DMA Fellowship
Meets the 2nd Thursday of the Month
Room #140 at 10:30 AM
DMA Fellowship is a senior adult ministry for those 55 years of age and older.
The initials, “DMA” stand for “Don’t Mention Age.” This group was organized in 1987 for the purpose of spiritual fellowship, friendship and outreach for the Lord. To join the DMA Fellowship an individual or spouse must be 55 years of age or older and attend at least one monthly luncheon or activity. Honorary membership is considered by recommendation of the officers for those not quite 55. All members are encouraged to purchase and wear the official DMA Fellowship name tag to all meetings and activities.
Officers of DMA Fellowship are elected each October, to serve a one year term. Officers must be members of Johnston Chapel Baptist Church. Serving until October 2026 are:
Todd Sigman – Vice President, Sheila Dunavant – Treasurer, Louise Haldren – Secretary, Richard Hanham – President.
Group leader is Jim Nofsinger
2026 DMA Fellowship Meetings:
January 8th – Ben Woodard, Chief of Police of Princeton, WV, will bring our program sharing his testimony and public service to our community.
February 12th – Matthew Schaetzle of the Abel Pregnancy Resource Center will present a program of the work of that ongoing ministry. Please bring soup, salad, sandwiches or sweets for our lunch to share with one another.
March 12th – Pam Elliott will bring a program sharing her testimony of God’s grace and provision titled, “Purpose through Tragedy.”
April 9th – Dr. Miriam Wheeler, the Director of International Healthcare with the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism will bring a program on her ministry to missionaries around the world.
May 14th – Summit Christian Academy will present our program in the Auditorium with lunch provided and served in the Fellowship Hall by the SCA students. Please note: There is no need to bring a covered dish for this meeting.
June 11th – Richard Hanham, our D.M.A. Fellowship President, will present the program “Financial Generosity.”
July 9th – Annual picnic at the church pavilion at 6:00 p.m. Please bring a covered dish (or two) to share with one another. Please note that this meeting will replace our regular morning meeting at 10:30 a.m.
August 13th – TBD
September 10th – TBD
October 8th – TBD
November 12th – TBD
December 10th – Annual Christmas luncheon at the Fincastle Country Club in Bluefield, VA, at 11:30 a.m.
2026 DMA Fellowship Outings:
March 8
Join us as we experience The Adventures of Robin Hood, presented by the Bluefield Youth & Community Theater, at Harman Chapel on the campus of Bluefield University. Cost is $7 per person for transportation and admission. The bus will leave from church at 2:05 p.m. and will stop for dinner before returning to church. Please see Jim Nofsinger or Sheila Dunavant with your payment by Thursday, February 12, to reserve your place.