Hazelwell Weekly Contact October 27th 2024

24 Oct 2024 • Weekly Notices

Hazelwell Communion

Led by Val Harris , Celebrant Revd. Matt Churchouse

Please pray for

The residents of Vicarage Road & Cornhill Grove

Give thanks for Guy, the stewards, trustees, Dorrett and all who work or meet in the Hub

Update

Coming soon : All Welcome:-

Admission by ticket (available on Sunday) or pay on the door

Poppies for Remembrance Day

Reflection on Mark 10:46-52 The Story of Bartimaeus, 

(a blind beggar who called out to Jesus as he passed through Jericho).

Despite being rebuked by the crowd, Bartimaeus persisted in calling for help. Jesus stopped and asked him what he wanted, and Bartimaeus replied, "Rabbi, I want to see." Jesus then heals him, saying, "Your faith has healed you." Bartimaeus immediately received his sight and followed Jesus along the road.

Bartimaeus demonstrated unwavering faith even in the face of opposition. His determination to call out to Jesus, even when the crowd tried to silence him, highlights the importance of persistence in seeking help and healing.

As Jesus stopped to engage with Bartimaeus we see his compassion and willingness to respond to those in need. No one is too insignificant for Jesus’ attention.

Bartimaeus’ faith is central to his healing. His belief that Jesus could restore his sight enabled the miracle. The transformative power of faith in our lives cannot be over-stated.

As a result of his healing, Bartimaeus immediately chose to follow Jesus. His profound response to receiving God’s grace resulted in committing to discipleship and a new way of life.

The passage can also prompt reflection on our own spiritual blindness. Just as Bartimaeus sought physical sight, we are invited to seek clarity and understanding in our spiritual journeys.

This story encourages us

to approach Jesus with faith,

to be persistent in our prayers

and to respond to His grace by actively following Him in our lives.