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Programs / Ministries for Seniors at OPC At Oswego Presbyterian Church we like to say: “Every Member a Minister.” The purpose of
this “Seniors” Directory is exactly that - to encourage every member,
senior or young, to be a
minister by… For all of this to happen, every participant in every committee, team, group and task force must see themselves as Ministers to each other and to the world. No small task, to be sure, but one that is worthy of our best efforts and prayers. In this directory, you will find many exciting ways for seniors to ‘get involved’ and ‘get connected.’
Click on a specific link above right to get more information about our current ministry teams or small groups where seniors are encouraged to join.
Keeping the Faith,
Terrance. P. Hennesy, |
Adopt-a-Spot Flowers Team |
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June 6, 2011 posting from Rev. Leon: At our Senior Gatherings yesterday (June 5) we had around 35 people attend. The enthusiasm for the idea of having a monthly old-fashion hymn sing and support of other senior activities was great. It was noted that there are a lot of new seniors in town going to the Senior Center and more programs would attract some of them to OPC. I left the group with a charge to dream, to share the information with others and to get back together again at a later date. The later date I suggested was in three weeks. We can publicize that. The recommendation was made to have a spot on the web page to attract newcomers and to publicize to the group. [Ken Mozingo volunteered to get our "Seniors" web page started.] The recommendation was made to have a rather often (weekly) email sent out to the seniors to keep them informed. I’ll try to get out a letter with some attachments to the Seniors informing them of what happened and of the next meeting. Two deacons said that there was a need expressed by “short term” housebound people to have some human contact (phone or visit). I said for now that if any of them knew of people like this to contact me and for now I’d make arrangements. Travel in a big van sounded adventuresome to them. There were lots of suggestions of places to go. A transportation team was suggested. A publicity team was suggested. A phoning team was suggested. We're off to a great start! Rev. Leon |
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