Grandparents Day - Grandparenting Ministry Resources
"Children's children are a crown to the aged ..." (Prov. 17:6) Use these resources to reflect on and celebrate this wonderful season of life as grandparents.
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Grandparents Day
Info, Resources, & Ideas for Grandparents' Day
Articles:
- 5 Ideas For Celebrating Grandparents Day When You Can’t Be Together
- 10 Ideas for Celebrating Grandparents Day
- Annie's "Grandparent's Day" Page - includes what the Bible says about Grandparents
- History of Grandparents Day
Resources:
- A Grandparent Thanksgiving Skit
- Grandparents Day Activity Kit (not a Christian site but you might get some ideas from it)
Grandparent's Day is one of the 14 holidays included in the Holiday Reflections Discipleship Guides. Use this resource with grandparents and others in your church to reflect on the legacy we leave.
Grandparent Gifts
In addition to grandchildren's love and words of appreciation, sometimes a gift like the following can also show honor to grandparents.
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Grandparenting
Help & Resources for Grandparents in their Grandparenting Role
Articles:
- 5 Ways to Encourage Grandparents (Who are Raising their Grandkids)
- Bible Verses about Grandparents
- Churches, Help Grandparents Leave a Positive Legacy
- Grandparents, Leave a Positive Legacy
- The Changing Role of Grandparents in Kids Ministry
- Why Grandparents Make the Best Children’s Ministry Volunteers
Books:
- Biblical Grandparenting: Exploring God's Design for Disciple-Making and Passing Faith to Future Generations by Dr. Josh Mulvihill
- Championship Grandfathering: How to Build a Winning Legacy by Carey Casey, Tony Evans, Neil Wilson
- Connect with Your Grandkids: Fun Ways to Bridge the Miles by Cheri Fuller
- Equipping Grandparents: Helping Your Church Reach and Disciple the Next Generation ed. by Dr. Josh Mulvihill
- Extreme Grandparenting by Tim Kimmel, Darcy Kimmel
- Faith Begins @ Home Grandparents by Mark Holmen
- Grandma I Need Your Prayers by Ruthanne Garlock, Quinn Sherrer
- Grandparenting: Strengthening Your Family and Passing on Your Faith by Dr. Josh Mulvihill
- Heirlooms: Passing Faith Stories to Your Grandchildren by Tina Houser
- Long-Distance Grandparenting by Wayne Rice
- Overcoming Grandparenting Barriers: How to Navigate Painful Problems with Grace and Truth by Larry Fowler
- The Gift of Grandparenting: Building a Meaningful Relationship With Your Grandchildren by Eric Wiggin
- The Power of a Praying Grandparent by Stormie Omartian
Misc. Resources:
- Bible Study: Grandparenting: Loving Our Children's Children by LifeGuide
- Christian Grandparenting Network - Site
- Grandparents Embrace Changing Attitudes and Technology - at AARP
- U.S. Census Bureau Reports - Grandparents
May God build up godly grandparents who have an eternal impact in their grandchildren's lives. Use these Grandparent's Day ministry resources to honor grandparents on this special holiday but also remember to encourage them in this important role throughout the year.