"Children are unafraid to be released into the air by their father . . .

should not believers learn the joy of release and trust in our God?"

Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III

CHURCH INFORMATION
Rev. Dr. Stacey L. Edwards-Dunn, Executive Minister
PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Mark Barclay, Assoc. Pastor Rev. Carmin Frederick, Assoc. Pastor Rev. Michael D. Jacobs, Assoc. Pastor Rev. Neichelle Guidry Jones, Assoc. Pastor Rev. Rochelle Michael, Assoc. Pastor Rev. Linda Mootry-Dodd, Assoc. Pastor Rev. Barbara A. Heard, Vol. Assoc. Pastor Rev. Clyde White, Vol. Assoc. Pastor Min. Devon Crawford, Pastoral Intern Min. Porsha Williams, Pastoral Intern Sunday Worship Services 7:14 a.m. & 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m. (Praise Service begins 15 minutes prior) Youth Church 7:14 a.m., 10:45 a.m. Bible Discovery Hour 9:45 a.m. Weekly Praise/Prayer Service 11:30 a.m. - Prayer Service 6:00 p.m. - Prayer Service 7:14 p.m. - Wednesday @ The Well Saturday Church School 9:00 a.m. CFABS Bible Study 773-966-1507 For current schedule, Visit www.trinitychicago.org LIVE Sunday Webcasts 7:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m. www.trinitychicago.org Television Broadcast Sundays, 1:30 p.m. (WJYS, Check local listings) Prayer Line: 866-962-5650 Radio Broadcast Sundays, 6:00 p.m. WVON 1690 AM EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP Deacon Wilfred Bentley, Business Mgr. Daryle Brown, Dir. of Multi-Media Comm. Ebony Only, Dir. of Human Resources Rev. Mark A. Smith, 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. Joan Harrell, Dir. of Public Comm. Rev. Aaron McLeod, Dir. of Special Projects

Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, Senior Pastor

PROGRAM STAFF Deacon Shirley Bims-Ellis, Dir. of CFABS Bryan Johnson, Exec. Dir. of Sacred Music Dr. Julia Speller, Dir. of Christian Education

Church Hours Monday through Thursday 11:00 a.m. 9:00 p.m. Fridays 5:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Saturdays 9:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Sundays 6:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m.

400 West 95th Street Chicago, Illinois 60628 - 1120 Telephone (773) 962-5650

www.trinitychicago.org

@TrinityChicago

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

Table of Contents
Order of Worship (7:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 6:00 p.m.) ............................................................... 2 Hymn of Praise I Surrender All" ..................................................................................................... 3 Hymn of Praise My Faith Looks Up To Thee" ................................................................................. 3 Unison Scriptures ............................................................................................................................ 4 Sermon Notes/Prayer Concerns ...................................................................................................... 6 Guest Musician: Jamie Simond ........................................................................................................ 7 Statement from the Carter Center .................................................................................................. 8 Green Page: Farmers Market ........................................................................................................... 9 Raise The Roof Campaign .............................................................................................................. 10 National Back To Church Sunday/Church Wide Retreat ................................................................ 11 Rev. Dr. Valerie Bridgeman Lecture/Zumba for the Hungry........................................................... 12 CFABS Bible Study Registration/ Men's Retreat............................................................................. 12 New Members Class ...................................................................................................................... 13 Math Tutorial/Restart 4 Health ..................................................................................................... 14 Empowering Voices/ Wednesday@The Well/Divine Imagination Call .......................................... 15 Akiba Bookstore ............................................................................................................................ 16 Operation Share ............................................................................................................................ 17 Calendar ........................................................................................................................................ 18 Events ............................................................................................................................................ 20 Service & Support Groups ............................................................................................................. 23 2013 Memory Verses..................................................................................................................... 24

Trinity UCC Media and Technology Protocols

Photography and Recording: Still photography, videography and audio recording of our worship services, ministry programs and community services is prohibited on church property, without prior expressed approval from Trinity United Church of Christ. To request permission, contact Rev. Joan Harrell, Director of Public Communications, at 773-962-5650. Media: If visiting in an official media capacity, please be sure to check-in at our reception desk upon arrival. WiFi: Trinity UCC offers Wifi for our members and visitors as a courtesy, so that they may participate in our worship services and ministry. User ID: trinity Password: guest Listening Assistance: As we endeavor to maintain a sacred worship experience, please return listening devices following the Benediction. An Audio Technician is available in the sound room for 15 minutes following each service for the return of your device. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION!
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** Order of Worship - 7:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

Opening Song (7:30 a.m.) ...............................................................................................Hallelujah Choral Introit (11:00 a.m.) .................................................................................... Old Ship Of Zion Opening Song (11:00 a.m.) .......................................................................Ill Get Home Some Day Hymn of Praise (7:30 a.m.) ...................................................................................... I Surrender All Hymn of Praise (11:00 a.m.) ................................................................My Faith Looks Up To Thee Unison Scripture (7:30 a.m.) ................................................................ Ruth 2:15-18 (The Message) Unison Scripture (11:00 a.m.) ................................................... I Chronicles 29:1-19 (The Message) PLEASE REMAIN STANDING FOR THE READING OF THE WORD Invocation Parish Concerns Passing of the Peace The Pastors Word The Service of Giving Offertory Sentences Tithes and Offerings School Altar Call (7:30 a.m.) .........................................................................................Speak To My Heart Altar Call (11:00 a.m.) .................................................................................................... The Vision Sermon (7:30 a.m.) ....................................................................................... A Tale Of Two Givers Sermon (11:00 a.m.) ......................................................................... Its Time To Catch The Vision Hymn of Invitation ............................................................................................................... Selected Benediction ......................................................................................................................... Selected

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Order of Worship - 6:00 p.m.

Opening Song .......................................................................................................... O Give Thanks Ministry of Music.............................................................................................For All Youve Done Sermon .................................................................................................. How Do I Say Thank You? Hymn of Invitation The Service of Giving Offertory Sentences Tithes and Offerings Altar Call/Benediction
[Once the sermon has begun, parishioners may not enter or re-enter the first floor sanctuary.] **The Order of Worship is subject to change, at the dictation of the Holy Spirit

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Hymns of Praise
7:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m.

I SURRENDER ALL
Verse 1 All to Jesus I surrender, All to Him I freely give; I will ever love and trust Him, In His presence daily live. Chorus I surrender all (I surrender all) I surrender all (I surrender all) All to Thee, my blessed Savior, I surrender all. Verse 2 All to Jesus I surrender, Humbly at His Feet I bow; Worldly pleasures all Forsaken, Take me Jesus, take me now. Verse 3 All to Jesus I surrender, Make me Savior, wholly Thine, Fill me with Thy Holy Spirit, truly know that Thou art mine. Verse 4 All to Jesus I surrender, Lord, I give Myself to Thee; Fill me with Thy Love and power, Let thy blessings Fall on me.

MY FAITH LOOKS UP TO THEE

Verse 1 My faith looks up to Thee, Thou Lamb of Calvary, Savior divine; Now hear me while I pray, Take all my guilt away, O let me from this day be wholly Thine. Verse 2 May Thy rich grace impart, strength to my fainting heart, my zeal inspire; As thou hast died for me, O may my love to Thee, pure warm and changeless be, a living fire. Verse 3 While lifes dark maze I tread, and griefs around me spread, be Thou my guide; Bid darkness turn to day, wipe sorrows tears away, Nor let me ever stray, from thee aside. Verse 4 When ends lifes transient dream, when deaths cold sullen stream, Shall oer me roll; Blest Savior then, in love, fear and distrust remove, O bear me save above, a ransomed soul.

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HYMNS OF PRAISE

Unison Scriptures
7:30 a.m.

RUTH 2:15-18 (The Message)

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When she got up to go back to work, Boaz ordered his servants: Let her glean where theres still plenty of grain on the groundmake it easy for her. Better yet, pull some of the good stuff out and leave it for her to glean. Give her special treatment.

Ruth gleaned in the field until evening. When she threshed out what she had gathered, she ended up with nearly a full sack of barley! She gathered up her gleanings, went back to town, and showed her mother-in-law the results of her days work; she also gave her the leftovers from her lunch.
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11:00 a.m.

I CHRONICLES 29:1-19 (The Message)

Then David the king addressed the congregation: My son Solomon was singled out and chosen by God to do this. But hes young and untested and the work is hugethis is not just a place for people to meet each other, but a house for God to meet us. Ive done my best to get everything together for building this house for my God, all the materials necessary: gold, silver, bronze, iron, lumber, precious and varicolored stones, and building stonesvast stockpiles. Furthermore, because my heart is in this, in addition to and beyond what I have gathered, Im turning over my personal fortune of gold and silver for making this place of worship for my God: 3,000 talents (about 113 tons) of goldall from Ophir, the bestand 7,000 talents (214 tons) of silver for covering the walls of the buildings, and for the gold and silver work by craftsmen and artisans.
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And now, how about you? Who among you is ready and willing to join in the giving? 6-8Ready and willing, the heads of families, leaders of the tribes of Israel, commanders and captains in the army, stewards of the kings affairs, stepped forward and gave willingly. They gave 5,000 talents (188 tons) and 10,000 darics (185 pounds) of gold, 10,000 talents of silver (377 tons), 18,000 talents of bronze (679 tons), and 100,000 talents (3,775 tons) of iron. Anyone who had precious jewels put them in the treasury for the building of The Temple of God in the custody of Jehiel the Gershonite.

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Unison Scriptures
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And the people were full of a sense of celebrationall that giving! And all given willingly, freely! King David was exuberant. 10-13 David blessed God in full view of the entire congregation:

Blessed are you, God of Israel, our father from of old and forever. To you, O God, belong the greatness and the might, the glory, the victory, the majesty, the splendor; Yes! Everything in heaven, everything on earth; the kingdom all yours! Youve raised yourself high over all. Riches and glory come from you, youre ruler over all; You hold strength and power in the palm of your hand to build up and strengthen all. And here we are, O God, our God, giving thanks to you, praising your splendid Name. 14-19But mewho am I, and who are these my people, that we should presume to be giving something to you? Everything comes from you; all were doing is giving back what weve been given from your generous hand. As far as youre concerned, were homeless, shiftless wanderers like our ancestors, our lives mere shadows, hardly anything to us. God, our God, all these materialsthese piles of stuff for building a house of worship for you, honoring your Holy Nameit all came from you! It was all yours in the first place! I know, dear God, that you care nothing for the surfaceyou want us, our true selvesand so I have given from the heart, honestly and happily. And now see all these people doing the same, giving freely, willinglywhat a joy! O God, God of our fathers Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, keep this generous spirit alive forever in these people always, keep their hearts set firmly in you. And give my son Solomon an uncluttered and focused heart so that he can obey what you command, live by your directions and counsel, and carry through with building The Temple for which I have provided. 6:00 p.m.

GENESIS 14:17-20 (NIV)

After Abram returned from defeating Kedorlaomer and the kings allied with him, the king of Sodom came out to meet him in the Valley of Shaveh (that is, the Kings Valley). 18Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. He was priest of God Most High, 19and he blessed Abram, saying, Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth. 20And praise be to God Most High, who delivered your enemies into your hand. Then Abram gave him a tenth of everything.
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UNISON SCRIPTURES

Sermon Notes

Prayer Concerns

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Guest Musician
Trinity UCC welcomes Jamie Simond!
To hear Jamie Simond sing and to peruse his lyrical content is to partake of the sum total of all his lifes experiences. When listening to this refreshing, cutting edge crooner, you will hear imprints of his lifelong, favorite musical inspirations and influences: Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Daryl Coley and Reverend James Moore. His professional career began under the direction of Walt Whitman as a member of the Soul Children of Chicago. Soul Children of Chicago helped train and groom Jamies musical talents and allowed him to travel the world and perform with great artists, including: Stevie Wonder, Michael Crawford, Neal Diamond, Gladys Knight, New Kids on the Block, Shirley Caesar, Fred Hammond, and Marvin Sapp. He has extensively toured with Michael Crawford on the Phantom of the Opera Tour, and on Kim Burrells Tour of London. Jamie was a member of one of the hottest male groups in Chicago, Nuwave. Now a successful solo artist on the Gold Street Gospel label, you will find his voice on his own project, Collage. Jamie attributes his accomplishments to the total grace of God. When asked what life would look like for him if he were not doing music, he so adamantly remarked, I would, to this very day, still be trying to find out what I should be doing. Jamie is so entrenched into and a part of music that he could not imagine himself doing anything else. Music is his lifes blood.
GUEST MUSICIAN

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To Do Justice
Statement from The Carter Center
The use of chemical weapons on August 21 near Damascus is a grave breach of international law that has rightfully outraged the world community. The United States and some of its European allies are calling for military strikes on Syria, but apparently without support from NATO or the Arab League. Predictably, Russia, Iran, and Syria are predicting dire consequences. At Syrias invitation, a U.N. investigation is already underway and will soon make its report. A punitive military response without a U.N. Security Council mandate or broad support from NATO and the Arab League would be illegal under international law and unlikely to alter the course of the war. It will only harden existing positions and postpone a sorely needed political process to put an end to the catastrophic violence. Instead, all should seek to leverage the consensus among the entire international community, including Russia and Iran, condemning the use of chemical weapons in Syria and bringing under U.N. oversight the countrys stockpile of such weapons. It is imperative to determine the facts of the attack and present them to the public. Those responsible for the use of chemical weapons must bear personal responsibility, said President Carter. The chemical attack should be a catalyst for redoubling efforts to convene a peace conference, to end hostilities, and urgently to find a political solution.

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Green Page

YOGA Saturday, September 14th and Saturday, September 21st 8:00 a.m. 8:50 a.m.

ZUMBA Saturday, September 28th 8:00 a.m. 8:50 a.m.

COME OUT AND JOIN THE FUN!

SATURDAYS
2013
THROUGH

Barker Farm ~ L&R Farm ~ Ivy Farm ~ Kids Garden Patch ~ Mary Helen Urban Garden

ALSO, STOP BY AND MEET THE TRINITY UCC FARMERS:

OCTOBER 5

8AM-1PM

Fanta Celah Creations ~ L.R. Watkins Natural Products ~ SenTeamental Moods Tea ~ Soul Vegetarian ~ Sondras Jewelry & Art

AND VISIT THE TRINITY UCC FARMERS MARKET VENDORS:

If you or your ministry would like to volunteer or for more information, send an email to Rose Scott, green@trinitychicago.org or call 773-966-1500 x-2385

The Trinity UCC Farmers Market accepts debit/credit/LINK and Farmers Market coupons!

Read more about the Trinity UCC Farmers in the August 31st edition of the New York Times!! http://tinyurl.com/TUCCFarmersNYTimes

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GREEN PAGE

Presents

Raise the Roof

Then I gave them my report: Face it: were in a bad way here. Jerusalem is a wreck; its gates are burned up. Comelets build the wall of Jerusalem and not live with this disgrace any longer. . . .They said, Were with you. Lets get started. They rolled up their sleeves, ready for the good work. Nehemiah 2:17-18 The Message On Wednesday, August 28, 2013, Pastor Moss revealed the Raise the Roof Campaign and an exciting 5-year capital campaign that will replace a 20-year-old infrastructure in our church, principally our roof and HVAC systems. We voted that night to install a Green roof that will: o Return clean water to the environment o Generate energy o Insulate the building, saving on energy bills o Last up to 30 years o Provide skill development for workers o Allow for potential energy reimbursements Once completed, we expect a 25% reduction in energy costs. o Energy savings will be placed in a special fund to be available for future upgrades As of Sepember 4th, we have received pledges of over $1,458,000 from 233 of our members or families. Our goal to complete Gods work is $5 million.

How can I get involved?

Materials are available at tables in the Narthex and Atrium that you can pick up as you opt-in to receive communications on Raise the Roof Included in the materials is more detailed information on the Raise the Roof campaign, and a pledge card (and envelope) Complete the pledge card and return it to Trinity UCC Accounting Take advantage of Automatic Giving/ACS to be sure your pledges are consistently applied o There is no greener way to give!

Stay Informed

Raise the Roof web site: www.raisetheroofcampaign.org

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Announcements
INVITE YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND CO-WORKERS TO WORSHIP HERE AT TRINITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST FOR NATIONAL BACK TO CHURCH SUNDAY! SEPTEMBER 15, 2013

About National Back to Church Sunday: National Back to Church Sunday began as a movement to invite everyone in America back to church by empowering and motivating church members to invite their family and friends to come with them to a special service hosted by the local church. The movement was spurred on by the following statistics: 82% of the unchurched are at least someone likely to attend church, if invited*; Only 2% of Christians EVER invite someone to church! *Dr. Thom Rainer, The Unchurched Next Door For information on National Back to Church Sunday, visit http://backtochurch.com

CHURCH-WIDE RETREAT FOR

LIBERATION AND OUTREACH MINISTRIES Africa Career Development Counseling Drug and Alcohol Recovery HIV/AIDS Housing Legal Clinic Micah Legal Counseling Prison Food Share Caribbean Church in Society Domestic Violence And HEALTH AND WELLNESS MINISTRIES Yoga Healing Can-Cer-Vive Emmaus Road Lupus Immabasi

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2013 8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Atrium Cost: $7.00 per person REGISTER TODAY, FOLLOWING ALL WORSHIP SERVICES
For information, contact Deacon Gerri Williams, 773-966-1500 Mailbox 2312 or CEM@trinitychicago.org
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Announcements
THE CENTER FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN THEOLOGICAL STUDIES PRESENTS THE 2013 JEREMIAH A. WRIGHT, JR. LECTURE

SAVE THE DATE! ZUMBA FOR THE HUNGRY Friday, November 8, 2013 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Atrium

Rev. Dr. Valerie Bridgeman And her lecture Black Mama Trauma: Managing Ongoing Grief in the Work of Justice
Friday, September 20, 2013 6:00 p.m. Reception Fellowship Hall 7:00 p.m. 8:45 p.m. Lecture Sanctuary

Featuring

Register Sundays, September 22nd, 29th and October 6th

During this evening of aerobic dancing to the beat of Latin and international music, participants will have an opportunity to raise money through sponsored pledges in support of Operation Share 2013!

SAVE THE DATE! BIBLE STUDY REGISTRATION!

The Center for African Biblical Studies Wants you to come back to the Bible! We welcome you to come back to class for our Fall session. Registration dates are Sunday, September 22nd and Sunday, September 29th, following all worship services. Bible classes start Monday, September 30th. We look forward to seeing you in class. For information, email CFABS@ trinitychicago.org.

MENS RETREAT Ive Got the Power

Saturday, October 19, 2013 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. McDonalds Hamburger University Oakbrook, IL Registration begins TODAY, Atrium

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Announcements
The Stewardship Ministry Cordially Invites All New Members To Attend Their

BLACK AND CHRISTIAN New Member Class

We are so happy that you walked the aisle, gave your heart to Christ and your hand to the preacher. So that you may become a full-fledged member of Trinity United Church of Christ you MUST complete your new member classes! If you havent taken both New Member classes (Sessions I & II) the Stewardship Ministry is expecting you! Please dont delay! Completion of the new member process after you have walked the aisle is in three stages: Completion of Sessions I and II (in that order) of your New Member Classes Right Hand of Fellowship on a first Sunday evening. The Right Hand of Fellowship is a requirement for full membership into your new church home, Trinity Actively becoming a member who works in one of the ministries of your church home The Stewardship Ministry partners are eager to walk with you throughout this process and we are looking forward to your attendance. Adults and Teens Sessions I and II Saturday, October 5, 2013 Registration: 9:30 a.m. Class: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Fellowship Hall Continental breakfast and lunch will be served Children ages 12 and under 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Children must be accompanied by Parent or Guardian) Receive Right Hand of Fellowship, Sunday, October 6, 2013, 4:45 p.m. Please remember to bring your Bible if you dont have one, well provide one for you! Please RSVP and CONFIRM your participation! Call the Membership/Ministry Services office, 773-9625650, immediately! Please expect a follow-up call from the Stewardship Ministry. NOTE: Your picture will be taken during the class.

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Announcements
ITS BACK-TO-SCHOOL TIME AGAIN! MATH TUTORIAL MINISTRY REGISTRATION FOR THE 2013-14 SCHOOL YEAR Register Sundays, September 8 and 15 Following the 7:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. worship services, Atrium Registration fee: $5.00 for the first child, $3.00 for each additional child
The Math Tutorial program is open to students in grades 3-8, Sessions take place on Saturdays, 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m., Rooms 202 and 203. We offer spiritual development, homework help, and assistance with math fundamentals. We are also recruiting adults and older high school students who are willing to tutor for service credits! Our community needs your help! Please see us in the atrium to volunteer. For information, Call 773-966-1500, Mailbox 2338 or email math@trinitychicago.org

RETURNS Monday, September 16!

Join Dr. Terry Mason on the third Monday of each month, at 6:00 p.m. for Restart 4 Health, as he teaches us how to take control of our health and provides information on why eating more fruits and vegetables can help you lose weight and fight against illness, one plate at a time. Anyone can do it and everyone shouldfor yourself, your family and the ones you love.

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Announcements

Join us for WEDNESDAY@THE WELL Each Wednesday evening for Praise and Worship. 6:00 p.m., Wright Chapel we set the atmosphere for worship with powerful prayer and praise 7:14 p.m., Sanctuary we continue with purposeful praise, an inspiring Word, and awesome worship Receive special announcements and correspondence from Pastor Moss regarding Wednesday@The Well! Register at the Member Services Table in the Narthex, following all worship services, or online at www.tinyURL. com/AtTheWell.

DIVINE IMAGINATION CALL

Join Pastor Moss for his monthly Divine Imagination telephone message at 11:55 a.m., September 12, October 10, November 14, and December 12, 2013; Dial 218-844-0860 and enter passcode 206047; press the # key

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Baptism, Baby Dedication, Right Hand of Fellowship, and more available online at http://trinityucc.zenfolio.com!

author of Life Lessons on Faith, Forgiveness & Grace

following the 11:00 a.m. worship service

Elders Sunday, September 29 Book Signing with Ms. Merri Dee

Save the Date!

Save the Date! Sunday, October 13

Photographer and author of

Living and Dying in Brick City

by Dr. Sampson Davis
(Quantities still available)
A riveting and personal exploration of the healthcare crisis facing inner-city communities, written by an emergency room physician who grew up in the very neighborhood he is now serving.

Autographed copies of

Book Signing with Terrence A. Reese

Reflections: Intimate Portraits of Iconic African Americans

Monday - Thursday, 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., CLOSED FRIDAYS Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday, after each Worship Service
(773) 962 - 5660 www.akibabookstore.org

AKIBA STORE HOURS

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Each year, during Thanksgiving week, we give food baskets to those in need. This year, you can Adopt A Family by donating $35.00, which will provide a Thanksgiving basket for an entire family. Please use a giving envelope and indicate on line #25 (Operation Share) your contribution of $35.00 to Adopt A Family! You may also stop by the Food Share table to make your donations toward a Thanksgiving basket or a turkey.

Adopt A Family

Come to the Atrium after the 7:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Worship Services Also, contributions of canned and non-perishable foods are needed: Cranberry Canned Corn Canned Sweet Potatoes Canned Green Beans Jiffy Mix/Corn Muffin Mix 2 lbs. Sugar

OUR GOAL IS TO DISTRIBUTE 3,000 BASKETS! WE CAN REACH THIS GOAL WITH YOUR HELP!
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Calendar
HIGHLIGHTS
9/16 The Experience with Donald Lawrence Pastor Moss' Birthday Celebration 9/17-9/19 9/29 Mission Revival - Rev. Frederick D. Haynes III, Guest Preacher Elders Sunday Members in Discernment - 203 Worship Service - SA Healing Ministry Prayer - WC

TODAY 9/8
400 W. 95th Street
7:30 a.m. Worship Service - SA 9:30 a.m. Bible Teaching Moment - 203 11:00 a.m. Worship Service - SA 2:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

MONDAY 9/9
400 W. 95th Street
12:00 p.m. Active Seniors and Friends - A 2:00 p.m. Big Mama's House Knitting, Crocheting and Sewing - 120 6:00 p.m. Adopt-a-Student Ministry - 116 Band Rehearsal - SA 6:15 p.m. Mwanabaraka Rehearsal - A 6:30 p.m. Men's Fellowship - FH 6:30 p.m. Micah Legal Ministry - 202 Worship and Arts Meeting - 207 7:00 p.m. Church in Society - BR Women's Chorus Rehearsal - SA 7:30 p.m. Khayralla Rehearsal - A

TUCC Village Center - 1947 West 95th Street

6:30 p.m. Chinara Rehearsal - W301 7:00 p.m. Green Committee - W305

TUESDAY 9/10
400 W. 95th Street
6:00 p.m. Band Rehearsal - SA Boot Camp - FH Junior Deacon Study Session - 203 Membership Clerks - 116 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Sisterhood Ministry - 120 Immabasi: Mental Health Support - 203 Leadership Council - A Married Couples Dance Rehearsal - FH Men's Chorus Rehearsal - SA 8:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Photography Ministry - 102 Sanctuary Choir Steering Committee - BR

TUCC Village Center - 1947 West 95th Street

11:00 a.m. Big Mama's House: Quilting - W301 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Mime Rehearsal - W307 Youth Drama Rehearsal - W301 Adult Drama Rehearsal - W302 Career Development Ministry - W305

GWC Garden Garden Work Day

WEDNESDAY 9/11
400 W. 95th Street
6:00 a.m. - Prayer and Fasting 6:00 p.m. 11:30 a.m. Prayer Service - WC 5:45 p.m. Praise Team - FH 6:00 p.m. Prayer Service - WC 7:14 p.m. Wednesday@TheWell - SA

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Calendar
THURSDAY 9/12 cont.
400 W. 95th Street
6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Band Rehearsal - SA Piloxing - A I Am My Brother's Keeper - 120 Immabasi - BR CFABS Facilitators Training - 202 Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal - SA 8:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Scholarship Committee - 102 Tangeni Rehearsal - W301 Prison Ministry - W302

TUCC Village Center - 1947 West 95th Street

GWC Garden
Garden Work Day

FRIDAY 9/13
400 W. 95th Street
6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Isuthu Sponsors - 116 Alma Ya Sali - 102 Caribbean Ministry 207 Chaplains Ministry - BR Leadership Bible Class - FH 7:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Married Couples Dance Rehearsal - SA Free-N-One - W302 Free-N-One - W305 Tough Love - W302

TUCC Village Center - 1947 West 95th Street

SATURDAY 9/14
400 W. 95th Street
7:00 a.m. Men's Intercessary Prayer Group - BR 7:30 a.m. Yoga - Narthex II 8:00 a.m. Saturday Bible Class Zumba - A Ministry Retreat - A/SA 9:00 a.m. Saturday Bible School - 1st/2nd Grade - 116 Saturday Bible School - 3rd/4th Grade - 202 Saturday Bible School - 5th/6th Grade - 203 Saturday Bible School - Confirmation Class - FH Saturday Bible School - Pre-K/Kindergarten - 120 Saturday Bible School - Teens - 207 9:30 a.m. Adult Bible Class - WC 11:00 a.m. Children's Church Teacher Meeting - 207 Kujichagulia Business Meeting - 102 Little Warriors/Imani Rehearsal - WC Math Tutorial - 202/203 12:00 p.m. Intonjane 116/120/FH Youth/Junior Drill Rehearsal - SA 12:15 p.m. Little Warriors/Imani Fellowship - A 12:30 p.m. Athletes for Christ - 202 Little Warriors/Imani Sponsors Meeting - BR Walaika Rehearsal - WC Women's Drill Rehearsal - NII 1:00 p.m. Tangeni Leadership Meeting - 207 1:30 p.m. Nehemiah Project/Justice Watch - 102 3:00 p.m. Adult Choir Orientation - 207 Greeters Membership Committee - 120 Post-Marital Counseling - 203 Pre-Marital Counseling Session III - 202 Tangeni African Dance Rehearsal - SA 3:30 p.m. Married Couples Ministry - FH Married Couples (Children) - 116 4:00 p.m. Baby Dedication Class - WC Greeters Ministry - A

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Events
SATURDAY 9/14
4:00 p.m. Internal Security - BR

COMMUNITY problem, Please join us in our fight for survivors, call 773-966-1500, Mailbox 2317 EMMAUS ROAD Grief Work Support Group monthly meeting, Thursday, September 26, 7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m., Wright Chapel, Topic: A Life for a Life, Information, Contact Deacon Dr. Herbert Goodman, Jr., 773-966-1500, Mailbox 2320 or email Emmaus@trinitychicago.org FREE-IN-ONE For anyone suffering from drug and alcohol abuse, Every Friday, 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Tough Love meetings for family members of drug and alcohol abusers, Fridays, 6:30 p.m., Call 773-966-1500, Mailbox 2319 HOUSING MINISTRY Are you in need of an affordable rental? View the 2013 Housing Guide at trinitychicago.org. If you are a property owner with rentals under $1,300, email information to housing@trinitychicago.org INTONJANE JEWELS KICK-OFF MEETING for all girls, ages 8-18, ready to have fun while deepening their personal and spiritual awareness, Saturday, September 14, Fellowship Hall, 12:30 p.m., Parent should attend, Dues are required at registration, Information, email Intonjane@trinitychicago.org ISUTHU MINISTRY back in session! The Isuthu Ministry Rights of Passage mentoring program for boys, ages 6-17, resumes with parent orientation, Saturday, September 28, 2:00 p.m., Wright Chapel, Open to all male youth in the Chicago area, Information, Call Bryant Alexander, 773-966-1500 Mailbox 2336 MEMBERSHIP SERVICES Have you moved? Any children left the nest? Newly employed or newly married? Forgot your giving number? Call Membership Services, 773-966-1556 or 966-1553 MICAH LEGAL MINISTRY Are you an attorney, judge, paralegal, law student, or other individual who works in the legal profession or is interested in

TUCC Village Center - 1947 West 95th Street

9:00 a.m. THEC ACT Post-Test - W301 9:30 a.m. Village Keepers - W302 11:00 a.m. Information Technology Ministry - W305 Girl Scouts New Parent Orientation - W307 12:00 a.m. Drug and Alcohol Ministry - W302 1:00 p.m. ACT Prep Post-Test - W301 Grandparents Ministry - W305 2:00 p.m. HIV/AIDS Support Ministry - W302

GWC Garden
8:00 a.m. Garden Work Day

CHURCH-WIDE 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 theme for the month of September is Poetry: The Poetry of Black America, by Arnold Adoff, Editor; In Montgomery, by Gwendolyn Brooks; The Collected Poems of Sterling A. Brown; Maya Angelou Poems; Poems of a Son, Prayers of a Father, by William Watley, The library is located on the 2nd floor, Our hours are Monday-Tuesday-Thursday, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

MINISTRY EVENTS
BIG MAMAS HOUSE Monday sewing class is canceled until further notice DOMESTIC VIOLENCE MINISTRY is dedicated to ending the silent killer in our community, Domestic Violence is not just a womans problem, it is a

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serving in a ministry that empowers Gods people in addressing social justice issues and provides spiritual encouragement to those working in the legal profession? Information, email micah@ trinitychicago.org or leave a message at 773-9661500 Mailbox 2349 SINGLES COMMUNITY Join the Singles Ministry for our next activity, the Bronzeville Art District trolley, Experience African American galleries in Bronzeville, Information, email singles@trinitychicago.org TRINITY UCC CREDIT UNION member accounts which have had no activity since 2008 are considered abandoned, by the Illinois Department of Financial Institutions, We urge these members to contact us immediately, with a deposit of any amount, so that we will not be required to send your balance to the Illinois State Treasurer, Deadline for responding: September 30, 2013, For most of these members, we do not have current mailing information, All members are encouraged to contact the Trinity Credit Union to verify your current mailing address and telephone information and to make a deposit, Information, email creditunion@trinitychicago.org TRINITY UCC GIRL SCOUT Join the team of Trinity Girl Scout volunteers, Orientation for new leaders, advisors, assistants, and chaperones, Saturday, September 21, 10:30 a.m., Kipling School, Information, Call Brenda Washington, 773-8462802 or Deborah Muhammad, 773-955-5730 TRINITY UCC LEGAL CLINIC providing direct legal advice, mediation services and representation to the congregation and community, For legal clinic hours Clinic is open 1st and 3rd Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Village Center, No appointment necessary, Also, we are always in need of legal professionals (especially attorneys) interested in volunteering for the Legal Clinic and/or participating in our legal referral directory, To contact us call 773966-1500, Mailbox 2339 or send e-mail to Legal@ trinitychicago.org

COMMUNITY EVENTS
4TH ANNUAL GARDEN TEA Art in the Garden: Unleash the Artist Within Saturday, September 14, 2:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m., Event includes recycled green fashion show, Mens style trunk show, art installations and artists talks, Live performances, great cuisine, tea and more, Dress: Garden Chic, RSVP by September 6th, 312-860-8400, has been cancelled

CANC

ELLED

CELEBRATE GRANDPARENTS APPRECIATION Day with Fanfares Catering, Saturday, September 14, 6:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m., Chicago State University, Academic Library Atrium, 9501 S. King Dr., Includes children working with certified etiquette professionals and a special ceremony and Grandparent/Grandchild dance, Guest speaker, Rev. Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr., Information and tickets, Call 773-568-4437 or visit www. celebratinggrandparentsday.com CHICAGO POLICE OFFICER Examination Answer the call your future begins now! The Chicago Police Department is accepting applications for the police officer exam through September 16, 2013, Information, visit www.chicagopolice.org COOK COUNTY ELDER JUSTICE Center is an innovative elderly-friendly facility designed to help elderly citizens navigate the Cook County Court system, part of the Circuit Courts Elder Law and Miscellaneous Remedies Division, Hours, Monday-

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EVENTS

BLUES & BREWS An evening of live Blues music and beer tasting before an unforgettable performance of Pullman Porter Blues, Thursday, September 19, 6:00 p.m., Goodman Theatre, Club Mezz, 170 N. Dearborn, 7:30 p.m. performance, Join E. Faye Butler (Sister Juba) as she talks about her role in the play, Information and tickets, Call 312-443-3800, Promo code BLUES for access to event tickets

Events
Friday, 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m., 50 W. Washington St., Room CL-16, Information, Call 312-603-9233 FAITH TEMPLE OF CHRIST Passion, Power, and Purpose Womens Conference, September 1921, Faith Temple of Christ, 7601 Whitcomb St., Merrillville, IN, Information and Registration, visit www.faithtempleofchrist.org/wc2013.html FIRST HOUSE OF PRAYER Church 69th Church Anniversary, Today, Sunday, September 8, 7:00 p.m., 6555 S. Cottage Grove Ave., and welcoming new pastor, Bishop Eugene Robinson, Information, Call 773-288-0050 GED course for ages 17-21, ASN Preparatory Institute, 700 E. Oakwood Blvd., classroom and follow-up instruction, coaching, job readiness training and placement assistance, To enroll, Call 773-706-2602 or 773-442-6192 METROPOLITAN FAMILY SERVICES Child and adolescent mental health program provides psychiatric evaluation, case management and counseling/therapy to help children with chronic mental illness recover and be productive, For information, Call Jasclyn Coney, 773-718-1355 QUEENS OF THE EVERGREEN Red Hat Society invite all Trinity Red Hatters to join them for their 8th annual Red Hat worship service, Sunday, September 15, 7:30 a.m., Come to praise the Lord and thank Him for another year, Information, Call 773-7798277 RADICAL PEACEMAKING TEAM of the Chicago Metropolitan Association asks, will you accept Christs call to be a peacemaker? The mission of the Radical Peacemaking Team of the UCC Chicago Metropolitan Associations Justice and Witness Committee is to discern, proclaim, and facilitate the holistic and healing peacemaking role of the United Church of Christ, Mark your calendars to attend a working meeting of the CMA churches, Obstacles and cultivators of peace in the areas of economics, education, family, community, and violence will be identified and strategies for mobilizing to address them will begin, Saturday, September 14, 8:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m., Church of the Good Shepherd, 5700 S. Prairie Ave., Information, email jwt@trinitychicago. org SAVING OUR FUTURE Health Summit, Saturday, September 14, 10:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m., St. James Cathedral, 65 E. Huron St., Features a global forum of scholars, activists, funders and policymakers concerned about Pan-African womens health, Keynote speaker, Cancer researcher and physician, Dr. Olufunmilayo Olopade, Information, Call 408634-4837 or visit www.usawdf.org SHRED-A-THON and electronic recycling event, hosted by 4th Ward Alderman, William D. Burns, Saturday, September 14, 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 4352 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Electronic recycling provided by Vintage Tech Recyclers, Information, Call 773536-8103 SMOKEY ROBINSON in concert, Thursday, September 19, Chicago State University, 9501 S. King Dr., Doors 7:00 p.m., Concert 8:00 p.m., All proceeds support CSU student scholarships, Tickets and information, visit www.csu/edu/foundation WILLIAM H. JOHNSON Foundation for the Arts applications available for the 2013 Johnson prize to an early career African American working in the areas of painting, photography, sculpture and more, Information and application, visit http:// www.whjohnsongrant.org/whjform/

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Service & Support Groups

Akiba Sales
(773) 966 - 1504 MON - THURS: 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. CLOSED FRIDAYS SATURDAY 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. SUNDAY After each Service

Counseling Ministry Credit Union

(773) 966-1500, Mailbox 2315 (773) 966 - 1505 (773) 723 - 8382 (fax) TUES & THURS: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. SATURDAY 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. SUNDAY After 7:30 & 11:00 a.m. Services

Immabasi Health & Wellness Ministry Immabasi Support Groups:

(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2332

Amani Trinity United Community Health Corporation

(773) 966 - 1506 MON - FRI: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Drug & Alcohol Recovery Ministry

Tough Love / Free N One (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2319

(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2344

Math Tutorial

Can-Cer-Vive Helpline Career Development Ministry

(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2308

Endowment Committee/ Planters Society

773-966-1500, Mailbox 2379

(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2338

Prison Ministry

Endowment@trinitychicago.org

(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2354

(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2309

careerdevelop@trinitychicago.org

Financial Counseling Consortium Healing Ministry

Trinity Community Development Corp.

(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2378 (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2325

Trinity Higher Education Corporation

(773) 966 - 1508 TUES & THURS: 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. FRIDAY 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. SATURDAY 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. SUNDAYS & MONDAYS CLOSED

(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2377 MON - THURS: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

tcdc@trinitychicago.org

HIV/AIDS Support Ministry Housing Ministry

Trinity Computer Learning Center

(312) 409 - AIDS (2437) (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2327 (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2329

(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2333

Synergy Counseling Center

1947 West 95th Street 773-966-1592

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SERVICE & SUPPORT GROUPS

Blaine DeNye Library

Domestic Violence Ministry Confidential Helpline

NAMI (312) 563 - 0445 (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2375 Diabetes (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2374 Family Caregivers (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2376 Lupus Support Ministry (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2342

(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2205 MON - TUES - 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.

(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2317

Kujichagulia Special Citizens Support Ministry

RAISING LEADERS and DEVELOPING DISCIPLES

January Matthew 16:24 (NLT) Then Jesus said to his disciples, If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross, and follow me." February Luke 4:18-19 (NIV) The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the Lords favor. March Luke 10:19 (NIV) I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you. April Romans 10:1-2 (NLT) Dear brothers and sisters, the longing of my heart and my prayer to God is for the people of Israel to be saved. I know what enthusiasm they have for God, but it is misdirected zeal. May 1 Corinthians 13:8 (NIV) Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. June Romans 5:8 (NIV) But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. July Philippians 4:13 (NLT) For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength. August Jeremiah 1-7 (NLT) The Lord replied, Dont say, Im too young, for you must go wherever I send you and say whatever I tell you." September Isaiah 1:3 (NLT) Even an ox knows its owner, and a donkey recognizes its masters carebut Israel doesnt know its master. My people dont recognize my care for them. October Isaiah 40:29 (KJV) He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. November John 17:21 (KJV) That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me. December Matthew 1:23 (KJV) Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.

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The Experience with Donald Lawrence

Interview and Mini-Concert
and

The 43Rd Birthday Celebration of Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

ry C Sanctua Trinity UC :30 p.m. Doors 6 . 7:00 p.m e c n ie r e p The Ex

Birthday

Receptio n for Past or Moss 5:30 p.m . Atrium

Join us for an evening of joy and celebration of the release of the 20th anniversary recording, 20 Year Celebration, Vol. 1: Best for Last from award-winning gospel musician, producer, and songwriter, Donald Lawrence and the 43rd birthday of our Senior Pastor, Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III!

This event is free and open to the public

Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr., Pastor Emeritus 400 West 95th Street Chicago, Illinois 60628 - 1120 Telephone (773) 962-5650 www.trinitychicago.org Lifting Up Christ, Engaging the Community, and Celebrating our Culture

Tuesday,

2013
through

September 17

7:00 p.m.
Nightly

September 19

Thursday,

Guest Preacher:

Rev. Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III

Senior Pastor, Friendship-West Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas