Sunday 29th June 2025
You are welcome to worship in person at this Sunday Service at 10.15am.
We are also live streaming our services. The service can be seen each Sunday morning commencing at 10.15am. Here is the link to our YouTube channel to access the live streaming: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHEm1fJeADpcP6gO1BsBKcg/live
Mark 12:41-44 / Worship Through Giving
This week’s message will explore the role of giving as a central and sacred part of worship, using the story of the widow’s offering in Mark 12:41–44 as its focal point. While worship services include various elements such as music, prayers, and preaching, the offering is often overlooked or disengaged from the rest of the service. In fact, giving is not just a financial transaction but an intentional, joyful act of worship rooted in gratitude and grace.
In the Old Testament, offerings were given to honour God and express covenant faithfulness. In the New Testament, the focus shifts to generosity and grace, reflecting the transformation brought by Christ. The widow in Mark’s gospel gave “all she had to live on,” not out of obligation, but out of deep faith, joy, and celebration—a true expression of worship. Her sacrificial giving exemplifies how God values the heart and intent behind the gift more than the amount.
Jesus and Paul both taught that possessions can become a spiritual hindrance, and they encouraged believers to give cheerfully and regularly. As seen in 2 Corinthians 9:7, “God loves a cheerful giver,” and giving should flow from a heart transformed by God’s grace.
It is affirmed that the offering is a celebration of God’s provision, a moment when every worshipper can actively respond to God’s love through the dedication of their time, talents, and resources. IL-WOONG.
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