Luke 12:13-21 New Living Translation
Parable of the Rich Fool
13 Then someone called from the crowd, “Teacher, please tell my brother to divide our father’s estate with me.”
14 Jesus replied, “Friend, who made me a judge over you to decide such things as that?” 15 Then he said, “Beware! Guard against every kind of greed. Life is not measured by how much you own.”
16 Then he told them a story: “A rich man had a fertile farm that produced fine crops. 17 He said to himself, ‘What should I do? I don’t have room for all my crops.’ 18 Then he said, ‘I know! I’ll tear down my barns and build bigger ones. Then I’ll have room enough to store all my wheat and other goods. 19 And I’ll sit back and say to myself, “My friend, you have enough stored away for years to come. Now take it easy! Eat, drink, and be merry!”’
20 “But God said to him, ‘You fool! You will die this very night. Then who will get everything you worked for?’
21 Yes, a person is a fool to store up earthly wealth but not have a rich relationship with God.”
Prayer
Let your continual mercy, O Lord, cleanse and defend your Church; and, because it cannot continue in safety without your help, protect and govern it always by your goodness; 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
The Family of Pat Burrello, Jan Clifford, Bob & Roseann Gillett, David Huckleberry, Jr., Gary Huckleberry, Hope Johnson, Ashley Small and Michelle Squires.
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Announcements
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 this Thursday, August 7, 2025 @ 5 p.m., and on the following Thursdays: 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.
???? Church Outing to the Indians Game! ⚾: Is this Friday, August 8, 2025.
Monthly Canned Goods Drive (Every 2nd Sunday): Next Sunday, please help support our community by donating canned goods (preferably pop-top) to the Blue Box of Love near the front stairs. Donations are replenished daily to aid those in need. Drop off cans at the labeled rack across from the Fellowship Desk. Questions? Please see Carol Munoz.
“Rapping Up Summer” Cookout: Is after worship Sunday, August 17, 2025, celebrate summer’s finale with food, fellowship, and fun.???? Music • ???? Refreshments • ???? Games
All-Church Retreat: On Saturday, September 20th from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Sertoma Club (Brookville Rd. & German Church)! This special gathering will offer a time of fellowship, renewal, and delicious food, all centered around the theme “Come Follow Me” based on Hebrews 12:1–2. Admission is $12.30 per person (commemorating our 123 years in ministry). Children ages 11 and under attend free. Be sure to bring your Bible, along with your favorite indoor and outdoor games. Payments are due by September 7th, please make checks payable to the church. For more information, please see John Ramsey. It’s going to be a joyful day!
2025 Monthly Fellowship Calendar
- AUGUST ???? “Rapping Up Summer” Cookout Sunday, August 17, 2025
- SEPTEMBER ???? All-Church Retreat Sunday, September 20, 2025
- OCTOBER ???? Harvest Fest Saturday, October 18, 2025
- NOVEMBER ???? Thanksgiving with the Smiths Sunday, November 23, 2025
- DECEMBER ???? Christmas Eve Dinner Tuesday, December 24, 2025
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)
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