Monday, November 7, 2022

Branson Trip 2022

Branson Trip

Nov 17-18, 2022

Thursday, Friday, and Saturday

Savannah House - Branson, MO

WE HAVE A GROUP FOR TEXTING IF YOU WANT TO BE ADDED FOR COMMUNICATION PURPOSES.

Nov 17 Thursday

7:30 am Leave from the church building.

3:00 pm Arriving individually - check into the hotel
Free time with dinner on your own
7: 15 pm Depart for The Mansion Theatre
8:00 pm Oak Ridge Boys Show (next door to the hotel)
10:15 pm Return to the hotel for ice cream, cookies, and cobbler served from 9:00 pm -11:00 pm

Nov 18 Friday

Deluxe breakfast - (scrambled eggs, biscuits & gravy, waffles, cereal, pastries, bagels, fruit, and beverages)
9:15 am Depart for Dick Clark's American Bandstand Theatre
10:00 am A Brett Family Christmas Show
12:30 pm Free time for shopping with lunch on your own
Return to the hotel at your leisure
5:45 pm Depart for Grand Country Buffet
6:00 pm Dinner at Grand Country Buffet
7:15 pm Depart for The Mansion Theatre
8:00 pm Gatlin Brothers Christmas Show (next door to the hotel)
10:15 pm Return to the hotel for ice cream, cookies, and cobbler served from 9:00 - 11:00pm

Nov 19 Saturday

Deluxe breakfast - (see above)

Devotional (Brief)
Depart for home

Transportation (Being updated as I get information)

Driving their own cars:

Larry & Beverly Young (Kay Shough & Laura Tidwell)
Paul & Jean Adams
Carolyn Dye
Jenna Smith & Betty Boyce
Dale & Enid Lollar (Jim & Martha Begin)
Bill Bigham (Willing to drive and take luggage)
Paul & Belinda Cowdrey (Leaving Early)
Tim & Trudy Graefe (Returning later)
Tony & Norma Sepulveda
Mike & Jane Taylor
Ken &Judy Coffman
Diannah Featherston
Nancy Higgs
Nancy Jones

Van (Hollingworth’s Driving)

Kenneth & Bonnie Hollingsworth
Anita Norton
Dorothy Budde
Burchie Smith
Nancy Cantrell
Ivan & Jeane Stewart
Carol Sue Butler
JoAnn Young

Bus (Rayner’s Driving)

Kevin & Katie Rayner
Mike & Betty Rhoades
Joe & Pam Lovell
Johnny & Lavetta Williams
Rick Johnson
Jack & Linda Klameth
Sandra Thompson (She can drive if needed)
Mary Watson

The Savannah House Hotel (moderate) has interior corridors, elevators, an outdoor pool, an exercise room, cable TV, a deluxe breakfast and evening ice cream, cookies and cobbler served from 9:00pm - 11:00pm. All rooms at the Savannah House have refrigerators. If true southern hospitality in a peaceful country setting appeals to you, the Savannah House Hotel is a beautiful and elegant choice. The Savannah House commands a breathtaking view of the Ozark Mountains, yet it's just minutes away from the Branson excitement and activity in Branson, Missouri. The Savannah House Hotel is located on Shepherd of the Hills Expressway, next door to the Mansion Theatre. www.savannahhousebranson.com/

Oak Ridge Boys Show: The "Oak Ridge Boys" return to Branson, bringing their huge catalog of hit country, pop, and gospel songs! With phenomenal harmonies and an amazing career that's spanned several decades; they've more than earned the incredible love and respect they get from both fans and industry folks alike. They've picked up dozens of awards, including Song of the Year for their hit Elvira from both the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music; Dove Awards for everything from Album of the Year to Male Group of the Year; and an impressive list of five Grammy Awards, including Best Gospel Performance and Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal. Although they've always been known for their country and gospel music, many of the "Oak Ridge Boys" songs crossed over onto the pop charts, including Elvira and Bobbie Sue.

Brett Family Christmas Show: Experience Branson's premier Christmas production! Through world-class singing, dancing, comedy, songwriting, musicianship, and production you'll feel the joy, the nostalgia, the reverence, the fun, and all of the best feelings of the season. Nobody does Christmas like The Bretts. Come see why thousands have made A Brett Family Christmas their family Christmas tradition year after year.

Gatlin Brothers Christmas Show: This talented trio of brothers will keep audiences singing along to classics like All the Gold in California, Midnight Choir (Mogen David), and Houston (Means I'm One Day Closer to You). Larry, Steve, and Rudy have each found success in their own right. Larry enjoyed a solo career that earned him a Grammy Award for his chart-topping, Broken Lady, but it's their pile of hot, genre-hopping, hits as a group that have kept them a favorite of music fans everywhere. This will be a Christmas Show.

Rates for shows and lodging:

# in Room	Cost per person
Single	$399.00 / person
Double	$275.00 / person
Triple	$245.00 / person
Quad	$235.00 / person

Breakfast will be furnished on Friday and Saturday mornings and dinner on Friday night.

Money is due (First-half on September 4th and the balance by October 9th.)

Thursday, September 1, 2022

How to Retire in Stages (and Why You Should)

How to Retire in Stages (and Why You Should)

Sunday, August 21, 2022

Senior Citizen Day

Senior Citizens Day History

Senior Citizen Day aims to honor and support elders. Senior Citizens play an important role in our society as they help us understand the past while teaching us life lessons for the future. Seniors are valued due to their achievements, knowledge, and contributions to society. President Ronald Reagan is credited with the origin of this observance in 1988. There are many businesses that offer discounts for senior citizens on this day.

Senior Citizens Day Facts

According to prb.org, there were 52 million Americans aged 65 or older in the US in 2018. That number is expected to increase to 95 million by 2060.
The average life expectancy in the US increased from 68 years in 1950 to 78.6 years in 2017.
According to prb.org, between 2019 and 2060 the older US population is projected to become more racially and ethnically diverse. The percentage of older non-Hispanic whites is projected to drop from 77% to 55%.

Senior Citizens Day Top Events and Things to Do

Spend time with your grandparents and those older members of your family. Seniors have a wealth of wisdom to share. Enjoy them while they're here.
Take seniors friends and family out to eat. Seniors are eligible for certain discounts depending on the location. Several breakfast restaurants like Denny offer senior discounts.
Watch a movie about senior citizens still enjoying life. Here are our suggestions:

Going In Style (2017)
I'll See You In My Dreams (2015)
The Bucket List (2007)

Thursday, July 14, 2022

Hope For Haiti's Children

Hope for Haiti's Children | July 2022

VBS | Summer Lunch Program

Hunger in Haiti is at an all-time high... food prices have risen, and families are struggling to feed their children. In response, Hope for Haiti's Children has organized a combined summer lunch program and Vacation Bible School (VBS) in communities across Haiti. On Fridays, children go to their local school for a half-day VBS followed by a hot, nutritious lunch. Children also receive a bag of rice and beans to take home to their family. HFHC principals were thrilled to find out that a summer lunch program was being instituted and are reporting a great turnout from last week's kickoff event! (see photos below)

However, we need your help! For a one-time donation of $32, you can provide a child with hot meals at VBS and a supply of rice and beans for the entire summer. We prayerfully ask you to consider donating to this effort to feed hungry children both physically and spiritually. What a gift! As always, we thank you in advance for your generosity and for your continued partnership as we strive to make a difference... one child at a time.

CLICK HERE to donate to the VBS | Summer Lunch Program

(select designation Children's Food Fund)