Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, Senior Pastor PASTORAL STAFF Executive Leadership Office of the Sr

CHURCH DIRECTORY Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, Senior Pastor PASTORAL STAFF executive leadership office of the Sr. pastor Rev. Rochelle Michael, Dir. Ministry and Deacon Wilfred Bentley, Melody Morgan, Pastoral Services Exec. Dir. Operations Exec. Asst. to the Pastor Rev. Mark Barclay, Assoc. Pastor Daryle Brown, Deacon Karen Cupil, Admin. Asst. Exec. Dir. of Multi-Media Comm. Rev. Carmin Frederick-James, Assoc. Pastor Brenda Tillman, Admin. Asst. Rev. Dr. Stacey L. Edwards-Dunn, Rev. Aaron McLeod, Rev. Michael D. Jacobs, Assoc. Pastor Exec. Min. of Community Exec. Dir. of Special Projects Rev. Neichelle Guidry, Assoc. Pastor Engagement and Transformation Rev. Linda Mootry-Dodd, Assoc. Pastor Ebony Only, Exec. Dir. of Human Resources Rev. Barbara A. Heard, Vol. Assoc. Pastor Rev. Mark A. Smith, Rev. Clyde White, Vol. Assoc. Pastor Exec. Minister of Stewardship

PROGRAM STAFF Bryan Johnson, Dir. Sacred Music Dr. Julia Speller, Dir. Christian Ed. Min. Jasmin Taylor, Digi Pastor

Wednesday Praise and Prayer Sunday Worship Services 11:30 a.m. - Prayer Service 7:14 a.m. & 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. - Prayer Service LIVE Sunday Webcasts (Praise Service begins 7:00 p.m. - Wednesday @ The Well 7:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m. 15 minutes prior) www.trinitychicago.org Saturday Church School 9:00 a.m. Youth Church Radio Broadcast 7:14 a.m., 10:45 a.m. CFABS Bible Study Sundays, 6:00 p.m. 773-966-1507 WVON 1690 AM Bible Discovery Hour For current schedule, 9:45 a.m. Visit www.trinitychicago.org

Church Hours 400 West 95th Street Monday – CLOSED Chicago, Illinois 60628 - 1120 Tuesday through Friday Telephone (773) 962-5650 @TrinityChicago 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. www.trinitychicago.org Saturdays • 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. #TrinityChicago Sundays • 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

God's purpose for you is just for you! Table of Contents

Order of Worship (7:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 6:00 p.m.)...... 2 Hymn of Praise "If You Can Use Anything, Lord"...... 3 Unison Scriptures...... 3 Sermon Notes/Prayer Concerns...... 4 Pastor Moss' Upcoming Sermon Series...... 5 Today's Menu/Giving Options...... 6 Imani Village/New U Smoothies Ministry...... 7 Freedom School Gospel Run/New Member Class...... 8 Scholarship Committee...... 9 Rev. Dr. Stacey L. Edwards-Dunn Book Signing/Family Vacation Bible School...... 10 What Is A Woman's Worth?...... 11 Women's Conference 2017...... 12 Women's Conference 2017 Updated Hotel Info/State of the Black Woman Panel...... 13 Day of Faith at the Capitol...... 14 Endeleo...... 15

Akiba...... 16 S T

Calendar/Divine Imagination...... 17 N E

Events...... 18 T N

Stay Connected Update...... 19 O

Party With A Purpose...... 20 F O Ethiopian Sojourn Reading Assignments...... 21 Prayer Concerns...... 23 E

Service & Support Groups...... 24 TABL C 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.

Media: If visiting in an official media capacity, please be sure to check-in at our reception desk upon arrival.

WiFi: Trinity UCC offers Wifi for our members and visitors as a courtesy, so that they may participate in our worship services and ministry. User ID: trinity Password: guest

Listening Assistance: As we endeavor to maintain a sacred worship experience, please return listening devices following the Benediction. An Audio Technician is available in the sound room for 15 minutes following each service for the return of your device. Thank you for your cooperation! April 30, 2017 ©2017 Trinity United Church of Christ. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited. 1 Order of Worship - 7:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

Opening Song...... “Every Praise” Hymn of Praise...... “If You Can Use Anything, Lord” Unison Scripture...... Ephesians 2:10 (NIV)

[PLEASE REMAIN STANDING FOR THE READING OF THE WORD] Invocation Parish Concerns Visitor Recognition Passing of the Peace The Pastor’s Word The Service of Giving Offertory Sentences Tithes and Offerings

Altar Call (7:30 a.m.)...... “Speak To My Heart” Altar Call (11:00 a.m.)...... “Manifest” Sermon...... “The Essentials, Pt. 2: I Was Created For A Purpose” Hymn of Invitation

Order of Worship - 6:00 p.m.

Opening Song...... “Every Praise” Ministry of Music...... “If You Can Use Anything, Lord” Sermon...... “The Essentials, Pt. 2: I Was Created For A Purpose” 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…

April 30, 2017 2 ©2017 Trinity United Church of Christ. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited. Hymn of Praise/Unison Scriptures IF YOU CAN USE ANYTHING, LORD If You can use anything, Lord, You can use me; If You can use anything, Lord, You can use me; Take my hands, Lord, and my feet

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Ephesians 2:10 (NIV) f n m y 10For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus H P o to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

ssenSERMON ialsSERIES What is essential to your faith journey? What are the essentials to grow with Christ? The Essentials sermon series is connected to the previous series, “Growing in Christ,” where we focused on “I Choose…”E - I Choose Faith,t I Choose Love, I Choose Gratitude, I Choose Prayer, I Choose Compassion. This series will focus on aspects of our faith we often neglect, but are essential to spiritual growth. Sunday, April 30, 2017 Sunday, May 14, 2017 Pt. 2: I Was Created For A Purpose Mother’s Day Message fabs c

Ephesians 2:10 (NIV) Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III / s n Sunday, May 21, 2017 Sunday, May 28, 2017 o m

Pt. 3: I Am Forgiven Part 4: We Are Pentecostal r e s Ephesians 4:31-32 (NIV) Acts 4:31 (NIV) g i m o

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THE CENTER FOR AFRICAN BIBLICAL STUDIES SPRING/SUMMER BIBLE STUDY REGISTRATION BEGINS SUNDAY, MAY 7TH! It is now time to resurrect your love for God’s Word! Make this the year you will grow closer in the Word of God!

Gorges Catering PHONE: 773-977-2433 FAX: 773-434-9118 Today's MenuBastreakf - $8.00 Sausage or Bacon or Biscuits w/Country Sausage Gravy, Grits, Eggs and Hash Browns Biscuit w/Country Sausage and Gravy - $4.00 Shrimp and Grits - $5.00 L ptunch O ions Fried or Baked Chicken...... $8.00 H LTyPTe a h O ion Fried or Baked Fish...... $9.00 $9.00 Smothered Chicken...... $9.00 Sides Collard Green Egg Rolls, Stuffed Tomatoes w/Brown Rice, Fried Corn • Cabbage • Hot Water Spinach and Black Beans Cornbread • Salad Fried corn and peppers

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. April 30, 2017 6 ©2017 Trinity United Church of Christ. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited. Announcements

Save The Date! Wednesday, May 31, 2017 4:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. 901 E. 95th Street, Chicago, IL s

Public Dedication of Imani Village and ie h t

Advocate Medical Group at Imani Village o o m s

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THE NEW U SMOOTHIES GROUP IS BACK! i a lag i

Beginning Sunday, May 7, 2017 Following the 7:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Worship Services

Come enjoy the Smoothies you have learned to love and try our New Herbal Hot Tea & Cold Sweet Tea

Smoothies Make Smiles

Announcements

Join Team Join TeamTrinity! Trinity!

Chicago Gospel 5K & Gospel Kids Run/Walk JoinChicago Team GospelS aTrinity!turd 5Kay ,& J u Gospelne 3, 2 Kids017 -Run/Walk 8am - Oakwood Street Beach

Saturday, J une 3, 2017 - 8am - Oakwood Street Beach Chicago Gospel 5K & GospelRegister Kids Run/Walk through our church home page at www.trinitychicago.org Saturday, June 3, 2017 - 8am - OakwoodA Streetportion Beach of every Team Trinity registration supports Register through our church home page at www.trinitychicago.org Register through our church home page at www.trinitychicago.org our Trinity UCC Freedom School! A portion Aof everyportion Team Trinity of everyregistration Team supports Trinity registration supports our Trinity UCC Freedom School! our Trinity UCC Freedom School! Last Day to Register and get a Team Trinity T-shirt is May 1st!

The Stewardship Ministry Cordially Invites All New Members S

To Attend Their BLACK AND CHRISTIAN New Member Class T N E

We are so happy that you walked the aisle, gave your heart to Christ and your hand to the preacher. So M E

that you may become a full-fledged member of Trinity United Church of Christ you MUST complete your C new member class! Please don’t delay! Completion of the new member process after you have “walked N the aisle” is in three stages: U N

• Completion of your New Member Class A no • Right Hand of Fellowship on a first Sunday evening. The “Right Hand of Fellowship” is a requirement for full membership into your new church home, Trinity UCC • Actively becoming a member who works in one of the ministries of your church home

The Stewardship Ministry partners are eager to “walk with you” throughout this process and we are looking forward to your attendance. Adults and Teens Children ages 12 and under Saturday, May 6, 2017 Saturday, May 6, 2017 Registration: 8:30 a.m. Registration: 8:30 a.m. Class: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Class: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Fellowship Hall (Children must be accompanied by parent or guardian) (Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided) Receive Right Hand of Fellowship, Sunday, May 7, 2017, 4:30 p.m.

Please remember to bring your Bible – if you don’t have one, we’ll provide one for you! RSVP and CONFIRM your participation! Call the Membership/Ministry Services office, 773-962-5650, immediately! Expect a follow-up call from the Stewardship Ministry. PLEASE NOTE: Your picture will be taken during the Class. April 30, 2017 8 ©2017 Trinity United Church of Christ. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited. Announcements THE SCHOLARSHIP AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED!

Scholarship Applications and Graduation Recognition forms will be available after all worship services on the following dates: April 30th and May 7th Dear Church Family, Saturday, May 13, 2017 is approaching quickly! All scholarship applications are to be emailed to [email protected] or returned to the Scholarship and Education Committee mailbox no later than 6:00 p.m. As a reminder, the committee would like to encourage more families, ministries, and organizations to give scholarships in the future. Stop by the Scholarship table after all services and ask for an Application to Establish a Scholarship Award. Scholarships for the school year 2017 – 2018 are submitted no later than December 31, 2017. on i High School Scholarships Available:

• Dwain Philip Lubin Engineering Scholarship - Recognizes a graduating African American ucat d e

male high school senior who ranks 21 or lower in his class who has been accepted into an electrical, mechanical or structural engineering undergraduate program d n a

• Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. - Recognizes a graduating African American male high p i

school senior who personifies scholarly achievement, school and community leadership, h and seeks to attend a four-year college or university to pursue a baccalaureate degree • Dr. Mary Wright/Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - Honors the dedicated commitment l

to Christian beliefs exemplified in the lifetime achievements of Dr. Mary Henderson h Wright, who was a devoted member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and recognizes a sco ars graduating female high school senior who plans to major in mathematics or education • Lucille Ellison/Katherine Brown Memorial Scholarship – For graduating high school students ATTENTION ALL 2017 8th GRADE - DOCTORAL GRADUATES!!! SAVE THE DATE!!! SCHOLARSHIP AND GRADUATE RECOGNITION SUNDAY June 11, 2017, 2:30 p.m.

On Scholarship and Graduate Recognition Sunday, we celebrate the academic achievements of our members who are pursing scholarly endeavors, as well as those who have graduated from an educational institution in 2017. To register, contact the Education and Scholarship Committee by phone, 773-966-1500, Mailbox 2310 or email, [email protected]. For more information, visit www.trinitychicago.org.

April 30, 2017 ©2017 Trinity United Church of Christ. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited. 9 Announcements SAVE THE DATE! 2017 FAMILY VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL “GLOW FOR JESUS: LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE!”

The 2017 Family vacation Bible School will be held Tuesday, June 27th - Friday, June 30th, 5:45 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. A free dinner will be available each evening, followed by a Bible lesson, arts and crafts, and music. Classes for all ages from 5 year olds – adults! Theme: Glow for Jesus! Let Your Light Shine. Help Wanted The Family Vacation Bible School is in need of individuals interested in working with children, youth, and adults in the following positions: Teachers (all grade levels), a music teacher, an arts and crafts teacher, and assistants in all areas. No experience is needed; you will be provided with training and paired with an experienced VBS worker. For information, contact Rev. Carmin Frederick-James, [email protected] or Rev. Michael D. Jacobs, [email protected].

Join Rev. Dr. Stacey L. Edwards-Dunn For a Book Signing of her newly-released book, HOLD ON TO HOPE Stories of Black Women’s Fertility, Faith, and Fight to Become Mommies SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2017 Following all Worship Services Atrium For information onHold on to Hope, Visit www.drstaceyledwardsdunn.com

April 30, 2017 10 ©2017 Trinity United Church of Christ. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited. Announcements A MESSAGE FROM THE 2017 WOMEN’S CONFERENCE SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE: “EQUAL PAY AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING: WHAT IS A WOMAN’S WORTH?” From the beginning, God has held women in high regard… God values women! Genesis 1:27-28, the Message Translation, reminds us that: “God created human beings; He created them godlike, reflecting God’s nature. He created them male AND female.”

E QUAL PAY $$$ • In the United States, a woman working a 40-hour week for an entire year is only compensated .80 cents for every dollar that her white, male, non-Hispanic equivalent is paid. This means that if he is paid $50,000 a year for doing X, a woman in that same position is likely to earn as little as $40,000, comparatively • According to the National Women’s Law Center (NWLC), the yearly wage/earnings gap, in median earnings equals $10,470!

• Equal pay affects all women, regardless of occupation, title, educational level, marital status, parental ? h

status, whether retired or working, unionized or not and whether receiving disability or not (Resource t r

The Wage Gap: The Who, How, Why and What To Do, 2016) o w • As women, it is imperative that we continue to address this huge inequality not just for us, but for our s '

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• The International Justice Mission (IJM) has found that there are an estimated 35.9 million people held a in slavery today. Children represent an estimated 26% of all forced labor victims. Globally, the average s

cost of a slave is $90 a

• Major forms of trafficking in persons include: sex trafficking, child sex trafficking, forced labor, forced h

child labor, bonded labor or debt bondage, domestic servitude, and unlawful recruitment and use of w t i child soldiers • The United Nations estimates the total number market value of illicit human trafficking at 32 billion U.S. dollars, which ranks it as the world’s third most profitable crime after illicit drugs and arms trafficking

WHAT CAN WE DO TO END HUMAN TRAFFICKING? • Human trafficking exist because a capitalist driven market has placed a market value on vulnerable, at risk populations affected by war, poverty, civil and economic instability and bias against female and minority ethnicities. What we need is a heart change in values to address the demand and end the supply – this takes prayer for victims, perpetrators, and an economic system that supports the marketing of humans for profit. Consider supporting organizations right here in Chicago that are already at work rescuing victims from human trafficking, such as the Dreamcatcher Foundation, the Chicago Dream Center, and The Salvation Army. For information on Equal Pay and Human Trafficking, visit: www.isanctuary.org www.herfuturecoalition.org www.buythechangeusa.org April 30, 2017 ©2017 Trinity United Church of Christ. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited. 11 Announcements TRINITY UCC 2017 WOMEN’S CONFERENCE TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER!!! Thursday, May 4 – Saturday, May 6, 2017 The Westin Hotel 400 Park Boulevard • Itasca, IL Adults: $125/person High School Teens: $70/person Register in-person or online www.trinitywomensweekend.org (Online registration ends 4/23 at 11:59 p.m.)

CAN’T MAKE THE ENTIRE CONFERENCE? CONFERENCE “GLIMPSE” REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE IN-HOUSE AND ONLINE! $45.00/PERSON (In-house: cash/credit/debit only; no checks) Includes: Friday night worship • Conference book and bag 5:00 p.m. Registration check-in 6:00 p.m. admission to Vendor Marketplace

2017 WOMEN’S CONFERENCE GUEST MINISTERS

Rev. Dr. Nicole Rev. Sheleta Fomby Rev. Courtney Rev. Dr. Teresa Minister to Church LIfe Massie Martin Clayton Jenkins Fry Brown Executive Minister Reid Temple AME Church Senior Pastor Bandy Professor of Preaching The Park Church Silver Spring, Maryland Euclid Avenue UCC Candler School of Theology Charlotte, North Carolina Cleveland, Ohio Atlanta, Georgia

April 30, 2017 12 ©2017 Trinity United Church of Christ. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited. Announcements 2017 WOMEN’S WORKSHOP Facilitators Rev. Wanda Washington • Dr. Eboni Marshall Turman • Dr. Kara Davis • Dr. Sharon Ellis Davis • Dr. Alisha Lola Jones • Rev. Courtney Clayton Jenkins • Dr. Joyce Thomas • Dr. Cheryl Whitaker • Rev. LaShondra Stephens • Rev. Dr. Teresa Fry Brown HOTEL REGISTRATION INFORMATION The Westin Hotel • 400 Park Boulevard• Itasca, IL 630-773-4000 or visit https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/TrinityUnitedChurchofChrist2017Sold Out A SECOND HOTEL HAS BEEN ADDED! th

Reservations are now being accepted through Tuesday, April 25 ONLY! e Hyatt Place: 1150 N. Arlington Heights Rd. • Itasca, IL pdat u

ROOM RATES (Includes Daily Buffet Breakfast and Complimentary WiFi) e Single - $99.00 plus tax • Double - $104.00 plus tax • Triple - $114.00 plus tax • Quad - $124.00 plus tax c n e

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Petsan lis Dr. Eboni Marshall Turman • Dr. Natalie King • Rev. Dr. Teresa Fry Brown Dr. Alisha Lola Jones • Cassandra O'Neal Moderated by Courtney Gousman April 30, 2017 ©2017 Trinity United Church of Christ. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited. 13 Announcements S T N E M E C N U N A no

In addition, we will no longer remain silent regarding police brutality and misconduct, creating opportunities for previously incarcerated citizens, and the reduction of violence in our city. For more information, call the Prison Ministry, 773-966-1500 Mailbox 2354 by May 1, 2017.

April 30, 2017 14 ©2017 Trinity United Church of Christ. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited. Endeleo Discovery Channel The temporary closing of the Carter G. Woodson Regional Library for exterior renovation affords the opportunity to visit other branches, namely the George Cleve- land Hall Branch in Bronzeville. The library, named after a prominent African American surgeon and great civic leader, is a landmark building opened under the direction of Viv- ian G. Harsh, the first African American to head a branch of the Chicago Public Library. Built in 1931, the Chicago Landmark plaque that adorns this architecturally significant edifice states that Ms. Harsh compiled an immense African American research collection and initiated pioneering programs that promoted the work of Chicago Black Literary Renaissance writers like Gwendolyn Brooks and Richard Wright. The collection grew and was subsequently relocated to Woodson Library in 1975, where it is still housed today. e l e d eno Carter G. Woodson (seated bottom left) next to Vivian G. Harsh and the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History

The history is far too rich to capture in one writing but leading up to Woodson’s fall re- opening. Endeleo is committed to seeing our library recognized as one of the premier cultural institutions in Chicago and we urge our community to embrace it as part of the catalytic development along the 95th Street Corridor. Rediscover Woodson and become part of the picture.

Endeleo is progress, growth, and development. Endeleoinstitute.org

April 30, 2017 ©2017 Trinity United Church of Christ. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited. 15 Baptism, Baby Dedication, RightH and of Fellowship, and more available online at http://trinityucc.zenfolio.com! Today, Sunday, April 30, 2017 following the 11:00 a.m. worship service The Women's Conference Committee and The Akiba Bookstore's Changing the World! The 2nd Annual Women's History Month Afternoon with Women Authors B K 2017 Seven Last Words 2017 Journey To Resurrection A I Daughters of Thunder Holy Week CD and DVD Sets $70.00 ~ CD Set $80.00 ~ DVD Set CD or DVD ~ $25.00 includes Ash Wed (a.m. & p.m.), Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and all Easter Sunday services!

NEW AKIBA STORE HOURS Tuesday - Thursday, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Friday, 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday, CLOSED. Sunday, after each Worship Service (773) 962 - 5660 • www.trinitychicago.org/shop

Today 4/30 SaturDAY 5/6 400 W. 95th Street 7:30 a.m. Worship Service – SA 400 W. 95th Street 11:00 a.m. Worship Service – SA 8:00 a.m. Zumba - A 1:30 p.m. Women Authors Expo - A Ministers in Training - SA 2:00 p.m. Women Conference Chapel Committee Prayer Black and Christian New Member Class - FH Service - WC Saturday Bible Class 2016-1017 6:00 p.m. Worship Service – SA 9:00 a.m. Yoga Business Meeting - 207 Legal Clinic - NII 11:00 a.m. Math Tutorial - 203 Monday 5/1 Isuthu Rites of Passage - 207 400 W. 95th Street 11:30 a.m. The Next Movement Meeting - 204 CHURCH CLOSED 12:30 p.m. Walaika - WC Big Mama's Sewing Class - 116 1:00 p.m. Drill Team Rehearsal - NII East TUSD E AY 5/2 2:30 p.m. Women’s Guild Ministry - 203 3:00 p.m. Pre-Marital Counseling - 202 400 W. 95th Street Freedom School Tennis Committee - 102 5:30 p.m. Women’s Chorus Concert Committee - 116 6:30 p.m. Women’s Chorus Rehearsal - SA Khayralla/Mwanabaraka/Chinara Rehearsal - NII East Tangeni Dance Rehearsal - A 7:00 p.m. Men’s Chorus Rehearsal - WC Singles Community Ministry - 203 Counseling Ministry - 207 d BA e KI

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400 W. 95th Street caln ar 11:30 a.m. Prayer Service - WC DIVINE 12:30 p.m. Family Caregiver Support Group - BR 4:00 p.m. Armor Bearers Training - 203 IMAGINATION 6:00 p.m. Praise Team - FH 7:00 p.m. Wednesday @ The Well - SA CALL T HurSDAY 5/4 Join Pastor Moss for his monthly Divine 400 W. 95th Street 6:30 p.m. Domestic Violence - 207 Imagination telephone message, Drill Team Rehearsal - NII East Married Couples Dance Rehearsal - FH 11:55 a.m., Thursday, May 11, 2017. Tangeni Dance Rehearsal - A My Brother’s Keeper - 116 Dial 712-775-7031, enter passcode 634787; press the “#” key FD RI AY 5/5 400 W. 95th Street 11:00 a.m. Free N One Meeting - 202 5:00 p.m. Big Mama’s House Sewing/Tailoring - 203 6:00 p.m. African Dance Rehearsal - SA 6:30 p.m. Isuthu Mentor Ministry - 202 April 30, 2017 ©2017 Trinity United Church of Christ. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited. 17 Events ALL COURT TENNIS summer program, two six-week Chrcu hwide EventS sessions, May 13 – June 17 and June 24 – July 29, BLAINE DENYE LIBRARY Ministry partners invite you Adults (9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.) and juniors (Ages 4-12 to visit our library and explore the volumes on Bible years, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.), All are welcome, study, African American history and culture, The Information, Contact Coach Marty Bufford, 773-720- focus for the month of April is Easter: In His Image, 7632 or [email protected], or Coach Malcolm by Cain Hope Felder; He Choose the Nails, by Max Bufford, [email protected] Lucado; The Passion of the Lord, by James Noel, ed.; Chicago Metropolitan Association of the Listening at Golgotha, by Peter Storey; The Darkness United Church of Christ, Spring Youth Meeting and the Dawn, by Charles Swindoll, Library hours – Off The Pews, World Café Conversation with are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Generation Next: Re-Imagining the Church You Will Wednesdays, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Saturdays, Inherit, Saturday, May 6, 2017, 8:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m., 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The Disciples Divinity House of the University of Chicago, 1156 East 57th Street, Chicago, IL 60637, This Event is Free and Open to youth ages 8-18, Breakfast Minitr s y EVENTS and Lunch will be served, Contact Min. Jasmin Taylor, 773-966-1543, [email protected] A SANKOFA EVENING: The Celebration Continues, Calling all married couples with 40 years and more ENDURE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS 100 for 100 Lives, of wedded blessings! The Married Couples Ministry A Night of Opera and Giving Scholarship Fundraiser, extends a special invitation to you to participate Friday, May 12, Willow Creek, 418 S. Wabash, Meet in our annual L.O.V.E. (Living Our Vows Everyday) and Greet 6:00 p.m., Benefit 6:30 p.m., Hosted by t Worship Service, Friday. June 16, 7:00 p.m., Submit a P. Nathaniel Boe, Jr., Information and tickets, visit e 5 x 7 or 8 x 10 photo of you and your spouse in African http://endurethemovement.com/100for100lives. Evn s attire (suggested) to be displayed during the week php of the L.O.V.E. worship service, including contact FROM SLAVERY TO THE WHITE HOUSE May 6, information on the back of the photo, Place photo 2:00 p.m., Thornton Township High School, 15001 in mailroom, attention: Married Couples Ministry or Broadway Ave., Harvey, IL, Group rates available, email to [email protected], If you Information, Call 773-499-8838 need a photo taken or for information, Call 773-966- MARCUS J. BRADSHAW FOUNDATION 2017 1500, Mailbox 2343 Scholarship for graduating minority high school seniors or military veterans accepted into an Comui m n ty EVENTS accredited 4-year college or university as an entering freshman, established for minority students who 4TH WARD JOB FAIR WORKSHOP Wednesday, May have demonstrated academic promise and are in 10, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and j1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., economic need of support to attend college, To apply Mid-South American Job Center, 4314 S. Cottage and for information, Send an email to [email protected] Grove Ave.; AND Job Fair, Friday, May 12, 10:00 a.m. or call 708-639-7200 – 2:00 p.m., local employers onsite, jobs in growing PRE-MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH Saturday, May 13, industries, Bring resume, Business attire required, 11:00 a.m., Kenwood UCC, 4600-08 S. Greenwood Information, Call Prentice Butler, 773-536-8103 Ave., Guest speaker, Min. Dr. Sue B. Ladd, Information, email [email protected] April 30, 2017 18 ©2017 Trinity United Church of Christ. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited. Events SOUTH SHORE DRILL TEAM Annual Spring Show, Saturday, May 13, 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., Gary Stay Connected Update Comer Youth Center, 7200 S. Ingleside, Showcases the talent of youth ages 8-21 in a wide range of music, from classic to contemporary, Information, Contact Deanna Walcott-Kemp, 773-752-7830 MAY IS LUPUS AWARENESS MONTH Lupus is an inflammatory, multisystem, autoimmune disease where the body’s immune system becomes misdirected and attacks the organs it was designed to protect, It may impact virtually any organ in the body, Lupus IS NOT contagious; it is not like or related to cancer or HIV/AIDS, For information, The total sale of "Stay Connected" contact the Lupus Society of Illinois (LSI), 312- 542-0002 or visit lupusil.org. Our Lupus Support CDs, as of April 26, 2017, has Ministry meets quarterly on the 3rd Saturday of the reached 1,428 units sold! month (September, December, March, June), For d e

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h t i w y Save the Date! part 2017 Party With A Purpose Celebrating the 9th Pastoral Anniversary of our Senior Pastor, Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III Friday, June 2, 2017 More Details Coming Soon!

MARCH 2017 African Christianity: An African Story, Ed. By Ogbu Kalu, Africa World Press, Inc., 1st Ed. (Aug. 16, 2007) Reading Assignment #5 – Pages 89-97 n r u o APRIL 2017 j o s The Ethiopians: A History, Pankhurst, Richard, Wiley Blackwell n a

(Feb. 14, 2001) i Reading Assignment #6 – Pages 45-53 p h t e io

MAY 2017 A History of Christianity in Africa: From Antiquity to the Present, Isichei, Elizabeth, Eerdmans; 1st print edition (Feb. 22, 1995) Reading Assignment #7 - Chapter 1 – North African Christianity Antiquity

*A study packet is available in the Akiba.

JUNE 2017 A History of Ethiopia, Marcus, Harold G. University of California Press; Updated ed. Edition (Jan. 7, 2002) Reading Assignment #8 - Chapter 2

ADDITIONAL READING

Stony the Road We Trod: African American Biblical Interpretation, Felder, Cain Hope, Fortress Press; 1st Ed. (June 1, 1991) • Chapter 7 – The Black Presence in the Old Testament • Chapter 8 – Beyond Identification: The Use of Africans in Old Testament s

Poetry and Narratives t n e m e c n u n The Ethiopians: A History, Pankhurst, Richard, Wiley-Blackwell a no (Feb. 14, 2001) • Pages 45-53

The Battle of Adwa: African Victory in an Age of Empire, Jones, Raymond, Belknap Press; Reprint edition (March 23, 2015) • Introduction • The Road to Adwa - Chapters 1-7 • The Battle – Chapters 8-13

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1st Quarter Theme: Growing in Love 3rd Quarter Theme: Growing in Holiness January - Ephesians 3:16-19 (NRSV) July - 2 Corinthians 7:1 (NIV) 16I pray that, according to the riches of his glory, he may 1Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us grant that you may be strengthened in your inner being with purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and 17 power through his Spirit, and that Christ may dwell in your spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God. hearts through faith, as you are being rooted and grounded 18 in love. I pray that you may have the power to comprehend, August - Romans 12:2 (NIV) with all the swaints, what is the breadth and length and height 2Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed 19 and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and knowledge, so that you may be filled with all the fullness of approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. God. September - Exodus 15:2 (MSG) February - Philippians 1:9-11 (NRSV) God is my strength. God is my song, and, yes! God is my 9 And this is my prayer, that your love may overflow more salvation.This is the kind of God I have and I’m telling the world! and more with knowledge and full insight 10to help you to determine what is best, so that in the day of Christ you may be pure and blameless, 11having produced the harvest of 4th Quarter Theme: Maturing in Christ righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ for the glory and praise of God. October - James 1:2-4 (NIV) 2Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you March - John 13:34 (NRSV) face trials of many kinds, 3because you know that the testing 34I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. of your faith produces perseverance. 4Let perseverance finish Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. 2nd Quarter Theme: Growing in the Word of God November - Hebrews 5:12-14 (NIV) 12In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God’s April - Colossians 3:16 (NRSV) 13 16Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; teach and admonish word all over again. You need milk, not solid food! Anyone one another in all wisdom; and with gratitude in your hearts who lives on milk, being still an infant, is not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness. 14But solid food is for the sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God. mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil. May - Luke 8:14 (NRSV) 14As for what fell among the thorns, these are the ones who hear; but as they go on their way, they are choked by the December - 1 Corinthians 13:11 (NIV) cares and riches and pleasures of life, and their fruit does not 11When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I mature. reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me. June - 2 Timothy 2:15 (NIV) 15Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. 7:30 a.m. Worship Service Rev. Dr. Teresa Fry Brown Guest Preacher Bandy Professor of Preaching Candler School of Theology, Emory University Atlanta, Georgia

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