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Ministry to the Elderly of Greenisland (MEG)
Mission Statement Showing God's love in practical ways to the elderly members within the Greenisland community, by means of: | • Befriending • Visiting • Caring • Listening • Chatting • Sharing • Doing and ministering in Christ's name. |  | Caring is a Christian responsibility.
Jesus demonstrated the practical heart of the servant throughout his
life on earth. Greenisland Baptist Church have endeavoured to
follow his example in this. There are many in our community with
needs, concerns and who struggle with loneliness. The aim of MEG
involves seeking to meet these needs where possible. Over the
past year, MEG have been involved in visitation to the individual homes
of elderly people and to nursing homes within the community.
These times usually involve chatting and listening with those
involved. Where the need has arisen, MEG have been able to assist
in other ways, such as providing transport to appointments. More
recently, MEG have undertaken to conduct services 1 Sunday per month in
local nursing homes. This began after a number of people
expressed regret that they could no longer go to church. The
thinking behind these services was that, instead, we could bring church
to them. These times usually involve singing, bible readings,
prayer, testimony and a short message. In addition, at key times
during the year events have been organised such as at Christmas and
Easter. Transport has been provided for those who want to attend
and the events are usually held at the church. They are
advertised both by members of the MEG team and through the nursing
homes.
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[Life Through the Spirit] Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death. Romans 8:1-2 biblegateway.com, (C)NIV |
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