Care Team re-envisioned

The goal of the Care Team ministries is to make sure that everyone receives the care and support they need within a smaller circle of caring friends. 

 ‘Where is Louise?” “Gee, come to think of it I haven’t seen her for a while. I wonder if she’s okay?” This kind of scenario happens over and over again in every congregation across the country. This is a story with us about the importance of caring for one another. 

The goal of the Care Team ministries is to make sure that everyone receives the care and support they need within a smaller circle of caring friends. What is the function of a net? Nets can be used to catch, to shelter, to cushion, to comfort and to protect. 

Picture, if you will, a giant net covering all the members of St. Wilfrid’s. This is the Care Team. Within the Care Team there are smaller nets called units (you-nets) made up of 10–12 members. The members or more aptly, the ministers in each unit care for each other by keeping in touch in an intentional way—either by phone, text, email, tweet or just a special “Hi, how are you?” on Sunday morning. The important thing is that everyone receives the attention and care they need. It is really quite simple. 

Jesus taught often about the need to minister to people in need. While Jesus is no longer physically here, his spirit lives in each of us. Think of the story of the Good Samaritan. We are all in need of a kind word or healing touch from time to time. Contact the Rev. Nancy Sinclair, Care Team director, at butterflyrev70@gmail.com or Karen Thornton at karengthornton@aol.com to learn more about the Care Team ministries and how you can make a difference.