2 Corinthians 2:1-11 New Living Translation
1 So I decided that I would not bring you grief with another painful visit. 2 For if I cause you grief, who will make me glad? Certainly not someone I have grieved. 3 That is why I wrote to you as I did, so that when I do come, I won’t be grieved by the very ones who ought to give me the greatest joy. Surely you all know that my joy comes from your being joyful. 4 I wrote that letter in great anguish, with a troubled heart and many tears. I didn’t want to grieve you, but I wanted to let you know how much love I have for you.
Forgiveness for the Sinner
5 I am not overstating it when I say that the man who caused all the trouble hurt all of you more than he hurt me. 6 Most of you opposed him, and that was punishment enough. 7 Now, however, it is time to forgive and comfort him. Otherwise he may be overcome by discouragement. 8 So I urge you now to reaffirm your love for him.
9 I wrote to you as I did to test you and see if you would fully comply with my instructions. 10 When you forgive this man, I forgive him, too. And when I forgive whatever needs to be forgiven, I do so with Christ’s authority for your benefit, 11 so that Satan will not outsmart us. For we are familiar with his evil schemes.
Prayer
O God, who wonderfully created, and yet more wonderfully restored, the dignity of human nature: Grant that we may share the divine life of him who humbled himself to share our humanity, your Son Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Sermon
“How to Keep the Devil Out of Your Life”
Weekly Prayer Request
Edwin Berry, The Family of Carol Christ, The Lamping Family, The Sutton Family, The Family of Roberta Vernon and Zehner Vernon.
* If you would like to add someone to the weekly prayer list please reply or send an email to tuxedo.park@sbcglobal.net
Bread & Word: (Food Pantry and Clothing Center) will be open this Thursday, January 9, 2025 @ 5:00p.m. and on the following Thursdays: 1/30/25, 2/13/25, 2/27/25, 3/13/25, 3/27/25, 4/10/25, 4/24/25, 5/8/25, 5/29/25, 6/12/25, 6/26/25, 7/10/25, 7/24/25, 8/7/25, 8/28/25, 9/11/25, 9/25/25, 10/9/25, 10/23/25, 11/6/25, 11/20/25, 12/4/25 and 12/18/25.
Monthly ‘Can Goods Drive’: is next Sunday, and every 2nd Sunday of the month. Your generous donations help stock our outside blue “Box of Love,” located by the front stairs of the building. A cart for the canned goods is available by the Fellowship Desk. Please remember to bring your canned goods and help support our community!
2025 Monthly Fellowship Calendar
The following is a list of our monthly fellowship events:
January 2025
Soup-sation: Sunday, January 19, 2025.
February 2025
Love Your Church Luncheon (Fundraiser): Sunday, February 16, 2025.
March 2025
Annual Chili Cook-Off: Sunday, March 23, 2025.
April 2025
Maundy Thursday: Thursday, April 17, 2025.
May 2025
Game Night: Date TBA
June 2025
Father’s Day Luncheon: Sunday, June 15, 2025 – 123rd Year Anniversary Service
July 2025
Ice Cream Social/Community Day: Sunday, July 20, 2025
August 2025
“Rapping Up Summer” Cookout: Sunday, August 17, 2025
September 2025
TBA
October 2025
Harvest Fest: Saturday, October 18, 2025
November 2025
Thanksgiving w/ the Smiths: Sunday, November 23, 2025
December 2025
Christmas Eve Dinner: Wednesday, December 24, 2025
* If you have any input or questions about our monthly fellowship events, please see Mrs. Linda Sutton.
Clothing Center
The Clothing Center is seeking donations for any of the items listed below.
Gently used items are acceptable. Bolded items are sorely needed.
Laundry Detergent
Bath Towels
Blankets
Pillowcases
Sheets
Children’s Winter Boots
Children’s Winter Coats (sizes: 3-18)
Hooded Sweatshirts (size: Small, Medium, Large)
Men’s Boxer Shorts (size: Large and 2X)
Men’s Jeans (waist size: 32-38)
Men’s Jeans (waist size 30-32)
Men’s Long Sleeved Tee Shirts (sizes: small and medium)
Men’s Sneakers (size: 9-12)
Men’s Winter Boots
Men’s Winter Gloves
Women’s Tennis Shoes (sizes: 8-9 ½)
Women’s Winter Boots
Women’s Winter Gloves
Boost & Ensure Empty Bottles
Sweat Pants
Winter Coats
