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 You shall rise before the gray headed and honor the presence of an old man, and fear your God: I am the LORD.

Leviticus 19:32 (NKJV)


St. John’s Ministry to the Aged

     With joy in our Risen Lord, we have begun making monthly visits with our neighbors down the street at the Birchwood Retirement and Rehabilitation Center right here outside of the Hanover Section. With the conviction that it is our responsibilty to BE the Gospel message of our Lord to everyone in our immediate surroundings, we embrace this very dynamic and great group of people and as the Body of Christ we lift them up to Him in the prayers of the Divine Liturgy. By God's grace we have expanded our ministry among these wonderful folks to include regular visits from St. John's Church School children. We have enjoyed a bright and welcome reception among the residents and staff and we look forward with the help of God's grace to a productive and enduring relationship  with our brothers and sisters at the Birchwood.

Next Service:  Tuesday, November 24th 2:30 pm



The Great Peanutbutter Debacle!

 Pine Cones, Peanutbutter, and Birdseed + Children and their Elderly friends = one HUGE MESS! - 08/27/09

On Thursday, August 27th, some of St. John's Church School kids crashed the afternoon ladies' cooking class and opened up a jar of peanut butter and went to town making pine cone bird feeders with the residents. It looked like a mess, smelled like a mess, it WAS a mess! Everyone had a wonderful time, the ladies said it made their day. What a great gift it is to have these wonderful friends so close by! May God grant them MANY YEARS and hurry our next eagerly anticipated visit.

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August Visit to the Birchwood

 Chatting about the icon of Christ "Not made by Hands" - 08/20/09

On Thursday August 20th, Fr. Adam and his family went to spend time in prayer and fellowship with our beloved friends at the Birchwood. Fr. explained the different yet beautiful traditions of East and West regarding the icon of christ "Made without Hands" and how they can help us to be faithful and humble. The children and the elderly friends alike enjoyed spending time together as always. May God grant them all many years.

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Church School Children Visit our Friends for Social Time

Dot & Gabriel
 Great Things Happen when God Mixes with Us! - 05/16/09

On Saturday, May 16th, some of St. John's Church School children visited with our friends for a craft and social. The children colored pictures with their friends and shared "fruit kabobs" which were prepared by Miss Karla in anticipation of our visit. The children and our friends enjoyed the visit very much and look forward to returning very soon.

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Anna & Raeman
Miss Marsha helps out
Harry
Matushka Angie with John
Nancy and Bede
Cecile and Eleanor
Helen & Nancy
Jacob, Ilia and friend
Alyscia and Elaenor
Tony and Josiah

Paschal Visit - 2nd week of Pascha

 Fr. Adam Visits our Friends with a Message about "Believing" Thomas - 04/29/09

During the second week of Pascha Fr. Adam visited our beloved neighbors and after a short service of prayer delivered to them the message of the Apostle Thomas' faith, based on that Sunday's Gospel lesson. Too often we are taught about Thomas' doubt, but the focus of this lesson is really his faith. Fr. then visited briefly with each of the folks present and gave each a small icon of Christ to keep. God grant them all Many Years! 

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Pre-Lenten Vespers Service at the Birchwood

 Praying With Our Friends Down the Street - 02/26/09

On Thursday afternoon, February 26th, some of our beautiful friends gathered together in the 1st floor common room to await the arrival of Fr. Adam and his helper, Josiah, for an afternoon Pre-Lenten vespers. After the abbreviated service, Fr. Adam read the Holy Gospel from the previous Sunday to the residents and preached on the Last Judgement. There was a brief question and answer session afterward and Father was able to get to know some of these wonderful people a little better. After the gathering, Father and Josiah visited with a few of our friends in their rooms. We look forward to gathering again very soon with these amazing neighbors of ours. May God grant them many years!

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Christmas Caroling at the Birchwood

 Joy to the World! - 12/20/08

On Saturday, December 20th, the Church School paid a visit to the Birchwood for caroling and to distribute Christmas ornaments that the children had made for these folks.

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