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CHURCH DIRECTORY Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, Senior Pastor PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Rochelle Michael, Dir. Ministry and Pastoral Services

execuTive LeAdeRShiP Deacon Wilfred Bentley, Exec. Dir. Operations

OFFice OF The SR. PASTOR Melody Morgan, Exec. Asst. to the Pastor

Rev. Mark Barclay, Assoc. Pastor

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

Deacon Karen Cupil, Admin. Asst.

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

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

Rev. Michael D. Jacobs, Assoc. Pastor Min. Regena Glenn-Caldwell, Assoc. Pastor Rev. Barbara A. Heard, Vol. Assoc. Pastor Rev. Clyde White, Vol. Assoc. Pastor

Brenda Tillman, Admin. Asst.

Ebony Only, Exec. Dir. of Human Resources Rev. Mark A. Smith, Exec. Minister of Stewardship PROGRAM STAFF

Bryan Johnson, Dir. Sacred Music

Sunday Worship Services 7:14 a.m. & 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m. (Praise Service begins 15 minutes prior) Youth church 7:14 a.m., 10:45 a.m. Bible discovery hour 9:45 a.m.

church hours Monday – CLOSED Tuesday through Friday 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Saturdays • 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Sundays • 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Dr. Julia Speller, Dir. Christian Ed. Wednesday Praise and Prayer 11:30 a.m. - Prayer Service 6:00 p.m. - Prayer Service 7:00 p.m. - Wednesday @ The Well Saturday church School 9:00 a.m. cFABS Bible Study 773-966-1507 For current schedule, Visit www.trinitychicago.org

400 West 95th Street Chicago, Illinois 60628 - 1120 Telephone (773) 962-5650

www.trinitychicago.org

Rev. Jasmin Taylor, Digi Pastor

Live Sunday Webcasts 7:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m. www.trinitychicago.org Radio Broadcast Sundays, 6:00 p.m. WVON 1690 AM

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Our cover art, “The Creation,” by renowned artist, Aaron Douglas. Douglas was a leading artist of the Harlem Renaissance. An archive of artworks created by or having to do with Aaron Douglas can be found at the National Museum of African American History and Culture: www.nmaahc.si.edu

Order of Worship (7:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.) ................................................................................. 2 Hymn of Praise ................................................................................................................................ 3 Unison Scriptures ............................................................................................................................ 3 Black History Month Call to Worship ............................................................................................... 4 Sermon Notes/Prayer Concerns ...................................................................................................... 5 Pastor Moss' Upcoming Sermon Series ........................................................................................... 6 Giving Options at Trinity .................................................................................................................. 6 Lenten Prayer and Fasting ............................................................................................................... 7 Service of Ordination and Installation: Jasmin E. Taylor .................................................................. 8 Women's Conference 2018 ............................................................................................................. 9 Ghana Sojourn with Pastor Moss .................................................................................................. 10 Calendar ........................................................................................................................................ 11 Events ............................................................................................................................................ 12 Divine Imagination ........................................................................................................................ 13 Akiba.............................................................................................................................................. 14 Service & Support Groups ............................................................................................................. 15 Churchwide 2018 Theme .............................................................................................................. 16

Trinity UCC Media and Technology Protocols Photography and Recording: Still photography, videography and audio recording of our worship services, ministry programs and community services is prohibited on church property, without prior expressed approval from Trinity United Church of Christ. To request permission, contact Daryle Brown, Executive Director of Multi-Media Communications, at 773-966-1544. Media: If visiting in an official media capacity, please be sure to check-in at our reception desk upon arrival. WiFi: Trinity UCC offers Wifi for our members and visitors as a courtesy, so that they may participate in our worship services and ministry. User ID: trinity Password: guest Listening Assistance: As we endeavor to maintain a sacred worship experience, please return listening devices following the Benediction. An Audio Technician is available in the sound room for 15 minutes following each service for the return of your device. ThAnk yoU FoR yoUR CooPeRATion!

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Table of Contents

Order of Worship - 7:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Opening Song ............................................................................... “Is There Anybody Here” Hymn of Praise .................................................................................................... "Koinonia" Unison Scriptures ........................................ Mark 12:28-31 (NRSV), Ephesians 2:10 (NKJV) [PLEASE REMAIN STANDING FOR THE READING OF THE WORD] Invocation Parish Concerns Visitor Recognition Passing of the Peace The Pastor’s Word The Service of Giving Offertory Sentences Tithes and Offerings/Benevolence Altar Call ................................................................................................................. Selected Sermon .................................................................... “Speaking Truth, Pt. 3: Love Supreme” Hymn of Invitation

Order of Worship - 6:00 p.m. Opening Song ............................................................................... “Is There Anybody Here” Ministry of Music.................................................................................................... Selected Sermon .................................................................... “Speaking Truth, Pt. 3: Love Supreme” Hymn of Invitation The Service of Giving Offertory Sentences Tithes and Offerings Altar Call/Benediction **The Order of Worship is subject to change, at the dictation of the Holy Spirit…

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Unison Scriptures

koinoniA

Mark 12:28-31 nRSV

How can I say that I love the Lord, Whom I never ever seen before, And forget to say that I love the one Who I walk beside each and everyday.

The First Commandment 28 One of the scribes came near and heard them disputing with one another, and seeing that he answered them well, he asked him, “Which commandment is the first of all?” 29 Jesus answered, “The first is, ‘Hear, O Israel: the Lord our God, the Lord is one; 30you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ 31The second is this, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.”

How can I look upon your face, And Ignore God’s love, you I must embrace You’re my brother, You’re my sister, and I love you with the Love of the Lord.

ephesians 2:10 nkJV For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. 10

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hyMn oF PRAiSe/UniSon SCRiPTUReS

Hymn of Praise

Black History Month Call To Worship Minister: Beautiful are the WORKS of God! Congregation: Beautiful also are the SKINS of my people! Minister: Beautiful is the MIND of God! Congregation: Beautiful also are the HOPES of my people! Minister: Beautiful is the HEART of God! Congregation: Beautiful also are the SOULS of my people! Minister: God made the heavens and the earth! Congregation: And my people built the pyramids and the world’s first civilizations. Minister: God made the Seven Seas! Congregation: And my people were the first to sail them! Minister: God made us; and God made all nations which dwell on the face of the earth! Congregation: It is He that hath made us and not we ourselves! Minister: With His blood He has saved us. By His Power, He has raised us! Congregation: To God be the glory for the things He has done! Minister: And always remember, my Father’s children, that God is GOOD… Congregation: ALL THE TIME! ALL: This is the Lord’s doing and it is marvelous in our eyes!

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SeRMon noTeS/PRAyeR ConCeRnS

Sermon Notes/Prayer Concerns

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Announcements

Pastor Moss’ February/Maafa Sermon Series:

“Speaking Truth”

Speaking Truth, Part 1: The Truth About Christianity and Africa Acts 8:26-28 (niV)

Speaking Truth, Part 2: you Were Built for This Daniel 3:4-18 (niV)

Speaking Truth, Part 3: Love Supreme

Mark 12:28-31 nRSV and ephesians 2:10 nkJV

PLEASE NOTE: Wednsday At The Well event at DuSable Museum is canceled.

Speaking Truth, Part 4: A Vision for Generation next

Giving Options at Trinity UCC In order to make giving to Trinity UCC as convenient as possible, we have developed a variety of ways to suit many lifestyles: • Giving Envelopes can be placed in the offering baskets on Sundays, or dropped in the Trustee slot any time the church is open • First Fruits/ACH allows you to deduct directly from your bank account on a schedule of your choice (sign up or get questions answered with our Member and Guest Services team) • Access ACS/TrinityChicagoNet provides you with the ability to make one time offerings, or scheduled offerings (Go to www.trinitychicago.org, menu item: Connections) • SecureGive provides you mobile giving access from within the Trinity UCC Mobile App • Text-to-Give through SecureGive – This is for targeted giving (Operation Share, Disaster Relief, etc.). Simply text to 855-781-8384 and enter the special offering (ExtraGift is active now) - ExtraGift $$ - you will then receive prompts to complete the transaction. Once set up, you will be able to text offerings with one step.

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Announcements Seek the LORD while he may be found; call upon him while he is near.

PRAYER - an act of humility FASTING - an act of sacrifice Beginning with Ash Wednesday, as a congregation, we will journey together, through the sacred season of LenT as we commit to the spiritual disciplines of PRAyeR and FASTinG. Prayer Services...40-day Prayer Cards…Repentance…Reflection

WE LOOK FORWARD TO YOU JOINING US ON THIS BLESSED SPIRITUAL JOURNEY!!

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Isaiah 55:6 (ESV)

Announcements The Chicago Metropolitan Association Of The Illinois Conference of the United Church of Christ And Trinity United Church of Christ Announce

The Service of Ordination and Installation of

Jasmin E. Taylor Saturday, February 24, 2018 11:30 a.m. Sanctuary

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Announcements

Save the Date!

TODAY ONLY

2018 Women’s Conference

REGISTRATION

Trinity United Church of Christ

Early Bird

FOR THE 2018 WOMEN’S CONFERENCE

Sunday, February 18, 2018 $100/person

Westin Hotel, Itasca, IL

Register online: www.TrinityWomensWeekend.org

2018 Women’s Conference presents

with

First Lady

Monica Moss & Friends

Friday, March 9, 2018 7:00 p.m. • Sanctuary February 18, 2018


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Thursday, May 17 Saturday, May 19, 2018

Register in-person and online

Announcements Join PASToR MoSS on A SoJoURn AnD STUDy ToUR To GhAnA, WeST AFRiCA AnD LonDon, enGLAnD!

Monday, June 17 – Sunday, June 30, 2019 $5,399.00/Person (Payment plan available)

This 14-day tour travels from Chicago to Ghana, West Africa, then traveling on to London, England. This sojourn will include daily lectures with Pastor Moss and other biblical and cultural scholars, as well as tours to other historical, educational, and cultural places in Accra, Elmina, Cape Coast, Kakuk, Assin Manso, Kumasi, Bonwire, Ntonso, Ahwia, and London, England. For more information and to reserve your space, call Consolidated Tours Organization, Inc., 404-767-2727, or email [email protected]. The tour is open to everyone – please share with your family and friends today!

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Calendar FrIday 2/23 400 W. 95th Street

Children’s Church - WC Worship Service – SA Bible Discovery Hour - 203 Children’s Church - WC Worship Service - SA Member in Discernment - 203 Worship Service - SA

11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

SaTUrday 2/24

Monday 2/19 400 W. 95th Street

CHURCH CLOSED

TUESday 2/20 12:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

WEdnESday 2/21 400 W. 95th Street

11:30 a.m. Weekly Prayer Service - WC 6:00 p.m. Praise Team Rehearsal - FH 7:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Well in Wakanda - Studio Movie Grill

THUrSday 2/22 1:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

7:00 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m.

400 W. 95th Street

Big Mama’s House Quilting Class - NII East Women’s Chorus (Committee Meeting) - 116 Youth Entrepreneurial Program - FH Sisterhood Ministry - 202 Khayralla/Mwanabaraka Rehearsal - NII East Tangeni Rehearsal - FH Men’s Chorus Rehearsal - WC Women’s Chorus Rehearsal - SA Mental Health Support Group - 102 Singles Planning Committee - 207 Career Development Ministry - 120 Sanctuary Choir Steering Committee - BR

Free N One Meeting - 202 Active Seniors & Friends - A Big Mama’s House Sewing & Tailoring Class - 203 Green Committee - 120 Free-N-One - 102

10:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m.

4:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m.

400 W. 95th Street

Food Share Ministry - A Yoga - NII East Zumba - Robicheaux Park Saturday Bible School: Adult Bible Class - WC Saturday Bible School: 3rd - 6th Grade - 202 Saturday Bible School: Confirmation Class - Library Saturday Bible School: Pre-K-2nd Grade - 120 Saturday Bible School: S.A.L.T. - 203 LWFC/Imani Ya Watume’ Rehearsal - WC Math Tutorial - 202 Preparation for Ordination Ministers - BR Ordination of Jasmin E. Taylor - SA Isuthu Ashante` Nation - WC Intonjane - FH Reception: Ordination or Jasmin Taylor - A Drill Team Rehearsal - NII East Isuthu Fante` & Ga Nations - WC Isuthu Parent Meeting - 120 Armor Bearers Meeting - 116 Pre-Marital Counseling Sessions - 202 MAAFA Rehearsal - SA Adult Ushers Meeting - FH Women’s Conference Registration Meeting - BR Armor Bearers Training - SA Tangeni Dance Ministry - SA

400 W. 95th Street

Active Seniors Special Events Committee Meeting - 207 Stewardship Meeting (Special) - BR Howard Thurman Meditation Vespers - WC Drill Team Rehearsal - NII East Tangeni Dance Rehearsal - FH My Brothers Keeper - 116 Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal - SA Emmaus Road Ministry Meeting - WC Media Ministry Meeting - FH Men’s Fellowship (Men of Trinity) - 203

PLEASE NOTE: Wednsday At The Well event at DuSable Museum is canceled. February 18, 2018


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7:15 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.

Today 2/18 400 W. 95th Street

Events ChURChWiDe eVenTS

MiniSTRy eVenTS

BLAine Denye LiBRARy Ministry partners invite you to visit our library and explore the volumes on Bible study, African American history and culture, The focus for the month of February is From the Pastor’s Library: Letters to a Young Sister, by Hill Harper; Champions Break Chains, by Dr. Chandra Gill; The Eight Ministries of the Holy Spirit, by F. Josephus Johnson II; A Father’s Triumphant Story, by Demarre McGill; Free! Great Escapes from Slavery on the Underground Railroad, by Lorene Cary, Library hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Wednesdays, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., and Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

CAn-CeR-ViVe MiniSTRy February is National Cancer Prevention month, Stop by the CanCer-Vive ministry table on Sunday, February 18, following worship services to receive information on nutrition, fitness, and lifestyles, Information, Call 773-966-1500, Mailbox 2308 or email [email protected]

neW MeMBeR CLASS Saturday, March 3, Registration 8:30 a.m., Adult class, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Children, ages 12 and under, 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Children must be accompanied by parent or guardian, Receive Right Hand of Fellowship, Sunday, March 4, 4:30 p.m., Note: Photo will be taken during class, RSVP and confirm participation, Call 773-962-5650 DiABeTeS PReVenTion PRoGRAM presented by Trinity UCC and Advocate Healthcare, Tuesdays, February 27, 2018 – February 26, 2019, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., All sessions held at Trinity UCC, An evidence-based program that prevents or delay the onset of Type 2 Diabetes with healthy eating and physical activity. Onsite presence is not required for all classes, Register, Contact Deacon Jiles Taylor-George, Parish Nurse, 773-966-1558 or jtgeorge@ trinitychicago.org

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eMMAUS “GRieF” WoRk MiniSTRy Thursday, February 22, 7:00 p.m., Wright Chapel, This month’s topic, “A Peculiar Combination of Redeemed Mutuality” Information, Contact Deacon Dr. Herbert Goodman, Jr., 773-9661500, Mailbox 2320 or email Emmaus@ trinitychicago.org MARRieD CoUPLeS MiniSTRy “Make It Last Forever” Weekend Retreat and Dinner Dance, Friday, March 16 – Sunday, March 18, The Hilton Lisle/Naperville, Weekend retreat package, $135/couple (includes retreat and dinner dance only); Retreat only, $50/couple; Dinner dance only, $85/couple, Hotel reservations, call 800-445-8667 or visit www.lislenaperville. hilton.com, special rate code: CTUC, Register for the retreat and dinner dance online: tinyurl. com/TUCCMCM2018Retreat TRiniTy UCC GiRL SCoUT CookieS Sale, Sundays, February 18, 25; March 4, 11, and 18, following 7:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. services, $5/ box, Daisy Troop 20830, Brownie Troop 21651, Junior Troop 20738, Cadette Troop 21571, Seniors Troop 20608, and Ambassador Troop 21024 thank you for your continued support helping girls to attend camp and various Girl Scout “Destination Adventures” in the summer


Events

CoMMUniTy eVenTS 53rd SeLMA JUBiLee Chicago Delegation traveling to Selma, Alabama to participate in the historic march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge alongside civil rights leaders, activists, entertainers, and concerned citizens, Information, Call Maureen Forte, 708-653-6545 or email [email protected] ADVoCATe TRiniTy hoSPiTAL Tomorrow Starts Today Orthopedic Lecture Series, Tuesday, February 27, 7:00 p.m., Knee Health, with Dr. Steven Chandler, Trinity UCC, Atrium, Learn about preventative treatment and the science behind medical interventions from board certified orthopedic specialists, Information, Call 773-967-5225

Rev. Tyrone McGowan, Guest Preacher

Chicago State University - 9501 S King Dr, Chicago

DiVine iMAGinATion CALL Join Pastor Moss for his monthly Divine Imagination telephone message, 11:55 a.m., Thursday, March 8, 2018. Dial 712-775-7031, enter passcode 634787; press the “#” key.

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WeDDinG CooRDinAToRS present “Love Lives Here: Celebrations of Love and Life Expo,” Saturday, April 14, 12:00 p.m., Atrium, Planning a wedding, anniversary, birthday, retirement, baby or bridal shower, graduation celebration? To R.S.V.P. and to register as a vendor, stop by the Wedding Coordinators table in the Atrium following worship services, Information, Call Elaine Butler, 773-962-5650 or email ebutler@ trinitychicago.org, Open model call for men and women for the upcoming fashion show during the expo, March 3, 2018, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., inquire at the table in the Atrium after service or contact Angelia McCrary at ampnt53@gmail. com

(in partnership with AfriwAreBooks.com) reBooks.com)

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

Black PantherTM Merchandise Available! We have...

T-shirts, posters, graphic novels, Illustrated Chronology of The Black Panther (collector's edition); comic books for young readers; and MORE!!

2018 maafa books Be prepared to discuss with Pastor Moss, Be free or Die: The Amazing story of robert smalls (adult readers) and seven miles to freedom:The robert smalls story (for children ages, 6-11). Be free or Die and seven miles to freedom are available in the Akiba!

AKIBA STORE HOURS

Closed Monday Tuesday - Thursday, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Friday, 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Sunday, after each Worship Service (773) 962 - 5660 • www.akibabookstore.org

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Service & Support Groups (Sign Language Interpreters Ministry) 773-966-1500, Mailbox 2305 [email protected]

Drug & Alcohol Recovery Ministry

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

immabasi health & Wellness Ministry

(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2332

immabasi Support Groups:

Blaine Denye Library

The endeleo institute (773) 966-1508 MON – THURS 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. FRIDAY 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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

Can-Cer-Vive helpline

endowment Committee/ Planters Society

kujichagulia Special Citizens Support Ministry

(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2205 TUES and THURS 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. SATURDAY 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2308

Career Development Ministry

(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2309

[email protected]

Counseling Ministry

(773) 966-1500, Mailbox 2315

Credit Union

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

Domestic Violence Ministry Confidential helpline

773-966-1500, Mailbox 2379

[email protected]

Financial Counseling Consortium

(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2378

George Washington Carver Garden

(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2344

Legal Clinic

773-966-1500 Mailbox 2339 [email protected] 1st & 3rd SATURDAYS 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Walk-ins Welcome

TUES-THURS-SAT 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Math Tutorial

healing Ministry

Prison Ministry

hiV/AiDS Support Ministry

Trinity Computer Learning Center

(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2338

(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2325 (773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2327

housing Ministry

(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2354

(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2333

(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2329

(773) 966 - 1500, Mailbox 2317

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SeRViCe & SUPPoRT GRoUPS

Alama ya Sali

2018 ChURChWiDe TheMe

JAnUARy Ephesians 4:22-24 (NIV)

FeBRUARy Lamentations 5:21 (NIV) MARCh II Corinthians 4:16 (NIV) APRiL Isaiah 40:30-31 (NIV) Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is— his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2 (NIV)

FebrUARY Lamentations 5:21

elf, Lord, rs u o y to s u re o st e R ; renew that we may return our days as of old.

MAy II Chronicles 7:14 (NIV) Matthew 9:16-19 (NIV) JUne Psalm 51:10-12 (NIV) JULy Jeremiah 31:1-6 (NIV) AUGUST Jeremiah 31:7-14 (NIV) SePTeMBeR Acts 2:1-4 (NIV) oCToBeR Ezekiel 37:1-14 (NIV) noVeMBeR Isaiah 65:17-19 (NIV) DeCeMBeR Revelation 3:12 (NIV)

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