Friday, October

Joyful Place

Respite Director, Leigh J. Rice joyful@shalimar-umc.org

Fall is here and we are enjoying the beautiful weather. If you drive by Cross Corner on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 10 & 2, you may just find us on the front porch. If you see us there, please stop to say hello, or give us a honk and a wave.

Our respite ministry is growing, and we have about 10 friends joining us each day. Every morning we all share the things that we are grateful for, our blessings, the special things in life that give us JOY. Here is just a sampling of the things our friends and volunteers share-

“I am thankful for the loving nature of everyone here” Russ “I’m grateful that I have found purpose in being a volunteer” Jaye “I am thankful to be alive and for all of the friendly people here” Fran “I am grateful for the days when my husband brings me here” Wendy “I am thankful that I am here and able to rejoice” M “I’m grateful to be here serving others, it is the high point of my week” Susan “I’m happy to be here because all of your smiling faces lift my spirits” Constance “I’m thankful for Jaye and all the music. It brings me JOY” Bea

We always welcome new friends and volunteers. Contact Leigh for more information.

Be Joyful Always!