Trinity United Church of Christ Bulletin
Trinity United Church of Christ Bulletin
Trinity United Church of Christ Bulletin
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Table of Contents
Order of Worship (7:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m.) .......................................................................................................2 Order of Worship (6:00 p.m.) ..........................................................................................................................3 Hymn of Praise He'sGod"...............................................................................................................................4 Unison Scriptures ............................................................................................................................................5 Confession of Sins............................................................................................................................................6 Stewardship Tithing Litany ..............................................................................................................................7 Sermon Notes/Prayer Concerns ......................................................................................................................8 Green Committee/Congregation Meeting.......................................................................................................9 Male Health Forum/ Twist3ed Worship Service .............................................................................................10 Housing Ministry/ Sisterhood Ministry .........................................................................................................11 New Members Class ......................................................................................................................................12 Chicago Artists Month/ Church-In-Society ....................................................................................................13 Operation Share ............................................................................................................................................14 Men's Chorus ................................................................................................................................................15 Top Box/Divine Imagination/Empowering Voices .........................................................................................16 Calendar ........................................................................................................................................................17 Events ............................................................................................................................................................19 Service and Support Groups ..........................................................................................................................23 2012 Memory Verses.....................................................................................................................................24
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ORDER OF WORSHIP
Hymn of Praise
7:30 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M.
HE'S GOD
Verse 1 When I come into His presence I humble myself, Lift up both my hands, and I begin To worship Him, I worship Him.
Chorus For all He's done for me, Redeemed and set me free, And because, just because He's God.
Verse 2 When I come into His presence, I humble myself, Remembering what He's done, The victories He's won, So I'll praise Him, I'll praise Him.
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Unison Scriptures
7:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m. This, then, is how you should pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. 11Give us today our daily bread. 12Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. 14For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.
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6:00 p.m.
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UNISON SCRIPTURES
Confession of Sins
Almighty 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. ****** 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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Sermon Notes
Prayer Concerns
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Announcements
Did you know you can save money and be Green, while staying warm in the chilly Chicago winter? It takes a lot of money and energy to keep a house comfortable during the winter months. Maximizing the efficiency of your heating systems can keep your costs low. For example, when used properly, a programmable thermostat can save up to $150 a year in costs. On the flip side, wide use of space heaters throughout your home will jack up your energy bills. In the winter, keep your thermostat to 68 in the day and 62 at night. If you leave home for more than 4 hours lower the thermostat 5-10 Only heat and cool rooms you use; close vents and doors to rooms that are not being used Switch the direction of your ceiling fan in the fall so the blades turn forward in a clockwise motion, to better circulate warm air Replace or clean your furnace filters once a month. For information on how to do this, visit www.commonsense-home-repair.com
QUARTERLY MEETING OF THE CONGREGATION TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2012 7:00 P.M. SANCTUARY
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Join the Green Revolution! Thank you for supporting your Farmers Market and the Black Farmers. See you next year!
Announcements
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Announcements
Part 1: Learn How to Buy, Preserve, and Save Costs on Your New Home
Receive information on: Down payment assistance programs Foreclosure prevention programs Property tax savings programs Energy saving tactics Please bring any pertinent documentation for your home purchase, foreclosure, and ComEd bill. Presented by Chase Bank, Partners in Community Building, Independence Energy, and more. For information and to RSVP, email [email protected] ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Announcements
The Stewardship Ministry Cordially Invites All New Members
To Attend Their
Children ages 12 and under 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Room 102 (Children must be accompanied by Parent or Guardian) Receive the Right Hand of Fellowship Sunday, November 4, 2012, 4:45 p.m.
Please remember to bring your Bible; if you do not have one, we will provide one for you! Please RSVP and confirm your participation! Call the Membership/Ministry Services office, 773-962-5650, immediately! Note: Your photo will be taken during the Class.
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Announcements
STREET IMAGES: THE CITY SPEAKS THROUGH ART Trinity United Church Of Christ Sunday, Oct. 21st 2:00PM-5:00PM
HEBRU BRANTLEY
MAX SANSING
JESSE HOWARD
Featuring artwork by renown artists, Hebru Brantley, Max Sansing, Kiela SmithUpton, and Trinitys own, Jesse Howard. This event is free and open to the public. For information, Call 773-966-1500, Mailbox 2306.
CHURCH IN SOCIETY MINISTRY PRESENTS
CONSCIOUS CONSUMERISM:
SPENDING OUR DOLLARS WITH THOSE DOING GOOD IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD A Discussion and Book Signing with
MAGGIE ANDERSON
author of the critically-acclaimed book, Our Black Year
Sunday, October 21, 2012 2:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Wright Chapel
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
During Thanksgiving week, we distribute food baskets to those in need. This year, you can Adopt A Family by donating $35.00, which will provide a Thanksgiving basket for an entire family. Please use a giving envelope (line #99) or stop by the Food Share table to make your contribution of $35.00 or more to Adopt A Family!
Adopt A Family
Important: Registration to participate and receive a basket takes place October 1-4, 2012. Please inquire at the Food Share table in the Atrium after all Worship Services for more information.
SERVING MEMBERS OF THE CONGREGATION IN ALL ZIP CODES AND NON-MEMBERS IN ZIP CODES 60617, 19, 20, 28, AND 43
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OUR GOAL IS TO DISTRIBUTE FOOD BASKETS AND HELP OUR OWN MEMBERS, FAMILIES AND NEIGHBORS!
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Announcements
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Announcements
DIVINE IMAGINATION CALL
Top Box, Good food for good people, offers boxes of high quality, more nutritious, and convenient food for families and individuals, priced at up to half the cost of retail. Learn about Top Box and the benefits of ordering fresh food and produce at a fraction of the cost of grocery stores, includes food demonstration, Sunday, October 14, following the 11:00 a.m. worship service, Room 202. ORDER AND DELIVERY DATES FOR NOVEMBER:
Place order by Monday, October 22 Pick-up order on Saturday, November 3 To order, call toll-free, 888-986-7269 Trinitys Site No.: CH1027 For a listing of this months boxes, visit www.topboxfoods.com or pick up an order form at the Top Box booth located in the Narthex
Join Pastor Moss for his monthly Divine Imagination telephone message, Thursday, October 11. At 11:55 a.m., dial 218-844-0860 and enter passcode 206047; press the # key
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Calendar
HIGHLIGHTS
10/14 10/19 10/20 Twisted Worship Service Men Only Worship Service Men's Retreat 10/21 Men's Day Men's Chorus Concert Street Images Art Showcase
TODAY 10/7
400 W. 95th Street
7:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Worship Service - SA Bible Teaching Moment - 203 11:00 a.m. 2:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Worship Service - SA HIV AIDS Support Testing - 203 Worship Service - SA
MONDAY 10/8
400 W. 95th Street
11:00 a.m. Seniors Bible Study - SA 12:00 p.m. Active Seniors and Friends - A 6:00 p.m. Band Rehearsal - SA Women's Chorus Wardrobe Committee - 116 6:30 p.m . Men's Fellowship - FH Micah Legal Ministry - 207 7:00 p.m. Adult Drama Ministry - 202 Women's Chorus Rehearsal - SA Church in Society - 102
TUESDAY 10/9
400 W. 95th Street
10:00 a.m. Male Health Forum - FH 6:00 p.m Africa Ministry Executive Committee - BR Band Rehearsal - SA Health and Wellness Group - 203 6:30 p.m. Women's Drill Rehearsal - Narthex II 7:00 p.m. Leadership Council Meeting - A Men's Chorus Rehearsal - SA
WEDNESDAY 10/10
400 W. 95th Street
6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Prayer and Fasting 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Prayer Service - WC Forgive Us Our Debts Bible Study - FH Endowment Committee - BR 5:00 p.m. 7:14 p.m. Praise Team Rehearsal - SA Wednesday Word Prayer Service - SA Drama Mimes - W301
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CALENDAR
Calendar
THURSDAY 10/11
400 W. 95th Street
6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Band Rehearsal - SA Housing Workshop - FH Immabasi - BR Raise the Roof Campaign Committee 102 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal - SA YMCC Book Bag Wrap-up - 203
FRIDAY 10/12
400 W. 95th Street
6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Chaplains Ministry - BR 20 SOMETHING Board Meeting - 120 Alama Ya Sali - 116 Caribbean Ministry - 207
SATURDAY 10/13
400 W. 95th Street
7:00 a.m. Board of Directors - BR 7:30 a.m. Yoga Ministry - Narthex II 8:00 a.m. Youth Ministry Training Registration - A 8:30 a.m. Youth Ministry Training - A 9:30 a.m. Saturday Bible Class - Teens - 207 Saturday Bible Class - Adults -WC Saturday Bible Class - 5th/6th Grade - 202 Saturday Bible Class - 1st/2nd Grade - 120 Saturday Bible Class - 3rd/4th - 203 Saturday Bible Class - Preschool/ Kindergarten - 116 11:00 a.m. Little Warriors Rehearsal - WC Khayralla Placement - SA Math Tutorial - 202/203 Single Parent Class - 116 Kitchen Meeting w/Ministries - 207 Tangeni Orientation - 102 11:00 a.m. Women's Drill Executive Meeting - 120 12:30 p.m. Walaika Rehearsal - WC Women's Drill Rehearsal - Narthex II 1:00 p.m. Intonjane - 207/FH Youth Drill Team - 202 Intonjane - 116 1:15 p.m. Micah Legal Ministry - Restorative Practices - 102 2:00 p.m. Isuthu - 120/203/WC 2:30 p.m. Isuthu - 207 3:00 p.m. Pre-Marital Counseling - 202 Internal Security Interviews - BR 3:30 p.m. Married Couples Ministry (Children) - 116 Married Couples - FH 4:00 p.m. Greeters Ministry - A Internal Security - BR Leadership Bible Class - A
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Calendar/Events
TUCC Village Center - 1947 West 95th Street
9:00 a.m. THEC Session 1 ACT Test Prep - W302 9:30 a.m. Village Keepers - W302 11:00 a.m. Information Technology - W301 12:00 p.m. Drug and Aolcohol Ministry - W302 1:00 p.m. Grandparents Ministry - W301 2:00 p.m. Word for Beginners - CL HIV/AIDS Support Ministry - W302
Learn how to buy, preserve and save costs on your new home, Information on down payment assistance, foreclosure prevention and energy saving tactics, Ongoing series begins Thursday, October 11, 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m., Fellowship Hall, Information and registration, email [email protected]
invite you to visit our library and explore the volumes on Bible study, African American history and culture, For October: I'm Chocolate, You're Vanilla: Raising Healthy Children, by Marguerite Wright; Trying To Say Sane while Raising Your Teen, by C. Lynn Williams; Boys Into Men by Nancy Boyd-Franklin; The Five Love Languages of Children, by Gary Chapman; The Black Parenting Book, by Anne C. Beal, The library is located on the 2nd floor, Our hours are Monday-TuesdayThursday, 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
dedicated to ending the silent killer in our community, Domestic Violence is not just a womans problem, it is a COMMUNITY problem, Please join us in our fight for survivors, call 773-966-1500, Mailbox 2317
begins Wednesday, October 6 (6 sessions), 10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m., Teaches how to create spreadsheets with ease, navigating through workbooks and worksheets, editing and deleting data and more; Microsoft Excel Intermediate, begins Wednesday, October 10, 1:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m., teaching advanced functions of Excel including formulas and functions, conditional formatting, charting and tables; Creating Your Own Budget, Saturday, October 13, 1:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m., teaches understanding the value of a budget, how to identify key elements to be included in a budget, creation/inputting budgets; All classes held at the Trinity UCC Village Center, 1947 W. 95th, Register online at TrinityChicago.net, Call 773-966-1500 Mailbox 2333 or email [email protected]
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CALENDAR/EVENTS
MINISTRY EVENTS
you interested in a ministry of service? The Internal Security Ministry is looking to increase its membership and seeks a few good men and women who are willing to be of service during worship services and special events, Membership committee will conduct interviews on Saturday, October 13, 2:30 p.m., Boardroom, Information, Call 773-966-1500 Mailbox 2334 or email [email protected]
Events
married? Forgot your giving number? Call Membership Services, 773-966-1556 or 966-1553
women of color, November 1 December 1, Register, November 1, 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m., St. Benedict the African East Parish, RSVP by October 18, 312-942-3368
L.E.T.G.O.D.W.O.R.K., Tuesdays, October 9, and 16, 7:00 p.m.; Just A Single Moment, Tuesday, October 23, 7:00 p.m., Topic: Tips on Preparing to Become a Husband or Wife, facilitated by Rev. Dr. Stacey Edwards-Dunn; Thanksgiving is quickly approaching and you want to bring the best dish to the gathering, but you dont know where to start? Join the Singles Community Ministry for Cooking Tips for the Best Thanksgiving Meal, Tuesday, November 13, 7:00 p.m., Kitchen; TuesdayT3 Tea, Talk, and Thanks, Tuesday, November 20, 7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m., Panera Bread, 95th and Western; Discussion: Setting Boundaries: How Far is Too Far? Love, sex and relationships, Tuesday, November 27, 7:00 p.m., Facilitated by Rev. Dr. Stacey Edwards Dunn legal advice, mediation services and representation to the congregation and community, For legal clinic hours Clinic is open 1st and 3rd Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Village Center, No appointment necessary, Also, we are always in need of legal professionals (especially attorneys) interested in volunteering for the Legal Clinic and/or participating in our legal referral directory, To contact us call 773-966-1500, Mailbox 2339 or send e-mail to [email protected]
Commemoration Day toward a method to stop the violence in the African American community, Monday, October 8, 12:00 p.m., Northeastern University, Jacob H. Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies, 700 E. Oakwood Blvd. Information, Call 773-995-6619 or email [email protected]
Church of University Park, Be Still and Know That I Am God: Enriching the Woman in You!, Saturday, October 20, 9:00 a.m. .- 4:00 p.m., Carmelite Spiritual Center, 8433 Bailey Road, Darien, IL, Featuring Dr. Alison Gise-Johnson, Tickets, contact Sister Marjorie Roache, 773-984-7557 lecture by author and historian, Darlene Clark Hine, Saturday, October 13, 12:00 p.m., Woodson Regional Library, Auditorium, 9501 S. Halsted, fundraiser for the Vivian G. Harsh Societys Timuel D. Black Fellowship program, Information and tickets, Call Willie Box, 708534-1913
TRINITY UCC LEGAL CLINIC providing direct THE BLACK CHICAGO RENAISSANCE
COMMUNITY EVENTS
100 BLACK MEN College Scholarship Fair,
Saturday, October 13, 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m., UIC Forum, 725 W. Roosevelt Rd., Also, Honor Student Reception, Friday, October 12, Honor student reception is designed for students who have a minimum GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale and a minimum of 23 or higher on the ACT exam, For information and to apply for the honors reception, visit www.100bmc.org
Awareness, supporting the Hattie McDaniels Breast Cancer Awareness and Health Program, Hosted by the National Council of Negro Women, Chicago Central Section and Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., Eta Xi Sigma Alumnae Chapter, Saturday, October 13, 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m., Carsons, Evergreen Plaza, 95th and Western, Certified bra fittings, breast cancer education, fashion show, healthy cooking demos
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Events
Guest speakers, food, entertainment, Tickets and information, visit www.buyblackalliance.webs.com
philosophy students to serve as external reviewers, Exciting pre-professional learning opportunity, Reviewers hone their writing, researching, and reviewing skills by serving on a groundbreaking journal, Must have advanced undergraduate experience in philosophy, strengths in writing and editing, and self motivation necessary to complete work by deadlines, Information, visit http://stance.iweb.bsu.edu, Deadline Friday, October 26, 2012
of Chicago Whos Who Gala, Thursday, October 4, 6:00 p.m., Crystal Light Banquets, 8400 S. Cicero Ave., Burbank, IL, Raises scholarship funds for Chicago native students attending Howard University, Information and tickets, visit www.huacc.org or call Tiffany L. Watkins, 773-568-7074
Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., Its that time of year again, to support Trinity UCCs Operation Share Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway, Baskets are $35 per family, Information, email Deacon Davina Ward, [email protected]
Commonalities and Differences, a civil conversation between Evangelicals and Mormons, featuring Dr. Richard J. Mouw, President of Fuller Theological Seminary, and Dr. Robert Millet, Professor of Religion and Dean Emeritus of Religious Education, Brigham Young University, Tuesday, October 23, 7:00 p.m., Fourth Presbyterian Church, 126 E. Chestnut, RSVP by October 17 at www.bit.ly/Fuller_Chicago or call 800617-3209
Chapter presents its first annual Measuring OUR Movement Dinner Gala, Friday, October 19, 6:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m., Condesa Del Mar, 12220 S. Cicero Ave., Alsip, IL, Tickets and information, Call Maureen Fort, 708-653-6545
Group presents Jazz Gala 2012, Saturday, October 13, Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens, Reservations and information, Call Myla Meeks, 773-230-0861 or email [email protected] or lupusil.rockfordgroup@ gmail.com
fundraiser for the Betty Shabazz International Charter School, Saturday, October 13, 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m., South Shore Cultural Center, 7059 S. South Shore Dr., National Honoree, Dr. Johnetta B. Cole, Tickets and information, Call 312-454-6100
Your Future, workshop, Saturday, October 13, 8:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m., Apostolic Church of God, 6320 S. Dorchester, Banquet Hall, discusses estate matters, elder abuse, neglect and financial exploitation, and benefits and services for the aging, Free legal advice and counseling
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EVENTS
Theta Sorority, Inc. to support Trinity UCCs Operation Share Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway, Baskets are $35 per family, Information, Contact Lori Hayes Shaw, [email protected] or Gwendolyn Kenner-Johnson, [email protected]
standing against domestic violence, Saturday, October 27, 7:00 p.m., Harold Washington Cultural Center, 4701 S. King Dr., Tickets, Call 708-705-1281
Events
SISTERS NETWORK, INC. Fashion Show and
Luncheon, Saturday, October 27, 12:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m., Georgios Banquets, 8800 W. 159th St., Orland Park, IL, Sisters Network is a nationally recognized organization within the medical community and a critical resource for African American women fighting breast cancer, Information and tickets, Call Shekion Hermacinski, 773-924-0004 or Edy Burton, 708-8187575, or email [email protected]
celebrated play, through October 21, Directed by Runako Jahi, eta Square, 7558 S. South Chicago Ave., A powerful drama punctuated by rousing gospel music, framing the passion and pain of Negro life in Harlem, circa 1950, Show times Fridays and Saturdays, 8:00 p.m., Sundays, 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., Tickets and information, Call 773-752-3955 or visit www. etacreativearts.org
between $1,000 and $10,000 to qualified minorities enrolled in a technical degree program at the bachelor level or above, Information and application, visit www. scholarshipsonline.org/2012/03/xerox-technicalminority-scholarship.html
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Prison Ministry
(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2378 (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2325
(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2377 MON - THURS: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
(312) 409 - AIDS (2437) (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2327 (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2329
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Community Mental Health Council (773) 734 - 4033 (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2375 Diabetes (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2374 Family Caregivers (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2376 Lupus Support Ministry (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2342
2012 Trinity UCC Theme Walking, Talking and Living Our Faith, Ephesians 4 (NLT)
January Ephesians 4:1 Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God. February Ephesians 4:2 Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each others faults because of your love. March Ephesians 4:3 Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace. April Ephesians 4:4 For there is one body and one Spirit, just as you have been called to one glorious hope for the future. May Ephesians 4:5-6 There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism, and one God and Father, who is over all and in all and living through all. June Ephesians 4:7 However, he has given each one of us a special gift through the generosity of Christ. July Ephesians 4:11 Now these are the gifts Christ gave to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers. August Ephesians 4:12 Their responsibility is to equip Gods people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ. September Ephesians 4:13 This will continue until we all come to such unity in our faith and knowledge of Gods Son that we will be mature in the Lord, measuring up to the full and complete standard of Christ. October Ephesians 4:14 Then we will no longer be immature like children. We wont be tossed and blown about by every wind of new teaching. We will not be influenced when people try to trick us with lies so clever they sound like the truth. November Ephesians 4:15-16 Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church. He makes the whole body fit together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love. December Ephesians 31-32 Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.
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Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr., Pastor Emeritus 400 West 95th Street Chicago, Illinois 60628 - 1120 Telephone (773) 962-5650 www.trinitychicago.org Lifting Up Christ, Engaging the Community, and Celebrating our Culture