Commun ty Matters Rolla Presbyterian Manor
Losses that matter By Allen Teal, chaplain Rolla Presbyterian Manor
“Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep.” (Luke 15:6, NIV) May is a month for special days, such as Mother’s Day and Memorial Day. My interest also was captured by Lost Sock Memorial Day on May 9, 2018. Having owned many singleton socks, I can appreciate this tonguein-cheek holiday. Things get lost. Some are worth finding, and some are not. Three things are lost In verse 1, the Pharisees chide Jesus for associating with the wrong kind of people. Three parables about lost things make up his response to them: a lost sheep, a lost coin and a lost son. A quick reading of this list suggests that something does not fit. Losing a sheep or a coin can’t compare to losing a child. Since the man has 99 more sheep, and the woman has nine more coins, these losses are not significant compared to the size of their possessions. Finding something that is lost is always a great moment Regardless of the investment of time or worth of the object, it produces good feelings when a lost item is discovered. It’s rare that we follow CHAPLAIN, continued on page 2
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Honor mothers with a gift If you’re looking for a unique way to honor your mother this Mother’s Day, consider making a donation to the Good Samaritan Program. In return, you’ll not only provide assistance to a resident in need, but a Monarch butterfly also will be placed on our Good Samaritan tree in the lobby as a tribute to your mother. “Everyone at the community has enjoyed the Good Samaritan tree in the lobby. It’s a cheery way to greet our residents, staff and guests, and we’re excited for it to morph into something that honors all the wonderful mothers in our lives,” said Joelle Freeland, marketing director at Rolla Presbyterian Manor.
Make a donation to the Good Samaritan Program and we’ll add a Monarch butterfly to our lobby tree.
The Good Samaritan Program provides funding to assist residents who outlive their resources through no fault of their own. Developed in the early 1950s, the Good Samaritan Program depends solely on donations from friends and supporters to care for seniors living at Presbyterian Manor communities. “The Good Samaritan Program allows us to give residents and families peace of mind whenever they tell us they, or their loved one are running out of money. Letting them know they do not have to move elsewhere is priceless,” said Ann Caudill, executive director of the Rolla Presbyterian Manor. In 2017, 330 PMMA residents received financial support through the Good Samaritan Program creating a charitable need of nearly $6.8 million. “We have several family members from past residents who still donate, volunteer and are on our Mission Committee. They believe in, and are grateful for the Good Samaritan Program,” said Ann. Make a donation today in memory or honor of your mother, by callling 573-364-7336 or visiting PresbyterianManors.org/give_now.
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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. Telephone: 573-364-7336 Fax: 573-364-7336 Address: 1200 Homelife Plaza, Rolla, MO 65401-2595 Our mission: We provide quality senior services guided by Christian values. RollaPresbyterianManor.org
the example of the man and woman in Luke by throwing a party to celebrate. It appears both people spent more celebrating than the value of the thing that was lost. Can you imagine celebrating with friends on May 9 if you were to find that lost sock? The third parable tells of finding something to celebrate Our material side identifies with finding lost money or a lost animal. Finding a lost son touches a different part of our nature. Occasionally, there is a news story about finding someone alive after all hope seemed lost. It is easy to accept the joy and relief of family members after the pain of their loss. A saved human life causes great rejoicing to make sense. Jesus made the point that in eternity physical possessions have little value. I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents. (Luke 15:10, NIV).
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