Even to your old age I will carry you! I have made you, and I will carry you. Be assured I will carry you and I will save you..
Isaiah 46:4
Our Senior Adults enjoy meals, fun, and fellowship together. Anyone 55 and up is invited to join us for our monthly gatherings.
Fall 2026 Calendar of Events
September 16
Inspired to Lead
We start our Fall Semester by hosting a luncheon for the New Wine Gathering. Our special guest speaker is Dr. Bryan Cutshall, the President of ISOW School of Ministry and a Church Trainer. He helps people see the Bible clearly and unlock their God-given potential through powerful, revelation-based teaching of Scripture. He equips leaders, strengthens churches, and inspires believers to grow, serve, and win souls. You will love him!
This luncheon is open to pastors and anyone attending the New Wine Gathering. Since we are hosting and bringing covered dishes and desserts to go with a variety of grilled and smoked meats, there is no charge for senior adults. We'll meet in Central Chapel at noon, or as soon as the morning session of the New Wine Gathering is finished. Come at 10am and hear our own Pastor Mimi Meeks speak.
This luncheon is open to pastors and anyone attending the New Wine Gathering. Since we are hosting and bringing covered dishes and desserts to go with a variety of grilled and smoked meats, there is no charge for senior adults. We'll meet in Central Chapel at noon, or as soon as the morning session of the New Wine Gathering is finished. Come at 10am and hear our own Pastor Mimi Meeks speak.

October 12
Take Me Out To The Ballgame
Let's root, root, root for the home team! In honor of the World Series later this month, we'll have a fun day honoring one of America's favorite pasttimes. Wear your favorite team jersey, or bring one of your grandchildren who play ball and wear his/her team jersey. We'll provide all the favorites for baseball - hotdogs, corn dogs, chips, popcorn, cotton candy, and more! Bring your favorite game day food to share. Our special guest speaker will be Coach Trey Phillips, speaking on "Life Lessons from Baseball." Bring photos or you and/or your kids and grandkids playing ball, and come ready for a photo op and lots of fun. We'll meet in Central Cape from 11:30am - 1:30pm.

November 16
Remember When
November marks the 75th anniversary of Abba's House, and we have a lot to celebrate!! Let's remember the good ole days, while we look ahead to the future. We'll celebrate Thanksgiving as we think on all God has done for our church. We'll provide turkey and gravy. Bring covered dishes with Thanksgiving in mind. We'll meet at 11:30am in Central Chapel.

December 11
Christmas Program
We will have a private viewing of the AH Christmas program, "Sheep Stuff," from 4-5pm in Central Chapel. This wooly awesome program will be presented to our community over the weekend, but we get a special, private performance for our Senior League! Come and see this cute, fun musical.

Happy Hearts Widows Ministry
Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
1 Corinthians 13:7
September 9
Mountain Oaks Manor
For our first outing of the fall semester, let's meet at the AH statue at 10:30am to ride the church bus to Mountain Oaks Manor (9508 Church Street in Ooltewah). We will return to the church by 2pm.
October 5
Brunch
Let's enjoy brunch at Southern Squeeze (1301 Dorchester Road - located in the Village at Riverview). There will be time to shop at Charlotte's Web, Bread Basket, and The Living Well. We'll leave the church 9am on the bus. Brunch is at 10am.
November 5
Apple House
Let's go to Oren Wooden's Apple House in Pikeville, followed by lunch at Screen Door in Dayton, TN. We will leave the church at 9am on the bus.
December 2
Christmas Party at Story Point
It's our annual Christmas party at Story Point (formerly Everlan). We'll enjoy lunch and games, so bring a side dish to share. Due to limited parking, we'll meet at church at 11:45am and carpool over.
January 13
Work Day
Let's be helping hands and work together at the church. Join us in B-126 from 10am - noon. Bring a sack lunch.

Paulette Phillips
Senior Adult Pastor
Paulette Phillips is the wife of Pastor Emeritus Ron Phillips and is an integral part of Abba's House.
After a 20 year career as a high school English and Literature teacher, she resigned to follow God's calling into ministry. She served for 12 years at Abba's House as Pastor of Adult Ministries, overseeing all the LifeGroup discipleship programs and directing the Women's ministry. She currently serves as the Pastor to Senior Adults and preaches and teaches as needed. Paulette is the author of 7 books, including "Rooms of Her Heart" and "Strategic Living in Strange Times."
After a 20 year career as a high school English and Literature teacher, she resigned to follow God's calling into ministry. She served for 12 years at Abba's House as Pastor of Adult Ministries, overseeing all the LifeGroup discipleship programs and directing the Women's ministry. She currently serves as the Pastor to Senior Adults and preaches and teaches as needed. Paulette is the author of 7 books, including "Rooms of Her Heart" and "Strategic Living in Strange Times."
