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Saved to Serve
Serve one another humbly in love. Galatians 5:13 
Service is not a glamorous concept. Who in their right mind would sign up for a life of service? And yet that is what God has in mind for his people. God knows how service to others will bless us as well as the community around us.
Service is a great way to put aside our self-centredness and notice how we are connected, even indebted, to others. When we start seeing the genuine needs of others, it deters our own sense of entitlement. None of us became the people we are alone, but by the sacrifice and investment of many others from our earliest years. And that doesn’t take into account what Christ has done for us.
Serving others not only reveals the bonds between us; it reflects the love of God. When we notice service to us, and when we serve others, we experience God’s grace. It points people to Christ. Jesus modelled grace that goes way beyond our understanding. He emptied himself for us, though we deserved nothing. His example calls us to “submit to one another out of reverence for Christ” (Ephesians 5:21). In our “me-first” culture, God calls us to put others first. What a challenge!
Are we looking out for others the way we look out for ourselves? Can we put their needs ahead of our own? How are you serving in your community? At this busy and exhausting time of the year, when temperatures are rising… how are we continuing to serve others. As a mentor once shared with me, “Finish well brothers and sisters in Christ, finish well!”
Lord, teach us how to serve one another. Help us to put the needs of others first, as you did for us. Show us ways to use our gifts to bless others. In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
End of Year Awards Ceremonies
In 2022, St Paul’s Lutheran Primary School will be holding two special Awards Ceremonies for our students. Both ceremonies will be held on Monday 28th November in St Paul’s Lutheran Church. The timings for the day will be:
8:40am – 9:30am Year 4 – 6 Awards Ceremony [followed by photos]
9:30 – 10:15am Morning Tea
10:15am – 11:00am Prep – Year 3 Awards Ceremony [followed by photos]
Parents will be notified in advance if their child is receiving an award on the day so that they are able to join us for this special event.
