Encouraging Ensemble Initiative
“So even to old age ad gray hairs, O God, do not forsake me until I proclaim your might to another generation, your power to all those to come.” (Psalm 71:18)
The Encouraging Ensemble initiative speaks directly to the desires expressed in this Psalm. First, to those who feel alone and lonely, who cry to the Lord not to be forgotten; and second, the cry of the aged within the Body of Christ to continue to proclaim God’s faithfulness to those generations coming up behind.
The Body of Christ answers both of these needs by being His Hands and Feet and serving those who are lonely and alone and aged. When serving the more elderly among us, the younger generations have the privilege of hearing the stories of God’s faithfulness carried into old age.
Finally, Galatians, 6:10 says, “..as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.” This is God’s instruction to us to serve our brothers and sisters in the faith who need our help. The Encouraging Ensemble comes alongside the caregivers and their loved ones by providing encouragement and support through a visit that allows the caregiver safe time away from the responsibilities of caregiving.
Informational Sheet (pdf)
Contacts:
Chris Hamilton
Chris Wissmann
The Encouraging Ensemble initiative speaks directly to the desires expressed in this Psalm. First, to those who feel alone and lonely, who cry to the Lord not to be forgotten; and second, the cry of the aged within the Body of Christ to continue to proclaim God’s faithfulness to those generations coming up behind.
The Body of Christ answers both of these needs by being His Hands and Feet and serving those who are lonely and alone and aged. When serving the more elderly among us, the younger generations have the privilege of hearing the stories of God’s faithfulness carried into old age.
Finally, Galatians, 6:10 says, “..as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.” This is God’s instruction to us to serve our brothers and sisters in the faith who need our help. The Encouraging Ensemble comes alongside the caregivers and their loved ones by providing encouragement and support through a visit that allows the caregiver safe time away from the responsibilities of caregiving.
Informational Sheet (pdf)
Contacts:
Chris Hamilton
Chris Wissmann
