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A NEW ERA OF COOPERATION BEGINSsay the transition to a new board has gone smoothly. Dr. John Yeats, MBC Executive Director, and Dr. Ken Parker, pastor of First Baptist Church, Kearney, and the new chairman of the board, has assured us the ministry will continue its successful path ministering to the needs of aging adults. They have openly expressed that they want no disruption to the fine services offered aging residents and their families through the ministries of The Baptist Home. As a result, there are no anticipated changes in staffing, operations, or admission policies except those that would only build upon the great reputation of The Baptist Home.

Former trustees of The Baptist Home and The Baptist Home Foundation did an excellent job of serving this ministry, helping us to stay focused on our mission to demonstrate God’s love to aging humanity. I am just as confident that the new trustees will be as successful, and I look forward to the expansion of this ministry for many years to come under new governing leadership.

The Baptist Home Foundation will become a subsidiary under The Baptist Home. As such, it will continue the mission of generating, managing and distributing financial resources to support the mission of The Baptist Home. The foundation also supports Global Aging Missions and Adult Ministries on behalf of The Baptist Home.

I am personally claiming Ephesians 4:31,32 (NIV) in this matter, “Get rid of all bitterness,

Compassionate Care since 1913The Baptist Home

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New TBH Board Chair Ken Parker welcomed newly elected trustees, Baptist Home staff and guests to the first meeting of the convention elected board since litigation ended. The meeting was held April 4-5 at the Missouri Baptist Building in Jefferson City.

MBC President John Yeats helped hand-out gifts to retiring trustees to thank them for their service.

The Baptist Home is once again a part of the Missouri Baptist Convention family of ministries. The litigation between the Missouri Baptist Convention and The Baptist Home for rights of governance has ended after 17 years in the Missouri courts. The Missouri Western Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the Missouri Baptist Convention, and former trustees of The Baptist Home decided to end the matter by no longer pursuing appeals in the courts, preferring to focus on ministry.

I say former trustees because they have resigned effective April 5, and a new board of trustees elected by the Missouri Baptist Convention has replaced them. I must also

From left to right, The Baptist Home Advancement Director Ron Mackey,

Marilyn Skipper, daughter of the Erickson's, The Baptist Home-Ashland Founding Administrator Steve Long,

The Baptist Foundation of Mid-Missouri representative Barney Sword, The Baptist

Home Advancement Officer Derek Tamm and also representing The Baptist

Foundation of Mid-Missouri, Bill Lloyd. Not pictured from the Foundation are

Jack Blaylock and Jim Marberry.

rage, and anger, brawling, and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” I have encouraged the staff to claim these same verses as our guide in all matters of transition in board governance. After having met the new board, I am confident that we are on the same page and want God’s will for this ministry.

It is certainly a historic time for the Missouri Baptist Convention and The Baptist Home to have the opportunity to partner together in aging ministries. We look forward to being a part of the family of the Missouri Baptist Convention ministries. Please join us in prayer and thanksgiving for this new day and era of cooperation for our Home and Family of believers in Christ. - Steven Jones, President

The Baptist Home recently received a gift of $150,000 from The Baptist Foundation of Mid-Missouri to be used for the construction of a new chapel on The Baptist Home-Ashland campus. The Baptist Home Trustees have named the chapel Duke-Nelson in memory of two prominent Missouri Baptist leaders, Nelson Duke and Tom Nelson and their wives.

The gift resulted from the sale of a home formerly owned by Leonard and Clara Erickson of Columbia. The home was donated after the Erickson’s passing to The Baptist Foundation of Mid-Missouri with the goal of it being used for furloughed missionaries and pastors. Marilyn Skipper, whose parents owned the home, said her

dad had long dreamed of a Baptist Home presence in central Missouri. Marilyn will be one of the first residents on the new Baptist Home campus at Ashland. The gift will be used for the Duke-Nelson Chapel, and the entryway and foyer will be named in honor of her parents.

This gift brings The Baptist Home closer to reaching $800,000, the amount needed to be awarded a $100,000 Challenge grant from the J.E. & L.E. Mabee Foundation of Oklahoma. $800,000 of the $900,000 project must be raised by July 10, 2019, one year from the issuance. As of today, $730,000 has been secured for this project. The chapel will be built as one part of a larger community center for social gatherings, activities and worship.

$150K RECEIVED FROM THE BAPTIST FOUNDATION OF MID-MISSOURI FOR DUKE-NELSON CHAPEL

June 2019Volume 102, No. 2 The Baptist Home Newsletter Periodicals Postage paid at Ironton and at additional mailing offices.USPS Number 042-600Published four times annually by The Baptist Home. Postmaster: Send address changes to The Baptist Home, P.O. Box 87, Ironton, MO 63650. THE BAPTIST HOMEP. O. Box 87(101 Riggs Scott Lane)Ironton, MO 63650PHONE: 573-546-2709EMAIL: [email protected]: 573-546-2645WEBSITE: www.thebaptisthome.orgEDITOR: Becky BartonLAYOUT: Blue Duck Marketing L.L.C.

President of The Baptist HomeSteven R. Jones

We are committed to keeping your address confidential. We do not sell, rent, or lease our mailing list to third parties, and we will not provide your personal information to any third party individual, government agency, or company at any time unless compelled to do so by law.

Letter From The EditorOur theme for our newsletters this year is “Our Home, Our Family.” As you read the articles written by our staff and see the pictures of our residents on all our campuses, I hope the word “family” will come to mean more to you now than it did before. Because for many of us, family is usually a term we use to refer to people who are related to us by blood or by marriage or perhaps a term reserved for those who live with us under the same roof. At The Baptist Home, however, our residents and their families, our staff and our trustees, and even our donors, all become a part of what we lovingly refer to as “Our Baptist Home Family.”

And as families go, I have to say, we are pretty good at loving each other at The Baptist Home. Our staff are skilled at what they do, but what you will not find on their resumes is what we appreciate the most about them---their willingness to go that extra mile, to stop and give a needed hug, to listen to a concern, to cry with a family, to pray with a resident or to investigate a problem and implement corrective action. Simply stated, our staff love our residents like family, our trustees care about our residents like family, and our donors help provide the financial support we need to provide for our residents like family.

Is our family perfect? No, of course not. I would challenge you to show me a family that is. We do not always see things eye-to-eye. We have our fair share of disagreements, but, at the

end of the day, we have one goal in common. Our goal is also our mission, “To reflect God’s love to aging humanity.” We are united in that purpose and are committed to strive daily to create a culture that embraces our brothers and sisters in Christ as they make their final journey home.

A learning coloring book for young children. Developed by The Baptist Home, Inc., a ministry to the aging.



Grandma Doesn’t Know My Name



Just Like Me


"Just Like Me" - a story developed to help young children understand the similarities they share with older people.

"Grandma Doesn't Know My Name" - a story written to help young children understand how to handle a loved one going through memory loss associated with old age or dementia.

"A Home With Many Rooms" - the history of TBH written for young children.

THE BAPTIST HOME PRESENTS:EDUCATIONAL CHILDREN'S COLORING BOOK SERIES

Aging impacts us all, and the challenges are no less difficult for the young. The Baptist Home's mission of ministering to all aging humanity extends even to the young. The Baptist Home has

created three resources just for children to help with the conversation.

If you are interested in receiving FREE copies for yourself or your church, please contact: Becky Barton • [email protected] • (866) 454-2709

Becky Barton serves as the Director of Communications for The Baptist Home. She manages the marketing and communications program to ensure the home accomplishes its mission and ministry, now and in the future.

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In Paul’s letter to the church at Philippi, he opens his thoughts by thanking the church for their “partnership.” This rather small, insignificant church in a distant Roman outpost held a dear place in his heart. That special relationship was not because of their explosive growth or their overcoming some great societal challenge, but rather because they loved and remembered Paul. In his darkest days, he had a love for these people that was overwhelming.

The Baptist Home has survived and thrived for over one hundred years because of our “partnership” with you, our donors, our volunteers, and our resident family members. You give, serve, and entrust us with your loved ones, and we hold that commitment as a sacred trust – or partnership.

In this newsletter, you will see pictures of our/your residents involved in the ordinary day-to-day life of The Home. You will see pictures of residents celebrating various holidays, enjoying the company of church and community groups who visit and “love-on” our residents. As you look at these pictures, I want to ask you to take a moment and look a little deeper, a little longer. When you look deeply, you will see a human being who is on a journey – their last and longest journey.

Aging is the longest journey we as human beings traverse. It is a journey marked by life-altering loss. These losses occur without warning and often at a pace that makes it very difficult to cope. The losses involve declining health, loss of a spouse, loss of independence, and can cause the elderly person to struggle to hold onto a sense of value and purpose. Kaiser Health News and PBS Newshour recently published their findings from a 2017 study of the elderly in long-term care. What they discovered is disheartening – at least thirty percent of those living in “nursing homes, assisted living centers and adult care homes” are suicidal and “at least 364 suicides a year occur among people living in or moving to long-term care settings, or among their caregivers.” It is difficult to even write those words in this context – a context where we celebrate aging, and where we work to help the aging have a full life. But these statistics, as harsh as they are to comprehend, do remind us of the vitally important work we are doing at The Baptist Home.

Serving those who are in the midst of their longest journey is what we are called to do at The Baptist Home. It is why we celebrate with our elders. It is why we encourage them to be involved in life with others, and most importantly, it is why we stay close, look deep, and listen closely to those for whom we care. They are facing a huge challenge – their own mortality. And, we are committed to walking with our residents on this final journey.

But, as committed as we are, we cannot continue with our mission without your help. We need you, our donors and supporters, to partner with us. When you give, you enable our staff to continue to serve and to bless the elderly residents entrusted to our care. When you give, you make an eternal difference in the life of someone who is facing the most difficult journey of their life. When you give, you receive the God-given blessing of knowing you are part of a divine partnership.

So, we humbly ask…will you partner with us in serving aging humanity?

“For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His footsteps.” - 1 Peter 2:21

Sincerely,

Ron Mackey, Director of Advancement

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Eugene Fisher and his wife, Norma, worked together to complete a Valentine’s Day quiz.

Staff buy residents gifts each year. Ruth DeCiantis held up her jar of candy and bear she received.

Raymond and Marion Giles were crowned the Valentine King and Queen.

Will you be mine?

about why God has taken all three of his brothers home to heaven. He told me he’s just not sure why he is still here, and they all died and left him. In our talk, I’m sure that we didn’t answer all his questions. I did learn a lot about his family as he reminisced about each of his brothers and how they impacted each other’s lives. He dealt with more of the grief and loss, and I listened and shared in his sorrow and his joy. He is part of my flock, and a member of my family--The Baptist Home family.

I had a conversation the other day with my friend, John, about his mother, Mable, who is eighty-four years old. She regularly wants to talk about the home that she and John’s father, Frank, owned when they were a young couple and just starting their family. John remembers the home was older with loose floor boards, and something always needed fixing or repaired.

What John has trouble grasping is that his mom is still dealing with grief and loss even though his father died four years ago. His mother is still focused on the first real home that she and her husband owned together--The place where they started raising their family, and where they poured out their energy in making it a warm and loving home. Mable also likes to reminisce about her late husband, and she sometimes talks about him as if he is still alive.

Mable is in the process of trying to resolve several major losses in her life. She grieves the loss of her soul mate. She also holds tightly to those years as a young wife and mother when her children needed her the most, and the cherished house that became their home. Those pieces of “unfinished business” are what she needs to work through.

For over one hundred years, The Baptist Home has provided a safe, Christ-like, family environment where your family members, and ours, can address these life issues. Jesus was treated as family when He returned many times to the home of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus in Bethany. They took Him in. They gave Him rest. They fed Him, and they treated Him like one of their own. They listened to Him, and they shared in His sorrow and His joy. There is a reason He kept coming back to the comfort and support that He found there. He became a vital part of their family.

This week I went to go visit one of my favorite residents, who has been struggling with questions

HOW A LOVING FAMILY DEALS WITH LOSSBY JIM WILLS, CAMPUS PASTOR

Guidance For Helping Loved Ones Through The Grieving Process• Be there for your loved ones when they grieve.

• Feelings associated with grief and loss are normal. These events occur in everyone’s life, especially as we age.

• Teach younger generations how best to respond to grief and loss.

• Meet them where they are. Walking with the aging parent or grandparent through the grieving process is the first step.

• Reminiscing about past life events and specific stories from the past is a part of the process of resolving issues of loss.

• Strong emotions are sometimes unearthed during these conversations. Don’t be afraid to go there with your loved one.

• As our family members revisit the people and events of the past, they often experience more peace and come closer to resolving the issues that trouble them.


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Pet therapy

Members of Stouts Creek-Ironton performed an Easter Cantata for residents in the chapel.

Bev McCulloch shared stories and gave residents encouragement through music.

Missionary Becky Kuelker reported on her mission work in Tepic, Mexico.

Special Visitors

Members of Tower Grove-St. Louis come faithfully twice a year to lead residents in worship.

Resident John Carroll and guest Gary Barlow performed gospel music to close-out Holy Week.

George and Jeanette Ashley performed favorite hymns for residents in the chapel. Jeanette is the daughter of the late John Burney, third superintendent of The Home.

For Arlene Jackson, it was love at first sight.Lola Hatcher loved holding a beagle brought by staffer Melinda Stevens.

Juanita Twitchel enjoyed meeting this fur-baby brought by Safe Harbor Hospice.

Ramona Harpending had a kitten make itself at home on her lap.

William Brooks and this pup enjoyed their visit.

Opal Brooks enjoyed petting Joey, owned by Administrator Sherri Snider.

Geraldine Pace held one of the adorable beagles.

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Jim and Mariah Fabry helped with dance instruction.

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BSU group with their leaders, Bruce and Beki Wade.

A Big Band style dance was held. Residents, staff and BSU students dressed in period clothing and danced to tunes by Glenn Miller and The Andrews Sisters. Pictured are DON Amanda Misselhorn and Beulah Miller.

Betty Towler enjoyed visiting with the students.Betty and Roy Mason enjoyed the photo booth.

Bruce Wade and BSU students Brent and Seth performed a skit entitled “Pretty as a Pig in Mud.”

Members of the BSU group from the Missouri University of Science & Technology in Rolla made their annual visit to the AV campus over their spring break. This year the theme was “When Radio Was-Do You Remember?” which was all about the 1940s era. Residents and staff always enjoy the BSU's visit, and this year was no exception.

BSU students teamed up with residents to answer trivia questions about the 1940s.

Students brought out the brass for a concert in the atrium.

Dietary staffer Shelly Harbison danced with John Carroll.


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BIRTHDAYSJul 3 Myrtle Becker, First Baptist, ArnoldJul 16 Marion Giles, Fellowship Baptist, WildwoodJul 19 Elizabeth Adams, Kirkwood BaptistJul 20 Melva Florea, First Baptist, IrontonJul 24 Mary Bolton, First Baptist, MansfieldJul 24 Ralph Lucas, Free Will Baptist, Bonne TerreJul 29 Carolyn Noe, Fee Fee Baptist, BridgetonJul 30 Ruthel Shirley, South County Baptist, St. LouisJul 30 William Shirley, South County Baptist, St. LouisAug 5 Bill Davis, Ellis Grove Baptist, Ellis, ILAug 11 Raymond Giles, Fellowship Baptist, WildwoodAug 16 Fred Davis, First Baptist, IrontonAug 20 Rebecca Jolley, Cornerstone Baptist, Jefferson CityAug 25 Robert Blick, Windsor Baptist, ImperialAug 25 James Kelley, Hopewell Baptist, New BloomfieldAug 29 Josephine Reed, Maplewood BaptistSep 4 Lola Watson, Court Street Methodist, FultonSep 8 Frances Turley, First UMC, FestusSep 16 Tim Alcorn, First Baptist, LeadwoodSep 22 Bill Lumbley, First Baptist, IrontonSep 23 Virgie Dodd, Florissant Valley BaptistSep 28 Betty Mason, First Baptist, Wright CitySep 28 Juanita Twitchel, Warrenton Baptist

ANNIVERSARIES Aug 9 John(*) and Arlene Jackson, First Baptist, FarmingtonSep 2 Eugene and Norma Fisher, First Baptist, TroySep 10 Raymond and Marion Giles, Fellowship Baptist, Wildwood

(*) Not a resident of The Baptist Home

DECEASED RESIDENTSFeb 6 Bonnie Ivester, Bethel United Baptist, FredericktownFeb 12 William Rankin, First Baptist, ArnoldFeb 18 Doran “D.R.” Stroud, First Baptist, FarmingtonMar 18 LueDora Fox, First Baptist, IrontonMar 31 James Dallas Miller, Kirkwood BaptistApr 14 John Cope, Red Star Baptist, Cape Girardeau

RESIDENTS THAT LEFT FACILITYApr 11 Betty Miller, Kirkwood BaptistApr 28 Ruth DeGonia, St. Marie du lac, Ironton

Immediate Needs: Kleenex; White Towels Washcloths (colored) and Bath Towels (white and colored); Listerene; Cologne; Aftershave; Lotions; Scope; Polygrip; Deodorant; Toothpaste; Flower Arranging Supplies; Women’s socks (white); Men’s sleeveless t-shirts (white-XL); Shoelaces; Hairbrushes and combs; small mist bottles; Watercolors; Postage stamps; Diabetic socks; Long straight pins; Large safety pins; Sharp scissors; White felt (half or more yard); Women’s sleeveless t-shirts; DVD’s (family friendly); Hearing Aid Batteries size 13 and 312; Adult Coloring Books; Body Wash; Hair Pics; Standard watch batteries, size 377; Scrapbook paper and picture frames (all sizes); Small Bingo Prizes @ $1.00.

Volunteers Welcomed!Special music groups anytime; Sunday sing-a-longs; fingernail painting; letter writing; scripture reading 1 on 1; Special music for Sunday Worship Services; helping in the craft’s department.

For more information contact Debbie Boswell, [email protected], (573) 546-7429.

Campus Needs

For an application or for information about how to become a resident, life at The Baptist Home or other resources visit www.thebaptisthome.org/resident or contact one of The Baptist Home campuses. • Arcadia Valley: (573) 546-7429 • Ashland: (573) 657-0506 • Chillicothe: (660) 646-6219 • Ozark: (417) 581-2101

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Welcome New Residents!

Geraldine PaceFirst, ArnoldMarch 11

Alice HallFee Fee, Bridgeton February 18

Lola HatcherFirst, St. JamesMarch 16

Myrtle Becker First, ArnoldMarch 29


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One need not look far to uncover the passion of the Polish Baptists for a preferred future. Daniel Trusiewicz, current mission partnership coordinator, European Baptist Federation, reminds us that by 1938, the Polish Baptists fruitfully did evangelism and established a theological seminary, a publishing house, a hospital, an orphanage and an eldercare home. However, eighty years ago this September 1, the Nazis nearly annihilated the Baptist witness in that great country. Astonishingly, the Baptists’ passion was not dead, only strewn, unrecognizable, in the Polish streets that awful autumn. From these ashes, the Baptists emerged and are moving once again toward a vibrant and caring Slavic community of faith.

Through a series of God-directed steps, The Baptist Home Foundation met the current president of the Baptist Union (made up of 100 churches) and a local pastor himself, Mateusz Wichary. He has been leading this Baptist Union of Poland to constantly face forward with three pillars of focus: leadership development with existing pastors, inviting new leaders to pastor church plants, and charity work. It is this charity work that The Baptist Home Foundation has a place to attach and champion this vision.

With a small minority of Poles (.0135 of the total Polish population), these Baptist leaders have decided that to show compassionate care for their fellow citizens engages people to hear the Gospel. Currently, a homeless shelter and rehabilitation center has been successfully opened with twenty-two residents. Under the leadership of a former businessman, now a young pastor, seminary graduate and therapist, Rafal Witkowski has joined Mateusz with his own remarkable story. A

local Baptist church in Bialystok, near the Belarusian border, had the only eldercare center before World War II, still the only one of its kind among Polish Baptists. On this trip was also Marzena Snarksa, assistant to the director of this impressive campus and holding an earned Master’s in Social Work degree.

• This Christian nursing home at Bialystok has space for 66 in both single and double rooms;

• The staff numbers 37, including a doctor, nurses and other staff, and there is space for skilled, heavy care residents;

• The activities include music, theatre and cabaret groups, including children, youth and active senior adult programs and guests.

• Other amenities include a common room, connected with the library, as well as a garden.

• In Poland, volunteers are welcomed to work with the residents as well as students with internships.

• This place invites all persons into its campus and treats each one with respect and a Christian welcome.

The projections for the 65-and-over aging population of Poland by 2020, just next year, is 22 percent of the total population. The same projections for the USA in 2020 are for the over-65 to be at 17 percent. Poland’s emigration to especially the UK and The Republic of Ireland, along with a declining birth rate, is also affecting the total population of the country.

• Pray for Polish Baptists with a renewed vision for sharing Christ with their country men and women.

• Pray for the leadership as they envision a compassionate care ministry “to the least of these.”

• Pray for the global aging missions ministry of The Baptist Home Foundation, an encompassing vision of the President and CEO of The Baptist Home, Steven Jones.

Dr. Roger Hatfield serves as Global Aging Missions Specialist for The Baptist Home Foundation. He specializes in Global Missions outreach and strives to build relationships with churches and other ministry specialists dedicated to advancing the care of the aged around the world.

President of the Baptist Union of Poland Mateusz Wichary shared their vision for expanding charity work in Poland.

In April, The Baptist Home staff hosted Polish Baptist leaders to provide training and to discuss mission opportunities in Poland. (From left) Becky Barton, Rafal Witkowski, Marzena Snarksa, Ron Mackey, Jim Nelson and Mateusz Wichary.

“And even when I am old and gray, O God, do not forsake me, Until I declare Your strength to this generation, Your power to all who are to come.” – Psalm 71:18

The Christian nursing home at Bialystok offers a variety of activities and has space for 66 residents. The activities include music and plays as well as programs for people of all ages.


Our Baptist Home communities care for our aging veterans. The Baptist Home, through Veterans Care Ministry, continues to honor and to celebrate those who have served and sacrificed for the cause of freedom through their service in the US Armed Forces.

As part of our effort to reach aging veterans beyond our doors, Veterans Care Ministry is engaged in helping churches and Christian ministries develop a better understanding of and ministry to those who have served in our military and their families. We do this through awareness-building, mobilizing, equipping, and networking churches and communities to create a sustainable and reliable holistic web of care.

We are also aware that celebrating alone is sometimes not enough. Can you imagine something happening to you that traumatizes you to the degree that you no longer think of yourself or your world as good? That, when you look inside there is darkness and a deep sense of failure? This is the story of many who have experienced the trauma of combat and other traumatizing situations in which they feel either they failed, or they witnessed unnecessary harm to others. This human category of hidden wounds of war is not only an emotional/psychological wound, but it is spiritual.

Effective church ministries provide persons seeking spiritual answers to guilt, shame, failure, and anger with opportunities for healing, forgiveness, and redemption.

Here are a few examples of how the VCM mission is being accomplished:

• Made a presentation to a senior care network in Monett which led to discussions about how to

work toward developing support for veterans in senior care and at the community level;

• Our VCM Network continues to convene a monthly relational network of persons who serve in many professional roles and who are persons of faith and prayer;

• Attended a Kickapoo High School class to hear the freshmen students’ reports on their research projects to better understand who veterans are, how they served our country, some of the physical, psychological and spiritual injuries they carry, and how through simple actions we can honor their courage and sacrifice of service;

• Participated in a planning group to develop training for those who serve in pastoral care ministry in churches and in institutions to better understand and develop resources for helping veterans who have spiritual struggles with moral injury;

• Presented at the local NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness SWMO) workshop on post-traumatic stress about the effects of and helping resources for those who served in the military and their families;

• Presented moral injury information at the MSU Student Impact Summit on Mental Health;

• VCM will share information and ministry awareness resources at several upcoming events including: Battlefield Mall Senior Expo, Fearless Aging Festival, Missouri Hospice and Palliative Care Conference, Show Me Summit on Aging & Health, Baptist Associational Annual Meetings.

The Baptist Home through Veterans Care Ministry is available to provide training and ministry support to churches and ministry organizations seeking to help veterans and their families. For more information, please contact Tommy Goode, (417) 860-3471 or [email protected].

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Tommy Goode spoke at the MSU Student Impact Summit about Veterans Care Ministry and the effects of Moral Injury.

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Dr. Tommy Goode, D. Min. serves as The Baptist Home’s Advancement Officer for southwest Missouri. He has served state

conventions in both Missouri and Texas and in various settings addressing poverty issues.

In addition to being a former pastor, he has taught in the college classroom and has

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serve as a family which includes our residents, their families, and our staff.

Last year, we welcomed a new resident, Mildred Kaye, who came to The Baptist Home from Kansas City. Mildred was born and raised near Wheeling, Missouri, about 10 miles east of Chillicothe, just inside the Livingston County border. Over the last several months, we have discovered that Mildred is related to just about everyone. Well, if she isn’t directly related, she can make a connection pretty quick. So, it has become a joke when someone new is introduced to our family that “they are probably related to Mildred Kaye.”

Mildred Tompkins was her name back in Wheeling. And even if she wasn’t related to someone in town, she got to know them because she worked in the grocery store. Mildred was born on May 17th, 1926. She graduated from Wheeling High School in 1944. This year marks the 75th Anniversary of her high school graduation. She graduated with a class of just 25 people, and although that may seem like a small class, it was one of the

Mildred Kaye: The Value of Communityby Steve Moseley, Campus Pastor

largest in many years! Unfortunately, there are only five of her classmates still living; however, she has been in contact with three of them since she moved into The Baptist Home.

Mildred’s husband, Bill Kaye, was an insurance salesman. This job took them to Omaha, St. Joseph, and finally Kansas City. They were married in 1949 and had three children, all girls. Elizabeth, Mary, and Billie provided a lot of joy into their lives. Mildred and Bill were married for 47 years before he died in 1997.

Beginning in 1985, Mildred worked as a church secretary for 12 years at Englewood Baptist Church in the Northland of Kansas City. She had been a member since 1972. At first, she was only asked to serve temporarily as they had a policy which did not allow a church member to serve on staff. After time though, they finally changed the policy. She only served with two pastors in those dozen years. She said the best thing about serving in a church that long is getting to know the people and their families. Mildred is a people-person and loved getting to know them and making a strong connection. Mildred noted that there were many professors from nearby Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary who attended the church including late President Dr. Milton Ferguson, who was a resident here at The Baptist Home before Mildred arrived.

We have discovered past connections with Mildred and seven current and recent residents and even more with older, former residents. That is how we got the saying, “Well, they are probably related to Mildred Kaye!” And, we are glad to have her in our home as a part of our family!

Mildred Kaye

Betty Beaird and CNA Kayla Dowell shared a smile.

Mina Sparks smiled after getting some help from CNA Emily Stivers.

Opal Griffin got a hug from Prof. Asst. Lisa Moseley.

Dietary Aide Bridget Bernal and Ruth Cooper got to know each other before dinner.

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Vesta Cassada had a blast.

Wandalea Sconce gave it a try. Success!

Activities Director Angie Hamilton provided several fun games for residents to enjoy. Phyllis Roberts took a turn throwing the beach ball onto the duck’s back.

Nurse Heather Kelsall enjoyed a smoothie, too.

Opal Bargar loved her smoothie.

Celebrating Easter with Family & Friends

Norma Taggart and daughter, Penny. Ruth Cooper and her son, Richard.

Willa Estes and Family Wayne and Elois Wade and Family

James and Margaret Marshall and family.

Loretta Fanning and Family

Sadie Penniston and son, Paul.

Dietary Supervisor Jennie Cohee whipped-up delicious pineapple smoothies for residents to enjoy.

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Leaving a Legacy

Mary Belle Tedder with her great-granddaughter, Anna Cate.

John Mackey with one of his grandsons, Lance.

Norma Toot with four succeeding generations.

Housekeeping staffer Annette Stoner posed for a five generation photo.

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Mind, Body, Spirit

Birthdays are celebrated each month with good food, good music and good hearts.

Twila Bennett shared a lovely smile.

Clinton Taylor enjoyed exercising his mind with a puzzle.

Norma Toot rode the sci-fit bike without having to leave her chair.

LaVerna Williams made a new friend. Jeri Pratt enjoyed visiting with one of the students.

Students visit residents frequently as part of a program called Boomers to Bloomers. Eupha Webb enjoyed working with the children on a project.


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Campus NeedsPostage Stamps; Black Ink Pens; Hand Sanitizer – (Large refill bottles); Clorox Wipes/Lysol Wipes; Kleenex; Denture Tabs; Dove Body Wash or (Generic); Baby Oil; After Shave; White/Color Washcloths; Color Bath Towels; Hand Towels (print/color); Dish Clothes; Special Spa-like, scented lotions & perfume body spray i.e.: Bodycology, Bath & Body Works, etc. for whirlpool baths; Birthday gifts @ $1.00; Small Bingo Prizes; Bird Seed for Resident Bird Feeders; New or Used iPods or MP3 Players; Fitted Flannel Sheets (Twin Size); Fitted Cotton Sheets (Twin Size); International Coffee – Regular & Sugar-Free; Sewing Thread (White); Large Print Christian Books (Fiction/Other); Disposable Eyeglass Wipes.

Volunteers Welcomed!Provide a program or travelogue; special music or sing-a-long

(youth groups are welcome). Lead a table game session; read to residents; help residents write letters; visit 1 on 1 (reminisce or

look at resident’s photo album memories with them); be a listener; lead a craft project; host an ice cream social, cookie party, etc., be a pen pal or adopt a resident. Walk with a resident outside or go

for a wheelchair ride.For more information contact Angie Hamilton,

[email protected] (660) 646-6219

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ANNIVERSARIESAug 7 Don and Vesta Cassada, First Baptist, ChillicotheAug 9 Charles and Velma Anderson, Olive Branch Baptist, ChillicotheAug 28 Ray and Kathy Stafford, Devotie Baptist, Griffin, GASep 5 Donald and Betty Smith, Memorial Baptist, ColumbiaSep 17 James and Margaret Marshall, Berean Baptist, Waynesville


Sue Moseley (IL)Maplewood Baptist March 29

Betty Beaird Wheeling Baptist,February 6

Judy Mora Coon Creek Baptist,TrentonApril 26

Charles & Velma Anderson (IL)Olive Branch Baptist, ChillicotheMarch 22

Margaret & James MarshallBerean Baptist, WaynesvilleFebruary 5

Ruth Ann & Leman Marlay (IL)First, ChillicotheApril 13

Educational SeminarsLoss and confusion associated with dementia can lead to accusing, blaming, whining and complaining. This can leave a caregiver feeling frustrated, tired or uncertain.

In “The Plumber Stole My Remote” video, learn how using Validation Therapy techniques can help reduce anxiety, calm fears and build trust with someone you love who suffers from dementia.

Watch the video at www.thebaptisthome.org/validation

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w We are concerned for our future and the future of our family. We can ease that concern by having an effective estate plan. It is also the only way to make sure the stewardship of your accumulation will continue, as you desire, after your death. Your estate wishes can be carried out through a will or through a revocable living trust. An important reason to have a plan is to ensure that there is provision for the management of your assets if you are unable to manage them yourself. This can be accomplished with a durable power of attorney or a revocable living trust. The revocable living trust is the most flexible estate planning tool in existence today. The living trust can provide continuity to benefit you and your family, and for organizations and ministries you want to assist.

Important Terms to understand:There are vocabulary words you need to become familiar with as you learn more about revocable living trusts:Revocable means the estate owner can revoke or amend the trust at any time. You stay in control.Grantor, Trustor or Settlor is an individual who establishes the trust.Living Trust is a trust established by a grantor during his/her lifetime. This is different than a testamentary trust, which becomes effective at death. Trustee is the person or institution responsible for managing a trust. The trustee holds fiduciary title to assets, but is required to manage the assets in accordance with the terms of the agreement.Successor Trustee is the person or institution that fulfills the trustee’s duties in the case of disability, death or resignation of the initial trustee.Revocable-Self Declaration Living Trust is a trust established and managed by the grantor of the trust. The purpose of the trust is to distribute the grantor’s estate at his or her death while avoiding probate.

Advantages of the Revocable Living TrustUsing a revocable living trust in your estate plan allows you to avoid probate and the problems that are sometimes associated with it. Other key advantages include:• Reduction of administrative costs and speeding estate distribution;• Avoids interruption of income to heirs at grantor’s (estate owner’s) death;• Provides for the private distribution of estate and is more difficult to challenge than a will;

REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST:A VALUABLE ESTATE PLANNING TOOL

• Capability to transfer management without court involvement if grantor becomes incompetent;• The potential for greater diversity and security for investments if a corporate trustee is used.

The Living Trust Does Not:• Eliminate the need for a will since disposition of assets not included in the trust must be provided for in what is usually called a pour-over will.• Reduce income or estate taxes. It can, however, establish and fund trusts that do save income or estate taxes at death.

Establishment of the Revocable Living TrustA trust agreement must be drafted by an attorney and signed by the grantor(s) and initial trustee if not a grantor. The trust is funded by transferring a title to the trust during life. Probate is avoided only to the extent that assets are transferred to the trust. Therefore, it is important to transfer title of all your assets to the trust. Assets without a title can be transferred with a bill of sale or by assignment.

You can benefit The Baptist Home in your revocable living trust in several ways including:• Leaving a percentage of the remainder of your trust to The Baptist Home;• Leaving a specified amount to The Baptist Home;• Establishing a trust which provides for family members during their lifetimes and then distributes to The Baptist Home;• Leaving assets to The Baptist Home in exchange for a Gift Annuity for a loved one.

If you want more information about the Revocable Living Trust, e-mail [email protected], call (816) 509-2812 or get more information on our planned giving website www.tbhlegacy.org.

Greg Lober is a part-time employee of The Baptist Home specializing in planned giving. Greg has conducted over a thousand public and professional seminars on estate and tax planning and planned giving.


RETIREMENT: LIFE'S SABBATH

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To me “Retirement is Life’s Sabbath,” God’s gift so we can find life’s peace, purpose, resolution and satisfaction.Sabbath is “to cease, stop what one is doing in order to focus attention on more meaningful or important things.” It is more than just resting. True Sabbath is always “from something, for something, to something.” (Johnnie C. Godwin)Employees take Sabbaticals FROM regular work duties, FOR renewal, study, and to learn new skills, TO become a better leader or worker. Sabbaticals primary purpose is to give a person time to recharge, renew, reequip for a new kind of life.One seventh of our life is to be a Sabbath. We can view life in seven stages:

• Life’s Orientation – Birth to age 10• Occupational Preparation – Ages 11 – 22• Occupational Orientation – Ages 23 – 30• Occupational Mastery – Ages 31 - 40• Occupational Excelling - Ages 41 – 60• Occupational Closure – Age 60 to Retirement

date• Occupational Life’s Sabbath – Retirement date

to deathIf retirement is to be our Life’s Sabbath, then WHAT are we to do? Jewish families' Sabbath activities may give us answers.First, Jewish families take a break FROM their regular jobs, for worship of God. FOR a family meal, so they can share their heritage and fellowship to reconnect with each other. FOR individual prayers, reflections, refocusing on the important things in your life. TO become a person with a better relationship with God, family, friends and self. Applying Jewish Sabbath practices to “Our Life’s Sabbath,” we can cease FROM our life’s occupation FOR time to work on our vertical relationship with God, our horizontal relationships with family, friends, and our internal relationship with our self. Life’s Sabbath is time for you TO become all that God wants you to be. Our Vertical RelationshipOne primary purpose of Life’s Sabbath is to spend more time in our vertical relationship with God.

First, reflect on your standing with God. If you are not secure in your salvation, contact your pastor for counseling about your salvation. If you know you are a Christian, Life’s Sabbath gives you the opportunity to deepen Jesus Christ as Lord of your life. Second, let go of your occupation and fully embrace your vocation. In the Bible, occupation is what we do to earn money to meet physical needs. Our vocation is to be God’s obedient child and Christ’s Ambassador to all people. We may work many occupations in life, but we have one vocation. Retirement gives you time to fully claim your vocation and to be full-time light and salt to the world.Third, deepen your study of the Bible, church history, Christian theology and doctrines. Christians have wanted to do these studies but could not because of their occupational responsibilities. Now, you will have time for deep studies.Finally, Life’s Sabbath gives you time to follow God’s call to missions. Many retirees are volunteering to do national and international mission projects. Many are saying mission volunteering is one of their most rewarding life experiences.As you enter Life’s Sabbath, commit yourself to work on your vertical relationship with God.“Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness and these things will be given to you as well.” Matthew 6:33 NIV

Dr. Frank E. Fain is the Director of Adult Ministry Services for The Baptist Home. He

serves as a resource person to churches, congregational

leaders, senior adults and their families on issues related to aging and adult ministries.

“The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. So, the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath.” – Mark 2: 27 – 28 NIV


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Blessings come in many forms for all who serve on the four campuses of The Baptist Home. The Ozark campus has some unique blessings. In Ozark, we call some of our blessings “Outbackers.” The Outbackers was the name given to our independent living community who live “outback” of the main campus. This community of amazing individuals help make life better for residents and staff in The Home. Included in this community are heroes of Baptist life who served many years in various capacities of leadership throughout the world. We have a former director of nursing for The Baptist Home, a retired Missouri Baptist College religion professor, seminary professor, numerous pastors, missionaries, a published hymn writer, convention personnel, and many more.

The Outbacker community has a council that helps in the organization of activities for those who choose to be actively involved in campus life. The council meets monthly to strategize how

Ozark Blessingsby Todd Forman, Campus Pastor

they might be of the greatest service to The Baptist Home and surrounding community. Each year, the Outback council plans Bible Preaching Week, which is coordinated with Holy Week moving into Easter weekend. This year, there was great care in selecting speakers who shared about the life and ministry of Jesus from birth through his resurrection. Preachers for the series of services included Harlan Spurgeon and Dale Allen. Those men were joined by Dr. Phillip Burden, senior pastor at First Baptist Church in Ozark. Alongside the preachers, times of great Biblical insights were shared from Margaret Woolley and Tibby Martin. Special music was shared in each service which included some residents from The Home as well as those who live independently. (see photos, next page)

Working at The Baptist Home in Ozark means that you get to serve with those who have served in amazing positions of Southern Baptist Convention leadership. The greatest attribute of those retired leaders is not what they did in the past, but instead, center on who they are today! They are friends to other residents inside and outside of The Baptist Home! Many of our Outbackers volunteer in ways that others don’t even know about. From organizing the library, to helping with bingo, to nailcare, the volunteerism is second to none! Christian life is about the blessing of knowing Jesus. Alongside the blessing of knowing Jesus is seeing him at work in those who serve him. In Ozark, our blessings are called Outbackers because they continue to love the Lord, love each other, and help make The Baptist Home a better place for our residents to live.

Outbacker Don Tarrant helped push a coffee cart back to the kitchen.

Marilyn Williams enjoyed shopping for clothing brought by Bonworth of Springfield.

Anne Allen and Janet Noble wasted no time getting the best deals.

Polly Medley enjoyed telling the lady at the register a fun story.

Betty Ragsdale selected a few items for her spring wardrobe.

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Marianna Smith enjoyed the fun and fellowship. Lola Wolfe and Dorthy Campbell enjoyed the party.

Carlene Pennel found a red hat to match her shirt.At 101 years young, Lucille Brown still loves a good party.

Auxiliary members hosted the event.

Mad Hatter Tea Party

Celebrating Holy Week

Dr. Phillip Burden of First-Ozark shared a message on the miracles of Jesus.

Janet and George Noble performed a duet.

Men’s Quartet—Dale Allen, Don Tarrant, George Noble and Todd Forman sang “Go Tell it on the Mountain.”

Margaret Woolley shared about Jesus the teacher.

Harlan Spurgeon shared a message on the way Jesus cared.

Great crowds attended each service.

“One of the deep secrets of life is that all that is really worth the doing is what we do for others.”

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Singing in the Rain

Bob Krofta brought out his red and white umbrella.

Candy Melville led residents in an exercise class.In spite of all the rain, residents kept busy. Edith Ash enjoyed a game of Bingo.

John Butts shared his journey as a bi-vocational pastor during the Tuesday Men’s Coffee Group.

Harvey Wright celebrated his 90th birthday with his wife, Annie, their children and a host of friends.

Flirting with danger, Administrator Vera Cline thought she might steal one of Virginia Riddle’s cookies.

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Vintage Voices from South Haven-Springfield blessed residents with their performance.

Jimmy Hariss provided some old-fashioned fiddle playing for resident’s enjoyment.

Melanie Morgan shared her testimony at a WMU meeting. She served as a missionary in the Middle East for one year.

Youth from Forest Park-Joplin served as missionaries to our residents during their spring break.

Derick Mickan, music pastor at South Gate-Springfield, ministered to residents through music.

The Friendship Singers from First-Jefferson City are a resident favorite.

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S BIRTHDAYSJul 4 Richard Irwin, First Christian, ColumbiaJul 4 Janet Noble, Second Baptist, LibertyJul 6 Sara Patterson, First Baptist, OzarkJul 8 Anna Allen, First Baptist, OzarkJul 9 Barbara Ford, Briar Street Baptist, SpringfieldJul 10 George Donnell, University Heights Baptist, SpringfieldJul 10 Susan Onnen, OzarkJul 11 Carlene Pennel, First Baptist, SpringfieldJul 12 Virginia Riddle, South Haven Baptist, SpringfieldJul 14 Betty Russell, First Baptist, BelleviewJul 22 Dorothy Leimkuehler, Concordia BaptistJul 25 Gladys Mooneyham, Cowboy Meeting Place, MansfieldJul 27 Thomas Harper, First Baptist, OzarkJul 28 Betty Ragsdale, Second Baptist, SpringfieldAug 5 Hugh Smith, Nashua Baptist, Kansas CityAug 5 Sue Hall, Selmore Baptist, OzarkAug 12 Joann Spurgeon, University Heights Baptist, SpringfieldAug 14 Dolores Dake, Macedonia Baptist, SpringfieldAug 17 Geraldine Fredrick, Holiday Island Community Church, ARAug 18 Edith Ash, First Baptist, MexicoAug 20 Marilyn Williams, University Heights Baptist, SpringfieldAug 23 Paul Swadley, South Haven Baptist, SpringfieldAug 26 Myron Dillow, University Heights Baptist, SpringfieldAug 28 Dale Allen, First Baptist, OzarkAug 29 Maxine Napier, Crosspoint Fellowship, RepublicAug 30 Bessie Hume, First Baptist, BransonAug 30 Frances Miller, MarshfieldAug 31 Betty Clark, First Baptist, RepublicAug 31 Bob Woolley, South Haven Baptist, SpringfieldSep 5 Marilyn Griffis, South Haven Baptist, SpringfieldSep 8 Mildred Sharp, First Baptist, Climax SpringsSep 9 Lucille Gregory, Hopedale Baptist, OzarkSep 15 Nancy Shaddy, South Haven Baptist, SpringfieldSep 20 Barbara Krofta, Hopedale Baptist, OzarkSep 20 Ivan Nyberg, First Baptist, OzarkSep 21 Wilma Wilson, First Baptist, ClintonSep 24 Lois Barham, Ridgecrest Baptist, SpringfieldSep 26 Sally Harper, First Baptist, Ozark

ANNIVERSARIESJul 6 George and Janet Noble, Second Baptist, LibertyJul 8 Dale and Anna Allen, First Baptist, OzarkJul 8 David and Verla Smith, Woodland Presbyterian, Hot Springs Village, ARJul 20 Robert and Barbara Krofta, Hopedale Baptist, OzarkAug 11 Clyde and Maxine Napier, Crosspoint Fellowship, RepublicSep 1 Harlan and Joann Spurgeon, University Heights Baptist, Springfield

DECEASED RESIDENTSMar 7 Kenneth Ragsdale, Second Baptist, SpringfieldMar 12 Maurice Clopton, University Heights Baptist, SpringfieldApr 2 Bob Barr, Glendale Baptist, SpringfieldApr 9 Kleo McCarty, Macedonia Baptist, SpringfieldApr 23 Dale Benton, Second Baptist, Springfield

RESIDENTS THAT LEFT FACILITYMar 5 Tracy Onnen, Ozark


Richard Irwin First Christian, Columbia February 19

Ruby RoseFirst, SpringfieldFebruary 1

Maxine HartleyGrandview Missionary,SpringfieldApril 25

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Campus NeedsFor Hygiene Care: Facial Tissue (immediate need); Hand & Body Lotion (immediate need); Body Wash; Poise Pads size 5-6; Liquid Pump Soap;

Liquid Soap Refills; Disposable Razors; Shampoo; Denture adhesive cream; Toothpaste; Hand Sanitizer.

For Bingo Prizes and Activities: Snack Size Candy; Stuffed Animals and Beanie Babies; Seasonal items; Dollar Tree Solar Bobble Heads;

Necklaces; Word Search Puzzles (large print preferred), colorful socks, nice items from $1 store for Bingo (ex. Dried fruit, name brand bags of

candy, seasonal décor).

Volunteers Welcomed!Activities is in need of volunteers! We have a variety of

opportunities available during the weekday. For more information contact Jodii Hinton, jhinton@

thebaptisthome.org, (417) 581-2101.

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At The Baptist Home of Ashland, we are getting close to having our 14-duplex units move-in ready. For the last two months, we have been actively showing potential residents our homes and interviewing those who want to make one their future home.

From the first time we meet people, we are developing a relationship that we hope will lead to a long and mutually encouraging friendship.

A few years ago, I was working through an internship at The Baptist Home-Chillicothe. It began as a process of getting acquainted with staff, residents, resident families, and volunteers. During that time, I met Duane Wise, an independent living resident and a volunteer who sorted and delivered the mail in the nursing facility each day. My temporary office was in the conference room, and the mail sorting table was just outside. Initially, I spoke to Duane when he was sorting the mail. As the days passed, Duane would come by the conference room as part of his daily routine, and we would visit.

Duane and I told each other about our work, business background and our families. One day, I told Duane that if my father were still living, he would be about Duane’s age. Duane said, “If you would like to come by my home early before you start your workday, we could have prayer time together. I would provide some coffee and fruit, and I could also provide you some fatherly advice.” I told Duane, “I would love that. It has been a long time since I received any fatherly advice.”

We choose our friends in life. However, for there to be a trusting relationship, our friends must also choose us. Duane and I met weekly, visited, and prayed, and Duane would offer me some fatherly advice. During my internship, I was blessed over and over as I made new friends and rekindled old friendships with residents that I had met years ago while serving as a local pastor. However, we were more than just friends…we were family.

I had known the value of The Baptist Home of Chillicothe’s ministry since the initial capital campaign in 1985 during my first pastorate. But during my internship, I experienced it in a deeply personal way. My calling to serve The Baptist Home was a call to caring for the aged. The first lesson learned was that residents and staff cared for me. That is what you do when you are family. It was as though these people who were my parent’s and grandparent’s age were adopting me as their son.

Because The Baptist Home is a Christian community, we are not family just because of our shared humanity, but because of God. “… God sent his Son … to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship… (Eph 4-5).” God seeks a relationship with us, and he has chosen those of us who receive His grace. But to receive His grace, we must choose Jesus as our Lord and Savior. When we choose the Lord, God adopts us, and we become a child of God and part of God’s family, the church. The Baptist Home is an extension of God’s church making all Christian residents our spiritual family.

We have people who are becoming part of The Baptist Home Family at Ashland. Our commitment to them is to do our best to meet their needs. In all my years of ministry, I can honestly say that for every person’s need that God used me to meet, He met a need in my life. That’s what you do when you are part of God’s Family.

Steve Long is the Administrator and Director of Campus Development for the Ashland campus. If you are interested in talking with Steve in regards to the Ashland campus, you can contact him by:Phone: (573) 657-0506Email: [email protected]

View of the kitchen inside one of the duplexes. Photo courtesy of PWArchitects.

Ashland campus bungalow and patio homes are nearing completion. Pictured is one of the bungalow duplexes. Photo courtesy of PWArchitects.


An Open House and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held April 18, 2019. Present were members of Southern Boone County Chamber of Commerce and Baptist Home staff. From left to right, Prof. Asst. Joyce Long, Founding Administrator Steve Long and Baptist Home President Steven Jones. Photo courtesy of Sara Walsh, State Rep., Dist. 50.

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CAMPUS NEWS | ASHLAND

Jim Nelson serves as a part-time Advancement

Officer for The Baptist Home after retiring as Director of Advancement for 17 years.

He serves with fundraising of large projects and acts as an advisor to The Baptist Home.

Duke-Nelson Chapel Floor Plan.

PWArchitect's rendering of the Duke-Nelson Chapel.

We are this close!!! In fact, we are $69,998.20 away from reaching the $800,000 goal to receive the $100,000 Challenge Grant from the Mabee Foundation for the Duke-Nelson Chapel. To be awarded the grant, we must raise the remaining funds by July 10, 2019, one year from the issuance. Most recently, The Baptist Foundation of Mid-Missouri donated $150,000 to help us reach our goal. The chapel will be built as one part of a larger community center for social gatherings, activities and worship. To help us reach our goal, please send a check payable to: The Baptist Home, P.O. Box 87, Ironton, MO 63650 and write “Duke-Nelson Chapel” in the memo line, or make a donation online at www.thebaptisthome.org/donate.

FROM DREAM TO REALITY

As the new campus of The Baptist Home-Ashland takes shape (goes vertical as Founding Administrator Steve Long says), it reminds me of the way The Baptist Home-Ozark was built in 1996 and 1997. In fact, I used the same “dream to reality” tagline in a special insert for Word&Way and in coverage for The Baptist Home Newsletter back then. Like Ozark, the Ashland campus is highly visible from a major highway.

However, from the highway, you can’t catch the vision of those who dreamed. You have to get farther back to see:

• Founder Dr. Milford Riggs dreaming that the first permanent building of The Baptist Home in the Arcadia Valley would be the first of many buildings to serve aging humanity;

• President Steven Jones envisioning the almost exact central Missouri location for the fourth Baptist Home after he became president of The Home in 2006;

• Director of Advancement Ron Mackey, donning boots and jeans to explore properties in central Missouri and finding our current property on his way to look at another site; forming and directing a capital campaign and employing Todd Pridemore and later Derek Tamm to implement it;

• Founding Administrator Steve Long and wife, Joyce, putting hands and feet to the vision over five long years;

• Director of Communications Becky Barton crafting the words and materials to communicate the vision and the plan to get there;

• All the architects, engineers and construction workers who translated the vision to plans on paper and then to bricks and mortar;

• Those men and women who caught the vision and gave of themselves and their resources to finance the vision;

• Those future residents who saw at The Baptist Home their future homes and now are making plans to relocate to the Ashland campus;

• And, coming full circle, those future staff members who seek more than a job, who want to be part of the vision of Milford and Mary Riggs, to give of themselves and to serve aging humanity at this time and place.

The really long vision is not ours but HIS---one that encompasses within the kingdom all of the bullet points and all the stories of the saints who will gather in all the years of The Baptist Home-Ashland.

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Ozark residents Wilma Wilson and Jean Roff carefully worked on a craft project.

New Ozark residents Tom and Mildred Sharp had a visit from their old neighbors and long-time friends from Osceola, Missouri.

Have you ever seen a paper flower garden? Our Ozark residents made beautiful paper roses with the help of students from MSU.

Charge Nurse Maureen Hart and Norma Jones worked together to add beauty to the AV campus.

Chillicothe residents Wayne Wade painted while his wife, Elois, enjoyed looking through a magazine.

Chillicothe resident Helen Johnson (right) enjoyed playing dominoes with her friend, Rose.

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At Chillicothe, residents Betty Phillips and Mary Belle Tedder had fun making May baskets.

AV residents Betty Tyhurst and Ralph Lucas attended a special National Day of Prayer service led by Campus Pastor Jim Wills. Residents took turns reading prayer requests during the program.

New AV resident Alice Hall made a statement with her “You’re never to old to play in the dirt” t-shirt.


Honorariums & MemorialsIN HONOR OF:Mary Axtell’s birthday by Neva Davidson, Trenton.Herb and Alice Barrett by Nancy (Mrs. James) Shaddy, Ozark.Luella Bellon’s 95th birthday by Nancy (Mrs. James) Shaddy, Ozark.Mary Lou Bontrager’s 85th birthday by Nancy (Mrs. James) Shaddy, Ozark. Doreva Christer’s 91st birthday by Nancy (Mrs. James) Shaddy, Ozark.Ed and Pat Garton by Nancy (Mrs. James) Shaddy, Ozark.Nina Hensley by Jim and Glenna Rhodes, St. Louis.Curtis Martin’s birthday by Donna Soto, Fayetteville, NC.Ernest and Marilyn Motley by Nancy (Mrs. James) Shaddy, Ozark.James and Sharon Nelson by Nancy (Mrs. James) Shaddy, Ozark.Jo Newman by Nancy (Mrs. James) Shaddy, Ozark.Betty Ragsdale by LaRee DeFreece, St. Louis.Melba Rankin by Rodney and Rebecca Mills, Festus.Our 38th wedding anniversary by Leon and Carron Sander, Scott City.Sherri Snider’s birthday by anonymous donor. Bob and Margaret Woolley by Nancy (Mrs. James) Shaddy, Ozark.

IN MEMORY OF:Bob Barr by Denise Bonilla, Carolina Shores, NC; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Brown, Nixa; Rodney and Roberta Quinn, Strafford; Jerry Webster, Stoutland; Glendale Baptist Church, Springfield.Spencer Barr by Rodney and Roberta Quinn, Strafford.Dale Benton by Nancy (Mrs. James) Shaddy, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Harper, Ozark.Maxine Carey by Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Savage, Chillicothe; Jerre and Patricia Gallinger, Holt.Maurice Clopton by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Harper, Harvey and Anna Wright, Ozark.John Cope by Michael Robinson, Bella Vista, AR; Ruth Short, Ironton; Deb Kahn, Seattle, WA.Frank Dick by Mary Dick, Bunceton.Anne Drewel by Retha Emerich, Dorlah Williams, Chillicothe; Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Chatlos, Liberty; Harvey and Anna Wright, Ozark.

Marian English by Dr. and Mrs. Wade Paris, Harrisonville.Leonard and Clara Erickson by Marilyn Skipper, Columbia.Don Evans by Nancy (Mrs. James) Shaddy, Ozark.Wayman and Marie Fain by Mr. and Mrs. Donald Schneider, St. Louis.Jesse and Helen Flassing by Brian Black, Littleton, CO; Margery Black, Morrison, CO.LueDora Fox by Ruth Short, Ironton.Bud Fritts by Nancy Locker, St. Louis.Mary Belle Gammon by Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Faircloth, Park Hills.Loraine Grix by Dr. and Mrs. William Miller, Fayetteville, AR.Maggie Groff by Nancy (Mrs. James) Shaddy, Ozark.Mary Gross by Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Faircloth, Park Hills.Irene Hart by David Hart, Cape Girardeau.Charles Hensley by Jim and Glenna Rhodes, St. Louis.Helen Hill by Mary Wetzel, Mineral Bluff, GA.Freeman and Berdean Huffman by Mr. and Mrs. James Huffman, Troy.Bonnie Ivester by Ruth Short, Ironton; Cynthia Koon, Supply, NC.Harold Leonard by Lillith Leonard, Tipton.Oma Mackey by Ron and Pam Mackey, Ironton.Peggy Mattingly by Patricia Haus, Farmington.Pat Mayfield by Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Faircloth, Park Hills.Kleo McCarty by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Harper, Ozark; Virginia Wantland, Springfield; Mary Dobbins, DeSoto, KS.Cleva Belle Middleton by Nancy (Mrs. James) Shaddy, Ozark.James Dallas Miller by Ruth Short, Ironton.Hank and Maple Montgomery by Carol Montgomery, Naperville, IL.Our Mothers by Paul and Patsy Werner, O’Fallon.Mildred Nibeck by Dr. and Mrs. Wade Paris, Harrisonville.Frank and Opal Nixon by Ruby Ward, Owensville.Kenneth Ogden by Nancy (Mrs. James) Shaddy, Ozark.Joe Owens by Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Steele, Louisiana.Ernest “Pete” Peterman by Karen Herrman, Jane Martin, Springfield.Allie Pool by James and Sharon Nelson, Jefferson City.

Kenneth Ragsdale by LaRee DeFreece, St. Louis; Missouri Baptist Foundation, Jefferson City; Freeman and Virginia Borcharding, Waterloo, IL; Marvel Kendall, Chesterfield; Karen Parsons, Mr. and Mrs. Harreld Bryant, Jr., Springfield; Harvey and Anna Wright, Nancy (Mrs. James) Shaddy, Ozark; Sharon Minton, Joplin.William Rankin by Ruth Short, Ironton; Rodney and Rebecca Mills, Festus.Nina Ray by Mr. and Mrs. Donald Clerc, Affton.William Riggs by Dr. and Mrs. Wade Paris, Harrisonville; Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Chatlos, Liberty.Wanda Russell’s birthday by Don and Nancy Ross, St. Louis.Roy and Sue Sappington by Dorothy Jahger, Baytown, TX.Jim Schudy’s birthday by Patsy Schudy, Ozark.Marie Schweiss by First Baptist Church, Farmington.Norma Seitz by Dorothy Seitz, Centertown.Truman Seitz by Dorothy Seitz, Centertown.James “Doc” Short by Nancy Theobald, St. James.Ozeline Standley by Mary Duncan, Temecula, CA.Doran “D.R.” Stroud by Jane Johnson, Ironton; Leslie Limbaugh, Festus; Wesley and Shelby Alkire, St. Louis; Daniel and Sandra Wade, The Glenn Branson Family, Glenda, Steve, Amanda, Lauren, Alan, Dana, A.J. and Noah, Kenneth and Sheri Graham, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Stanfield, Farmington; Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Bonifield, Marion, IL; Margaret Heil, Cobden, IL; Johnny and Paula David, Bonne Terre; Dennis and Marna Watson, Carbondale, IL; St. Mary Chapter #338, Perryville.Janet Tinning by Nancy (Mrs. James) Shaddy, Ozark.Della Tucker by First Baptist Church, Farmington.Wanda Vass by Dr. and Mrs. Wade Parris, Harrisonville.Elsie Williams by Lillith Leonard, Tipton.Tandy and Jessie Williams by Lillith Leonard, Tipton.Ruth Wood by Ruth Short, Ironton.

Honorariums and memorials received January 31, 2019, through April 30, 2019.


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