Prayer
O God, you declare your almighty power chiefly in showing mercy and pity: Grant us the fullness of your grace, that we, running to obtain your promises, may become partakers of your heavenly treasure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Scripture
Mark 14:32-42 New Living Translation
Jesus Prays in Gethsemane
32 They went to the olive grove called Gethsemane, and Jesus said, “Sit here while I go and pray.” 33 He took Peter, James, and John with him, and he became deeply troubled and distressed. 34 He told them, “My soul is crushed with grief to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me.”
35 He went on a little farther and fell to the ground. He prayed that, if it were possible, the awful hour awaiting him might pass him by. 36 “Abba, Father,”[a] he cried out, “everything is possible for you. Please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine.”
37 Then he returned and found the disciples asleep. He said to Peter, “Simon, are you asleep? Couldn’t you watch with me even one hour? 38 Keep watch and pray, so that you will not give in to temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”
39 Then Jesus left them again and prayed the same prayer as before. 40 When he returned to them again, he found them sleeping, for they couldn’t keep their eyes open. And they didn’t know what to say.
41 When he returned to them the third time, he said, “Go ahead and sleep. Have your rest. But no—the time has come. The Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. 42 Up, let’s be going. Look, my betrayer is here!”
Sermon – “Watch and Pray, So That You Will Not Give into Temptation”
Weekly Prayer Request
A.J. Pitts
Emmanuel
Rico
Mike McComachie
* If you would like to add someone to the weekly prayer list please reply or send an email to tuxedo.park@sbcglobal.net.
At noon, every day this week, we as a church family will be engaging in corporate prayer. The following is a list of what we are praying for each day of this week:
Monday: Our Community
Tuesday: Each Other
Wednesday: Our Church
Thursday: Family
Friday: Health & Strength
Announcements
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.
Bread & Word: (Food Pantry and Clothing Center) will be open on the following Thursdays: 10/12/23, 10/26/23, 11/9/23, 11/30/23, 12/14/23 and 12/28/23.
Fellowship Calendar
The following is a list of our monthly fellowship events:
- Community Harvest Fest: On Saturday, October 14, 2023 @ 12:00 p.m.
Thanksgiving w/ the Smiths: On Sunday, November 19, 2023.
Christmas Eve Luncheon: On Sunday, December 24, 2023.
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
Men’s Boxer Shorts (size: L and 2X)
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)
Women’s Tennis Shoes (Sizes: 8-9 ½)
Women’s Crew (full length) Socks
Boost &Ensure Empty Bottles
Weekly Ministry Highlight
A group of parishioners from Wednesday night Bible Study attending Marcia Dangerfield’s play on Sunday, October 1, 2023.
