We listened to today's Gospel, in which James and John ask Jesus if they can sit on either side of him when he comes into his glory.(Mark 10:35-45) Jesus tells them they do not understand what it is they ask- he hints that he is to suffer and die. He explains that he has come to earth not to enjoy being important and powerful, but to serve everyone, even to the point of giving up his life for them.

We talked about the way we all like to be important sometimes; or at least to sit next to the most important person, so we can bask in their glory. Have you ever been to a birthday party and hoped you would sit next to the birthday girl or boy at tea-time, so you would be the best, most important friend?

Jesus tells us that whoever wants to come first must be a servant to all, take care of everyone.

We listened to the words of the hymn, 'The Servant King', by Graham Kendrick, trying to explore the meaning of the images in each verse. Then we divided into 5 groups, each group making a poster of their own interpretation of the words.

'From heaven You came, helpless babe
Entered our world, Your glory veiled
Not to be served but to serve
And give your life that we might live