TUCC Bulletin

CHURCH INFORMATION
PASTORAL/PROGRAM STAFF
Rev. Otis Moss III, Senior Pastor
Rev. Stacey Edwards-Dunn, Executive Minister
Rev. Barbara A. Heard, Associate Pastor
Rev. Rochelle Michael, Associate Pastor
Rev. Linda Mootry-Dodd, Associate Pastor
Rev. Tiffany Trent, Associate Pastor
Rev. Ramah E. Wright, Associate Pastor
Dr. Julia Speller, Director, Christian Education
Rev. Michael D. Jacobs, Minister to Youth and Children
Deacon Shirley Bims-Ellis, Director, Center for African Biblical Studies
Daryl J. Walker, Minister of Worship and Arts
Bryan Johnson, Executive Director of Sacred Music
Melody B. Morgan, Administrative Assistant
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Table of Contents
Order of Worship .............................................................................................................................................2
Hymn of Praise (7:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m.) “How Great Thou Art” ......................................................................3
Unison Scriptures (7:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m.) .......................................................................................................4
Lenten Meditaon ...........................................................................................................................................5
Lenten Fast ......................................................................................................................................................6
HIV/AIDS Call to Commitment .........................................................................................................................7
To Do Jusce ....................................................................................................................................................8
Pastor's Pupils................................................................................................................................................10
Planters Society .............................................................................................................................................11
Sermon Notes ................................................................................................................................................13
Stewardship ...................................................................................................................................................14
Green Page ....................................................................................................................................................15
Prayer and Fasng Bible Discovery Classes ...................................................................................................16
Twist3ed Youth Worship Service ....................................................................................................................17
Akiba Bookstore ............................................................................................................................................18
Special Announcements
TABLE OF CONTENTS
First Fruits Electronic Giving ..................................................................................................................19
Divorce Care ..........................................................................................................................................20
Akiba Bookstore Service Opportunies / Did You Know?......................................................................21
Ministry Informaon Session ................................................................................................................22
Looking for Old Photographs / Empowering Voices ..............................................................................23
Black and Chrisan New Member Class ................................................................................................24
CFABS Bible Quiz / A Message From the Accounng Department ........................................................25
Trinity UCC Credit Union / THEC HBCU College Tour .............................................................................26
Calendar ........................................................................................................................................................27
Heart of the Community ...............................................................................................................................29
Informaon & Announcements.....................................................................................................................31
Amani News ..................................................................................................................................................34
Prayer Concerns ............................................................................................................................................35
Service and Support Groups ..........................................................................................................................36
2011 Memory Verses............................................................................................................ Inside Back Cover
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March 13, 2011

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Order of Worship
Choral Introit (7:30 a.m.) ................................................................................................... “Worship The Lord”
Choral Introit (11:00 a.m.) ..........................................................................................“Hymn of Consecraon”
Opening Hymn (11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m.) ...............................................................“We’ve Come To Praise Him”
Hymn of Praise (7:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m.) ......................................................................... “How Great Thou Art”
Unison Scripture (7:30 a.m.) ..............................................................................................Acts 16:25-34 (NIV)
Unison Scripture (11:00 a.m.) ............................................................................ Acts 16:25-34 (The Message)
PLEASE REMAIN STANDING FOR THE READING OF THE WORD
Invocaon
Ministry of Music (6:00 p.m.) ..........................................................................................................................“He’s God”
Parish Concerns
Passing of the Peace
The Pastor’s Word
The Service of Giving
Offertory Sentences
Tithes and Offerings
School
Altar Call (7:30 a.m.) ........................................................................................................................ “He’s God”
Altar Call (11:00 a.m.) ....................................................................................................“I Choose To Worship”
Sermon (7:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m.)................................................................“Worship Your Way Out”
Hymn of Invitaon (7:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m.) ................................................................ “Jesus Saves”
Benedicon .................................................................................................................................“Total Praise”
[Once the sermon has begun, parishioners may not enter or re-enter the first floor sanctuary.]
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Hymn of Praise
7:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. About Today’s Hymn…
HOW GREAT THOU ART This majesc hymn of praise, How Great Thou Art,
was wrien in different languages over a course of
O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder seventy years by men who never met! In 1886, Rev.
Consider all the worlds Thy hands have made, Carl Boberg, a member of Parliament and noted
I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder, editor, was caught outdoors in a sudden summer
Thy pow’r thru-out the universe displayed! thunderstorm. He took cover under the trees and
when the bright blue skies reappeared, he heard
Chorus the birds begin to sing and penned this poem
Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee; “O Store Gud” (O Great God).
How great Thou art, how great Thou art!
Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee; In 1907, Manfred von Glehn, a German residing
How great Thou art, How great Thou art! in Estonia, saw the poem and translated it into his
nave tongue. In 1912, Rev. Ivan S. Prokhanoff,
HYMN OF PRAISE
And when I think that God, His son not sparing, a Russian pastor, translated it to Russian for his
Sent Him to die, I scarce can take it in congregaons. In 1922, Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Hine,
That on the cross, my burden gladly bearing, an English couple serving as missionaries in the
He bled and died to take away my sin! Ukraine, used the Russian version exclusively. Hine
Repeat chorus translated the hymn into English and included
his impression of God’s grandeur gained from his
excursions in the Carpathian mountains where
he had witnessed “all the works Thy Hands have
made.” He was led to write the fourth stanza of
the hymn as they ministered to displaced rufugees,
recalling the final home-going of all the believers.
In 1949, Hines’ English translaon was published

in a Russian gospel magazine used by missionaries
from all over the world. In 1954, The Billy Graham
Crusade and George Beverly Shea began to use this
hymn and it received connual exposure on radio
and television broadcasts. Today, as we li our
voices toward heaven, Paul and Silas bear witness
to what happens when we choose to worship Our
Great GOD.
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Unison Scriptures
7:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
ACTS 16:25-34 (NIV) ACTS 16:25-34 (THE MESSAGE)
25 25-26
About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and Along about midnight, Paul and Silas were at
singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were prayer and singing a robust hymn to God. The other
listening to them. 26Suddenly there was such a vio- prisoners couldn't believe their ears. Then, without
lent earthquake that the foundaons of the pris- warning, a huge earthquake! The jailhouse toered,
on were shaken. At once all the prison doors flew every door flew open, all the prisoners were loose.
open, and everybody’s chains came loose. 27The 27-28
Startled from sleep, the jailer saw all the doors
jailer woke up, and when he saw the prison doors swinging loose on their hinges. Assuming that all the
open, he drew his sword and was about to kill him- prisoners had escaped, he pulled out his sword and
self because he thought the prisoners had escaped. was about to do himself in, figuring he was as good
28But Paul shouted, “Don’t harm yourself! We are as dead anyway, when Paul stopped him: "Don't do
all here!” that! We're all sll here! Nobody's run away!"
29-31
The jailer got a torch and ran inside. Badly shak-
29
The jailer called for lights, rushed in and fell trem- en, he collapsed in front of Paul and Silas. He led
bling before Paul and Silas. 30He then brought them them out of the jail and asked, "Sirs, what do I have
out and asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” to do to be saved, to really live?" They said, "Put
31
They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you your enre trust in the Master Jesus. Then you'll live
will be saved—you and your household.” 32Then as you were meant to live—and everyone in your
they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all the house included!"
others in his house. 33At that hour of the night the 32-34
They went on to spell out in detail the story of
jailer took them and washed their wounds; then im- the Master—the enre family got in on this part.
mediately he and all his family were bapzed. 34The They never did get to bed that night. The jailer
jailer brought them into his house and set a meal made them feel at home, dressed their wounds, and
before them; he was filled with joy because he had then—he couldn't wait ll morning!—was bapzed,
come to believe in God—he and his whole family. he and everyone in his family. There in his home, he
had food set out for a fesve meal. It was a night
to remember: He and his enre family had put their
trust in God; everyone in the house was in on the
celebraon.
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Lenten Meditation
SHARING WHO WE ARE
THE SHARING OF WHO GOD IS
In the dramac producon of a growing faith, Jesus is the star actor, but God is the author and
producer. All of us are the supporng cast. The audience is the world around us, listening to
hear what God has to say and watching how we respond to it. Lent is a sharing experience. We
share who we are and God shares who God is. Faith grows, as we come to know God. None of
us, of course, can comprehend the totality of God’s providence, but in Jesus Christ, God reveals
what is needed for our faith and life.
God wants to be known and it is possible for us to experience God’s presence. As people made
in God’s image, we all have an inner longing and an awareness of the truths of God’s creave
LENTEN MEDITATION
plan for us. It has been put into words at mes in our human history. Hebrew scripture does
this in the Ten Commandments and in the words of the prophets. Jesus gave us the words of
parables and the Sermon on the Mount. God shared God’s self most fully in the person of Jesus;
who he was and how he responded to those around him. In all of these, we have God sharing
with us and becoming known to us.
What do we discover about God and life in this self-revelaon? First of all, our God-given life does
have meaning. Our existence is not merely as passing bits of maer. Life has a purpose and we
are part of that creave purpose. Just as Jesus brought hope to an oppressed and disheartened
people, so we can provide new vision that enriches our world’s inner being.
God is love and we are called to love. God is unqualified truth and each of us is called to be
perfectly honest and transparent in our words and acons. The God, who set our lives in order,
values every part of that order and life. Like God, we should accept and value every one. God
was present to us in Jesus and we should be truly present to one another in love and caring.
God’s fullness is revealed in us and can be seen by others through us.
March 13, 2011

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Lenten Fast
We are calling for a period of prayer and fasng for the enre church during the Season of
Lent, beginning Ash Wednesday (March 9, 2011) through Resurrecon Sunday (April 24,
2011).
“Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil and aer fasng forty days and
forty nights, he was hungry. And the tempter came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command these
stones to become loaves of bread.” Mahew 4:1-3
Fasng has been used throughout the ages to prepare the people of God for the great things God has in store
for them. As we pray through this season of transion and Divine imaginaon, I am calling, I am asking, I am
requesng that the enre church become involved in some form of prayer and fasng. The following are several
types of fasts that can be used to develop spiritual power and clarity.
Fast #1 - Fasng to confront destrucve forces

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

One type of fasng is to remove certain foods, such as fried foods, sweets, sodas or refined sugar and/or flour,
from your diet.
Please consult your doctor before proceeding with fasng. If you take medicaon or have any parcular ailment, it
is important to first communicate with your physician.
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HIV/AIDS CALL TO COMMITMENT
Leader: We are the people of God.
People: The people of God, living with AIDS.
Leader: If we choose, we can make a difference.
People: If we choose, we can contribute to the healing of AIDS.
Leader: In our homes, in our church, in our community.
People: In our bodies, in our minds, in our spirits.
Leader: Our sisters and our brothers, our parents and our children, are infected
HIV/AIDS CALL TO COMMITMENT

with HIV.
People: Our community is living and dying with AIDS.
Leader: If we choose, the blocks to healing can be removed.
People: We choose compassion; we choose to respond.
Leader: Will you respond with your money, with your me, with your love?
People: We are the people of God.
Leader: We choose to respond that AIDS may be healed.
All: We pray and act for the healing of AIDS.
March 13, 2011

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To Do Justice
Submied by Rev. Aaron J. McLeod
Is Black America Sasfied?

By Rev. Juan R.Thomas, Esq.
A
sk any African-American where they were on Like my brother Roland, I was disappointed in what
Tuesday night, November 4, 2008, and you occurred in Chicago. The noon of a consensus
will get a smile and an immediate answer. I candidate backfired, and our sister Carol Moseley
was at the Chicago Hilton Hotel on Michigan Ave. in a Braun ran an embarrassing campaign not to menon
suite with all of the “who’s-who” in Chicago and Illinois that she lacked the credibility within the community
Democrac polics. The Chicago Hilton is across the to garner a majority of black votes. But I offer another
street from Grant Park where the new President-Elect reason why African Americans in Chicago did not elect
would soon address a crowd of thousands cheering an African-American mayor: Since Obama’s historic
him and his family on his elecon as the first African- victory on November 4, 2008, Black America has
American President of the United States of America. become sasfied in this season of electoral polics.
All were there that night (in Grant Park) where we
saw Jesse Jackson shed “tears of joy” and where one Just like it is extremely difficult to win back-to-back
of my friends and colleagues from the Naonal Bar Super Bowls – in 45 Super Bowls only seven teams have
Associaon stood having traveled to witness history won back-to-back championships and the Steelers did it
all the way from New York City. What a joy to witness twice – black America has found it difficult to “game up”
history! Our ancestors are dancing in heaven!! We have for the next polical season. Since Obama was elected
overcome!!! Or at least we sure act like it? in 2008 no new African-American has been elected
to the U.S. Senate or as Governor (Massachuses
Last Tuesday, February 22, 2011, Chicago elected its Governor, Deval Patrick was first elected in 2006). In
first new mayor in over 22 years since Richard M. Daley America’s larger cies, African-American mayors can
became mayor in 1989. It was the first me in nearly only be found in Philadelphia, Washington DC, Detroit,
60 years that no incumbent was on the ballot for re- and Atlanta. However, each of these mayors succeeded
elecon as mayor in Chicago. Like I do most mornings, an African-American mayor. We have managed to
I listened to Roland Marn on the Tom Joyner Morning maintain the status quo in these cies, but have failed
Show last Thursday as he gave a tongue lashing to the to gain ground. In cies like Chicago (in 2011), New
African-American community in Chicago for its poor Orleans (in 2010) and Houston (in 2009), African-
voter turnout and their inability to elect an African- American candidates lost the mayor’s office to a white
American mayor in a city that has long stood for African- candidate.
American polical and economic empowerment.
Like Roland, I too, have lived and worked in the City But Chicago illustrates a connued nostalgia and
of Chicago, but I consider myself a nave of the area interesng dilemma that has existed in our community
having grown up in Aurora, IL which is 39 miles west since the elecon of Chicago’s very own Obama. Rahm
of the city. Emanuel was seen as President Obama’s candidate as
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To Do Justice
evidenced by the polical ad showing the President queson: “Does President Obama’s elecon represent
praising Rahm for his work as his chief of staff. As a a movement or a moment?” Unfortunately, thus far, it
result, African-American leadership in Chicago and seems to be just a moment that we will never forget.
across the country did not go too far out on a limb to
queson Obama’s candidate. Even though, as Roland Juan R. Thomas is a lawyer and minister. He has served
pointed out in his commentary last week, members of as the Senior Pastor of Beecher Memorial United
the Congressional Black Caucus and civil rights leaders Church of Christ in New Orleans. Thomas also served as
privately queson Rahm’s commitment to our issues, I the Aurora Township Clerk from 2005-2009, becoming
argue that no one in the black community really wants the first African-American to be elected to a township
to be on the bad side of the Obama Administraon, office in Aurora, IL in 2005. Currently, he is the Secretary
either real or perceived (just ask Kendrick Meek of of the Naonal Bar Associaon.
Florida).
Also, in Chicago last week another rule of polics

applied: Bad candidates lose elecons. Rahm had no
compelling compeon. Several friends in Chicago told
TO DO JUSTICE
me that there was not a legimate alternave to Rahm
and that might explain why he received 59% of the black
vote. Even if black turnout was higher, it seems those
votes would not have necessarily gone to Carol who
received just less than 9% of the total vote last Tuesday
night and fewer total votes than two other candidates
who are both Lano. Rahm also ran a campaign that
seemed to sincerely connect with segments of the
African-American community by regularly stumping on
the far south side of Chicago and earning the support of
non-tradional African-American community leaders.
The challenge facing the black community is not to

be lulled into complacency, but rather, to realize that
President Obama is not a one man team and his
season will end in 2016, preferably. Second, leaders
must lead and not be concerned about the potenal
fallout from challenging our beloved President. Finally,
persons who seek public office must energize and
educate our community with compelling reasons why
they too should be elected to serve. Since that historic
night in November 2008, Roland Marn has asked the
March 13, 2011

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Pastor’s Pupils
A Kenisha Adams Jacara Hogan Neyin Sanders

Khary Armster Wesley Howard Spencer Scott
B Samory Bailey Kyle Hubbard Cherinay Sledge
Taylor Bailey Deahn Huddleston Michelangelo Sledge
Sydni Barclay J Amira Jackson Ember Smith
Langston Bedgood Whitney Morgan Jarvis Kourtney Staton
Nathaniel Bell Jadon Johnson Donald Stewart
Kameron Betton Moriah Johnson Maya Stewart
Ariel Bradley Cleveland Jones Nia Stewart
Jakiyah Bradley Kayland Jones Brille Smith
Cierra Brewer Maliek R. Jones T Montray Taylor
Kamran Bryan K Bria Kelly Ayodele Thomas-Kadirifu
Kion Bryan Lamar King Aidan Thompson
C Taylore Cephas Lorenz King Imani Timms
Joshua Chapman L Quint Lattimore Indigoe Timms
Camryn Clanton Jesse Lawrence Kierra Towns
Ryan Coppage Brianna Laws Angelica Townsend
Kara Coleman Kristen Laws Amber Tyler
Cameron Curtis Ada R. Lewis Jamila Arielle Tyler
Austin Daniels M Gabrielle Mason V Max Vasquez
Chrystal M. Denton Tajean Mathis Oscar Vasquez
E Damamli Earsery Evan J. Martin W Andrew Walker
F Janae Fleming Alisa McDaniel Sydni Walker
Ulysses Floyd Daryl McIntosh Caira Watson
G Taryn German Jadah McIntosh Cainen Washington
Samuel J. Gettis Eli McGee Emari Washington
Myles Gibbs Maurionna Minor Vincent Washington, Jr.
Acasia A. Gibson Serena Mitchell Whitney Wilkes
Ariella G. Gibson Imani Mitchell-Wyatt Angelica Williams
Alyson C. Godbolt Amber Moore Cameron Williams
Simone Graham Steven Moore, Jr. Sterling Williams
Joseph Graves Lanier Moorer Tylar Williams
Justin Graves Lindsay Moorer Bria S. Williamson
Jade A. Greear Kiela Moreno Brian J. Williamson
Kristiana Griffin Nia Moreno Taylor Wilson
H Brooklyn Nia Hammond Makina Moses William R. Wilson
Kendrick J. Harmon N Theodore Norris Erikah Witherspoon
Zahra Harmon-Cohran P Michellai Parks Tatiana Woulard
Herbert Cecil Harper Ariel M. Parrott Joshua Woods
Mosea Harris Brandon J. Parrott Tia Young
Yaleigh Harris Anita A. Pennington
Djona Hawkins Maxx Powell-Kelley
Morgan Hawthorne R Siauna Respress
Antoinette Hemby Michael Rucker
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Planters Society
Beloved:
As we begin the Holy Season of Lent, we thank and praise our

Lord who gave the ulmate gi for our salvaon. In each and
every way, Jesus embodied the principal of this year’s theme,
“We Got Next”. He made a life transcending gi for us.
Today, we celebrate Trinitarians who are planng seeds for

future Trinitarians by giving a gi to the Endowment Fund or
making a gi to Trinity UCC through their estate plans. Whether
these Trinitarians have designated Trinity United Church of Christ in their will, trust, or as a
beneficiary on their rerement accounts or insurance plans, they have demonstrated that they
care about the next 50 years of the mission and ministries of Trinity.
PLANTERS SOCIETY
Praising God for these Planters Society Members as of March 5, 2011:
Rev. Barbara J. Allen Dr. Sokoni Karanga

Monica and Herbert Allen Rev. Gwendolyn V. Kirkland
Carthal Anderson C. Edward and Sherri Mason
Gus Bowers Andrew McDaniel
Allene Brown Renee K. Robinson
Daryle E. and Cecile Keith Brown Rick and Lynn Palmore
Rev. Herbert Carey Rev. Wayne Alan Robinson
Deacon Glover Chapman Judith Rogers
Blaine DeNye Shanara Sanders
Patricia Eggleston Herdie Sykes
Rev. Donald J. Fairley Deacon Douglas W. Wille
Brenda Johnson Brenda J. Washington
Tony C. Johnson Rev. Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr.
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Planters Society
Our prayer is that these numbers will connue to grow and at least 50 Trinitarians will become
members of the Planters Society by our 50th Anniversary in December.
Interested? To learn more about giving to Trinity through your estate plan and joining the
Planters Society,
Visit the Planters Society tab on www.trinitychicago.org
Contact the Endowment Commiee/Planters Society

773-966-1500, Mailbox 2379
or
email: Endowment@trinitychicago.org
Talk to your financial, tax, philanthropic or legal advisor
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Sermon Notes
SERMON NOTES
March 13, 2011

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Stewardship
THE RESULTS OF A REDEEMED LIFE
T
here are many cases listed in the Bible where giving is discussed. We need to be able to talk
spiritually about giving. Jesus watched at the treasury to see how people gave. He wasn’t checking
amounts, he was studying people.
A woman broke an alabaster box of ointment and poured it on Christ. Christ commented the deed to
others present. He said this gi would be for a memorial to her (Mahew 26:6-13; 14:3-9). When Cain
and Abel brought offerings, their gis were approved, disapproved, and recorded for us (Genesis 4:1-5).
When the Israelites gave for the tabernacle, their gis were noted (Exodus 35:4-29). Exactly what the
woman gave to Elijah is recounted for us (I Kings 17:8-16). Scripture menons, approvingly, Asa’s gis to
the house of the Lord (I Kings 15:14-15). Giving was public under David (I Chronicles 22:28-29).
STEWARDSHIP
They sat Joash’s chest outside the gate of the house of the Lord. People dropped money into it there.
Nothing secret about that! (II Chronicles 24:8-10) The early Chrisans “brought and laid…at the apostles’
feet” (Acts 4:34-35). Nothing private about that, either. Ananias and Sapphira were struck dead for
hypocrisy, not for giving in public (Acts 4:34-5; 11). Paul certainly was not secreve about his collecon
for the saints at Jerusalem (II Corinthians 8:9; I Corinthians 16:1, 21). Nor did he keep sll about what the
Philippians gave to him (Philippians 4).
We believe the maer boils down to move in giving. Is it for show or for witness? Our giving needs
to reflect that God keeps on giving to us. “Give as you have been given.” Our love for the Lord should
make our giving joyful. God is never outdone in generosity. Our stewardship is tested by our sharing the
blessings God gives us.
Your Friends in Service,

The Stewardship Ministry
Constance A. King, Editor

Rosemary Smith, Chairperson
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Green Page
“In (God’s) hand is the life of every living

thing and the breath of every human
being.” Job 12:10
CALLING ALL FARMERS!

Spring and summer will be here before you know it, and it will be me for fresh vegetables,
fruits, and other wonderful homemade products of…
THE TRINITY FARMERS MARKET
GREEN PAGE
The Green Commiee needs your assistance in idenfying local farmers, primary growers,
and vendors of healthy products as we prepare for our 2011 season! For an applicaon and
informaon on insurance requirements, please have interested farmers and vendors contact:
green@trinitychicago.org
773-966-1500, Mailbox 2385
Deadline: Monday, March 21, 2011

We need you! Join the Green Revoluon. The Green Commiee meets every 2nd Monday, 7:00 p.m. at
the church.
Thank you!
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Introducing…
Prayer and Fasting Bible
Discovery Classes
Presented by
Rev. Clyde White and Deacon Joe Griffith
Sundays through March 27
Immediately following the 7:30 a.m. worship service
Sanctuary
Join us, as we biblically explore the Purpose, Principles, Power

and Promise of Prayer and Fasting.
* Sessions will begin 15 minutes immediately following service,

until 10:30 a.m.
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Calling All Youth
AGES 4-18 (through high school)
To attend the
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Today, Sunday,
March 13, 2011
11:00 a.m.
Atrium
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January Bapsm, Baby Dedicaon, Right
Hand of Fellowship, and more available
online at
hp://trinityucc.zenfolio.com!
Join Us
Saturday, March 19, 2011
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Discussion and Book Signing with:
Daphne Kennedy-Johnson,
C. Lynn Williams and
Elaine Robbins Harris
Buy any book or Black History CD/DVD series

and receive a free Black History poster!
Jazz-A-Palooza and Community Comedy DVD sets sll

available!
AKIBA STORE HOURS

Monday - Thursday, 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., CLOSED FRIDAYS
Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, after each Worship Service
(773) 962 - 5660 • www.akibabookstore.org
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“9He brought us to this place and gave us this land, a land flowing with milk and honey; 10and now I bring the
firsruits of the soil that you, O Lord, have given me.” – Deuteronomy 26:9-10
First Fruits Electronic Giving

Take your purpose and commitment to God to a new level by giving the First Fruits of what God
has given to via Electronic Giving!
First Fruits - Giving God the first of all that God has given us, with praise and thanksgiving.
Giving God our First Fruits…
Blesses God because:
• It ensures that God is recognized and thanked as the provider for all things in our life
Blesses you because it:

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

• Makes it easier to rely on church budgets
• Creates a stable revenue stream for ministry
• Increases opportunity for ministry and meet the needs of God's people
• Reduces work for ministry partners and staff (less counng, no checks to deposit, less handling of cash, etc.)
• Is secure, accurate, mely and efficient
As we celebrate our 50th year as a church, we set a goal of aaining 500 new members as electronic givers, those
that commit to give of their first fruits.
In the coming weeks we will be including addional informaon in the bullen, and providing other resources to
encourage and inform you. To assist you in making this important commitment to Trinity, and answer any quesons
you might have, we have tables set up in the Narthex and Atrium for your convenience.
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Divorce Hurts: Find Help At Divorce Care

Divorce Care is a special weekly seminar and support group for people who are
separated or divorced. It is a place where you can be around people who understand
what you are feeling. It is a place where you can hear valuable informaon about ways
to heal from the hurt of divorce.
Divorce Care groups will meet Thursdays, through June 16th
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Room 120 (most dates)
e-mail divorcerecovery@trinitychicago.org
Sponsored by the S.O.A.R. Family of the Singles Community of Trinity United Church of Christ
Divorce Care for Kids (DC4K) is a safe, fun place for kids (ages 5-12) to help children heal from
the hurt caused by the separaon or divorce of their parents. At our weekly DC4K group, kids
make friends with other kids who understand how they feel and the things they are going
through because of the divorce of their parents.
The DC4K group will meet Thursdays, through June 16th

7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
e-mail divorcerecovery@trinitychicago.org
Sponsored by the S.O.A.R. Family of the Singles Community of Trinity United Church of Christ
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Service Opportunity for Retail Professionals
The Trinity United Church of Christ Mul-Media Communicaons Department is seeking merchandising and retail
professionals to help in the development of a strategic plan for the Akiba Bookstore. Interested members should
have management experience in retail operaons and merchandise planning.
Our goal is to establish a team of 3 to 5 members, under the direcon of the Director, Mul-Media Communicaons,
to develop a strategic plan that will grow Akiba sales through all available avenues, including web site, store, iTunes
and others. Parcipants will have some or all of the following skills and experience:
• Familiarity with Microso PowerPoint and Excel

• Strategic planning in a merchandise/retail environment
• Experience with promoons and displays
• Internet sales and markeng
• Developing budgets, forecasts and P/L statements
• Experience with compeve analysis, product pricing
The objecve of the team will be to develop a strategic and taccal plan for the Akiba Bookstore to assure its
connued growth and profitability, while connuing to serve the needs of the Congregaon and Pastoral Staff with
love and excellence.
Members interested in this unique opportunity to serve your church, please email your resume to
debrown@trinitychicago.org. It is our plan to iniate this team in the next month.
We thank you for your consideraon.
Did You Know?

That the Trinity Daily Devoons for the Lenten Season were each wrien by
one of the anointed pastors who either currently serve at Trinity UCC on the
Pastoral Staff or worked at Trinity on the Pastoral Staff over the last 50 years?
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“WE GOT NEXT!”
Do you know what your spiritual gis are? Are you acve in a ministry? This
session will allow you to assess your spiritual gis and help you to idenfy the
ministry that is right for you.
2011 Class Schedule

Tuesday, March 22
Tuesday, April 5
Monday, May 2
Monday, June 13
Monday, July 18
Monday, August 8*
Tuesday, September 12*
Monday, October 3
Monday, November 7
All classes will meet in Room 207, 7:00 p.m.

*Monday, August 8 and Tuesday, September 12 will meet in Room 203, 7:00 p.m.
For Informaon, contact Ministry Services,

773-962-5650 or e-mail ministryservices@trinitychicago.org
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LOOKING FOR OLD PHOTOGRAPHS
OF TRINITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST!
In preparaon for Trinity UCC’S 50th anniversary celebraon, the Mul-Media Communicaons
Department is looking for photographs of Trinity UCC’s Sanctuary, church events, members in
ministry, from 1961 to 2000.
• All photos should be clearly labeled with the following informaon on the back: Owner’s name,
telephone number, email, and any informaon about the images in the photo (people, locaons,
etc.)
• Please place your photos in an envelope and address to: Donna Hammond-Bus, c/o Mul-Media
Communicaons Department
• Once photos are scanned and indexed, they will be returned
For informaon, call 773-966-1536

or email dlhammond@trinitychicago.org
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The Stewardship Ministry Cordially Invites All New Members
To Aend Their
BLACK AND CHRISTIAN
New Member Class
If you have not taken both new member classes (Sessions I and II), the Stewardship Ministry
is expecng you! Please don’t delay! Compleon of the new member process aer you have
“Walked the Aisle” is in three stages:
• Compleon of Sessions I and II (in that order) of your New Member class
• Right Hand of Fellowship on a first Sunday evening. The Right Hand of Fellowship is a
requirement for full membership
• Become an acve member, working in one of the ministries of your church home
Adults and Teens

Sessions I and II
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Registraon: 9:30 a.m. Class: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Atrium
Connental Breakfast and Lunch will be served
Children ages 12 and under

10:00 am - 1:00 p.m.
(Children must be accompanied by Parent or Guardian)
Receive Right Hand of Fellowship, Sunday April 3, 2011, 4:45 p.m.
Please remember to bring your Bible – if you don’t have one, we’ll provide one for you!
Please RSVP and CONFIRM your parcipaon!

Call the Membership/Ministry Services office, 773-962-5650, immediately!
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“Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that need not be ashamed,
rightly dividing the word of truth.” II Timothy 2:15 KJV
The Center For African

Biblical Studies
Presents
“Know What You Believe”

A Weekly Bible Study Quiz
As part of our commitment to Christ, we are called to “Study to show yourself approved unto God . . .” Here are the Bible
Study Quiz quesons for this week:
1. Why is the Bible the greatest book ever wrien? (II Timothy 3:16)
2. Who was Isaac’s wife? (Genesis 24:67)
3. What was the name of the woman Samson loved? (Judges 16:4)
4. Who was born first, Jesus, or John the Bapst? (Luke 1:5-36)
5. To what animal did Peter compare the devil? (I Peter 5:8)
Answers to Bible Study Quiz dated Sunday, March 6, 2011:
1. We are.
2. Egypt
3. Paul
4. Twelve
Answers will be published in next Sunday's bullen!
A Message from Our Accounng Department…

Please use extra care when wring checks for your Tithes and Offerings:
• Please make all checks payable to Trinity United Church of Christ or TUCC
• Be sure to use the correct year of 2011
• The Accounng Department will have to return to payee all checks received with a 2010
date
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The Board of Directors of Trinity United Church of Christ
Federal Credit Union (FCU)
INVITES YOU TO CELEBRATE WITH US AT OUR 32ND ANNUAL MEETING

Friday, March 18, 2011
6:30 p.m. – Atrium (Please be prompt!)
Stay Obedient to God to Secure the Future for Our Next Generaon. Come out, and enjoy
the Food, Fun, and Fellowship with Your Very Own Credit Union Family. We offer Auto and
Personal Loans, You can make a difference...
RSVP, Trinity UCC-FCU Office, 773-966-1505 or
Email creditunion@trinitychicago.org
THEC 2011 Spring Break HBCU College Tours

Don’t know what to give your college-bound high school student for the
holidays? How about their first up-close and personal look of historically
black colleges and universies (HBCUs) during spring break on a Trinity
Higher Educaon Corporaon (THEC) college tour?
Tour date: April 17th through April 22nd, 2011.

Registraon Deadline, April 10, 2011
For general informaon, tour ineraries, and payment plan informaon,

contact THEC at 773-966-1508 or thechbcutours@thec4success.org.
THEC - Helping to make the dream of higher educaon a reality!

Visit us at www.thec4success.org
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Calendar
HIGHLIGHTS
3/18 • 32nd Annual Meeting of the Credit

Union
TODAY
7:30 a.m. • Worship Service - SA 1:30 p.m. • Dinner - FH

9:30 a.m. • Prayer and Fasting Bible Study - SA 2:30 p.m. • Endowment Committee - BR
• Breakfast - FH 6:00 p.m. • Worship Service - SA
11:00 a.m. • Worship Service - SA
MONDAY 3/14
400 W. 95th Street 6:30 p.m. • Men's Fellowship - FH

12:00 p.m. • Active Seniors and Friends - SA • Stewardship Transition/Planning - BR
1:30 p.m. • Active Seniors and Friends - A 7:00 p.m. • Adult Drama Ministry - 203
5:30 p.m. • Drug and Alcohol Revival Planning - • Green Committee - 102
CALENDAR
202 • Women's Chorus Rehearsal - SA
6:00 p.m. • Band Rehearsal - SA 7:30 p.m.+ • Khayralla Rehearsal - A
• Retreat Planning Committee - 207
TUCC Village Center
• Women's Chorus Committee - 120 1947 West 95th Street
• Women's Chorus Business Meeting - 7:00 p.m. • Adult Ushers Officers Meeting - W305
116
6:15 p.m. • Mwanabaraka Rehearsal - A
TUESDAY 3/15
NONE
WEDNESDAY 3/16
6:00 am. - • Prayer and Fasting 5:30 p.m. • Drama Mimes - 120
6:00 p.m.
7:14 p.m. • Wednesday Word Prayer Service - SA
11:30 a.m. • Prayer Service - WC
THURSDAY 3/17
6:00 p.m. • Trustee Ministry Meeting - BR TUCC Village Center

1947 West 95th Street
3:00 p.m. • THEC Tutoring - E102/W307
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Calendar
FRIDAY 3/18
400 W. 95th Street TUCC Village Center

7:00 p.m. • Africa Ministry Prayer Service - WC 1947 West 95th Street
• Credit Union Annual Meeting - A 11:00 a.m. • Free-N-One - E102
• Healing Ministry - 202 7:00 p.m. • Free-N-One - E102

• Tough Love - W305
SATURDAY 3/19
400 W. 95th Street 1:00 p.m. • Harris/Johnson Book Signing - A

7:00 a.m. Food Share - A/FH • Youth Drill Team - 202
7:30 a.m. • Yoga Exercises - Narthex II • Christian Education - BR
8:00 a.m. • Finance Committee - BR 2:00 p.m. • Greeters Orientation - 102
9:00 a.m. • Saturday Bible School 2:00 p.m. • Junior Drill Team - 120
• Pre-School/Kindergarten - 116 • Lupus Support - 207
• 1st/2nd Grade - 120 • Young Adult Ushers - FH
• 3rd/4th Grade - 203 2:30 p.m. • Women's Guild - 203
• 5th/6th Grade - 202 3:00 p.m. • Pre-Marital Counseling - 202
• Teens - 207 3:30 p.m. • Adult Ushers - FH
• Discipleship Class - FH 4:00 p.m. • Baby Dedication Class - WC
• Adults - WC 5:00 p.m. • Deacons in Training - 202
11:00 a.m. • Little Warriors for Christ - WC TUCC Village Center
• Math Tutorial - 202/203 1947 West 95th Street
• Women's Drill Team - 116 9:00 a.m. • Legal Clinic - Legal Clinic Room
11:30 a.m. • Dance Ministry Clinic and Workshop - 10:00 a.m. • Reading Tutorial - W302/W305/W307
SA • THEC ACT Prep W301
• Next Movement Committee - FH 12:00 p.m. • THEC Tutoring - E102
12:30 p.m. • Math Tutorial Wrap-Up - 203 1:30 p.m. • THEC Tutoring - W307
• Walaika - WC 2:30 PM • Spreadsheet Training - W301
• Women's Drill Team - Narthex II 3:00 p.m. • Fine Arts and Literary Guild - W302
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Heart of the Community
AUDITIONING YOUNG Pastor Deborah Smith, Greater Victory Chrisan
ACTRESSES between the ages of 7-10 to play a Fellowship Church, Tickets and informaon, Call Soror
7-year old for the new stage play, Love in the Wild Wild Cherese Gregory, 219-887-3575 or reecie3782@aol.
Hundreds, Producon is family-friendly and open to all com
ages, Rehearsals in Chicago, Parents or guardians call
THE EXPERIENCE WITH KIRK
Kimberly, 773-368-4052
FRANKLIN,
Wednesday, March 23, Doors open
CALLING ALL DELTAS! Members of Delta at 6:30
Cultural
p.m., Event,
Center, 4701
7:00 p.m., Harold Washington
S. King Dr., Each paid aendee
Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., are invited to worship
together on Sunday, March 20, at all worship services, will receive a copy of the new CD, Hello Fear, Interview,
as part of our Sisterhood month celebraon, Sorors mini-performance and CD signing, Tickets and
are asked to wear Delta red, Group photo in the informa on, The Music Experience, 1959 ½ E. 73rd
choir stand, promptly at 10:15 a.m., Informaon, St., or online at www.amusicexperience.com, call
HEART OF THE COMMUNITY

Contact Lori Shaw, 312-953-5715 or lorihshaw@ 773-493-0154
yahoo.com ALSO…The Chicago Alumnae and Lambda
Chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. hosts its FREE WEATHERIZATION GRANT!
EMBODI (Empowering Males to Build Opportunies Delta Instute, in partnership with Faith in Place,
for Developing Independence) youth panel and is offering two new applicaon informaon/intake
workshop, Saturday, March 19, 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., workshops, Saturday, March 19, 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.,
DePaul University, Schmidt Academic Center, 2320 N. 1st Congregaonal Church of Chicago UCC, 1305 N.
Kenmore, Highlights include discussions on the history Hamlin, and Saturday, March 26, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.,
of gangs, featuring Dr. Joseph West, and Facebook Pilgrim Missionary Bapst Church, 3235 E. 91st St.,
Felony – what you say, post or email will ruin your Homeowners can apply for weatherizaon grants and
life, Informaon, Contact Ashley Allen, 312-523-9288 energy efficiency appliances and receive up to $4,700
AND…Glen Ellyn Area Alumnae, Mu Theta and Zeta in free weatherizaon services including ac/sidewall
Iota Chapters, 45th Midwest Regional Conference, insulaon, weather striping, air sealing, window and
June 9-12, Hya Regency Rosemont, Informaon, visit door replacement, thermostat upgrade, duct and
www.dstglenellyn.org furnace repair, radiant heat regulators and compact
fluorescent light bulbs, Eligibility includes homeowner
DELOIS BARRETT CAMPBELL 85th in Chicago, single-family home up to 4 units; People’s
Gas customer, Earning low-to-moderate income (per
Birthday celebraon, Today, Sunday, March 13, 3:00
p.m., First Church of Deliverance, 4315 S. Wabash Ave., HUD’s 2010 average median income) ranging from
Informaon, Call 773-928-0997 $15,850-$63,360 for one person; $18,100-$72360 for
2 persons; $20,350-$81,480 for 3 persons; $22,600-
DELTA PSI EPISILION Chrisan Sorority, $90,480 for 4 persons, Informaon on documentaon
require and to reserve a spot, call 312-733-4640,
Inc., Alpha Omega Chapter, Agape Prayer Luncheon,
Saturday, March 19, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., House of Ext. 112, Applicaons and informaon, www.delta-
Hughes, 14300 S. Cicero, Crestwood, IL, Guest speaker, ins tute.org/weatherizaon
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Heart of the Community
LANGSTON UNIVERSITY ALUMNI 5:00 p.m., Prince Hall Lodge, 809 E. 42nd Pl, 2nd Floor,
ASSOCIATION (LUNAA) Chicago Chapter, Vendors needed, Informaon, Call 773-721-3082 or
visit www.panache3.com
meeng, Saturday, March 19, 2:30 p.m., Chicago Bee
Library, 3647 S. State St., Save the date for our social
gathering, April 9, Informaon, contact Deborah REAL MEN FOR YOUNG MEN
Mahews, 773-742-1533 or dma10181@aol.com Breakfast, “A Gentle Man Power Brunch” Saturday,
March 16, 10:00 a.m., Washburne Culinary Instute,
MCCORMICK THEOLOGICAL 6300 S. Halsted, presented by Real Men Charies,
SEMINARY presents its annual Rev. Dr. Marn Inc., the presenng non-profit of Real Men Cook,
the Naonal Father’s Day celebraons, Serving
Luther King, Jr., Heritage and History Lecture and
Community Bible Study, Monday, March 14, 4:00 up career advice to assist young men 16 years of
p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Lecture, and Tuesday, March 15, age and older, and providing young men with a
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., 5640 S. University Ave., Guest network of tools and resources to foster personal
Lecturer, Rev. Wil Gafney, Ph.D., Associate Professor, and professional development, Guest speaker,
Hebrew and Old Testament, The Lutheran Theological Food service and hospitality careers expert, Gerry
Seminary, Philadelphia, PA, Free and open to public, Fernandez, Register, contact Roxanne Charles,
Informaon, Contact 773-947-6310 or prodriquez@ RoxanneCharlesatroxanne@cestsibonhospitality.com
mccormick.edu or visit www.realmencook.com
MISSION OF FAITH Bapst Church women SERENITY INC. a

COUNSELING CENTER,
501(c)(3) organizaon, presents its 2011
celebrate their first R.O.S.E.S. (Reaching Out to Sisters
Empowering Sisters) women’s retreat, Saturday, fundraiser, eta Theatre, Saturday, April 9, 8:00 p.m.,
March 19, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., 11321 S. Prairie Ave., Tickets and informaon, Call Rev. Dr. Hugh Flemming,
Guest speaker, Mrs. Diana Vargas, Informaon and 773-643-0500
registraon, Call 773-821-5552
SOCIAL WORK WITH AFRICAN
NATIONAL HOOK-UP OF BLACK AMERICAN MALES: Health, Mental Health
WOMEN, INC., Chicago Chapter, a non-profit and Social Policy, edited by Waldo E. Johnson, Jr.,
Ph.D., MSW (Oxford University Press, 2010) will be the
advocate for women and families presents “The
Gospel Hook-Up,” an evening of gospel entertainment, featured book for the Center for American Progress’
featuring Chicago’s own The Brown Sisters, Saturday, Black Men and Social Policy Noon Dialogue, Tuesday,
March 26, 6:00 p.m., New Zion Upper Room 1950 W. March 15, the Center for American Progress, 1333 H
13th St., Chicago, Tickets and informaon, Contact Street, NW, 10th Floor, Washington, DC, The panel
Doretha Harris, 773-426-2978 or Rosemarie Dodd, discussion will include Dr. Johnson, Michael A. Lindsey,
773-314-6263 Ph.D., MSW, MPH, Professor of Social Work at the
University of Maryland and Charles E. Lewis, Sr., Ph.D.,
PANACHE 3 presents “Forget Her Not” MSW, Deputy Chief of Staff and Communicaons
Mother’s Day Market, Saturday, April 30, 12:00 p.m. – Director for U.S. Congressman Ed Towns, two of the
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Information & Announcements
volume’s contributors; U.S. Congressman Danny K.
Davis, and Rev. Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, Professor of
Sociology at Georgetown University
SOUTH CENTRAL COMMUNITY

Services presents its 26th annual “Pun’ on the
Hits” dinner show, Friday, March 18, 6:00 p.m., Sabre
Room, 8900 W. 95th St., Hickory Hills, IL, Tickets and
informaon, Call Darryl Shelton, 773-483-0900, Ext.
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INFORMATION & ANNOUNCEMENTS

AFRICA MINISTRY Join Rev. Dr. Jeremiah BREAST EDUCATION ADVOCACY

A. Wright, Jr., on one of the spiritual and cultural Counseling or Navigaon program (B.E.A.C.O.N.) has
2011 Study Tours, Brazil, July 7-18; Ghana/Togo/ been providing breast health educaon awareness
Benin, August 7-20; and South Africa, December 5-18, workshops on the southside of Chicago since 2007,
Informaon, Contact Sydneye Wilson, Aarco Travel, B.E.A.C.O.N. also provides free mammography
773-363-9500 screening and the BACK-on-Track Warriors support
group, We have established a reputaon for
BLAINE DENYE LIBRARY Ministry excellence as we are impacng many lives through
partners invite you to visit our library and explore the our educaonal workshops and formal presentaons,
volumes on Bible study, African American history and Those diagnosed or receiving treatment should join
culture, For the month of March, we offer books on the BACK-on-Track Warriors, Informaon, Contact Ea
Lenten Reflecons: Listening at Golgotha, by Peter McGregor Jones, Amani-TUCHC, 773-966-1585
Storey; From Calvary to Victory, by Susan Smith;
Echoes from Calvary, by Richard Young, ed.; The DOMESTIC VIOLENCE MINISTRY is
Passion of the Lord, by James Noel, ed.; The Darkness dedicated to ending the silent killer in our community,
and the Dawn, by Charles Swindoll; and Bread of Domesc Violence is not just a woman's problem, it is
Life, by Barbara Essex, All of these tles are in your a COMMUNITY problem. Please come join us in our
church library, located on the 2nd floor, Our hours are fight for survivors, call 773-966-1500, Mailbox 2317 or
Monday-Tuesday-Thursday, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., contact Tennille Power at 773-406-4193
Wednesday, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, 10:00
a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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EMMAUS ROAD “Grief Work” Support THE NEW U SMOOTHIE GROUP
Group meeng, Thursday, March 24, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 training for Smoothologists, Saturday, March 26, 4:30
p.m., Wright Chapel, This month’s topic, “Don’t Go p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall
It Alone,” Informaon, contact Deacon Dr. Herbert
Goodman, Jr., 773-966-1500, Mailbox 2320 or email TRINITY LIFESAVERS Mentoring program
EmmausRoad@trinitychicago.org matches adults with children of incarcerated parents,
Save a life, Share your me, advice and friendship with
FREE-IN-ONE For anyone suffering from drug a child, Brochures available in the Habari Gani rack,
and alcohol abuse, Every Friday, 11:00 a.m. and 6:30 Atrium, Contact Daryle Brown, daryleq@yahoo.com
p.m., Tough Love meengs for family members of drug or 773-966-1500, Mailbox 2354
and alcohol abusers, Fridays, 6:30 p.m., Call 773-966-
1500, Mailbox 2319 TRINITY UCC AND SAFER
FOUNDATION Seeks business owners or
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY persons with human resources oversight and company
MINISTRY announces classes in Microso willing to give ex-offenders an opportunity for
PowerPoint, beginning Tuesday, March 22 through employment, AND…Sponsoring Prisoners Re-Entry
Tuesday, April 26, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Trinity Village Program, aercare program for ex-offenders: 18 years
Center, 1947 W. 95th St., Informaon, Call 773-966- old and up, out of prison 180 days or less, no crimes
1400, Mailbox 2333, or email it@trinitychicago.org against women or children ALSO…Prisoners Re-Entry
Program mentors needed, Must be available to meet
IT’S GIRL SCOUT COOKIE TIME! with mentees 2-6 hours per month, If ex-offender,
Girl Scout cookies for sale, Atrium, following worship convicon must not have been crimes against women
services, Informaon, Call Brenda Washington, 773- or children, must be out of prison for at least 2 years,
846-2802 Call Cassandra Johnson, 773-966-1561
MEMBERSHIP SERVICES Have you TRINITY UCC HOUSING MINISTRY

moved? Any children le the nest? New employment Spring forum, sponsored by the Housing, Legal and
or newly married? Forgot your giving number? Call Caribbean ministries, “The State of Chicago Real
Membership Services, 773-966-1556 or 966-1553 Estate: Protect Your Property,” Saturday, April 30,
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Trinity Village Center, 1947
MEN’S FELLOWSHIP Ministry presents W. 95th St., Panelists include Sara J. Barber, VP,
“Male Health: From Infancy to Elderly,” Monday, Citybank and Deborah Moore, Director, Neighborhood
March 14, 7:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall, Dr. Hugh A. Housing Services, Submit housing-related quesons
Jenkins discusses health issues such as infant nutrion, to Housing@trinitychicago.org ALSO…The Housing
ADD and ADHD, Puberty, Sports, Injuries, Stress, Ministry encourages everyone to view the Housing
Ferlity, Prostate, Weight and hair loss, and more, Ministry’s web page at www.trinitychicago.org,
Informaon, Call 773-966-1500, Mailbox 2348 or for informaon on affordable rentals throughout
email MensFellowship@trinitychicago.org Chicagoland, Submit your affordable rentals (under
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$1,300) to Housing@trinitychicago.org, or contact L. interested in volunteering for the Legal Clinic and/or
Lowery at 773-966-1500, Mailbox 2329 parcipang in our legal referral directory, To contact
us call 773-966-1500, Mailbox 2339 or send e-mail to
TRINITY UCC LEGAL CLINIC Legal@trinitychicago.org
providing direct legal advice, mediaon services and
representaon to the congregaon and community, YOGA MINISTRY seeks an instructor to train
Clinic is open 1st and 3rd Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 small group on CPR techniques during the month of
p.m., and 2nd Thursdays, 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Village May or June, Cerficaon preferred, but not required,
Center, No appointment necessary, Also, we are always Informaon call 773-966-1500, Mailbox 2368 or
in need of legal professionals (especially aorneys) email Yoga@trinitychicago.org
INFORMATION & ANNOUNCEMENTS

HOUSE FOR SALE
Trinity United Church of Christ has for sale, by owner, a 5 bedroom, 2 Bathroom, 2 story house with
1,818 square feet of living space. Property has a full basement and a 1 car garage. The property is
located on the Southeast side of Chicago. The property will be shown by appointment only. Serious
buyers may contact the Business Office of the church at 773-966-1522, for a showing of the property.
The Business Office is opened from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday – Thursday.
March 13, 2011

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Amani News
News from the Amani Trinity United Health Corporaon
• If you are like most people, you probably didn’t Jones at 773-966-1585 or email emmcgregor-jones@
wake up one morning and say, “Gee, I’d love to spend trinitychicago.org
every minute of my life dedicated to the needs of
another person.” Instead, you may be an accidental • AMANI TRINITY UNITED HEALTH CORPORATION
caregiver. An accidental caregiver can be a relave, has been awarded funding to provide school-based
friend from church, or even a neighbor. They come counseling for the Governor’s Neighborhood Recovery
to the aid of someone who needs help with errands, Iniave, which will be managed and operated
meal preparaon, or light housekeeping. Their through the Synergy Counseling Center, Crisis
responsibilies grow over me, and while they didn’t stabilizaon, anger coping, skills-building, problem-
plan to become a caregiver, they became one. For solving intervenons for elementary students will
individuals who currently find themselves living as an be provided, Informaon, Contact E. McGregor
accidental caregiver, Amani Trinity United Community Jones, 773-966-1585 or email emmcgregor-jones@
Health Corporaon has created a series of caregiver trinitychicago.org
workshops to be held monthly/bi-weekly covering a
number of topics specifically related to caregiving. For • AMANI CARE CORNER asks can you spare one
addional informaon and to sign-up for the workshop Sunday per month? We seek kind, gentle and caring
of your choice, contact Ms. T. Slaon, 773-966-1588 or Trinitarians to volunteer to assist the elderly and
email, tslaon@trinitychicago.org physically challenged members to and from their Pace
vans aer worship service, We also pick-up meals,
• AMANI-TRINITY UNITED COMMUNITY HEALTH CDs/DVDs and books from the Akiba Bookstore,
CORPORATION has been awarded funding for an Informaon, Contact Donalynne Schaffer, 773-966-
Intergeneraonal Project to assist elders in beer 1579
understanding Informaon Technology (computers)
and to provide the teens with a beer understanding • AMANI CARE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM God comforts
and appreciaon of our history during the Civil Rights us “that we may be able to comfort those who are in
Era, We are seeking elders who would like to be a part any trouble, with the comfort which we ourselves are
of this educaonal and fun series of acvies that comforted by God (II Corinthians 1:3-5), Amani Hospice
will pair them with a high school student and allow Educaon program provides training, educaon, and
them to learn from each other, Line Dancing lessons, awareness for end-of-life care to the pastoral staff,
Wii game acvies, chess and other board games will members, and community, We seek volunteers to
all be a part of this fun experience, One of the goals offer companionship, support, and other services to
of the project will allow the elders to share their Civil those in need, For informaon, Call Tee Slaon, 773-
Rights Era experience which will educate the teens 966-1588
on the challenges and successes they have achieved,
For addional informaon, contact E. McGregor-
34 March 13, 2011

Prayer Concerns
PRAYER CONCERNS
March 13, 2011

35
Service & Support Groups
Akiba Sales Counseling Ministry Immabasi Health &
(773) 966 - 1504 (773) 966-1500, Mailbox 2315 Wellness Ministry
MON - THURS: (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2332
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Credit Union
CLOSED FRIDAYS (773) 966 - 1505
SATURDAY (773) 723 - 8382 (fax) Immabasi Support
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. TUES & THURS: Groups:
SUNDAY 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Community Mental Health Council
Aer each Service SATURDAY (773) 734 - 4033
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2375
SUNDAY Diabetes
Amani Trinity United Commu- (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2374
Aer 7:30 & 11:00 a.m. Services
nity Health Corporaon Family Caregivers
(773) 966 - 1506 (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2376
MON - FRI: Domesc Violence
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Ministry Confidenal
Kujichagulia Special
Helpline
Blaine DeNye Library (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2317 Cizens Support
SERVICE & SUPPORT GROUPS

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

(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2325 Learning Center
Corporaon
(773) 966 - 1508 (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2333
TUES & THURS: HIV/AIDS Support
11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Ministry
WEDNESDAY (312) 409 - AIDS (2437)
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2327
FRIDAY
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Housing Ministry
SATURDAY (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2329
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
SUNDAYS & MONDAYS
CLOSED
36 March 13, 2011

2011 Trinity UCC Theme
WE GOT NEXT : Celebrang the joys and sacrifices of the past and securing the future of
our Next generaon to take our community to the Next level.
Levicus 25:1 - 13 (NIV), Luke 4:18 - 19 (KJV)
January • Levicus: 25:10 July • Levicus 25:6-7

10 6
Consecrate the fiieth year and proclaim Whatever the land yields during the sabbath
liberty throughout the land to all its inhabitants. year will be food for you—for yourself, your
It shall be a jubilee for you; each of you is to male and female servants, and the hired worker
return to your family property and to your own and temporary resident who live among you, 7
clan. as well as for your livestock and the wild animals
in your land. Whatever the land produces may
February: Levicus 25:1 be eaten.
1
The LORD said to Moses at Mount Sinai,
August • Levicus 25:8
March • Levicus 25:2 8
“‘Count off seven sabbath years—seven mes
2
“Speak to the Israelites and say to them: ‘When seven years—so that the seven sabbath years
you enter the land I am going to give you, the amount to a period of forty-nine years.
land itself must observe a sabbath to the LORD.
September • Levicus 25:9
April • Levicus 25:3 9
Then have the trumpet sounded everywhere on
3
For six years sow your fields, and for six years the tenth day of the seventh month; on the Day
prune your vineyards and gather their crops. of Atonement sound the trumpet throughout
your land.
May • Levicus 25:4-5
4
But in the seventh year the land is to have a October • Levicus: 25:11-12
11
year of sabbath rest, a sabbath to the LORD. Do The fiieth year shall be a jubilee for you; do
not sow your fields or prune your vineyards. not sow and do not reap what grows of itself or
5
Do not reap what grows of itself or harvest the harvest the untended vines. 12 For it is a jubilee
grapes of your untended vines. The land is to and is to be holy for you; eat only what is taken
have a year of rest. directly from the fields.
June • Luke 4:18-19 November • Levicus 25:13

18 13
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he “‘In this Year of Jubilee everyone is to return to
hath anointed me to preach the gospel their own property.
to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the broken-
hearted, to preach deliverance to the capves, December • Levicus: 25:10
10
and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at Consecrate the fiieth year and proclaim
liberty them that are bruised, 19To preach the liberty throughout the land to all its inhabitants.
acceptable year of the Lord. It shall be a jubilee for you; each of you is to
return to your family property and to your own
clan.
C E L E B R AT I N G
Y E A R S
of
M I N I ST RY
May the road rise to meet you,

May the wind be at your back.
May the sunlight of Jesus Christ grace your cheek,

And may rain gently fall upon your field.
May God keep you in the hollow

of God’s Hand unl we meet again.
Go in peace.
-Author Unknown
Rev. Os Moss III, Senior Pastor

Rev. Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr., Pastor Emeritus
400 West 95th Street

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

CFABS Bible Study

Reception Desk Hours

March 13, 2011

PLEASE REMAIN STANDING FOR THE READING OF THE WORD

2 March 13, 2011

In 1949, Hines’ English translaon was published

March 13, 2011

ACTS 16:25-34 (NIV) ACTS 16:25-34 (THE MESSAGE)

4 March 13, 2011

March 13, 2011

Fast #1 - Fasng to confront destrucve forces

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

6 March 13, 2011

HIV/AIDS CALL TO COMMITMENT

March 13, 2011

Is Black America Sasﬁed?

8 March 13, 2011

Also, in Chicago last week another rule of polics

The challenge facing the black community is not to

March 13, 2011

A Kenisha Adams Jacara Hogan Neyin Sanders

10 March 13, 2011

As we begin the Holy Season of Lent, we thank and praise our

Today, we celebrate Trinitarians who are planng seeds for

Rev. Barbara J. Allen Dr. Sokoni Karanga

March 13, 2011

Contact the Endowment Commiee/Planters Society

Talk to your ﬁnancial, tax, philanthropic or legal advisor

12 March 13, 2011

March 13, 2011

Your Friends in Service,

Constance A. King, Editor

14 March 13, 2011

“In (God’s) hand is the life of every living

CALLING ALL FARMERS!

THE TRINITY FARMERS MARKET

Deadline: Monday, March 21, 2011

March 13, 2011

Join us, as we biblically explore the Purpose, Principles, Power

* Sessions will begin 15 minutes immediately following service,

16 March 13, 2011

March 13, 2011

Buy any book or Black History CD/DVD series

Jazz-A-Palooza and Community Comedy DVD sets sll

AKIBA STORE HOURS

18 March 13, 2011

First Fruits Electronic Giving

Giving God our First Fruits…

Blesses you because it:

Blesses your church because it:

March 13, 2011

Divorce Hurts: Find Help At Divorce Care

Divorce Care groups will meet Thursdays, through June 16th

The DC4K group will meet Thursdays, through June 16th

20 March 13, 2011

• Familiarity with Microso PowerPoint and Excel

We thank you for your consideraon.

Did You Know?

March 13, 2011

2011 Class Schedule

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

For Informaon, contact Ministry Services,

22 March 13, 2011

• Familiarity with Microso PowerPoint and Excel