Spiritual renewal is essential to life fulfillment. The church plays a vital role in helping older adults attain this goal. In addition, older adults can serve as teachers and mentors for the spiritual well-being of others. For older adults, spiritual guidance is made available through worship, pastoral care, Bible study, prayer groups, and support networks. Enrichment In a fast-paced and changing society, older adults need opportunities to continue the life-long process of learning and growing. The church plays a vital role in helping older adults grow in the faith and in their understanding of life and world issues.
Nutrition and Fitness The great majority of older adults live in the community and are cognitively intact and fully independent in their daily activities. Those who remain active may be individuals who exercise, eat nutritiously, and have a positive psychological view of life.
Intergenerational All people, young and old, need each other very much. This need expresses itself in healthy relationships as nurturing and caring opportunities (i.e., physical, emotional, educational, and spiritual).
Outreach A program of outreach and evangelism seeks to include all the older adults in its fellowship, recognizing that many older adults do not have an active relationship with any congregation.
Recreation Older adults need creative self-expression as well as opportunities to develop and maintain self-confidence. Recreation adds an extra measure of zest to the lives of aging persons, enhancing both physical and mental well-being.
Service Many older adults delight in serving the needs of others. Encourage older adults to participate in the programs and services of the church, community, and social service agencies. Mobilizing for peace and justice issues, feeding the hungry, and providing shelter for the homeless are just a few of the many possibilities for older adults to engage in service.
Gardening Club
Sis. Bessie Neville is leading the seniors in starting the FBC Gardening Club. Planting will start the end of October. If you would like to volunteer or donate towards beautifying the Church grounds, please see Sis. Neville.
Ladies in Hat Day
December 16, 2007
Each member of the Senior Ministry will ask family and friends to join their team and show off their lovely hats. Be a part of something beautiful and fun. Please see a member of the Senior Ministry to participant
I Can't Remember
Read by Sis.Harritte Ward
Just a line to say I'm living that I'm not among the dead, Though I'm getting more forgetful and mixed up in my head
I got used to my arthritis to my dentures I'm resigned, I can manage my bifocals but God, I miss my mind
For sometimes I can't remember when I stand at the foot of the stairs, If I must go up for something or have I just come down from there?
And before the fridge so often my poor mind is filled with doubt, Have I just put food away, or have I come to take some out?
And there's a time when it is dark with my nightcap on my head, I don't know if I'm retiring, or just getting out of bed
So, if it's my turn to write you there's no need for getting sore, I may think I have written and don't want to be a bore
So, remember that I love you and wish that you were near, But now it's nearly mail time So I must say goodbye, dear
There I stand beside the mail box with a face so very red, Instead of mailing you my letter I opened it instead
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