WHEN IS IT? Saturday, October 28, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
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Anyone who is aging (or suspects he might be) – all are welcome, we especially encourage those ages 50 and up
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Anyone CARING for someone who is aging or suffering with a terminal/chronic illness
WHO'LL BE SPEAKING?
Our special speaker is Dr. John Dunlop, MD. John Dunlop is a practicing geriatrician from New Haven, Connecticut, and is on the faculty of Yale School of Medicine. He practiced medicine for 38 years in Zion, Illinois. While there he was credentialed in geriatrics and completed an MA in Bioethics at Trinity International University where he continues to serve on the adjunct faculty. The author of three books, Finishing Well to the Glory of God, Wellness for the Glory of God, and Finding Grace in the Face of Dementia, John has a deep interest in helping believers live through their later years in ways consistent with their faith, honoring God.
WHAT ARE THE TOPICS?
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Successful Aging – Taking advantage of our later years to bring glory to God in every area of life – physical, mental, social, financial, emotional and spiritual.
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Challenges of Aging – Aging isn't for cowards! Many challenges await – including pain and suffering, losses of many of the blessings we enjoy in this life, depression, disease, and death itself.
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Finishing Well – Letting go of the things and values of this life as we embrace our eternal future is critical to coming to the end of life well. It also requires an appropriate use of medical care.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
$30 for singles, $50 for married couples. $20 per person when you register 5 or more from one church. Includes lunch. Register through our online store. Do so before September 15 and get 10% off!
WHERE WILL IT BE HELD?
The Engaging Our Aging conference will be held at Grace Community Church – 3500 New Holland St., Hudsonville, MI 49426.