“Be Shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them.” – 1 Peter 5:2
“Be Shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them.” – 1 Peter 5:2
The Care for the Elderly (CFE) as the sub-committee/wing of St. Andrew’s Church Pastorate Committee works among senior citizens in the Congregation. CFE support the senior members in their spiritual and life -skills and also supporting them through various regular lively sessions that encourages and uplifts their spirit.
We are very grateful and thank God for His continued protection, provision and for the gift of sound health. God has truly blessed us and has helped us through the tough times. We would praise HIS NAME for all the blessings HE has bestowed upon us.
This ministry started on the 15th of August 2019, with a Retreat at the Ecumenical Centre, Whitefield.
Care for the Elderly stands for the Core Values as written in 1 Peter 5:2, “Be Shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them.”
The Battle belongs to the Lord
We thank God Almighty and our Lord Jesus Christ for giving us yet another opportunity to Praise and Worship Him.
The Care For The Elderly Ministry organized this month’s program on Saturday, the 24th of June, at the Rev. Stewart Wright Hall. The speaker was Dr. Stafford Cripps. He gave an inspiring message on the topic, “The Battle belongs to the Lord” from Exodus 14:13, 14.
The program started with a time of Praise and Worship by singing four beautiful Hymns led by the Youth.
Dr. Cripps’ message based on the above topic, spoke about Moses – his first 40 years as a prince, the next 40 years in the wilderness, and then the final 40 years as a leader, and how after the 10th plague the LORD inflicted on the Egyptians, Pharaoh had to humble himself and let the Israelites go. The LORD fought the battle for them and delivered His people from the enemy. (Exodus 14: 14). Dr. Cripps also enumerated in detail, the wonderful way by which the LORD led them across the Red Sea and through the Wilderness.
Dr. Cripps next spoke about Jesus being the sole person who can deliver us from all struggles. We must love one another and forgive each other, and by doing so, we set ourselves free.
There was a time of activity, mainly to get to know each other better, and a game where each member had to ‘laugh out loud’ to feel better!
In conclusion, we thank all who came together in helping us organize this program, the Youth, master Jousha Mohanraj and Mrs. Rashmi S. Mohanraj, the Convener of the Young Couples Fellowship.
We specially thank Dr. Cripps, and all the elders who attended the meeting.
We thank God Almighty and our Lord Jesus Christ for giving us the time to Praise and Worship Him.
The Care For The Elderly Ministry organized this monthly program on Saturday, 28th May 2023 for our Elders at Rev. Stewart Wright Hall. The speaker was Dr. Dominic Benjamin who addressed the gathering with an inspiring and true message of “Dealing with Suffering and Pain of Chronic Illness”, with the Bible reference from 2 Corinthians 4:16 to 18, followed by a Q & ASession.
The program started with the Young Couples Fellowship members and the Elders, Praising and Worshiping the Lord with three beautiful Hymns.
Dr. Dominic Benjamin addressed the gathering on the chosen topic, Dealing with Suffering and Pain of Chronic Illness. He explained the different circumstances of Suffering and Pain, and brought out the different types. He gave four examples of people and how they dealt with their experiences; how members should support people who are going through pain and suffering, and how we must encourage one another. He gave reference to 2 Corinthians 4 where the Apostle Paul speaks about Suffering for Christ and not to despair, and always strive to live in and for HIM who is RISEN.
We are to look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are unseen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are unseen are eternal.
Dr. Benjamin also spoke about our Unchanging Jesus at All Times, where Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever. He spoke on how Jesus never changes and His love for us is never failing. He loves us so much that He was willing to die for us, and therefore we must honour HIM and praise HIM. In the midst of toil and pain, HE is the Only ONE to depend on when all is lost and broken. He quoted from the Book of Isaiah on how HE came into this world for us, and the Love the FATHER has for us.
After the message, there was a short activity time for the elders. In conclusion, we would like to thank all who came together in helping us organize this program, and all the elders who attended the meeting.
“Inner Beauty At All Times”
We would like to thank God Almighty and our Lord Jesus Christ for giving us the time to Praise and Worship Him.
This month’s program was organised on Saturday, the 18th of March, 2023 at Rev. Stewart Wright Hall. The speaker was Rev. Vasudevan. The program started with the youth and the elders Praising and Worshiping the Lord with four beautiful Hymns.
Rev. Vasudevan gave an inspiring message on the topic, “Inner Beauty at All Times”, with the Bible reference from 1 Peter 3:1 to 7. He spoke about Jesus being the sole person who can deliver us from all struggles. When we are happy on the inside, we will be happy on the outside as well. We must love and forgive one another; by forgiving others we set ourselves free. Q & A Session followed. There was a short time of activity after the message.
We would like to thank you all who came forward to help us organize this program, and all the elders who participated.
“HE came to His own, but they welcomed HIM not”
We would like to thank God Almighty and our Lord Jesus Christ for giving us the time to Praise and Worship Him.
The Care For The Elderly Ministry organized the New Year Program on Saturday, 21st January 2023 for our Elders at Rev. Stewart Wright Hall. The Program started with the youth and the elders leading us in the Praise and Worship with three beautiful Hymns. The speaker was Dr. Stafford Cripps, who addressed the gathering with an inspiring message on the celebration of Christmas, the Theme being, “Celebrating CHRISTMAS or x-mas”, with the Bible reference from St. John 1:11. He spoke about having Jesus Christ as the centre of our life and celebrating HIM in our lives. He gave examples of a boy’s birthday being celebrated without him being there. He stressed on the message of celebrating Jesus in our lives and having HIM as the centerpiece and continuing the spirit of Christmas. He also spoke about the Second Coming of Jesus Christ and the Rapture. This was followed by a Q & A Session.
There was a short activity after the message organized for the elders to get to know each other.
In conclusion, we would like to thank all who came together in helping us organize this program, and all who helped gather the elders to attend this
Program.
We thank God Almighty and our Lord Jesus Christ, for giving us the time to Praise and Worship Him.
Care For The Elderly and the Young Couples’ Fellowship had organized the Christmas Program on Sunday, 4th of December 2022, for our Elders. The speaker was our Presbyter, Rev. Dr. Dexter S. Maben, who addressed the gathering with an inspiring message.
The program started with the youth, young couples and elders leading us in the Praise and Worship with Carols.
There was a short activity on connecting with one another. Our Presbyter brought out the message of love speaking on the love which Joseph and Mary had for each other accompanied with Trust. This was addressed to the young couples. He spoke to the elders on how to stay close to the Lord when alone. There was a short Choreography by our Youth. This was followed by a Fellowship Lunch.
In conclusion, we would like to thank all who came together in helping us organize this program and invited the elders, and all the elders who attended the Program.
