Christians Helping Aging People (CHAPs)
 

Purpose

We provide support and information for anyone touched by the aging process - whether you are an older adult yourself, a caregiver of an aging parent or loved one, or want to assist with the needs of older adults in our church and our community.

This ministry is offered by Christians, young and old, who want to assist with the needs of older adults in the family, our church and our community.  If you are interested in learning more about CHAPs history click here.

Membership

CHAPs does not have a membership per se, but has a core group of about 20 who meet monthly with others participating as their needs dictate. CHAPs welcomes anyone who is dealing with an aging parent, needs information about resources available in the community, or is interested in helping older adults in the congregation. A Steering Committee plans programming.

Meetings

CHAPs currently meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at the church. During summer months (June, July, August), informal meetings are held in homes of members for fellowship and support.

Activities

• Support for caregivers (ongoing)
• Speakers about community resource
• A "Special Friends" program for communicating with older adults in our church family
• Monthly worship service at an assisted living center
• Christmas caroling and gifts at assisted living centers
• Spring and Fall luncheons for older adults at our church
• Bevearement letters to church members who experience the loss of a close family member
• Helping Hands ministry for older adults at the church
• Annual retreat for study, renewal, and fellowship
• Immunization clinics
• Book studies

For more information...

Call the church office at 919-544-2872.