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June 4, 2025 47 mins

All Call Sunday

A Sermon by Judy Mensch, missionary to the children  of Europe.

For more information about Judy here.

 

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Introduction

  • Introduction of the speaker: Judy Mensch, a missionary, children’s pastor, evangelist, and Bible school instructor.
  • Personal anecdotes regarding support and shared history with the church community.
  • Humorous and personal stories to establish rapport (e.g., pantyhose story behind the pulpit).
  • Emphasis on the church as a community of people, not just a building.

Reflections on Aging and Experience

  • Positive perspective on aging: increased wisdom and social skills.
  • Physical challenges of aging contrasted with personal vitality and ongoing activity.
  • Encouragement to embrace age and continue serving.

Purpose and Structure of the Service

  • Explanation of the focus: The Body of Christ and individual roles within it.
  • Outline of how the service will conclude:
    • Invitation for newcomers to learn about Jesus.
    • Instructions for congregation members to visit ministry tables and sign up for service opportunities.
    • Emphasis that everyone should find a place to serve.

The Body of Christ: Diversity and Function

  • Analogy of the body: Each part has a unique and necessary function.
  • Encouragement for all members to participate in ministry, not to remain spectators.
  • Assurance that everyone has something to contribute.

The Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14–30)

  • Reference to the parable as a basis for the message.
  • Clarification of terminology: preference for “skills and gifts” over “talents.”
  • Emphasis that all have received gifts/skills from God.

Key Points of the Message

  • A. Variety of Gifts
    • Everyone has received something; no one is left out.
    • Gifts differ in type and measure, reflecting God’s sovereignty and purpose.
    • Biblical references: 1 Corinthians 12, Romans 12, Ephesians.
  • B. Responsibility of Having Gifts
    • Each person is called to use their gifts in service.
    • Serving fills personal gaps and brings fulfillment.
    • God’s will is for everyone to be active, not passive.
  • C. Rewards of Using Gifts
    • Joy is the reward for serving and using one’s gifts.
    • Serving others leads to personal growth and spiritual satisfaction.

Diversity and Equality in the Body

  • God gives different gifts to different people, but loves all equally.
  • No gift is more honorable; all are necessary for the body to function.
  • Reference to the “upside down kingdom”: God’s values often differ from worldly values.

Practical Application and Encouragement

  • Encouragement to sign up for ministries, including less glamorous roles (e.g., nursery).
  • Recognition that some ministries are less visible but equally important.
  • Everyone’s contribution matters, regardless of recognition or praise.

Conclusion

  • Restatement of the call to serve and be active in the body of Christ.
  • Assurance that serving is serving Jesus himself.
  • Final instructions for the congregation on next steps after the service.

 

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