Card Ministry Encourages and Connects Older Adults During Pandemic
By Dr. Aleeta Christian Sometimes ministry sneaks up on you. This happened to us at Madison Street United Methodist Church,
February 11, 2021
By Dr. Aleeta Christian Sometimes ministry sneaks up on you. This happened to us at Madison Street United Methodist Church,
In addition to COVID-19 and the uncertain future of The United Methodist Church, one of the greatest challenges facing church leaders in 2021 is the aging of our congregations. United Methodist churches are graying; our members are growing older.
“Wisdom is with the aged, and understanding in length of days.” Job 12:12 The COVID-19 pandemic is not just something
By Pat Brandenstein James 1:27—Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit the orphans and
As Christians, and especially as United Methodists, we are all too often painfully aware of our differences. Our socioeconomic backgrounds, gender, race, sexual orientation, professions, interests, and beliefs may separate us. Even attitudes and beliefs about aging and the elderly can fragment us. We all age differently.
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Together, we can be the hands and feet of Jesus, feeding the hungry, caring for the vulnerable, and showing love to those who need it most. Every dollar you give to the Kent and Ellen McNish Fund for Older Adult Food Security helps feeding ministries stretch resources and serve more meals to those in need. Donate today and help support life-changing feeding ministries like the People’s Table.