m. - Wednesday @ The Well
Saturday church School
9:00 a.m.
cFABS Bible Study
773-966-1507
For current schedule,
Visit www.trinitychicago.org
400 West 95th Street

Chicago, Illinois 60628 - 1120
Telephone (773) 962-5650
www.trinitychicago.org
Live Sunday Webcasts

7:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m.
www.trinitychicago.org
Radio Broadcast
Sundays, 6:00 p.m.
WVON 1690 AM
Mondays, 9:40 a.m.
WGCI 107.5 FM
"On the Block with Dr. Moss"
@TrinityChicago
#TrinityChicago
There are different ways of serving, but the same Lord is served.
1 Corinthians 12:5 (TEV)
Order of Worship (7:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 6:00 p.m.) ...............................................................................2
Hymn of Praise "Enter Into Jerusalem" ...........................................................................................................3
Unison Scripture ..............................................................................................................................................3
Black History Month Call To Worship ..............................................................................................................4
Sermon Notes/Prayer Concerns ......................................................................................................................5
Today's MAAFA Music/Invocation Prayer ........................................................................................................6
MAAFA Musical Guest Bios..............................................................................................................................7
Fasting For The Lenten Season ........................................................................................................................8
Today's MAAFA Menu/Trinity UCC Live Recording ..........................................................................................9
February is Cancer Prevention Month/Green Page .......................................................................................10
Girl Scouts/UCC National Youth Event ...........................................................................................................11
Women's Conference 2016 ...........................................................................................................................12
Married Couples Ministry/New Members Class............................................................................................14
Dubai/Ethiopia Trip .......................................................................................................................................15
February is American Heart Month ...............................................................................................................16
Endeleo..........................................................................................................................................................17
Calendar ........................................................................................................................................................18
Events ............................................................................................................................................................19
Divine Imagination Call/Bookmark Design Contest .......................................................................................20
Trinity UCC Media and Technology Protocols

Photography 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!
February 14, 2016
2016 Trinity United Church of Christ. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited.
TABLe oF ConTenTS
Table of Contents
Order of Worship - 7:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

Opening Song ....................................................................... We Sing Praises To The King
Hymn of Praise .................................................................................... Enter In Jerusalem
Unison Scripture .......................................................................................Psalm 137:4 (NIV)
PLeASe ReMAin STAnDinG FoR The ReADinG oF The WoRD
Invocation
Parish Concerns
Visitor Recognition
Passing of the Peace
The Pastors Word
The Service of Giving
Offertory Sentences
Tithes/Offerings/Imani Village
Altar Call ................................................................................ Ive Got My Mind Made Up
Sermon ..................................................................................... The Reason Why We Sing
Hymn of Invitation
Order of Worship - 6:00 p.m.

Opening Song .................................................................................Come And Let Us Sing
Ministry of Music................................................................................. Enter In Jerusalem
Sermon ..................................................................................... The Reason Why We Sing
Hymn of Invitation
The Service of Giving
Offertory Sentences
Tithes/Offerings
Altar Call/Benediction
**The Order of Worship is subject to change, at the dictation of the Holy Spirit
February 14, 2016
Unison Scripture
enTeR inTo JeRUSALeM

Enter into Jerusalem,
Let us go to Gods house.
With the healthy and the sick,
With the worker and the weak,
Enter into Jerusalem,
Come and run with the wind with
the God who reigns in peace,
PSALM 137:4 (niV)
How can we sing the

songs of the LORD
while in a foreign
land?
hyMn oF PRAiSe/UniSon SCRiPTURe
Hymn of Praise
Refrain
We go celebrate, we go celebrate,
we go celebrate, O Israel.
God is the reason

that I sing. He
makes my melody
sweet!
February 14, 2016
Black History Month Call To Worship

Minister: Beautiful are the WORKS of God!
Congregation: Beautiful also are the SKINS of my people!
Minister: Beautiful is the MIND of God!
Congregation: Beautiful also are the HOPES of my people!
Minister: Beautiful is the HEART of God!
Congregation: Beautiful also are the SOULS of my people!
Minister: God made the heavens and the earth!
Congregation: And my people built the pyramids and the worlds first civilizations.
Minister: God made the Seven Seas!
Congregation: And my people were the first to sail them!
Minister: God made us; and God made all nations which dwell on the face of the earth!
Congregation: It is He that hath made us and not we ourselves!
Minister: With His blood He has saved us. By His Power, He has raised us!
Congregation: To God be the glory for the things He has done!
Minister: And always remember, my Fathers children, that God is GOOD
Congregation: ALL THE TIME!
ALL: This is the Lords doing and it is marvelous in our eyes!
February 14, 2016
SeRMon noTeS/PRAyeR ConCeRnS
Sermon Notes/Prayer Concerns
February 14, 2016
Today's MAAFA Music/Invocation Prayer

ToDAyS MAAFA MUSiC
We Sing Praises To The King
(Gospel song, with West Indies style)
Enter In Jerusalem
(Jamaican Hymn)
Ive Got My Mind Made Up

(Caribbean Medley)
Come And Let Us Sing

(Gospel Calypso)
Baianidade Nag
(Brazilian Song)
Dandalunda
(Brazilian Song)
SCRiPTURe AnD inVoCATion

PRAyeR ReADeRS
7:30 a.m. Worship Service
Scripture Reader/Language
Dr. Darreyl M. Young-Gibson/Spanish
Deacon Diane Shannon
invocation Prayer/Language
Rhonda Marshall/Patois
Deacon Dion Fleming
11:00 a.m. Worship Service
Scripture Reader/Language
Yaasha Abraham/Portuguese
Deacon Joe Sangster
invocation Prayer/Language
Luciano Antonio/Portuguese
Deacon Donna Hammond
6:00 p.m. Worship Service
Scripture
Stephanie Davenport/Portuguese
February 14, 2016
inVoCATion PRAyeR
We invite You into the House today, Lord.
We seek to set the atmosphere for Your
arrival.
May You, God, support us all the day long,
till the shadows lengthen and the evening
comes, and the busy world is hushed,
and the fever of life is over, and our work
is done. Then, in Your mercy, may You
give us a safe lodging and a holy rest and
peace at the last.
May Your Holy Spirit fill this house and
cover the pulpit and the pew.
Bless the choir, deacons, and the
preacher.
Give the preacher an anointing
that makes preaching easy, and the
congregation a heart that makes listening
and doing real.
We thank You, today.
We thank You, today.
We thank You, today, for Your Son, Jesus,
and the blessing of life.
We wait with tiptoe anticipation on how
You will show up today and bless Your
children.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen, Amen, and
Amen.
MAAFA Musical Guest Bios

The mission of United Capoeira
Association - Chicago (UCA
Chicago) is to increase positive selfawareness, to encourage healthy
active living, and to unite diverse
communities through the martial
art of Capoeira (an art form created
by enslaved Africans in Brazil). UCA Chicago is a proud member of the United Capoeira Association
family of schools founded by the legendary Mestre Acordeon, a native of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.
Owned and operated under the guidance of Dr. Vernon Lindsay (Instrutor Leo Preto) we offer classes
to adults and children at Village Leadership Academy located at 1001 W. Roosevelt Rd. in Chicago.
More information about our class schedule and upcoming events can be found at www.ucachicago.
com.
yAAShA ABRAhAM is the Educational Programming

Coordinator for Planeta Azul Band and Passistas Samba
Dance Group, tailoring cultural educational experiences on
the elementary, secondary, and even the university level.
She also works as a samba dance instructor in collaboration
with years of dance, years of choreographing for Passistas
Samba Dance Group, and years of teaching within the high
risk youth sector have given Yaasha the tools necessary to
run a successful program.
Past and current affiliations include Changing Worlds,
Cicero School District #99, the Town of Cicero, Old Town
School of Folk Music, Brazil In Chicago, Quilombo Cultural
Center, Columbia College, Purdue University Calumet,
University of Tennessee Knoxville, and Murray State University. Yaasha strongly believes that cultural
dance should be as informative as it is entertaining, and that both students and audiences deserve to
have an experience that enriches them with more knowledge about its origins. She doesnt just teach
her students, she reaches them, helping provide needed skills to achieve both inside and outside of
her classroom.
The class and performance being presented is Dana Baiana: The Crossroads of Colonialism and
African Identities in Brazil. We will be learning choreography that explores the connection between
the Yoruba religion of West Africa and European Roman Catholicism through the religions of Umbanda
and Candombl, both of which assert that belief in Christ as the Savior and honoring the ancestors can
coexist as one faith.
February 14, 2016
MAAFA MUSiCAL GUeST BioS
UniTeD CAPoeiRA
ASSoCiATion ChiCAGo
Fasting For The Lenten Season

As we prepare for our churchwide Lenten season fast, keep in mind our 2016 Theme The Fruit of the
Spirit: Taste and See! Our reset cards for 2016 reflect the monthly Bible scriptures that support our
theme, focusing on a separate fruit each month. For the time of our fast, they will focus on Joy and
Peace. You are encouraged to use this resource as one of your sources of inspiration during our fasting
period and beyond. Fasting is a spiritual discipline designed to deepen our relationship with Jesus Christ.
We do not fast to lose weight; we fast to be empowered by Jesus Christ. In 2016, as we seek to renew
our relationship with God, God will reveal Gods 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, should not 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 Gods voice before making a major decision,
and for removing destructive forces in your life.
Fast #1 - Fasting to confront destructive forces
February 10 February 16
Eat all your meals before 6:00 p.m.
Eat only two meals, before 6:00 p.m.
February 24 March 1
Eat only one meal a day before 6:00 p.m.
March 2 March 8
Drink only juices, water, and/or tea
March 9 March 15
Eat only fruits and vegetables, before 6:00
p.m.
March 16 March 26
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.
Eat all meals before 6:00 p.m.
Eat only two meals a day, before 6:00 p.m.
February 24 March 1
Eat only fruits and vegetables, before 6:00
p.m.
March 2 March 8
Eat one meal a day before 6:00 p.m.; meat
may be added.
March 9 March 15
Eat two meals a day before 6:00 p.m.; meat
may be added.
March 16 March 26
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.
February 14, 2016

2016
Today's MAAFA Menu/Announcements

Breakfast - $8.00
Grits Eggs Potatoes
Turkey Sausage or Bacon Biscuit
Shrimp and Grits $5.00
Jamaican Dinner
Jerk Chicken $9.00
Jerk Fish $10.00
Sides
Peas & Rice
Cabbage
Plantains
Bread
Fried Chicken Dinner $8.00
Fried Fish Dinner $9.00
(Same sides as above)
Join US, AS The WoRShiP

AnD ARTS MiniSTRieS oF
TRiniTy UniTeD ChURCh oF
ChRiST PReSenT
A LiVe ReCoRDinG CD AnD
DVD PRoJeCT,
STAy ConneCTeD
Sunday, February 28, 2016
During the 7:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m. worship services!
Chicken Baskets $7.00

Fish Baskets $8.00
Desserts - $3.00 each
Cookies
Sweet Potato Pie
Peach Cobbler
Beignets
February 14, 2016
AnnoUnCeMenTS
Menu for
Announcements
FEBRUARY IS CANCER PREVENTION MONTH
STOP BY THE CAN-CER-VIVE MINISTRY TABLE
Following the 7:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. worship services
The American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) provides the following three
guidelines to help you focus on whats most important:
Choose mostly plant foods; limit red meat, and avoid processed meat (prepare meals
focused on vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and beans)
Be physically active every day in any way for 30 minutes or more (Every day in any way.
You do not need a gym membership you just need to get your heart pumping)
Aim to be a healthy weight throughout life (The third key element that will help protect
against chronic disease, at least six different types of cancers have been linked to excess
weight)
Come be a part of this ministry that provides support and comfort. Meetings, 3rd
Saturdays, 11:00 a.m., Room 207. For information, email cancervive@trinitychicago.
org.
March 13th 19th

The Green Challenge is a powerful call to action
raising awareness about GREEN LIVING.
SIGN-UP AFTER ALL WORSHIP SERVICES
STARTING FEBRUARY 21, 2016
The goal is for you to challenge yourself daily to live
Green. Start or continue your green journey and
commitment to saving Gods Green Earth!
JOIN THE GREEN REVOLUTION!
If you or your ministry would like to volunteer or for more
information, contact the Green Committee at green@
trinitychicago.org or call 773-966-1500, Mailbox 2385.
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February 14, 2016
Announcements
2016 UCC NATIONAL YOUTH EVENT
JULY 26 30, 2016
Walt Disney World
Coronado Springs Resort
Lake Buena Vista Florida
For Teens, ages 13-18 years

Cost: $1,100/person
($50 deposit due Sunday, February 21st)
iTS GiRL SCoUT Cookie SALe TiMe!

Sundays, February 14, 21, 28, and March 6
and 13 following the 7:30 a.m. and 11:00
a.m. worship services. Cookies are $4/box.
**Cookie sales will be available after the

6:00 p.m. worship service on March 13th
only.
Your generous support this year will allow

us to help a girl(s) go to 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 #20738
Cadette Troop #21571
Seniors Troop #20608
Ambassador Troop #21024
Youth-inspired programming
dedicated to faith, leadership, social
justice, and service!
Park access to Disneys theme parks:
Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood
Studios, and Animal Kingdom Parks
8 Meals & Daily Snacks (Please note:
Friday is a full day in the theme parks
and all meals on Friday are on your
own and not included in the trip cost)
Free Wi-Fi
Local Ground Transportation for
service projects and social justice
outreach
Free roundtrip airport shuttle
between Orlandos International
Airport (MCO) and Coronado Springs
Resort
For more information, please contact

Rev. Carmin Frederick, cafrederick@
trinitychicago.org or 773-962-5650.
For information, email girlscouts@

trinitychicago.org or call 773-966-1500
Mailbox 2323.
February 14, 2016
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AnnoUnCeMenTS
The cost includes:
Announcements
2016 WOMENS CONFERENCE
ITS TIME TO TAKE A STAND: BLACK WOMEN MATTER!
13Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand
your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14Stand firm then, with the belt of truth
buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place 16and when your feet fitted
with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. Ephesians 6:13-15 (NIV)
Thursday, May 12 Saturday, May 14, 2016

Renaissance Schaumburg Conference Center
1551 Thoreau Drive North Schaumburg, IL
We are so excited about the upcoming 2016 Womens Conference! This years
conference will be like no other - there will be something for women of all
ages. We will not only hear powerful preaching and teaching from some of
the greatest women from across this country, but we will also take the time
to affirm, celebrate, and honor the lives, gifts, and talents of Black women
and set an agenda for Our Way Forward!
Our Guest Preachers and Workshop Leaders include:
Rev. Dr. Delois Brown Daniels Rev. Essie Clark George
Rev. Courtney Clayton Jenkins Rev. Sheleta Fomby
Rev. Dr. Alisha Lola Jones Rev. Dr. Robin Smith Rev. Dr. Renita Weems
Beloved sisters, we are expecting God to move! We are expecting God to
inspire us! We are expecting God to grant us the courage to Take a Stand
in our lives and in our communities - not only for today, but for generations
to come! Grab your sister-girlfriends, relatives, and co-workers and register
for the conference!
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February 14, 2016
Announcements
WOMENS CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
BEGINS NEXT SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST!
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION
Sunday, February 21st ONLY
$100/person
(In person and online)
REGISTRATION
(After Sunday, February 21st)
$125/person
(In person and online)
TEEN REGISTRATION
$60/person (Must be a high school student) No Early Bird
Single: $112.00/night, plus tax Double: $129.00/night, plus tax
Triple: $146.00/night, plus tax Quad: $163.00/night, plus tax
*A one night, non-refundable deposit is required for all hotel registrations.
The above rates are available 5/12-5/15 only.
To book your room TODAY, Call 847-303-4100, or visit
https://resweb.passkey.com/go/TrinityUnitedChurch2016
SAVE THE DATE!
Ladies Night Out

Worship Service
Friday, March 11, 2016
7:00 p.m.
Rev. Dr. Gina Stewart
Senior Pastor, Christ MB Church

Memphis, Tennessee
Guest Preacher
February 14, 2016
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AnnoUnCeMenTS
HOTEL REGISTRATION INFORMATION*
Announcements
TRiniTy UCC MARRieD CoUPLeS MiniSTRy
AnnUAL BLACk MARRiAGe DAy

DinneR DAnCe
Candlelight, Dinner, and You

Saturday, April 23, 2016
Fellowship: 6:00 p.m. Dinner: 7:00 p.m.

Tinley Park Convention Center
18451 Convention Center Drive Tinley Park, IL
$85 per couple

Purchase online: http://tinyurl.com/TUCCMCMDinner
Overnight accommodations available at Tinley Park Holiday Inn

(Connected to the convention center)
$119/night, plus tax 708-444-1100 (Mention Trinity Married Couples Ministry)

For information, email marriedcouples@trinitychicago.org
The Stewardship Ministry Cordially invites All new Members

To Attend Their BLACk AnD ChRiSTiAn new Member Class
Adults and Teens
Sessions i & ii Saturday, March 5, 2016
Registration: 8:00 a.m.
Class: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Fellowship Hall
Children ages 12 and under

Sessions i & ii Saturday, March 5, 2016
Registration: 8:00 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 Right hand of Fellowship, Sunday, March 6, 2016, 4:45 p.m.

Please remember to bring your Bible if you dont have one, well 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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February 14, 2016
Announcements
JOIN PASTOR MOSS ON AN INAUGURAL STUDY TOUR OF
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA
Sunday, June 19 Monday, July 1, 2017
Cost: $5,399/person (All inclusive; payment plan available)
This 12-day tour travels from Chicago aboard Emirates Airlines to
Dubai and Addis Ababa. This sojourn of a lifetime will include daily
lectures with Pastor Moss and other biblical and cultural scholars, as
well as tours to other historical, educational, and cultural places in
Bahir Dar, Gondar, Lalibela, and Axum.
For more information and to reserve your space, call Ms. Mary
Hanania at Consolidated Tours Organization, Inc., 800-554-4556 or
email info@ctoinc.com.
The tour is open to everyone please share with
your family and friends today!
February 14, 2016
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AnnoUnCeMenTS
AND
Announcements
February is American heart Month
In an effort to increase awareness concerning heart disease, the Immabasi Health and Wellness
Ministry would like to share a few educational facts surrounding heart disease and its impact in
the African American community on this Valentines Day, from our heart to yours:
Are you aware that Heart Disease is the #1 killer in the U.S.? A few facts:
African Americans and heart Disease
African Americans are at greater risk for cardiovascular disease and stroke than White
Americans.1 African American women (49%) and African American men (44%) have
higher rates of heart disease than White men (37%) and White women (32%)
The annual rate of first heart attack and first stroke is higher for African Americans than
White Americans.
Between the ages of 45 and 64, African American men have a 70% higher risk and
African American women have a 50% greater risk of developing heart failure than White
men and women.
African Americans and Risk Factors
African American (80%) and Mexican American (78%) women are more likely to be
overweight or obese than White women (60%)
The prevalence of high blood pressure ( hypertension) in African-Americans is among the
highest in the world, and its increasing. Rates are particularly high for African-American
Women
African American and Hispanic adults are more likely to be inactive 39.4% and 39.8%,
(respectively) than White adults (26.2%)
Although the aforementioned Heart Disease statistics maybe frightening to the African American
community it is important to know that Heart Disease and most Risk Factors can be prevented or
treated. You can take charge today and manage your own health by:
Reducing your risk factors. Make simple healthy lifestyle changes; i.e., minimize or
eliminate the junk /fried food and stop smoking
Know your risk factors. Some risk factors you cant change i.e., age and race. Some you can
directly impact; i.e., your weight and daily activity
Reduce or manage stress through meditation, learning to trust God, etc.
Talk to your doctor
Educational materials are available in the Habari Gani rack located in the Atrium. Feel free to stop
by Room 102, follow the directions of the Higi health machine and take your blood pressure. A
hypertension seminar will be conducted later this Spring. Please check the bulletin for additional
information.
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February 14, 2016
Announcements
Priority Planning Report
Information Session:
Washington Heights and the
95th Street Corridor
Highlights:
Economic Development Community Partnerships
Infrastructure improvements Residential Rehabilitation
Residents can view and discuss the reports recommendations. A brief Q and A
session will follow. Please join us, as together, we plan next steps.
Join us for the first of many opportunities to get introduced to programs

offered at Rush University, rotate through and explore the science of health
professions by learning how to take vitals, do injections, etc., and more!
Rush Hours:
An Interactive Experience
Saturday, February 27, 2016
10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.
Trinity UCC Village Center
1947 West 95th Street
Endeleo is Progress, Growth and Development
www.endeleoinstitute.org
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AnnoUnCeMenTS
Wednesday, February 17, 2016

6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
Carter G. Woodson Regional Library
9525 S. Halsted St.
Calendar
ToDAY 2/14
7:30 a.m.
400 W. 95th Street
Worship Service SA
Winter Youth Art Exhibit Display - NII
9:15 a.m. Saturday Bible School: S.A.L.T. Teens - 203
9:30 a.m. Bible Discovery Hour - WC
11:00 a.m. Worship Service SA
2:00 p.m. Member in Discernment - 120
6:00 p.m. Worship Service SA
400 W. 95th Street
TUESDAY 2/16
400 W. 95th Street
Womens Chorus (Concert/wardrobe) - 116

Boot Camp - Robichaux Park
Drug and Alcohol Ministry - 102
Womens Chorus Ministry - SA
Sisterhood Meeting - 120
Immabasi/Mental Health - 102
Sanctuary Choir Steering Committee - BR
Singles Ministry Planning Meeting - NII West
Mens Chorus Rehearsal - WC
TUCC Village Center - 1947 West 95th Street
10:00 a.m. Big Mamas House Quilting - W301

6:15 p..m. Mwanabaraka/Khayralla Rehearsal - W301
7:00 p.m. Career Development Ministry - W307
WEDnESDAY 2/17
400 W. 95th Street
Prayer Service - WC
Immabasi/ Memory Loss - BR
Praise Team - FH
Wednesday at the Well - SA
THURSDAY 2/18
1:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
18
Tangeni Dance Rehearsal - W301

Prison Ministry Meeting - W307
FRIDAY 2/19
11:00 a.m.
5:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
400 W. 95th Street
12:00 p.m. Immabasi/ Diabetes Support Group - W301

6:30 p.m. Green Committee - W307
7:00 p.m.

7:30 p.m.
Drill Team - NII East

Trustees - BR
My Brothers Keeper - 120
Sanctuary Choir - SA
Servant Leadership - 202
MonDAY 2/15
CHURCH CLOSED
5:50 p.m.
6:00 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

400 W. 95th Street
Active Seniors Book Club - 202

Christian Martial Arts - FH
Brazilian Dance - A
February 14, 2016
11:00 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.

Free N One - 202

African Dancers - SA
Hurston Hughes Writers Ministry - 202
Free N One - 102
Africa Ministry - BR
Healing Ministry - 207
5:00 p.m.
Big Mamas House Sewing/Tailoring - W307
SATURDAY 2/20
7:30 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.

10:45 a.m.
11:00 a.m.

11:30 a.m.
12:30 p.m.
1:00 p.m.

1:30 p.m.
2:00 p.m.

400 W. 95th Street
Yoga - NII
February 2016 Servant Leader Training - A
Saturday Bible School: 3rd & 4th Grade - 202
Saturday Bible School - 5th & 6th Grade - 207
Saturday Bible School: 1st & 2nd Grade - 116
Saturday Bible Class: Adult Bible Class - WC
Saturday Bible Class: Pre-School/Kindergarten
- 120
Saturday Bible School: S.A.L.T. Teens - 203
SBS: Confirmation/Discipleship Class - FH
Ministers in Training Meeting - BR
Little Warriors for Christ/Imani Ya Watume - WC
Math Tutorial - 202
Big Mamas House Food & Nutrition Demo - FH
Can-cer-vive - 207
Maafa Set-Up - NI
The Next Movement - 120
Walaika Rehearsal - WC
Planning Meeting - 102
MAAFA - SA
Drill Team Ministries - NII East
Big Mamas House Meeting - 202
Womens Guild Ministry - 203
Isuthu - Rites of Passage Training - 102
Events
3:30 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
Pre-Marital Counseling 2016 - 202

Mass Choir Rehearsal - A
Adult Ushers Ministry Meeting - FH
Baby Dedication Class - WC
10:00 a.m. Big Mamas House Sewing class - W307

Endeleo/College Board Meeting - W301
ChURChWiDe eVenTS
BLAine 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 February is African
American History Month: Glory Days: Inspired
Moments in African American History, by Janus
Adams; Land of Hope: Chicago, Black Southern,
and the Great Migration, by James Grossman; I,
Too, Sing America: African American Poetry, by
Catherine Clinton; In Our Own Image, by Patrik
Henry Bass; North Star to Freedom: Story of the
Underground Railroad, by Gena Gorrell, 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.
TRiniTy UCC FReeDoM SChooL Summer
Internship, Looking for current college students
who love working with children grades K-8, For
information and to apply, Call Min. Jasmin Taylor,
773-966-1543 or email jetaylor@trinitychicago.
org
FinAnCiAL CoUnSeLinG ConSoRTiUM Do you

have a passion to teach? Do you want to help
serve Gods people by showing them a better
way to handle finances? Do you want to make an
impact on someones life? Consider joining the
Financial Counseling Consortium (FCC) literacy
team! Interested individuals should send an email
to the attention of Terrence Wright, Financial@
trinitiychicago.org or leave a message at 773966-1500, Mailbox 2378
CoMMUniTy eVenTS
2016 yoUTh hoMeSTAy Opportunities, host
students from Africa, A chance to meet a young
person, learn of their culture, and share ours with
them, Previous students have come from Ghana,
Cote dIvoire, Togo, Rwanda, Congo, Botswana,
Chad, Information and dates, Call Rev. Cedric
McKay, 773-340-9095 or email Africa.Scholar@
gmail.com
CALLinG ALL ChiCAGo STATe UniVeRSiTy
Students and Alumni! Join the protest to pass the
state budget in Springfield, Wednesday, February
17, Buses leave Chicago State University at 6:00
a.m., Information, email Paris Griffin, pgriff22@
csu.edu or call the Student Government
Association, 773-995-2000, Ext. 3873
MiniSTRy eVenTS
iLLinoiS neTWoRk oF ChARTeR SChooLS inCS

2016 Teacher Job Fair, Saturday, March 5, 8:30
a.m. 3:00 p.m., Veterans Memorial Campus,
4248 W. 47th St., To register, visit https://www.
incschools.org/events/tjf/
eMMAUS GRieF WoRk MiniSTRy Thursday,

February 25, 7:00 p.m., Wright Chapel, This
months topic: Count It All Joy, Information,
Contact Deacon Dr. Herbert Goodman, Jr., 773966-1500 Mailbox 2320 or email Emmaus@
trinitychicago.org
MARDi GRAS SChoLARShiP Fundraiser, hosted

by the Men of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.,
Sigma Omega Chapter, Saturday, March 19,
7:00 p.m., Zhou B Art Center, 1029 W. 35th St.,
Music by Eric ET Taylor and Alan King of the
February 14, 2016
19
eVenTS
3:00 p.m.
Events
Chosen Few, Live performances by GIII Trio
and more, Louisiana-style cuisine, raffles and
more, Semi-formal with a mask or full costume,
Tickets, Call Dana, 773-398-5084 or visit www.
omegamardigras.com Proceeds benefit the
Sigma Omega Foundation scholarship fund
WooTen ChoRAL enSeMBLe Founders
Day Concert, Our Voices Matter, Sunday,
February 21, 5:00 p.m., Beth Eden Baptist
Church, 11121 S. Loomis, Join us as we ignite a
powerful message through praise and song that
encourages our continued fight for freedom
and social change, Free admission, Information,
Call Ms. Caesar, 773-398-2629 or email pres@
wce1949.com
yoUTh SyMPoSiUM, Saturday, March 12,
10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m., Dunbar High School,
3000 S. King Dr., Hosted by Sigma Gamma Rho
Sorority, Inc., ETA XI Sigma alumnae chapter,
Includes workshops on teen driver safety,
dating violence, HIV/AIDS awareness, STEM
career panel and more, Information, email
etaxisigmapr@gmail.com, or call 720-460-1922
The BLAine Denye LiBRARy

MiniSTRy PARTneRS
inViTe ALL STUDenTS AGeS 10-16

To PARTiCiPATe in A
BOOK MARK DESIGN

CONTEST
DeSiGn ShoULD inCLUDe:
Colors: Red, Black, and Green

Dimensions: 8x 2
Text: Blaine DeNye Library Trinity UCC
ReQUiReMenTS:
All work must be original and not copy

written material
All entries will become the property of
Trinity United Church of Christ
Contestants can use sketching, hand
drawing, painting
*Entries can be deposited in the Blaine DeNye

Library Mailbox in the Mailroom, February 7
February 27, 2016.
DiVine
iMAGinATion
CALL
Join Pastor Moss for
his monthly Divine
Imagination telephone
message, 11:55 a.m., Thursday, March 10, 2016,

Dial 712-775-7031, enter passcode 634787; press
the # key (Please note new call-in number)
20
February 14, 2016
SAVe The DATe!!
SUnDAy, APRiL 17, 2016
Join US FoR oUR

2nD AnnUAL LiBRARy oPen hoUSe!
For information, contact Ms. Eleanor Smith,
773-962-5650 or elsmith@trinitychicago.org.
2016 Churchwide Theme

and Scriptures
Theme: The Fruit of The Spirit:
Taste and See!
But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our
lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness,
faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is
no law against these things!
Galatians 5:22-23 (NLT)
January Love
He answered, You shall love the Lord your God

with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with
all your strength, and with all your mind; and your
neighbor as yourself. Luke 10:27 (NRSV)
February Joy
Nehemiah said, Go and enjoy good food and

sweet drinks. Send some to people who have none,
because today is a holy day to the Lord. Dont be
sad, because the joy of the Lord will make you
strong. Nehemiah 8:10 (NCV)
March Peace
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called

children of God. Matthew 5:9 (NIV)
April Patience
Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage, And He shall

strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the Lord!
Psalm 27:14 (NKJV)
July Faithfulness
Jesus said to the people who believed in him, You

are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my
teachings. And you will know the truth, and the
truth will set you free. John 8:31-32 (NLT)
August Gentleness
By the humility and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to

youI, Paul, who am timid when face to face with
you, but bold toward you when away! I beg you
that when I come I may not have to be as bold as I
expect to be toward some people who think that
we live by the standards of this world. For though
we live in the world, we do not wage war as the
world does. 2 Corinthians 10:1-3 (NIV)
September Self Control
So prepare your minds for action and exercise selfcontrol. Put all your hope in the gracious salvation
that will come to you when Jesus Christ is revealed
to the world. So you must live as Gods obedient
children. Dont slip back into your old ways of living
to satisfy your own desires. You didnt know any
better then. 1 Peter 1:13-14 (NLT)
October Forgive One Another
May Kindness
Get rid of all bitterness, 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. Ephesians 4:31-32 (NLT)
June Goodness
My brothers and sisters, God called you to be free,

but do not use your freedom as an excuse to do
what pleases your sinful self. Serve each other with
love. Galatians 5:13 (NCV)
This is what the Lord of Heavens Armies says:

Judge fairly, and show mercy and kindness to
one another. Do not oppress widows, orphans,
foreigners, and the poor. And do not scheme against
each other. Zechariah 7:9-10 (NLT)
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let
them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the
humility that comes from wisdom. But if you harbor
bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do
not boast about it or deny the truth.
James 3:13-14 (NIV)
November Service One Another
December Build Up One Another
So encourage each other and build each other up,

just as you are already doing.
1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NLT)

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CHURCH INFORMATION

Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, Senior Pastor

OFFice OF The SR. PASTOR

Rev. Mark Barclay, Assoc. Pastor

Deacon Karen Cupil, Admin. Asst.

Rev. Dr. Stacey L. Edwards-Dunn,

Rev. Aaron McLeod,

Rev. Carmin Frederick, Assoc. Pastor

Rev. Linda Mootry-Dodd, Assoc. Pastor

Rev. Mark A. Smith,

Rev. Clyde White, Vol. Assoc. Pastor

Sunday Worship Services

Brenda Tillman, Admin. Asst.

Wednesday Praise and Prayer

400 West 95th Street

Live Sunday Webcasts

Trinity UCC Media and Technology Protocols

February 14, 2016

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

Order of Worship - 6:00 p.m.

February 14, 2016

enTeR inTo JeRUSALeM

PSALM 137:4 (niV)

How can we sing the

God is the reason

Black History Month Call To Worship

February 14, 2016

SeRMon noTeS/PRAyeR ConCeRnS

Sermon Notes/Prayer Concerns

February 14, 2016

Today's MAAFA Music/Invocation Prayer

(Gospel song, with West Indies style)

Ive Got My Mind Made Up

Come And Let Us Sing

SCRiPTURe AnD inVoCATion

February 14, 2016

MAAFA Musical Guest Bios

yAAShA ABRAhAM is the Educational Programming

February 14, 2016

MAAFA MUSiCAL GUeST BioS

Fasting For The Lenten Season

could fast eating only fruits and vegetables so they

Fast #3 - Removing certain foods or items from

February 14, 2016

Today's MAAFA Menu/Announcements

Join US, AS The WoRShiP

Chicken Baskets $7.00

February 14, 2016

March 13th 19th

February 14, 2016

For Teens, ages 13-18 years

iTS GiRL SCoUT Cookie SALe TiMe!

**Cookie sales will be available after the

Your generous support this year will allow

Our leaders thank you for your continued

Daisy Troop #20830

For more information, please contact

For information, email girlscouts@

February 14, 2016

The cost includes:

Thursday, May 12 Saturday, May 14, 2016

February 14, 2016

SAVE THE DATE!

Ladies Night Out