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CHURCH INFORMATION 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, 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 Deacon Shirley Bims-Ellis, Dir. of CFABS Bryan Johnson, Dir. Sacred Music Dr. Julia Speller, Dir. Christian Ed. Min. Jasmin Taylor, Digi Pastor Rev. Dr. Linda Thomas, Theologian-in-Residence

Weekly Praise/Prayer Service Sunday Worship Services 11:30 a.m. - Prayer Service Live Sunday Webcasts 7:14 a.m. & 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. - Prayer Service 7:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m. (Praise Service begins 7:14 p.m. - Wednesday @ The Well www.trinitychicago.org 15 minutes prior) Saturday church School Television Broadcast 9:00 a.m. Sundays, 1:30 p.m. Youth church (WJYS, Check local listings) 7:14 a.m., 10:45 a.m. cFABS Bible Study Prayer Line: 866-962-5650 773-966-1507 Bible discovery hour For current schedule, Radio Broadcast 9:45 a.m. Visit www.trinitychicago.org Sundays, 6:00 p.m. WVON 1690 AM

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Cover Art: Food, Fun and Fellowship by Willie E. Robinson Table of Contents

Order of Worship (7:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 6:00 p.m.) ...... 2 Hymn of Praise "We’ve Come This Far By Faith" ...... 3 Unison Scripture ...... 4 Guest Preachers ...... 5 Today's Musical Guest ...... 7 Sermon Notes/Prayer Concerns ...... 8 Quarterly Congregation Meeting ...... 9 Trinity UCC Farmers Market ...... 10 Green the Church Summit ...... 11 Youth Revival/Children's Back To School Health Fair ...... 12 Mental Health Expo/2015 Men's Conference ...... 13 Freedom School Golf Benefit ...... 14 TS

New Members Class ...... 15 en Akiba ...... 16 Endeleo ...... 17 Calendar ...... 18

Events ...... 19 T oF Con TABLe

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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! Reunion Sunday • July 19, 2015 ©2015 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 (7:30 a.m.) ...... “Yes I Know Jesus” Choral Introit (11:00 a.m.) ...... “All People Of God” Opening Song (11:00 a.m.) ...... “Come Thou Almighty King” Hymn of Praise ...... “We’ve Come This Far By Faith” Unison Scripture (7:30 a.m.) ...... Luke 15:11-32 (The Message) Unison Scripture (11:00 a.m.) ...... I Kings 19:1-9 (NIV) PLeASe ReMAin STAnDinG FoR The ReADinG oF The WoRD Invocation Parish Concerns Visitor Recognition/Passing of the Peace/Baby Dedication The Pastor’s Word The Service of Giving Offertory Sentences Tithes/Offerings/Guest Minister Altar Call (7:30 a.m.) ...... “Trust Me” Altar Call (11:00 a.m.) ...... “Let Your Will Be Done” Sermon (7:30 a.m.) ...... “It’s Never Too Late” Sermon (11:00 a.m.) ...... “How Did I Get Here?” Hymn of Invitation Order of Worship - 6:00 p.m. Opening Song ...... “O, How I Love Jesus” Ministry of Music...... “I Will Sing Hallelujah” Sermon ...... “Nowhere To Run” Hymn of Invitation The Service of Giving Offertory Sentences Tithes and Offerings Guest Minister Altar Call/Benediction [once the sermon has begun, parishioners may not enter or re-enter the first floor sanctuary.] **The Order of Worship is subject to change, at the dictation of the Holy Spirit…

Reunion Sunday • July 19, 2015 2 ©2015 Trinity United Church of Christ. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited. Hymn of Praise We’Ve CoMe ThiS FAR By FAiTh Refrain We’ve come this far by faith, Leaning on the Lord; Trusting in His holy word, He’s never failed me yet. Oh can’t turn around, We’ve come this far by faith. Verse 1 Don’t be discouraged when trouble’s In your life, He’ll bear your burdens And move all misery and strife. That’s why we’ve come this far by faith,

Leaning on the Lord; RAiSe P Trusting in His holy word, F He’s never failed me yet. Oh can’t turn around, hyM n o We’ve come this far by faith. Verse 2 Just the other day I heard someone say He didn’t believe in God’s word; But I can truly say that God has made a way, And He’s never failed me yet. That’s why we’ve come this far by faith, Leaning on the Lord; Trusting in His holy word, He’s never failed me yet. Oh can’t turn around, We’ve come this far by faith.

22-24 7:30 a.m. “But the father wasn’t listening. He was calling to the servants, ‘Quick. Bring a clean set Luke 15:11-32 (MSG) of clothes and dress him. Put the family ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. Then get 11-12Then he said, “There was once a man who a grain-fed heifer and roast it. We’re going to had two sons. The younger said to his father, feast! We’re going to have a wonderful time! ‘Father, I want right now what’s coming to me.’ My son is here—given up for dead and now alive! Given up for lost and now found!’ And 12-16“So the father divided the property they began to have a wonderful time. between them. It wasn’t long before the younger son packed his bags and left for a 25-27“All this time his older son was out in the distant country. There, undisciplined and field. When the day’s work was done he came dissipated, he wasted everything he had. After in. As he approached the house, he heard he had gone through all his money, there was the music and dancing. Calling over one of a bad famine all through that country and the houseboys, he asked what was going he began to hurt. He signed on with a citizen on. He told him, ‘Your brother came home. there who assigned him to his fields to slop Your father has ordered a feast—barbecued the pigs. He was so hungry he would have beef!—because he has him home safe and eaten the corncobs in the pig slop, but no one sound.’ would give him any. 28-30“The older brother stalked off in an angry 17-20“That brought him to his senses. He said, sulk and refused to join in. His father came ‘All those farmhands working for my father out and tried to talk to him, but he wouldn’t sit down to three meals a day, and here I am listen. The son said, ‘Look how many years I’ve starving to death. I’m going back to my father. stayed here serving you, never giving you one I’ll say to him, Father, I’ve sinned against God, moment of grief, but have you ever thrown a I’ve sinned before you; I don’t deserve to be party for me and my friends? Then this son of called your son. Take me on as a hired hand.’ yours who has thrown away your money on He got right up and went home to his father. whores shows up and you go all out with a feast!’ 20-21“When he was still a long way off, his father saw him. His heart pounding, he ran 31-32“His father said, ‘Son, you don’t out, embraced him, and kissed him. The son understand. You’re with me all the time, and started his speech: ‘Father, I’ve sinned against everything that is mine is yours—but this is a God, I’ve sinned before you; I don’t deserve to wonderful time, and we had to celebrate. This be called your son ever again.’ brother of yours was dead, and he’s alive! He was lost, and he’s found!’”

11:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. I Kings 19:1-9 (NIV) Genesis 32:1-8 (NRSV) 19Now Ahab told Jezebel everything Elijah had 32Jacob went on his way and the angels of God done and how he had killed all the prophets met him; 2and when Jacob saw them he said, with the sword. 2So Jezebel sent a messenger “This is God’s camp!” So he called that place to Elijah to say, “May the gods deal with me, be Mahanaim. it ever so severely, if by this time tomorrow I do not make your life like that of one of them.” 3Jacob sent messengers before him to his brother Esau in the land of Seir, the country of 3 Elijah was afraid and ran for his life. When Edom, 4instructing them, “Thus you shall say he came to Beersheba in Judah, he left his 4 to my lord Esau: Thus says your servant Jacob, servant there, while he himself went a day’s ‘I have lived with Laban as an alien, and stayed journey into the wilderness. He came to a until now; 5and I have oxen, donkeys, flocks, broom bush, sat down under it and prayed male and female slaves; and I have sent to tell that he might die. “I have had enough, Lord,” my lord, in order that I may find favor in your he said. “Take my life; I am no better than my sight.’” ancestors.” 5Then he lay down under the bush eS PTUR

and fell asleep. CR i 6The messengers returned to Jacob, saying,

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All at once an angel touched him and said, S “Get up and eat.” 6He looked around, and coming to meet you, and four hundred men

7 Uni there by his head was some bread baked over are with him.” Then Jacob was greatly afraid hot coals, and a jar of water. He ate and drank and distressed; and he divided the people and then lay down again. that were with him, and the flocks and herds and camels, into two companies, 8thinking, “If 7The angel of the Lord came back a second Esau comes to the one company and destroys time and touched him and said, “Get up and it, then the company that is left will escape.” eat, for the journey is too much for you.” 8So he got up and ate and drank. Strengthened by that food, he traveled forty days and forty nights until he reached Horeb, the mountain of God. 9There he went into a cave and spent the night. And the word of the Lord came to him: "What are you doing here, Elijah?"

ReV. BARBARA A. heARD Volunteer Associate Pastor, provides individual, pre- and post-marital counseling and serves as a Bible Study class facilitator.

Rev. Heard holds a Masters of Divinity from Garrett- Evangelical Seminary, and attended Loyola University of Chicago, Institute for Pastoral Studies, where she participated in graduate courses in theology. She also holds a Bachelor of Education, Kindergarten-Primary Education, from Chicago State University.

Rev. Heard is the mother of one daughter, Dr. Holly Heard Hinderlie, and she has two grandchildren, Kayla Valerie and Jaden Walker Hinderlie. Her hobbies include reading, cooking, jazz, theater – especially dance, and fine dining.

ReV. WAnDA WAShinGTon served as the founding pastor of Grace United Church of Christ in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She was the first African American woman to start a new church in Wisconsin. Prior to arriving at Grace UCCC, Rev. Washington served as an Associate Pastor and the Director of Pastoral Services at Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, Illinois under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright Jr.

She received her Bachelor of Science Degree from Mac Murray College, a Master of Arts from Ohio State University, and a Master of Divinity from Chicago Theological Seminary. In her role as Director of Pastoral Services at Trinity UCC, Rev. Wanda supervised seven members of the pastoral staff and assisted families with arranging funeral services. She also supervised, supported and guided over one hundred students who were attending seminary as Ministers in Training. In 2012, Rev. Washington retired from full-time ministry and relocated to Indianapolis, Indiana. She is married to Mr. Wayne Washington Sr. and together they are the parents of three children, the grandparents of six, and great grandparents of one.

Reunion Sunday • July 19, 2015 6 ©2015 Trinity United Church of Christ. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited. Guest Preacher ReV. DR. MeLBALeniA eVAnS currently serves as the Acting Associate Conference Minister for Stewardship and Church Vitality for the Illinois Conference of the United Church of Christ. She served as Trinity UCC’s Executive Minister from 2000- 2005 and began doctoral studies and serving as an adjunct professor at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary and Chicago Theological Seminary. Dr. Evans became a Commissioned Minister/Worker in the United Church of Christ in 1980, at Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in Bible Study and served as the Administrator for the Center for African Biblical Studies.

Dr. Evans is a graduate of Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, Illinois, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts, Summa Cum Laude. In addition, she earned a Master of Divinity Degree, with academic honors, from Howard University School of Divinity, Washington,

D.C., and a doctorate degree from McCormick Theological Seminary, Chicago, Illinois. ST Ue

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CoRey BARkSDALe, serves as a praise and worship leader he R under the ministry of Dr. Bill Winston at Living Word Christian Center in AC Re

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A native of Chicago, Corey’s unique sound has afforded him appearances on National Television networks and platforms including, WGN’s “Singsation”, TBN, and “Rejoice in the Word” on The Word Network.

Corey’s current single “Persona,” written by Barksdale, declares our identity in God and the importance of becoming who God created us to be. “Persona” has also become a widely requested song, airing on local radio stations. In addition, he has toured in Sweden, Amsterdam, and Israel.

New music is on the horizon for Corey Barksdale. Through his profound testimony and music, it is his desire for listeners to love God, love themselves, and love others through worship and praise. For more information on Corey Barksdale, visit www.coreybarksdalemusic.com. Reunion Sunday • July 19, 2015 ©2015 Trinity United Church of Christ. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited. 7 Sermon Notes Prayer Concerns

QUARTeRLy MeeTinG oF The ConGReGATion Tuesday, July 28, 2015 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary AnnoUnCeMen TS Financial Reports Session 6:00 p.m. Wright Chapel

The TRiniTy UCC FARMeRS MARkeT iS BACk! Saturdays, through September 26, 2015 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 95TH and Eggleston South Parking Lot

GET YOUR FRESH LOCALLY GROWN FRUITS AND VEGETABLES!

Want to tone your whole body, have better health? Get out of that rut, dig deep and push yourself with a no-nonsense workout challenge!

Boot Camp comes to the Farmers Market July 25th, 9:00 a.m.

Keith Lightfoot will take you through the ultimate BOOT CAMP experience!

The Farmers Market accepts debit/credit/LINK and Farmers Market coupons! Bring your shopping bags! If you or your ministry would like to volunteer, or for more information, contact Rose Scott, [email protected] or call 773-966-1500, Mailbox 2385.

Save The Date Come WoRShiP with us and LeARn Why the BLACk ChURCh is GoinG GReen! Wednesday, August 19, 2015 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Launch and Worship Service • Bishop Vashti McKenzie, Guest Preacher Thursday, August 20, 2015 Summit Action Conference 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Special Guests: AnnoUnCeMen TS

Bishop Vashti McKenzie Rev. Dr. Lance Watson Rev. Dr. Brad Braxton

Friday, August 21, 2015 Green Tour 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and Jazzapalooza To register: http://www.greenforall.org/events

VoLUnTeeRS neeDeD: Sign-up ToDAy to volunteer for the Green the Church Chicago Summit!

Reunion Sunday • July 19, 2015 ©2015 Trinity United Church of Christ. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited. 11 Announcements A MeSSAGe FRoM The yoUTh ReViVAL PLAnninG CoMMiTTee Join our youth in Fasting: July 19 – August 8 • 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. The Youth Revival Planning Committee asks the entire congregation to join us in a churchwide fast to empower our youth as they prepare for their Annual Youth Revival. We ask that you join us in fasting from bad attitudes, making excuses, foods (snacks, chocolate, caffeine, refined sugar) and electronics/ media. Many of us, youth and adults alike, spend an excessive amount of time using our electronic devices to play video games, watch movies and television shows, text, e-mail, and connect/communicate via social media. We ask that you use the time fasting from your guilty pleasures: food, bad attitudes, making excuses, or electronics/social media, to focus on our theme of Child, Get Up and Walk in Love.

PURPoSe oF FASTinG FoR oUR yoUTh: To hear from God and to break the yokes trying to hinder them from developing a personal relationship with Christ and walking in their God-given purpose and authority! July 19th - July 25th: Read, pray, and reflect on Luke 8:40-54 (The Message) and Ephesians 5:2A (NIV) July 26th – August 1st: Read, pray, and reflect on Mark 12:28-33 (The Message) August 2nd – August 8th: Pray and fast for our Youth, that they may have INCREASED FAITH as they hear from God on how to walk in love!

THE IMMABASI HEALTH AND WELLNESS MINISTRY AND ADVOCATE HOPE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

CHILDREN’S BACK TO SCHOOL HEALTH FAIR (For children ages 3-18 years)

Wednesday, July 29 - Thursday, July 30, 2015 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. • Atrium

Health fair includes the Ronald McDonald van and a Dental van, providing: • Physical exams • Immunizations • Vision screenings • Dental exams

Pre-registration is required. To pre-register, Call Dr. Pamela Lee, 773-966-1500 Mailbox 2332, or send an email to [email protected]. Please arrive at 9:00 a.m. to reserve your place. Reunion Sunday • July 19, 2015 12 ©2015 Trinity United Church of Christ. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited. Announcements

The iMMABASi AnD CoUnSeLinG MiniSTRieS AnD The nATionAL ASSoCiATion oF MenTAL iLLneSS (nAMi) SAVE THE DATE! PReSenT TheiR 2015 MEN’S CONFERENCE AnnUAL MenTAL heALTh eXPo

Sunday, July 26, 2015 Atrium Immediately following the 7:30 and 11:00 worship services

Mental Illness is a concern for all of us. Please come to the Mental Health Expo to learn about available resources and gain more insight into a growing issue in our families and communities. Pardon Our Dust: AnnoUnCeMen TS Servant Leaders Under Construction A representative from Roosevelt University (Proverbs 4:10-13 MSG) will be available to provide FREE private assessments. Friday, October 17 – Saturday, October 18, 2015 For more information, contact Rev. Rochelle Michael, Hilton Lisle/Naperville 773-966-1549, or 3003 Corporate West Drive Deacon Jiles Taylor-George, Lisle, IL 773-966-1558.

The Stewardship Ministry Cordially invites All new Members To Attend Their BLACk AnD ChRiSTiAn new Member Class

We are so happy that you walked the aisle, gave your heart to Christ and your hand to the preacher. So that you may become a full-fledged member of Trinity United Church of Christ you MUST complete your new member classes! If you haven’t taken both New Member classes (Sessions I and II) the Stewardship Ministry is expecting you! Completion of the new member process after you have “walked the aisle” is in three stages: • Completion of Sessions I and II (in that order) of your New Member Classes • Right Hand of Fellowship on a first Sunday evening. The “Right Hand of Fellowship” is 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 Adults and Teens Children ages 12 and under Sessions i & ii – Saturday, August 1, 2015 Sessions i & ii – Saturday, August 1, 2015 Registration: 8:00 a.m. Registration: 8:00 a.m. Class: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Class: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. AnnoUnCeMen TS Fellowship Hall (Children must be accompanied by Parent or Guardian) (Continental Breakfast and lunch will be provided)

Receive Right Hand of Fellowship, Sunday, AUGUST 2, 2015, 4:45 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 by calling Membership/ Ministry Services, 773-962-5650. Expect a follow-up call from the Stewardship Ministry. PLEASE NOTE: Your picture will be taken during the class.

Reunion Sunday • July 19, 2015 ©2015 Trinity United Church of Christ. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited. 15 Baptism, Baby Dedication, Right hand of Fellowship, and more available online at http://trinityucc.zenfolio.com!

Notice: Reduced Saturday Akiba Hours Until further notice, Saturday Akiba hours are 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

REVIVAL month SEt Revival month Set includes all three (3) Revival Sunday Worship Services Revival Week Services, July 14-16 and all three (3) Reunion Sunday Worship Services! DVD Sets CD Sets nInE DISCS!! $65 $85

Father's Day 2015 CD Sets CD and DVD Sets DVD Sets $25 Father's Day Set includes $35 all three (3) Sunday Worship Services

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

PARTiCiPATe in The D.A.A.D. STUDy • Are you a father of a child age 2-5? • Are you African American? • Do you live apart from your child? • Do you want to participate in a fatherhood program for African American fathers? This Research Study is Just for Fathers! What? Nurse researchers at Rush University Medical Center will be testing 2 programs that are meant to help fathers who don’t live with their young children to be really great fathers. Even though you don’t live with your child on a full time basis, we know that your children are important to you. We also know that children need the positive and consistent involvement of their fathers. This program is intended to give fathers knowledge and skills that will help you maintain a strong, loving and consistent relationship with your young child. Commitment • Be randomly assigned to participate in one of the 2 programs

• Attend 10 group meetings with other fathers over the next 3 months AnnoUnCeMen TS • Groups will be held in the community at nearby community colleges • Complete study questions 3 times while you are in the study (before the groups start, at the end of the groups, and again, 3 months later) Benefits • Fathers will receive a $40 gift card for completing study questions ($120 total) • Group meetings with other fathers will include a meal and transportation reimbursement • Fathers will have the chance to share their experiences being a father with other fathers • Fathers will learn more about preparing themselves to be strong and effective fathers for their children

if you are interested in this research study, scan the QR code into your “Smart Device” to complete a study interest form. or give us a call on the D.A.A.D. study telephone line at (312) 563-3566. A Research Assistant will contact you! •Endeleo is Progress, Growth and Development•

ToDAY 7/19 THurSDAY 7/23 400 W. 95th Street 400 W. 95th Street 7:30 a.m. Reunion Sunday Worship Service – SA 1:00 p.m. Active Seniors Special Events Committee - 203 10:00 a.m. Isuthu - 203 6:00 p.m. RESET - Martial Arts - FH 11:00 a.m. Reunion Sunday Worship Service – SA Youth Revival Committee Meeting - BR 1:45 p.m. Youth Revival Planning Committee - 116 6:30 p.m. Freedom School Parent Meeting - 203 6:00 p.m. Reunion Sunday Worship Service – SA Drill Team Rehearsal - A 7:00 p.m. Emmaus Road - WC My Brothers’ Keeper - 207 MonDAY 7/20 Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal - SA 400 W. 95th Street CLOSED TuCC Village Center - 1947 West 95th Street 6:30 p.m. Tangeni Rehearsal - W-301 TuESDAY 7/21 400 W. 95th Street FrIDAY 7/24 5:45 p.m. Women’s Chorus Committee Meeting - 120 6:00 p.m. Boot Camp - Robichaux Park 400 W. 95th Street Drill Team - A 10:45 a.m. Active Seniors Meeting - 102 6:30 p.m. Teen Summer Book Club - 203 12:30 p.m. Active Seniors & Friends - A 7:00 p.m. Immabasi Mental Health Support Group - 102 2:30 p.m. Big Mama’s House Knitting & Crochet - 203 Mimes - 116 Active Seniors Hospitality Meeting - 102 Sanctuary Choir Steering Committee - BR Singles Ministry Committee Meeting - Balcony TuCC Village Center - 1947 West 95th Street Career Development Ministry - 120 6:00 p.m. Big Mama’s House (Sewing/Tailoring) - W307 Men’s Chorus Rehearsal - WC Women’s Chorus - SA SATurDAY 7/25 TuCC Village Center - 1947 West 95th Street 400 W. 95th Street 10:00 a.m. Big Mama’s House Quilting Class - W301 7:00 a.m. Food Share Distribution - FH 6:00 p.m. REACH Meeting - W301 7:30 a.m. Yoga Ministry - NII 6:15 p.m. Mwanabaraka Rehearsal - W301 8:00 a.m. Zumba - Robichaux Park 6:30 p.m. Sisterhood Meeting - W307 Farmers Market - Parking Lot D 12:00 p.m. Wedding Seminar - 207 1:30 p.m. Big Mama’s House Meeting - 202 WEDnESDAY 7/22 Christian Education Ministry - BR 400 W. 95th Street 2:00 p.m. Isuthu - Fante` & Ga Nations - WC 11:30 a.m. Prayer Service - SA 3:00 p.m. Pre-Marital Counseling - 202 6:00 p.m. Praise Team - WC Armor Bearers - BR 7:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Well - SA 3:30 p.m. Adult Ushers Meeting - FH 4:00 p.m. Youth Revival - Drill Team - SA 5:00 p.m. Armor Bearers Training - SA

Reunion Sunday • July 19, 2015 18 ©2015 Trinity United Church of Christ. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited. Events ChURChWiDe eVenTS MiniSTRy eVenTS BLAine Denye LiBRARy Ministry partners invite 6th AnnUAL SPeAk yoUR PeACe Praise Night, you to visit our library and explore the volumes Saturday, August 1, 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., on Bible study, African American history and Lowden Homes Basketball Court, 95th and culture, The focus for the month of July is Princeton, Looking for spoken word artists, Divorce, Unraveling, by Elisebeth Corcoran; singers, dancers, musicians, and actors, Hosted Voices of Children of Divorce, by David Royko; by the Men of Trinity and the Drug and Alcohol Helping Children Survive Divorce, by Archibald Recovery Ministry, Information, Call Rev. Mark Hart; Growing Through Divorce, by Jim Smoke; Barclay, 773-966-1564 Hope for the Separated, by Gary Chapman, The library is located on the 2nd floor, Library hours eMMAUS “GRieF WoRk” Ministry, Thursday, July are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 23, 7:00 p.m., Wright Chapel, This month’s topic: p.m., Wednesdays, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and “While You Were Sleeping,” Information, Contact Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Deacon Dr. Herbert Goodman, Jr., 773-966-1500 Mailbox 2320 or email Emmaus@trinitychicago. DiVine iMAGinATion CALL Join Pastor Moss org for his monthly Divine Imagination telephone message, 11:55 a.m., Thursday, August 13, Dial 605-562-3102 and enter passcode 206047; press CoMMUniTy eVenTS the “#” key 11Th AnnUAL TASTe oF kenWooD Saturday,

August 1, 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Kenwood eVen TS Men oF TRiniTy Cycle Against Violence, in United Church of Christ, 4600 S. Greenwood partnership with Major Taylor Cycling Club, Ave., Food, fun, karaoke, health information, live Tuesday, August 25, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Meet entertainment and more, Information, Call 773- at 95th and Princeton, Information, contact Rev. 373-2861 Mark Barclay, 773 966-1564 2nD AnnUAL CoMMUniTy BABy ShoWeR hosted ReSTART 4 heALTh returns Thursday, July 30, by Mission and Spiritual Care of Advocate Trinity 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Join us, as we Restart for Hospital, Friday, July 31, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., the rest of the year, We will discuss our journey Light on the Hill Café, Advocate Trinity Hospital, to better health, Dr. Mason has a surprise that 2320 E. 93rd St., Suggested donated new items: will show you how what you eat affects not only Blankets, seasonal outfits, onesies, booties, your health, but the health of the Planet, This sleepwear, towels, washcloths, Information, is consistent with Pastor Moss’s vision and the Contact Chaplain Mishca Smith, 773-967-5008 World Wide Green initiative

Reunion Sunday • July 19, 2015 ©2015 Trinity United Church of Christ. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited. 19 Events AACM STReeT BeAT After School series, July 24, 3:00 p.m., The AACM Exec’s Spiritual Healing, Metropolitan Apostolic Community Church of Christ, 4100 S. King Dr.; July 31, 3:00 p.m., Coco Elysses’ Millennium Project, Black United Fund, 1809 E. 71st St.; August 7, 3:30 p.m., Saalik Ziyad’s Healing Heroes, True Rock Ministries, 57 E. 16th St., an afterschool series featuring members of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians delivering healing performances to Chicago’s youth, Information,www.aacmchicago.org

AQUinAS DoMiniCAn hiGh SChooL Centennial Celebration and Class of 1975 40th Class Reunion, Saturday, August 15, 7:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m., The Legacy Restaurant, 11901 S. Loomis, Tickets, visit www.mea3cc.wix.com/adhsreunion2015, or www.adhs2015.eventbrite.com, Information, email [email protected]

LiBeRTy CiTy stage play, through today, Sunday, July 19, eta Creative Arts Foundation, 7558 S. South Chicago Ave., Shares the struggles of a 1970s Black revolutionary family and a young girl surviving the 1970s riots in the inner city ghetto of Liberty City, Miami, and the special relationship between the girl and her father, Tickets and information, Call 773-752-3955 or visit etacreativearts.org

SAVinG oUR yoUTh BBQ Cook-off Competition, Hosted by Circle Urban Ministries, Friday, July 31, 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., 118 N. Central Ave., See Austin’s youth team up with the Police and Fire departments, government, corporate, churches/pastors, and more, to compete for the best BBQ award, To register your team to compete and for information, Contact Oteia Bruce, 773-854-1643 or [email protected]

ShAkeSPeARe’S GReATeST hiTS, Tuesday, July 21, 6:30 p.m., Tuley Park, 501 E. 90th Pl., Hosted by Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks, A mix-up of Shakespeare’s most memorable characters and celebrated plays, experience the wildly entertaining, hilarious, romantic and compelling words that Shakespeare penned more than 400 years ago, Information, visit chicagoshakes.com

Sunday, August 2nd #Jesusmatters —Youth Revival Kick-off (All three worship services) Tuesday, August 4th #teenmatters 5-7pm Wednesday, August 5th “#teenmatters” 5-6pm “Link’d in” (prayer service) 6-7pm “Quench Your Thirst” 7:14-8:30pm Thursday, August 6th #teenmatters 5-7pm #worshipmatters 7pm—REVIVAL WORSHIP SERVICE Friday, August 7th #servicematters 12-3pm “Technology Café” #teenmatters 5-7pm “Glo UP" Worship Service 7pm Saturday, August 8th S.E.R.I.O.U.S. Matters - #Service matters Sunday, August 9th #WeMatter Kick Off - Following the 11am Service