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Isaiah 46:4 - Even to your old age and grey hairs I am He, I am He who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you.
How It Began
The man behind the vision, our Senior Pastor, Rev. Ernest V George inaugurated the Senior Members’ Fellowship on December 12th, 2001. My wife Chandra, and I were given the privilege and responsibility to head this new department for the elderly members of the Church.
Our Purpose
It is rather amazing that when we become old we are considered a liability rather than an asset in our homes and community. However, I believe that the experience that we go through can be put to tremendous use and besides the time that we have [if retired], can be used wisely to serve God in various ways. We, as the elders of the Church would like to positively contribute towards the building of the Body of Christ and spread the Gospel of our Lord and Savior to those that are needy and hurting.
Our fellowship began with just 35 people, who gather together once every month at the Church [2nd Wednesday of the Month at 11:00 am] for a time of prayer, games, singing, worship, hearing God’s Word, testimony, quizzes and good Christian companionship. There is usually a Guest Speaker from different walks of life who would share their experiences or teach something that is useful in our walk with the Lord. Although, this began for the elderly members of the GCAG, many elders from other churches and denominations have attended and continue to be a part of this fellowship.
As a part of this ministry we visit hospitals, the sick, those who are ‘shut in’ their homes due to age and / or ill health. Each year, we celebrate World Elders Day in the month of October.
In the coming months we want to be much more active through programs like Hospital Visitation, Home Visitation, Prayer Time, Retreat, Picnics, etc. For I truly believe that there is no ‘retirement’ for a Christian. Serve the Lord as long as possible!
I thank Rev. Ernest and his wife Shirley for all the encouragement and support given to us in serving the Lord through this ministry.
For the Senior Members' Fellowship,
Mrs. Chandra Jason and Mr. Jason Pratapraj.
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