KSC CONNECTION Koinonia Senior Care Newsletter April 2019

PROVIDING...

* honor, help & hope for homebound seniors, wherever they call home;

* encouragement for widows & caregivers;

* awareness & action opportunities for the community.

KOINONIA—”Spiritual community or Christian fellowship”

www.kscare.org

316-209-9028

Hands

I am fascinated by looking at aging

hands. Hands have a story to tell. Old

hands, though wrinkled and weak have

been the tools given to many to work,

reach out and embrace life. From the

folding of hands in prayer to the folding

of hands in pain; from drying heartfelt tears to drying the dish-

es after supper; from holding loved ones close to holding rifles

in war; from shaking the fruit trees to shaking hands with

dignitaries; from chopping up vegetables to chopping up wood;

these hands have a lifetime of stories. Sometimes they’re dirty,

scraped and bruised. Other times they’re soft, smooth and

gentle. Some times they’re strong, nimble and quick. Other

times they’re weak, bent and broken.

Each jagged scar, each calloused knuckle, each crooked finger

carries with it an intriguing story worth the time to listen to and

learn more, but the hands that have changed my life and my

future are the nail-scarred hands of The One who gave His life

for me on the cross and then resurrected Himself from the

grave on the third day. Jesus is His name. It will be His hands

that reach out to me and welcome me into Heaven. It is the

story of His hands that I want my hands to tell as they serve,

pray, love, and

reach out to a lost

and hurting world,

in Jesus’ name.

Be inspired.

Be intentional.

Love, Give. Share.

Christine

24 Now Thomas, one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. 25 So the other disciples

told him, “We have seen the Lord!”

But he said to them, “Unless I see the

nail marks in his hands and put my

finger where the nails were, and put my

hand into his side, I will not believe.”

26 A week later his disciples were in the

house again, and Thomas was with

them. Though the doors were locked,

Jesus came and stood among them

and said, “Peace be with you!” 27 Then

he said to Thomas, “Put your finger

here; see my hands. Reach out your

hand and put it into my side. Stop doubt-

ing and believe.”

28 Thomas said, “My Lord and my God!”

29 Then Jesus told him, “Because you

have seen me, you have believed;

blessed are those who have not

seen and yet have believed.”

John 20: 24-29

16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have

eternal life. John 3:16

A WIDOW’S WORDS ... ...on her church, who recently provided a meal and a time of fellow-ship between the deacons, their wives and the widows and widowers of the church. “It was lovely. I really enjoyed it because I don’t get out much more anymore. My deacon called and came by and picked me up. I en-joyed seeing friends I hadn’t seen in long time. “ Rose ...on her deacon. My TV wasn’t working right and all I could think to do was call my deacon and see if he could help me. Within an hour or so he was here. It took him awhile, but he figured it out for me! Elaine ...on her pastor and congregation. My pastor come by 3 times to see me since I’ve joined there and 2 of those times were on a Sunday afternoon after preaching 3 services. Someone brings me communion weekly and some people from the church are coming over on April 28th to clean up my year. Evelyn

Opportunities

4 U (for you!)

BLESSING GIFT

Make-&-Take

Wed. April 24

Tyler Road Baptist Church

571 S. Tyler Road

APRIL TRAINING for

senior visits

APRIL 3, 1;00-3:00

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DRIVING MISS MARTHA

Be on our list to call when a

senior needs a ride to an

appointment or run errands.

Call 209-9028

ALZHEIMER’S

Lunch & Learn

12-1 (RSVP lunch)

April 2, 2019

Legal & Financial Issues

Alzheimer’s Assoc. Office

1820 E. Douglas, Wichita, KS

316-267-7312

Respite. Take it and do something for yourself, knowing your loved one is taken care of.

“I look forward to days when KSC friends come. I can use the time for personal refreshment or business knowing my mom is in excellent hands, leaving me to enjoy the time worry free! And when I return home, Mom is happy and in good spirits.”

Go for a walk, have a meal with a friend, sleep, read a book, or listen to uplifting music.

Another way to rejuvenate is to go see Steven Curtis Chapman at the historic Orpheum Theatre in Wichita on Thursday, May 2 as he plays through three decades of music from this most-awarded Christian artist.

The intimate historic venues and Steven’s transparency had one person saying, “We felt more like friends than fans.” Another fan said, “He gave us glimpses of both the success-es and the challenges that he and his family have gone through. We got to hear right from his heart.”

Tickets are available at stevencurtischapman.com/tour

Thank you for your prayers,

financial and/or

volunteer support!

This month’s Blessing Gift is a cross cookie, made by

Cheri’s Bakery

2121 N. Tyler Rd. Wichita, KS 67212

316-722-1190

To add your Wichita homebound senior loved one to our Blessing Gift recipient list, call or text

Christine at 316-209-9028 or email at Christine@kscare.org.

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Look for our KSC booth at the

following community events!

The SPRINGtacular this Saturday

is FREE!

Stop by & spin the wheel for prizes!

Homeschool Conference at Century II

Registration & cost required for this one.

https://www.teachingparents.org/

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April’s Touch Someone Challenge

Take a senior friend to an Easter service and lunch and maybe through a stroll at the

beautiful Botanica Gardens to see all the spring flowers!

Care Team Spotlight

Koinonia Senior Care employees 12 part-time compassionate staff of employees whose hearts call at this stage in their life is to serve our senior friends and their care-givers. KSC offers monthly training on topics relevant to the services we provide and situations we encounter. We have been blessed with the best. I think this is because they are called to serve and they see their investment of time as a ministry, not a job. I’d like for you to meet Sharlet, one of our Care Team staff:

Sharlet

Sharlet began serving at Koinonia Senior Care as a way to pay it forward for the help and visits given to her dad by one of the KSC volunteers, Lyle,

Sharlet strives to provide encouragement, love, com-

panionship and assistance physically, emotionally

and spiritually to those she serves.

One verse that Sharlet likes is Hebrews 6:10, God is

not unjust; He will not forget your work and the love

you have shown

him as you have

helped his people and continue to help them.

Of Sharlet and Patty, one caregiver wrote, “I look

forward to days when KSC friends come. I can

use the time for personal refreshment or business

knowing my mom is in excellent hands, leaving

me to enjoy the time worry free! And when I

return home, Mom is happy and in good spirits.”

Thank you, Sharlet, for serving our senior friends

and treating them with respect, honor and as a

good friend and family! Sharlet and Amy serving at our 2018

KSC Chick-fil-A fundraiser.

Koinonia Senior Care

13303 W. Maple, Suite 139, PMB #128

Wichita, KS 67235

This newsletter has articles of encouragement for widows, homebound seniors, caregivers, and the local church/community who reach out to the needs of wid-ows, caregivers & homebound seniors, wherever they call home.

OUR MISSION

Christian Fellowship

Assistance

Respite

Errands & transportation

Enriching the lives of

homebound seniors & their

caregivers, & encouraging

our community to join us.

Community Projects

Action Opportunities

Resources

Education & awareness

Board of Directors

Rhonda Turner

Dr. Carlene Klassen

Chris Dennis

Lyle Jones

Officers

Christine Brisco

Dawn Roberts

OUR MOTTO

To captivate our community

with the character of Christ

through compassionate

CARE OUR VISION

To be a model com-

munity of churches,

neighbors and

businesses who

bring moments of

joy, honor, help and

hope to widows, the

aging and their care-

givers through per-

sonally providing

CARE for those God

puts in their path.

KSC is non-profit

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