Lessons From Our Elders

How should we treat our elders?  NBC has helped me answer that over the years.

It was a bright summer Sunday morning in 1993 when I walked into Northminster Baptist Church (NBC).  I was greeted well and everyone welcomed me.  The presence of God was evident and I took notice.  Time really flies for it is 24 years later and I am still an actively participating member.

I love NBC.  The congregation (which is made up of every age group) is my extended family.  During my 24 year tenure, I’ve had the opportunity to participate in many God centered activities.  This, combined with the dynamic messages from the pulpit, has contributed to my spiritual growth and maturity in Christ. 

NBC is a place that respects the elders and welcomes the seniors.  Over the past two decades, I’ve been blessed to interact with two or three generations within a family attending engagement celebrations, weddings, baby showers, baby dedication services and celebration of life services. 

On these occasions, I was privileged to bond with the matriarch and patriarch of these families.  Such interactions reminded me of God’s command: "Honour thy father and thy mother".  The matriarchs and patriarchs aided me in living out the commandment: Honour thy mother and father.

I am so glad for those teachings.  My beloved mother and father are now aged requiring daily assistance to get through the day.  Each day I care for my aging parents.  My interactions with the matriarchs and patriarchs of NBC taught me many things about seniors and the aging process.  Because of that, I am able to care for my parents well.

I am grateful for NBC.  It is more than a church.  It is life.  It is family.  It is life-long learning.  If you are looking for a place to worship, why not consider NBC?  God bless you.

Yvonne Folkes

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