The Happy Hearts ministry originated in
April, 2009 and is commissioned to provide spiritual,
recreational, and social enhancements of the
50-and-over-gang at the church. We plan social gatherings,
day trips, dinners, and other activities to provide a
feeling of ownership by the participants. We will plan
specific activities for each month throughout the calendar
year and will have a quarterly luncheon to discuss the
direction of the group with the participants. The group is
overseen by a "Steering Committee' responsible for
presenting and scheduling the various activities for group
consideration and approval.
We also in 2010 began overseeing the Food Pantry Ministry of
the church. The Food Pantry is open for assistance each
Monday from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. It is manned by members
of the Happy Hearts ministry. This provides food assistance
to needy families within our community as well as an
opportunity to be a witness. This effort is coordinated by
Tom and Dohreen Winkler.