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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

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.“There are different ways of serving, but the same Lord is served.”
1 Corinthians 12:5 (TEV)
 table of contents
Order of Worship............................................................................................................................. 4
Hymn of Praise (7:30 a.m. – “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”)................................................................ 5
Hymn of Praise (11:00 a.m. – “Hold To God’s Unchanging Hand”)............................................... 5
Unison Scripture (7:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m.)......................................................................................... 6
Unison Scripture (6:00 p.m.)........................................................................................................... 7
Pastor’s Page................................................................................................................................... 8
Sermon Notes................................................................................................................................ 13
Stewardship................................................................................................................................... 14
Special Announcements................................................................................................................. 15
Calendar........................................................................................................................................ 16

Annual Church Picnic

The Akiba
Trumpet Gala/Singles Ministry Retreat
Trumpet Subscriptions

New Member Announcement........................................................................................................ 21

Heart of the Community............................................................................................................... 22
Information & Announcements..................................................................................................... 23
Prayer List..................................................................................................................................... 25
Bereaved........................................................................................................................................ 27
Hospitalized.................................................................................................................................. 27
Extended Care . ............................................................................................................................ 28
Members at Home . ...................................................................................................................... 30
Prayer Concerns............................................................................................................................ 33
Service and Support Groups................................................................................... Inside Back Cover

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 communion
Order
Order of s un d ay
Worship
Worship
Order of Wors h ip
Choral Introit................................................................................................................“I Was Glad”
Opening Hymn (7:30 a.m.)....................................................................................“Wash Me, Lord”
Opening Hymn (11:00 a.m.)............................................................. “We’re Marching Up To Zion”
Opening Hymn (6:00 p.m.)................................................................................ “Yes, I Know Jesus”
Hymn of Praise (7:30 a.m.)...................................................................... “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”
Hymn of Praise (11:00 a.m.)..................................................... “Hold To God’s Unchanging Hand”
Unison Scripture (7:30 a.m.)...............................................................................Mark 2:1–12 (NIV)
Unison Scripture (11:00 a.m.)........................................................................Mark 5:35–42 (NRSV)
Unison Scripture (6:00 p.m.)......................................................................... Matthew 4:1–11 (NIV)
[PLEASE REMAIN STANDING FOR THE READING OF THE WORD]
Invocation
Ministry of Music (6:00 p.m.)..........................................................................“More Than Enough”
Parish Concerns
Visitor Recognition
Passing of the Peace
The Pastor’s Word
The Service of Communion
Confession of Sins
Assurance of Pardon
Words of Institution
The Service of Giving
Offertory Sentences
Tithes and Offerings
Benevolence
Altar Call (7:30 a.m.)............................................................................... “I Need Thee Ev’ry Hour”
Altar Call (11:00 a.m.)....................................................................................................... “Healing”
Sermon (7:30 a.m.)................................................................................. “By Any Means Necessary”
Sermon (11:00 a.m.).................................................... “A Divine Response To A Deadly Diagnosis”
Sermon (6:00 p.m.)....................................................................“Desert, Demons, Desires, Destiny”
Hymn of Invitation (7:30 a.m.).................................................................... “I Love To Praise Him”
Hymn of Invitation (11:00 a.m.)......................................................................................“Changed”
Hymn of Invitation (6:00 p.m.)...................................................................... “Lead Me, Guide Me”
Benediction.............................................................................. “The Lord Bless You And Keep You”
[Once the sermon has begun, parishioners may not enter or re-enter the first floor sanctuary.]

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 HYMNs OF PRAISE
7:30 a.m.
GREAT IS THY FAITHFULNESS
Verse I
Great is Thy faithfulness,
O God my Father,
There is no shadow of turning with Thee;
Thou changest not,
Thy compassions, they fail not,
As Thou has been Thou for ever wilt be.
Refrain
Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercies I see;
All I have needed Thy hand hath provided,
Great is Thy faithfulness Lord unto me!
Verse II
Summer and winter, and springtime and harvest,
Sun, moon and stars in their courses above,
Join with all nature in manifold witness,
To Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love.
(Repeat Refrain)
Verse III
Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth,
Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide;
Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow,
Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside!
(Repeat Refrain)
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11:00 a.m.
Hold To God’s
Unchanging Hand
Verse I
Time is filled with swift transition.
Naught of earth unmoved can stand.
Build your hopes on things eternal.
Hold to God’s unchanging hand.
Chorus
Hold to His hand, God’s unchanging hand.
Hold to His hand, God’s unchanging hand.
Build your hopes on things eternal.
Hold to God’s unchanging hand.
Verse II
Trust in Him who will not leave you.
Whatsoever years may bring.
If by earthly friends forsaken,
Still more closely to Him cling.
(Repeat chorus)
Verse III
Covet not this world’s vain riches
That so rapidly decay.
Seek to gain the heav’nly treasures.
They will never pass away.
(Repeat chorus)
Verse IV
When your journey is completed,
If to God you have been true,
Fair and bright the home in Glory
Your enraptured soul will view.
(Repeat chorus)
 UNISON SCRIPTUREs
7:30 a.m.
mark 2:1–12 (NIV)
1
A few days later, when Jesus again entered
Capernaum, the people heard that he had come
home. 2So many gathered that there was no
room left, not even outside the door, and he
preached the word to them. 3Some men came,
bringing to him a paralytic, carried by four of
them. 4Since they could not get him to Jesus
because of the crowd, they made an opening in
the roof above Jesus and, after digging through
it, lowered the mat the paralyzed man was lying
on. 5When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the
paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven.” 6Now
some teachers of the law were sitting there,
thinking to themselves, 7“Why does this fellow
talk like that? He’s blaspheming! Who can
forgive sins but God alone?” 8Immediately Jesus
knew in his spirit that this was what they were
thinking in their hearts, and he said to them,
“Why are you thinking these things? 9Which is
easier: to say to the paralytic, ‘Your sins are
forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up, take your mat and
walk’? 10But that you may know that the Son of
Man has authority on earth to forgive sins . . . .”
He said to the paralytic, 11”I tell you, get up,
take your mat and go home.” 12He got up, took
his mat and walked out in full view of them all.
This amazed everyone and they praised God,
saying, “We have never seen anything like this!”
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11:00 a.m.
Mark 5:35–42 (NRSV)
35
While he was still speaking, some people came
from the leader’s house to say, “Your daughter
is dead. Why trouble the teacher any further?”
36
But overhearing what they said, Jesus said to
the leader of the synagogue, “Do not fear, only
believe.” 37 He allowed no one to follow him
except Peter, James, and John, the brother of
James. 38 When they came to the house of the
leader of the synagogue, he saw a commotion,
people weeping and wailing loudly. 39 When he
had entered, he said to them, “Why do you
make a commotion and weep? The child is not
dead but sleeping.” 40 And they laughed at him.
Then he put them all outside, and took the
child’s father and mother and those who were
with him, and went in where the child was.
41
He took her by the hand and said to her,
“Talitha cum,” which means, “Little girl, get
up!” 42 And immediately the girl got up and
began to walk about (she was twelve years of
age). At this they were overcome with
amazement.
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SCRIPTURE
6:00 p.m.
matthew 4:1–11 (NIV)
1
Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert
to be tempted by the devil. 2 After fasting forty
days and forty nights, he was hungry. 3 The
tempter came to him and said, “If you are the
Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.” 4
Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man does not live
on bread alone, but on every word that comes
from the mouth of God.’” 5 Then the devil took
him to the holy city and had him stand on the
highest point of the temple. 6 “If you are the Son
of God,” he said, “throw yourself down. For it is
written: “’He will command his angels
concerning you, and they will lift you up in their
hands, so that you will not strike your foot
against a stone.’” 7 Jesus answered him, “It is also
written: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the
test.’” 8 Again, the devil took him to a very high
mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of
the world and their splendor. 9 “All this I will give
you,” he said, “if you will bow down and worship
me.” 10 Jesus said to him, “Away from me, Satan!
For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God,
and serve him only.’” 11 Then the devil left him,
and angels came and attended him.
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CONFESSION
OF SINS
A
lmighty and Most Merciful Father,
we come before You, acknowledging
our sins, our shortcomings, and our
breaking of our Covenant with You.
Not only have we done things we ought not to
have done, said things we ought not to have said,
left undone so many things we ought to have done
and been silent when we should have witnessed for
You.
Not only are we guilty of that, O Lord; but we
have also closed our eyes and pretended not to
see the injustices, the racism and the evil which
pervade our everyday lives.
We have shut our ears and pretended not to
hear the cries for liberation which come from the
lips, lives and hearts of the oppressed — even our
own Black brothers and sisters!
Forgive us, O Lord, renew our courage and
faith, and keep us ever mindful of Thy great
sacrifice. Hear us, we beseech Thee, as we come
to You in love and worship giving Your name the
praise forevermore.
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TO ALL OUR VISITORS … To all who
mourn and need comforting … To all who are
friendless and want friendship … To all who are
oppressed and need liberation; and to whosoever
will come, Trinity opens its doors. Thank you for
coming and may God bless you.
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PASTOR’S PAGE
Dear Trinity Member,
For most of the past year, residents of Jena, Loui-
siana have suffered under racial unrest that has
manifested in blatant injustices against young
black men. We encourage you to join forces with
those who oppose the hate crimes and conditions
that are being perpetrated in Jena.
BACKGROUND
On the grounds of the Jena, Louisiana high
school, there is a single tree. Its shade has been
generally reserved for use by white students. In
September of last year, a black student asked per-
mission from school authorities to sit under the
tree, and did so.
By the next morning, three nooses in school
colors were hung from its branches.Although
the school’s principal found three white students
responsible for hanging these nooses and rec-
ommended their expulsion, the superintendent
overruled the principal and gave them a three
day suspension. The students were never charged
with a crime.
Since the hanging of the nooses, a number
of racial confrontations have ensued:
• On November 30, 2006, the main academic
building of Jena High was burned down.
• On December 1, a Black student who at-
tended a white party was beaten (for which a
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white man was later arrested and charged with
simple battery).
• On December 2, a young white man threatened
a group of young black men with a shotgun at
a convenience store (for which the Black men
who took the shotgun away from the white
man were later arrested, but no charges were
filed against the white man).
• Court testimony documents that the District
Attorney, accompanied by law enforcement
officers, addressed a Jena school assembly and
threatened protesting black students, saying
that if they did not stop the fuss over the “in-
nocent prank — I can take away your lives with
a stroke of my pen.”
• On December 4, a white student who alleg-
edly made racial taunts and supported the
students who hung the nooses was knocked
down, punched and kicked by black students
(for which the white student was treated and
released, and six black students were charged
with felonies and assessed high bail.)
The six young men were charged with
attempted second degree murder. They were all
expelled from school. The six charged were Rob-
ert Bailey, Jr. (17 years old, bail set at $138,000);
Theo Shaw (17, bail at $130,000); Bryant Purvis
(17, bail at $70,000); Carwin Jones (18, bail at
$100,000); Mychal Bell (16 at arrest, charged
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as an adult, bail at $90,000); and an unidentified
minor.
Mychal Bell was the first to be tried. He was con-
victed this month of two felonies: aggravated bat-
tery and conspiracy to commit aggravated battery.
Aggravated battery requires the use of a weapon;
in this case, Mr. Bell’s tennis shoe was considered
the weapon. He was convicted by an all-white jury;
there were no black citizens in the jury pool of 150.
He will be sentenced at the end of this month, and
faces up to 22 years in prison.
On a historical note, Jena is the location of a
Juvenile Correctional Center for Youth that was
forced to close in 2000, two years after it opened,
because of widespread racism and brutality includ-
ing guards choking a juvenile after he met with
an attorney, guards paying inmates to fight one
another, and guards laughing at juveniles who at-
tempted to commit suicide.
Our denomination has long stood for justice
and racial equity. We urge you to stand again to
address these issues, and to help protect the young
men who are being prosecuted in Jena.
Write Governor Blanco to ask that the convic-
tion of Mychal Bell be commuted or that he be
pardoned.
Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco
Office of the Governor of Louisiana
PO Box 94004, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9004
Phone: 866.366.1121 or 225.342.0991 or
225.342.7015
Fax: 225.342.7099
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http://www.gov.state.la.us
(e-mail available through website)
To support the defendants financially, contact:
The Jena 6 Defense Committee, PO Box 2798,
Jena, LA 71342, jena6defense@gmail.com
Friends of Justice, 507 North Donley Avenue,
Tulia, TX 79088, www.fojtulia.org
ACLU of Louisiana, PO Box 56157, New Orleans,
LA 70156, www.laaclu.org, 417.350.0536
To contact U.S. Senators Mary Landrieu and
David Vitter, go to these two sites:
http://landrieu.senate.gov/louisiana/index.cfm;
http://vitter.senate.gov/?module=louisiana/
Louisiana
To contact U.S. Congressman Rodney
Alexander, Louisiana 5th District, go to:
www.house.gov/alexander/
For more detailed information on this case,
refer to: BBC News at http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/
hi/programmes/this_world/6677057.stm (accessed
July 23, 2007)
Chicago Sun Times at www.suntimes.com/
news/nation/444742,CST-NWS-beat27.article
(accessed July 23, 2007)
Human Rights Watch at hrw.org/english/
docs/2005/10/05/usdom13924.htm (accessed
July 23, 2007)
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Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago
Announces Dr. Linda E. Thomas honored by
National Consortium of Black Women in Ministry
O
n June 29, the Rev. Dr. Linda E.
Thomas, professor of theology and
anthropology at the Lutheran School
of Theology at Chicago, received the Daughter
of Thunder Trailblazer Award from the Chicago
Chapter of the National Consortium of Black
Women in Ministry (NCBWIM).
In presenting the award, Rev. Vanessa Lovelace,
of the Chicago Chapter of NCBWIM said, “Dr.
Thomas is…considered a “public intellectual” or
“activist scholar”…one who is intentional about us-
ing her intellect to work, study, reflect, and speculate
on or ask questions in the public sphere…(she) works
to make her scholarship accessible and relevant to the
average person. She does this when she is teaching,
speaking, and preaching in the academy, in lecture
halls, and in the church, including her home church,
Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago where
she is the Theologian-in-Residence.”
The award salutes Thomas’ “pioneering and
trailblazing ministry accomplishments over the
years…paving the way for other women in ministry
to have opportunities to share the gifts that our
God has endowed them with…you have been on
the forefront in the academy, church, and commu-
nity — remaining steadfast and unmovable, always
abounding in the work of the Lord knowing that
your labor is not in vain.”
Linda E. Thomas joined the LSTC faculty in
2000. Her work is rooted in a Womanist perspec-
tive. Thomas earned a master of divinity degree
from Union Theological Seminary in New York
City and a Ph.D. in cultural and social anthropology
from the American University, Washington, D.C.
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Thomas has taught in the areas of anthropology and
religion, world cultures and spiritual formation at
Iliff School of Theology, Denver University, Wesley
Theological Seminary and Garrett Theological
Seminary. At Garrett, Thomas directed the Center
of the Church and the Black Experience. She has
done extensive research in the area of theology and
community in South Africa, Peru, Cuba and Russia.
Thomas is the author of Under the Canopy:
Ritual Process and Spiritual Resilience in South
Africa, and the editor of Living Stones in the
Household of God: The Legacy and Future of Black
Theology. In 2005, she and Dr. Dwight N. Hopkins
organized and led the groundbreaking confer-
ence “Black Theology and Womanist Theology in
Dialogue: Which Way Forward for the Church and
the Academy?” which brought together leading
theologians and clergy.
The National Consortium of Black Women in Ministry was
founded in February 2005 by the Rev. Carla Howlett and
other female ministers to meet the unique needs of Black wom-
en in ministry. By cultivating communities of Black women
in ministry across the United States, NCBWIM supports and
draws on the resources of those women to work together on issues
affecting the well-being of black women. For more information
about NCBWIM, please visit ncbwim.org.
The Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago prepares women
and men to proclaim the good news of God’s love in Jesus
Christ to all people. Its approximately 350 students come from
all parts of the United States and from around the world
to study in one of five advanced degree programs. Gradu-
ates become pastors, other church leaders, and university and
seminary professors. LSTC is a seminary of the Evangelical Lu-
theran Church in America and a member of the Association of
Chicago Theological Schools, allowing students to cross-register
among the 12 member seminaries and drawing on a wealth of
ecumenical resources. To learn more about the Lutheran School
of Theology at Chicago, visit www.lstc.edu.
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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 mount public pressure
on the music industry to adopt a universal standard of respect for all people.
On that day, the Chicago Chapter of the National Action Network will gather at 10:15 a.m. at the
Wrigley Plaza located in Millennium Park (corner of Michigan and Randolph), and will march from
there to the designated location of the Day of Decency protest.
Since April, the Decency Initiative, under the leadership of Reverend Al Sharpton and Tamika
Mallory, 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 Initia-
tive 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 dis-
tribute 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, call 773-319-1297 or send an e-mail to the Chicago Chapter of the National
Action Network at NAN_Chgo@yahoo.com, or visit www.nationalactionnetwork.net.

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O
ur member, Lonnie Rashid Lynn (internationally known as COMMON), has released a new
CD, “Finding Forever.” COMMON’s use of the Hip Hop genre is in the socially conscious
camp of music that was the original “rap” which Michael Eric Dyson writes about and
Rev. Otis Moss preaches about. COMMON’s music does not denigrate our black queens, nor call them
out of their names!

When I talked with COMMON on the day before he went on Oprah, I reminded him that there
are some preachers who are pimps and into bling-bling, distorting the Word of God to rip off their
members, listeners and viewers; but he did not grow up in a church with that kind of preacher, so he
knew that the negative preachers were not the only preachers preaching today.

I reminded him that there are some teachers who do not care about their black, poor and disadvan-
taged students. They are only in the teaching profession for their paycheck. He knew, however, that
his mother was a teacher and that she was never that kind of teacher; so he also knew that the bad
teachers were not the only teachers in the profession today.

I ultimately reminded him that there are some rappers and some members of the Hip Hop communi-
ty who use language which calls his mother, my wife and my daughters names he did not approve of;
but they were not the only rappers. He was not one of those and neither was Kanye West. “Finding
Forever” is an example of the positive socially conscious rap he and I talked about that day. “Black
Maybe” is a must (Cut #8) on his new CD!

When COMMON says in “Black Maybe” that to be a person of color means that “Because you are
that color you endure obstacles and opposition and not all the time from other nationalities; some-
times it’s from your own kind, or maybe even from your own mind. You get judged. You get laughed
at. You get looked at wrong. You get cited for not being strong. The struggle of just being you.
The struggle of just being us! Black maybe,” that is vintage COMMON. His last line on the CD
(from “Forever Begins”) is vintage Hip-Hop theology. COMMON says, “God’s memory is forever!”
Get your copy today.

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 S TE WARDSHIP
the results of a Redeemed LifE
Do you know this riddle?

H
ave you ever heard the riddle, “What gets wetter the more it
dries?” At first, it doesn’t seem to make any sense. How can
something become wetter if it’s drying? However, the answer
makes it clear: A towel.

In the same way, we could ask the riddle, “What has more, the more it
gives?” If you know the answer to the first one, you may be able to guess
that this answer is “A Christian steward.”

But how? There are actually many possibilities. For example, a person
who plays the violin in the church talent show to help raise funds can also
enjoy the other performers. A person who helps paint the church gains
fellowship with those who work with him/her.

By giving time, talent and treasure, in the long run, a good steward
actually receives more. Christ makes this clear in His parable of the three
stewards. Those who invested the talents entrusted to them, were given
more.

Your Friends in Service,

The Stewardship Ministry

Constance A. King, Editor
James D. Butler, Chairperson

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 special announcements

We will provide book bags and school supplies for youth who would
not otherwise be able to purchase them. Church In Society is asking
the Trinity Church Family to donate new book bags filled with school
supplies. Boxes will be available in the Atrium, following each worship
service through August 22nd. Our goal is to distribute 250 book bags.

During this period, Church in Society members will also be on

hand to take the names of students requesting book bags.

(Although everyone would like a book bag, we ask that you sign up only if there
is a financial need.)

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 C ALENDAR
HIGHLIGHTS
WEDNESDAY – 8/8
TODAY, 8/5 COMMUNION SUNDAY
400 W. 95th Street
8/10–8/11 Singles Retreat
6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
9/8 Annual Church Picnic
Prayer and Fasting
11:30 a.m. Prayer Service – WC
SUNDAY – 8/5
6:00 p.m. Chaplain Ministry – BR
7:30 a.m. Worship Service – SA
6:30 p.m. Deacons in Training Prayer
9:30 a.m. Breakfast – FH
Service Prep – 102
Bible Study – WC
7:00 p.m. Prayer Service – SA
11:00 a.m. Worship Service – SA
1:30 p.m. Dinner – FH
TUCC Village Center
6:00 p.m. Worship Service – SA
1947 W. 95th Street
8:30 a.m. THEC: Summer Exploration Day
MONDAY – 8/6
Session – W301/302/307/
400 W. 95th Street
Computer Lab
6:00 p.m. Voice Class – FH
6:00 p.m. THEC: Summer Exploration
Band Rehearsal – SA
Parent Night – W301/W302
6:30 p.m. Hospitality Ministry – 118
7:00 p.m. Women’s Chorus Rehearsal – SA
THURSDAY – 8/9
Singles Community Council Meeting
400 W. 95th Street
– FH
5:30 p.m. Imani Rehearsal – WC
6:00 p.m. Voice Class – FH
Cottage Grove Building
Band Rehearsal – SA
901 E. 95th Street
6:30 p.m. Immabasi Ministry Meeting – 102
6:00 p.m. THEC: Gates Millennium Student
Internal Security Advisory Board
Workshop – Room 1
– 207
6:30 p.m. Chinara Dance Ministry Rehearsal
7:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal – SA
– Room 4
TUCC Village Center
TUESDAY – 8/7
1947 W. 95th Street
400 W. 95th Street
8:30 a.m. THEC: Summer Exploration
6:00 p.m. Band Rehearsal – SA
Day Session – W301/302/307/
Africa Ministry – Executive
Computer Lab
Committee – 102
6:00 p.m. Legal Counseling Ministry
Women’s Drill Team Rehearsal
– E101/E102
– Narthex II
Voice Class – WC
Cottage Grove Building
7:00 p.m. Men’s Chorus Rehearsal – SA
901 E. 95th Street
Church Picnic Committee – 116
5:30 p.m. Khayralla Dance Ministry Rehearsal
Singles Community – A
– Room 1
Newness of Life – 203
Joint Retreat Planning Committee – 207
FRIDAY – 8/10

TUCC Village Center
TUCC Village Center
1947 W. 95th Street
1947 W. 95th Street
10:00 a.m. Free-N-One – 207
8:30 a.m. THEC: Summer Exploration
4:00 p.m. Prison Ministry Advisory Board
Day Session – W301/302/307/
– BR
Computer Lab
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 C ALENDAR
5:30 p.m. Music Theory Class – 207
6:00 p.m. Young Adult Choir Rehearsal
– WC
7:00 p.m. Free-N-One – 207
Tough Love – 203
Alama Ya Sali (Sign Interpretation) – 102
Cottage Grove Building
901 E. 95th Street
7:00 p.m. Singles Community Retreat – Room 1
SATURDAY – 8/11
400 W. 95th Street
7:30 a.m. Yoga Ministry – Narthex II
9:00 a.m. Youth Band Rehearsal – SA
9:30 a.m. Adult Church School – WC
11:00 a.m. Tangeni Orientation – 102
Administrative Committee – BR
Little Warriors Rehearsal – WC
Information Technology Ministry – 116
Youth Church Monthly Meeting – 118
12:00 p.m. Wedding Seminar – 207
12:30 p.m. Women’s Drill Team Rehearsal
– Narthex II
2:00 p.m. HIV/AIDS Support Ministry – 118
3:00 p.m. Married Couples Ministry:
Spirituality Committee – FH
Pre-Marital Counseling – 203
Young Adult Choir Rehearsal – WC
4:00 p.m. Internal Security – 202
Married Couples Ministry (Adults) – FH
Married Couples Ministry (Children) – 118
Greeter’s Ministry – A
TUCC Village Center
1947 W. 95th Street
9:00 a.m. CFABS – New Facilitator Training – W307
1:00 p.m. THEC: Math Tutoring – Computer W305
2:00 p.m. THEC: Math Tutoring – Computer Lab
Cottage Grove Building
901 E. 95th Street
8:00 a.m. Singles Retreat – Room 1
12:30 p.m. Intonjane – Room 4
Trinity Oaks
6225 S. Drexel
10:00 a.m. Kujichagulia Ministry
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To Our Candidates for Membership
YOUR SPECIAL BLACK AND
CHRISTIAN CLASS
Dear Candidates for Membership:
You have given your heart to Christ, walked the
aisle, and given your hand to the preacher! So that
you may become a full-fledged member of Trinity
United Church of Christ, YOU must complete your
new member class!
The Stewardship Ministry is looking for you!
Please don’t delay!
After you have “walked the aisle,” completion of
the new member process is in three (3) stages:
Stage #1: Completion of Sessions 1 and 2
(in that order) of your New Member Classes.
Stage #2: Your receiving the Right Hand of
Fellowship on a first Sunday evening. Note: The
Right Hand of Fellowship is required for full
Membership into you new church home at Trinity.
Stage #3: Your active participation as a ministry
partner who serves diligently in one of the ministries
of your choice at your new church home.
We are eager to “walk with you …” throughout this process
and we are looking forward to your attendance.
ADULTS & TEENS
Session I: Saturday, August 18th, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Session II: Saturday, September 1st, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
CHILDREN:
Ages: 12 years & under, 2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
ADULTS & TEENS
Session I: Tuesday, August 21st, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Session II: Tuesday, August 28th, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Please CONFIRM your participation!
Call the Membership/Ministry Services office,
773-962-5650, immediately!
 heart of the communit y
9300 BLOCK OF NORMAL announces
permit parking only, effective August 1, 2007
BLIND DECEPTION a stage play presented by
Bernard Productions, Sunday, August 19, 4:00 p.m.,
DuSable Museum of African American History, Tickets,
773-994-1754 or 773-994-2503
CALLING ALL HAMPTON UNIVERSITY
GRADUATES the Chicago Chapter of the National
Hampton Alumni Association needs your contact
information for a very important alumni meeting,
Tuesday, September 18, e-mail name, address, zip
code, phone numbers, and year of graduation to Dana
(Norris) Garner, dana_garner@sbcglobal.net, 773-846-
9399 or Javondlynn (Dunagan) Young, Jadun828@
sbcglobal.net
CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY HEALTH
CENTER monthly I Need You To Survive Seminar
featuring Dr. LaMorris L. Perry, “The ABCs of
Immunization,” Thursday, August 23, 2007, 7:00
p.m. – 9:00 p.m., 9718 S. Halsted, ALSO Back-
to-School Health and Fun Fair, Saturday, August
25, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., includes health exams,
immunizations, dental and eye exams, and a talent
stage, carnival days, kiddie corner, Information,
contact 773-298-2061 or info@cchc-rchm.org
CUTTING FOR EDUCATION Back to School
Barber-thon, Free haircuts, ages 5–17, 12:00 p.m. –
5:00 p.m., Sunday, August 26, Silk n Classy Barber College,
804 E. Sibley Blvd., Dolton, IL, Call 708-841-7944
DISSERTATION STUDY seeks African American
women, ages 25–50 to participate in Study examining
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various factors contributing To career development,
questionnaire packets Available in Habari Gani
rack, Contact Keisha Gardner, 843-424-2826 or
keebagardner@thechicagoschool.edu
EDUCATIONAL SPECIALTIES, INC. Hiring part-
time tutors for various off-site Locations in Chicago
and South Suburbs, Reading/Language Arts and/or
Math tutors, BA, teaching and/or tutoring experience
Required, Send resume to 9923 S. Wood, Chicago, IL
60643, or fax, 773-445-5574
EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH 4TH
ANNUAL ALUMNI REVIVAL August 8 through
August 10, 7:00 p.m. nightly, 8301 S. Damen, Guest
Revivalist, Rev. Dr. Marcus D. Cosby, Pastor, Wheeler
Avenue Baptist Church, Houston, Texas
IVILLAGE TALK SHOW seeks studio audience
members for its upcoming broadcasts, must be over
16 years of age, contact Patience Rayford, 708-912-
0782
JOB OPPORTUNITIES with major railroads
seeking diesel mechanics with experience in
maintenance and repair of diesel engines, and
electricians, must have experience troubleshooting
locomotive circuitry or industrial writing, Send resume
to J. Gray, 773-778-2105
KIDNEY MOBILE FREE KIDNEY
SCREENING Tuesday, August 14, 10:00
a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Oak Forest Hospital of Cook
County, 15900 S. Cicero Ave., Oak Forest, IL, No
appointment needed, Call 312-321-1500
 heart of the
community
MOTHERS-TO-BE donate cord blood to save lives,
researchers have found that umbilical cord blood is
the best blood to use for saving a person diagnosed
with leukemia, sickle cell disease, and other cancerous
diseases, attend Gift of Hope, Saturday, August
25, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., 2600 S. Michigan,
Information, contact Theresa Gibbs, 847-226-6618
or tgibbs@itxm.org
THE MUSIC EXPERIENCE presents Finding
Forever: The Experience With Common, Wednesday,
August 8, 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., The International
House, 1414 E. 59th St., Contact Dedry Jones,
773-493-0154 or TheMusicExp@aol.com
OPEN MODEL CALL seeks male/female models
(7th – 12th Graders only), for Young Lives, Young
Minds: Fashion 101, 1st annual back to school
fundraiser fashion show and Launch party, contact
Erica Elion, 312-961-5473 or edelion@sbcglobal.net
STUDY OF CAREGIVERS seeks people ages
65 and older who have provided care for at least
six months to minor children, ages 2-16 years old,
Information, contact Allene Brown, 773-965-4445 or
ajbrown523@sbcglobal.net
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information &
announcemenTS
AFRICA MINISTRY-SOUTH AFRICA Join
Pastor Wright on a spiritual and cultural Sojourn to
Johannesburg, Capetown and Durban, South Africa,
December 3–16, 2007
AMANI CARE PROGRAM and Trinity Amani
Care Team with Vitas (TAV) seeks volunteers to
provide companionship, support and other services,
No experience required, Training provided, Contact
Ms. Karen Miller at 773-298-0473
ATHLETES FOR CHRIST ANNUAL GOLF
OUTING, August 6, 2007, 8:00 a.m., Tuckaway
Golf Course, 27641 S. Stony Island, Crete, IL,
Contact John Butts, 773-734-1913
COMPUTER CLASSES will be offered evenings,
beginning September 17, Trinity Computer Learning
Center, 1947 W. 95th Street, Classes will include
Excel, PowerPoint, Keyboarding, Windows and
Internet, Registration begins Sunday, August 12,
following worship services, Atrium
GREETERS’ MINISTRY New members welcome,
Orientation, Saturday, August 18, 2:00 p.m. –
4:00 p.m., Room 203, Contact Diana Beasley,
773-907-0033 or GreetersMinistry@aol.com
HEALING MINISTRY seeks members interested
in praying for others, with the laying on of hands,
Training, Tuesdays, August 7 through August 28,
6:00 p.m., Trinity Oaks, 6227 S. Drexel, Contact
Constance A. King, 708-832-1040
information
Order of
& announcemenTS
Worship
IMMABASI HEALTH AND WELLNESS
MINISTRY FAMILY HEALTH FAIR, Saturday,
September 22, 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Turner-
Drew Academy, 9300 S. Princeton, seeks volunteer
pediatricians, family practitioners, optometrists,
dentists, nurses, nutritionists, health educators, and
persons willing to greet participants and assist with
registration, Contact Juarlita Lane by August 20,
773-651-6106
KHAYRALLA PRE-TEEN DANCE MINISTRY
Attention all children, ages 11-14, Rehearsals resume
Thursday, August 9, 5:45 p.m., Cottage Grove
Building, Mandatory meeting, parents must attend,
Contact Lashane Bates, 773-317-5910 or Yugunda
Jeffries, 773-445-8088
MEMBERSHIP/MINISTRY SERVICES
Have you moved? Any children left the nest? New
employment or newly married? Forgot your giving
number? Call Membership/Ministry Services,
773-962-5650 x395, x233 or x232
TRINITY AMANI HOSPICE CARE TEAM
WITH VITAS (TAV) now provides full hospice
service, Hospice is a special concept of care designed
to provide comfort and support to patients and their
families when a life-limiting illness no longer responds
to cure-oriented treatments, If you or someone you
know is interested in hospice care for a loved one
or would like more information, contact Rev. Gina
Sourelis, 773-298-0473
TRINITY HIGHER EDUCATION
CORPORATION (THEC) presents the Gates
Millennium Scholarship Workshop 2007, Monday,
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August 6, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Cottage Grove
Building, 901 E. 95th St., Charles Evans, Guest
Speaker, Contact Victoria Amedee-Hawkins,
773-298-1590 Ext. 106
TRINITY UCC AND SAFER FOUNDATION
Sponsoring Ready 4 Work, aftercare program for
ex-offenders: 18 years old and up, out of prison 180
days or less, no sex crimes or crimes against women
or children AND…Ready 4 Work mentors needed,
Must be available to meet with mentees 2–6 hours
per month, If ex-offender: conviction must not have
been of sex crimes or crimes against women, children,
out of prison for at least 2 years, Call Vanessa Cosby-
Shannon, 773-233-1492
TRINITY UCC CREDIT UNION Member
Statements for the quarter ending June 30 are
available for pick-up in the Credit Union office
during regular business hours, Our 2007 goal is
for each member to make at least one deposit per
quarter, those who have had no activity since 2002
are considered abandoned accounts and the proceeds
will be sent to the State Treasurer if no deposit or
withdrawal is made immediately, Members are urged
to use your Credit Union for your automobile,
vacation, credit card and other loan needs, Call
773-962-5686
TRINITY UCC LEGAL CLINIC Providing
direct legal advice, services and representation to the
congregation and community, open every 1st and 3rd
Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – Noon and 2nd Thursdays,
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Village Center, Call
Mrs. Marcia Green, 773-962-5650, Ext. 424
 PRAYER LIST
Adams, Deacon Andrea Campbell, Veronica Fairchild, Josie & Tom Hurley, William
Adams, Deacon Lorraine Carr, Willie Farrakhan, Minister Louis Ingram, Julia
Adams-Carter, Cynthia Carruthers, Dr. Iva Flanagan, Evelyn W. Irish, Jerome
Adams-Childs, Vernita Carson, Charles Flowers, Jr., Charlie Jackson, Betty Jo
Allen, Baby Jeremy Stephon Carter, Herman Ford, John Jackson, Deacon Rudolph
Allen, Stephanie Carter, Quinn Fortson, Chris & Nina Jackson, Lizzie
Anderson, Rev. Danita Caston, Aletha & Alfred Funches, Baby Keari Jackson, Queen
Arden, Audrey Cephas, Grace Gage-Wilson, Jozanne Jackson, Yvette
Askew, Jeremiah Chapman, Malachi Gaines, DIT Mildred Jacobs, Isom
Avent, Carolyn Claiborne, Melvin Gandy, Donna James, Louis
Baker-Brown, Bridgette Clark, Katrina Gardner, Cynthia Jenkins, Deacon Herschel
Barnett, James Cochran, Christopher Gardner, Darryl Jenkins, Georgette
Barow, Stephanie Collins, Deacon Yvonne Garrett, Betty & Family Jenkins, Lennie
Barrigher, Deacon Elwood Conda, Kandias Gibson, Donald & Donna Johnson, Dr. James
Barrigher, Jeffrey Cook, Anton Gill, Charlotte Johnson, Marilyn
Bates, Freddy L. Cooksey, Kristena & Krista Gill, Deacon Eldridge Johnson, Mary
Bates, Lisa Cooper, Charles Gill, Mariah Johnson, Michael
Benson, Marjorie Cooper, Faith Gillie, Joann Johnson, Percy
The Bentley Family Cooper, Karen Givens, Charmaine & Family Johnson, Riley
Berry-Hampton, Jaron Cooper, Vashti Graham, Elder Lucille Johnson, Victor & Rhonda
Blake, Jerome Corbett, Joycelyn Graves, Cora Jones, Brianna
Blake, Marquez Cosby, Cynthia Guerin, Norma Jones, Catherine
Blake, Odette Cosby-Shannon, Vanessa Guerin, Jr., Jerome C. Jones, Charles & Edith
Blake, Ommar Coutee, Nastarcia Guerin, Sr., Jerome C. Jones, Donald & Jerrius
Blasingame, Mattie Craig, Rhonda Gwynn, Arthur Jones, Edith & Charles
Bond, Jr., Collin Crider, Rev. Tyrone Hammond-Miller, Deacon Jones, Freddie
Bonner, Gloria & Bill Currie, Leonard Donna Jones, George
Booker, Jr., Raymond J. The Dade Family Hampton, Wyman Kelly, Billie
Boose, Christopher Daniels, Carbena Hardaway-Wheeler, Pamela Kern, Dorothy
Boose, Claudia Daniels, Celeste Harrell, Deacon Linda King, Shirley
Borders, Mona David, Baby Jacob “Ray Ray” Harrell, Rev. Joan Korvo, Baby Sean Paul
Bowers, Jeffrey Davis, Edrena Harris, Deacon Mosea Lambert, Laila
Bramlet & Thomas Families Davis, Green Lee Hart, Sherrie Latham, Odean
Bratton, Marjorie Davis, Ree Hawkins, Jasmine Lee, Tina
Breaux, Freddie Dell, Rev. Nathan Hayden, Thomas Lehmann, Auguestine
Brewer, Deacon Evelyn Denson, Louise Haynes, Shelly Lemon, Jackqudene
Broadnax, Angela Diggs, Rori Haynes, Vera Lennix, Loyce
Brown, Dr. Harriett Dorham, Barbara Henley, Candace Lewis, Deacon Pattrice
Brown, Hysson Dorney & Family, Donna Hickman, Nellie Lewis, Jennifer
Brown, James Dorsey, Sam Higgins, Annola Lewis, Terrance
Brown, Naomi Doty, Joyce Hill, Gladys Lockett, Brenda
Brown, Rhea Dunlap, Phillip Hill, Lynette Lockett, Thetis
Burrell, Kimberly Eason, Margarette Holmes, Louise London, Millie
Burrell, Sarah Eberhart, Ivan Hooker, Timothy Long, Deacon Rosemary
Burrell, William & Sarah Edwards, Deacon Carol Horton, Crystal Love, Margaret
Butler, Jerel Edwards, Jr., Eugene Hoskins, Dominque Lubin, Benjamin
Butts, Larvette Ellis, Barbara Houston, Cozetta Lyle, Paul
Campbell, Deacon Patrice Eskridge, Sonny Houston, Simpson Lyles, Johnise
Kimberly Evans, Kermeto Howell, Jerome Maclin, Audrey
Campbell, Deborah Fain, Andrea Hubbard, Barbara J. Mae, Viola
Campbell, Keisha Fairchild, Inez Hudson, Irean Majaliwa, Musa
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Mangum, Anita
Martin, Antoine L.
Mason-Matthews, Karen
Mayes-McCruel, Deacon
Alma
McCray, Dreyvon
McCullough, Ethel
McCullough, Jacqueline
McDade, Darlene
McGhee, William
McGowan, Milton &
Theresa
McIntosh, Deacon Maurice
McIntosh, Emily
McKinney, Marian
McKinney, Takiesha
McKinnon, Cora
McKissic, Siobahan &
Deborah
McLaughlin, Erin
Melton, Alzenia
Miles, Beatrice
Miller, Deacon Beatrice
Miller, John
Miller, Virgie
Minter, Stephen
Mischeaux, Kalilah Marjorie
Mischeaux, Raydian
Mitchell-Shields, Deacon
Sharon
Monegan, Jerome
Moore, Carrie
Moore & Family, Lloyd
Muwwakkil, Baby Morgan
Myles, Henrietta
Myrick, Bertha
Nero, Yolanda
O’Neal, Baby Tyler
Only, Sherry
Ozmond, Sebastian
Panelle, Pat
Peavy, Irene
Pepper, Evelyn
Pepper, Robert
Perry, Toya
Peters, Petrina
Peterson, Larita
Phillips, Baby Amali
Phillips, Katherine
Pickett, Kim
Pierce, Sandra
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PRAYER LIST
Pilcher, Del Rita Smith, Carmencita Walker, Joetta
Pitts, Bernice Smith, Deacon Dorothy Wallace, Rose
Plummer, Jr., Morris Smith, Jeffrey Warmack, Charlene
Pope, Dakita Smith, Jody The Warne Family
Pope, Gladys Smith, Jonathan & Delores Washington, Emma
Porter, Anita Smith, Louis & Virginia Watson, Doris
Porter, Stacey Spann, Theresa Whalum, Kenneth
Porter-Stanley, Leslie Springer, Karla White, Walter & Loretta
Prater, Sean Stalling, LaFayette White, Sr., Joseph
Pruett, James and Loretta Staton, Alfreda White, Jr., Royal
Pugh-Lightfoot, Eric Stephney, Jessie White, Sr., Royal
Purvis, Deacon Tangie Stewart, Cheryl & Juanita Whitehead, Patrice
Putman, Delores Stewart, Gloria Wilborn, Audrey
Ray, Willie and Ruby Summerville-Moore, Tamika Wilcher, Dorothy
Ray, Jr., Arthur Suter, Joyce Williams, Brandi
Reese, Gloria Sykes, Myra Williams, Carolyn
Reeves, Bryant Sykes, Rev. Michael Williams, Deacon Mattie
Reeves, Ollie Tassone, Baby Carina Williams, Lillie
Reneau, Peggy Tate, Johnny Williams, Nettie B.
Rhyal, Stephen Taylor, Bernard Williams, Pauline
Rice, Gladys Taylor, Lawrence Williams, Rebecca
Rice, Phillip Taylor, Patricia Williams, Shirley
Rice, Sylvester Taylor-Tukes, Deacon Angela Williams, Willie Ruth
Riley, Gregory Tellis, Demetrius Williams, Willy Ann
Roberts, Erskin Tellis, Jr., Alfred Williams, Yvonne
Robinson, Dorian Tellis, Sr., Alfred Williams-Miles, Phyllis
Robinson, Lorraine Terrell-Haynes, Rosalyn Wilson, Barbara & Dardina
Robinson, Theresa Terry, Sandra Withers, Mother Ernestine
Roebuck, Evelyn Teverbaugh, George Woods, Laura
Rogers, Alfred Teverbaugh, Olivia Woods, Tanja
Ross, Baby Honesty Gabriella Thomas, Brenita Woodson, Janice
Rowell, Nicholas Thomas, Deacon Garry Woolridge, John and Orine
Rushing, Melner Thomas, Edward & LaVerne Wooten, Ernest
Rushing, Michelle Thomas, Rosetta Wooten, John
Russell, Cora Thomas, Sondra Wordlaw, Kenya
Russell, Tamon Thompson, Kamaya Wormbly, Doria
Rutherford, Angela Thompson-Johnson, Katie Wright, Deacon E. Janet
Sanders, Deacon Robert Thornton, Jerome Wright, Deacon Jeri
Sansone, Marie Timberlake, Deacon Joyce Wright, Rev. Ramah
Scates, Hermine Torrey-Parker, L. Julie Wright, William
Scruggs, Mattie Tregre, Deacon Evelyn Wright-Miller, Mildred
Shah, Hassan Tucker, Geraldine Wright Moore, Janet
Shah, Lynda Turner, James Yarber, Vernita
Shelton, Mary Tyler, Betty Young, Antwan
Shinn, Anthony Tyler, Deacon Lazane Young, Javonglynn
Short, Wendy Tyler, Demetri Young, Thelma
Sims, Constance Tyler, Shelton
Siwatu, Akiaha Vernardo, Helen
Sizer, Doris Vilo, Douglas
Slatton & Family, Deacon Walker, David & Irma
Anthony Walker, Honoria
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Mr. Carmichael Hobson Mrs. Linda Hobson & Family 7109 S. Ingleside (49)
Ms. Tonnie McZal Ms. Yvonne Lane & Family 3627 Deer Park Dr., Alsip, IL 60803
Mr. Henry Ernest Person Dr. Carmella Perry & Family 1818 Heather Hill Cres, Flossmoor, IL 60422
Mrs. Annie “Sweet” Mr. & Mrs. P. Diann Rivers-Toliver 3813 Granada Gorge, N. Las Vegas, NV 89084
Hardaway-Rivers & Family
Mr. Frank Simmons The Simmons Family 11844 S. Wentworth Ave. (28)
Ms. Emma Simpson Ms. Drucilla Fielder & Family 7450 N. Rogers Ave. #613 (26)
Ms. Gloria Stoner Deacon Geneva Bell 8517 S. Indiana Ave. (19)

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Joseph Gilliam Dr. Terry Mason Dreyvon McCray
Little Company of Mary Hospital Mercy Hospital Hope Children’s Hospital
2900 West 95th Street 2525 S. Michigan Avenue 4440 W. 95th Street
Evergreen Park, IL 60805 Chicago, IL 60616 Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 422-6200 312-567-2000 (708) 684-8000

John Terry
Little Company of Mary Hospital
2900 W. 95th Street
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
708-422-6200

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 SICK & SHUT-IN
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Victory Center Manor Care Health Care Services Deacon Sharon
4150 W. Gatling Blvd. 2145 E. 170th St. Arden Courts Assisted Living
Country Club Hills, IL 60478 South Holland, IL 60473 2143 E. 170th Street
Room 243 Room 338, Bed C South Holland, IL 60473
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CADENHEAD, LaFronne HOLLOWAY, Theodore MOORE, Hilton

Jackson Square Nursing Home St. Agnes Nursing Home Manor Care Health Care Services
5130 W. Jackson Blvd. 1725 S. Wabash Ave. 940 Maple Ave.
Chicago, IL 60644 Chicago, IL 60616 Homewood, IL 60430
Room 427, Bed B Room 414 Room 404, Bed A
773-921-8000 (312) 922-2777 708-799-0244
(COMMUNION VISITS ONLY)
JEFFERSON, Lorrine MOSS, Edreaner
EVANS, Edward Manor Care Health Care Services Montgomery Place
Pavilion of Forest Park 6300 W. 95th St. 5550 South Shore Drive
8200 W. Roosevelt Road Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Chicago, IL 60615
Forest Park, IL 60130 Room 30, Bed 1 Room 302
Room 432, Bed 1 708-599-8800 773-753-4100
(708) 488-9850
MARTIN, Kim MOTEN, Marguerite
ELZIE, Deacon Evelyn All Faith Pavilion Renaissance at South Shore
Renaissance Nursing Center 3500 S. Giles Ave. Nursing Home
2940 W. 87th Street Chicago, IL 60653 2425 E. 71st St.
Chicago, IL 60652 Room 200, Bed 2 Chicago, IL 60649
Room 207, Bed 1 312-326-2000 Room 111, Bed B
773-434-8787 773-721-5000
MASON, Claristine (Communion Visits Only)
FULLER, Vernon Bronzeville Park Skilled
Exceptional Health Care Nursing Center PEAVY, Irene
5701 W. 79th Street 3400 S. Indiana Ave. Victory Centre of River Oaks
Burbank, IL 60459 Chicago, IL 60616 1370 Ring Road, Apt. 407
Room 103, Bed 1 Room 224, Bed 1 Calumet City, IL 60409
708-499-5400 312-842-5000 708-832-1130

GARNER, Wilhelmina McINTOSH, Deacon Maurice PUGH-LIGHTFOOT, Eric

Renaissance at South Shore Lexington House Nursing Home Glenwood Nursing Home
Nursing Home 10300 Southwest Highway 19300 S. Cottage Grove Ave.
2425 E. 71st St. Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 Glenwood, IL 60660
Chicago, IL 60649 Room 232, Bed C Room C15, Bed 1
Room 312, Bed B 708-425-1100 708-758-6200
773-721-5000

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ROBINSON, William THOMPSON, Opreabea WATT, Mildred

Beecher Nursing Home Alden-Prairie Village Renaissance at South Shore
1201 Dixie Hwy. Rehabilitation Center Nursing Home
Beecher, IL 60401 16450 S. 97th Ave. 2425 E. 71st Street
Room 33, Bed 2 Orland Park, IL 60467 Chicago, IL 60649
708-946-6915 Room 202, Bed 1 Room 430, Bed A
708-403-6500 773-721-5000
SHEATS, Benjamin
Rest Haven Central THOMPSON, Opreabea WILLIAMS, Maudine
13259 S. Central Ave. Alden-Prairie Village Halsted Terrace Nursing Home
Palos Heights, IL 60463 Rehabilitation Center 10935 S. Halsted St.
Room 27 16450 S. 97th Ave. Chicago, IL 60628
708-597-1000 Orland Park, IL 60467 Room 233, Bed 1
Room 202, Bed 1 773-928-2000
SMITH, Mary Baker 708-403-6500
Montgomery Place WILSON, Louis
5550 S. South Shore Dr. WATKINS, James Renaissance at 87th St.
Chicago, IL 60615 Evergreen Health Care Center Nursing Home
Room 317 10124 S. Kedzie Ave. 2940 W. 87th St.
773-753-4100 Evergreen Park, IL 60805 Chicago, IL 60652
Room 311, Bed 1 Room 302, Bed 1
STEPHENS, Leroy 708-636-9200 773-434-8787
Bell Haven Health Care Center
11401 S. Oakley WATSON, Janet WITHERS, Mother Ernestine
Chicago, IL 60643 Timberview Nursing Home Montgomery Place
Room 125 2450 Taft St 5550 S. South Shore Drive
773-233-6311 Gary, IN 46404 Chicago, IL 60615
Room 319, Bed 2 Room 302
TEVERBAUGH, George 219-977-2610 Ext. 342 773-753-4100
Washington Heights Nursing Home
1010 W. 95th Street
Chicago, IL 60620
Room 201
773-298-1177

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ADAMS-CHILDS, Vernita 1621 E. 68th Street, #1A (49) 773-363-8625

Saturday Visits Only
ANDERSON, Jackie 1154 E. 158th Street, South Holland, IL 60473 708-596-8898
BASKIN, William 1510 Brookfield Dr., Plainfield, IL 60544 815-254-1106
BREAUX, Freddie 4920 Tennessee Street, Gary, IN 46409 219-980-2650
BROOKS, Arzulia 9412 S. Eggleston Ave. (28) 773-224-7581
Sunday Visits Only
BURKS, Willa A. 18525 S. Center Ave., Homewood, IL 60430 708-799-3581
CAMPBELL, Delois 9146 S. Indiana Ave. (19) 773-928-0997
CHAPMAN, Luesther 3245 S. Prairie Ave., Apt. 415 (16) 312-842-1025
CLAY, Louise 11626 S. Stewart St. (28) 773-468-9642
CLAY, Nancy 5948 W. Midway Park (44) 773-287-9194
COLEMAN, Dorothy 500 Park Avenue, Unit 122, Calumet City, IL 60409 708-891-2245
DULANEY, Doris 13058 S. Wood St., Apt. #1E
Blue Island, IL 60406 708-597-8309
DUNAGAN, Patricia 7318 S. King Drive (19) 773-846-1453
FORD, John 8939 S. Dante Ave. (19) 773-734-7363
FUNCHES, Josephine 9312 S. Union Ave. (28) 312-805-1401
Visits before 12:00 Noon on Sundays
GAY, Mary 500 Park Ave., Calumet City, IL 60409 708-868-8535
GLOVER, Delores 7759 S. Chappel (49) 773-768-3508
HARDY, Glodine c/o Lois Walker
598 Andover, Chicago Heights, IL 60411 708-481-5814
HARRIS, Deacon Mosea 10900 S. Parnell Ave. (28) 773-264-7812
HEREFORD, Bessie 9251 S. Parnell Ave. (20) 773-846-0448
HOLLIDAY, Glenola 6250 Park Shore East Apt. 506 60637 773-288-2865
JACKSON, Yvette 10741 S. Morgan St. (43) 773-995-5912
JONES, Lula 11325 S. Union Avenue (28) 773-468-4743
JONES, Sharon 205 S. Albany Ave., Apt. C (12) 708-908-8345
KIMBER, Marion 6237 S. Ada, 2nd Floor (36) 773-306-0805
LAWS, Robert 1228 Oak Park Ave., Berwyn, IL 60402 708-484-9733
LEHMANN, Augustine 9616 S. Princeton Ave. (28) 773-568-3097
LEWIS, Donna 9101 S. Harper (19) 773-978-3294
LOVE, Margaret 1520 W. 105th Street (43) 773-445-1336
MARRABLE, James 10136 S. Peoria St. (43) 773-445-6876
McCULLOUGH, Ethel 842 Princeton Ave., Matteson, IL 60443 708-720-4829
McFADDEN, Deborah 18101 Versailles Lane, Hazel Crest, IL 60429 708-798-3426
McINTOSH, Emily 7811 S. Michigan Ave. (19) 773-651-9560
MILES, Mary 6142 S. St. Lawrence, #1 (37) 773-667-0167
MOORE, Bessie 7842 S. Honore, 1st Floor (20) 773-874-3002
PARKER, Irene 9510 S. Kolmar, Oak Lawn, IL 60452 708-422-1019
PAYTON-LOVE, Mary 7938 S. Jeffrey Blvd. (49) 773-734-7828
QUINN, Anna 7022 S. Shore Drive, Apt. #715 (49) 773-684-8831
RICE, Sylvester 8011 S. Justine St. (20) 773-651-8534
ROEBUCK, Evelyn 610 W. 87th Street (20) 773- 651-0348
SCATES, Hermine 6831 S. Cornell Ave., 1st Flr. (49) 773-955-2445
SIMPSON, Mary Ann 3449 W. North Avenue (47) 773-276-5609

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SMITH, Betty 17791 Arlington Dr.

Country Club Hills, IL 60478 708-206-1457
SMITH, Carmencita 2142 Tanglewood Pl., Apt. #2B,
Hammond, IN 46323 219-844-0328
TAYLOR, Patricia 10017 S. St. Lawrence Ave. (28) 773-821-6711
TITTLE, Alice 9624 S. Princeton (28) 773-568-5840
TRICE, Leola 9149 S. Aberdeen (20) 773-445-5059
WALKER, Thelma 8428 S. Green (20) 773-224-3898
WINDOM, Hattie 5158 Keith Dr., Richton Park, IL 60471 708-748-7903
Sunday Visits Only
WOODS, Penny 9145 S. Pleasant Ave. (20) 773-445-4342
WRIGHT, Ernestine 9146 S. LaFayette Ave. (20) 773-660-0323
WRIGHT, Wiley 9146 S. LaFayette Ave. (20) 773-660-0323

CARDS ONLY
ADAMS, Deacon Andrea 7251 S. Luella Ave. (49)
BRADFORD, Luevater 9301 S. Racine Ave. (20)
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,
518 Calumet Way Calumet City, IL 60409
DELOACH, Berenice 7114 S. Harding Ave. (29)
GARDNER-PEARSON, Renee 17607 S. Mulberry,
Country Club Hills, IL 60478
GILMORE, Laura 1155 Westgrove Pkwy., Apt. #186,
Tempe, AZ 85283
HARRIS, Michelle 811 W. Madison St., Apt. #115 (07)
McDADE, Darlene 18555 Hickory Ct., Apt. 17, Lansing, IL 60438
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)
TAYLOR, Dr. Brenda 52380 Windemere Dr., Granger, IN 46530
TORREY, Hoyt 4241 El Moor Way, Las Vegas, NV 89044
702-435-0257 CARDS & CALLS ONLY
WALKER, Jr., Floyd 8428 S. Green St. (20)
WALKER, Lillian 6138 S. Carpenter St. (21)
WASHINGTON-DYK, Gwendolyn 2045 W. Jackson Blvd., Apt. #2012 (12) 312-421-7867
CARDS & CALLS ONLY
WHYTE, Rev. James 3429 Peachwood Rd., Knoxville, TN 37921

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YOUNG, Charlotte 1330 W. Wentworth, Calumet City, IL 60409

COMMUNION VISITS ONLY

BENN, Vester 9035 S. Luella Ave. (17) 773-374-8914
BREWER, Deacon Evelyn 9239 S. Green Street (20) 773-239-9416
BROWN, Ann H. 1342 W. 111th Place (43) 773-445-5315
BUTLER, Alice Faye 10104 S. Emerald Ave. (28) 773-445-5110
GWYNN, Arthur 6250 S. Harper Ave., Apt. 909 (37) 773-363-9893
HENDERSON, Evelyn 7406 S. Paxton Ave. (49) 773-643-0956
HILL, Katherine 9950 S. Carpenter St. (43) 773-779-3872
LEGGETT, Aurelia 1639 W. 107th Street (43) 773-233-0286
LONG, Deacon Rosemary 8921 S. Halsted Street (20) 773-846-2488
NELSON, Mary & Thomas 5401 S. Hyde Park Blvd., Apt. #1101 (15) 773-667-3404
QUALLS, Doris 10132 S. Crandon Ave. (17) 773-731-1523
PULLINS, Mary 7836 S. Champlain Ave., 2nd Floor (19) 773-483-2533
ROGERS, George & Betty 400 E. 41st St., Apt. #2010S (53) 773-285-3941
ROUNSAVILLE, Linda 9344 S. Bishop St. (20) 773-983-8322
SMITH, Jr., Walter 10338 S. Church St. (43) 773-881-8733
SMITH, Olah 10510 S. Rhodes Ave. (28) 773-995-6893
TREGRE, Deacon Evelyn 9723 S. Lowe Ave. (28) 773-779-1528
TRIPLETT, Sadie 9612 S. Wallace Ave. (28) 773-779-1689
WEATHERSPOON, Aletha 8929 S. Union Ave. (20) 773-483-0130
WILKS, Elizabeth 2960 N. Lake Shore Dr., Apt. #2507 (57) 773-296-0580
YOUNKINS, Rose 9332 S. Eggleston Ave. (20) 773-483-2784

DEACON VISITS ONLY

WEAVER, Odessa 6751 S. Constance Ave. (49) 773-288-3795

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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.