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Jim Farrelly
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Older adult ministry assists congregations in their task of encouraging and nurturing older adults to fully develop and utilize their Christian faith, talents and spiritual gifts in ministry.
The South Wisconsin District older adult ministry committee encourages congregations and provides resources, models and direction to:
- Develop excitement for and understanding of how to utilize the spiritual gifts, skills, time and talents of older adults as resources within the church among pastors and congregational leaders.
- Help congregations plan, implement, sustain, and build older adult ministry program(s) around the functions of the congregation: worship, nurture, witness, stewardship, service, fellowship and health.
- Help congregations identify the physical, emotional, mental, social, developmental, and spiritual needs of older adults in their congregations and address these needs through ministry activities by the congregation.
- Help God's people recognize that the development of one's Christian faith is a lifelong commitment that requires continual nurturing and to inspire lifelong learning and abundant living.
- Promote a healthy understanding of the aging process as a blessing and gift from God our Creator by sensitizing people of all ages to the value of intergenerational activity and helping them work at developing relationships and partnerships across generations.
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Sunday school teachers' workshops
 Each Sunday as you share the good news about Jesus with your students, you make quite a difference. Have you ever imagined the impact as your students share that same Gospel message with their family and others in their world? How awesome the way the Lord multiples our efforts!
This year’s SWD Sunday school teachers' workshops will explore a resource that will teach your students how they can share the Gospel where they are at right now and introduce them to the possibility of doing the same in their vocation in the years ahead.
Building on the theme "What a Way to make a difference!"
Grades K-2 — emphasizes Christian caring
Grades 3-5 — emphasizes Christian living
Grades 6-8 — emphasizes Christian growing
Bring your Sunday school staff to one of the workshops already scheduled or host one for your circuit by contacting Gary Janetzke at janetzke@swd.lcms.org. Explore and receive material you can use with your Sunday school students to discover how the Lord is calling them to use their gifts and talents.
Registration: So we can be sure to have sufficient materials, please register by completing the registration form below or e-mail Robin at mueller@swd.lcms.org.
Cost: Bring a beanie baby to be distributed through the mission in the Dominican Republic.
Current workshop locations:
Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008
7-9 p.m.
St. Paul Lutheran Church
8080 N. 47th St.., Brown Deer, WI 53223
Registration deadline: 9/16/08
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008
9-11 a.m.
St. Peter’s Lutheran School
345 N. Pine, Reedsburg, WI 53959
Registration Deadline: 10/3/08
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