Prayer
Father in heaven, who at the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan proclaimed him your beloved Son and anointed him with the Holy Spirit: Grant that all who are baptized into his Name may keep the covenant they have made, and boldly confess him as Lord and Savior; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
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Scripture
James 3:3-10 Amplified Bible
3 Now if we put bits into the horses’ mouths to make them obey us, we guide their whole body as well. 4 And look at the ships. Even though they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are still directed by a very small rudder wherever the impulse of the helmsman determines. 5 In the same sense, the tongue is a small part of the body, and yet it boasts of great things.
See [by comparison] how great a forest is set on fire by a small spark! 6 And the tongue is [in a sense] a fire, the very world of injustice and unrighteousness; the tongue is set among our members as that which contaminates the entire body, and sets on fire the course of our life [the cycle of man’s existence], and is itself set on fire by [a]hell (Gehenna). 7 For every species of beasts and birds, of reptiles and sea creatures, is tamed and has been tamed by the human race. 8 But no one can tame the human tongue; it is a restless evil [undisciplined, unstable], full of deadly poison. 9 With it we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in the likeness of God. 10 Out of the same mouth come both blessing and cursing. These things, my brothers, should not be this way [for we have a moral obligation to speak in a manner that reflects our fear of God and profound respect for His precepts].
Proverbs 18:21 Amplified Bible
21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue,
And those who love it and indulge it will eat its fruit and bear the consequences of their words.
Sermon – “Speak Words of Life”
Weekly Prayer Request
Harold Haines
Maridee Neireiter
John Ramsey
Essence Smith
Freida Thornton
* If you would like to add someone to the weekly prayer list please reply or send an email to tuxedo.park@sbcglobal.net.
Announcements
Church Office/Pastor’s Office (Correction): Will be closed Monday, January 1, 2024, reopening Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Pastor will be available by appointment only during those times.
Grace Tuxedo Park Neighborhood Organization: monthly meeting is tomorrow, Monday, January 8, 2024 @ 6:30 p.m., in our Fellowship Hall (lower level).
Wednesday Night Bible Study: Is on Winter break.
Bread & Word: (Food Pantry and Clothing Center) will be open on the following Thursdays: 1/11/24, 1/25/24, 2/8/24, 2/29/24, 3/14/24, 3/28/24, 4/11/24, 4/25/24, 5/9/24, 5/30/24, 6/13/24, 6/27/24, 7/11/24, 7/25/24, 8/8/24, 8/29/24, 9/12/24 and 9/26/24.
Soup-sation: an event where we showcase various homemade soups will be next Sunday, January 14, 2024, immediately following morning worship.
Monthly ‘Can Goods Drive’: is next Sunday and every 2nd Sunday of the month. Please bring a can good (pop-top) to help fill our outside blue “Box of Love” located by the front stairs of the building. This blue box is filled with food several times a day for individuals in the community that need food. A labeled rack will be placed across from the Fellowship Desk for your can goods. Please see Carol Munoz with any questions.
2024 Monthly Fellowship Calendar
The following is a list of our monthly fellowship events:
January 2024
Soup-sation: Sunday, January 14, 2024
February 2024
Love Your Church Luncheon (Fundraiser): On Sunday, February 11, 2024.
March 2024
Palm Sunday: On Sunday, March 24, 2024, we will be having brunch immediately following morning worship. Please stay and fellowship with us.
Maundy Thursday: On Thursday, March 28, 2024, at 6:30 p.m., we will be having dinner celebration.
April 2024
Annual Chili Cook-Off: will be on Sunday, April 21, 2024, immediately after morning worship, we will be hosting our “Annual Chili Cook Off.” Prizes will be awarded to the best chili. A sign-up sheet is at the registration desk.
May 2024
Real Men Cook: Sunday, May 19, 2024, The Men of Tuxedo will prepare and serve lunch for the Women of Tuxedo.
June 2024
Father’s Day Luncheon: Sunday, June 16, 2023 – 122nd Year Anniversary Service
July 2024
Ice Cream Social/Community Day: Sunday, July 14, 2024
August 2024
“Rapping Up Summer” Cookout: Sunday, August 18, 2024
September 2024
Mexican Feast: Sunday, September 15, 2024
October 2024
Harvest Fest: Saturday, October 12, 2024
November 2024
Thanksgiving with the Smiths: Sunday, November 24, 2024
December 2024
Christmas Eve Dinner: Tuesday, December 24, 2024
* If you have any input or questions about our monthly fellowship events, please see Mrs. Linda Sutton.
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
Blankets
Men’s Boxer Shorts (size: L and 2X)
Men’s Winter Boots
Men’s Sneakers (size: 9-12)
Men’s Crew (full length) Socks
Men’s Jeans (waist size 32-38)
Men’s Jeans (waist size 30-32)
Men’s Gloves
Women’s Winter Boots
Women’s Gloves
Women’s Tennis Shoes (Sizes: 8-9 ½)
Women’s Crew (full length) Socks
Boost & Ensure Empty Bottles
