Do not steal. Simple enough, right?

But the biblical definition of stealing goes further than most of us want to admit — taking without consent, yes, but also defrauding, deceiving, and withholding what is rightfully owed. And underneath all of it is the same mentality: there isn't enough, so I better take what I can get.

In this message, Eric walks through the eighth commandment and makes the case that this is really a generosity sermon. He traces the scarcity mentality from COVID toilet paper shelves to the Malachi storehouse, from the farmer's market scale to Abraham on the mountain — and lands on the only thing that actually transforms takers into givers: the gospel.

In this message:

• What stealing actually means — legally and biblically
• How taking from your neighbor diminishes them — and connects to contempt
• The scarcity mentality vs. our generous God who has cattle on a thousand hills
• Why God asked for tithes — and what Nehemiah 12 says about where it actually went
• The rich young man and the open hands Jesus asks for

Key Scriptures:
Exodus 20:15 • Leviticus 19 • Malachi 3:6–12 • Genesis 22 • 2 Corinthians 8:9 • Matthew 19:16–22 • Philippians 2 • Proverbs 11:1

Join us Sundays @ 9:15 AM
1120 Madison St., Jefferson City, MO
https://memorialchurch.net
getconnected@memorialchurch.net
https://www.facebook.com/memorialchurchjc

Listen on the go:

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The Prayer Team is a confidential group.
If you have a prayer request you can share it here. 
https://memorialchurch.breezechms.com/form/ee11ac

We also have a private prayer group on Facebook.  

Our Church Directory on Breeze gets outdated, but the benefit of a digital directory is that it is quickly updated. This Sunday Kari and Laura will be in the front corner to have you update your information and get an updated picture.  

If you have your Breeze login, you can update your information and picture yourself. If you don't know your breeze log-in, contact the church office Monday-Thursday 9-2.

Come to the flagpole before school and pray with your classmates.

Come hang out at the park!  Meet at church to leave at 6:15.

Bring your yardwork tools and help clean up the church property.  

Come enjoy a fall evening with your church family! Fun for all ages—hayrides, corn maze, photo-ops, corn pit, playground, swings, slides, animals, general store, flowers, pumpkins, dinner, and s'mores- all for $5/person! 

Please RSVP so we have plenty of food.

If you would like to help the Family team with this event, they could use help with the dinner portion—cooking, bringing supplies, serving, and cleanup. Contact Katie Baysinger.

Come enjoy some trunk or treating! We will have hot dogs and popcorn. There will be an ice cream truck available for purchase. Some trunks will have games. We look forward to seeing you! 

Memorial- Please share how you are volunteering in the link below. This is a community-wide event, so we'd love to have a large participation.  

Dinner is served from 5:30-6:00 pm

September Menus:

9/2: Deli sandwiches and salads, chips, watermelon

9/9 Chicken strips, mac n cheese, veggies and dip, brownies

9/16 Mexican bar, southwest salad, fruit salad

9/23 Pork steaks, brats, baked beans, slaw, chips, cookies

9/30 Chicken al Fredo, buttered broccoli, salad, garlic bread

The cost of the meal is:

5 and under eat free, 6-12: $3, 13+: $5, Family Max $20

Payment can be made through a QR code, website, check, or cash. There will not be a change bag. Please note Wed dinner on your payment. https://memorialchurch.net/give

Age Groups go to classes from 6:00-7:30.

Weekly required budget: $6,274

YTD Budget: $232,138

Average Giving: $5,973

YTD Giving: $221,004

Attendance: 128

Office hours are 9-1 Monday-Thursday