The senior adult ministry is made up of two groups that meet separately
but work together supporting our church in its mission of
"impacting our communities with the hope, peace and purpose of
Jesus Christ."
The 39ers meet in the Salt House on the second Tuesday of every month at 11:00 a.m. for a Bible study and covered dish lunch here at the church. The 39ers also engage in ministry opportunities, games, crafts and other activities on these days.
The Forerunners meet in the Salt House on the second Thursday evening of each month at 6:30 p.m. for a covered dish dinner. Dinner is followed with a guest speaker/singer, games and other ministry activities.
We are blessed to be able to meet, eat and take a day trip every now and then and other times enjoy a guest speaker or entertainment. For some, this is the extent of our social life but that's only a part of the blessings we receive. The real blessings come from aiding each other and others in times of need, ministering in nursing homes and to those who are homebound. Hospital visits aren't off limits, but we probably get more than we give since travel is an issue for some.
Upcoming events/activities for senior adulta are listed below. (Note: If you need transportation to any of these events, please call the church office and let us know.)
September Schedule
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Visitation - 9:30 a.m.
9
39ers Luncheon - 11:00 a.m. (Bring a covered dish.)
11
Foreunners Dinner - 6:30 p.m. (Bring a side dish or dessert.)
13
Day Trip to the White Oak Crafts Fair in Woodbury, TN
We plan to leave the church at 8:30 a.m. to attend the 19th
Annual White Oak Crafts Fair (includes juried art/craft show, food booths and yard sale) at the Arts Center of Cannon County. Call the church office to make your reservation.
Upcoming Events
CELEBRATORS CONFERENCE (October 27-30 in Gatlinburg, TN)
The Celebrators Conference in Gatlinburg is where thousands of senior Christians go to celebrate their faith with their spouses, church groups and friends. You'll see and hear world-class speakers, Christian comedians, worship leaders and Gospel singers, and there's always something special planned for Wednesday evening. This year's program will be “Celebrate the Legacy” honoring George Beverly Shea with Will Graham, grandson of Billy Graham. The Early Bird registration deadline is July 30. The cost for 4 persons per room is $159 per person—for 2 persons per room is
$209 per person. This includes the cost of
the retreat and three nights lodging. The cost
does not include meals or bus
transportation. We must have a minimum of
40 people register in order to rent a bus. Sign
up today!
We also have the following senior adult Sunday School classes which meet for Sunday morning Bible study.
Senior Adult Sunday School Classes
Time
Age Group
Teacher(s)
Location
8:30 a.m.
Adult Topical (Age 60+)
Steve Stroup
Room 1102
8:30 a.m.
Sr. Adult Ladies (Age 60+)
Mary Bradley
Room 1105
8:30 a.m.
Sr. Adult Men (Age 60+)
David Butler
Room 1101
9:30 a.m.
Ladies IV (Age 70+)
Pam Perry
Bride's Room
Fundraising
When you drive by the church and see the beautiful electronic sign flashing messages of activities and events, think of the seniors. The sign is a gift from us to our church, made possible by fundraisers we sponsor in which everyone can participate without a special offering. It is our goal to pay it off completely by this time next year -- or possilby sooner. You can help us make this happen by supporting our various fundraising activities.
In addition to our Annual Quilt Show and Craft Fair, we have a couple of other ongoing fundraisers in which everyone can participate. If you shop at Kroger you can help by using a Kroger gift card to pay for your purchases. You can get one of these gift cards from the church office and use it just like a credit or debit card when you do your grocery shopping, and Kroger will donate to the church 4 percent of all
purchases made with the card.
Another thing that we do to raise money for the church is collect and sell aluminum cans. Save your aluminum cans and deposit them in the bin behind the Family LIfe Center. We've earned over $3,000 since starting this program just over two years ago. Recycling is becoming
a way of life with us today, make it profitable to our cause by
bringing your cans to the church.