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CHURCH INFORMATION

PASTORAL STAFFDeacon Wilfred Bentley, Exec. Dir. Operations

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

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

Ebony Only, Exec. Dir. of Human Resources

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

Melody Morgan, Exec. Asst. to the Pastor

Deacon Karen Cupil, Admin. Asst.

Brenda Tillman, Admin. Asst.

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

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

execuTive LeAdeRShiP OFFice OF The SR. PASTOR

Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, Senior Pastor

Rev. Rochelle Michael, Dir. Ministry and Pastoral Services

Rev. Mark Barclay, Assoc. Pastor

Rev. Carmin Frederick, Assoc. Pastor

Rev. Michael D. Jacobs, Assoc. Pastor

Rev. Neichelle Guidry, Assoc. Pastor

Rev. Linda Mootry-Dodd, Assoc. Pastor

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

Rev. Clyde White, Vol. Assoc. Pastor

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

(Praise Service begins 15 minutes prior)

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

Bible discovery hour9:45 a.m.

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

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

Saturday church School9:00 a.m.

cFABS Bible Study773-966-1507

For current schedule, Visit www.trinitychicago.org

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

www.trinitychicago.org

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

Mondays, 9:40 a.m.WGCI 107.5 FM

"On the Block with Dr. Moss"

church hoursMonday – CLOSED

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

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

400 West 95th Street Chicago, Illinois 60628 - 1120

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

@TrinityChicago

#TrinityChicago

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

Order of Worship (7:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 6:00 p.m.) ...............................................................................2Hymn of Praise "Joy To The World" .................................................................................................................3Unison Scripture ..............................................................................................................................................4Sermon Notes/Prayer Concerns ......................................................................................................................5Dream Girls Vision Boarding/Women's Conference 2016 ...............................................................................6Charitable Gifts ................................................................................................................................................7MAAFA 2016/Amazon Smile ............................................................................................................................8Akiba ................................................................................................................................................................9Endeleo..........................................................................................................................................................10Calendar ........................................................................................................................................................11Events ............................................................................................................................................................12Divine Imagination Call/Restart 4 Health ......................................................................................................12Service & Support Groups .............................................................................................................................132015 Theme ..................................................................................................................................................14Watch Meeting Service .................................................................................................................................15Upcoming Events ...........................................................................................................................................16Kwanzaa Service ...................................................................................................................................... 17-20

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 Daryle Brown, Executive Director of Multi-Media Communications, at 773-966-1544.

Media: If visiting in an official media capacity, please be sure to check-in at our reception desk upon arrival.

WiFi: Trinity UCC offers Wifi for our members and visitors as a courtesy, so that they may participate in our worship services and ministry. User ID: trinity Password: guest

Listening Assistance: As we endeavor to maintain a sacred worship experience, please return listening devices following the Benediction. An Audio Technician is available in the sound room for 15 minutes following each service for the return of your device.

THANk yOU FOR yOUR COOPeRATION!

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

Opening Song………….…….………………..……………………....……………….…………………..……… “Siyahamba”Ministry of Music…………………………………………………………………………………..………..…… “We Are One”Sermon ……….…..………………………….…………..………………… “The Conspiracy To Destroy Black Boys”Hymn of Invitation The Service of Giving

Offertory SentencesTithes/Offerings

Altar Call/Benediction

[Once the sermon has begun, parishioners may not enter or re-enter the first floor sanctuary.]**The Order of Worship is subject to change, at the dictation of the Holy Spirit…

Opening Song (7:30 a.m.)……….………………………………..………… “Jesus, O What A Wonderful Child”Choral Introit (11:00 a.m.)……………………………………………………………… “Praise The Name Of Jesus”Opening Song (11:00 a.m.) ……………………………..…………..…………………………… “Celebrate Our King”Hymn of Praise ….……………………………………………………..………………………………… “Joy To The World”Unison Scripture ……….………………….……………………….………………..………… Matthew 2:13-18 (NRSV)

PLeASe ReMAIN STANDING FOR THe ReADING OF THe WORDInvocationParish Concerns

Visitor RecognitionPassing of the Peace

The Pastor’s WordThe Service of Giving

Offertory SentencesTithes/Offerings

Altar Call ………………………………………………………………………………………….………… “We Are Christmas”Sermon ……….…..………………………….…………..………………… “The Conspiracy To Destroy Black Boys”Hymn of Invitation

Order of Worship - 6:00 p.m.


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JOy TO THe WORLDVerse 1

Joy to the world! the Lord is come: Let earth receive her King;

Let ev’ry heart prepare Him room, And heav’n and nature sing, And heav’n and nature sing,

And heav’n and heav’n and nature sing.

Verse 2Joy to the world! the Savior reigns;

Let us, our songs employ; While fields and floods, rocks, hills,

and plains; Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat the sounding joy,

Repeat, repeat the sounding joy.

Verse 3He rules the world with truth and grace,

And makes the nations prove; The glories of His righteousness,

And wonders of His love, And wonders of His love,

And wonders, wonders of His love.


Unison ScriptureMATTHeW 2:13-18 (NRSV)

13Now after they had left, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Get up, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you; for Herod is about to search for the child, to destroy him.” 14Then Joseph got up, took the child and his mother by night, and went to Egypt, 15and remained there until the death of Herod. This was to fulfill what had been spoken by the Lord through the prophet, “Out of Egypt I have called my son.”

16When Herod saw that he had been tricked by the wise men, he was infuriated, and he sent and killed all the children in and around Bethlehem who were two years old or under, according to the time that he had learned from the wise men. 17Then was fulfilled what had been spoken through the prophet Jeremiah: 18“A voice was heard in Ramah, wailing and loud lamentation, Rachel weeping for her children; she refused to be consoled, because they are no more.”

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AnnouncementsSAVE THE DATE!

2016 WOMEN’S CONFERENCE

“It’s Time to Take a Stand: Black Women Matter!”

Thursday, May 12 – Saturday, May 14, 2016

Renaissance Schaumburg Conference CenterSchaumburg, Illinois

THe 2016 WOMeN’S CONFeReNCe COMMITTee PReSeNTS

DREAM GIRLS VISION BOARDING

For Women and Teens

ReGISTeR TODAy FOLLOWING ALL WORSHIP SeRVICeS!

Cost: $5.00 (for supplies)

Saturday, January 9, 201611:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Atrium and Fellowship Hall

What is Vision Boarding?Vision boarding is an empowering exercise that serves as a tangible representation of our goals, hopes, plans, dreams, and prayers for the year.

As Black women taking a stand, it’s important that we have a vision for our lives. Join us as we lay out our visions on poster boards for 2016 while in fellowship with our sisters in Christ.

(Please bring/share magazines and other materials for your vision boards)

A Message from Rev. Mark A. Smith, Executive Minister of Stewardship

Your generous donations to Trinity United Church of Christ have been a true blessing to our ministry. We praise God for your worship in giving to the One who was, is, and forever will be!

As you reflect on your year-end tax planning, we hope that you will consider making use of charitable deductions. Your 2015 year-end gift to Trinity United Church of Christ would be a tax-deductible donation that can reduce your income tax obligation while helping to provide the financial resources that support our ministry. Make sure that the check is dated by December 31, 2015; if you gifts are sent via mail, please make sure your envelope is postmarked by December 31, 2015. Doing so, your gift will qualify as a 2015 gift, even if it is not received until the first week of 2016.


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AnnouncementsCOMING IN FeBRUARy, 2016…

MAAFA JOURNEY OF REMEMBRANCE

During the month of February, as the nation celebrates Black History Month, Trinity United Church of Christ takes this time to inform, educate and remember the Maafa, every Sunday, every worship service. Make plans now to be in the house of the Lord each Sunday in February, and remember to invite your friends and family, as the Trinity Sanctuary is converted into the Amistad.

In preparation for our MAAFA experience, we are in need of the following:• African print fabrics• Vintage clothing• Burlap fabric• (Working) Christmas lights (preferably white)

In addition, we need volunteers in the following areas:• Seamstresses• Set-up (Saturdays)• Striking/Breaking down the set (Sunday)• Griots (Explains the highlights of the day’s Maafa worship; Welcome to guests/visitors

For information, stop by the Maafa table beginning Sunday, December 27 through Sunday, January 10, 2016. To donate items noted above and/or to volunteer, please send an email with your name and contact information to the attention of Carole Jacobs, [email protected] or call 773-966-1500 Mailbox 2502.


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NEW AKIBA STORE HOURSTuesday - Thursday, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Friday, 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, CLOSED.Sunday, after each Worship Service

(773) 962 - 5660 • www.akibabookstore.org

The AKIBA Bookstore will be closed Wednesday, December 30 and Thursday, December 31, 2015 for inventory.

more available online at

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Gift Ideas from The Akiba:Music CDs

Bibles Worship Service CDs and DVDs

BooksPurse PalsCalendars

BooksNotepads

Cook BooksJournals

Bible BagsBooks!

Plus... our Beautiful HOLIDAY CARDS are in!!

STORE HOURS

In His Image - FREE with $25 or more

purchase!

THE SALE!!20% OFF THESE BOOKSLOOK FOR THESE TiTLES!

Plus Free Book with Purchases of $25 Or More

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Announcements

ENDELEO: Year in Review

YOUMedia Teen Space at Woodson Library

USDA Financial Support for TUCC Farmers Market

Host site for Multi-‐faith Veterans Support and much more!

Check out our website www.endeleoinstitute.org and discover what we mean in 2016.

Cheers for the New Year!

•Endeleo is Progress, Growth and Development•

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CalendarTHurSDAY 12/31

400 W. 95th Street7:00 p.m. Watch Meeting Service - SA10:00 p.m. Watch Meeting Service - SA

FrIDAY 1/1400 W. 95th Street

New Year’s Day CHURCH CLOSED

SATurDAY 1/2400 W. 95th Street

8:00 a.m. Black and Christian New Member Class - FH9:00 a.m. Saturday Bible Class: Adult Bible Class - WC Saturday Bible Class: Pre-School/Kindergarten - 11610:45 a.m. Little Warriors for Christ/Imani Ya Watume’ - WC11:30 a.m. Winter Youth Art Workshop - A12:00 p.m. African Dance Rehearsal - SA12:30 p.m. Walaika Rehearsal - WC

ToDAY 12/27400 W. 95th Street

7:30 a.m. Worship Service – SA9:15 a.m. Saturday Bible School: S.A.L.T. Teens - 20311:00 a.m. Worship Service – SA6:00 p.m. Kwanzaa Service – SA

MonDAY 12/28400 W. 95th Street

CLOSED

TuESDAY 12/29400 W. 95th Street

11:30 a.m. Winter Youth Art Workshop - A5:30 p.m. Adopt-A-Student Winter wRap Session - FH6:00 p.m. Boot Camp - Robichaux Park6:30 p.m. Surviving the Holidays - 202 Sisterhood Meeting - 2037:00 p.m. Mimes - 116 Men’s Chorus Rehearsal - WC Women’s Chorus - SA

TuCC Village Center - 1947 West 95th Street6:15 p..m. Mwanabaraka Rehearsal - W301

WEDnESDAY 12/30400 W. 95th Street

11:30 a.m. Prayer Service - WC Winter Youth Art Workshop - A1:00 p.m. Community Engagement Training - A6:00 p.m. Praise Team - FH7:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Well - SA

TuCC Village Center - 1947 West 95th Street9:00 a.m. Endeleo Gates Workshop - W3019:30 a.m. Child Care Meeting - W3076:00 p.m. Endeleo Gates Workshop - W301

Featuring Dr. Terry Mason

Friday, January 7, 20156:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Atrium


EventsCHURCHWIDe eVeNTSBLAINe DeNye LIBRARy Ministry partners invite you to visit our library and explore the volumes on Bible study, African American history and culture, The focus for December is Good Reads: Soaring on High, by Mary Whelchel; Postcards from Heaven, by Claire Cloninger; Reflections on the Word, by Ken Gire; The President’s Devotionals, by Joshua DuBois; and The Rejected Stone, by Rev. Al Sharpton, The library is located on the 2nd floor, Library hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Wednesdays, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

NeW MeMBeR BLACk AND CHRISTIAN class, Saturday, January 2, 2016, Adults and Teens registration, 8:00 a.m., Class, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall; Children, ages 12 and under, Registration, 8:00 a.m., Class 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian); Receive Right Hand of Fellowship Sunday, January 3, 2016, 4:45 p.m., Remember to bring your Bible, RSVP and confirm participation, Call Member/Ministry Services, 773-962-5650, Note: Your photo will be taken during the class

COMMUNITy eVeNTS12th ANNUAL MARTIN LUTHeR kING Praise and Worship Celebration, Friday, January 15, 6:30 p.m., Progressive Community Center – The People’s Church, 56 E. 48th St., Guest preacher, Rev. Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III; Imani Ya Watume Choir, and the Chosen Generation Liturgical Dance Ministry of Progressive, Information, Contact Priscilla Rodriquez, 773-947-6310 or [email protected]

DIVINe IMAGINATION

CALL

Join Pastor Moss for his monthly Divine Imagination telephone

message, 11:55 a.m., Thursday, January 14, 2016, Dial 712-775-7031, enter passcode 634787; press the “#” key (Please note new call-in number)

Le CANTANTI DI CHICAGO Holiday Concert, Today, Sunday, December 20, 6:00 p.m., Hyde Park Union Church, 5600 S. Woodlawn, Dhilanthi Fernando, Director, Guest soloist, Marlena Dzis, Soprano


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Akiba Sales(773) 966 - 1504SUNDAY - After each ServiceCLOSED MONDAYTUES – THURS: 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.FRI: 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.SAT: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Amani Trinity United Community Health Corporation(773) 966 - 1506MON - FRI:9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

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

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

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

Counseling Ministry(773) 966-1500, Mailbox 2315

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

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

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

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

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

Financial CounselingConsortium(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2378

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

Healing Ministry(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2325

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

Housing Ministry(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2329

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

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

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

Math Tutorial(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2338

Prison Ministry(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2354

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

Synergy Counseling Center1947 West 95th Street773-966-1592


Renew Our Relationship with GodJanuary (Worship)Zechariah 1:3 (NIV)Therefore tell the people: This is what The Lord Almighty says: ‘Return to me,’ declares the Lord Almighty, ‘and I will return to you,’ says the Lord.

February (Prayer)Deuteronomy 4:29 (NIV)But if from there you seek the Lord your God, you will find him with all your heart and all your soul.

March (Bible Study)Psalm 119:105 (NIV)Your Word is a lamp for my feet, a light for my path. I have taken an oath and confirmed it that I will follow your righteous laws.

Reclaim Our African HeritageApril (African Origins of Christianity)Psalm 68:31 (NLT)Let Egypt come with gifts of precious metals; let Ethiopia bring tribute to God. Sing to the God you kings of the earth. Sing praises to the Lord.

May (Black Religion)Isaiah 19:19-21 (NLT)In that day there will be an altar to the Lord in the heart of Egypt, and a monument to the Lord at its borders. It will be a sign and a witness that the Lord of Heaven’s Armies is worshipped in the land of Egypt. When the people cry to the Lord for help against those who oppress them, he will send them a savior who will rescue them.

June (African Diaspora)Zephaniah 3:10 (NIV)My scattered people who lived beyond the rivers of Ethiopia will come to present their offerings. On that day you will no longer need to be ashamed for you will no longer be rebellious against me.

Restore Justice and MercyJuly (Prophetic Mission of the Church)Zechariah 7:9 (NIV)This is what The Lord Almighty said: ‘Administer true justice; show mercy and compassion to one another.’

August (Black Liberation Theology)Leviticus 19:34 (NIV)The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born. Love them as yourself, for you were foreigners in Egypt. I am The Lord your God.

September (Social Justice/Activism)Psalm 82:3 (NIV) Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed.

Reconnect to Our CommunityOctober (evangelism)Acts 1:8 (NIV)But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you shall be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria and to the ends of the earth.

November (Hospitality)Hebrews 13:2-3 (NIV)Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters. Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.

December (Servanthood) II Corinthians 3:2-3 (NIV)You yourselves are our letter, written on hearts, known and read by everyone. You show that you are a letter from Christ, the result of our ministry, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts.

Churchwide Theme for 2015Renew, Reclaim, Restore, Reconnect

New Year's Eve

Thursday, December 31, 20157:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.

Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr., Pastor Emeritus

400 West 95th Street • Chicago, Illinois 60628 - 1120Telephone (773) 962-5650 • www.trinitychicago.org

Lifting Up Christ, Engaging the Community, and Celebrating our Culture

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