Temple Baptist Life

At Temple Baptist life does not stop as we get older. Forever Young is our ministry for those 50+.  Check the calendar for our events.  We will be planning several programs such as ministry to homebound, regular visitation, transportation, home repair help and mail and phone contacts.  Everyone is welcome.  If you know someone who needs a visit or other help, please call Linda Haltom.  For other information or to get involved, call Linda Haltom at 719-207-4443.

Celebrate with Your TBC Family

Sunday, August 8th

We will celebrate our August birthdays with a potluck right after church. Please bring a salad or side dish. The church will furnish meatballs and dessert.

“Many happy returns of the day of thy birth. May many seasons of sunshine be given. May God in His mercy prepare you on earth for a beautiful birthday in Heaven.”

Loneliness in an Interconnected World - Linda Haltom

As we get older, it is hard to see family and friends die. One of the things we can miss most is their live personal connection to us. The longer we live, the lonelier we can become if we don’t make a deliberate effort to connect and make new friends. Maybe that is one of the reasons genealogy research is popular. Finding more relatives and more information about your family history can help you add friends.

According to a recent study, the average American has only a third as many friends as 25 years ago and one-fourth of individuals have no close confidants at all. Can you count your close friends on one hand? Have you thought about how to change that? You may have been a loner all of your life, but you still need personal contact to live and thrive. It is said we need 4 hugs per day for survival, 8 for maintenance, and 12 for growth. Can the computer, TV, or the cell phone give you the hugs you need? During the Great Depression, people relied on each other. Now, when we rely only on communications devices instead of people, we can become truly isolated.

Think about the friends you can make in your spiritual family. It takes effort to get to know someone. Making friends and fellowship can be the same thing. That is one of the reasons we have our monthly potluck luncheons at church. Sit with someone you don’t know very well. Get to know them, their family, and their interests. Make the time to learn the names of the children in our fellowship. Research shows that those involved in church live healthier and longer lives. You might even find someone that has the same hobby or interest that you do!

“I will not play Tug O’ War,
I’d rather play Hug O’ War;
Where everyone hugs, instead of tugs,
And everyone giggles and rolls on the rug.
Where everyone kisses,
and everyone grins;
everyone cuddles,
and everyone wins”.
- Shel Silverstein

Tip of the Month: Keeping your brain in good shape.
Is your brain as old as you are? Retaining memory, attention, and information processing skills is vital. Ways to maintain or improve brain function include regular mental activities such as playing games, doing puzzles, reading books or other materials, memorizing scriptures, learning new things, participating in discussions, singing, or playing an instrument. Just to name a few. Eating certain foods is also good for brain function. The foods that can improve your brain are: avocados, berries, broccoli, brown rice, chocolate, coffee, eggs, garlic, green leafy veggies, green tea, nuts and seeds, olive oil, pomegranate, tomatoes, and wild salmon and tuna. Think about your brain when you are planning a meal or eating out. Don’t just feed your face!

August Forever Young Event: Picnic at the Pipers
• When: 11:30 AM on Saturday, August 7th
• Where: At the Home of Marj & Arlin Piper in Coaldale
• What to Bring: A side dish that goes with Oven-Fried Chicken or a dessert. Wear comfortable shoes to do a little hike.
• Who: All 50+ and families, especially grandchildren.
• Please call Linda at 207-4443 to RSVP or if you need a ride.
• We will meet at the church at 11AM to carpool.