February 2012 Senior Adult Ministry

Dear Young at Heart,

I love and miss you all so much. I feel like we have had to say goodbye for a long time, but our

absence has truly made our hearts grow fonder. I now understand better how Jesus’ friends felt

when He had to say goodbye for a while and go back to His heavenly home. We sure do look for-

ward to that day when we can sit down and have supper with Jesus and all of our dear friends

in heaven. But, now we look forward to the days when we can be face-to-face, worshiping,

laughing, loving one another and inviting others into our family. Speaking about inviting oth-

ers, I recently heard from Teresa Holliday that her senior aunt invited 10 of her friends to

watch The Encouraging Word broadcast, one of the greatest outlets of the Gospel in the world

today. Guess what? Every one of them tuned into the broadcast and were so encouraged and

uplifted! You might even think of making a list of a few friends that you would like to invite to

tune in also!

Well, this challenging season seems to be gradually coming to an end but we will never be the

same again because of it. We now understand, like many of our parents who endured such as

this and even greater hardships, that our hope will always be Jesus. Man may be the cause of

dire circumstances, but the cause of great healing will always be our Lord and Savior, Jesus

Christ! We have been given the responsibility to pass this testimony onto everyone. This time

will certainly turn to the good of those who love Christ (Romans 8:28). By the way, if you’re not

sure you belong to Jesus, contact me or anyone on our team and we will be there for you.

So, as the Lord continues to bring us toward healing and fellowship, let’s remind each other to:

1. Live assured - Jesus loves you and is with you.

2. Stay faithful - Live for Christ, because he died for you.

3. Pray constantly - Be a “prayer”, don’t just say a prayer.

4. Share Jesus continually - We were born for this!

5. Celebrate Grace ecstatically - Live a worshipful lifestyle.

6. Love deeply - We were saved for this!

August 2012

Young At Heart

Psalm 92:14a

May 2020

Sal’s letter

Continued on Page 2

Join our Pastor, the FBS Family and over 100,000 believers as we pray for a Spiritual

Awakening in America!

Register your name by calling the church office at 864-583-7245 or by going online to

fbs.org. See the link to Dr. Wilton’s video and the registration page below.

https://youtu.be/oFYp4hn3mdM https://www.fbs.org/#may5

“Praying on the Mountain”

By

Praying from Home!

Check out the info below about Prayer on the Mountain

with Dr. Wilton scheduled for May 5th.

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Message from the President… Johnny McCraw

Hello friends,

It seems like such a long time since we’ve seen and fellowshipped with one another, but it’s

actually been a short time. I’m confident that we will be together again very soon and expe-

rience the oneness in the bond of love that we have.

Are you feeling a little overwhelmed from the isolation and constant barrage of media nega-

tivity we face each day now? How do we avoid allowing this to stress us out? Remember

the Good News we have had, now have and will continue to have with each new day. Use all

this extra time on our hands to study God’s Word and receive His encouragement directly.

I recall a recent devotion from The Daily Encouraging Word entitled “Use the Power of

Praise”. “From the rising of the sun until the going down of the same the Lord’s name is to

be praised” (Ps 113:3). Basically, it says that we can praise God too little, but can never

praise Him too much. So, praise Him now more than ever and get the attention off our-

selves and the circumstances of the world around us and onto God’s miraculous power!

Praise solves problems. It brings us into His presence and positions us for His favor and

blessings.

Thank you all for continuing to pray for and encourage one another (and me) during the

current times. Pray especially for Dr. Wilton, Sal and our entire ministry team as they work

diligently to find new ways and means to minister to our whole church family and beyond.

Many thanks to all of you participating in our Care Caller Ministry. I am so blessed to be a

part of YAH and have friends such as you. I love you all so very much!

In Christ’s love,

Johnny

Sal’s Letter - Continued Dear friends, not only is God watching over you, but other generations are looking to you for

hope and courage. I know you won’t let them down. “We are in this together” is nothing

new for us. Yes, we will be planning special Senior events outdoors when weather per-

mits. Our visits to you may be in your driveway or on the other side of a senior community

window. Our Young at Heart meetings will be more “Drop in and stay a while” times. We

will build teams that will call you or come to your residence and teach you how to easily use

your phone or computer to worship and fellowship with friends. Most of all, we will walk

together with the One who never changes and who’s love for us will never change. He is the

All Together Lovely , the Ancient of Days, the Lord of Creation and Salvation, Jesus. It is He

who has given us His life, His family the church, servant leaders like our Pastor and the

privilege to be called the Young at Heart!

P.S. Call soon, 864-583-7245, to update your contact information. Many have done that and

they’re so glad that they did! Also check out our website at www.fbs.org and or new Senor

Ministry Facebook page, FBS Senior Adult Ministry and help others to do the same.

Check out the links below to Sal’s encouraging video and the Barone Family Vintage YAH on

FBS Senior Adult Ministry Facebook Page. Please Like, Follow & Share!!!

https://www.facebook.com/FBSseniors/videos/240921360595346/

https://www.facebook.com/FBSseniors/videos/799917557078584/

PAGE 3 Exciting YAH Events

Each Week at First Baptist Spartanburg Sun. 6:30pm THE ENCOURAGERS DOMINOES GROUP—Postponed at this time.

Tues. 6:00 pm GRIEF SHARE — Meeting through Conference Calls & Zoom meetings. Email dkey@fbs.org for more info.

Wed. 6:15 pm WEDNESDAY NIGHT PRAYER GATHERING - Please go to fbs.org for many online worship experiences. If you would like to join our team of Prayer Warriors, call Bob Neely at 699-4332

Sat. 10:30 am GRIEF SHARE — Meeting through Conference Calls & Zoom meetings.

Go to FBS.org webpage for FBS and Senior Adult Ministry information and worship experiences. https://www.fbs.org https://www.fbs.org/ministries/adults/senior-adults/

Oct. CELEBRATORS CONFERENCE 2020!!! - Pigeon Forge, Tn. Special Guests include

19-22 David Jeremiah, Mark Lowry, Gaither Vocal Band & David Phelps and others.

Double Rate - $363.00 - (Refundable until Aug. 25, 2020) $25.00 at registration with

Balance Due by Tues. July 14th. Call the Activities Registration line 699-4110

May 26 Postponed- ROTO - WIDOWS & SENIOR LADIES WITHOUT SPOUSES REACHING OUT TO OTHERS– Please pray and check in on others ! We will be calling to check on you!!

Thurs. DR. DON & MRS. KARYN PRESENT CHRISTMAS AT THE COVE 2020!!! -

Dec. 3 with the inspiring and award winning group SELAH - Call 699-4110 or Debbie

Young at 583-7245 to register and turn in your (transferable until Nov. 2, 2020)

fee of $79.00. This will be a wonderful event for ADULTS OF ALL AGES!!

June 22-24 YAH KENTUCKY MISSIONS - Call 699-4211 to go with this group to do missions in Kentucky.

Sunday FIRST BAPTIST COLUMBIA - Carolina Celebration of Liberty - Includes box lunch.

June 28 Supper & Gospel Sing at Blue Ocean Restaurant near Clinton, S.C. on own. Call 699-4110. $35.00

May 11 YOUNG AT HEART MEETING - Our Meeting will be done online through fbs.org and on

Facebook at FBS Senior Adult Ministry for you to enjoy online! More YAH Gatherings

information will be available soon!!

May 28 Postponed - ASHE COUNTY N.C. DAY TRIP - This special day trip will be rescheduled to a later date.

Tues. CARO-MI HOMECOMING - NEW DATE - Featuring Charlie Miller and Friends.

Sept 22 A few spaces are still available. $35.00 Call -864-583-7245

May 5 PRAYING ON THE MOUNTAIN - Join our Pastor, the FBS Family and over 100,000 believers as we pray for a Spiritual Awakening in America! Register your name by calling the church office at 864-583-7245 or by going online to fbs.org. See the link to Dr. Wilton’s video and the registration page. https://youtu.be/oFYp4hn3mdM https://www.fbs.org/#may5

Check out the new Facebook page, FBS Senior Adult Ministry.

Invite your friends to Like, Follow & Share along with us! https://www.facebook.com/FBSseniors

May 10 HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY !!! We love you and will be praying for you and your family.

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