Many Varieties of Service
Read: 1 Corinthians 12:4-7
"Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and
there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; and there are
varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of
them in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit
for the common good"
Our church is fortunate to have so many loyal, faithful, and active
members - each serving as their talents and interests dictate; the
diverse body parts of the church that Paul alludes to above. These
many parts enable our church to be the actively functioning body of
Christ in our world. Two of these members have recently moved to Ann
Arbor. Dennis and Vanessa Wulf were shining examples of what being a
part of the body of the church means. As long-time members, they
exemplified what Paul was saying. Faithful attendance in church on
Sunday, raising their two daughters in the faith, active and
supportive in so many ways. The two ways I was most aware of and
appreciative of were:
Dennis as a member of the Worship and Music Committee. In the four
years I was the chair, he attended meetings regularly, served as Head
Usher, and actively supported all of our many tasks and projects such
as new Bibles, new hymnals, Christmas decorations for the sanctuary,
and having training sessions for ushers implementing input from the
congregation.
Vanessa served as Sunday School Superintendent for several years
where she developed up-to-date curriculum, did an informative
newsletter for teachers, and filled in as needed as a teacher. As
teacher of an adult Sunday School class of which she was a member, I
appreciated her endless assistance, support, and encouragement.
As Dennis and Vanessa move to be closer to family and to downsize,
they will enrich a new congregation with their talents and support.
Just as others in our congregation have, do, and will come forward to
be the body of Christ. I know our congregation joins me in saying,
"Well done, good and faithful servant of Christ. God speed!"
Noelle Landin
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