IMITATE MARK - BE WILLING TO SERVE - Conclusion

 Mark benefited from his close association with mature Christians. After spending some time with Paul in Rome, Mark joined the apostle Peter in Babylon. They developed such a close relationship that Peter called him "Mark, my son." (1 Peter 5:13) As they worked together, Peter likely related to his young friend many interesting details about Jesus' life and ministry that Mark later recorded in his Gospel account. 

Mark kept active in his service and stayed close to mature brothers.  How can you imitate Mark? If you ever missed out on a privilege of service, be patient with yourself and keep looking for other ways to serve Jehovah and the congregation. Take as example, Seung-Woo, who now serves as an elder. When he was younger, he would compare himself with other young brothers.  Some of them receive privileges before he did. Seung-Woo felt overlook and eventually opened up about this to mature brothers. One elder suggested that he do what he could to serve others even if his good deeds sometimes went unnoticed. That advice moved Seung-Woo to make himself available to assist the elderly and those who needed transportation to the meetings. Looking back, he says: "I came to understand what it means to serve others more fully. I discovered the joy come along from giving practical help to others."

IMITATE TIMOTHY-SHOW LOVING CONCERN FOR OTHERS

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