The visit may be a prototype for future places and times when one part of the church is especially beleaguered. The right people know how to keep quiet and to listen. And they should talk not only with leaders but also with lay members. They should also talk with the taxi driver, with the newsstand person, with the neighbor. When brothers and sisters come to spend time with us, it builds up our faith, it strengthens our community of faith.
Visits can also help to resolve some problems within a family.
If there's a conflict between members, someone coming from outside can help. Persons from both sides can talk to the visitors. It's also a witness to other people around us, who can observe us sharing our problems, sharing responsibilities. Ganvunze speaks from his experience of having received such delegations. For us it is very important that a group that comes includes women.