Residents@JV

St. Paul's U.C.C., German Township

Rev. Dan Sather of the St. Paul’s U.C.C. in German Township made a return visit to Jacob’s Village Sunday evening, March 11, 2007 at 6:00pm. Prior arrangements had been made to have an evening prayer service following a few games of Bingo. Soon after the evening meal in the men’s home was cleaned up, Jacob’s Village residents Donna Kay, Mike, Michael, Scott and Home Coordinator Joe greeted the special guests from St. Paul’s. Accompanying Rev. Sather on this pastoral visit were members from his congregation: Jenny Byers, George Garst, and Ray and Brenda Brown. Introductions were made to a roll-call of a favorite activity and a variety of activities were named off that included: playing Bingo, reading, doing word find puzzles, being a sports fan, attending car shows, stamping cards, dancing, flower gardening, and an avid NASCAR fan. The Bingo cards with chips to cover the numbers were passed out; the roller cage was filled with numbers and the games began. The guests from St. Paul’s were bearing gifts for all Bingo yellin’ winners. There were a couple of girl oriented bath products, but most received a specially wrapped box of Little Debbie Easter Snack Cakes. How could they have known what the guys really wanted…? After the table was cleared from playing Bingo, Rev. Sather began a little evening prayer service that had the theme of Love & Friendship. Everyone sang together a couple of favorite songs, “This is the Day” and “Jesus Loves Me”. He continued on with scripture reading from the Book of Colossians, Chapter 3: verses 12-14. In this reading, Paul outlines Compassion, Kindness, Patience, and Forgiveness of what he expected in a friendship. And ends with, “Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony”. Rev. Sather started a discussion about friends. What’s everyone looking for in a friend and how can one be a friend? Because it’s all about love…show your love…and be a friend. Some new friends were made on this night between St. Paul’s and Jacob’s Village and Little Debbie cakes never hurt to break the first ice. Another activity or a night of Bingo should be in the works. The surprises didn’t stop there, a small sack of Easter candy and chocolates were given to each resident. Boy, they sure do know how to make a good first impression. A closing prayer was led by Rev. Sather with one and all joining in. Jacob’s Village sends a big heart thank you to the special guests from St. Paul’s U.C.C. German Township.

posted by J V Resident Blog @ 9:41 AM