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.
Wisdom for Widows
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I ntercession - Use your time more productively and become less withdrawn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
Wisdom for Widows Class
Litiz Church of the Brethren
300 West Orange Street
Litiz, PA 17543
Begins Monday, October 11, 2010, 9:30-11 AM, and runs for 11 weeks being flexible around holidays
Cost is $11.00 for the workbook. Make checks payable to: Atlantic Northeast District
To register or for information contact Belinda Graybill 717 626-4276
National Older Adult Conference
September 5-9, 2011
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
Learn about Alzheimer's and Stroke
Don Hursh who lost his wife Bertie recently due to a stroke has researched Alzheimer's and Stroke and would like to present a program at your church or for your group. If interested, please call Don at 610 248-O324.
SENIOR ADULT SPRING FELLOWSHIP BANQUETS
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.
Women's Spring Fellowships
March 12, 2011 at Hanoverdale Church of the Brethren
Speaker, Dr. April Hershey
March 10, 2012
Will be held in the Philadelphia Area of the District.
Women's Fellowship Camp
August 22-24, 2010
Speaker: Belita Mitchell
August 21-23, 2011
Speaker: Amy Messler
August 19-21, 2012
Lebanon Valley Brethren Home Lunch and Learn Series
August 19, 2010 Jeff Bach "The Anabaptists, in our on-going series on Comparative Religions
September 16, 2010 Craig Smith, engineer at Three Mile Island "Three Mile Island-An Insider Viewpoint"
November 18, 2010 Larry Frenock "The Trials and Fun of Producing Life Theater"
Box lunches are availabe by calling 717 838-5406 ext. 3058 one week ahead of the event.
Reservations for attending the events are appreciated but not necessary unless you are purchasing the box lunch.
Congregational Health Ministries Seminars For 2010
September 15, 2010 "Wholistic Coaching for Persons with Chronic Illness"
Wednesday luncheion 12 N- 1:30PM
Speaker: Lilly Tryon, BSN
October 20, 2010 "Honoring Your Pastor"
Wednesday luncheon 12 N-1:30PM
Speaker: Margie Miller, BSN, RN, FCN
November 17, 2010 "Unplugging the Christmas Tree"
Wednesday luncheon 12 N-1:30PM
TBA
December 15, 2010 "Body Tune"
Wednesday luncheon 12 N-1:30PM
Speaker: Jane Weigel RN, BSN
