MINISTER’S NOTE                        25 OCTOBER 2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Today, we are raising awareness about mental health and
reminding one another that caring for our mental and
emotional wellbeing is an important part of caring for ourselves
and one another. Mental health challenges can affect any of us.
Conditions such as depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder
are real illnesses, sometimes linked to biological factors.
They are not signs of weak faith or personal failure.
There is no shame in struggling, and seeking professional
help is an important act of care.

If you are struggling, give yourself permission to reach
out, or allow someone to walk alongside you. If someone
you love is struggling, your kindness, patience and willingness
to listen can mean more than you realise. Sometimes,
simply being present is a precious gift

We find comfort in knowing that we are precious to God,
in our joy and in our pain, in our strength and in our vulnerability.
We can bring our struggles to God while also
seeking the care and support we need. It is okay not to
be okay. It is okay to ask for help. There is hope, even
when you cannot see it yet.

May we become a community where we listen without
judgement, care without stigma and encourage one
another to seek help when needed.
You matter. You are loved. You are not alone.

Blessings,
Vuyelwa.