Jesus showed his disciples the importance of serving others by washing their feet, demonstrating humility and love. The document discusses different examples of service, including an innkeeper and their wife who serve guests with generosity and integrity despite unrewarded or repetitive work. It references the parable of the Good Samaritan helping those in need and encourages readers to serve their neighbors by being ready to help in all ways. Finally, it notes that the church functions best when its members use their gifts, passion, and time in service rather than for self-fulfillment.

1. Serving with open hands
INTRODUCTION – John 13
• People we admire
• Jesus – washing disciples feet
He showed them the full extent of his love (v 1)
• Jesus – the carpenter
• Jesus has transformed attitudes to work

2. Serving with open hands
DAILY WORK – The Inn Keeper!
• Attitudes
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Service
Generous
Integrity
The Cleaner

3. Serving with open hands
AT HOME – The innkeeper’s wife(!)
• Unrewarded?
• Repetitive?
• Keep the bigger picture
• Gift of love
• Serving God
• George Herbert

4. Serving with open hands
The Neighbours – Good Samaritan
Over the fence
Helping
Occasional
Ready at all times
and in all ways
George Herbert!

5. Serving with open hands
CHURCH – Priest and Levite???
• Amazing how church works!
• Gifts
• Passion
• Time
• Beware – self fulfilment?