1 Peter 1:13-20 New Living Translation
A Call to Holy Living
13 So prepare your minds for action and exercise self-control. Put all your hope in the gracious salvation that will come to you when Jesus Christ is revealed to the world. 14 So you must live as God’s obedient children. Don’t slip back into your old ways of living to satisfy your own desires. You didn’t know any better then. 15 But now you must be holy in everything you do, just as God who chose you is holy. 16 For the Scriptures say, “You must be holy because I am holy.”
17 And remember that the heavenly Father to whom you pray has no favorites. He will judge or reward you according to what you do. So you must live in reverent fear of him during your time here as “temporary residents.” 18 For you know that God paid a ransom to save you from the empty life you inherited from your ancestors. And it was not paid with mere gold or silver, which lose their value. 19 It was the precious blood of Christ, the sinless, spotless Lamb of God. 20 God chose him as your ransom long before the world began, but now in these last days he has been revealed for your sake.
Prayer
O Lord, mercifully receive the prayers of your people who call upon you, and grant that they may know and understand what things they ought to do, and also may have grace and power faithfully to accomplish them; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Weekly Prayer Request
The Family of Pat Burrello, Jan Clifford, Linda Fernkas, Trazin Harris III, David Huckleberry, Jr., Gary Huckleberry, Hope Johnson, Linda Pankey, Ashley Small and The Family of Bill Weist.
* If you would like to add someone to the weekly prayer list please reply or send an email to tuxedo.park@sbcglobal.net
Announcements
Grace Tuxedo Park Neighborhood Organization: will be meeting here today, July 14, 2025 @ 6:30 p.m. Please see Oma Barger for more details.
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 the following Thursdays: 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.
One Great Hour of Sharing Offering: Your gift to One Great Hour of Sharing brings hope and healing to those in crisis. This offering supports disaster relief, ministries for displaced persons, and development projects through American Baptist Churches USA. Join us in shining God’s love by giving today!
???? 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.
All-Church Retreat: Mark Your Calendars! Join us for an All-Church Retreat & Picnic on Saturday, September 20th at the Sertoma Club (Brookville Rd. & German Church). Come for a time of fellowship, renewal, and great food! More details to come—stay tuned!
Pastoral Availability Update: Pastor Eddie will not be available for meetings on Sunday mornings before worship, except in emergencies, as this time is reserved for prayer and reflection. For other matters, he is available Monday–Thursday during office hours and select Sundays after service by appointment.
Clothing Closet
The Clothing Closet 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
