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Sunday 20th October 2024 – Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost

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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