Click Here For EventsWhat is the Senior Ministry of Saddleback Church?

The Senior Ministry of Saddleback Church has as its mission/purpose:

To communicate and share God’s love to those in the church family, and to those outside the church. The assumption behind this ministry, including the groups and the activities sponsored by this ministry, is that it exists for the purpose of serving, not being served; of giving, not receiving. 

In the pursuit of this purpose the ministry will incorporate the five purpose areas of Saddleback Church and will create a “Senior Awareness” about the value, the need for, and the role of senior adults in the church. Seniors in general should be seen as assets not liabilities, as givers not consumers, and as targets for the church’s evangelistic outreach.

An awareness of the value of seniors will be built by:

• Evangelizing and assimilating unchurched adults.

• Involving adults in meaningful ministry and service.

• Facilitating the growth of adults toward Christian maturity and discipleship.

• Providing fellowship opportunities for adults.

• Establishing a prayer team to pray for special needs, and encouraging members to have a daily quiet time and to participate in other forms of worship, including the weekly worship services.

Senior Awareness will be developed and promoted from the pulpit, the ministry newsletter, appointments to leadership positions, events focusing on Seniors, and through special recognition.

How Can I be involved?

Join one of the following teams!

MEMBERSHIP

COMMUNICATIONS TEAM:  Gather News and Interview for testimonies and/or articles of interest. Format and publish the “Young at Heart” bi-monthly newsletter, being aware of critical deadlines. Coordinate with Community Leader and Membership staff for printing and mailing newsletters (with extra copies) and postcards (for events). Prepare postcards and emails for all events including any special conferences hosted by Saddleback Church. Prepare ministry notices for "Slice" and the weekly bulletin, prior to any event. Procure speakers and coordinate with ministry photographer for major events. Establish and implement an awards and recognition program.

SMALL GROUPS TEAM:  Monitor new members to encourage connection into small groups, and progression of Class 101, 201, 301, and 401 for completion and baptism (if necessary). Recognize special talents/leadership skills and make recommendations to Community Leader. Notify Community Leader of any small group changes, additions, or deletions necessary for the Staffnet data base.

MATURITY

DISCIPLESHIP TEAM: Conduct training and huddles for leaders, coaches, and prospective leaders. Make available to leaders suggested Bible Study curriculum. Monitor progress of upcoming leaders.

MINISTRY

PROGRAM-EVENTS TEAM: Coordinate and plan 4+ ministry events per year. Research and recommend entertainment, ice breakers, catering, and facilities. Coordinate greeting, decorating, clean-up, and serving handicapped at all events. Provide information, for all requirements, including facilities, catering, and entertainment to Community Leader, being aware of time constraints. Schedule volunteers to handle registration on the patio table, when necessary.

SENIOR SINGLES TEAM: Coordinate & plan activities, services, & events that are affordable, caring, safe, & friendly for single seniors. The focus will be to attract single seniors to become more active in ministry. The team will also identify needs for single seniors that are alone, which will afford ministry opportunities.

TRAVEL TEAM: Plan, coordinate, and participate in short day trips to include transportation, meals, & determine cost. Arrange for handicapped if required.

VOLUNTEER MINISTRY TEAM:  Maintain database of volunteers for various areas of ministry.

MAGNIFICATION

WORSHIP TEAM:  Musical Instruments, singers, skit/actors. Direct musical group within Senior Ministry.

PRAYER TEAM:  Receive notification of hospitalized, deceased or serious illness.  Notify C.L. Send out cards (get-well/sympathy/shut-ins) Pray for those listed above.

MISSIONS

OUTREACH TEAM:  Coordinate volunteers within the Senior Ministry to join with existing short term mission outreaches such as: Motel, Mexico, Feeding the hungry, Prison, clothing for babies, etc. (Blankets, jackets, mittens, scarves, hats, sleeping bags, socks, shoes, etc.) Adopt families, to minister to, for holidays.

To join one of these teams, contact Ron at (949) 609-8411,  ext. 7160 OR email him at RonF@Saddleback.net.