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Older Adult Ministries |
Contact: Darlene Shepherd |
Regular Activities:
Every Thursday–Join us for a
meal at 11:30 in the Fellowship Hall. A main dish is
provided. You are invited to bring a side dish, but it is not
necessary. There is always plenty of food.
After the meal, Virgil
Hudson leads us in bible study. We are starting a new study, Philippians–God’s Guide to Joy, by
Ron Klug, part of a Fisherman Bible Studyguide. Philippians–one
of the most joyful books ever written–came from a man facing
imminent execution in prison. The apostle Paul’s letter to the
church at Philippi shimmers with the words joy, glad, and rejoice. Learn from one who
faced supernatural evil as well as every kind of human problem–and yet
could say, “Rejoice in the Lord always, and again, I say, Rejoice!”
(Come as early as 10:45
or 11:00 for coffee and
fellowship. Or come for the Bible Study starting at
approximately
12:15.)
Once a month–We meet for breakfast at Oskaloosa Family
Restaurant at 8 a.m.
on the second Tuesday of each month.
Some Online Resources for Older Adults Presbyterian Church (USA) Older Adult Ministries is an essential part of our denomination's broader ministry. Presbyterian Older Adult Ministries Network is a national organization, with newsletters and yearly conferences. POAMN maintains communication between its members and the General Assembly of the PC(USA). Living Longer, Feeling Better is a PC(USA) page with health information intended for those over fifty. The Center on Aging & Older Adult Ministries, affiliated with the United Methodist Church, has a great deal of information for older adults and caregivers. |
. . . these Books of Interest. (Updated 2-12-10)
| The relationship with God–the willingness to serve
God and
to care for others–was
never reserved for a particular age
group. In the Old and New Testaments, God calls young and old to
faithfulness and service |
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Mission Statement: The purpose of Older Adult Ministries shall be to provide Christ centered services which minister to spiritual, physical, intellectual, emotional and social needs of Older Adults. These services are provided in Christian love and reflect the needs of Older Adults in a rapidly changing world. |
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Theological basis for OAM We believe: • in the unique worth of every aging person • life is an ongoing process of growth • that the love of Jesus Christ is the foundation and norm for our service • that the elderly are pioneers of a new era of self-reliance and interdependence. RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS ARE OUR MAIN FAMILY |
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“There's a test to find whether our mission on earth is finished. If we're alive… it isn't.” |
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