The welfare state is dismantled leaving young people with the expectation that pension and health care are now their own responsibility rather than that of others. The Christian faith has much to say about security. The theme of time will be important in the year 2000. It is also Olympic's year. Old age, care for the elderly and care in the community.
People live longer and expect to live longer now than at any other recent time.
Many middle aged people are concerned about the care of their elderly relatives. Many older people are concerned about their own welfare and care. Yet the care that is available in the community is less than ever, and over stretched. The Christian faith has much to say about loving care. This is an important year and we need to plan carefully and prayerfully.