Saturday, September 5, 2009
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
SEPTEMBER 2009 NEWSLETTER AND CALENDAR
Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these, ye have done it unto me. Matt: 25:40
Lakewood Nursing Home Salem Village Nursing Home
Rosewood Care Center
Sunny Hill Nursing Home
Paradise Park Assisted Living
Senior Star @ Weber Rd.
The summer has flown by so quickly and I can hardly believe it is September already and the kids are all back in school. Where did it go? Seems like only yesterday that I was typing the July newsletter and now August is gone. Time passes by so quickly, it is truly like a vapor, its here for a little while and then its gone and only the things that we have done for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will have a lasting value when its all over. I hope and pray that each one of you reading this news letter is fully committed to serving Jesus with all your heart, soul and mind. There is joy in serving Jesus and He is a friend that will never let you down. The 23rd Psalms says it all;
The Lord is my Shepherd -- That’s Relationship
I shall not want --That’s Supply
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures -- That’s Rest
He leadeth me beside the still waters -- That’s Refreshment
He restoreth my soul -- That’s Healing
He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness -- That’s Guidance
For His name sake --That’s purpose
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death -- That’s Testing
I will fear no evil -- That’s Protection
For Thou art with me -- That’s Faithfulness
Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me -- That’s Discipline
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies -- That’s Hope
Thou annointest my head with oil -- That’s Consecration
My cup runneth over -- That’s Abundance
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life --That’s Blessing
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord -- That’s Security
Forever -- That’s Eternity
God created each one of us so that He could have a relationship with us. He wants us to be close to Him, to walk with Him every hour of every day and talk with Him and get to know Him. He offers so much more than the world can give. Besides having a relationship with Him, He supplies every need we have. What an amazing thought, the world cannot do that. The world doesn’t care about our needs but Jesus cares. He gives us rest and refreshes us with new Blessings every day. He heals us when we’re sick, He guides us in the right direction and because of Him, we have a purpose in life, an inner peace, knowing that He is protecting us and Blessing us and keeping us safe and secure in His loving arms and what a day that will be when we are with Him forever, praising and rejoicing as we serve Him for Eternity.
As I think of my relationship with Jesus and how beautiful it is to know Him personally, I start thinking about all the people who don’t know Him and I have this burning desire to tell them about His love. I want them to know my friend, the one who gives me joy and peace and wakes me every morning with a new song in my heart. That’s my desire as I visit all these residents in the Nursing Homes.
I remember the time, when I was to timid to ask people what their relationship was with Jesus, but when I really fell in love with Him and committed my life completely to serving Him, it all comes so easy now. Many times, I walk into the room of a resident and simply say, “I want to tell you about my special friend” or “I came to visit you today, to make sure you know you are going to heaven when you die”. It doesn’t matter what denomination you are, the one thing we all have in common is, we all want to go to heaven but there are so many people who don’t know how to get there and I love telling them.
Rosadia, the lady that Gloria led to the Lord last month, is telling everyone she works with that she invited Jesus into her heart. She is busy handing out tracts to all her co-workers and we praise the Lord for her excitement and joy and desire to tell others. Rosadia’s dad is in Salem Village and we got to know her when she came to the home to visit her dad. It’s a Blessing to know that the ministry is reaching out into the community and into the work places. Its more than just a nursing home ministry, God’s love is contagious and we want it to reach out to everyone we meet.
I had some great visits this month with residents. There are so many wonderful and interesting stories of people’s lives. I love hearing them. One gentleman, his name is Roland, in his 90’s told me his story and I could relate to many things he said because I was also raised on a farm with lots of hard work. He was one of eight children and his father committed suicide when he was 16 years old and he had to quit school and work on the 100 acre farm to help his mom support the family. He talked about all the hard work and many hours of labor but he holds no resentment in his heart, he feels that was what God wanted him to do with his life. He later married and had six children of his own. His wife died a few years ago and he is now alone. He fell and broke his hip in February and he is now in the Nursing Home.
We had great services in August with about 35 residents attending the service at Lakewood. The Activity aid was as encouraging as she told me how the residents look forward to our coming and she wishes we could come every week. One of the residents was very emotional and needed to talk and we were able to pray with him and present the plan of salvation to him. He did not make a decision but we know that God only ask us to plant the seed and in His own timing, He will convict his heart. The neat thing about it all was his daughter was there with him and she listened to us as well, so perhaps it was her that God wanted us to share the gospel with. We may never know, but the one thing we do know, we did as we were led to do and God’s plan and timing is perfect.
Beth Ann, the activity director, and her husband Dwight needs our prayers. He was electrocuted at work with such a high voltage of electricity that it shattered the bone in his hip. He had to have surgery and is now in the nursing home going through therapy. I visited with him and shared with him that I felt God has saved his life for a reason and so many times God gets our attention in unusual ways but the important things is, try not to get discouraged but seek God’s guidance and Will for your life. There is a reason why God allows these things to happen. He is a Christian and understands but his life has had many trials and hard places. He needs our prayers.
Kim also needs our prayers as she was hurt in a bike accident and spent one night in the hospital. Kim is a very important part of our ministry and we really missed her on Sunday but most of all, please pray for her recovery.
Midge is in Africa and I have received two e-mails from her and I can tell by the e-mails that she is so excited to be there. She will be gone for six weeks. Please pray for her as she ministers to the people there and for her safety as she travels and also for her health. Continue to pray for one another. Exercise daily, Walk with the Lord
The next Sunday night singing will be held on Sunday, September 27th at 5:30 p.m. Refreshments will follow the singing. Please make plans to join us and come ready to sing. Don’t stay home and miss a Blessing.
PLEASE NOTE: All contributions to our ministry should be made payable to “Sonshine Outreach Ministries”. You can mail your gift to SonShine Outreach Ministries, c/o Joyce Mancke, 509 Rhonda Dr., Lockport, IL. 6044l. Your gifts are tax deductible and you will receive an end of the year statement.
Our schedule for August is as follows:
Lakewood Nursing Home, Plainfield – Sept 6th @ 2:30 p.m.,
Senior Star @ Weber Rd –(Saturday) Sept 12th @ 10:00 a.m., The summer has flown by so quickly and I can hardly believe it is September already and the kids are all back in school. Where did it go? Seems like only yesterday that I was typing the July newsletter and now August is gone. Time passes by so quickly, it is truly like a vapor, its here for a little while and then its gone and only the things that we have done for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will have a lasting value when its all over. I hope and pray that each one of you reading this news letter is fully committed to serving Jesus with all your heart, soul and mind. There is joy in serving Jesus and He is a friend that will never let you down. The 23rd Psalms says it all;
The Lord is my Shepherd -- That’s Relationship
I shall not want --That’s Supply
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures -- That’s Rest
He leadeth me beside the still waters -- That’s Refreshment
He restoreth my soul -- That’s Healing
He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness -- That’s Guidance
For His name sake --That’s purpose
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death -- That’s Testing
I will fear no evil -- That’s Protection
For Thou art with me -- That’s Faithfulness
Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me -- That’s Discipline
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies -- That’s Hope
Thou annointest my head with oil -- That’s Consecration
My cup runneth over -- That’s Abundance
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life --That’s Blessing
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord -- That’s Security
Forever -- That’s Eternity
God created each one of us so that He could have a relationship with us. He wants us to be close to Him, to walk with Him every hour of every day and talk with Him and get to know Him. He offers so much more than the world can give. Besides having a relationship with Him, He supplies every need we have. What an amazing thought, the world cannot do that. The world doesn’t care about our needs but Jesus cares. He gives us rest and refreshes us with new Blessings every day. He heals us when we’re sick, He guides us in the right direction and because of Him, we have a purpose in life, an inner peace, knowing that He is protecting us and Blessing us and keeping us safe and secure in His loving arms and what a day that will be when we are with Him forever, praising and rejoicing as we serve Him for Eternity.
As I think of my relationship with Jesus and how beautiful it is to know Him personally, I start thinking about all the people who don’t know Him and I have this burning desire to tell them about His love. I want them to know my friend, the one who gives me joy and peace and wakes me every morning with a new song in my heart. That’s my desire as I visit all these residents in the Nursing Homes.
I remember the time, when I was to timid to ask people what their relationship was with Jesus, but when I really fell in love with Him and committed my life completely to serving Him, it all comes so easy now. Many times, I walk into the room of a resident and simply say, “I want to tell you about my special friend” or “I came to visit you today, to make sure you know you are going to heaven when you die”. It doesn’t matter what denomination you are, the one thing we all have in common is, we all want to go to heaven but there are so many people who don’t know how to get there and I love telling them.
Rosadia, the lady that Gloria led to the Lord last month, is telling everyone she works with that she invited Jesus into her heart. She is busy handing out tracts to all her co-workers and we praise the Lord for her excitement and joy and desire to tell others. Rosadia’s dad is in Salem Village and we got to know her when she came to the home to visit her dad. It’s a Blessing to know that the ministry is reaching out into the community and into the work places. Its more than just a nursing home ministry, God’s love is contagious and we want it to reach out to everyone we meet.
I had some great visits this month with residents. There are so many wonderful and interesting stories of people’s lives. I love hearing them. One gentleman, his name is Roland, in his 90’s told me his story and I could relate to many things he said because I was also raised on a farm with lots of hard work. He was one of eight children and his father committed suicide when he was 16 years old and he had to quit school and work on the 100 acre farm to help his mom support the family. He talked about all the hard work and many hours of labor but he holds no resentment in his heart, he feels that was what God wanted him to do with his life. He later married and had six children of his own. His wife died a few years ago and he is now alone. He fell and broke his hip in February and he is now in the Nursing Home.
We had great services in August with about 35 residents attending the service at Lakewood. The Activity aid was as encouraging as she told me how the residents look forward to our coming and she wishes we could come every week. One of the residents was very emotional and needed to talk and we were able to pray with him and present the plan of salvation to him. He did not make a decision but we know that God only ask us to plant the seed and in His own timing, He will convict his heart. The neat thing about it all was his daughter was there with him and she listened to us as well, so perhaps it was her that God wanted us to share the gospel with. We may never know, but the one thing we do know, we did as we were led to do and God’s plan and timing is perfect.
Beth Ann, the activity director, and her husband Dwight needs our prayers. He was electrocuted at work with such a high voltage of electricity that it shattered the bone in his hip. He had to have surgery and is now in the nursing home going through therapy. I visited with him and shared with him that I felt God has saved his life for a reason and so many times God gets our attention in unusual ways but the important things is, try not to get discouraged but seek God’s guidance and Will for your life. There is a reason why God allows these things to happen. He is a Christian and understands but his life has had many trials and hard places. He needs our prayers.
Kim also needs our prayers as she was hurt in a bike accident and spent one night in the hospital. Kim is a very important part of our ministry and we really missed her on Sunday but most of all, please pray for her recovery.
Midge is in Africa and I have received two e-mails from her and I can tell by the e-mails that she is so excited to be there. She will be gone for six weeks. Please pray for her as she ministers to the people there and for her safety as she travels and also for her health. Continue to pray for one another. Exercise daily, Walk with the Lord
The next Sunday night singing will be held on Sunday, September 27th at 5:30 p.m. Refreshments will follow the singing. Please make plans to join us and come ready to sing. Don’t stay home and miss a Blessing.
PLEASE NOTE: All contributions to our ministry should be made payable to “Sonshine Outreach Ministries”. You can mail your gift to SonShine Outreach Ministries, c/o Joyce Mancke, 509 Rhonda Dr., Lockport, IL. 6044l. Your gifts are tax deductible and you will receive an end of the year statement.
Our schedule for August is as follows:
Lakewood Nursing Home, Plainfield – Sept 6th @ 2:30 p.m.,
Salem Village, Joliet – Sept 13th @ 2:30 p.m.,
Rosewood Rehab Center, Joliet – Sept 20th @ 2:30 p.m.,
Sunny Hill, Joliet – Sept 27th @ 2:30 p.m.
Paradise Park, New Lenox – Sept 27th @ 2:00 p.m.
Everyone is welcome. Come join us, we need your talents. You will make a difference and God will bless you for it.
Respectfully submitted by Joyce Mancke jmancke@sbcglobal.net. 815-351-7659
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