Commun ty Matters Newton Presbyterian Manor
October 2017
Chaplain’s corner: Little may be best By Jerroll Martens, chaplain, Newton Presbyterian Manor
“Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.” Proverbs 16:8. In Solomon’s proverbs he uses the word “better” more than 20 times. It is not a matter of having one or the other. A person can have great revenues and be a righteous person with high integrity. His statement hints at what is too often the case; in the pursuit of revenues, it is such a temptation to cut corners. Dishonesty, behind-the-scenes manipulation or nasty treatment of another person may indeed result in success for oneself. If cutting corners is necessary for success, then before God and men, it is far better to not have those great revenues but have a reputation for honesty, integrity and right living. A raw and perhaps DEVOTION, continued on page 2
Jodi Huntley with Marc Kessinger, executive director, as she receives a Bravo of the Month award.
Jodi gets the job done The Bravo of the Month goes to Jodi Huntley, LPN, for three wonderful tributes this month. From Brittney Jaso, CNA: “Coming into work knowing Jodi is my nurse for the day makes coming into work more positive. Not only are her nurse duties always done when they are supposed to be, she also always helps us on the floor with call lights, baths, getting residents up, laying residents down, and meals. I have no hesitation when going to her for help, questions, or to report issues. She always shows respect, has a smiling face and a positive attitude. I love her as a nurse, person and teammate.” From Anyssa Thompson, CMA: “Jodi is an amazing nurse. There has never been a time I worked with her that she has not helped with any and every need I had. Her competence shows in answers she gives to even the toughest questions. She constantly helps toilet, bathe, feed and assist HUNTLEY, continued on page 2