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LOVELAND, CO (May 29, 2007) \u2013 When Eileen Maelzer\u2019s first grandchild was born in 2004, thousands of miles away in Boston, she began searching for ways to be an \u201cintentionally essential grandmother\u201d from a distance.
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\n\"\"That quest led to the start of Grandmothers Connection at LifeSpring Covenant Church. \u201cOur agenda is to create a bibliography of good articles, books, magazines, and other resources that would support and encourage Christian grandparenting,\u201d Maelzer says.<\/p>\n

Grandmothers meet once a quarter to share resources, pictures and prayer requests. Up to twelve attend when the group meets in someone\u2019s home, and more than twenty participate when the gatherings are held in a public setting, says Maelzer.<\/p>\n

They also study issues related to grandparenting, like included respecting sons- and daughters-in-law as parents, character training, and talking to children about spiritual issues.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe ministry is important for the health and welfare of young families who benefit from the support of grandmothers,\u201d Maelzer says.<\/p>\n

It also provides opportunity for the women to care for one another. \u201cThe power of prayer with other believers multiplies the cares and divides the burdens,\u201d Maelzer says.<\/p>\n

The meetings can be an outreach, as well. \u201cWe have some who are not active in a church, and this is their church community opportunity,\u201d Maelzer says.<\/p>\n

For more information, email Maelzer<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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