Commun ty Matters Salina Presbyterian Manor
January 2017
Mary’s musings The Finlandia hymn refers to a serene hymn-like section of the patriotic symphonic poem Finlandia, written in 1899 and 1900 by the Finnish composer Jean Sibelius. It was later re-worked by the composer into a stand-alone piece. Other words commonly sung to the same melody include six Christian hymns. This Is My Song is the one I’m most familiar with, the words were written in 1934, by Lloyd Stone. Recently I assisted with a funeral service for one of our residents, and this was the opening hymn. As I sang these beautiful words they spoke to my heart. After the long year of politics and all that has transpired I encourage you to memorize these words and make them your daily prayer as we begin 2017. This is my song, O God of all the nations, a song of peace for lands afar and mine; MUSINGS, continued on page 6
Get to know Jenni Jones Jenni Jones grew up in the country, 22 miles from Salina. When she was 12, new neighbors moved in one mile south. In the country, that’s next door. Even though a mile apart, they became close and knew they could call on each other for anything. Jenni liked to visit with the couple “next door” and remembers they always waved when they passed on the road. The neighbor’s name? Kim Fair, who just retired as marketing director at Salina Presbyterian Manor. Jenni spent December training to be Kim’s successor. “It’s an honor. Someone said to me, ‘You have big shoes to fill,’” Jenni said. “I said, ‘I’m trying to get my feet to grow.’” JONES, continued on page 2