Kindness Caring for the Elders (樂在耆中)

Nov 23, 2024

This is our 2nd Caring for the Elders (樂在耆中)activity, continuing our purpose to extend our love and care for the old folks. 1 John 4:19 We love because God first loved us.

It was encouraging to see over ten old folks gathered at Hope Oasis for the event.  We warmly welcomed all and committed the event in prayers.  We started off with a very simple hand exercises and stretches, which warmed everyone up, and it was good for ice-breaking.  A lifelike movie was prepared for them, and from their expressions, they seemed to feel the same when looking back into their lives.  We then had a short discussion to soothe the feelings before proceeding to lunch.

During the dim sum lunch, we sat in small groups to chat and share.  During the fellowship, there was laughter and joy.  Proceeding, we had a sing-along session. The mood was raised with simple and fun games, where all of them participated and had so much fun, winning gifts for themselves.

After all the fun, we settled down and watched a testimony of how a 71-year-old lady, lived a very fruitful life in Christ, even though there were a lot of challenges along the way.  We know that age is not an obstacle, we can choose to enjoy life in Christ and live an abundant life.

Praise the Lord that when we called for prayer, they all prayed along with an opened heart. At the end of the event, each of them received a small bag of gifts, together with a walking stick.

We thank God for His leading, and the willingness of brothers and sisters to spread God’s love in this ministry with joy.  Praise the Lord.
Proverbs 17:22  “A merry heart is a good medicine”.