There was a time when the congregation of a church would have a small group that kept a weather-eye on their older parishioners, especially the most elderly not in the best of health and others with physical limitations.
Apparently this very kind and valuable service has gradually been allowed to fade away for various reasons which appear on the surface to be fully justified. This is most unfortunate. Perhaps this type of friendly touch is the only caring word such a person may receive for a lengthy period.
