At 90 +, Beulah is a faithful member of the Bible Study group, the prayer group, and the prayer chain and was also an active member of the Canadian Bible Society. Although the local chapter of the Society has dissolved, Beulah is still a passionate believer in the power of the Bible and the need to translate and distribute scriptures into every language and every corner of the world.
Jean, also in the 90+ club, helps out with the Chaplaincy at Saanich Peninsula Hospital, attends Bible Study, is a member of the prayer chain and regularly spends time in the schools helping children learn to read. She also attends the sing-songs at Sidney Intermediate Care.
Until arthritis took away her mobility, Beryl volunteered at the airport and at the hospital. She still manages to do some visiting and checks in on shut-ins by telephone.
Of course, we have a whole army of people in the 80-90 age range who volunteer at the hospital, bake cookies for the Blue Bus, serve in the kitchen, serve on committees and visit the "elderly."
 |
| Some of our hard workers enjoying the sunshine lunch |
I knew a woman many years ago who had been very active in church and other service organizations. She developed severe arthritis and had to give up all of her usual activities. Even attending worship service became impossible. So, she looked around her and said "what can I do?" The answer lay in the telephone. She could call people and visit with them that way. Even confined to a chair, she found a way to help others.
The Bible Study we are doing right now is "A dare to live fully right where you are." Isn't it wonderful that God can use us, right where we are, regardless of age, skill, power or wealth? How blessed we are at SPPC to have people of all ages, willing to share whatever they can and help to bring about the Kingdom of God on earth.
No comments:
Post a Comment