Sunday Service (10th November, 2019) - WMU Stewardship Sunday

 

WMU STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY

TOPIC: A NEIGHBOUR INDEED

TEXT:    Luke 10:25-37 (NIV)
²⁵ On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. "Teacher," he asked, "what must I do to inherit eternal life?"
²⁶ "What is written in the Law?" he replied. "How do you read it?"
²⁷ He answered: "'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind'; and, 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'"
²⁸ "You have answered correctly," Jesus replied. "Do this and you will live."
²⁹ But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?"
³⁰ In reply Jesus said: "A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he fell into the hands of robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead.
³¹ A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side.
³² So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side.
³³ But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him.
³⁴ He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, took him to an inn and took care of him.
³⁵ The next day he took out two silver coins and gave them to the innkeeper. 'Look after him,' he said, 'and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.'
³⁶ "Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?"
³⁷ The expert in the law replied, "The one who had mercy on him." Jesus told him, "Go and do likewise." INTRODUCTION

It is very important to know that the beginning of this parable is about a very important matter – the matter of eternal life. There is the need to take a close look at this answer that the Lord Jesus gave here in response to the question in Vs. 25, it is like Jesus is saying that a critical requirement to make it to heaven is to be ‘a neighbour indeed’.  The question we need to ask ourselves today is AM I A NEIGHBOUR INDEED?

LESSON

In the passage, the Priest and the Levite felt too busy, too security conscious to attend to the need of an unknown man .... so they “passed by on the other side”

 But a Samaritan came that way and

1.      He had compassion on the man. (Vs 33. Took pity on him) – Are you compassionate?

2.      He gave adequate time and attention to this man. (Vs, 34. He went to him) – Do you have time for any other?

3.      He gave care for the man.  (Vs.34.  Bandaged his wound, poured oil and put him on his own donkey)- Do you sincerely care for others?

4.      He spent money on the man.  (Vs. 34 -35) took him to a hospital for further care. – Are you good at giving to others?

CONCLUSION

Therefore, as we trust God to inherit eternal life, the question to ask ourselves again and again is that ‘Am I a good neighbour to other people around me?’

UPCOMING EVENTS/ INFORMATION

1.      Next week, Mr & Mrs Tanimola will serve in the Children Department

2.      Rev. Mrs Funke Oyekunle will lead the Workers’ Prayer next week.

3.      NSBC Drama Ministry Annual Drama Night of Power tagged “The Little Foxes” – Hebrews 12:1 will hold on Friday 15^th November, 2019 in the Church Auditorium. Time: 4pm.

4.      2020 Activity book for Children is now available at the cost of #300 per child. Please pay to Mrs Mercy Akanbi.

MISSION COMMITMENT

Members are reminded of a monthly contribution of #20/person per month Mission’s 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.

HEALTH TIPS

Members who have interest in checking their Blood Pressure for free can do so after Wednesday Bible Study

BIRTHDAY/ WEDDING ANNIVERSARY FOR THE MONTH

We should not forget to felicitate with people celebrating their Birthday and Wedding Anniversary in the month of November.

AMOUNT NEEDED FOR THE NEW AUDITORIUM

As work continues on the new Auditorium, 400 bags of cement is needed now. Families are encouraged to donate.

BUILDING PROJECT ACCOUNT                        CHURCH ACCOUNT

Access Bank                                              First Bank

New Spring Baptist Church                                        New Spring Baptist Church

0697011767                                               2023699560

BENEVOLENCE

This Church genuinely cares for her members and is committed to seeing to their welfare. So, if any member is in a serious need and requires help, please do not hesitate to meet with the Church Pastor or the Benevolence Chairperson, Dns. Christiana Oketoobo.

PASTOR’S CORNER

“As Christians…we must live as stewards (and have)…influence on our environment. Do our church members (and other neighbours) testify to our commitment and dedication to God and His work?.. Are we angels in the church and something else at home?” (Diran Ajao). Brethren think of this and make adjustments where necessary.

PRAYER FOCUS FOR THE WEEK

Thank God for all mothers, ask for renewed strength for every one of them. Pray particularly for our pregnant mothers; ask for the presence of God with each of them.

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES

MONDAY:

Intercessors Meeting-5:00pm

TUESDAY:

WMS & Sunbeam-5:00pm

WEDNESDAY:

Bible Study & Prayer Meeting-5:00pm

THURSDAY:

Visitation Committee-5:00pm

Drama Group - 5:00pm

FRIDAY:

Choir Rehearsal-4:00pm

SATURDAY:

Royal Ambassadors, Lydia -3:00pm,

Girls Auxiliary-3:30pm

Choir Rehearsal-4:00pm

Sunday School Preparatory Class-5:00pm