TRINITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST · 2017. 9. 3. · TRINITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST WE CARE FOR...

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HURRICANE HARVEY RELIEF EFFORT16And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.

Hebrews 15:16 (NIV)

In the aftermath of the devastation and disruption of life that Hurricane Harvey has brought upon the city of Houston, Texas, we are standing ready to assist our brothers and sisters of this city. Today, Sunday, September 3, 2017, our second offering will go to Our Church’s Wider Mission (OCWM) and our sister church, Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, where our beloved brother, Rev. Dr. Marcus D. Cosby pastors, to assist in relief efforts.Beginning Sunday, September 10th through Thursday, September 14th we will begin collecting the following items that will eventually be sent to the Houston area. Please ensure donated items are specific to the list of items noted below.

Unexpired Non-PerishablesCrackers

Granola Bars • Nuts and TrailmixCases of Water

Dried Fruits (Raisins, Apricots, Craisins, etc.)

Clothing and LinensUndergarments

(New underwear, undershirts, bras, socks)Clothing

(Clean, gently used and/or new; All sizes from infant to plus sizes for

Male and female)

Shoes (all sizes from infant to adult for

Male and female; clean, gently used and/or new)

Bed linens, blankets, pillows, towels(All sizes, clean, gently used and/or new)

Baby Care ItemsDiapers (all sizes) • FormulaNew Bottles • New Pacifiers

Crib sheets (clean or new)Baby blankets (clean or new) • Baby Wipes

Personal Care ItemsCombs • Brushes

Feminine Hygiene ProductsBaby Wipes • Disposable Razors

Incontinence Products

Toothpaste • ToothbrushesMouth Wash • Lotion Soap • Hand Sanitizer

Cleaning SuppliesBleach • Bleach wipes

Sponges • Spray Bottles • Dish SoapMops • Brooms

Scrub Brushes • Sanitizer • Laundry DetergentOther Items

School Supplies • School Uniforms (all sizes, toddler-adults; male/female)Books (children and adults)

First Aid ItemsBand Aids (All sizes) • Instant Cold Packs • Vaseline • Antibiotic Ointment

Order of Worship (7:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 6:00 p.m.) ...............................................................................2Hymn of Praise ................................................................................................................................................3Unison Scripture ..............................................................................................................................................3Labor Day Litany ..............................................................................................................................................4Confession of Sins ............................................................................................................................................5Sermon Notes/Prayer Concerns ......................................................................................................................6Pastor Moss' Upcoming Sermon Series ...........................................................................................................7To Do Justice ....................................................................................................................................................81st Ladies Health Initiative ..............................................................................................................................9Back to Church Sunday/Sanctuary Choir Anniversary ...................................................................................10Pastor Moss' Speaking Engagements/CFABS .................................................................................................11Giving Options at Trinity/Today's Menu ........................................................................................................12Alama Ya Sali/Media Ministry........................................................................................................................13Hurston-Hughes Writers/Girl Scouts .............................................................................................................14Math Tutorial/Youth Choirs ...........................................................................................................................15Saturday Bible School ....................................................................................................................................16Intonjane/Stay Connected .............................................................................................................................17Isuthu ............................................................................................................................................................18Men's Week 2017 ..........................................................................................................................................19Akiba ..............................................................................................................................................................20Freedom School Golf Outing .........................................................................................................................21Calendar/Divine Imagination.........................................................................................................................22Events ............................................................................................................................................................23Operation Share ............................................................................................................................................24Churchwide Theme .......................................................................................................................................24

Trinity UCC Media and Technology ProtocolsPhotography 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!

Table of Contents

1Communion Sunday • September 3, 2017©2017 Trinity United Church of Christ. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited.

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Communion Sunday • September 3, 2017©2017 Trinity United Church of Christ. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited.2

Order of Worship - 7:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.Opening Song (7:30 a.m.) ............................................................................................“Blessing Me”Opening Song (11:00 a.m.) .............................................................................................“Hallelujah”Hymn of Praise ................................................................................................... “Because He Lives”Unison Scripture .................................................................................................. John 15:9-11 (NIV)

[PLEASE REMAIN STANDING FOR THE READING OF THE WORD]InvocationParish Concerns

Visitor RecognitionPassing of the PeaceThe Pastor’s Word

The Service of CommunionConfession of SinsCommunion CollectDistribution of ElementsAssurance of PardonWords of Institution

The Service of GivingOffertory SentencesTithes and Offerings/OCWM/Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church Hurricane Relief

Altar Call .............................................................................................................................. SelectedSermon ...................................................... “What Makes Life Worth Living, Pt. 1: In Search Of Joy”Hymn of Invitation

Opening Song .........................................................................................................“Jesus Promised”Ministry of Music.............................................................................................................. “My Help”Sermon ...................................................... “What Makes Life Worth Living, Pt. 1: In Search Of Joy”Hymn of InvitationThe Service of Giving

Offertory SentencesTithes and Offerings/OCWM/Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church Hurricane Relief

The Service of CommunionConfession of SinsCommunion CollectDistribution of ElementsAssurance of PardonWords of Institution

Altar Call/Benediction

**The Order of Worship is subject to change, at the dictation of the Holy Spirit…

Order of Worship - 6:00 p.m.


Hymn of Praise Unison ScriptureBECAUSE HE LIVES

VERSE 1God sent His Son, they called Him Jesus,

He came to love, heal, and forgive;He lived and died to buy my pardon,

An empty grave is there to prove my Savior lives.

CHORUSBecause He lives I can face tomorrow,

Because He lives all fear is gone;Because I know He holds the future,

And life is worth the living just because He lives.

VERSE 2How sweet to hold a newborn baby,And feel the pride, and joy He gives;But greater still the calm assurance,

This child can face uncertain days because He lives.

VERSE 3And then one day I’ll cross the river,

I’ll fight life’s final war with pain;And then as death gives way to vict’ry,

I’ll see the lights of glory and I’ll know He lives.

JOHN 15:9-11 (NIV)9“As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. 10If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love. 11I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.

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Minister: Friends, let us offer our prayers to God, Who pronounced all creation good, Who sent His Son to live and work as one like us, and Who calls us to serve the poor and those oppressed. Lord, give success to the work of our hands.

All: Lord, give success to the work of our hands.

Minister: For all those who work…


Minister: For those who are unemployed or underemployed, or have lost their jobs because of changing economic conditions, let us pray…


Minister: For those who work in hazardous conditions without sufficient protection, let us pray…


Minister: For migrant workers and all who work the land, let us pray…


Minister: For all employers that they may seek to provide a just work environment…


Minister: For those who face discrimination, harassment, or abuse in the workplace, let us pray…


Minister: For those who must balance job commitments with the needs of their families, let us pray…


Minister: Loving God, through Your Son, You gave us an example to love one another as He loved us. Give us the strength to continue working to bring forth Your kingdom here on earth – a kingdom of justice and peace, kindness and compassion, grace and mercy. Grant this through Christ, our Lord.

All: Amen.

Labor Day Litany


Confession of SinsAlmighty and Most Merciful Father, we come before You, acknowledging our sins, our shortcomings, and our breaking of our Covenant with You.

Not only have we done things we ought not to have done, said things we ought not to have said, left undone so many things we ought to have done and been silent when we should have witnessed for You.

Not only are we guilty of that, O Lord; but we have also closed our eyes and pretended not to see the injustices, the racism and the evil which pervade our everyday lives.

We have shut our ears and pretended not to hear the cries for liberation which come from the lips, lives and hearts of the oppressed – even our own Black brothers and sisters!

Forgive us, O Lord, renew our courage and faith, and keep us ever mindful of Thy great sacrifice. Hear us, we beseech Thee, as we come to You in love and worship giving Your Name the praise forevermore.

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To All Our Visitors ... To all who mourn and need comforting ... To all who are friendless and want friendship ... To all who are oppressed and need liberation; and to whosoever will come, Trinity opens its doors. Thank you for coming, and may God bless you.

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Sermon Notes/Prayer Concerns


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What Makes Life Worth Living?Joy • Love • Justice • Purpose • Peace • Resilience

Part 1: "In Search of Joy” - John 15:9-11 (NIV)

Part 2: "In Search of Love” - 1 Corinthians 13:4-8; 1 John 4:7 (NIV)

Part 3: "In Search of Justice” - Micah 6:8 (NIV)

Part 4: "In Search of Purpose” - Matthew 5:13-16 (NIV)

Part 5: "In Search of Peace” - Colossians 3:15 (NIV)

Part 6: "In Search of Resilience” - Joshua 1:9; 2 Timothy 1:7 (NIV)

The sermon series entitled “What Makes Life Worth Living?” is devoted to the virtues, ideals, and spiritual disciplines that must be cultivated to build the “good life.” The world falsely communicates to us, happiness is connected to things, possessions, material status, and assets; but what makes life worth living are the virtues we will lift up in this series.

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To Do JusticeUPDATE ON SLAVERY IN MAURITANIA

On Sunday, October 12, 2014, the Trinity UCC Africa Ministry, in partnership with Masjid Al-Taqwa and The Abolition Institute, formed “Championing Freedom” as a movement and sponsored the groundbreaking dramatic presentation and panel discussion highlighting the vestiges of modern day slavery. This event responded to a direct request from Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, wherein he tasked the Africa Ministry to develop a meaningful and productive response.

Mauritania is a small Muslim country located on the western border of Africa, which is encircled by Morocco, Algeria, Mali, Senegal, Gambia, and Guinea Bisau. It is ranked the worst perpetrator in the world for enslavement of its own people!

In 2012, John Sutter, a CNN investigative correspondent, wrote an eye-opening exposé entitled, Slavery’s Last Stronghold (tinyurl.com/SlaverysLast). The shock and horror of this reality compelled the co-founders of Abolition Institute, headquartered in Chicago, to formalize a team seeking to eradicate slavery in Mauritania.

In the early 1700’s, as the French colonized Mauritania, they turned a blind eye to the vestiges of chattel slavery there. It wasn’t until 1976 that the first abolitionist organization (“El Hor”) was established and not until 1981 that Mauritania enacted its very first law banning slavery. It took another 26 years (2007) before slavery was criminalized. After the organization of two more abolitionist organizations, SOS Slaves and IRA-Mauritania, the government slowly began to respond.

Championing Freedom, was able to secure two Resolutions signed by the Chicago City Council, as well as a Proclamation signed by Mayor Rahm Emanuel, all of which denounce Mauritania’s practice of slavery while recognizing the support of Senator Richard Durbin in his efforts to secure meaningful funding to assist victims who escape the vestiges of slavery. By 2016 the momentum of these efforts really paid off, as for the first time, a conviction of slaveholders, including a demand for restitution to the survivors, was finally recorded! In tandem, further lobbying with federal legislators led to $2.5 million in funding earmarked for survivors of slavery in the Western Sahara (including Mauritania). An additional $1 million from the Foreign Appropriations Committee was added at the close of the January 2017 session.

How can you be of help or get involved? Remember, faith without works is dead. Prayer begins what action can complete. Please visit www.StoppingSlavery.org and get informed. Host information sessions to help build awareness in your community. Teachers, business professionals, homeworkers, pastors, deacons, lay leaders - build action by building awareness. There is always something to do!

Lynda Holiday Lawrence Trinity UCC Justice Watch Team


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Dear Trinity Family,

Greetings to you, and many blessings for good health, peace, and joy. In just 2 weeks, we will host the First Ladies Health Initiative Health Screening Day. I am deeply honored to be a part of this national effort to inform and empower church communities with vital, lifesaving health information.

Since its inception, Trinity United Church of Christ has supported the First Ladies Health Initiative and in fact, our much beloved Anthony Hollins was the impetus to courageously offer HIV testing inside of

our houses of worship. This national platform is literally saving peoples’ lives and creating a culture of health and wellness within African American and Latino communities of faith.

Therefore, I am happy to invite you to take part in the First Ladies Health Initiative on Sunday, September 17, immediately following the 7:30 and 11:00 worship services. Please encourage your friends and family to take advantage of the free health education and screenings to be offered.

During the Health Fair we will be providing health screenings for:

• Blood Pressure• Glucose• Hepatitis C• HIV• Diabetes• Flu Shots

We will also have providers present to discuss topics on mental health, prostate health, stress management, dental health, and much more. We look forward to seeing you there!

God bless,

First Lady Monica Moss


Announcements

SANCTUARY CHOIR 40TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT

“LOOK WHERE GOD HAS BROUGHT US”Saturday, December 16, 2017 • 4:00 p.m. • Sanctuary

Featuring the Sanctuary Choir and Sanctuary Reunion ChoirCalling all former and inactive members from 1977 – present!

Concert Rehearsal DatesThursdays, November 30, December 7 and 14, Saturday, December 2, 7:00 p.m.

And…

Calling all men to minister with the Men’s Chorus on Men’s DaySunday, October 8th, 7:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. worship services

And for theMEN’S CHORUS CONCERT

Saturday, October 21, 2017 • 5:00 p.m. • Sanctuary

Concert Rehearsal DatesTuesdays, September 19, 26; October 3 • 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

WELCOME BACK…AND STAY CONNECTED SUNDAY!SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

SUMMER IS ALMOST OVER…VACATIONS ARE DONE…

CHILDREN ARE BACK IN SCHOOL…Grab your family and friends

and come to worship with your church family!

Spread the word!


Announcements

PASTOR MOSS’ UPCOMING PREACHING ENGAGEMENTS

ST. JOHN BAPTIST CHURCH2457 Massachusetts St. • Gary, INRev. R.E. Robinson, Senior Pastor

99TH ANNIVERSARY REVIVALTuesday, September 19 – Thursday, September 21

7:00 p.m. Nightly••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

BURNSIDE COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH645 East 91st Pl.

Rev. Albert M. Shears, Pastor2017 REVIVAL

Monday, October 2 – Wednesday, October 47:00 p.m. Nightly

SAVE THE DATE!THE CENTER FOR AFRICAN BIBLICAL STUDIES

FALL 2017 BIBLE STUDY CLASS REGISTRATIONSundays, September 10th and 17th

Following all worship services

CLASSES START SEPTEMBER 19TH THROUGH NOVEMBER 19TH

We look forward to GROWING IN THE WORD OF GOD!

For information, call 773-962-5650 or email [email protected].

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Announcements

Today's

Gorges CateringPHONE: (773) 977-2433

FAX: (773) 434-9118

Breakfast $8.00Eggs, Grits, Turkey Sausage or Bacon, Hash Browns,

Buttermilk Biscuit or French ToastShrimp and Grits .............................................................................. $5.00

Lunch OptionsGrilled Chicken Caesar Salad ........................................................... $7.00Chicken Wing Basket (fried or baked) .............................................. $7.00Fish Basket (fried or baked) ............................................................. $8.00Chicken Wing Dinner (fried or baked) ............................................. $8.00Fish Dinner (fried or baked) ............................................................. $9.00Grilled Chicken Breast Dinner .......................................................... $9.00

Sides: Alfredo Pasta, Corn on Cob, Broccoli, Dinner Roll, and Salad

Sweets $3.00Strawberry Shortcake • Butter Cookies • Brownies • Peach Cobbler

DrinksPop $1.25 • Water $1.00

Vegetarian Plate $9.00

Quinoa and Wild rice Stuffed

Peppers, Zucchini Alfredo,

Broccoli, Salad, and

Dinner Roll

3 Wings and Fries .......................................................$51 Catfish Fillet and Fries .............................................$5Garden Salad ..............................................................$5

$5HOLLA

Giving Options at Trinity UCCIn 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.


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ALAMA YA SALIDeaf Signing Ministry

Presents A Deaf Awareness Workshop

“BRIDGING THE GAP”(Between our Ministry and the Greater Church)

Saturday, September 16, 20178:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. • Atrium

$20/person (includes full breakfast)

Register today, following the 7:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. worship services.

THE MEDIA MINISTRY NEEDS YOU!

Come give of your talents and join in fellowship with our sub-ministries:

Akiba Bookstore • Artists in ResidenceAudio • Photography

Social Media • Videography

Due to the Mission Revival, our next meetingwill be held on Tuesday, September 12, 2017

7:00 p.m. • Room 202(Remaining meetings are held on 2nd Thursdays)

For information, call 773-966-1500, Mailbox 2345 or email [email protected] partner with us!


AnnouncementsTHE HURSTON-HUGHES WRITERS MINISTRY

PRESENTS AN OPEN MIC“I KISSED A RIVER IN SORROW’S KITCHEN”

Saturday, September 16, 20173:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. • Sanctuary

All ages are welcome to share their talents for a 3-minute presentation using optional themes from

Langston Hughes and/or Zora Neal Hurston:

Poetry • Song • Dance • Skits

For information, call 773-966-1500, Mailbox 2330 or email [email protected].

Trinity UCC Girl Scouts Registration

Ambassadors, Seniors, Cadettes, Juniors, Brownies and Daisies(New and returning girls - minimum age 5; maximum age 17 as of September 1, 2017)

Saturday, September 16, 2017 • 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Kipling School • 9351 S. Lowe Ave.

Mandatory Parent MeetingSaturday, September 16, 11:00 a.m.

Parent or Guardian required to Register

Orientation for New Leaders, Advisors, Assistants, and Chaperones

Saturday, September 16, 11:00 a.m. (For All Age Levels: Ambassadors, Seniors, Cadettes, Juniors, Brownies, and Daisies)

First Troop MeetingSaturday, September 16 12:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Questions? Email us at

[email protected]


AnnouncementsIt’s Back-to-School Time again…

MATH TUTORIAL MINISTRYFOR THE 2017-18 SCHOOL YEAR (Students in Grades 7-8)

REGISTERSundays, September 3rd and 10th • Atrium

Following the 7:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. worship services

MEETING AND TUTORIAL TIMESaturdays, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. • Rooms 202 and 203

The Math Tutorial ministry offers spiritual development, homework help, and assistance with math fundamentals.

Registration Fee: $5 for the first child, $3 for each additional child

MATH TUTORS NEEDED!We are also recruiting adults and older high school students who are willing to tutor for service credits! Our community needs your help. Stop by our table in the Atrium to volunteer.

YOUTH CHOIRS REGISTRATION/ORIENTATIONSATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 • 11:00 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.

REGISTRATION/MINISTRY DUES: $25For new/returning choir members, parents/guardians.

Sponsors will be present to talk with you and answer questions.Continental breakfast included.

REHEARSALS: Saturdays, 10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.LITTLE WARRIORS

(Members must be 8 years old and in the 3rd – 8th grade)773-966-1500, Mailbox 2340 or email [email protected]

IMANI YA WATUME(Members must be in 9th – 12th grade)

773-966-1500, Mailbox 2331 or email [email protected],

Special prizes for choir members who bring a friend!

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AnnouncementsTeach me knowledge and good judgment, for I trust your commands. – Psalm 119:66

SATURDAY BIBLE SCHOOL IS IN SESSION!OPEN HOUSE

Saturday, September 9th

9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.Register today, following all worship services

Classes for:Pre-K – 2nd Grade • 3rd – 6th Grade • Confirmation • Teen S.A.L.T. • Adults

Attention all Seventh and Eighth Grade Students!!!!Confirmation Class of 2017-2018 begins

Saturday, September 9, 2017Registration ends Saturday, Oct 7, 2017

Our class is an intense, yet exciting and rewarding learning experience.

What is Confirmation? Confirmation is when a student confirms their belief, hope, and trust in their faith, by discovering and developing an independent relationship with our Lord and Savior, JESUS CHRIST.

At the conclusion of the Confirmation experience, students will know who Jesus Christ is and why our religion is significant among other religions. (Luke 2:41-50, KJV)

Meet our phenomenal and dedicated teaching team:Deacon Shelton Smith • Min. Mosea HarrisDeacon Linda Harrell • Mrs. Carole Jacobs


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INTONJANE RIGHTS OF PASSAGE MINISTRY

For Girls in Grades 3 - High School

Join the Intonjane Rites of Passage Ministry as a Mentee or Adult Sponsor!Young ladies in third grade through high school are invited to have fun while deepening their personal and spiritual awareness by joining the Intonjane ministry. Adult sponsors who are ready to empower, motivate, and guide young ladies are also encouraged to participate.

Stop by the Intonjane table TODAY, following the 7:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. worship services to learn more!

Don’t miss our Fall Kick-off MeetingSaturday, September 9th, 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Fellowship Hall

For more information, Call 773-966-1500, Mailbox 2335 or email [email protected].

The total sales of "Stay Connected" CDs, as of August 30, 2017

have reached 1,752 units sold!

Stay Connected Sales Update


AnnouncementsThe ISUTHU (Coming Into Manhood) Ministry wishes to thank Pastor Moss, the Pastoral Staff, and the members of the congregation for your support of our 2017 Annual Summer Camp to YMCA Camp Ohiyesu in Holly, Michigan!

• You blessed us to be able to take almost twice as many boys as we were able to take to camp last summer! A total of 27 boarded the bus to Michigan!!! You also enabled us to take several boys and mentors who were unable to pay for camp themselves due to financial hardship! Many enjoyed their first camping experience away from home! They were able to fish, canoe, swim, feed farm animals, do high ropes, and take other leaps of faith, while learning about the word of God and growing closer to Christ through Christian education activities and mentoring experiences with the ISUTHU men of God for five whole days!

• As a community of men, we humbly thank you for the outpouring of gifts and resources to assist in the lifting up of the lives of the young boys of ISUTHU who will become future leaders, fathers, uncles, mentors, and builders of the community that we all yearn for and that our ancestors believed was soon to come

• During the sacred Rites of Passage Ceremony at the camp we witnessed two high school seniors, Kamren Williams and Evan Pearson, transition into manhood before leaving for college last month. They proved their strengths of self-mastery, relationship, and action. That’s the kind of impact your contribution made to this important youth ministry!

• ISUTHU is open to all male youth mentees between ages 6-18 years old. Trinity UCC membership is not a requirement. We also welcome all adult men who wish to join us as mentors in the building of strong compassionate GOD fearing African young men

• As parents and guardians bring us their children to be developed through the ministry of ISUTHU, we are ever so thankful and grateful for your continued support of monetary gifts

OUR NEXT PARENT/NEW MENTOR ORIENTATION FOR THE 2017-18 ISUTHU SEASON WILL BE HELD:

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23rd • 1:30 P.M. TRINITY UCC FELLOWSHIP HALL

May GOD Bless and Keep You Always - WE ARE ISUTHU!!!


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AKIBA STORE HOURSClosed Monday and Saturday

Tuesday - Thursday, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Friday, 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 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!

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Sunday, September 24, 2017(following the 11:00 a.m. service)

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CalendarFRIDAY 9/8 cont.

5:00 p.m. Big Mama’s House (Sewing & Tailoring Class) - 2036:00 p.m. Worship and Arts Game Night - A7:00 p.m. Free N One - 116 Chaplains Ministry - BR

SATURDAY 9/9400 W. 95th Street

7:00 a.m. Men’s Prayer Group - WC7:30 a.m. Yoga Ministry - NII East8:00 a.m. Zumba - A9:00 a.m. Saturday Bible School: Adult Bible Class - WC Saturday Bible School: 3rd - 6th Grade - 202 Saturday Bible School: Confirmation Class - Library Saturday Bible School: S.A.L.T. - 203 Saturday Bible School: Pre K - 2nd Grade - 1209:30 a.m. Village Keepers Ministry - 10210:45 a.m. LWFC/Imani Ya Watume` Rehearsal - WC11:00 a.m. Tangeni Dance Servant Leaders - Balcony Center Isuthu Retreat Planning Meeting - BR12:00 p.m. Wedding Seminar - 20712:30 p.m. Walaika - WC Intonjane Ministry - FH1:00 p.m. Drill Team Rehearsal/Orientation - A Grandparents Ministry - 2032:00 p.m. HIV/AIDS Ministry Meeting - 120 Justice Watch Team Town Hall - WC3:00 p.m. Internal Security - BR Deacon Ministry - S3:30 p.m. Greeters Ministry - A Married Couples Ministry - FH

TODAY 9/3400 W. 95th Street

7:30 a.m. Worship Service – SA11:00 a.m. Worship Service - SA6:00 p.m. Worship Service - SA

MONDAY 9/4400 W. 95th Street

LABOR DAY - CHURCH CLOSED

TUESDAY 9/5400 W. 95th Street

12:30 a.m. Big Mama’s House Quilting Class - NII East6:00 p.m. Men’s Conference Planning Meeting - BR6:30 p.m. Khayralla/Mwanabaraka/Chinara Rehearsal

- NII EastWomen’s Chorus Rehearsal - SA

7:00 p.m. Singles Ministry Meeting - 203Men’s Chorus Rehearsal - WC

WEDNESDAY 9/6400 W. 95th Street

10:00 a.m. AARP - 20211:30 a.m. Prayer Service - WC12:30 p.m. Family Caregivers’ Support Group - BR6:00 p.m. Praise Team - FH

Prayer and Praise Service - WC7:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Well - SA

THURSDAY 9/7400 W. 95th Street

10:00 a.m. AARP - 2025:30 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Servant Leadership - 2026:30 p.m. Tangeni Dance Rehearsal - A

Domestic Violence Ministry - 207Drill Team Rehearsal - NII EastMy Brother’s Keeper - 116Sanctuary Choir Anniversary Committee - BR

7:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Sectional Rehearsal - WCSanctuary Choir Rehearsal - SA

FRIDAY 9/8400 W. 95th Street

8:00 a.m. Men’s Fellowship Meeting - 20211:00 a.m. Free N One Meeting - 20212:30 p.m. Active Seniors & Friends - A

DIVINE IMAGINATION CALL Join Pastor Moss for his monthly Divine Imagination telephone message, 11:55 a.m., Thursday, September 14, 2017. Dial 712-775-7031,

enter passcode 634787; press the “#” key.


EventsCHURCHWIDE EVENTSBLAINE DENYE LIBRARY Ministry partners invite you to visit our library and explore the volumes on Bible study, African American history and culture, The focus for the month of September is “Some Men and Women in the Bible”: Chosen Women of the Bible, by Ethel Herr; Bad Boys of the Bible, by Barbara Essex; Misbehavin’ Monarchs, by Barbara Essex; Krazy Kinfolk, by Barbara Essex; and Bad Girls of the Bible by Barbara Essex, 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.

MEN’S CONFERENCE VENDORS NEEDED, If you are a business owner with goods/services of particular interest to men, we invite you to secure a booth at our upcoming conference. The Men’s Conference takes place Friday, October 6 – Saturday, October 7 at the Westin Chicago Northwest located in Itasca, IL. As a vendor, you have an opportunity to expose your business to the men of Trinity UCC. For information on becoming a conference vendor, stop by the Men’s Conference table following worship services or contact Rev. Mark Barclay 773-962-5650 or [email protected].

MINISTRY EVENTSEMMAUS “GRIEF” WORK MINISTRY Thursday, September 28, 7:00 p.m., Wright Chapel, This month’s topic, “A Mother’s Love,” Information, Contact Deacon Dr. Herbert Goodman, Jr., 773-966-1500, Mailbox 2320 or email [email protected]

WALAIKA CHILDREN’S CHOIR Does your child like to sing? Is your child between the ages of 3-8? Walaika Children’s Choir is looking for new members, We rehearse Saturdays, starting September 9, 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m., Wright Chapel, Bring your child out to learn the word of God through song, Information, send an email to [email protected]

YOUTH DRILL TEAM Calling all youth, ages 13-18, Parent and Youth Orientation, Saturday, September 9, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Atrium, Join us as we drill and step for the Lord, memorizing scriptures, executing drill movements, and spreading the Word of Christ, Information, Call 773-966-1500, Mailbox 2372 or email [email protected]

COMMUNITY EVENTSBROOKINS 5TH ANNUAL Community Health Fair, Tuesday, September 12, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., 9315 S. Ashland Ave., Parking Lot, Blood pressure testing, dental hygiene care, eye care, mammograms and more, Information, Call 773-233-3002 or email [email protected]

“FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE” A musical by Clarke Peters, September 7 – October 8, Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis Ave., A lively musical tribute to the hit songs of saxophonist and songwriter Louis Jordan, Tickets and information, Call 773-753-4472 or visit www.courttheatre.org

FUTURE COLOR OF FASHION Launch and book signing, Friday, Sepetmber 8, 5:30 p.m., Welcome Inn Manor Bed and Breakfast, 4563 S. Michigan Ave., featuring image consultant, Olivia Montague, founder of Styled by Olivia! And author of “It’s All About Optics, Information and tickets, Call 773-723-4007 or email [email protected]

“I AM NOT YOUR NEGRO,” Film screening and discussion, Saturday, September 16, 10:30 a.m. registration, 11:00 a.m. film, 12:45 p.m., lunch and discussion, McCormick Theological Seminary, 5460 S. University Ave., Facilitated by Johar Jabir, Professor of African American Studies, University of Illinois at Chicago, Free, RSVP required, [email protected]

MASTERCHEF television show now casting in Chicago, Saturday, September 9, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Sofitel Chicago, 20 E. Chestnut, Apply and information, visit MasterChefCasting.com

SAINTS PETER AND PAUL PARISH Annual Fall Revival, Friday, September 29, 7:00 p.m., 12433 S. Halsted Ave., Dr. Susan B. Campbell-Ladd, Guest Preacher

SUPPORT OPEN DOORS Women’s Resources provides counseling, career coaching, and clothing for women in need, Event, Saturday, September 9, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., Beggars Pizza, 12700 S. Kedzie, Food, comedy, line dancing with L. DuBose, Information and reservations, Call Donna Brumfield, 708-846-7693

TRINITY UCC-GARY ANNUAL REVIVAL Wednesday, September 6 – Friday, September 8, 7:00 p.m. nightly, 1276 W. 20th Ave., Gary, Indiana, Rev. Dr. Marcus D. Cosby, Guest preacher, Information, Call 219-944-0500

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SeptemberExodus 15:2 (MSG)God is my strength. God is my song, and, yes! God is my salvation. This is the kind of God I have and I’m telling the world!

2017 Churchwide Theme18But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen. 2 Peter 3:18 (NRSV)

OPERATION SHARE 2017THANKSGIVING BASKET GIVEAWAY

REGISTRATION DATES AND TIMESWe will strictly adhere to registration dates and times.

Tuesday, October 3rd | 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.Wednesday, October 4th | 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.Thursday, October 5th | 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Friday, October 6th | 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (as needed)

Applicants will need to bring a current photo ID and proof of income. Baskets will be available until our maximum capacity has been filled.

September isElders Month

Save these dates!ELDERS LUNCHEONFriday, September 22, 2017

ELDERS SUNDAYSunday, September 24, 2017

All worship services

7:30 a.m.Rev. Dr. Yvonne Delk

11:00 a.m.Rev. Dr. Cleophus J. LaRue

Francis Landey Patton Professor of Homiletics

Princeton Theological Seminary

6:00 p.m.Rev. Dr. J. Alfred Smith, Sr.,

Pastor Emeritus, Allen Temple Baptist Church,

Oakland, CA

Thursday, September 14, 20177:00 p.m.

Guest Preacher:Rev. Dr. Frederick D. Haynes IIISenior PastorFriendship-West Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas

Get here early for the

Justice Watch Prayer Servicepreceding the Mission Revival at 6pm

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