of older adults. This Sunday should also call the church to action in addressing the needs of older adults in the congregation and community. Invite your church to celebrate The International Day of the Older Person! Let’s not only recognize what older adults bring to our congregations, but also to help them continue playing a vital role in weaving a unique and lasting community fabric, a gift of the work of the Spirit amongst us, to add to the korowai of Christ. Your friend and neighbour in Christ, Revd. Amy Houben Responsible for ministry with elder care communities in the Manawatu region and priest assistant with the Parish of St. Peter’s Palmerston North. This document was put together with the support of the Palmerston North Ecumenical Elder Care Ministry Support Group Please visit this link to read up about The International Day of the Older Person: Call to Worship Leader: Simeon was devoted and the Holy Spirit rested on him. People: us, Holy Spirit, rest on us. Leader: The prophet Anna worshipped the Lord day and night. People: Bless us with the same desire Lord Jesus Leader: Simeon and Anna had eyes to see and hearts to recognise your redemption. All: Let us worship and praise the Lord. Inspired from Luke 2: 22-38 Scripture Readings
of older adults. This Sunday should also call the church to action in addressing the needs of older adults in the congregation and community. Invite your church to celebrate The International Day of the Older Person! Let’s not only recognize what older adults bring to our congregations, but also to help them continue playing a vital role in weaving a unique and lasting community fabric, a gift of the work of the Spirit amongst us, to add to the korowai of Christ. Your friend and neighbour in Christ, Revd. Amy Houben Responsible for ministry with elder care communities in the Manawatu region and priest assistant with the Parish of St. Peter’s Palmerston North. This document was put together with the support of the Palmerston North Ecumenical Elder Care Ministry Support Group Please visit this link to read up about The International Day of the Older Person: Call to Worship Leader: Simeon was devoted and the Holy Spirit rested on him. People: us, Holy Spirit, rest on us. Leader: The prophet Anna worshipped the Lord day and night. People: Bless us with the same desire Lord Jesus Leader: Simeon and Anna had eyes to see and hearts to recognise your redemption. All: Let us worship and praise the Lord. Inspired from Luke 2: 22-38 Scripture Readings
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