Service

There is a saying: ‘You can serve without loving, but you cannot love without serving’. Service involves selfless giving, loving others and making a difference in others’ lives by identifying and responding to their needs; this may be individually or collectively, and involves carrying out that service without expecting recognition or reward.

John 13:14-15 says ‘Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.

To have a heart for service is to give of our love, time and energy without seeking a response. Jesus demonstrated his heart for service in the way he washed the disciples’ feet. Jesus gave his love, time, energy and gifts in response to the needs of others and to make a difference in their lives, without expecting recognition or reward. Therefore we should follow his example and put the needs of others ahead of our own personal agendas, without seeking recognition.

As the school year draws to an end we give thanks to those who have followed Jesus’ example and served the school faithfully. We thank the staff for their tirelesss and dedicated efforts to ensure the students are safe and receive the best education possible. We thank the students for the care and compassion they show in their service to each other. We also give thanks to the external organisations that have served the school so loyally; St Matthew’s Congregation, Pilgrim Uniting Church and Missionpoint Opportunity Shop have all been a blessing to our school.