ALOA Resources

ALOA seeks to be a resource to the Church that strengthens ministry by, for and with older adults. Resources listed have been reviewed and are considered helpful for older adult ministry.  Scroll down for the following categories: ALOA Publications; Workshops and Congregational Resources; Caregiving Resources; Devotional and Meditation Resources; Large Print Resources; Passing on the Faith Resources (Journaling & Story Telling) ; Books of Interest to Seniors; and Helpful Websites.

ALOA Publications:

To order ALOA publications, send request with check to: ALOA Operations Center, 901 E. Stroop Road, Kettering, OH 45429. For information, call 1-800-930 ALOA (2562).

Bless the Years Liturgy and suggestions for implementation of a special service to honor seniors. Click here to download the Liturgy.

Guide for Older Adult Ministry is a tool designed to assist congregations and other groups to plan and strengthen this ministry. Order from ALOA by calling 1-800-930-ALOA. Cost: $5 for shipping and handling. 

Share the Years is a discussion guide to 37 topics related to aging. Designed for use by Adult Forums, senior adult Sunday School classes, etc., the guide also serves as a Bible study and an opportunity for outreach to seniors in the community. Each topic offers suggestions for service opportunities for individuals, small groups and congregations. Share the Years comes in a convenient binder format. Churches are free to duplicate topics as needed; you need only one book per congregation. Cost: $30 plus $5 for shipping. Note: Share the Years is provided as a courtesy to ALOA's Covenant Congregations.

Lessons I Learned in Life is a series of essays related to the values and ideals that one retired pastor wrote for his grandchildren. Author: The Rev. Robert J. L. Zimmer; published by ALOA as part of its "Passing on the Faith" series. The book's topics may be used as discussion starters for youth groups, or as a model for other elders wishing to share their "lessons learned"—or it could be an ideal gift for a young person (12 or older) you care about.  Cost: $10 plus $3 for postage. Quantity discounts: 10-24 - $9; 25-49 - $8; 50 or more - $7. Postage based on actual shipping costs. 

Grand Days: Ideas for sharing faith moments between grandparents and grandkids is the second publication related to "Passing on the Faith." A long list of Lutheran grandparents shared their kid-tested ideas for fun activities that help foster cross-generational relationships. Published by Group Publishing, Loveland, CO, the book lists for $21.99, and is available at most Christian bookstores and amazon.com. ALOA offers the book at a discounted price of $15, plus $3 for postage. Quantity discounts: 10-24 - $14; 25-49 - $13; 50 or more - $12. Postage for quantities based on actual cost.

Lutherhostel Manual: A Guide for Organizing Lutherhostels is a tool for groups planning to sponsor ALOA Lutherhostels. Guide is free with ALOA consultation.

SeniorFest Manual: A Guide for Organizing SeniorFest Events is a tool for groups planning regional educational and fellowship events for older adults as part of ALOA's SeniorFest outreach program. Manual is free with ALOA consultation.