Luke 16:19-31 New Living Translation
Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus
19 Jesus said, “There was a certain rich man who was splendidly clothed in purple and fine linen and who lived each day in luxury. 20 At his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus who was covered with sores. 21 As Lazarus lay there longing for scraps from the rich man’s table, the dogs would come and lick his open sores.
22 “Finally, the poor man died and was carried by the angels to sit beside Abraham at the heavenly banquet. The rich man also died and was buried, 23 and he went to the place of the dead. There, in torment, he saw Abraham in the far distance with Lazarus at his side.
24 “The rich man shouted, ‘Father Abraham, have some pity! Send Lazarus over here to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue. I am in anguish in these flames.’ 25 “But Abraham said to him, ‘Son, remember that during your lifetime you had everything you wanted, and Lazarus had nothing. So now he is here being comforted, and you are in anguish. 26 And besides, there is a great chasm separating us. No one can cross over to you from here, and no one can cross over to us from there.’
27 “Then the rich man said, ‘Please, Father Abraham, at least send him to my father’s home. 28 For I have five brothers, and I want him to warn them so they don’t end up in this place of torment.’
29 “But Abraham said, ‘Moses and the prophets have warned them. Your brothers can read what they wrote.’
30 “The rich man replied, ‘No, Father Abraham! But if someone is sent to them from the dead, then they will repent of their sins and turn to God.’
31 “But Abraham said, ‘If they won’t listen to Moses and the prophets, they won’t be persuaded even if someone rises from the dead.’”
Prayer
O God, you declare your almighty power chiefly in showing mercy and pity: Grant us the fullness of your grace, that we, running to obtain your promises, may become partakers of your heavenly treasure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Sermon
“The Great Reversal: Heaven’s Justice”
Weekly Prayer Request
Mel Cook, Marcia Dangerfield, Ashley Diggs, Scott Harvey, A.J. Pitts, Wendall Straton, Doug Ramsey, Dareon Winston and Debra Woods.
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Announcements
Death Notice: It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved parishioner, James “Jim” Sutton. Please keep his wife, Linda, his daughter, Heidi, and the rest of his family in your prayers. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Zumba with Suzanne: Is every Tuesday at 6:30 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: 10/9/25, 10/23/25, 11/6/25, 11/20/25, 12/4/25 and 12/18/25.
Upcoming Safety Training at Tuxedo Park: We are offering two important FREE training opportunities this October:
Saturday, October 18 – Adult, Child & Infant CPR and AED Certification
Saturday, October 25 – First Aid Training
Each class runs approximately 2–3 hours, and only 12 slots are available for each session. All students who complete the training will be issued a certification card. A continental breakfast will be provided at each training. These classes typically cost around $150 per person, but we are offering them at no cost to parishioners. If you’re interested in participating, please let Pastor Eddie know as soon as possible.
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.
2025 Monthly Fellowship Calendar
- OCTOBER ???? Caribbean Fest Sunday, October 19, 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 Winter 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
Weekly Ministry Highlight
On Thursday night at our Clothing Center, we had the privilege of presenting this American flag quilt to a former Marine. The quilt was originally made for the father of one of our volunteers, a veteran whose mother hoped it would someday be passed on to another serviceman. Her heartfelt intention lives on through this meaningful and moving gesture.
