Commun ty Matters Rolla Presbyterian Manor
December 2016
Christmas can say a lot about you By Allen Teal, chaplain
“Nothing outside a person can defile them by going into them. Rather, it is what comes out of a person that defiles them.” (Mark 7:15, NIV) Ancient Greeks, Egyptians and others established the proverb: “Know thyself.” The idea was to find your identity from internal and not external things. Jesus presented a similar idea when he said that it was not the things that went into a person that defiled them, but the things that come out.The pressure that Christmas time exerts on people can expose what lurks beneath the exterior of their lives. With Christmas roughly coinciding with the end of the calendar year, plenty of conflicting situations can easily arise. A quick review of some of these can reveal why this presents problems CHRISTMAS, continued on page 3
Tony B’s dueling pianos raises fun and funds Tony B’s Dueling Pianos helped to raise more than $7,000 for Rolla Presbyterian Manor with a night of interactive entertainment. Singing, dancing, good food and a live auction added up to a fun time for all who attended the Oct. 29 event. The live auction with auctioneer Wade Alcorn raised more than $2,000, and $330 was raised with the sale of lap quilts handstitched by Barbara Ford and residents at Rolla Presbyterian Manor. “Our thanks to everyone who attended — the underwriters, sponsors, and our Advisory Council members, including Mary Bahr who made cookies for the event,” said Marketing Director Joelle Freeland. “This successful event was possible because of the Tony B’s Dueling Piano’s organization out of Ozark, Mo.” Proceeds from the event will go to Rolla Presbyterian Manor’s Good Samaritan Program, which helps Presbyterian Manor residents who have outlived their financial resources. Contributions help make it possible for residents to continue to live at Presbyterian Manor regardless of their ability to pay. PIANOS, continued on page 3
Mark your calendar for holiday fun December 2: Residents attend Heart to Heart Luncheon sponsored by Phelps County Regional Hospital December 14: Senior Companions Christmas party December 16: Resident/employee Christmas meal together December 20: Employee Christmas party December 22: Children’s Christmas party with Mr. & Mrs. Claus December 25: Santa arrives in health care December 30: Wine and cheese pre-New Year party
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is published monthly for residents and friends of Rolla Presbyterian Manor by Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Learn more at PresbyterianManors.org Ann Caudill, executive director Joelle Freeland, marketing director To submit or suggest articles for this publication, contact Joelle Freeland at lfreeland@pmma.org.
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Underwriters and sponsors: Phelps County Bank, Results Radio, Dave Weinbaum, Trips & More TravelKim Morgan, Phelps County Regional Medical Center, WalMart Distribution, Ed & Marilyn Schmidt, John Wiggins, Stevens Feed Co., The Mitchell Clinic, Richard Elgin, Null & Sons Funeral Home, Grellner Sales, Diana Elliott, Joelle Freeland, Elissa’s-Benton Square, Leach Theater, Key Sports,
Floyd & Caroleen Ferrell, Wade Alcorn-Auctioneer, Lowes Home Improvement, Beehive Florist, Thomas, Birdsong, Mills, McBride & Osborn, P.C., Mid America Bank and Trust, Pear Tree Inn, Dr. & Mrs. Bill Cottingham, Maidrites, Emma Brent, Barbara Ford, Janet D. West, Schmidt Association, P.C., Gary and Barbara Paterson, Ditrapani’s, Garner Refrigeration Heating & AC, Ozark Actors Theater, Jack and Jean McFarland, Sybil’s, and Matt’s Steakhouse.
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Make a difference in the lives of Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America seniors who no longer have the resources to care for themselves. Every gift to the Good Samaritan Program remains local and helps residents who are living right here in our campus. To make your gift, visit the front desk, go online to PresbyterianManors.org/GoodSam or call us at 316-685-1100. Like us on Facebook
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for individuals and families. December is often a time with more month than money. Gift buying, year-end taxes, and possibly annual insurance premiums quickly drain away cash. Since most large Christmas bonuses are gone for many workers, no extra income is available to offset the spending. Being short on cash can be frustrating as you must buy lesser gifts or to be unable to buy gifts for some special people in your life. People have experiences in December that are only faced once a year. Families come together.This includes family members you like and those you don’t.You buy gifts for people that you know and love and some people that you only buy for out of obligation. On the other hand, you will likely receive gifts that you never wanted. People expect you to be jolly and happy.You may feel guilty or believe that something is wrong with you if you aren’t. Consider carefully the emotions that float to the surface as Christmas approaches. Walking through the uncomfortable time leading up to Christmas produces opportunities for positive change in your life. Enter the season prayerfully. Ask God to help you enjoy the good things, and give you grace to ignore the less pleasant experiences. Follow the words of the Bible, “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” (Romans 12:21, NIV). Determine to confront the challenges of the season with your very best side on display.The key might be found in the lyrics of an old song, “Accentuate the positive; Eliminate the negative.” (Johnny Mercer, 1944). Rolla Presbyterian Manor
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