As Christians, it's our calling to serve those in need, and this means reaching out to our elders in the spirit of compassion and love. Here are three biblical principles guiding our ministry to the abandoned elderly:

 

• We are called to honor the elderly: This is stated clearly in Leviticus 19:32: "You shall stand up before the gray head and honor the face of an old man, and you shall fear your God: I am the Lord." When we provide care, companionship, and respect to our elders, we're not just offering kindness; we're fulfilling a divine command.

 

• We are commanded to show kindness to all: Luke 6:31 reminds us, "And as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them." Who among us would want to feel forgotten in our twilight years? By showing kindness to our elders, we create a culture of compassion that we too may one day benefit from.

 

• God cares for the lonely and abandoned: Psalms 68:5 affirms, "Father of the fatherless and protector of widows is God in His holy habitation." As followers of Christ, we are to emulate God's love by caring for those who are lonely and abandoned, including the elderly. 

 

Our ministry is planning initiatives to reach out to our elders, from volunteer visits to providing resources for their physical and spiritual well-being. Join us in this righteous cause, as we strive to honor, respect, and love our elderly, ensuring they are never forgotten, but treasured as they should be. Remember James 1:27, "Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world." Let's embody these words and make a difference for our elders.