Senior Adults

We have an active group of Senior Adults at First Baptist Church with many opportunities for Worship, Ministry and Fellowship.

Ageless Adventurers

The Ageless Adventurers are an active group doing things together. "We take trips. We enjoy meetings, games, visiting nursing homes, and getting together for luncheons and covered dish dinners. Our motto is 'you don't stop playing when you get old, you get old when you stop playing.' We welcome new people and new ideas; come and join us.

Singin' Seniors

Singin' Seniors is perhaps our most lively group practice. They practice on Tuesday mornings at 11:00. Practices are usually followed by a bagged lunch. The Singin' Seniors take over the choir loft during July and August while the Chancel choir is on vacation. If you love music, laughter and good food this is the group for you.

Quarterly Bible Study

We offer quarterly Bible studies weekly during the day for our seniors. It is a wonderful time of study, discussion, and fellowship - we hope you will come join us!

Homebound Ministry Team

The Homebound Ministry Team of First Baptist Church is a group of church members ready and competent to respond to the homebound members of our congregation. These persons are also available to the homebound member's family and can refer the homebound to professionally trained counselors or the pastor.

This team meets on a monthly basis to maintain a current listing of the church's homebound members. Each homebound member is assigned a "shepherd" who works in partnership with the member's deacon. This shepherd keeps in touch with the homebound through visits, phone calls and cards. Support is adjusted according to the homebound members' wishes and the needs of their families. The team meets quarterly to bring communion to our homebound members.

Devotionals in large print and audio tapes of services are also available to help the homebound member feel connected to the church family.

Upcoming Events

Upcoming events are listed below. For a list of all church events please visit our Upcoming Events page.
Senior Seminar
A SENIOR SEMINAR will be presented by the Shenandoah Area Agency on Aging on Tuesday, March 16, at 10:00am in the Lower Auditorium.  The presentation will detail the services provided by this organization and also highlight several new programs.  Please contact the Church Office to sign up.
 
Ageless Adventurers
AN AFTERNOON OF BEAUTY TIPS for the Ageless Adventurers Ladies will be on Friday, March 26, at 1:30pm in the Lower Auditorium.  Margaret McClanahan, a beauty consultant, will guide us through cleansing and make-up skills.  Tea, coffee and crumpets will be served.  Please sign up by calling the Church Office at 662-5367.
 
Study of the Life of Jesus
A STUDY OF THE LIFE OF JESUS, using the film Jesus of Nazareth, will be offered each Thursday, 10:00-11:15am, beginning February 18 through May 6.  The former mini television series, directed by famous director, Franco Zeffirelli, is acclaimed for its thorough Biblical and historical research.  The cast includes Robert Powell, Olivia Hussey, Lawrence Olivier, James Mason and Anthony Quinn.  The study will be facilitated by Bob Stainback with assistance from Lori Pendleton.  No book is required, but pre-registration is needed by calling the Church Office.