CHURCH INFORMATION

Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, Senior Pastor

PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Rochelle Michael, Dir. Ministry and Pastoral Services Rev. Mark Barclay, Assoc. Pastor Rev. Carmin Frederick, Assoc. Pastor Rev. Michael D. Jacobs, Assoc. Pastor Rev. Neichelle Guidry Jones, 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, Exec. Dir. Operations Daryle Brown, Exec. Dir. of Multi-Media Comm. Rev. Dr. Stacey L. Edwards-Dunn, Exec. Min. of Community Engagement and Transformation Ebony Only, Exec. Dir. of Human Resources Rev. Mark A. Smith, Exec. Minister of Stewardship PROGRAM STAFF Bryan Johnson, Dir. Sacred Music Dr. Julia Speller, Dir. Christian Ed. Linda Thomas, Theologian-in-Residence 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 Communications Rev. Aaron McLeod, Exec. Dir. of Special Projects

Deacon Shirley Bims-Ellis, Dir. of CFABS Min. Jasmin Taylor, Digi Pastor

Sunday Worship Services 7:14 a.m. & 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m. (Praise Service begins 15 minutes prior) Youth Church 7:14 a.m., 10:45 a.m. Bible Discovery Hour 9:45 a.m.

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 CLOSED Tuesday through Friday 11:00 a.m. 9:00 p.m. Saturdays 9:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Sundays 6:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m.

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

www.trinitychicago.org

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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 Hymns of Praise "Pass me not, O gentle Savior" and "Hold to Gods unchanging hand" ................................3 Unison Scriptures ............................................................................................................................................4 Sermon Notes/Prayer Concerns ......................................................................................................................6 Lenten Meditation ...........................................................................................................................................7 Fasting for Lenten Season................................................................................................................................8 Raise the Roof .................................................................................................................................................9 Rev. Carmin A. Frederic Thank You/ Women's Guild Tea ...............................................................................10 Immabasi Healthcare Enrollment/Attention 17 Years/Empowering Voices ..................................................11 Women's Day.................................................................................................................................................12 Trinity UCC Women's Conference 2014.........................................................................................................13 Women's Conference Fitness Party/BYOBling ...............................................................................................14 Men's Ministries/Career Readiness Workshop .............................................................................................15 Saturday Bible School Easter Program/Construction Tradesmen Search ......................................................16 Day of Faith at the Capitol/Freedom School Tennis Tournament ..................................................................17 Freedom School Gospel Run .........................................................................................................................18 AKIBA .............................................................................................................................................................19 Calendar ........................................................................................................................................................20 Events ............................................................................................................................................................22 (In)Justice For All Film Festival/ .....................................................................................................................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.) ........................................................................................... Every Praise Choral Introit (11:00 a.m.) .....................................................................................Im Determined Opening Song (11:00 a.m.) .........................................................................................God Is Great Hymn of Praise (7:30 a.m.) ..............................................................Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior Hymn of Praise (11:00 a.m.) ....................................................... Hold To Gods Unchanging Hand Unison Scripture (7:30 a.m.) ........................................................................... 1 Kings 19:4-19 (NIV) Unison Scripture (11:00 a.m.) ...........................................................Judges 11:1-11 (The Message) PLEASE REMAIN STANDING FOR THE READING OF THE WORD Invocation Parish Concerns Visitor Recognition/Passing of the Peace The Pastors Word The Service of Giving Offertory Sentences Tithes/Offerings School Altar Call (7:30 a.m.) .............................................................................................. I Almost Let Go Altar Call (11:00 a.m.) ................................................................................... Withholding Nothing Sermon (7:30 a.m.) ............................................................................... When You've Had Enough Sermon (11:00 a.m.) ........................................................................................Uncharted Territory: Marching Down The Pathway To Forgiveness" Hymn of Invitation Benediction

Order of Worship - 6:00 p.m.

Opening Song ............................................................................................................. Every Praise Ministry of Music.......................................................................................... I Can Go To The Rock Sermon ..................................................................What Do You Do When You Are In A Drought? 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.

PASS ME NOT, O GENTLE SAVIOR Verse 1

HOLD TO GODS UNCHANGING HAND Verse 1

Pass me not, O gentle Savior, Hear my humble cry, while on others Thou art calling, do not pass me by.

Savior, Savior, hear my humble cry; While on others Thou art calling, Do not pass me by.

Chorus

Time is filled with swift transition. Naught of earth unmoved can stand. Build your hopes on things eternal Hold to Gods unchanging hand.

Let me at a throne of mercy Find a sweet relief; kneeling there in Deep contrition, help my unbelief.

Verse 2

Trusting only in Thy merit, would I Seek Thy face; Heal my wounded, Broken Spirit, save me by Thy grace.

Verse 3

Trust in Him who will not leave you. Whatsoever years may bring. If by earthly friends forsaken. Still more closely to Him cling.

Verse 2

Thou the Spring of all my comfort, More than life to me, whom have I on Earth beside Thee? Whom in heavn but Thee?

Verse 4

When your journey is completed, If to God you have been true, Fair and bright the home in Glory Your enraptured soul will view.

Verse 3

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HYMNS OF PRAISE

Hold to His hand, Gods unchanging hand. Hold to His hand, Gods unchanging hand. Build your hopes on things eternal Hold to Gods unchanging hand.

Chorus

Unison Scriptures
7:30 a.m.

1 KINGS 19:4-19 (NIV) 4 while he himself went a days journey into the wilderness. He came to a broom bush, sat down under it and prayed that he might die. I have had enough, Lord, he said. Take my life; I am no better than my ancestors. 5Then he lay down under the bush and fell asleep. All at once an angel touched him and said, Get up and eat. 6He looked around, and there by his head was some bread baked over hot coals, and a jar of water. He ate and drank and then lay down again.
The angel of the Lord came back a second time and touched him and said, Get up and eat, for the journey is too much for you. 8So he got up and ate and drank. Strengthened by that food, he traveled forty days and forty nights until he reached Horeb, the mountain of God. 9There he went into a cave and spent the night. And the word of the Lord came to him: What are you doing here, Elijah? 10 He replied, I have been very zealous for the Lord God Almighty. The Israelites have rejected your covenant, torn down your altars, and put your prophets to death with the sword. I am the only one left, and now they are trying to kill me too. 11The Lord said, Go out and stand on the mountain in the presence of the Lord, for the Lord is about to pass by.
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fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper. 13When Elijah heard it, he pulled his cloak over his face and went out and stood at the mouth of the cave. Then a voice said to him, What are you doing here, Elijah? 14He replied, I have been very zealous for the Lord God Almighty. The Israelites have rejected your covenant, torn down your altars, and put your prophets to death with the sword. I am the only one left, and now they are trying to kill me too. The Lord said to him, Go back the way you came, and go to the Desert of Damascus. When you get there, anoint Hazael king over Aram. 16Also, anoint Jehu son of Nimshi king over Israel, and anoint Elisha son of Shaphat from Abel Meholah to succeed you as prophet. 17Jehu will put to death any who escape the sword of Hazael, and Elisha will put to death any who escape the sword of Jehu. 18Yet I reserve seven thousand in Israelall whose knees have not bowed down to Baal and whose mouths have not kissed him. 19So Elijah went from there and found Elisha son of Shaphat. He was plowing with twelve yoke of oxen, and he himself was driving the twelfth pair. Elijah went up to him and threw his cloak around him.
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11:00 a.m.

Then a great and powerful wind tore the mountains apart and shattered the rocks before the Lord, but the Lord was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake. 12After the earthquake came a

JUDGES 11:1-11 (The Message) 1-3 Jephthah the Gileadite was one tough warrior. He was the son of a whore, but Gilead was his father. Meanwhile Gileads legal wife had given him other sons, and when they grew up, his wifes sons threw Jephthah out. They told him: Youre not getting any of our family inheritanceyoure the son of

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Unison Scriptures
another woman. So Jephthah fled from his brothers and went to live in the land of Tob. Some riffraff joined him and went around with him. 4-6Some time passed. And then the Ammonites started fighting Israel. With the Ammonites at war with them, the elders of Gilead went to get Jephthah from the land of Tob. They said to Jephthah: Come. Be our general and well fight the Ammonites. But Jephthah said to the elders of Gilead: But you hate me. You kicked me out of my family home. So why are you coming to me now? Because you are in trouble. Right? 8 The elders of Gilead replied, Thats it exactly. Weve come to you to get you to go with us and fight the Ammonites. Youll be the head of all of us, all the Gileadites. 9 Jephthah addressed the elders of Gilead, So if you bring me back home to fight the Ammonites and God gives them to me, Ill be your headis that right? 10-11They said, God is witness between us; whatever you say, well do. Jephthah went along with the elders of Gilead. The people made him their top man and general. And Jephthah repeated what he had said before God at Mizpah.
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that we may drink. And Moses said unto them, Why chide ye with me? wherefore do ye tempt the Lord? 3And the people thirsted there for water; and the people murmured against Moses, and said, Wherefore is this that thou hast brought us up out of Egypt, to kill us and our children and our cattle with thirst? And Moses cried unto the Lord, saying, What shall I do unto this people? they be almost ready to stone me. 5And the Lord said unto Moses, Go on before the people, and take with thee of the elders of Israel; and thy rod, wherewith thou smotest the river, take in thine hand, and go. 6 Behold, I will stand before thee there upon the rock in Horeb; and thou shalt smite the rock, and there shall come water out of it, that the people may drink. And Moses did so in the sight of the elders of Israel.
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And he called the name of the place Massah, and Meribah, because of the chiding of the children of Israel, and because they tempted the Lord, saying, Is the Lord among us, or not?
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6:00 p.m.

EXODUS 17:1-7 (KJV)

And all the congregation of the children of Israel journeyed from the wilderness of Sin, after their journeys, according to the commandment of the Lord, and pitched in Rephidim: and there was no water for the people to drink. 2Wherefore the people did chide with Moses, and said, Give us water
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UNISON SCRIPTURES

Sermon Notes

Prayer Concerns

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Lenten Meditation
GETTING TO THE HEART OF THINGS PEOPLE WITH A CALLING
Put down those nets, brother! We have something more important to do. Those nets do need mending, but this is urgent. Peoples souls your soul and mine need mending, too. Jesus is calling us. Those fishermen/disciples, of course, had never heard the message that Jesus, the word, became flesh and dwelt among us (John 1:14), but they knew what it meant. This Jesus, who had come to them, was Gods Word, a word that could renew their lives. Jesus needed their help is making Gods word and will known. He not only spoke words, but lived them out. Jesus called his disciples, and calls every one of us, to join in this mission. If we are reluctant, as they may have been at first thought, change the wording. Instead of calling, say, purpose in life. Instead of a task, hear vocation or career. This is not only a request, but an opportunity, a privilege. To be sure, God has given us a good life and wants us to take time to enjoy its beauty, but when a life seeks only its own satisfaction, it is usually empty. We are most fulfilled, when we sense that our world has needs that we can help to meet. In working at them, we find purpose and vocation. At the end of our lives, we may look back and ask, What did I accomplish? The answer, for most of us, is not some great invention or lasting monument, but our diligence in being a good family member and a constructive force in our society. Jesus truly was Gods lived-out word. We can share in that calling. With our faithful labor and our caring, loving presence among others, we can help to make Jesus and Gods will, known. Our calling, then: Share in Gods ongoing creativity in whatever way we can. Do our part to fulfill the prayer for Gods will to be done on earth as it is in heaven.

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LENTEN MEDITATION

Fasting
Fasting for the Lenten Season
This year, our church-wide theme Loving God. Living Green. Liberating All. calls us to a closer relationship with God, and to the stewardship of Gods creation, as a path to liberation. During this Lenten season, we are called to a church-wide fast. Fasting is a spiritual discipline designed to deepen our relationship with Jesus Christ. We do not fast to lose weight; we fast to be empowered by Jesus Christ. In 2014, God will reveal Gods purpose and plan in your life if you dare fast, pray, study and learn the power of quiet time. Jesus had to steal away from the crowd and spend time with his Father in the mountains, to pray, study, reflect, meditate and center his spirit. If fasting and prayer were the disciplines of Jesus, should not this be followed by us? Join with us this season and witness a breakthrough as we fast, pray, study, reflect, meditate and learn the power of quiet time. Question: I have never fasted before? Answer: Consult your doctor first!* Fasting is not the removal of all food from your diet. Fasting is learning to discipline your mind, body and spirit to remove something you know hinders your ability to function at your highest capacity, from your life or diet. Question: Is fasting biblical? Answer: Fasting is biblical. Throughout the Old and New Testaments, fasting was used by the people of God to prepare for a spiritual challenge, hear Gods voice before making a major decision, and for removing destructive forces in your life. Fast #1 - Fasting to confront destructive forces March 5 March 11 Eat all your meals before 6:00 p.m. March 12 March 18 Eat only two meals before 6:00 p.m. March 19 March 25 - Eat only one meal a day before 6:00 p.m. March 26 April 1 Drink only juices, water and/or tea April 2 April 8 Eat only fruits and vegetables before 6:00 p.m. April 9 April 20 Slowly begin to add meat to your diet Fast #2 The Daniel Fast (Taken from the book of Daniel). When Daniel was captured by the Babylonians, he asked of the Babylonians if he, along with Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, could fast eating only fruits and vegetables so they would be prepared to confront the Babylonian king. March 5 March 11 Eat all meals before 6:00 p.m. March 12 March 18 Eat only two meals a day before 6:00 p.m. March 19 March 25 Eat only fruits and vegetables before 6:00 p.m. March 26 April 1 Eat one meal a day before 6:00 p.m., meat may be added. April 2 April 8 Eat two meals a day before 6:00 p.m., meat may be added April 9 April 20 Eat three meals a day before 6:00 p.m. Fast #3 - Removing certain foods or items from your diet or life. One type of fasting is to remove certain foods from your diet, such as fried foods, sweets, sodas or refined sugar and/or flour. *Please seek the advice of your primary care provider/doctor before beginning a fast that involves restricting food/calories and/or medication. Your doctor can help you design a fasting plan that protects your health and wellbeing. This is extremely important if you are pregnant or have a medical condition. Medical condition examples include, but are not limited to those who have a chronic disease such as diabetes, HIV/AIDS, hypertension, heart disease, cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, recent surgery, etc.

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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

Hallelujah! This week we surpassed an important milestone as we moved past the thousand pledge mark, and as of March 25th, 1,062 members/families have made pledges to our Raise the Roof campaign. Those pledges now total $4.25 million.
RAISE THE ROOF

At this time, just about half of our members that Opted-In to the Raise the Roof Campaign have actually pledged to the campaign. Of those 1,000 or so remaining, if those pledges average just $250 a year, we would exceed our goal. If you have yet to pledge, please prayerfully consider doing so during this season of Lent. As we celebrate our risen Savior this Easter, what a wonderful blessing to have achieved our pledge goal, and be on our way to fulfilling the vision for our new "Green" roof, as well as other critical infrastructure improvements to our church home.

Stay Informed. Visit the Raise the Roof web site: www.raisetheroofcampaign.org.

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Announcements

To My Trinity Family, Your support and encouragement as I stretch toward the crown that God has placed above my head is awe-inspiring. I thank God for such a wonderful village known as Trinity UCC. You truly are the Greatest church this side of the Jordan. Rev. Carmin Frederick

Womens Guild 50th Anniversary Celebration and Tea

Praise the Lord! He is good, Gods love never fails. Psalm 136:1 (CEV)

A Special Invitation to Attend the

Look Where God Has Brought Us

Saturday, April 12, 2014 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Atrium

Ladies! Wear your favorite hats and gloves! Donations welcome!
(Proceeds will help defray the cost of Easter baskets for the Amani House Shelter)

For information, Call 773-966-1500 Mailbox 2367 or email womensguild@trinitychicago.org.

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Announcements
The Immabasi Health and Wellness and Justice Watch Team Ministries

Healthcare Enrollment TODAY, Sunday, March 30, 2014 9:15 a.m. 6:00 p.m.
Navigators from Heartland Alliance will be onsite to answer questions and enroll eligible individuals and families, Give your family the opportunity for an abundant and healthy life. The deadline for enrollment is Monday, March 31, 2014!

ATTENTION 17 YEAR OLDS!

We are asking for all 17 year olds to join us in the choir loft on Sunday, April 6, immediately following each service. We have some great info for you and an opportunity for you to make a difference. See you then!

The Moipei Quartet, Kenyan-born Maasai sisters' exquisite voices transform the world.

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2014 WOMENS DAY

Sunday, May 18, 2014
All worship services

7:30 a.m. Rev. Sheleta Fomby

Reid Temple AME Church Glenn Dale, Maryland

Guest Preachers
and

11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Rev. Courtney Clayton Jenkins

Pastor and Teacher Euclid Avenue Congregational Church Cleveland, Ohio

*Ladies are encouraged to wear white

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Announcements
WOMENS CONFERENCE

2014 WOMENS CONFERENCE

PRESENTS

B.Y.O.BLING NIGHT! Friday, April 25, 2014 6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Atrium
Its time for (RE)purpose! Join us for an evening of fun and fellowship as we bling out our denim in preparation for our upcoming Womens Conference! Women are asked to bring their jeans/denim attire to be re-created into GEM Jeans! Also, if you have any pairs of jeans, skirts, shirts, etc., that you would like to donate to another sister, please bring them with you! Each lady is asked to bring stones, glue, clothing paint. You can find these items at any craft store, such as Michaels and Hobby Lobby.

Friday, April 11, 2014 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Atrium

Come out for an evening of fitness, fun, and fellowship! Yoga Zumba and Zumba Gold Piloxing Bootcamp Bokwa

*Donations welcome

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Announcements
The Mens Ministries invites all Men of Trinity To an NCAA Championship Viewing Saturday, April 5, 2014 3:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m., Atrium
Join us as we enjoy the Final Four and discuss issues concerning men such as violence, commitment, and forgiveness. Summer is fast approaching and we are preparing various summer activities that provide safe and sacred spaces in and around the 95th Street corridor, from Damen to Cottage Grove. Please come out and fellowship! For information, Call Rev. Mark S. Barclay, 773-966-1564 or email msbarclay@trinitychicago.org
TRINITY UCC CAREER DEVELOPMENT MINISTRY ATTENTION ALL MEN OF TRINITY

Career Readiness Workshop

Thursday, April 10, 2014 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Trinity UCC Village Center
400 West 95th Street Are you looking for career advice or job search strategies? Attend workshops with experts on topics such as: Job Search Strategies for the 21st Century Online Job Searches Career Coaching Resume Review Social Media and Networking
Bring your resume for review by HR professionals who will also provide tips on how to make your resume more effective and get noticed! To register, email careerdevelop@trinitychicago.org or call 773-966-1500 Mailbox 2309

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ARE YOU A UNION LICENSED CONSTRUCTION TRADESMAN?

TRINITY UCC SATURDAY BIBLE SCHOOL

PRESENTS

"THE RESURRECTION AND THE RAINBOW

By Jannie Coleman

Palm Sunday, April 13, 2014 3:00 p.m. Sanctuary

Join us for the Saturday Bible Schools annual Easter Program Celebrating the Risen Savior!

We are gathering information for a church database for members who are either retired or current licensed contractors, employers, or tradesmen (male and female) who are willing to teach their craft to perspective high school students, young adults, and returning citizens. If you meet the criteria, Contact Rev. Mark S. Barclay, 773-966-1564 or email msbarclay@ trinitychicago.org.

"Because He Lives

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COMMUNITY RENEWAL SOCIETYS

DAY OF FAITH AT THE CAPITOL Springfield, Illinois Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Free buses depart at 6:00 a.m., transportation provided from Chicago and the suburbs. To reserve a seat, call Kristin Jonah Holm, 312-673-3844 or email kholm@communityrenewalsociety.org Join us for a rally, prayer vigil, and face-to-face visits with legislators, as we: Fight against the barriers to employment for ex-offenders Stand up for the unjustly incarcerated Demand a fair tax for the people of Illinois

Trinity UCC Freedom School

SAVE THE DATE!

Tennis Tournament and Clinic Benefit

Friday, June 20 and Saturday, June 21, 2014

Cost: $50 per person
Come participate in the Inaugural Tennis Benefit for Trinity Freedom School. All proceeds will benefit the Trinity Freedom School. For additional information and to register, stop by the Freedom School Tennis table following worship services, or contact Rev. Aaron McLeod, 773-962-5650 or ajmcleod@trinitychicago.org.

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SAVE THE DATE!

Saturday, June 21, 2014 8:00 a.m. Step-off Jackson Park (63rd and Lake Shore Drive)
We need people interested in joining TEAM TRINITY! Adult registration: $25 per adult Childrens registration (Kids Walk/Run): $10 per child To register as a Team Trinity Freedom runner, visit http://bit.ly/1iwN5yo Last day to register: Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Whether you are a runner or walker, a veteran athlete, or a first-timer beginning your journey, come ready to be inspired at the Chicago Gospel 5K! The event includes:
Chip-timed race 5K walk Gospel Kids Run Participant official race t-shirt USATF Certified

This event is based in the community and for the community, held on the south side of Chicago. The raced course includes gospel music at the starting and finish lines, and on the course, to keep you inspired every step of the way. Best of all - $10 of the adult and $3 of the childrens registration goes directly to the Trinity UCC Freedom School! For information, Call Rev. Aaron J. McLeod, 773-962-5650 or email ajmcleod@trinitychicago.org.

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

PACKAGES and SETS

CD/DVD SETS
$20.00 CD SET $30.00 DVD SET
The set includes each Wednesday worship service in March! (March 12, 19, and 26)

Service of Remembrance

MAAFA

CD/DVD PACKAGE
$30.00 CD SET $45.00 DVD SET
Each set includes the 11:00 a.m. worship services during Black History month (February 2, 9, 16, and 23)

NEW AKIBA STORE HOURS *Effective April 1st Tuesday - Thursday, 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Friday, 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday, after each Worship Service
(773) 962 - 5660 www.akibabookstore.org

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Calendar
HIGHLIGHTS
4/12 4/13 4/17 Saturday Bible School Easter Program Palm Sunday Maundy Thursday 4/18 4/20 Good Friday Easter Sunday

TODAY 3/30
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 6:00 p.m. Worship Service - SA

MONDAY 3/31
400 W. 95th Street
CHURCH CLOSED

TUCC Village Center - 1947 West 95th Street

6:30 p.m. Chinara Rehearsal - W301

TUESDAY 4/1
400 W. 95th Street
5:30 p.m. Women's Chorus Ofcers - 102 6:00 p.m. Boot Camp - A 6:30 p.m. Women's Chorus Rehearsal - SA Wedding Coordinators - BR 7:00 p.m. All Worship and Arts Rehearsal - A Church in Society - 102 Singles Community - WC 8:15 p.m. Endowment Ministry - 120 Men's Chorus Rehearsal - SA

TUCC Village Center - 1947 West 95th Street

10:00 a.m. Big Mama's House Quilting Class - W301 6:00 p.m. Nehemiah Project - W302 6:45 p.m. Micah Legal Ministry - W305

WEDNESDAY 4/2
400 W. 95th Street
6:00 a.m. - Prayer and Fasting 6:00 p.m. 11:30 a.m. Prayer Service - WC 5:30 p.m. Praise Team Rehearsal - FH 6:00 p.m. Prayer Service - WC 7:14 p.m. Wednesday @ The Well - SA

TUCC Village Center - 1947 West 95th Street

6:30 p.m. Endeleo Institute - HBCU Tour Make-up Date - W301

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THURSDAY 4/3
400 W. 95th Street
6:00 p.m. Piloxing - FH Drill Team Rehearsal - A Christian Martial Arts - NII 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Men's Fellowship - 203 Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal - SA 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Christian Martial Arts - FH Married Couples Leadership - 203 Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal - SA

TUCC Village Center - 1947 West 95th Street

Housing Ministry - W305 Tangeni Rehearsal - W301

FRIDAY 4/4
400 W. 95th Street
11:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Free-N-One - 202 Pre-Marital Counselng (Weekend Session) - 202 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Isuthu Sponsors - 207 Bible Class for Leaders - FH Drug and Alcohol Ministry - 203

SATURDAY 4/5
400 W. 95th Street
7:00 a.m. Administrative Committee - 203 7:30 a.m. Yoga - NII New Member Class Registration - FH 8:00 a.m. Zumba - A 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 - Conrmation Class - FH Saturday Bible School - Pre-K/Kindergarten - 120 Saturday Bible School - Teens - 207 Saturday Bible School - Adults - WC Yoga Ministry Business Meeting - BR Ministers in Training - SA New Member Class (Children) - 102 New Member Class - FH 10:45 a.m. Imani/Little Warriors Rehearsal - WC 11:00 a.m. Easter Program Dress Rehearsal - SA Math Tutorial - 202

Drill Team Rehearsal - SA 1:00 p.m. Deacon Leadership Meeting - 202 3:00 p.m. Pre-Marital Counseling Session II - 202 Bible Class for Church Leaders - FH Men of Trinity: Men Breaking Bread - A 4:00 p.m. Deacon Ministry - WC

TUCC Village Center - 1947 West 95th Street

8:30 a.m. Pre-Marital Counseling (Weekend Session) - W302 9:00 a.m. THEC: ACT Post Test - W301 11:30 a.m. The Next Movement - W305 12:00 p.m. Drug and Alcohol Recovery Planning - W307

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12:30 p.m. Walaika Rehearsal - WC

Events
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 March is Womens History month, Swapping Housewives: Rachel and Jacob and Leah, by Vashti McKenzie; Womens Liberation: Jesus Style, Stephanie Bibb, ed.; Dont Give It Away!, by Iyanla Vanzant; Chosen Women of the Bible, by Ethel Herr; Spiritual Lessons for My Sisters, by Natasha Monson, 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. DIVINE IMAGINATION CALL Join Pastor Moss for his monthly Divine Imagination telephone message, 11:55 a.m., Thursdays, April 10, May 8, June 12, July 10, August 14, September 11, October 9, November 13, and December 11, 2014, Dial 218-844-0860 and enter passcode 206047; press the # key NEW MEMBER CLASS Adult sessions 1 and 2, Saturday, April 5, 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, April 6, 4:45 p.m., Please remember to bring your Bible, RSVP, Call Membership/Ministry Services, 773-962-5650 SMOOTHIES MAKE SMILES! The New U Smoothie Group returns with smoothies, Sunday, April 6, following the 7:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. worship services, Atrium TOP BOX FOODS orders due Monday, April 7, delivered April 12, To order, call 312-527-7890 or visit www.topboxfoods.com WOMENS CONFERENCE AD BOOK drive, through Sunday, April 13, For information, stop by the Womens Conference table, Atrium, following worship services, or email womensretreat@ trinitychicago.org, AND VENDORS NEEDED for the Womens Conference, Friday, May 16 Saturday, May 17, 2014, This is an opportunity for local businesses to showcase their product, service, or business, First come, first served, Vendor fee: $200, We are no longer accepting clothing and jewelry vendors, All vending space purchases are final, non-transferable and non-refundable, Full payment required, Stop by the Womens Conference table following the 7:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. worship services

MINISTRY EVENTS
WOMENS DRILL TEAM So you want to get out of your pew to stomp and shout? Come drill with us and see what its all about on Womens Day, Sunday, May 18, The congregation loves to hear what we have to say, braids, naturals, and curls Were calling all women and girls, ages 6 and up, First rehearsal/ practice, Thursday, April 10, 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m., Atrium, Information, Call 773-966-1500 Mailbox 2366 or email wdt@trinitychicago.org

COMMUNITY EVENTS
2014 AT&T/MA BELL Reunion, TR2 Committee presents An Evening of Legends, a scholarship fundraising event, Saturday, April 26, 5:00 p.m., Marriott-Schaumburg, 50 N. Martingale Rd., Tickets, visit attmabellreunion.webs.com or call 206-2797987

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2014 LIGHT THE DARKNESS benefit hosted by NAMI Chicago (National Alliance on Mental Illness), Thursday, April 10, 6:00 p.m., Bridgeport Art Center, 1200 W. 35th St., Pastor Moss is the recipient of the NAMI Faith Leader of the Year Award, Tickets and information, Call Tiffany Walker, 773-908-0235 BLACK UNITED FUND of Illinois (BUFI) Free Residential Retrofit Energy Efficiency Program for qualified homeowners, Designed to increase the comfort of your home and help save on your gas and light bills, BUFI will conduct an audit to access your needs and replace old and outdated appliances, Apply at 1811 E. 71st St., 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m., Information, Call 773-324-2005 HOMEWOOD-FLOSSMOOR INSPIRATIONAL Voices Gospel choir spring concert, Crazy Praise, Saturday, April 12, 6:00 p.m., Homewood Church, 18300 Governors Highway, Homewood, IL, Featuring the Little Warriors and Imani Ya Watume of Trinity UCC, Information, Call Donna Brumfield, 708-335-6385 SATURDAY NIGHT/SUNDAY MORNING stage play, through April 19, by Katori Hall, Directed by TaRon Patton, Featuring Trinitarian Angela Johnson, Tickets, call 312-335-1650 or visit http://www.steppenwolf. org SUMMER TRANSITION PROGRAM Northeastern University, June 30 August 8, Includes free 3-credit general education course, possible career opportunities, meet new students before the fall semester, Participants must take the placement exam and be a first-year student admitted to Northeastern University for fall, 2014, For admission requirements and information, Call 773-442-5373 or email summertransition@neiu.edu

TEAM: GET FIT for Law Enforcement Candidates, Program designed for every fitness level, providing techniques to help obtain fitness goals, weekly evaluated workout regime with professional workout instructor over a 30-day period, March 17 April 12, hosted by the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, Chicago metro chapter, PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY Celebration of Revs. Erwin Information on session dates and times, contact and Libby Lee, Sunday, April 6, 4:00 p.m., Worship Officer Brian Graham at mrgraham1906@gmail.com and Praise Concert, Monday, April 7, 7:00 p.m., or Officer Vanessa Westley, v.westley@gmail.com Guest Preacher, Bishop Joseph Warren Walker III, Morgan Park Church of God, 11153 S. Hoyne Ave., WHEN GOOD BROCOLLI GOES BAD presented by the Information, visit www.morganparkcog.org DuSable Museum and MPAACT Theatre, Every 3rd Sunday, 3:00 p.m., DuSable Museum, 740 E. 56th Pl., PRAIRIE STATE COLLEGE JOB FAIR Wednesday, April Information and tickets, Call 773-947-0600 Ext. 225 16, 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m., 202 S. Halsted St., Chicago Heights, IL, Accepting employer reservations, Free and open to public, business attire required, bring plenty of resumes, pre-register at www.prairiestate. edu/jobfair, Information, Call 708-709-3755 or email careerdevelopment@prairiestate.edu

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Trinity United Church of Christ - Prison Ministry

Illuminating the causes and impacts of Americas mass incarceration epidemic, and potential solutions.
Join us for a series of films that will inspire, inform and motivate you to take action against a system that has created an incredible humanitarian crises before our very eyes.

April 24th - May 3rd

Tulia Texas

Serving Life

Thursday, April 24th - 6pm-9pm Trinity United Church of Christ 400 W. 95th Street, Chicago Festival Opening Reception

Sunday, April 27th - 2pm-5pm University of Chicago Harper Memorial Library 1116 E 59th St., Chicago

Friday, May 2nd

6pm-9pm Kennedy-King College 6301 South Halsted St., Chi.

The House I Live In

Americas Longest War

Friday, April 25th - 2pm-4pm Roosevelt University 430 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago

Cracking the Codes

Girl Rising

Monday, April 28th - 6pm-9pm Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation 5114 S. Elizabeth St., Chicago

Code of the West

6pm-9pm Workers Center for Racial Justice 500 E. 61st Street, Chicago

Friday, April 25th - 6pm-9pm Beverly Arts Center 2407 W. 111th St. Chicago

Positive Women: Exposing Injustice

A Healing River

Mars at Sunrise

Saturday, April 26th - 3pm Siskel Film Theater* 164 N. State St., Chicago

Tuesday, April 29th - 6pm-9pm Kenwood United Church of Christ 4608 S. Greenwood Ave., Chicago Wednesday, April 30th - 8pm Siskel Film Theater* 164 N. State St., Chicago

6:30pm-8:30pm Faith Community of St. Sabina 1210 W. 78th Pl., Chicago

Legal Fix-Portugal and

Mars at Sunrise

The New Black

Closing Cermony/Awards Saturday, May 3rd - 5pm-8pm Trinity United Church of Christ 400 W. 95th Street, Chicago

Saturday, April 26th - 5pm-8pm Chicago Theological Seminary 1407 E 60th St., Chicago

*Film showing in conjunction with Chicago Palestine Film Festival

To RSVP and for more information go to www.injusticeforallFF.com

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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

HOLY LENTEN SEASON

Palm Sunday
Sunday, April 13 All Services

Maundy Thursday
Thursday, April 17 7:00 p.m.

7 Last Words/ Good Friday Worship

Bishop J. Delano Ellis II Bishop Samuel L. Green, Jr., Bishop Othal H. Lakey Bishop Vashti McKenzie Bishop Dennis V. Proctor Bishop Joseph W. Walker III Bishop J. Douglas Wiley

"The Bishops"

Friday, April 18 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 20 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m.
Rev. Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr. | 7:00 a.m. Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III | 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Bishop Vashti McKenzie | 6:00 p.m.