Small Christian Community

It was 7:00 am when the handphone rang, and she apologised for having disturbed at this early hour. She had fractured her hip, when she slipped on the street the previous night, and needed to be hospitalised. I was ready to call her an ambulance, when she said let it arrive after 10:00 am.

My day took over, and in the busy'ness of things, missed to call her at 10:00. Came evening and a flurry of calls, asking me if I was aware of her being hurt. I confirmed in the positive but becaue of her request to delay action, it skipped my mind.

All who called me to enquire, seemed to tell me I was guilty of ignoring her cry for help.

Here was a woman in her late 70's, the exco-ordinator of her small christian community (SCC) so immersed in prayer & worship that they forgot they also need to serve within the community. Where were members of her community, that she had to reach out to an outsider.

As SCCs stand today, they are a phenomenon of the modern day Christianity. The unity and diversity within the church enriches the community, equipping people in the church for righteousness to glorify Christ and to spread the news of his love and salvation that extends to all. Christians are never called to be followers of Jesus in isolation. We live in groups or communities, so that if one of us falls down, the other can help. Pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.

Here was a situation with no one available. When we help each other we find an unparalleled sense of unity between God and us. This is why assisting each other is as important as praying! It's not just a nice thing to do for someone; it is a vital part of growing in our own faith while encouraging others along the way.