CHURCH INFORMATION

Rev. Dr. Stacey L. Edwards-Dunn, Executive Minister

PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Mark Barclay, Assoc. Pastor Rev. Carmin Frederick, Assoc. Pastor Rev. Michael D. Jacobs, Assoc. Pastor Rev. Neichelle Guidry Jones, Assoc. Pastor Rev. Rochelle Michael, Assoc. Pastor Rev. Linda Mootry-Dodd, Assoc. Pastor Rev. Barbara A. Heard, Vol. Assoc. Pastor Rev. Clyde White, Vol. Assoc. Pastor EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP Deacon Wilfred Bentley, Business Mgr. Daryle Brown, Dir. of Multi-Media Comm. Ebony Only, Dir. of Human Resources Rev. Mark A. Smith, Minister of Stewardship OFFICE OF THE SR. PASTOR Melody Morgan, Exec. Asst. to the Pastor Deacon Karen Cupil, Admin. Asst. Brenda Tillman, Admin. Asst. Rev. Joan Harrell, Dir. of Public Comm. Rev. Aaron McLeod, Dir. of Special Projects

Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, Senior Pastor

PROGRAM STAFF Deacon Shirley Bims-Ellis, Dir. of CFABS Bryan Johnson, Exec. Dir. of Sacred Music Dr. Julia Speller, Dir. of Christian Education

Sunday Worship Services 7:14 a.m. & 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m. (Praise Service begins 15 minutes prior) Youth Church 7:14 a.m., 10:45 a.m. Bible Discovery Hour 9:45 a.m.

Weekly Praise/Prayer Service 11:30 a.m. - Prayer Service 6:00 p.m. - Prayer Service 7:14 p.m. - Wednesday @ The Well Saturday Church School 9:00 a.m. CFABS Bible Study 773-966-1507 For current schedule, Visit www.trinitychicago.org

LIVE Sunday Webcasts 7:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m. www.trinitychicago.org Television Broadcast Sundays, 1:30 p.m. (WJYS, Check local listings) Prayer Line: 866-962-5650 Radio Broadcast Sundays, 6:00 p.m. WVON 1690 AM

Church Hours Monday through Thursday 11:00 a.m. 9:00 p.m. Fridays 5:00 p.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) 962-5650

www.trinitychicago.org

@TrinityChicago

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

Table of Contents
Order of Worship (7:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 6:00 p.m.) ...............................................................................2 Hymn of Praise I Need You To Survive" ..........................................................................................................3 Unison Scripture ..............................................................................................................................................3 Sermon Notes/Prayer Concerns ......................................................................................................................4 Guest Preacher Bio: Rev. Dr. Raphael G. Warnock...........................................................................................5 Raise the Roof .................................................................................................................................................6 From the Pastor ...............................................................................................................................................7 South Sudan Update........................................................................................................................................8 Trinity UCC Leadership Team Bios ...................................................................................................................9 Annual Meeting of the Congregation/CFABS Bible Study Registration. ........................................................11 Media Ministry/Multi-Media Communications.............................................................................................12 Leadership Training/Ebony Expressions/Hurston Hughes Writers ................................................................13 Celebrating Womanhood ..............................................................................................................................14 2014 HBCU College Tour................................................................................................................................15 Trinity UCC Women's Conference/Financial Seminar ....................................................................................16 Divine Imagination/Men's Bible Class Series .................................................................................................17 Youth Ministry Training .................................................................................................................................18 Calendar ........................................................................................................................................................19 Wednesday@The Well ..................................................................................................................................20 Events ............................................................................................................................................................21 Church In Society Voter Registration Drive....................................................................................................22 Service and Support Groups ..........................................................................................................................23 2014 Memory Verses.....................................................................................................................................24

Trinity UCC Media and Technology Protocols

Photography and Recording: Still photography, videography and audio recording of our worship services, ministry programs and community services is prohibited on church property, without prior expressed approval from Trinity United Church of Christ. To request permission, contact Rev. Joan Harrell, Director of Public Communications, at 773-962-5650. Media: If visiting in an official media capacity, please be sure to check-in at our reception desk upon arrival. WiFi: Trinity UCC offers Wifi for our members and visitors as a courtesy, so that they may participate in our worship services and ministry. User ID: trinity Password: guest Listening Assistance: As we endeavor to maintain a sacred worship experience, please return listening devices following the Benediction. An Audio Technician is available in the sound room for 15 minutes following each service for the return of your device. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION!
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

Opening Song (7:30 a.m.) ................................................................................... Lift The Savior Up Choral Introit (11:00 a.m.) .............................................................................................. Holy, Holy Opening Song (11:00 a.m.) ................................................................................... Search Me, Lord Hymn of Praise ............................................................................................. I Need You To Survive Unison Scripture ................................................................................................... Isaiah 10:1-2 (NIV) Invocation Parish Concerns Visitor Recognition Passing of the Peace The Pastors Word The Service of Giving Offertory Sentences Tithes and Offerings Scholarship Altar Call (7:30 a.m.) ........................................................... I Know Something About Gods Grace Altar Call (11:00 a.m.) ............................................................................................ Im Determined Sermon ................................................................................................. Rev. Dr. Raphael G. Warnock Hymn of Invitation ................................................................................................................ Selected Benediction .......................................................................................................... All Night, All Day PLEASE REMAIN STANDING FOR THE READING OF THE WORD

Order of Worship - 6:00 p.m.

Opening Song ..................................................................................................... Yes, I Know Jesus Ministry of Music....................................................................................................... Still Standing Sermon ................................................................................................. Rev. Dr. Raphael G. Warnock Hymn of Invitation ............................................................................................................... Selected The Service of Giving Offertory Sentences Tithes and Offerings Altar Call/Benediction [Once the sermon has begun, parishioners may not enter or re-enter the first floor sanctuary.]

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Hymn of Praise
I NEED YOU TO SURVIVE
I need you, you need me. Were all a part of Gods Body. Stand with me, agree with me. Were all a part of Gods Body. It is His will, that every need be supplied. You are important to me, I need you to survive. You are important to me, I need you to survive. I pray for you, You pray for me. I love you, I need you to survive. I wont harm you With words from my mouth. I love you, I need you to survive. It is His will, that every need be supplied. You are important to me, I need you to survive.
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Unison Scripture
ISAIAH 10:1-2 (NIV)
Woe to those who make unjust laws, to those who issue oppressive decrees, 2 to deprive the poor of their rights and withhold justice from the oppressed of my people, making widows their prey and robbing the fatherless.
HYMN OF PRAISE/UNISON SCRIPTURE

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Sermon Notes

Prayer Concerns

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Guest Preacher Bio

The Reverend Raphael Gamaliel Warnock, Ph.D. serves
as the Senior Pastor of the Ebenezer Baptist Church, spiritual home of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. A native of Savannah, Georgia and the son of two Pentecostal-Holiness ministers, Dr. Warnock preached his first sermon entitled, Its Time I Be About My Fathers Business at age eleven. Having been licensed and ordained at the historic Sixth Avenue Baptist Church of Birmingham, Alabama, he served for six years as the Youth Pastor and four years as the Assistant Pastor of the historic Abyssinian Baptist Church of New York City, led by the likes of Rev. Congressman Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., Rev. Dr. Samuel DeWitt Proctor and currently, Rev. Dr. Calvin O. Butts. Before coming to Ebenezer, Pastor Warnock served as the Senior Pastor of Baltimores Douglas Memorial Community Church.

Dr. Warnock graduated from Morehouse College, cum laude, in 1991, receiving the B.A. degree in psychology. He also holds a Master of Divinity degree and a Master of Philosophy degree from Union Theological Seminary, New York, NY, graduating with honors and distinctions. He received his Ph.D. degree in the field of systematic theology from Union Seminary. His research interests and writing have included a distinguished Masters thesis and on-going research on the activist ministries of two 20th Century martyrs: the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and their challenges to the church and the world in their time and ours. His primary research, however, is focused in the area of investigating black religion and spirituality and interpreting the theological meaning and historical mission of the black church. A 1993 recipient of Union Theological Seminarys coveted William H. Hudnut Preaching Award, The Rev. Dr. Warnock is sought after as a preacher and scholar. He is a member of the American Academy of Religion, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and various other civic and social organizations. He has received the Benjamin Elijah Mays Fellowship For Ministry from the Fund for Theological Education, the Thomas and Jeanetta Kilgore Theological Scholarship Award, Associated Black Charitys Good Shepherd Award and a host of other fellowships, honors and citations, noting his abiding commitment to Christian ministry, disciplined scholarship and diligent struggle on behalf of the oppressed.

Dr. Warnock will be signing copies of his book in the Atrium, TODAY, Sunday, January 26, after all worship services.

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GUEST PREACHER BIO

Raise The Roof

Then I said to them, You see the trouble we are in: Jerusalem lies in ruins, and its gates have been burned with fire. Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, and we will no longer be in disgrace. . . . They replied, Let us start rebuilding. So they began this good work. Nehemiah 2:17-18 NIV

1,000 pledges from our church family (members or families), as we now have 884 pledges for a total of $3,659,909, or 73% or our goal of $5 million.
We are closing in on God is truly working through the sacrifice of our congregation. Praise God! Stay Informed. Visit the Raise the Roof web site: www.raisetheroofcampaign.org.

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From The Pastor

As many of you know, Trinity UCC has been deepening our outreach in Benton Harbor, MI for a number of years, and in fact, have a church building there. In the note below, Rev. Pickney, a long-time resident and activist in Benton Harbor, gives an overview of what is keeping the community in such despair and poverty, as the city sides with big business against the interests of the underserved. Mayor James Hightower of Benton Harbor, Michigan says the Whirlpool Corporation should not pay taxes only the residents of the city of Benton Harbor should foot the bills. Whirlpool Corporations profit last year was more than ten billion dollars, and it paid no taxes to the city of Benton Harbor where the headquarters resides. Mayor James Hightower and the Whirlpool Corporation fought extremely hard to defeat the city income tax which would have provided $3.5 million dollars the very first year and every year after. Residents and those who work in the city would pay the income tax. Corporations would, too. Mayor Hightower wanted a debt consolidation loan. He said the loan would not add to the debt, but eliminate it. How stupid does the mayor and Whirlpool Corporation believe the residents of Benton Harbor are? Commissioner Marcus Muhammad, who supports the residents and fights for all of us, said he remains unconvinced that the loan is a good idea. Commissioner Muhammad remarked, You cannot cut your way out of debt, or borrow your way out of debt. These are just two basic principle of finance. Commissioner Bowen said, Without the loan the city will still pay off its debt, it will just take longer. I dont see whats the rush. The commissioners question why Mayor Hightower didnt mention the need for a loan in his State of the City address on October 15, 2013, before the November 5, 2013 election, when the city income tax was defeated. It would have provided $3.5 million every year. There would be no need for a loan. He said the city was in the black, and now he wanted to take out a $2.3 million dollar loan (on the backs of the people.) If the people had known about the loan, they would have approved the city income tax, which called for residents and businesses to pay a 1% income tax and non-residents a 0.5% city income tax. Non-residents are over 90% of the people who work inside Benton Harbor. Hightower is being recalled for voting no on the city income tax. Because of him, the residents are forced to take out a loan for $2.3 million dollars. We must remove the Mayor from office. Rev Edward Pinkney bhbanco.org blogtalkradio.com/RevPinkney Pinkney to Pinkney show Sundays, 5:00 pm Eastern time

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FROM THE PASTOR

Update on Current Violence in South Sudan

This past Sunday, Juba, the capital of the worlds newest nation, South Sudan, came under a disturbing gunfight between internal members of the presidential guard. Reported to have been a misunderstanding between the soldiers, the fight, unfortunately, took an entirely different dimension. It immediately turned political, with soldiers loyal to President Kiir taking arms against soldiers loyal to the former Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar. The slayings continue, with over 1,000 killed and hundreds of thousands displaced. Disparagingly, the violence is quickly spreading nationwide. The ubiquitous reports of innocent children, women, and civilians being killed or hurt, and the potential for the violence to ignite long-standing tribal animosities are deeply concerning. Moreover, the ongoing political wrangling among South Sudanese politicians incites grave hostilities, necessitating an immediate citizenry response. Since this ethnic conflict began, violence has spread to 3 of South Sudans 10 states: Jonglei, Upper Nile, and Unity State. We fear that this conflict may return the country to civil war, with dire humanitarian consequences. We write this statement in effort to inform all South Sudanese Americans and friends of South Sudan asking your help to stop the violence in our country. We also urge IGAD, AU, US, EU, and UN to call upon South Sudanese leaders to immediately engage in peaceful dialogue with a focused effort in resolving these political differences and bringing stability back to our country without any preconditions. Respectfully submitted, A. Ting Mayai, Madison, Wisconsin Peter Magai Bul, Chicago, Illinois

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Trinity UCC Leadership Team Bios

OFFICE OF THE SENIOR PASTOR
Rev. Joan R. Harrell - Director of Public Communications Rev. Joan R. Harrell, Director of Public Communications, is responsible for strategic external communications. Rev. Harrell delivers media strategy to a wide range of audiences to raise awareness related to advocacy and action, and increasing our reach and impact. She produces proactive and authoritative press releases, briefings, articles, and materials for all external and crisis communication, and manages media relations and placement, including digital media planning and protocol, as well as hosts and produces audio, video, and Internet programming. Rev. Harrell, an ordained American Baptist clergywoman and womanist public theologian, is the producer/host of Empowering Voices, a syndicated podcast series, founder of www. racismcontradictschristianity.com, freelance writer, and Visiting Scholar at the National Center for Bioethics in Research and Health Care at Tuskegee University. She received an M.Div. from Morehouse School of Religion at the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, GA; a Masters of Science from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism in New York City, and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications Media at Stephens College in Columbia, MO. Rev. Aaron J. McLeod, Esq. - Director of Special Projects Rev. Aaron J. McLeod, Esq., an ordained Baptist minister, serves as the Director of Special Projects, overseeing design, development, marketing, promotion, and delivery of newlyinitiated and/or short-term quality programs and projects and develops resources sufficient to ensure the financial health and vitality of related programs including identifying resources
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TRINITY UCC LEADERSHIP TEAM BIOS

Trinity UCC Leadership Team Bios

requirements, researching and approaching funding sources, and establishing operational strategies. Rev. McLeod manages scope and coordination of all open projects for Trinity UCC. He is a graduate of Morehouse College, Harvard Divinity School, and The University of Iowa College of Law. Melody Morgan - Executive Assistant to the Senior Pastor Mrs. Melody Morgan, Executive Assistant to the Senior Pastor, manages the staff of the Office of the Senior Pastor, Deacon Karen Cupil, and Ms. Brenda Tillman. Together, they coordinate, equip, assist, and support the Senior Pastor in administrative operations, outreach activities, and perform board and other meeting support. Additional responsibilities include maintaining and archiving corporate documents and the Senior Pastors paper and electronic files. They also serve a bridge and gateway role, creating win-win situations for direct access to the Senior Pastor or appropriate designees.

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Announcements
SAVE THE DATE!
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CONGREGATION
Tuesday, January 28, 2014 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Financial Reports Session

6:00 p.m. Wright Chapel

REGISTER TODAY FOR BIBLE STUDY CLASSES! CLASSES BEGIN TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH!
New Year, New Time for God Bible Study registration takes place today and next Sunday, February 2nd, following all worship services. Stop by the Bible Studies table in the Atrium and learn more about the classes for this semester. Celebrate God blessing us with a New Year and another chance to get it right and be Obedient to Gods Word! "Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman need not be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of Truth!" 2 Timothy 2:15

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Announcements
THE MEDIA MINISTRY NEEDS YOU NEW AND RETURNING MEMBERS!

Thursday, January 30, 2014 7:00 p.m. Room 203

Do you have a natural gift for electronics, photography, sound or video equipment? Or, maybe you just have a strong desire to learn, along with a passion to serve the Body of Christ? This meeting for is for all current and interested members of the Trinity UCC Media Ministry. For more information, contact, Min. Jasmin Taylor, 773-962-5650, Ext. 2543 or email jetaylor@ trinitychicago.org.

MUL TI-MEDIA COMMUNICA TIONS

BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS: Please note that all bulletin announcements are due on MONDAYS. Please forward your ministry announcements and/or community events via email to Donna Hammond, dlhammond@trinitychicago. org. For questions regarding announcements, Call 773-966-1536. REQUESTS FOR PRODUCTION: With the New Year upon us, all production requests for regularly scheduled monthly meetings that require audio/video support must be re-submitted. Production Request forms are located in the Habari Gani rack in the Atrium. For information regarding completion of the request, call 773-966-1536 or email dlhammond@trinitychicago.org.

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Announcements
SAVE THE DATE!
EBONY EXPRESSIONS ORATORICAL CONTEST FINALS

Sunday, February 23, 2014 2:30 p.m. Sanctuary Semi-Finals: Saturday, February 8, 2014, 4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m., Rooms 116, 120, 203, 207 Sunday, February 9, 2014, 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m., Rooms 116, 120 (Stop by the Reception Desk for room assignment for your age group)
ANNOUNCEMENTS

To register, stop by the Ebony Expressions Registration table, following all worship services. (Only pre-approved poems will be accepted for presentation.) For information, call Mrs. Barbara Dorham, 773-962-5650.

CALLING ALL TRINITY UCC WRITERS! Trinity UCC Writers Salon and Showcase: Telling Our Stories Sunday, February 9, 2014 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - Atrium
Featuring: Mary Mitchell, columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times Dr. Brenda Aghahowa, author of Grace Under Fire: Barbara Jordans Rhetoric of Watergate, Patriotism, and Equality Numerous Trinity UCC authors and Hurston-Hughes writers Panel discussion Authors showcase For information, send an email to: HHWriters@trinitychicago.org

Plan to attend the

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Announcements

in her Living Room for an afternoon discussion. Inter-generational conversations on learning to love ourselves as God loves us Chicago launch of The Pretty Brown Girl Movement

Join First Lady Monica Brown Moss

Please RSVP to 773-966-1500 Ext. 2827

*Recommended for girls ages 8 and up

First Lady Monica Brown Saturday, Moss February 1, 2014 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Invites you to her Living Room for an afternoon ofcelebrating Refreshments and more! the brilliance of Black womanhood! Trinity United Church of Christ- Atrium
Saturday, February 1, 2014 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Atrium
400 W. 95th Street Chicago, IL 60628

A Celebration Attention Women and Girls of All Ages! of Black Womanhood

Join us for a day of inspiration and celebration of beauty among girls and women of faith of all ages! Grandmothers, mothers, daughters, granddaughters, aunts, nieces all ages are encouraged to attend this event, which includes: Intergenerational conversations on learning how to love ourselves as God loves us The Chicago launch of Pretty Brown Girls Refreshments and more!

Please RSVP to 773-966-1500 Ext. 2827.

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Announcements
The Endeleo Institute Education Program
TRINITY HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION ANNOUNCES ITS

COLLEGE TOUR
Sunday, April 13 Friday, April 18, 2014
Central State University (Wilberforce, OH) Wilberforce University (Wilberforce, OH) Howard University (Washington, DC) Morgan State University (Baltimore, MD) Bowie State University (Bowie, MD) University of Maryland Eastern Shore (Princess Anne, MD) Norfolk State University (Norfolk, VA) Hampton University (Hampton, VA) Virginia State University (Richmond, VA) Virginia Union University (Richmond, VA)
Cost: $475 (includes lodging, transportation, t-shirt, cultural events, 2 meals per day, journal) Payment Plans Available Deadline for Final Payment is March 22, 2014 Money orders and cashiers checks only, made payable to: Trinity Higher Education Corporation (THEC) (Cash/Personal Checks are not accepted) For more information and registration, contact Mrs. Evans, 773-966-1581, Mrs. Grayson, 773-966-1582, or Mr. Hazley, 773-966-1583. Located at: Wright-Purnell College Placement Center 1947 West 95th Street Chicago, IL 60643
ANNOUNCEMENTS

2014 HBCU
Campuses on Itinerary:

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SAVE THE DATE!
WOMENS CONFERENCE 2014! Daughters Repurposed for God:
Friday, May 16 Saturday, May 17, 2014 Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel 1551 Thoreau Drive N, Schaumburg, IL ATTENTION!!! ONE DAY ONLY! EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION! Sunday, February 2, 2014 $90 per person ($100 per person after 2/2/14) To register, stop by the Womens Conference table, following all worship services (NO ONLINE EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION) Spread the word! Invite your mothers, daughters, sisters, and friends! Mark your calendars now, and watch the bulletin for more details! TRINITY UCC The Singles Community (S.O.A.R.) and The Financial Counseling Consortium present

Designed, Determined, and Destined

Financially Fit in 2014: A Financial Seminar for the Separated and Divorced
Tuesday, February 11, 2014 6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
Has separation or divorce changed your budget? Are you financially responsible for more than when you were in relationship? Are you paying out more than you have coming in, as a result of separation or divorce? Are you finding it difficult to live by the 10-10-80 principle of stewardship or to make your pledge to the Raise the Roof campaign? If so, we invite you to attend this seminar to learn methods to get you back on track. For information, contact Min. Carmin Frederick, cafrederick@trinitychicago.org.

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Announcements
DIVINE IMAGINATION CALL

ATTENTION MEN OF TRINITY!

Presented by our Senior Pastor, Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III

The Man Up Bible Study Series

Thursdays, beginning January 30, 2014 6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m.

Join Pastor Moss as he facilitates a series of once a month Mens-only Bible classes. We will examin Naim Akbars Visions for Black Men. For information, call Rev. Mark Barclay, 773-966-1564 or email msbarclay@trinitychicago.org.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Join Pastor Moss for his monthly Divine Imagination telephone message at 11:55 a.m., February 13, March 13, April 10, May 8, June 12, July 10, August 14, September 11, October 9, November 13, and December 11, 2014; Dial 218-844-0860 and enter passcode 206047; press the # key

Announcements
Trinity United Church of Christ 2014 YOUTH MINISTRY TRAINING INFORMATION
In an effort to provide a safe environment for our youth and in compliance with our insurance company, all TUCC volunteers and employees (21 years of age and older) must complete the YOUTH MINISTRY TRAINING in order to participate in youth activities or work with the youth of Trinity in any capacity.

The next YOUTH MINISTRY TRAINING session is: SATURDAY, February 8, 2014 8:30 a.m. 3:00 p.m. LOCATION: Atrium MUST bring the following to the training session:
Valid drivers license or state ID Addresses and phone numbers of 3 references (1 relative and 2 unrelated persons)

REGISTRATION: February 2nd (Atrium following 7:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 6:00 p.m. services or you can register online immediately at our kiosk or at TrinityChicago.net) REGISTRATION FEE: $ 20.00 (Includes Continental breakfast and lunch)
If you have already completed a portion of the training, please review the schedule below and plan to arrive at the appropriate time. Phase 1

FEBRUARY 8TH TRAINING SCHEDULE

8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. 9:15 a.m. - 10:20 a.m. 10:30 a.m. - 11:40 p.m. 11:50 p.m. - 12:20 p.m. 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. 1:40 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. - 2:40 p.m. 2:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m.

CHECK-IN / CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST PRAYER / OPENING SESSION WORKSHOP #1 MINISTRY IN AN AGE OF HIP HOP WORKSHOP #2 - RELEVANT COMMUNICATION LUNCH WORKSHOP #3 PREVENTING BURNOUT COMPLETE SCREENING & REFERENCE FORMS CHILD, YOUTH & WORKER PROTECTION POLICY WORKSHOP #4 BOUNDARIES CLOSING REMARKS/CLOSING PRAYER

Phase 2

NEXT TRAINING DATES: APRIL 26TH, AUGUST 9TH AND OCTOBER 11TH (8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) For further information contact: Rev. Michael D. Jacobs, 773/966-1541 or MDJacobs@trinitychicago.org

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Calendar
HIGHLIGHTS
TODAY Rev. Dr. Raphael Warnock 1/28 2/1 Annual Meeting of the Congregation Launch of Pretty Brown Girls

TODAY 1/26
400 W. 95th Street
7:00 a.m. Worship Service - SA 9:30 a.m. Bible Teaching Moment - 203 11:00 a.m. Worship Service - SA 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Worship Service - SA Healing Ministry - WC

MONDAY 1/27
400 W. 95th Street
12:00 p.m. Active Seniors - A 6:00 p.m. Band Rehearsal - SA 7:00 p.m. Green Committee - 207 Women's Chorus Rehearsal - SA

TUCC Village Center - 1947 West 95th Street

6:45 p.m. Stewardship Ministry - W305 7:00 p.m. Counseling Ministry - W302 Drug and Alcohol Recover - W301

400 W. 95th Street

11:00 a.m. Freedom School Meeting - 102 6:00 p.m. Boot Camp - FH Finance Meeting - WC 7:00 p.m. Annual Meeting of the Congregation - SA

TUCC Village Center - 1947 West 95th Street

10:00 a.m. Big Mama's House Quilting Class - W301

WEDNESDAY 1/29
400 W. 95th Street
6:00 a.m. - Prayer and Fasting 6:00 p.m. 11:30 a.m. Prayer Service - WC 7:00 p.m. Wednesday @ The Well - SA S.A.F.E. Spaces Bible Study for Teens - 203

THURSDAY 1/30
400 W. 95th Street
6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Drill Team Rehearsal - A Piloxing - FH African Dance Rehearsal - FH Married Couples Leadership - 203 7:00 p.m. Media Ministry - 202 Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal - SA

TUCC Village Center - 1947 West 95th Street

6:30 p.m. Tangeni Dance Rehearsal - W301

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CALENDAR

TUESDAY 1/28

Calendar
FRIDAY 1/31
400 W. 95th Street
6:30 p.m. Restart 4 Health - A 7:00 p.m. Host Family Meeting - 203

SATURDAY 2/1
400 W. 95th Street
7:00 a.m. Administrative Committee - 203 7:30 a.m. New Member Class Registration - FH 8:00 a.m. Zumba - A 9:00 a.m. Ministers in Training - SA New Member Class - FH New Member Class (Children) - 102 Saturday Bible School - 1st/2nd Grade - 116 Saturday Bible School - 3rd/4th Grade - 202 Saturday Bible School - 5th/6th Grade - 203 Saturday Bible School - Conrmation Class - FH Saturday Bible School - Pre-K/Kindergarten - 120 Saturday Bible School - Teens - 207 Saturday Bible School - Adults - WC Yoga Ministry Business Meeting - BR 10:45 a.m. Saturday Bible School Easter Program Audition - A Imani/Little Warriors Rehearsal - WC 11:00 a.m. MAAFA Set-up/Rehearsal - SA Math Tutorial - 202 12:00 p.m. Wedding Seminar - 207 12:30 p.m. Drill Team - NII Walaika Rehearsal - WC 1:00 p.m. Immabasi - 202/203 2:00 p.m. Women and Girls Empowerment/Pretty Brown Girls - A 3:00 p.m. Pre-Marital Counseling Session 1 - 202 4:00 p.m. Deacon Ministry - SA 4:30 p.m. New U Smoothie Group - 116

TUCC Village Center - 1947 West 95th Street

9:30 a.m. THEC: ACT Post-Test - W301 10:00 a.m. Big Mama's House Sewing Class - W302 11:30 p.m. The Next Movement - W305 1:00 p.m. THEC Complete Your 2013/14 FAFSA Application - W301

Join us for WEDNESDAY@THE WELL

Each Wednesday evening for Praise and Worship. 6:00 p.m., Wright Chapel We set the atmosphere for worship with powerful prayer and praise 7:14 p.m., Sanctuary We continue with purposeful praise, an inspiring Word, and awesome worship Receive special announcements and correspondence from Pastor Moss regarding Wednesday@The Well! Register at the Member Services Table in the Narthex, following all worship services, or online at www.tinyURL.com/AtTheWell.

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CHURCH-WIDE EVENTS
ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT reminds that every year at this time, as the calendar flips to a new year, many continue to write the previous year on checks, the year is now 2014, please help us to account for tithes and offerings promptly and accurately, bu remembering to write the correct year on your checks BLACK AND CHRISTIAN NEW MEMBER Class, Sessions I and II, Saturday, February 1, 2014, Registration, 8:00 a.m., Class, 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall; Children, ages 12 and under, 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. (must be accompanied by parent or guardian), Receive Right Hand of Fellowship, Sunday, February 2, 4:45 p.m., RSVP and confirm participation, Call Membership Services, 773-9625650 BLAINE DENYE LIBRARY Ministry partners invite you to visit our library and explore the volumes on Bible study, African American history and culture, The theme for the month of January is Heroes: Long Walk to Freedom, by Nelson Mandela; A Knock at Midnight: Great Sermons from MLK, by Clayborne Carson; Where Do We Go From Here?, by Martin Luther King, Jr.; Martin Luther King, Jr.: The Making of a Mind, by John Ansbro; Martin Luther King, Jr., The Inconvenient Hero, by Vincent Harding, The library is located on the 2nd floor, Our hours are Mondays, Tuesdays, 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. HOST FAMILY Interest Group meeting, Friday, January 31, 7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m., Room 203, We need families to help us host visiting students (Ages 16-22) from Denmark in April of 2014, Students would stay in our homes for 3 nights, April 5-8, 2014, with the hopes of learning about our American Culture, Civil Rights and increasing their vocabulary and fluency in English, For information, contact, Min. Carmin Frederick, 773-962-5650, Ext. 2573 or email cafrederick@trinitychicago.org SMOOTHIES MAKE SMILES! The New U Smoothies Group is looking for a few new Smoothologists, Join us, Saturday, February 1, 4:30 p.m., Room 116

MINISTRY EVENTS
ACT TEST PREP WORKSHOP 6-week program hosted by The Endeleo Institute, Education Program, Register Tuesday-Friday, 11:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m., Mandatory parent-student orientation, Wednesday, February 12, 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m., Trinity UCC Village Center, 1947 W. 95th St., $100 per student, cash or money order only, Only accepting 25 students, To register and for information on paperwork, Call Mrs. Evans, 773-966-1581, Mrs. Grayson, 773-966-1582, or Mr. Hazley, 773-966-1583, Registration deadline, Tuesday, February 11, 6:00 p.m. BOYS AND MEN SELF-DEFENSE and Stress Buster Classes start Thursday, February 6, 7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m., 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month, Classes designed to help boys and men (ages 12 years and up) learn how to defend themselves without becoming the aggressor, reduce and manage stress, provide activities that can help to stay mentally and physically fit, Enjoy learning the Japanese selfdefense art of Aikido and the combination of Aikido, Tai Chi, and Qi Gong light exercises, stretching, and breathing, Information, Contact Rev. Mark Barclay, 773-966-1500 Ext. 2564 or email msbarkley@ trinitychicago.org

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Events
CHURCH IN SOCIETY Voter Registration Drive, through February 16, 2014, Illinois Primary Election takes place March 18, 2014; Anyone currently 17 years of age and will be 18 year old before November 4, 2014 can now register to vote, Also, Save the Date for the Candidates Forum, Sunday, February 16, 2:30 p.m. EMMAUS ROAD GRIEF WORK Ministry, Thursday, January 23, 7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m., Wright Chapel, This months topic, Nearsighted and Blind, Information, Contact Deacon Dr. Herbert Goodman, Jr., 773-966-1500 Mailbox 2320 or email Emmaus@ trinitychicago.org NEW AND GENTLY USED PROM DRESSES needed, the Singles Ministry is collecting new and gently used prom dresses, shoes, and accessories for young ladies for our annual Prom Dress Giveaway event in March, Leave items in the mailroom, attention: Singles Ministry, Information, Call 773-966-1500 Mailbox 2357 or email singles@trinitychicago.org SUPER BOWL PARTY AND POTLUCK hosted by the Singles Community, Sunday, February 2, 6:00 p.m., Information and RSVP, email singles@trinitychicago. org AND Rev. Dr. Stacey Edwards-Dunn will join the Singles Ministry for its monthly meeting, Tuesday, February 4th to discuss boundaries in relationships, Come join the discussion!

COMMUNITY EVENTS
eta PRESENTS The Chicago premier of Out Loud by Olivia Dawson and Ray Proctor, through March 9, Show times 8:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday; 3:00 p.m. and 700 p.m., Sundays, eta Square, 7558 S. South Chicago Ave., Tickets and group discounts, Call 773-752-3955 or visit www.etacreativearts.org HALES FRANCISCAN HIGH SCHOOL entrance exam for 8th grade boys and girls, Saturday, February 1, promptly at 9:00 a.m., 4930 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Only for those students who have not already taken the entrance exam at Hales or any other Catholic school, Arrive 15 minutes early with two #2 pencils and a basic calculator, Fee, Information, Call 773285-8400 Ext. 285 MISS PROMINENT PEARL Cotillion 2014, Twenty Pearls Foundation seeks young ladies and young men who attend public, private, parochial or charter high schools, must be at least 16 years old or will turn 16 by May 4, 2014, in grades 10-12, Excellent opportunity for our youth to build lifelong memories and take advantage of the opportunity to earn scholarships, Debutantes presented Sunday, May 4, Visit www.tpfinc.org to apply, Information, email Mrs. Jones, oh2beanaka@yahoo.com

(Illinois primary election takes place March 18, 2014) Anyone who is currently 17 years old and will be 18 years old before November 4, 2014 can register to vote now!

CHURCH IN SOCIETY MINISTRY VOTER REGISTRATION DRIVE THROUGH FEBRUARY 16, 2014

SAVE THE DATE! CANDIDATES FORUM Sunday, February 16, 2014

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Service & Support Groups

Akiba Sales
(773) 966 - 1504 MON - THURS: 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. CLOSED FRIDAYS SATURDAY 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. SUNDAY After each Service

Counseling Ministry Credit Union

(773) 966-1500, Mailbox 2315 (773) 966 - 1505 (773) 723 - 8382 (fax) TUES & THURS: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. SATURDAY 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. SUNDAY After 7:30 & 11:00 a.m. Services

Immabasi Support Groups:

Amani Trinity United Community Health Corporation

(773) 966 - 1506 MON - FRI: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Community Mental Health Council (773) 734 - 4033 (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2375 Diabetes (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2374 Family Caregivers (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2376 Lupus Support Ministry (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2342

(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2205 MON - TUES - THURS: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. SATURDAY 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Drug & Alcohol Recovery Ministry

Math Tutorial

(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2338

Tough Love / Free N One (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2319

Prison Ministry

(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2354

Can-Cer-Vive Helpline Career Development Ministry

(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2308

Endowment Committee/ Planters Society

773-966-1500, Mailbox 2379

Trinity Community Development Corp.

Endowment@trinitychicago.org

(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2377 MON - THURS: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2309

careerdevelop@trinitychicago.org

Financial Counseling Consortium Healing Ministry

tcdc@trinitychicago.org

(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2378 (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2325

Trinity Computer Learning Center

Trinity Higher Education Corporation

(773) 966 - 1508 TUES & THURS: 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. FRIDAY 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. SATURDAY 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. SUNDAYS & MONDAYS CLOSED

(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2333

HIV/AIDS Support Ministry Housing Ministry

Synergy Counseling Center

1947 West 95th Street 773-966-1592

(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2327 (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2329

Immabasi Health & Wellness Ministry

(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2332

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SERVICE & SUPPORT GROUPS

Blaine DeNye Library

Domestic Violence Ministry Confidential Helpline

Kujichagulia Special Citizens Support Ministry

(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2317

(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2344

Loving God, Living Green, Liberating All

LOVING GOD
January Deuteronomy 6:5 (NIV)
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.

2014 Trinity UCC Theme

July Job 38:4-7 (NIV)

February Psalm 119:105-106 (NIV)

Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. I have taken an oath and confirmed it, that I will follow your righteous laws.

Where were you when I laid the earths foundations? Tell me if you understand. Who marked off its dimensions? Surely you know! Who stretched a measuring line across it? On what were its footings set or who laid its cornerstone while the morning stars sang together for joy!

August Deuteronomy 24:19 (NIV)

March John 15:10 (NIV)

If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Fathers commands and remain in his love.

When you are harvesting in your field and you overlook a sheaf, do not go back to get it. Leave it for the foreigner, the fatherless and the widow, so that the Lord your God may bless you in all the work of your hands.

April Romans 14:19 (NIV)

LIBERATING ALL
September Galatians 5:1 (NIV)
It is for freedom that Christ set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.

Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.

LIVING GREEN
May Psalm 24:1 (NIV)
The earth is the Lords and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it.

October Galatians 5:13 (NIV)

You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in Love.

June Genesis 1:29-30 (NIV)

Then God said, I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food. And to all the beasts of the earth and all the birds in the sky and all the creatures that move along the groundeverything that has the breath of life in itI give every green plant for food. And it was so.

November Galatians 3:28 (NIV)

There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.

December Luke 4:18-19 (NIV)

The spirit of the Lord is on me, because he anointed me to preach good news to the poor, he has sent me to proclaim freedom for the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the favorable year of the Lord.

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Join Trinity United Church of Christ and The DuSable Museum of African American History during Black History Month, as we Commemorate

The Journey of Remembrance begins Sunday, February 2nd, and continues each Sunday through February 23rd (all worship services: 7:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 6:00 p.m.), as we
travel from the shores of Ghana to the slave plantations of the Caribbean, to the slave ports of New Orleans, concluding with the great migration north to Chicago. We will be immersed in the spiritual, cultural, and historical perspectives of our ancestors.

MAAFA

And, for the first time, the DuSable Museum will partner with us in this journey, as each Wednesday, at 6:30 p.m., they will present programs that deepen our historical understanding. Mark your calendars, as the Black History Month Maafa Commemorations at Trinity UCC and the DuSable Museum connect you to your history as never before! Special guests currently scheduled:

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 2nd

South African Choral Group

Guardian of the Flame Indians Steel Drum Band Jazz Singer Tracey Eileen Roxanne Stevenson Band Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr., Pastor Emeritus 400 West 95th Street Chicago, Illinois 60628 - 1120 Telephone (773) 962-5650 www.trinitychicago.org Lifting Up Christ, Engaging the Community, and Celebrating our Culture

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9th

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16th