Every year, the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books becomes livelier and brighter due to the growing number of attendees. From book lovers, casual readers, and literary collectors to authors and publishers, people gathered to celebrate literacy.
The largest book festival in the US opened its doors last April for a glamorous two-day weekend celebration with the bookworms. Held at the University of Southern California, many book enthusiasts, book lovers, and book collectors, as well as writers, established authors, and many more, attended the free event.
A lot of bookfair-goers went by the Citi of Books booth to check for their next read and potential favorite book. One of the books that were chosen is “TRASHED or TREASURED?: A Short, Practical Theology of Aging” by Dr. Glenn Havumaki. It was displayed last April 20th and 21st at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books at the University of Southern California.
Dr. Glenn Havumaki has been ministering to older adults since 1976. For 35 years, he served as Director of Christian Ministries and Lead Chaplain at The Elim Park Baptist Home in Cheshire, CT. Since his retirement in 2014, he has served as a Certified Ministry Partner with the Christian Grandparenting Network (christiangrandparenting.com). He is married to Sandra, the father of three adult married children, and is called Papa to his eight grandchildren.
The author wants “TRASHED or TREASURED?: A Short, Practical Theology of Aging” to prompt readers to seek a biblical foundation for ministry, enabling older adults to live purposefully in their later years. It emphasizes the importance of older adults being spiritually prepared to transition into eternity with confidence in their eternal life through Jesus Christ.
While there are existing books on ministering to older adults that offer theological insights, some of which are lengthy, the author’s aim is to provide a concise and practical theology on aging. This book is intended for a wide audience, including families, seminary students, counselors, busy pastors, and leaders of older adult ministries in local churches. It offers a quick read to offer a biblical perspective on ministry to this growing demographic.
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