Senior Adults

May the Lord answer you in the day of trouble! May the name of the God of Jacob protect you! May he send you help from the sanctuary and give you support from Zion!

Psalm 20:1-2 ESV

Our Senior Adults enjoy meals, fun, and fellowship together. Anyone 55 and up is invited to join us for our monthly gatherings.

Fall/Winter 2025 Calendar of Events

September 8
Sonlife Quartet

Once again, “Sonlife Quartet” will be in the house by popular demand. Come hear your favorite Southern Gospel singers—Frank Steil, Stan Parsons, Frank Poland, and Fred Guilbert—from 5 to 7pm. Bring a covered dish to enjoy with the apple-marinated smoked chicken. Expect the power of God to fill the room. There is room for everyone, so bring a friend! We'll meet in the main lobby of Building B.

October 6
Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest is happening at AH. "The Wurstbrats” will be entertaining us with German music. Arrive at 5:30 pm for your polka dance lesson with a professional instructor. Our event starts at 6 pm and runs until 7:30 pm in the Central Chapel. Our menu includes bratwurst sausages, frankfurters, sauerkraut, various mustards, rye bread, pumpernickel breads, German chocolate cake, Black Forest cake, Bavarian cheesecake, and gingerbread. Bring sides like German potato salad, noodle coleslaw, appetizers, or fruit. You do not want to miss this event!

November 18
Tennessee Jewels

Tennessee Jewels will return with a new show called "Christmas Jewels." The event is scheduled from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm in the Central Chapel. Please bring side items that complement spaghetti. You will sing along, laugh a lot, and take as many pictures as you'd like.

The TN Jewels are former state queens, contestants, volunteers & board members associated with the Ms. TN Senior America Pageant.

December 5, 6
Christmas Production

Abba’s House is excited to present a delightful production of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” in the Central Chapel. We invite you to join us for evening shows or enjoy one of the two cheerful matinees on December 5 at 10 am or December 6 at 1 pm. Tickets will be available as we get closer.

January 13
Lean On Me

We start the year with “Lean on Me,” emphasizing friendship. Bring the Ethel to your Lucy or the Barney to your Andy. Our music will feature great songs about friendship, and our own Pastor Ronnie Phillips will deliver a message on friendship. We will highlight famous duos of friends in music, comedy, and television. If you're brave, you and your friend can dress as a famous duo of friends (e.g., Lucy and Ethel). We meet in Central Chapel from 11:3 am to 1:30pm and enjoy mouthwatering pulled pork chili. Please bring side dishes to complement this winter classic.

Happy Hearts Widows Ministry

Father to the fatherless, and defender of widows, is God in his holy habitation.

Psalms 68:5 ESV

September 11
9 to 5

We will travel to Cumberland County Playhouse to see the delightful production of “9 to 5.” Bring a sack lunch, and we will provide drinks. We will travel on the church bus, leaving the church at 12:30pm and arriving at 1:00pm CST for a picnic in the gazebo. The matinee starts at 2:30pm CST. The cost is $32 per person. We should be home by 6:30 pm. We are limited to the first 26 people.

October 9
Bundles of Love

This is a day for using our helping hands to make mats for homeless people on shower-up days. Jan Wilson and Yvonna West need us for simple but important tasks. Bring a sack lunch, and drinks will be provided. We will meet in Room 124 of Building B from 11am to 1pm. We will sit for a long time and talk a lot. Don’t miss this opportunity to serve.

November 4
Shop Til You Drop Day

Shop 'Til You Drop Day! We meet at the church statue at 10am and take the bus to Dirty Jane’s Antiques and Thrift Store in Red Bank. They have everything in 24,000 square feet of shopping space. We'll finish the day with lunch at Dub’s Place, 4408 Dayton Blvd. Bring a friend for great American food and some sweet deals.

December 2
Everlan Christmas Party

Happy Hearts will once again host a Christmas Party for the ladies at Everlan Retirement Community. Our attendance is growing, so please bring a large dish of food and a $5-$10 gift for the Left/Right game. We will share the gospel, pray, and encourage these ladies in the true meaning of Christmas. The party is from 11:30am - 1:15pm.

December 5, 6
Christmas Production

Abba’s House is excited to present a delightful production of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” in the Central Chapel. We invite you to join us for evening shows or enjoy one of the two cheerful matinees on December 5 at 10 am or December 6 at 1 pm. Tickets will be available as we get closer.

January 20
Luncheon

Let's meet at the statue in front of the church at 11:15am so we can arrive at the Scarbrough’s home for lunch by 11:30am. We'll ride the church bus from Abba’s House to Krystal and Carl Scarbrough’s home at 7507 Foster Hixson Cemetery Rd. We always have a wonderful time there!

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."