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in this issueVenir A La Fiesta P.1

AC TIVE Day Trips P.2

Oc tober Three -Day Trip P.3

September Luncheon P.3

Calendar at a Glance P.4

f i e s t a The word

comes from the

Latin festus,

“festive, joyful, or

merry.”v o c a b u l a r y. c o m

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _YOUR OPPORTUNITIES

ARE HERE!ACTIVE Adult Teams

Bible StudiesBook Clubs

Mellow Brook SingersMission Trips

Grantswood ProjectsStretch Classes

Visiting Homebound Members

Women’s Ministries

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MONTHLYNEWSLETTER OF

MOUNTAIN BROOK BAPTIST CHURCH

55+ MINISTRY

(Ministry for Adults 55+)

July is here! It is time for our annual sum-mer fun event! In past years ACTIVE Chris-tian Living members attended a Hawaiian Luau, Western Hoedown, and last year Thurs-Day FRY-Day (fish fry). Each summer there is a fun evening of food, fellowship and music.

This year the event will be on July 19 at 6 pm in Heritage Hall. It will be a Mexican FIESTA with Mexican food, decorations and music by a mariachi band. Heritage Hall will be decorated for a festive atmosphere, and Carrie Hanson, our church hostess, will prepare us a delicious Mexican meal. The price is $10 per person.

The entertainment will be provided by the Mariachi Band Garibaldi. Mariachi Band Garibaldi is a Latin American mariachi ensemble based in Montgomery, which plays regularly in the Birmingham area. The group was founded in New York

City in 1988 by José “Evaristo” Hernandez, a native of Nicaragua who was trained at the national conservatory in Managua. Before coming to the United States he played pro-fessionally as a mariachi with Cocibolca.

Soon after the group was organized, Her-nandez moved the group South to Miami, Florida and then to Atlanta, Georgia where it remained for nine years before moving to Montgomery in 1998.

Bring your family, friends and neighbors to enjoy this evening of fellowship. This would be a great time to bring prospects to meet and enjoy time with other Christian adults. Make your reservations today! You can also register at http://signup.com/go/fYvARMH

Nos vemos en una fiesta!

Venir A La Fiesta

Prayer List for MBBC Summer Activities

Pray for God’s love to be present in all that they do.

• Vacation Bible School July 9-13, MBBC, AL

• Children’s Camp Chandler July 22-26, Wetumpka, AL

Skeins of Yarn Needed

If you have any skeins of yarn that you have not used that you would like to donate, please bring them to the church office for Pat Ferguson

A group of women will be crocheting lap or knee warmers for members who must stay in a chair because of their health. At a future date there will be a meeting to review our plans and teach those who want to be a part of this ministry. Let Pat Ferguson know if you are interested.

Church-wide Service Day

October will be here before you know it. Our church’s Service Day is Saturday, October 6, 2018. There will be opportunities in the community for clean up and fix up, but for those who need less labor inten-sive assignments there will be special projects in the gym.

One project will be to create a small Christmas decoration using Christmas greenery and different dec-orations. If you have any Christmas greenery that you want to contribute to this project, please contact Pat Ferguson.

Trips for ACTIVE Christian Living

ANNIEAlabama Shakespeare TheaterMontgomery, AL

Meet at church at 8:15 amDepart church at 8:30 amCost: $60 plus lunch moneyTRIP CLOSED - Waiting list started!

“One of the best family musicals ever penned” – Chicago Tribune. The sun will come out tomorrow! No one can resist the optimism of Annie – a little orphan girl who refuses to give up hope. The de-lightful cast of this feel-good musical will get toes tapping with memorable song-and-dance numbers, such as “It’s the Hard

Knock Life,” “Easy Street,” and “Tomorrow.”Runtime is approximately 2 1/2 hours with intermission.

We will have a guided tour of backstage. After the tour, the group will eat lunch at a nearby restaurant.

Saturday, July 7, 2018

Church CrawlBirmingham, AL

Meet at church at 8:00 amDepart church at 8:15 amCost: $10 plus lunch money

The group will tour the worship centers of a few local churches in Birmingham. These churches represent different faiths and ministries. Temple Emanu-El, The Cathedral of Saint Paul, First Presbyterian Church, Sixteenth Street Baptist and St. Symeon Orthodox Church.

All will enjoy lunch at the Pizitz Food Court downtown and select their own venue of food in this historic building.

Please call the church and make your reservation because seats will be limited to 25 people.

Thursday, August 16, 2018

Dixie Railroad MuseumCalera, AL

Meet at church at 8:45 amDepart church at 9:00 amCost: $10 Donation plus lunch money

The museum is dedicated to the pres-ervation, restoration, and operation of historically significant railway equipment. The exhibits, operating railroads, and

educational programs function as both a unique means of tourism and recreation, and also a way to preserve the rich histo-ry of Alabama and our nation.

Tuesday, September 18, 2018

ACTIVE Christian Living Leadership ACTIVE COMMITTEELarry Bearden, Claudette Bearden, Sale Calhoun, Chris Clark, Rachel Hubbard, David Jackson, Sara Jackson, Nancy Lewis, Clyde McCain, Shirley McCain, Ann McGuire, Mike McGuire, Jean Nunnelley, Buddy Perez, Carol Perez

TEAMSANNUAL BIG TRIP: Ina Faye Anderson, Janie Barnes, Peggy Holmes

AT HOME MINISTRY: Brenda Atkins, Cecil Avery, Chris Clark, Retta Dean, Mary Kate Dyer, Herb Gannon, Toye Gannon, Anna Lou Hemphill, Rachel Hubbard, Joyce Johnson, Rachel Walton, Sue Watkins

DAY TRIPS: Brenda Adkins, Janie Barnes, Sale Calhoun, Buddy and Carol Perez

DECORATING & SERVING: Ina Faye Anderson, Janie Barnes, Jean Guthrie, Nancy Lewis, Ann McGuire, Mike McGuire

MAIL: Brenda Adkins, Claudette Bearden, David Jackson, Beverley King, Emma Laura Patrick, Sue Watkins, June Whitlow

MISSIONS: Pat Ferguson, June Whitlow

MONTHLY LUNCHEON:Sale Calhoun, Clyde McCain, Shirley McCain, Buddy Perez, Carol Perez

PHOTOGRAPHY:

SERVING: Ina Faye Anderson, Janie Barnes, Larry Bearden, Kay Formby, Peggy Holmes, Nancy Lewis, June Whitlow (Cashier)

TELECARE: Brenda Adkins, Shirley Austin, June Whitlow

October Three-Day Trip

Copperhill SpecialEtowah, TN

Single Rate - $490 DomeDouble Rate - $360 Dome• 16 Dome Seats• 8 Observation - $15 Cheaper

TRIP Limited to 24 $150 Deposit Due By August 15

On Thursday October 25 our group will have lunch ($6) with the Mellow Brook Singers at 11:30 am. At 12:15 pm the 24 passenger bus from Prideline will be in the parking lot for boarding. The bus will drive to the Hampton Inn in Cleve-land, TN. After checking into the hotel, the group will go to eat dinner at a local restaurant called Aubrey’s.

On Friday October 26 the bus will drive us to Etowah, TN for an 8-hour train ex-cursion called Copperhill Special. This extended, 8-hour excursion begins at Etowah and runs through the Cherokee National Forest and lower Hiwassee Riv-er Gorge, over the Bald Mountain Loop, and on to the joint cities of Copperhill,

TN and McCaysville, GA.

Passengers will have a 90-minute lay-over in the Town of Copperhill during which they can enjoy lunch and explore the town. On Saturday October 27 the bus will head back to Birmingham.

A commissary area will be available so that passengers may purchase light snacks and soft drinks.

Bring money for all meals.

Make your reservations ASAP before all the slots are taken.

October 25-27, 2018

September LuncheonSeptember 13, 2018

Hand in PawLunch: 11:30 amCost: $6

Our speaker is Mariela Piola of Bir-mingham. In 2017 she was selected Lay Person of the Year by the Alabama Veterinary Medical Association for her outstanding volunteer work and dedi-cation to improving the human-animal bond. Ms. Piola has worked with Hand-in-Paw for more than 10 years where she

has volunteered numerous hours each year to evaluate and re-evaluatetherapy teams with Hand-in-Paw. She has served as Animal Committee Chair for Picasso Pets since the event began. Picasso Pets is the largest annual fund-raising event for Hand-in Paw.

• July Day Trip - Saturday, July 7, 8:15 am - Cost: $60 plus lunch money. Group will travel to Alabama Shakespeare Theater in Montgomery to tour backstage and see the musical, Annie.

• July FIESTA - Thursday, July 19, 6:00 pm - Cost: $10 per person. Come and enjoy a Mexican menu and the Mariachi Band Garibaldi from Montgomery. Make your reservation now!

• August Day Trip - Thursday, August 16, 8:00 am - Cost: $10 plus lunch money. Group will drive around the city to tour famous local churches.

• Resume Schedule - Thursday, September 13 10:30 am - Mellow Brook Singers resume in Hudson Hall 11:30 am - ACTIVE September Luncheon, Heritage Hall - Speaker: Mariela Piola, Hand In Paw

• September Day Trip - Tuesday, September 18, 8:45 am - Cost: $10 donation plus lunch money. Will travel to Calera, AL to tour the Dixie Railroad Museum.

• October Luncheon - Thursday, October 11, Heritage Hall , $6 11:30 am - ACTIVE October Luncheon - Magician, Arch Duncan

• October 3-Day Trip - Thursday, October 25, 11:30 am - Lunch $6, Single: $490, Double $360 plus money for meals. Will travel to Cleveland, TN and Etowah, TN for Coppertown Special train ride.

• November Luncheon- Thursday, November 8, Heritage Hall, $6 11:30 am - Bluegrass Band led by Gary Furr, Pastor of Vestavia Hills Baptist Church.

ACTIVITY SCALELe ve l D e f i n i t i o n

Easy : minimal walk ing

M o derate: walk up toa mi le

Ac tive: walk as much as t wo mi les

Challenging: spend mostof the day on the go

Make Your Reservations

TODAY!

3631 Montevallo Road SouthBirmingham, AL 35213205-871-0331 Church 205-803-3458 Kely’s Office Phonewww.mbbc.org

Calendar At A Glance

ACTIVE Christian Living Issue 35 2018