CAPA Corner

Often in the gospels we read that Jesus “had compassion” for people or that he was “moved to compassion” or “filled with compassion”.  There is no getting around it; compassion is a word that tells us about who Jesus was and what his ministry was about.  We read that he associated with people who were not part of the mainstream of life and that many times he went against the social norms of his day in meeting people where they were where he treated them “with compassion”. 

It would seem then that if we are to be followers of this man, Jesus, we would take up where he left off, that we would be followers who are “filled with compassion” and “moved to compassion”.  Many of our churches have ministries of compassion for people here in the Central community.  There are other organizations also, that are not specifically religious who do works of compassion to carry out their mission. 

Whether we minister with compassion in the name of Christ or just because we have love for others, it makes a difference in our community and makes the world better for everyone.  I am glad to be part of a community that cares for others.

Marie Williams
Blackwater United Methodist Church