Trinity United Church of Christ Bulletin Aug 5 2007
Trinity United Church of Christ Bulletin Aug 5 2007
Trinity United Church of Christ Bulletin Aug 5 2007
Order INFORM
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of Worship
PASTORAL/PROGRAM STAFF
Rev. Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr., Senior Pastor
Rev. Otis Moss III, Pastor
Toya Perry, Chief Financial Officer
Rev. Stacey Edwards, Director of Pastoral Services
Rev. Barbara A. Heard, Associate Pastor
Rev. Cedric McCay, Associate Pastor
Rev. Michael G. Sykes, Associate Pastor
Rev. Reginald Williams, Associate Pastor
Rev. Ramah E. Wright, Associate Pastor
Dr. Julia Speller, Director Christian Education
Rev. Michael D. Jacobs, Minister to Youth and Children
Rev. Ann Patton, Minister of Christian Education
Deacon Shirley Bims-Ellis, Director Center for African Biblical Studies
Robert E. Wooten, Jr., Director of Music
Deacon Jeri L. Wright, Director of Media
Ivey Matute, Executive Secretary
.“There are different ways of serving, but the same Lord is served.”
1 Corinthians 12:5 (TEV)
table of contents
Order of Worship............................................................................................................................. 4
Hymn of Praise (7:30 a.m. – “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”)................................................................ 5
Hymn of Praise (11:00 a.m. – “Hold To God’s Unchanging Hand”)............................................... 5
Unison Scripture (7:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m.)......................................................................................... 6
Unison Scripture (6:00 p.m.)........................................................................................................... 7
Pastor’s Page................................................................................................................................... 8
Sermon Notes................................................................................................................................ 13
Stewardship................................................................................................................................... 14
Special Announcements................................................................................................................. 15
Calendar........................................................................................................................................ 16
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communion
Order
Order of s un d ay
Worship
Worship
Order of Wors h ip
Choral Introit................................................................................................................“I Was Glad”
Opening Hymn (7:30 a.m.)....................................................................................“Wash Me, Lord”
Opening Hymn (11:00 a.m.)............................................................. “We’re Marching Up To Zion”
Opening Hymn (6:00 p.m.)................................................................................ “Yes, I Know Jesus”
Hymn of Praise (7:30 a.m.)...................................................................... “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”
Hymn of Praise (11:00 a.m.)..................................................... “Hold To God’s Unchanging Hand”
Unison Scripture (7:30 a.m.)...............................................................................Mark 2:1–12 (NIV)
Unison Scripture (11:00 a.m.)........................................................................Mark 5:35–42 (NRSV)
Unison Scripture (6:00 p.m.)......................................................................... Matthew 4:1–11 (NIV)
[PLEASE REMAIN STANDING FOR THE READING OF THE WORD]
Invocation
Ministry of Music (6:00 p.m.)..........................................................................“More Than Enough”
Parish Concerns
Visitor Recognition
Passing of the Peace
The Pastor’s Word
The Service of Communion
Confession of Sins
Assurance of Pardon
Words of Institution
The Service of Giving
Offertory Sentences
Tithes and Offerings
Benevolence
Altar Call (7:30 a.m.)............................................................................... “I Need Thee Ev’ry Hour”
Altar Call (11:00 a.m.)....................................................................................................... “Healing”
Sermon (7:30 a.m.)................................................................................. “By Any Means Necessary”
Sermon (11:00 a.m.).................................................... “A Divine Response To A Deadly Diagnosis”
Sermon (6:00 p.m.)....................................................................“Desert, Demons, Desires, Destiny”
Hymn of Invitation (7:30 a.m.).................................................................... “I Love To Praise Him”
Hymn of Invitation (11:00 a.m.)......................................................................................“Changed”
Hymn of Invitation (6:00 p.m.)...................................................................... “Lead Me, Guide Me”
Benediction.............................................................................. “The Lord Bless You And Keep You”
[Once the sermon has begun, parishioners may not enter or re-enter the first floor sanctuary.]
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HYMNs OF PRAISE
7:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
GREAT IS THY FAITHFULNESS Hold To God’s
Verse I Unchanging Hand
Great is Thy faithfulness, Verse I
O God my Father, Time is filled with swift transition.
There is no shadow of turning with Thee; Naught of earth unmoved can stand.
Thou changest not, Build your hopes on things eternal.
Thy compassions, they fail not, Hold to God’s unchanging hand.
As Thou has been Thou for ever wilt be.
Chorus
Hold to His hand, God’s unchanging hand.
Refrain
Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness! Hold to His hand, God’s unchanging hand.
Morning by morning new mercies I see; Build your hopes on things eternal.
All I have needed Thy hand hath provided, Hold to God’s unchanging hand.
Great is Thy faithfulness Lord unto me! Verse II
Trust in Him who will not leave you.
Verse II Whatsoever years may bring.
Summer and winter, and springtime and harvest,
If by earthly friends forsaken,
Sun, moon and stars in their courses above,
Still more closely to Him cling.
Join with all nature in manifold witness,
To Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love. (Repeat chorus)
(Repeat Refrain) Verse III
Covet not this world’s vain riches
Verse III That so rapidly decay.
Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth, Seek to gain the heav’nly treasures.
Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide; They will never pass away.
Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow,
(Repeat chorus)
Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside!
(Repeat Refrain) Verse IV
When your journey is completed,
If to God you have been true,
Fair and bright the home in Glory
Your enraptured soul will view.
(Repeat chorus)
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UNISON SCRIPTUREs
7:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
mark 2:1–12 (NIV) Mark 5:35–42 (NRSV)
1
A few days later, when Jesus again entered 35
While he was still speaking, some people came
Capernaum, the people heard that he had come from the leader’s house to say, “Your daughter
home. 2So many gathered that there was no is dead. Why trouble the teacher any further?”
room left, not even outside the door, and he 36
But overhearing what they said, Jesus said to
preached the word to them. 3Some men came, the leader of the synagogue, “Do not fear, only
bringing to him a paralytic, carried by four of believe.” 37 He allowed no one to follow him
them. 4Since they could not get him to Jesus except Peter, James, and John, the brother of
because of the crowd, they made an opening in James. 38 When they came to the house of the
the roof above Jesus and, after digging through leader of the synagogue, he saw a commotion,
it, lowered the mat the paralyzed man was lying people weeping and wailing loudly. 39 When he
on. 5When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the had entered, he said to them, “Why do you
paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven.” 6Now make a commotion and weep? The child is not
some teachers of the law were sitting there, dead but sleeping.” 40 And they laughed at him.
thinking to themselves, 7“Why does this fellow Then he put them all outside, and took the
talk like that? He’s blaspheming! Who can child’s father and mother and those who were
forgive sins but God alone?” 8Immediately Jesus with him, and went in where the child was.
knew in his spirit that this was what they were 41
He took her by the hand and said to her,
thinking in their hearts, and he said to them, “Talitha cum,” which means, “Little girl, get
“Why are you thinking these things? 9Which is up!” 42 And immediately the girl got up and
easier: to say to the paralytic, ‘Your sins are began to walk about (she was twelve years of
forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up, take your mat and age). At this they were overcome with
walk’? 10But that you may know that the Son of amazement.
Man has authority on earth to forgive sins . . . .”
He said to the paralytic, 11”I tell you, get up,
take your mat and go home.” 12He got up, took
his mat and walked out in full view of them all.
This amazed everyone and they praised God,
saying, “We have never seen anything like this!”
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UNIS ON CONFESSION
SCRIPTURE OF SINS
A
6:00 p.m. lmighty and Most Merciful Father,
matthew 4:1–11 (NIV) we come before You, acknowledging
1
Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert our sins, our shortcomings, and our
to be tempted by the devil. 2 After fasting forty breaking of our Covenant with You.
days and forty nights, he was hungry. 3 The Not only have we done things we ought not to
tempter came to him and said, “If you are the have done, said things we ought not to have said,
Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.” 4 left undone so many things we ought to have done
Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man does not live and been silent when we should have witnessed for
on bread alone, but on every word that comes You.
from the mouth of God.’” 5 Then the devil took Not only are we guilty of that, O Lord; but we
him to the holy city and had him stand on the have also closed our eyes and pretended not to
highest point of the temple. 6 “If you are the Son see the injustices, the racism and the evil which
of God,” he said, “throw yourself down. For it is pervade our everyday lives.
written: “’He will command his angels We have shut our ears and pretended not to
concerning you, and they will lift you up in their hear the cries for liberation which come from the
hands, so that you will not strike your foot lips, lives and hearts of the oppressed — even our
against a stone.’” 7 Jesus answered him, “It is also own Black brothers and sisters!
written: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the Forgive us, O Lord, renew our courage and
test.’” 8 Again, the devil took him to a very high faith, and keep us ever mindful of Thy great
mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of sacrifice. Hear us, we beseech Thee, as we come
the world and their splendor. 9 “All this I will give to You in love and worship giving Your name the
you,” he said, “if you will bow down and worship praise forevermore.
me.” 10 Jesus said to him, “Away from me, Satan!
For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God,
===========
and serve him only.’” 11 Then the devil left him,
and angels came and attended him.
TO ALL OUR VISITORS … To all who
mourn and need comforting … To all who are
friendless and want friendship … To all who are
oppressed and need liberation; and to whosoever
will come, Trinity opens its doors. Thank you for
coming and may God bless you.
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PASTOR’S PAGE
Dear Trinity Member, white man was later arrested and charged with
For most of the past year, residents of Jena, Loui- simple battery).
siana have suffered under racial unrest that has • On December 2, a young white man threatened
manifested in blatant injustices against young a group of young black men with a shotgun at
black men. We encourage you to join forces with a convenience store (for which the Black men
those who oppose the hate crimes and conditions who took the shotgun away from the white
that are being perpetrated in Jena. man were later arrested, but no charges were
filed against the white man).
BACKGROUND • Court testimony documents that the District
On the grounds of the Jena, Louisiana high Attorney, accompanied by law enforcement
school, there is a single tree. Its shade has been officers, addressed a Jena school assembly and
generally reserved for use by white students. In threatened protesting black students, saying
September of last year, a black student asked per- that if they did not stop the fuss over the “in-
mission from school authorities to sit under the nocent prank — I can take away your lives with
tree, and did so. a stroke of my pen.”
By the next morning, three nooses in school • On December 4, a white student who alleg-
colors were hung from its branches.Although edly made racial taunts and supported the
the school’s principal found three white students students who hung the nooses was knocked
responsible for hanging these nooses and rec- down, punched and kicked by black students
ommended their expulsion, the superintendent (for which the white student was treated and
overruled the principal and gave them a three released, and six black students were charged
day suspension. The students were never charged with felonies and assessed high bail.)
with a crime. The six young men were charged with
Since the hanging of the nooses, a number attempted second degree murder. They were all
of racial confrontations have ensued: expelled from school. The six charged were Rob-
• On November 30, 2006, the main academic ert Bailey, Jr. (17 years old, bail set at $138,000);
building of Jena High was burned down. Theo Shaw (17, bail at $130,000); Bryant Purvis
• On December 1, a Black student who at- (17, bail at $70,000); Carwin Jones (18, bail at
tended a white party was beaten (for which a $100,000); Mychal Bell (16 at arrest, charged
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PASTOR’S PAGE
as an adult, bail at $90,000); and an unidentified http://www.gov.state.la.us
minor. (e-mail available through website)
Mychal Bell was the first to be tried. He was con-
victed this month of two felonies: aggravated bat- To support the defendants financially, contact:
tery and conspiracy to commit aggravated battery. The Jena 6 Defense Committee, PO Box 2798,
Aggravated battery requires the use of a weapon; Jena, LA 71342, [email protected]
in this case, Mr. Bell’s tennis shoe was considered Friends of Justice, 507 North Donley Avenue,
the weapon. He was convicted by an all-white jury; Tulia, TX 79088, www.fojtulia.org
there were no black citizens in the jury pool of 150.
ACLU of Louisiana, PO Box 56157, New Orleans,
He will be sentenced at the end of this month, and
LA 70156, www.laaclu.org, 417.350.0536
faces up to 22 years in prison.
On a historical note, Jena is the location of a
Juvenile Correctional Center for Youth that was To contact U.S. Senators Mary Landrieu and
forced to close in 2000, two years after it opened, David Vitter, go to these two sites:
because of widespread racism and brutality includ- http://landrieu.senate.gov/louisiana/index.cfm;
ing guards choking a juvenile after he met with http://vitter.senate.gov/?module=louisiana/
an attorney, guards paying inmates to fight one Louisiana
another, and guards laughing at juveniles who at- To contact U.S. Congressman Rodney
tempted to commit suicide. Alexander, Louisiana 5th District, go to:
Our denomination has long stood for justice www.house.gov/alexander/
and racial equity. We urge you to stand again to
For more detailed information on this case,
address these issues, and to help protect the young
refer to: BBC News at http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/
men who are being prosecuted in Jena.
hi/programmes/this_world/6677057.stm (accessed
Write Governor Blanco to ask that the convic-
July 23, 2007)
tion of Mychal Bell be commuted or that he be
pardoned. Chicago Sun Times at www.suntimes.com/
news/nation/444742,CST-NWS-beat27.article
Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco (accessed July 23, 2007)
Office of the Governor of Louisiana Human Rights Watch at hrw.org/english/
PO Box 94004, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9004 docs/2005/10/05/usdom13924.htm (accessed
Phone: 866.366.1121 or 225.342.0991 or July 23, 2007)
225.342.7015
Fax: 225.342.7099
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PASTOR’S PAGE
Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago
Announces Dr. Linda E. Thomas honored by
National Consortium of Black Women in Ministry
O
n June 29, the Rev. Dr. Linda E. Thomas has taught in the areas of anthropology and
Thomas, professor of theology and religion, world cultures and spiritual formation at
anthropology at the Lutheran School Iliff School of Theology, Denver University, Wesley
of Theology at Chicago, received the Daughter Theological Seminary and Garrett Theological
of Thunder Trailblazer Award from the Chicago Seminary. At Garrett, Thomas directed the Center
Chapter of the National Consortium of Black of the Church and the Black Experience. She has
Women in Ministry (NCBWIM). done extensive research in the area of theology and
In presenting the award, Rev. Vanessa Lovelace, community in South Africa, Peru, Cuba and Russia.
of the Chicago Chapter of NCBWIM said, “Dr. Thomas is the author of Under the Canopy:
Thomas is…considered a “public intellectual” or Ritual Process and Spiritual Resilience in South
“activist scholar”…one who is intentional about us- Africa, and the editor of Living Stones in the
ing her intellect to work, study, reflect, and speculate Household of God: The Legacy and Future of Black
on or ask questions in the public sphere…(she) works Theology. In 2005, she and Dr. Dwight N. Hopkins
to make her scholarship accessible and relevant to the organized and led the groundbreaking confer-
average person. She does this when she is teaching, ence “Black Theology and Womanist Theology in
speaking, and preaching in the academy, in lecture Dialogue: Which Way Forward for the Church and
halls, and in the church, including her home church, the Academy?” which brought together leading
Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago where theologians and clergy.
she is the Theologian-in-Residence.” The National Consortium of Black Women in Ministry was
The award salutes Thomas’ “pioneering and founded in February 2005 by the Rev. Carla Howlett and
other female ministers to meet the unique needs of Black wom-
trailblazing ministry accomplishments over the en in ministry. By cultivating communities of Black women
years…paving the way for other women in ministry in ministry across the United States, NCBWIM supports and
to have opportunities to share the gifts that our draws on the resources of those women to work together on issues
affecting the well-being of black women. For more information
God has endowed them with…you have been on
about NCBWIM, please visit ncbwim.org.
the forefront in the academy, church, and commu-
The Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago prepares women
nity — remaining steadfast and unmovable, always and men to proclaim the good news of God’s love in Jesus
abounding in the work of the Lord knowing that Christ to all people. Its approximately 350 students come from
your labor is not in vain.” all parts of the United States and from around the world
to study in one of five advanced degree programs. Gradu-
Linda E. Thomas joined the LSTC faculty in ates become pastors, other church leaders, and university and
2000. Her work is rooted in a Womanist perspec- seminary professors. LSTC is a seminary of the Evangelical Lu-
tive. Thomas earned a master of divinity degree theran Church in America and a member of the Association of
from Union Theological Seminary in New York Chicago Theological Schools, allowing students to cross-register
among the 12 member seminaries and drawing on a wealth of
City and a Ph.D. in cultural and social anthropology ecumenical resources. To learn more about the Lutheran School
from the American University, Washington, D.C. of Theology at Chicago, visit www.lstc.edu.
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PASTOR’S PAGE
DAY OF DECENCY
Save The Date and Join The Protest
O
n Tuesday, August 7, at 11:00 a.m. (CST), the National Action Network’s Decency Initiative
will take to the streets in 20 cities, including Chicago, in an effort to mount public pressure
on the music industry to adopt a universal standard of respect for all people.
On that day, the Chicago Chapter of the National Action Network will gather at 10:15 a.m. at the
Wrigley Plaza located in Millennium Park (corner of Michigan and Randolph), and will march from
there to the designated location of the Day of Decency protest.
Since April, the Decency Initiative, under the leadership of Reverend Al Sharpton and Tamika
Mallory, and in collaboration with dozens of activists across the nation, has demanded that the music
recording industry eliminate the use of the offensive “n,” “b,” and “h” words in recordings. Because
no other ethnic group is subjected to denigration for profit by the music industry, the Decency Initia-
tive will continue to demand a universal standard of respect, particularly for all women and African
Americans.
Protests and press conferences will take place outside the offices of major music distributors that dis-
tribute this offensive music within our communities. The protests will be multicultural and will include
all age groups. We invite all women and men (especially leaders and students), from all facets of the
community to join us. We will stand united in defense of decency, and protest the use of public airwaves
to promote disrespect. This gathering is just the beginning of a national movement to achieve this end.
For more information, call 773-319-1297 or send an e-mail to the Chicago Chapter of the National
Action Network at [email protected], or visit www.nationalactionnetwork.net.
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O
ur member, Lonnie Rashid Lynn (internationally known as COMMON), has released a new
CD, “Finding Forever.” COMMON’s use of the Hip Hop genre is in the socially conscious
camp of music that was the original “rap” which Michael Eric Dyson writes about and
Rev. Otis Moss preaches about. COMMON’s music does not denigrate our black queens, nor call them
out of their names!
When I talked with COMMON on the day before he went on Oprah, I reminded him that there
are some preachers who are pimps and into bling-bling, distorting the Word of God to rip off their
members, listeners and viewers; but he did not grow up in a church with that kind of preacher, so he
knew that the negative preachers were not the only preachers preaching today.
I reminded him that there are some teachers who do not care about their black, poor and disadvan-
taged students. They are only in the teaching profession for their paycheck. He knew, however, that
his mother was a teacher and that she was never that kind of teacher; so he also knew that the bad
teachers were not the only teachers in the profession today.
I ultimately reminded him that there are some rappers and some members of the Hip Hop communi-
ty who use language which calls his mother, my wife and my daughters names he did not approve of;
but they were not the only rappers. He was not one of those and neither was Kanye West. “Finding
Forever” is an example of the positive socially conscious rap he and I talked about that day. “Black
Maybe” is a must (Cut #8) on his new CD!
When COMMON says in “Black Maybe” that to be a person of color means that “Because you are
that color you endure obstacles and opposition and not all the time from other nationalities; some-
times it’s from your own kind, or maybe even from your own mind. You get judged. You get laughed
at. You get looked at wrong. You get cited for not being strong. The struggle of just being you.
The struggle of just being us! Black maybe,” that is vintage COMMON. His last line on the CD
(from “Forever Begins”) is vintage Hip-Hop theology. COMMON says, “God’s memory is forever!”
Get your copy today.
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S TE WARDSHIP
the results of a Redeemed LifE
Do you know this riddle?
H
ave you ever heard the riddle, “What gets wetter the more it
dries?” At first, it doesn’t seem to make any sense. How can
something become wetter if it’s drying? However, the answer
makes it clear: A towel.
In the same way, we could ask the riddle, “What has more, the more it
gives?” If you know the answer to the first one, you may be able to guess
that this answer is “A Christian steward.”
But how? There are actually many possibilities. For example, a person
who plays the violin in the church talent show to help raise funds can also
enjoy the other performers. A person who helps paint the church gains
fellowship with those who work with him/her.
By giving time, talent and treasure, in the long run, a good steward
actually receives more. Christ makes this clear in His parable of the three
stewards. Those who invested the talents entrusted to them, were given
more.
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special announcements
We will provide book bags and school supplies for youth who would
not otherwise be able to purchase them. Church In Society is asking
the Trinity Church Family to donate new book bags filled with school
supplies. Boxes will be available in the Atrium, following each worship
service through August 22nd. Our goal is to distribute 250 book bags.
(Although everyone would like a book bag, we ask that you sign up only if there
is a financial need.)
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C ALENDAR
HIGHLIGHTS
WEDNESDAY – 8/8
TODAY, 8/5 COMMUNION SUNDAY
400 W. 95th Street
8/10–8/11 Singles Retreat
6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
9/8 Annual Church Picnic
Prayer and Fasting
11:30 a.m. Prayer Service – WC
SUNDAY – 8/5
6:00 p.m. Chaplain Ministry – BR
7:30 a.m. Worship Service – SA
6:30 p.m. Deacons in Training Prayer
9:30 a.m. Breakfast – FH
Service Prep – 102
Bible Study – WC
7:00 p.m. Prayer Service – SA
11:00 a.m. Worship Service – SA
1:30 p.m. Dinner – FH
TUCC Village Center
6:00 p.m. Worship Service – SA
1947 W. 95th Street
8:30 a.m. THEC: Summer Exploration Day
MONDAY – 8/6
Session – W301/302/307/
400 W. 95th Street
Computer Lab
6:00 p.m. Voice Class – FH
6:00 p.m. THEC: Summer Exploration
Band Rehearsal – SA
Parent Night – W301/W302
6:30 p.m. Hospitality Ministry – 118
7:00 p.m. Women’s Chorus Rehearsal – SA
THURSDAY – 8/9
Singles Community Council Meeting
400 W. 95th Street
– FH
5:30 p.m. Imani Rehearsal – WC
6:00 p.m. Voice Class – FH
Cottage Grove Building
Band Rehearsal – SA
901 E. 95th Street
6:30 p.m. Immabasi Ministry Meeting – 102
6:00 p.m. THEC: Gates Millennium Student
Internal Security Advisory Board
Workshop – Room 1
– 207
6:30 p.m. Chinara Dance Ministry Rehearsal
7:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal – SA
– Room 4
TUCC Village Center
TUESDAY – 8/7
1947 W. 95th Street
400 W. 95th Street
8:30 a.m. THEC: Summer Exploration
6:00 p.m. Band Rehearsal – SA
Day Session – W301/302/307/
Africa Ministry – Executive
Computer Lab
Committee – 102
6:00 p.m. Legal Counseling Ministry
Women’s Drill Team Rehearsal
– E101/E102
– Narthex II
Voice Class – WC
Cottage Grove Building
7:00 p.m. Men’s Chorus Rehearsal – SA
901 E. 95th Street
Church Picnic Committee – 116
5:30 p.m. Khayralla Dance Ministry Rehearsal
Singles Community – A
– Room 1
Newness of Life – 203
Joint Retreat Planning Committee – 207
FRIDAY – 8/10
TUCC Village Center
TUCC Village Center
1947 W. 95th Street
1947 W. 95th Street
10:00 a.m. Free-N-One – 207
8:30 a.m. THEC: Summer Exploration
4:00 p.m. Prison Ministry Advisory Board
Day Session – W301/302/307/
– BR
Computer Lab
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Tuesday, Aug. 7th has been declared a Day of Decency!
So, you think you know the Hip Hop generation?
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C ALENDAR
5:30 p.m. Music Theory Class – 207
6:00 p.m. Young Adult Choir Rehearsal To Our Candidates for Membership
– WC
7:00 p.m. Free-N-One – 207 YOUR SPECIAL BLACK AND
Tough Love – 203 CHRISTIAN CLASS
Alama Ya Sali (Sign Interpretation) – 102
Dear Candidates for Membership:
Cottage Grove Building You have given your heart to Christ, walked the
901 E. 95th Street aisle, and given your hand to the preacher! So that
7:00 p.m. Singles Community Retreat – Room 1 you may become a full-fledged member of Trinity
United Church of Christ, YOU must complete your
SATURDAY – 8/11
new member class!
400 W. 95th Street
7:30 a.m. Yoga Ministry – Narthex II The Stewardship Ministry is looking for you!
9:00 a.m. Youth Band Rehearsal – SA Please don’t delay!
9:30 a.m. Adult Church School – WC After you have “walked the aisle,” completion of
11:00 a.m. Tangeni Orientation – 102 the new member process is in three (3) stages:
Administrative Committee – BR
Little Warriors Rehearsal – WC Stage #1: Completion of Sessions 1 and 2
Information Technology Ministry – 116 (in that order) of your New Member Classes.
Youth Church Monthly Meeting – 118
12:00 p.m. Wedding Seminar – 207 Stage #2: Your receiving the Right Hand of
12:30 p.m. Women’s Drill Team Rehearsal Fellowship on a first Sunday evening. Note: The
– Narthex II Right Hand of Fellowship is required for full
2:00 p.m. HIV/AIDS Support Ministry – 118 Membership into you new church home at Trinity.
3:00 p.m. Married Couples Ministry:
Stage #3: Your active participation as a ministry
Spirituality Committee – FH
Pre-Marital Counseling – 203
partner who serves diligently in one of the ministries
Young Adult Choir Rehearsal – WC of your choice at your new church home.
4:00 p.m. Internal Security – 202 We are eager to “walk with you …” throughout this process
Married Couples Ministry (Adults) – FH and we are looking forward to your attendance.
Married Couples Ministry (Children) – 118
Greeter’s Ministry – A ADULTS & TEENS
Session I: Saturday, August 18th, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
TUCC Village Center Session II: Saturday, September 1st, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
1947 W. 95th Street CHILDREN:
9:00 a.m. CFABS – New Facilitator Training – W307
Ages: 12 years & under, 2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. THEC: Math Tutoring – Computer W305
Must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
2:00 p.m. THEC: Math Tutoring – Computer Lab
ADULTS & TEENS
Cottage Grove Building Session I: Tuesday, August 21st, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
901 E. 95th Street Session II: Tuesday, August 28th, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
8:00 a.m. Singles Retreat – Room 1
12:30 p.m. Intonjane – Room 4 Please CONFIRM your participation!
Call the Membership/Ministry Services office,
Trinity Oaks 773-962-5650, immediately!
6225 S. Drexel
10:00 a.m. Kujichagulia Ministry
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heart of the communit y
9300 BLOCK OF NORMAL announces various factors contributing To career development,
permit parking only, effective August 1, 2007 questionnaire packets Available in Habari Gani
rack, Contact Keisha Gardner, 843-424-2826 or
BLIND DECEPTION a stage play presented by [email protected]
Bernard Productions, Sunday, August 19, 4:00 p.m.,
DuSable Museum of African American History, Tickets, EDUCATIONAL SPECIALTIES, INC. Hiring part-
773-994-1754 or 773-994-2503 time tutors for various off-site Locations in Chicago
and South Suburbs, Reading/Language Arts and/or
CALLING ALL HAMPTON UNIVERSITY Math tutors, BA, teaching and/or tutoring experience
GRADUATES the Chicago Chapter of the National Required, Send resume to 9923 S. Wood, Chicago, IL
Hampton Alumni Association needs your contact 60643, or fax, 773-445-5574
information for a very important alumni meeting,
Tuesday, September 18, e-mail name, address, zip EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH 4TH
code, phone numbers, and year of graduation to Dana ANNUAL ALUMNI REVIVAL August 8 through
(Norris) Garner, [email protected], 773-846- August 10, 7:00 p.m. nightly, 8301 S. Damen, Guest
9399 or Javondlynn (Dunagan) Young, Jadun828@ Revivalist, Rev. Dr. Marcus D. Cosby, Pastor, Wheeler
sbcglobal.net Avenue Baptist Church, Houston, Texas
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heart of the information &
community announcemenTS
MOTHERS-TO-BE donate cord blood to save lives, AFRICA MINISTRY-SOUTH AFRICA Join
researchers have found that umbilical cord blood is Pastor Wright on a spiritual and cultural Sojourn to
the best blood to use for saving a person diagnosed Johannesburg, Capetown and Durban, South Africa,
with leukemia, sickle cell disease, and other cancerous December 3–16, 2007
diseases, attend Gift of Hope, Saturday, August
25, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., 2600 S. Michigan, AMANI CARE PROGRAM and Trinity Amani
Information, contact Theresa Gibbs, 847-226-6618 Care Team with Vitas (TAV) seeks volunteers to
or [email protected] provide companionship, support and other services,
No experience required, Training provided, Contact
THE MUSIC EXPERIENCE presents Finding Ms. Karen Miller at 773-298-0473
Forever: The Experience With Common, Wednesday,
August 8, 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., The International ATHLETES FOR CHRIST ANNUAL GOLF
House, 1414 E. 59th St., Contact Dedry Jones, OUTING, August 6, 2007, 8:00 a.m., Tuckaway
773-493-0154 or [email protected] Golf Course, 27641 S. Stony Island, Crete, IL,
Contact John Butts, 773-734-1913
OPEN MODEL CALL seeks male/female models
(7th – 12th Graders only), for Young Lives, Young COMPUTER CLASSES will be offered evenings,
Minds: Fashion 101, 1st annual back to school beginning September 17, Trinity Computer Learning
fundraiser fashion show and Launch party, contact Center, 1947 W. 95th Street, Classes will include
Erica Elion, 312-961-5473 or [email protected] Excel, PowerPoint, Keyboarding, Windows and
Internet, Registration begins Sunday, August 12,
STUDY OF CAREGIVERS seeks people ages following worship services, Atrium
65 and older who have provided care for at least
six months to minor children, ages 2-16 years old, GREETERS’ MINISTRY New members welcome,
Information, contact Allene Brown, 773-965-4445 or Orientation, Saturday, August 18, 2:00 p.m. –
[email protected] 4:00 p.m., Room 203, Contact Diana Beasley,
773-907-0033 or [email protected]
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information
Order of
& announcemenTS
Worship
IMMABASI HEALTH AND WELLNESS August 6, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Cottage Grove
MINISTRY FAMILY HEALTH FAIR, Saturday, Building, 901 E. 95th St., Charles Evans, Guest
September 22, 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Turner- Speaker, Contact Victoria Amedee-Hawkins,
Drew Academy, 9300 S. Princeton, seeks volunteer 773-298-1590 Ext. 106
pediatricians, family practitioners, optometrists,
dentists, nurses, nutritionists, health educators, and TRINITY UCC AND SAFER FOUNDATION
persons willing to greet participants and assist with Sponsoring Ready 4 Work, aftercare program for
registration, Contact Juarlita Lane by August 20, ex-offenders: 18 years old and up, out of prison 180
773-651-6106 days or less, no sex crimes or crimes against women
or children AND…Ready 4 Work mentors needed,
KHAYRALLA PRE-TEEN DANCE MINISTRY Must be available to meet with mentees 2–6 hours
Attention all children, ages 11-14, Rehearsals resume per month, If ex-offender: conviction must not have
Thursday, August 9, 5:45 p.m., Cottage Grove been of sex crimes or crimes against women, children,
Building, Mandatory meeting, parents must attend, out of prison for at least 2 years, Call Vanessa Cosby-
Contact Lashane Bates, 773-317-5910 or Yugunda Shannon, 773-233-1492
Jeffries, 773-445-8088
TRINITY UCC CREDIT UNION Member
MEMBERSHIP/MINISTRY SERVICES Statements for the quarter ending June 30 are
Have you moved? Any children left the nest? New available for pick-up in the Credit Union office
employment or newly married? Forgot your giving during regular business hours, Our 2007 goal is
number? Call Membership/Ministry Services, for each member to make at least one deposit per
773-962-5650 x395, x233 or x232 quarter, those who have had no activity since 2002
are considered abandoned accounts and the proceeds
TRINITY AMANI HOSPICE CARE TEAM will be sent to the State Treasurer if no deposit or
WITH VITAS (TAV) now provides full hospice withdrawal is made immediately, Members are urged
service, Hospice is a special concept of care designed to use your Credit Union for your automobile,
to provide comfort and support to patients and their vacation, credit card and other loan needs, Call
families when a life-limiting illness no longer responds 773-962-5686
to cure-oriented treatments, If you or someone you
know is interested in hospice care for a loved one TRINITY UCC LEGAL CLINIC Providing
or would like more information, contact Rev. Gina direct legal advice, services and representation to the
Sourelis, 773-298-0473 congregation and community, open every 1st and 3rd
Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – Noon and 2nd Thursdays,
TRINITY HIGHER EDUCATION 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Village Center, Call
CORPORATION (THEC) presents the Gates Mrs. Marcia Green, 773-962-5650, Ext. 424
Millennium Scholarship Workshop 2007, Monday,
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PRAYER LIST
Adams, Deacon Andrea Campbell, Veronica Fairchild, Josie & Tom Hurley, William
Adams, Deacon Lorraine Carr, Willie Farrakhan, Minister Louis Ingram, Julia
Adams-Carter, Cynthia Carruthers, Dr. Iva Flanagan, Evelyn W. Irish, Jerome
Adams-Childs, Vernita Carson, Charles Flowers, Jr., Charlie Jackson, Betty Jo
Allen, Baby Jeremy Stephon Carter, Herman Ford, John Jackson, Deacon Rudolph
Allen, Stephanie Carter, Quinn Fortson, Chris & Nina Jackson, Lizzie
Anderson, Rev. Danita Caston, Aletha & Alfred Funches, Baby Keari Jackson, Queen
Arden, Audrey Cephas, Grace Gage-Wilson, Jozanne Jackson, Yvette
Askew, Jeremiah Chapman, Malachi Gaines, DIT Mildred Jacobs, Isom
Avent, Carolyn Claiborne, Melvin Gandy, Donna James, Louis
Baker-Brown, Bridgette Clark, Katrina Gardner, Cynthia Jenkins, Deacon Herschel
Barnett, James Cochran, Christopher Gardner, Darryl Jenkins, Georgette
Barow, Stephanie Collins, Deacon Yvonne Garrett, Betty & Family Jenkins, Lennie
Barrigher, Deacon Elwood Conda, Kandias Gibson, Donald & Donna Johnson, Dr. James
Barrigher, Jeffrey Cook, Anton Gill, Charlotte Johnson, Marilyn
Bates, Freddy L. Cooksey, Kristena & Krista Gill, Deacon Eldridge Johnson, Mary
Bates, Lisa Cooper, Charles Gill, Mariah Johnson, Michael
Benson, Marjorie Cooper, Faith Gillie, Joann Johnson, Percy
The Bentley Family Cooper, Karen Givens, Charmaine & Family Johnson, Riley
Berry-Hampton, Jaron Cooper, Vashti Graham, Elder Lucille Johnson, Victor & Rhonda
Blake, Jerome Corbett, Joycelyn Graves, Cora Jones, Brianna
Blake, Marquez Cosby, Cynthia Guerin, Norma Jones, Catherine
Blake, Odette Cosby-Shannon, Vanessa Guerin, Jr., Jerome C. Jones, Charles & Edith
Blake, Ommar Coutee, Nastarcia Guerin, Sr., Jerome C. Jones, Donald & Jerrius
Blasingame, Mattie Craig, Rhonda Gwynn, Arthur Jones, Edith & Charles
Bond, Jr., Collin Crider, Rev. Tyrone Hammond-Miller, Deacon Jones, Freddie
Bonner, Gloria & Bill Currie, Leonard Donna Jones, George
Booker, Jr., Raymond J. The Dade Family Hampton, Wyman Kelly, Billie
Boose, Christopher Daniels, Carbena Hardaway-Wheeler, Pamela Kern, Dorothy
Boose, Claudia Daniels, Celeste Harrell, Deacon Linda King, Shirley
Borders, Mona David, Baby Jacob “Ray Ray” Harrell, Rev. Joan Korvo, Baby Sean Paul
Bowers, Jeffrey Davis, Edrena Harris, Deacon Mosea Lambert, Laila
Bramlet & Thomas Families Davis, Green Lee Hart, Sherrie Latham, Odean
Bratton, Marjorie Davis, Ree Hawkins, Jasmine Lee, Tina
Breaux, Freddie Dell, Rev. Nathan Hayden, Thomas Lehmann, Auguestine
Brewer, Deacon Evelyn Denson, Louise Haynes, Shelly Lemon, Jackqudene
Broadnax, Angela Diggs, Rori Haynes, Vera Lennix, Loyce
Brown, Dr. Harriett Dorham, Barbara Henley, Candace Lewis, Deacon Pattrice
Brown, Hysson Dorney & Family, Donna Hickman, Nellie Lewis, Jennifer
Brown, James Dorsey, Sam Higgins, Annola Lewis, Terrance
Brown, Naomi Doty, Joyce Hill, Gladys Lockett, Brenda
Brown, Rhea Dunlap, Phillip Hill, Lynette Lockett, Thetis
Burrell, Kimberly Eason, Margarette Holmes, Louise London, Millie
Burrell, Sarah Eberhart, Ivan Hooker, Timothy Long, Deacon Rosemary
Burrell, William & Sarah Edwards, Deacon Carol Horton, Crystal Love, Margaret
Butler, Jerel Edwards, Jr., Eugene Hoskins, Dominque Lubin, Benjamin
Butts, Larvette Ellis, Barbara Houston, Cozetta Lyle, Paul
Campbell, Deacon Patrice Eskridge, Sonny Houston, Simpson Lyles, Johnise
Kimberly Evans, Kermeto Howell, Jerome Maclin, Audrey
Campbell, Deborah Fain, Andrea Hubbard, Barbara J. Mae, Viola
Campbell, Keisha Fairchild, Inez Hudson, Irean Majaliwa, Musa
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PRAYER LIST
Mangum, Anita Pilcher, Del Rita Smith, Carmencita Walker, Joetta
Martin, Antoine L. Pitts, Bernice Smith, Deacon Dorothy Wallace, Rose
Mason-Matthews, Karen Plummer, Jr., Morris Smith, Jeffrey Warmack, Charlene
Mayes-McCruel, Deacon Pope, Dakita Smith, Jody The Warne Family
Alma Pope, Gladys Smith, Jonathan & Delores Washington, Emma
McCray, Dreyvon Porter, Anita Smith, Louis & Virginia Watson, Doris
McCullough, Ethel Porter, Stacey Spann, Theresa Whalum, Kenneth
McCullough, Jacqueline Porter-Stanley, Leslie Springer, Karla White, Walter & Loretta
McDade, Darlene Prater, Sean Stalling, LaFayette White, Sr., Joseph
McGhee, William Pruett, James and Loretta Staton, Alfreda White, Jr., Royal
McGowan, Milton & Pugh-Lightfoot, Eric Stephney, Jessie White, Sr., Royal
Theresa Purvis, Deacon Tangie Stewart, Cheryl & Juanita Whitehead, Patrice
McIntosh, Deacon Maurice Putman, Delores Stewart, Gloria Wilborn, Audrey
McIntosh, Emily Ray, Willie and Ruby Summerville-Moore, Tamika Wilcher, Dorothy
McKinney, Marian Ray, Jr., Arthur Suter, Joyce Williams, Brandi
McKinney, Takiesha Reese, Gloria Sykes, Myra Williams, Carolyn
McKinnon, Cora Reeves, Bryant Sykes, Rev. Michael Williams, Deacon Mattie
McKissic, Siobahan & Reeves, Ollie Tassone, Baby Carina Williams, Lillie
Deborah Reneau, Peggy Tate, Johnny Williams, Nettie B.
McLaughlin, Erin Rhyal, Stephen Taylor, Bernard Williams, Pauline
Melton, Alzenia Rice, Gladys Taylor, Lawrence Williams, Rebecca
Miles, Beatrice Rice, Phillip Taylor, Patricia Williams, Shirley
Miller, Deacon Beatrice Rice, Sylvester Taylor-Tukes, Deacon Angela Williams, Willie Ruth
Miller, John Riley, Gregory Tellis, Demetrius Williams, Willy Ann
Miller, Virgie Roberts, Erskin Tellis, Jr., Alfred Williams, Yvonne
Minter, Stephen Robinson, Dorian Tellis, Sr., Alfred Williams-Miles, Phyllis
Mischeaux, Kalilah Marjorie Robinson, Lorraine Terrell-Haynes, Rosalyn Wilson, Barbara & Dardina
Mischeaux, Raydian Robinson, Theresa Terry, Sandra Withers, Mother Ernestine
Mitchell-Shields, Deacon Roebuck, Evelyn Teverbaugh, George Woods, Laura
Sharon Rogers, Alfred Teverbaugh, Olivia Woods, Tanja
Monegan, Jerome Ross, Baby Honesty Gabriella Thomas, Brenita Woodson, Janice
Moore, Carrie Rowell, Nicholas Thomas, Deacon Garry Woolridge, John and Orine
Moore & Family, Lloyd Rushing, Melner Thomas, Edward & LaVerne Wooten, Ernest
Muwwakkil, Baby Morgan Rushing, Michelle Thomas, Rosetta Wooten, John
Myles, Henrietta Russell, Cora Thomas, Sondra Wordlaw, Kenya
Myrick, Bertha Russell, Tamon Thompson, Kamaya Wormbly, Doria
Nero, Yolanda Rutherford, Angela Thompson-Johnson, Katie Wright, Deacon E. Janet
O’Neal, Baby Tyler Sanders, Deacon Robert Thornton, Jerome Wright, Deacon Jeri
Only, Sherry Sansone, Marie Timberlake, Deacon Joyce Wright, Rev. Ramah
Ozmond, Sebastian Scates, Hermine Torrey-Parker, L. Julie Wright, William
Panelle, Pat Scruggs, Mattie Tregre, Deacon Evelyn Wright-Miller, Mildred
Peavy, Irene Shah, Hassan Tucker, Geraldine Wright Moore, Janet
Pepper, Evelyn Shah, Lynda Turner, James Yarber, Vernita
Pepper, Robert Shelton, Mary Tyler, Betty Young, Antwan
Perry, Toya Shinn, Anthony Tyler, Deacon Lazane Young, Javonglynn
Peters, Petrina Short, Wendy Tyler, Demetri Young, Thelma
Peterson, Larita Sims, Constance Tyler, Shelton
Phillips, Baby Amali Siwatu, Akiaha Vernardo, Helen
Phillips, Katherine Sizer, Doris Vilo, Douglas
Pickett, Kim Slatton & Family, Deacon Walker, David & Irma
Pierce, Sandra Anthony Walker, Honoria
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BEREAVED
THE FAMILY OF: PLEASE SEND CARDS TO: ADDRESS:
Mrs. Josephine Hill Ms. Drucilla Fielder & Family 7450 N. Rogers Ave. #613 (26)
Mr. Carmichael Hobson Mrs. Linda Hobson & Family 7109 S. Ingleside (49)
Ms. Tonnie McZal Ms. Yvonne Lane & Family 3627 Deer Park Dr., Alsip, IL 60803
Mr. Henry Ernest Person Dr. Carmella Perry & Family 1818 Heather Hill Cres, Flossmoor, IL 60422
Mrs. Annie “Sweet” Mr. & Mrs. P. Diann Rivers-Toliver 3813 Granada Gorge, N. Las Vegas, NV 89084
Hardaway-Rivers & Family
Mr. Frank Simmons The Simmons Family 11844 S. Wentworth Ave. (28)
Ms. Emma Simpson Ms. Drucilla Fielder & Family 7450 N. Rogers Ave. #613 (26)
Ms. Gloria Stoner Deacon Geneva Bell 8517 S. Indiana Ave. (19)
HOSPITALIZED
Joseph Gilliam Dr. Terry Mason Dreyvon McCray
Little Company of Mary Hospital Mercy Hospital Hope Children’s Hospital
2900 West 95th Street 2525 S. Michigan Avenue 4440 W. 95th Street
Evergreen Park, IL 60805 Chicago, IL 60616 Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 422-6200 312-567-2000 (708) 684-8000
John Terry
Little Company of Mary Hospital
2900 W. 95th Street
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
708-422-6200
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SICK & SHUT-IN
E XTENDED C ARE FA CILIT IES
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SICK & SHUT-IN
E XTENDED C ARE FA CILIT IES
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SICK & SHUT-IN
M EM BERS AT HOME
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M EM BERS AT HOME
CARDS ONLY
ADAMS, Deacon Andrea 7251 S. Luella Ave. (49)
BRADFORD, Luevater 9301 S. Racine Ave. (20)
BROWN, Hysson 10427 S. Hoxie Ave. (17)
CARTER, Herman 2631 S. Indiana (16)
CHAPMAN, Malachi 10838 S. Wallace Ave. (28)
DANIELS, Carbena c/o Sheila Williams,
518 Calumet Way Calumet City, IL 60409
DELOACH, Berenice 7114 S. Harding Ave. (29)
GARDNER-PEARSON, Renee 17607 S. Mulberry,
Country Club Hills, IL 60478
GILMORE, Laura 1155 Westgrove Pkwy., Apt. #186,
Tempe, AZ 85283
HARRIS, Michelle 811 W. Madison St., Apt. #115 (07)
McDADE, Darlene 18555 Hickory Ct., Apt. 17, Lansing, IL 60438
PLUMMER, Jr., Morris 2040 E. 91st Street (17)
PUTMAN, Delores 6820 S. Prairie (37)
ROBERTS, Fontain 1829 N. Austin Ave. (39)
SAYLES, Bernice 6831 S. Cornell Ave., 1st Flr. (49)
SCOTT, Alice 5516 S. Everett Ave. (37)
SMITH, Green K. 8126 S. Campbell Ave. (52)
TAYLOR, Dr. Brenda 52380 Windemere Dr., Granger, IN 46530
TORREY, Hoyt 4241 El Moor Way, Las Vegas, NV 89044
702-435-0257 CARDS & CALLS ONLY
WALKER, Jr., Floyd 8428 S. Green St. (20)
WALKER, Lillian 6138 S. Carpenter St. (21)
WASHINGTON-DYK, Gwendolyn 2045 W. Jackson Blvd., Apt. #2012 (12) 312-421-7867
CARDS & CALLS ONLY
WHYTE, Rev. James 3429 Peachwood Rd., Knoxville, TN 37921
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SERVICE
Order AND SUPPORT
of Worship GROUPS
Order of Worship
AKIBA SALES COUNSELING MINISTRY HEALTH & WELLNESS
773-962-5660 Answering Service MINISTRY COMMUNITY
MON – THUR 773-962-0043 MENTAL HEALTH
9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. SUPPORT GROUP
FR: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. CREDIT UNION 773-978-0725 or
SAT: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 773-962-5686 773-734-4033, Ext. 111
SUN: After Each Service 773-723-8382 (fax)
TUES & THURS: HIV/AIDS
Amani Care Program 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. SUPPORT MINISTRY
773-298-0473 SAT: 9:00 a.m .– 1:00 p.m. 312-409-AIDS (2437)
MON – FRI: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. SUN: After 7:30 & 11:00 a.m.
Services HOUSING MINISTRY
BLAINE DeNYE LIBRARY 773-643-4100, Ext. 15
773-962-5650, Ext. 740 DIABETES
MON - TUES - THUR SUPPORT GROUP KUJICHAGULIA
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. 773-928-3233 SPECIAL CITIZENS
WED: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. SUPPORT MINISTRY
SAT: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 773-373-7042 – J. Payton
MINISTRY 24 Hours
CAN-CER-VIVE HELPLINE CONFIDENTIAL
773-962-5650 HELPLINE MATH TUTORIAL
Mailbox 830 773-962-5650 773-962-5650
Mailbox 811
CAREER DEVELOPMENT PRISON MINISTRY
MINISTRY DRUG & ALCOHOL 773-962-5650
24-Hour Answering Service RECOVERY MINISTRY Mailbox 886
773-962-0139 Tough Love Answering Service
[email protected] 773-962-5650, Ext. 808
Free “N” One TRINITY COMMUNITY
College PLACEMENT 773-962-5650, Ext. 808 DEVELOPMENT CORP.
OFFICE 773-962-5660, Ext. 504
773-298-1590 FAMILY CAREGIVER MON – THUR
TUES & THUR: 1:00 – 9:00 p.m. SUPPORT GROUP 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
WED: 10:00 – 6:00 p.m. Tommie Jean Ryhal [email protected]
FR: 10:00 – 6:00 p.m. 773-375-6981
SAT: 9:00 – 5:00 p.m. Eleanor Anderson TRINITY COMPUTER
Sundays & Mondays 773-881-1419 LEARNING CENTER
CLOSED 773-298-2190
FINANCIAL COUNSELING
CONSORTIUM
773-962-5650, Ext. 819
A God of Restoration
My heartfelt hope for the congregation in the year 2007 is that each member
will fully embrace what it means to be loved by a God who restores.
God is a God of redemption and not a God of condemnation.
Isaiah 40 (NIV)
January July
Isaiah 40:1-2 Comfort, comfort my people, says Isaiah 40:26 Lift your eyes and look to the
your God. 2Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and heavens: Who created all these? He who brings
proclaim to her that her hard service has been out the starry host one by one, and calls them
completed, that her sin has been paid for, that each by name. Because of his great power and
she has received from the LORD’s hand double mighty strength, not one of them is missing.
for all her sins.
August
February Isaiah 40:27 Why do you say, O Jacob, and
Isaiah 40:4–5 4 “Every valley shall be raised up, complain, O Israel, “My way is hidden from the
every mountain and hill made low; the rough LORD; my cause is disregarded by my God”?
ground shall become level, the rugged places
a plain. 5And the glory of the LORD will be September
revealed, and all mankind together will see it. Isaiah 40:28 Do you not know? Have you not
For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.” heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the
Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not
March grow tired or weary, and his understanding no
Isaiah 40:11 He tends his flock like a shepherd: one can fathom.
He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries
them close to his heart; he gently leads those October
that have young. Isaiah 40:29 He gives strength to the weary and
increases the power of the weak.
April November
Isaiah 40:18 To whom, then, will you compare
God? What image will you compare him to? Isaiah 40:30 Even youths grow tired and weary,
and young men stumble and fall;
May December
Isaiah 40:21 Do you not know? Have you
not heard? Has it not been told you from the Isaiah 40:31 But those who hope in the LORD
beginning? Have you not understood since the will renew their strength. They will soar on
earth was founded? wings like eagles; they will run and not grow
weary, they will walk and not be faint.
June
Isaiah 40:25 “To whom will you compare me?
Or who is my equal?” says the Holy One.