Adult 55+

Our goal is to provide opportunities to gather, grow, witness, and serve Jesus to all members who are 55+. 

From Nazareth to Pella: A Trip for Adults 55+
Thursday, May 3
Join us as we spend the day at the 77^th Annual Tulip Time Festival in Pella, Iowa. Depart from Nazareth at 6:45 a.m. on a comfortable tour bus. Enjoy a guided city tour, a tour of the Pella Historical Village and Vermeer Windmill, and the Festival Parade. During your free time, visit the Dutch bakery and watch the Tractor Rodeo. Arrive back at Nazareth at 8:15 p.m.

Cost is $69 per person and include transportation, tickets to all events, and lunch. Sign up at the Information Desk on Sunday or at the Reception Desk during the week. A $25 deposit is due on February 28; the full amount is due March 28. For more information, contact Pat Dove at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Serving One Another
At Nazareth, we recognize the wealth of experience and wisdom possessed by our senior adult members. That’s why we offer opportunities for senior adults to use their skills, insights, and talents in service to others.

Our Nazareth members 55+ can be found:       

• Leading Bible studies
• Serving on Church Council and leadership teams
• Visiting homebound members
• Landscaping church grounds
• Serving funeral luncheons and Lenten soup suppers
• Knitting prayer shawls
• Staffing the Nazareth library
• Building Habitat for Humanity houses

Through these activities and many more, mature adults at Nazareth live out their desire to serve Christ by serving others.

Maturing in Christ
Adults at Nazareth have a lifelong passion for knowing Christ. That’s why we strive to help all adults 55+ mature in Christian faith and grow in discipleship by offering the following educational opportunities:
     Bible Studies for Adults 55+
          MidKids - Sundays at 8:30 a.m. in Room 156
          Prime Time - Sundays at 9:50 a.m. in Room 151
         SEARCH - Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. in Room 151
         Senior Adult Women’s Bible Study - 1st & 3rd Mondays of the month; 9:00 a.m. in Room 158
         Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study - Wednesdays at 6:30 a.m.; College Square Hy-Vee

Serving Mature Adults
Nazareth seeks to meet the diverse needs of our adults 55+ through the following ministries:
     Shepherd’s Staff
     This visitation ministry calls on homebound members and those who have suffered an illness or bereavement.
     Home Communion for homebound members.
     Body Recall
     Low impact exercise class for senior adults who wish to improve their strength and flexibility. Classes meet in the spring and fall in the Nazareth gym.
     Free Blood Pressure Checks are offered the third Sunday of every month at 9:30 a.m. in Room 151.

Regular Activities

Thursday Fellowship is a luncheon served every Thursday at 12:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. All members and their friends who are 55+ years are invited to attend. For the low cost of $4, you will enjoy a delicious meal in the company of friends. A program in Room 151 follows the meal. Reservations can be made by contacting Pat Dove at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it before Tuesday at 5:00 p.m.

Join Us For Bible Study Every Thursday Morning
SEARCH, a Bible Study for Adults 55+, meets Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. in Room 151.