The Episcopal Home

January 2020
Culbertson Mennonite Church Singers
Church of the Nazarene Singers
Four of a Kind Singers
Lisa Turchi and Student Carolers
Robilee and Emily

THANKS!

We are grateful to the many individuals and groups who visited during December and provided us with music and sounds of the season.

I began this last holiday season with a trip to Longwood Gardens where beauty was everywhere. Poinsettias were resplendent with color in brilliant reds and spectacular whites. Ferns and evergreens were positioned perfectly and provided a backdrop for the red and white poinsettias. Trees were covered in lights - white, blue, red, and purple. Nothing could have been improved upon and it was absolutely beautiful.

We had beauty here at the EH during the holiday season as well, not so much aesthetically, but present in the interactions between residents and visitors, residents and residents, and residents and staff. There was a kindness, a patience that sometimes is not present - the "extra mile" type of positive interchange.

The beauty was in small things - not extraordinary things - but ordinary everyday things like patience, kindness, politeness and gratitude. Some would describe these as "soft" or unmeasurable, but that doesn't diminish their importance. As Peter Gomes said, "God's power is in his capacity to make much of little, for that is what he does at Christmas, and that is what he does with us, if only we will let him." I pray that in 2020 God will continue to make much of little for the Episcopal Home residents, staff, families, and visitors.

Amen.
Mary Grace

Residents
Jo - Jan. 19

Staff
Kathy Y. - Jan 13





Board of Trustees News
The Rev. Rebecca Myers
President, Board of Trustees
Happy and Blessed New Year!

The Board is meeting on Saturday, January 4. We will be a smaller board of 11, down from 15. This is in accordance with our revised By-Laws adopted in August. 

The Sustainability Committee of Bishop Scanlan, Mary Grace Shearer, Treasurer David Luo, Chaplain Barbara Hutchinson, and me, met throughout December. Drew Dorgan and Alex Hagen-Frederikson from globalHMA have also been on these meetings. globalHMA assists with our marketing and fundraising efforts.

Wonderful videos were made and posted to Facebook as part of our year-end fundraising campaign. Thanks to all who made those happen. You can see all of them on the YouTube page HERE

Thank you to everyone who donated to the Home during the past year. Excluding other sources of income, donations from YOU - churches, parishioners and individuals, totaled $62,723.96. And the in-kind donations of parties, visits, items needed by residents, painting, and prayers ensured that the residents received wonderful care. Together the light and love of Jesus Christ is made manifest.

 Rebecca +
January 10 - 10:15
Luhrs Elementary Students
January 13 & 27
Milan & Casey
January 24 & 25 - 2:00
Baking Club
AROUND OUR HOUSE
When Casey and Milan visited last month, Casey arrived sporting a festive holiday hat.
Hooray for our great staff who worked Christmas day and
provided plenty of holiday cheer for residents and guests.
It’s important to stay fit and healthy, especially as you get older. Exercise is credited with helping us to live longer, prevent falls, reduce risk of heart attacks and strokes, maintain bone density, reduce risk of dementia and disease, and build confidence and independence.
Mary Grace leads regular exercise sessions for residents.




Adult coloring is popular with some of our residents. Not only is it an enjoyable activity, it can offer some positive benefits as well. Coloring activities are credited with helping to reduce stress and anxiety, improve motor skills, vision, and focus.
Christmas dinner with residents and families
The mother of one of our staff made these cute decorations for each resident and staff member.
Your Support is Vital to Our Residents
Donate by Mail or Online

Your generous monetary donations help our residents who need financial assistance.


Monetary gifts are tax deductible.
Checks should be made payable to the Episcopal Home and mailed to the address at the bottom of this newsletter
Other Ways to Help
We always appreciate receiving items from our current wish list:

Postage Stamps
'Depend' Undergarments (L, XL,2XL)
Tide Free & Gentle laundry detergent
Unscented dryer sheets
Large print word find books
Sponsor a visit or special activity
Bingo Prizes

Contact Mary Grace
(717) 532-4612
The Episcopal Home is a place where residents receive friendship, spiritual nurture, rest, recreation and excellent physical care in a peaceful setting which allows them to live in a place of safety, warmth and love. The Home is able to care for those with limited financial means because parishes of the Episcopal Diocese of Central Pennsylvania support the facility. Through the ministry of the Episcopal Home, the Church is engaged in God's mission to value life and care for others.