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 Rev. Mark Barclay, Assoc. Pastor Rev. Carmin Frederick, Assoc. Pastor Rev. Michael D. Jacobs, Assoc. Pastor Rev. Neichelle Guidry Jones, Assoc. Pastor Rev. Linda Mootry-Dodd, Assoc. Pastor Rev. Barbara A. Heard, Vol. Assoc. Pastor Rev. Clyde White, Vol. Assoc. Pastor EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP Deacon Wilfred Bentley, Exec. Dir. Operations Daryle Brown, Exec. Dir. of Multi-Media Comm. Rev. Dr. Stacey L. Edwards-Dunn, Exec. Min. of Community Engagement and Transformation Ebony Only, Exec. Dir. of Human Resources Rev. Mark A. Smith, Exec. Minister of Stewardship PROGRAM STAFF Bryan Johnson, Dir. Sacred Music Dr. Julia Speller, Dir. Christian Ed. Linda Thomas, Theologian-in-Residence OFFICE OF THE SR. PASTOR Melody Morgan, Exec. Asst. to the Pastor Deacon Karen Cupil, Admin. Asst. Brenda Tillman, Admin. Asst. Rev. Joan Harrell, Dir. of Public Communications Rev. Aaron McLeod, Exec. Dir. of Special Projects
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.
Weekly Praise/Prayer Service 11:30 a.m. - Prayer Service 6:00 p.m. - Prayer Service 7:14 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
LIVE Sunday Webcasts 7:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m. www.trinitychicago.org Television Broadcast Sundays, 1:30 p.m. (WJYS, Check local listings) Prayer Line: 866-962-5650 Radio Broadcast Sundays, 6:00 p.m. WVON 1690 AM
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.
400 West 95th Street Chicago, Illinois 60628 - 1120 Telephone (773) 962-5650
www.trinitychicago.org
@TrinityChicago
There are different ways of serving, but the same Lord is served. 1 Corinthians 12:5 (TEV)
Table of Contents
Order of Worship (7:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 6:00 p.m.) ...............................................................................2 Hymn of Praise "Ise Oluwa" ............................................................................................................................3 Unison Scriptures ............................................................................................................................................3 Sermon Notes/Prayer Concerns ......................................................................................................................4 Lenten Meditation ...........................................................................................................................................5 Fasting for Lenten Season................................................................................................................................6 Raise the Roof .................................................................................................................................................7 Musical Guests ................................................................................................................................................8 Ordination of Rev. Carmin A. Frederick .........................................................................................................10 Dress In Blue Day/Empowering Voices ..........................................................................................................11 Male Health Forum/Trinity UCC Credit Union/Black Marriage Day Dance....................................................12 Singles Community/Freedom School Tennis Tournament .............................................................................14 Endeleo..........................................................................................................................................................15 Calendar ........................................................................................................................................................16 Events ............................................................................................................................................................18 2014 Memory Verses.....................................................................................................................................20 TABLE OF CONTENTS Trinity UCC Women's Conference 2014.........................................................................................................13
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 Rev. Joan Harrell, Director of Public Communications, at 773-962-5650. Media: If visiting in an official media capacity, please be sure to check-in at our reception desk upon arrival. WiFi: Trinity UCC offers Wifi for our members and visitors as a courtesy, so that they may participate in our worship services and ministry. User ID: trinity Password: guest Listening Assistance: As we endeavor to maintain a sacred worship experience, please return listening devices following the Benediction. An Audio Technician is available in the sound room for 15 minutes following each service for the return of your device. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION!
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**Order
of Worship - 7:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
Opening Song (7:30 a.m.) .................................................................................. O, Praise The Lord Choral Introit (11:00 a.m.) ................................................... I Was Glad When They Said Unto Me Opening Song (11:00 a.m.) ........................................................................................... Siyahamba Hymn of Praise ............................................................................................................... Ise Oluwa Unison Scripture ....................................................................................... Mark 12:28-34 (NRSV) 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 .................................................................................................. The Greatest Love Of All Sermon .................................................................................................. Learning To Love Yourself Hymn of Invitation Benediction .............................................................................................................. Moipei Quartet
Order of Worship - 6:00 p.m.

Opening Song .................................................................................................. Howard Gospel Choir Ministry of Music............................................................................................. Howard Gospel Choir Sermon .................................................................................................. Learning To Love Yourself Hymn of Invitation ............................................................................................................... Selected The Service of Giving Offertory Sentences Tithes and Offerings Altar Call/Benediction
[Once the sermon has begun, parishioners may not enter or re-enter the first floor sanctuary.] **The Order of Worship is subject to change, at the dictation of the Holy Spirit
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Hymn of Praise
ISE OLUWA
(That Which The Creator Made Can Never Be Destroyed)
Unison Scripture
MARK 12:28-34 (NRSV)
One of the scribes came near and heard them disputing with one another, and seeing that he answered them well, he asked him, Which commandment is the first of all? 29Jesus answered, The first is, Hear, O Israel: the Lord our God, the Lord is one; 30you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength. 31The second is this, You shall love your neighbor as yourself. There is no other commandment greater than these.
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Ise Oluwa, koley bajeyo Ise Oluwa, koley bajeyo.
Yourself
Love !
Then the scribe said to him, You are right, Teacher; you have truly said that he is one, and besides him there is no other; 33and to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the strength, and to love ones neighbor as oneself, this is much more important than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices. 34When Jesus saw that he answered wisely, he said to him, You are not far from the kingdom of God. After that no one dared to ask him any question.
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Sermon Notes
Prayer Concerns
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Lenten Meditation
GETTING TO THE HEART OF THINGS A DIVINELY INSPIRED DISCONTENT
If our life at times seems rather superficial or shallow, is this prompted by the devils work or by God? It often seems devilish. The goodness and worth of life may look rather empty. Evil seems to predominate. At such times, life is like a gigantic jigsaw puzzle, all scattered about in meaningless pieces. We know, though, that it is supposed to be a beautiful picture.
SERMON NOTES/PRAYER CONCERNS
God is always working to make things whole. The One, who brought order out of chaos in creation, wants to continue this work in each of us. A feeling of emptiness and dissatisfaction may be Gods prompting us to consider what would make things different. Restlessness should lead us not to escape but to more involvement in what is of greatest importance. What are some areas of change we might want to consider? First up, relationships! At times, when we feel down, it is so helpful to have a friend we can turn to. Even better is to have a network of support. Such a network, though, requires diligence on our part. Gods call to love one another takes work, because love involves giving as well as receiving. Can life be richer, through nurturing our friendships? Next up, time! Do we really use our time or does our time use us? Who is in charge? To be sure, some things in life simply must be done, whether we like it or not. Earning a living demands many hours. Homemaking and parenthood include some drudgery. Most of us, though, could make better use of our time with more thought and intentionality. Next up, the inner life! We need to take time to assess where we are and where we are going. Look not only at your worries, but at your inner resources. Most of us are capable of living more productive, more satisfying lives. Discontent can move us away from God or toward God. Lent calls us to make an upward choice.
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Fasting
Fasting for the Lenten Season
This year, our church-wide theme Loving God. Living Green. Liberating All. calls us to a closer relationship with God, and to the stewardship of Gods creation, as a path to liberation. During this Lenten season, we are called to a church-wide fast. 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 2014, 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 March 5 March 11 Eat all your meals before 6:00 p.m. March 12 March 18 Eat only two meals before 6:00 p.m. March 19 March 25 - Eat only one meal a day before 6:00 p.m. March 26 April 1 Drink only juices, water and/or tea April 2 April 8 Eat only fruits and vegetables before 6:00 p.m. April 9 April 20 Slowly begin to add meat to your diet Fast #2 The Daniel Fast (Taken from the book of Daniel). When Daniel was captured by the Babylonians, he asked of the Babylonians if he, along with Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, could fast eating only fruits and vegetables so they would be prepared to confront the Babylonian king. March 5 March 11 Eat all meals before 6:00 p.m. March 12 March 18 Eat only two meals a day before 6:00 p.m. March 19 March 25 Eat only fruits and vegetables before 6:00 p.m. March 26 April 1 Eat one meal a day before 6:00 p.m., meat may be added. April 2 April 8 Eat two meals a day before 6:00 p.m., meat may be added April 9 April 20 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 wellbeing. 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.
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Raise The Roof

Then I said to them, You see the trouble we are in: Jerusalem lies in ruins, and its gates have been burned with fire. Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, and we will no longer be in disgrace. . . . They replied, Let us start rebuilding. So they began this good work. Nehemiah 2:17-18 NIV
Praise God!
This week we surpassed an important milestone as we moved past the thousand pledge mark, and as of March 6th, 1,003 members/families have made pledges to our Raise the Roof campaign. Those pledges now total $4,048,429 . . . Drawing us ever closer to our goal of $5 million. At this time, just about half of our members that Opted-In to the Raise the Roof Campaign have actually pledged to the campaign. Of those 1,000 or so remaining, if those pledges average just $250 a year, we would exceed our goal. If you have yet to pledge, please prayerfully consider doing so during this season of Lent. As we celebrate our risen Savior this Easter, what a wonderful blessing to have achieved our pledge goal, and be on our way to fulfilling the vision for our new "Green" roof, as well as other critical infrastructure improvements to our church home.
RAISE THE ROOF
Stay Informed. Visit the Raise the Roof web site: www.raisetheroofcampaign.org.
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Musical Guests
Fred Onovwerosuoke, an award-winning composer with a diverse background, has given rise to a varied composition style. Born in Ghana to Nigerian parents, Dr. Onovwerosuoke grew up in both countries and eventually naturalized in the United States. FredO, as friends call him, has spent time in over thirty African countries doing field work and analyzing some of Africas abundant music traditions. FredO has also traveled extensively in the American Deep South, the Caribbean and South America for comparative research in what he likes to call traceable musical Africanisms. His influences are wide and varied, and is much at home discussing Handel and Mozart as he is talking about the gonje, mbira, kora, kontingu and balafon riffs, or foremost exponents of African traditional music. In 1994 he founded the St. Louis African Chorus to help nurture African choral music as a mainstream repertoire for performance and education. Today, the organizations mission has broadened to include other art music by composers of African-descent and renamed African Musical Arts Inc.
FredO holds a PhD in Interdisciplinary Arts and Science, and several honorary accolades, and serves as Editor of the Voice of African Music newsletter. Onovwerosuokes works have been featured in audio recordings, films, documentaries, and radio, including Robert De Niros film, The Good Shepherd, William-Chapman Nyahos CD, ASA and Hymes/Hollisters CD African Art Music for Flute, and the Hudson/Henderson CD, Libera. His book, Songs of Africa: 22 Pieces for Mixed Choirs, quickly became a favorite among choral directors across the globe, Onovwerosuokes Twentyfour Studies in African Rhythms (AM Publishers), in two volumes, is one of the most-demanded African-rhythm influenced piano studies known. His Twelve African Songs for Solo Voice & Piano also sets a similar pace, globally.
The Moipei Quartet
The Moipei triplets, Mary, Marta, and Magdalene, and their younger sister, Seraphine, form the all girl music group, The Moipei Quartet. Although still teenagers, they have been singing for over a decade, performing at weddings, State and United Nations functions and other church services. They have also represented Kenya in a number of international events in South Africa, Uganda, Tanzania, China, South Korea, Canada and Venezuela. In June, 2006, they were appointed the first ever UNICEF Child Ambassadors in Kenya. In 2007, they received the Head of State Commendation Award (HSC) by the then
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Musical Guests
President of Kenya, His Excellency Mwai Kibaki, in recognition for their outstanding contribution to the Music Industry and the Nation. All were students at Brookhouse International School. The girls play various musical instruments and their inspiration is drawn from their parents, Nicholas and Christine Moipei, both of whom have been deeply involved in their childrens careers. Through their music the girls continue to advocate for social issues, including highlighting the plight of girls in the Maasai community and Africa at large, the threat to wildlife and the environment, and cancer in children.
Songs of Africa Ensemble
Based in St. Louis, Missouri, this multicultural, eclectic group of six voices and a small band has been described as the proof that beautiful music knows no ethnic or cultural boundaries... The Songs of Africa Ensemble performs music from the choral collection, Songs of Africa, published by Oxford University Press, as well as contemporary American folk and choral repertoire drawn from the African Diaspora in the Caribbean and South America. under the musical direction of Reginald Golden, the assistant musical director, Darrell Brown, was founded by Melanie Russell (Lee) and Rosalind Thompkins (Lynch), and was the first college choir of its kind in the world. HGC has pioneered an international legacy in gospel music ministry. The choir consists of students and alumni from Howard University, as well as others from the surrounding community. In addition to distinguished professionals in every imaginable discipline, past members of this awardwinning ensemble include Grammy Award winners Richard Smallwood, Cor Cotton (Sounds of Blackness), Elbernita Twinkie Clark of the legendary Clark Sisters, and R&B singer, ngela Winbush. The choir has received both national and international exposure, traveling abroad to several countries, including Italy, Barbados, Slovakia, Denmark, Sweden, the Ukraine, the Republic of Georgia, and Croatia. HGCs main objective is to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ through song. Their purpose and passion is to serve Christ with their musical gifts bringing peace, restoration, healing and inspiration to all who will lend their ears and hearts.
The Howard Gospel Choir (HGC),
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MUSICAL GUESTS
Announcements
SAVE THE DATE!
Ordination of
Carmin A. Frederick
Saturday, March 22, 2014 11:00 a.m.
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Announcements
Dear Trinity Family and Friends, MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR SUNDAY, MARCH 23RD TRINITY UCCS COLON CANCER ALLIANCE NATIONAL DRESS IN BLUE DAY!
On Sunday, March 23rd, in support of the Colon Cancer Alliances (CCA) National Dress in Blue Day program and National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, we invite you to dress in blue and spread the message that colon cancer screening saves lives! The Facts Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States Each year, nearly 150,000 Americans are diagnosed with colon cancer Colon cancer affects men and women equally If detected and treated early, colon cancer is up to 90% curable There are currently more than one million colon cancer survivors in the United States Representatives from the Can-Cer-Vive and Immabasi Health and Wellness Ministries, the Colon Cancer Alliance, the American Cancer Society, and Advocate Christ Hospitals GI Center will be available with valuable information and to answer your questions about colon cancer awareness. For more information, visit www.ccalliance.org or call 877-422-2030.
Women's History Month Feature: Masequa Myers, Filmmaker, Director, Actor and Youth Mentor
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Announcements
TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2014 9:00 A.M. TRINITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
400 WEST 95TH STREET CHICAGO, IL 60628
TRINITY UCC CREDIT UNION ANNUAL MEETING
Friday, March 21, 2014 7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m., Atrium

Receive up-to-date information about your Credit Union. Light refreshments. RSVP, 773-966-1505
MARRIED COUPLES MINISTRY
BLACK MARRIAGE DAY DINNER DANCE

Oh What A Night
Saturday, March 22, 2014
Chicago Heights West Golf Course West Banquet Room 1112 Scott Avenue, Chicago Heights, IL Tickets: $70.00 per couple
To purchase tickets, stop by the Married Couples Ministry table following the 7:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. worship services or online at http://tinyurl.com/2014MCMBMD. For information, call 773-966-1500 Mailbox 2343 or email marriedcouples@trinitychicago.org
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Announcements
Trinity UCC Singles Community Ministry Presents
The MBoutique
Saturday, March 29, 2014 11:00 a.m. Atrium
Join us for a fun-filled day where the Trinity Singles Ministry and the MBoard have joined together to offer a funfilled day for young ladies searching for a special prom dress with dresses, accessories, shoes and more! Theres still time to donate! Do you or someone you know have an old prom dress or fancy gown hanging in the closet, taking up space, or an extra pair of dress shoes? You can bless someone else by donating your new or gently used formal wear and accessories to the Singles Ministrys upcoming event. Help us make dreams of a beautiful prom come true. To donate, leave your items in the mailroom at Trinity UCC by Thursday, March 27. For information, email singles@trinitychicago.org.
A Day on the Red Carpet Event with the MetroBoard of The Chicago Urban League
Trinity UCC Freedom School Tennis Tournament and Clinic Benefit

Friday, June 20 and Saturday, June 21, 2014 Cost: $50 per person
Come participate in the Inaugural Tennis Benefit for Trinity Freedom School. All proceeds will benefit the Trinity Freedom School. For additional information and to register, stop by the Freedom School Tennis table following worship services, or contact Rev. Aaron McLeod, 773-962-5650 or ajmcleod@trinitychicago.org.
SAVE THE DATE!
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Calendar
HIGHLIGHTS
3/21 Credit Union Annual Meeting
TODAY 3/9
400 W. 95th Street
7:30 a.m. Worship Service - SA 9:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Bible Teaching Moment - 203 Conrmation Class - 120 2:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. Worship Service - SA 2:00 p.m. Members in Discernment - 203 Freedom School Benet Meeting - 116 The Cradle Adoption Informational Meeting - 202 Worship Service - SA Healing Ministry - WC
MONDAY 3/10
400 W. 95th Street
CHURCH CLOSED 6:30 p.m. Chinara Rehearsal - W301 Men's Fellowship - W305 Mwanabaraka Rehearsal - W302 7:00 p.m. Adult Usher Ministry - W307
TUCC Village Center - 1947 West 95th Street

6:00 p.m. Women's Conference Social Justice - LC Room
TUESDAY 3/11
400 W. 95th Street
10:00 a.m. Men's Health Forum - A 11:00 a.m. Freedom School Advisory Committee- 102 6:00 p.m. Boot Camp - FH Adopt-A-Student - 207 Golf Outing Committee - BR Justice Watch Team - 102 6:30 p.m. Women's Chorus Rehearsal - SA 7:00 p.m. Leadership Council - A 7:00 p.m. Adult Drama Ministry - 120 Photography Ministry - WC 8:00 p.m. Women's Chorus Committee - 102 8:15 p.m. Men's Chorus Rehearsal - SA

10:00 a.m. Big Momma's House Quilting Class - W301 6:00 p.m. Nehemiah Project - W302 7:00 p.m. Healing Ministry New Member Orientation - W305
WEDNESDAY 3/12
400 W. 95th Street
6:00 a.m. - Prayer and Fasting 6:00 p.m. 11:30 a.m. Prayer Service - WC 5:30 p.m. Praise Team Rehearsal - FH 6:00 p.m. Prayer Service - WC 7:00 p.m. S.A.F.E. Spaces Bible Study for Teens - 203 7:14 p.m. Ash Wednesday Service - SA

6:00 p.m. Endeleo Institute - HBCU Tour Mandatory Orientation - W301
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THURSDAY 3/13
400 W. 95th Street
6:00 p.m. Drill Team Rehearsal - A Piloxing - FH Christian Martial Arts - FH 6:30 p.m. Immabasi - BR 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Men's Fellowship - 203 Forgive Us Our Debts Bible Study - 102 Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal - SA Media Ministry - FH
FRIDAY 3/14
400 W. 95th Street
11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Seniors Bible Class - WC Active Seniors and Friends - A 7:00 p.m. Host Family Meeting - 202 Chaplains Ministry - BR
SATURDAY 3/15
400 W. 95th Street
7:30 a.m. Yoga - NII 8:00 a.m. Zumba - A Budget and Finance Committee - BR 9:00 a.m. Saturday Bible School - 1st/2nd Grade - 116 Saturday Bible School - 3rd/4th Grade - 202 Saturday Bible School - 5th/6th Grade - 203 Saturday Bible School - Conrmation Class - FH Saturday Bible School - Pre-K/Kindergarten - 120 Saturday Bible Class - Teens - 207 Saturday Bible School - Adults - WC All Youth Sponsors Meeting - A 10:45 a.m. Imani/Little Warriors Rehearsal - WC 11:00 a.m. YMCC Meeting - BR Big Mama's House Food Demo - FH Can-Cer-Vive - 207 Caregivers (Loved Ones) - 102 11:00 a.m. Family Caregivers Support - A Math Tutorial - 202 Mwanabaraka Placement Rehearsal - SA 12:00 p.m. African Diaaspora JWT Human Right Movement - 120 12:30 p.m. Walaika Rehearsal - WC 1:00 p.m. Christian Education Ministry - BR Easter Program Rehearsal - FH Drill Team Rehearsal - SA Family Caregivers - 207 1:30 p.m. Big Mama's House - 202 2:00 p.m. SGL Family Meeting - 116 Voices of Trinity - WC Lupus Support - 120 2:30 p.m. Women's Guild - 203 3:00 p.m. Pre-Marital Counseling Session 1 - 202 3:30 p.m. Adult Usher Ministry - FH 4:00 p.m. Baby Dedication Class - WC Bible Class for Leaders - A
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CALENDAR
Events
SATURDAY 3/15
9:00 a.m. THEC ACT Test Prep Part 2 - W301 10:00 a.m. Big Mama's House Sewing - W302 11:30 a.m The Next Movement - W305 12:00 p.m. Drug and Alcohol Recovery Planning - W307 1:00 p.m. Endeleo - W301 1:30 p.m. ACT Test Prep - W302
June 12, July 10, August 14, September 11, October 9, November 13, and December 11, 2014, Dial 218844-0860 and enter passcode 206047; press the # key NEW MEMBER CLASS Adult sessions 1 and 2, Saturday, April 5, Registration, 8:00 a.m., Class, 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall, Children ages 12 and under, 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. (Must be accompanied by parent or guardian); Receive Right Hand of Fellowship, Sunday, April 6, 4:45 p.m., Please remember to bring your Bible, RSVP, Call Membership/Ministry Services, 773-962-5650 NOTARY SERVICES provided by Trinitarian, Countess Weaver, third Sundays, following the 7:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. worship services, Atrium, Bring documents to be notarized and identification, Information, Call Rev. Rochelle Michael, 773-9625650 or email rmichael@trinitychicago.org SEEKING VENDORS for the Womens Conference, Friday, May 16 Saturday, May 17, 2014, An opportunity for local businesses to showcase their product, service, or business, This is a first come, first served opportunity, Vendor fee: $200, All vending space purchases are final, non-transferable and non-refundable, Full payment required to reserve a vending space, The vending committee will preview vendor merchandise to ensure quality and variety, Stop by the Womens Conference table to speak to a Vendor committee representative following the 7:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. worship services
CHURCH-WIDE EVENTS
BIBLE STUDY FOR CHURCH LEADERS As a leader, are you ready to lead Gods people Gods way? Come register for the Bible Study for Church Leaders class, starting Friday, March 14th, Stop by the registration table, Atrium, following all worship services BLAINE DENYE LIBRARY Ministry partners invite you to visit our library and explore the volumes on Bible study, African American history and culture, The theme for the month of March is Women's History Month: Swapping Housewives: Rachel, & Jacob & Leah by Vashti Mckenzie; Women's Liberation: Jesus Style, by Stephanie Bibb, ed.; Don't Give It Away!, by Iyanla Vanzant; Chosen Women of the Bible, by Ethel Herr; Spiritual Lessons for My Sisters, by Natasha Monson, The library is located on the 2nd floor, Our hours are Mondays, Tuesdays, 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. DIVINE IMAGINATION CALL Join Pastor Moss for his monthly Divine Imagination telephone message, 11:55 a.m., Thursdays, March 13, April 10, May 8,
MINISTRY EVENTS
AFRICA MINISTRY Calling all youth (ages 16-24), Join the Africa Ministry in attending the 3rd Annual Youth Summit of the United African Organization,
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Saturday, March 29, 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m., ITT Tower Building, 10 W. 35th St., Youth-led discussions on incarceration, immigration, and educational issues affecting youth in Chicago, Transportation from Trinity UCC provided, RSVP to the Africa Ministry, Africa@trinitychicago.org or 773-966-1500 Mailbox 2304 CAREER DEVELOPMENT MINISTRY Windy City Call Center seeks to hire Call Center representatives for its headquarters in Arlington Heights, IL, and homebased call center representatives, Information, Contact Tashona Marshall, 847-749-1292 or visit http://windycitycallcenter.com/careers.html INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MINISTRY seeking instructors for computer training in newly remodeled lab, Are you a wiz at PowerPoint? Have you created great presentations with photos? Experienced Word or Excel user? Do you have superior computer skills that you would like to share with others, Volunteer your time to help our congregation become more computer literate, Interested in teaching a class, Email us at it@trinitychicago.org or call 773-9661500 Mailbox 2333 CELEBRATING A PASTOR With a Heart to Serve, In honor of Rev. Dernard D. Newells 5th Pastoral Anniversary celebration weekend, Friday, March 28, 7:00 p.m., A Time of Worship and Praise, Logan Street Baptist Church, 908 N. River St., Batavia, IL; Saturday, March 29, 6:00 p.m., Formal Evening of Celebration, Pipers Banquets of Elegance, 1295 Butterfield Rd., Aurora, IL; Sunday, March 30, 10:00 a.m., Celebratory Worship Experience, Logan Street Baptist Church, Information, visit www.loganstreet. org HIGH SCHOOL ESSAY WRITING and professional business writing tutoring available to boost your writing skills, Information, Contact Ms. Brown, 773383-1553 or email roxwrites2@gmail.com KING HEDLEY II by August Wilson, Directed by Daniel Bryant, presented by Congo Square Theater, Premieres March 7, The story of ex-convict, King Hedley, who seeks fertile ground to plant seeds for a new beginning amidst the violent gang infested world around him, Athenaeum Theater, 2936 N. Southport, Chicago, IL, Tickets, Call 773-935-6875 THE MEN OF OMEGA PSI PHI Fraternity, Inc., Sigma Omega Chapter Mardi Gras scholarship fundraiser, Saturday, March 15, 7:00 p.m., Zhou B Art Center, Live performances by the GIII trio and special guest vocalist, All musically inclined persons are encouraged to bring instruments for the Second Line and to sit in with the Trio, Louisiana style cuisine, semi-formal attire with mask or full costume, Information and tickets, visit www.omegamardigras. com, or call Dana at (773) 398-5084 EVENTS
COMMUNITY EVENTS
ACT-SO Enrichment Workshops, Saturdays, March 15, 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m., Carter G. Woodson Library, 9525 S. Halsted, and Saturday, March 22, 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m., Bessie Coleman Library, 731 E. 63rd St., Youth initiative of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, provides a forum through which students of African descent can demonstrate academic, artistic, scientific prowess, and exceptional skill, Information, Call 312-945-6033 or email schiactso@gmail.com
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2014 Trinity UCC Theme Loving God, Living Green, Liberating All
July Job 38:4-7 (NIV)
Where were you when I laid the earths foundations? Tell me if you understand. Who marked off its dimensions? Surely you know! Who stretched a measuring line across it? On what were its footings set or who laid its cornerstone while the morning stars sang together for joy!
LOVING GOD
January Deuteronomy 6:5 (NIV)
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.
August Deuteronomy 24:19 (NIV)
February Psalm 119:105-106 (NIV)
Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. I have taken an oath and confirmed it, that I will follow your righteous laws.
When you are harvesting in your field and you overlook a sheaf, do not go back to get it. Leave it for the foreigner, the fatherless and the widow, so that the Lord your God may bless you in all the work of your hands.
March John 15:10 (NIV)
If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Fathers commands and remain in his love.
LIBERATING ALL
September Galatians 5:1 (NIV)
It is for freedom that Christ set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.
April Romans 14:19 (NIV)
Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.
October Galatians 5:13 (NIV)
LIVING GREEN
May Psalm 24:1 (NIV)
The earth is the Lords and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it.
You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in Love.
November Galatians 3:28 (NIV)
June Genesis 1:29-30 (NIV)
There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
Then God said, I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food. And to all the beasts of the earth and all the birds in the sky and all the creatures that move along the groundeverything that has the breath of life in itI give every green plant for food. And it was so.
December Luke 4:18-19 (NIV)
The spirit of the Lord is on me, because he anointed me to preach good news to the poor, he has sent me to proclaim freedom for the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the favorable year of the Lord.
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HOLY LENTEN SEASON

Palm Sunday
Sunday, April 13 All Services
Maundy Thursday
Thursday, April 17 7:00 p.m.
7 Last Words/ Good Friday Worship

Bishop J. Delano Ellis II Bishop Samuel L. Green, Jr., Bishop Othal H. Lakey Bishop Vashti McKenzie Bishop Dennis V. Proctor Bishop John W. Walker III Bishop J. Douglas Wiley
"The Bishops"
Friday, April 18 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 20 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m.
Rev. Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr. | 7:00 a.m. Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III | 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Bishop Vashti McKenzie | 6:00 p.m.
Bishop W. Darin Moore
rev. Dr. Lance Watson
March 12
Western Episcopal Dist. AME Zion Church
WEDNESDAYS
7:14 p.m. Nightly
March 19
St. Paul's Baptist Church Richmond, VA
March 26
rev. Dr. Gina M. steWart
Christ Missionary Baptist Church Memphis, TN
Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr., Pastor Emeritus 400 West 95th Street Chicago, Illinois 60628 - 1120 Telephone (773) 962-5650 www.trinitychicago.org Lifting Up Christ, Engaging the Community, and Celebrating our Culture

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CHURCH INFORMATION

Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, Senior Pastor

Trinity UCC Media and Technology Protocols

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

Order of Worship - 6:00 p.m.

Ise Oluwa, koley bajeyo Ise Oluwa, koley bajeyo.

HYMN OF PRAISE/UNISON SCRIPTURE

Raise The Roof

The Moipei Quartet

Songs of Africa Ensemble

The Howard Gospel Choir (HGC),

SAVE THE DATE!

TRINITY UCC CREDIT UNION ANNUAL MEETING

Friday, March 21, 2014 7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m., Atrium

BLACK MARRIAGE DAY DINNER DANCE

Trinity UCC Freedom School Tennis Tournament and Clinic Benefit

SAVE THE DATE!

TUCC Village Center - 1947 West 95th Street

TUCC Village Center - 1947 West 95th Street

TUCC Village Center - 1947 West 95th Street

TUCC Village Center - 1947 West 95th Street

August Deuteronomy 24:19 (NIV)

February Psalm 119:105-106 (NIV)

March John 15:10 (NIV)

April Romans 14:19 (NIV)

October Galatians 5:13 (NIV)

November Galatians 3:28 (NIV)

June Genesis 1:29-30 (NIV)

December Luke 4:18-19 (NIV)

HOLY LENTEN SEASON

7 Last Words/ Good Friday Worship

Friday, April 18 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Bishop W. Darin Moore

rev. Dr. Lance Watson

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