10:30am – BMC Junior Church – Theme: Roots, Arguing on the way
Mark 9.30-37
Jesus teaches his disciples about his death and resurrection, but they do not understand. They argue about who is the greatest, but Jesus says that the greatest is one who is servant of all, and he encourages them to be humble and childlike.
This week’s resources explore: identifying what is important; how we avoid facing difficult issues.
Lectionary Bible readings for RCL Proper 20 Year B
10:30am – BMC Junior Church – Theme: Roots, God unlimited
Mark 9.38-50
When the disciples see someone casting out demons in Jesus’ name, Jesus says, ‘Whoever is not against us is for us.’ He warns his disciples not to put any stumbling block in the way of those who believe in him.
This week’s resources explore: not putting limits on God; what it means to act in the name of Christ.
Lectionary Bible readings for RCL Proper 21 Year B
10:30am – BMC Junior Church – Theme: Roots, Love and blessing
Some Pharisees test Jesus by asking about divorce. In response, Jesus honours the ideal of marriage and the equality of both partners. When the disciples try to stop people bringing children to Jesus, he says that the kingdom of God involves childlike acceptance.
This week’s resources explore: poetic images of love; dealing compassionately with difficult issues.
Lectionary Bible readings for RCL Proper 22 Year B
10:30am – BMC Junior Church – Theme: Roots, Unexpected answers
A rich man asks Jesus what he must do to inherit eternal life. Jesus challenges him to sell his possessions and give the money to the poor. Jesus says that it is hard for rich people to enter the kingdom, and that following him involves sacrifice.
This week’s resources explore: attitudes to possessions; what is a good life?
Lectionary Bible readings for RCL Proper 23 Year B