Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Special Announcements
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Next Level Living Worship Service
Women's WeekEND 2011
Akiba Bookstore
Calendar ........................................................................................................................................................24
Heart of the Community ...............................................................................................................................26
Informaon & Announcements.....................................................................................................................28
Amani News ..................................................................................................................................................30
Prayer Concerns ............................................................................................................................................31
Service and Support Groups ..........................................................................................................................32
2011 Memory Verses............................................................................................................ Inside Back Cover
Audio Devices:
In an effort to keep the worship experience sacred, please return all listening devices immediately follow-
ing the benedicon. An audio technician is available in the sound room 15 minutes aer each service for
return of your device.
Thank you for your cooperaon!
Invocaon
Ministry of Music (6:00 p.m.) .........................................................................................................................“Celebrate”
Parish Concerns
Visitor Recognion
Passing of the Peace
The Pastor’s Word
The Service of Giving
Offertory Sentences
Tithes and Offerings
School/Guest Minister
Altar Call (11:00 a.m.) .......................................................................................................... “No Greater Love”
Sermon (6:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m.) .................................................... “CSI: Christ Scene Invesgaon”
Sermon (6:00 p.m.)................................................................................................ Bishop Vash M. McKenzie
Hymn of Invitaon ................................................................................................................“I Am Redeemed”
Benedicon .................................................................................................................................“Total Praise”
[Once the sermon has begun, parishioners may not enter or re-enter the first floor sanctuary.]
HYMN OF PRAISE
Ackley showed musical promise at a young age. He
Verse 2 studied at the Royal Academy of Music in London
In all the world around me I see His loving care, And and played piano and cello, and developed the
Though my heart grows weary I never will despair; gi of composing. In addion, Ackley worked with
I know that He is leading through all the stormy Evangelist Billy Sunday and the Rodeheaver Music
Blast, The day of His appearing will come at last. Company and was awarded an honorary Doctor
Repeat chorus of Sacred Music degree by John Brown University,
later graduang from the Westminister Theological
Verse 3 Seminary in Maryland and ordained a Presbyterian
Rejoice, rejoice, O Chrisan, li up your voice and minister.
Sing Eternal hallelujahs to Jesus Christ, the King!
The hope of all who seek Him, the help of all who
Find, None other is so loving, so good and kind.
Repeat chorus
Are the followers of Jesus Christ an “other worldly” group? No, and yes! If, by “other worldly” we
mean being off in some dream world, the answer is definitely “No!” As Jesus and his disciples
went about their ministry, we know that they confronted issues of life and death, illness and
loss. They faced the hoslity of the entrenched establishment. On the other hand, if, by “other
worldly” we mean having a vision of a beer, more open, more just world, then, the answer is
“Yes!”
The message of Easter is not denial that the crucifixion happened; it is, rather, an assurance that
there is a hope that takes us beyond sorrow and loss. Life and the goodness and premise of life
LENTEN MEDITATION
can be restored. When a person who has had a serious injury or gone through a long me of
illness finally comes back to healthy living again, life seems all the more precious. Resurrecon
people are recovery people. We have known life’s problems, but we have discovered that with
God’s help, we can move beyond them.
As we share who we are, this is a valuable truth to remember. When we talk with others, it is
important to be whole people, human beings who have suffered and rejoiced, plodded and
danced, mourned and shouted for joy. We have discovered that there is a resurrecng spirit
that lis us up, when we have known the depths of despair. There is a God who heals and
restores.
Today, we celebrate the sharing of new life, recovered life, life that has a touch of the eternal.
We may not walk along the road to Emmaus as the disciples did, but along the roads that we
do walk today, we may experience God’s presence in a special, inmate way. Then, we share
our experience with others that they, too, may find recovery and new hope. Other worldly?
Yes, Easter calls us to something beyond this present existence, this present life. Jesus lives and
walks among us. Ahead lies a far beer world, as God’s gi.
LENTEN FAST
again made history by becoming the first woman business projects; 37 new church starts; facilitang
to become the Titular Head of the denominaon, two USA-African teacher workshops and summits
as the president of the Council of Bishops. She and producing four new classrooms. The program
served her one year term that made her the also gave school supplies for AME schools and
highest-ranking woman in the predominately scholarships for clergy and high school students.
Black Methodist denominaons. Bishop McKenzie She completed nine buildings, purchased four
is honored to serve as the presiding prelate of the parcels of land, built eight new mission houses,
13th Episcopal District which includes the State of and built twelve new church buildings. She opened
Tennessee and Commonwealth of Kentucky. Her a not-for-profit computer center in Lesotho, three
husband, Stan McKenzie serves as the Supervisor District offices/centers, iniated the AME Schools
of Missions. Annual Conferences in Lesotho and Swaziland,
Bishop McKenzie launched an innovave and provided scholarships for 31 students. She
agenda in the 13th Episcopal District designed also expanded services to 75 children orphaned
to “Rebuild lives, Churches and Communies”, or affected by the HIV/AIDS pandemic in a daycare
through several new ministries. The Nehemiah program in Botswana.
Naon, a men’s service ministry; Living Well Bishop McKenzie has served as a pastor of three
Everyday, a health and wholeness emphasis; congregaons from the rural to the urban center,
A.M.E. Works Day, community service projects; from seven members to over 1,700 members.
School of the Prophets, enrichment and Most recently, prior to becoming a bishop, she
PASTOR'S PUPILS
Kara Coleman Kristen Laws Amber Tyler
Cameron Curtis Ada R. Lewis Jamila Arielle Tyler
Austin Daniels M Evan J. Martin V Max Vasquez
Chrystal M. Denton Gabrielle Mason Oscar Vasquez
E Damamli Earsery Tajean Mathis W Andrew Walker
F Janae Fleming Kyla Mays Sydni Walker
Ulysses Floyd Alisa McDaniel Caira Watson
G Samuel Garner Daryl McIntosh Cainen Washington
Taryn German Jadah McIntosh Emari Washington
Samuel J. Gettis Eli McGee Vincent Washington, Jr.
Myles Gibbs Maurionna Minor Whitney Wilkes
Acasia A. Gibson Serena Mitchell Angelica Williams
Ariella G. Gibson Imani Mitchell-Wyatt Cameron Williams
Alexis Gilyard Amber Moore Sterling Williams
Alyson C. Godbolt Steven Moore, Jr. Tylar Williams
Simone Graham Lanier Moorer Bria S. Williamson
Joseph Graves Lindsay Moorer Brian J. Williamson
Justin Graves Kiela Moreno Taylor Wilson
Jade A. Greear Nia Moreno William R. Wilson
Kristiana Griffin Makina Moses Erikah Witherspoon
H Brooklyn Nia Hammond N Theodore Norris Tatiana Woulard
Kendrick J. Harmon P Michellai Parks Joshua Woods
Zahra Harmon-Cohran Ariel M. Parrott Tia Young
Herbert Cecil Harper Brandon J. Parrott
Mosea Harris Anita A. Pennington
Yaleigh Harris Maxx Powell-Kelley
Djona Hawkins R Siauna Respress
Morgan Hawthorne Michael Rucker
Antoinette Hemby Neyin Sanders
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“In (God’s) hand is the life of every living thing and
the breath of every human being.” Job 12:10
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
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 Sunday. Actual answers and
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
new quesons will be provided in next Sunday’s bullen!
1. What did Simon of Cyrene have to carry for Jesus? (Luke 23:26)
2. Was Barmaeus blind, lame, or a leper? (Mark 10:46)
3. Name two disciples who were fishermen. (Mahew 4:18-21)
4. How many chapters are in the book of Esther?
5. What lile member of the body can no person tame? (James 3:8)
1. Garden of Gethsemane
2. His Garments
3. Three
4. Float on the water
5. Ananias
Note: The correct scripture reference for Queson 5 from March 27 is Luke 12:7.
Please be advised that the church will be closed on the following dates:
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
SPECIAL EVENT: May 22 - Art Discussion with Mark Bradford, world-renowned visual arst, and recipient of
the 2009 MacArthur Fellowship. Mark’s “master class” with Trinity’s young arsts follows.
Opening May 26 - Mark Bradford’s Installaon at the Museum of Contemporary Art
Opening June 26 - “50 Years of Trinity - A Visual History” (Through July 31st)
Heroes of the Black Age of Comics – now available in the Akiba Bookstore!
If you missed the opening recepon of our Black Comics Exhibit, here is your chance to get a second dose; stop by
the Akiba, and pick up a copy of one of these comic adventures, either for yourself, or for that avid comics reader
(young or old) in YOUR life!
NOG: Protector of the Pyramides
Combining the real-world history of Nubian culture, along with imaginave science ficon, NOG
is the story of a unique Superhero! From the union of a Proud Nubian Virgin and a Comet, NOG
is born; He is thus chosen to protect the Planet of Nubia’s secret immortality from intergalacc
marauders.
Creator, Turtel Onli, expounds on themes of courage, heroism, and cultural heritage, ensuring that
NOG, Protector of the Pyramides will take you on a journey through me, space, and mind!
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Scholarship and Educaon
Commiee
will be in the Atrium following all worship services
to discuss this year’s scholarship and to answer quesons
regarding scholarship applicaons and more!
Guest Preacher:
Rev. Dr. Alise Barrymore
Pastor, Emmaus Community Church
Chicago Heights, IL
Women’s Retreat
Saturday, May 14, 2011
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Trinity United Church of Christ
Guest Speaker:
The Honorable Judge Glenda Hatchett
Cost: $25.00 per person
Register at the Women’s Retreat table in the
Atrium, following all worship services
Women’s Day
Sunday, May 15, 2011
All Worship Services
*Women are encouraged to wear white for Women’s Day
Guest Preacher:
Rev. Courtney Clayton Jenkins
Pastor, Euclid Avenue Congregational Church,
UCC, Cleveland, OH
Women’s Chorus
Concert
“O Give Thanks Unto The Lord”
Sunday, May 15, 2011
2:30 p.m. - Sanctuary
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Honorable
Judge Glenda Hatche
Saturday, May 14, 2011
During Women’s Retreat,
Atrium
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
We invite you to support Pastor Moss and Mrs. Moss as they support the community of
Chicago and the performing arts at ENDURE Producons’ First Annual Dancing with the
Pastors Compeon Benefit. Pastors from various communies will come together and
support the arts through friendly compeon. They will compete for both the judges’ votes
and the audience vote. The “People’s Choice” award will be given to the pastor who has the
largest fan base in the audience; which is why it is is imperave that you come out and vote
for our pastor.
ENDURE is a professional, faith based, non-profit, inspiraonal dance company that uses the
transformaonal power of music and dance to empower youth and young adults across the
Chicago metropolitan area. For the past seven years ENDURE has provided free training and
mentoring to over 100 youth and young adults from all walks of life. In efforts to further unify
communies and churches through dance, ENDURE is producing the first ever pastors dance
compeon.
Tickets are $20 per person and are NOW available for purchase in the Akiba Bookstore. Ten
percent of all ckets sold at Trinity UCC will be given back our church as a thank you donaon
from ENDURE Producons. Not only will your cket purchase assist ENDURE and support the
performing arts, your purchase will also help Trinity UCC.
SPRING FORUM
A panel discussion on the state of Chicago real estate
Saturday, April 30, 2011
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
10:00 a.m. – Noon
Panelists include:
Also…COUPLES WHO HAVE BEEN MARRIED 40-PLUS YEARS FOR THE MARRIED COUPLES
WALL OF FAME!
Please stop by the Married Couples Ministry table in the Atrium, following all worship services to sign-up to take
photos for the Married Couples Wall of Fame! Photos of "Jubilee" couples and couples married 40-plus years will
be taken on Saturday, May 7 and Saturday, May 21, 11:00 – 3:00 p.m. in the Library. We are also asking that couples
provide us with their wedding photo or a photo of the couple taken in the earlier years of their marriage (At least
4x6 or larger). All photos will be returned. For informaon, Contact the Married Couples Ministry at 773-966-1500,
Mailbox 2343 or email marriedcouples@trinitychicago.org
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Blesses God, because:
• It ensures that God is recognized and thanked as the provider for all things in our life
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.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Did You Know?
• Trinity UCC has launched a new viewer to watch our services online. You can get to it by clicking
on the Trinity UCC live buon at our website, www.trinitychicago.org or directly at nyurl.com/
ViewTrinity (this is a shortened version of the web address). This viewer is larger, provides tabs to
converse with other online viewers via Facebook or Twier, and includes an online Bible.
• The Trinity UCC Bullen is changing! Starng in May, the first Sunday bullen will be basically the
same; however, all other Sundays will feature a "reduced-fat" bullen which will provide essenal
worship informaon and a slimmed down secon of announcements and calendar items. An
electronic version of the full bullen will be available online, as well as a paper addendum for
those without internet access. More informaon to follow.
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
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Become an acve member, working in one of the ministries of your church home
Please remember to bring your Bible – if you don’t have one, we’ll provide one for you!
TODAY
MONDAY 4/18
TUESDAY 4/19
WEDNESDAY 4/20
FRIDAY 4/22
CALENDAR
SATURDAY 4/23
• Breast Educaon Advocacy Counseling or Navigaon Care Corner, dedicated on November 4, 2007 at Trinity
program (B.E.A.C.O.N.) provides free mammography United Church of Christ is the primary program in the
screening and the Back-On-Track Warriors support Amani Care program, staffed with volunteers who
group. We have established a reputaon for provide assistance to the congregaon and visitors
excellence as we are impacng many lives through of Trinity United Church of Christ who have medical
our educaonal workshops and formal presentaon. challenges in entering and exing the Church. For
Those diagnosed or receiving treatment should join addional informaon, Contact Donalynne Schaffer,
the Back-on-Track Warriors. Addional informaon: 773.966.1579.
Contact Ea McGregor-Jones, Amani-TUCHC,
773.966.1585 • SYNERGY FAMILY RESOURCE AND SUPPORT CENTER
Serves individuals, couples and families who are having
• If you are like most people, you probably didn’t difficules with Life Transions, Marriage, Divorce,
wake up one morning and say, "Gee, I’d love to spend Blended families, Raising Children; Moving, Changing
every minute of my life dedicated to the needs of Jobs, Schools, Friends or Communies; Facing
another person.” Instead, you may be an accidental Rerement; and Grief. Feelings such as Depression or
caregiver. An accidental caregiver can be a relave, Sadness, Stress or Anxiety, Empness or Loneliness, or
friend from church, or even a neighbor. They come Low Self-esteem, Troubled relaonships with spouse,
to the aid of someone who needs help with errands, family or friends; at home, work, church or school. Are
meal preparaon, or light housekeeping. Their you having difficulty with your teenager? Facing mid-
responsibilies grow over me, and while they didn’t life crisis? Involved in substance abuse? We can help.
plan to become a caregiver, they became one. For
individuals who currently find themselves living as an SERVICES - Our Counselors listen to the client’s
accidental caregiver, Amani Trinity United Community reasons for seeking help, carefully assesses these
Health Corporaon has a series of caregiver workshops concerns and recommends ways to help, including
that are held monthly covering a number of topics Individual Counseling/Therapy, Group Counseling/
specifically related to caregiving. For addional Therapy, Relaonship Counseling/Therapy, Family
informaon and to sign-up for the workshop of your Counseling/Therapy, Marital Therapy, Substance
choice, contact Ms. T. Slaon, 773.966.1588 or email, Abuse Counseling, Domesc Violence Counseling.
tslaon@trinitychicago.org.
CONFIDENTIALITY - All informaon shared in therapy
• AMANI CARE CORNER asks “Can you spare one is confidenal. No informaon about a client will be
Sunday per month?” We seek kind, gentle and caring released unless disclosure is required by law or the
Trinitarians to volunteer to assist the elderly and client has given wrien permission. For addional
physically challenged members to and from their Pace informaon, Contact Cheryl Butler, 773.966.1592 or
vans before and aer worship service. The Amani email, crbutler@trinitychicago.org.
PRAYER CONCERNS
Go in peace.
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