Sometimes age separation is useful. In recent years generational interaction is widely recommended. The passing years challenge older Mennonite Men to pass on their faith and ethics to children, youth, and young adults. Grandparenting within the human and church family is most rewarding. While adult-teen relations are often difficult, adults still have a role.
Some churches have a good mentoring program.
Busy new parents can easily be forgotten. But they are often looking for guidance and for inclusion in the adult world. They live in a world of corporate downsizing, high tech, high mobility, and high stress. Perhaps some of the learnings from working with refugees and new immigrants might apply to serving them. A Mennonite Men's reporter can report their events to your local church newsletter and sometimes to the local newspaper.