Sunday Service (September 9th, 2018)

God spoke to us in today’s short service, through his servant, the Church Pastor, Rev. Kayode Oke. And the topic was

GOD’S MINISTRY OF SERVICE.

TEXT:  MARK 10: 43 – 45

Mark 10:41-45 (NIV)
⁴² Jesus called them together and said, "You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them.
⁴³ Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant,
⁴⁴ and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all.
⁴⁵ For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."

INTRODUCTION

Very few of us want to be known exclusively as a servant. We want to be known as a servant and a great preacher, a servant – leader,  or a famous missionary, or an outstanding elder, or a well-known business man.

 LESSON

Vs. 43. The Lord Jesus said. “Not so with you” (NIV). “But among you, it will be different”(NLT).    In very simple terms, the phrase is saying that there is a separate law that applies to the disciples.  While others might be in a ‘ministry of enjoyment’ or ‘ministry of pleasure’ for us it is a ministry of service, for our calling is a calling to serve. Others may be big bosses; we are called to be chief servants.  It is another kettle of fish with us, their way is NOT our way. The Son of God became the Son of Man, and he is here to serve and to give

THINGS TO NOTE ON SERVANTHOOD

1.      A SERVANT DOES NOT DETERMINE HIS TASKS. Jesus the chief servant once said, ‘Not my will Lord, but your will be done’

2.      A SERVANT DOES NOT SEEK HIS OWN GLORY. A servant does all to the glory of his master. We must always remember that true servant hood does not have hidden aspirations to be great in the eyes of men. If he is to boast at all, he boasts in his master.

3.      A SERVANT DOES NOT SERVE TWO MASTERS -  Luke 16:13 says “no servant can serve two masters, either hate one and love the other, or be devoted to one and despise the other.”  It is in the light of that that Joshua 24:15 say “…choose for yourselves this day who you will serve…” Never forget, a little in and a little out is a sure way to damnation. Choose one.

CONCLUSION

Are you truly a servant of God? Prove it by your service to humankind

Pastor's Corner

“He profits most who serves best.” (Arthur F. Sheldon) This is indeed very true because service not only touches others for God, it also strengthen our 'spiritual muscles'. Give yourself to service and be blessed.

Prayer Focus for the Week

Pray for NSBC, that as the new Deacons and Deaconess get ordained, God's work in the Church will grow bigger and better in Jesus name.

INFORMATION / ANNOUNCEMENTS

Serving in the Children’s department next week is Mrs Foluke Owolabi

All Deacons elect are to meet with the Church Pastor for a brief meeting today immediately after service.

Mrs Bose Okpo is leading workers’ Prayer next week

The final part of our 2018 Fasting and Prayer Sessions comes up between Sunday 16th and Saturday 29th September 2018. Wednesday 19th and 26th will be special Revival Hours.

The program will be rounded off with a Prayer Service on Sunday 30th September. Make up your mind to be part of this enriching time.

Sunbeam Day Camp holds in NSBC on Saturday 15th September 2018 in the

Church Auditorium. Time: 10am.

MMU Rotational Meeting comes up this Saturday, 15th September 2018 in the

home of Mr & Mrs Abiodun Olaniran. Time is 10:00am. All men, please note.

Members are reminded of a monthly contribution of #20/person per month missions' contribution under the auspices of Ogbomoso Baptist Conference and #500/person per month CAN Trust Fund. You can make your payment to

Mrs Bose Ayinde

You can pay your tithes into the

CHURCH ACCOUNT

NEW SPRING BAPTIST CHURCH

No: 2023699560

FIRST BANK

Materials needed for New Auditorium Building

- 3 Tanker loads of water @ #7,000/load,

- 60 bags of cement @ #2,450/bag,

- 3 tons of 12mm iron rods @ #200,000/ton and

- 1 ton of 10mm Iron rods @ #200,000/ton

BUILDING PROJECT ACCOUNT

NEW SPRING BAPTIST CHURCH

No: 0697011767

ACCESS BANK

CELEBRANTS FOR THE WEEK

- Birthday

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 Ajao-Oyediran Louis       08132354531       12th

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Ayinde Samuel     08139222848       13th

- Wedding Anniversary

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