Trinity United Church of Christ Bulletin Nov 25 2007

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PASTORAL/PROGRAM STAFF
Rev. Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr., Senior Pastor
Rev. Otis Moss III, Pastor
Rev. Stacey Edwards-Dunn, Director of Pastoral Services
Rev. Barbara A. Heard, Associate Pastor
Rev. Cedric McCay, Associate Pastor
Rev. Rochelle Michael, Associate Pastor
Rev. Michael G. Sykes, Associate Pastor
Rev. Tiffany Trent, Associate Pastor
Rev. Reginald Williams, Associate Pastor
Rev. Ramah E. Wright, Associate Pastor
Dr. Julia Speller, Director Christian Education
Rev. Michael D. Jacobs, Minister to Youth and Children
Rev. Ann Patton, Minister of Christian Education
Deacon Shirley Bims-Ellis, Director Center for African Biblical Studies
Robert E. Wooten, Jr., Director of Music
Deacon Jeri L. Wright, Director of Media
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table of contents
Order of Worship............................................................................................................................. 4
Hymn of Praise (7:30 a.m. – “Just A Little Talk With Jesus”)........................................................... 5
Hymn of Praise (11:00 a.m. – “I Will Trust In The Lord”).............................................................. 5
Unison Scriptures (7:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m.)...................................................................... 6
Pastor’s Page................................................................................................................................... 7
Advent Meditation......................................................................................................................... 14
Litany of Commitment.................................................................................................................. 15
Sermon Notes................................................................................................................................ 16
To Do Justice................................................................................................................................ 17
Stewardship................................................................................................................................... 18
Special Announcement: 2008 Pastors and Lay Leadership Conference............................................ 19
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Special Announcement: Youth Ministry.......................................................................................... 22

Special Announcement: Church In Society/Singles Ministry.......................................................... 23
Black and Christian New Member Class......................................................................................... 24
Calendar........................................................................................................................................ 25
Heart of the Community............................................................................................................... 27
Information & Announcements..................................................................................................... 28
Prayer List..................................................................................................................................... 30
Bereaved........................................................................................................................................ 32
Hospitalized.................................................................................................................................. 33
Extended Care . ............................................................................................................................ 33
Members at Home . ...................................................................................................................... 35
Prayer Concerns............................................................................................................................ 38
Service and Support Groups................................................................................... Inside Back Cover
Sunday, November 25, 2007 3 © Sermons copyrighted by Rev. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr.
Order of Worship
Order Worship
Choral Introit................................................................................................................“I Was Glad”
Opening Hymn (7:30 a.m.)......................................................................“The Lord Is Blessing Me”
Opening Hymn (11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m.)................................................................. “O Give Thanks”
Hymn of Praise (7:30 a.m.)................................................................. “Just A Little Talk With Jesus”
Hymn of Praise (11:00 a.m.).................................................................... “I Will Trust In The Lord”
Unison Scripture (7:30 a.m.)..........................................................................Romans 8:6–17 (NLT)
Unison Scripture (11:00 a.m.)........................................................................ John 1:45–49 (NRSV)
Unison Scripture (6:00 p.m.)................................................................................ Isaiah 6:1–8 (NIV)
[PLEASE REMAIN STANDING FOR THE READING OF THE WORD]

Invocation
Ministry of Music (6:00 p.m.).................................................................................... “Ba Ba Oluwa”
Parish Concerns
Visitor Recognition
Passing of the Peace
The Pastor’s Word
The Service of Giving
Offertory Sentences
Tithes and Offerings
School
Altar Call (7:30 a.m.)..............................................................................................................“Love”
Altar Call (11:00 a.m.).................................................................................................... “He Cares!”
Sermon (7:30 a.m.)........................................................“Running God’s Race To Spiritual Growth”
Sermon (11:00 a.m.)........................................................................ “See For Yourself!” (John 1:46)
Sermon (6:00 p.m.).................................................................................... “I Can See Clearly Now”
Hymn of Invitation (7:30 a.m.)............................................................................“Available To You”
Hymn of Invitation (11:00 a.m.)................................................................................... “Trust Him”
Hymn of Invitation (6:00 p.m.)................................................... “When I Come Into His Presence”
Benediction.............................................................................. “The Lord Bless You And Keep You”
[Once the sermon has begun, parishioners may not enter or re-enter the first floor sanctuary.]
HYMNs OF PRAISE
7:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
JUST A LITTLE TALK I WILL TRUST IN THE LORD
WITH JESUS Verse I
Verse I I will trust in the Lord, I will trust in the Lord,
I once was lost in sin, but Jesus took me in, I will trust in the Lord till I die.
And then a little light from heaven filled my soul; Repeat
It bathed my heart in love and wrote my name above,
And just a little talk with Jesus made me whole. Verse II
I’m gonna treat ev’rybody right,
Chorus I’m gonna treat ev’rybody right,
Have a little talk with Jesus, tell Him all about I’m gonna treat ev’rybody right till I die.
Your troubles, Hear our faintest cry, answer by and by; Repeat
Feel a little prayer wheel turning, know a little fire is
Burning, Find a little talk with Jesus makes it right. Verse III
I’m gonna stay on the battlefield,
Verse II I’m gonna stay on the battlefield,
Sometimes my path seems drear, without a ray of cheer, I’m gonna stay on the battlefield till I die.
And then a cloud of doubt may hide the light of day; Repeat
The mists of sin may rise and hide the starry skies,
But just a little talk with Jesus clears the way. Verse IV
Repeat Chorus I’m gonna stay on bended knee,
I’m gonna stay on bended knee,
Verse III I’m gonna stay on bended knee till I die.
I may have doubts and fears, my eyes be filled with tears, Repeat
But Jesus is a friend who watches day and night;
I go to Him in prayer, He knows my ev’ry care,
And just a little talk with Jesus makes it right. jesus is all the
Repeat Chorus world to me
Jesus is all the world to me,
I want no better friend; I trust Him now,
I’ll trust Him when Life’s fleeting days shall end:
Beautiful life with such a friend,
Beautiful life that has no end;
Eternal life, eternal joy, He’s my friend.
UNISON SCRIPTUREs
7:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
ROMANS 8:6–17 (NLT) John 1:45–49 (NRSV)
6
If your sinful nature controls your mind, there is 45
Philip found Nathanael and said to him, “We
death. But if the Holy Spirit controls your mind, have found him about whom Moses in the law and
there is life and peace. 7 For the sinful nature is also the prophets wrote, Jesus son of Joseph from
always hostile to God. It never did obey God’s Nazareth.” 46 Nathanael said to him, “Can anything
laws, and it never will. 8 That’s why those who are good come out of Nazareth?” Philip said to him,
still under the control of their sinful nature can “Come and see.” 47 When Jesus saw Nathanael
never please God. 9 But you are not controlled by coming toward him, he said of him, “Here is truly
your sinful nature. You are controlled by the Spirit an Israelite in whom there is no deceit!” 48 Nathanael
if you have the Spirit of God living in you. (And asked him, “Where did you get to know me?” Jesus
remember that those who do not have the Spirit of answered, “I saw you under the fig tree before Philip
Christ living in them are not Christians at all.) called you.” 49 Nathanael replied, “Rabbi, you are the
10
Since Christ lives within you, even though your Son of God! You are the King of Israel!”
body will die because of sin, your spirit is alive
6:00 p.m.
because you have been made right with God. 11 The
ISAIAH 6:1–8 (NIV)
Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives 1
In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord
in you. And just as he raised Christ from the dead,
seated on a throne, high and exalted, and the train of
he will give life to your mortal body by this same
his robe filled the temple. 2 Above him were seraphs,
Spirit living within you. 12 So, dear brothers and
each with six wings: With two wings they covered
sisters, you have no obligation whatsoever to do
their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with
what your sinful nature urges you to do. 13 For if
two they were flying. 3 And they were calling to one
you keep on following it, you will perish. But if
another: “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; the
through the power of the Holy Spirit you turn
whole earth is full of his glory.” 4 At the sound of
from it and its evil deeds, you will live. 14 For all
their voices the doorposts and thresholds shook and
who are led by the Spirit of God are children of
the temple was filled with smoke. 5 “Woe to me!” I
God. 15 So you should not be like cowering, fearful
cried. “I am ruined! For I am a man of unclean lips,
slaves. You should behave instead like God’s very
and I live among a people of unclean lips, and my
own children, adopted into his family — calling
eyes have seen the King, the Lord Almighty.” 6 Then
him “Father, dear Father.” 16 For his Holy Spirit
one of the seraphs flew to me with a live coal in his
speaks to us deep in our hearts and tells us that we
hand, which he had taken with tongs from the altar.
are God’s children. 17 And since we are his children,
7 With it he touched my mouth and said, “See, this
we will share his treasures — for everything God
has touched your lips; your guilt is taken away and
gives to his Son, Christ, is ours, too. But if we are
your sin atoned for.” 8 Then I heard the voice of the
to share his glory, we must also share his suffering.
Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go
for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!”
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$100,000 for Peace: Launch

(JPANet nonsigners)
We’re launching our most intensive effort yet.Will you make a commitment this holiday season?
Dear Trinitarian, that we respond urgently and generously, so

Thanksgiving has just passed. Advent starts we are bringing this emergency appeal directly
next week. The first Sunday in Advent is De- to you. Your gift of $40 will feed an Iraqi refu-
cember 2nd. Christmas will soon be upon us. gee family of four for two weeks.
That means we have two choices.
We can either allow the busyness of the holi- We have pledged to gather $100,000 by Janu-
day season to dampen enthusiasm for the UCC’s ary 6, because it is a significant date.
“100,000 for Peace” campaign. Or, in pursuit of For western Christians, this is the day of
prophetic peace, we can intensify our commit- Epiphany, the time in which Christians
ment during the coming weeks. proclaim the light of Christ to the world.
The UCC’s Collegium of Officers is committed But it’s also Orthodox Christmas Eve, the
to the latter—active peacemaking this Christmas time when most Iraqi Christians will gather
—and we’re asking you to keep the momentum to celebrate Christ’s birth.
going.
Today, in response to many requests that the 2. Second, also by January 6, we’re asking for
UCC do more peacemaking—not less—during an unprecedented show of support for our
the coming weeks, we’re announcing the next U.S. service personnel in Iraq, Afghanistan
phase of “100,000 for Peace.” It’s our most com- and elsewhere. We are hoping to lift and send
plex, most intensive effort yet. Are you ready? more than 100,000 prayers, letters and signs
We’re asking you to take your commitment to of support to those serving in the military.
a whole new level. In the coming days and weeks, you’ll receive
1. First, in the next seven weeks, we need to raise information, resources and online tools to
at least $100,000 to provide shelter, food, help make this a reality. You’ll also be asked
clothing and education for Iraqi war refugees to advocate on behalf of returning soldiers.
and their children. At least four million people We will be calling on the U.S. government to
have been displaced by the Iraq War—two provide for the health and welfare needs of
million internally and two million who are our veterans.
fleeing to Syria, Jordan and Lebanon.
Our ecumenical mission partners have asked
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$100,000 for Peace, cont’d
3. Third, we want our Pastoral Letter on the Iraq War to be delivered 100,000 times to the in-district
offices of our U.S. Senators and Representatives. What was delivered to Washington collectively
must now be delivered—by each of us—to the local offices of each member of Congress. In a
massive wave, starting in December and going through January 6, we want the Pastoral Letter to
be delivered through local visits, personal letters or phone calls. Together, we’ll use the UCC’s
website to calendar our local visits so that we can visualize our collective efforts and pray for one
another.
This is a busy season. And it’s just gotten busier. As it once was proclaimed by angels, “Glory to
God in the highest and on earth peace.” Let us be bold this Christmas to proclaim and advance peace
for all of God’s people.
Sincerely,
The Rev. John H. Thomas

General Minister and President
United Church of Christ
P.S. More than 67,228 people have now endorsed the UCC’s Pastoral Letter on the Iraq War. Can we also reach
our goal of 100,000 signatures by January 6? If you have not signed the petition, see Rev. Reginald Williams
after service today to do so; or go online at www.ucc.org and sign today!
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‘Doc’ Edmonds, UCC leader
and civil rights pioneer, dies
From Worldwide Faith News <wfn@igc.org> grams, Edmonds was appointed to the original board
Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2007 12:25:17 -0800 of the project, called Community Progress, Inc.
Written by J. Bennett Guess Nov 06, 2007 Edmonds, who was a pastor and civil rights
pioneer in Greensboro, N.C., before moving to
The Rev. Edwin R. “Doc” Edmonds ‘38, one of the Connecticut, met the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.
UCC’s stalwart justice advocates, died on November 6 in 1958 at an NAACP convention in Detroit and the
of pneumonia-related complications. He was 90. two corresponded until King was slain, according to
Edmonds, a former chair of the UCC’s Commis- the Hartford Courant.
sion for Racial Justice, was the retired pastor of Dix- The Rev. Linda Jaramillo, executive minister for Jus-
well Avenue Congregational UCC in New Haven, tice and Witness Ministries, served on the Commission
Conn., where he served for 35 years. A columnist for Racial Justice under Edmond’s leadership. JWM is
for the New Haven Register referred to Edmonds as CRJ’s successor body in the UCC’s national structure.
“New Haven’s premier civil-rights figure of the mid- “I remember Dr. Edmonds as a ‘drum major’ for
20th century.” justice, words that I believe Dr. King would have used
A one-time member of New Haven’s Board of to describe him,” Jaramillo said. “I will always treasure
Education, Edmonds also led New Haven’s inner-city the way in which he taught through word and deed.
ministry called the “Wider City Parish” and taught The legacy of this faithful justice prophet will live on
sociology at Southern Connecticut State University. within and beyond the United Church of Christ.”
The Rev. John H. Thomas, the UCC’s general A native Texan, Edmonds attended Sam Hous-
minister and president, said it was appropriate that ton College, which was co-founded by his grandfa-
Edmonds’ death would come just after the UCC was ther in 1876. He later received a Bachelor of Sacred
concluding its 50th anniversary on All Saints Sunday. Theology from Morehouse College and a doctorate
“Few have had such a long and profound influ- in social ethics from Boston University.
ence on the shaping of our church and its vocation Edmonds and his late wife, Maye, had four
of public witness for racial, social and economic jus- daughters, Lynette Johnson, Karen Spellman,
tice,” Thomas said. “Doc’s leadership over the years Cheryl Edmonds and Connecticut State Rep. Toni
pushed us urgently toward greater faithfulness and Walker (D-New Haven). He was a member of
helped us become the church we celebrated at our Church of the Redeemer UCC in New Haven.
50th anniversary celebration in Hartford.” A public memorial service was held on Nov. 24
Edmonds, who moved to New Haven in 1959, is at Center Church UCC in New Haven.
credited with helping to build a thriving black middle Please keep the Edmonds family in your
class there. When the Ford Foundation gave the city thoughts and prayers during this time.
$1 million to pilot anti-poverty and job-training pro-
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Caught in the Firestorm of Racism

– M. Linda Jaramillo, Executive Minister
Witness for Justice
R
ecently, we watched in horror as fires In many instances, it was difficult to sepa-
raged in Southern California. It seemed rate the factual news reports from the obvious
there was no end in sight as news stories undertones of anti-immigrant sentiment. As the
continued to report that yet another fire had blazes spread across California, the fires of racism
been spotted and fire crews were on their way. became clearer across the nation. It is made clear
As the days went on, fires erupted further and when cities and states are passing mean-spirited
further south toward the border between the laws intended to divide us. People in cities across
United States and Mexico. In the midst of the this land are engaging in hateful demonstrations
physical fires, I was reminded of the firestorm of that target immigrants. Make no mistake. While
racism erupting as immigration debates continue. all immigrants are targeted, the real attention
In the first days, most television cameras is centered on persons coming from regions to
focused on neighborhoods in the Malibu Can- our south. The real militarization of the border
yon, many of which are upper class, high-priced is centered toward the south, not the north or
mansions. As the days passed, more and more the east or the west. The firestorm on the U.S.
television reports regularly flashed back to the border is more than an inferno of flames.
earlier canyon scenes. However, as fires threat- The recent stories were not only of families
ened regions where farm workers were toiling in running for their lives, not knowing in which di-
the fields, camera shots of that impending doom rection they might find a place of safety from the
were spotty, at best. physical fires. Here are some of the stories we did
Some radio reports gave accounts of the im- see through television cameras. Stories of families
pact of the fires moving toward the border, but seeking food and water, who were arrested,
rarely, if ever, did we see the unfolding tragedy rather than treated with compassion during their
on television. Rather, the reports were of “illegal time of loss. Stories of families afraid to ask for
immigrants taking advantage of the situation.” help, because they did not have the appropriate
There is no “advantage” when all one faces is documents to prove their citizenship.
fire, no matter the direction of one’s flight. If a We did not hear the stories of American
raging, uncontrolled blaze were coming my way, Indian tribal buildings and homes completely de-
I would flee in whatever direction possible. I stroyed, and entire tribal communities displaced.
submit that any of us would do the same. We forget that many American Indian tribal
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nations had been divided when our national The United Church of Christ has more than 5,700
southern borders were drawn by policy makers. churches throughout the United States. Rooted
Make no mistake; American Indian citizens are in the Christian traditions of congregational
not immigrants. Yet, they too, are rendered in- governance and covenantal relationships, each
visible in our response to the firestorm tragedies. UCC setting speaks only for itself and not on
The soul of this nation is once again exposed. behalf of every UCC congregation. UCC members
Who are we, when we use laws and rules to and churches are free to differ on important social
override our human compassion? Thankfully, issues, even as the UCC remains principally com-
the fires in Southern California are subsiding, mitted to unity in the midst of our diversity.
but the firestorm of racism is far from over.
“NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH BRIAN WILLIAMS”

SPECIAL FIVE-PART SERIES “AFRICAN-AMERICAN WOMEN:
WHERE THEY STAND” TO AIR BEGINNING ON
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26
New York, N.Y. – November 15, 2007 Tuesday, Ellis will look at the relationships of
T
hroughout the week of November 26, African-American women. Many agree the gender
“NBC News With Brian Williams” will take disparity in education and business among African-
a look at the issues facing African-American Americans is having an effect on relationships that
women across our nation in a new series, “African- African-American women have. Some even say the
American Women: Where They Stand.” The series implications could redefine “Black America’s family
will cover a wide-range of issues from their role in and social structure.” In the past fifty years, the
the ´08 Presidential race, to the increased health- percentage of African-American women between
risks that they need to be concerned about. 25-54 who have never been married has doubled
Monday’s installment will discuss African-Ameri- from 20% to 40%. (Compared to just 16% of white
can women’s progress in the education field. Nearly women who have never been married today). Ellis
two-thirds of African-American undergraduates sits down with the members of a Chicago book
are women. At black colleges, the ratio of women club and talk about this difference and how it
to men is 7 to 1. And that is leading to a disparity impacts them.
in the number of African-American women who Dr. Nancy Snyderman will discuss the increased
go on to own their own businesses. Rehema Ellis risks for breast cancer for African-American women
will talk to educators, students and businesswomen on Wednesday. Mortality rates for African-American
about why this disparity exists. women are higher than any other racial or eth-
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NBC Nightly news, cont’d
nic group for nearly every major cause of death, Mara Schiavocampo, Digital Correspondent for
including breast cancer. Black women with breast “Nightly News,” will address two hot topics in the
cancer are nearly 30% more likely to die from it African-American community: interracial dating
than white women. Pre-menopausal Black women and the impact of hip hop music on Black women.
are more than twice as likely to get a more aggres- Interracial dating is a growing trend in the African
sive form of the disease. And, not only are African- American community. An Essence.com poll found
American women more likely to die from breast that 81% of participants approved of Black women
cancer, but they’re less likely to get life-saving dating non-Black men.
treatments. Dr. Snyderman will profile one of the According to a U.S. Census Bureau report in
only oncologists in the world who specializes in 2000, 95,000 Black women were married to white
the treatment of African-American women with men. In 2005, that number increased to 134,000.
breast cancer. Schiavocampo will talk to experts about the trend
On Thursday, Ron Allen will take viewers to and discuss how this defines the “Black family” of
South Carolina—the first southern primary state the future.
—and ask the question: Will race trump gender Schiavocampo will convene a panel of leading
or gender trump race? In South Carolina, Black black men and women from the hip-hop industry
women made up nearly 30 percent of all demo- for an engaging discussion on whether hip hop lyr-
cratic primary voters in 2004. This year, polls show ics and videos positively or negatively affect black
a significant number are undecided, torn between women. The roundtable will also address how
choosing the first African American or first female these portrayals are affecting relationships between
Presidential candidate. Allen talks with the unde- black women and black men.
cided, as well the state directors for the Clinton Consumers can go online to join the discussion
and Obama campaigns, who happen to be African and share their thoughts on message boards. They
American women. can also read and respond to blog entries at www.
To close the series on Friday, Dr. Snyderman nightly.msnbc.com.
will raise the frightening statistic that African- Alexandra Wallace is the executive producer
American women are 85% more likely to get dia- of “NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams.”
betes, a major complication for heart disease. And, Bob Epstein is the senior broadcast producer, and
like breast cancer, more Black women die from Rich Latour is the senior producer for this series.
heart disease than white women. Dr. Snyderman NBC News’ home on the Internet is
will profile a leading expert and a unique church- www.msnbc.com. For more news and information
based outreach program in South Carolina that about “Nightly News,” please go to www.nightly.
seeks to spread the word about heart disease risks msnbc.com.
to black women congregants.
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advent meditation #1 - advent 2007
SAVOR THE MOMENTS
“WITHIN TIME, YET TIMELESS”
H
ow many days until Christmas?” Shopping days? Planning days? Travel days? So much
to do! Then, the day comes and suddenly it is over. Even if we take time for services and
remembering the true reason for our celebration, it soon comes to an end and is just a
memory. Could it be possible this year to add to the whole preparation season something that will be
lasting? Could we find something that will be timeless, letting us go beyond Christmas as changed
people, not spent but enriched? This is what Advent is all about.
Probably, the only human planning for the first Christmas was done by Mary and Joseph. They
had to prepare some “swaddling cloths” with which to wrap their coming baby. Also, they had to
take a trip from Nazareth to Bethlehem. Their life, and our lives were changed by that experience.
Jesus’ coming is a timeless, enriching moment. What can we do during Advent to help us experience
its fullness?
Perhaps, we can begin some consideration of this by thinking of the words “rush” and “rhythm.”
There is, indeed, a lot to get done. Pressure begins early, as soon as stores start pulling out the red
and green ribbons and the old CDs of background Christmas music. Newspaper and television ads
bombard us with suggestions as to what Susie or Sam might like as gifts. What shall we get and how
can we get it all done in time? That is the “rush.”
Can there also be a “rhythm,” even within the “rush,” that calms us down and enables us to take
care of ourselves? Can we thereby work smarter instead of just working harder? The tasks will get
done. Even if we miss something in the process, the day will arrive and will be rewarding. Knowing
this, can we make the hurrying a flow rather than a flailing about? Seek out a “rhythm” that can be
part of your inner being, enabling you, yourself, to be part of the Christmas gift, both in giving and
receiving. Savor the moments as the time goes along!
isuthu rites of passage ministry
LITANY OF COMMITMENT
Pastor: Trinity United Church of Christ, what is Pastor: Candidate(s), what do you commit
your commitment? yourselves/yourself to?
Congregation: As people of faith, compassion, Parents: With the help of God, we/I commit
concern and care, we commit ourselves ourselves/myself to abide by the ISUTHU
collectively to the interests of building strong Creed. We/I commit ourselves/myself to
and responsible African-American men through the concept of the extended family and
the Rites of Passage Ministry. embrace all African-American people as our/
Pastor: Parent(s), what is your commitment? my grandfathers and grandmothers, fathers,
mothers, uncles, aunts, brothers and sisters,
Parent(s): We/I regard as our/my primary making no distinction between their destiny and
commitment and obligation the welfare and our/my own. We/I promise to strive to become
strengthening of the African-American person, (a) strong, disciplined and responsible African-
African-American family and African-American American men/man.
community and will engage in action for
improving social conditions for the human race. Pastor: Prayer of Consecration
We/I give precedence to this mission over our/
my personal interests. We/I know that our/
my boy(s) are/is no longer children/a child but
that they/he are/is also not yet adults/an adult
and pledge to work with the congregation to
help them/him become men/a man through
the Rites of Passage Ministry.
Pastor: Mentors and Elders, what is your
commitment?
Congregation: With the help of God, we hold
ourselves personally responsible for the quality
of service we perform and the quality and extent
of service performed by the Rites of Passage
Ministry as it relates to the manhood training
program.
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TO DO JUSTICE
by Rev. Reginald Williams, Jr.
M
any of us are still full or have Though these statistics produced by
leftovers from our hefty and hearty Bread for The World are startling, we can do
Thanksgiving dinners. However, something about this crisis. The United Nations
there are those in this country who do not know Development Program estimates that the
where their meals are coming from day by day. basic health and nutrition needs of the world’s
Consider the following facts about hunger in poorest people could be met for an additional
the United States: $13 billion a year. Animal lovers in the United
• 35.5 million people — including 12.6 million States and Europe spend more than that on
children — live in households that experience pet food each year. More importantly, funds
hunger or the risk of hunger. This represents and finances that are continuously being spent
more than one in ten households in the to take lives and oil in Iraq could be spent to
United States (10.9 percent). preserve life in not only this country but around
• 4.0 percent of U.S. households experience the world.
hunger. Some people in these households A radical re-ordering of misplaced priorities
frequently skip meals or eat too little, will help to ensure that every child and every
sometimes going without food for a whole adult on this earth will go to bed with a full
day. 11.1 million people, including 430,000 stomach each night. Urge your Congressman
children, live in these homes. or Congresswoman to make the elimination of
• 6.9 percent of U.S. households are at risk of hunger a priority.
hunger. Members of these households have
lower quality diets or must resort to seeking ACTION ITEMS
emergency food because they cannot always 1. Boycott Wal-Mart & Sams Club.
afford the food they need. 24.4 million
people, including 12.2 million children, live Thought for this week:
in these homes. “The limits of tyrants are prescribed by those whom
• Research shows that preschool and school- they oppress. These will continue until resisted by
words or blows or both.” —Frederick Douglass
aged children who experience severe hunger
have higher levels of chronic illness, anxiety
and depression, and behavior problems than
children with no hunger.
STEWARDSHIP
the results of a Redeemed LifE
As a group of scientists were reviewing all the scientific accomplish-

ments of the last millennium, they decided they didn’t need God
anymore. They figured out how to cure disease, manufacture food,
and even create life in a test tube. So, they thought perhaps it was time
to tell God that He could go find another universe to oversee.
When they told God all that they were thinking, God agreed that sci-
ence made wonderful strides. God also agreed that He would leave us
on our own, if they could pass one little test. God told them, “I want
to see you create life just like I did in the beginning, taking a handful
of dirt and breathing on it.” The scientist conferred and agreed that
they would take God’s challenge.
So, God bent down and took up a handful of dirt. The scientists bent
down and took up a handful of dirt. And God said, “Wait a minute…
if you don’t need me, you get your own dirt!”
Your Friends in Service,
The Stewardship Ministry

Constance A. King, Editor
James D. Butler, Chairperson
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
ATTENTION!!!!
YOUTH MINISTRY SPONSORS, VOLUNTEERS & EMPLOYEES
PHASE 1 – YOUTH MINISTRY TRAINING PLEASE BE SURE TO BRING YOUR DRIVER’S

DEADLINE HAS CHANGED!!! LICENSE OR STATE ID TO THE TRAINING
Due to the homegoing services for our SESSION!!!
beloved Rev. Barbara Allen, the Phase 1
training scheduled for Saturday, You are required to attend the following
November 17th was canceled. training session:
The new deadline for completing Phase 1 of Friday, November 30, 2007
the Youth Ministry Training (which includes 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Workshops #1, 2 & 3) has been changed to: Location: TUCC Village Center
1947 West 95th Street
Saturday, December 1, 2007,
8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Atrium (Pre-registration is not required)
In compliance with our insurance company, Please note that the December 1st
anyone (21 years of age and older) who has date will be used for Phase 1
not completed all three workshops CANNOT training only!
work with Trinity youth, under any circum-
stances, until all training requirements are For further information contact:
met. Rev. Michael D. Jacobs, 773-962-5650, Ext. 429
****************************************** Rev. Ramah E. Wright, 773-962-5650, Ext. 384
PHASE 2: YOUTH MINISTRY TRAINING
DATES for 2007
If you have completed all workshops of
Phase I of the Youth Ministry Training, you are
eligible to complete Phase 2 of the training
which includes Workshop #4 (Boundary Train-
ing) and background screenings.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
SINGLES COMMUNITY
OUTREACH COMMITTEE
REACHES OUT
TO THE CITIZENS OF
PEMBROKE, ILLINOIS
Pembroke, Illinois is a small, rural town located
in downstate Illinois. The residents of Pembroke
are in desperate need of basic hygiene items.
The Singles Community’s Outreach Committee
would like you to join us as we reach out to assist
our Brothers and Sisters in need. We will carpool
to Pembroke, Saturday, December 15 (Gathering
at Trinity at 7:00 a.m., leaving at 8:00 a.m.,
returning at 2:00 p.m.) to deliver items collected,
and to fellowship with the citizens of Pembroke.
church in society If you are unable to join us, please consider

will register voters donating from the list of items below.
after worship services Soap

Toothpaste Deodorant
Toothbrushes Lotion
Today Mouthwash Laundry Detergent
through Bleach
Sunday, January 6, 2008 For Women
Atrium Sanitary needs (Napkins/Tampons)
Disposable Razors
To register, you must be a U.S. Citizen,
Age 18 or older, on or before For Men:
Shaving Creams/Powders
the February 5, 2008 primary election
Disposable Razors
Please bring two forms of identification

For information, contact Pat Boseman,
773-726-4127 or Lynda Forte, 773-742-2170
bl ack and christian
BLACK AND CHRISTIAN

NEW MEMBER CLASS
Have you walked the aisle and given your heart to Christ and your hand to the preacher?
Have you completed the requirements to become a full-fledged member of Trinity United
Church of Christ? If you haven’t taken your new member classes (Sessions I & II), the
Stewardship Ministry is looking for you!
Due to the homegoing services for our beloved member, Rev. Barbara J. Allen, all New
Member classes scheduled for Saturday, November 17th were canceled. However, we have
arranged to have a special make-up “All in One Session” (Sessions I & II)!
Saturday, December 2, 2007
Adults & Teens: - 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Children: 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
(Children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.)
Fellowship Hall • Refreshments will be served
Please don’t delay! Completion of the new member process after you have “walked the
aisle” is in three stages:
• Completion of Sessions I and II (in that order) of your New Member Classes.
• Right Hand of Fellowship on a first Sunday evening. The Right Hand of Fellowship is
required for full membership into your new church home, Trinity.
• Actively becoming a member who works in one of the ministries of your church home.
• For those of you who completed your first Tuesday session on November 13, 2007,
don’t forget that your second session class will be held on:
Tuesday, November 27, 2007 • 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. • Fellowship Hall
Refreshments will be served
Receive the Right Hand of Fellowship

Sunday, December 2, 2007
Please call the Membership/Ministry Services Office,
773-962-5650 immediately, to confirm your participation.
C ALENDAR
HIGHLIGHTS TUCC Village Center
TODAY Rev. Otis Moss III Book Signing 1947 W. 95th Street
2:30 p.m. THEC: ETS Tutoring – E102
TODAY – 11/25 6:00 p.m. Information Technology Computer
7:30 a.m. Worship Service – SA Class – Computer Lab
9:30 a.m. Breakfast – FH 6:30 p.m. Sisterhood Ministry – W302
Bible Study – WC 7:00 p.m. Counseling Ministry: Business
11:00 a.m. Worship Service – SA Meeting – W305
1:30 p.m. Dinner – FH
2:00 p.m. Pastor Moss Book Signing – A WEDNESDAY – 11/28
400 W. 95th Street
MONDAY – 11/26 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m. Active Seniors – WC Prayer and Fasting
6:00 p.m. Band Rehearsal – SA 11:30 a.m. Prayer Service – WC
Stewardship Ministry – BR 5:30 p.m. Praise Team Rehearsal – SA
Voice Class – FH 6:30 p.m. Deacons in Training Prayer
Choir Directors’ Forum – WC Service Preparation – 102
7:00 p.m. In Care Student Fellowship – FH
Drama Ministry – 102 TUCC Village Center
Women’s Chorus Rehearsal – SA 1947 W. 95th Street
Singles Community: Council 2:30 p.m. THEC: ETS Tutoring – E102
Meeting – A 5:00 p.m. THEC: Parent Meeting – W301
TUCC Village Center THURSDAY – 11/29

1947 W. 95th Street 400 W. 95th Street
2:30 p.m. THEC: ETS Tutoring – E102 5:30 p.m. Imani Rehearsal – WC
6:00 p.m. Information Technology: 6:00 p.m. Band Rehearsal – SA
Computer Class – Computer Lab Voice Class – FH
7:00 p.m. Christian Education Ministry Sanctuary Choir: Concert
– W305 Committee – 116
7:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal – SA
Cottage Grove Building
901 E. 95th Street TUCC Village Center
5:30 p.m. Mwanabaraka Rehearsal – Room 3 1947 W. 95th Street
2:30 p.m. THEC: ETS Tutoring – E102
TUESDAY – 11/27 6:00 p.m. Information Technology:
400 W. 95th Street Computer Class – Computer Lab
6:00 p.m. Women’s Drill Team – Narthex II
Band Rehearsal – SA Cottage Grove Building
Voice Class – WC 901 E. 95th Street
6:30 p.m. New Member Class – FH 5:30 p.m. Khayralia Dance Ministry Rehearsal
7 :00 p.m. Men’s Chorus Rehearsal – SA – Room 1
Singles Community – A
Immabasi: Family Caregivers – BR
C ALENDAR
FRIDAY – 11/30 12:30 p.m. Women’s Drill Team – Narthex II
10:00 a.m. Free-N-One – 207 Walaika Choir Rehearsal – WC
5:30 p.m. Music Theory Class – 207 1:30 p.m. Youth Usher Ministry Board
6:00 p.m. Bereavement Choir Rehearsal – SA Meeting – 202
Tribe of Judah Rehearsal – WC Youth Drill Team – 207
7:00 p.m. Tough Love – 203 2:00 p.m. New Member Class (Children) – WC
Financial Counseling Consortium Communion Preparation
The Good Shepherd – 202 (Deacon Ministry) – BR
Caribbean Connection – 116 3:00 p.m. Youth Usher Ministry Training –
Free-N-One – 207 In Sanctuary – SA
Switzerland Choir Rehearsal – WC
SATURDAY – 12/01 Youth Usher Training – 202
400 W. 95th Street 3:30 p.m. Young Women’s Christian
7:30 a.m. Yoga Ministry – Narthex II Walk – 203
8:00 a.m. Youth Ministry Training: Phase I 4:00 p.m. Deacon Training – SA
–A Young Women’s Christian Walk:
9:00 a.m. Yoga Ministry Meeting – BR Mentor Training – 207
Youth Band Choir Rehearsal – SA 5:30 p.m. Deacons In Training – 102
Deacons In Training – 102
9:30 a.m. Adult Church School – WC TUCC Village Center
Church School (Teens) – 207 1947 W. 95th Street
Church School (3rd – 4th Grades) 8:00 a.m. Safer Foundation: Mentor
– 116 Training – W301
Church School (Discipleship) – FH 9:00 a.m. Legal Counseling Ministry
Church School (Preschool/ – E101/E102
Kindergarten) – 118 1:00 p.m. THEC: Math Tutoring – W302/307
Church School (1st and 2nd Grades) 2:00 p.m. THEC: Math Tutoring
– 203 – Computer Lab
Church School (5th and 6th Grades) THEC: ETS Tutoring – E102
– 202
11:00 a.m. Deacons In Training – SA Cottage Grove Building
Little Warriors for Christ – WC 901 E. 95th Street
New Member Class – FH 11:00 a.m. Girl Scouts: Investiture Ceremony
New Member Class (Teens) – 118 and Ice Cream Social – Room 1
Math Tutorial – 202/203
Little Warriors Rehearsal – WC
Heart of the community
ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY Hosts NOVEMBER IS PREMATURITY
high school males’ leadership program, Saturday, AWARENESS MONTH The March of Dimes
December 1, 11:00 a.m., South Suburban and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. want women
College, 15800 S. State St., South Holland, IL, to know how to reduce the risks of premature
Call Steve Ingram, 708-925-1427 birth, Obtain a medical check-up before getting
pregnant, Visit www.marchofdimes.com
BEACON OF JOY SEVENTH-DAY
ADVENTIST CHURCH Women’s Ministry SYRACUSE SCHOOL OF
presents youth, ages 6-18, Showcase Talent ARCHITECTURE seeks men and women of
Night, Looking for Christian poets, dancers, color interested in a five-year professional degree
musicians, vocalists, Saturday, December 15, in architecture, Scholarships for ten students
4:30 p.m., 101 W. 108th St., Registration available, fully covers educational costs, Contact
deadline December 3, Call Shirley Adams, Mark Robbins, Dean, School of Architecture,
312-914-3732 AND…Sisters Lifting Sisters in 315-443-2255 or robbinsm@sry.edu
the Spirit Retreat 2008, May 2–4, 2008, Contact
Shirley Adams, 312-914-3732 or msmadams@ UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION
sbcglobal.net Teacher Professional Development in practical
Math solutions, Wednesday, November 28,
CHESTERFIELD COMMUNITY 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., 8751 S. Greenwood
COUNCIL Hosts Commissioner Larry Ave., Suite 112 AND…“Chill Out” with
Rogers, Jr. and representatives from the office Geometry projects and applications, Thursday,
of the Board of Review, regarding property tax December 13, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.,
assessments appeals, Tuesday, November 27, 8751 S. Greenwood Ave., Suite 112, CPU
6:00 p.m., Tuley Park Fieldhouse, 90th and King Dr., credits, Reservations required, Call Karen
Bring your tax bill, Contact 773-651-3958 or Meyer, 708-409-4320 or Daphne Lloyd,
www.chesterfieldcommunitycouncil.org 773-768-7779
CHICAGO STATE UNIVERSITY URBAN PREP CHARTER ACADEMY

COMMUNITY CONCERT BAND directed FOR BOYS 8th Grade Students and
by Professor Roxanne Stephenson, in concert, Parents Information Session, Thursday,
Monday, November 26, 7:00 p.m., Chicago December 6, 6:00 p.m., Englewood Campus,
State University, Douglas Library Building, 6201 S. Stewart, Contact Edward Briscoe,
Auditorium, 9501 S. King Dr. 312-276-0259 Ext. 106 or ebriscoe@urbanprep.org
Heart of the information &
community announcementS
WINDY CITY SEALS YOUTH GROUP, 9TH ANNUAL MLK HISTORICALLY
INC. Offers youth, ages 12–18, scuba diving, BLACK COLLEGE FAIR Friday, January 18,
water safety, aquatic skills training, stimulating 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., and Saturday, January 19,
interest and knowledge in diving for recreation 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Navy Pier, Festival Hall A,
and career opportunities, pool activities every 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago, Workshop and
4th Saturday, Chicago State University, 9501 S. financial aid sessions for students and parents,
King Dr., 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Call David, Information and bus registration, Contact
312-607-0920 Elena M. Thomas, 773-298-1590 or
www.thec4success.org
YOU BELONG TO ME a play paralleling the
Judges 19 biblical story and the disturbing spike AFRICA MINISTRY seeks congregational
in domestic homicides, discussing the place of support in collecting slightly used and new
justice in our deliberations and actions, Saturday, books suitable for developing libraries, in
December 1, 4:00 p.m., Greater Walters AME support of the Ethiopia Reads project, Books
Zion Church, 8422 S. Damen, Call Sheena, may be dropped off daily, in the Atrium, Today,
708-646-6735 November 25 through December 14, Contact
Deacon Carol Edwards, Caroledwards5816@
sbcglobal.net
AMANI CARE PROGRAM and Trinity

Amani Care Team with Vitas (TAV) seeks
volunteers to provide companionship, support
and other services, No experience required,
Training provided, Call Etta McGregor Jones,
773-298-2110
CARIBBEAN CONNECTION meeting,

Friday, November 30, 7:00 p.m., Room 116,
Information, Call Henry Williams,
847-675-2456
information & announcemenTS
MEMBERSHIP/MINISTRY SERVICES TRINITY UCC LEGAL CLINIC Providing
Have you moved? Any children left the nest? direct legal advice, services and representation to
New employment or newly married? Forgot the congregation and community, open every
your giving number? Call Membership/Ministry 1st and 3rd Saturday, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and
Services, 773-962-5650 x233 or x232 2nd Thursdays, 6:00–9:00 p.m., VillageCenter,
Call Rev. Reginald Williams, 773-962-5650
SINGLES COMMUNITY JINGLE x 428
MINGLE Saturday, December 8, 7:00 p.m. –
1:00 a.m., Charles A. Hayes Family Investment WHAT WOULD YOU DO TO SAVE A
Center, 4859 S. Wabash, Tickets, Atrium, LIFE? Are you willing to share some of your
following worship services and Tuesday evenings, time, advice, and friendship with a child? Trinity
Call Pat Boseman, 773-726-4127 or Lynda Lifesavers is a new mentoring program that
Forte, 773-742-2170 matches adults with children with incarcerated
parents, look for the program brochure in the
TRINITY AMANI HOSPICE CARE TEAM Habari Gani rack in the Atrium, Contact Daryle
WITH VITAS (TAV) provides full hospice Brown 847-922-3361 or daryleq@yahoo.com
service, a special concept of care designed to
provide comfort and support to patients and
families when a life-limiting illness no longer
responds to cure-oriented treatments, Call Etta
McGregor Jones, 773-298-2110
TRINITY UCC AND SAFER FOUNDATION

sponsoring Prisoners Re-Entry Program,
aftercare program for ex-offenders: 18 years old
and up, out of prison 180 days or less, no crimes
against women or children AND…Prisoners
Re-Entry Program mentors needed, Must be
available to meet with mentees 2– 6 hours per
month, If ex-offender: conviction must not have
been crimes against women or children, must
be out of prison for at least 2 years, Call
Vanessa Cosby-Shannon, 773-233-1492
PRAYER LIST
Adams, Deacon Lorraine Brown, Hysson Davis, S.A. Grant, Lynn
Adams, Eddie Brown, LaKhon Davis, Velma Grey, Elsie
Adams-Carter, Cynthia Brown, Lizzie Dell, Rev. Nathan Griffin, Carrie
Adams-Childs, Vernita Brown, Terrance Denson, Louise Griffin, Icheka
Akbar, Dr. Náim Burrell, Kimberly DePriest-Hand, Sr., Oscar Grisby, Reginald
Akuetteh, Mona Burrell, Sarah Donalek, Peter Guerin, Norma
Allen, Baby Jeremy Stephon Burrell, William & Sarah Dorham, Barbara Guerin, Jr., Jerome C.
Ambrister, Eugene Butler, James Dorn, Louise Guerin, Sr., Jerome C.
Anderson, Rev. Danita Butler, Jerel Dorsey, Charlene Gwynn, Arthur
Anderson-Brown, Pierre Butler, Margretta Dorsey, Sam Hammond-Miller, Deacon
Askew, Jeremiah Butler, Navie Dozier-Lowe, Bernice Donna
Austin, Oliver & Charliestene Butts, Larvette Dunlap, Phillip Hannah, Hubert
Avent, Carolyn Campbell, Deacon Patrice Dunn, Romnica Harding, Christine
Baker-Brown, Bridgette Campbell, Deborah L. Durant, Rachel Hardirct, Virginia
Banks, Rev. Ronald & Marnie Campbell, Keisha Durham, Eric & Erika Hardy, Glodine
Barnett, James Carter, Herman Eason, Margarette Harper, Jerry
Barrigher, Deacon Elwood Carter, Quinn Eberhart, Ivan Harrell, Rev. Joan
Barrigher, Jeffrey Castillo, Ana Edwards, Jr., Eugene Harrell, Simon
Baskin, Delores Caston, Aletha & Alfred Elmore, Anita Harris, Deacon Mosea
Bates, Lisa Caston, Alfred Benjamin Elmore, Leticia Harris, Macbeth
Bates, Jr., Freddie L. Cephas, Grace Elzy, Jr., Alice & Louis Hawkins, Beverly
Bell, Calvin Chaplin, Kaila Eskridge, Sonny Hawkins, Jasmine
Bell, Clarence Chapman, Malachi Evans, Kermeto Hayden, Jr., Herbert
Benson, Marjorie Chappell, Richard Fairchild, Inez Haynes, Vera
The Bentley Family Chavis, Annette Fairchild, Tom & Josie Heard, Phyllis
Berry-Hampton, Jaron Clark, Norman & Ruby Farrakhan, Minister Louis Heavens, George
Bertha, Deacon Helen Collins, Deacon Yvonne Faulkner, Bernice Henderson, Gregory
Beverly, James Collins, Gloria Flagg, Estell Henley, Candace
Beyah, Wanda Collins, Lildred Jean Fletcher, Julia Hickman, Nellie
Blake, Marquez Collins, Maishia Flowers, Jr., Charlie Higgins, Annola
Blake, Odette Collins, Shawn Flucker, Trina Holliday, Glenola
Blake, Ommar Conrad, Carolyn Fluker, Antonia Holloman, LaSonja & Tracy
Bland, Telina Cooksey, Kristena & Krista Ford, Elizabeth Holmes, Louise
Blasingame, Mattie Cooper, Faith Ford, John Hooker, Timothy
Bondurant, Carol & Family Cooper, Minnie Ford, Lula Houston, Cozetta
Bonner, Gloria & Bill Cooper, Vashti Ford, Myrtle Houston, Meegan
Booker, Peggy Corbett, Joycelyn Ford, Nola Howell, Betty
Booker, Jr., Raymond J. Cosby, Cynthia Fortson, Mary Howell, Jerome
Boose, Christopher Cosby-Shannon, Vanessa Franklin, Mark Hudson, Irean
Boose, Claudia Coutee, Nastarcia Franklyn, Resha Hunter, Nell
Borders, Carolyn Craig, Rhonda Fryson, Chris Hurley, William
Borders, Mona Crenshaw, Darrell Funches, Baby Keari Ingersoll, Bob & Zell
Bowen, Markeyta Crenshaw, La Tonia Gage-Wilson, Jozanne Ingram, Julia
Bowers, Jeffrey Crider, Rev. Tyrone Gandy, Donna Ingram, Junius
Brackett, Michael & Ascylyn Crisler, King Gardner, Elizabeth Jackson, Betty Jo
Bramlet & Thomas Families Cruse, Paul Garrett, Stephanie Jackson, Bruce
Branch, Esther Curry, Stephanie Gibson, Donald & Donna Jackson, Eleanor
Bratton, Marjorie Dabner, Pat Gill, Charlotte Jackson, Henry & Elizabeth
Breaux, Freddie & Nannie The Dade Family Gill, Deacon Eldridge Jackson, Kenya
Brewer, Deacon Evelyn Daniels, Carbena Gill, Juanita Jackson, LaToya
Briscoe, Charles Daniels, Celeste Gill, Mariah Jackson, Lizzie
Broadnax, Angela Daniels, Sammie Lee Gipson, Donald Jackson, Queen
Brooks, Myrtle David, Baby Jacob “Ray Ray” Givens, Charmaine & Family Jackson, Yvette
Brown, Akiba Davis, Archie Gonalek, Peter & Kate Jacobs, Isom
Brown, Arthur Davis, Edrena Gosha, Tammy James, Renee
Brown, Brandy Davis, Green Lee Graham, Elder Lucille Jenkins, Deacon Herschel
Brown, Dr. Harriett Davis, Marie Graham, Robert Jenkins, Georgette
PRAYER LIST
Jenkins, Lennie McCoy, Beverly Poole, Tammy Shelton, John
Johnson, Dr. James McCree, Jarad Poole, William Shelton, Vivian
Johnson, Edna McCullough, Jacqueline Pope, Dakita Sherrod, Marie
Johnson, Kay McDade, Darlene Pope, Gladys Short, Wendy
Johnson, Martin McFadden, Franklin & Porter, Anita Simmons, LaVerne
Johnson, Percy Deborah & Family Porter, Jacqueline Sims, Constance
Johnson, Riley McGowan, Milton & Theresa Porter, Stacey Singleton, Ed
Johnson, Robert McIntosh, Emily Porter-Stanley, Leslie Singleton, Lloyd
Jones, Bernadine McKinney, Marian Priest, Mary Siwatu, Akiaha
Jones, Catherine McKinney, Takiesha Pruett, James & Loretta Smith, Annie
Jones, Charles & Edith McKinnon, Cora Putman, Delores Smith, Carmencita
Jones, Donald & Jerrius McKissic, Siobahan & Deborah Reed, Emma Smith, Derrick Lee
Jones, George McKissick, Estell Reese, Gloria Smith, Jeffrey
Jones, Gloria McLaughlin, Erin Reneau, Peggy Smith, Jonathan & Delores
Jones, Mary McQueen-Williams, LaVada Retess, Lucinda Smith, Louis & Virginia
Jones, Pierre Melton, Alzenia Rhyal, Stephen Smith, Robert
Keithley, Sr., Bartell Miles, Beatrice Rhymes, Clifford Snell, Joanna
Kelly, Billie Miller, Deacon Beatrice Rhymes, Juanita Spann, Theresa
Kenner, Lillian Miller, John Rice, Gladys Statzer, Maxine
King, Anthony Mischeaux, Kalilah Marjorie Rice, Sylvester Stephens, Blanche
Kitching, Shirley Mischeaux, Raydian Richards, Cassandra Steven Lyons, Family of
Korvo, Baby Sean Paul Mitchell-Shields, Deacon Ridgenal-Parker, Nicole Steward, Anna
Larramore, James Sharon Riley, Gregory Stewart, Cheryl & Juanita
Latham, Odean Monegan, Jerome Roberson, Pierce Stewart, Gloria
Lee, China Moody, Cynthia Roberts, Erskin Stewart, Irma
Lee, Jimmy Moore, Carla Roberts, Leslie The Story Family
Lee, Tina Moore, Clarence Roberts, Robert Strong, Albert
Lehmann, Auguestine Moore, John C. Robertson, Rosetta Summerville, Lula
Lemon, Jackqudene Moore, Marilyn Robinson, Dorian Summerville-Moore, Tamika
Lemon, Marquitta Moore, Vonda Robinson, Lorraine Sykes, Rev. Michael
Lenox, Mary F. Moore, Lloyd & Family Robinson, Ruby Tassone, Baby Carina
Lewis, Deacon Pattrice Moss, Ernest Robinson, Theresa Taylor, Charlyne
Livingston, Arturius Moss, Mildred Rodriguez, Kevin Taylor, Jeffrey & Jorene
Livingston, Rev. Tyrone Moss, Jr., Rev. Dr. Otis Roebuck, Evelyn Taylor, Lawrence
Lloyd, Corean & Devonia Muhammond, Nia Rogers, Alfred Taylor, Patricia
Lloyd, Robert & Cleo Murff, Margaret Rollins, Alice Taylor-Tukes, Deacon Angela
Lloyd & Family, Frankie Muwwakkil, Baby Morgan Rucker, Clarence Tellis, Demetrius
Lockett, Steve & Brenda Nathan, Latroy Ruff, Carolyn Tellis, Jr., Alfred
Lockett, Thetis Norris, Carolyn Rushing, LaBarain Tellis, Sr., Alfred
London, Millie Nurse, Emma & Beverly Rushing, Melner Terrell-Haynes, Rosalyn
Long, Deacon Rosemary O’Neal, Baby Tyler Rushing, Michelle Terry, John
Love, Margaret Only, Sherry Russell, Cora Terry, Keith
Luckett, Sr., Frederick Owens, Juanita Russell, Tamon Terry, Pamela
Lyle, Paul Owens, Mozetta Ruth, James Terry, Sandra
Lyles, Johnise Ozmond, Sebastian Rutherford, Angela Teverbaugh, Olivia
Family of Steven Lyons Payton, Jackie Sampson, Mary Thomas, Anita
Maclin, Audrey Peavy, Irene Samuel, Jordan Thomas, Brenita
Mae, Viola Peavy, Walter Sanders, Deacon Robert Thomas, Drew & Valda
Majaliwa, Musa Pepper, Evelyn Sanders, Michael Thomas, Edward & LaVerne
Mangum, Anita Pepper, Robert Sangster, Joe Nathaniel Thomas, Felicia
Manney, Eric Perry, Toya Sangster, Katherine Thomas, Gloria D.
Martin, Darren Peterson, Yvonne Sansone, Marie Thomas, Lisa
Martin, Loretta Phillips, Baby Amali Scates, Hermine Thomas, London
Mason-Matthews, Karen Pilcher, Del Rita Schusse, Malcolm Thomas, Rosetta
May, Larry R. Pitts, Bernice Selder, Rev. John Thomas, Sondra
May, Romao Plummer, Jr., Morris Shah, Lynda Thomas, Jr., Lewis
Mayes-McCruel, Deacon Alma Polk, Adrian Shelby, Eric Thompson, SeMaj
PRAYER LIST
Thompson-Johnson, Katie Walker, Honoria White, Rachelle Wilson, Barbara & Dardina
Tillman, D’Nisesha Walker, Sharon & John White, Walter & Loretta Witherspoon-Water, Yolanda
Timberlake, Deacon Joyce Walker, Thelma White, Jr., Royal Woods, Sam
Torrey-Parker, L. Julie Wallace, Cecilia White, Sr., Joseph Woods, Tanja
Towner, Marleta Wallace, Peter White, Sr., Royal Woodson, Janice
Tregre, Deacon Evelyn Wallace, Rose Whitfield, Julius Woolridge, John and Orine
Trotter, Shirley Ward, Alphonso Wilkins, Essie Wooten, Ernest
Tucker, Anjala Warmack, Charlene Williams, Brandi Wooten, John
Tucker, Geraldine The Warne Family Williams, Deacon Mattie Wordlaw, Jean
Tunstall, Jay Warner, Anese Williams, Khatira Wordlaw, Kenya
Tutt, Beatrice Washington, Emma Williams, Lillie Wordlaw, Ted
Tyler, Deacon Lazane Washington-Steward, Elois Williams, Nettie B. Wright, Deacon E. Janet
Tyler, Demetri Watson, Deacon Joe Ann Williams, Patnice & Leon Wright, Deacon Jeri
Tyler, Robert Watson, Doris Williams, Pauline Wright, Loretta
Tyler, Shelton Watson, Janet Williams, Tracie Wright, Rev. Ramah
Vilo, Douglas Way, Lucy B. Williams, Willie Ruth Wright, William
Wade, Patricia West, Andrea Williams, Willy Ann Wright-Miller, Mildred
Wade, Thurlene White, Andrew & Rebecca Williams-Clark, Glenda Yates, Al
Waiters, Melvin & Edeana White, Eurah Willis, Pamela Young, Thelma
Walker, David & Irma White, Juanita R. Willis, Stanley
BEREAVED
THE FAMILY OF: PLEASE SEND CARDS TO: ADDRESS:
Mr. Clinton Anderson Deacon Hurdle Anderson & Family 3322 Heather Drive, Markham, IL 60488
Mr. Henry Bumpers Mrs. Elizabeth Bumpers & Family 8637 S. Aberdeen Street (20)
Mr. Johnny Calloway Mrs. Catherine Dunn & Family 8736 S. Justine (20)
Ms. Sherry Cooper Deacon John Green & Family 5531 W. Adams Street (44)
Mr. Charles Epps Ms. Tressa Epps & Family 932 University Ave., Matteson, IL 60443
Evangelist Shirley Johnson Deacon Brenda Summerville & Family 320 W. Illinois, #610 (10)
Mr. Robert H. Mason Deacon Carla Banks & Family 8201 S. California (52)
Mrs. Evelyn E. Sanders Mrs. Patrice Elliott-Mace & Family 20213 S. Andrews Dr.,
Olympia Fields, IL 60461
Mr. Armstead “Bo” Stewart Ms. Brenda Tillman & Family 7547 S. Wood Street (20)

HOSPITALIZED
Minnie Cooper Cynthia Howard Mary Love
MacNeal Hospital University of Chicago Hospital Trinity Hospital
3249 S. Oak Park Ave. 5841 S. Maryland Ave. 2320 E. 93rd Street
Berwyn, IL 60402 Chicago, IL 60617 Chicago, IL 60617
708-783-9100 (773) 967-2000
Betty Jo Jackson
Dorothy Gaines Northwestern Memorial Hospital Theresa Robinson
St. Margaret Mercy Hospital 251 E. Huron Street Edward Hospital
5454 Hohman Avenue Chicago, IL 60611 801 S. Washington
Hammond, IN 46320 (312) 926-2000 Naperville, IL 60566
219-932-2300 (630) 355-0450
Shirley Mitchell (Pastoral Calls & Visits Only)
Bernard Mitchell Hospital
5841 S. Maryland
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 702-1000
SICK & SHUT-IN

E XTENDED C ARE FA CILIT IES
BROWN, Ed EVANS, Edward GARNER, Wilhelmina
Victory Center Pavilion of Forest Park Renaissance at South Shore
4150 W. Gatling Blvd. 8200 W. Roosevelt Road Nursing Home
Country Club Hills, IL 60478 Forest Park, IL 60130 2425 E. 71st St.
Room 243 Room 432, Bed 1 Chicago, IL 60649
708-957-8300 (708) 488-9850 Room 312, Bed B
773-721-5000
CADENHEAD, LaFronne FORD, John
Jackson Square Nursing Home Manor Care Nursing Home HAMPTON, Ineze
5130 W. Jackson Blvd. 2145 E. 170th Street Manor Care Health Care Services
Chicago, IL 60644 South Holland, IL 60473 2145 E. 170th St.
Room 427, Bed B Room 322 South Holland, IL 60473
773-921-8000 708-895-3255 Room 338, Bed C
(Communion Visits Only) 708-895-3255
FULLER, Vernon
ELZIE, Deacon Evelyn Exceptional Health Care HOLLOWAY, Theodore
Renaissance Nursing Center 5701 W. 79th Street St. Agnes Nursing Home
2940 W. 87th Street Burbank, IL 60459 1725 S. Wabash Ave.
Chicago, IL 60652 Room 103, Bed 1 Chicago, IL 60616
Room 207, Bed 1 708-499-5400 Room 414
773-434-8787 (312) 922-2777
SICK & SHUT-IN
E XTENDED C ARE FA CILIT IES
HUGHES, Charlene MOSS, Edreaner STEPHENS, Leroy
Glenwood Nursing Home Montgomery Place Bell Haven Health Care Center
19330 S. Cottage Grove 5550 South Shore Drive 11401 S. Oakley
Glenwood, IL 60660 Chicago, IL 60615 Chicago, IL 60643
Room C19, Bed 2 Room 302 Room 125
708-758-6200 773-753-4100 773-233-6311
JEFFERSON, Lorrine MOTEN, Marguerite WATSON, Janet

Manor Care Health Care Services Renaissance at South Shore 2450 Taft Street
6300 W. 95th St. 2425 E. 71st St. Gary, IN 46404
Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Chicago, IL 60649 Room 319, Bed 2
Room 30, Bed 1 Room 111, Bed B 219-977-2610
708-599-8800 773-721-5000
(Communion Visits Only) WATT, Mildred
JONES, Lula Renaissance at South Shore
Brentwood Healthcare Center PEAVY, Irene Nursing Home
5400 W. 87th Street Victory Centre of River Oaks 2425 E. 71st Street
Burbank, IL 60459 1370 Ring Road, Apt. 407 Chicago, IL 60649
Room 609, Bed 1 Calumet City, IL 60409 Room 430, Bed A
708-423-1200 708-832-1130 773-721-5000
MARTIN, Kim PETERSON, Freeman WILLIAMS, Maudine

All Faith Pavilion Brentwood Healthcare Center Halsted Terrace Nursing Home
3500 S. Giles Ave. 5400 W. 87th Street 10935 S. Halsted St.
Chicago, IL 60653 Burbank, IL 60459 Chicago, IL 60628
Room 200, Bed 2 Room 116 Room 233, Bed 1
312-326-2000 708-423-1200 773-928-2000
MASON, Claristine PUGH-LIGHTFOOT, Eric WILSON, Louis

Bronzeville Park Skilled Glenwood Nursing Home Renaissance at 87th St.
Nursing Center 19300 S. Cottage Grove Nursing Home
3400 S. Indiana Ave. Glenwood, IL 60660 2940 W. 87th St.
Chicago, IL 60616 Room C15, Bed 1 Chicago, IL 60652
Room 224, Bed 1 708-758-6200 Room 302, Bed 1
312-842-5000 773-434-8787
ROBINSON, William
MITCHELL-SHIELDS, Beecher Nursing Home
Deacon Sharon 1201 Dixie Hwy.
Arden Courts Assisted Living Beecher, IL 60401
2143 E. 170th Street Room 33, Bed 2
South Holland, IL 60473 708-946-6915
708-895-1600
SMITH, Mary Baker
MOORE, Hilton Montgomery Place
Manor Care Health Care Services 5550 S. South Shore Dr.
940 Maple Ave. Chicago, IL 60615
Homewood, IL 60430 Room 317
Room 404, Bed A 773-753-4100
708-799-0244
SICK & SHUT-IN
M EM BERS AT HOME
ADAMS-CHILDS, Vernita 1621 E. 68th Street, #1A (49) 773-363-8625

Saturday Visits Only
ANDERSON, Diana 8521 S. Wolcott Ave. (20) 773-881-1419
BASKIN, William 1510 Brookfield Dr., Plainfield, IL 60544 815-254-1106
BREAUX, Freddie 4920 Tennessee Street, Gary, IN 46409 219-980-2650
BROOKS, Arzulia 9412 S. Eggleston Ave. (28) 773-224-7581
Sunday Visits Only
BURKS, Willa A. 18525 S. Center Ave., Homewood, IL 60430 708-799-3581
CARTER, Deacon Carole 4934-D South Cornell Ave. (15) 773-493-3698
CAMPBELL, Delois 9146 S. Indiana Ave. (19) 773-928-0997
CLAY, Louise 11626 S. Stewart St. (28) 773-468-9642
CLAY, Nancy 5948 W. Midway Park (44) 773-287-9194
COSBY, Cynthia 616 E. 93rd Street (19) 773-874-4710
DRAIN, Rutha 7259 S. Rockwell Street (29) 773-737-0838
DULANEY, Doris 13058 S. Wood St., Apt. #1E
Blue Island, IL 60406 708-597-8309
DUNAGAN, Patricia 7318 S. King Drive (19) 773-846-1453
DUNLAP, Phillip 14515 S. Manistee, Burnham, IL 60633 708-214-2517
FUNCHES, Josephine 9312 S. Union Ave. (28) 312-805-1401
Visits before 12:00 Noon on Sundays
GAY, Mary 500 Park Ave., Calumet City, IL 60409 708-868-8535
GLOVER, Delores 7759 S. Chappel (49) 773-768-3508
GRAHAM, Elder Lucille 9622 S. Winston Ave. (43) 773-233-4016
GUEST, Delores 4927 S. St. Lawrence Ave. (15) 773-548-8124
HARDY, Glodine c/o Lois Walker
598 Andover, Chicago Heights, IL 60411 708-481-5814
HEREFORD, Bessie 9251 S. Parnell Ave. (20) 773-846-0448
JACKSON, Bruce & Yvette 10741 S. Morgan St. (43) 773-995-5912
JENKINS, Deacon Herschel 7615 S. Paxton (49) 773-734-7583
KAISER, Alice 7527 S. Merrill Ave. (49) 773-499-8943
LAWS, Robert 1228 Oak Park Ave., Berwyn, IL 60402 708-484-9733
LEHMANN, Augustine 9616 S. Princeton Ave. (28) 773-568-3097
LOVE, Margaret 1520 W. 105th Street (43) 773-445-1336
McFADDEN, Deborah 18101 Versailles Lane, Hazel Crest, IL 60429 708-798-3426
McINTOSH, Emily 7811 S. Michigan Ave. (19) 773-651-9560
MILES, Mary 6142 S. St. Lawrence, #1 (37) 773-667-0167
MILLER, Karen 102 Iliad, Tinley Park, IL 60477 708-444-1649
MOORE, Bessie 7842 S. Honore, 1st Floor (20) 773-874-3002
PARKER, Irene 9510 S. Kolmar, Oak Lawn, IL 60452 708-422-1019
PAYTON-LOVE, Mary 7938 S. Jeffrey Blvd. (49) 773-734-7828
POTTER, Mable 12258 S. Perry Avenue (28) 773-785-5908
QUINN, Anna 7022 S. Shore Drive, Apt. #715 (49) 773-684-8831
RICE, Sylvester 8011 S. Justine St. (20) 773-651-8534
RUFF, Carolyn 6325 N. Sheridan, Apt. 1007 (60) 773-262-3162
SCATES, Hermine 6831 S. Cornell Ave., 1st Flr. (49) 773-955-2445
SCOTT, Alice 5516 S. Everett Ave. (37) 773-363-3902
SIMPSON, Mary Ann 3449 W. North Avenue (47) 773-276-5609
SICK & SHUT-IN
M EM BERS AT HOME
SIMPSON, Wanda 10530 S. Eggleston Ave. (28) 773-928-7001

SMITH, Betty 4152 W. Gatling Blvd., Apt. 313,
Country Club Hills, IL 60478 708-794-2059
SMITH, Carmencita 2142 Tanglewood Pl., Apt. #2B,
Hammond, IN 46323 219-844-0328
SPENCER, Nathaniel 1006 E. 80th Street (19) 773-877-7882
STEPHNEY, Jessie 16964 Shey Avenue, Hazel Crest, IL 60429 708-335-2608
TAYLOR, Patricia 10017 S. St. Lawrence Ave. (28) 773-821-6711
WHITMAN, Alice 8358 S. Aberdeen Street (20) 773-994-1459
WILLIAMS, Lillie 178 E. 155th, Apt. 423, Harvey, IL 60426 708-333-1146
WILLIAMS, Willyann 208 E. 87th Street (19) 773-224-0351
WINDOM, Hattie 5158 Keith Dr., Richton Park, IL 60471 708-748-7903
Sunday Visits Only
WOODS, Penny 9145 S. Pleasant Ave. (20) 773-445-4342
WRIGHT, Ernestine 9146 S. LaFayette Ave. (20) 773-660-0323
CARDS ONLY
BRADFORD, Luevater 9301 S. Racine Ave. (20)
BROWN, Hysson 10427 S. Hoxie Ave. (17)
CARTER, Herman 2631 S. Indiana (16)
CHAPMAN, Malachi 10838 S. Wallace Ave. (28)
DANIELS, Carbena c/o Sheila Williams,
518 Calumet Way Calumet City, IL 60409
DELOACH, Berenice 7114 S. Harding Ave. (29)
GARDNER-PEARSON, Renee 17607 S. Mulberry,
Country Club Hills, IL 60478
GILMORE, Laura 1155 Westgrove Pkwy., Apt. #186,
Tempe, AZ 85283
HARRIS, Michelle 811 W. Madison St., Apt. #115 (07)
McDADE, Darlene 18555 Hickory Ct., Apt. 17, Lansing, IL 60438
PLUMMER, Jr., Morris 2040 E. 91st Street (17)
PUTMAN, Delores 6820 S. Prairie (37)
ROBERTS, Fontain 1829 N. Austin Ave. (39)
SAYLES, Bernice 6831 S. Cornell Ave., 1st Flr. (49)
SMITH, Green K. 8126 S. Campbell Ave. (52)
TAYLOR, Dr. Brenda 52380 Windemere Dr., Granger, IN 46530
TORREY, Hoyt 4241 El Moor Way, Las Vegas, NV 89044
702-435-0257 CARDS & CALLS ONLY
WALKER, Jr., Floyd 8428 S. Green St. (20)
WALKER, Lillian 6138 S. Carpenter St. (21)
SICK & SHUT-IN
M EM BERS AT HOME
CARDS ONLY (cont’d)

WASHINGTON-DYK, Gwendolyn 2045 W. Jackson Blvd., Apt. #2012 (12) 312-421-7867
CARDS & CALLS ONLY
WHYTE, Rev. James 3429 Peachwood Rd., Knoxville, TN 37921
YOUNG, Charlotte 1330 W. Wentworth, Calumet City, IL 60409
COMMUNION VISITS ONLY

BENN, Vester 9035 S. Luella Ave. (17) 773-374-8914
BONNER, Gloria 3120 S. Indiana Ave. (16) 312-567-9072
BREWER, Deacon Evelyn 9239 S. Green Street (20) 773-239-9416
BROWN, Ann H. 1342 W. 111th Place (43) 773-445-5315
BUTLER, Alice Faye 10104 S. Emerald Ave. (28) 773-445-5110
GWYNN, Arthur 6250 S. Harper Ave., Apt. 909 (37) 773-363-9893
HENDERSON, Evelyn 7406 S. Paxton Ave. (49) 773-643-0956
HILL, Katherine 9950 S. Carpenter St. (43) 773-779-3872
LEGGETT, Aurelia 1639 W. 107th Street (43) 773-233-0286
LONG, Deacon Rosemary 8921 S. Halsted Street (20) 773-846-2488
NELSON, Mary & Thomas 5401 S. Hyde Park Blvd., Apt. #1101 (15) 773-667-3404
PULLINS, Mary 7836 S. Champlain Ave., 2nd Floor (19) 773-483-2533
ROGERS, George & Betty 401 E. Bowen, Apt. 602 (53) 773-285-3941
ROUNSAVILLE, Linda 9344 S. Bishop St. (20) 773-983-8322
SMITH, Jr., Walter 10338 S. Church St. (43) 773-881-8733
SMITH, Olah 10510 S. Rhodes Ave. (28) 773-995-6893
TREGRE, Deacon Evelyn 9723 S. Lowe Ave. (28) 773-779-1528
TRIPLETT, Sadie 9612 S. Wallace Ave. (28) 773-779-1689
WEATHERSPOON, Aletha 8929 S. Union Ave. (20) 773-483-0130
WILKS, Elizabeth 2960 N. Lake Shore Dr., Apt. #2507 (57) 773-296-0580
YOUNKINS, Rose 9332 S. Eggleston Ave. (20) 773-483-2784
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SERVICE
Order AND SUPPORT
of Worship GROUPS
Order of Worship
AKIBA SALES COUNSELING MINISTRY HEALTH & WELLNESS
773-962-5660 Answering Service MINISTRY COMMUNITY
MON – FRI 773-962-0043 MENTAL HEALTH
11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.  SUPPORT GROUP
SAT: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CREDIT UNION 773-978-0725 or
SUN: After Each Service 773-962-5686 773-734-4033, Ext. 111
773-723-8382 (fax)
Amani Care Program TUES & THURS: HIV/AIDS
773-298-2110 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. SUPPORT MINISTRY
MON – FRI: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. SAT: 9:00 a.m .– 1:00 p.m. 312-409-AIDS (2437)
SUN: After 7:30 & 11:00 a.m.
BLAINE DeNYE LIBRARY Services HOUSING MINISTRY
773-962-5650, Ext. 740 773-643-4100, Ext. 15
MON - TUES - THUR DIABETES
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. SUPPORT GROUP KUJICHAGULIA
WED: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. 773-928-3233 SPECIAL CITIZENS
SAT: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. SUPPORT MINISTRY
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 773-373-7042 – J. Payton
CAN-CER-VIVE HELPLINE MINISTRY 24 Hours
773-962-5650 CONFIDENTIAL
Mailbox 830 HELPLINE MATH TUTORIAL
773-962-5650 773-962-5650
CAREER DEVELOPMENT Mailbox 811
MINISTRY PRISON MINISTRY
24-Hour Answering Service DRUG & ALCOHOL 773-962-5650
773-962-0139 RECOVERY MINISTRY Mailbox 886
Careerdevelop@tucc.org Tough Love Answering Service
773-962-5650, Ext. 808
College Free “N” One TRINITY COMMUNITY
PLACEMENT OFFICE 773-962-5650, Ext. 808 DEVELOPMENT CORP.
773-298-1590 773-962-5650, Ext. 504
TUES & THUR: FAMILY CAREGIVER MON – THUR
11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. SUPPORT GROUP 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 
WED: 10:00 – 6:00 p.m. Tommie Jean Ryhal tcdc@tucc.org
FR: 10:00 – 6:00 p.m. 773-375-6981
SAT: 9:00 – 5:00 p.m. Eleanor Anderson TRINITY COMPUTER
Sundays & Mondays 773-881-1419 LEARNING CENTER
CLOSED 773-298-2190
FINANCIAL COUNSELING
CONSORTIUM
773-962-5650, Ext. 819
A God of Restoration
My heartfelt hope for the congregation in the year 2007 is that each member
will fully embrace what it means to be loved by a God who restores.
God is a God of redemption and not a God of condemnation.
Isaiah 40 (NIV)
January July
Isaiah 40:1-2 Comfort, comfort my people, says Isaiah 40:26 Lift your eyes and look to the
your God. 2Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and heavens: Who created all these? He who brings
proclaim to her that her hard service has been out the starry host one by one, and calls them
completed, that her sin has been paid for, that each by name. Because of his great power and
she has received from the LORD’s hand double mighty strength, not one of them is missing.
for all her sins.
August
February Isaiah 40:27 Why do you say, O Jacob, and
Isaiah 40:4–5 4 “Every valley shall be raised up, complain, O Israel, “My way is hidden from the
every mountain and hill made low; the rough LORD; my cause is disregarded by my God”?
ground shall become level, the rugged places
a plain. 5And the glory of the LORD will be September
revealed, and all mankind together will see it. Isaiah 40:28 Do you not know? Have you not
For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.” heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the
Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not
March grow tired or weary, and his understanding no
Isaiah 40:11 He tends his flock like a shepherd: one can fathom.
He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries
them close to his heart; he gently leads those October
that have young. Isaiah 40:29 He gives strength to the weary and
increases the power of the weak.
April November
Isaiah 40:18 To whom, then, will you compare
God? What image will you compare him to? Isaiah 40:30 Even youths grow tired and weary,
and young men stumble and fall;
May December
Isaiah 40:21 Do you not know? Have you
not heard? Has it not been told you from the Isaiah 40:31 But those who hope in the LORD
beginning? Have you not understood since the will renew their strength. They will soar on
earth was founded? wings like eagles; they will run and not grow
weary, they will walk and not be faint.
June
Isaiah 40:25 “To whom will you compare me?
Or who is my equal?” says the Holy One.

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