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ENCORE Ministries are uniquely designed to minister to the needs of adults 60 years and older. We provide serving opportunities and help keep them involved in the ministry activities and vision of the church.

Coffee Connection

This is a welcoming space for widows and widowers to gather, share and build meaningful relationships with others who share their journey.  Together, we find comfort, encouragement and hope

Please note that you must register for each individual Coffee Connection event, even if you have attended before.

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Ice Cream Social and Hymn Sing

Attention Encore 60+!  You are invited to our first annual summer Ice Cream Social and Hymn Sing led by Peter Neumann and Kelly Bowers. We will start serving ice cream at 6:00pm in E108 and the hymns will start singing at 7:00pm in the Venue!

No cost, but please register below so we have a head count.
We don't want to run out of ice cream!

Registration starts June 11.

Encore Ice cream social

Weekly Bible Studies

Thursdays

Join this friendly group of 60+ adults for an interactive Bible Study led by Elder Mike Otto.

Participants will engage and grow spiritually while studying a book of the Bible together.  No registration is required and walk-ins are welcome!
Contact: Mike Otto

Sundays

Sunday School led by Mike Jones.
A warm and friendly crowd will be pleased to welcome you to this on-going, in-depth Bible study.
No registration required.

What We Do

ENCORE Ministry provides:

Pastoral Care

Sunday School

Mid-Week Bible Studies

Social/Outreach Activities

Volunteer/Ministry Opportunities

Spiritual Counseling

Memorial, Funeral and Wedding Services

Our Core Values

  • Provide a sense of community and a sense of connection, participation and inclusion in the various ministries and activities of Creekside.
  • Provide ministry opportunities for adults who are 60+ and prepare them to fulfill those needs.
  • Provide spiritual encouragement, counsel and pastoral care as needed.

Kelly Bowers

Position: Senior Adults Pastor/ Elder
Phone: (916) 685-4821 x116
Email: kelly@creeksideeg.com
Categories: Elders, Encore, Pastors, Senior Adults Ministry
Jennifer Sandlin:
Kelly grew up in Nevada City, where he accepted Christ into his heart at the age of 10. He was baptized just a few months later, at which time he met his future wife, Gail. They have now been married over 50 years and have attended Creekside since the mid-1990s. Kelly has served on the Elder Board and pastoral search committees, regularly leads worship in our Classic service, directs our Easter presentations, leads our annual prayer retreats, and teaches our baptism classes. He is passionate about leading others into a deep conversational relationship with the One who knows us completely, and loves us forever. He says, “Scripture drips with relational language and we need to embrace this life that we are offered through an active relationship with Jesus. We are new creatures in Christ and I enjoy helping others move into this reality.” One of Kelly’s favorite verses is: · John 10:10 – I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.

Kelly Bowers

Senior Adults Pastor/ Elder

Kelly grew up in Nevada City, where he accepted Christ...

Nancy Aird

Position: Men, Women, and Encore Admin
Phone: (916) 685-4821x124
Email: nancy@creeksideeg.com
Categories: Administrative Assistants, Encore, Men, Women

Nancy began attending Creekside in 2012.  She joined staff in 2017 and has been in full time ministry since 2007.   She accepted Christ at the age of 13. Nancy was born and raised in Canada, lived in Toronto until 2006 and married her husband Cécil in 2004.  Her hobbies include traveling, singing, reading, watching classic movies on TCM and British dramas on PBS. Her favorite verse is:

  • Psalm 116:7 – Return to your rest, my soul, for the Lord has been good to you. 

Nancy Aird

Men, Women, and Encore Admin

Nancy began attending Creekside in 2012.  She joined staff in...

Contact Us

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