Senior Adult Ministry

JOY Group

The Senior Adult Ministry is known as "the JOY Group" which stands for "Just Older Youth."  We are a group of senior adults, age 55 and up. We meet once a month on the fourth Friday for our JOY meeting.  At this meeting, we enjoy a carry-in dinner and some great fellowship.  After dinner, we are inspired and entertained by talented Christian artists with singing and witnessing.  We finish the fellowship out with our guest speaker who brings a message from the Word of God.  We always have a great time of fun, food and fellowship while praising our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

If you are age 55 or above, I urge you to come and experience the fun and fellowship at our JOY meetings.  Membership at First Baptist is not required and we welcome newcomers with open arms. Our motto is "bring a dish, bring a friend."  We go on several outings during the year such as the Spring Jubilee in Branson, day trip to places like Heartland Dairy/Ministry located near Bethel, Missouri, and other outings as we are able.

Our main focus is to praise and worship our Lord Jesus Christ.  We also strive to use our knowledge and experience, gained from years in the family of God, to encourage and guide younger believers.

Our Senior adult director

My name is Chuck Burton. I am 71 years old.  I have been married to my wife, Rita, for 45 years; we have four grown children, eleven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.  We have been members at First Baptist Church since 2007.  Before becoming members at FBC, we belonged to Cairo Baptist Church where I accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior and was baptized.

I am now in my eighth year as leader of the Joy Group and I feel more and more blessed each day. I am excited to welcome new brothers and sisters in Christ to our membership and look forward to serving Him with you.

In His love

Chuck