Ephesians 2:11-18 New Living Translation
Oneness and Peace in Christ
11 Don’t forget that you Gentiles used to be outsiders. You were called “uncircumcised heathens” by the Jews, who were proud of their circumcision, even though it affected only their bodies and not their hearts. 12 In those days you were living apart from Christ. You were excluded from citizenship among the people of Israel, and you did not know the covenant promises God had made to them. You lived in this world without God and without hope. 13 But now you have been united with Christ Jesus. Once you were far away from God, but now you have been brought near to him through the blood of Christ.
14 For Christ himself has brought peace to us. He united Jews and Gentiles into one people when, in his own body on the cross, he broke down the wall of hostility that separated us. 15 He did this by ending the system of law with its commandments and regulations. He made peace between Jews and Gentiles by creating in himself one new people from the two groups. 16 Together as one body, Christ reconciled both groups to God by means of his death on the cross, and our hostility toward each other was put to death.
17 He brought this Good News of peace to you Gentiles who were far away from him, and peace to the Jews who were near. 18 Now all of us can come to the Father through the same Holy Spirit because of what Christ has done for us.
Prayer
Merciful God, who sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Sermon
“Breaking Down the Walls: Peace as Reconciliation”
Weekly Prayer Request
Mel & Marie Cook, Dave & Dianna Huckleberry, Roger Krejchik, Stephanie Moles, Leslie Smith, and Jane Ziehmke.
* If you would like to add someone to the weekly prayer list please reply or send an email to tuxedo.park@sbcglobal.net
Announcements
Memorial Poinsettia: Are available for order at $14.00 each. The deadline for orders was yesterday, Sunday, December 7, 2025. For more details or to place your order, please see Madelyn Ramsey or contact her at (317) 502-7999 via call or text.
Grace Tuxedo Park Neighborhood Organization: Will be meeting here tonight, December 8 @ 6:30 p.m. Please see Oma Barger for more details.
Zumba w/ Suzanne: Is every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. (1-hour sessions). Get fit, have fun, and enjoy Latin music-inspired dance workouts.
Monthly Canned Goods Drive (Every 2nd Sunday): Next Sunday, support our community by donating canned goods to the Blue Box of Love near the front stairs. Drop cans at the rack across from the Fellowship Desk.
2025 Annual Business Meeting: Will be held on next Sunday, December 14, 2025, immediately following morning worship.
Bread & Word: (Food Pantry and Clothing Center) will be open on Thursday, December 18.
Monthly Fellowship Calendar
- DECEMBER 🎄 Christmas Eve Dinner Tuesday, December 24, 2025
- JANUARY 🍲 Soup-sation: Sunday, January 18, 2026
- FEBRUARY 🥰 Love Your Church Luncheon: Sunday, February 15, 2026
- MARCH 🌶️ Annual Chili Cook-Off: Sunday, March 15, 2026
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 Winter Gloves
Men’s Jeans (waist size: 32-38)
Men’s Jeans (waist size 30-32)
Men’s Sneakers (size: 9-12)
Women’s Winter Gloves
Women’s Tennis Shoes (sizes: 8-9 ½)
Boost & Ensure Empty Bottles
Sweat Pants
