Jim O’Brien, Senior Safeguarding Advisor, emphasises the need to protect our elderly community. He calls for kindness and respect, urging everyone to ensure their safety and dignity, and reminds us to honour their wisdom by actively caring for them, ensuring they live free from harm and in love.
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Hello, my name is Jim O’Brien, Senior Safeguarding Advisor with the Office for Safeguarding Services. As we gather in prayer today, we turn our hearts towards the protection and care of our elderly community members. In a world where vulnerability can often go unnoticed, we are called to safeguard the dignity and wellbeing of those who have walked before us. Let this prayer remind us of our duty to embrace the elderly with kindness and respect, and to be vigilant in ensuring their safety, honouring their love and wisdom they have shared with us throughout their lives. Let’s Pray.
Lord Jesus, may we welcome the kingdom of God anew into our hearts and lives embracing discipleship and openness to others. You call us to walk with integrity in the service of others. May our service be filled with kindness, and respect for all God’s people. Giving special protection to children and the vulnerable. May we seek the truth, listen to those wounded by abuse and choose to act with compassion and justice. Give us the strength, to walk humbly and faithfully, and to love one another as we are so loved by You. Amen.
Let us be reminded of the call to actively protect and support our elderly. The wisdom of age is a gift from God, and it is our responsibility to ensure that those who are older live free from harm and in an environment of love and safety.