As we all know, holidays can be a moment of joy for some and sadness for others. A group in the church that almost always feels pain during this time of year is the one that has lost its spouse. Here are some practical ways to cheer, care for and serve widowers in your church during this time of year.
Prepare a special dinner at the church in your honor. I recently spoke to a dear friend and wife of a pastor who was planning a great social dinner in church to honor widows. Since many of these people do not have many relatives, this is a good time to remind them that the body of Christ is their family. In my opinion, in addition to the food, special things were made and said that made these widowers and widowers feel loved, appreciated and respected.
- Visit them at home and sing carols.
- One of the funniest things we do as a church is a caravan on a Saturday night near Christmas in the homes of different elderly widows.
- And we sing Christmas songs that honor Christ.
- We had a good time of communion.
- But the most important thing is that those whom we sing and serve through this effort are encouraged and encouraged in such a way that it seems that little effort is made.
Invite them to Christmas dinner with their family. Looking back at the years as a child, some of the Christmas dinners that stand out are when we had an elderly widow that my father brought to dinner with us. I’m sure my personal impact is small compared to how dear, sweet, the eldest, lonely woman felt when she could eat with her family, rather than being alone at home.
Never underestimate the impact you can have on making these efforts for widows and widowers, especially during the holidays, if you leave your comfort zone to be faithful in this way, I do not think you will regret the sweet communion that you will live with these dear saints.
Are there other suggestions for serving widows at this time of year?