Worship, workshops, and fellowship are standard components of deacon
training, but when staff from Middle Pennsylvania District asked about
hosting a day of training at the Village at Morrisons Cove, they
requested that the focus be on ministry specific to older adults.
With that, director of deacon ministry Donna Kline and director of
older adult and family life ministries Kim Ebersole worked together with
district and Village staff and came up with a plan for a very focused
day of training, to be held in Martinsburg, Pa., on Saturday, Nov. 10.
“Ministry with ‘Boomers’ and Beyond” will begin with a discussion of
what older adulthood looks like today, and include sessions on deacon
ministry specific to older adults, transitions in adulthood (retirement,
health changes, death of spouse and/or friends, moving/downsizing, no
longer driving, a second marriage, etc.), listening to the stories of
older adults, and making the most of a visit with a resident of a
longterm care community.
Ebersole and Kline also will offer resources specific to their
ministries, and provide ample opportunities for sharing experiences and
questions.
This training opportunity is co-sponsored by the Village at Morrisons
Cove and Middle Pennsylvania District, but is open to deacons, pastors,
and caregivers across the denomination. Download the registration form
from www.brethren.org/deacons/training.html or contact Kris Shunk at 814-643-0601, kshunk@midpacob.org.
Source:9/20/2012 Newsline
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