Ministries for Seniors

Sandia offers many opportunities for seniors. The following activities are not restricted by age, but they tend to cater to seniors' hours, interests, and availability:

Senior Basketball (HORSE) in the Family Life Center gym every Wednesday at 3:00 p.m.

50+ Basketball every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. (except during Upward Basketball in November-February, when it moves to 7:30 p.m.) for those who want pick-up games that are a little more strenuous but not as much as the drop-in adult basketball each week.

Merry Mailers, a congenial gathering to stuff newsletter envelopes and affix mailing labels on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday each month at 9:30 a.m.

Etc. Shoppe, a multi-age gathering of crafters whose creations are sold at the annual holiday sale and throughout the year to raise funds for Sandia. Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m. at the church.

Prayer Shawl Ministry, a multi-age group that meets once a month (first Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. each month) to help each other knit or crochet prayer shawls for people going through difficult times. In addition to prayer shawls, this ministry is now making baby blankets and newborn baby caps for local new-mother charities. Beginning knitters/crocheters as well as experienced crafters are invited.

Other Hands-On Ministry Opportunities include a wide range of activities, everything from drilling wells or teaching hygiene in Central America with Living Water Int'l., to cuddling babies in the nursery during worship, to praying for members and the community as part of the Prayer Chain, to coaching, keeping time, or delivering half-time devotions in Upward Basketball. For more information see the Help Wanted page in the Local and Distant Missions section, announcements on the Newsletter page, and announcements on the Bulletin Board page, or contact the directors of Children's Ministries, Youth Ministries, Caring Ministries, or any other ministries. We always need willing hands and hearts!