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

CHURCH DIRECTORY

PASTORAL STAFFDeacon 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. Aaron McLeod, Exec. Dir. of Special Projects

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

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-James, Assoc. Pastor

Rev. Michael D. Jacobs, Assoc. Pastor

Min. Regena Glenn-Caldwell, 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.

Wednesday Praise and Prayer11:30 a.m. - Prayer Service6:00 p.m. - Prayer Service

7:00 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

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

#TrinityChicago

Order of Worship (7:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 6:00 p.m.) ..............................2Hymn of Praise ...............................................................................................3Unison Scriptures ...........................................................................................3Sermon Notes/Prayer Concerns .....................................................................4Pastor Moss' Upcoming Sermon Series/Giving Options at Trinity ..................5CFABS Bible Classes/McCormick Theological Seminary .................................61st Ladies Health Initiative/Akiba ...................................................................7Calendar .........................................................................................................8Divine Imagination .........................................................................................8Events .............................................................................................................9Operation Share ...........................................................................................10Service & Support Groups ............................................................................11Churchwide Theme ......................................................................................12

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

1Stay Connected Sunday • September 17, 2017©2017 Trinity United Church of Christ. All Rights Reserved. Any unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited.

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Order of Worship - 7:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.Opening Song (7:30 a.m.) .......................................................................................“Jesus Promised”Opening Song (11:00 a.m.) ...........................................................“He Has Done Marvelous Things”Hymn of Praise .............................................................................. “Oh How He Loves You And Me”Unison Scripture .................................................................... 1 Corinthians 13:4-8; 1 John 4:7 (NIV)

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

Visitor RecognitionPassing of the PeaceThe Pastor’s WordBaby Dedication

The Service of GivingOffertory SentencesTithes and Offerings/Scholarship

Altar Call ........................................................................................................“More Than Anything”Sermon ....................................................“What Makes Life Worth Living, Pt. 2: In Search Of Love”Hymn of Invitation

Opening Song .................................................................................................... “Worship The Lord”Ministry of Music................................................................................................................. SelectedSermon ....................................................“What Makes Life Worth Living, Pt. 2: In Search Of Love”Hymn of Invitation The Service of Giving

Offertory SentencesTithes and Offerings

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 ScripturesOH HOW HE LOVES YOU AND ME

O how He loves you and me, O how He loves you and me,

He gave His life, what more could He give?O how He loves you, O how He loves me,

O how He loves you and me.

Jesus to Calv’ry did go, His love for mankind to show;

What He did there bro’t hope from despair.

O how He loves you, O how He loves me, O how He loves you and me.

1 CORINTHIANS 13:4-8 (NIV)

4Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 8Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away.

1 JOHN 4:7 (NIV)

4Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.

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Sermon Notes/Prayer Concerns


Announcements

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

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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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.


MCCORMICK THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP AWARD

Honoring Rev. Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr.

Friday, October 13, 2017South Shore Cultural Center

7059 South Shore Drive • Chicago, IL

Reception - 6:00 p.m.Dinner and Gala - 7:15 p.m.

For tickets and information, contact Lisa Dagher, 773-947-6320 or [email protected].

AnnouncementsIT’S BACK TO SCHOOL AND

BACK TO BIBLE STUDY!

THE CENTER FOR AFRICAN BIBLICAL STUDIESFALL 2017 BIBLE STUDY CLASS REGISTRATION

REGISTER TODAY AND SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH!In-person, following all worship services,

or online at http://tinyurl.com/TUCC2017FallBible

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].


Announcements9th Annual

First Ladies Health InitiativeHealth Screening Day

TODAY!Sunday, September 17, 2017

Following the 7:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.Worship Services

• Free health screenings for women, men, and children (Blood pressure, Diabetes, HIV testing, Hepatitis)

• Health information (Alzheimer’s Disease; Mental Illness; Nutrition; OB-Gyne, Fitness) • Flu shots

(in partnership with AFRIWAREBOOKS.COM)

Useni Perkins(with Dr. Haki R. Madhubuti, Damali Carol Adams,

Robert Starks and others...)

will discuss the launch of Rise of the Phoenix, a collection of essays by some of Chicago's most influential Black leaders. This event is part of the Third World Press' 50th Anniversary celebration.

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

Wright Chapel

Nnedi OkoraforMuch-honored Nnedi Okorafor, winner of the Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy awards, merges today’s Nigeria with a unique world she creates. Akata Warrior blends mythology, fantasy, history and magic into a compelling tale that will keep readers spellbound. She has contributed a short story to “...Star Wars,” as it celebrates 40 years since its inception.

Sunday, October 8, 2017(following the 11:00 a.m. service)

Wright Chapel

Join us in welcoming...

will discuss the launch of Phoenixsome of Chicago's most influential Black leaders. This event is part of the Third World Press' 50th Anniversary celebration.

AKIBA STORE HOURSClosed Monday

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.trinitychicago.org/shop

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AnnouncementsFRIDAY 9/22400 W. 95th Street

11:00 a.m. Free N One Meeting - 20212:30 p.m. Active Seniors & Friends - SA Elders Luncheon - A5:00 p.m. Big Mama’s House Sewing & Tailoring Class - 2036:00 p.m. African Dance Rehearsal - A TUCC Credit Union Meeting - FH7:00 p.m. Africa Ministry - BR Free N One - 116

SATURDAY 9/23400 W. 95th Street

7:00 a.m. Food Share Ministry - FH7:30 a.m. Yoga Ministry - NII East8:00 a.m. Farmers Market - Parking Lot C9:00 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 - 12010:45 a.m. LWFC/Imani Ya Watume` Rehearsal - WC11:00 a.m. Math Tutorial - 202 LWFC Parent Meeting - FH12:30 p.m. Walaika - WC Tangeni Rehearsal - SA1:00 p.m. Drill Team Rehearsal - NII East1:30 p.m. Isuthu Ministry Orientation - All Nations - FH2:00 p.m. Isuthu Parent Meeting - 203 Mass Choir Rehearsal - SA2:30 p.m. Armor Bearers Meeting - BR3:00 p.m. Pre-Marital Counseling - 2024:30 p.m. Armor Bearers - SA

TODAY 9/17400 W. 95th Street

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

MONDAY 9/18400 W. 95th StreetCHURCH CLOSED

TUESDAY 9/19400 W. 95th Street

12:30 a.m. Big Mama’s House Quilting Class - NII East6:30 p.m. Khayralla/Mwanabaraka/Chinara Rehearsal - NII East Women’s Chorus Rehearsal - SA Wedding Coordinators Meeting - WC Green Committee - Library Intergenerational Dance Rehearsal - A Sisterhood Ministry - 1207:00 p.m. Mental Health Support Group - 102 Singles Planning Committee - 116 Career Development Ministry - NII West Sanctuary Choir Steering Committee - BR7:30 p.m. Men’s Day Choir Rehearsal - FH

WEDNESDAY 9/20400 W. 95th Street

10:00 a.m. AARP - 202 Women’s Bible Study Group - SA11:30 a.m. Prayer Service - WC6:00 p.m. Praise Team - FH Prayer and Praise Service - WC7:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Well - SA

THURSDAY 9/21400 W. 95th Street

10:00 a.m. AARP - 2022:00 p.m. Active Seniors Book Club - 2026:00 p.m. Stewardship Ministry Officers - BR6:30 p.m. Tangeni Dance Rehearsal - A Domestic Violence Ministry - 207 Drill Team Rehearsal - NII East My Brother’s Keeper - 1167:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Sectional Rehearsal - WC Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal - SA Prison Ministry - 102 Trinity App Workshop/Social Media Training - FH

DIVINE IMAGINATION CALL Join Pastor Moss for his monthly Divine Imagination telephone message, 11:55 a.m., Thursday, October 12, 2017. Dial 712-775-7031, enter

passcode 634787; press the “#” key.


AnnouncementsCHURCHWIDE 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.

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]

ISUTHU (COMING INTO MANHOOD) Mentoring ministry is open to all male youth mentees, ages 6-18, Trinity membership not a requirement, Bible-based youth topic general meetings, career-oriented field trips, physical fitness activities, and our annual summer camp outing, Looking for adult men to work as mentors working to build strong, compassionate God-fearing African young men, Mothers, fathers, and guardians encouraged to participate in the parent support group, Parent-Mentor-Mentoree Fall Kick-off Orientation, Saturday, September 23, 1:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall, Information, Call 773-966-1500 Mailbox 2336 or email [email protected]

COMMUNITY EVENTSSAINTS 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

PROPERTY TAX: ONLY MY FAIR $HAREMonday, September 18, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Doors, 5:30 p.m., Kroc Community Center, 1250 W. 119th St., Property tax assessment event hosted by U.S. Rep. Bobby L. Rush, Bring most recent property tax bill, Information, Call 773-779-2400

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Service & Support GroupsBlaine DeNye Library(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2205TUES and THURS6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.WEDNESDAY5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.SATURDAY10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Can-Cer-Vive Helpline(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2308

Career Development Ministry(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox [email protected]

Counseling Ministry(773) 966-1500, Mailbox 2315

Credit Union(773) 966 - 1505(773) 723 - 8382 (fax)TUES & THURS:6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.SUNDAYAfter 7:30 & 11:00 a.m. Services

Domestic Violence Ministry Confidential Helpline(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2317

Drug & Alcohol Recovery MinistryTough Love / Free “N” One(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2319

The Endeleo Institute(773) 966-1508MON – THURS9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.FRIDAY9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Endowment Committee/Planters Society773-966-1500, Mailbox [email protected]

Financial CounselingConsortium(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2378

George Washington Carver GardenTUES-THURS-SAT9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Healing Ministry(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2325

HIV/AIDS Support Ministry(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2327

Housing Ministry(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2329

Immabasi Health &Wellness Ministry(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2332

Immabasi Support Groups:Diabetes(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2374Family Caregivers(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2375Lupus Support Ministry(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2342

Kujichagulia SpecialCitizens Support Ministry(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2344

Legal Clinic773-966-1500 Mailbox [email protected] 1st & 3rd SATURDAYS9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.Walk-ins Welcome

Math Tutorial(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2338

Prison Ministry(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2354

Trinity Computer Learning Center(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2333

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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)

1st Quarter Theme: Growing in LoveJanuary - Ephesians 3:16-19 (NRSV)16I pray that, according to the riches of his glory, he may grant that you may be strengthened in your inner being with power through his Spirit, 17and that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, as you are being rooted and grounded in love. 18I pray that you may have the power to comprehend, with all the saints, what is the breadth and length and height and depth, 19 and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.

February - Philippians 1:9-11 (NRSV)9And this is my prayer, that your love may overflow more and more with knowledge and full insight 10to help you to determine what is best, so that in the day of Christ you may be pure and blameless, 11having produced the harvest of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ for the glory and praise of God.

March - John 13:34 (NRSV)34I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another.

2nd Quarter Theme: Growing in the Word of God

April - Colossians 3:16 (NRSV)16Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; teach and admonish one another in all wisdom; and with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God.

May - Luke 8:14 (NRSV)14As for what fell among the thorns, these are the ones who hear; but as they go on their way, they are choked by the cares and riches and pleasures of life, and their fruit does not mature.

June - 2 Timothy 2:15 (NIV)15Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.

3rd Quarter Theme: Growing in HolinessJuly - 2 Corinthians 7:1 (NIV)1Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.

August - Romans 12:2 (NIV)2Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

September - Exodus 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!

4th Quarter Theme: Maturing in ChristOctober - James 1:2-4 (NIV)2Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

November - Hebrews 5:12-14 (NIV)12In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God’s word all over again. You need milk, not solid food! 13Anyone who lives on milk, being still an infant, is not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness. 14But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil.

December - 1 Corinthians 13:11 (NIV)11When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me.

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

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