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 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

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

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 While We Are Waiting, Come" ............................................................................. 3 Unison Scriptures ............................................................................................................................ 3 Litany in Remembrance of Madiba: Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela ..................................................... 4 Sermon Notes/Prayer Concerns ...................................................................................................... 6 Raise the Roof ................................................................................................................................. 7 Advent Meditation .......................................................................................................................... 8 December Church Schedule ............................................................................................................ 9 Wednesday@The Well/Empowering Voices ................................................................................. 10 Restart4Health/Winter wRAP Session ........................................................................................... 11 Kwanzaa Celebration Service ......................................................................................................... 12 Saturday Bible School Christmas Play/Trinity UCC Women's Conference 2014 ............................ 13 THEC Parent/Student Workshop ................................................................................................... 14 Affordable Care Act Enrollment ..................................................................................................... 15 Akiba Bookstore ............................................................................................................................ 16 Calendar ........................................................................................................................................ 17 Events ............................................................................................................................................ 19 Service & Support Groups ............................................................................................................. 22 2013 Memory Verses..................................................................................................................... 23 All Trinity Casting Call .................................................................................................................... 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.) ............................................................................................. Siyahamba Choral Introit (11:00 a.m.) ............................................................... O Come, O Come, Emmanuel Opening Song (11:00 a.m.) ............................................................................................Emmanuel Hymn of Praise ................................................................................ While We Are Waiting, Come Unison Scripture .............................................................................................. Psalm 146:5-10 (NIV) PLEASE REMAIN STANDING FOR THE READING OF THE WORD Invocation Parish Concerns 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.) ........................................................................................................ Trust Me Altar Call (11:00 a.m.) ...................................................................................... More Than Enough Sermon .............................................................................................................. The God Of Jacob Hymn of Invitation ................................................................................................. We Offer Christ Benediction

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Order of Worship - 6:00 p.m.

Opening Song ....................................................................................... Come Thou Almighty King Ministry of Music............................................................................................................. Trust Me Sermon .............................................................................................................. The God Of Jacob 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
WHILE WE ARE WAITING, COME
While we are waiting, come, While we are waiting, come. Jesus, our Lord, Emmanuel, While we are waiting, come With powr and glory, come, With powr and glory, come, Jesus, our Lord, Emmanuel, While we are waiting, come. Come Savior, quickly, come, Come, Savior quickly, come. Jesus our Lord, Emmanuel, Come Savior, quickly, come.
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Unison Scripture
PSALM 146:5-10 (NIV)
Blessed are those whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord their God. 6He is the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in themhe remains faithful forever. 7 He upholds the cause of the oppressed and gives food to the hungry. The Lord sets prisoners free, 8the Lord gives sight to the blind, the Lord lifts up those who are bowed down, the Lord loves the righteous.
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The Lord watches over the foreigner and sustains the fatherless and the widow, but he frustrates the ways of the wicked. 10The Lord reigns forever, your God, O Zion, for all generations. Praise the Lord.

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HYMN OF PRAISE/UNISON SCRIPTURE

Litany in Remembrance of Madiba

Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela
July 18, 1918 - December 5, 2013

MINISTER: We give thanks for the life and legacy of Gods mighty warrior and peacemaker, Nelson R. Mandela. We join the world in committing him to the One who gives all life and to dedicate ourselves to living out, and passing on, the rich legacy he has left for us. PEOPLE: Almighty and gracious God, we thank and praise You, that You formed, nurtured and molded your servant, Nelson Madiba Mandela to lead a world toward light when darkness surrounded, and to lead a world toward reconciliation when conflict reigned.

MINISTER: Apartheid was the enemy and injustice was Madibas foe. Those of us watching from afar, who read of his plight and stood in solidarity, boycotted goods or dared to post Free South Africa signs on our church lawns, were guided by his witness and moved by his seemingly unbreakable spirit. With reverence on our lips, we prayed for and called out the nameNelson Mandela.
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Litany in Remembrance of Madiba

PEOPLE: When the world witnessed his release from prison, we declared Free Nelson Mandela and the world celebrated with our South African brothers and sisters. We knew only You, O God, could do this. Only You could give us hope when there was only despair. And for this we thank and praise You.

MINISTER: We thank You for the wisdom of Madiba, who showed us what it means to truly believe in the possibility and the power of the human spirit. Twenty-seven years in prison did not dampen resolve or steer him off course. Madiba was steadfast and determined, a living testament to the communal spirit of Ubuntu, I am, because we are.
LITANY A IN WORD REMEMBRANCE FROM THE PASTOR OF MADIBA

PEOPLE:

From prisoner to President, he led the country to affirm the hope and human dignity of a nation; and to provide for his people, those with the least in the midst of plenty.

MINISTER: In our ongoing quest for true freedom, the words of Nelson Mandela will always guide our steps: Freedom is indivisible; the chains on any one of my people were the chains on all of them, the chains of all of my people were the chains on me . . . we have merely achieved the freedom to be free, the right not to be oppressed. PEOPLE: We have not taken the final step of our journey . . . for to be free is not merely to cast off ones chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.

MINISTER: We thank the Creator of all things for Nelson Mandelas living testimony of hope, grace and dignity to all humanity. He was the spirit of Ubuntu. PEOPLE: Micah 6:8: And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. May we now commit ourselves to embodying Nelson Mandelas vision of non-racialism, forgiveness, community, humility, and building a new world morality. May almighty God watch over us. May the light of our new ancestor, Nelson Madiba Mandela, continue to shine on us. May his vision continue to inspire us. And, may the blessings of God continue to be with us, now and forever. Yes, the struggle continues. Amandla! Amen.

ALL:

Adapted by The Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference, in solidarity and unity with Kairos Southern Africa, and in appreciation to Dr. Allan Boesak. (Slightly abridged)

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Sermon Notes

Prayer Concerns

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Raise The Roof

Every time we think of you, we thank God for you. Day and night youre in our prayers as we call to mind your work of faith, your labor of love, and your patience of hope in following our Master, Jesus Christ, before God our Father. It is clear to us, friends, that God not only loves you very much but also has put his hand on you for something special. When the Message we preached came to you, it wasnt just words. Something happened in you. The Holy Spirit put steel in your convictions. 1 Thessalonians 1:2-5 The Message

Congratulations Church! As of December 12th, we have received total pledges of $3,061,175 from only 741 members/ families. We serve an AWESOME God! Provision is being made right before our eyes for the critical repairs needed for our church home! This is a wonderful milestone, and over 60% of our goal. We also have a total of 2,114 members who have Opted-In to receive Raise the Roof Campaign updates and information. To put this in perspective, if the remaining members that have optedin, but have yet to complete their pledge, were to pledge $300 a year (or $25 a month) we would have an additional $2,059,000, which will exceed our goal of $5 million! Thats how close we are! If you havent opted-in yet, please stop by the Raise the Roof table in the Narthex to do so. And, if you have opted-in, but have not completed your pledge, today would be a great time to get that taken care of. Finally, if you have made your pledge, December is a great month to complete you 2013 Raise the Roof gift. You can also contribute to our Raise the Roof campaign by offering your time and talents. During the course of the campaign there will be many opportunities to serve in various aspects of the campaign. Please sign up to volunteer at the Raise the Roof tables throughout the church. Stay Informed. Visit the Raise the Roof web site: www.raisetheroofcampaign.org.
ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Advent Meditation
ENRICHING LIFE PUTTING FIRST THINGS FIRST
Shepherds on a Bethlehem hillside heard an angel proclaim, I bring you good tidings of great joy. Wanting to experience that joy, they hurried to a humble manger and then returned glorifying and praising God. What kind of trip could we take today to make Gods promise real to us? The shepherds had their lives enriched. Can we find a similar enrichment? Jesus spoke to this question in his Sermon on the Mount. He acknowledged that life has many routine things to do, providing the basic necessities of life, but then adds, Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you. (Matthew 6:33). How do we do this? One way is to be careful about our priorities. As the shepherds went to Bethlehem, they surely kept their sheep secure, but somehow they found a way to make the good news real and personal. What comes first in our lives? What do we want to come as a result of our hard work? If our highest goal is a happy home, is this possible, when we let our work demand all of our time and energy? We need to work, but human beings are not merely beasts of burden, driven by others. Even if our careers demand most of our time, we can make our working hours times of productive human relationships. The free time we have left, we can make quality time at home and with those we love. Another first is the whole area of who we are as persons. This is seen in the priorities we have mentioned, but it also comes in who we are within. Do we really love God, our neighbor and ourselves? Do we recognize and stimulate our own inner worth? We know that who we are speaks more loudly than what we say, yet often we fail to take care of and nurture our inner selves. In the midst of Advent, we are called to take time to review our priorities. What is more important? What really comes first? Our Christmas will be merrier and our new year happier, if we give thought to this beforehand.

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Announcements

Important December Church Schedule Update

Please note the following closings and special worship services:
Monday, December 16 Friday, December 20 Open regularly scheduled hours Monday, December 23 Closed Tuesday, December 24 Closed Wednesday, December 25 - 7:00 a.m. Sunrise Worship Service with Rev. Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr. Preaching. (closing at the conclusion of worship) Thursday, December 26 - 5:00 p.m. Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration; 7:00 p.m. Kwanzaa Celebration Service (closing at the conclusion of service) Friday, December 27 and Saturday, December 28 Closed Sunday, December 29 Tuesday, December 31 Open regularly scheduled hours Wednesday, January 1 Closed NOTES: Trinity UCC Village Center and the Pastor Emeritus Office will follow the same schedule above The Rev. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr. and Deton Brooks Childcare Centers are only closed December 25th and 26th, and December 31st and January 1st For bereavement, sickness, hospitalization, or funerals, when the church is closed - please dial the standard church number, 773-962-5650, and select option 1 to reach the Minister on Call
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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.

Alie Kabba, Executive Director, United Africans Organization affirmed, "President Nelson Mandela did not wait on the oppressor."

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Announcements

RETURNS Monday, December 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.

ATTENTION COLLEGE STUDENTS!

The Adopt-A-Student Ministry invites all College Students to join us for Food, Fun, and Fellowship at our

Winter wRAP Session!!!

Tuesday, December 17, 2013 6:00 8:30 p.m. Atrium

***Please bring a $1 - $5 unwrapped toy for a child Between the ages of 2-6 years old. RSVP to Adopt-A-Student Ministry at 773-966-1500, Mailbox 2302 or email adoptastudent@trinitychicago.org by December 10, 2013.
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KWANZAA CELEBRATION SERVICE

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2013

7:00 p.m. Sanctuary

A worship experience filled with powerful words, African dancing, drumming and more!

-----------Join us for a night of fun, food and more, for children, youth and teens.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2013 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Atrium *We invite the village and community to wear African attire

PRE-KWANZAA CELEBRATION!

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Announcements
Saturday Bible School Annual Christmas Program

Joy:
A Story of Toys
by Jannie Coleman

Saturday, December 21, 2013 9:30 a.m. Sanctuary

Save The Date!

TRINITY UCC WOMENS CONFERENCE 2014!
Daughters Repurposed for God: Designed, Determined, and Destined

Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel 1551 Thoreau Drive N, Schaumburg, IL

Spread the word! Invite your mothers, daughters, sisters, and friends! Mark your calendars now and watch the bulletin for more details coming soon!

Friday, May 16 Saturday, May 17, 2014

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Announcements
TRINITY HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION

PARENT/STUDENT GATHERINGS
Trinity UCC Village Center 1947 W. 95th Street
Ms. Tammie Stewart,

Northwestern University Thursday, December 19, 2013 6:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. (*RSVP for this session required by Tuesday, December 17th) Ms. Stewart will discuss information on scholarships for the future preparation of 8th-12th grade students, need-based financial aid monies, and more. AND

Complete Your 2013-14 FAFSA Application Workshop

January 4, 11, 18 and 25th; and February 1, 2014 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.

RSVP for these sessions required the Thursday prior to the workshop date. rsvp@thec4success.org, or call Mrs. Evans, 773-966-1581, Mrs. Grayson, 773-966-1582, or Mr. Hazley, 773-966-1583

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Announcements
Trinity United Church of Christ Immabasi Health and Wellness Ministry

(For Illinois residents only) Saturday, December 21st 11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Atrium and Wright Chapel
In preparation for the enrollment event individuals should: Visit http://getcoveredillinois.gov to learn about the different types of health insurance Make a list of questions you may have, before you choose your health plan Gather basic information about your household income Decide what coverage you need and set your budget If you have health insurance through your employer, ask your employee benefits representative if changes will be made regarding your health plan On the day of the enrollment event, individuals should bring the following documents: Full name and date of birth for each family member applying for coverage Information about the amount and sources of family income Social Security number for each family member applying for coverage Affordable Care Act Resources in Indiana The Indiana program is operated by the U.S. government, and our Illinois counselors are not able to assist; thus, we have provided important information below to assist those members residing in Indiana: For Indiana residents: View or enroll in plans via the federal website (www.healthcare.gov) or call 800-318-2596. Short list of resources for Indiana residents: Northeastern Indiana Enrollment Counselors (to find more, visit https://localhelp.healthcare.gov) 1. 2. 3. Community Healthnet, 5927 Columbia Avenue, Hammond, IN, Telephone: (219) 880-1190 Email: bfitzpatrick@garychc.org, Web: http://www.CHN-Indiana.org The Methodist Hospitals, Inc., 600 Grant Street, Gary, IN, Telephone: (219) 738-5500 Web: http://www.methodisthospitals.org Healthlinc, Inc., 100 W. Chicago Avenue, Suite F, East Chicago, IN, Telephone: (219) 462-7173; Email: mlivovich@healthlincchc.org Web: http://www.healthlincchc.org

Affordable Care Act Enrollment Assistance

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

Shop the Akiba!

Batman & Batman - Verbal Kwest (J Kwest) Breathe - Joyce Hurley Discipline & Diligence - Shinara "The Mouthpiece" Invincible - Felton Offard Love's Journey - Tracye Smith Stephanie - Stephanie Higgins Garrett Epic Sounds, Play for Me, Serenade, and SonRise - Daniel D. Introducing Gordon Chambers, Love Stories and Sincere - Gordon Chambers

Frameable Holiday Greeting Cards from artist, Yemonja Smalls

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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Calendar
HIGHLIGHTS
12/21 12/21 12/2312/28 Saturday Church School Christmas Program Sanctuary Choir Annual Concert Church Closed 12/25 12/26 12/31 Christmas Day Sunrise Service Kwanzaa Worship Service New Year's Eve Watch Service

TODAY 12/15
400 W. 95th Street
7:30 a.m. Worship Service - SA 9:30 a.m. Bible Teaching Moment - 203 11:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Worship Service - SA Worship Service - SA

MONDAY 12/16
400 W. 95th Street
12:00 p.m. Immabasi Diabetes Support - FH 6:00 p.m. Adopt-A-Student - 207 Band Rehearsal - SA Endeleo - BR Restart 4 Health - FH 6:30 p.m. Youth Dance Rehearsal - A 7:00 p.m. DivorceCare - 116 Women's Chorus Rehearsal - SA

TUCC Village Center - 1947 West 95th Street

6:30 p.m. Amani Care Corner Volunteers - W305 Drug and Alcohol Recovery Ministry - W301

TUESDAY 12/17
400 W. 95th Street
5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Domestic Violence Ministry - 203 Adopt-A-Student - FH Band Rehearsal - SA Boot Camp - A Drill Teams - 202 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Freedom School - 116 Wedding Coordinators - BR Drill Teams - A 7:00 p.m. Immabasi Mental Health Support - 102 Men's Chorus Rehearsal - SA Singles Community - WC Tangeni Business Meeting - 207

TUCC Village Center - 1947 West 95th Street

11:00 a.m. Big Mama's House: Quilting - W301 6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m.

Amani Caregivers Collatorators - W302 Worship and Arts Rehearsal - W301

WEDNESDAY 12/18
400 W. 95th Street
6:00 a.m. - Prayer and Fasting 6:00 p.m. 11:30 a.m. Prayer Service - WC 6:00 p.m. Prayer Service - WC 7:00 p.m. Wednesday@The Well - SA

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CALENDAR

7:00 p.m. Adult Ushers Ofcres - W302

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THURSDAY 12/19
400 W. 95th Street
6:00 p.m. Band Rehearsal - SA Drill Teams - FH Nehemiah Project - 207 Piloxing - A 6:30 p.m. Imani Village Board of Directors - BR 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. All Dance Ministries Rehearsal - A Emmaus Road - WC Scholarship Committee - 116

TUCC Village Center - 1947 West 95th Street

THEC Parent/Student Gathering - W301

FRIDAY 12/20
400 W. 95th Street
6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. All Worship and Arts Rehearsal - SA Big Mama's House - 120 Justice Watch Team - 116 Teen Green Meeting - 202

TUCC Village Center - 1947 West 95th Street

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

SATURDAY 12/21
400 W. 95th Street
7:00 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Men's Intercessory Prayer Group - BR Yoga - NII Zumba - A Adult Bible Class - WC Saturday Bible School Christmas Program - SA Saturday Bible School Conrmation Class - BR 10:30 a.m. Christmas Program Breakfast - FH 11:00 a.m. Family Caregivers Support Group - A Little Warriors/Imani Rehearsal - WC 12:00 p.m. Drill Teams - SA Youth/Junior Drill Rehearsal - FH 12:30 p.m. Walaika Rehearsal - WC Women's Drill Rehearsal - NII 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Adult Usher Ministry - A Tangeni Rehearsal - SA African Dance Rehearsal - A Sanctuary Choir Concert - SA

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CHURCH-WIDE EVENTS
BLACK AND CHRISTIAN NEW MEMBER Class, Sessions I and II, Saturday, January 4, 2014, Registration, 8:00 a.m., Class, 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall; Children, ages 12 and under, 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. (must be accompanied by parent or guardian), Receive Right Hand of Fellowship, Sunday, January 5, 4:45 p.m., RSVP and confirm participation, Call Membership Services, 773-9625650 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 December is Christmas: Chicken Soup for the Soul Christmas Treasury, by Jack Canfield; All Is Calm, All Is Bright: True Stories of Christmas, by Cheryl Kirking; A Different Kind of Christmas, by Alex Haley; Christmas Gif, by Charlemae Rollins; Christmas in the Big House, Christmas in the Quarters, By Patricia McKissack , The library is located on the 2nd floor, Our hours are Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Wednesdays, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. CAREGIVERS CORNER Are you caring for a loved one who has dementia? If so, please contact us at 773-966-1500 Mailbox 2375 or email caregivers@ trinitychicago.org, Also, CareBuddies are asked to complete and submit their completed forms in a sealed envelope to the Caregivers mailbox, for the required background check HOST FAMILY Interest Group meeting, Friday, January 10, 6:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m., Room 203, Are you interested in learning about other cultures and wish to share your culture with others? Consider hosting a family for our guests visiting from other countries, such as Denmark, Germany, France, Ghana, Information, Contact Min. Carmin Frederick, 773-962-5650, Ext. 2573 or email cafrederick@ trinitychicago.org

MINISTRY EVENTS
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE MINISTRY is dedicated to ending the silent killer in our community, Domestic Violence is not just a womans problem, it is a 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, December 19, 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, Fridays, 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 773966-1500, 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 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 EVENTS

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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 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, Call 773966-1500, Mailbox 2339 or send e-mail to Legal@ trinitychicago.org register at intertwinedintertwined@yahoo.com, Information, Call 708-499-2030 CARTER G. WOODSON birthday celebration, Thursday, December 19, 6:00 p.m., Woodson Regional Library Auditorium, 9525 S. Halsted, Includes tours of the library and the Vivian Harsh Research Center, Information, email Valerie LoweryHolder, vlowery@chipublib.org DO IT YOURSELF MESSIAH Wednesday, December 18, Doors open at 6:15 p.m., Performance, 7:00 p.m., South Shore Cultural Center, 7059 S. Shore Dr., hosted by the Chicago Music Association, Performing all of Part 1 and selected choruses and airs from Pt. 2 and 3, Bring own score, Free, To register, Call 773-721-3210 HOWARD UNIVERSITY Alumni Club of Chicago Winter Solstice for perspective students, current students, and alumni of Howard University, Saturday, December 28, 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m., 1990 River Oaks Drive, Calumet City, IL, for prospective high school seniors with at least a 26 ACT/1700 SAT and 3.0 GPA, or has ranked #1 or #2 in their class, to meet current HU students and alumni, Asking all current HU students and alumni to attend, Information, email huaccbison@gmail.com or call Tiffany L. Watkins, 773-568-7074 ONCE UPON A PEOPLE by Rueben D. Echols, presented by Black Ensemble Theater, Through December 30, 7:30 p.m., 4450 N. Clark, Featuring Trinitys own, Claudia Cunningham, as Zahara, Tickets and information, Call 773-769-4451 or visit www.blackensembletheater.org RAPID HIV TESTING Sunday, December 22, 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m., Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge, 809 E. 42nd Pl., Conducted by Christian

COMMUNITY EVENTS
ADVENT REVIVAL Celebrating the Gift, presented by 7 Under 40, Monday, December 16 and Tuesday, December 17, 7:00 p.m. nightly, Bethany Lutheran Church, 9147 S. Jeffrey, Rev. Aaron J. McLeod, Rev. Quentin Mumphery, Rev. Monique McCord-Sharp, Rev. Will Hall, Evangelist LaShondra Stephens, Rev. Daryl Scarbrough, and Rev. Shaun Marshall, Collecting 1,000 books for the Acts of Love Book campaign BREAKING BREAD and Breaking the Silence Mental Health Forum, January 11, 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m., Covenant UCC, 15304 S. Greenwood, South Holland, IL, Facilitated by Rev. Rochelle Cross, this workshop provides pastors and ministerial staff with education on anxiety, depression, and the psychological impact of trauma, Participant will learn information to assist with discerning situations requiring mental health referrals, Pre-

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Community Health Center Prevention Team, Give yourself peace of mind, just in time for the holidays, Knowing your HIV status helps keep you and your community safe and healthy TAINTED GOODES stage play written and directed by Cortri Trotter, produced by Third Baptist Church Youth Ministry, Friday, December 21-Sunday, December 22, Chicago State University, Breakey Theatre, 9501 S. King Dr., Tickets and show times, visit eventbrite.com

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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.

Blaine DeNye Library

Domestic Violence Ministry Confidential Helpline Drug & Alcohol Recovery Ministry

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 Math Tutorial

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

(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2344 (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2338

Can-Cer-Vive Helpline Career Development Ministry

(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2308

Endowment Committee/ Planters Society

773-966-1500, Mailbox 2379

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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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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Casting Call
ALL TRINITY CASTING CALL
TRINITARIANS! We are casting 30 Trinity UCC members for a 90-second video to be featured on the new TrinityChicago.org giving page! To be a part of this production, contact Austin Davis via: AJDavis@TrinityChicago.org (773) 966-1554 You will receive a script in advance, to practice A Teleprompter will be provided for your reading support One day of filming (takes place the week of December 15th) with a 90-second script

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Concert and Toy Drive

for the Children of Lowden Homes*

Have You Heard About The Baby?

Saturday, December 21, 2013
5:00 p.m. Sanctuary
*Please help us make a difference in a childs life during this holiday season, by bringing an unwrapped new toy for children up to the age of 12 years old to the concert.
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

Saturday, December 21, 2013

Saturday Bible School Christmas Play 9:30 a.m. Sanctuary Choir Concert 5:00 p.m.

Monday, December 23 - 28, 2013

CHURCH VACATION - CHURCH CLOSED

Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Christmas Day Worship Service 7:00 a.m. Rev. Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr., Pastor Emeritus

Thursday, December 26, 2013

Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration 5:00 p.m. Kwanzaa Service 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, December 31, 2013

New Years Eve Watch Services 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.