This Week at Clyde Park
A Note from Pastor Ryan
There is a somewhat famous Monopoly wealth study which was ran by Paul Piff at UC Berkeley.
The study had two strangers play monopoly. Before they would play, they would flip a coin. One person was labeled “rich” the other “poor” The rich player started with twice as much money, rolled the dice two times each turn, and collected $200 when passing go. The poor player started with $1000, rolled once, and only got $100 when passing go.
After only 15 minutes the rich players began to lose apathy. They became loud, took up more space, and boasted about their success at the opponents struggles. Even though they knew they had better rules, they believed that they were better at the gam. At the end, NONE of the rich players credited the rigged conditions for why they won, they just thought they were better.
This story serves as a reminder that our perception can often be WAY off. that perception often comes into play when we attempt to interpret the parable of the talents. What largely goes missed is that the talents were gifts.
Each has been given different gifts, but they are not ours. The first one goes into protection mode and ends up losing. He assumed that the gift was a possession. The other two, however,
“recognize that to try and secure the gifts they had been given means the gifts would be lost."
Stanley Hauerwas points out “The parable is intended to teach us how to wait patiently as those who have received the gift of being called to be a disciple of Jesus."
Jesus disciples are called to do the work that Jesus has called us to do… learning to tell the truth, love our enemies, and care for the least of these. In doing this work we find the joy of the gifts which we have been given. They are not our own to with as we wish. Our gifts, our talents not the same. And that is good. They come from God to be used for God’s glory and that is how we get to keep them.
Community Dinner: Taco Bar
Thanksgiving Offering
Sunday, November 22nd & Sunday November 29th
4th Sunday Open Choir (November 22nd)
We are starting an open choir! Anyone and everyone is invited to the platform to sing the 2 hymns…the only requirement is you make a joyful noise to the Lord and you smile. The 2 hymns this month are: I Will Enter His Gates With Thanksgiving, and Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty.
Bridal Card Shower November 15th
We will be showering Megan Crawford with cards as she and Mark Metz will be getting married in December. Let’s show our love and blessings to them on their upcoming marriage.
Teen Fundraiser Pancake Breakfast
Saturday, 11/14/26, 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
The Food Pantry Needs Your Help
In the month of November, we would like to be able to provide families with a gift card to Aldi to buy a turkey dinner for Thanksgiving. That would mean we would need $2,000 for the month.
Women’s Ministry
We will be a having secret Sisters for the months of November and December for all women interested. If you would like to participate, there are information sheets to fill out in the foyer and we will be drawing names on Sunday. It will be fun and we will get to know our sisters in Christ better!
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