Senior Adults
55+ Ministries strive to provide support to older adults of various ages through spiritual growth, service, fellowship and education, empowering them to continue in their faith journey and be actively involved at McFarlin United Methodist Church.
Grief Support Group
McFarlin’s Care Ministries would like to give you an opportunity to express your grief in a supportive setting with others who have experienced grief as well. We are offering a grief support group which has been scheduled to begin September 14th and will continue through November 16th. The group will meet on Thursday evenings from 6-7:30pm.
Please RSVP to Stephanie Miller at smiller@mcfarlinumc.org or call 405-321-3484, ext. 115.
Alzheimer’s Support Group
In the 5th chapter of James we read about the importance of turning to our faith family when we are in need of support. Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s carries with it the need for prayer and support.
Alzheimer’s Support Group offers caregivers the opportunity to meet and have lunch with other caregivers on a monthly basis in a safe and confidential environment.
We hope you will consider becoming a part of this group. If you have any questions and/or are interested in participating, please give me a call at the church or send an email to smiller@mcfarlinumc.org. We meet the third Wednesday of every month, so please rsvp by the 2nd Wednesday of every month so we can prepare a place for you.
55+ Small Group
Join us on Mondays at 10:00 AM. Our next study will be a Beth Moore study – Chasing Vines: Finding Your Way to an Immensely Fruitful Life. The cost of the book is $10.00 Contact Stephanie Miller if you are interested in attending, 405-321-3484.
Luncheons
Bonus Years Luncheons occur the first Wednesday of each month (except January, July, and August) from 10:30-1 in Fenn Hall. This is for anyone ages 55 and up. Chef Aaron prepares a meal, we enjoy singing hymns, visiting, and have a different speaker or program each month. The meal is $10 per person. Rsvp a week in advance to smiller@mcfarlinumc.org.
Day Trips
Bonus Years monthly day trips are for anyone ages 55 and up.
September 21st — Tour Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine. Lunch is a Dutch treat at Black Bear Diner. Cost $10.00. Start loading the buses at 9:15. Bus Leaves at 9:30. Paperwork and money must be in by October 12th.
October 19th — Thursday, October 19th- Perkins, OK
- Grey Snow Eagle Sanctuary and Lost Creek Safari
- $30 plus Dutch treat lunch
- Load Busses at 9:45 am
- Forms and fees due by October 12th, 2023.
Nov. 14-17 — Trip to Branson, more details coming soon.
For any questions contact Joyce Wallace at jwallace@mcfarlinumc.org
Line Dancing Group
This group meets every Tuesday at 10:30AM in room Fenn Hall for fun and exercise. Several times a month they travel off-site for performances in the local area. Please contact Stephanie Miller at 405-321–3484 if you are interested in participating.
Staying Active and Independent for Life (SAIL)
A comprehensive evidence –based fitness program of low to moderate impact provided by UCO Center for Active Living & Learning. Exercises are chosen to help you stay independent, active and prevent falls. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30-2:30PM in Fenn Hall.
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group
This group meets for lunch the 3rd Wednesday of each month in room 209 at 11:30-1:30p. Quarterly, a guest speaker presents on related topics. Cost of lunch is $5.00. Please contact Stephanie Miller at 405-321–3484 if you are interested in participating.
Senior Adult Care Team (SACT)
This is a team of volunteers who make monthly contacts with constituents who reside in senior adult facilities or are homebound. By reaching out to our McFarlin family, we bring love, comfort and fellowship. Please contact Stephanie Miller at 405-321–3484 if you are interested in serving on this team.