Another day of blessing at Peacehaven Nursing Home! We did chapel service at Hope Centre - the residents here are in different stages of dementia. Nothing to be ashamed about that. We live in a fallen world marred by sin.
The folk love singing and one of the favourites is
"Jesus loves me this I know,
For the Bible tells me so.
Little ones to Him belong.
They are weak and he is strong.
Yes Jesus loves me,
The Bible tells me so.
They may not remember what they heard an hour ago, but they certainly remember the truths of Scripture as expressed in the hymns like the one quoted. What a joy to see their smiling faces as they sang this morning. I was greatly touched. These gospel truths they learned in their younger days are imprinted indelibly in their minds. We've been encouraged and inspired to go on with our ministry of sharing the gospel with these lovely folk.
As usual we joined the staff for lunch. We had lovely fellowship and the Home provided a birthday cake for me as they always do on our birthdays. We feel ourselves part of the family of Peacehaven. Some of the nurses look upon us as their grandparents and addressed us as such!
Good friendships are not measured by the frequency of phone calls, or letters or visits. The best friendships are recognized by the quality of time and feelings shared.
Lord thank You for allowing us to minister to these dear people, residents and staff. In doing so, we have been ministered to.
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