Older Adults' Ministries at NPC

O God, from my youth you have taught me, and I still proclaim your wondrous deeds. So even to old age and gray hairs, O God, do not forsake me, until I proclaim your might to all the generations to come.
    - Psalms 71:17-18

Please see our online calendar, below.

A calendar of activities sponsored by the Older Adults' Ministries can be found at the Information Desk in the narthex of the church.

Older Adults Council

Formed in 2002, the Older Adult Council is composed of representatives of the various older adult ministries, as well as representatives from organizations outside NPC that are directly involved in ministering to older adults.

NPC Ministries

Sunday Evening Club
Founded in 1947 as an inter-denominational group for single adults, SEC meets on the first Sunday of each month at 6 pm in Room 110 for fellowship, a program and refreshments. In addition, the group sponsors Christian service activities, such as meeting with residents of St. Elizabeth's Hospital, a St. E's Christmas party, running bridge night at Ingleside, and helping with NPC Fall Fair. SEC also sponsors a spring retreat open to all older adults.

SKIFF (Shipmates Knit in Firm Friendship)
Begun in 1949, this group is open to all, meeting on the first Monday of each month at noon in Stone Hall for lunch and a program. Although its emphasis is on fellowship, Skiff’s supports the Lord’s missions and missionaries worldwide. It is also committed to supplying Bibles for the third grade Sunday school class every year. Dues are $5 per year.

Prime Time
This group was formed in 2004 to provide special opportunities for church members 55 and older. They meet once a month on Thursday mornings for either a program at the church (a speaker, drawing class, bridge, driver safety education class, hymn sing-along, etc.) or for an outing (the National Cathedral Tour and Tea, the American Indian Museum, the Air and Space Museum at Dulles Airport, an art gallery, etc.)

Fifty-year Member Coordinating Committee
This group plans a recognition Sunday in either May or June for those individuals who have been members of NPC for 50 years and more. Four persons were so recognized in 2006.

Serving Older Adults

Care Teams
Volunteers help with real life needs, such as household chores, errands, meals, transportation, respite care, etc. for those individuals with physical or mental disabilities or physical limitations.

In Touch
A visitation ministry to NPC members who cannot regularly attend church.

Meals on Wheels
Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.~2 p.m. Volunteers deliver hot meals to neighbors who are no longer able to do their own cooking.

Stephen Ministry
A group of lay people trained to provide confidential one-on-one Christian care to individuals in our church community who are experiencing difficulties in their lives.

Ingleside at Rock Creek

http://www.ircdc.org
A representative from the Women’s Board at Ingleside keeps the Council informed of developments at this Presbyterian retirement center.

Iona Senior Center

http://www.iona.org
A community organization founded in 1975 with the help of several churches, including NPC, to provide services, support, and information to seniors and their families with the goal of helping seniors maintain their dignity and independence. Iona has a Day Care Center, and provides professional eldercare assessment and planning, transportation assistance, etc.

CALENDAR

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	Sunday Evening Club Pot Luck and Square Dance   [k=1283]
	Saturday, May 10, 2008 6:00pm
	Location: Stone Hall
	Contact: Laura Hart 301.593.6267
	see: NPC_calendar.php
	Sunday Evening Club   [k=1277]
	Sunday, June 1, 2008 6:30pm
	Location: Main Church 110-111
	Contact: Laura Hart 301.593.6267
	see: NPC_calendar.php
	Sunday Evening Club Pot Luck and Square Dance   [k=1284]
	Saturday, June 14, 2008 6:00pm
	Location: Stone Hall
	Contact: Laura Hart 301.593.6267
	see: NPC_calendar.php
	Faith and Health Flu Clinic   [k=1292]
	Saturday, October 18, 2008 9:00am until 11:00am
	Sponsored by NPC Faith and Health Ministry, Sibley Memorial Hospital as provider, Flu vaccine is available to persons over the age of 18. Medicare B participants, no charge (card required) all others $25.
	Location: Stone Hall
	Contact: Angela Bednarczyk 202.537.7537 ABednarczyk@nationalpres.org
	see: NPC_calendar.php