Parsons Presbyterian Manor
NOVEMBER 2022
Phyllis Hollins celebrates 30 years with Presbyterian Manor
Chasing the Son By Dave Parker, Chaplain
“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” 1 Timothy 1:7
When Phyllis Hollins moved to Kansas, Parsons Presbyterian Manor was the first place she applied for a job. “I had never worked at a nursing home before, so I thought I would give it a try,” she said. Thirty years later, she’s still here, serving health care and assisted living residents in
Editor’s Note: In a nod to our Presbyterian heritage, we regularly feature a column from a PMMA® chaplain in our newsletter. This month’s column comes from Dave Parker, chaplain at Salina Presbyterian Manor®. Chaplain Dave joined in July 2022 and is the pastor of a church in Abilene, Kansas. His earlier career was in the financial industry. Dave coaches soccer and loves to sing and play music.
Fabulous snacks were part of the celebration for Phyllis Hollins 30 years of service celebration.
In September, Parsons Presbyterian Manor celebrated Phyllis Hollins and her 30 years of service to our community and its residents.
30 years – continued on page 4
I am deathly afraid of heights. Not so much high places, but edges. Mountain roads that are sheer, edges of buildings, roofs, Dave Parker even ladders. Above the third rung on a ladder, I feel like I’ve accomplished something. But I can assure you my heart is pounding as I step up to that fourth rung. I tried crossing the Royal Gorge Bridge in Colorado many years ago. I was just fine — until I looked down and could see between the metal planks under my feet. I immediately dropped to my knees, did an aboutface and crawled back 20 feet to solid ground. Then I sat there for a while, just to make sure the world was stable.
Chaplain – continued on page 2
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