Farmington Community Matters August 2021

Farmington Presbyterian Manor

Dealing with challenges and choices AUGUST 2021

By Allen Teal, chaplain at Rolla Presbyterian Manor

Editor’s Note: The following devotion comes from Allen Teal, who is retiring as chaplain at our sister community Rolla Presbyterian Manor this summer.

The donor wall was created by California-based artist Rachel Rodi and honors donors who gave $1,000 or more to the “Give. Gather. Grow” campaign.

Community unveils donor wall for ‘Give. Gather. Grow.’ campaign On June 18, final touches were made to the donor wall celebrating the success of the “Give. Gather. Grow” campaign, which raised $1.25 million to build the Hull Family Fellowship Center at Farmington Presbyterian Manor.

The donor wall was created by California-based artist Rachel Rodi and honors donors who gave $1,000 or more to the campaign. Along with the names of the donors, the mosaic tile creation includes various depictions of Missouri flora and wildlife—including some very familiar to the residents and staff of Farmington Presbyterian Manor.

“There is a small garden area at Farmington Presbyterian Manor where the turtle population is very prolific, so we wanted to somehow incorporate that. Being the amazing artist that she is, Rachel came up with the idea to include small turtle impressions throughout the piece,” said Patti Christen, PMMA regional director of development and campaign support staff member.

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But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these men; you will only find yourselves fighting against God” (Acts 5:39, NIV).

A battleship cruised along on a dark, foggy night. In the distance, the lights of a second ship pierced the gloom. As the moments passed, it became evident that the two ships were on a collision course. The battleship captain had a message flashed to the other ship to turn out of his path. Immediately, a reply returned instructing the battleship should be the one to turn. Believing that his vessel held a higher rank, the captain had the message repeated and added that he was a battleship.

Once again, the message flashed back instructing the battleship to turn. This message also carried an extra tag telling the captain that the light in the distance was a lighthouse.

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Farmington campus shares customer service survey results

Farmington Presbyterian Manor continues to seek customer feedback through monthly telephone surveys. Each month, residents and their representatives are randomly selected to participate in telephone satisfaction surveys conducted by Pinnacle Quality Insight.

The graphic above highlights some of the survey results. All scores are given on a 5-point scale, with 5 being the highest score and 1 the lowest score. Between June 2020

and May 2021, Farmington Presbyterian Manor residents and their families gave the community high scores in demonstrating dignity and respect, cleanliness and ease of the admissions process. In addition, residents and their families indicated a high likelihood they would recommend the campus to others.

“They get right to things and get them done, and I really like that,”

one respondent said. “I would tell [others] that it is a great place for family members to live. It is clean, and the people are friendly.

We greatly value the opinions of our residents and their representatives about the care and services we provide, and we encourage them to participate honestly when contacted by Pinnacle Quality Insight. All state and federal confidentiality laws are met in Pinnacle’s service.u

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is published monthly for residents and friends of Farmington Presbyterian Manor

by Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America, Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

To submit or suggest articles: kjameson@PMMA.org Jane Hull, executive director Keely Jameson, marketing director

OUR MISSION: To provide quality senior services guided by Christian values.

DONOR WALL – continued from page 1 For steering committee member Dr. Jon Cozean, the names featured on the wall represent the important role Farmington Presbyterian Manor plays in Farmington and beyond.

One of the focal points of the mosaic is a large sun representing the campaign’s $1 million donor that includes the scripture, “Be still and know that I am God,” which has special meaning to the campaign’s steering committee.

“Throughout the campaign, the Steering Committee would speak this scripture to each other, and it was always so encouraging,” said Patti.

“A lot of the residents won’t recognize the names, but what it will show is the community support and also the whole regional support,” said Jon. “The ones that contributed really large amounts shows the faith people had in the mission of the Presbyterian Manor.”

Jon’s own involvement in the campaign, however, was much more personal.

“When my father died and my mother wasn’t able to totally take

care of herself, she moved to the Manor and I got involved with the Manor on one of their boards. The more involved I got, the more I thought that there aren’t other communities that compete with what the Manor does,” said Jon. The unveiling of the campaign’s donor wall means that after two years—and one pandemic—the “Give. Gather. Grow.” campaign is finally complete.

Well … almost.

“We have only one thing left for the campaign and that is to finally open the doors with a ribbon cutting and celebration, and we can’t wait to be able to do so,” said Patti. u

Residents and staff join the artist in front of the new donor wall install in June.

Bottom Row: Shane Bone, Peggy Bland, Rachel Campbell Top Row: Carol Winch, Dana Nicholson, Glenda Corless, Laverne Grotewiel, Jane Hull, Rachel Rodi, Heather Mosier Farmington Presbyterian Manor | A PMMA COMMUNITY

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Devotion – continued from page 1 Big challenges can seem daunting.

We all face obstacles that seem too large to overcome. Sometimes, it may feel like fighting against God himself.

Like the lighthouse in the opening paragraph, it may be God’s attempt to get us to change our course. In the role of the battleship captain, humans lack the capacity to see through the fog.

Tomorrow is a mystery to us, but not to God. At these times, we must lean on the arms of God. Trust that if he led you to the trial, he will also lead you through the trial.

Sometimes situations may offer too many choices.

Not all choices fall into the category of good and bad. You may have two

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positive options. Unfortunately, it can also feel like you face multiple bad options. Occasionally, God presents you with such choices to allow you to exercise your free will.

Be aware that even two similar paths may lead to diverse outcomes. You must determine the direction that will leave you closest to your ultimate goals—personally, financially and relationally. God will give you guidance if you listen for his voice in your heart.

An old hymn reminds us: I’m so glad I learned to trust Thee, Precious Jesus, Savior, Friend; And I know that Thou art with me, Wilt be with me to the end.

—M. R. Stead (1850-1917) u