Message by Stephen Roy – September 27, 2026
Big Idea: What did I learn about Mennonite Central Committee today?
Romans 12:3-8 (NIV) For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you. For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.
- One body, many parts.
- God gives gifts to build up the church.
- Gifts come from God.
- Not everyone has the same gifts.
- Use gifts in God’s service.
- Be thankful for others with different gifts.
MCC Stories: What story made the most impact on you, and why?
- Takeaway #1: Discover and use one gift this week.
- Takeaway #2: Become one of the “ordinary heroes.”
- Takeaway #3: Join God’s mission with others.
How will you respond to what you have heard today?
About Stephen Roy: Stephen has been part of the Mennonite Central Committee Ontario team since 2021. He focuses on building and nurturing relationships between MCC and supporting churches. He comes from a background in faith-based post-secondary education as an academic administrator and instructor with over 30 years of experience. His education includes degrees in urban planning and theology. Stephen has an interest and involvement in charity leadership and governance and has served on several church and ministry boards. Personal interests include watching soccer, reading historical fiction, or working on family history research. Stephen is married to Lyn, and they have two adult children and two grandchildren.
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