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MAXlife
is a ministry that
provides opportunities to experience the maximum life
for which God created us through relationship building, service,
instruction, and spiritual growth, fostering greater meaning and
significance in the 2nd half of life.
MAXlife Ministry Goals:
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To lead adults in
experiencing a dynamic life in Jesus Christ.
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To engage adults
in productive service.
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To enable adults
to develop relationships with other MAXlife people.
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To assist adults
in leaving a legacy of vibrant and active faith.
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To instruct adults
in the Biblical perspectives of MAXlife issues.
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Creating events as well as becoming a liaison
between established services, needs, and you in the four areas listed
below:Ministry Components
- Spiritual - provide
opportunities to nourish and deepen you in your faith and walk with the
Lord, enabling adults to finish strong in the Lord.
- Service - provide opportunities
to discover your unique SHAPE and thus passion for ministry, giving you
the freedom to create ministry and/or to serve in ministries created.
- Social - provide opportunities
for forming and developing relationships while enjoying some of the
finer things in life.
- Education - provide
opportunities to enhance your quality of living through information on
issues related to your season in life.
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Core Values
MAXlife desires to create an environment
that gives back to the church, community, and the world in meaningful
SERVICE.
S -
erve the Lord in a variety of ways
E -
mbrace changes in the second half of life
R -
espond positively in serving the Lord
V -
alue all generations by leaving a legacy on cross-generational
challenges
I -
nvite others inside and outside the church to participate in activities
C -
hrist-centered influence reflected in every activity
E -
quip everyone in serving—providing opportunities to sharpen and utilize
spiritual gifts
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Web Sites of Interest
We carefully screen each web site we provide a link to, however, web
sites are constantly changing and they may include something inappropriate
in the future. If you have a concern about a web site link on this page,
please contact the Caring Ministries office at First Evangelical Free
Church so we may investigate your concern.
www.biblegateway.com
- a great resource to look up Bible passages, conduct topical searches,
and much more!
First
Free's Missionaries - find out
the various missionaries that First Free supports
www.sl50.org - people of
faith maximizing their second half of life
www.family.org
- Focus on the Family's official resource site
www.ncoa.org -
National Council on Aging's web site
www.nwilaaa.org
- Northwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging
www.statelocalgov.net - links to Illinois state and local government
sites
www.rockfordsearch.com - local web sites links
www.senior.org
- the seniors coalition
www.myfaith.com
- Christian links endorsed by the National Association of Evangelicals
www.carepathways.com - validate information and credible services for
senior care and possible options for care
www.fairhaven.cc -
Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center rooted in traditional Christian values, this active retirement community
has steadily grown to be home for 400 residents who love its refreshing
balance of lively opportunity and respect for privacy
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MAXlife Ministries – Adults 50+ Core
Planning Team:
Pastor Chuck Rife
Arnie Berntsen
Dean Harms
Ruby Hovda
Carol Klint
Terry Loughrin
Gene Maule
Sue Piippo
Marlowe
Sheldon |
"We plan to become a
liaison between
established service needs and you!" |
If you have questions,
comments, or suggestions regarding this ministry, please call Caring
Ministries at (815) 877-7046 or E-mail
Sasha Pogwizd, Administrative Assistant |
