Welcome to J-O-Y Ministries
Just Older Youth, for adults ages 50+
Rev. Ruth Tarver, JOY Ministry Coordinator
WHO WE ARE:
Senior Adults who enjoy fellowship, luncheons, spiritual inspiration, continued learning, and opportunities to serve and reach others for Christ. We would love to have you get involved. For more information, email Rev. Ruth Tarver.
WHO WE ARE:
Senior Adults who enjoy fellowship, luncheons, spiritual inspiration, continued learning, and opportunities to serve and reach others for Christ. We would love to have you get involved. For more information, email Rev. Ruth Tarver.
Weekly Life Groups
Several Life Groups meet weekly which welcome adults of all ages. Here are just a few options:
SUNDAYS, 9:15am
TUESDAYS, 2:00pm
For Women, facilitated by Rev. Ruth Tarver, Conference Room - studying The Battle Plan for Prayer
SUNDAYS, 9:15am
- Facilitated by Bill Norris, Conference Room - Studying LifeMosaic
- Facilitated by Robert Liddell, Room 11 - Studying The Glorified Christ, from the gospel of John
TUESDAYS, 2:00pm
For Women, facilitated by Rev. Ruth Tarver, Conference Room - studying The Battle Plan for Prayer
Monthly Lunch Gatherings
J-O-Y Ministries LUNCH - 3rd Thursday of each month
Facilitated by Dot Briggs, 559-224-8530
JOY meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month for lunch, NOON, now meeting at High Sierra Grill, located at Bullard and West.
2016 DATES COMING UP: June 16 MEETING AT JOHN'S INCREDIBLE PIZZA.
WIDOW’S MITE - 2nd Sunday of each month
Facilitated by Margie Tinker
Widows Mite is a social support group for widows. We meet once a month for lunch after church, usually on the 2nd Sunday of the month, at a designated restaurant or member’s house. We offer support, engage in sharing, and encourage friendships among widows.
Facilitated by Dot Briggs, 559-224-8530
JOY meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month for lunch, NOON, now meeting at High Sierra Grill, located at Bullard and West.
2016 DATES COMING UP: June 16 MEETING AT JOHN'S INCREDIBLE PIZZA.
WIDOW’S MITE - 2nd Sunday of each month
Facilitated by Margie Tinker
Widows Mite is a social support group for widows. We meet once a month for lunch after church, usually on the 2nd Sunday of the month, at a designated restaurant or member’s house. We offer support, engage in sharing, and encourage friendships among widows.
Ministry to Shut-ins
Weekly Worship Services at Twilight Haven
Thursdays, 2:00 - 3:00pm
Hymn Singing and Bible Study
Join Ruth and Van Tarver as they assist the Chaplain at Twilight Haven Nursing Home, 1717 S Winery Ave, Fresno, CA 93727, in leading the weekly Bible Studies and Worship.
Monthly Worship Services at Hy-Lond Golden Living Center, 3408 E. Shields Ave., Fresno
4th Sunday of each month, 2:30pm. Upcoming dates in 2016: September 25, October 23, November 27
Hymn Singing, Scripture and Devotional Thoughts, Prayer, Communion
You are invited to join in and participate each month.
Occasional Visits
Visit the Shut-Ins, some are former First Church attendees and others are friends we’ve met along the way.
Leaders: Bob and Joan Liddell
Dates/Times to be arranged.
Thursdays, 2:00 - 3:00pm
Hymn Singing and Bible Study
Join Ruth and Van Tarver as they assist the Chaplain at Twilight Haven Nursing Home, 1717 S Winery Ave, Fresno, CA 93727, in leading the weekly Bible Studies and Worship.
Monthly Worship Services at Hy-Lond Golden Living Center, 3408 E. Shields Ave., Fresno
4th Sunday of each month, 2:30pm. Upcoming dates in 2016: September 25, October 23, November 27
Hymn Singing, Scripture and Devotional Thoughts, Prayer, Communion
You are invited to join in and participate each month.
Occasional Visits
Visit the Shut-Ins, some are former First Church attendees and others are friends we’ve met along the way.
Leaders: Bob and Joan Liddell
Dates/Times to be arranged.
Three Rivers Fall Retreat
October 18, 19, 20, 2016 at St. Anthony Retreat Center in Three Rivers, CA
Annual District Fall Retreat
Mark your calendars for this year's retreat!
October 18, 19, 20, 2016 at St. Anthony Retreat Center in Three Rivers, CA
Annual District Fall Retreat
Mark your calendars for this year's retreat!
Hymn Fest
Sing all your favorite hymns. Specials are encouraged: solos, duets, trios, quartets, instrumental, etc.
Upcoming Hymn Fest Dates:
♦October 19, 2016, 3pm at Three Rivers Retreat
♦Monthly at the Hy-Lond Golden Living Center Worship Service
Upcoming Hymn Fest Dates:
♦October 19, 2016, 3pm at Three Rivers Retreat
♦Monthly at the Hy-Lond Golden Living Center Worship Service