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Table of Contents Order of Worship (7:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.)...... 2 Hymn of Praise...... 3 Unison Scriptures...... 3 Guest Preacher Bio: Rev. Dr. Otis Moss, Jr...... 5 Sermon Notes/Prayer Concerns...... 6 Meet Our Pastoral Interns...... 7 Congratulations Rev. Dr. Vanessa Lovelace...... 8 Congratulations Min. Ebony Only...... 9 Pastor's Page: Scholarship Sunday...... 10 Scholarship Recipients...... 11 Pastor's Page: Congratulations Rev. Devon Crawford...... 12 Farmers Market...... 13 Giving Options...... 14 Peace Walk...... 14 Midweek Manna Worship Service...... 15 Can-Cer-Vive Ministry...... 15 Housing Resource Fair...... 16 Young Adult Ministry...... 17 Freedom School...... 17 Vacation Bible School 2019...... 18 Akiba...... 19 Endeleo...... 20 Calendar...... 21 Divine Imagination...... 21 Events...... 22 Imani Village...... 23 Service & Support Groups...... 24 2019 Churchwide Theme...... 24 Trinity UCC Media and Technology Protocols Photography and Recording: Still photography, videography and audio recording of our worship services, ministry programs and community services is prohibited on church property, without prior expressed approval from Trinity United Church of Christ. To request permission, contact Daryle Brown, Executive Director of Multi-Media Communications, at 773-966-1544.

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Listening Assistance: As we endeavor to maintain a sacred worship experience, please return listening devices following the Benediction. An Audio Technician is available in the sound room for 15 minutes following each service for the return of your device. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION! Father's Day • June 16, 2019 ©2019 Trinity United Church of Christ. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited. 1 Order of Worship 7:30 a.m. Opening Song ��“We Praise Your Name” Hymn of Praise �� “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” Unison Scripture �� Psalm 130 (MSG) [PLEASE REMAIN STANDING FOR THE READING OF THE WORD] Parish Concerns Visitor Recognition Passing of the Peace The Pastor’s Word The Service of Giving Offertory Sentences Tithes and Offerings/Scholarship Altar Call Sermonic Hymn ��“Redemption Song” Sermon ��“Redemption Song” Hymn of Invitation Order of Worship - 11:00 a.m. Opening Song �� “Worship The Lord” Hymn of Praise �� “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” Parish Concerns Baby Dedication Visitor Recognition Passing of the Peace The Pastor’s Word The Service of Giving Offertory Sentences Tithes and Offerings/Scholarship Altar Call Sermonic Hymn �� Selected Sermon...... "A Vision For Our Jericho Road" Hymn of Invitationz Order of Worship - 6:00 p.m. Opening Song �� “Lift The Savior Up” Ministry of Music �� Selected Sermon...... “The Spiritual Role Of A Spirit-Filled Father” Hymn of Invitation The Service of Giving Offertory Sentences Tithes and Offerings Altar Call/Benediction **The Order of Worship is subject to change, at the dictation of the Holy Spirit…

Father's Day • June 16, 2019 2 ©2019 Trinity United Church of Christ. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited. Hymn of Praise/Unison Scriptures GREAT IS THY FAITHFULNESS 7:30 A.M. PSALM 130 (MSG) VERSE 1 Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father, 1-2Help, God—the bottom has fallen out There is no shadow of turning with Thee; of my life! Master, hear my cry for help! Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they Listen hard! Open your ears! Listen to my Fail not, As Thou has been cries for mercy. Thou forever wilt be. 3-4If you, God, kept records on wrongdoings, CHORUS who would stand a chance? As it turns out, Great is Thy faithfulness! forgiveness is your habit, and that’s why Great is Thy faithfulness! you’re worshiped. Morning by morning new mercies I see; All I have needed Thy hand hath provided, 5-6I pray to God—my life a prayer—and Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord unto me! wait for what he’ll say and do. My life’s on the line before God, my Lord, waiting VERSE 2 and watching till morning, waiting and Summer and winter and watching till morning. Springtime and harvest, Sun, moon and stars in their courses above, 7-8O Israel, wait and watch for God—with Join with all nature in manifold witness, God’s arrival comes love, with God’s arrival To Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love. comes generous redemption. No doubt about it—he’ll redeem Israel, buy back VERSE 3 Israel from captivity to sin. Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth, Thine own dear presence To cheer and to guide; Strength for today And bright hope for tomorrow, Blessings all mine, With ten thousand beside!

Father's Day • June 16, 2019 ©2019 Trinity United Church of Christ. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited. 3 Unison Scriptures 11:00 A.M. took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Look after him,’ he said, ‘and LUKE 10:25-37 (NIV) when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.’ 36“Which of 25 On one occasion an expert in the law these three do you think was a neighbor stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, to the man who fell into the hands of “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” robbers?” 37The expert in the law replied, 26 “What is written in the Law?” he replied. “The one who had mercy on him.” “How do you read it?” 27He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.” heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’; and, ------‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” 28“You have answered correctly,” Jesus replied. 6:00 P.M. “Do this and you will live.” 29But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, “And PROVERBS 22:6 (NKJV) who is my neighbor?” Train up a child in the way he should go, 30In reply Jesus said: “A man was going and when he is old he will not depart from down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he it. was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. 31A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side. 32So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. 33But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. 34He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him. 35The next day he

The Reverend Dr. Otis Moss, Jr., Pastor Emeritus, Olivet Institutional Baptist Church, Cleveland, Ohio, was called to the ministry at the age of 17 during his days as a student at Morehouse College, Atlanta, Georgia. He served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Morehouse from 1994-2005. His quest for knowledge and pursuit of educational excellence led him to Morehouse College as a Bachelor of Arts graduate and onward to the Morehouse’s School of Religion/Inter-Denominational Theological Center where he received the Master of Divinity degree. Dr. Moss selected a further course of Special Studies at the Inter-Denominational Theological Center and ultimately achieved his goal of the Doctor of Ministry Degree from United Theological Seminary in 1990.

During his early days as a minister, Dr. Moss was blessed to sit at the feet and within the inner circle of many phenomenal persons such as Benjamin E. Mays and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Both provided friendship, leadership, and spiritual guidance and helped to shape the thinking and model for leadership Dr. Moss represents today. He is recognized across the nation and globe as an eloquent spokesperson and spiritually grounded man of God, carrying the banner for love, justice, equality, and human rights for all.

As Dr. Moss so aptly states: “My decision to enter the ministry is a gift…a special calling from God.” His ministry is truly a gift; held up before the world as shining light for all to see. This gift was first discovered in his pastorates at several congregations in the LaGrange and Atlanta areas (including copastoring with Dr. Martin Luther King, Sr., at Ebenezer Baptist Church), further developed at Mt. Zion (Cincinnati, Ohio), and reaching full fruition at the Olivet Institutional Baptist Church, Cleveland, Ohio.

Dr. Moss is married to Mrs. Edwina Moss and they are the proud parents of three children, Kevin, Daphne (deceased) and Otis III; the proud grandparents of five grandchildren, and great- grandparents of two great-grandchildren.

Father's Day • June 16, 2019 6 ©2019 Trinity United Church of Christ. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited. Meet Our Pastoral Interns MIN. MIN. BRANDON MAHOGANY COX is a third year S. THOMAS is a Master of Divinity third-year Master of candidate at Howard Divinity student at University School Yale Divinity School of Divinity. Howard where her areas Divinity, he has served of academic study as Vice President of include Homiletics, External Affairs and Womanist participated in the Theology, and the weekly chapel service as worship leader and intersections of sexuality and gender within the praise team singer. Brandon received a degree Black Church. Mahogany received a Bachelor in Management from the School of Business. of Arts, summa cum laude, from Westminster In addition, he served as the President, Vice College-MO, where she double majored in President, and Treasurer of the Howard Religious Studies with an emphasis on sex University Gospel Choir. He also served in the and gender in the Christian tradition. While at Strive for College Mentorship Program, Wells Westminster College, Mahogany held various Fargo Sophomore Leaders Program, and the positions in the banking industry, culminating National Society of Collegiate Scholars. as an Assistant Branch Manager at Central Bank of Boone County. Brandon served as co-leader for the young adult ministry at Greater Mount Calvary Holy Currently, Mahogany serves as the Minister of Church, under the pastorates of Archbishop Youth and Families at First Church of Christ, Alfred Owens and Rev. Susie Owens. He aspires United Church of Christ (UCC) in Middletown, to serve as a catalyst to his generation by Connecticut. Most recently, she was invited helping to bridge the gap between traditional by Harvard Black Student Ministries to preach and contemporary worship spaces. He at Harvard University and was a panelist on also recognizes the need for authentic and “Breaking the Stained-Glass Ceiling: Fourth transparent dialogue in faith communities Annual Yale Divinity School Women’s Event” that will encourage people to experience at Yale University. In 2018, Mahogany received freedom and healing in a real way. In his spare the Charles S. Mersick Award for effective time, Brandon enjoys singing, directing the public address presented by Yale University. choir, traveling, and having a great time with She has received Privilege of Call in the United friends and family. Church of Christ (UCC), granting her ordained standing on February 10, 2019.

Father's Day • June 16, 2019 ©2019 Trinity United Church of Christ. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited. 7 Announcements CONGRATULATIONS TO TRINITY UCC’S OWN THE REV. DR. VANESSA LOVELACE!

Rev. Dr. Vanessa Lovelace was recently appointed as the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Lancaster Theological Seminary in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, effective July 1, 2019.

Dr. Lovelace, a Hebrew Bible scholar, professor, and academic administrator, joins Lancaster Seminary from the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, where she is associate professor of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament. A member of the ITC faculty since 2012, Lovelace has combined teaching and research with administrative responsibilities that include service as coordinator of the Master of Divinity program, and chair of both the curriculum review and revision and admissions committees. Her academic focus includes the intersection of biblical literature, womanist, and African American contexts. She also will be associate professor of Old Testament/Hebrew Bible at Lancaster Seminary.

“Dr. Lovelace brings to Lancaster Theological Seminary extensive teaching experience along with theological specialization in womanist and African American perspectives that will broaden our curriculum and benefit our students,” said the Reverend Carol E. Lytch, PhD, president of Lancaster Seminary. “Dr. Lovelace also has the significant institutional service required of an effective leader in higher education. We are delighted to welcome this passionate educator, respected scholar, and skilled administrator as Lancaster Theological Seminary begins our 195th year of nurturing and educating leaders to serve God’s people.”

A California native, Dr. Lovelace received a bachelor’s degree from San Francisco State University, a master of divinity degree from McCormick Theological Seminary, and a PhD in Bible (Hebrew), Culture, and Hermeneutics from Chicago Theological Seminary. She isan ordained minister in the United Church of Christ.

Dr. Lovelace succeeds the Reverend David M. Mellott, PhD, who departs Lancaster Theological Seminary after 14 years to become president of Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis.

Trinity United Church of Christ would like to thank Min. Ebony Only for the outstanding work that she has done while serving with excellence as the Executive Director of Human Resources for the last 10 years. Today, as she brings her journey to an end as the Executive Director of Human Resources, we want her to know that we thank God for her and we pray that God blesses her abundantly in her new role as a consultant and all that God has called her to do!

Thank you and congratulations and many blessings, Ebony!

Beloved,

I want to share a message from one of our members, RC Riley, whose son, Ryan, was one of the recipients of the Rupert Graham, Sr. Scholarship. It is because of your contributions to our scholarship fund that we were able to award over $127,000 in scholarships this year! Thank you for your generosity and demonstrating what it means to “Live in the Key of (G)enerosity…”

If you know me well, you know that I love my church. Not the bricks and mortar, but the people and the purpose. Case in point:

Last Sunday, Trinity United Church of Christ held our annual scholarship and graduate recognition service. This is a special afternoon program where graduates from 8thgrade through doctoral programs, including certificate programs, are recognized for their pursuit of education, knowledge, and broadening their capacity to give to others. In addition, members are granted scholarships to aid in their endeavors - whether it be for culinary arts, music, general studies, etc. MY CHURCH, TRINITY UCC, awarded over $100,000 by way of over 34 different scholarships to our members!!! Scholarships even included 4-year awards for thousands of dollars.

As I sat in the pew, I cried with so much pride. Unashamedly Black and Unapologetically Christian folk reached into their pockets and donated their personal finances as a resource for someone pursuing excellence. I am beyond proud to be a member of Trinity United Church of Christ. People have told me that my church is “Too Black,” “Does too much (during worship),” etc. Well, if Black folks helping Black folks succeed is “too Black,” that is where I wanna be!! My son was one of the scholarship recipients. What church do you know gives out scholarships to 8th grade graduates?!?!?! With this scholarship, I will be able to pay for his AP Geography summer program, honors English summer reading books, school fees, and his gym uniform, as well as additional out of pocket school expenses.

THANK YOU to: Trinity United Church of Christ Pastor Otis Moss III Pastor Emeritus Rev. Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr. The Scholarship Committee The Membership Committee The Youth Usher Board (teaching my son to serve) The Children’s Church Ministry (my prayer warriors and support) Rev. Calvon Jones (keeping my son busy on Sundays) The Family of Rupert Graham, Sr. (giving selflessly so that my son and I may have... more abundantly)

My son and I appreciate you all more than you know! Thank you and God bless you!

Father's Day • June 16, 2019 10 ©2019 Trinity United Church of Christ. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited. Announcements On Sunday, June 9, Trinity UCC awarded over $127,000 in Scholarships! To God be the Glory!

Rupert Graham, Sr. Scholarship Brookins Family Scholarship Alana Canino • Mia McBride • Brook Parks Kamari McElroy DuWayne Portis, Jr. • Ryan C. Riley Coleman Outstanding Student Scholarship Mechell Daniel Boynes Memorial Scholarship Angelica Smith-Williams Zahra Harmon-Cochran • Cherinay Sledge Cheryl Guyton Memorial Scholarship Timothy Lucas Harper Memorial Scholarship Czar K. Carson • Justin M. Powell Queshaun Canty • Justin R. Graves Dixon T. O’Banion • Devin O’Banion • Cinque Carson

Mildred Chapman Scholarship Ray and Venetia Helm Scholarship Alondria Nelson • Hannah Williams Richard Greenfield Imani Ameen • Bernice Asegbe Annette Glenn Parker Scholarship Harold and Delores Johnson Memorial Scholarship Kaelyn Cupil Katy McCoy Joseph Evans Scholarship Monica Moss/Smoothies Scholarship Amber Tyler Dystine Sykes Dr. Mary Henderson Wright/AKA Scholarship Dr. Jeffrey P. Radford Scholarship Taryn German Marcus James Griffith II Bozeman/Brown Memorial Scholarship Ellison/Brown Scholarship Khalil Bentley Jivan Dieudonné • Melvin McBryde Maya Rochelle Minter • Kaitlynn Thompson Abraham and Dorothy Stiggers Nursing Scholarship Jada Robinson-Wright Amiya Dyer • Melanie McElroy

Dr. Rosemarie Brown Scholarship Alzeta Pincham and Judge R. Eugene Pincham Kayland Marie Jones Can-Cer-Vive Scholarship Andrei J. Nelson • Cora Scott Deacon Sylvia Cato Memorial Scholarships Ayana Wilson (Educ. Achievement) Dr. Manford Byrd, Jr. Scholarship Aniya Jackson (HBCU Educ. Achievement) Jordan Ackin • Reality Anderson Morgan Ashley Craft • Sirena Donaldson Joseph T. Graves Memorial Scholarship Karmyn Devonne Doughty Jordan Beal • Tahir R. Watts Caira Watson Haynes • Karalyn Johnson Moriah Johnson • Shenika Kidd Antonio Rev. Samuel Ellis Theological/Rev. M.L. King Scholarship Uriah McKinney • Helen McNeil Cheryl Williams-Sledge Victoria Netter • Evan Pearson Victoria Thomas • Ellington Turner • Kourtney Staton Swanegan Memorial Teachers Nia Stewart • Simone Williams • Joshua T. Woods Ernest Williams • Connie Kelly • Kalani McCain

Attorney James Montgomery Scholarship Khary Armster • De’Ahn Huddleston

Trinity Family,

Congratulations to our Pastoral Intern, Rev. Devon Crawford, who recently graduated from the University of Chicago School of Divinity. Rev. Devon will be heading to Cambridge, Massachusetts in the Fall as the Inaugural Director of the newly established William Monroe Trotter Collaborative for Social Justice at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government!

And… VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR: • Set-up/breakdown of the market • Customer Service at the Trinity Healthy Hub tent (Sells herbs and vegetables harvested from the George Washington Carver Garden)

Volunteer Training Friday, June 21st | 7:00 p.m. George Washington Carver Garden (95th and Eggleston)

Questions? Call 773-966-1500 Mailbox 2385 or send an email to green@ trinitychicago.org.

Father's Day • June 16, 2019 ©2019 Trinity United Church of Christ. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited. 13 Announcements Giving Options at Trinity UCC In order to make giving to Trinity UCC as convenient as possible, we have developed a variety of ways to suit many lifestyles:

• Giving Envelopes can be placed in the offering baskets on Sundays, or dropped in the Trustee slot any time the church is open • First Fruits/ACH allows you to deduct directly from your bank account on a schedule of your choice (sign up or get questions answered with our Member and Guest Services team) • Access ACS/TrinityChicagoNet provides you with the ability to make one time offerings, or scheduled offerings (Go to www.trinitychicago.org, menu item: Connections) • SecureGive provides you mobile giving access from within the Trinity UCC Mobile App • Text-to-Give through SecureGive – This is for targeted giving (Operation Share, Disaster Relief, etc.). Simply text to 855-781-8384 and enter the special offering (ExtraGift is active now) - ExtraGift $$ - you will then receive prompts to complete the transaction. Once set up, you will be able to text offerings with one step.

It’s that time again. The days are growing longer and gun violence continues to be a challenge throughout Chicago. Please join us, as 5-6:30P we continue to partner with our community and stand up for our children.

Why? • It is time to partner both God and community in solidarity against gun violence • We are called to occupy sacred space beyond the comfort of our church walls • These are our men, women, and children dying in our streets from senseless gun violence

When? • Second and Fourth Saturdays, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. through October 26, 2019 Where are we meeting? • 95th and Princeton - Lowden Homes Basketball Court

For information, contact Rev. Dr. Mark Barclay, 773-966-1564 [email protected]. Father's Day • June 16, 2019 14 ©2019 Trinity United Church of Christ. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited. Announcements JOIN US EVERY WEDNESDAY FOR OUR MIDWEEK MANNA WORSHIP SERVICE! Powerful praise and worship! • A Preached Word! • Prayer! 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Mid-Week Manna Schedule June July 12th – Rev. Dr. Mark Barclay 3rd- Rev. Jasmin Taylor 19th – Min. Mahogany Thomas 10th- Min. Brandon Cox 26th- Rev. Calvon Jones 17th- Rev. Dr. Stacey Edwards-Dunn 24th- Rev. Regena Glenn-Caldwell 31st- Rev. Michael D. Jacobs

Can-Cer-Vive Ministry 25th Anniversary 1994-2019

June is Cancer Survivors Month Men’s Health Month

Stop by our table in the Atrium, TODAY following the 7:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. worship services and receive information and lavender ribbons.

Survivorship starts at the day of diagnosed and it included all cancer patients, caregivers, families and friends. It is a time to celebrate that over 1.3 million African Americans are cancer free or live with cancer and have a healthy existence.

To recognize and celebrates Men’s Health with information on the top five cancers for African American Men: Prostate, Lung, Colon, Kidney, Liver, and Pancreas.

The Can-Cer-Vive ministry meets 3rd Saturdays, 11:00 a.m., Room 207. For information, send an email to [email protected] or call 773-966-1500, Mailbox 2308.

Father's Day • June 16, 2019 16 ©2019 Trinity United Church of Christ. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited. Announcements JOIN THE YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY FOR HASHTAG LUNCHBAG

Saturday, June 29, 2019 10:00 a.m. The Promontory 5311 S. Lake Park Ave. | Chicago, IL

We will volunteer to help feed members of our city’s less fortunate community by assisting with the assembly and distribution of 1,000 lunches.

If you are interested in participating, send an email to Rev. Tyrone McGowan at [email protected] no later than Tuesday, June 25th for details.

Trinity United Church of Christ – CDF Freedom School® July 1, 2019 – August 9, 2019 - 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Medgar Evers Elementary School 9811 S. Lowe

REGISTRATION FOR THE TRINITY UCC FREEDOM SCHOOL IS NOW CLOSED. HOWEVER, IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO DONATE TO OUR FREEDOM SCHOOL!

We encourage you to support youth activism and liberatory education by donating to this year’s Freedom School. A large part of Trinity’s Freedom School funding comes from generous community members like you who support our work. Your financial contributions help us implement our youth leadership and social justice education programs, including program essentials such as food, supplies, field trips, youth stipends, and more. To make a donation online, visit www.trinityuccfreedomschool.org.

Father's Day • June 16, 2019 ©2019 Trinity United Church of Christ. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited. 17 Announcements ”Put on the whole armour of God that ye might be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.” Ephesians 6:11 (KJV)

FAMILY VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL For ages 5 years - Adult Tuesday, June 25 – Friday, June 28 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Join us for our annual Family VBS! Dinner served each evening at 5:45 p.m., followed by Bible lessons, music, and crafts!

Help Wanted Family VBS is growing and needs individuals interested in working with children and youth. The following positions are available: teacher assistants (all grade levels), administrative, crafts, and music assistants and staff to assist with serving dinner. No prior experience is needed: the only requirement is a willingness to serve others. You will receive all necessary training and be paired with an experienced VBS mentor. If interested, contact Rev. Michael D. Jacobs, [email protected]; Rev. Tyrone McGowan, temcgowan@ trinitychicago.org, or Rev. Calvon Jones, [email protected].

(in partnership with AFRIWAREBOOKS.COM)

IT’S A FATHER’S DAY SPECIAL TREAT! Book Signing with Rev. Dr. Otis Moss, Jr. and Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III authors of Preach! The Power and Purpose Behind Our Praise Today, Sunday, June 16, 2019 Following the 11:00 a.m. worship service

Preach! The Power and Purpose Behind Our Praise is a collection of sermons from renowned preachers Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III and his father, Rev. Dr. Otis Moss, Jr. Those who long for a refreshing touch of prophetic preaching will have their spirits filled by the penetrating words in Preach!, where this dynamic father and son duo shares their intuitive words of hope, insight, and inspiration in their first ever book of sermons.

NEW AKIBA STORE HOURS! Closed Monday and Friday Tuesday - Thursday, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Sunday, after each Worship Service (773) 962 - 5660 • www.trinitychicago.org/shop Father's Day • June 16, 2019 ©2019 Trinity United Church of Christ. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited. 19 Announcements SENIOR ENDGAME Five-Week Workshop for Rising College Freshmen

Sundays: July 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, and August 4th 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

• First Year of College: To provide high school graduates a guide of college terminology and concepts with which they should be familiar to begin the first year of college • College-Level Ready to Work: This workshop is ideal for first level college students, as many work during college and could benefit from this session on developing both hard and soft skills in the workplace • Being Good: To provide high school graduates with a basic understanding of what it means to BE GOOD (volunteer work, soft skills, and accountability) • Financial Literacy for College Students: This workshop is designed to familiarize first level college students with basic financial literacy terminology and concepts, including tips on how to be financially savvy during college and throughout adult life • Keeping The Faith: As you navigate the independence of college life, don’t forget to explore and nourish your faith as well

For more information, contact Rev. Calvon Jones, 773-966-2561 or ctjones@ trinitychicago.org; Rev. Tyrone McGowan, 773-966-2573 or temcgowan@trinitychicago. org; or Mrs. Carole Jacobs, 773-966-0274 or [email protected].

Father's Day • June 16, 2019 20 ©2019 Trinity United Church of Christ. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited. Calendar TODAY 6/16 6:30 p.m. Drill Team Rehearsal - NII East 400 W. 95th Street My Brother’s Keeper - 207 Prison Ministry Business Meeting - 102 7:30 a.m. Worship Service - SA Tangeni Dance Rehearsal - NII West 9:30 a.m. Bible Discovery Hour - 203 Sanctuary Choir Band Rehearsal - Band Room 11:00 a.m. Worship Service- SA Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal - SA 1:30 p.m. Book Signing with Rev. Drs. Otis Moss, Jr. and III 7:00 p.m. Trustee Ministry Meeting - BR - A Sanctuary Choir Extension Rehearsal - WC 6:00 p.m. Worship Service - SA

MONDAY 6/17 FRIDAY 6/21 400 W. 95th Street 400 W. 95th Street 11:00 a.m. Free N One Meeting - 207 CHURCH CLOSED 12:30 p.m. Intonjane Check in Room - 202 5:00 p.m. Big Mama’s House Sewing & Tailoring Class -203 TUESDAY 6/18 6:30 p.m. Hurston Hughes Writers Ministry Meeting - 202 400 W. 95th Street Prison Ministry Support Group - 120 7:00 p.m. Free N One Meeting - 207 1:00 p.m. Big Mama’s House Quilting Class - NII East Africa Ministry Meeting - BR Big Mama’s House Quarterly Birthday Luncheon Chaplains Ministry Meeting - 116 - A Healing Ministry Orientation - WC 6:00 p.m. Band Rehearsal - Band Room 6:30 p.m. Praise Team Rehearsal - 120 Khayralla/Mwanabaraka Rehearsal - NII West Drill Team Rehearsal - NII East SATURDAY 6/22 Sisterhood Ministry - 202 400 W. 95th Street 7:00 p.m. Men’s Chorus Rehearsal - WC 7:00 a.m. Food Share Ministry - A Women’s Chorus Rehearsal - SA 7:30 a.m. Yoga Ministry - NII East Imani Works Information Session - MH 8:00 a.m. Zumba - 202 Career Development Ministry - Library Saturday Bible Class Registration - NII West Mental Health Support Group - 102 Pre-Marital Counseling Session - 203 Sanctuary Choir Steering Meeting - BR 9:00 a.m. Saturday Bible School Adults - WC 10:00 a.m. Housing Ministry Resource Fair - A 10:45 a.m. Little Warriors/Imani Rehearsal - WC WEDNESDAY 6/19 12:30 p.m. Walaika Rehearsal - WC 400 W. 95th Street 1:00 p.m. Isuthu Summer Camp Orientation - 207 Youth Drill Rehearsal - NII East 11:30 a.m. Midweek Manna Worship Service - WC 2:30 p.m. Armor Bearers Ministry Meeting - BR 12:30 p.m. Cafe’ 400 - MH 4:00 p.m. Wedding Seminar - 207 1:00 p.m. Freedom School Training - 203 4:30 p.m. Armor Bearers Ministry Training - SA 3:30 p.m. Homework Zone/Tutoring - Library 4:00 p.m. Cafe’ 400 - MH *FH (Fellowship Hall) is now MH (Montgomery Hall) 6:00 p.m. Evening Prayer Service - WC 7:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Well - SA DIVINE IMAGINATION CALL THURSDAY 6/20 Join Pastor Moss for his monthly 400 W. 95th Street Divine Imagination telephone 12:00 p.m. Active Seniors Book Club - 202 message, 11:55 a.m., Thursday, 6:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir New Member Orientation - 120 July 11, 2019. Dial 712-775- 6:30 p.m. Howard Thurman Meditation Vespers - WC 7031, enter passcode 634787; Farmers Market Meeting - 203 press the “#” key. Stewardship Officer’s Ministry Meeting -202

Father's Day • June 16, 2019 ©2019 Trinity United Church of Christ. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited. 21 Events Coalition for AIDS and Innercity Health, RSVP CHURCHWIDE EVENTS [email protected], 708-763-6025, BLAINE DENYE LIBRARY Ministry partners or visit www.wspcaids.org invite you to visit our library and explore the volumes on Bible study, African American GOLFWORKS ILLINOIS of the Illinois PGA history and culture, Our focus for the month of Foundation seeks internship applicants June is Fathers: She Calls Me Daddy, by Robert interested in a vocational development program Wolgemuth; Becoming Dad, by Leonard Pitts, Jr.; in the golf industry for Illinois high school and Fatherhood, by Etan Thomas; Listen My Son, by college students, For information, contact Dana Lee Butler, Jr.; and Father Loss, by Neil Chethik, Gatone, 847-729-5700 or dgattone@pgahq. Library hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00 com p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Wednesdays, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., and Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. HOWARD UNIVERSITY ALUMNI CLUB of Chicago’s 8th Annual HBCUs Softball MINISTRY EVENTS Tournament, Saturday, June 22, Rainbow Beach, 311 E. 77th St., 11:00 a.m., event EMMAUS ROAD “GRIEF” WORK Ministry raises scholarships for students, brings other meeting, Thursday, June 27, 7:00 p.m., Wright alumni associations together to network and Chapel, Topic: “Emotion, Depression, and more, Information, email huaccbison@gmail. Loneliness,” Information, Contact Deacon Dr. com Herbert Goodman, Jr., 773-966-1500, Mailbox 2320 or email [email protected] MOMS OF CHICAGO POLICE OFFICERS an affiliate of the Chicago Police Department seeks COMMUNITY EVENTS to serve as a support system to mother and families who share their sons and daughters CARDIO DRUMMING WORKOUT fundraiser with the City of Chicago, The vision is to sponsor and health and wellness event, Saturday, volunteer opportunities for police officers and June 29, 11:00 a.m. drumming class, 1:00 their families, Partner with programs serving th p.m. health event, LAB, 2019 W. 95 Street, incarcerated mothers, Creating a scholarship Support LAB’s mission of increasing community fund to provide resources for new recruits, and engagement in health and wellness, student more, Call Carisa Parker, 773-818-4983 internship opportunities in health and wellness, and more, Information and tickets, visit www. ANTHONY J. CLAUSELL Percussion Academy naturalpathnutrition.com now enrolling new students for Drumline, all ages and skill levels, Registration information, DISPARITIES IN HIV & AGING 2019 Clergy visit www.clausellpercussion.com, Call 312- Breakfast, Tuesday, June 19, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 219-3322, or email [email protected] p.m., West Suburban Medical Center, 3 Erie St., Oak Park, IL, Hosted by the West Side Pastors

JOB OPPORTUNITIES Imani Village Green Health Advocate Program Leader Basic Functions: Trinity United Church of Christ, Imani Village, Imani Works!, The Nature Conservancy, Advocate Health Care, the University of Illinois at Chicago, The Morton Arboretum, and the U.S. Forest Service (collectively called “Collaborators”) have established a program that prepares emerging professionals for a career in urban conservation, with a special focus on the skills needed to transform neighborhoods into healthy places to live by addressing social and ecological determinants of health. We are seeking one individual – program leader – to lead a team of six Imani Village “Green Health Advocates” (IGHA) who will be responsible for promoting the health of people and nature on Chicago’s South Side. These six “advocates” will range in age from 18 to 25, and will hold one of two positions: conservation health advocate or community health advocate. This career development program will be 12 weeks in duration for Advocates, beginning August 5th and ending on October 25th. The Program Leader will start on or around August 1st and end on October 28th. (For more information on the advocate positions and to apply for the position, please see the job posting for “Imani Village Green Health Advocate” at www.trinitychicago.org/ jobs).

Imani Village Green Health Advocate Basic Functions: Trinity United Church of Christ, Imani Village, Imani Works!, The Nature Conservancy, Advocate Health Care, the University of Illinois at Chicago, The Morton Arboretum, and the U.S. Forest Service have established a program that prepares emerging professionals for a career in urban conservation or community health, with a special focus on the skills needed to transform communities into healthier places to live. We are seeking six individuals to form a team of Imani Village “Green Health Advocates” (IGHA) who will be responsible for promoting the health of people and nature in Chicago’s South Side.

We are seeking 4 individuals to be “conservation health advocates” who will: 1) Evaluate the health of natural resources (e.g., trees, greenspaces) of Chicago’s South Side; 2) Examine inequities in community access to natural resources; 3) Develop and implement a plan for equitable access to nature in target neighborhoods within Chicago’s South Side, and 4) Educate the community on their role in protecting nature to improve human health

We are seeking 2 individuals to be “community health advocates” who will: 1) Conduct patient assessments through interviews and other means; 2) Promote the health services of Advocate’s Trinity Hospital and Advocate Medical Group at Imani Village; 3) Conduct a community health assessment, addressing the social needs for Chicago’s South Side, and 4) Educate the community on their role in protecting nature to improve human health.

This twelve-week career development program will start on August 5th and end on October 25th. (For more information on the advocate positions and to apply for the position, please see the job posting for “Imani Village Green Health Advocate” at www.trinitychicago.org/jobs).

There will be an INFORMATION SESSION regarding these position openings on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at 7PM at TRINITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Atrium. Father's Day • June 16, 2019 ©2019 Trinity United Church of Christ. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited. 23 Service & Support Groups Alama Ya Sali Drug & Alcohol Immabasi Health & (Sign Language Interpreters Ministry) Recovery Ministry Wellness Ministry 773-966-1500, Mailbox 2305 Tough Love / Free “N” One (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2332 [email protected] (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2319 Immabasi Support Groups: Blaine DeNye Library The Endeleo Institute Diabetes (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2205 (773) 966-1508 (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2374 TUES and THURS MON – THURS Family Caregivers 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2375 WEDNESDAY FRIDAY Lupus Support Ministry 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2342 SATURDAY 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Endowment Committee/ Kujichagulia Special Can-Cer-Vive Helpline Planters Society Citizens Support Ministry 773-966-1500, Mailbox 2379 (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2344 (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2308 [email protected] Career Development Legal Clinic Financial Counseling 773-966-1500 Mailbox 2339 Ministry Consortium [email protected] (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2309 (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2378 1st & 3rd SATURDAYS [email protected] 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. George Washington Carver Walk-ins Welcome Counseling Ministry Garden (773) 966-1500, Mailbox 2315 TUES-THURS-SAT Math Tutorial (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2338 Credit Union 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (773) 966 - 1505 Healing Ministry Prison Ministry (773) 723 - 8382 (fax) (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2325 (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2354 TUES & THURS: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Trinity Computer SUNDAY HIV/AIDS Support Ministry After 7:30 & 11:00 a.m. Services (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2327 Learning Center (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2333 Housing Ministry Domestic Violence Ministry (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2329 Confidential Helpline (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2317 2019 CHURCHWIDE THEME “Faithful Servants, Serving a Faithful God: To Whom Much is Given, Much is Required!” June Hebrews 11:4 (NIV)

4By faith Abel brought God a better offering than Cain did. By faith he was commended as righteous, when God spoke well of his offerings. And by faith Abel still speaks, even though he is dead.