REFLECTION: Mark 10:35-42 “Jesus came to serve!”
Jesus spoke clearly and on multiple occasions to his disciples about the need to
be humble and to serve others. It wasn’t empty speech. He himself came not to
be served but serve and to give his life to save many. He called his disciples also
to be servants, but they were slow to hear and were looking forward to being
served, rather than serving. James and John asked Jesus if they could have the
best seats in heaven, sitting with Jesus at his left and at his right.
Have you listened to what Jesus is saying about service?
Here is an outline of the message for this Sunday.
1. Jesus speaks of how he will serve - but no-one is listening.
a. See, the Son of Man will be handed over to the chief priests and the scribes, and
they will condemn him to death (32-33
b. After three days, he will rise again (34)
2. The disciples dream of how they will be served.
a. James and John said to him, ‘Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask
of you.’ (35)
b. Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your glory. (37)
3. Jesus sets them straight on service.
a. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, or be baptized with the baptism that I
am baptized with? (38)
b. Whoever wishes to become great among you must be your servant (43)
c. For the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a
ransom for many.’ (45)
To Think About:
How do you see yourself? Are you here to be served? Or are you here as one
who will humble themselves and serve others?
HYMNS
TIS 153 God is love, let heaven adore him
MP 1085 Let the weak say I am strong
TIS 256 The servant king
TIS 155 How great thou art
ARE YOU ON OUR PARISH ELECTORAL ROLL
If you are over 18 and a confirmed Anglican who has been attending St James for
more than 12 months, you are eligible to apply to be put on our Parish Electoral Roll.
This will allow you to stand for leadership positions in the church such as Parish
Council and will allow you to vote in elections at our AGM. If you are unsure,
please review the roll posted on the rear doors. If you wish to apply, please use the
form on the back table.
BUILDING FUND UPDATE
Recently we relaunched the building fund appeal with the target figure
of $300,000 that we need to raise over the next 3 years. We have had a wonderful
response so far with donations received to date totalling $39,319.95. This is a great
start.
BUILDING UPDATE
The demolition and levelling of the site is taking place this Thursday Oct
17th completing this first phase. Provided building permits go through as expected,
we expected the builder to begin with excavations around the 10th of November. We
also expect the new sewage to be connected and the front carpark levelled in the next
two weeks.
BAPTISM
At this Sunday’s 10am service we will be baptizing Tyler Jayatunga. We welcome
Tyler’s family and friends for this important moment in his life.
VICAR AWAY
Graeme and Jane will be attending CMS meetings at Katoomba next weekend (away
from 25th to 27th of Oct), representing CMS Victoria. Rev. George will be leading
and presiding at both morning services and Marien will be preaching. Please
encourage them as they step up to serve.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT GROWTH GROUP
The Wednesday night growth group has just started a new series of studies
going through the book of Colossians. Jane is leading the study. Come along for
a great time of fellowship and learning together from God’s word. Starts 7:30pm in
the Supper Room and finishes at 9pm. All are welcome.
WEDNESDAY SERVICES
Will now resume without further interruption now that the asbestos removal has
been completed. We may have construction noise to compete with over the coming
months, but the services will be back to normal.
SOME DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Sunday 17th November Parish AGM 12 midday
Sunday 1st December Parish Christmas Roast lunch with Joy Freier
Monday 10th December – Monday meal Christmas lunch
Sunday 22nd December, 7pm Carol Service
Tuesday 24th December, Christmas Eve Service.
LAWN MOWING ROSTER: 21st October – Heinz & Vic
READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY 27th Oct: Job 42.1-6, 10-17; Psalm 34.
1-8, 19-22; Hebrews 7. 21-28; Mark 10. 46-52
THIS WEEK WE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR: Anthony, Nisha, Mike, Cecil,
Ruth, Eva, Charles, Nigel, Jen, Ted, Sylvia, Fay, Natasha, Betty, Rosalind, Patty,
Melenny, Shereen, Lorraine, Rebecca, Ken, Jim, Kanthi, Monty & Amy
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