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 Thank You Jesus" ................................................................................................ 3 Unison Scriptures ............................................................................................................................ 3 Sermon Notes/Prayer Concerns ...................................................................................................... 5 Domestic Violence Litany ................................................................................................................ 6 Guest Preacher: Rev. Dr. Charley Hames, Jr. .................................................................................... 7 From The Pastor .............................................................................................................................. 8 Raise the Roof ................................................................................................................................. 9 Green Committee .......................................................................................................................... 10 Staff Offering ................................................................................................................................. 11 Quarterly Meeting of the Congregation/Worship and Arts Retreat/Wednesday@The Well ........ 12 12 Years A Slave ............................................................................................................................. 13 Domestic Violence Awareness Month ........................................................................................... 14 Breast Cancer Awareness Initiative ............................................................................................... 15 American Cancer Society/Flu Vaccines .......................................................................................... 16 Divorce Care/Africa Ministry ......................................................................................................... 17 Akiba Bookstore ............................................................................................................................ 18 Calendar ........................................................................................................................................ 19 Events ............................................................................................................................................ 21 Service & Support Groups ............................................................................................................. 23 2013 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.) ...............................................................................................Hallelujah Choral Introit (11:00 a.m.) ............................................................................. I Opened My Mouth Opening Song (11:00 a.m.) .............................................................................. Praise On My Mind Hymn of Praise .................................................................................................. I Thank You, Jesus Unison Scriptures ........................................................... Judges 7:9-15 (NIV); Exodus 1:13-22 (NIV) PLEASE REMAIN STANDING FOR THE READING OF THE WORD Invocation Parish Concerns Visitor Recognition Passing of the Peace The Pastors Word The Service of Giving Offertory Sentences Tithes and Offerings Staff Offering Altar Call ............................................................................................................................ Grateful Sermon ................................................................................. The Gospel According To The Butler Hymn of Invitation ...........................................................................If You Can Use Anything, Lord Benediction

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Order of Worship - 6:00 p.m.

Opening Song ....................................................................................................... Praise His Name Ministry of Music............................................................................Something About Gods Grace Sermon ................................................................................................... Destination Guaranteed! Hymn of Invitation ..........................................................................."If You Can Use Anything, Lord" Offertory Sentences Tithes and Offerings Guest Minister 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

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Hymn of Praise
I THANK YOU, JESUS
I thank You, Jesus, I thank You, Jesus, I thank You, Jesus, I thank You, Lord. Oh, You brought me, yes, You brought me From a mighty, a mighty long way, A mighty long way. I thank You, Jesus, I thank You, Jesus, I thank You, Jesus, I thank You, Lord. Oh, You brought me, yes, You brought me From a mighty, a mighty long way, A mighty long way. Youve been my mother, Youve been my father, Youve been my sister, my brother, too, Oh, You brought me, yes, You brought me From a mighty, a mighty long way, A mighty long way. Youve been my mother, Youve been my father, Youve been my sister, my brother, too, Oh, You brought me, yes, You brought me From a mighty, a mighty long way, A mighty long way. Youve been my doctor, Youve been my lawyer, Youve been my teacher, my friend indeed, Oh, You brought me, yes, You brought me From a mighty, a mighty long way, A mighty long way. Youve been my doctor, Youve been my lawyer, Youve been my teacher, my friend indeed, Oh, You brought me, yes, You brought me From a mighty, a mighty long way, A mighty long way.

Unison Scriptures
7:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. JUDGES 7:9-15 (NIV)
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Verse 1

Verse 2

Verse 3

Gideon arrived just as a man was telling a friend his dream. I had a dream, he was saying. A round loaf of barley bread came tumbling into the Midianite camp. It struck the tent with such force that the tent overturned and collapsed. 14His friend responded, This can be nothing other than the sword of Gideon son of Joash, the Israelite. God has given the Midianites and the whole camp into his hands.
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When Gideon heard the dream and its interpretation, he bowed down and worshiped. He returned to the camp of Israel and called out, Get up! The Lord has given the Midianite camp into your hands.
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HYMN OF PRAISE/UNISON SCRIPTURES

During that night the Lord said to Gideon, Get up, go down against the camp, because I am going to give it into your hands. 10If you are afraid to attack, go down to the camp with your servant Purah 11and listen to what they are saying. Afterward, you will be encouraged to attack the camp. So he and Purah his servant went down to the outposts of the camp. 12The Midianites, the Amalekites and all the other eastern peoples had settled in the valley, thick as locusts. Their camels could no more be counted than the sand on the seashore.

Unison Scriptures
7:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. EXODUS 1:13-22 (NIV) and worked them ruthlessly. 14They made their lives bitter with harsh labor in brick and mortar and with all kinds of work in the fields; in all their harsh labor the Egyptians worked them ruthlessly. 15The king of Egypt said to the Hebrew midwives, whose names were Shiphrah and Puah, 16When you are helping the Hebrew women during childbirth on the delivery stool, if you see that the baby is a boy, kill him; but if it is a girl, let her live. 17The midwives, however, feared God and did not do what the king of Egypt had told them to do; they let the boys live. 18 Then the king of Egypt summoned the midwives and asked them, Why have you done this? Why have you let the boys live?
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6:00 p.m. MARK 4:35-41 (NIV) That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, Let us go over to the other side. 36Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. 37A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped. 38Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, Teacher, dont you care if we drown?
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The midwives answered Pharaoh, Hebrew women are not like Egyptian women; they are vigorous and give birth before the midwives arrive. 20So God was kind to the midwives and the people increased and became even more numerous. 21And because the midwives feared God, he gave them families of their own. 22Then Pharaoh gave this order to all his people: Every Hebrew boy that is born you must throw into the Nile, but let every girl live.
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He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, Quiet! Be still! Then the wind died down and it was completely calm. 40He said to his disciples, Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith? 41They were terrified and asked each other, Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!
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Sermon Notes

Prayer Concerns

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SERMON NOTES/PRAYER CONCERNS

Domestic Violence Awareness Litany

MINISTER: God of love, as we come to You on this Lords day, we come to You taking a stand. We stand against domestic violence, and we stand for protection of those who are Your children. As we pray to You today, we commit ourselves as persons who will heed your promise of healing! In confidence of overcoming this demon of domestic violence, we come to You now in prayer. We pray for children who suffer pain and abuse from those responsible for their care. We pray for women and men who suffer pain, abuse and death from those who professed to love them and care for them. ALL: God, grant them safety and protection. MINISTER: For women and men who are abused and battered by those who profess to love them, ALL: God, grant them strength, courage and the knowledge that You are a God of love and not pain. MINISTER: For men and women who abuse and batter those they love, ALL: God, grant them life-changing repentance. MINISTER: For those who suffer violence in their families, ALL: God, grant them love, comfort, and healing. MINISTER: God, for all Your people everywhere in this world, ALL: God, grant them openness to compassion for those who suffer domestic violence. We remember women, men and children who are victims and survivors of domestic violence. We remember those filled with fears and anxieties. We remember the hurt, the rejected and the depressed. We remember those with broken dreams, crushed spirits, and aching hearts. Today, we pause to remember all victims. Heal every person of their pain and move them to a place of safety and peace in their lives. Amen.

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Guest Preacher
Rev. Dr. Charley Hames, Jr. born and
raised on Chicagos south side, is the second child of Charley Hames, Sr. and Leona Elizabeth SteadmanHames (deceased). He is the Senior Pastor of Beebe Memorial Cathedral in San Francisco, California, one of the fastest growing congregations in the CME church. Under his leadership, Beebe Memorial Cathedral has grown from approximately 80 members to over 1,700 members.

He is the recipient of many awards, including City Flight Magazines 2005 10 Most Influential African Americans of the Bay Area and the 2011 CME Ninth Episcopal District Pastor of the Year to name a few. He is an active member and Chaplain of the 100 Black Men of the Bay Area, Inc., and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated. Dr. Hames serves on many boards throughout the greater Oakland community. In 2012, he was among a select few pastors and community leaders invited to the White House to meet with President Obama and other leaders to discuss the tragedy of Trayvon Martin. Dr. Hames is the proud father of two sons, Charles Jonathon, Elijah Immanuel, and one daughter, Jael Deon Hames.

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GUEST PREACHER

Dr. Hames received his Bachelor of Arts degree in African American Studies from Chicago State University in Chicago, Illinois. He earned a Master of Divinity degree from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois, and received his Doctor of Ministry Degree in Evangelism from the Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas.

From The Pastor

A fixture at Trinity UCC, a protector, a guardian, a father figure . . . a grandfather figure, a strong man of God, our brother, our friend.

These are just some of the terms that come to mind when I think of Lt. Arlington Swan. Affectionately known as Lieutenant, I would offer that not many of us would even recognize his given name, Adam Arlington. Lt. Swan watched over the congregation here at Trinity UCC for nearly 20 years, starting his career here in 1993, and becoming a member in 1995. A few months ago, I asked for your fervent prayers, as Lt. Swan had experienced health challenges and multiple surgeries. Your love and support for him was greatly appreciated. On Wednesday, October 16, 2013, we learned that Gods chief gatekeeper for Trinity United Church of Christ, our beloved Lt. Swan, went Home to serve with Peter at the Gates of Heaven. Lt. Swan's funeral service was held this past Wednesday. We thank God for bringing this giant of a man to Trinity United Church of Christ and we thank his family for sharing Lt. Swan with us as a member of our staff and the Trinity Church family. The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord and he delights in his way. Psalm 37:23 (KJV) Please continue to pray for Lt. Swans family.

Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III

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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

Thank you Trinitarians! We continue to make great progress towards our Raise the Roof goal of $5 million to upgrade and update the infrastructure of our wonderful church. As of October 22nd . . . We have over 1,900 members and families that have Opted-In to our Raise the Roof campaign. Opting in assures that we have the information necessary to keep you informed of all aspects of our Raise the Roof campaign. It is the first step in your participation. This represents about 50% of our goal of 4,000 opt-ins.
RAISE THE ROOF

450 members and families have now pledged over $2.1 million, or 42% of our goal. If you have not yet opted-in, our Ushers will provide you with an opt-in card. Please fill out this card and turn it in to an usher or at one of the Raise the Roof tables in the Narthex following service, and you will be given the Raise the Roof campaign booklet. In these materials you will find more information on Raise the Roof, as well as a pledge card and envelope. Once you have made your pledge decision, complete the card and return it to Trinity UCC Accounting in the envelope provided (remember to take advantage of Automatic Giving/ACS to be sure your pledges are consistently applied). Remember, opting in is only the first step in your campaign participation. If you have not already, please opt-in today. Stay Informed! Visit the Raise the Roof web site:

www.raisetheroofcampaign.org

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Green Page

The Green Committee presents its

SEMI-ANNUAL eWASTE RECYCLE/PAPER SHREDDING DAY Saturday, November 9, 2013 12:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. th 94 and Eggleston Parking Lot
COM2 Recycling Solutions will recycle all unwanted electronic items, including: o Computers & Peripherals o Office Equipment o Small Home Appliances o Home Entertainment, and more Document Destruction Company will be on-site to shred up to 2 bankers boxes of paper per person
For information, Contact the Green Committee at Green@trinitychicago.org, or 773-966-1500, Mailbox 2385.

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Announcements

Dear Family,
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Team of Trinity United Church of Christ is a 5-Star Ministry seeking to serve Gods people with Love and Excellence. We thank you kindly for your gifts in 2011 and 2012 for our 5-Star team, which rewarded our team with: Holiday gift cards The 5-Star Rewards and Recognition Program Today, the second offering will be for staff, in support of the abovementioned rewards program. Please use Line 99 and write in Staff Offering. Ebony D. Only, Director, Human Resources

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Announcements
QUARTERLY MEETING OF THE CONGREGATION
TUESDAY, October 29, 2013 7:00 P.M. SANCTUARY
Financial Reports Session 6:00 p.m. Wright Chapel
Worship and Arts Ministries Retreat Raising Leaders and Developing Disciples Saturday, November 9, 2013 Atrium

Registration/Continental Breakfast: 8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Retreat: 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. $ 7.00 per person *Register following worship services

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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Announcements

Monday, November 4, 2013 7:30 p.m. CHATHAM ICE THEATER 210 West 87th Street
$10.00 (adults) $7.50 (seniors and children)
A moving, vital testament to one of slaverys many thousands gone who retained his humanity in the bowels of degradation. It is also a chilling insight into the peculiar institution. Saturday Review

The movie, 12 Years a Slave, directed by Steve McQueen, is based on the 1853 memoir of Solomon Northrup, a free black man from Saratoga Springs, NY, who is abducted and sold into slavery. The story tells of Northrups 12 years as a slave and his fight for survival and freedom, while retaining his dignity, in the pre-Civil War United States. Purchase tickets at the box office at Chatham ICE Theater, or online at movietickets.com. Note: There will be NO tickets sold at Trinity UCC.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

TRINITY UCC MOVIE NIGHT

Announcements
OCTOBER IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH
What is domestic violence? Domestic violence is the willful intimidation, physical assault, battery, sexual assault, and/or other abusive behavior perpetrated by an intimate partner against another. It is considered one of the most pressing issues in American society; an epidemic affecting individuals in every community, regardless of age, economic status, race, religion, nationality or educational background. Violence against women is often accompanied by emotionally abusive and controlling behavior.

Did you know One in every four women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime Men, as well as women, are victimized by violence. One in every fourteen men has been physically assaulted by a current or former spouse, cohabitating partner, boyfriend/ girlfriend or date at some point in his life Females who are 20-24 years of age are at the greatest risk of non-fatal intimate partner violence Boys who witness domestic violence are twice as likely to abuse their own partners and children when they become adults Most cases of domestic violence are never reported to the police; only approximately one-quarter of all physical assaults, one-fifth of all rapes, and one-half of all stalking perpetrated against females by intimate partners are reported to the police. What to do? If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, get help immediately your life depends on it! Call: The National Domestic Violence Hotline, 800-799-7233 National Sexual Assault Hotline, 800-656-4673 National Teen Dating Abuse Hotline, 866-331-9474 Local police, Dial 9-1-1

For more information, contact the Domestic Violence Ministry, 773-966-1500, Mailbox 2317 or domesticviolence@trinitychicago.org; or visit the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence web site, www.ncadv.org or the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence, www.ilcadv.org.

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Announcements

A City-wide Mammogram Screening Initiative

Presented by Metropolitan Chicago Breast Cancer Task Force, and the Trinity UCC Can-Cer-Vive Ministry Hosted by Mrs. Monica Moss

BEYOND OCTOBER

Thursday, October 31, 2013 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Atrium

Beyond October is a city wide initiative that aims to emphasize the importance of mammograms beyond breast cancer month and will help to ease waitlists by providing 800 free mammograms to uninsured women in Chicago. The Illinois program that provides free mammogram screenings to uninsured women does not have enough money to cover services for even 10% of those who need them. This leads to long waitlists and fewer women receiving mammograms, thereby increasing the amount of uninsured women in the city of Chicago walking among us with the possibility of having undiagnosed breast cancer. Their chance of survival decreases the longer these women go without a mammogram screening. The Task Force will continue to register women for free mammograms until the end of the year or until all free mammograms have been depleted. To sign up for your FREE mammogram at the kickoff event, visit www.chicagobreastcancer.org, or call 312-942-3368.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Announcements
INTRODUCING THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY CANCER PREVENTION STUDY-3 (CPS-3)
In collaboration with Trinity United Church of Christ and the Immabasi Health and Wellness and Church-in-Society Ministries What if you could prevent even one family from hearing the words you have cancer?
We all want to know we have made a difference in the life of another. This year you can fight back against cancer by enrolling in the American Cancer Societys new research study, Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3). By joining CPS-3, you can help researchers better understand how lifestyle, genetics, and the environment affect cancer, and how we can better prevent the disease. To learn more about how you can help the ACS in cancer prevention, we have scheduled town hall meetings to provide information regarding this study and to answer any questions you may have regarding participation.

For information, please stop by the ACS Cancer Prevention Study table today, following the 7:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. worship services, or contact Rev. Rochelle Michael, 773-966-1549; rmichael@ trinitychicago.org.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2013 9:30 a.m. 3:00 p.m., Atrium To schedule your appointment for enrollment:

American Cancer Society Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3) Enrollment Day

visit www.cps3trinitychicago.org.

SAVE THE DATE! THE IMMABASI HEALTH AND WELLNESS MINISTRY AND THE CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH ANNOUNCE

FREE FLU VACCINES SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2013 Following the 11:00 a.m. Worship Service
Free flu vaccinations will be provided for ages 6 months to 17 years (with parental/guardian consent) and ages 18-100+. For information, Contact Immabasi Health and Wellness ministry, 773-966-1500, Mailbox 2332 or email Immabasi@trinitychicago.org

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Announcements
Surviving the Holidays Seminar
Presented by the S.O.A.R. Family of the Singles Community

DIVORCE CARE

Monday, November 18, 2013 6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m.

In past years, the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday season may have been a time of great anticipation and excitement; but this year, the prospect of facing the holidays without your mate may caus anxiety and dread. You are not alone! This seminar will help you connect with support, healing, and advice during this season. For information, contact Min. Carmin Frederick, cafrederick@trinitychicago.org

AFRICA MINISTRY MUSIC INSTRUMENT COLLECTION DRIVE

NEW OR USED MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS NEEDED!! Calling all musicians, educators, and community members to donate new or used music instruments to be sent to school children in Sierra Leone, west Africa. For information or to arrange a pick-up, contact the Africa Ministry, 773-966-1500, Mailbox 2304 or email Africa@trinitychicago.org. Deadline for donations is Sunday, November 17, 2013.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Baptism, Baby Dedication, Right Hand of Fellowship, and more available online at http://trinityucc.zenfolio.com!

TODAY! Sunday, October 27th

following the 7:30 a.m. worship service

Ms. Merri Dee returns to Trinity UCC

Merri Dee: Life Lessons on Faith, Forgiveness & Grace
to spend her birthday with us and sign copies of

following the 11:00 a.m. worship service former White House Director of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, will be signing copies of his book,

Sunday, November 3rd

Next Week!

CDs Available in the Akiba!

Batman & Batman - Verbal Kwest (J Kwest) Breathe - Joyce Hurley Discipline & Diligence - Shinara "The Mouthpiece" Love's Journey - Tracye Smith Stephanie - Stephanie Higgins Garrett Epic Sounds, Play for Me, Serenade, and SonRise Daniel D. Introducing Gordon Chambers, Love Stories and Sincere Gordon Chambers

Joshua DuBois,

The President's Devotional: Daily Readings that Inspired President Obama

Monday - Thursday, 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., CLOSED FRIDAYS Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday, after each Worship Service
(773) 962 - 5660 www.akibabookstore.org

AKIBA STORE HOURS

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Calendar
HIGHLIGHTS
TODAY 10/29 11/4 11/8 Youth Ministries Expo Quarterly Congregational Meeting Trinity Movie Night - "12 Years A Slave" Zumba for the Hungry 11/24 11/28 11/29 Operation Share Umoja Karamu Thanksgiving Day Service Thanksgiving Holiday - Church Closed

TODAY 10/27
400 W. 95th Street
7:30 a.m. Worship Service - SA 9:30 a.m. Bible Teaching Moment - 203 11:00 a.m. Worship Service - SA 1:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Youth Ministries Expo - A Worship Service - SA

MONDAY 10/28
400 W. 95th Street
11:00 a.m. Seniors Bible Study - WC 12:00 p.m. Active Seniors and Friends - A 2:00 p.m. Big Mama's Houe Knitting and Crocheting - 120 6:00 p.m. Band Rehearsal - SA 6:15 p.m. Mwanabaraka Rehearsal - A 6:45 p.m. Stewardship Ministry - BR 7:00 p.m. Divorce Care - 116 7:30 p.m. Khayralla Rehearsal - A Women's Chorus Rehearsal - SA

TUESDAY 10/29
400 W. 95th Street
6:00 p.m. Band Rehearsal - SA Boot Camp - A Finance Committee - WC 7:00 p.m. Quarterly Congregational Meeting - SA

TUCC Village Center - 1947 West 95th Street

11:00 a.m. Big Mama's House Quilting - W301

WEDNESDAY 10/30
400 W. 95th Street
6:00 a.m. - Prayer and Fasting 6:00 p.m. 11:30 a.m. Prayer Service - WC 5:45 p.m. Praise Team - FH 6:00 p.m. Prayer Service - WC 7:00 p.m. Wednesday@The Welll - SA

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CALENDAR

Calendar
THURSDAY 10/31
400 W. 95th Street
10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Mammogram event - A/FH/102/116/120 Band Rehearsal - SA Piloxing - A Biggest Give Committee - BR 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. African Dance Rehearsal - A Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal - SA Married Couples Leadership - 102

TUCC Village Center - 1947 West 95th Street

Tangeni Rehearsal - W301 Microsoft Excel for Beginners - CL

FRIDAY 11/1
400 W. 95th Street
6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Isuthu Sponsors - 102 Teen Green Bible Study - 120

TUCC Village Center - 1947 West 95th Street

11:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Free-N-One - W302 Tough Love - W305 Free-N-One - W302

SATURDAY 11/2
400 W. 95th Street
7:00 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Administrative Committee - 203 Men's Intercessory Prayer Group - LI Yoga - NII Zumba - A Ministers in Training - SA Saturday Bible School - 1st/2nd Grade - 116 Saturday Bible School - 3rd/4th Grade - 202 Saturday Bible School - 5th/6th Grade - 203 Saturday Bible School - Confirmation Class - FH Saturday Bible School - Pre-K/Kindergarten - 120 Saturday Bible School - Teens - 207 Yoga Business Meeting - BR 9:30 a.m. Adult Bible Class - WC Discipleship Class - A New Member Class Registration - FH 10:00 a.m. New Member Class Adults - FH New Member Class Children - 102 10:45 a.m. SBS Christmas Play Rehearsal - 116 2:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 11:00 a.m. AARP Caregiving (Caregivers) - A AARP Caregiving (Loved Ones) - 120 Little Warriors/Imani Rehearsal - WC Math Tutorial - 202/203 Mimes Rehearsal - SA 12:30 p.m. Walaika Rehearsal - WC Women's Drill Rehearsal - NII Youth/Junior Drill Rehearsal - SA Tangeni Rehearsal - A Deacon Training - WC Pre-Marital Counseling - 202 Deacon Ministry - WC Tangeni African Rehearsal - SA

TUCC Village Center - 1947 West 95th Street

9:00 a.m. THEC ACT Part 1 - W301

11:00 a.m. Big Mama's House Sewing Class - W302 11:30 p.m. Prison Ministry The Next Movement - W305 1:00 p.m. THEC Selective Enrollment Test Prep, Part 1 - W302

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Events
CHURCH-WIDE EVENTS
THE AMANI CARE CORNER supports members of our congregation who are physically challenged, assisting them in entering and exiting the church, We need volunteers to assist us in continuing to be a blessing to our congregation, We seek members and family members of those we serve, No experience necessary, just a desire to be a blessing to others, Information, Contact Etta McGregor Jones, 773-966-1585 BLACK AND CHRISTIAN NEW MEMBER Class, Sessions I and II, Saturday, November 2, Registration, 9:30 a.m., Class, 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall; Children, ages 12 and under, 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. (must be accompanied by parent or guardian), Receive Right Hand of Fellowship, Sunday, November 3, 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 October is Grief: Grieving the Loss of Someone You Love, by Raymond Mitsch; Let Me Grieve But Not Forever, by Verdell Davis; A Grief Observed, by C.S. Lewis; The Death of a Parent, by Delle Chatman, The library is located on the 2nd floor, Our hours are Monday-Tuesday-Thursday, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. DIVINE IMAGINATION Call, Join Pastor Moss for his monthly Divine Imagination telephone message at 11:55 a.m., Thursdays, November 14, and December 12, Dial 218-844-0860 and enter passcode 206047; press the # key

MINISTRY EVENTS
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE MINISTRY is dedicated to ending the silent killer in our community, Domestic Violence is not just a womans problem, it is a COMMUNITY problem, Please join us in our fight for survivors, call 773-966-1500, Mailbox 2317 FREE-IN-ONE For anyone suffering from drug and alcohol abuse, Fridays, 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Tough Love meetings for family members of drug and alcohol abusers, Fridays, 6:30 p.m., Call 773966-1500, Mailbox 2319 HOUSING MINISTRY Are you in need of an affordable rental? View the 2013 Housing Guide at trinitychicago.org. If you are a property owner with rentals under $1,300, email information to housing@trinitychicago.org MEMBERSHIP SERVICES Have you moved? Any children left the nest? Newly employed or newly married? Forgot your giving number? Call Membership Services, 773-966-1556 or 966-1553 MICAH LEGAL MINISTRY Are you an attorney, judge, paralegal, law student, or other individual who works in the legal profession or is interested in serving in a ministry that empowers Gods people in addressing social justice issues and provides spiritual encouragement to those working in the legal profession? Information, email micah@ trinitychicago.org or leave a message at 773-9661500 Mailbox 2349 TRINITY HIGHER EDUCATION Corporation (THEC) Presents a series of parent/student information sessions, Tuesday, October 29 (Financial Aid); Tuesday, November 5 (Parents as Learning Partners); Thursday, November 7 (United Negro College

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Fund); Tuesday, November 12 (TBA); All sessions 6:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m., Trinity UCC Village Center, 1947 W. 95th St., RSVP the day before the session, to thecevents@thec4success.org or call Mrs. Grayson, 773-966-1582 or Mr. Hazley, 773-966-1583 TRINITY WRITERS and Aspiring Writers, bring your pen and pad and join the Hurston-Hughes Writers Ministry, Friday, November 15, 7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m., Room 207, for a fun time writing and sharing of Works N Progress. Add your two cents worth to the writing conversations, Light refreshments provided TRINITY UCC LEGAL CLINIC providing direct legal advice, mediation services and representation to the congregation and community, For legal clinic hours Clinic is open 1st and 3rd Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Village Center, No appointment necessary, Also, we are always in need of legal professionals (especially attorneys) interested in volunteering for the Legal Clinic and/or participating in our legal referral directory, Call 773966-1500, Mailbox 2339 or send e-mail to Legal@ trinitychicago.org CELEBRATE DIWALI! Bank of America Family Festival, Saturday, November 9, 10:30 a.m. 3:00 p.m., Ryan Education Center at the Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S. Michigan Ave., Celebrate the Hindu festival of light, create a work of art inspired by Indian traditions, Explore sculpture in the galleries of Southeast Asian art through drawing and demonstrations of 3D imaging and printing, Free, Information, Call 312-857-7161 or email familyprograms@artic.edu GIRLTREK 40-day Gratitude Trek, a national nonprofit and health organization that inspires and supports Black women and girls to live their healthiest, most fulfilled lives, simply by walking, Gather your girlfriends and start a Trinity GirlTrek team, or you can register as a solo Trekker, For information and to register, text GRATEFUL to 22828 or visit www.girltrek.org MY VILLAGE IS YOUR VILLAGE Annual Fundraiser, Sunday, November 3, 3:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m., European Chalet Banquet Hall, 5445 S. Harlem Ave., Information and Tickets, Call Lynda Lawrence, 773330-0413 REV. CHARLES WOOLERY, SR. Installation as Pastor of Wesley United Methodist Church, Sunday, November 3, 3:30 p.m., 201 E. 95th St., Information, Call 773-821-6240 SUPPORT FOR THE JOURNEY conference for caregivers of loved ones with memory loss, hosted by the Alzheimers Association, Saturday, November 9, 8:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m., Apostolic Church of God, 6320 S. Dorchester Ave., Register by November 1 at www.alz.org/illinois, Information, Call Cheryl Dawson, 847-324-0377 or Granada Cartwright, 773-256-4137

COMMUNITY EVENTS
BOBBY E. WRIGHT Comprehensive Behavioral Health Center, Inc. Let There Be Music III Gospel music concert and benefit, Friday, November 8, 5:30 p.m., Greater Galilee MB Church, 1308 S. Independence Blvd., Free, Information, Call 773722-7900 CALLING ALL MOREHOUSE MEN! If you are a graduate of Morehouse College, the Chicago Chapter of the alumni association wants to get you registered, Email contact information, including telephone number to Alumnus Mark R. Ford, 81, at MarkRFord@aol.com

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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 Health & Wellness Ministry Immabasi Support Groups:

(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2332

Amani Trinity United Community Health Corporation

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

(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.

(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2317

Drug & Alcohol Recovery Ministry

Kujichagulia Special Citizens Support Ministry Math Tutorial

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

(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2344 (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2338

Can-Cer-Vive Helpline Career Development Ministry

(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2308

Endowment Committee/ Planters Society

773-966-1500, Mailbox 2379

Prison Ministry

Endowment@trinitychicago.org

(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2354

(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2309

careerdevelop@trinitychicago.org

Financial Counseling Consortium Healing Ministry

Trinity Community Development Corp.

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

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 2377 MON - THURS: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

tcdc@trinitychicago.org

HIV/AIDS Support Ministry Housing Ministry

Trinity Computer Learning Center

(312) 409 - AIDS (2437) (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2327 (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2329

(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2333

Synergy Counseling Center

1947 West 95th Street 773-966-1592

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SERVICE AND SUPPORT GROUPS

Blaine DeNye Library

Domestic Violence Ministry Confidential Helpline

NAMI (312) 563 - 0445 (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

RAISING LEADERS and DEVELOPING DISCIPLES

January Matthew 16:24 (NLT) Then Jesus said to his disciples, If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross, and follow me." February Luke 4:18-19 (NIV) The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the Lords favor. March Luke 10:19 (NIV) I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you. April Romans 10:1-2 (NLT) Dear brothers and sisters, the longing of my heart and my prayer to God is for the people of Israel to be saved. I know what enthusiasm they have for God, but it is misdirected zeal. May 1 Corinthians 13:8 (NIV) Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. June Romans 5:8 (NIV) But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. July Philippians 4:13 (NLT) For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength. August Jeremiah 1-7 (NLT) The Lord replied, Dont say, Im too young, for you must go wherever I send you and say whatever I tell you." September Isaiah 1:3 (NLT) Even an ox knows its owner, and a donkey recognizes its masters carebut Israel doesnt know its master. My people dont recognize my care for them. October Isaiah 40:29 (KJV) He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. November John 17:21 (KJV) That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me. December Matthew 1:23 (KJV) Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.

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For The Hungry Friday, November 8, 2013 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Atrium
During this evening of aerobic dancing to the beat of Latin and international music, participants will have an opportunity to raise money through sponsored pledges in support of Operation Share 2013!

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

Each year, during Thanksgiving week, we give food baskets to those in need. This year, you can Adopt A Family by donating $35.00, which will provide a Thanksgiving basket for an entire family. Please use a giving envelope and indicate on line #25 (Operation Share) your contribution of $35.00 to Adopt A Family! You may also stop by the Food Share table to make your donations toward a Thanksgiving basket or a turkey.

Adopt A Family

Come to the Atrium after the 7:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Worship Services Also, contributions of canned and non-perishable foods are needed: Cranberry Canned Corn Canned Sweet Potatoes Canned Green Beans Jiffy Mix/Corn Muffin Mix 2 lbs. Sugar

OUR GOAL IS TO DISTRIBUTE 3,000 BASKETS! WE CAN REACH THIS GOAL WITH YOUR HELP!