GARY BOOTH, DIRECTOR
 SIERRA VISTA'S  ADULT MINISTRIES

J.O.Y.ful NEWS  
(Just Older Youth)      

FEBRUARY  EVENTS:   

1st Tuesday...February 7,  2012:

9:00 a.m. - Fun Fest in the Life Center

Fellowship, Devotional, Games, Covered Dish Lunch.

2nd Tuesday...February 14, 2012:

9:45 a.m. - Circuit Singers

We will meet in the Choir Room at 9:45 a.m., and visit Meadow Creek and the Senior Care Center.  We will pass out Cokesbury Hymnals to residents in attendance, and lead them in a celebration of the golden days of hymn singing. We will then have lunch at one of San Angelo’s fine restaurants before returning to Sierra Vista.

3rd Tuesday, February 21, 2012:

10:00 a.m. - SAM's to Fort Concho

 Beginning in the late 1870s, Buffalo Soldiers consisting of two regiments of Infantry and two regiments of cavalry were stationed at Fort Concho to protect Southwest and Great Plains settlers. The term “Buffalo Soldier” was a compliment to the black soldier’s courage given by his Indian foe. During our visit of this historic fort, Paul Cook will bring to life the history of the Buffalo Soldiers of Fort Concho. Lunch will follow (Dutch treat) at one of San Angelo’s fine restaurants.  Our bus will leave Sierra Vista at 10 a.m.

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Seeking Treasure at Sierra Vista. 
I am still looking for the wonderful stories, talents, and other opportunities that I know exist among our Sierra Vista family. These are the outings opportunities that we treasure the most, as we get to see our own brothers and sisters as we have never seen them. Call the church, and if I’m not there leave a voice message. - Gary

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Please take a look at the Sierra Vista website at www.sierravista.org and check out the pictures of our events, as well as other Sierra Vista events.

Filled with J.O.Y.  - Gary Booth   

Click on the orange flower to read about other Adult Ministries opportunities.

 

Sierra Vista offers a variety of activities and services for older adults:

Fun Fest
Fun Fest is held every 1st Tuesday of the month and consists of three hours of fun, food and fellowship.  This is an opportunity for the seniors to gather and visit, play games, have a short devotional and enjoy a covered dish meal with the church staff.  It is a wonderful time of sharing and allows the seniors and church staff to spend time together.

SAM's
SAM's, a monthly Adult Ministry meeting, is held every 3rd Tuesday.  We offer a variety of informative and enjoyable activities such as book reviews, visits to local attractions such as the new Art Museum, informational talks by special speakers and occasional out of town trips.  Each meeting concludes with a Dutch Treat lunch at a local restaurant.  We occasionally have an overnight trip for this group.

Circuit Singers 
Usually on the second Tuesday of each month, we take the Cokesbury hymnal music on the road to Nursing Homes and Retirement communities throughout the city and ask the residents to sing along with us. Then we head to lunch to fellowship together.

Sunday School
Sunday School classes are available for men, women and couples.

Pumpkin Patch
Our Pumpkin Patch is a favorite activity of the Senior Adults.  The youth and senior adults work together to sell pumpkins to help with various church needs.  The bus for the Bus Ministry was purchased with a portion of these funds.

Piecemakers
The Vista Piecemakers meet each Monday and Friday morning to quilt.  Many seniors participate in this endeavor.  This group has quilted over 100 quilts and generally has at least two quilts going at one time.

Home Bound and Hospitalized

• Home bound and hospitalized Seniors are visited.
• They receive communion in their homes at Christmas, Easter and on other special occasions..
• The congregation is invited to send cards to our homebound seniors during special times such as Christmas, Valentine's Day and Easter.  
• Our audio tape ministry provides a tape of the weekly worship services for each homebound Senior who wishes to receive one.

Large Print Hymnals and Hearing Devices
Large print hymnals and hearing devices are available at all services.