Reflections: Care and support

How do you use your skills and talents in worship and service to God and others?

"Then Joseph got up, took the child and his mother by night, and went to Egypt." Matthew 2 v14

When Jesus came into the world as a baby, God provided a family to provide and support him. As well as Mary, God chose, for Jesus's foster-father, a man who had practical skills to support his family, who was willing to listen and act.

Are you good at caring for others? Maybe for you that means caring for your family, or working in the health and care services. Or maybe that looks like visiting or meeting up for coffee, or sending texts or phone calls to offer support?

Or do you have practical skills you can use to serve your church and others- perhaps that could be as simple as changing a lightbulb or moving chairs, or perhaps negotiating energy contracts or overseeing projects.

Give thanks for those who serve God through caring and practical skills!