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CHURCH INFORMATION

PASTORAL STAFF

“There are different ways of serving, but the same Lord is served.”1 Corinthians 12:5 (TEV)

Deacon Wilfred Bentley, Exec. Dir. Operations

Daryle Brown, Exec. Dir. of Multi-Media Comm.

Rev. Dr. Stacey L. Edwards-Dunn,Exec. Min. of Community Engagement and Transformation

Ebony Only, Exec. Dir. of Human Resources

Rev. Mark A. Smith, Exec. Minister of Stewardship

Melody Morgan, Exec. Asst. to the Pastor

Deacon Karen Cupil, Admin. Asst.

Brenda Tillman, Admin. Asst.

Rev. Joan Harrell,Dir. of Public Communications

Rev. Aaron McLeod, Exec. Dir. of Special Projects

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

execuTive LeAdeRShiP OFFice OF The SR. PASTOR

Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, Senior Pastor

Rev. Rochelle Michael, Dir. Ministry and Pastoral Services

Rev. Mark Barclay, Assoc. Pastor

Rev. Carmin Frederick, Assoc. Pastor

Rev. Michael D. Jacobs, Assoc. Pastor

Rev. Neichelle Guidry Jones, Assoc. Pastor

Rev. Linda Mootry-Dodd, Assoc. Pastor

Rev. Barbara A. Heard, Vol. Assoc. Pastor

Rev. Clyde White, Vol. Assoc. Pastor

Sunday Worship Services7:14 a.m. & 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m.

(Praise Service begins 15 minutes prior)

Youth church7:14 a.m., 10:45 a.m.

Bible discovery hour9:45 a.m.

Weekly Praise/Prayer Service11:30 a.m. - Prayer Service6:00 p.m. - Prayer Service

7:14 p.m. - Wednesday @ The Well

Saturday church School9:00 a.m.

cFABS Bible Study773-966-1507

For current schedule, Visit www.trinitychicago.org

Live Sunday Webcasts7:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m.

www.trinitychicago.org

Television BroadcastSundays, 1:30 p.m.

(WJYS, Check local listings)Prayer Line: 866-962-5650

Radio BroadcastSundays, 6:00 p.m.WVON 1690 AM

church hoursMonday – CLOSED

Tuesday through Friday11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Saturdays • 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.Sundays • 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

400 West 95th Street Chicago, Illinois 60628 - 1120

Telephone (773) 962-5650www.trinitychicago.org @TrinityChicago

Order of Worship (7:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 6:00 p.m.) ...............................................................................2Hymn of Praise "I Will Trust In The Lord” ........................................................................................................3Unison Scriptures ............................................................................................................................................3Pastor Moss' Upcoming Engagements ............................................................................................................4Sermon Notes/Prayer Concerns ......................................................................................................................5Domestic Violence Litany ................................................................................................................................6Guest Choir Bio ................................................................................................................................................7Pastor's Page ...................................................................................................................................................85-Star Team Offering/Operation Share ..........................................................................................................11Artists In Residence Ministry/AARP Workshop and Membership Drive ........................................................12Interfaith Mauritania Meeting .......................................................................................................................13Family Caregivers Support/Love and Logic ....................................................................................................14Hallelujah Party/Adult Usher Ministry...........................................................................................................15Male Health Forum/Breast Cancer Awareness/Active Seniors .....................................................................16Zumba For The Hungry/Women's Conference 2015 .....................................................................................17New Members Class ......................................................................................................................................18Akiba ..............................................................................................................................................................19Endeleo..........................................................................................................................................................20Calendar ........................................................................................................................................................21Events ............................................................................................................................................................222014 Men's Conference ................................................................................................................................24

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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 Rev. Joan Harrell, Director of Public Communications, at 773-962-5650.

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.

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**Order of Worship - 7:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

Opening Song .........................................................................................................“Jesus Promised”Ministry of Music...........................................................................................................“Be Blessed”Sermon ...................................................................................... “Scandal: Where Did I Go Wrong?”Hymn of InvitationThe Service of Giving

Offertory SentencesTithes and Offerings

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…

Opening Song (7:30 a.m.) ...................................................................................“Lift The Savior Up”Choral Introit (11:00 a.m.) ....................................................................................... “O Give Thanks” Opening Song (11:00 a.m.) ..................................................................................... “Over And Over”Hymn of Praise ........................................................................................... “I Will Trust In The Lord”Unison Scripture ............................................................................................. Genesis 16:1-10 (NIV)

PLeASe ReMAin STAnDinG FoR The ReADinG oF The WoRDInvocationParish Concerns

Visitor Recognition/Passing of the PeaceThe Pastor’s Word

The Service of GivingOffertory SentencesTithes/Offerings/Imani Village

Altar Call (7:30 a.m.) ................................................................... “Somebody Came To This Service”Altar Call (11:00 a.m.) ......................................................................................................“SOS/Help”Sermon ................................................................................................ “Scandal: Chaos At The Crib”Hymn of InvitationBenediction

Order of Worship - 6:00 p.m.

7:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. GeneSiS 16:1-10 (niV)

1Now Sarai, Abram’s wife, had borne him no children. But she had an Egyptian slave named Hagar; 2so she said to Abram, “The Lord has kept me from having children. Go, sleep with my slave; perhaps I can build a family through her.” Abram agreed to what Sarai said. 3So after Abram had been living in Canaan ten years, Sarai his wife took her Egyptian slave Hagar and gave her to her husband to be his wife.4He slept with Hagar, and she conceived.

When she knew she was pregnant, she began to despise her mistress. 5Then Sarai said to Abram, “You are responsible for the wrong I am suffering. I put my slave in your arms, and now that she knows she is pregnant, she despises me. May the Lord judge between you and me.”

6“Your slave is in your hands,” Abram said. “Do with her whatever you think best.” Then Sarai mistreated Hagar; so she fled from her.

7The angel of the Lord found Hagar near a spring in the desert; it was the spring that is beside the road to Shur. 8And he said, “Hagar, slave of Sarai, where have you come from, and where are you

i WiLL TRUST in The LoRD

VeRSe 1I will trust in the Lord, I will trust

In the Lord, I will trust in the Lord, Till I die. I will trust in the Lord,

I will trust in the Lord, I will trust In the Lord, till I die.

VeRSe 2I’m gonna treat ev’rybody right, I’m gonna treat ev’rybody right, I’m gonna treat ev’rybody right,

Till I die. I’m gonna treat ev’rybody right, I’m gonna treat ev’rybody right, I’m gonna treat ev’rybody right,

Till I die.

VeRSe 3I’m gonna stay on the battlefield, I’m gonna stay on the battlefield, I’m gonna stay on the battlefield,

Till I die.I’m gonna stay on the battlefield,I’m gonna stay on the battlefield,I’m gonna stay on the battlefield,

Till I die.

VeRSe 4I’m gonna stay on bended knee,I’m gonna stay on bended knee,I’m gonna stay on bended knee,

Till I die.I’m gonna stay on bended knee,I’m gonna stay on bended knee,I’m gonna stay on bended knee,

Till I die.


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going?” “I’m running away from my mistress Sarai,” she answered. 9Then the angel of the Lord told her, “Go back to your mistress and submit to her.” 10The angel added, “I will increase your descendants so much that they will be too numerous to count.”

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6:00 p.m.GeneSiS 4:3-9 (niV)

3In the course of time Cain brought some of the fruits of the soil as an offering to the Lord. 4And Abel also brought an offering—fat portions from some of the firstborn of his flock. The Lord looked with favor on Abel and his offering, 5but on Cain and his offering he did not look with favor. So Cain was very angry, and his face was downcast. 6Then the Lord said to Cain, “Why are you angry? Why is your face downcast? 7If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you, but you must rule over it.” 8Now Cain said to his brother Abel, “Let’s go out to the field.” While they were in the field, Cain attacked his brother Abel and killed him. 9Then the Lord said to Cain, “Where is your brother Abel?” “I don’t know,” he replied. “Am I my brother’s keeper?”


Unison Scriptures

Pastor Moss' Upcoming Preaching Engagement

october 22-24, 20142014 Lyman Beecher Lectures

The Blue Note Gospel: Preaching the Prophetic Blues in a Post-Soul World

yale Divinity School


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Domestic Violence Awareness LitanyPastor: Gathered as the Body of Christ, we are called to love one another, and share in one another’s sorrow and joy.

All: When violence enters one of our homes, it enters our whole community. Together, we are called by love to seek justice and healing.

Pastor: But when we turn our face from violence and deny its presence; when we prefer to trap violence behind closed doors…

All: May love call us to repentance.

Pastor: When stories of violence are shared…

All: in love, may we believe our sister or brother.

Pastor: When pain and fear weigh down one of us…

All: in love, may we bear the burden together.

Pastor: When we are afraid to speak out or ask for support…

All: in love, may we remember our community endures all things together. We are not alone.

Pastor: Until we cease to witness violence in our lives, our communities, and our world…

All: in love, may we remain ever hopeful in our ability to bring justice, healing, and peace to this world.

Pastor: May the love of God strengthen us; may the love of this community comfort us…

All: May the eternal promise of love embolden us to not rest until we achieve peace in our homes. Amen.

Litany written by Karri Whipple and based on 1 Corinthians 13.

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Tema Choir of Ghana, Africa’s vibrant choral music tradition takes center stage again with one of Ghana’s most dominant youth choral programs, the energetic and absolutely adorable Tema Choir of Ghana. On this their much anticipated second U.S. tour, the choir will be promoting a wide-ranging repertoire that celebrates

Ghana’s pre-eminent composers, including “venerable musical fathers” Ephraim Amu and J. H. Kwabena Nketia, as well as a cadre of modern composers such as Newlove Annan, George Essilfie, Fred Onovwerosuoke and others from around Africa. Each concert will aptly blend Ghana’s intricate dance and drumming traditions and a colorful display of kente-themed costume for which Ghana has become legendary. The choir has several CDs to its credit, including their hit album, NYHIRA which was sponsored by the Honorable French Ambassador to Ghana, Pierre Jacquemot.

ebenezer Allotey, the founder of Tema Choir of Ghana, was trained at the National Music Academy of Winneba, Ghana’s estwhile conservatory for many of Ghana’s notable music educators. He founded the Tema Youth Choir in 2001 with the mission to develop the choral arts and to instill disciplined music education among Ghanaian youth. Since then the choir has transformed itself into a phenomenon at home and in the international choral community,

and preferred performing ensemble for visiting Heads of States, the Diplomatic Community in Ghana and other distinguished events.

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Pastor's Page

General Mills or Generally Toxic?Excerpt of article by Vani Hari

(aka The Food Babe, www.foodbabe.com)

Recently, I had a conversation with the regional head of a major grocery chain. As we entered the fruit snacks section, oddly and strategically located in the cereal aisle, he said to me “Vani, how does General Mills get away with this product? The label says “Strawberry Fruit By The Foot” but it doesn’t have any strawberries?!”


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Pastor's Pageyeah, where is the fruit?If you look at the ingredients in General Mills product, Fruit By The Foot, the first ingredient on the label is “Pears from Concentrate”. The FDA allows companies to say that these are made from real fruit, even if it is from a fruit byproduct like concentrate. It would be one thing if it was simply dried fruit, which is full of fiber and nutrients. However, to make a concentrate the fruit is boiled down to a syrup. This heating process destroys beneficial nutrients. The concentration process involves both adding in and subtracting chemicals and natural plant by-products in order to condense the juice. During the concentration process, fruits lose flavor and this is one of the reasons why companies have to re-add “flavoring” to make the concentrate taste like real fruit. When my team reached out to General Mills, they provided very little information on this ingredient. In a follow-up email they said, “We do not provide details about specific raw materials. However, we can disclose that the product is heated during manufacturing”. One thing’s for sure – it’s not what I’d call “real fruit.”

Let’s get real and call it what it really is: “Fraud by the Foot.”The first four ingredients in Fruit by the Foot are forms of sugar with little to no nutritional value. One roll contains 2 teaspoons of sugar, which is over half of what the American Heart Association recommends that children eat per day. Sugar is “as addictive as cocaine” according to Dr. Robert Lustig who has reviewed brain scans of his patients. Lustig says his research proves that the sweet stuff causes heart disease and cancer, as well as Type 2 diabetes and obesity. One of the worst repercussions of feeding your kids sugary snacks is that their taste buds become addicted to the sweet taste and they won’t develop the ability to appreciate the taste of bitter foods such as healthy green veggies. This was me when I was little. I didn’t eat anything green, because I wanted anything and everything that was sweet! I remember this diet all too vividly and also reminded of the medical ailments I had as a child as a result. I wouldn’t trade that life for the one I have now for anything!

Contains eleven ingredients Derived from GMosYes, count ‘em, Fruit by the Foot has 11 possible GMO ingredients! No wonder they are spending millions of dollars in states across the country to prevent GMO labeling. When we called General Mills, they confirmed that because Fruit by the Foot is made from sugar and corn ingredients, it likely contains GMOs. They also told us that if we wanted to avoid GMOs we should only choose certified organic fruit snacks instead of their products. Yes – they actually recommended that I buy another brand. General Mills should take note that consumers overwhelmingly support GMO labels and the majority doesn’t believe


Pastor's Pagethey have been proven safe to eat. It would be in their best interest to stop funding anti-labeling campaigns, especially if they don’t want to lose customers. These Fruit by the Foot ingredients are typically derived from GMOs: Sugar, Corn Syrup, Partially Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil, Maltodextrin, Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Malic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Citrate, Acetylated Monoglycerides.

A recent lawsuit against General Mills summed up what’s really in Fruit by the Foot: “a mash-up of artificial, unhealthy substances such as artificial partially hydrogenated oil; corn syrup; added sugars; and artificial dyes”. After knowing what you know now, do you really think this product is a “good source of Vitamin C” like it says on the label?

And don’t think Fruit Roll Ups or Fruit Gushers are any better. They made up of the same toxic mixups of questionable ingredients:

What Are The Alternatives?• Real Fruit - There’s nothing more beautiful than fresh ripe seasonal fruit. • Dried Fruit – Dried apples, apricots, and prunes, etc. • Make Your Own - Homemade Fruit Rolls Recipes by Green Kitchen Stories,

Homemade Pantry and Against All Grain. • Store Bought Better-For-You Organic Brands - Thankfully there are some brands out

there trying to make better fruit snacks without so many questionable additives. Check out Organic Veggie-Go’s Chewy Fruit & Veggie Snacks which are half fruit and half veggies and Matt’s Munchies (The only flavors I recommend are Mango and Ginger - they are both organic and have minimal ingredients.) For a limited time you can get these two flavors at Matt’s Munchies for 10% off with the code: “FOODBABE” on their website.

If you know someone still buying General Mills toxic fruit snacks, please share this article with them! The more we educate the people around us the better world we build!


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Adopt A FamilyEach year, during Thanksgiving week, we give food baskets to those in need. This year, you can “Adopt A Family” by donating $45.00, which will provide a Thanksgiving basket for an entire family. Please use a giving envelope and indicate on line #25 (Operation Share) your contribution of $45.00 to Adopt A Family! You may also stop by the Food Share table to make your donations toward a Thanksgiving basket or a turkey.

Come to the Atrium after the 7:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Worship ServicesAlso, contributions of canned and non-perishable foods are needed:

Cranberry • Canned Corn • Canned Sweet Potatoes • Canned Green Beans

Jiffy Mix/Corn Muffin Mix • 2 lbs. Sugar

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5-Star Team offeringOne of Trinity’s newest traditions is the Team Member Offering and we wish to express our sincerest appreciation for your generosity in the past. Partially as a result of your gifts, we have implemented a formal Rewards and Recognition program which includes, but is not limited to: 5-Star Awards, Leadership Awards, Milestone Anniversary Awards, Christmas Celebration, Employee Referral Awards and Wellness Programs. In addition to these other formal program awards, through your generosity, we have been able to annually provide to each team member (excluding the Senior Pastor, ELT, managers, and supervisors) a gift card of $50-100 just before Christmas.

A few of you have asked for guidance in determining an appropriate gift level. We suggest a typical gift of $20. Trinity United Church of Christ would not be one of the greatest churches “this side of the Jordan,” without our dedicated team members who see to it that we are dry and comfortable as we worship and provide ministry every time the doors open. This is our once-a-year collective opportunity to give them a special “thank you.” Please express your appreciation to these co-laborers who are serving in Love and Excellence by dropping your check or money order payable to Trinity UCC in the offering, noting “Team Member Offering” in the notes section on or before Sunday, October 26, 2014.

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AnnouncementsJoin the Artists in Residence Ministry

ToDAy, Sunday, october 12th, immediately following the

11:00 a.m. worship service for“Crossing Borders: The Mind of the Curator”

Crossing Borders will be a spirited panel discussion, with visual presentations, of the artistic, cultural, personal, and financial elements that drive the decision-making of the curator, AND how those elements impact the cauldron of the creative art selection process!

our esteemed panel of curators includes:• Naomi Beckwith, Marilyn and Larry Fields

Curator, Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago• Joyce Owens-Anderson - Curator & Faculty, Art

and Design, Chicago State University• Carla Winterbottom, Gallery Director/Curator,

Beverly Arts Center, Chicago

in addition, we invite you to check out the exhibit:

“The Mind of the Curator”Viewing Sunday, October 12 – Sunday, November 23, 2014

Features visual installations from • The Museum of Contemporary Arts• Beverly Arts Center• Chicago State University’s Department

of Arts and Design

For information on other exhibits, visit http://www.chicagoartistsmonth.org

AARP TECHNOLOGY TRAINING WORKSHOP

AND MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

Tuesday, October 14, 2014Session 1 - 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Session 2 - 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Fellowship Hall

This training workshop will teach the “how to’s” of becoming familiar with using tablets such as iPads, Kindles, Android-based devices and more. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own devices; however we will have Android tablets available for use during this session.

During this workshop, you will learn how to:• Turn on and unlock Tablets• Type on the Tablet• Text and use Emoticons• Use Maps• Read books• Video chat• Zoom in and out• Take photos

For information, call 773-966-1553. To register, visit www.tinyurl.com/TUCCAARPTEK or use the QR code below:

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Announcements

CHAMPIONING FREEDOM is a multi-faith, social justice advocacy event, organized under the collaborative partnership of:

TRINITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST MASJID AL TAQWA

ABOLITION INSTITUTE Ψ Ψ Ψ Ψ Ψ Ψ Ψ Ψ Ψ Ψ Ψ Ψ Ψ Ψ Ψ Ψ

INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION & THEATRICAL PRESENTATION with John Sutter (CNN), Author of Slavery ’s Last Stronghold

@RestoredDignity Championing-Freedom www.ChampioningFreedom.org

SUNDAY ‡ OCTOBER 12, 2014 ‡ 3:00 PM TRINITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

400 W. 95TH STREET | CHICAGO, IL 60628

Together, we are working on multi-levels to call for productive responses from the Mauritanian governmental leaders, and to advocate for restoration and economic empowerment of victims of slavery.

interactive Panel Discussion with John Sutter, Cnn Correspondent, and author of "Slavery's Last Stronghold"

Today!


AnnouncementsCALLinG ALL PARenTS, yoUTh

MiniSTRy PARTneRS AnD MeMBeRS oF The ConGReGATion!!

The 6-week seminar,“RAISING OUR VILLAGE WITH LOVE AND LOGIC”

Fridays, october 17th – november 21st, 6:00 p.m.

Trinity UCC Village Center1947 W. 95th Street, W-305

Register following worship services or online at http://tinyurl.com/

TUCCRoVLLAre you concerned about the future of our youth? Do you want to restore village values to our community? If so, let’s learn how to “Raise our Village the ‘Love and Logic’ Way!” Join us, as we learn how to:

• Put an end to arguing, back talk, and begging

• Teach responsibility, without losing love• Set limits, without waging war• Avoid power struggles• Guide our youth to own and solve their

problems• Teach our youth to complete tasks

without reminders and without pay

For more information, contact Rev. Carmin Frederick, [email protected], or Rev. Michael D. Jacobs, [email protected].

FAMiLy CAReGiVeR SUPPoRT GRoUP

• Are you caring for a loved one that is experiencing memory loss?

• Do you know what you need to know about memory loss?

• Do you know what resources are available to you as the caregiver?

• Have you ever thought about the legal issues with their finances and how it affects you?

• Have you ever thought about making decisions about their health when the person experiencing memory loss can no longer make those decisions?

Come hear more about the issues facing loved ones with memory loss

Saturday, october 18, 201411:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. • Atrium

Dr. Gloria Bonner, University of Illinois at Chicago

Beverly Kimmons, Alzheimer’s Association

Katrice Hall, Trinity UCC Micah Ministry

You will receive a resource book for your family. For information, please call 773-962-5650 or email [email protected].

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The SinGLeS CoMMUniTy MiniSTRy

Invites You to Its Annual

HALLELUJAH PARTY! Saturday, october 25, 2014

1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., AtriumFun for ages 4-12 years old

Enjoy food, games and fellowship!

Parents are asked to donate one bag of candy please!Candy donations also needed from the congregation.

Please bring unopened, wrapped bags of candy to the mailroom by October 21st.

For more information, email the Singles Ministry, [email protected].

ADULT USHER MINISTRY53rd ANNIVERSARY LUNCHEON

“Honoring Our Past, Loving the Present, And Embracing Our Future”

Saturday, November 15, 201411:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

European Chalet and Banquets5445 S. Harlem Ave. • Chicago, IL

Special Guests: Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III and First Lady Monica Moss

TICKETS: $45.00/person

For information, Call 773-966-1500 Mailbox 2303 or email [email protected]

BReAST heALTh AWAReneSS During the month of October, Stop by the Breast Health Awareness table, Atrium, following the 7:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. worship services for information on obtaining free mammograms, If you are uninsured or under-insured the Metropolitan Chicago Breast Cancer Task Force can help you get a FREE Mammogram, Information, Call 312-942-1899 or visit www.chicagobreastchiagocancer.org


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THE ACTIVE SENIORS MINISTRY

Cordially invites you to its

Annual Christmas Luncheon

Friday, December 5, 201412:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

(Lunch Served 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.)

Nikos Banquets7600 S. Harlem Ave.

Bridgeview, IL

$35.00 per person

Food, fun, entertainment, dancing!

For tickets, Call Yvonne Whaley, 773-966-1500 Mailbox 2301 or email

[email protected].

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TUESDAY, October 1410:00 a.m. – Atrium

Please RSVP to Doris Odem, 773-239-1435 or Georgia Smith, 773-978-1596. SPECIAL NOTE: In order to ensure there is an accurate count, please RSVP to only one of the telephone numbers above. LUNCH WILL BE SERVED - Don’t forget to bring a friend!


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SAVE THE DATE!

FOR THE HUNGRY

Friday, November 7, 20146:30 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.

Register Today, Sunday, September 14Following the 7:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. services!


Announcements

The Stewardship Ministry Cordially invites All new MembersTo 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! Please don’t delay! 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

The Stewardship Ministry partners are eager to “walk with you” throughout this process and we are looking forward to your attendance.

Adults and TeensSessions i & ii

Saturday, november 1, 2014 Registration: 8:00 a.m.

Class: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Fellowship Hall

(Continental Breakfast and lunch will be provided)

Children ages 12 and underSessions i & ii

Saturday, november 1, 2014 Registration: 8:00 a.m.

Class: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Children must be accompanied by Parent or Guardian)

Receive Right Hand of Fellowship, Sunday, november 2, 2014, 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! 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.


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NEW AKIBA STORE HOURSTuesday - 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

Baptism, Baby Dedication, Right hand of Fellowship, and more available online at http://trinityucc.zenfolio.com!

Save The Date!!Sunday, october 26, 2014

following the 11:00 a.m. worship service

Book Signing withSamuel Freedmen author of

Breaking The Line: The Season in Black College Football That Transformed

the Sport and Changed the Course of Civil Rights

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“Reaching New Heights, Building Neighborhoods of Opportunity”

The Annual Meeting of The Endeleo Institute is Saturday, November 1st at the Carter G. Woodson Regional Library, 9525 S. Halsted St., from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Please join us for exciting updates on existing and new developments in Washington Heights that include:

• CarterG.WoodsonRegionalLibraryRenovationUpdate• CTA95thStreetTerminalImprovementProject• TheWest95thStreetCorridorPlan• Blue1647TechIncubatorExpansionPlans

Seating is limited.The meeting begins promptly at 10:00 a.m.

Today 10/12400 W. 95th Street

7:30 a.m. Worship Service – SA9:30 a.m. S.A.L.T. - Teen Bible Class - BAL

Bible Discovery Hour - 20310:00 a.m. Children’s Church – 11611:00 a.m. Worship Service – SA1:30 p.m. Crossing Borders Panel Discussion - SA2:00 p.m. Justice Watch Team - 120

Member in Discernment - 2033:00 p.m. Slavery in Mauritania Event - SA6:00 p.m. Worship Service – SA

Monday 10/13400 W. 95th Street

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TUCC Village Center - 1947 West 95th Street6:30 p.m. Chinara Rehearsal - W301

Men’s Fellowship - W305

TUESday 10/14400 W. 95th Street

10:00 a.m. Male Health Forum - A11:00 a.m. AARP TEK Event Training - FH2:00 p.m. Operation Share Registration - NI6:00 p.m. Boot Camp - FH

Adopt A Student - 207Justice Watch Team - 203

6:30 p.m. Women’s Chorus Rehearsal - SA7:00 p.m. Adult Drama - 102

Leadership Council - APhotography Ministry - BR

8:15 p.m. Men’s Chorus Rehearsal - SA

TUCC Village Center - 1947 West 95th Street10:00 a.m. Big Mama’s House: Quilting Class - W301 6:30 p.m. Endeleo College and Career Readiness

Program - W307

WEdnESday 10/15400 W. 95th Street

11:30 a.m. Prayer Service – WC5:30 p.m. Praise Team Rehearsal - FH7:14 p.m. Wednesday at the Well - SA

TUCC Village Center - 1947 West 95th Street9:00 p.m. Gates Corliss Workshop - W302/ W3015:00 p.m. Memory Loss - W305

THUrSday 10/16400 W. 95th Street

11:00 a.m. Justice Watch Team Project - A1:00 p.m. Active Seniors Book Club - 2026:00 p.m. Drill Team Rehearsal - A

Piloxing - FH6:30 p.m. Men’s Fellowship - 203

Trustee Ministry - BR7:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal - SA

TUCC Village Center - 1947 West 95th Street6:00 p.m. Stewardship Ministry Leadership - W3056:30 p.m. Endeleo College and Career Readiness

Program - W307Nehemiah Trinity Rising - E102Tangeni - W301

7:00 p.m. Prison Ministry - W302

FrIday 10/17400 W. 95th Street

11:00 a.m. Free N One - 2026:00 p.m. 20 Something Leadership Meeting - 2036:30 p.m. Domestic Violence (Battle of the Mind) - 1207:00 p.m. Drug and Alcohol Recovery Ministry - Library

20 Something Ministry Meeting - 203Men’s Worship Service - SA

TUCC Village Center - 1947 West 95th Street6:00 p.m. Courageous Teens Meeting - W307

Raising Our Village with Love and Logic - W305

SaTUrday 10/18400 W. 95th Street

7:00 a.m. Food Share Distribution - FHBoard of Directors - BR

7:30 a.m. Yoga - NII8:00 a.m. Piloxing - A8:30 a.m. Youth Ministry Certification Training - BR9:00 a.m. S.A.L.T. Teen Bible Class - 203

Saturday Bible School- Adult Class - WCSaturday Bible School: 1st-2nd Grade - 120Saturday Bible School: Confirmation Class - FHSaturday Bible School: Pre K-Kindergarten - 116Saturday Bible School-3rd-6th Grade - 202


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SaTUrday 10/18 cont.400 W. 95th Street

10:45 a.m. Imani/LWFC Rehearsal - FH11:00 a.m. Stewardship Ministry Training Class - BR Big Mama’s House: Food Demonstration - FH Can-Cer-Vive - 207 Caregivers (Loved Ones) - 102 Family Caregivers Support Group - A Math Tutorial - 202 Mime Placement Rehearsal - SA11:30 a.m. Walaika Rehearsal - 20312:00 p.m. African Diaspora JWT Human Rights Movement Meeting - 120 Girl Scouts Parent Meeting - 20312:15 p.m. LWFC/Imani Ya Watume - 11612:30 p.m. Walaika Rehearsal - WC1:00 p.m. Christian Education - BR African Rehearsal - FH Drill Team - SA Immabasi Memory Loss - 1021:30 p.m. Big Mama’s House - 2022:00 p.m. Lupus Support - 1202:30 p.m. Women’s Guild - 2033:00 p.m. Pre-Marital Counseling: Session IV - 202 Tangeni Rehearsal - Bible Class for Leaders - A3:30 p.m. Adult Usher Ministry - FH4:00 p.m. Baby Dedication Class - SA5:30 p.m. Baby Dedication - SA6:30 p.m. Domestic Violence (Battle of the Mind) - 120

TUCC Village Center - 1947 West 95th Street9:00 a.m. THEC: Post Test - W30110:00 a.m. Big Mama’s House: Sewing Class - W30211:30 p.m. The Next Movement - W3051:30 p.m. THEC: Pre Test - W301 Green Committee Meet n Greet - W305

ChURCh-WiDe eVenTS BLAine Denye LiBRARy Ministry partners invite you to visit our library and explore the volumes on Bible study, African American history and culture, The theme for the month of October is Children:I’m Chocolate, You’re Vanilla: Raising Healthy Children, by Marguerite Wright; Trying To Say Sane while Raising Your Teen, by C. Lynn Williams; Boys Into Men, by Nancy Boyd-Franklin; The Five

Love Languages of Children, by Gary Chapman; The Black Parenting Book, by Anne C. Beal, In addition, during the month of October, the Can-Cer-Vive ministry will be displaying educational information on Cancer, Nutrition and Exercise in the library, The library is located on the 2nd floor, Library hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00 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.

DiVine iMAGinATion CALL Join Pastor Moss for his monthly Divine Imagination telephone message, 11:55 a.m., Thursdays, November 13, and December 11, 2014, Dial 605-562-3102 and enter passcode 206047; press the “#” key

MiniSTRy eVenTSeMMAUS RoAD “GRieF WoRk” Ministry, Thursday, October 23, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Room 102, This month’s topic, “In His Strength,” Information, Contact Deacon Dr. Herbert Goodman, Jr., 773-966-1500 Mailbox 2320 or email [email protected]

CoMMUniTy eVenTS32nD AnnUAL ChiCAGo CRoP Hunger Walk, Sunday, October 19, Register, 1:00 p.m., Step-off 2:00 p.m., St. James Episcopal Cathedral Commons, 65 E. Huron, Information, visit www.crophungerwalk.org/chicagoil or call Nicole Schall-Plotner, 630-835-8295

AFRiCAn hoLoCAUST Memorial Commission 25th annual commemoration, Monday, October 13, 12:00 p.m., Northeastern Illinois University, Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies, 700 E. Oakwood Blvd., Conference Room, Featuring entrepreneur and scholar, Nubian Malik, on the topic, “Murdered Black Youth and the White Media: the African Holocaust/MAAF Continues,” Information, Call 773-315-8757


Calendar Events

BeTTenDoRF PLACe seeking volunteers to help staff their front desk, answering telephones, receiving visitors, and ensuring policies and procedures are followed, Information, Call the Outreach and Volunteer coordinator, Chris Dobb or Simone, 773-359-4902

The DUSABLe MUSeUM of African American Art presents “Masquerade,” Art, wine, and entertainment, Friday, October 31, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., 740 E. 56th Pl., Must be 21 years and older, Tickets and information, Call 773-947-0600

The heRALDeLoReS Scholarship Fund Board presents its Annual Scholarship Fundraiser, Saturday, October 18, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St., Enjoy an evening of food and entertainment, featuring song stylist, Bobbi Wilsyn, Special honoree, Trinity UCC charter member, Mr. Samuel L. Allen, Tickets, visit https://a-night-of-fund.eventbrite.com, Information and to donate to the scholarship, Call Chip Johnson, 773-536-2351

hoLy AnGeLS/CoRPUS ChRiSTi Court 200 Humanitarian Luncheon, Saturday, October 25, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., The Martinique, 8200 S. Cicero, Recognizes the humanitarian deeds of Robbie Dockery, whose timeless dedication inspired and celebrated those who survived cancer, Proceeds go to the American Cancer Society, Information and tickets, Call Ms. LaTanya Berry Johnson, 773-636-7470 or Ms. Theresa Rich, 708-415-1964

hoT hoUSe oLD AnD neW DReAMS Festival, Friday-Sunday, October 17-19, The Promontory, 5311 S. Lake Park, featuring the Dave Murray Trio, Lakha Khan, Hamid Drake, Ari Brown’s Quinet and more, Information and tickets, visit www.hothouse.net

JoURney To The CRoSS Ministries 1st Annual Women’s Conference, Saturday, October 18, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 667 W. 8th St., Chicago Heights, IL, Register, visit www.jttc.org

MCCoRMiCk DAyS: Homecoming 2014, Thursday, October 23 – Friday, October 24, McCormick Theological Seminary, 5460 S. University Ave., Annual alumni gathering focusing on community and worship and the ways in which they intersect and are transformative in religious education, Information and registration, visit www.mccormick.edu/homecoming2014 or call Shelley Donaldson, 773-947-6331

Me, MySeLF, AnD MiMe Saturday, October 25, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., University Church, 5655 S. University, featuring Titus Mime, Inspired Movement, and PV Mimes of Prairie View A&M University, Information, email [email protected]

neeDLeS AnD ThReADS Quilters Guild “Keepers of the Cloth” Quilt Show, Saturday, October 18, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., and Sunday, October 19, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Washington Park Field House, 5531 S. King Dr.

oCToBeR iS LUPUS AWAReneSS month, Lupus is a sometimes serious, complex, debilitating autoimmune disease that can cause inflammation and tissue damage to virtually any organ system in the body, including the skin, joints, other connective tissue, blood and blood vessels, heart, lungs, kidney and brain. The Lupus Foundation of America, Inc. estimates that approximately 1.5 to 2 million Americans live with some form of lupus


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TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER FOR THE 2014 TRINITY UCC MEN’S CONFERENCE!

Friday, October 17 – Saturday, October 18, 2014McDonald’s University, 2715 Jorie Blvd., Oak Brook, Illinois

Conference Registration: $60/person (Does not include hotel accommodation)

Register following all worship services, Atriumor online at http://tinyurl.com/TUCCMensConf

Friday, October 17 – Saturday, October 18, 2014McDonald’s University, 2715 Jorie Blvd., Oak Brook, Illinois

Conference Registration:$60/person (Does not include hotel accommodation)

Register following all worship services, Atriumor online at http://tinyurl.com/TUCCMensConf

Hotel Accommodations:Courtyard Chicago Oakbrook Terrace

6 Transam Plaza Drive, Oakbrook Terrace, IL

$79/personFor hotel reservations,

call 630-691-1500, visit http://tinyurl.com/

TUCCMensConfHotel, or stop by the Conference Registration Table, Atrium And

Dr. Michael Eric Dyson Romal Tune, FounderFaith for Change

Keynote Speakers

Psalm 145:3 (NIV )

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