Carers need care

Helen Thorne-Allenson  |  Features  |  pastoral care
Date posted:  1 Dec 2017
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Carers need care

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Caring for others is a privilege beyond compare.

Whether it’s an elderly parent, disabled sibling, struggling spouse, housebound neighbour or friend facing challenges in their mental health, as Christians we are called to move towards those in need and love them with Christ-like hearts.

For most people, that caring role takes some hours of our week. For others, caring for an individual becomes the main focus of every day. People resign from their jobs, put their hopes and dreams on hold, in order to keep their loved ones safe and supported by people they know.

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