Trinity United Church of Christ Bulletin Mar 11 2007

Sunday, March 11, 2007 � © Sermons copyrighted by Rev. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr.

table of contents

Order of Worship (7:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m.) ...................................................................... 3Hymn of Praise (7:30 a.m. – “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”) ............................................................... 4Hymn of Praise (11:00 a.m. – “Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior”) ..................................................... 4Unison Scripture (7:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m.) ....................................................................... 5Sermon Notes ................................................................................................................................. 7Pastor’s Page .................................................................................................................................. 9�007 Lenten Meditation #4 .......................................................................................................... 13Stewardship .................................................................................................................................. 14Calendar ....................................................................................................................................... 15

2007 Village ConferenceThe Akiba / Church School Easter ProgramDrug and Alcohol Recovery Ministry: Keep It SimpleTrumpet Subscriptions

Heart of the Community .............................................................................................................. �1Information & Announcements .................................................................................................... ��Prayer List .................................................................................................................................... �5Bereaved ....................................................................................................................................... �7Hospitalized ................................................................................................................................. �7Extended Care ............................................................................................................................. �8Members at Home ....................................................................................................................... 30Service and Support Groups ......................................................................................................... 33Prayer Concerns ........................................................................................................................... 34Church Information ..................................................................................................................... 35

Sunday, March 11, 2007 3 © Sermons copyrighted by Rev. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr.

order of Worshiporder of Worshiporder of Worship

Choral Introit .................................................................................................... “Lord Have Mercy”Opening Hymn (7:30 a.m.) ....................................................... “Lord, I Lift Your Name On High”Opening Hymn (11:00 a.m.) .......................................................... “Holy Spirit, You Are Welcome”Opening Hymn (6:00 p.m.) .................................................................... “Come On In This House”Hymn of Praise (7:30 a.m.) ..................................................................... “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”Hymn of Praise (11:00 a.m.) ........................................................... “Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior”Unison Scripture (7:30 a.m.) ................................................................... Jeremiah 8:18–�� (NRSV)Unison Scripture (11:00 a.m.) ....................................................................... Luke 19:1–10 (NRSV)Unison Scripture (6:00 p.m.) ..................................................................... Matthew 1:1–17 (NRSV)

[PLEASE REMAIN STANDING FOR THE READING OF THE WORD]

InvocationMinistry of Music (6:00 p.m.) ......................................................................... “The Potter’s House”Parish Concerns

Visitor RecognitionPassing of the PeaceThe Pastor’s Word

The Service of GivingOffertory SentencesTithes and OfferingsSchool

Altar Call (7:30 a.m.) .......................................................................................... “Oh Lord, Fix Me”Altar Call (11:00 a.m.) ......................................................... “Hush, Somebody’s Calling My Name”Hymn of Preparation (6:00 p.m.) ........................................................................“I Love The Lord”Sermon (7:30 a.m.) ..................................................................................... “A Sad State Of Affairs”Sermon (11:00 a.m.) ....................................................“When He Calls You By Name” (Luke 19:6)Sermon (6:00 p.m.) ................................................................................................ “I Am Included”Hymn of Invitation (7:30 a.m.) .......................................“We Need The Power Of The Holy Spirit”Hymn of Invitation (11:00 a.m.) Hymn of Invitation (6:00 p.m.) ....................................................................................“Thank You”Benediction ...................................................................................................“The Lord Bless Thee”

[Once the sermon has begun, parishioners may not enter or re-enter the first floor sanctuary.]


7:30 a.m.great is thy faithfulnessVerse i “Great is Thy faithfulness,” O God my Father,There is no shadow of turning with Thee;Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not,As Thou hast been Thou forever wilt be.

Chorus “Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness!”Morning by morning new mercies I see;All I have needed Thy hand hath provided,“Great is Thy faithfulness,” Lord unto me!

Verse ii Summer and winter, and springtime and harvest,Sun, moon and stars in their courses above,Join with all nature in manifold witness,To Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love.(Repeat Chorus)

Verse iii Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth,Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide;Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow,Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside!(Repeat Chorus)

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11:00 a.m.pass me not, o gentle saViorVerse i Pass me not, O gentle Savior,Hear my humble cry, while on othersThou art calling, do not pass me by.

Chorus Savior, Savior, hear my humble cry;While on others Thou art calling,Do not pass me by.

Verse ii Let me at a throne of mercyFind a sweet relief; kneeling there inDeep contribution, help my unbelief.(Repeat Chorus)

Verse iii Trusting only in Thy merit, would I seek Thy face; Heal my wounded, broken spirit, Save me by Thy grace.(Repeat Chorus)

Verse iV Thou the Spring of all my comfort, More than life to me, Whom have I on earth beside Thee? Whom in heavn’ but Thee?(Repeat Chorus)


7:30 a.m.

Jeremiah 8:18–22 (nrsV) 18My joy is gone, grief is upon me, my heart is sick. 19Hark, the cry of my poor people from far and wide in the land: “Is the Lord not in Zion? Is her King not in her?” (“Why have they provoked me to anger with their images, with their foreign idols?”) �0“The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved.” �1For the hurt of my poor people I am hurt, I mourn, and dismay has taken hold of me. ��Is there no balm in Gilead? Is there no physician there? Why then has the health of my poor people not been restored?

11:00 a.m. luke 19:1–10 (nrsV) 1He entered Jericho and was passing through it. �A man was there named Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was rich. 3He was trying to see who Jesus was, but on account of the crowd he could not, because he was short in stature. 4So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore tree to see him, because he was going to pass that way. 5When Jesus came to the place, he looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, hurry and come down; for I must stay at your house today.” 6So he hurried down and was happy to welcome him. 7All who

saw it began to grumble and said, “He has gone to be the guest of one who is a sinner.” 8Zacchaeus stood there and said to the Lord, “Look, half of my possessions, Lord, I will give to the poor; and if I have defrauded anyone of anything, I will pay back four times as much.” 9Then Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, because he too is a son of Abraham. 10For the Son of Man came to seek out and to save the lost.”

6:00 p.m.

mattheW 1:1–17 (nrsV) 1An account of the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah, the son of David, the son of Abraham. �Abraham was the father of Isaac, and Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers, 3and Judah the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, and Perez the father of Hezron,

and Hezron the father of Aram, 4 and Aram the father of Aminadab, and Aminadab the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon the father of Salmon, 5and Salmon the father of Boaz by Rahab, and Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, and Obed the father of Jesse, 6and Jesse the father of King David. And David was the father of Solomon by the wife of Uriah, 7and Solomon

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the father of Rehoboam, and Rehoboam the father of Abijah, and Abijah the father of Asaph, 8and Asaph the father of Jehoshaphat, and Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, and Joram the father of Uzziah, 9and Uzziah the father of Jotham, and Jotham the father of Ahaz, and Ahaz the father of Hezekiah, 10and Hezekiah the father of Manasseh, and Manasseh the father of Amos, and Amos the father of Josiah, 11and Josiah the father of Jechoniah and his brothers, at the time of the deportation to Babylon. 1�And after the deportation to Babylon: Jechoniah was the father of Salathiel, and Salathiel the father of Zerubbabel, 13and Zerubbabel the father of Abiud, and Abiud the father of Eliakim,

and Eliakim the father of Azor, 14and Azor the father of Zadok, and Zadok the father of Achim, and Achim the father of Eliud, 15and Eliud the father of Eleazar, and Eleazar the father of Matthan, and Matthan the father of Jacob, 16and Jacob the father of Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom Jesus was born, who is called the Messiah. 17So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations; and from David to the deportation to Babylon, fourteen

generations; and from the deportation to Babylon to the Messiah, fourteen generations.


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pastor’s paGe

So much happens in the religious world these days that Sightings must be selective in what it accents. For example, this week I’ll pass up comment on the hokey “Tomb of the Cozy Jesus Family”

on TV and the multi-page treatments of The Secret, a huge best-seller. They both went into my file politely named by a former editor “Bouille Chitte.” On the whole, Sightings prefers to look past the big headlines and see evidences of multi-form religious influences.

Here is this week’s, from the New York Times: “Sri Lankan Government Finds Ally in Buddhist Monks,” by Somini Sengupta. It’s not as up-close, intimate, or sexy as the “tomb” or the “secret” stories, or a hundred other flashy items — but given the

duration of bloody troubles in the island nation of Sri Lanka and the religious identifications of the fighting parties, it’s worth our attention.

Full-scale war has broken out there again, where �00,000 civilians have become refugees and 1,300 civilians were killed last year, with the Nordic peace-keepers among them being

disdained and defied. Why is this interesting?

Here’s why: In a world where we are trained to see that killing in the name of faith, or faith-plus-nation (or tribe), is something that the “wicked and evil Islamofascists” or militant Hindus in India do, it is worth observing that the religious ties in Sri Lanka are a)Christian and b)Buddhist. The Buddhist monks in the Jathika Hela Urumaya or National Heritage Party have gained nine seats in Parliament. “Ethnic

KILLING FOR BUDDHA?by Martin E. Marty

In a world where we are trained to see that killing in the name of faith, or faith-plus-nation (or tribe), is

something that the “wicked and evil Islamofascists” or militant Hindus in India do, it is worth observing that the religious ties in Sri Lanka are a)Christian and b)Buddhist.


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Sinhalese Buddhist nationalism” is the pulse and motor of this governmental party.

Fighting for autonomy are the separatists, the Tamil minority, also not so nice — and mostly Hindu and Christian. The Buddhist monks see foreign influence on this front. The Venerable Athuraliye Rathana, who leads the National Heritage Party, says, “We have been not just preaching. We have been fighting.”

Are the Buddhist clerics gun-firers and polluters of politics? Their leader shrugged off the question: “Was Mahatma Gandhi polluted?” Most monks keep their distance from the war, but, writes Sengupta, “there is nothing in Buddhist doctrine that prohibits or frowns on activism in earthly matters.” “How those faiths and ethnic groups live together ... is at the heart of the brutal civil war that has raged since 1983,” with monks in the vanguard. Monks have stood by their kings and fought holy wars for centuries.

To the point: Sometimes Native Americans (in North and South America) get portrayed as peace-loving people in tune with Nature and Spirit, while Westerners are seen as killers. A close-up look counters such oversimplified

claims of peace, as more archaeological and further recent evidence of violence elsewhere are revealed. And we often get challenged when talking about belligerency and lethality in religion: Make an exception with Buddhism, it is said, which is always peaceful.

Not so. While Buddhists like these monks do not wake up in the morning and look for who to kill “for Buddha” or Buddhist culture, they do connect their faith and philosophy to national and other causes — just as

Muslims currently specialize in doing, and as Christians often have.

In this game of war-like versus peace-like religions and faith communities, one sadly has to note that it’s a level playing field, and at different times different gods and theologies get invoked to justify killing.

References:

“Sri Lankan Government Finds Ally in Buddhist

Monks” by Somini Sengupta (New York

Times, February �5, �007) can be read online

by TimesSelect subscribers at: www.nytimes.

com/�007/0�/�5/world/asia/�5lanka.html

KILLING FOR BUDDHA?continued


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I wonder what time it is. We seem to be living in a time where every second is accounted

for. There does not appear to be any free time anymore. There appears to be no time to sit on the porch and rock as my grandmother used to do. There appears to be no time to drive the speed limit since if you do, there is going to be an accident. There appears to be little time left to get our acts in order to stop us from killing this planet. There also appears to be little time left to save our children from gun violence.

Every day, eight children die from gunfire in the richest nation in the world. Maybe it’s time to save our children.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention determined that �,8�7 children died from gunfire in our nation in �003. That is one child every three hours, eight per day

and fifty-four every week. Regrettably, 810 died from a gun-related incident of suicide. Suicide. Is this world so bad that all hope is being lost? Maybe it’s time to save our children.

Eighty-nine percent of the gun-related deaths were boys. Forty-one percent of these deaths were African American. The firearm death rate for African American males from ages 15–19 is more than four times that of White males the same age. Maybe it’s time to save our children.

The Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) notes that:

“The number of children and teens killed by gun violence in �003 alone exceeds the number of American fighting men and women killed in hostile action in Iraq from �003 to April �006.” Our children are at war in our own homeland. Maybe it’s time to save our children.

So what can be done? CDF has come up with an eight-point plan to help keep our children safer from gun violence.

WITNESS FOR JUSTICEMaybe It’s Time

by Rev. Dr. Carl P. WallaceMinister for Special Projects

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Support common sense gun safety measures. Call your respective member of Congress and express your views on the need for legislative action on gun measures protecting our babies.

Remove guns from your home. No gun lock or hiding place is effective enough.

Foster a climate of nonviolent conflict-resolution in your home, children’s school, congregation and community. War and violence is not the answer.

Monitor the television programs your children watch; monitor how they use the Internet; and refuse to buy violent video games.

Focus public attention on child gun deaths. Talk about this crisis in church; lift up the names of children in the community killed by gun violence; write the editor and, above all, talk with your children.

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Engage in child watch visitation programs. Do something. There are 4–5 nonfatal firearm injuries for every gun-related death.

Provide children positive alternatives to the streets so they can feel safe and protected. If we do not provide alternatives, the gangs will.

Organize a ceasefire initiative in your community.

These eight steps are a great beginning. Maybe if we slow down a little, we can find the time to save our children. Maybe there is time to save our babies.

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The Children’s Defense Fund’s Eight-Point Plan to keep our children safer from gun violence


When does Lent begin?

Where did Ash Wednesday get its name?

What were the ashes from originally?

How long is Lent?

Why?

When was the period of Lent fixed in the West-ern Christian Church?

What is the liturgical color for Lent?

What is the origin of the word Lent?

What is the origin of the custom (in some churches) of giving up something for Lent?

What should Christians do during the period of Lent?

When is “Passiontide?”

What is the Sunday before Easter called?

Why?

What is the last week of Jesus’ life called?

What is the passion of Jesus?

What is the liturgical color for Good Friday?

What does INRI mean?

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THIRD SUNDAy IN LENT

WHEN GOD ENTERS OUR PICTUREclose-up or panoramic view

When people say, “Look at the big picture,” usually, this is good advice. A narrow focus can cut out some of the surroundings

that give meaning to what we have placed at the center. Looking only at the forehead of a batter in a baseball game, you might see only some perspiration. Widen the focus and you see clear eyes, looking out intensely, enabling the batter to respond appropriately to whatever may be thrown in his direction. Open to the whole field and you may feel the excitement of a championship game and a close contest.

The greater the extent to which we can see life as a whole, the more easily we can find God’s place in it. As we mature and go through life’s variety of experiences, many people come to see God as the One who makes sense out of it all. We do well to have our lens open to all that life brings, the bitter and the good. Seeing the full picture, we can identify what things have lasting worth. For example, we should not limit ourselves to the dilemma of why bad things sometimes happen to good people. We need to see also how dedicated people, inspired and strengthened by their faith, have acted in ways that restore goodness and hope.

On the other side of the issue, though, looking only at the big picture can make us miss some of life’s intricate beauties. A garden may be impressive, but how wonderful it is to see one flower, with all of its depth and details! God’s providence can be found in a glimmer of hope that lifts our spirits in a time of discouragement. God’s love can be felt in a tender touch or a gentle word spoken by a friend. God can be found in both large and small. What we need to do is to look carefully and see where God is at work.

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the results of a redeemed life

THE GIVING ATTITUDE

“Bill, what can I do with a couple like the Willie Weekenders? All they think of are their travels and pleasures,” said Pastor Don.

“I suggest that we wait until they are ready to listen,” advised old Bill. “Hopefully, there will come a day when they feel the need for a more substantial life. We must be ready then to talk to them.”

“To tell them to look to God,” said the Pastor.

“And to surrender themselves to Christ,” counseled Bill. “From that beginning, by careful coaching, we must bring them to giving generously of their time, talents and money. We must remember that it takes time to change a lifestyle.”

“I feel a special call to save their souls, lest they suffer in the hereafter,” declared Don.

“I’m more interested in what GIVING can do to the remainder of the Weekenders,” remarked Don. “Do you know? I suspect that the reward Saint Paul promised the Corinthians in II Corinthians 9:8,” continued Bill, “was this very upward- and outward-looking attitude.”

Your Friends in Service,

The stewardship ministry Constance A. King, EditorJames D. Butler, Chairman

steWardship


highlightsFRI…3/16 Annual Credit Union MeetingFRI…3/30 Drug & Alcohol Recovery Ministry RevivalSAT…3/31 Church School Easter Program DAR Prayer Breakfast

sunday – 3/11 7:30 a.m. Worship Service – SA 9:30 a.m. Breakfast – FH Bible Study – WC 11:00 a.m. Worship Service – SA 1:30 p.m. Dinner – FH �:00 p.m. Youth Sexuality Project – 118/�0�/�03 In Care – �07 6:00 p.m. Worship Service – SA

monday – 3/12 400 W. 95th street 11:00 a.m. Active Seniors Leadership Meeting – FH Active Seniors Special Events Committee – 116 1�:00 p.m. Active Seniors - WC 6:00 p.m. Band Rehearsal – SA Voice Class – FH Women’s Chorus Monthly Meeting – 10� Africa Ministry Education Committee – BR 7:00 p.m. Church in Society – �0� Men’s Fellowship Forum – FH Drug & Alcohol Revival Committee Meeting – 10� Women’s Chorus Rehearsal – SA 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Fasting – BR

Cottage grove Building 901 e. 95th street 5:30 p.m. Mwanabaraka Rehearsal – Room 3

6:30 p.m. Chinara High School Dance Rehearsal – Room 4

damen Building 1947 W. 95th street 6:30 p.m. Hurston-Hughes Writers Ministry – W307 6:30 p.m. Safer Foundation – W301 7:00 p.m. �0 SOMETHING – W305

tuesday – 3/13 400 W. 95th street 5:30 p.m. Informational Technology Advisory – BR 6:00 p.m. Women’s Drill Team – Narthex II Band Rehearsal – SA Voice Class – WC 6:30 p.m. Sisterhood Ministry – FH 7:00 p.m. Men’s Chorus Rehearsal – SA Photography Ministry – �03 7:30 p.m. Athletes for Christ – BR

Cottage grove Building 901 e. 95th street 6:30 p.m. Immabasi Gospel Aerobics – Room 1

tuCC Village Center (1947 W. 95th street) 4:00 p.m. THEC Tutoring – W305 6:00 p.m. THEC Career Dating Workshop – W301 6:30 p.m. Career Development Meeting – W30� 7:00 p.m. Adult Usher Leadership Team – W305

Wednesday – 3/14 400 W. 95th street 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Prayer and Fasting 11:30 a.m. Prayer Service – WC 5:30 p.m. Praise Team Rehearsal – SA 6:30 p.m. DIT Prayer Service Preparation – 10� 7:14 p.m. Prayer Service – SA 8:30 p.m. SPIRIT Rehearsal - SA

calendar

BlaCk & Christian (neW memBer Classes)tues., march 20th & 27th: 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.

sat., march 24th & 31st adults & Teens (13–19 Years): 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

children (6 – 12 Years): 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.


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thursday – 3/15 400 W. 95th street 5:30 p.m. Imani Rehearsal – WC 6:00 p.m. Band Rehearsal – SA Voice Class – FH 6:30 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Orientation Committee Meeting – 10� 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal – SA Trustee Meeting – BR Single Parent Ministry (Children) – �07 Single Parent Ministry (Adults) – A 7:30 p.m. Imani Business Meeting – WC For Teen Girls Only – 116 For Teen Boys Only – FH

Cottage grove Building 901 e. 95th street 5:30 p.m. Khayralla Dance Ministry Rehearsal – Room �

tuCC Village Center (1947 W. 95th street) 7:00 p.m. Prison Ministry Meeting – W30�

friday – 3/16 400 W. 95th street 10:00 a.m. Free-N-One – �07 5:30 p.m. Music Theory Class – �07 7:00 p.m. Free-N-One – �07 Healing Ministry – �0� Africa Ministry – 118 Tough Love – �03 Trinity Credit Union Annual Meeting – A

Cottage grove Building 901 e. 95th street 6:30 p.m. Immabasi Gospel Aerobics – Room 1

damen Building 1947 W. 95th street 6:00 p.m. Logistics Monthly Meeting – W30�

saturday – 3/17 400 W. 95th street 7:30 a.m. Yoga Ministry – Narthex II 9:00 a.m. Youth Band Rehearsal – SA 9:30 a.m. Church School (Preschool – Kindergarten) – 118 Church School (Grades 1–�) – �03 Church School (Grades 3–6) – �0� Church School (Teens) – �07 Church School (Discipleship) - 116 Adult Church School – WC Church School: Confirmation Class – FH 10:30 a.m. Can-Cer-Vive Ministry - 10� 11:00 a.m. Math Tutorial – �0�/�03 Little Warriors For Christ – WC/116 Career Development Mini Job Fair – A Administrative Committee – BR 1�:30 p.m. Walakia Choir Rehearsal – WC Women’s Drill Team – Narthex II Women’s Drill Team Executive Committee – 118 1:00 p.m. Tangeni Leadership Meeting – 116 1:30 p.m. Board of Christian Education – BR �:00 p.m. Lupus Support Ministry – �03 Young Adult Usher Ministry – �07 �:30 p.m. Women’s Guild – 118 Cradle Adoption Informational Meeting – 10� 3:00 p.m. Ministry Spreadsheet Training – �0� 3:30 p.m. Adult Usher Ministry – FH 4:00 p.m. Baby Dedication Class – WC 5:00 p.m. Media Ministry Meeting – A tuCC Village Center (1947 W. 95th street) 9:00 a.m. Legal Counseling Ministry – E101/E10� 10:00 a.m. THEC Tutoring – W307 THEC ACT Prep – W30� 3:00 p.m. Fine Arts & Literary Guild – W30�

Cottage grove Building 901 e. 95th street 1�:00 p.m. Girl Scouts (All Troops) – Room 1

Sunday, March 11, 2007 © Sermons copyrighted by Rev. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr.

2007 VILLage ConferenCe

“Reclaiming and Restoring the Village Ethic Within the Community of Faith”

Thursday, April 26 through Saturday, April 28With Speakers:

Rev. Wayne Croft

Rev. Martin Espinosa

Rev. Dr. Renita Weems

Rev. Dr. Susan K. Smith

Rev. Alise Barrymore

Rev. Sean H. McMillan

Rev. Otis III & Monica Moss

Rev. Dr. Jeremiah & Rev. Ramah Wright

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“You don’t have to wait for the End. I am, right now, Resurrection and Life. The one who believes in me, even though he or she dies, will live. And everyone who lives believing in me does not ultimately die at all. Do you believe this?” (John 11:�5–�6, The Message)


9Do you not know that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived! Fornicators, idolaters, adulterers, male prostitutes, sodomites, 10thieves, the greedy, drunkards, revilers, robbers—none of these will inherit the kingdom of God. 11And this is what some of you used to be. But you were washed, you

were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and in the Spirit of our God. —1 Corinthians 6:9–11

Trinity United Church of ChristDrug and Alcohol Recovery Ministry

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The 11th Annual Revival friday, march 30, 2007 • 7:00 p.m.

400 West 95th Street, Chicago, IllinoisGuest Preacher: Rev. Rev. Otis Moss III, Pastor – Trinity United Church of Christ

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Monument of Faith Church • �750 West Columbus Ave. • Chicago, Illinois Guest Speaker: Rev. Sean McMillan, Pastor, Giant Steps Church


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“In Times Like These…How to SAVE and INVEST”

Guest Speaker Financial Planner, Freddye Smith, CFP, RFG

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RSVP to TUCC-FCU Office: (773) 96�-5686or email: [email protected]

anthony ellis mCgee booksigning, Under the Same Roof, Thursday, March 15, 6:00 p.m., ETA Creative Arts Foundation,7558 S. Chicago Ave.

ark-Chi golf CluB Annual UNCF Dinner Dance, Saturday, April 14, 6:30 p.m. –Midnight, Hilton Oak Lawn, 9440 S. Cicero Ave., Tickets, Contact Karen Mason, 31�-498-0639 or [email protected]

BlaCk speakers series featuring Maya Angelou, March 16, 7:30 p.m., and Dr. Gardner C. Taylor, May 6, 10:00 a.m., St. Sabina Catholic Church, 1�10 W. 78th Place

ChiCago freedom sChool Looking for instructors and coordinators for its inaugural summer program, For job descriptions and information, Contact Mia Henry, [email protected]

ChoiCes in reCoVery Educational seminar discussing treatment for mental illness and recovery, Guest speaker, Traci Powell, M.D., Saturday, March 17, 10:00 a.m., Oakdale Covenant Church, 9440 S. Vincennes, Registration, 773-493-�841

Community reneWal soCiety Senior Ministries Network Luncheon, Thursday, March 15, 1�:00 noon, Kenwood United Church of Christ, 4600–08 S. Greenwood, Call Rev. Alice Harper-Jones, 31�-4�7-4830, Ext. 3840

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ConVersation With hugh masekela Reception, conversation and silent auction, sponsored by Shared Interest, Thursday, March 15, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., 50�6 S. Greenwood, RSVP, Contact Dr. Iva Carruthers, 773-548-6675 or [email protected] or Sequane Lawrence, [email protected]

delois Barrett CampBell 81st Birthday Musical Extravaganza, featuring the Barrett Sisters and other special guests, Today, Sunday, March 11, 3:00 p.m., First Church of Deliverance, 4315 S. Wabash

delta sigma theta sorority, inC.March �5 is Delta Worship Sunday, 11:00 a.m.Worship Service, Trinity Deltas who are not on the mailing list, e-mail your name, address and phone number to Soror Natalie Bumpers,[email protected], Call Natalie, 773-548-7675, Loretta Martin, 773-768-6695 or Deacon Carole Carter, 773-493-3698 AND…Chicago Alumni Chapter, Annual AIDS/HIV Awareness Campaign, HIV, diabetes, cholesterol and blood pressure screenings, Saturday, March �4, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Austin Town Hall, 5610 W. Lake St., Call Dorothy Wilson-Davis, 773-538-0836

modern slaVery and sudan Discussion with Francis Bok, author of Escape from Slavery, Tuesday, March 13, 7:00 p.m., Oak Park River Forest High School, �01 N. Scoville, Oak Park, IL, RSVP, www.facinghistory.org

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operation tin Cup Looking for MIT’sto preach Saturday, March �4, 9:30 a.m., Living Waters Baptist Church, 6511 Jefferson Street, Hammond, IN, Call M. McKinney, 708-647-67�6

that’s loVe a musical, featuring the soul-stirring music of A.P. & Redemption and Shanara Fornett, March 30-31, 8:00 p.m., and April 1, 4:30 p.m., New Beginnings Church of Chicago, 6607 S. King Dr., Tickets, Call 773-947-0447 or www.ticketweb.com

the Cradle Sayers Center for African American Adoption presents an informational meeting for families considering adoption, Saturday, March 17, �:30 p.m., Trinity UCC, Room 10�, Contact D. Jones, 708-769-48�1

Women Building ChiCago and the City’s BlaCk renaissanCe Voices from the Vivian G. Harsh Collection, Saturday, March �4, 1:30 p.m., Carter G. Woodson Regional Library, 95�5 S. Halsted, Call 31�-745-�080

afriCa ministry Join Pastor Wright on a spiritual and cultural sojourn to Ghana, West Africa, August 1� – �1, Call Sydneye Wilson, 773-363-9500

information &annoUncements


amani Care program and trinity amani Care team With Vitas (taV) is looking for volunteers to provide companionship, transportation, support and other services, No experience required, Training provided, Contact Ms. Karen Miller, 773-�98-0473

Career deVelopment ministry Hosts Mini Job Fair for Shorebank and Beitler Staffing Services, Representatives from both companies will be onsite recruiting for bank tellers and healthcare positions, Come professionally dressed and bring several copies of your resume, Saturday, March 17, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Atrium, Contact [email protected]

danCe ministry Choreographers wanted, Interested in becoming an integral part of the worship experience? Do you have formal training in dance (ballet, jazz, modern)? Interested in working with youth, ages 8 to high school? Willing to complete the required Youth Ministry Training class? Contact Deacon Andrea Adams, 773-�56-0940

drug and alCohol reCoVery Ministry meeting, Sunday, March 18, �:00 p.m., Room �07, Call Deacon Vanessa Lenoir, 708-819-0337 or Robert Hayes, 708-473-5511

emmaus road grief Work support ministry “Mission Accomplished,” Thursday, March ��, 7:00 p.m., Chapel, Contact Deacon Herbert Goodman, 773-370-4�56

finanCial Counseling Consortium Subcommittee of Long Range Planning is available to come to ministry meetings and retreats upon request, to address tithing, debt management, managing risk, savings and investments, college planning, retirement life planning, charitable giving and estate planning, Request a speaker, Call 773-96�-5650, Voicemail 819

girl sCouts It’s cookie time! Girl Scout cookies for sale, Atrium, after worship services, Call Brenda Washington, 773-846-�80�

housing ministry Save the Date:Housing Ministry Expo, Saturday, May 19, 10:00 – 4:00 p.m., Cottage Grove Building,901 E. 95th Street, AND…Seeking real estate industry vendors to participate as exhibitors, Contact the hotline, 773-643-4100 Ext. 15,or [email protected]

media ministry meeting, Saturday, March 17, 5:00 p.m., Atrium, Includes all current and new ministry partners, Artists-in-Residence, Photography, Calendar, Media Sales/Akiba, Video and Audio, Pot luck, Contact Pat Epps, 773-368-0660

memBership/ministry serViCes Have you moved? Any children left the nest? New employment or newly married? Forgot your giving number? Call Membership/Ministry Services, 773-96�-5650 x395, x�33 or x�3�

information & annoUncements


singles Community s.i.p.p. (Singles in Perfect Peace), Discussion, Marriage Myths, led by Rev. and Mrs. Reginald Williams, Sunday, March 11, 7:00 p.m., Café Luna, 174� W. 99th Street, Contact Maya James, [email protected], or Nicole Burton, nickyb1�[email protected]

sisterhood ministry Meeting features Nicole Jones, owner of NJ Management and Sensual Steps Shoe Salon, an “Ordinary Woman Doing Extraordinary Things,” Tuesday, March 13, 6:45 p.m., Fellowship Hall, All former, current and new members welcome, Call Queen Jackson, 773-640-9497 or Gloria Linton, 773-434-0155

spirit – sisters praising god in song Great is Thy Faithfulness, 10th Year Celebration of Music Ministry, Sunday, March �5, 3:00 p.m., Sanctuary

trinity amani hospiCe Care team With Vitas (taV) now provides full hospice service, Hospice is a special concept of care designed to provide comfort and support to patients and their families when a life-limiting illness no longer responds to cure-oriented treatments, If you or someone you know is interested in hospice care for a loved one or would like more information, contact Rev. Gina Sourelis, 773-�98-0473

trinity higher eduCation Corporation (theC) presents three Spring HBCU tours: Tour A (4/1 – 4/6): University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Tugaloo, LeMoyne-Owen and others; Tour B (4/1 – 4/6): Clark Atlanta, North Carolina A&T, Bennett College for Women, and others; Tour C (4/8-4/13): Clark Atlanta, Florida A&M, Tennessee State, and others, For information and registration, contact Ms. Thomas or Rev. Owusu, 773-�98-1590

trinity uCC and safer foundation Sponsoring Ready 4 Work, aftercare program for ex-offenders: 18 years old and up, out of prison 180 days or less, no sex crimes or crimes against women or children AND…Ready 4 Work mentors needed, Must be available to meet with mentees � – 6 hours per month, If ex-offender: conviction must not have been of sex crimes or crimes against women, children, out of prison for at least � years, Call Vanessa Cosby-Shannon, 773-�33-149�

trinity uCC legal CliniC Providing direct legal advice, services and representation to the congregation and community, open every 1st and 3rd Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – Noon and �nd Thursdays, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Village Center, Call Mrs. Marcia Green, 773-96�-5650, Ext. 4�4

information & annoUncements


Adams, Deacon AndreaAdams, Deacon LorraineAdams-Carter, CynthiaAdams-Childs, VernitaAfflalo, CarmelitaAllen, Baby Jeremy StephonAllen, Jason OliverAmes, JamesAnderson, DavinaAnderson, DorisAnderson, HarryAnderson, Rev. DanitaAtkins, Anthony Avent, CarolynBaker-Brown, BridgetteBallard, JamesBarrigher, Deacon ElwoodBarrigher, JeffreyBates, Robert & FamilyBates-Pittman, LettiaBatts, ErrolBeard, LaveraBeckett, JaniceBerry, Baby Bridgette RaeBlount, ViolaBooker, Jr., RaymondBoose, Christopher Bowers, JeffreyBratton, MarjorieBreaux, FreddieBrewer, Deacon EvelynBrooks, Deacon BeatriceBrooks, EvelynBrooks, KeithBrown, Dr. HarriettBrown, HyssonBrown, Rev. JamesBrown, TerranceBurnom, OdesterBurns Family Burrows, Asa

Butts, LarvetteBynes, GaylaBynes, RonaldBynum, JudyCampbell, DeborahCannon, ChristieCarlisle, YolandaCarter, HermanCarter, LyricCaston, Aletha & AlfredChambers, ElosieChapman, MalachiClay-Wilkes, RoslynnColeman, CassandraColeman, CurtisConey, JacquelineCook, CeolaCosby, CynthiaCosby-Shannon, VanessaCrawley, HelenCrittleman, GloriaCurtis, CynthiaDaniels, CarbenaDaniels, Celeste David, Baby Jacob “Ray Ray”Davis, EdrenaDavis, MarieDavis, VelmaDickerson, MelvinDivers, GregoryDixon, AngeliqueDorham, BarbaraDorsey, SamDouglas, JesseDunlap, JoyDunlap, PhillipDurham, Burnette Durroh, OdessaEason, MargaretteEberhart, Ivan

Elbert, RobbyEmerson, MaryEskridge, SonnyEverett, BarbaraEverette, GwendolynFagan, ReggieFairchild, InezeFarrakhan, Minister LouisFigures Family Fleming, Dr. NedForbes, JamesFord, JohnFreeman, JuanitaFreeman, Rev. Donna & FamilyFunches, Baby KeariGay, MaryGibbs, Charon K.Gill, CharlotteGill, Deacon EldridgeGillette, FraziarGivens, Charmaine & FamilyGraham, Elder LucilleGuerin, Jr., Jerome C.Guerin, Sr., Jerome C.Guyton-Smith, Mary LynnGwynn, ArthurHall, SandraHamilton, JewelHampton, WymanHardaway-Wheeler, PamelaHarrell, Deacon LindaHarris, JajuanHarris, MarilynHarris, OtisHaynes, Sr., John H.Hickman, NellieHooker, TimothyHorne, Joyce

Hoskins, DominqueHudson, IreanHuntsville, HannahIrish, JeromeJackson, Betty JoJackson, Deacon RudolphJackson, ElizabethJackson, LizzieJackson, PamelaJackson, RobertJacobs, IsomJames, LouisJames, SafyaJenkins, Deacon HerschelJenkins, JaniceJohnson, AnitaJohnson, CharlesJohnson, Dr. FranJohnson, KennethJohnson, LoisJohnson, MaryJohnson, MoniqueJohnson, RenitaJohnson, RitaJohnson, RobertJordan, Vallmer Joyner, Andrew O.King, RichardKorvo, Baby Sean PaulLane, Antoine C.Leggs, DeborahLehmann, AuguestineLemon, JackieLennix, LoyceLewis, Deacon Pattrice Lewis, Germel T.Lewis, JenniferLivingston, BarbaraLong, Deacon RosemaryLouie, EmmittLouie, Lonnie

prayer list


prayer list

Love, ElaineLumu, Akemi & TonnyLyle, PaulLyles, JohniseMaclin, BonitaMae, ViolaMangum, AnitaMann, KimberlyMarshall, MylesMason, AltheaMason-Matthews, KarenMayes-McCruel, Deacon AlmaMcDade, DarleneMcDonald Family McGhee, WilliamMcGowan, Milton & TheresaMcIntosh, Deacon MauriceMcKinney FamilyMcKinney, MarianMcKinney, TakieshaMcKinnon, CoraMcLinnahan, GlenMelton, AlzeniaMiles, BeatriceMiller, JohnMiller, VirgieMitchell, JewelMitchell-Shields, Deacon SharonMonegan, JeromeMoran, Ollie AudreyMuhammad Family Muwwakkil, Baby MorganNash, EdwardNeely, DannyNelson, DonnaNelson-Brewer, Dr. BeatriceNevils, TessieNorris, Deacon Wanda

Norris, KellyNorris, LavenaNurse, BeverlyOsborne, CharlotteOverton, JeanPage, GailParker, AndrePayne, JasonPayne, ShannonPeavy, IrenePepper, EvelynPepper, RobertPeterson, Rev. Dr. John O.Plummer, Jr., MorrisProvall, EstellePugh-Lightfoot, EricPutman, DeloresRayford, SharonRaymond, SheldonReams, Carolyn & FamilyRice, Gladys Rice, SylvesterRoberts, ErskinRoberts, LeslieRobinson, AnnRobinson, CandieRobinson, CharlesRobinson, DorianRobinson, JuanitaRobinson, MichaelRobinson, TheresaRochelle, JamalRollins, EddieRoss, Baby Honesty GabriellaRuff, CarolynRussell, DebraRussell, TamonSanders, Deacon RobertScates, HermineScott, Alice

Scott, Dr. AngelaShepherd, MarshaSigh, MarthaSimmons, MichaelSmith, CarmencitaSmith, Deacon DorothySmith, JodySmith, Louis & VirginaSmith-Cobb, Angela & FamilySouth, LucretiaSpann, TheresaSteele, AbbigaleStewart, BeverlySummerville, JeanSykes, MyraSykes, Rev. MichaelSykes, PamelaTaylor, PatriciaTerrell-Haynes, RosalynTeverbaugh, GeorgeTeverbaugh, OliviaThomas, Jonathon & TabethaThomas, RosettaThornton, LaverneTillman, DeneenTillman, Jonae LynnTimberlake, Deacon JoyceTorrey-Parker, L. JulieTregre, Deacon EvelynTuck, JosephTurner, SoniaTyler, BettyTyler, Deacon LazaneTyler, Shelton & Demetri Upton-Davis, ArdellVernardo, HelenWade, DeborahWalker, EuclidWalker, Honoria

Walker, JerryWallace, JacoryWallace, JuanitaWallace, Walterene Warmack, CharleneWarren, ChristianWhite, Loretta & WalterWhite, Jr., RoyalWhite, Sr., JosephWilliams, Deacon MattieWilliams, DorothyWilliams, JoyWilliams, LenaWilliams, LillieWilliams, MaeWilliams, PaulineWilliams, RebeccaWilliams, Willie RuthWilliams, YvonneWilson, CharlesWilson, LorraineWithers, Mother ErnestineWoods, DariusWooten, JohnWordlaw, KenyaWright, Rev. RamahWright, WilliamWright-Miller, MildredWright Moore, JanetYoung, CharlesYoung, DemetriusYoung, ShantalYoung, Thelma


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the family of: please send Cards to: address:Ms. Diane Baker Ms. Kim Baker & Family 453� S. Indiana Ave., Apt. �N (53)Mrs. June Bryson Mr. Blake Bryson & Family 5017 S. Ellis (15)Ms. Lydia Childs Mary Stallworth & Family 8001 S. Mozart Street (5�)Dr. Frances Holloway Mr. Oliver Holloway & Family 175 N. Harbor Dr. (01)Mr. Arthur Holman The Holman Family 541� W. Ohio (44)Ms. Glorist Jackson Deacon Edna Avery & Family 9444 S. Union Ave. (�0)Mr. Albert Matthews Deacon Rosemary Marshall & Family 11�37 S. Normal Ave. (�8)Mr. Robert McCain Deacon June McCain & Family �184 Bluestem Parkway, Lynwood, IL 60411Mr. Anderson McCormick Johanna McCormick & Family 4951 N. �6th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53�09

Ms. Sondra Vernardo Ms. Helen Vernardo & Family 550 E. 50th Place, #508 (15)Mrs. Luvenia Welch Deacon John London & Family 17070 Orchard Ridge, Hazel Crest, IL 604�9

garland ColemanSt. Francis Hospital1�935 S. Gregory StreetBlue Island, IL 60406708-597-�000

Joseph gilliamKindred Chicago Lake Shore Hospital6130 N. SheridanChicago, IL 60660773-381-1��

edna robertsonLittle Company of Mary Hospital�900 W. 95th StreetEvergreen Park, IL 60805708-4��-6�00

george teverbaughRush University Medical Center1653 W. Congress ParkwayChicago, IL 6061�31�-94�-5000


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BroWn, edVictory Center4150 W. Gatling Blvd.Country Club Hills, IL 60478Room �43708-957-8300

Cadenhead, lafronneJackson Square Nursing Home5130 W. Jackson Blvd.Chicago, IL 60644Room 4�7, Bed B773-9�1-8000 (Communion Visits Only)

dunagan, patriciaJohnston R. Bowman Health Center710 S. Paulina St.Chicago, IL 6061�Room 70131�-94�-7000

elZie, deacon evelynRenaissance Nursing Center�940 W. 87th StreetChicago, IL 6065�Room �07, Bed 1773-434-8787

eVans, edwardPavilion of Forest Park8�00 W. Roosevelt RoadForest Park, IL 60130Room 43�, Bed 1708-488-9850

garner, WilhelminaRenaissance at South Shore Nursing Home�4�5 E. 71st St.Chicago, IL 60649Room 31�, Bed B773-7�1-5000

gray, CaryAlden Lakeland Rehabilitation Center8�0 W. Lawrence Ave.Chicago, IL 60640Room �14, Bed �773-769-�570

hampton, inezeManor Care Health Care Services�145 E. 170th St.South Holland, IL 60473Room 338, Bed C708-895-3�55

holloWay, theodoreSt. Agnes Nursing Home17�5 S. Wabash Ave.Chicago, IL 60616Room 41431�-9��-�777

Jefferson, lorrineManor Care Health Care Services6300 W. 95th St.Oak Lawn, IL 60453Room 30, Bed 1708-599-8800

martin, kimDawson Nursing Home3500 S. Giles Ave. Chicago, IL 60653Room �00, Bed �31�-3�6-�000

mason, ClaristineBronzeville Park Skilled Nursing Center3400 S. Indiana Ave.Chicago, IL 60616Room ��4, Bed 1 31�-84�-5000

mcintosh, deacon mauriceLexington House Nursing Home10300 Southwest Highway Chicago Ridge, IL 60415Room �3�, Bed C708-4�5-1100

moore, hiltonManor Care Health Care Services940 Maple Ave.Homewood, IL 60430Room 404, Bed A708-799-0�44

moss, edreanerMontgomery Place5550 South Shore DriveChicago, IL 60615Room 30�773-753-4100

moten, margueriteRenaissance at South Shore Nursing Home�4�5 E. 71st St.Chicago, IL 60649Room 111, Bed B773-7�1-5000(Communion Visits Only)

peaVy, ireneVictory Centre of River Oaks1370 Ring Road, Apt. 407Calumet City, IL 60409708-83�-1130

pugh-lightfoot, ericGlenwood Nursing Home19300 S. Cottage Grove Ave.Glenwood, IL 60660Room C15, Bed 1708-758-6�00


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rogers, marleneKindred Chicago Lake Shore6130 N. Sheridan RoadChicago, IL 60630Room 319773-381-1��

sheats, BenjaminRest Haven Central13�59 S. Central Ave.Palos Heights, IL 60463Room 41708-597-1000

smith, mary BakerMongtomery Place5550 S. South Shore Dr. Chicago, IL 60615Room �08773-753-4100

thompson, opreabeaAlden-Prairie Village Rehabilitation Center16450 S. 97th Ave.Orland Park, IL 60467Room �0�, Bed 1708-403-6500

tinsley, eddisDawson Nursing Home3500 S. Giles Ave. Chicago, IL 60653Room 319, Bed 131�-3�6-�000

Watson, JanetTimberview Nursing Home�450 Taft St. Gary, IN 46404Room 319, Bed ��19-977-�610 Ext. 34�

Watt, mildredRenaissance at South Shore Nursing Home�4�5 E. 71st StreetChicago, IL 60649Room 430, Bed A773-7�1-5000

Williams, maudineHalsted Terrace Nursing Home10935 S. Halsted St. Chicago, IL 606�8Room �31, Bed �773-9�8-�000

Wilson, louisRenaissance at 87th St. Nursing Home�940 W. 87th St.Chicago, IL 6065�Room 30�, Bed 1773-434-8787

Withers, mother ernestineMontgomery Place5550 S. South Shore DriveChicago, IL 60615Room �16773-753-4100


sicK & shUt-inmembers at home

ADAMS-CHILDS, Vernita 16�1 E. 68th Street, #1A (49) 773-363-86�5Saturday Visits Only

BASKIN, William 1510 Brookfield Dr., Plainfield, IL 60544 815-�54-1106BEY-HARRIS, Deacon Fatima 9643 S. Lowe Ave. (�8) 773-�39-0985 BROOKS, Arzulia 941� S. Eggleston Ave. (�8) 773-��4-7581BROOME, James 3459 Innsbrook Lane, Crete, IL 60417 708-753-0117BURKS, Willa A. 185�5 S. Center Ave., Homewood, IL 60430 708-799-3581CALVIN, Diane 9 East 90th Street (19) 773-874-379� CAMPBELL, Delois 9146 S. Indiana Ave. (19) 773-9�8-0997CLAY, Louise 116�6 S. Stewart St. (�8) 773-468-964�CLAY, Nancy 5948 W. Midway Park (44) 773-�87-9194DULANEY, Doris 13058 S. Wood St., Apt. #1E Blue Island, IL 60406 708-597-8309FORD, John 8939 S. Dante Ave. (19) 773-734-7363 FUNCHES, Josephine 931� S. Union Ave. (�8) 31�-805-1401

Visits before 12:00 Noon on SundaysGAY, Mary 500 Park Ave., Calumet City, IL 60409 708-868-8535GRANT, Sharon 9547 S. Lowe Avenue (�8) 773-�39-83�� GLOVER, Delores 7759 S. Chappel (49) 773-768-3508 GRAY, Viola 9518 S. LaSalle (�8) 773-�64-�59�GREEN, Lloyd 7337 S. South Shore Dr., Apt. #731 (49) 773-��1-4�13HARDY, Glodine c/o Lois Walker 598 Andover, Chicago Heights, IL 60411 708-481-5814HEREFORD, Bessie 9�51 S. Parnell Ave. (�0) 773-846-0448JONES, Lula 113�5 S. Union Avenue (�8) 773-468-4743 LAWS, Robert 1��8 Oak Park Ave., Berwyn, IL 6040� 708-484-9733LEHMANN, Augustine 9616 S. Princeton Ave. (�8) 773-568-3097LENNIX, Loyce 9618 S. Yates Blvd. (17) 773-768-0�34 LEWIS, Deacon Pattrice “Kim” 18�18 Ravisloe Terrace Country Club Hills, IL 60478 708-647-1735LOVE, Margaret 15�0 W. 105th Street (43) 773-445-1336MARDARDUS, Lofton 1631 Shirley Dr., Calumet City, IL 60409 708-83�-9085 MARRABLE, James 10136 S. Peoria St. (43) 773-445-6876MCCULLOUGH, Ethel 84� Princeton Ave., Matteson, IL 60443 708-7�0-48�9McFADDEN, Deborah 18101 Versailles Lane, Hazel Crest, IL 604�9 708-798-34�6McINTOSH, Emily 7811 S. Michigan Ave. (19) 773-651-9560MELTON, Alzenia 1041 W. 1�3rd Street, Calumet Park, IL 608�7 708-371-5498 MILES, Mary 614� S. St. Lawrence, #1 (37) 773-667-0167NELSON, Donna 711 E. 158th Street, South Holland, IL 60473 708-333-1550 OVERTON, Jean 1�848 S. Eggleston Ave. (�8) 773-�64-5431PARKER, Irene 9510 S. Kolmar, Oak Lawn, IL 6045� 708-4��-1019 PARKS, Maceo 7837 S. Morgan Ave. (�0) 773-873-8�07PAYTON-LOVE, Mary 7938 S. Jeffrey Blvd. (49) 773-734-78�8PRIEST, David 10009 S. Carpenter (43) 773-�39-�8�3QUINN, Anna 70�� S. Shore Drive, Apt. #715 (49) 773-684-8831RAGLAND, Hannah 9640 S. Peoria (�0) 773-�39-1964



SAMUEL, Jessica 1�47 E. 98th Street (�8) 773-933-7490SCATES, Hermine 6831 S. Cornell Ave., 1st Flr. (49) 773-955-�445SMITH, Betty 17791 Arlington Dr. Country Club Hills, IL 60478 708-�06-1457SMITH, Carmencita �14� Tanglewood Pl., Apt. #�B, Hammond, IN 463�3 �19-844-03�8SPENCER, Nathaniel 1006 E. 80th Street, Apt. 3 (19) 773-783-6780TAYLOR, Patricia 10017 S. St. Lawrence Ave. (�8) 773-8�1-6711TELLIS, Michael 53�4 S. Lowe, Apt. #� (09) 773-�85-�617WALKER, Honoria 8748 S. Hermitage Ave. (�0) 773-�39-86�0WALKER, Thelma 84�8 S. Green (�0) 773-��4-3898WILLIAMS, Cheryl 9�06 S. Normal Ave. (�0) 773-994-6710WILLIAMS, Marian 9148 S. Paxton Ave. (17) 773-374-315�WILLIAMS, Pauline 9416 S. Parnell Ave. (�0) 773-846-9598WINDOM, Hattie 5158 Keith Dr., Richton Park, IL 60471 708-748-7903 WRIGHT, Ernestine 9146 S. LaFayette Ave. (�0) 773-660-03�3 WRIGHT, Wiley 9146 S. LaFayette Ave. (�0) 773-660-03�3ZAKEE-GREEN, Crystal 33�8 W. 186th Street, Homewood, IL 60430 708-�06-0730

Cards onlyBRADFORD, Luevater 9301 S. Racine Ave. (�0)BROWN, Hysson 104�7 S. Hoxie Ave. (17)CARTER, Herman 16418 S. Kimbark Ave., South Holland, IL 60478CASTON, Aletha P.O. Box 486, Flossmoor, IL 604�� CHAPMAN, Malachi 10838 S. Wallace Ave. (�8)DANIELS, Carbena c/o Sheila Williams, 518 Calumet Way Calumet City, IL 60409DELOACH, Berenice 7114 S. Harding Ave. (�9) GARDNER-PEARSON, Renee 17607 S. Mulberry, Country Club Hills, IL 60478GILMORE, Laura 1155 Westgrove Pkwy., Apt. #186, Tempe, AZ 85�83HARRIS, Michelle 811 W. Madison St., Apt. #115 (07)McDADE, Darlene 18555 Hickory Ct., Apt. 17, Lansing, IL 60438 PLUMMER, Jr., Morris �040 E. 91st Street (17) ROBERTS, Fontain 18�9 N. Austin Ave. (39)SAYLES, Bernice 6831 S. Cornell Ave., 1st Flr. (49)SMITH, Green K. 81�6 S. Campbell Ave. (5�)TAYLOR, Dr. Brenda 5�380 Windemere Dr., Granger, IN 46530TORREY, Hoyt 4�41 El Moor Way, Las Vegas, NV 89044 70�-435-0�57 CARDS & CALLS ONLYWALKER, Jr., Floyd 84�8 S. Green St. (�0)

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WALKER, Lillian 6138 S. Carpenter St. (�1)WASHINGTON-DYK, Gwendolyn �045 W. Jackson Blvd., Apt. #�01� (1�) 31�-4�1-7867 CARDS & CALLS ONLYWHYTE, Rev. James 34�9 Peachwood Rd., Knoxville, TN 379�1 YOUNG, Charlotte 1330 W. Wentworth, Calumet City, IL 60409

Communion Visits onlyBENN, Vester 9035 S. Luella Ave. (17) 773-374-8914BROWN, Ann H. 134� W. 111th Place (43) 773-445-5315BUTLER, Alice Faye 10104 S. Emerald Ave. (�8) 773-445-5110 GWYNN, Arthur 6�50 S. Harper Ave., Apt. 909 (37) 773-363-9893 HENDERSON, Evelyn 7406 S. Paxton Ave. (49) 773-643-0956 HILL, Katherine 9950 S. Carpenter St. (43) 773-779-387� HILL, Valjean 935 Maple Ave., Homewood, IL 60430 708-991-�53�LEGGETT, Aurelia 1639 W. 107th Street (43) 773-�33-0�86 LONG, Deacon Rosemary 89�1 S. Halsted Street (�0) 773-846-�488MACLIN, Bonita 67�0 Ash Ave., Gary, IN 46403NELSON, Mary & Thomas 5401 S. Hyde Park Blvd., Apt. #1101 (15) 773-667-3404PULLINS, Mary 7836 S. Champlain Ave., �nd Floor (19) 773-483-�533 ROGERS, George & Betty 400 E. 41st St., Apt. #�010S (53) 773-�85-3941ROUNSAVILLE, Linda 9344 S. Bishop St. (�0) 773-983-83��SIMMONS, Lavern 503 E. 87th Place (19) 773-483-�830SMITH, Jr., Walter 10338 S. Church St. (43) 773-881-8733SMITH, Olah 10510 S. Rhodes Ave. (�8) 773-995-6893TREGRE, Deacon Evelyn 97�3 S. Lowe Ave. (�8) 773-779-15�8 TRIPLETT, Sadie 961� S. Wallace Ave. (�8) 773-779-1689 TUCKER, Geraldine 400 E. 41st St., Apt. #60�N (53) 773-9�4-��07 WEATHERSPOON, Aletha 89�9 S. Union Ave. (�0) 773-483-0130WILKS, Elizabeth �960 N. Lake Shore Dr., Apt. #�507 (57) 773-�96-0580WILLIAMS, Cheryl 9�06 S. Normal Ave. (�0) 773-994-6710 YOUNKINS, Rose 933� S. Eggleston Ave. (�0) 773-483-�784

deaCon Visits onlyALLEN, Deacon Quinville 11919 S. Harvard Ave. (�8) 773-468-8��8GRAY, Viola 9518 S. LaSalle Ave. (�8) 773-�64-�59�WEAVER, Odessa 6751 S. Constance Ave. (49) 773-�88-3795



serVice and sUpport GroUpsakiBa sales773-96�-5660M – TH9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. FR - 11:00 a.m.– 7:00 p.m. SAT - 9:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.SUN - After Each Service

amani Care program773-�98-0473MON – FRI 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Blaine denye liBrary773-96�-5650, ext. 740MON - TU - THUR6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.WED: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.SAT: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Can-Cer-ViVe helpline773-96�-5650Mailbox 830

Career deVelopment ministry�4-Hour Answering Service 773-96�[email protected]

College plaCement offiCeTU & TH - 1:00 – 9:00 p.m.WED - 10:00 – 6:00 p.m.FR - 10:00 – 6:00 p.m.SAT - 9:00 – 5:00 p.m.Sundays & MondaysCLOSED773-�98-1590

Community & eConomiC empoWerment773-96�-5650, Ext. 819

Counseling ministryAnswering Service773-96�-0043

Credit unionTU & TH - 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.SAT - 9:00 a.m .– 1:00 p.m.SUN - After 7:30 & 11:00 a.m. Services773-96�-5686773-7�3-838� (fax)

diaBetessupport group773-9�8-3�33

domestiC ViolenCe ministryConfidential helpline773-96�-5650Mailbox 811

drug & alCoholreCoVery ministry Tough Love 773-96�-5650, Ext. 808Free “N” One 773-96�-5650, Ext. 808

family CaregiVer support group Tommie Jean Ryhal 773-375-6981Eleanor Anderson 773-881-1419

health & Wellnessministry Community mental health support group773-978-07�5 or 773-734-4033, ext. 111

hiV/aids support ministry31�-409-AIDS or 31�-409-�437

housing ministryRon Miller773-643-4100 Ext. 15

kuJiChagulia speCial CitiZens support ministry�4 HoursJ. Payton 773-373-704�

math tutorial773-96�-5650

prison ministryAnswering Service773-96�-5650Mailbox 886

trinity Computerlearning Center773-�98-�190

akiBa sales773-96�-5660M – TH9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. FR - 11:00 a.m.– 7:00 p.m. SAT - 9:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.SUN - After Each Service

amani Care program773-�98-0473MON – FRI 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Blaine denye liBrary773-96�-5650, ext. 740MON - TU - THUR6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.WED: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.SAT: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Can-Cer-ViVe helpline773-96�-5650Mailbox 830

Career deVelopment ministry�4-Hour Answering Service 773-96�[email protected]

College plaCement offiCeTU & TH - 1:00 – 9:00 p.m.WED - 10:00 – 6:00 p.m.FR - 10:00 – 6:00 p.m.SAT - 9:00 – 5:00 p.m.Sundays & MondaysCLOSED773-�98-1590

Community & eConomiC empoWerment773-96�-5650, Ext. 819

Counseling ministryAnswering Service773-96�-0043

Credit unionTU & TH - 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.SAT - 9:00 a.m .– 1:00 p.m.SUN - After 7:30 & 11:00 a.m. Services773-96�-5686773-7�3-838� (fax)

diaBetessupport group773-9�8-3�33

domestiC ViolenCe ministryConfidential helpline773-96�-5650Mailbox 811

drug & alCoholreCoVery ministry Tough Love 773-96�-5650, Ext. 808Free “N” One 773-96�-5650, Ext. 808

family CaregiVer support group Tommie Jean Ryhal 773-375-6981Eleanor Anderson 773-881-1419

health & Wellnessministry Community mental health support group773-978-07�5 or 773-734-4033, ext. 111

hiV/aids support ministry31�-409-AIDS or 31�-409-�437

housing ministryRon Miller773-643-4100 Ext. 15

kuJiChagulia speCial CitiZens support ministry�4 HoursJ. Payton 773-373-704�

math tutorial773-96�-5650

prison ministryAnswering Service773-96�-5650Mailbox 886

trinity Computerlearning Center773-�98-�190


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order of Worship order of Worship

pastoral/program staffRev. Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr., Senior Pastor

Rev. Otis Moss III, PastorToya Perry, Chief Financial Officer

Rev. Stacey Edwards, Director of Pastoral ServicesRev. Barbara A. Heard, Associate Pastor

Rev. John E. Jackson, Sr., Associate PastorRev. Cedric McCay, Associate PastorRev. Regina Reed, Associate Pastor

Rev. Michael G. Sykes, Associate PastorRev. Reginald Williams, Associate PastorRev. Ramah E. Wright, Associate Pastor

Dr. Julia Speller, Director Christian EducationRev. Michael D. Jacobs, Minister to Youth and Children

Rev. Ann Patton, Minister of Christian EducationDeacon Shirley Bims-Ellis, Director Center for African Biblical Studies

Robert E. Wooten, Jr., Director of MusicDeacon Jeri L. Wright, Director of Media

Ivey Matute, Executive Secretary

friday Worship service • F.A.T. Fridays •

Every Friday • 1�:00 NoonChicago Federation of

Musicians Building175 W. Washington Street

Church schoolSaturdays, 9:30 a.m.

sunday Worship service7:30 & 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m.

(Praise Service begins 15 minutes prior)

CfaBs Bible study773-96�-5699

For current schedule, check www.tucc.org

Bible discovery hourSundays, 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Youth Church7:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m.

WebcastsLIVE Sundays

7:30 & 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m.Mondays & Thursdays

7:00 p.m.Website • www.tucc.org

television BroadcastSundays • 6:30 a.m.,

(TV One, Check Local Listings)Prayer Line 866-96�-5650Monday – Friday 6:30 p.m.

Sundays • 9:00 p.m., (WJYS, Check Local Listings)

radio BroadcastSundays • 6:00 p.m.(WVON 1690 AM)

Philadelphia, PASundays - Fridays

6:30 a.m. EST(WURD 900AM)

Weekly praise/prayer serviceSundays

7:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 5:45 p.m.Wednesdays • 11:30 a.m., 7:14 p.m.

Church office hoursMonday through Friday 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Saturdays • 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

reception desk hoursMonday through Friday 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

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

synergy Counseling Center53� W. 95th Street

773-994-9937

.“There are different ways of serving, but the same lord is served.”1 corinthians 12:5 (Tev)

chUrch information

JanuaryIsaiah 40:1-2 Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. 2Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her that her hard service has been completed, that her sin has been paid for, that she has received from the LORD’s hand double for all her sins.

FebruaryIsaiah 40:4–5 4 “Every valley shall be raised up, every mountain and hill made low; the rough ground shall become level, the rugged places a plain. 5And the glory of the LORD will be revealed, and all mankind together will see it. For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.”

MarchIsaiah 40:11 He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young.

AprilIsaiah 40:18 To whom, then, will you compare God? What image will you compare him to?

May Isaiah 40:21 Do you not know? Have you not heard? Has it not been told you from the beginning? Have you not understood since the earth was founded?

JuneIsaiah 40:25 “To whom will you compare me? Or who is my equal?” says the Holy One.

JulyIsaiah 40:26 Lift your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one, and calls them each by name. Because of his great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing.

AugustIsaiah 40:27 Why do you say, O Jacob, and complain, O Israel, “My way is hidden from the LORD; my cause is disregarded by my God”?

SeptemberIsaiah 40:28 Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom.

OctoberIsaiah 40:29 He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.

NovemberIsaiah 40:30 Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall;

DecemberIsaiah 40:31 But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

RestorationA God of My heartfelt hope for the congregation in the year 2007 is that each member

will fully embrace what it means to be loved by a God who restores. God is a God of redemption and not a God of condemnation.

Isaiah 40 (NIV)

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