Senior Adults
Through their consistent walk with the Lord and their maturity in the faith, our senior adults are an inspiration to us. Many of them continue to be involved in the ministries of our church, and we are grateful for all they do.
The purpose of our Senior Adult Ministry is to encourage fellowship
between our members and provide them with various opportunities for
service and worship. If you are a senior adult, please take some time to
look at some of the opportunities we offer below, and we invite you to
come and be a part of our group. We believe you will find your place
among us, and we will make you feel right at home!
Prime Time Monthly Fellowship Luncheon
Prime Time meets on the first Tuesday of each month. Each attender is
asked to bring a vegetable, salad or desert, and a main dish is provided
for $1.00 each. The luncheon begins at noon, and includes a program
featuring a musician or an informative speaker. Prime Time is a great
way to get to know Senior Adults beyond those in your Sunday School
class.
Prime Time Singers (Senior Adult Choir)
Prime Time Singers is open to anyone of any age, but consists
primarily of singers sixty-five and older. They rehearse each Tuesday
morning from 10:30-11:30. Prime Time Singers often sing in area
retirement centers and nursing homes. They also participate in May-Him,
the local Senior Adult Choir Festival, held at Camp Bethany each May,
and occasionally in state-wide senior adult choir festivals. They also
sing in morning services from time to time. No prior choral experience
is required.
Monthly Trips & Activities
A committee plans a variety of monthly trips and activities
throughout the year. Some trips are local part-day trips. Others may be
farther away and take the whole day. About twice a year overnight trips
are planned. These have included destinations such as Branson, MO,
Lafayette, New Orleans, & St. Francsiville, LA, and Granbury, Ft. Worth,
and San Antonio, TX. Sign up for trips are conducted through Prime Time
or the church office.
Special Events
An annual Senior Adult Day in the Spring recognizes and honors
our Senior Adults. Nominations are made for the EBC OSCARS (Outstanding
Senior Citizen Achievement Recognitions) and a luncheon follows the
morning recognitions. – May-Him is an annual Senior Adult Choir Festival
held each May at Camp Bethany. It has grown to include choirs and
churches from beyond our Northwest Louisiana Baptist Association. –
Branson at Bethany is a Branson-style variety show, including a meal,
held at Camp Bethany. The dates vary, and the event has been held in
October, November and December. Tickets are usually available through
EBC at a reduced rate from the actual cost.