So I wrote this post about 2 days ago, but I was so bummed because I accidentally deleted it! I was catching up with you all in telling you about the awesome time that my congregation and I had at the first nursing home visit that we went to. Thank God the disappointment is behind me and now I'm going to attempt to share with you again.
So, this last month has been so very busy which is why I haven't posted as much as I would have liked. Number one on my list has been the nursing home ministry! My congregation and I went to our first nursing home visit to encourage the residents and to encouragethe staff in the faith. I have to say I was very nervous and just hoping to be a good ambassador for Christ. I did not want to fail in the task that He put before me. What I came to find is that not only was it rewarding and a great experience, but that I learned so much about ministry. Ministry is a two way street, you give and you take. As much as I went to encourage, I have to say I left more encouraged by them. The residents and staff there were so receptive, and so happy to see us come, that we couldn't help but leave their rejoicing and thanking God for the visit!
Though I've had many things on my plate this month I must say I'm so grateful to be a part of House of Deliverance's Helping Hands Ministry and the work we're doing with the nursing home. I want to encourage all of you to go to your local nursing homes, your coordinated care facilities, and/or your rehab facilities to encourage the people that are there in the faith. I believe God's going to show you what a difference your presence can make!
Deuteronomy 15:11 ~ "For there will never cease to be poor in the land. Therefore I command you, ‘You shall open wide your hand to your brother, to the needy and to the poor, in your land."
~God Bless
