Overview

Villager’s Alive! is the ministry of middle and senior adults at Village. It is our privilege to serve the fastest growing segment of our population – the “60 and better.” Since the summer of 1985, America has had more people who are 65 and older than 18 and younger!  The number of persons over the age of 60 years is growing three times faster than the population at large. 85% of senior adults in our churches today indicate a desire for a more vital and meaningful Christian faith. This is what Villager’s Alive! is all about. The Pastor to Senior Adults at Village is Pastor Bob Walker. For further information regarding the Villager’s Alive! Ministry and how you can be a part of it, contact Pastor Bob in the church office.

Programs

“60 and Better” Life Group for Seniors. We invite you to join us every Thursday morning from 10:00-11:00 AM in the Fireside Room. This is your opportunity to meet new friends and become better acquainted with how God’s Word relates to our daily lives. More Seniors Life Groups Available A Life Group is a supportive group of people who meet regularly to both discover and express Christian love and friendship. Learn life-changing truths from God’s Word as you connect with a small group of friends who want to encourage you and need your encouragement. These groups meet at different times throughout the week. Contact the church office for opportunities best suited for you. Sunday MID Group Classes, 10:10 a.m. Bridge Builders: The Bible Jesus Read, by Philip Yancey Bridge Room 40-60* Koinonians: Study of James Gym 60-80* Maranathans: A study coordinated with Pastor John’s sermon series                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Columbia B 75+* *Age ranges are meant to serve as a general guideline only. Individuals may participate in the class of their choice.

Events and Announcements

Luncheons, trips and concerts are planned to provide opportunities to fellowship with one another and reach out to unchurched friends. To find out about upcoming Villager’s Alive Ministry events, visit our Events & Announcements page on the main VBC website. “Soup-R” Tuesday Lunch This once a month luncheon is held every third Tuesday of the month at Village from September through June. Although there is frequently a special guest speaker, the main purpose of this event is to enjoy one another’s company and to get to know each other better. Join us at 12:00 noon in the Fireside Room. Sign-ups are available at the Information Counter and in Sunday morning classes. You may sign-up to contribute an item of food or a couple of dollars to help defray the cost of the meal.

Get Involved

“I used to ask God to help me.  Then I asked if I might help Him.  I ended up asking Him to do his work through me.”  – J. Hudson Taylor God is looking for people who are available to let Him work through them.  Are you available?  There are many opportunities at Village and in our Seniors Ministry for you to serve including the following:
  • Home visitation
  • Prayer team
  • Communion serving
  • Social activity planning
  • Church choir
  • Children’s ministries
  • Ushering
  • Small group leader/participant
  • Blood drive volunteers
  • Assisted living community outreach
  • Supper 8 program
  • Lending Library
  • Helps Team
  • Transportation
  • And many more
If you are interested in discovering how your strengths and interests line up with some of these opportunities, contact Pastor Bob Walker at the church office.