In 2007, a special committee entitled “20/20” met for several months to review the Shepherd’s Center’s first twenty years and to consider the next twenty years.  Their efforts were acknowledged at the 20th Anniversary Celebration in October of 2007. 

A primary recommendation for future developments was to select another special committee entitled the “Legacy Panel”, composed of younger persons (baby boomer generation) identified by our sponsoring congregations.  The charge to them was to help define the needs of their peers as they move into retirement and “older adult” status.

Through contacts with persons in SCG sponsoring congregations who were familiar with our mission and resources, over 125 names (including many couples) were collected.  They were each sent an invitation to participate in the Legacy Panel, enclosing the SCG history booklet prepared last year, a response form and a stamped return envelope.

Replies were received from approximately 40 (nearly 1/3) of those invited, with 33 responding in the positive.  This group, chaired by Frank Moore, met five times (one-hour meetings monthly in the early evening).  They discussed their own interests, needs, hopes, and observations about the relevant activities of their congregations.  And they advised us on plans for the next annual celebration as well as future SCG activities.

Several attendees of the Legacy Panel have agreed to serve as sponsor representatives for their congregations. We will continue to seek ways to engage this younger population while still maintaining the excellent programs and services for our older participants.

For comments and suggestions please contact executive director Lia Miller at lia_shepctrg@bellsouth.net or 336-378-0766.