How to Retire in Stages (and Why You Should)

 How to Retire in Stages (and Why You Should)

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)

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)

unloading bags of rice

VBS songs with teen leaders

outdoor games

cooks preparing lunch

hot meals all around

ready to eat!

food bags for families

lining up for food distribution

grateful to head home with extra rice and beans!

Our 2021 Annual Report is now available! Click to read the PDF version or online flipbook

Elder Financial Exploitation on the Rise; Tips to Avoid It

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THE TABERNACLE EXPERIENCE

THE TABERNACLE EXPERIENCE

RESERVATIONS

See and feel the rich history of the the Bible come alive as you individually walk through the 50-minute guided audio tour of The Tabernacle Experience!

Just at the original Tabernacle of the Wilderness moved across the desert, the Tabernacle Experience has been impacting hearts and lives as it travels across the United States. And now, this life-transforming exhibit is here at The Park Church of Christ in Tulsa OK.

• Experience what life was like in these times through this outdoor scale replica tabernacle exhibit.
• Receive a more full revelation of Jesus Christ through this limited-time only experience
• $5/person ages 2 & up at the door
• Large groups please email for reservation Tabernacle@theparkcoc.org
• I'm looking at September 17th but I need to make reservations and need to know if you are interested in going.

Branson Trip 2021

 Branson Trip 2021

October 8-10, 2021

Rates for shows and lodging:

# in Room	Cost per person
Single	$379.00 / person
Double	$255.00 / person
Triple	$225.00 / person
Quad	$209.00 / person

The above prices do not include transportation. Most take their own cars or vans and take others with them. There will be a van or two going and the cost will be distributed among the riders (depending on gas prices).

We will be staying at the Savannah House in Branson MO

Payment Schedule: To Larry Young (405) 630-9124

1/2 due by July 25th

Total Amount due by September 4th

Departure is Friday October 8th 2021 @ 7:30 am.

The list is full. Please call Larry to be on waiting list.  

Kevin

Weekend Schedule 

Friday  Oct 8 

3:00 pm. Arriving individually in cars - check into hotel. Free time for dinner on your own.
6:30 pm  Depart for Sight & Sound Theatre 
7:30 pm Jesus Show @ Sight & Sound
10:15 pm Return to hotel - complimentary ice cream, cookies and cobbler served from 9:00pm - 11:00pm 

Saturday Oct 9 

Deluxe breakfast - (scrambled eggs, biscuits & gravy, waffles, cereal, pastries, bagels, fruit and beverages) 

9:15 am Depart for God and Country Theatre 
10:00 am 50 Years of Kenny Rogers Show 
12:15 pm Free time with lunch on your own 
5:15 pm Depart for Paradise Grill 
5:30 pm Dinner at Paradise Grill (buffet) 
6:45 pm Depart for Clay Cooper Theatre 
7:30 pm The Haygoods Show 
9:45 pm Return to hotel - complimentary ice cream, cookies and cobbler served from 9:00pm - 1 1 :00pm 

Sunday Oct 10 

Deluxe breakfast - (see above) 
Depart for home 

More Details

The Savannah House Hotel (moderate) has interior corridors, elevators, outdoor pool, exercise room, cable TV, deluxe breakfast and evening ice cream, cookies and cobbler served from 9:00pm - I l :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 breath-taking 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/ 

Jesus Show: From the bustling streets of Jerusalem to the raging Sea of Galilee, JESUS is an action-packed musical stage adventure for the whole family! Join Peter, Nicodemus, Mary Magdalene, and a multitude of others as they journey alongside the most famous person ever to walk the earth. Witness the most miraculous events in history as Jesus sets sail with fishermen and makes disciples out of the least-expected. The lives he touches will never be the same. Experience the greatest rescue story of all time as it comes to life on stage with massive sets, special effects and live animals in this original stage production. 

50 Years of Kenny Rogers Tribute Show: The Legendary Kenny Rogers' music performed by Brother South, Heather Gentry & the Band of Gamblers will take you through decades of the songs that made Kenny Rogers famous. His recording career took him from 60s Rock and then on the country-pop crossover artist of the 1970s and 80s. Enjoy once more all the hits you remember, "The Gambler," "Coward of the Country," "Lucille," "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love To Town, "She Believes in Me," "Lady," and many beautiful duets like "Islands in the Steam," and so much more. 

The Haygoods Show: The Haygoods bring the house down night after night with incredibly tight harmonies, innovative, energetic choreography, incredible special effects and amazing performances on over 20 different instruments! This award -winning, family musical entertainment group, consisting of five spirited brothers and one vivacious sister (Timothy, Patrick, Dominic, Michael, Matthew and Catherine) has performed over 7,000 shows for 6,000,000 people during their incredible Branson career! 

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Hope for Haiti's Children - Earthquake update

 

EARTHQUAKE UPDATE | MONDAY, AUGUST 16, 2021 Dear HFHC friends, As you may know, a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti this past Saturday morning just east of Les Cayes in the southern peninsula. At least 1,200 people have died, with many more deaths expected since hundreds are still missing. We are in close contact with seven Eglise du Christ congregations in the impacted area, including Chambellan Eglise du Christ -- where HFHC crisis relief funds rebuilt the Christian school/church after Hurricane Matthew in 2016. Thankfully, this building was spared, but there are many homes of members in Chambellan and six other communities in the O'Kay area which have collapsed. We are thankful to report that none of our HFHC facilities received damage, and all of our sponsored children’s families are ok. However, we have spoken with former HFHC volunteers, HFHC staff member relatives, and friends of this ministry who have lost their homes and are sleeping in the streets. With virtually no government help and no insurance to rebuild, we are asking for your prayers and your financial help. Today, our Haiti staff is purchasing tarps, solar lights, propane stoves, cast iron skillets, cots, and other essential supplies to transport to those in urgent need. Be assured that your donation will fund the purchase of these goods and will have a direct impact in helping these devastated communities find help and hope in the midst of yet another tragedy. We are so grateful for your generosity. Donations can be made at www.HopeForHaitisChildren.org designated toward "Earthquake Crisis Relief." God bless, Ken Bever HFHC President CLICK HERE to give TROPICAL STORM GRACE IS APPROACHING Tropical Storm Grace is due to arrive in Haiti today. Many people are without shelter and currently in the streets with their possessions. If you would like to keep track of the storm, Visit the National Hurricane Center. Please continue to pray for Haiti and support the relief efforts from the earthquake. Thank you so much for showing love and care to Haiti.

Hope for Haiti's Children | PO Box 62328, Cincinnati, OH 45242-0328

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