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.
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Scripture
2 Peter 3:8-18 New Living Translation
8 But you must not forget this one thing, dear friends: A day is like a thousand years to the Lord, and a thousand years is like a day. 9 The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise, as some people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants everyone to repent. 10 But the day of the Lord will come as unexpectedly as a thief. Then the heavens will pass away with a terrible noise, and the very elements themselves will disappear in fire, and the earth and everything on it will be found to deserve judgment.[a]
11 Since everything around us is going to be destroyed like this, what holy and godly lives you should live, 12 looking forward to the day of God and hurrying it along. On that day, he will set the heavens on fire, and the elements will melt away in the flames. 13 But we are looking forward to the new heavens and new earth he has promised, a world filled with God’s righteousness.
14 And so, dear friends, while you are waiting for these things to happen, make every effort to be found living peaceful lives that are pure and blameless in his sight.
15 And remember, our Lord’s patience gives people time to be saved. This is what our beloved brother Paul also wrote to you with the wisdom God gave him— 16 speaking of these things in all of his letters. Some of his comments are hard to understand, and those who are ignorant and unstable have twisted his letters to mean something quite different, just as they do with other parts of Scripture. And this will result in their destruction.
Peter’s Final Words
17 You already know these things, dear friends. So be on guard; then you will not be carried away by the errors of these wicked people and lose your own secure footing. 18 Rather, you must grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
All glory to him, both now and forever! Amen.
Weekly Prayer Request
The family of Ruth Coleman
Harold Haines
The family of Donna Herman
The family of Darrell Morris
Derrick Pinner
John Ramsey
Freida Thornton
The family of Christine Young
* 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: Monthly meeting will be tomorrow, Monday, December 11, 2023 @ 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 this Thursday, December 14, 2023 @ 5:00 p.m. and Thursday December 28, 2023.
2023 Annual Business Meeting: Will be held today, December 10, 2023, immediately following morning worship.
Memorial Poinsettia: Orders can be placed with Madelyn Ramsey at (317) 502-7999. They cost $12.25 each. The deadline for ordering is next Friday, December 15, 2023.
Christmas Eve: Service will be on Sunday morning December 24, 2023, followed by a catered luncheon. Please come out and celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.
RMMO (Retired Ministers and Missionaries Offering): is an offering we give to remember and thank those who have dedicated their lives and service to Christ, the church, and us period. With gift revenue from the RMMO 2022 offering, 3,332 “thank you” checks averaging $154 were distributed, a modest amount in which the gesture says far more than the dollars. For all they have done, let’s do this for them again this year. If you have any questions, please see Vernon Ramsey.
Monthly Fellowship Calendar
The following is a list of our monthly fellowship events:
- Soup-sation: On Sunday, January 14, 2024.
- Love Your Church Luncheon (Fundraiser): On Sunday, February 11, 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
