OUR PURPOSE:
Life is worth living, our name, J.O.Y. Group (Just Older Youth), is an indication of our feelings. It says that our hearts are still young and that we want to experience the abundant life Christ offers even in our later years, as we continue to serve Him. Our reason for being ...to take advantage of as much Christian enrichment as we can through fellowship, socials, outings, trips and service opportunities. You do not have to be a member of Boiling Springs First Baptist Church to be a member or attend the Joy Group.
Mission of the JOY Group :
The Mission of the Boiling Springs First Baptist Church is to be a Biblically functioning family of God, to know Christ in deeper faith, to grow in fellowship, and to go in witness and service to the entire world.
Matthew 28: 19:20
"Go therefore and make disciples of all the Nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." (NASU)
OFFICERS & COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS
President: Juanita Kimbrell
Vice President: Louise Rakes
Secretary/Treasurer, Sally St. Marie
Decorating Chairpersons: Brenda Kahler & Ann Powell
Tour Coordinators: Mary Hammett & Helen Holden
Kitchen Chairperson: Margaret McDowell
Historian: Evelyn Henderson
Shut Ins: Deanie Burnett
Care Group Coordinators: Sybil Painter & Glada Wright
Hospitality Chairperson: Wyvonne Coates
Public Relations: Marlene Taylor
SENIOR ADULT PASTOR Rev. Bobby Lindsey
JOY GROUP MONTHLY MEETINGS FOR 2010:
March 4 - 10:30 a.m. (Thursday) Program: Rosecrest Retirement Center, Thursday Music: "The Hymns We Love" Food: Bring your favorite dish today!
April 15 - 10:30 a.m. (Thursday) Program: Mini Concert by "One Accord" Brunch & Munch - "Be my guest." - Invite someone to Brunch. Just for today's meeting bring brunch type food. Suggestions: Ham biscuits, bacon, sausage and egg casseroles, Quiche, grits, cheese, Danish, fruits, etc.
May 7 - 6:30 p.m. (Friday) Program: "A Very Special Love Story" Music: Rusty Mathis in Concert, Spring Banquet Food: Meat & beverages will be furnished. Bring your favorite dish or dessert.
June 24 - 10:30 a.m ( Thursday). Program: "Living Right!" by Sheriff Chuck Wright Music: "Helping the Cause" by Jimmy Fugua. Food: Bring your favorite dish today!
July 22 - 10:30 a.m. (Thursday) Program: "A Blessing for ALL" by Lou Sutera. Food - All food will be provided today. There will be a charge for the food.
August 19 - 10:30 a.m. (Friday) Program: "Bible Shared So That We Can All Understand" by Rev. Paul McKee. Food: Bring your favorite dish today!
Sept. 16 - 10:30 a.m. (Thursday) Program: "The Goal Eternal Life" with "Smiles and Laughter on Highway of Life" by Rev. Roland Dry. Food: Bring your favorite dish today!
October 28 - 10:30 a.m. (Thursday) Program: "Gift of a Missionary" "Miss Lottie Moon" by Ms. Betsy Whisnant. Music: Our own man of song, Bobby Bryan Food: Food will be provided. There will be a charge for the food.
November - NO REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING
December 3 - 6:30 p.m. (Friday) Program: "A Mill Hill Christmas" by Dr. James Crocker Music: Southern Gospel Concert Food: Christmas Banquet.-Meat and beverages will be furnished. Bring your favorite dish or dessert.
JOY GROUP TRIPS FOR THE YEAR 2010
For reservation or more information contact:
Helen Holden at 578-2517 or Mary Hammett at 592-3246
Friday, January 29 - 9:30 a.m. - Go to the Cracker Barrel for breakfast and then to the Upcountry History Museum in Greenville for guided tour.
Saturday, March 6 - 12:00 noon - Go to K & W Cafeteria for lunch and then to Anderson to attend the Anderson Senior Follies "It's a Southern Thing".
Saturday, April 3 - 11:00 a.m. Go to the Cracker Barrel for lunch and then to Bob Jones University for the Easter Performance, "The Living Gallery" - art, music, drama.
Friday, May 14 - 9:00 a.m. Go to Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden in Belmont, N. C. Lunch at the Old Stone Steakhouse in Belmont.
Tuesday, July 20 - 9:30 a.m. Go to Cracker Barrel in Charlotte for lunch and then to the NASCAR Hall of Fame for a tour.
Tuesday, August 3 - 8:30 a.m. Go to The Cove in Asheville, N.C. for Lunch and a Movie "The Road to Redemption" .
Thursday, Sept. 23 - 9:00 a.m. Go to Dan'l Boone Inn in Boone, N.C. for lunch and then to "The Blowing Rock Park" and a visit to the town of Blowing Rock.
Mon-Tue-Wed-Thur - Oct 18-21 - Three night trip to Sevierville, Tn. to attend the Autumn CELEBRATOR'S CONFERENCE.
Mon-Tue-Wed - Nov. 15-17 - Two night trip to Myrtle Beach, S.C. Trip includes 2 nights at the Fairfield Inn, Seafood Buffet, The Carolina Opry Christmas Special, and The Alabama Theatre Christmas Show.
December - Will be announced later - Trip to a playhouse or other Christmas program.
For more information, leave a message at: Rev. Bobby Lindsey, Senior Adult Pastor @ 578-2828 ext. 111 or email: blindsey@bsfbc.org