Continuing in the current message series No One is an Island, which stresses the importance of community within the church, senior pastor Philip Griffin of The Family Church here in Gainesville last Sunday again discussed the importance of service, the talk appropriately titled Why Serve? and focusing in scripture on Mark 10-33-45, available in the New International Version through Bible Gateway by the following link: [link]. In this passage, Jesus has revealed his impending death and resurrection...but two of his disciples, James and John, seem only interested in being elevated to the top of the disciples' pecking order. Jesus gently rebukes them and states that whosoever among his followers seeks to be great must also be a servant...as he himself had come on Earth to be...
Pastor Philip gave four reasons to serve: it breaks the grip of pride, it gives meaning to one's life, it builds up the church family, and it makes one more like Christ. With pride, service in itself is an attitude of humility and tempers the arrogance that too many of us are burdened with. Pecking orders may work for chickens, but not members of the family of God. By serving, life is more purposeful as one interconnects with others and God's love and grace spreads both within and outside the church. It builds the church family: the mission statement of The Family Church is "We exist to help all people discover family in Christ by reaching those far from God and making disciples who build God's kingdom." And, as Jesus pointed out to James and John, he who is the greatest deliberately and voluntarily took onto himself the role of servant. To be Christ-like is to serve...
The Family Church weekly messages can be seen on YouTube...here's a link to this sermon: [link]. This fellowship meets each Sunday morning at 9:30 and 11. The church is located at 2022 SW 122nd Street and the services feature the weekly sermon, praise music, prayer, and opportunities for fellowship...
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