Mark 12:38-44 – Volume 46 – 11/11/2024

Sermon/Scripture

Mark 12:38-44 New Living Translation

³⁸ Jesus also taught: “Beware of these teachers of religious law! For they like to parade around in flowing robes and receive respectful greetings as they walk in the marketplaces. ³⁹ And how they love the seats of honor in the synagogues and the head table at banquets. ⁴⁰ Yet they shamelessly cheat widows out of their property and then pretend to be pious by making long prayers in public. Because of this, they will be more severely punished.”

The Widow’s Offering

⁴¹ Jesus sat down near the collection box in the Temple and watched as the crowds dropped in their money. Many rich people put in large amounts. ⁴² Then a poor widow came and dropped in two small coins.

⁴³ Jesus called his disciples to him and said, “I tell you the truth, this poor widow has given more than all the others who are making contributions. ⁴⁴ For they gave a tiny part of their surplus, but she, poor as she is, has given everything she had to live on.”

Prayer

Almighty and merciful God, it is only by your gift that your faithful people offer you true and laudable service: Grant that we may run without stumbling to obtain your heavenly promises; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Weekly Prayer Request

Michelle Bush, The Conduff Family, Marcia Dangerfield, Janice Dwyre, Rick & Mary Harmon, Janna Hinton, Kelly Hinton, Keith Neireiter, John Ramsey, The Samuels Family, The Squires Family, Susan Short, Linda Sutton and Marge Steinich.

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

Announcements

Grace Tuxedo Park Neighborhood Organization: scheduled for tonight has been CANCELLED and rescheduled for November 18, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. For more details, please contact Oma Barger.

Bread & Word: Food Pantry and Clothing Center will be open on the following Thursdays: 11/21/24, 12/5/24, and 12/19/24.

Thanksgiving Meals: We are sponsoring Thanksgiving meals for 30 families in need. These meals will be available for pickup on Monday, November 25, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 p.m. For more details, please see Carol Munoz.

Thanksgiving w/ the Smiths: Pastor Eddie and his family will be preparing and hosting Thanksgiving dinner for our church family on Sunday, November 24, 2024, immediately following the morning worship service. We invite you to stay and fellowship with us!

Clothing Center

The Clothing Center is seeking donations for any of the items listed below. Gently used items are acceptable. Bolded items are sorely needed.

Laundry Detergent

Bath Towels

Blankets

Pillowcases

Sheets

Children’s Winter Boots

Children’s Winter Coats (sizes: 3-18)

Men’s Boxer Shorts (size: L and 2X)

Men’s Sneakers (size: 9-12)

Men’s Jeans (waist size: 32-38)

Men’s Jeans (waist size 30-32)

Men’s Long Sleeved Tee Shirts (sizes: small and medium)

Men’s Winter Boots

Women’s Tennis Shoes (sizes: 8-9 ½)

Women’s Winter Boots

Boost & Ensure Empty Bottles

Sweat Pants