What should a church community do when one of its members is suffering? James says to pray. What if someone is sick? James says call the elders to pray and anoint them with oil. What if someone has confessed their sins? James says to pray. Christians are to pray on the behalf of others (James 5:13-18).
When there are difficulties in one’s life, James says the church community should pray for that individual. When things are going well for a church member, there should be the singing of praises. In either circumstance, church members should be involved in the lives of others by praying for them. It should be something members want to do. They should be willing to ask for God’s assistance when fellow members are incurring difficult times and circumstances.