Bickershaw Church of England Primary School

Service at Bickershaw

For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. Mark 10:45

Properly understood, Christian Service is a revolutionary concept. The notion of service calls individuals to lay selfish things aside for the needs of others. It is also an important value for all social relationships. Words relating to ‘servant’ and ‘service’ are central in Christian theology.  Some of the most important prophecies in Isaiah speak of the coming of the ‘Servant of the Lord’ and his role as a ‘suffering servant.’  That is why Jesus said that he “came not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many”.

Examples of Bible stories that promote service

Use the resource below to explore the value of Service.