Our purpose is to inspire seniors to continue to grow in God and serve one another in love.
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We want to be encouragers and teachers of the next generation.
Our focus is our inner spiritual life that has no limits! And our vision is to personally walk with God on His lighted path, bearing fruit by declaring God's power to the next generation, serving intergenerationally and caring for each other along with those God brings our way.
Our Spiritual Core Values
- Walking with God and letting our light shine before others. Matthew 5:10
- Declaring God's power to the next generation. Psalm 71:18
- Flourishing and still bearing fruit in old age. Psalm 92:13-14
- Waiting upon the Lord and allowing God to be our strength. Isaiah 40:31, 46:4
Sunday School Classes
Fellowship and refreshments in the Pavilion Garden level at 10:30 a.m. followed by announcements at 10:45. Classes start at 11 a.m.
Seniors Prayer Meeting
You are invited to join this group for prayer monthly on the first Monday in Pastor Ross' office, 818 Needham Street, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. All are welcome.
Sunday Lunch Bunch
All single senior women are invited to join us for a great time together as we fellowship and enjoy a delicious lunch. Elvira Barse' and Ada Reece look forward to seeing you on the second Sunday of each month. Suggested donation of $3.
Trips
You'll enjoy the many trips taken through out the year. Watch the Upoming Events box above for information on trips.
Dinners of Eight
During the fall months, we get acquainted with others at these small, monthly "dinners of eight," organized by Thelma Guinn.
Bowling League
"Once a bowler, always a bowler!" An annual outreach ministry runs September through May. If you're interested, stop by McHenry Bowl on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. and talk to Terry.
VIPS (Volunteers in Pastoral Service)
Work alongside the pastoral staff visiting the sick and compassionately bringing them words of comfort and hope. Marilyn Kelly oversees this ministry.
Mexico Mission Trip
A team goes to Rancho Santa Marta, a mission for needy children, every January for one week. They help build, paint, clean, prune, sew, lay linoleum, repair vehicles and do many other jobs needed around the mission. Len Stephens is the trip leader.
Newsletter
The newsletter is printed quarterly to keep you abreast of trips, upcoming events with great articles and stories of interest, recipes and humor.
Hand Bell Choir
This choir is one of those unique ministries that reaches out to our local retirement centers. Bob Peterson leads the hand bell choir. Their goal is to visit a retirement or nursing home at least once a month to minister with music and share the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Crossroads Ministry
Leaders take Bible studies into several convalescent homes in the area, sharing Christ, praying with them, singing hymns with them and spending time encouraging the guests who live there.
Bible Study
Women's Bible study, prayer, fellowship and outreach in groups of friends, area locations or interests.
Homebound Ministry
This ministry extends the love of Christ to the members of our church who have become limited in their ability to get around for whatever reason. The coordinators are Lorraine Ahart and Marti Petersen.
Opportunities to Serve
- Communion preparation
- Facilities Services Volunteer
- Food Service
- Good Return Ministry
- Homebound Visitation
- Home Groups - apprentice/host
- Kid Country
- Mailing
- Mentor
- Ministry to the homeless
- Ministry in convalescent hospitals
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