Johnston Chapel Baptist Church (D. M. A. Fellowship)

D.M.A. Fellowship is a senior adult ministry for those 55 years of age and older. (The initials, "D.M.A.", stand for "Don't Mention Age".) It was organized in 1987 for the purpose of spiritual fellowship, friendship and outreach for the Lord.

To join D.M.A. Fellowship an individual or spouse must be 55 years of age or older and attend at least one monthly luncheon or activity. Honorary membership is considered by recommendation of the officers for those not quite 55. All members are encouraged to purchase and wear the official D.M.A. Fellowship nametag to all meetings and activities.

Officers of D.M.A. Fellowship are elected each October, to serve a one year term. Officers must be members of Johnston Chapel Baptist Church. Serving until September 2011 is:

Sheila Dunavant - Treasurer
Louise Haldren - Secretary
Harold Haldren - President
Baynard Clemson - Vice President

Each month, D.M.A. Fellowship sponsors a luncheon on the 2nd Thursday, meeting in room #140 at 10:30 a.m. Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish lunch to share. The church provides drinks and table service. Upcoming programs for 2011:

January 13 – Cancelled due to bad weather.

February 11 – Cancelled due to bad weather.

March 10 – Pastor Jim Nofsinger will present a pictorial program of his January 2011 trip to Papua New Guinea visiting his missionary daughter, Amy Thyng and her family.

April 14 – Cliff Goldsmith of the Mercer County 911 Center will present “What the 911 Center Can Do For You.”

May 12 – Lisa James of The Havens will present “Stroke Prevention.”

June 9 – Jim Long, Senior Vice President and WV Central Team Director of BB&T Private Financial Services will present “The Fundamentals of Sound Investing.”

July 14 – Covered dish picnic at the church pavilion at 6 pm. Note: This meeting will replace our regular morning meeting at 10:30 a.m. Missionaries Steve & Viky Pounds to
France with Biblical Ministries Worldwide will present our program.

August 11 – Lance Bowman will present “Music Appreciation & the Development of the Bowman Guitar.”

September 8 – Troy Sitffler, an American Red Cross Donor Recruitment Representative will present “The Need Is Constant but the Gratification is Instant.”

October 13 – Pastor Lonya German and wife Luba along with Missionary Dr. Miriam Wheeler will present a program about life and ministry in the Ukraine.

November 10 – Dr. Jeff Clay of Shady Spring Dental Care will present “Oral Health for Seniors.”

December 8 – Christmas Banquet. This meeting will replace our regular morning meeting at 10:30 a.m. Watch for additional details.

D.M.A. Fellowship also sponsors a number of trips and activities through the year. Outings in 2011 will include:

March 5^th - Join us for an evening of fellowship and a family-style meal of fried chicken, country ham & roast beef all you can eat at the Homeplace Restaurant in Catawba, Virginia. Cost is $25 per person and is due with Pastor Jim Nofsinger by Wednesday, March 2^nd (or until the bus is full) to reserve your place. The church bus will leave at 2:30 p.m.

April 2^nd - We will travel north to the beautiful campus of Appalachian Bible College in Bradley, West Virginia for their annual Spring Music Festival. Dinner and shopping will take place at Tamarack which features West Virginia-made products, hand-made crafts, arts and cuisine. The bus will depart from church at 4:15 p.m. Cost is $2 per person. See Pastor Jim Nofsinger to reserve your place on the bus.

June 17^th - A delightful evening down memory lane is in store at the Chuck Mathena Center to see and hear Bill Pickney’s ORIGINAL DRIFTERS at 8:00 p.m. Cost is $18 per person and is due with Pastor Jim Nofsinger by Thursday, May 12^th. For those interested in sharing a meal before the concert, we will meet at Ryan’s Steakhouse at 6:00 p.m. No transportation is provided for this local event.

August 30^th - Experience the story of a boy, Homer “Sonny” Hickam, Jr., living in Coalwood, WV who had the dream of becoming a rocket scientist as Theatre WV presents “Rocket Boys.” Be sure to bring a sweater or jacket for this outdoor drama at the Cliffside Amphitheatre at Grandview State Park. The bus will depart from church at 4:30 p.m. stopping for dinner in Beckley, WV. Cost is $20 per person to include transportation and admission to “Rocket Boys.” See Pastor Nofsinger by Sunday, August 14^th to reserve your place for this outing.

September 29^th-October 1^{st -} Smoky Mountain Showtime is a 3-day tour to the Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg, Tennessee area that will feature five great shows:

For a tour brochure giving additional details and cost, contact Pastor Jim Nofsinger. A $50 deposit per person will reserve your place. Final payment is due by August 11^th.

For additional information regarding D.M.A. Fellowship, please contact the church office at (304) 425-6315 or by writing Pastor Nofsinger at dmafellowship@johnstonchapel.org