Pastoral Advisor

Elder Eric Moss

 

 

Ministry Leader

Sis. Florene Knight

seasonedsaints@gptchurch.org

FlKnight32@aol.com 

 

 

Mission/Purpose:

• To promote fellowship and unity of Seasoned Saints, ages 55+.

• To support and encourage activities, functions and leadership.

• To be a vital force in being available to nurture, care, educate and share the faith with all mankind.

Objectives:

• To meet the needs of our congregation who are growing older in God's family.  This is a ministry designed to reach the psychological, social, spiritual, emotional and financial needs that are seen and unforeseen.

• To utilize the collective strengths, seasonings, testimonies and experiences of our Seasoned Saints to guide our walk through life's journey.

Areas of Concern:

• Retirement

• Gerontology

• Transportation

• Safety/Crime

• Home Going

• Caregivers

• Church Work

• Health/Wellness
• Social Issues
• Family Support
• Financial Needs Met
• Growing in the Word
• Community Programs
• Alternative Domiciles

Outreach:

• Special Programs for Visiting the Sick

• Seniors Church Involvement

• Auxiliaries & Workshop Assessment of GPT Seniors

• Immediate (Daily Needs)

• Preparing Seniors for Death

• Estate Planning

• Insurance Needs

• Wills, Powers of Attorney, Probate, etc.

Group Activities

• "Prayer Warriors" or "Intercessors"

• Effective Witnessing Programs

• Sunday School Class for Seniors

• Placement throughout church

• Building Partners between Senior Saints and the Young Adults

• Tours and Travel

• Senior Saints Hymn Spirituals

• Community Activities and Events

• Educational Networks

• Bible Study