The Traveling Seasoned Saints are organizing two bus trips - Travel with the Seasoned Saints to Washington DC, May 1-4, 2009.  If you are interested, please stop by the Media Booth and see Sister Rebecca Willoughby for flyers or call 782-0426 for more information.

 

Seasoned Saints’ Ministry Statement The mission of the Seasoned Saints’ Ministry is to create and support an environment for seniors to fellowship together. The ministry provides seniors with information and services that cater to their specific needs and concerns. The Seasoned Saints’ members provide tremendous support to the Church’s mission of Kingdom building and community outreach. A Seasoned Saint is a church member who is at least 55 years of age and up. 

We support the church’s vision, mission, and leadership. Our mission is to enrich the lives of the senior members of our church family and the community through fellowship, good works, and prayer.

Purpose: To present, address, and serve the seniors, aged 55 and older of St John’s Congregational Church.

Mission: To create and support an environment for seniors to fellowship together. To provide seniors with information and services that cater to their specific needs and concerns. To support the Church’s mission of Kingdom Building as well as community outreach.

Our Scripture:  “Let your light so shine that men will see your good works and glorify your Father in Heaven.” Matthew 5:16 

 

Drop In Day

Drop In Day is held the first Wednesday of each month so that the senior can come together to fellowship. Attendance averages 50 or more people. Typical Drop-In Day Schedule.

Seasoned Saints Book Discussion Group

All ages meet twice a month on a Saturday to discuss books of Christian relevance read by the group. The group meets at the Sixteen Acres Library at 1187 Parker Street in Springfield. This has proven to be a very popular activity. The purpose is to gain power to transform our mind, soul, heart, and body, so we can think, and better understand; feel, and experience God’s presence; and live with joy, knowing that what is most important to God can also be important to us. All ages meet twice a month on a Saturday to discuss books of Christian relevance read by the group. The group meets at the Sixteen Acres Library at 1187 Parker Street in Springfield. This has proven to be a very popular activity. The types of books can vary widely. Some of the titles that we have discussed already include:
12 Christian Beliefs That Can Drive You Crazy -  by Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend
When I Lay My Isaac Down - by Carol Kent
Journey to the Well - by Bishop Vashti McKenzie
Out of Hell and Living Well - by Rev Dr Barbara Reynolds
The Threshing Floor - by Juanita Bynum
In the Grip of Grace - by Max Lucado
Life on the Vine - by Phillip Kenneson
Controlling the Tongue -  by R.T. Kendall
Total Forgiveness by  - R.T. Kendall
Thorn in the Flesh by - R.T. Kendall
The Anointing: Yesterday, Today, & Tomorrow - by R.T. Kendall

 

Friday Night at the Movies

These are movies for spiritual growth. This is a monthly activity that came about as we sought out activities to include those Seasoned Saints who are still working and cannot attend the daytime Drop-In Day. Friday Night at the Movies has proven a success. We have offered such films as: “Color of the Cross; Steve Harvey-Don’t Trip…God’s Not Through With Me Yet; One Night with the King; Facing the Giants, The Pursuit of Happyness; The Fighting Temptations; Kingdom Come; Daddy’s Little Girls; The Gospel; and First Sunday.

Annual Events.

• Gospel Grits and Gravy Breakfast 

• Christmas Food Basket and Toy Give Away

• The Urban League-Seasoned Saints Thanksgiving Luncheon

• The Seasoned Saints Christmas Party

• The Seasoned Saints have also sponsored several events.

• These include: Sock Drive for the Homeless Shelter 2005

• Blanket Drive for the Homeless Shelter- 2005

• 5-Day Trip to Niagara Falls/Toronto- 2005

• Swap Meet (funds built a home in Botswana)-2005

• Clothing Drive for DeBerry Elementary School-2006

• Two Bus Trips to see “The Color Purple” in NY-2006

• Hosted Church Women United-2006

• Bus Trip to see “The Color Purple” in NY-2007

• Day Trip to Yankee Candle and Magic Wings-2007

• 7-Day Trip to Florida-2008

• Leo Williams Martial Arts Studio Field Trip-2008 

Grants

The Seasoned Saints Ministry was awarded a grant from the Irene E. and George A. Davis Foundation in July 2006.

Community Involvement

In addition, the Seasoned Saints have responded to invitations to:
• Participated in the unveiling of the Marian Anderson Stamp by the US Postal Service. We were   presented with a framed version of the stamp.

• Participated as judges at the annual Science Fair at the Rebecca Johnson School in 2006 & 2007.

• Participated in the DeBerry Elementary School Car Wash Fundraiser for their proposed Outdoor Classroom 2008.

Seasoned Saints Ministry Leadership Team

Maxine Brown-413 782.0426   
Luora Webb - 413 782.3550
Barbara Lanier -  413 733.4300
Edna Clinton - 413 461.1088
Sally Arnold - 413 734.0969   
Sandra Wright - 413 783.9519
Florence Cage - 413 782.0381
Vernon Mungo - 860 745.9471
Sylvia Humphrey-Spann - 413 788.4332
Ocie Gee Taylor - 413 783.3542
Rebecca Willoughby - 413 585.1071
Shellers - 860 783.0659