Stuff, or How Much is Too Much?

In response to two brothers fighting over an inheritance, Jesus says, “one’s life does not consist in the abundance of possessions.” Jesus illustrates this truth with a parable about a “rich fool” who builds bigger barns to keep his abundance all to himself (Luke 12:13-21). As Jesus teaches, our toil for worldly possessions is vanity (Ecclesiastes 2); our labor for the Lord is never in vain (1 Cor 15:58). The stuff that money can buy is fleeting; the love we give and receive is eternal (Luke 12:22-34). Bigger barns cannot give our life meaning; bigger hearts will. Join us In-Person or Online for Worship Sundays at 9:30am and 11am. Find out more about upcoming events and ways to serve our community by joining our mailing list. Email [email protected] and request to be added! If you are in need of prayer or pastoral care, email Pastor Jen at [email protected]. We continue to be deeply grateful for the ongoing generosity of our St. John’s community members, and the faithful financial support that contributes to our mission to “Know Christ and Make Christ Known.” Thank you! Ways you can Give: • Online stjohnslutheran.church • Text "Give" to 760-330-2326 • Mail a check: 42695 Washington St. Palm Desert, CA 92211 For more information about Worship and Ministry at St. John’s, please email the Church Office at [email protected] or call us at 760-345-2122 CCLI Streaming & Podcast License # CSPL129016