Residents@JV
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Memorial Baptist Church Picnic
Sunday, October 07, 2007, was a feel-good-looking day to be outside; a comfortable temperature, a slight breeze, and a few clouds in the sky were the makings for a lovely day. Mike and Wanda, as usual, were picked up and transported to the St. Agnes Catholic Church for their early services. Donna Kay, Debbie, Michael, and Scott were transported to their favorite Sunday School Classes and Morning Worship Services at WestWood General Baptist Church by Home-Coordinators Gloria and Joe. All returned back to Jacob’s Village feeling good and ready for the day. A light lunch was prepared for the residents while they anxiously awaited a bountiful selection of picnic goodies that were not far off. Rev. Paul Wellinghoff and the congregation from the Memorial Baptist Church had made arrangements to provide an afternoon picnic for the residents of Jacob’s Village. Shortly before 4:00pm, several of the Church’s members started arriving, some into the parking lot out front and some pulled on around to the carport in between the homes. Scott greeted the guests that had pulled into the parking lot and showed them into the Business Office. The Memorial Baptist Church members continued arriving in cars and the Business Office House was the centralized gathering spot for the guests. As a Church, this was their first introduction to Jacob’s Village; although, Rev. Paul Wellinghoff had visited with Scott on a couple of occasions before hand to set a date for this activity. Rev. Paul had led a Baptist Church in New Harmony for a few years and Scott had met him and his wife Laura and his children Elizabeth and Joshua. Rev. Paul married Scott’s nephew Joshua Harris and Suzanne Stewart back a few years before. There were twenty or more members from the Memorial Baptist Church participating in the picnic for Jacob’s Village. The introductions, newsletter sign-ups, and handing out of Jacob’s Village literature were all taken care of and the strategy for the picnic was all decided upon inside the office. With everyone on the same page of knowing what to do, the dishes of the pitch-in food were placed on the counter space. The filling of the plates would be inside while the dining would take place out around the gazebo in the courtyard. The grill was fired up for burgers and hotdogs while drinks were being prepared. Rev. Paul had everyone join in with him as he blessed the evening and a good time of fellowship was enjoyed by all. New friendships were being formed, and delicious dishes of food were consumed. After the picnic trash was all cleaned up, Dennis Gibson, the Music Director at Memorial Baptist with a portable electric keyboard, led everyone in a few old time Gospel songs. The sun was sinking lower and with darkness rapidly approaching, everyone walked and rolled out to the yet to be completed, Jacob’s Village Nature Trail Walk and Meditation Area. Everyone gathered around a bench overlooking a bird bath and flowerbed, while Rev. Paul Wellinghoff Christened and Blessed the Nature Trail with an Evening Prayer Service. A Big Heart Thank You is sent out from the residents of Jacob's Village to the Memorial Baptist Church for spending an evening with them.Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Ann Coy's September Fruits of the Spirit
Tuesday evening, September 25, 2007, Ann Coy’s activity for the month was a basket of 9 fruit items that consisted of: Plum, Pear, Apple, Peach, Lemon, Grapes, Orange, Banana, and a Pineapple.Fruits of the Spirit in Galations, Chapter 5: versus 22-23, we read that when the Holy Spirit controls our lives, He will produce these fruits in us:
Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self-Control.
1. LOVE - John 3:16
For God so loved the world that he gave his only son – so that anyone who believes in him shall not parish, but have eternal life.
2. JOY - Phillipians 4:04
Always be full of joy – I say to you – REJOICE!
3. PEACE - Phillipians 4:07
If you pray, you will experience God’s peace which is more wonderful than we can understand. As you trust Jesus, His peace will quiet your thoughts and give you rest.
4. PATIENCE - 1 Thessalonians 5:14
Be patient with everyone. Always be good to each other.
5. KIINDNESS - Ephesians 2:10
God has given us new lives in Jesus Christ – that we should spend our lives in helping others.
6. GOODNESS - Hebrews 13:16
Always do good deeds and share what you have with others.
7. FAITHFULNUS - Hebrews 1:01
Faithfulness is the confidence that something we want or need is going to happen for us. We place our hope in God.
8. GENTLENESS - 1 Peter 3:04
Be beautiful inside your hearts – with a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God.
9. SELF-CONTROL - James 1:19
Don’t ever forget that it is best to listen much, speak little, and don’t get angry – for anger does not make us good, and God wants us good.
Before snacks of Fruit to end the evening, Ann’s two grand-daughter’s Amy and Lindsey had choreographed a Ballet to the narration story of ‘The Creation’. Amy was unable to be here but Lindsey danced with appropriate music dressed in white lace while waving props of ribbons, veils, and sparkles. An outstanding presentation it was.