7427 Old Canton Road
Madison, MS 39110
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601-856-9581 (phone)
601-853-2738 (fax)
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St. Matthew’s Older Adult Ministry is a vital part of our church, reaching out to members ages 65 and older. Through Sunday school classes, group meetings, Bible studies and other activities geared toward seniors, this ministry focuses on the spiritual needs of older adults and seeks to keep this growing group active within the church.
In September 2008, St. Matthew’s hosted a conference called “Aging and Ministry in the 21st Century” featuring Dr. Richard Gentzler, a highly sought-after speaker and author of several books on the subject of older-adult ministries. During the conference, Gentzler cited population trends, which reflect the need for emphasizing older-adult ministries. Among the statistics he gave: “The population of persons ages 65 and over increased from 3 million in 1900 to 35 million in 2000 and will reach 72 million by 2030,” and “older adults will soon outnumber both children and youth.”
To find out more information about our older-adult ministry, please contact Nora Roberts, Older Adult Coordinator, at 601-856-9581, ext. 233.
THIS WEEK
Sunday, March 7, 2010
3rd Sunday in Lent
8:30 a.m. Early Worship
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
10:45 a.m. Youth Spaghetti
Luncheon
11:00 a.m. Morning Worship
1:30 p.m. Kite Day
4:00 p.m. Weekday Ministry
4:00 p.m. Youth Leadership
6:00 p.m. Adult Handbells
6:00 p.m. Youth Supper &
Activities
Monday, March 8, 2010
10:00 a.m. Library Committee
1:00 p.m. Flower Ministry
4:00 p.m. Confirmation Class
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
9:00 a.m. Staff Meeting
9:00 a.m. Ladies Bible
Study
Noon Seasoned
Saints
6:00 p.m. Trustees
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Wednesday Night Live
4:00 p.m. Prayer Group
4:00 p.m. Super 6's
5:00 p.m. WNL Supper
6:00 p.m. Activities
7:00 p.m. WNL Dismissal
7:15 p.m. Adult Choir
7:15 p.m. Youth Serious
Time
Thursday, March 11, 2010
6:30 a.m. Men's Prayer
Group
7:00 a.m. Youth Lenten
Breakfast
9:30 a.m. Card Care
Ministry
Saturday, March 13, 2010
4:00 p.m. Chicago Youth
Mission Team
(meet at church)
Sunday, March 14, 2010
4th Sunday in Lent
Daylight Savings Time
8:30 a.m. Early Worship
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Morning Worship
Noon UMW General
Meeting
6:00 p.m. Adult Handbells
6:00 p.m. Youth Supper &
Activities