Support Community for Surprise Calls

Mary received a surprise calling from the angel that she was going to have a baby who would be the Son of God.  After getting this surprise calling, Mary needed a support community.  Mary went to find this support community with her relative Elizabeth with whom she shared mutual beliefs, experiences and hope for the future. In our time, the church should model and provide biblical community that is authentic, true and life-giving so that as believers we are strengthened, formed, shaped and provided with great joy in our lives.