Senior Adults at MDUMC
The Senior Adults at MDUMC, informally known as Prime Timers, are those members of the congregation who are over 50 years of age.
These ministries are designed to help senior adults continue...
- to grow spiritually
- to find a comfortable and safe setting
- to participate in Christian education, fellowship, friendships, travel and support groups
The Senior Adult Council plans and coordinates ministries and activities for the Prime Timers, but always welcomes ideas for new ministries and areas of service. Current Senior Adult events can be found in
The Messenger. Seminars on subjects of special interest to senior adults are offered throughout the year. Topics have included financial and estate planning and AARP Defensive Driving courses. For more information on our Senior Adult programs please contact Jim McPhail at 713/468-8356 ext. 131 or email him at
jimmcphail@mdumc.org.
Prime Timer Luncheons Monthly covered dish luncheons feature speakers or entertainment from the Greater Houston community. The luncheons are usually held on the fourth Friday of the month from September through May in Wesley Hall with an average attendance of more than 160.The Christmas luncheon is always special with a catered meal and superb entertainment. To avoid conflict with Christmas week, it is held earlier in the month of December.
Day Trips Day trips are scheduled monthly to places of interest in the Houston area and surrounding communities. These trips are usually at minimum expense with free travel on Harris County buses. Longer travel adventures are offered from time to time to various destinations around the state and the country. Trips to Houston sports events, such as Comets and Astros games, offer opportunities for fun and fellowship throughout the season. Transportation is provided on county or church buses.
NOAH Choir Every Monday is a Mature Musical Monday with the Not Old At Heart (NOAH) senior adult choir practicing at 9:30 a.m. Started in the spring of 1999, this choir has grown to more than 55 singers.
Kitchen Band For more than 10 years, the Kitchen Band has offered a ministry of music and laughter to nursing homes, retirement centers, and other senior adult organizations. The music consists of well-known songs from musicals or the Big Band era along with patriotic numbers. The Kitchen Band includes 25 to 30 Prime Timers and is always open to anyone who can play a kazoo. Keith Ross, the band director, schedules all of the performances.
Prime Timer Care Prime Timers visit, send cards, and take flowers to MDUMC members who are homebound or in care-giving facilities. Every Sunday (except Communion Sunday), volunteers deliver altar flowers to shut-ins, nursing home residents, etc.
The Stroke Group provides support for stroke survivors and their caregivers. The weekly meetings include social activities and instructional help.
Game Days
Game Days are held twice each month for avid Bridge players. They meet on the second and fourth Thursdays from 10:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. at the Senior Adult Center of The Connection Center. Lunch is available for a small fee.