02-05-23 This is Living - Serving

ICEBREAKER
When is a time when someone serving you made a big impact on your life?
 
We're discussing a teaching series from church called "This is Living!: The Thrill of Life in Christ." During this series we'll be exploring the "abundant life" in Christ and how to find it. This week, our discussion will be around Mark 10 where Jesus taught his disciples that serving others is greater than being served.
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REVIEW & DISCUSS
Read Mark 10:35-45.

1. What are some ways in which you enjoy serving others (formal like organized ministries or informal like spontaneously helping)? Also, name any particular ministries in which you're involved and what you do.
   
2. What's your why? Why are you so committed to serving others in this way?
   
3. Is it ever stressful or hard? How do you get through those times?
   
4. What words of encouragement do you have for people who are serving?
5. Is there any area in which you have been considering the possibility of serving? How can we pray for you? 

PRAYER
First, take some time to identify ways you can pray about what you just discussed. Second, take some time to ask for additional prayer requests. Then close your time together in praise and prayer.