PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Rochelle Michael, Dir. Ministry and Pastoral Services Rev. Mark Barclay, Assoc. Pastor Rev. Michael D. Jacobs, Assoc. Pastor Min. Regena Glenn-Caldwell, Assoc. Pastor Rev. Barbara A. Heard, Vol. Assoc. Pastor Rev. Clyde White, Vol. Assoc. Pastor CHURCH DIRECTORY Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, Senior 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 OFFice OF The SR. PASTOR Melody Morgan, Exec. Asst. to the Pastor Deacon Karen Cupil, Admin. Asst. Brenda Tillman, Admin. Asst. Rev. Aaron McLeod, Exec. Dir. of Special Projects PROGRAM STAFF Bryan Johnson, Dir. Sacred Music Dr. Julia Speller, Dir. Christian Ed. Rev. 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. Wednesday Praise and Prayer 11:30 a.m. - Prayer Service 6:00 p.m. - Prayer Service 7:00 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 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 #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. and 11:00 a.m.)...2 Hymn of Praise...3 Unison Scriptures...3 Sermon Notes/Prayer Concerns...4 Giving Options at Trinity...5 Pastor Moss' Upcoming Sermon Series...5 Wednesday@TheWell: Seven Objects of the Crucifixion...6 Ministry Expo...7 Women's Conference 2018...8 Ghana Sojourn with Pastor Moss...9 Akiba...10 Calendar...12 Divine Imagination...12 Events...13 New Member Class...14 Endeleo...15 Howard Thurman Meditation Vespers...15 Service & Support Groups...16 Churchwide 2018 Theme...16 TABLe of ConTenTS 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! 1
Order of Worship - 7:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Opening Song (7:30 a.m.)... Yes, I Know Jesus Opening Song (11:00 a.m.)... Every Praise Hymn of Praise... The Lord Is My Light Unison Scriptures... John 14:15-17, 27 (NIV) [PLEASE REMAIN STANDING FOR THE READING OF THE WORD] Invocation Parish Concerns Visitor Recognition Passing of the Peace The Pastor s Word Baby Dedication The Service of Giving Offertory Sentences Tithes and Offerings/Benevolence Altar Call (7:30 a.m.)... Selected Altar Call (11:00 a.m.)..."worth" Sermon... The Promises Of Jesus Hymn of Invitation... Selected Order of Worship - 6:00 p.m. Opening Song..."We Sing Praises To The King" Ministry of Music... Selected Sermon... The Promises Of Jesus Hymn of Invitation The Service of Giving Offertory Sentences Tithes and Offerings Altar Call/Benediction **The Order of Worship is subject to change, at the dictation of the Holy Spirit 2
Hymn of Praise The LoRd is My LighT VeRSe 1 The Lord is my light and my salvation. The Lord is my light and my salvation. The Lord is my light and my salvation, Whom shall I fear? ChoRUS: Whom shall I fear, whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life, Whom shall I fear? VeRSe 2: In the time of trouble, He shall hide me. In the time of trouble, He shall hide me. In the time of trouble, He shall hide me, Whom shall I fear? ChoRUS VeRSe 3: Wait on the Lord and be of good courage. Wait on the Lord and be of good courage. Wait on the Lord and be of good courage, He shall strengthen thine heart. ChoRUS Unison Scriptures John 14:15-17 niv 15 If you love me, keep my commands. 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever 17 the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. John 14:27 niv 27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. hymn of PRAiSe/UniSon SCRiPTUReS 3
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Announcements Giving Options at Trinity UCC In order to make giving to Trinity UCC as convenient as possible, we have developed a variety of ways to suit many lifestyles: Giving Envelopes can be placed in the offering baskets on Sundays, or dropped in the Trustee slot any time the church is open First Fruits/ACH allows you to deduct directly from your bank account on a schedule of your choice (sign up or get questions answered with our Member and Guest Services team) Access ACS/TrinityChicagoNet provides you with the ability to make one time offerings, or scheduled offerings (Go to www.trinitychicago.org, menu item: Connections) SecureGive provides you mobile giving access from within the Trinity UCC Mobile App Text-to-Give through SecureGive This is for targeted giving (Operation Share, Disaster Relief, etc.). Simply text to 855-781-8384 and enter the special offering (ExtraGift is active now) - ExtraGift $$ - you will then receive prompts to complete the transaction. Once set up, you will be able to text offerings with one step. AnnoUnCMenTS Sunday, March 4, 2018 "The Politics of Jesus" Luke 4:14-20 (niv) Sunday, March 11, 2018 "The Prayer Life of Jesus" Matthew 6:9-13 (niv and nrsv) Sunday, "The Promises of Jesus" John 14:15-17, 27 (niv) 5
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Announcements JOIN US NEXT SUNDAY FOR THE FIRST MINISTRY EXPO OF THE YEAR! TODAY! Sunday, Atrium Following the 7:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. worship services Meet ministry partners from the following ministries And learn how to use YOUR gifts to glorify God! IT Ministry Hurston-Hughes Writers Ministry Media Ministries Media Sales Artists in Residence Graphic Design Photography Recorders Social Media Sound Video AnnoUnCMenTS 7
Announcements Trinity United Church of Christ 2018 Women s Conference Thursday, May 17 - Saturday, May 19, 2018 Westin Hotel: 400 Park Blvd., Itasca, IL ConFeRenCe RegiSTRATion! $125/PeRSon! (does not include hotel reservation) Register in-person following all worship services or online www.trinitywomensweekend.org Reserve your room today! Call 888-627-8510 Room Rates: Single: $123 + tax Double: $133 + tax Triple: $143 + tax Quad: $153 + tax Suite Rates: Single: $205 + tax Double: $215 + tax Triple: $225 + tax Quad: $235 + tax www.tinyurl.com/tucchotel2018 8
Announcements Join PASToR MoSS on A SoJoURn And STUdy ToUR To ghana, WeST AFRiCA And London, england! Monday, June 17 Sunday, June 30, 2019 $5,399.00/Person (Payment plan available) This 14-day tour travels from Chicago to Ghana, West Africa, then traveling on to London, England. This sojourn will include daily lectures with Pastor Moss and other biblical and cultural scholars, as well as tours to other historical, educational, and cultural places in Accra, Elmina, Cape Coast, Kakuk, Assin Manso, Kumasi, Bonwire, Ntonso, Ahwia, and London, England. For more information and to reserve your space, call Consolidated Tours Organization, Inc., 404-767-2727, or email info@ctoinc.com. The tour is open to everyone please share with your family and friends today! AnnoUnCMenTS 9
(in partnership with AfriwAreBooks.com) Baptism, Baby dedication, Right hand of Fellowship, and more available online at http://trinityucc.zenfolio.com! Pastor Moss Lenten sermon series reading recommendations God of the oppressed Jesus and the Disinherited The Politics of Jesus Zealot Most titles are available in the Akiba, and pre-orders are available! AKIBA STORE HOURS Closed Monday Tuesday - Thursday, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Friday, 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Sunday, after each Worship Service (773) 962-5660 www.akibabookstore.org 10
(in partnership with AfriwAreBooks.com) Join us in welcoming... AnnoUnCMenTS Dr. Maxime Madhere, Dr. Pierre Johnson, and Dr. Joseph Semien sunday, Following the 7:30 and 11:00 a.m. worship services Discussion at 2:00 p.m.balcony Pulse of Perseverance chronicles three Black doctors, Pierre Johnson, Maxime Madhere and Joseph Semien on their journey to success. Some of the greatest and most inspiring stories find life in the humble beginnings of their leading characters. The origin of Pulse of Perseverance represents one of those stories. Rising from backgrounds filled with violence, drug use and personal struggle, these doctors chose to treat their trials and tribulations as stepping stones rather than roadblocks. They decided to rise above and triumph, defying the expectations of society instead of giving in to the negative stereotype of the young, black male. 11
Calendar 12 Today 3/18 400 W. 95th Street 7:30 a.m. Worship Service SA 9:30 a.m. Ministry Expo - A 10:30 a.m. Children s Church - WC 11:00 a.m. Worship Service - SA 1:30 p.m. Deacon s Team Captain Meeting - 203 2:00 p.m. Pulse of Perseverance Book Discussion - Balcony East 2:30 p.m. War Room Prayer - WC 6:00 p.m. Worship Service - SA Monday 3/19 400 W. 95th Street CHURCH CLOSED TUESday 3/20 400 W. 95th Street 11:00 a.m. Diabetes Prevention Program - FH 12:30 p.m. Big Mama s House Quilting Class - NII East 1:30 p.m. Big Mama s House Luncheon - BR 5:30 p.m. Women s Chorus Concert Planning Committee - 116 6:00 p.m. Adopt-A Student Meeting - 207 Drill Team - 120 6:30 p.m. Khayralla/Mwanabaraka Rehearsal - NII East Drill Team Rehearsal - NII West Sisterhood Ministry - 202 7:00 p.m. Men s Chorus Rehearsal - WC Women s Chorus Rehearsal - SA Mental Health Support Group - 102 Singles Planning Committee - 207 Sanctuary Choir Steering Committee - BR WEdnESday 3/21 400 W. 95th Street 8:30 a.m. From Public School to Freedom School - A/120 11:00 a.m. AARP Meeting - BR 11:30 a.m. Weekly Prayer Service - WC 6:00 p.m. Praise Team Rehearsal - Band Room Weekly Prayer Service - WC 7:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Well - SA THUrSday 3/22 400 W. 95th Street 1:00 p.m. Active Seniors Special Events Committee - 207 6:00 p.m. Men s Conference Committee - 203 Stewardship Meeting - BR 6:30 p.m. Howard Thurman Meditation Vespers - WC Drill Team Rehearsal - NII East Tangeni Dance Rehearsal - A My Brothers Keeper - 116 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal - SA Emmaus Road Ministry Meeting - WC FrIday 3/23 400 W. 95th Street 10:00 a.m. Active Seniors with the Mayors office - 102 11:30 a.m. Free-N-One Meeting - 202 12:30 p.m. Active Seniors & Friends - A 5:00 p.m. Big Mama s House Sewing & Tailoring Class - 203 6:30 p.m. Green Committee - 120 7:00 p.m. Free-N-One - 207 Devotion Writers Fellowship - BR SaTUrday 3/24 400 W. 95th Street 7:00 a.m. Men s Only Prayer Meeting - Library Food Share Ministry - A 7:30 a.m. Yoga - NII East 8:00 a.m. Zumba - Robicheaux Park 9:00 a.m. Confirmation Class Parent Meeting - FH Saturday Bible School: Adult Bible Class - WC Saturday Bible School: 3rd - 6th Grade - 202 Saturday Bible School: Confirmation Class - Library Saturday Bible School: Pre-K-2nd Grade - 120 Saturday Bible School: S.A.L.T. - 203 Women's Conference Committee Meeting - BR 10:45 a.m. LWFC/Imani Ya Watume Rehearsal - WC 11:00 a.m. Pastoral Liaison Ministry Meeting - 116 11:30 a.m. New Member Fellowship - A 12:00 p.m. Isuthu Ashante` Nation - BR 12:30 p.m. Walaika Rehearsal - WC Maundy Thursday Rehearsal - SA 1:00 p.m. Drill Team Rehearsal - NII East 2:00 p.m. I Am A Man Film Screening - A Isuthu Fante` & Ga Nations - WC Isuthu Parent Meeting - 120 Deacon Ministry Training - SA 2:30 p.m. Armor Bearers Meeting - BR divine imagination CALL Join Pastor Moss for his monthly Divine Imagination telephone message, 11:55 a.m., Thursday, April 12, 2018. Dial 712-775-7031, enter passcode 634787; press the # key.
ChURChWide 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 the month of March From the Pastor s Library: Espresso for Your Spirit, by Pam Vredevelt; 44 on 44: African American Writers on the Election of Barack Obama, by Lita Hooper, ed.,; You Don t Even Know Me: Stories About Boys, by Sharon Flake; Manhood, by Michael Adams, MD; For Teens Who Think They Know Everything, by Kandias Conda, 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. SChoLARShiP SUndAy is coming soon, Sunday, June 10, Note the upcoming scholarship application distribution dates: April 8 May 6, 2018, Information, visit www.trinitychicago.org MiniSTRy events emmaus grief WoRk MiniSTRy Thursday, March 22, 7:00 p.m., Wright Chapel, This month s topic, Relevant Prayer, Information, Contact Deacon Dr. Herbert Goodman, Jr., 773-966-1500, Mailbox 2320 or email Emmaus@trinitychicago. org easter egg hunt Saturday, March 31, 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m., Robichaux Park, 9247 S. Eggleston, Food, games, and fellowship for youth ages 3-12 years, Parents asked to donate one bag of candy, candy and prize donations needed from the congregation, bring unopened, wrapped bags of candy and Easter baskets to be used as prizes for the games to the mailroom by Thursday, March 29, Information and to volunteer, Call 773-966-1500 Mailbox 2357 or email singles@trinitychicago.org Events girl SCoUTS Cookie SALeS continue, today, Sunday, March 18, following 7:30 and 11:00 worship services, Troops: Daisies #20830, Brownies #21651, Juniors #20738, Cadettes #s21571, Seniors #20608, and Ambassadors #21024, Thank you for your continued support of helping girls attend camp and various Girl Scout destination adventures in the summer SAVe The date! youth ChoiRS in concert, Trust in the Lord, Saturday, April 28, 4:00 p.m., Sanctuary, featuring Imani Ya Watume, Little Warriors for Christ, and Walaika, Special guests, So-Lit Crew, King Melik, Bruce Thompson, and the Imani Ya Watume/Little Warriors Alumni Choir SAVe The date! Wedding CooRdinAToRS present Love Lives Here, Celebrations of Love and Life Expo, Saturday, April 14, 12:00 p.m., Planning a wedding, anniversary, birthday, retirement, baby or bridal shower, or graduation celebration? This expo will feature products and services reflecting the unique creativity and diversity of our community and culture, And Vendors needed, Stop by the Wedding Coordinators table in the Atrium following worship services, Information, Call Elaine Butler, 773-962-5650 or email ebutler@trinitychicago. org CoMMUniTy events LeAdeRS of ToMoRRoW (LoT) program for high school students offers mentoring with a goal to assist in developing a successful path from high school through graduate school across leadership, financial literacy, and college and career preparation, Meets 2 nd Saturdays, Loyola events 13
Events University, Quinlan School of Business, 16 E. Pearson, Information, email education@ ccnbmbaa.org MoUnT CALVARy BAPTiST ChURCh invites you to Spring Revival, March 28th, 29th, and 30th, 2018 at 7:00 p.m., Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 1257 W. 111th St., Guest speaker Rev. Howard Randolph PAPeR ShRedding events Saturday, March 24, 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m., Greater Salem Church parking lot, 215 W. 71 st St., and Tuesday, March 27, 2:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m., Westport Commons Shopping Center, 3302 W. 87 th St., Free VoiCeS of LoVe presents Liberty Through Calvary, A Palm Sunday Celebration in Song, Sunday, March 25, 2018, 5:00p.m., St. Timothy Community Church, 1600 W. 25 th Ave., Gary, IN, FREE new MeMBeR CLASS Saturday, March 31, 2018 Registration: 8:30 a.m. Adult class: 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Children (ages 12 and under) 9:00 a.m. 1:30 p.m. (Children must be accompanied by parent or guardian) Receive Right hand of Fellowship Sunday, April 1, 2018 11:00 a.m. To RSVP and confirm participation, call 773-962-5650. PLeASe note The RighT hand of FeLLoWShiP TAkeS PLACe during The 11:00 A.M. WoRShiP SeRViCe on easter SUndAy, APRiL 1 ST 14
Announcements The endeleo institute (the community development arm of Trinity UCC) continues to transform the Far South Side of Chicago brick by brick. As part of Endeleo s ongoing efforts to improve the housing stock in Washington Heights and surrounding communities, provide affordable and sustainable homeownership opportunities and stabilize our neighborhoods, we proudly present in partnership with the Cook County Land Bank, Ani Real Estate and E & S Development, 3 new housing options: 1657 W 92nd (March), 8053 S Hermitage (April) and 9434 S Racine (May). Contact Lutalo McGee at 773-343-8073 or LutaloMcGee@AniRealEstate.com about these, others in the pipeline or an investment opportunity with the initiative. AnnoUnCMenTS 15
Service & Support Groups Alama ya Sali (Sign Language Interpreters Ministry) 773-966-1500, Mailbox 2305 alamayasali@trinitychicago.org Blaine denye Library (773) 966-1500, Mailbox 2205 TUES and THURS 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. SATURDAY 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Can-Cer-Vive helpline (773) 966-1500, Mailbox 2308 Career development Ministry (773) 966-1500, Mailbox 2309 careerdevelop@trinitychicago.org Counseling Ministry (773) 966-1500, Mailbox 2315 Credit Union (773) 966-1505 (773) 723-8382 (fax) TUES & THURS: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. SUNDAY After 7:30 & 11:00 a.m. Services domestic Violence Ministry Confidential helpline (773) 966-1500, Mailbox 2317 drug & Alcohol Recovery Ministry Tough Love / Free N One (773) 966-1500, Mailbox 2319 The endeleo institute (773) 966-1508 MON THURS 9:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. FRIDAY 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. endowment Committee/ Planters Society 773-966-1500, Mailbox 2379 Endowment@trinitychicago.org Financial Counseling Consortium (773) 966-1500, Mailbox 2378 george Washington Carver garden TUES-THURS-SAT 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. healing Ministry (773) 966-1500, Mailbox 2325 hiv/aids Support Ministry (773) 966-1500, Mailbox 2327 housing Ministry (773) 966-1500, Mailbox 2329 immabasi health & Wellness Ministry (773) 966-1500, Mailbox 2332 immabasi Support groups: Diabetes (773) 966-1500, Mailbox 2374 Family Caregivers (773) 966-1500, Mailbox 2375 Lupus Support Ministry (773) 966-1500, Mailbox 2342 kujichagulia Special Citizens Support Ministry (773) 966-1500, Mailbox 2344 Legal Clinic 773-966-1500 Mailbox 2339 legal@trinitychicago.org 1st & 3rd SATURDAYS 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Walk-ins Welcome Math Tutorial (773) 966-1500, Mailbox 2338 Prison Ministry (773) 966-1500, Mailbox 2354 Trinity Computer Learning Center (773) 966-1500, Mailbox 2333 2018 ChURChWide TheMe Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God s will is his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2 (NIV) MARCH ii Corinthians 4:16 (niv) Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. 16
Lay it on the Altar today In the WAR ROOM (Wright Chapel) 2:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Pulling down spiritual strongholds addictions despair anxiety fears You, Your Family, Your Friends For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. 2 Corinthians 10:4
Palm Sunday Sunday, March 25, 2018 Easter Week Prayer Service Wednesday@TheWell "Seven Objects of the Crucifixion" Wednesday, March 28, 2018, 7:00 p.m. Maundy Thursday Thursday, March 29, 2018, 7:00 p.m. Good Friday - 7 Last Words Friday, March 30, 2018, 12:00 p.m. Guest Preachers Rev. Dr. Carolyn Ann Knight Bishop Vashti McKenzie Rev. Dr. Teresa Fry Brown Sis. Simone Campbell Rev. Dr. Lance Watson Rev. Racquel Gill Ms. Tamika Mallory Easter Sunday Sunday, April 1, 2018