Weekly Update // Pastor John

“But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life is being demanded of you. And the things you have prepared, whose will they be?’ So it is with those who store up treasures for themselves but are not rich toward God.”

This Sunday, Pastor Emily will be reflecting on The Parable of the Rich Fool. Her message, “Storage Wars,” explores Jesus’ challenge to live generously and be rich toward God—not just rich in stuff.

The parable reminds us: abundance isn’t meant to be hoarded, but shared. As the rich man builds bigger barns to store up his harvest, Jesus calls us to use what we’ve been given for God’s purposes.

That truth speaks clearly at Asbury. We don’t own our property—it’s held in trust—but we steward it faithfully. From worship and youth group meetings to our Early Learning Center and community partners, this place is alive with ministry.

Our beautiful campus—lakeside chapel, stained glass, playground—points to God’s creativity. And yes, even the A/C is ministry in this heat! Our buildings aren’t just expenses—they’re tools for mission, spaces where people meet Jesus, grow in faith, and share love.

As you reflect on being “rich toward God,” consider:
Who could you invite to experience this sacred space that we are called to care for and to share with others?

See you Sunday.

Shalom,
Pastor John