55+ Happynings First Baptist Church

18 S. Walnut Ave.

Cookeville, TN 38501

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Cookeville, TN 38501

Happy Tones Ministering at Uplands

in Pleasant Hill

Happy Travelers Enjoying lunch at

The Bull and Thistle Restaurant in Gainesboro, TN

The Official Newsletter for the 55+ Ministry of First Baptist Church Cookeville

A MINISTRY OF MIDDLE AND SENIOR ADULTS

May, 2015

When you receive this newsletter, we may be starting a new chapter in the life of our church. Isn’t it exciting! Let us continue to pray for our church.. May 3rd is Senior Day and I want to thank eve-ryone for recognizing the seniors of First Baptist Church. A lot of wisdom, learned over the years, can be shared by them. If you want to know some history of Cookeville, just talk to one who has lived here most of their life. Not only will they amaze you with what they learned about life, they will share with you the wisdom from God. Thank you Happy Tones for a great program on April 26th. What a blessing they are as they go sing at assisted living and other places. Let’s not forget the 55+ Picnic on May 23rd. Reservations are due by May 10th.. Frank Tittle and his crew are working diligently to make sure we enjoy a wonderful day. Happy Mother’s Day to ALL Moms. God Bless, Brenda

A gracious woman retains honor. Proverbs 11:16

Dear Friends, I look forward to our 55+ Senior Adult Day on Sunday, May 3rd. It will be a special day with our seniors leading in worship followed by a wonder-ful lunch! Thank you for using your gifts and tal-ents to serve God through the years and for continuing to be a vital part of the body of Christ. I love and appreciate you all! I look forward to our trip to The Cove and Billy Graham Library June 28 - 30. It’s going to be a fun time to share together. Be sure to sign up for “The Stone Mystery Trip” that will be in August. Don’t forget our 55+ picnic at Dogwood Park on Saturday, May 23rd at 11:00 a.m. This too will be a fun and enjoyable time. May 10th is Mother’s Day. Thank you Mothers and Grandmothers for your love, encouragement and Christ-like example! Godly Mothers truly impact our families and our world. God bless you all. Let’s remember to pray for our new pastor and his family as they come to lead us. Exciting days continue as we seek to follow Christ.

In Christian Love, Bill

MOTHER

You carved no shapeless marble To some high soul design; But with a finer sculpture

You shaped this soul of mine.

You built no great Cathedrals

That centuries applaud; But with a grace

exquisite Your life cathedraled

God. Thomas Fessenden

The Ultimate Sacrifice: A Memorial Day Poem We set aside Memorial Day

Each and every year

To honor those who gave their lives

Defending what we hold dear.

In all the dark and deadly wars,

Their graves prove and remind us,

Our brave Americans gave their all

To put danger far behind us.

They made the ultimate sacrifice

Fighting for the American way;

We admire and respect them

On every Memorial Day. By Joanna Fuchs

Please remember the following in prayer:

Bethesda Doris Horn Cedar Hills Assisted Living Home

Violet Cate (Mother of Merilyn Overstreet) Bill Blankenship

Heritage Pointe Winnie Clinton Life Care - Sparta Geraldine Conner Signature Health Care Center (Prev. Masters) Polly Shanks Mary Ayers NHC

Irene McCall (Mother of Steve McCall) Eloise Gothard (Mother of Randy Gothard) Bailey Manor (Manchester) Fay Ramsay Uplands Village (Pleasant Hill) Judy Carpenter

The following are at home and need our prayers for their health, comfort, and recovery.

Bill & Joyce Adams Juanita Buckner Johnny Curry Nadine Denny Frank & Anne Hadlock Don Haile Barbara Johnson James Madewell Era Mae Marsh Jo Mathis Barbara Means Hurshel Riddle Madie Ruth Russell Edith Slagle Dinah Spilman

Mary Smith - Dawn Brachey’s Mother Sue Starnes Sara Stewart Eva Stockstill Willie Stout Floyd & Ree Wise

If you know of anyone who is not on this list,

please notify the church office.

Prayer List

OFF WE GO - INTO THE WILD BLUE YONDER

Tuesday, May 12th, the Happy Travelers will tour

Cheekwood Art & Gardens

The cost of the tour is $15.00 per person.

Lunch will be on your own. Load the bus at 9:00 a.m.

Deadline to sign up is May 10th. Money is due by the deadline.

August 4 - 6, 2015 (Tues. Through Thurs.) STONE MYSTERY TRIP - As a reminder, the deposit of $100 per person is due by May 3, 2015. Total cost of trip is $260 per person. This includes 5 meals and entertainment.

Tuesday, September 8 - Two Hour trip on the Southern Belle Riverboat in Chattanooga. We will have a Prime Rib or Chicken lunch and entertainment. Load bus at 7:15 a.m. and leave at 7:30 a.m. Cost per person is $35.00.

Connie Hawkins – Reservations & Payment, 931-261-0861

Bill Stone – 931-261-2001 – Information & Cancellations ~ Church Office, 931-526-7108 for Reservations and Payment

Activities Schedule

May 1 Fun Friday 9:30 a.m. May 3 - By Reservation After Morning Worship May 5 WMU Day Group 9:30 a.m. May 7 Happy Tones to Maybelle Carter Retirement Center Bus leaves at 8:00 a.m. May 8 Fun Friday 9:30 a.m. May 10 Mother’s Day May 11 Operation Christmas Child work day 10:00 - 1:00 p.m. May 12 Happy Travelers to Cheekwood Arts & Garden Bus loads at 9:00 a.m. May 14 Happy Tones Rehearsal in House 10:00 a.m. May 15 Fun Friday 9:30 a.m. May 17 Children’s Musical 6:00 p.m. May 18 WMU Night Bible Study Group 5:00 p.m. May 22 Fun Friday 9:30 a.m. May 23 55+ Picnic - Dogwood Park 11:00 a.m.

May 25 Memorial Day - Church office / FLC closed

May 29 Fun Friday 9:30 a.m.

RESCUE MISSION

March 31, 2015, Bobby and Notie Moser, Jean Downey, Ruth Brown, Dor0thy Hawkins, Lillie Cantrell and Baslyn and Dale Helwig served dinner to 55 folks at the Rescue Mission. Notie and Ruth provided desserts and Baslyn provided the small cupcakes which everybody loved. We had all ages, several children and young folks. One lady we talked with was 25 years old from Louisiana. She shared that she had just written her first resume and as she plans for the future it would not have been possible to have come this far without the help of our Lord and Savior and she believed there was a purpose for her to be where she is now. It was very humbling. The program was about Easter and several partici-pated in readings, witness and prayer . Some of the folks at the mission volunteered to read Bible verses they had received with their Easter eggs and candy. Bobby gave the plan of salvation and prayed the sinners prayer to end a sweet service. There is someone providing this service the last Tuesday night of the month and if you would like to be a part of this mission see Brenda Boyington. I believe you will be a BLESSING as you are BLESSED.

HAPPY TONES

We’ve had a great year with our visits and a lot of fun. We will be ending up our spring with the following events:

Sunday, May 3rd - In the choir loft in the morning worship service

Thursday, May 7th - Singing at Maybelle Carter Retirement Center in Madison followed by lunch at Monell’s.

Thanks to all who participated with us by going and by praying as we went.

55+

The annual 55+ Picnic will be held on Saturday,

May 23rd, at Dogwood Park starting at 11:00 a.m.

Please sign up by contacting the Church office at 526-7108

by May 10th. Don’t forget to bring your

lawn chair.

I knew it, I knew it, I knew it!

Finally a study that makes sense.

“The human brain appears to work slower in

old age,” said Dr. Michael Ramscar, “but

only because so much information has been

stored over time. Older people simply know

more, so selecting a correct choice from the

trove of stored data may take a bit longer.”

So there!!!! That’s my story

and I’m stickin’ to it.