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 Trust And Obey" ................................................................................................... 3 Unison Scriptures ............................................................................................................................ 3 Sermon Notes/Prayer Concerns ...................................................................................................... 5 Raise The Roof Campaign ................................................................................................................ 6 To Do Justice: 16th Street Baptist Church Bombing ........................................................................ 7 To Do Justice: Farm Bill Failure ........................................................................................................ 8 Green Page: Farmers Market ........................................................................................................... 9 The Choice Conference/Wednesday@The Well ............................................................................ 10 Men's Chorus/Men's Retreat ........................................................................................................ 11 AARP ............................................................................................................................................ 12 Rev. Dr. Valerie Bridgeman Lecture/Zumba for the Hungry......................................................... 13 CFABS Bible Study Registration/Divine Imagination Call ............................................................... 12 Math Tutorial/Restart 4 Health ..................................................................................................... 14 Empowering Voices/Trinity UCC Girl Scouts .................................................................................. 15 Akiba Bookstore ............................................................................................................................ 16 Operation Share ............................................................................................................................ 17 Calendar ........................................................................................................................................ 18 Events ............................................................................................................................................ 19 Service & Support Groups ............................................................................................................. 23 Elders Sundat ................................................................................................................................. 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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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

Opening Song (7:30 a.m.) ......................................................................Hellelujah, Youre Worthy Choral Introit (11:00 a.m.) ................................................................................... Where He Leads Opening Song (11:00 a.m.) .............................................................................Blessed Be The Lord Hymn of Praise ...................................................................................................... Trust and Obey Unison Scripture (7:30 a.m.) ....................................................................... 1 Samuel 9:1-10 (NRSV) Unison Scripture (11:00 a.m.) .........................................................1 Samuel 9:1-10 (The Message) PLEASE REMAIN STANDING FOR THE READING OF THE WORD Invocation Parish Concerns Visitor Recognition Passing of the Peace The Pastors Word Baby Dedication The Service of Giving Offertory Sentences Tithes and Offerings Scholarship Altar Call (7:30 a.m.) ............................................................................................. Ordinary People Altar Call (11:00) .............................................................................................................. Trust Me Sermon ......................................................................................................... Donkeys And Destiny Hymn of Invitation ............................................................................................................... Selected Benediction ......................................................................................................................... Selected

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Order of Worship - 6:00 p.m.

Opening Song .......................................................................................... He Is High And Lifted Up Ministry of Music....................................................................................... Jesus Christ Is The Way Sermon ......................................................................................................... Donkeys And Destiny Hymn of Invitation ............................................................................................................... Selected The Service of Giving Offertory Sentences Tithes and Offerings Altar Call/Benediction
[Once the sermon has begun, parishioners may not enter or re-enter the first floor sanctuary.] **The Order of Worship is subject to change, at the dictation of the Holy Spirit

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Hymn of Praise
TRUST AND OBEY
Verse 1 When we walk with the Lord In the light of His Word, What a glory He sheds on our way! While we do His good will He abides with us still, And with all who will trust And obey. Chorus Trust and obey For theres no other way To be happy in Jesus But to trust and obey. Verse 2 Not a burden we bear, Not a sorrow we share, But our toil he doth richly repay; Not a grief nor a loss, Not a frown nor a cross, But is blest if we trust and obey. Verse 3 But we never can prove The delights of His love Until all on the altar we lay, For the favor He shows And the joy He bestows Are for those who will Trust and obey.

Unison Scriptures
7:30 a.m.

1 Samuel 9:1-10 (NRSV)

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Now the donkeys of Kish, Sauls father, had strayed. So Kish said to his son Saul, Take one of the boys with you; go and look for the donkeys. 4He passed through the hill country of Ephraim and passed through the land of Shalishah, but they did not find them. And they passed through the land of Shaalim, but they were not there. Then he passed through the land of Benjamin, but they did not find them.
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When they came to the land of Zuph, Saul said to the boy who was with him, Let us turn back, or my father will stop worrying about the donkeys and worry about us. 6 But he said to him, There is a man of God in this town; he is a man held in honor. Whatever he says always comes true. Let us go there now; perhaps he will tell us about the journey on which we have set out. 7Then Saul replied to the boy, But if we go, what can we bring the man? For the bread in our sacks is gone, and there is no
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HYMN OF PRAISE/UNISON SCRIPTURES

There was a man of Benjamin whose name was Kish son of Abiel son of Zeror son of Becorath son of Aphiah, a Benjaminite, a man of wealth. 2He had a son whose name was Saul, a handsome young man. There was not a man among the people of Israel more handsome than he; he stood head and shoulders above everyone else.

Unison Scriptures
present to bring to the man of God. What have we? 8The boy answered Saul again, Here, I have with me a quarter shekel of silver; I will give it to the man of God, to tell us our way. 9(Formerly in Israel, anyone who went to inquire of God would say, Come, let us go to the seer; for the one who is now called a prophet was formerly called a seer.) 10Saul said to the boy, Good; come, let us go. So they went to the town where the man of God was.
11:00 a.m.
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When they got to Zuph, Saul said to the young man with him, Enough of this. Lets go back. Soon my father is going to forget about the donkeys and start worrying about us. He replied, Not so fast. Theres a holy man in this town. He carries a lot of weight around here. What he says is always right on the mark. Maybe he can tell us where to go. Saul said, If we go, what do we have to give him? Theres no more bread in our sacks. Weve nothing to bring as a gift to the holy man. Do we have anything else?

1 Samuel 9:1-10 (The Message)

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There was a man from the tribe of Benjamin named Kish. He was the son of Abiel, grandson of Zeror, great-grandson of Becorath, great-great-grandson of Aphiaha Benjaminite of stalwart character. He had a son, Saul, a most handsome young man. There was none finerhe literally stood head and shoulders above the crowd!

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The servant spoke up, Look, I just happen to have this silver coin! Ill give it to the holy man and hell tell us how to proceed! (In former times in Israel, a person who wanted to seek Gods word on a matter would say, Lets visit the Seer, because the one we now call the Prophet used to be called the Seer.)

Some of Kishs donkeys got lost. Kish said to his son, Saul, take one of the servants with you and go look for the donkeys. Saul took one of the servants and went to find the donkeys. They went into the hill country of Ephraim around Shalisha, but didnt find them. Then they went over to Shaalimno luck. Then to Jabin, and still nothing.
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Good, said Saul, lets go. And they set off for the town where the holy man lived.
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Sermon Notes

Prayer Concerns

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SERMON NOTES/PRAYER CONCERNS

Raise The Roof

Then I said to them, You see the trouble we are in: Jerusalem lies in ruins, and its gates have been burned with fire. Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, and we will no longer be in disgrace. . . . They replied, Let us start rebuilding. So they began this good work. Nehemiah 2:17-18 NIV
Village, Welcome to the Raise the Roof Campaign to rebuild the walls at our church home, Trinity United Church of Christ. I am delighted to report that as of September 11, 2013, we have received pledges of over $1.5 million from 255 families/members, putting us at slightly over 30% of our goal of $5 million. On behalf of Pastor Moss, myself, and the Raise the Roof Stewardship Committee, congratulations to our Trinity UCC Board of Directors, Pastoral Staff, Executive Leadership Team, and Office of the Senior Pastor for achieving 100% participation in Raise The Roof pledges! Who's got next? We praise God for the provision God is making to restore Trinity UCC! As many of your are aware, the Raise the Roof campaign is raising funds to replace much of the 20-year-old infrastructure of our church, principally our roof and HVAC systems. At the All-Call meeting on August 28th, we voted as a congregation to install a Green roof, one that: Returns clean water to the environment Generates energy and allows for potential energy reimbursements Insulates the building, saving on energy bills (we expect total energy savings of 25% once work is completed) Can last up to 30 years Provides skill development for workers Energy savings will be placed in a special fund to be available for future upgrades You can get involved by opting into the campaign at any of the Raise the Roof tables in the Narthex and Atrium, following worship services. In the materials you receive, you will find more information on Raise the Roof, as well as a pledge card and envelope. Once you have made your pledge decision, complete the card and return it to Trinity UCC Accounting (remember to take advantage of Automatic Giving/ACS to be sure your pledges are consistently applied). God bless you,

Rev. Mark A. Smith Minister of Stewardship

Raise the Roof web site: www.raisetheroofcampaign.org

Stay Informed

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To Do Justice
CONGRESS HONORS BIRMINGHAM CHURCH BOMBING VICTIMS

This past Tuesday, House and Senate leaders formally awarded Congress highest civilian honor to four girls killed in an Alabama church bombing nearly 50 years ago. The Congressional Gold Medal was awarded to 14-year-olds Addie Mae Collins, Carole Robertson and Cynthia Wesley, and 11-year-old Denise McNair. The ceremony came five days before the 50th anniversary of their deaths inside the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham. The girls were killed in the explosion of a bomb planted outside the church by white supremacists. The attack shocked the nation and helped spur passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Past recipients of the medal include Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr. and his wife Coretta Scott King.
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TO DO JUSTICE

To Do Justice
Mrs. Monica Moss Addresses the Farm Bill Failure
For I was hungry and you gave me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, 43I was a stranger and you did not invite me in, I needed clothes and you did not clothe me, I was sick and in prison and you did not look after me. 44They also will answer, Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or needing clothes or sick or in prison, and did not help you? 45He will reply, Truly I tell you, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me. Matthew 25:42-45
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My Dear Trinity Family,

As a food justice advocate, I am deeply moved to raise my voice in response to the implications of the Farm Bill legislation currently under consideration. However, as a mother who has access to wholesome food to feed my children, I am appalled. As a citizen, I am terrified; and, as a Christian woman of faith, I am called to action for those of us who will be most deeply impacted! Our federal government is in the process of stripping out legislation that provides food for millions of Americans, particularly children and seniors, the most vulnerable among us. If these significant cuts are implemented, we can be assured that people, many of whom already face daily food insecurities, will indeed starve. Proposals from the U.S. House and Senate include: Limiting Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps resulting in a $90 a month cut for over 1.7 million people Changing requirements so that 1.8 million lose SNAP benefits; 210,000 children lose free school meal access Reducing Commodity Supplemental Food Program for Seniors and Seniors Farmers Markets Remove/Reduce programs for Native Americans, including Food Distribution, Native grown food support and support for Urban Food Enterprise Development

It is estimated that over 3 million Americans would lose access to SNAP - 136,000 in Illinois! We can do better to serve and protect one of our most basic and important needs as human beings - access to wholesome and nutritious food. Your, our, voices must be heard. Please take a moment to call AND write your Illinois U.S. Senators and U.S. Representative, and tell them that we must retain food assistance programs for the most vulnerable among us. For your convenience, information for our senators is below, as well as a web site to locate the telephone numbers and addresses of your U.S. Representative.. Senator Dick Durbin Senator Mark Kirk 711 Hart Senate Office Building 524 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Washington DC, 20510 (202) 224-2152 (202)-224-2854 To find your representative, visit http://www.house.gov/representatives/find/ and simply enter your Zip code.

Thank you, and God blessings to you and your families, Mrs. Monica Moss

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Green Page

YOGA 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

Announcements
THE CHOICE Living Your Passion From the Inside Out
with Dr. Frank Thomas
Saturday, September 21, 2013 8:30 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Chicago Theological Seminary 1407 E. 60th Street Registration Fee: $129.00 (No registrations accepted at location on day of conference) Are you ready to live your passion from the inside out? The Choice Conference is designed around the four sections of Dr. Thomas newest book, The Choice. Registration fee includes evening reception with Dr. Thomas, all conference materials, and lunch. For tickets, visit http://tinyurl.com/TheChoiceFThomas.

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.

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Announcements
The Mighty Men of Trinity Mens Chorus Invite you to join them as they minister in song during

CALLING ALL MEN OF TRINITY!

the Mens Day Worship Service and the Mens Chorus Annual Concert

Sunday, October 20, 2013 Mens Chorus Rehearsal dates Tuesdays, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/14 and 10/15 7:00 p.m. 9:15 p.m. Sanctuary
For information, Call 773-966-1500 Mailbox 2347 or email MensChorus@trinitychicago.org
ANNOUNCEMENTS

2013 MENS RETREAT

Saturday, October 19, 2013 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. McDonalds Hamburger University Oakbrook, IL Register following all worship services, Atrium, or register online at http:/ / tinyurl.com/TUCCMensRetreat

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Announcements

REGISTRATION BEGINS TODAY FOR 4-WEEK CAREGIVER SUPPORT CLASSES Sponsored by Trinity UCC and AARP
Registration dates: Sundays, September 15, 22 and 29 Following all worship services, Atrium Class dates: Saturdays, October 19 and 26; November 2 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m.
Do you provide care for a child or an adult that you love, such as a spouse, a parent with special medical needs, and/or cannot live fully independent due to physical, psychological, or mental disability? Do you provide assistance with a variety of tasks such as going to the grocery store, providing medication, and more? If you are taking care of a loved one, Trinity United Church of Christ and AARP Foundation Connecting Caregivers to Community will offer a four-week Caregiving Support Class just for you. This class will provide a safe, supportive space, and assist attendees in learning a variety of skills, such as time and stress management, self care, increasing overall well-being, and dealing with difficult emotions.

We also need caregiver support buddies to volunteer and assist Caregivers by providing a listening ear. For more information, and to register as a Caregiver, stop by the Caregiver Support table following all worship services today!

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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!

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.

SAVE THE DATE! BIBLE STUDY REGISTRATION!

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 218-8440860 and enter passcode 206047; press the # key

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Announcements
ITS BACK-TO-SCHOOL TIME AGAIN! MATH TUTORIAL MINISTRY REGISTRATION FOR THE 2013-14 SCHOOL YEAR Register Today, Sunday, September 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

Trinity UCC Girl Scouts Late Registration

Saturday, September 21, 2013 11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m.
Kipling School 9251 S. Lowe (Before and during the troop meeting) Registration is open to new and returning girls, minimum age 5 years old; maximum age 17 years old (as of September 1, 2013). Ambassadors, Seniors, Cadettes, Juniors, Brownies, and Daisies. Girls should be prepared to attend the meeting at 12:45 p.m. Parent or guardian must register girls. Also New Leaders Orientation: Saturday, September 21, 2013 10:30 a.m. Kipling School 9251 S. Lowe New leader orientation is for new leaders, advisors, assistants, and chaperones, for all age and scouting levels. We can always use extra hands, new energy and ideas. Fantastic people wanted for our growing troops, at all age levels. Give a little of yourself and reap the rewards! Orientation is required for adults and parents registering for the first time as an assistant, advisor, leader, or overnight chaperone with the Trinity UCC Girl Scouts in the Fall 2013. For information, Call Deborah Muhammad, 773-966-1500 Mailbox 2323, or email girlscouts@trinitychicago.org.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

Book Signing with Terrence A. Reese

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

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 Reception 9/17-9/19 9/29 Mission Revival - Rev. Frederick D. Haynes III, Guest Preacher Elders Sunday Twisted Youth Planning Meeting - 203 Worship Service - SA Healing Ministry Prayer - WC

TODAY 9/15
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 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

MONDAY 9/16
400 W. 95th Street
12:00 p.m. Immabasi Diabetes Support - FH 5:30 p.m. Pastor Moss' Birthday Reception - A/FH 7:00 p.m. The Experience with Donald Lawrence - SA

TUCC Village Center - 1947 West 95th Street

11:00 a.m. AARP Driver Safety Class - W301 2:00 p.m. Big Mama's House Sewing Class - W302

Happy Birthday Pastor Moss!

GWC Garden Garden Work Day

TUESDAY 9/17
400 W. 95th Street
6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Boot Camp - A Mission Revival - SA 8:00 a.m.

TUCC Village Center - 1947 West 95th Street

11:00 a.m. Big Mama's House: Quilting - W301

WEDNESDAY 9/18
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 7:00 p.m. Mission Revival - SA

THURSDAY 9/19
400 W. 95th Street
6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Piloxing - A Mission Revival - SA 8:00 a.m.

TUCC Village Center - 1947 West 95th Street

11:00 a.m. AARP Driver Safety Class - W301

GWC Garden
Garden Work Day

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Calendar
FRIDAY 9/20
400 W. 95th Street
6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. CAATS Reception - FH Fine Arts/Literacy Guild - Big Mama's House - 120 Hurston Hughes Writers - 207 7:00 p.m. 20 SOMETHING - 203 Africa Ministry - A 7:00 p.m. Healing Ministry - 202 Rev. Dr. Valerie Bridgeman Lecture - SA

TUCC Village Center - 1947 West 95th Street

11:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Free-N-One - W302 Free-N-One - W305 Tough Love - W302

SATURDAY 9/21
400 W. 95th Street
7:00 a.m. Men's Intercessory Prayer Group - BR Food Share (Pick-Up) - A 7:30 a.m. Yoga - Narthex II 8:00 a.m. Budget and Finance Committee - BR Zumba - FH 9:00 a.m. Food Share Assessments - 102 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. Can-Cer-Vive - 207 Little Warriors/Imani Rehearsal - WC Math Tutorial - 202/203 Youth Ministry Coordinating Council - BR 12:00 p.m. Youth/Junior Drill Rehearsal - SA 12:30 p.m. Walaika Rehearsal - WC Women's Drill Rehearsal - NII 1:00 p.m. Mimes Rehearsal - 203 1:30 p.m. Christian Education Ministry - BR Youth Ushers - 202 2:00 p.m. Lupus Support - 207 Young Adult Ushers - WC 3:00 p.m. Post-Marital Counseling - 203 Pre-Marital Counseling Session III - 202 3:30 p.m. Adult Ushers - WC 4:00 p.m. Leadership Bible Class

TUCC Village Center - 1947 West 95th Street

11:00 a.m. Big Mama's House Sewing Class - W302 11:30 a.m. Prison Ministry: The Next Movement - W305

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.

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BLACK AND CHRISTIAN NEW MEMBER Class, Saturday, October 5, Registration, 9:30 a.m., Class, 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall; Children, ages 12 and under, 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. (must be accompanied by parent or guardian), Receive Right Hand of Fellowship, Sunday, October 6, 4:45 p.m., RSVP and confirm participation, Call Membership Services, 773-962-5650 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 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 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

MINISTRY EVENTS
ADOPT-A-STUDENT MINISTRY Calling all freshman through senior college students, Contact the Adopt-A-Student ministry at adoptastudent@ trinitychicago.org and provide your correct mailing and email addresses, and school information so that we can stay in touch with you, If you are a parent of a college student, please make sure we have all the information we need for your students who are away at college, Information, email adoptastudent@trinitychicago.org ATHLETES FOR CHRIST The Trinity UCC AFC Bowling league season began Saturday, September 14, Brunswick Zone, 3043 W. 183rd St., Homewood, IL, The league starts at 12:00 p.m., Openings for members, families and friends to become part of a team or bring a 3-member team of your own, Bowling season is September 14 March 1, 2014, Information, email athletes@trinitychicago.org BIG MAMAS HOUSE NEWS Quilting, Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m., Village Center, 1947 W. 95th St.; Cooking Demo, Saturday, September 21, 11:00 a.m., Fellowship Hall; Sewing Lessons, Saturday, September 21, 11:00 a.m., Village Center; Knitting and Crocheting, Monday, September 23, 2:00 p.m., Room 120 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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YOUTH DANCE MINISTRIES Orientation and registration for Mwanabaraka (ages 8-10), Khayralla (ages 11-8th grade), and Chinara (high school students) Monday, September 30, 7:00 p.m., Information, Call 773-966-1500 Mailbox 2311 (Chinara), 2351 (Mwanabaraka), 2337 (Khayralla) SINGLES COMMUNITY Join the Singles Ministry for our next activity, the Bronzeville Art District Trolley, Friday, September 20, 6:00 p.m., Join us as we have fun and fellowship together, while experiencing African American galleries in Bronzeville, Information and to reserve your seat, 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 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
15th ANNUAL CHRISTIAN CENTURY Lecture and Workshop, Thursday, October 3, 7:00 p.m., Arts Club of Chicago, 201 E. Ontario St., Humility and Expectation, Guest Lecturer, M. Craig Barnes, President, Princeton Theological Seminary; Pastors Workshop, Preaching Faithfully to the Faithless, with Rev. Cleophus J. LaRue, Professor of preaching, Princeton Theological Seminary, Friday, October 4, 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m., Fourth Presbyterian Church, 126 E. Chestnut St., Tickets and Registration for both events, Call 312-263-7510 Ext. 229 2013 C. SHELBY ROOKS LECTURE The DuBoisian Dilemma: Sacrificing the Faith in Order to Save the Race, Guest Lecturer, Dr. Jonathan L. Wilton, Plummer Professor of Christian Morals, Harvard University, Thursday, October 10, 8:00 p.m., Chicago Theological Seminary, 1407 E. 60th St., presented by the Center for the Study of Black Faith and Life, CTS, Free and open to the public, Information, Call 773-896-2462 2013 WALK FOR RECOVERY Saturday, September 21, 10:15 a.m., Washington Park Grove 1 and 2, 5531 S. Russell Dr., Lunch and entertainment provided, Information, Call the Chicago Department of Health, 312-747-9823 BLACK UNITED FUND of Illinois 13th Annual Living Legends/Passing the Torch Awards Ceremony, The Year of the Ancestors, Saturday, October 5, 6:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m., DuSable Museum of African American History, 740 E. 56th Pl., honoring Dr. Kyra Barnes, Elzie and Eric Higginbottom, Linda Johnson Rice, and John Rogers, Jr., Tickets nad information, Call 773-324-0494 or visit www.bufi.org

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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 CHICAGO POLICE OFFICER Examination Answer the call your future begins now! The Chicago Police Department is accepting applications for the police officer exam through Monday, September 16, 2013, Information, visit www.chicagopolice.org CHICAGO SINFONIETTA 2013-14 concert season, Symphony Center, Chicago, IL and Wentz Concert Hall, North Central College, Group tickets available, Information on concerts and tickets, visit www. ChicagoSinfonietta.org,or call 312-236-3681 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.htm 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 GOVERNORS STATE Promise Fest, Featuring comedy with Damon Williams, Friday, October 4, 7:00 p.m.,; 5k Run/Walk, Saturday, October 5, 9:00 a.m.; An Evening with Terisa Griffin, Saturday, October 5, 7:00 p.m., 1 University Parkway, University Park, IL, Tickets for all events, Call 708-235-222 or visit http://Centertickets.net 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 THE RESURRECTION OF ALICE by playwright Perri Gaffney, through October 20, eta Square, 7558 South Chicago Ave., Inspired by the countless forgotten lives of young Black girls who found themselves in arranged marriages, For times and tickets, Call 773752-3955 or visit www.etacreativearts.org 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 TIF 101 All About Chicagos Tax Increment Financing Program, Tuesday, September 17, 7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m., The CivicLab Chicago, 114 N. Aberdeen St., Answers questions such as What are TIFs? How do they work? Do they hurt or help the city? 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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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

Guest Preacher, 7:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Worship Services Presiding Prelate of the Fourth Episcopal District and Senior Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church. Guest Preacher, 6:00 p.m. Worship Service

Bishop John H. Bryant

Rev. Dr. Charles G. Adams

Pastor, Hartford Memorial Baptist Church Detroit, Michigan And Ms. Merri Dee AARP Illinois President Signing her book, Life Lessons on Faith, Forgiveness and Grace Following the 11:00 a.m. worship service

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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

September 19

Thursday,

7:00 p.m.
Nightly
Guest Preacher:

Rev. Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III

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

September 17th: Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III special interview with Father Michael Pfleger, Pastor, Faith Community of St. Sabina