Building Community
‘Honour her for all that her hands have done,
and let her works bring her praise at the city gate’
(Proverbs 31:31).
There are some remarkable women in the Bible, women such as Ruth, Esther and Mary
and the woman described in Proverbs 31. Both men and women are meant to build community,
to care for families, neighbours and those in need. Good community is a way in which God sustains us.
Our worldwide Mothers Union is one such community. It is especially important that we pray for
each other and care for one another. So much good is done in this way,
and the essential role of women in building community is strengthened.
We are so grateful to celebrate the 150th year since Mary Sumner initiated such an important work.
Question for thought: How do I help Mothers Union world-wide?
Heavenly Father, we pray for the Diocese of Antisiranana in Madagascar and thank you
for members’ enthusiasm as they serve in a country with much poverty.
May they be assured of your presence with them as serve you through prayer,
social action and community development. In Jesus’ name. Amen.