Older-aged work

The growing older population presents challenges and opportunities:

Learning how to meet and connect with an older generation
Discerning the differences between work amongst the elderly (more traditional ‘Senior citizens’ work), and outreach to the growing number of fit and active retired
Gaining skills and tools in connecting with the older generation
Learning how to challenge and equip this generation to be fully active in church life and mission
Developing pastoral care skills

Things specified as being the will of God – the common calling for all believers:-

That all may be saved and come to a knowledge of the truth - 1 Tim 2
For Salvation & Fellowship with God - Heb 3:1; 1 Cor 1:26; 2 Thess 2:13-15,
To become like Christ Rom 8:29, that he should be the first among many brothers and sisters in the family of God Heb 2:14
To live a Holy Life 2 Tim. 1:9; Eph 4:1; 2 Peter 1:10-11; 1 Thess 4:3 Holiness and devotion to God
To a life of service Heb 9:14-15, which means both work and worship
To a life of obedience Rom. 1:5-6 obedience by faith in Christ not faith in self.
To be doers of good Eph 2:10; Tit 2:14
To a life of discipleship Mark 1:17-20 (a) Discipling self “Follow me” and (b) Discipling others be “Fishers of men” Matt 28:19-20
Having a thankful spirit, giving thanks in all circumstances 1 Thess 5:18
As a group, functioning as part of the Body of Christ, the Church 1 Pet 2:9 a holy nation, a special people, priest of God on earth
Using the gifts of HS are given in accordance with His will - Heb 2:4; 1 Cor 12:7.