January 16, 2024 Darrien Murphy

Volume 3 – Weekly Highlights from the week of 1/7/2024

Prayer

Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ’s glory, that he may be known, worshipped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and forever. Amen.

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Scripture

John 10:1-16 New Living Translation

The Good Shepherd and His Sheep

1 “I tell you the truth, anyone who sneaks over the wall of a sheepfold, rather than going through the gate, must surely be a thief and a robber! But the one who enters through the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep recognize his voice and come to him. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. After he has gathered his own flock, he walks ahead of them, and they follow him because they know his voice. They won’t follow a stranger; they will run from him because they don’t know his voice.”

Those who heard Jesus use this illustration didn’t understand what he meant, so he explained it to them: “I tell you the truth, I am the gate for the sheep. All who came before me[a] were thieves and robbers. But the true sheep did not listen to them. Yes, I am the gate. Those who come in through me will be saved.[b] They will come and go freely and will find good pastures. 10 The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.

11 “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd sacrifices his life for the sheep. 12 A hired hand will run when he sees a wolf coming. He will abandon the sheep because they don’t belong to him and he isn’t their shepherd. And so the wolf attacks them and scatters the flock. 13 The hired hand runs away because he’s working only for the money and doesn’t really care about the sheep.

14 “I am the good shepherd; I know my own sheep, and they know me, 15 just as my Father knows me and I know the Father. So I sacrifice my life for the sheep. 

Sermon – “The Good Shepherd”

Weekly Prayer Request

Harold Haines

Maridee Neireiter

Sue Schiefelbein

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

Today marks a day of service that celebrates the Civil Rights leader’s life and legacy. Observed each year on the third Monday in January as “a day on, not a day off,” it is the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. Please engage in some act of service today or this week.

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.

2024 Monthly Fellowship Calendar

The following is a list of our monthly fellowship events:

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