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PASTORAL/PROGRAM STAFF
Rev. Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr., Senior Pastor
Rev. Otis Moss III, Pastor
Toya Perry, Chief Financial Officer
Rev. Stacey Edwards, Director of Pastoral Services
Rev. Barbara A. Heard, Associate Pastor
Rev. Cedric McCay, Associate Pastor
Rev. Michael G. Sykes, Associate Pastor
Rev. Reginald Williams, Associate Pastor
Rev. Ramah E. Wright, Associate Pastor
Dr. Julia Speller, Director Christian Education
Rev. Michael D. Jacobs, Minister to Youth and Children
Rev. Ann Patton, Minister of Christian Education
Deacon Shirley Bims-Ellis, Director Center for African Biblical Studies
Robert E. Wooten, Jr., Director of Music
Deacon Jeri L. Wright, Director of Media
Ivey Matute, Executive Secretary
.“There are different ways of serving, but the same Lord is served.”
1 Corinthians 12:5 (TEV)
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Order of Worship............................................................................................................................. 4
Hymn of Praise (7:30 a.m. – “Acceptable to Thee”)......................................................................... 5
Hymn of Praise (11:00 a.m. – “The Lord Is Blessing Me”).............................................................. 5
Unison Scripture (7:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m.)......................................................................................... 6
Unison Scriptures (6:00 p.m.).......................................................................................................... 7
Pastor’s Page................................................................................................................................... 8
By-Laws Changes.......................................................................................................................... 15
Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Frederick Douglas Haynes III................................................................... 16
New Members Announcement....................................................................................................... 17
Sermon Notes................................................................................................................................ 18
Stewardship................................................................................................................................... 24
Special Announcements: Kwame Nkrumah Academy / Youth Summit 2007.................................. 25
Heart of the Community............................................................................................................... 26
Information & Announcements..................................................................................................... 27
Prayer List..................................................................................................................................... 29
Bereaved........................................................................................................................................ 31
Hospitalized.................................................................................................................................. 31
Extended Care . ............................................................................................................................ 32
Members at Home . ...................................................................................................................... 34
Prayer Concerns............................................................................................................................ 37
Service and Support Groups................................................................................... Inside Back Cover
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HYMNs OF PRAISE
7:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
ACCEPTABLE TO THEE THE LORD IS BLESSING ME
Verse 1 Verse 1
Let the words of my mouth The Lord is blessing me,
And the meditations of my heart Right now, oh right now,
Be acceptable, in thy sight I said the Lord is blessing me,
Let the words of my mouth Right now, oh right now,
And the meditations of my heart He woke me up this morning,
Be acceptable, Lord to Thee And started me on my way,
The Lord is blessing me
Verse 2 Right now, Oh right now.
Here I am Lord, at your feet, Lord,
My soul looks up to Thee, Verse 2
Make my thoughts, Lord, He woke me up this morning,
And my tongue, Lord I was clothed in my right mind,
Acceptable to Thee He didn’t let me sleep too late,
He woke me, woke me, woke me right on time,
He woke me up this morning
And started me on my way,
The Lord is blessing me,
Right now, oh right now
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UNISON SCRIPTUREs
7:30 a.m.
II Kings 7:3–9 (The Message)
3
It happened that four lepers were sitting just
outside the city gate. They said to one another,
“What are we doing sitting here at death’s door?
4
If we enter the famine-struck city we’ll die; if we
stay here we’ll die. So let’s take our chances in
the camp of Aram and throw ourselves on their
mercy. If they receive us we’ll live, if they kill us
we’ll die. We’ve got nothing to lose.” 5So after
the sun went down they got up and went to the
camp of Aram. When they got to the edge of the
camp, surprise! Not a man in the camp! 6 The
Master had made the army of Aram hear the
sound of horses and a mighty army on the
march. They told one another, “The king of
Israel hired the kings of the Hittites and the
kings of Egypt to attack us!” 7Panicked, they ran
for their lives through the darkness, abandoning
tents, horses, donkeys - the whole camp just as it 11:00 a.m.
was - running for dear life. 8These four lepers Genesis 26:17–25 (NIV)
entered the camp and went into a tent. First they 17
So Isaac moved away from there and
ate and drank. Then they grabbed silver, gold, encamped in the Valley of Gerar and settled
and clothing, and went off and hid it. They came there. 18Isaac reopened the wells that had been
back, entered another tent, and looted it, again dug in the time of his father Abraham, which
hiding their plunder. 9Finally they said to one the Philistines had stopped up after Abraham
another, “We shouldn’t be doing this! This is a died, and he gave them the same names his
day of good news and we’re making it into a father had given them. 19Isaac’s servants dug in
private party! If we wait around until morning the valley and discovered a well of fresh water
we’ll get caught and punished. Come on! Let’s there. 20But the herdsmen of Gerar quarreled
go tell the news to the king’s palace!” with Isaac’s herdsmen and said, “The water is
ours!” So he named the well Esek, because they
disputed with him. 21Then they dug another
well, but they quarreled over that one also; so
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he named it Sitnah. 22He moved on from there 6:00 p.m.
and dug another well, and no one quarreled over Matthew 11:2–6 (NIV)
it. He named it Rehoboth, saying, “Now the 2
When John heard in prison what Christ was
Lord has given us room and we will flourish in doing, he sent his disciples 3to ask him, “Are you
the land.” 23From there he went up to the one who was to come, or should we expect
Beersheba. 24That night the Lord appeared to someone else?” 4Jesus replied, “Go back and
him and said, “I am the God of your father report to John what you hear and see:
Abraham. Do not be afraid, for I am with you; 5
The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those
I will bless you and will increase the number of who have leprosy are cured, the deaf hear, the
your descendants for the sake of my servant dead are raised, and the good news is preached
Abraham.” 25Isaac built an altar there and called to the poor. 6 Blessed is the man who does not
on the name of the Lord. There he pitched his fall away on account of me.”
tent, and there his servants dug a well.
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PASTOR’S PAGE
A Political Shift for
Southern Baptists?
James L. Evans
F
or the past three decades, Southern Because of Page’s role as convention
Baptists have been, for the most part, president, Republican presidential candidates
faithful political conservatives. Like other are calling on him. Everyone in the race on the
believers on the religious right, culture war Republican side knows they cannot win without
issues have made them reliable supporters of the evangelical support, and Baptists are the largest
Republican Party. This party loyalty has been body representing that group.
especially evident during the annual Southern
Baptist Convention, with visits and calls from Because of Page’s role
sitting presidents having become routine. This as convention president,
year President Bush was beamed in via satellite. Republican presidential
In spite of all that, however, this year’s candidates are calling on
convention could mark the beginning of a him. Everyone in the race on
subtle shift away from party loyalty and toward the Republican side knows
political independence. A group of moderates they cannot win without
within the fundamentalist ranks of Southern evangelical support, and
Baptists is seeking to move the denomination to Baptists are the largest
become less political. body representing that
Take Frank Page, for instance. Page is serving group.
his second term as president of the 16.5 million-
member denomination. In his first term he And Page is meeting with candidates. In
moved the denomination slightly away from the an interview with the Washington Post, Page
rigid fundamentalism that has characterized the told reporters that when given the opportunity
group since the late 1970s. His appointments he would be glad to talk to candidates about
to boards and commissions included Baptist their salvation. But he said there would be
leaders outside the tight inner circle that has no endorsements. Noting that he also wants
virtually dominated convention politics. This to talk to Democratic candidates, Page said,
year he appears to be doing the same thing “The nation’s leaders need to hear a Christian
about national politics. viewpoint.”
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flattened out for Baptists in recent years. And
Only time will tell if the why wouldn’t they? After all, who wants to be
pendulum is swinging back baptized into the Republican Party?
toward the middle for Only time will tell if the pendulum is swinging
Baptists. They will certainly back toward the middle for Baptists. They will
remain conservative certainly remain conservative theologically.
theologically. But if they broaden their social concerns to
further include matters such as poverty and the
If Baptists are moving away from blind environment, they could greatly help political
partisan loyalty, it could seriously jeopardize discourse in this country move in a positive
Republican chances of keeping the White House. direction. They may even improve their own
The margins in the last two elections were razor image in the process.
thin. The defection of a voting bloc the size
of Southern Baptists would be catastrophic for James L. Evans, a syndicated columnist, also
them. Republicans will obviously be working serves as pastor of Auburn First Baptist Church in
hard to keep these sheep in the fold. Auburn, Alabama.
If Baptists adopt a more moderate stance
on social issues, the temptation for Democrats
will be to mimic Republican candidates of the
past few years and cater to evangelicals. We are
already seeing some of this with Democratic
candidates speaking freely about their faith. For
example, in a recent CNN debate where religion
was the specific topic, John Edwards was asked
about the biggest sin he had ever committed.
If Baptists choose to stay on their present path
of partisan loyalty, they will continue to politicize
their faith. The politics of denominationalism
has already de-railed a major mission thrust that
began in the ‘70s and was intended to carry
the message of Jesus to the whole world. Now
the rancor of politics and religion is beginning
to affect growth: membership numbers have
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PASTOR’S PAGE
The Height of Hypocrisy!
T
oday, President George W. Bush years of his active opposition, Bush succeeded
ceremoniously vetoed a measure in reducing the number of children covered by
promoting embryonic stem cell research the program by half, despite his certain knowl-
that could help to relieve the suffering of edge that his actions would result in death and
millions, declaring that the bill disregards the terrible suffering for an unknown number of
sanctity of human life. “I will not allow our innocents. All this while he fought for a $2 bil-
nation to cross this moral line,” Bush said. lion tax cut for Texas’ richest families and a $45
It is hard to believe that this pronouncement million cut for the oil and gas industry, with this
could come from the mouth of a man who has explanation: “These are tough times for the oil
shown a frightening disdain for the sanctity and gas industry.”
of human life for the entirety of his career in
elective office. Here are a few of the examples
of George W. Bush’s lack of respect for human
Bush was caught on tape
life that I document in my book, The Politics of
pumping his fist as at a
Jesus.
sporting event, declaring,
“Feels good,” in what the
While governor of Texas:
journalist Paul Waldman
• Bush signed more death warrants than any
called “a glimpse of
governor in the history of this nation, at
the president’s vulgar
times mocking those he condemned to
callousness.”
death, according to conservative commenta
tor Tucker Carlson; at the same time, he was As president:
vetoing legislation that would have guaranteed • Moments before he was to appear on national
effective counsel to those accused of capital television to announce his declaration of war on
crimes, even though the lawyers of the Texas Iraq, Bush was caught on tape pumping
Defender Service denounced the Texas his fist as at a sporting event, declaring,
courts as “a thoroughly flawed system.” “Feels good,” in what the journalist Paul
• Bush actively fought against a program Waldman called “a glimpse of the president’s
passed by the Texas legislature to provide vulgar callousness.”
medical cover age to the 500,000 poor chil
dren in the state who lacked it. After five
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• He not only sent thousands of Americans to now the unformed -- too many Americans fail
their deaths based on lies and knowing de to hold him responsible for his reprehensible
ception, he was caught on tape laughing disdain for the suffering of innocent children,
about it at the 2004 gala of the Radio and women and men throughout the earth.
Television Correspondents’ Association, in Every day Bush makes it clearer that he is not,
a skit in which he looked under furniture and nor has he ever been, a man of principle. He will
behind curtains and joked, “Nope, no weap cross no moral lines because, apparently, he has
ons [of mass destruction] over there… none. To any clear-eyed observer it is obvious
maybe under here?” that what matters to George Bush is what is
• On national television, in the hearing of expedient. He will tell whatever lies he must to
children, he has openly and gratuitously achieve the selfish, narrow interests of himself
vowed not to neutralize or capture individu and the few he feels to be worthy of his concern.
als he calls by name, but to kill them. Bush has proven that he will even invoke the
• He publicly gloated over the killing of name of Jesus to legitimate actions that the Sav-
Saddam Hussein’s sons and, in a particularly ior of the gospels unequivocally opposes, if Bush
macabre moment, allowed their mutilated believes that doing so will smooth the political
bodies to be put on public display. way for his own agenda.
It is past time for people of true faith and
There is little question that Bush has exhibited goodwill to expose the sickening hypocrisy of
less respect for human life than any president the selfish and shameless George W. Bush before
in memory, including Richard Nixon. But what his lies and deceptions completely destroy the
is more troubling, if that is possible, is Bush’s fabric of America as we know and love it. The
apparent sense that he can deceive the American glaring contradiction between his veto today
people with impunity, as if we will believe that and the destructiveness of the rest of his presi-
he cares about human life simply because he says dency is a good place to start.
so, no matter that his every significant policy
decision shows that to be a lie. — Obery M. Hendricks, Jr., Ph.D., June 20, 2007
What is more troubling still, however, is that
thus far he has been right -- at least with regard
to a sizable number of Americans. As long as
Bush cries crocodile tears for the unborn -- and
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DAY OF DECENCY
Save The Date and Join The Protest
O
n Tuesday, August 7, at 11:00 a.m. (CST), the National Action Network’s Decency
Initiative will take to the streets in 20 cities, including Chicago, in an effort to mound
public pressure on the music industry to adopt a universal standard of respect for all people.
Since April, the Decency Initiative, under the leadership of Reverend Al Sharpton and Tamika Mal-
lory, and in collaboration with dozens of activists across the nation, has demanded that the music
recording industry eliminate the use of the offensive “n,” “b,” and “h” words in recordings. Because
no other ethnic group is subjected to denigration for profit by the music industry, the Decency Ini-
tiative will continue to demand a universal standard of respect, particularly for all women and African
Americans.
Protests and press conferences will take place outside the offices of major music distributors that
distribute this offensive music within our communities. The protests will be multicultural and will
include all age groups. We invite all women and men (especially leaders and students), from all facets
of the community to join us. We will stand united in defense of decency, and protest the use of public
airwaves to promote disrespect. This gathering is just the beginning of a national movement to
achieve this end.
For more information, send an e-mail to the Chicago Chapter of the National Action Network at
NAN_Chgo@yahoo.com, or visit the National Action Network’s website at www.nationalactionnetwork.net.
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WE ARE LEAVING RADIO STATION WJYS!
A
fter many years of trying to be faithful in ministry to our television viewing audience we
have had to make a financial decision because of the lack of funds. We would rather lose the
viewing audience who watches us on Sunday nights than lose staff!
We do not have the money to stay on WJYS any longer. When the decision was made, as to whether
or not we should come off of WJYS or fire staff, we decided (as we always do) to make our choice in
light of the human costs and the potential loss to families of income. We would rather lose television
viewers than lose staff members who depend on their income to support their families.
Staying on WJYS is costing our congregation a tremendous amount of money. We are losing in
excess of $14,000.00 a month! Our television viewers do not support us financially. Our television
viewers do not buy tapes. Our television viewers do not send donations and we pay for that WJYS
airtime entirely out of our church offerings!
We cannot afford to be on WJYS and on national television at the same time. We will remain on
national television and we can be seen (videotaped or TiVo’d) every Sunday morning at six-thirty in
the morning Central Standard Time.
We are on the only Black-owned national television cable channel in the country. We support Black
businessmen and Black businesswomen and we will continue to support Cathy Hughes and TV One
as we try to minister to our national television audience every Sunday morning.
Please alert all of your friends and family members who do not have Direct TV or TV One that
they have from now until Sunday, July 29th to get it. That is if they want to continue to watch us on
television!
The cost for that cable coverage per year would be more than they have given Trinity in all of the
years that we have been on television station WJYS.
We will continue to be on TV One and we thank you for your loyal support of our congregation
and its Media Ministry.
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Imani A. Muham
Gaines
Aaron Demarcus Josef Owens
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Robert Garner Emmanuel Owus
on Samuel Owusu
Acasia Anne Gibs
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Ariella Grace Gibs Ariel Parrott
Al yso n C. Go db olt Brandon Parrott
Graham
Imani Gwendolyn Noah Perkins ll
Kenned y Gr ee n Cheyenne A. Powe
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Jazmin L. Hall Justin Malik Powe
lton III Zelatandria Quinn
Lawrence E. Hami
Tiana Hardy Aaron Reese son
Talliyah Hardy Dorian Jhye Robin
Jr. Melissa Sanders
Herbert Harper,
Lindsey Alexande
r Br ian na Ha rri s Tiffrany Schofield
Doucette M. Alva
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s Michael Scott, Jr.
Brenda Aghahowa Shelbi Harris Nasr Simpkins
Stephanie Aghaho
wa Dejona Hawkins e Tariq Simpkins
Stephen Aghahowa Morgan Hawtho
rn Darius T. Slatton
Khadija Allen Cameron Hill Mikal M. Slatton
Khary Armster Elaine L. Hill Julius Stallwor th
Ayinke Arnett Tiffany Hill Donald Stewart
Mawusi J. Arnett Nia Holmes Maya J. Stewart
Bria Atkins Brittany J. House n Nia E. Stewart
er we Logan Taylor
Christian Jay Aving Stephen Izedonm
kson Darrell Thomas
Damian Avinger,
Jr. Halona Esther Jac as
Kimaria Baker Kawena Jackson Dominique Thom
Sydni M. Barclay Kendal Jackson Kyla Thomas
n Vernon Thomas
Elliot Boston Jordan C. Johnso
Markeyta M. Bowe
n Nailah Johnson Victoria Thomas
Kayla N. Br oc k Taylor S. Johnson Kamaya Thompsonon
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Porshe Buckner Kayla Jones Myia Kelli Thom
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Ahmad Carter Kia Jones Im an i
Christa Aluse Carte
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Roberta Carter Barrett Keithley Lindsey Turner
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Rachel Cato-Evans Rena Keithley Kamila Arielle Ty
Jasmine Cephas Whitley King Joya Laurelle Tyler
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Taylore Cephas Earle Lawrence Max Tyler Vasque
n Gene Linton, Jr. Kamaul Wade
Joshua E. Chapma
Violet Clemons Kr ystla Little Marshall Walker
an Andre Mace Tosha Wells
Brandi A. Colem
leman Anthony Mace Troy White
James Wheeler Co son
Kara Coleman Tajean Mathis Bria Safe William
Laurel D. Cosby Herdie Matthews Alicia V. Wilson
Morgan Ashley Cr
aft Pamela McGhee Johari B. Wilson
Pa tri ck Co bb Mayah McIntosh ic Isaiah Woods
Cameron Curtis Siobhan A. McKiss Joshua Woods
Kia Dean Racquel McNeil Jamila Wright
Cour tney M. Dent
on Ronald McNeil Jarrett Wright aynes
Cr ystal Denton Rikida Mitchell Jeremiah Wright-H
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Tiffany Dillard Steven L. Moore, Tany a R. Wr
Diamond Dixon John Moran
on Jordan Moran
Milissa El Akinlaw
Micah A. Ellis Taylor Moran
Malik R. Fowler Anthony Morris
Debra Franklin
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RECOMMENDED CHANGES TO THE BY-LAWS, AS SUGGESTED BY THE
MEMBERS OF THE CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MINISTRY
(1) The Christian Education Ministry, in consultation with the Pastor and his/her designate shall have as its . The Christian
scope of ministry, coordinating and monitoring the Christian Education focus EMPHASIS (from and
African Centered perspective AND CONSISTENT WITH THE BLACK VALUE SYSTEM) of each
volunteer ministry, the teaching ministries; the youth and young adult ministries and other related Christian
Education endeavors of members of the congregation. The Christian Education Ministry shall be actively
involved in the life of the Christian Education programs and of the entire Church through the following
responsibilities listed in the succeeding subsections.
(3) The Christian Education Ministry shall further support the overall ministry of the Trinity United Church . The Christi
of Christ, from an African Centered Perspective (AND CONSISTENT WITH THE BLACK VALUE
SYSTEM) as interpreted and directed by the Pastor, by;:
(a) receiving instructions from the Pastor related to the Christian Education Ministry of the church;. receiving instruct
(a). ON A QUARTERLY BASIS, TO ENSURE EACH VOLUNTEER MINISTRY IS ADHER-
ING TO THE MISSION AND THE BLACK VALUE SYSTEM;
(c) engaging in strategic and long range planning for the overall Christian Education ministry of the . engaging in stra
Church;.
(c). ENSURE EACH VOLUNTEER MINISTRY IS ADHERING TO THE MISSION OF TUCC
AND THE BLACK VALUE SYSTEM;
(f) recommending personnel and staff needs as discerned though its relationships with various volunteer . recommend
and teaching ministries;
(4) . The Christian Education Ministry Shall has the responsibility of making policy and operational recom-
mendations for the Department of Christian in consultation with the Pastor, and the Director of Christian
Education, consistent with the overall ministry and mission of Trinity United Church of Christ.
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GUEST SPEAKER
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ev. Dr. guest preacher, his progressive, Bible-based mes-
Frederick sage has reached millions of people in locations
Douglas around the world, including Africa, Australia, the
Haynes III has made it Caribbean and throughout North America.
his mission to empower A true proponent of faith-based community
changed people to development, Rev. Haynes and the Friendship-
change the world. West family are moving towards a vision that God
His message is clear: gave Rev. Haynes more than ten years ago, for
if Christians are to a “Christian community within a community.”
positively impact the On January 1, 2006, the Friendship-West Baptist
world, they must be willing to minister beyond Church ushered in an exciting era of commu-
the walls of the church. nity transformation — the grand opening of the
As senior pastor of Friendship-West Baptist new Friendship-West Community. The 315,000
Church since 1983, Rev. Haynes leads one of the square-foot Worship and Conference Center
largest church congregation in Dallas. In the last is only Phase I of the Community. Subsequent
decade alone, the 30-year-old church has grown phases of the 60-acre setting in Southwest Dallas
from approximately 500 members to over 9,000 include a school, a state-of-the-art Enspotainment
members. The church currently has 45 full and Center, office suites, retail space, a holistic health
part time employees and more than 45 ministries center, and a museum dedicated to the history
that emancipate the oppressed, equip the masses of the African-American church — the first such
and exalt Jesus Christ. The church has two wor- museum in the country.
ship services, two corporate Bible studies and a With a gift of relating to young people,
seminary-style Bible institute. Rev. Haynes has taken steps toward reaching the
A native of San Francisco, California, Rev. young secular community that has been turned
Haynes is the third in a line of well-known, off by tradition and require a more contemporary
socially conscious preachers. He graduated from method towards receiving Christ. In 2001, he
Bishop College in 1982, with a Bachelor of Arts was asked to close the #1 rated Dallas morning
in Religion and English. He earned a Master radio show — Skip Murphy and the Morning
of Divinity degree from Southwestern Baptist Team on K104-FM — with a spiritual segment
Theological Seminary and received Honorary called, “Inspirational Vitamin.” The morning seg-
doctorates of Divinity from Paul Quinn College ment is re-aired in the afternoon. His out-of-the-
and Texas College. On May 6, 2005, Rev. Haynes box approach and empowering preaching style
received his Doctor of Ministry Degree from has made him one of the most respected pastors
Oxford University in Oxford, England. A popular among this generation.
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Guest speaker invitation
A firm believer in community involvement,
Rev. Haynes is Vice-President of the African
American Pastors Coalition, Board member of
Paul Quinn College, and a former Board mem-
ber of the Dallas Urban League. He serves on
the honorary committee of the Martin Luther
King, Jr. Memorial Project Foundation, based in
Washington, D.C. He is the Executive Secretary
of the Evangelism Board of the National Baptist
Convention, USA, Inc. and is a member of Alpha
Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Rev. Haynes is the
founder/CEO of FDH Ministries, Inc. and chair-
man of the board of Frederick Douglas Academy,
a Friendship-West academic institution educating You are cordially invited
the minds of our future Pre-K through 3rd grade
students. to the
Rev. Haynes has received numerous awards
and recognition. Like great preachers before him, |Service of Ordination
he was inducted into the Martin Luther King,
Jr. Board of Preachers at Morehouse College. for
In 2000, he was invited by the 42nd U.S. Presi-
dent, William Jefferson Clinton, to participate in Rev. Delores Victoria Johnson
dialogue regarding issues impacting the African-
American community. He has also spoken on
national platforms, including the National Urban
League Convention. Saturday, July 20, 2007
Rev. Haynes is married to Debra Peek-Haynes,
founder and president of Quorum Commercial, 2:00 p.m. Sanctuary
a Dallas commercial real estate firm. They are the
parents of a beautiful 14-year-old daughter, Abeni
Jewel Haynes.
Reception immediately following
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Today through Friday, July 20
Guest Revivalist
Rev. Dr. Frederick Douglas Haynes III
Senior Pastor, Friendship-West Baptist Church
Dallas, TX
Meet Pastor Haynes for an exclusive signing of his new book, Soul Fitness,
Thursday, July 19th, immediately following the Revival worship service.
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IT’s revival time!
Let the meditations of Howard Thurman or the prayers of
Africans, past and present, revive your spirit!
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TRUMPET
On Sale Today
In The Akiba
(after each service
and during the week)
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S TE WARDSHIP
the results of a Redeemed LifE
Heirs to a King
O
nce upon a time, in a town where everyone talked about
being average, but no one really thought they were, there
lived a man who amazed his neighbors by what he said
about his children. He was like other people, yet different. When he
first moved in, his neighbor thought him ordinary enough. He went
to work. He mowed the lawn. He took his children to the circus. But
the more they saw and the more they heard, the more they realized
that there was something different about this man…and his children.
There was a loyalty, unity and purpose that set them apart. They lived
as though they were accountable to someone. They were part of the
community, and yet belonged beyond it, like folks on a visit or travelers
passing through.
Over time, for instance, the neighbors gradually noticed that this
man and his family had a concept of time different from theirs. In
the first place, he planned his leisure time to include his family. They
seemed to have so much fun together, going places together. The
neighbors envied his family life. They couldn’t seem to find time for
their families to do things together. Also, the man took time for God.
Each day, he and his family had devotions together; and the way they
talked about God and the Bible was natural and familiar — the way one
talks about a friend dearly loved and a book one knows and enjoys.
He talked about time and talent as “Stewardship.” He believed that
Stewardship related to every area of life. He said, “Stewardship is not
people’s plan for making money, but God’s plan for making people.
These children are not my children, they are the children of a King —
my King! It is my privilege to bring them up for Him. Why shouldn’t
I be patient? Why shouldn’t I have standards for them beyond this
town? They are heirs of the Kingdom. In all they do, they must be an
honor to the King.”
Your Friends in Service,
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heart of the community
78th ANNUAL BUD BILLIKEN PARADE DISSERTATION STUDY seeks African
AND PICNIC, Saturday, August 11, 10:00 a.m., American women, ages 25-50 to participate in
beginning at 39th and King Drive, ending in study examining various factors contributing
Washington Park to career development, questionnaire packets
available in Habari Gani rack, Contact Keeba
AFRICAN AMERICAN SENIORS, 65 and Gardner, 843-424-2826 or
older, needed to review an educational video on keebagardner@thechicagoschool.edu
influenza, For information and to participate,
contact Gina Curry, 312-343-4462 LIHEAP COOLING PROGRAM
applications now being accepted, assistance
CALLING ALL CHILDREN Ages 7-17 years, with electric bill payment for seniors, disabled,
take your first plane ride free, sponsored by the families with children 2 years old and younger,
Tuskegee Airmen/Experimental Aircraft Association and people with medical conditions aggravated
Young Eagles, Reservations, call 312-409-5621 by extreme heat, Contact Chicago South
or 888-235-9824 Community Development, 708-388-9268
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information & announcemenTS
AFRICA MINISTRY-SOUTH AFRICA IMMABASI MENTAL HEALTH FAMILY
Join Pastor Wright on a spiritual and cultural SUPPORT GROUP will not meet during the
Sojourn to Johannesburg, Capetown and months of July and August, next meeting,
Durban, South Africa, December 3-16, 2007, Tuesday, September 18, 6:30 p.m., Contact
Contact Sydneye Wilson, 773-363-9500 Denise White, 773-734-4033 Ext. 111 or
773-978-0725
AMANI CARE PROGRAM and Trinity
Amani Care Team with Vitas (TAV) seeks MEMBERSHIP/MINISTRY SERVICES
volunteers to provide companionship, Have you moved? Any children left the nest?
support and other services, No experience New employment or newly married? Forgot
required, Training provided, Contact your giving number? Call Membership/Ministry
Ms. Karen Miller at 773-298-0473 Services, 773-962-5650 x395, x233 or x232
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PRAYER LIST
Adams, Deacon Andrea Campbell, Deborah Fairchild, Inez Irish, Jerome
Adams, Deacon Lorraine Campbell, Veronica Fairchild, Josie & Tom Jackson, Betty Jo
Adams-Carter, Cynthia Carr, Willie Farrakhan, Minister Louis Jackson, Deacon Rudolph
Adams-Childs, Vernita Carruthers, Dr. Iva Flanagan, Evelyn W. Jackson, Lizzie
Allen, Baby Jeremy Stephon Carson, Charles Flowers, Jr., Charlie Jackson, Queen
Allen, Stephanie Carter, Herman Ford , John Jackson, Yvette
Anderson, Rev. Danita Carter, Quinn Fortson, Chris & Nina Jacobs, Isom
Arden, Audrey Caston, Aletha & Alfred Funches, Baby Keari Jenkins, Deacon Herschel
Askew, Jeremiah Chapman, Malachi Gaines, DIT Mildred Jenkins, Georgette
Avent, Carolyn Claiborne, Melvin Gardner, Cynthia Johnson, Dr. James
Baker-Brown, Bridgette Cochran, Christopher Gardner, Darryl Johnson, Marilyn
Barow, Stephanie Collins, Deacon Yvonne Gill, Charlotte Johnson, Mary
Barrigher, Deacon Elwood Conda, Kandias Gill, Deacon Eldridge Johnson, Michael
Barrigher, Jeffrey Cook, Anton Gillie, Joann Johnson, Percy
Benson, Marjorie Cooksey, Kristena & Krista Givens & Family, Johnson, Riley
The Bentley Family Cooper, Charles Charmaine Johnson, Victor & Rhonda
Berry-Hampton, Jaron Cooper, Faith Graham, Elder Lucille Jones, Brianna
Blake, Jerome Cooper, Vashti Guerin, Norma Jones, Catherine
Blake, Marquez Corbett, Joycelyn Guerin, Jr., Jerome C. Jones, Donald & Jerrius
Blake, Odette Cosby, Cynthia Guerin, Sr., Jerome C. Jones, Freddie
Blake, Ommar Cosby-Shannon, Vanessa Gwynn, Arthur Jones, George
Blasingame, Mattie Craig, Rhonda Hammond-Miller, Kelly, Billie
Bond, Jr., Collin Currie, Leonard Deacon Donna King, Shirley
Bonner, Gloria & Bill The Dade Family Hampton, Wyman Korvo, Baby Sean Paul
Boose, Christopher Daniels, Carbena Hardaway-Wheeler, Pamela Lambert, Laila
Boose, Claudia Daniels, Celeste Harrell, Deacon Linda Latham, Odean
Borders, Mona David, Baby Jacob Harris, Deacon Mosea Lee, Tina
Bowers, Jeffrey “Ray Ray” Hart, Sherrie Lehmann, Auguestine
Bramlet & Thomas Families Davis, Green Lee Hayden, Thomas Lennix, Loyce
Bratton, Marjorie Davis, Ree Haynes, Shelly Lewis, Deacon Pattrice
Breaux, Freddie Denson, Louise Haynes, Vera Lewis, Jennifer
Brewer, Deacon Evelyn Diggs, Rori Henley, Candace Lockett, Brenda
Broadnax, Angela Dorham, Barbara Hickman, Nellie Lockett, Thetis
Brooks, Deacon Beatrice Dorsey, Sam Higgins, Annola London, Millie
Brown, Dr. Harriett Doty, Joyce Hill, Gladys Long, Deacon Rosemary
Brown, Hysson Dunlap, Phillip Hill, Lynette Love, Margaret
Brown, James Eason, Margarette Holmes, Louise Lubin, Benjamin
Brown, Naomi Eberhart, Ivan Hooker, Timothy Lyle, Paul
Brown, Rhea Edwards, Deacon Carol Hoskins, Dominque Lyles, Johnise
Burrell, William and Sarah Ellis, Barbara Houston, Cozetta Mae, Viola
Butts, Larvette Epps, Tressa Houston, Simpson Majaliwa, Musa
Campbell, Deacon Eskridge, Sonny Hudson, Irean Mangum, Anita
Patrice Kimberly Fain, Andrea Hurley, William Mason-Matthews, Karen
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PRAYER LIST
Mathis, Barbara Pickett, Kim Smith, Deacon Dorothy Walker, David & Irma
Mayes-McCruel, Pitts, Bernice Smith, Jeffrey Walker, Honoria
Deacon Alma Plummer, Jr., Morris Smith, Jody Walker, Joetta
McCray, Dreyvon Pope, Dakita Smith, Jonathan & Delores Warmack, Charlene
McCullough, Ethel Pope, Gladys Smith, Louis & Virginia The Warne Family
McCullough, Jacqueline Prater, Sean Spann, Theresa Washington, Emma
McDade, Darlene Pruett, James and Loretta Springer, Karla Whalum, Rev. Kenneth
McGhee, William Pugh-Lightfoot, Eric Stalling, LaFayette White, Walter & Loretta
McGowan, Milton & Putman, Delores Staton, Alfreda White, Sr., Joseph
Theresa Ray, Willie and Ruby Stephney, Jessie White, Jr., Royal
McIntosh, Deacon Maurice Ray, Jr., Arthur Stewart, Cheryl & Juanita White, Sr., Royal
McIntosh, Emily Reese, Gloria Stewart, Gloria Whitehead, Patrice
McKinney, Marian Reeves, Bryant Summerville-Moore, Wilborn, Audrey
McKinney, Takiesha Reeves, Ollie Tamika Williams, Brandi
McKinnon, Cora Rhyal, Stephen Sykes, Myra Williams, Carolyn
McKissic, Siobahan & Rice, Gladys Sykes, Rev. Michael Williams, Deacon Mattie
Deborah Rice, Sylvester Tassone, Baby Carina Williams, Lillie
McLaughlin, Erin Riley, Gregory Taylor, Bernard Williams, Pauline
Melton, Alzenia Roberts, Erskin Taylor, Lawrence Williams, Rebecca
Miles, Beatrice Robinson, Dorian Taylor, Patricia Williams, Shirley
Miller, Deacon Beatrice Robinson, Lorraine Taylor-Tukes, Deacon Williams, Willie Ruth
Miller, John Robinson, Theresa Angela Williams, Willy Ann
Miller, Virgie Roebuck, Evelyn Terrell-Haynes, Rosalyn Williams, Yvonne
Mischeaux, Raydian Ross, Baby Honesty Terry, Sandra Wilson, Barbara & Dardina
Mitchell-Shields, Gabriella Teverbaugh, George Withers, Mother Ernestine
Deacon Sharon Rowell, Nicholas Teverbaugh, Olivia Woods, Babette
Monegan, Jerome Rushing, Melner Thomas, Brenita Woods, Laura
Moore, Carrie Rushing, Michelle Thomas, Deacon Garry Woods, Tanja
Moore & Family, Lloyd Russell, Tamon Thomas, Rosetta Woodson, Janice
Muwwakkil, Baby Morgan Rutherford, Angela Thomas, Sondra Woolridge, John and Orine
Myles, Henrietta Sanders, Deacon Robert Thompson-Johnson, Katie Wooten, John
Myrick, Bertha Scates, Hermine Thornton, Jerome Wordlaw, Kenya
Nero, Yolanda Scruggs, Mattie Timberlake, Deacon Joyce Wormbly, Doria
O’Neal, Baby Tyler Shah, Hassan Torrey-Parker, L. Julie Wright, Deacon E. Janet
Ozmond, Sebastian Shah, Lynda Tregre, Deacon Evelyn Wright, Deacon Jeri
Panelle, Pat Shelton, Mary Tucker, Geraldine Wright, Rev. Ramah
Peavy, Irene Shinn, Anthony Turner, James Wright, William
Pepper, Evelyn Sims, Constance Tyler, Betty Wright-Miller, Mildred
Pepper, Robert Siwatu, Akiaha Tyler, Deacon Lazane Wright-Moore, Janet
Perry, Toya Sizer, Doris Tyler, Demetri Young, Antwan
Peterson, Larita Slatton, Deacon Anthony Tyler, Shelton Young, Javonglynn
Phillips, Baby Amali & Family Vernardo, Helen Young, Thelma
Phillips, Katherine Smith, Carmencita Vilo, Douglas
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BEREAVED
THE FAMILY OF: PLEASE SEND CARDS TO: ADDRESS:
Mrs. Clara Branch Ms. Cheryl Watkins & Family 8159 S. Albany (52)
Mrs. Georgia Burnam Mr. DeVonne Burnam & Family 8620 S. Vernon (19)
Mrs. Gladys Claiborne Mr. Melvin Claiborne & Family 9548 S. Wallace (28)
Mr. Leroy Garthrite Mrs. Patricia Martin & Family 1025 W. 61st Ave., Merrillville, IN 46410
Ms. Celeste Harrel Ms. Anna Ware & Family 11262 S. Champlain (28)
Mr. Derrick Hillary Rev. Samuel Paul & Family 5116 S. Wabash (15)
Mr. Leonard Mattox Rev. Regina Reed & Family 737 W. 116th Place (28)
Mr. James Norful Ms. Annetta Staples & Family 18049 Cherrywood Ln, Homewood, IL 60430
Ms. Lucretia South Mr. Jerome Simonton & Family 16723 Claire Lane, So. Holland, IL 60473
Mrs. Marian Williams Ms. Yvonne Johnson & Family 10323 S. Crandon (17)
HOSPITALIZED
Linda Doss Kevon Hawkins Dreyvon McCray
Stroger Hospital University of Illinois Hospital Hope Children’s Hospital
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Chicago, IL 60612 Chicago, IL 60612 Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(312) 864-6000 (312) 996-9634 (708) 684-8000
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BROWN, Hysson 10427 S. Hoxie Ave. (17)
CARTER, Herman 2631 S. Indiana (16)
CHAPMAN, Malachi 10838 S. Wallace Ave. (28)
DANIELS, Carbena c/o Sheila Williams,
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PLUMMER, Jr., Morris 2040 E. 91st Street (17)
PUTMAN, Delores 6820 S. Prairie (37)
ROBERTS, Fontain 1829 N. Austin Ave. (39)
SAYLES, Bernice 6831 S. Cornell Ave., 1st Flr. (49)
SCOTT, Alice 5516 S. Everett Ave. (37)
SMITH, Green K. 8126 S. Campbell Ave. (52)
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SERVICE
Order AND SUPPORT
of Worship GROUPS
Order of Worship
AKIBA SALES COUNSELING MINISTRY HEALTH & WELLNESS
773-962-5660 Answering Service MINISTRY COMMUNITY
MON – THUR 773-962-0043 MENTAL HEALTH
9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. SUPPORT GROUP
FR: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. CREDIT UNION 773-978-0725 or
SAT: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 773-962-5686 773-734-4033, Ext. 111
SUN: After Each Service 773-723-8382 (fax)
TUES & THURS: HIV/AIDS
Amani Care Program 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. SUPPORT MINISTRY
773-298-0473 SAT: 9:00 a.m .– 1:00 p.m. 312-409-AIDS (2437)
MON – FRI: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. SUN: After 7:30 & 11:00 a.m.
Services HOUSING MINISTRY
BLAINE DeNYE LIBRARY 773-643-4100, Ext. 15
773-962-5650, Ext. 740 DIABETES
MON - TUES - THUR SUPPORT GROUP KUJICHAGULIA
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. 773-928-3233 SPECIAL CITIZENS
WED: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. SUPPORT MINISTRY
SAT: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 773-373-7042 – J. Payton
MINISTRY 24 Hours
CAN-CER-VIVE HELPLINE CONFIDENTIAL
773-962-5650 HELPLINE MATH TUTORIAL
Mailbox 830 773-962-5650 773-962-5650
Mailbox 811
CAREER DEVELOPMENT PRISON MINISTRY
MINISTRY DRUG & ALCOHOL 773-962-5650
24-Hour Answering Service RECOVERY MINISTRY Mailbox 886
773-962-0139 Tough Love Answering Service
Careerdevelop@tucc.org 773-962-5650, Ext. 808
Free “N” One TRINITY COMMUNITY
College PLACEMENT 773-962-5650, Ext. 808 DEVELOPMENT CORP.
OFFICE 773-962-5660, Ext. 504
773-298-1590 FAMILY CAREGIVER MON – THUR
TUES & THUR: 1:00 – 9:00 p.m. SUPPORT GROUP 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
WED: 10:00 – 6:00 p.m. Tommie Jean Ryhal tcdc@tucc.org
FR: 10:00 – 6:00 p.m. 773-375-6981
SAT: 9:00 – 5:00 p.m. Eleanor Anderson TRINITY COMPUTER
Sundays & Mondays 773-881-1419 LEARNING CENTER
CLOSED 773-298-2190
FINANCIAL COUNSELING
CONSORTIUM
773-962-5650, Ext. 819
A God of Restoration
My heartfelt hope for the congregation in the year 2007 is that each member
will fully embrace what it means to be loved by a God who restores.
God is a God of redemption and not a God of condemnation.
Isaiah 40 (NIV)
January July
Isaiah 40:1-2 Comfort, comfort my people, says Isaiah 40:26 Lift your eyes and look to the
your God. 2Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and heavens: Who created all these? He who brings
proclaim to her that her hard service has been out the starry host one by one, and calls them
completed, that her sin has been paid for, that each by name. Because of his great power and
she has received from the LORD’s hand double mighty strength, not one of them is missing.
for all her sins.
August
February Isaiah 40:27 Why do you say, O Jacob, and
Isaiah 40:4–5 4 “Every valley shall be raised up, complain, O Israel, “My way is hidden from the
every mountain and hill made low; the rough LORD; my cause is disregarded by my God”?
ground shall become level, the rugged places
a plain. 5And the glory of the LORD will be September
revealed, and all mankind together will see it. Isaiah 40:28 Do you not know? Have you not
For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.” heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the
Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not
March grow tired or weary, and his understanding no
Isaiah 40:11 He tends his flock like a shepherd: one can fathom.
He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries
them close to his heart; he gently leads those October
that have young. Isaiah 40:29 He gives strength to the weary and
increases the power of the weak.
April November
Isaiah 40:18 To whom, then, will you compare
God? What image will you compare him to? Isaiah 40:30 Even youths grow tired and weary,
and young men stumble and fall;
May December
Isaiah 40:21 Do you not know? Have you
not heard? Has it not been told you from the Isaiah 40:31 But those who hope in the LORD
beginning? Have you not understood since the will renew their strength. They will soar on
earth was founded? wings like eagles; they will run and not grow
weary, they will walk and not be faint.
June
Isaiah 40:25 “To whom will you compare me?
Or who is my equal?” says the Holy One.