Care group

Finally, after a long while, we visited a care group near our place.

No expectations, I was told. Just be open to share & to receive.

The thing I realised about care group this time round is, I now see that it's really about the people. There is a need for care group so that there is a space for different shapes, sizes and patterns of believers to be in, a place where there is acceptance of views & differences, and a place to share and support on a personal level.

In between experiencing this care group & recalling my previous care group, I concluded that the leaders' sincerity & genuine care is a key, followed by the members' earnest sharing. At least for me, the worship need not be fantastic.

There were times of awkward silences waiting for volunteers to share. There were times of shyness. But what nailed it for me was at the end, when we all prayed together - every square, triangle and polka dot one of us - I could feel the one spirit & the power of being members of Christ's body speaking in faith as one.

Yes, that is the thing about care group.