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7:30 A.M.
Pastoral Greeting
Ministry of Music
Call To Worship
Invocation
Dance Ministry
Scholarship Offering
Benediction
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UNISON SCRIPTURE
6:00 p.m.
11:00 a.m.
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HYMN OF PRAISE
11:00 a.m.
VERSE I
Pass me not, O gentle Savior, Hear my humble cry, While on others Thou
art calling, Do not pass me by.
CHORUS
Savior, Savior, Hear my humble cry; While on others Thou art calling, Do
not pass me by.
VERSE II
Let me at a throne of mercy Find a sweet relief; Kneeling there in deep
contrition, Help my unbelief.
(Repeat Chorus)
VERSE III
Trusting only in Thy merit, Would I seek Thy face; Heal my wounded,
broken spirit, Save me by Thy grace.
(Repeat Chorus)
VERSE IV
Thou the Spring of all my comfort, More than life to me, Whom have I on
earth beside Thee? Whom in heav’n but Thee?
(Repeat Chorus)
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women and their children. An additional $10 working exactly as designed, cannot teach our
billion must be cut from the Medicaid program kids what they need to know today.” Gates
which funds health care for the poorest went on to say that our high schools were
families and the disabled. This is what Pastor designed, for the world of 50 years ago (some
Wright has been writing about on the Pastor's of us might say 100 years ago) where only
Page for three weeks. Have you been reading? one-third of graduates needed to be ready for
Have you acted yet? college and work. He added, “The other two-
Then there is the education crisis faced thirds, most of them low-income and minority
by the nation's poorest children and those of students, are tracked into courses that won't
color. While the No Child Left Behind Act of ever get them ready for college or prepare
the Bush administration might seem to address them for a family-wage job, no matter how
their needs, the reality is something quite well the students learn or the teachers
different. The mechanisms of this law are teach.”
based on standardized testing (with its well- Then he said, “This isn't an accident or
known problem of cultural bias) and then on a flaw in the system; it is the system.” What
punishment and sanctions of schools in which now?
students do not succeed on tests. In addition, when I think of the tough
The Harvard Civil Rights Project budget cuts now being faced by dozens of
rightly predicts that large urban school districts school systems across the nation, I know that
will eventually be designated as failing since this is a real crisis. Here in Cleveland, where I
most of their schools will be so named. What live, we cut $100 million from the schools’
then? budget last year, resulting in 1,000 staff cuts,
Bill Gates, the co-founder of including many classroom teachers.
Microsoft, is so concerned about American Now the same system is being forced
high schools, that his Bill and Melinda Gates to cut an additional $36 million only a year
Foundation is investing millions of dollars in later. Nearby Akron is cutting over $50
redesigning them. In a recent speech to U.S. million this year. Even the more affluent
governors, he said, “America's high schools suburban school districts are facing school
are obsolete. By obsolete, I don't just mean budget cuts, many for the first time. And this
that our high schools are broken, flawed or does not even begin to address the inequity of
underfunded - though a case could be made for school funding in states like Ohio, which rely
every one of those points. By obsolete, I mean upon property taxes for school revenue and
that our high schools, even when they're where our state legislature has simply ignored
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Because we are blessed to have Dr. ministry. We have had monthly tape
Wright as our pastor, and so many others subscribers (many living out of the country)
across the globe long to be blessed by the for the past 15 years.
messages God gives him, we remained Understanding change is never easy,
prayerful for ten years. Our prayer was for we ask you to please help us make this
God to lead us to minister, at least nationally, transitional season of change a much easier
in God’s own time. one. Support the ministry of media and help us
As the ministry of Dr. Wright grew, reach the masses. Please continue to pray for
preaching and lecturing 40+ weeks out of each us, as we strive to do the Will of God and
year in all areas of the world, more people share the Man of God with the world, and not
outside of these walls called Trinity United simply confine him to this small Chicagoland
Church of Christ constantly prayed and asked viewing area.
why they could not get Dr. Wright on any of God bless you!
their religious broadcast programming. Several
others began working on securing Pastor Deacon Jeri L. Wright, Media Director
Wright and Trinity on national programming. and the entire Media Department of Trinity
Because God is faithful, Trinity is now United Church of Christ
able to share the liberation theology preached
through the man of God, Jeremiah A. Wright,
Jr., with the nation! What a blessing this
national ministry has already been to the
church, within one month! THANK YOU!
Monetary gifts, tape series orders,
book sales, Trumpet Newsmagazines, etc., come Thank you! I am writing this “general
in daily! We receive more calls now for orders letter” to the congregation to thank all of you
on any given Sunday or Tuesday morning than for what you did to make our Women’s Week
we would receive within an entire month while such a tremendous success. I have sent
we were broadcasting on WJYS. To God be personal letters to the Women’s Chorus,
the glory! Tangeni and the Women’s Drill Team.
We are encouraging our faithful I am sending this “general letter” to
viewers who would plan their Monday our ushers, to our trustees and to our general
evenings around the ministry of Trinity United membership for supporting Dr. Claudette
Church of Christ to subscribe to the tape Copeland and supporting Dr. Cynthia Hale. I
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was inspired by your thoughtfulness, your end the tradition of checks and balances which
kindness and your physical presence. It meant preserves minority rights in the Senate. It is
the world to me. anticipated that debate will begin on judicial
I don’t want to let this moment go by filibusters and the appellate court nominees
without saying “Thank you.” May God bless Priscilla Owens and Janice Rogers Brown
you and keep you. today, Wednesday morning, May 18th. From
there, the action will quickly shift to Vice
Gratefully yours, President Cheney who, as President of the
Senate, will be asked to rule that only 51 votes
are needed for U.S. circuit court of appeals and
Pastor Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr. Supreme Court nominations. This ruling
makes it likely that the Senate will confirm
these two nominees and sets the stage for an
ultra-conservative Supreme Court nominee
later this year.
AN URGENT ACTION ITEM! Beyond what happens with any
individual judicial nominees, what is really at
Dear Trinity Member: stake in protecting the filibuster is the
I am writing you on the day the guarantee that diverse points of view will be
bulletin goes to print and by Sunday, May heard. Ninety-five percent of President Bush's
22nd, it may be too late, but I am alerting you judicial nominees have been confirmed. Those
on the day I found out about this. Urgent nominations, which have been held up by the
action is required by the members who have filibuster under Senate rules, have been
computers and internet access. delayed for good reason. Time is running out.
Your voice and the voices of your
friends and church members are urgently
needed this week to prevent several judicial
nominees with troubling civil rights records Pastor Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr.
from being hastily seated for life on some of
our nation's highest courts. Unless moderate
Senators come up with a last minute
compromise, Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist
appears ready to make good on his threat to
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ALPHA KAPPA
ALPHA SORORITY/
DR. MARY H. WRIGHT
Gratefully yours,
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TO DO JUSTICE By Rev. Reginald Williams
Micah 6:8
Misplaced priorities can cause less in order to try to make ends meet.
misery. In this country, our priorities are This number includes 13 million children.
misplaced. This country spends obscene For years, we as a church, have joined in
amounts of money to push and propel a with Bread For The World, and other
war that was declared on deception. This organizations urging Congress to end
country continues to approve tax breaks hunger. I urge you to do the same today
and policies which make the rich richer, by signing the letter which will be
while the poor continue to languish in distributed during service calling on
poverty. On the other end of the Congress to make hunger a priority.
spectrum, this same country refuses to
place the same effort and concern on
issues affecting persons living with the ACTION ITEMS:
HIV/AIDS pandemic. This country
refuses to place the same effort on issues 1. BOYCOTT WAL-MART & SAM’S
concerning the healing of diseases, CLUB
because the treating of disease symptoms 2. Subscribe to the TRUMPET
keeps the finances flowing into the
pockets of the pharmaceutical companies. Thought for this week:
I tell you, we have misplaced priorities. Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice
We would rather build bombs to kill than everywhere. We are caught in an
find cures for diseases in order to heal. inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a
Misplaced priorities! single garment of destiny. Whatever
affects one directly, affects all indirectly.
Our misplaced priorities also apply ~Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
in the matter of hunger. In this country
alone, there are 36 million people at risk
of hunger. This means that 36 million
people are either skipping meals or eating
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STEWARDSHIP
Ready Or Not Here I Come S cholar ship
Have you ever played hide and seek? Most
children have. For me, the most exciting part Members and friends
was when the person who was “it” uncovered
his or her eyes and shouted, “Ready or not, here please be advised
I come!” That’s when the game really begins.
The hiding is just like setting up pieces on a that contributions
chess board. The players would have to be ready toward already
at that time for fear of getting found.
approved Family
Many of us postpone donating time, talent and
treasure completely, waiting for “just the right Funded Scholarships
time,” which seems to be always moving ahead will be lifted on
because we rarely reach it. And many others do
try to practice good stewardship, but again, “just Today, Sunday, May
don’t think they’re ready” to raise their
commitment to their church when asked. 22, and again on
Sunday, May 29.
But the needs of the church and community will
not wait. They call out, “Ready or not, here we This will be the last
come!”
opportunity for this
Children need tutoring and supplies now to
succeed in school. Shut-ins need visits to relieve
years awards.
their loneliness. The hungry need a food pantry Questions or concerns
now, and so on. Shouting, “Time out! I’m not
ready!” might work in hide and seek, but not in should be addressed
the real world. These needs, and many others,
must be met. So as Christians, we have to “get to the Scholarship
ready, set and go” out to all the world and give. Committee and left in
The Stewardship Ministry the mailroom.
Constance A. King, Editor
Stacey Moore, Chairperson
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CALENDAR
HIGHLIGHTS Voice Class - WC
MON...5/23 Leadership Council 6:30 p.m. Black and Christian - FH
FRI...5/27 Singles Community/HIV/AIDS 7:00 p.m. Men’s Chorus - SA
Ministry Sexual Education and Singles Community-Just A
the Church Panel Discussion Single Moment - A
FRI...6/3 Singles Community 1st Fridays Sanctuary Choir Executive
Worship Service Committee Meeting - BR
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CALENDAR
TUCC Village Center 3:00 p.m. Singles Choir Rehearsal - WC
(1947 W. 95th Street) 4:00 p.m. Teen Ministries Meeting - 202
6:00 p.m. Tutoring - E102 5:00 p.m. Women In Prison Multimedia
7:00 p.m. Prison Ministry - W302 Production - A
5:30 p.m. Women’s Drill Team
FRIDAY - 5/27 - Narthex II
400 W. 95th Street 6:00 p.m. Church School - 207
5:30 p.m. Music Theory Class - 202
6:00 p.m. For High School Teen Girls 532 W. 95th Street
Only Part II -WC 2:30 p.m. Isuthu
Drug & Alcohol Recovery
Ministry - 203 TUCC Village Center
6:30 p.m. Singles Community Single (1947 W. 95th Street)
Parents - 116/118 10:00 a.m. Tutoring - E102
7:00 p.m. Tough Love - 203 2:00 p.m. Singles Community - W302
Free In One - 207
Singles Community/HIV/AIDS
Ministry Sexual Education and BLACK & CHRISTIAN
the Church Panel Discussion (NEW MEMBER CLASSES)
- FH
Women In Prison Multimedia (6:30 - 9:30 p.m.) Tues., May 24th & May 31st
Production - A Adults (11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.), Children 6-12 Years
(2:00 - 4:00 p.m.), Sat., May 28th & June 4th
TUCC Village Center
(1947 W. 95th Street)
10:00 a.m. Tutoring - E102
Safer Foundation - W301 V I E W
V I E W
V I E W
SATURDAY - 5/28 V I E W
400 W. 95th Street V I E W
7:30 a.m. Yoga Ministry - Narthex II
V I E W
9:30 a.m. Church School - 118/202/WC
10:00 a.m. Youth Band Rehearsal - SA
10:30 a.m. Reading Tutorial - Kipling Trinity United Church of Christ
School on Streaming Faith on Mondays
11:00 a.m. Little Warriors For Christ
- WC and Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.! Log
12:30 p.m. Walaika Rehearsal - WC on to www.tucc.org
1:00 p.m. Youth Drill Team - Narthex II
Black and Christian - FH
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1 st F R I D A Y S Singles
0
WORSHIP SERVICE
Conference
Friday, June 3, 2005 Singles Surviving
In the Wilderness
7:00 p.m. with God
0
Guest Preacher: Friday, August 26 -
Rev. Otis Moss III Sunday, August 28th
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Augusta, Georgia Illinois Beach Resorts and
Conference Center
5
Lake Front Drive, Zion, IL
Hallelujah Happy Hour
5:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m. Call Shannon C. Reid
708-705-8400
or
Sacred Set in the Atrium Patricia Boseman
following service 773-726-4127
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HEART OF THE COMMUNITY
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HEART OF THE COMMUNITY
HIV/AIDS TEEN HEALTH AWARENESS Speakers, Lionel Jean Baptiste and son Ayinde
SUMMIT “It’s Real Y’all,” sponsored by Baptiste, 7:00 p.m., Contact 708-389-9929,
Kim-Lawn Youth Committee, Refreshments nbufchi@allways.net or www.nbufront.org
and entertainment, Parents welcome, Saturday,
June 4, Paul Revere School auditorium, 1010 PILATES MAT CLASSES New classes
E. 72nd Street, 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., forming now, For more information,
Registration, 11:00 a.m., Call Brittannie www.pilatesforthesoul.com
Branker, 773-218-8390
REAL MEN COOK: RITES, RITUALS
JOHN H. STROGER JR., HOSPITAL Cook AND RECIPES FOR LIVING Published by
County Annual Luncheon, Mary Ann Childers, Simon and Schuster, Book signing by Trinity’s
WBBM-TV, guest speaker, Tuesday, May 24, featured cooks and founders Kofi and Yvette
11:30 a.m., Crystal Garden, Navy Pier, 600 E. Moyo, Today, Sunday, May 22, 2:00 p.m.,
Grand Ave., Call 312-864-0383 Borders, 2210 W. 95th Street
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HEART OF THE INFORMATION AN
ANNOUNCEMENTS
COMMUNITY
SOUTH SHORE DRILL TEAM and AFRICA MINISTRY Join Pastor Wright on a
Performing Arts Ensemble celebrating 25 spiritual and cultural sojourn to Ghana and
years, Annual Spring Performance, Saturday, Nigeria, West Africa, August 8-21, Call
May 28, 7:00–9:00 p.m., Arie Crown Theater, Sydneye Wilson, 773-363-9500
Tickets: $25, Call 773-535-0848
ATHLETES FOR CHRIST Calling all
ST. PAUL’S HOUSE AND HEALTH CARE softball players ages 18 plus! AFC would like
CENTER Third Annual “Round for the to enter a team in the Christian Softball League
House,” golf tournament to benefit the at Abbott Park, 49 E. 95th Street, beginning
“Charitable Care Endowment Fund,” which July 16th, Entry on a first come, first serve
supports our residents whose personal funds basis, space is limited, Call Kandias Conda,
have been exhausted, If you don’t play golf, 773-495-5585 or Proathletes@aol.com by May 30
join us for dinner and raffle, 5:00 p.m., Items
needed for silent auction, Call 773-478-4222 APARTMENT RENTALS Do you have
x309 affordable apartments or homes to rent that do
not exceed $800/month? Contact Leeta
STEP INTO SUMMER DANCE CLASS Johnson, ljohnson@tucc.org or fax 773-298-
Four-week dance program starting Wednesday, 1151, Listings on Habari Gani rack, Atrium
June 1, 6:30-8:00 p.m., Kafua Culture Center,
1550 W. 88th Street, lower level, Call Diana CAREER DEVELOPMENT MINISTRY
Verner, 773-870-5245 presenting its first Small Business/Home-Based
Business Fair, Tuesday, July 26, 6:00-8:30
UNCF JP MORGAN CHASE p.m., Your company interested in a booth to
SCHOLARSHIP for high school seniors present products or services? Call ministry
entering as full-time college freshmen at an hotline, 773-963-0139, Space is limited
UNCF college/university AND…200 AND…Employment opportunities available,
scholarships for minorities created by Career Development table, Atrium, Today,
Black Excel, Email ljohnson@tucc.org May 22 and next Sunday, May 29 following
7:30 and 11:00 a.m. services
UNITED BLOCKS ASSN. SOUTH SHORE
Homeowners can get their property taxes COMMUNITY FESTIVAL 2005 Looking
reduced, Find out how at the property tax for persons interested in serving on the
reduction meeting, Tuesday, May 24, 6:30 planning committee, Contact Gisele Marcus,
p.m., South Shore High School, 7559 S. 312-415-4444 or gmarcus@mba1994.hbs.edu
Constance, Call Linda Cohran, UBASS, 773-
594-8043 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ADVOCACY
MINISTRY Business meeting today, Sunday,
May 22, 2:00-4:00 p.m., Trinity Oaks, 6225 S.
Drexel AND…Reminder: purchase and begin
reading Battered Love by Renita Weems for
our educational forum/book review, Saturday,
June 11, 3:00-5:00 p.m., Atrium
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INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
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PRAYERS ONLY
Allen, William Cannon, Alvin Davis, Winnona Gwynn, Mother Irma
Amerson, Lelvin G. Carmichael, Jerry & Byron & Arthur
Anderson, Patricia Carter, Dea. Carole Dennis, Coreen Hamilton, Danielle
Atkins, Anthony Carter, Donald Dennis, Thelma Hamilton, Nijell
Austin, Sean Carter, Eula Denson, Deacon Hammond, Sr.,
Bailey, Cheryl Cephas, Kaaron Patryce & Family Donald
Bailey, Mary Chapman, Bertha Donaldson, Anthony Hardaway-Wheeler,
Baker, Edna Chapman, Walter Dorsey, Finis Pamela
Barrett, Wayne Charles, Tyrik Doty-Thornton, Harris, Roger
Barrett-Gorden, & Pamela Barbara Jean Harris, Vandy
Mamie Charleston, Arthur Duke, Annette Hill, Aieko
Barrigher, Jeffrey Clark, Craig Dumas Family Hill, Chase
Baynes, Ruthie Clark, Esther Ellison, Gregory Hill, Gladys M.
Bell, Allen Clark, Patricia Eubanks, Roy Hoskins, Bertha
Bennett, Janvier Cochran, Rev. Leona Eubanks, Twyla Howell, Alexis
Bevill, Ruby Mae Colbert, Reggie Evans, Mother A. Hudson, Irean
Bevill, Sr., Joseph Coleman, Stephanie Mildred Hunter, Darryl
& Family Collier, Tabria Everett, Antoine Hunter, Deborah
Billups, Latimore Collins, Karl Everett, Barbara Hunter, Kenzie
Black, Oliver Collins, Laverne Fisher, Karen Hunter, Tracey
Blair, Baby India Cotton, Gail Fontenot, Melanie Isaac, Manuel
Boose, Christopher Crayton, John Franklin, Linda Jackson, Debra
Bowers, Jeffrey Crenshaw Family Gillie-Timms, Jackson, Stephanie
Boyd, Darlene Crosby, Cynthia Louvenia Jackson IV, Stf. Sgt.
Bridges, Pourtrice Dabney, Baby LaVell Glover, William Prince
& Family Dabney, Cher Gonder, Joann James, Bobbie
Bridges, Jr., Matthew & Family Goodrich, Zabrian James, Safiya
Brown, Jermain L. Dale, Charletta Gordon, Mary Johnson, Dr. Fran
Brown, Michael A. Daniels, Cynthia Graham, Elder Johnson, Lois
Brydie, Rochelle Daniels, Emmonie Lucille Johnson, Olester
Burnett, Earnest Dark, Paul Gray, Deloris Johnson, Percy
Butler, Juanita Darling, Rosia Gray, Viola Jones, Carol
Caldwell, William Davis, Baby Jacob Green, Lincoln Jones, Cecile
Campbell, Chris “Ray Ray” Griffin, Rev. Darrell Jones, James
Campbell, Courtney Davis, Jeanine & Family Jones, Rameese
Campbell, Deborah Davis, Louise Gutney, Jesse Jones, Tamika
Campbell, Theresa Guyse, Elois
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PRAYERS ONLY
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Tawana & Family Howard Taylor, Jade
Keesey, Warren McKinnon, Pat Robertson, Patricia Thomas, Kristin
& Betty McNeil, Stephen Robinson, Candie Thomas, Vernice
Kimball, Deacon McQueen, Dorothy E. Robinson, Norris Thornton, Barbara
Elizabeth Melton, Baby Roper, Alice Tibbs, Delran
Kimble, Rosa Dawshierra Rowell, Nicholas Tollizer, Louis
King, Abdul Metlock, Don Diego Rucker, Robert Towner, Marleta
King, Nicholas Michelson, June Russell, Tamon Trask, Bobbie
Kirkpatrick, Edith Miller, Freddie Ryhal, Tommie Jean Trenoir, Joseph
Kitching, Cynthia Miller, Ms. Sidney Sanders, Norma Jean & Carol
Kizer, Armani Milliner, Carrie Sanders, Robert Triplett, Mother Sadie
Land, Rev. William & Tommie Sanders, Sr., Joseph Usher, Iza
& Family Mitchell, Leona Scott, Anthony Vernardo, Helen
Lewis, Anita Mitchell, Shirley Scott, Mildoree Walker, Hattie
Lewis, Patrice Kim Moran, Ollie Scott, Sheila Ware, Fred & Irene
Little, Julius Muse, Virginia Shadie, Louise Washington, Audrey
Lloyd, Alexander Oakley, Robbie C. Shavers III, Willie H. Washington, Harlett
Lofton, Madardus Owens, Latrese Shavers, Sr., Westbrook, Nia
Lusk, Janice Parker, Sarah Willie H. Wharff, Nicole
Lyles, Johnise Patterson, Inez Shavers-Adams, Wilks, Elizabeth
Mack, Devon Pecina, Ashley Elizabeth Williams, Christopher
Maeins, Camise Perry, Deacon Dr. Shaw, Mayor William Williams, Dea. Jackie
Magett, Valerie Lamorris, Phillips Simpson, Helen Williams, James
Major, Sr., James Dorothy Smart, Hattie Williams, Janna
Malone, Alvin Pope, Deympert Smith, Debra Williamson, Donna
Mannie, Andre Pork, Minister & Family Wilson, Dardina
Marsh, LaShawn Malachi Smith, Frankie Wines, Kina
Marsh, Vickie Poston, William South, Lucretia Withers, Mother
& Family Presley, Willie Spencer, Nate Ernestine
Martin, Carol Price, Buren Stanback, Charles Wright, Dr. Mary H.
Martin, Evan Pugh-Lightfoot, Eric Stephens, Rose Young, Barbara
Martin, Janet Quinn, Sabrina Stevenson, Shirley Young, Samella
Mason, Claristine Reed, Alvin Stewart, Marvin
Matthews, Vivian Richmond, Patricia & Family
Mayo, Lois & Family Swindell, Warna
McCoy Family Riley, Beverly Sykes, Baby Keona
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BEREAVED
HOSPITALIZED
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Tamarra Martin Petrina Peters Rodney Wafer
Little Co. of Mary Hospital IL Masonic Hospital St. James Hospital
2800 W. 95th St. 836 W. Wellington Ave. (57) 1423 Chicago Road
Evergreen Park, IL 60805 Room 8240 Chicago Heights, IL 60406
708-422-6200 773-975-1600 Room 350, Bed 1
(Will enter on Monday, May 23) 708-756-1000
Claude Smith
Judy McCormick Rush University Medical
Christ Hospital Center
4440 W. 95th St. 1653 W. Congress Pkwy. (12)
Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Room 755N, Bed 1
Room 920S, Bed 2 312-942-5000
708-425-8000
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MASON, Claristine Room 23 TINSLEY, Eddis
Alden-Wentworth 708-597-1000 Dawson Nursing Home
Rehabilitation Center 3500 S. Giles Ave. (53)
201 W. 69th St. (21) SIMPSON, Helen Room 214, Bed 2
Room 229 Palos Hills Extended 312-326-2000
773-487-1200 Care Facility
10426 S. Roberts Road WATSON, Janet
MARTIN, Kim Palos Hills, IL 60465 Timberview Nursing Home
Dawson Nursing Home Room 207, Bed 2 2450 Taft St.
3500 S. Giles Ave. (53) 708-598-3460 Gary, IN 46404
Room 200, Bed 2 Room 319, Bed 2
312-326-2000 SMITH, Mary Baker 219-977-2610 Ext. 342
Mongtomery Place
McINTOSH, Deacon 5550 S. South Shore Dr. (15) WATT, Mildred
Maurice Room 209 Renaissance at South Shore
Lexington House Nursing 773-753-4100 2425 E. 71st St. (49)
Home Room 409, Bed A
10300 Southwest Highway STEPHENS, Leroy 773-721-5000
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 Bell Haven Nursing Home
Room 233, Bed A 11401 S. Oakley Ave. (43) WILLIAMS, Maudine
708-425-1100 Room 125, Bed 1 Halsted Terrace Nursing
773-233-6311 Home
PEAVY, Irene 10935 S. Halsted St. (28)
Victory Center of River Oaks TEVERBAUGH, George Room 231, Bed 2
1370 Ring Rd., Apt. #407 Rush-Barton Supported 773-928-2000
Calumet City, IL 60409 Living Facility
708-832-1030 1245 S. Wood St. (08) WILSON, Louis
Room 320 Renaissance on 87th St.
SEYMOUR, Otis 312-421-5220 2940 W. 87th St. (52)
Renaissance on 87th St. Room 302, Bed 1
2940 W. 87th St. (52) THOMAS, Constance 773-434-8787
Room 208, Bed 1 Evergreen Health Care
773-434-8787 Center
10124 S. Kedzie Ave.
SHEATS, Benjamin Evergreen Park, IL 60805
Rest Haven Central Room 118, Bed B
13259 S. Central Ave. 708-636-9200
Palos Heights, IL 60463
Sunday, May 22, 2005 28 © Sermons copyrighted by Rev. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr.
SICK & SHUT-IN • MEMBERS AT HOME
ADAMS-CHILDS, Vernita 1621 E. 68th St., Apt. #1A (37) 773-363-8625
ALLEN, Deacon Quinville 11919 S. Harvard Ave. (28) 773-468-8228
Visits after 5:00 p.m. on Sundays
BROOKS, Arzulia 9412 S. Eggleston Ave. (28) 773-224-7581
BROUGHTON, Ann 9308 S. Stewart Ave. (20) 773-468-2212
BURKS, Willa A. 18525 S. Center Ave., Homewood, IL 60430 708-799-3581
CASON, Keith 11104 S. Bell St., Apt. #3 (43) 773-238-3878
CHANDLER, Lorre 3510 N. Pine Grove Ave., Apt. #310 (57) 773-871-8171
CLAY, Louise 11626 S. Stewart St. (28) 773-468-9642
CLAY, Nancy 5948 W. Midway Park (44) 773-287-9194
COGDELL, Evelyn 640 W. 95th St. (28) 773-488-4119
COLEMAN, Garland 8521 S. St. Lawrence Ave. (19) 773-962-9050
COLEMAN, Stephanie 2308 W. 111th Street, Unit C (43) 773-238-2561
COMPTON, Yvonne 400 E. 41st Street, Apt. #601N (53) 773-285-0555
DAVIS, Marsha 397 W. 35th St., Apt. #207, Steger, IL 60475 708-754-6156
DUKE, Annette 818 Gray Ave., Evanston, IL 60202 847-869-0408
DUNAGAN, Patricia 7318 S. King Dr. (19) 773-846-1453
EDMONDSON, Marjorie 6040 S. Harper Ave., Apt. #204 (37) 773-256-1999
EVANS, Mother A. Mildred c/o Shirley Allen
6946 S. Wolcott Avenue (36) 773-778-8016
EVERETT, Barbara 231 S. Orchard Dr., Park Forest, IL 60466 708-228-5298
FORD, John 8939 S. Dante Ave. (19) 773-734-7363
FUNCHES, Josephine 9312 S. Union Ave. (28) 312-805-1401
Visits before 12:00 Noon on Sundays
GAINES-JOHNSON, Trina 909 Willow Rd., Matteson, IL 60443 708-481-2356
GILLIAM, Joseph 9804 S. Lowe Ave. (28) 773-445-8204
GLENN-CALDWELL, Regena 6046 Aspen Lane, Matteson, IL 60443 708-720-2850
GLOVER, Delores 7759 S. Chappel Ave. (49) 773-768-3508
GORDON, Mary 1440 S. Indiana Ave., Apt. #607 (05) 312-360-1412
HANKTON, Mark 2621 E. 92nd St. (17) 773-375-2109
HARDY, Glodine c/o Lois Walker
598 Andover St., Chicago Heights, IL 60411 708-481-5814
HEREFORD, Bessie 9251 S. Parnell Ave. (20) 773-846-0448
HILLER, Jerrilyn 9629 S. Michigan Ave. (28) 773-468-2797
HORNSBURGER, Ruby 369 E. 88th St. (19) 773-846-9234
HOUGH, John Henry 123 E. 70th St. (37) 773-224-8682
HEWING, Anna 15501 S. Western Ave., Harvey, IL 60426 708-333-8481
JACKSON, Betty Jo 6140 S. Drexel Ave., Apt. #319 (37) 773-363-0527
JACKSON, Lillian 7309 S. Dante Ave. (19) 773-493-5421
JEFFRIES-HANEY, Yugunda 9249 S. Throop St. (20) 773-445-8088
Sunday, May 22, 2005 29 © Sermons copyrighted by Rev. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr.
SICK & SHUT-IN • MEMBERS AT HOME
JOHNSON, Deacon Eva 3420 S. Cottage Grove Ave. (16) 312-326-1989
JOHNSON, Florence 1715 E. 91st St. (17) 773-734-4655
JONES, Jacqueline 10322 S. Green St. (43) 773-239-7345
JONES, Katherine 9501 S. Union Ave. (28) 773-779-4206
JONES, Deacon Walter 7926 S. St. Lawrence Ave. (19) 773-994-5418
LASSITER, John 1440 N. Lake Shore Dr., Apt. #18E (10) 312-654-0445
LLOYD, Cora 6737 S. Oglesby Avenue (49) 773-288-4745
LITTLE, Nettie 200 Park Ave., Apt. #626
Calumet City, IL 60409 708-891-5154
McCORMICK, Judy 9173 S. Harvard Ave. (28) 773-928-2798
McCOY, Margo 7934 S. Rhodes Ave. (19) 773-962-2899
McDADE, Darlene 18555 Hickory Ct., Apt. #17, Lansing, IL 60438 708-418-0145
McFADDEN, Deborah 512 Davis St., Park Forest, IL 60466 708-283-1712
MILES, Mary 6142 S. St. Lawrence Ave., 1st Floor (37) 773-667-0167
MITCHELL, Shirley 9556 S. Lowe (28) 773-881-2554
MITCHELL, Vernita 7251 S. Princeton Ave. (21) 773-488-4855
NATHAN, LaTroy 8044 S. Kedzie Ave. (52) 773-424-4110
NATHANIEL, Willa Mae 14232 S. Stewart Ave., Riverdale, IL 60827 708-841-4763
ONLY, Ebony 6614 S. Washtenaw (29) 773-737-0948
PALMER, Spencer 433 E. 133rd St., Riverdale, IL 60827 773-468-7633
PARKER, Dr. Melverlene 5411 S. Damen Avenue (09) 773-436-6788
PAYTON-LOVE, Mary 7938 S. Jeffrey Blvd. (49) 773-734-7828
PEGUES, Mary 120 E. 83rd St. (19) 773-873-2629
TUES & THURS 9:00 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M.
QUINN, Anna 7022 S. South Shore Drive., Apt. #715 (49) 773-684-8831
ROBERTSON, Rosetta 737 E. 69th St., Apt. #603 (37) 773-955-8175
ROLLINS, Eddie 9017 S. Paxton Ave. (17) 773-978-2491
SIMMONS, Laverne 503 E. 87th Place (19) 773-483-2830
SINGLETON, Mrs. Lonnie 12207 S. Loomis St. (43) 773-704-6956
SMITH, Edward 17791 Arlington Drive
Country Club Hills, IL 60478 708-206-1457
SMITH, Olah 10510 S. Rhodes Ave. (28) 773-995-6893
STEELE, William 12351 S. LaSalle St. (28) 773-568-6153
TUCKER, Geraldine 400 E. 41st St., Apt. #602N (53) 773-924-2207
VANCE, Willa 8645 S. Vernon Ave. (19) 773-483-0288
WALKER, Lorraine 9201 S. Wallace Ave. (20) 773-846-9603
WASHINGTON-DYK, Gwendolyn 2045 W. Jackson Blvd., Apt. #2012 (12) 312-421-7867
WHITE, Willa 3555 S. Cottage Grove Ave., #705 (53) 773-548-5346
WILKES, Whitney 13422 Ridgeway, Robbins, IL 60472 708-396-3602
Sunday, May 22, 2005 30 © Sermons copyrighted by Rev. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr.
SICK & SHUT-IN • MEMBERS AT HOME
WILLIAMS, Georgina 10014 S. Green St. (43) 773-881-3427
YOUNG, Debra 15229 S. Blackstone, Dolton, IL 60419 708-841-2042
CARDS ONLY
BORDERS, Carolyn 8538 S. Wolcott Ave. (20)
BROWN, Hysson 10427 S. Hoxie Ave. (17)
CHAPMAN, Malachi 10838 S. Wallace Ave. (28)
CONDA, William 12453 S. Emerald Ave. (28)
MALONE, LaShawn 7538 S. Paxton Ave. (49)
MOORE, Hilton 8620 Peace Way, Apt. #1038, Las Vegas, NV 89147
ROBERTS, Fontain 1829 N. Austin Ave. (39)
SEWELL, Candice 5473 S. Everette Ave., Apt. #1-5 (15)
SMITH, Carlton c/o Ashanti Smith, 900 E. Main St., Muncie, IN 47305
SPENCER, Nathaniel 7800 S. Sangamon St., Apt. #3 (20)
THOMAS, Rosetta 5035 S. Evans Ave., Apt. #2B (15)
WALKER, Jr., Floyd 8428 S. Green St. (20)
WALKER, Sr., Floyd 8428 S. Green St. (20)
WEATHERSPOON, Aletha P.O. Box 20168, Chicago, IL (20)
Sunday, May 22, 2005 31 © Sermons copyrighted by Rev. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr.
PRAYER CONCERNS
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Sunday, May 22, 2005 32 © Sermons copyrighted by Rev. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr.
SERVICE AND SUPPORT GROUPS
CREDIT UNION
HIV/AIDS
TU & TH - 6:00-8:00 p.m.
SAT - 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
SUPPORT
SUN - After 7:30 MINISTRY
& 11:00 a.m. Services 312-409-AIDS or
773-962-5686 312-409-2437
773-723-8382 (fax)
Sunday, May 22, 2005 33 © Sermons copyrighted by Rev. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr.
PASTORAL/PROGRAM STAFF
Rev. Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr., Senior Pastor
Rev. Melbalenia D. Evans, Executive Minister
Rev. Dr. James L. Miles, Chief Operating Officer
Toya Perry, Chief Financial Officer
Rev. Wanda J. Washington, Associate Pastor, Director of Pastoral Services
Rev. Stacey Edwards, Associate Pastor
Rev. Barbara A. Heard, Associate Pastor
Rev. John E. Jackson, Sr., Associate Pastor
Rev. Michael G. Sykes, Associate Pastor
Rev. Reginald Williams, 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-Harris, Director of Media
Janet Wright-Moore, Executive Secretary
“There are different ways of serving, but the same Lord is served.”
1 Corinthians 12:5 (TEV)
Sunday, May 22, 2005 34 © Sermons copyrighted by Rev. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr.