A village doctor learned of a man who was not well and was struggling to keep up with his day-to-day life. The man lived alone and was cut off from the community too. The doctor wanted to respond to the man’s lifestyle. So, he then shared his concerns with the church minister. The church minister shared this information with his Sunday morning congregation.

The next day, the minister went to the man's house, and found it was not like the doctor had described. The house was cleaned up. Groceries had been brought in. Clothes were being washed. Apparently, a wealthiest woman hearing the story from the minister went to the man’s house and helped to sort out the Man’s house. Later that day the minister met that wealthiest woman and said, "Oh, you shouldn't be out there doing all this. Why didn't you just send your maid?" the lady replied, "That is the trouble with so much of our churches. So often we send someone else. This time I just decided to go myself. I thought if I did maybe this man would be able to meet Jesus.

Offer help whenever it is needed. As Jesus said, "I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison, and you came to see me". Matthew 25:36. Amen.

The New River Methodist Circuit’s Presbyters:

   Rev Thurairajah Samuel:  TaB & Centre Plus.

   Rev Rupert Weekes:        Finsbury Park, & Miller Memorial.

   Rev Francis M’Itiiri:         Middle Lane, & Willoughby.

   Rev Chris Haines:            St Mark’s & Ravensdale

   Rev Matt Lunn:                Holly Park & Muswell Hill