I have recently begun to sense God gently stirring something new in my heart, a growing awareness of the importance of ministry among older people.
In January 2025, I connected with Alexandra Huggins, who leads a ministry called Faith in Later Life. At that time, I had already been spending time locally with two older ladies who, although in their late eighties and becoming physically weaker with age, were dynamically full of the Holy Spirit. Both ladies repeatedly told me that I was a real blessing to them, and their encouragement stayed with me.
Through those conversations, I began to sense God gently guiding me towards ministry among older people, especially those who may feel isolated or forgotten. Then, in February 2025, I visited a residential care home in Kidlington. I asked if I could speak with the Activities Coordinator, the person responsible for arranging weekly events for the residents. I said:
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