Daniel 3:19-30 New Living Translation
The Blazing Furnace
19 Nebuchadnezzar was so furious with Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego that his face became distorted with rage. He commanded that the furnace be heated seven times hotter than usual. 20 Then he ordered some of the strongest men of his army to bind Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego and throw them into the blazing furnace. 21 So they tied them up and threw them into the furnace, fully dressed in their pants, turbans, robes, and other garments. 22 And because the king, in his anger, had demanded such a hot fire in the furnace, the flames killed the soldiers as they threw the three men in. 23 So Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, securely tied, fell into the roaring flames.
24 But suddenly, Nebuchadnezzar jumped up in amazement and exclaimed to his advisers, “Didn’t we tie up three men and throw them into the furnace?”
“Yes, Your Majesty, we certainly did,” they replied.
25 “Look!” Nebuchadnezzar shouted. “I see four men, unbound, walking around in the fire unharmed! And the fourth looks like a god!”
26 Then Nebuchadnezzar came as close as he could to the door of the flaming furnace and shouted:
“Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, servants of the Most High God, come out! Come here!”
So Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego stepped out of the fire. 27 Then the high officers, officials, governors, and advisers crowded around them and saw that the fire had not touched them. Not a hair on their heads was singed, and their clothing was not scorched. They didn’t even smell of smoke!
28 Then Nebuchadnezzar said, “Praise to the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego! He sent his angel to rescue his servants who trusted in him. They defied the king’s command and were willing to die rather than serve or worship any god except their own God. 29 Therefore, I make this decree: If any people, whatever their race or nation or language, speak a word against the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, they will be torn limb from limb, and their houses will be turned into heaps of rubble. There is no other god who can rescue like this!”
30 Then the king promoted Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to even higher positions in the province of Babylon.
Prayer
Lord, we pray that your grace may always precede and follow us, that we may continually be given to good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Sermon
“The Furnace That Became Holy Ground”
Weekly Prayer Request
Mel Cook, Scott Harvey, Robert Hawthorne, Doug Ramsey, Dareon Winston and Debra Woods.
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Announcements
October Is Clergy Appreciation Month: This month, we honor our pastors and ministry leaders for their faithful service, compassionate leadership, and spiritual care. We especially celebrate Pastor Eddie, whose guidance continues to bless our community with grace and wisdom. Let us take time to express our gratitude—with a note, a prayer, a text, or a kind word.
“I will give you shepherds after my own heart…” ~ Jeremiah 3:15
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! For questions, feel free to contact Suzanne.
Bread & Word: (Food Pantry and Clothing Center) will be open on the following Thursdays: 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 @ 10:00 a.m. – Adult, Child & Infant CPR and AED Certification
Saturday, October 25 @ 10:00 a.m. – First Aid Training
Each training session runs 2–3 hours, and a few spots remain. Participants who complete the course will receive a certification card. A continental breakfast is provided. These classes typically cost $150 per person, but we are offering them for free to parishioners. If you are interested, please let Pastor Eddie know ASAP.
Caribbean Feast: Get ready for a flavorful celebration! On next 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!
World Mission Offering: This month, we join all American Baptist churches in supporting the World Mission Offering. Our gifts help share Christ’s love in over 70 countries through health care, education, refugee support, and more. Please consider giving to this global mission.
2025 Monthly Fellowship Calendar
- 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
