CHURCH INFORMATION

Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, Senior Pastor

PASTORAL STAFF
Rev. Rochelle Michael, Dir. Ministry and
Pastoral Services

execuTive LeAdeRShiP
Deacon Wilfred Bentley,
Exec. Dir. Operations

OFFice OF The SR. PASTOR

Melody Morgan,
Exec. Asst. to the Pastor

Rev. Mark Barclay, Assoc. Pastor

Daryle Brown,
Exec. Dir. of Multi-Media Comm.

Deacon Karen Cupil, Admin. Asst.

Rev. Dr. Stacey L. Edwards-Dunn,

Exec. Min. of Community
Engagement and Transformation

Rev. Aaron McLeod,

Exec. Dir. of Special Projects

Rev. Carmin Frederick, Assoc. Pastor

Rev. Michael D. Jacobs, Assoc. Pastor
Rev. Neichelle Guidry, Assoc. Pastor

Ebony Only,
Exec. Dir. of Human Resources

Rev. Linda Mootry-Dodd, Assoc. Pastor

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

Rev. Mark A. Smith,

Exec. Minister of Stewardship

Rev. Clyde White, Vol. Assoc. Pastor

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

Sunday Worship Services

7:14 a.m. & 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m.
(Praise Service begins
15 minutes prior)
Youth church
7:14 a.m., 10:45 a.m.
Bible discovery hour
9:45 a.m.

church hours
Monday CLOSED
Tuesday through Friday
11:00 a.m. 9:00 p.m.
Saturdays 9:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m.
Sundays 6:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m.

Brenda Tillman, Admin. Asst.

PROGRAM STAFF
Bryan Johnson, Dir. Sacred Music Dr. Julia Speller, Dir. Christian Ed.
Rev. Dr. Linda Thomas, Theologian-in-Residence

Wednesday Praise and Prayer

11:30 a.m. - Prayer Service
6:00 p.m. - Prayer Service
7:14 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

400 West 95th Street

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

www.trinitychicago.org

Live Sunday Webcasts

7:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m.
www.trinitychicago.org
Radio Broadcast
Sundays, 6:00 p.m.
WVON 1690 AM
Mondays, 9:40 a.m.
WGCI 107.5 FM
"On the Block with Dr. Moss"

@TrinityChicago
#TrinityChicago

There are different ways of serving, but the same Lord is served.
1 Corinthians 12:5 (TEV)

Table of Contents
Order of Worship (7:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 6:00 p.m.) ............................................................... 2
Hymn of Praise "He Has Done Great Things For Me" ...................................................................... 3
Unison Scripture .............................................................................................................................. 3
Sermon Notes/Prayer Concerns ...................................................................................................... 4
To Do Justice .................................................................................................................................... 5
Artists-In-Residence Youth Winter Workshop ................................................................................. 6
Charitable Gifts/5-Star Team Offering ............................................................................................. 7
Dream Girls Vision Boarding/Women's Conference 2016 ............................................................... 8
MAAFA 2016/Amazon Smile ............................................................................................................ 9
Endeleo ......................................................................................................................................... 11
Calendar ........................................................................................................................................ 12
Events ............................................................................................................................................ 12
Divine Imagination Call .................................................................................................................. 12

Trinity UCC Media and Technology Protocols

Photography and Recording: Still photography, videography and audio recording of our worship services,
ministry programs and community services is prohibited on church property, without prior expressed
approval from Trinity United Church of Christ. To request permission, contact Daryle Brown, Executive
Director of Multi-Media Communications, at 773-966-1544.
Media: If visiting in an official media capacity, please be sure to check-in at our reception desk upon arrival.
WiFi: Trinity UCC offers Wifi for our members and visitors as a courtesy, so that they may participate in our
worship services and ministry. User ID: trinity Password: guest
Listening Assistance: As we endeavor to maintain a sacred worship experience, please return listening devices
following the Benediction. An Audio Technician is available in the sound room for 15 minutes following each
service for the return of your device.
ThAnk yoU FoR yoUR CooPeRATion!

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TABLe oF ConTenTS

Akiba.............................................................................................................................................. 10

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

Opening Song (7:30 a.m.) .....................................................................................I Feel Your Spirit
Choral Introit (11:00 a.m.) .....................................................................................Holy, Holy, Holy
Opening Song (11:00 a.m.) .......................................................................... Ill Say Yes to My Lord
Hymn of Praise ........................................................................ He Has Done Great Things For Me
Unison Scripture ....................................................................................................Luke 1:49 (NRSV)
PLeASe ReMAin STAnDinG FoR The ReADinG oF The WoRD
Invocation
Parish Concerns
Visitor Recognition
Passing of the Peace
The Pastors Word
Baby Dedication
The Service of Giving
Offertory Sentences
Tithes/Offerings
Food Share
Altar Call ...............................................................................................................Nobody Greater
Sermon .......................................................................................................................Great Things
Hymn of Invitation

Order of Worship - 6:00 p.m.

Opening Song .......................................................................................................... O Give Thanks
Ministry of Music..................................................................................................Nobody Greater
Sermon .......................................................................................................................Great Things
Hymn of Invitation
The Service of Giving
Offertory Sentences
Tithes/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

Unison Scripture

he hAS Done GReAT

ThinGS FoR Me

Im gonna be a witness for Him;

Witness, witness,
Im gonna be a witness for Him.
Im gonna let my little light shine
Shine, Shine,
Im gonna let my little light shine.

for the

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Mighty

One has done

great things for
me, and holy is his
name.

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hyMn oF PRAiSe

He has done great things for me,

Great things, great things
He has done great things for me.

LUke 1:49 (nRSV)

Sermon Notes/Prayer Concerns

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To Do Justice
And then I heard the voice of the Master: Whom shall I send? Who will go for us? I spoke up,
Ill go. Send me! isaiah 6:8 MSG

Beloved,
Thank you!

Since then, A.G. Lynch has committed to an investigation of Chicago Police Department
policies, practices, and procedures. While we anticipate this review will be groundbreaking and helpful, our demand for a Special Prosecutor to investigate the execution
of Mr. McDonald still stands.
To that end we mailed nearly 4,000 letters signed by our congregation and sent a letter
accompanied by another nearly 3,000 signatures (over 1,000 from clergy from across the
country), to A.G. Lynch requesting the Special Prosecutor.
I am so very proud of the way persons of all walks of life, from all corners of America,
have come together to demand justice.
Thank you for your heart for justice and for your mind for fairness; and, thank you for
being foot soldiers in the fight against oppressive and criminal police actions.
Asking you to Imagine . . .

Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III

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To Do JUSTiCe

A couple of weeks ago, in the midst of the disclosure of the LaQuan McDonald video,
as the voices of our community rose to a crescendo, we asked you to support a petition
asking U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch to assign a Special Prosecutor to investigate
the shooting and potential cover-up.

Announcements
ATTenTion yoUnG ARTiSTS (AGeS 9-16)!
Register noW for the
Artists in Residence Ministrys

ANNUAL YOUTH
WINTER ART WORKSHOP!
Tuesday, December 29, 2015 Wednesday, December 30, 2015
and Saturday, January 2, 2016
11:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m.
Atrium
Free (all materials provided!)

Calling all young artists - learn how to draw Godzilla!

For this years youth winter art workshop,
we have a guest teacher, Turtel Onli, a wellknown local Graphic Novelist/Illustrator, and
creator of the Black Age of Comics, now a
nationwide gathering of the top Black Comic
Artists! Turtel will teach our youth how to
draw Godzilla using the Japanese Anime/
Manga techniques covered in previous
classes! As a final project, the youth will
create their own Anime/Manga-style Godzilla
comic strip, to be displayed during Black
History Month!
Please RSVP via email to artists@trinitychicago.org, or call 773-966-1500, Mailbox 2306
and include your childs name and age, along with Parent/Guardian contact information
by Thursday, December 24th.

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Announcements
A Message from Rev. Mark A. Smith, Executive Minister of Stewardship
Your generous donations to Trinity United Church of Christ have been a true
blessing to our ministry. We praise God for your worship in giving to the One
who was, is, and forever will be!

5-Star Team offering

One of Trinitys traditions is the Team Member Offering
and we wish to express our sincerest appreciation for your
generosity in the past. Partially, as a result of your gifts,
we have implemented a formal Rewards and Recognition
program which includes, but is not limited to: 5-Star Awards,
Leadership Awards, Milestone Anniversary Awards,
Employee Referral Awards, and Wellness Programs. In
addition to these formal program awards, through your
generosity, we have been able to annually provide to each
team member a gift card just before Christmas. Trinity
United Church of Christ would not be one of the greatest
churches this side of the Jordan without our dedicated
team members who see to it that we are dry and comfortable as we worship and provide ministry
every time the doors open. This is our once-a-year collective opportunity to give them a special
thank you. Please express your appreciation to these co-laborers who are serving in Love and
Excellence by dropping your check or money order payable to Trinity UCC in the offering, noting
Team Member Offering in the notes section on or before Sunday, December 20, 2015.
TRINITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

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AnnoUnCeMenTS

As you reflect on your year-end tax planning, we hope that you will consider
making use of charitable deductions. Your 2015 year-end gift to Trinity United
Church of Christ would be a tax-deductible donation that can reduce your
income tax obligation while helping to provide the financial resources that
support our ministry. Make sure that the check is dated by December 31, 2015;
if you gifts are sent via mail, please make sure your envelope is postmarked by
December 31, 2015. Doing so, your gift will qualify as a 2015 gift, even if it is
not received until the first week of 2016.

Announcements
The 2016 WoMenS ConFeRenCe
CoMMiTTee PReSenTS

DREAM GIRLS
ViSion BoARDinG
For Women and Teens

ReGiSTeR ToDAy FoLLoWinG

ALL WoRShiP SeRViCeS!
Cost: $5.00 (for supplies)

Saturday, January 9, 2016

11:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
Atrium and Fellowship Hall

What is Vision Boarding?

Vision boarding is an empowering exercise

that serves as a tangible representation
of our goals, hopes, plans, dreams, and
prayers for the year.

SAVE THE DATE!

2016 WOMENS
CONFERENCE
Its Time to Take a Stand:
Black Women Matter!
Thursday, May 12
Saturday, May 14, 2016
Renaissance Schaumburg
Conference Center
Schaumburg, Illinois

As Black women taking a stand, its

important that we have a vision for our
lives. Join us as we lay out our visions on
poster boards for 2016 while in fellowship
with our sisters in Christ.
(Please bring/share magazines and other
materials for your vision boards)

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Announcements
CoMinG in FeBRUARy, 2016
MAAFA JOURNEY OF REMEMBRANCE
During the month of February, as the nation celebrates Black History Month, Trinity United Church
of Christ takes this time to inform, educate and remember the Maafa, every Sunday, every worship
service. Make plans now to be in the house of the Lord each Sunday in February, and remember to
invite your friends and family, as the Trinity Sanctuary is converted into the Amistad.

in addition, we need volunteers in the following areas:

Seamstresses
Set-up (Saturdays)
Striking/Breaking down the set (Sunday)
Griots (Explains the highlights of the days Maafa worship; Welcome to guests/visitors
For information, stop by the Maafa table beginning Sunday, December 27 through Sunday,
January 10, 2016. To donate items noted above and/or to volunteer, please send an email
with your name and contact information to the attention of Carole Jacobs, worshiparts@
trinitychicago.org or call 773-966-1500 Mailbox 2502.

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AnnoUnCeMenTS

in preparation for our MAAFA experience, we are in need of the following:

African print fabrics
Vintage clothing
Burlap fabric
(Working) Christmas lights (preferably white)

Baptism, Baby Dedication, Right Hand of Fellowship, and

more available online at http://trinityucc.zenfolio.com!

The AKIBA Bookstore will be closed Wednesday, December 30 and

Thursday, December 31, 2015 for inventory.
Music CDs
Bibles
Worship Service CDs and DVDs
Books
Purse Pals
Calendars
Books
Notepads
Cook Books
Journals
Bible Bags
Books!

THE S
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Plus... our Beautiful HOLIDAY CARDS are in!!

In His Image FREE with $25 or more
purchase!

NEW AKIBA STORE HOURS

Tuesday - Thursday, 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Friday, 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, CLOSED.
Sunday, after each Worship Service
(773) 962 - 5660 www.akibabookstore.org

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AKiBA

Gift Ideas from The Akiba:

Announcements

The Situation Room

There will never be any peace until God is at the
conference table.

Eugene Record, lead singer of the Chi-Lites

Kurt Summers appears keenly aware of the situation in certain parts of the city. In an inspiring call-toaction speech at the City Club of Chicago recently, the new City Treasurer spoke passionately about the
lack of investment at its core, as the root of the problems communities face in lockstep with the litany of
social, economic, and civic injustices relegated to those same neighborhoods.
Make no mistake. Affordable housing, quality retail, food security, adequate healthcare, 21st century
education, safe neighborhoods, cultural institutions, and economic development are all civil rights
issues. The issues that have come to light the last several weeks stem from violations across the board in
Washington Heights and serve as the impetus for Endeleos work in Health, Education, and Community
Development.
The photo of the Situation Room at the White House is the space where President Obama and his team
of advisers strategize and plan around issues that he knows cant be solved alone. The complexity of the
problems plaguing our community will likewise require a massive team effort. Pastor Moss was astute
in his remarks about the power of our young activists coupled with the wisdom of our more seasoned
servants. As this year comes to a merciful close, please consider how you can be of service to our church
home community of Washington Heights (regardless of whether you live here).
Go to our website, click on Endeleo Ambassadors and choose which area you which to serve. Then have
a seat (and a say) at the table.
P.S. Dont forget about #GivingTuesday! You can still support us. Just go to our website endeleoinstitute.
org.
happy holidays!
Endeleo is Progress, Growth and Development

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AnnoUnCeMenTS

Here in Washington Heights, (not D.C.) we have ourselves a situation. The violent, untimely, and tragic
death of one of our promising young people underscores decades of crime, high unemployment, poor
health, and educational underachievement, food insecurity, and economic despair. This otherwise stable,
but economically stagnant community, has long been plagued by blight and intentional disinvestment,
particularly along the 95th Street Corridor leading to the CTA Redline, one of the busiest transit stations in
the city.

Calendar

Events

Today 12/20
7:30 a.m.
9:15 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
1:30 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.

400 W. 95th Street

Worship Service SA
Saturday Bible School: S.A.L.T. Teens - 203
Childrens Church - WC
Worship Service SA
2016 Youth Revival Team & NYE/Haley Farm - 203
Prison Ministry Christmas Bag Stuffing - 120
Healing Ministry - 203
Worship Service SA

The ChURCh WiLL Be

CLoSeD

FoR ChRiSTMAS VACATion

MonDAy, DeCeMBeR 21ST
ThRoUGh
SATURDAy, DeCeMBeR 26Th

Monday 12/21 - SaTurday 12/26

CHRISTMAS VACATION CLOSEd

ChURChWiDe eVenTS

CoMMUniTy eVenTS

BLAine Denye LiBRARy Ministry partners invite

you to visit our library and explore the volumes
on Bible study, African American history and
culture, The focus for December is Good Reads:
Soaring on High, by Mary Whelchel; Postcards
from Heaven, by Claire Cloninger; Reflections
on the Word, by Ken Gire; The Presidents
Devotionals, by Joshua DuBois; and The Rejected
Stone, by Rev. Al Sharpton, The library is located
on the 2nd floor, Library hours are Tuesdays and
Thursdays, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Wednesdays,
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Saturdays, 10:00 a.m.
- 4:00 p.m.

Le CAnTAnTi Di ChiCAGo Holiday Concert,

Today, Sunday, December 20, 6:00 p.m., Hyde
Park Union Church, 5600 S. Woodlawn, Dhilanthi
Fernando, Director, Guest soloist, Marlena Dzis,
Soprano

neW MeMBeR BLACk AnD ChRiSTiAn class,

Saturday, January 2, 2016, Adults and Teens
registration, 8:00 a.m., Class, 9:00 a.m. 3:00
p.m., Fellowship Hall; Children, ages 12 and
under, Registration, 8:00 a.m., Class 9:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m. (Children must be accompanied by
a parent or guardian); Receive Right Hand of
Fellowship Sunday, January 3, 2016, 4:45 p.m.,
Remember to bring your Bible, RSVP and confirm
participation, Call Member/Ministry Services,
773-962-5650, Note: Your photo will be taken
during the class

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DiVine
iMAGinATion
CALL
Join Pastor Moss for
his monthly Divine
Imagination telephone

message, 11:55 a.m., Thursday, January 14, 2016,

Dial 712-775-7031, enter passcode 634787; press
the # key (Please note new call-in number)

on The Cover
This weeks cover artwork is an original work
by Dr. Yemonja Smalls entitled Icon of the
Negro Christ. For information on Dr. Smalls art,
visit www. www.YemonjaSmalls.com, or email
Dr.YemonjaSmalls@gmail.com.

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HERI ZA KWANZAA
(Happy Kwanzaa!)

A CELEBRATION OF FAMILY, COMMUNITY, AND CULTURE

Sunday, December 27, 2015

6:00 p.m.
What is Kwanzaa?

Created by Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1966, KWANZAA comes from the Swahili word
KWANZA, which means first and is part of the phrase, Matunda ya Kwanzaa (First
Fruits). This celebration of harvesting the first crops, or fruits, is an AFRICAN tradition,
where people gather to make joyful noises, give thanks, enjoy the blessings of life, and
act together for the communitys sake.
Bring your entire family to share in Worship, Fun, Food, and Fellowship!

INTRODUCING
THE TRINITY UCC KWANZAA MARKETPLACE!
3:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m.
Atrium
Featuring cultural clothing, jewelry, and artwork
African and Caribbean Foods

MARKETPLACE VENDORS NEEDED!

Interested in vending during the Marketplace?
The vendor fee is $25.00.
To register as a vendor, call Mrs. Glover, 773-966-1535.