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WHAT IS 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.
WHO CAN JOIN?
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.
WHO ARE THE LEADERS?
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 2008 is:
From left to right:
Sheila Dunavant - Treasurer
Louise Haldren - Secretary
Harold Haldren - President
Baynard Clemson - Vice President
Group leader is Pastor Jim Nofsinger
WHEN DO THEY MEET?
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 2008:
January 10 John
Robinson, leader of the GriefShare ministry at Johnston Chapel will
introduce the GriefShare ministry. He will present The Journey of
Grief,
February 14 A
special surprise treat is planned for Valentines Day. Please bring
soup, salad, sandwiches and sweets to share with one another.
March 13 Kim
Blackburn, the Program Manager, Community Health Nursing with the
UNWA Health & Retirement Funds will present a program on Alzheimers.
May 8 Dr. Miriam
Wheeler, missionary with the Association of Baptists for World
Evangelism will present a program on her ministry to the Ukraine.
June 12 TBA
July 10 TBA
August 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.
September 11 TBA
October 9 TBA
November 13 TBA
December 11
Christmas Banquet at the church fellowship hall at 6:30 p.m.
Note: This meeting will replace our regular morning meeting at
10:30 a.m. Watch for additional details.
WHAT ACTIVITIES ARE PLANNED THIS YEAR?
D.M.A. Fellowship also sponsors
a number of trips and activities through the year. Outings in 2008
will include:
February 29th
We will depart from the church at 6:30 a.m. and
travel south to Charlotte, North Carolina to tour the new
Billy Graham Library and the
Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens.
Cost is $25 per person for admission and transportation. No meals
are included but we will stop for all meals that day. See
Pastor Jim Nofsinger to reserve your place.
May 22nd
Mystery Outing to various locations in the
region. The church bus will depart at 8:45 a.m. and return by 5:30
p.m. Cost is $40 per person. All travel, admissions & meals will be
included. See
Pastor Jim Nofsinger with full payment by Thursday, May 8th
so that all arrangements can be made.
October 23-25
Williamsburg-Jamestown-Yorktown is the
destination of our fall 3-day trip, October 23-25. Tour brochures
with complete details are now available. A $50 deposit is due at the
time of the booking. Final payment is due by September 23rd.
This trip was arranged with
Christian Tours with a minimum
of 35 participants. See
Pastor Jim Nofsinger for a tour brochure or to place your
reservation.
HOW TO CONTACT US?
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
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