Seniors With Purpose

Things are firing up for the District Senior’s Ministry. Following a wonderful Senior Summit in April, we have a nice slate of exciting “Seniors With Purpose” events this Fall and for 2023.

Here is a rundown of what’s coming:

A Day in the Park- October 22, 11:00 AM Til 5:00 PM. The Location is the Palmetto State Park just south of I 10 at the Luling/Buc-ees exit. You will be shocked at the lush beauty of this Park. We have the Pavilion rented for the day, an open, covered shelter, with plenty of room.

There are handicapped accessible trails and the Pavilion is right on the San Marcos River. There will be:

• A BBQ- Hamburger and Hot Dogs, some turkey burgers and dogs too!

• Lots of Music

• A Singalong that will be live on FaceBook

• Special musical guest

• A hike in the woods (We will go as far as our bodies allow!)

• Lots of Games!

• A 10 minute message

• You can fish if you want

• We’ll end the day with S’moores, if fire restrictions allow! Be sure to bring a camera. You will want to take pics.

This is designed to be a relaxing, fun day of great fellowship in a beautiful outdoors setting. It’s a picnic on steroids!

Cost is $15 per person collected on site the day of the event and there is a $3 park entrance fee.

We need an approximate number for the food and drinks. To register simply text Your church and the approx. number you will be bringing to 210.326.8130. Or email the number to: rwcpc47@gmail. com. Then show up for a wonderful “Day in the Park”!

Next, 1st AG San Antonio has again opened up their 2nd Half of Life, Thanksgiving Banquet. This is always a wonderful evening for Seniors. This year’s guests are Mark and Lori Carothers, presently singing with the Lanny Wolfe Trio! Cost is just $12.50 per person. Tickets on sale soon. Call First AG, San Antonio 210.496.9977 for info. Seating is limited so get your tickets early! I also understand there will be a surprise visit from Henry and Ethel!

Third, Is a Thanksgiving Musical Blowout with the Joshua Experience, God’s Big Band. We are elated to have them perform and minister on Saturday, November 19th, at 2:00 PM in the afternoon at the Conroe First AG, 3993 Interstate 45 N, Conroe, TX 77304.

To listen to them use this URL https://joshuaexperience.com Scroll to the bottom for samples of their music. They are all Christian Musicians, love the Lord and are also very patriotic!

This is a South Texas Seniors With Purpose event. But we will open this up for anyone to attend. The 2:00 PM start is due to the band driving from Dallas and back that day. Also many Seniors do not drive at night. Please join us for an afternoon that will be quite entertaining and full of ministry. For more information Contact Becky Breazeal by email Becky.swpstx@gmail.com

Our 2023 Senior Summit, April 3-5, is shaping up nicely. We are excited to announce that our musical guest will be Janet Paschal. Most know her ministry well. Our primary speaker will be Bob Cook, the newly appointed Director of our National Seniors Ministry. Bob and his wife Sherilyn are friends from many years ago! Cannot tell you how excited we are that they will take the helm of ministry to Seniors, Nationally!

We are not sure of the cost yet, but are doing everything possible to hold the cost down! Mark your calendar, save the date, April 3-5, 2023.

Also in 2023

• May 24-27, SWP Fishing Trip, followed by a SWP Fish Fry on memorial day, May 29

• We have several “Close to Home” Events and will be revealing details before years end.

• There is Seniors Missions Trip scheduled for Oct 23-30. Details coming soon!

• Thanksgiving events will be held on both sides of the District

• There will be another “Day in the Park” event, this time on the East side of the District

• We just learned that covid restrictions on some cruise lines are being eased or dropped. So, maybe late 2023 or early 2024?

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Final Thought- Judy and I were so privileged to attend Lanny Wolfe’s 80th Birthday celebration in August. Quite the guest list and quite the production! He debuted a new song he wrote entitled “All”. It’s a masterpiece, and written at the age of 80. Just want to challenge our seniors and say that you are never too old for God to do something new in your life, or continue using you in His Kingdom! Stay engaged, “live' to your utmost in your Fall and Winter years . . . instead of resigning yourself to sit in the 'exit' room of life . . . just waiting your turn to 'leave this world.” (Lanny Wolfe) God’s not done with you, and don’t buy in to our culture’s concept of “Retirement”… the Bible doesn’t! Put your boots on, there’s still work to be done! Like the chorus says: “We’ll work “til Jesus comes…”.

“No Coasting to the Finish Line”

Wayne and Judy Clark STXAGM Seniors With Purpose