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In These Uncertain Times . . .

June 16, 2020 By Norman Leave a Comment

That seems to be the way every commercial or newscast begins lately.  Okay, they might use the words “anxious” or “unprecedented” instead of “uncertain”, but here’s what they DON’T say:

“This Coronavirus STINKS!”.

And it does. The threat of physical suffering is real, but the overwhelming burden that most of us feel, including our residents here at The Gardens, is really separation. We can’t meet our friends for dinner somewhere, we can’t greet loved ones with a handshake and a hug, and we can’t cuddle our grandbabies. And the question on our minds more than any other is this:

When will it end?

During our morning breakfast devotion at The Gardens we concentrate on and cultivate one fruit of the Spirit each week. Want to guess what this week’s fruit is? It’s patience. Overlooking the inconveniences of the world. Instead of complaining about a delay, thanking God for an extra moment to pray. Choosing to face new challenges with joy instead of cursing and clenching our fists.

Paul wrote in Romans that everything that was written in the past was written to teach us. The Scriptures give us patience and encouragement so that we can have hope. Max Lucado writes that these scriptures show “historical moments in which a real God met real pain”.

So it helps us to remember that the same God who comforted the children of Israel through every exile, who wept with grieving sisters before he raised their brother to life, who whispered hope to two bereaved and bewildered believers on the road to Emmaus . . .

 . . . this same God waits with you today as He repeats the words He uttered to the Israelites: “Be still; the LORD your GOD will fight for you.” This same God “will cover you with His  feathers and . . you will not fear the pestilence . . or the plague”. 

Your Father cares, and He will protect you.

Neil Stephens, Chaplain

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June 2020 Calendar Of Events

June 12, 2020 By Norman Leave a Comment

June 2020 Calendar
Here’s what’s happening this month

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June 2020 Newsletter

June 11, 2020 By Norman Leave a Comment

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May 2020 Newsletter

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GOD IS GOOD!

April 7, 2020 By Norman Leave a Comment

April is a wonderful month. Nature springs back to life. Daylight hours lengthen. Warmer weather replaces the cold. And, we celebrate the most awesome, and glorious day of the Christian calendar. Easter! The celebration of our Lord’s resurrection from the grave!

Easter celebrates the truth Jesus stated to Martha, and challenges each of us to answer the question He gave her. “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me; though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?”

What a pleasure it has been, for the past 6 years, to lead an Easter celebration for our sweet seniors at The Gardens at Calvary. I regret that this Easter will be my last. My dear wife and I are retiring in May. We will continue to pray for all of you and cherish the days we had together. I am grateful to management and staff for allowing me to serve together with them in the wonderful elder ministry of the best senior living community on the planet.

God is good! His wonders never cease. I pray that the witness of His creation in springtime, the witness of Christian celebrations around the world on Easter Sunday, and the witness of His Holy Spirit within you, will stir your hearts to rejoice in The Lord.

May the Lord bless you and keep you, and make His face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you, and give you peace.

Norman Drummond, Chaplain

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