Community Matters Aberdeen Village
February 2016
Welcome to our new chaplain Join us in welcoming our new chaplain, Don William Wilson. Reverend Don received his bachelor of arts from Kansas Wesleyan University in 1963, and his master of divinity from Saint Paul School of Theology in 1967. He’s held various positions over the years, including work at the Topeka State Hospital, Heartland Health Systems, Synods of Mid-America and Lincoln Trails. He’s served as head pastor for the following congregations: Federated Church, Columbus, Neb.; Nemaha Valley Parish and First Presbyterian Church, Atchison. He’s also been an interim pastor for the following congregations: First Presbyterian Church, Warrensburg, Mo.; Southridge Presbyterian Church, Roeland Park and First Presbyterian Church, Clinton, Mo. Reverend Don has been a member of Rotary International in three communities and also served on boards and committees of various civic organizations. We’re looking forward to his service! CEO, continued on page 4
Be a track of light By Rev. Dr. Larry Thornton, former chaplain
Centuries ago in a European mountain village, a wealthy nobleman decided to build a church to leave as a legacy. After it was completed, the people gathered at the grand opening and marveled at the church’s beauty. But someone asked, “Where are the lamps? It’s quite dark in here. How will the church be lighted?” The nobleman pointed to some brackets on the walls, then gave each family a lamp.
The Rev. Dr. Larry Thornton
“Each time you are here, the place where you will be seated will be lighted,” he explained. “Each time you aren’t here, that place will be dark. This is to remind you that whenever you fail to come to worship, some part of God’s house will be dark.”
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