By admin on September 3, 2012
Twenty years ago, Marian McQuade saw her dream come true. A West Virginia homemaker and mother of fifteen, McQuade advocated for senior issues throughout her adult life. She rose to national prominence, and in 1978, her dream—a day set aside by the U.S. Congress to recognize grandparents and other seniors for their contributions—became reality. Signed [...]
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By Kristin Schultz on September 5, 2011
Editor’s note: This devotion is drawn from CTA’s new product line, Shining His Light, intended for use by churches and other organizations who want to honor senior adults. September 11 is designated as Grandparents Day in 2011, and would make a perfect occasion for using the devotion that follows. The Lord is my light and [...]
Posted in Christian Worker, Church staff, Devotions, Encouragement, Free Resources, Grandparents Day, Men's Ministry, Ministry, Pastor, Sermon Ideas, Sunday School, Teachers, Women's Ministry Tagged Christian mentors, Christian Seniors, free devotion, Grandparents Day, men's ministry, Women's Ministry
By Jane Fryar on August 18, 2010
In the United States, Grandparents’ Day falls the Sunday after Labor Day by Congressional approval and presidential decree–September 12 in 2010. It celebrates the contributions made by seniors, particularly grandparents. And it urges all of us to be mindful of the legacy we will one day leave behind. If you teach a children’s Sunday school [...]
Posted in Encouragement, Encouraging Volunteers, Free Resources, Grandparents Day, Men's Ministry, Sermon Ideas, Witnessing, Women's Ministry Tagged appreciation, Christian, community, Grandparents Day, men's ministry, Pastoral Care, Volunteers, Women's Ministry
By Debra Kreienkamp on May 4, 2010
This past weekend I spent some time in the company of a wonderful woman who is living and leaving a legacy. My aunt Irene, the oldest and only living relative of the generation, is now the matriarch of the family and over the weekend, she extended an open invitation to her daughters, daughter- in-laws, nieces, [...]
Posted in Grandparents Day, Ministry, Outreach/Evangelism, Witnessing Tagged family reunion, Grandparents Day, legacy, living a legacy, outreach
By Jane Fryar on September 8, 2009
Wise parents and teachers realize children need both wings and roots. Young people who grow up with only roots never soar to their true potential. But those who grow up with only wings can easily crash and burn. Grandparents help provide the roots we all need–when we’re young and later on in life, too. Unconditional love. [...]
Posted in Encouragement, Grandparents Day, Ministry, Teachers, Youth Ministry Tagged apostle Paul, bible, children, church, Encouragement, family, God, Grandparents Day, history, parents, September 13, Teachers, Timothy
By admin on August 10, 2009
CTA offers some touching and affordable gifts to help your church celebrate Grandparents Day. The selection includes bookmarks, pens, a magnetized picture frame, a magnifier and a lapel pin. Choose items from our Living a Legacy or Shining His Light themes.
Posted in Grandparents Day, Ministry Tagged bookmark, Christian gifts, Grandparents Day, lapel pin, magnifier, picture frame
By Ken Church on July 21, 2009
Men, what do you think of when you hear the word “legacy”? If you’re like me, you’ve cringed at the thought of not being able to leave your family a larger estate at the end of life’s journey. Let’s face it: we usually associate “legacy” with fame and fortune, clout and capital. Memorial tributes to [...]
Posted in Grandparents Day, Men's Ministry Tagged dad, father, granddad, grandfather, Grandparents Day, men's ministry, Pastoral Ministry
By Tim Wesemann on July 11, 2009
Grandparents Day falls on September 13th this year. It’s been said that some not so well-known special days or holidays were created by greeting card companies or florists as a business opportunity. Referring to several Internet sites, I found out the real story behind Grandparents Day. Marian McQuade founded Grandparents Day in 1973 in West [...]
Posted in Grandparents Day, Sermon Ideas Tagged celebrate grandparents, devotion, free bulletin in sert, Grandparents Day, History of Grandparents Day, living a legacy, Marian McQuade, ministry message, Sunday message