ANE : Senior Adult

VISION STATEMENT:

We believe God is calling us to take his love in concrete ways to senior adults in our churches and our communities. This will be accomplished through regular planned programs and activities, the goals of which are: spiritual growth, community building, health/wellness and recreation.

Senior Adult Ministry is a new ministry for the district. The ministry is still under construction and how it goes and how it grows depends on you folks. Your input is needed as far as what programming and activities you would like. If you have knowledge or talent to share, you are encouraged to do so. Seniors are a valuable but often untapped resource. Do not lose the chance to share the wealth of information, experience and faith you have with others.

NEWS & EVENTS:

Wisdom for Widows
A "Wisdom for Widows" class will be held in 2009. Dates are Wednesdays, October 21, 2009 from 1-2:30 PM for 11 weeks taking into account Thanksgiving and Christmas time. Belinda Graybill is the facilitator. There is a workbook for the course which costs $11.00. Checks for the workbook are to be made out to Atlantic Northeast District Church of the Brethren. To register contact Belinda Graybill at 717 626-4276 Middle Creek COB at 717 733-4222

W idows - Comprehend the Bible's portrayal of God's heart for the widow
I solation - Learn how to face the biggest obstacle- loneliness
S uffering - Understand how God may use suffering in anyone's life
D ecision Making - Recognize both difficulties and solutions in making decisions
O vercoming - Know the stages of grief; what to expect; how to work through grief
M arriage - Note some scriptural truths concerning marriage and remarriage

F orgiveness - Work at digging up the roots; the need for forgiveness
O pportunities - Biblical, historical and current ways widows can be used by God
R elationships - Learn how to develop new and deepen old friendships

W ealth - Learn how to cope with much or little; setting financial goals; principles of Biblical stewardship
I ntercession - Use your time more productively and become less withdrawn
D ifferences - Understand how your temperament and spiritual gifts make you different from others
O rganization - Learn the importance of a written plan and how to complete it
W orship - Experiment with the healing ministry of worship
S ervice - Identify specific areas in which you could become involved

National Older Adult Conference
September 7-11, 2009
Lake Junaluska, NC
For information: brethren-caregivers.org, then National Older Adult Conference
or call 1 800 323-8039

Lancaster County Parkinson's Support Group
Third Monday of each month at 2 PM, exercise begin at 1:45 PM
Landis Homes, West Community Room
509-5494
1001 Oregon Rd, Lititz

There is also a Parkinson's Caregivers Breakfast the first Wednesdays of each month at 9:30 AM at the Oregon Dairy, 2900 Oregon Pike, Lititz

Senior Adult Spring Fellowship Banquets
Greater Philadelphia Area Banquet
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 12 Noon
Peter Becker Community
Featuring: Indian Creek Church of the Brethren String Band

Harrisburg/Lebanon Area Banquet
Thursday, April 14, 2010 at 12 Noon
Hanoverdale Church of the Brethren
Featuring:

Lancaster Area Banquet
Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 12 Noon
Middle Creek Church of the Brethren
Featuring: Sandy Heisey

Get My People GOING!!
An Invitation to Wholeness from the International Parish Nurse Resource Center An eight week wellness program Goal is to encourage God's people to have a healthy lifestyle in all areas of their life. A CD with program guide, participant materials and bulletin board is available from the International Parish Nurse Resource Center, 475 East Lockwood Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63119 for $25.00. Contact Judy Laubenstein at 717 367-4730 or jlaubenstein@ane-cob.org for further information. The district has the CD, but if you are making a lot of copies it is advised that you order the CD.

Congregational Health Ministries Seminars for 2009
Parish Resource Center 12 noon
September 16 "Teenage Depression: Prevention and Intervention, Outreach within our Congregations"
Presenter, Katie Mount, Therapist, Samaritan Counseling Center
October 21 "Preventive Health Care for Children in our Congregations"
Presenter: Nan Moyer, BSM, RN, Montessori Educator and Parish Nurse, Reading, PA
November 18 "A Hospital be Congregation for those with Disabilities"
Presenter: Margie Miller, BSN, RN, BC, FCN, Parish Nurse Community Evangelical Church, Sinking Spring, PA
December 16 "Disaster Preparedness for our Chruch Communities:

SENIOR ACTIVITIES:

Newfoundland and Labrador - Aug. 14-25, 2009 (12 days) including St. John's, a puffin sanctuary, Cape Spear, Nature Cruise with whale watching, Terra Nova Nat. Park, Gros natural landscapes, flora and fauna on this Smithsonian Journey/Collette tour. Cost: $3,519 pp, dbl occ. Reservation deposit of $250 pp due by March 1, 2009. Final payment due by June 14, 2009.

Western PA Fall Foliage Trip - Mon. and Tues., October 12, 13, 2009 (2 days, 1 night) - includes Falling Waters, Quecreek Mine, Altoona Railroader's Museum, Horseshoe Curve, and luncheon cruise on Raystown Lake. Lodging at Comfort Inn, Duncansville. Mon. bag lunch and Tues. breakfast also included. Cost: $179. Please pay deposit of $50 (or pay in full) when registering. (Minimum of 35 persons to go). Brochure is available on request.

Branson's Best - Nov. 13-21, 2009 (9 days) Visit "Precious Moments" and an all-new show packed (9-11 shows plus lots more) itinerary with only repeat show from 2008. Cost not yet determined. Brochures will be available soon.

A Pigeon Forge Christmas - Dec. 6-11, 2009 (6 days) Features a full itinerary of shows including Dollywood, Dixie Stampede Dinner Show, Country Tonite, Comedy Barn Theater and Blackwood Breakfast Show plus the Bristol (TN) Racetracks Christmas lights and more! (Not all shows have their dates and prices for 2009 yet). Cost not yet determined. Brochures will be available later.

Highlights of Europe, as we journey into Holland, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Czech Republic. Plan now to go with us to see Europe's most notable sites. Visit Amsterdam, Cologne, Schwarzenau, Switzerland, Munich, and more! July 16-27, 2010 (11 days - Cost: $5,770), AND/OR Munich, Salzburg, Prague, Budapest, Vienna and more! - July 23 - Aug. 3, 2010 (12 days -Cost: $5,700) OR the entire trip - July 16 - Aug. 3, 2010 (19 days- Combined tour price will be considerably reduced and determined soon.) The famous Oberammergau Passion Play shown only every decade will be included in both itineraries. Choose either the 1st or 2nd trip or the entire 19- day trip. Brochures are available upon request.

Fall Fellowship Banquet, Wednesday, October 7, 2009, 12 Noon, Yoder's Family Restaurant, New Holland, PA; Entertainment: Ryan and Friends