Commun ty Matters Newton Presbyterian Manor
November 2018
Unthankful By Jerroll Martens, chaplain Newton Presbyterian Manor
“… Unthankful …” is used in II Timothy 3 along with words like “covetous, blasphemers, unholy, trucebreakers, false accusers.” Paul, the writer, is warning us not to become a part of that lifestyle. The Bible has much to say about thankfulness. In Numbers 11, Israel had been rescued from slavery in Egypt, God is now providing food each day, yet there is an element who bellyached about not having some of the things that they had in Egypt. God’s anger is stirred, and judgment comes. Surely lack of thankfulness is seen in the first sin, as Adam and Eve listen to the devil who convinces them that God is withholding something good from them. We remember Jesus’ experience with the 10 lepers. Only one gives thanks for healing, and we see the sadness in Jesus’ heart. Perhaps lack of gratitude was also at the root of the crucifixion of our Lord. Rather than being thankful for a savior, they inflicted the greatest pain possible. To add insult, they spit in his face. None of us has experienced such ingratitude. Figures in history also talked about UNTHANKFUL, continued on page 2
Behavior-Based Ergonomic Therapy (BBET) is a program used in Anderson Place and Haury Place focusing on personalized tools to connect residents to memories through music, movies, memory boxes and activities.
Kessinger champions community’s commitment to memory care When Haury Place opened its doors in 1986, Newton Presbyterian Manor (NPM) became the first senior living community in the state of Kansas to feature a dedicated memory care neighborhood. It was a groundbreaking moment for the community and one that symbolized an unwavering commitment to providing top-notch memory care that continues today. In the more than 30 years that have passed, NPM has gone on to create Anderson Place, an assisted-living memory care neighborhood, and has provided specialized training to staff members enabling them to provide customized treatment plans for residents. To put it simply, memory care is a priority and a passion at NPM. For proof, look no further than the community’s executive director, Marc Kessinger, who takes great pride in the culture that has been created by a team of caring and dedicated professionals who serve the community each and every day. “From the birthday parties that they arrange to the anniversary parties KESSINGER, continued on page 4