My Start in Care Center Ministry
My start in Care Center ministry began in January of 1997.
Before this time, it was suggested by two friends that I would be 'good
at nursing home ministry'. At that time the idea was intimidating.
I was encouraged by two seasoned servants of the Lord to help them in
their ministry to residents of Vallhaven Care Center in Neenah,
Wisconsin. The two gentleman left earth for Heaven at ages 90 and 88
years old.
After the older man left for his Heavenly Home, I gave a memorial
message in his honor. The ministry team at that time, told me there was
no reason to look for some one else to share the Gospel with these
residents. That affirmation gave me new confidence. The younger man, Max
Ross, began this ministry in 1987. Six months before he died he asked me
if I 'would keep this ministry going'. I was already giving messages,
alternating with a new friend. I told Max, "I am going to need your
prayers." He answered, "I already pray for you every night." He had
become a spiritual father to me.
A mutual friend of ours was receiving materials from THE SONSHINE
SOCIETY. At this time, she herself was a shut in, so she gave me what
she had collected. I have ordered many relevant materials from them
since that time.
Since that time, God has led me to find many resources and support for
nursing home ministry. They are all listed on this site.
Praise God for people who are experts in helping others in a very
important ministry to elders who have been almost forgotten gems.
In service to a Loving Savior, Jesus Christ as His willing servant.
Lois Wiederhoeft
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