Bonus years FALL Quarterly Newsletter of Senior Adults of McFarlin UMC

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1 Bonus years FALL 2017 Quarterly Newsletter of Senior Adults of McFarlin UMC

2 Senior Opportunities at McFarlin UMC Bonus Years: luncheons, trips, Sunday lunches Wow! I am impressed by the amount of activities and participation I am already seeing within the Senior Ministry. Let me introduce myself my name is Carrie Gardner. I am the new Director of Senior Adult Ministries. I know I have some big shoes to step into. I first want to reassure you all I am not here to make huge changes. Our mission as a church is Changing Lives that Change the World. Change is scary; I get that, especially at times when we are unsure of the unknown. If you look back, many of you have dealt with this throughout your life and could be in a comfortable place; however, we change every day to promote growth. I am talking about the growth of each person spiritually through your gifts. As we start to grow our senior adult ministry to include more generations, we celebrate that we all bring unique circumstances to the table. We are a team! A MESSAGE FROM CARRIE GARDNER Director of Senior Adult Ministries Through your surveys, advice from the McFarlin UMC members and other research, I am excited to explore opportunities for growth in Senior Adult ministries. McFarlin has so much already set in motion, many of us do not know about. By being good stewards of our resources, we need to plug into ministries already established as well as implement new ones. We will do this slowly, be patient, but hang on. I am here to learn from all of you please pray I have the energy to keep up with you! Methodist Men: breakfast, missions, projects, Bible studies Methodist Women: Circles, Bible studies Caring: Meal Ministry (cook meals for members at times of joy, hardship), Prayer Chain Senior Adult Care Team: Develop a relationship with our homebound members Food Pantry: Providing assistance to local families in need Schools: Reading assistance, mentoring elementary students Mobile Food Pantry: Providing assistance to our community at various schools Staying Active and Independent: Exercise class offered by UCO Tuesday and Thursday Fenn Hall 1-2PM Line Dancers: Tuesday at 10:30AM Small Groups: Bible studies meeting during the week, various locations and times Sunday School: Various classes Sunday at 9:40AM Support Groups: Various offered at the Church based on your needs 22 Changing Lives that Change the World 3

3 BRANSON TRIP NOVEMBER 14-17, 2017 Join us for fellowship and fun as we see holiday decorations and the wonderful shows. Our shows include: Texas Tenors; Red, Hot & Blue; Andy Williams Christmas Extravaganza and the Miracle of Christmas. We will also have a guided tour of The College of the Ozarks and finish out Friday night with an adventure on the Showboat Branson Belle for a dinner cruise! 2017 Walk to End Alzheimer s Saturday, September 30, 2017 Would you like to participate in the walk? Join the McFarlin UMC Fireflies team. More details to come. We will try to arrange for a church van depending on the amount of participants we have signed up! Contact Carrie Gardner at , ext.108, cgardner@mcfarlinumc.org. Contact Carrie Gardner, Director of Senior Adult Ministries, for more details and to sign up ext 108. Join our Small Group Sermon Series: All the Places to Go How will you know? John Ortberg Starting Monday Aug 21, 11-12PM Rm 222 Contact Carrie Gardner to sign up , ext Participant book $ Changing Lives that Change the World 5

4 BONUS YEARS LUNCHEONS AND PROGRAMS: September 6 Special Speaker, David Gore to kick off the football season October 4 Speaker from the Oklahoma Historical Society SUNDAY LUNCHES A group of Senior Men and Women meet every Sunday after the 10:50 service for lunch and fellowship at various locations in Norman. November 1 Veteran s Program presented by several of our McFarlin Veterans Everyone is welcome! Dutch Treat! December 6 McFarlin Magnificent Musicians Sept 10 El Chico Sooner Fashion Mall (bring your bulletin!) Bonus Years Programs: Remember Bonus Years meets the 1st Wednesday of each month from February through June and then from September through December. The meetings always begin at 10:30AM and we are finished by 1PM. Sept 17 Sept 24 Applebee s, 500 Ed Noble Parkway Panda Garden, SW corner of 12 SE & Alameda UPCOMING TRIPS: To be courteous to everyone, please be there early enough to be seated by 10:30AM. Reservations are required by Monday noon the week of the meeting. The luncheon/meetings are $7 per person. September 21, 2017 TIME! Pull out your sunglasses, sunscreen and hats. We are off to the OKC Zoo! We ll explore the zoo and have lunch. Tickets are $15 (for entrance, tram ride, and tour of Botanical Gardens) plus bring money for lunch. We will plan to leave around 8:30AM returning around 2:00PM. October 23, 2017 Trip to Oklahoma Historical Society to hear an Organ Recital. 7PM concert, ticket prices $25 to include transportation. November 14-17, 2017 Senior Adults will travel with Branson Ticket & Tours to see the holiday decorations and wonderful shows. December (dates to be announced), 2017 OCU Christmas Home for the Holidays Program Branson Trip Meeting Have you filled out all your paperwork or do you have questions on our upcoming trip to Branson? We will meet Monday, October 2, 2017 at 1PM in room 226 to finalize the details. Please plan to attend to get the latest information! Branson Ticket and Tours has deadlines we have to meet. Therefore, bring your checkbooks to pay the remainder of your trip. Oct 1 Oct 8 Oct 15 Oct 22 Oct 29 Nov 5 Nov 12 Nov 19 Nov 26 Dec 3 Dec 10 Dec 17 Dec 24 Dec 31 Jason s Deli, 950 Ed Noble Parkway Zio s Italian Kitchen, th Ave NW Legends on West Lindsey (OU vs TX weekend) Interurban, 1150 Ed Noble Parkway Ray s BBQ, 1514 W Lindsey Charleston s, 300 Ed Noble Parkway Red Robin, 1050 Ed Noble Parkway 747, 747 Asp St Enjoy Thanksgiving with your family Billy Sims BBQ, 2226 West Main McNellis, 121 East Main Penny Hill Deli, 1424 West Lindsey Christmas Eve! We will see you at one of our services at McFarlin UMC, enjoy your loved ones! Happy New Year s Eve! La Baguette, 2100 West Main 66 Changing Lives that Change the World 7

5 For more information or to register for any of the events, programs, etc., contact Carrie Gardner, Director of Senior Adult Ministries at ext. 108 McFarlin UMC is located at 419 S. University Blvd., Norman, OK