April 28, 2024 Editorial Team

One Shepherd One Flock – Newsletter – Volume 17 – Weekly Highlights from the week of 4/14/2024

Prayer

O God, whose Son Jesus is the good shepherd of your people: Grant that when we hear his voice we may know him who calls us each by name, and follow where he leads; who, with you and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

 

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Scripture

John 10:11-18

Jesus said, “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. The hired hand, who is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and runs away—and the wolf snatches them and scatters them. The hired hand runs away because a hired hand does not care for the sheep. I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father. And I lay down my life for the sheep. I have other sheep that do not belong to this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. So there will be one flock, one shepherd. For this reason the Father loves me, because I lay down my life in order to take it up again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it up again. I have received this command from my Father.”

 

 

Sermon – “One Shepherd, One Flock”

Weekly Prayer Request

Harold Haines

Sophia Lange

John Ramsey

Leslie Smith 

Jim Sutton

Sharlyne Wilson

If you would like to add someone to the weekly prayer list please reply or send an email to tuxedo.park@sbcglobal.net.

Announcements

Congratulations to Tammi for clinching first place and Heidi for securing second place in our 2024 Annual chili cook-off! It was a delicious and competitive event, with all participants bringing their A-game. We are blessed to have so much community spirit and culinary talent.

Bread & WordFood Pantry and Clothing Center will be open this Thursday, April 25, 2024 @ 5:00 p.m., and on the following Thursdays: 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, 9/26/24, 10/10/24 and 10/24/24.

Guest SpeakerWe are thrilled to announce that on Sunday, May 5, 2024, we will have the honor of hosting Rev. Dr. David Fitch for our morning worship service. Dr. Fitch, a distinguished pastor, author, and professor, serves as Pastor Eddie’s Doctoral Supervisor.

Join us for this special service as Dr. Fitch shares his wisdom and insights with us. Following the service, there will be a reception where you can mingle and engage with Dr. Fitch personally.

ABCGI Annual Gathering: Join us for the American Baptist Churches of Greater Indianapolis Annual Gathering service on May 5, 2024, at New Era Church located at 517 W 30th Street, Indianapolis, IN. The service will commence at 4:30 p.m., followed by dinner in the church’s fellowship hall beneath the sanctuary.

This year’s Annual Gathering will mark the Installation Service of our new Executive Minister, Rev. Dr. Michael Friday, and the Installation of the ABCGI Board 2024-2026. We’re excited to announce that our own pastor, Eddie Smith, will assume the role of President. All are warmly invited to participate in this special occasion.

 

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 Sneakers (size: 9-12)

Men’s Jeans (waist size 32-38)

Men’s Jeans (waist size 30-32)

Women’s Tennis Shoes (Sizes: 8-9 ½)

Boost & Ensure Empty Bottles

 

2024 Monthly Fellowship Calendar

The following is a list of our monthly fellowship events:

o   Real Men Cook: Sunday, May 19, 2024, The Men of Tuxedo will prepare and serve lunch for the Women of Tuxedo.

o   Father’s Day Luncheon: Sunday, June 16, 2023 – 122nd Year Anniversary Service.

o   Ice Cream Social/Community Day: Sunday, July 14, 2024.

o   “Rapping Up Summer” Cookout: Sunday, August 18, 2024.     

o   Mexican Feast: Sunday, September 15, 2024.

o   Harvest Fest: Saturday, October 12, 2024.

o   Thanksgiving with the Smiths: Sunday, November 24, 2024.

o   Christmas Eve Dinner: Tuesday, December 24, 2024.

* If you have any input or questions about our monthly fellowship events, please see Mrs. Linda Sutton.