E.A.G.L.E.S.  (55+) Ministry:

Purpose and Vision: 


“E.A.G.L. E.S.” stands for:

Enthusiastic, And, Grateful, Life, Experienced, Saints


We believe those who have been on the journey of life longer are one of the most important groups in our church.  We seek to mobilize this age group (and any that would like to come with us) to enjoy encouraging fellowship and vital ministry.  


Our mission and vision are also found in an acrostic- “N.E.S.T.”:

Nurturing one another in fellowship

Edifying one another in the Word of God

Serving the body of Christ and the community

Torch-Bearing to the Next Generation.


Eagles are encouraged to be integrated into the life of the whole church and although we gear our activities to those 55 and over, anyone of any age is welcome to join us.  We love intergenerational fellowship and ministry.  We have frequent activities such as attendance at concerts, plays, hymn sings, ministry tours, reaching out to those who are homebound or in nursing facilities, and more.  We try to keep everyone informed of our activities via email.  If you would like to be on our email list to receive updates of our activities or if you have any questions please contact Pastor Gary with the form below.

About Pastor Gary


Pastor Gary Walter came on staff at Lebanon Free Church in 2010 having moved here from New Jersey.  


Gary received a B.S. degree in Bible from Philadelphia College of Bible (now Cairn University) in 1975 and a master's degree in human development from Fairleigh Dickinson University in 1979. He met and married the love of his life, Joan, in 1978.  He has three grown children and seven grandchildren who he loves greatly!  While in New Jersey he served on the pastoral team of two churches and now has the position of Pastor of Congregational Care at Lebanon Free. His duties include leading the Eagles, visitation of the sick, counseling those seeking marriage, as well as triage counseling.


He is part time at the church as he also runs his own mail order business; Gary Walter Baseball Cards. Previously he taught history and psychology at Jackson High School in New Jersey.  He enjoys sports, Christian music and travel as he has visited 49 US states and over 40 foreign countries. He has chosen the motto “Love All- Worship One” as a life goal for he and his wife.

       

  • December 5- The Christmas Rush

    ‘"The Christmas Rush

    A Special Gift of Entertainment and Inspiration"

    Bird in Hand Dinner Theatre

    Saturday December 5 at 5:00 PM


    Attention shoppers—and showgoers! On the day before Christmas, the biggest department store in a small American town has announced a Last-Minute Madness Sale. Will the harried staff be able to handle the onslaught? Will the Santa in the lobby raise enough to save the town’s soup kitchen? And will the recently widowed Alice and her daughter find what they are so desperately seeking? 


    Ticket Price $79.  ($40 for your grandchildren). 

    RESERVATIONS CLOSE NOVEMBER  8.
    Use the contact form below to email Pastor Gary or sign up in the lobby at church.

  • December 11- Ryan and Friends: A comic Christmas

    Ryan & Friends; A Comic Christmas
    Bird in Hand Dinner Theatre
    Friday December 11 11:30 AM

    If you think Ryan & Friends are funny, wait until you meet the family!  Ryan’s daughter Madeline will join the popular comedian and Ventriloquist with some heartwarming and hilarious Christmas songs, and you’ll hear from fans favorite characters Harold and Irene, the opinionated grandparents; and 8-year-old Jeffrey, who lives in a suitcase and wise-cracks at every opportunity.


    Ticket Price $57.  ($32 for your grandchildren).  
    RESERVATIONS CLOSE NOVEMBER  8. 

    Use the contact form below to email Pastor Gary or sign up in the lobby at church. 

  • November 16

    Christmas by Candelight with the Collinsworth Family

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