While gathered for life group, we began to talk about the importance of multigenerational ministry. Ministry that incorporates people of all ages. Perhaps more than anytime in our recent cultural history, our kids and teens are less and less exposed to the wisdom of their elders. Although we could come up with a few places where children and adults work together, the place that maximizes multigenerational ministry is the church. We are it! What an opportunity! What a challenge! Just because we have people of a variety of ages in the same building, doesn't mean we can claim multigenerational ministry. There is intentionality inherent in thriving multigenerational ministry! Over the course of the next few months we are going to see some of these opprotunities:
Price Hill- Trunk or Treat on Wednesday, October 30, at 6pm. This is an incredible way for us to meet our neighbors and build relationships with people of all ages. Contact Pastor Dorian Daniels for more information: dorian@shilohumc.com or 451-3600 #200.
Delhi- Upward Basketball starting January 2014. Upward is sports, but sports with a message. Basketball and the relationships built through teaching this team sport create an opportunity for us to share the gospel to kids and their families. It takes the entire church to put on this program-prayer servants, coaches, referees, and many more. If you are interested contact Kathy Shea at kathy@shilohumc.com or 451-3600 #102.
These are just a couple of the ways we like to build relationships. There are many more! Building relationship is what the church is all about! Why? Because we were created to be in relationship with God and relationship with one another-no matter what our age. We are in this together!
Blessings,
Pastor Rachel
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