Proverbs 4:20-27 New Living Translation
20 My child, pay attention to what I say.
Listen carefully to my words.
21 Don’t lose sight of them.
Let them penetrate deep into your heart,
22 for they bring life to those who find them,
and healing to their whole body.
23 Guard your heart above all else,
for it determines the course of your life.
24 Avoid all perverse talk;
stay away from corrupt speech.
25 Look straight ahead,
and fix your eyes on what lies before you.
26 Mark out a straight path for your feet;
stay on the safe path.
27 Don’t get sidetracked;
keep your feet from following evil.
Prayer
Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan: Come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many temptations; and, as you know the weaknesses of each of us, let each one find you mighty to save; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Sermon
“Guarding Your Heart”
Weekly Prayer Request
The Family of Marilyn Bunner, Hazard Kentucky, Victoria Ramsey, Micky Vernon, and Jane Ziehmke.
* If you would like to add someone to the weekly prayer list please reply or send an email to tuxedo.park@sbcglobal.net
Announcements
Last Wednesday (Ash Wednesday) officially started the season of Lent. Lent is a season of forty days (not counting Sundays) that begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Saturday. The word “Lent” comes from the Anglo-Saxon term lencten, meaning “spring.” The forty days represent the time Jesus spent in the wilderness, enduring the temptation of Satan and preparing to begin His ministry.
Lent is a time for self-examination and reflection. It involves praying, fasting (intentionally withholding something you would normally partake in—such as food—for the purpose of creating space in your life for the presence of Jesus), and giving, all in preparation for the coming of Easter.
What are you giving up this Lent to create more space for the presence of Jesus Christ in your life?
Holy Week 2025 Events
o Palm Sunday: On Sunday, April 13, 2025, we will be having brunch immediately following morning worship. Please stay and fellowship with us.
o Maundy Thursday: On Thursday, April 17, 2025, @ 6:30 p.m., we will be having dinner celebration.
o Easter Sunday: On Sunday, April 20, 2025.
Grace Tuxedo Park Neighborhood Organization: will be meeting here today, March 10, 2025 @ 6:30 p.m. Please see Oma Barger for more details.
Bread & Word: (Food Pantry and Clothing Center) will be open this Thursday, March 13, 2025 @ 5 p.m., and on the following Thursdays: 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.
Annual Chili Cook-Off: will be on Sunday, March 23, 2025. Prizes will be awarded to the best chili. A participant sign-up sheet is located on the Fellowship Desk.
America for Christ Offering 2025
Gifts to the AFC Offering support American Baptist regions, churches, and community partners across the United States and Puerto Rico by funding grants that a ABHMS awards for a variety of purposes, including:
- Creating new, and innovative ministries
- Developing church leaders
- Aiding children who are impoverished
- Supporting the work of chaplains and spiritual caregivers
- Promoting discipleship
- Making higher education more affordable through scholarships
- In addition: Our church is eligible to apply for grants and our church members for scholarships (both our church and members have received grants).
Please consider supporting this offering.
2025 Monthly Fellowship Calendar
- Game Night: Date TBA
- Father’s Day Luncheon: Sunday, June 15, 2025
- Ice Cream Social/Community Day: Sunday, July 20, 2025
- “Rapping Up Summer” Cookout: Sunday, August 17, 2025
- Church Retreat: Date TBA
* 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
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 Sneakers (size: 9-12)
Women’s Tennis Shoes (sizes: 8-9 ½)
Boost & Ensure Empty Bottles
Sweat Pants
