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JULY 30, 2025                 
THE SIN OF THE BARN BUILDER
 
Dear Snyder's Church Family and Friends,
 
This coming Sunday morning we shall read St. Luke 12: 13 - 21
and the theme is "But God said 'You Fool!"
We will sing "Jesus Loves Me"; "He Touched Me";
"It Is Well With My Soul" and other music selected for the service.
Jeff will share the Children's Moment and at the end of our Worship we will share in Holy Communion.
Plan to be with us as we lift up the name of the Lord in all things.
 
Notice as you read the Scripture lesson that the man in the story is already rich before the abundant crop comes in. Notice also that he already had barn enough to store the crop. But here's the problem.
The harvest was so good he couldn't store it all. What to do? he asks himself. Should I give it away or sell it at the market? Neither. I will build bigger barns and keep it for myself. He is not thankful for the riches that he already has. He wants more to ensure his security. He doesn't want to live for the day; he wants to live today trying to ensure the pleasures of tomorrow.
 
We call this greed. To clutch our wealth as if it is an end in itself is the sin of the Barn Builder.
 
Jesus is asking the younger brother at what level will you have enough? You want too much. Be happy with what you are getting.
Beware of greed.
 
Great advice as we shall learn this Sunday morning and you are encouraged to be with us.
May God bless you richly today and may you richly bless others in His name.
See you in Church this Sunday morning.
 
 
Pastor Bill