Engage the mind, body, and spirit
Our mission in the Older Adults Ministry is to make and mature followers of Jesus Christ during the golden years.
Upcoming Events
Bone Builders Class
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 10 am | Loudon Hall
Bone Builders is a low-impact chair exercise program for those 55+. The class is free and open to everyone, so please invite your family and friends.
Game Day
Every Third Saturday of the Month (except December)
9:30 - 11:30 am | Youth Hall
Saturday, November 15
Saturday, January 17
Bring your favorite breakfast item or snack and gather for a fun time of food, fellowship, and table games.
SOS (Spirit of Service) Meeting
Friday, November 14
10:00 am | Room A
November’s speaker will be Lakeland History Room Librarian Supervisor, LuAnn Mims, speaking about Lakeland's Early History including some about the downtown area, which includes where our church was located, and how Citrus was a vital part of Lakeland's growth.
The program will be followed by a lovely Thanksgiving lunch prepared by our own Gwynn Butterfield for only $10 (normally $12).
RSVP for lunch by calling the church office at 863-686-7187 or emailing Sandie@fpclakeland.org by Sunday, November 9.
Save the Date!
Friday, December 12
10:00 am | Room A
Our annual December Spirit of Service (SOS) luncheon will feature the Little Shepherds children singing. Be sure to RSVP for this. You won’t want to miss it.
The program will be followed by lunch (optional) at a cost of $12. RSVP for lunch by calling the church office at 863-686-7187 or emailing Sandie@fpclakeland.org by Sunday, December 7.
These monthly programs are held on the second Friday of each month from October through May, and consist of a devotion, time for singing, special speaker/entertainment, fellowship, and lunch.
Manatee Village Historical Park Tour - Bradenton
Monday, November 17
7:45 am | Meet at Church
Cost: $20 + lunch
We will leave at 8 am and return about 4:30 pm. Cost $20 + Lunch at Oak & Stone in Bradenton. Money due November 14th.
Click HERE to register on Church Center.
Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings
Saturday, December 6
1:00 pm | Leave Church
Cost: $40 + Dinner
Join us as we go to Theatre Winter Haven to see "Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings, a new show that offers the best of Forever Plaid, tied up in a nifty package with a big Christmas bow on top! Filled with Christmas standards that have all been “Plaid-erized,”.
We will leave the church at 1 pm in order to arrive at the Theatre at 1:30 to be able to get snacks or visit the art display before the show starts at 2.
After the show we will go to Manny's Chophouse to enjoy an early dinner together on separate checks.
Cost for the trip is $40. Money is due by Wednesday, November 19th.
Click HERE to register on Church Center.
Contact Sandie at sandie@fpclakeland.org for more information about any of these events.
Join Us
Programs and Studies
Please contact sandie@fpclakeland.org for class information or Zoom link to any of the below.
Spirit of Service meeting
Second Friday of the month
at 10 AM
(October - May)
Room A
Game Day
Third Saturday of the month
at 9:30 AM
Youth Hall
"Get You home before dark" bible study
Wednesdays
at 4:00 pm
Conference Room & via Zoom
Groups & Events
The Older (50+) Adult Ministry at First Presbyterian Church provides programs and activities that engage the mind, body, and spirit. We offer weekly Bible Study/Small Groups, monthly luncheons, fun fellowship opportunities, trips, and educational programs, as well as an annual Community Senior Adult Health & Resource Fair. We invite all to join in any of our events. You do not have to be a member to participate.
Spirit of Service (SOS) Program
These monthly programs are held on the second Friday of each month from October through May. These programs consist of a devotion, time for singing, special speaker/entertainment, fellowship, and lunch. Lunch is $12. RSVP for lunch by calling the church office at 863-686-7187 or emailing Sandie@fpclakeland.org by the Wednesday before the meeting. Please call the church office if you are in need of this transportation.
Game Day
Game Day takes place the third Saturday of each month (except December) from 9:30-11:30 AM in the Youth Hall. Participants are invited to bring a favorite snack or breakfast food to share and to join in fun fellowship and a variety of table games.
Monthly Day Trips
Trips are scheduled throughout the year and have included outings to museums, gardens, places of interest, plays, and sporting events.
Annual Big Trip
This is a fun three- to four-day trip offered each year. Previous trips have included St. Augustine, Fort Myers/Sarasota, Savannah, Pensacola, Charleston, and Nashville.
Swing into Spring
This evening is a fun time to get together before the summer to enjoy a nice meal, reminisce, sing, and dance.
Health & Wellness & Educational Programs
Offerings cover a variety of subjects that address topics such as balance, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, identity theft, and more.
Community Senior Adult Health & Resource Fair
This annual community event takes place the second Friday in March.
Bone Builders Class
This class meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 am in Loudon Hall. It is a low-impact chair exercise program for those 55+. The class is free and open to everyone, so please invite your family and friends.
Caroling to Homebound Members
Multigenerational groups go caroling in December to facilities and individual residences of homebound members of our congregation.
Participation in Home Instead’s “Be a Santa to a Senior” Program
Church members provide three gifts each to local seniors who would not otherwise have gifts for Christmas.