Mark 12:28-34 New Living Translation
The Most Important Commandment
28 One of the teachers of religious law was standing there listening to the debate. He realized that Jesus had answered well, so he asked, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?”
29 Jesus replied, “The most important commandment is this: ‘Listen, O Israel! The Lord our God is the one and only Lord. 30 And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.’ 31 The second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ No other commandment is greater than these.”
32 The teacher of religious law replied, “Well said, Teacher. You have spoken the truth by saying that there is only one God and no other. 33 And I know it is important to love him with all my heart and all my understanding and all my strength, and to love my neighbor as myself. This is more important than to offer all of the burnt offerings and sacrifices required in the law.”
34 Realizing how much the man understood, Jesus said to him, “You are not far from the Kingdom of God.” And after that, no one dared to ask him any more questions.
Prayer
Almighty God, you have poured upon us the new light of your incarnate Word: Grant that this light, enkindled in our hearts, may shine forth in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Weekly Prayer Request
Edwin Berry, Rick & Mary Harmon, Danny Krejchik, The Lamping Family, Keith Neireiter, Maridee Neireiter, Jim Sutton, The Family of Roberta Vernon and Zehner Vernon.
* If you would like to add someone to the weekly prayer list please reply or send an email to tuxedo.park@sbcglobal.net
Announcements
Monday & Wednesday Night Bible Studies: Are on Winter break.
Bread & Word: (Food Pantry and Clothing Center) will be open on the following Thursdays: 1/9/25, 1/30/25, 2/13/25, 2/27/25, 3/13/25, 3/27/25, 4/10/25, 4/24/25, 5/8/25, 5/29/25, 6/12/25, 6/26/25, 7/10/25, 7/24/25, 8/7/25, 8/28/25, 9/11/25, 9/25/25, 10/9/25, 10/23/25, 11/6/25, 11/20/25, 12/4/25 and 12/18/25.
New Signs for 2025: Next year, we will be placing a few new signs outside our church property: at the entry of both parking lots and on the south side of the building facing Washington Street. These signs will help tell people who we are.
To make this happen, we are forming a sign committee and seeking your input. If you are interested in being involved or have any suggestions, please see Pastor Eddie. Your participation and ideas are greatly appreciated! Thank you for your support and involvement in this exciting project!
2025 Monthly Fellowship Calendar
The following is a list of our monthly fellowship events:
January 2025
Soup-sation: Sunday, January 19, 2025.
February 2025
Love Your Church Luncheon (Fundraiser): Sunday, February 16, 2025.
March 2025
Annual Chili Cook-Off: Sunday, March 23, 2025.
April 2025
Maundy Thursday: Thursday, April 17, 2025.
May 2025
TBA
June 2025
Father’s Day Luncheon: Sunday, June 15, 2025 – 123rd Year Anniversary Service
July 2025
Ice Cream Social/Community Day: Sunday, July 20, 2025
August 2025
“Rapping Up Summer” Cookout: Sunday, August 17, 2025
September 2025
TBA
October 2025
Harvest Fest: Saturday, October 18, 2025
November 2025
Thanksgiving w/ the Smiths: Sunday, November 23, 2025
December 2025
Christmas Eve Dinner: Wednesday, December 24, 2025
* 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
Bath Towels
Blankets
Pillowcases
Sheets
Children’s Winter Boots
Children’s Winter Coats (sizes: 3-18)
Hooded Sweatshirts (size: Small, Medium, Large)
Men’s Boxer Shorts (size: Large and 2X)
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 Sneakers (size: 9-12)
Men’s Winter Boots
Men’s Winter Gloves
Women’s Tennis Shoes (sizes: 8-9 ½)
Women’s Winter Boots
Women’s Winter Gloves
Boost & Ensure Empty Bottles
Sweat Pants
Winter Coats
