Working in Partnership
A ship’s mast passes through a hole in the deck, but there is a frame (a partner)
which serves both to strengthen the deck and relieve the strain.
Wherever we are and whatever we, all of us, do for the glory of God, we need advice,
support and encouragement as well as acceptance of who we are and what gifts we have to offer.
Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil.
For if they fall, one will lift up the other.
Ecclesiastes 4:9-10a
Mothers Union members participate in the 16 days of action against Intimate Family Violence,
being a partner voice and a Christian witness.
The nativity set which travels around a country town, from the school bus to the butcher shop,
witnesses to the imagination of its Mothers Union members.
It helps to strengthen community life and brings Christianity into an ever-increasing commercial Christmas.
This must relieve the strain on any families self-conscious about relating the Christmas story.
May we all be partners in strengthening timid souls and relieving the strain of self-centred living.