Fall 2011 - Presbyterian Homes & Services
Fall 2011 - Presbyterian Homes & Services
Fall 2011 - Presbyterian Homes & Services
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“Out of the believer’s heart shall flow<br />
streams of living water.” John 7:38 NRSV<br />
Dear Friends of <strong>Presbyterian</strong> <strong>Homes</strong> & <strong>Services</strong>,<br />
The St. Croix Valley, anchored by its namesake river as well as miles of scenic<br />
landscapes, small-community character and rich history, is home to many people<br />
including a growing population of older adults.<br />
<strong>Presbyterian</strong> <strong>Homes</strong> & <strong>Services</strong> has served older adults in the St. Croix Valley for<br />
over a decade through its three senior living communities and an expanding range<br />
of home and community services in Washington County, Minnesota and St. Croix<br />
County, Wisconsin. Although our ministry isn’t exclusive to the St. Croix Valley,<br />
the stories shared in this edition of Perspectives tell how our mission affects a<br />
region’s capacity to be a good place for older adults to live. Our vision for the future<br />
increases choices in all the places we reach older adults and wherever they call home.<br />
Rivers have tributaries—rivulets of water flowing into the broader concourse that<br />
together form the contours of the valley. So too, our mission is shaped by the<br />
involvement of affiliate organizations, collaborators and donors who share our vision<br />
and understand that the well being of older adults increases the vitality of a region.<br />
There’s a reason why the sight and sound of a river calms our souls. The river is a<br />
powerful scriptural image with important lessons: God, who is the author of creation,<br />
also provides us wellsprings to resource and refresh; it takes faith and perseverance<br />
to meet the challenges around each bend, whatever obstacles stand in the way; and<br />
even as we stay true to our course, we are both shaping and shaped by the landscape<br />
we inhabit.<br />
PHS provides more than just places to live. By aiming to offer the highest quality<br />
of life for older adults at all of our communities, extended through home and<br />
community services, PHS stays true to our mission to enrich the lives of older adults<br />
and reflect the love of God. Thank you to all who support us with time, talent,<br />
treasure and prayer; from your hearts flow streams of living water.<br />
Together in Christ,<br />
Robert Dunbar<br />
Board Chair<br />
<strong>Presbyterian</strong> <strong>Homes</strong> & <strong>Services</strong><br />
Daniel A. Lindh<br />
President & CEO<br />
<strong>Presbyterian</strong> <strong>Homes</strong> & <strong>Services</strong><br />
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FALL <strong>2011</strong>
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