September 6-10, 2021
$100 per person, $150 for couples
NOAC 2021 daily schedule
NOAC access information
All those who register for NOAC will receive an email in early August with basic information about how to access the NOAC events online. They will receive a conference booklet in pdf form via email later in August. During the week of NOAC registrants will receive an email every morning with the schedule, login information, and links for that day.
The Bible Study, Keynote speakers, and worship services will be recorded and will be available in the archives for a time after NOAC. Workshops and the Virtual Field Trips will be held on the ZOOM platform and will not be recorded.
A “Help Desk” will be available each day from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (Central time) at 1-800-323-8039 for those who have questions or difficulty logging on to the conference.
“Overflowing with Hope”
Romans 15:13
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” (Christian Standard Bible)
Theme Statement
We live in a world that is ruled by division, anger, and fear. We, as followers of Jesus Christ, are called to a different way of living and being in the world. We are called to be people of robust hope. We cannot maintain hope by ourselves but must rely upon the power of the Holy Spirit. When we focus on our God of hope we can find joy and peace in our daily lives. We may not ignore the pain and sorrow in our world. We are called to face it and work to heal it as we allow God’s Holy Spirit to fill us with Christ’s presence and power.
Daily Themes
Monday: Welcome, Overflowing with Hope- Romans 15:13
Tuesday: Joy- Luke 2:8-20; Psalm 62:5-13
Wednesday: Peace- John 14:26-27; Psalm 69:1-5, 13-21
Thursday: Faith/Believing- Luke 8:40-56; Psalm 62:5-8
Friday: Hope, Send-off, Challenge- John 21:1-17; 2 Corinthians 4:5-12
Preachers
Monday: Christy Dowdy
Tuesday: Paula Bowser
Wednesday: Andrew Wright
Thursday: Don Fitzkee
Friday: Eric Landram
NOAC is a Spirit-filled gathering of adults 50 and older who love learning and discerning together, exploring God’s call for their lives and living out that call by sharing their energy, insight, and legacy with their families, communities, and the world.
Planning team
Glenn Bollinger, Karen Dillon, Jim Martinez, Rex Miller, Pat Roberts, Paula Ziegler Ulrich, Christy Waltersdorff (Coordinator), staff- Josh Brockway, Stan Dueck
Related News
- NOAC keynoter Karen González speaks on immigration and the church
Participants in the 2021 virtual National Older Adult Conference heard a detailed but very accessible presentation on immigration, including how to see it from a biblical perspective, from keynote apeaker Karen González.
- Lisa Sharon Harper takes NOAC along on a journey wrestling with identity
undertook a journey to wrestle with her identity. The journey took her along the Trail of Tears as well as into the heart of slavery in the American South.
- McPherson hosts a NOAC ‘watch party’
For years, Dave Fruth from McPherson, Kan., has organized bus trips to National Older Adult Conference in Lake Junaluska, N.C., from Kansas, Missouri, and Iowa in past years. He and a small committee from the Cedars Retirement Village in McPherson were not deterred from attending virtually this year.
- NOAC will ‘overflow with hope’ next week
The NOAC 2021 Planning Team will be “Overflowing with Hope” that all Internet connections are working next week as the first-ever online NOAC hits the airwaves.
- Virtual National Older Adult Conference to offer keynote presentations, worship and Bible study, unique online gatherings
A review of everything you need to know to attend this year's virtual NOAC
- McPherson gets ready for virtual NOAC
Exciting things are happening at the Cedars Retirement Community in McPherson, Kan. A group of dedicated folk are making plans for a great National Older Adult Conference (NOAC) experience on Sept. 6-10.
Why virtual?
The NOAC 2021 Planning Team met online via Zoom in October. After much discussion, it was decided that the 2021 conference will be held online only.
The Team did not make this decision lightly. We believe that it is the most responsible decision that can be made at this time considering the following factors:
- Current Lake Junaluska restrictions severely limit in-person gatherings. There is no way we can predict possible restrictions for September 2021.
- NOAC participants are in the age group that is particularly vulnerable to the virus. Our first priority is protecting our sisters and brothers.
- We believe it is better to make the decision now rather than waiting until the last minute.
- We have no way of knowing what transportation (i.e., buses, airlines) and lodging options will be available next September.
As disappointing as it is, we feel that we will be able to craft an exciting and fulfilling NOAC, just in a different format. Thank you for your future participation, this will be a wonderful time.