Older Adult Ministry
Sharing Your Faith Walk with Like-minded Believers
Older Adult Ministry
Sharing Your Faith Walk with Like-minded Believers

Older Adult Ministry

From study groups to travel opportunities, we invite you to join the Older Adult Ministry, a network of vibrant adults with a passion for life and a desire to live and love fully as Jesus taught us. Be a part of a fellowship that will provide support and encouragement as you continue your journey of lifelong learning.

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    ASK
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    ASK Care Team: Thursdays 1:00 – 4:00pm

    The ASK Team

    The ASK Team is a ministry composed of members and friends of Christ Church of Oak Brook who provide Advice, Support and Knowledge for adults, caregivers, and those with special needs from the church and the community.

    The ASK Ministry was founded to assist those with needs by linking them with the many services, agencies, ministries, and the individuals that could help them. The ministry began in October 2001 and since its inception, ASK has helped in over 3700 situations by providing information on diverse topics such as medical equipment, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, in-home caregivers, in-home nursing, doctors, dentists, transportation, meals, legal assistance, case management, chore services, elder abuse, hospice, respite care, counseling, job searches, grief support, and caregiver support.

    On Thursday afternoons, 1-4pm, trained Team members and ASK staff members meet in the ASK office to assist confidentially those who contact ASK with needs. Questions are received by the ASK Team 630.321.6770 in person or voicemail.


    Connexion Team

    The Mission of the Christ Church Connexion Ministry is to contact adults who are identified in the Christ Church of Oak Brook member list as being 80 years and older. The purpose of the contact is to share the love of Christ by maintaining a connection with as well as recognizing and attempting to meet the needs of His people as they age.

    About 22 members of the Connexion Team keep in touch with over 800 older adults who live in Illinois. Requests for pastoral visits, needs for practical help, etc. are shared with appropriate sources as necessary, and often just listening to and talking with the older adult helps to meet their needs. "No senior left behind."


    Legacy Team

    The mission of the Legacy Team project from Christ Church is to provide opportunities for Christians to share experiences and circumstances that enriched their faith in Jesus Christ with the hope that these stories will encourage others to seek a deeper relationship with Him.

    Twice per year, in November and May, the Legacy Team publishes "Lives Transformed: Sharing Faith Journeys," a booklet featuring the faith journeys of Christians with the hope that their stories will impact the lives of others. The Team consists of interviewers, transcribers, writers, and editors, all serving together to publish booklets that illustrate how God can transform the life of someone who chooses to believe, worship, and trust in Him. "Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs."


    Pop-in place

    Fun, focus, Christian Fellowship and Food!

    You are invited to pop into the Pop-in Place on Monday mornings from 10-12 to enjoy Christian fellowship, Bible Study, and refreshments. Bring old friends or meet new ones, explore volunteer opportunities, focus on studying the Bible, or relax with a cup of coffee - just pop in Room 261!


    Some questions asked of ASK Volunteers:

    • Where can I find a live-in person to take care of my 92-year-old Mother?
    • Where can I find an adult daycare program?
    • I'm 68 and taking care of my 89-year-old mother, who has Alzheimer's, disease, and I'm exhausted. Are there support programs for the caregiver?
    • How do I have meals delivered to my door (Meals on Wheels)?
    • Taking care of my home is becoming a burden. Is it time to look into assisted living?
    • I'm living on a fixed income and can no longer pay the rent. What should I do?
    • My daughter is not treating me nicely. How do I get help?
    • When is it appropriate to call 911?
    • How do I handle the confusion caused by my mother's memory loss? I'm not sure the information I get from her is accurate.
    • I haven't filed my tax return for last year. What do I do and where can I get help?
    • I need to get out of the house. What activities are offered for seniors?
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    The Greenhouse
    Thursdays | 10:00 a.m.

    THE GREENHOUSE

    An Older Adult Ministry

    We invite you to join the Older Adult Ministry, a network of vibrant adults with a passion for life and a desire to live and love fully as Jesus taught us. Be a part of a fellowship that will provide support and encouragement as you continue your journey of lifelong learning.


    Thursday Mornings | 10:00–11:00 a.m. | Fellowship Halls | Oak Brook
    Come early for a cup of coffee!


    The Greenhouse is a weekly gathering where we set aside time to worship, learn and encourage one another in the study of God's Word with some of Christ Church pastors as well as different guest speakers from the area.  Each week we meet together in a large-group setting for worship and teaching, and lunches.  Whether you are new to your faith journey or have been studying the Bible for years, you are welcome. 

    Upcoming Schedule:

    January 12 - Ask the Pastor!  With Pastors: Rick Glyman, Dave Bianchin, & Eric Haskins.  

    January 19 - Pastor Rick will begin a four-week study on "Do All Roads Lead to Heaven?" The goal of this course is to both firm up our foundation of Biblical faith and to equip us as believers in Jesus to know how to effectively share our faith – especially with people who are adherents of religions not based on God’s revealed truth in the Bible.  Pastor Rick will touch on the beliefs of 9 major religions that draw people away from Jesus our Savior.   We will also have our monthly luncheon on January 19.

    February 16 - Dr. Harry Shields will begin a study through March 23, on how "God has been in the business of calling out a people from darkness into the kingdom of his dear Son. But being a called person doesn’t always mean that we think and act like “called people.” This month's luncheon will take place on March 16.

    March 30 - Mary Kay Slowikowski will be returning to Greenhouse to encourage us how to "Adopt Purposeful Living by Demonstrating Passion, Perspective & Grit."

    Questions contact: Jean Blidy | jblidy@ChristChurch.us | 630.321.3936

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    Pop In Place

    Mondays | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Room 261
    Named by founder Ed Huskisson in honor of a gathering place served by the churches of Petersfield, England, called the Pop In Spot, the Pop In Place has been meeting for 7 years. The Pop In Place is exactly that - a place to pop in for a cup of hot coffee or tea or to enjoy a sweet or two, to converse with fellow "Poppers" about the latest news or what's happening at Christ Church, and to share in community prayer for concern or praise. It's a place to study Scripture and to grow in your knowledge of God's Word in the New and Old Testaments or to discuss timely topics such as the current sermon series being preached. Feel free to join us weekly or whenever you can. We are ageless! Our community is open to all. Just Pop In!

    Contact: Jean Blidy | jblidy@christchurch.us | 630.321.3936