Ministry

Grandmas House

If your church is located near an elementary school, consider opening a “Grandma’s House.”  Meet with your pastor to discuss the possibility of offering a before and after school daycare for children with grandparents as volunteer caretakers.

Be sure your church has adequate insurance to cover the children and volunteers.  Check with an attorney if necessary.

How Can People Help Me?

If you suddenly find yourself a caregiver for a disabled person—permanently or temporarily—think of ways your friends can help you.  People will often offer to help you, but they do not know the best ways to be of assistance. 

As you think of ways your friends can help, write down the ideas.  Keep your list updated and handy.  Then when people say, “Let me know how I can help you,” you will be ready to let them know.  Most people WANT to help.  They are being more than just courteous.  Be prepared and be flexible.

Primeline Transitions

Do you have a grandchild in a transitional stage of life?  Perhaps he or she is graduating from high school or college or just is not happy in their current job and wants a change.  What a great opportunity you have as a grandparent to influence your grandchild’s next step in life, and U.S. Missions has the resource tool to help you do so. 

Starting a Nursing Home Ministry

The first requirement in starting a nursing home ministry is to have a genuine concern for the salvation of others, recognizing that you may be providing their last opportunity to hear the gospel.  Decide beforehand how many times a month you or the team can minister.

Grandparents Day is celebrated the second Sunday in September.  Begin planning early to celebrate in your church

• Grandparents-senior adult ministries Day
• SOTY Criteria

Senior Adults Adopt Youth
If your senior adult group is looking for something to do besides potlucks and socials, take a hint from the seniors at Bushnell Assembly of God in Bushnell, Florida. Check out this article to see how you too can impact lives for Jesus.

A Friend in Need
As we age, we see more of our friends who occasionally need practical help.  Some have hip replacements, knee surgeries, broken bones, other surgeries, or just illnesses.  During these times, they may need practical help.  Consider some of the following:

Calling All MENtors!
There is a tremendous need for men who will volunteer to serve as mentors to young people.  These young people are often raised in single-parent homes without the advantage of a father image

Dealing with Death and Dying
Discussing death and dying is taboo in most circles. I think most of us are curious about dying and death, but we are inhibited in raising the subject in conversation with other people.

Creative Prayer can Change Your Life
Some people have a very narrow definition of prayer. For them, it is an exercise in one-way communication. They do all the talking; God does all listening.

Bring Cheer to Shut-Ins
Being shut in, whether in your home or in a nursing home, can become dull, routine, and lonely.

Media Ministries
Connecting people to God.

National Prayer Center
To serve as a prayer intercessor is an extraordinary ministry; however, many fail to realize that all are called but few respond.

A Perfect Fit: Seniors and Kids - and the Book of Hope
The Book of Hope is a Scripture book that tells the life story of Jesus and clearly leads youngsters to a decision for Christ.

Calling All Grandmas!
Did you know that Missionettes needs your help? Missionettes clubs across the country are seeking mature Christian women. The Titus 2 principle of women mentoring girls is foundational to the success of Missionettes.

Teach By Example
The best way to teach young people and children is by setting a good example.

A Trip of a Lifetime—You Can Take It!
Health professional: Have you ever felt burdened to use your medical skills to serve the needy in other countries? Your dream can become reality.

Caregiving
As a caregiver, it is important to take good care of yourself while assuming your responsibilities to the one who is ill.

Lord, Teach Us to Pray
When do you pray? Consider these times!

Get to Know God
A three-step plan to living forever.

Spring Cleaning Teams
Volunteer teams to help those who face physical challenges have become very popular and necessary when Spring cleaning comes around.

How to Pray for Missionaries
More than training, money and experience, missionaries need your prayers.