Hazelwell Weekly Contact October 6th 2024
4 Oct 2024 • Weekly Notices
10.00am Hazelwell Morning Worship
Led by Val and Andy Harris
Please pray for
The residents of Vicarage Close & Newlands Road
Give thanks for All who Preach during our Sunday worship
Our Harvest Festival Service will take place on October 13th followed by our Harvest Lunch
Including a variety of casseroles
and selection of desserts
Sunday will be your last opportunity to buy tickets Don’t miss out – All welcome [Tickets £8]
(Non-perishable food contributions will be donated to the Spearhead Trust and proceeds of our Harvest appeal toWater Aid)
Looking Forward
TheTear Fund’s Big Quiz
with refreshments
Saturday November 2nd 5.30 Save the date.
The Little Children and Jesus Mark 10 13-16
“13 People were bringing little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them, but the disciples rebuked them.
14 When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. 15 Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” 16 And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them.”
Reflection on Mark 10 13-16
Mark 10:13-16 presents a scene where people are bringing children to Jesus, hoping for His blessing. The disciples, however, rebuke them, believing that Jesus’s time is too precious for children. But Jesus reacts with strong disapproval, welcoming the children and emphasizing the importance of receiving the kingdom of God with childlike faith.
Jesus’s actions demonstrate that children hold a special place in His heart. They are not just the future but are fully valued in the present.
He uses the children as an example of how we should approach God—trusting, open, and without pretense. This challenges us to examine our own faith and the barriers we might erect.
The incident highlights the fact that the kingdom of God is accessible to all, regardless of status or age. It invites us to reflect on how we might unintentionally exclude others.
Jesus's rebuke of the disciples serves as a reminder that the values of the kingdom often run counter to societal expectations. It prompts us to consider who we might overlook or undervalue in our own lives.
In reflecting on this passage, we are encouraged to embrace a spirit of humility and openness, recognizing the wisdom and insight that can come from those we might typically dismiss. It invites us to cultivate a community where everyone, especially the most vulnerable, is welcomed and cherished.
