John 5:1-15 New Living Translation
Jesus Heals a Lame Man
1 Afterward Jesus returned to Jerusalem for one of the Jewish holy days. 2 Inside the city, near the Sheep Gate, was the pool of Bethesda, with five covered porches. 3 Crowds of sick people—blind, lame, or paralyzed—lay on the porches. 5 One of the men lying there had been sick for thirty-eight years. 6 When Jesus saw him and knew he had been ill for a long time, he asked him, “Would you like to get well?”
7 “I can’t, sir,” the sick man said, “for I have no one to put me into the pool when the water bubbles up. Someone else always gets there ahead of me.”
8 Jesus told him, “Stand up, pick up your mat, and walk!”
9 Instantly, the man was healed! He rolled up his sleeping mat and began walking! But this miracle happened on the Sabbath, 10 so the Jewish leaders objected. They said to the man who was cured, “You can’t work on the Sabbath! The law doesn’t allow you to carry that sleeping mat!”
11 But he replied, “The man who healed me told me, ‘Pick up your mat and walk.’”
12 “Who said such a thing as that?” they demanded.
13 The man didn’t know, for Jesus had disappeared into the crowd. 14 But afterward Jesus found him in the Temple and told him, “Now you are well; so stop sinning, or something even worse may happen to you.” 15 Then the man went and told the Jewish leaders that it was Jesus who had healed him.
Prayer
O God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as surpass our understanding: Pour into our hearts such love towards you, that we, loving you in all things and above all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Weekly Prayer Request
Shirley Alexander, Pat Burrello, Gary Huckleberry, Roger Krejchik, Lizann May, A.J. Pitts and Debra Woods.
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Announcements
Monday Night Bible Study: will be on Spring break throughout the month of May.
Wednesday Night Dinner/Bible Study: will be on break until Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
Zumba with Suzanne: is every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. (1-hour sessions). Get fit, have fun, and enjoy Latin music-inspired dance workouts. Contact Suzanne for details!
Bread & Word: (Food Pantry and Clothing Center) will be open on this Thursday, May 29, 2025 @ 5:00 p.m., and on the following Thursdays: 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.
Eastside “Slow Roll” Community Bike Ride: Tuxedo Park is excited to partner with IMPD to host the Ride the Eastside “Slow Roll” on this Friday, May 30th at 6 p.m. A Slow Roll is a fun and relaxed community bike ride aimed at promoting cycling in our city. After the ride, we’ll gather for fellowship and grilled hotdogs, courtesy of Tuxedo Park!
McCordsville U.M.E. Church Choir: Save the date! On Sunday, June 8, 2025, our partner church, McCordsville U.M.E. Church choir, will be sharing their musical talents with us during our morning worship service. Following the service, we’ll gather for a delightful luncheon. Be sure to extend the invitation to someone special!
???? Church Outing to the Indians Game! ⚾: Join us for an unforgettable evening at Victory Field ballpark as we cheer on the Indians on Friday, August 8, 2025.
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
Children’s Summer Clothes (size:4 and up)
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
