Imagine that your spouse of forty years woke up one day and didn’t know who you were, or that you found yourself caring for a parent who couldn’t perform basic tasks. Many of us are all too familiar with the effects of Alzheimer’s disease—a progressive neurological disorder that affects one in ten Americans over the age of 65. We know how rapidly the disorder can take hold, and it’s hard to overlook the dramatic impact the disease has, both on family relationships and individual well-being.

Since 2010 at Grace Church, we have hosted a ministry support group for those in our church family who are caring for loved ones with dementia. Our desire is to come alongside these faithful people and help them.

If you’re interested in serving these families in our church, there are many opportunities and we would love to meet you. If you can, please attend one of our monthly meetings to learn more about serving in the Alzheimer’s-Dementia Ministry as a *volunteer in one of the following ways:

  • Refreshments
  • Assisting families with their loved ones during the meeting
  • Administrative projects
  • Prayer support
  • Assist with audio/visual set up
  • Music team
  • Photography for newsletter/church website

As Christians, we benefit from our seniors, even those with cognitive issues. We can learn much about God’s grace and mercy from their experiences, including their challenges, as we walk through our own life’s peaks and valleys. We also benefit as we find opportunities to care for our elders as Christ cares for us.

“Bear one another’s burdens and thereby fulfill the law of Christ.”
Galatians 6:2

We have a great opportunity here at Grace to serve and honor the Lord by ministering to these precious families. If you are interested in coming alongside to help us, call Pastor Rick McClean at 818-909-5519.

*Most volunteers are needed once a month on a Saturday from 9:00 am to approximately 11:00 am. (Typically the last Saturday of the month) All volunteers are required to be a member of Grace Community Church. Additionally, a security clearance and abuse training is required if you desire to work directly with an individual who has Alzheimer’s or other dementia during our meetings.

IMPORTANT: We are here to serve the caregivers and those suffering from Alzheimer’s or other dementia. Therefore, we do not act as an employment agency for those looking for work in the caregiving field. Thank you for respecting our ministry by not soliciting work or promoting products through our ministry.