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. Table of Contents Order of Worship (7:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 6:00 p.m.) .................................................. 2 Hymn of Praise "What A Friend We Have In Jesus" ............................................................3 Unison Scripture .................................................................................................................3 Sermon Notes/Prayer Concerns ......................................................................................... 4 Lenten Fast ......................................................................................................................... 5 Pastor Moss' Upcoming Sermons and Wednesday@TheWell Messages ...........................6 Giving Options at Trinity UCC ............................................................................................. 7 Senior Squad Up/Stay Connected Updates ........................................................................ 8 Youth Choirs Concert ..........................................................................................................9 Immabasi and Family Caregivers Support/Freedom School Gospel Run ..........................10 Blaine DeNye Library/Easter Egg Hunt ............................................................................. 11 Women's Conference 2017 .............................................................................................. 12 Women's Conference 2017 Fitness Party/Ad book .......................................................... 13 Married Couples/The Tee Shirt Store ............................................................................... 14 New Member Class .......................................................................................................... 15 Akiba .................................................................................................................................16 Endeleo ............................................................................................................................ 17 Calendar/Divine Imagination............................................................................................ 18 Events ............................................................................................................................... 19 Party With A Purpose ....................................................................................................... 20 Ethiopia Trip/Ethiopian Sojourn Reading Assignments .................................................... 21 Churchwide Theme 2017 ................................................................................................. 23 Service and Support ......................................................................................................... 24 OF CONTENTS TABLE 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! March 26, 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 (7:30 a.m.) ...............................................................................................“Hallelujah” Choral Introit (11:00 a.m.) .................................................................................“Praise Ye The Lord” Opening Song (11:00 a.m.) ............................................................................................... “Shabach” Hymn of Praise ........................................................................... “What A Friend We Have In Jesus” Unison Scripture ................................................................................................Philippians 4:6 (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.) ............................................................................. “Somebody Prayed For Me” Altar Call (11:00 a.m.) ............................................................................................“Everlasting God” Sermon ...........................................................................“Growing In Christ, Pt. 4: I Choose Prayer” Hymn of Invitation Order of Worship - 6:00 p.m. Opening Song .................................................................................................... “Worship The Lord” Ministry of Music.............................................................................. “Take It To The Lord In Prayer” Sermon ...........................................................................“Growing In Christ, Pt. 4: I Choose Prayer” 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… March 26, 2017 2 ©2017 Trinity United Church of Christ. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited. Hymn of Praise Unison Scripture WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS PHILIPPIANS 4:6 (NIV) VERSE 1 What a Friend we have in Jesus, All our sins and griefs to bear! What a privilege to carry 6 Everything to God in prayer! Do not be O what peace we often forfeit, O what needless pain we bear, anxious about All because we do not carry Everything to God in prayer. anything, but VERSE 2 Have we trials and temptations? in every Is there trouble anywhere? We should never be discouraged; situation, by Take it to the Lord in prayer. Can we find a friend so faithful Who will all our sorrows share? prayer and Jesus knows our every weakness; Take it to the Lord in prayer. petition, with VERSE 3 Are we weak and heavy laden, thanksgiving, Cumbered with a load of care? Precious Savior, still our refuge, present your Take it to the Lord in prayer. Do your friends despise, forsake you? requests to SCRIPTURE PRAISE/UNISON OF HYMN Take it to the Lord in prayer! In His arms He'll take and shield you; You will find a solace there. God. VERSE 4 Blessed Savior, Thou hast promised Thou wilt all our burdens bear May we ever, Lord, be bringing all to Thee in earnest prayer. Soon in glory bright unclouded There will be no need for prayer Rapture, praise, and endless worship Will be our sweet portion there. March 26, 2017 ©2017 Trinity United Church of Christ. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited. 3 Sermon Notes/Prayer Concerns March 26, 2017 4 ©2017 Trinity United Church of Christ. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited. Lenten Fast As we prepare for our churchwide Lenten season fast, keep in mind our 2017 Theme – Growing in Christ. Our reset cards for 2017 reflect the monthly scriptures supporting our theme, focusing on a separate growth message each month. For