Grandparents, grandchildren to strengthen bonds of family, faith
6/2/1998 News media contact: Linda Green · (615) 742-5470 · Nashville, Tenn by United Methodist News Service United Methodist grandparents and their grandchildren will gather at Mount Sequoyah Conference and Retreat Center Aug. 6-9 to build stronger bonds of family and faith.
The event - aimed at grandparents 55 years and older and grandchildren between six and 12 -- will kick off a series of fall programs aimed at older adults. Throughout the four-day August event , grandparents and grandchildren will participate in a variety of activities related to the Bible and Christian values, Native American culture and trust-building.
During a series of older adult programs Oct. 12-29, participants will explore flora and fauna of the Ozarks, the life of a Civil War soldier, Native American folklore and oral tradition, the story of the Cherokee Trail of Tears, and Scottish history and culture through legend and tales. The programs will focus on four aspects of life: spirituality, education, leisure and fellowship.
Dayton Edmonds, a member of the Caddo Tribe, will share the faith and heritage as it was passed to him from his grandparents. His father began preaching in the Methodist church when he was 12.
The Rev. Frank Jones, a retired United Methodist pastor from Conway, Ark., will use humor and storytelling to explore Bible stories about grandchildren and grandparents. A member of a network of biblical storytellers, he will use his down-to-earth style of speaking to promote traditional Christian values.
Both grandparents and grandchildren will participate in a physical challenge course where they learn about trust and courage as the negotiate rope bridges and other obstacles.
Mount Sequoyah, celebrating 75 years of service this year, is a program-center of the eight-state South Central Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church located near Fayetteville.
Persons interested in more information about the older adult programs at Mount Sequoyah or any of the center's other activities, may visit the online address at www.mountsequoyah.org or may call (501) 443-4351.
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