Edition 2025, Volume 38

John 15:1-17 New Living Translation

⁹ “I have loved you even as the Father has loved me. Remain in my love. ¹⁰ When you obey my commandments, you remain in my love, just as I obey my Father’s commandments and remain in his love. ¹¹ I have told you these things so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow! 

¹² This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you. ¹³ There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. ¹⁴ You are my friends if you do what I command. ¹⁵ I no longer call you slaves, because a master doesn’t confide in his slaves. Now you are my friends, since I have told you everything the Father told me. ¹⁶ You didn’t choose me. I chose you. I appointed you to go and produce lasting fruit, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask for, using my name. ¹⁷ This is my command: Love each other.

Prayer

Grant us, Lord, not to be anxious about earthly things, but to love things heavenly; and even now, while we are placed among things that are passing away, to hold fast to those that shall endure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Sermon

“No Greater Love”

Weekly Prayer Request

Marcia Dangerfield, Ashley Diggs, Scott Harvey, A.J. Pitts, Wendall Straton, Doug Ramsey, Jim Sutton and Debra Woods.

* If you would like to add someone to the weekly prayer list please reply or send an email to tuxedo.park@sbcglobal.net

Announcements

Zumba with Suzanne: Is back this Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. (1-hour sessions). Let’s get fit, have fun, and enjoy Latin music-inspired dance workouts together!! For questions, feel free to contact Suzanne.

Wednesday Night Bible Study – Start Time:

Will be at 6:30 p.m. this week. Come ready to dive into the Word, share in fellowship, and grow together in faith. All are welcome!

Food Pantry Midwest Pick-Up — Volunteers Needed: Our Midwest Food Bank pick-up for the food pantry is scheduled for this Tuesday, September 23, 2025, with delivery arriving at the church around 11:00 a.m. We’re asking for manpower to help receive the delivery and stock the pantry. If you’re available to lend a hand, please see Harold Haines or Troy Ramsey for more details. Thank you for supporting this vital ministry!

Bread & Word: (Food Pantry and Clothing Center) will be open this Thursday, September 25, 2025, 5:00 p.m., and on the following Thursdays: 10/9/25, 10/23/25, 11/6/25, 11/20/25, 12/4/25 and 12/18/25.

Caribbean Feast: Get ready for a flavorful celebration! On Sunday, October 19, our very own Winnie Gill will be preparing a Caribbean-style feast for the church. Come hungry and come ready to enjoy a vibrant meal filled with island-inspired dishes, fellowship, and joy. You don’t want to miss this delicious gathering!

Safety Training at Tuxedo Park: We are offering two important training opportunities this October:

• Saturday, October 18 – Adult, Child & Infant CPR and AED Certification
• Saturday, October 25 – First Aid Training