This group began approximately 9 years ago. It was originally intended for people 50 years of age and older and was named The 50+ Ministry. However, last year we changed the name to include all adults and named it The Adult Ministry. Our purpose is to help members of the congregation and community as well as several out-reach programs to far-reaching areas of the world. We also strive to promote camaraderie between our members while we enjoy each other’s company.
Our officers consist of a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Program Director. Some of our present Outreach activities consist of:
- Sponsor Health Kit programs. We coordinate the collection and distribution of the kits to people in need throughout the community and the world.
- Collect and distribute School Supplies for needy children in our own community
- Assist Sergeant Santa with his toy drive each Christmas
- Provide a food donation card to a needy family for both the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holiday Season.
- Assist with various Fund Drives
- Purchased a banner for the Sanctuary
- Have teams that make deliveries for Meals-on-Wheels
- Compiled and sold 250 Cookbooks to raise money for several worthy projects
- Fill stockings for The Salvation Army at Christmas
- Sing Christmas carols at local nursing homes
We are continually looking for and receptive to new ways we can help our neighbors, our congregation and our friends in other countries.
We have various programs throughout the year – at least one per month. These consist of speakers, dinners, lunches, game afternoon, karaoke, theater night and other enjoyable and educational activities. Our meeting dates this year will vary from month to month, depending on the program.
For the next few months of 2010 we have planned the following programs:
January 15 – Christmas Dinner in January – Mimi’s Cafe
February 4 – Primetimers – Mt. Vernon Baptist – Lunch & Randy Fitzgerald
March 19 -- Centenary UMC – Tour the church & observe their Homeless Program – Take some clothes and handmade items for distribution to the homeless who come on Friday.
April 11 – Game Afternoon – DUMC
May - TBA
June (Sunday afternoon) – Pool Picnic
July 8 – Primetimers – Mt. Vernon Baptist – Lunch & Songs for July 4th
For questions or further information, please call Sandy Lowrance at
360-7120.
