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  • 20 May
    KellyTheWebGal

    Photo Friday Fun for May 20th 2011

    KellyTheWebGal

    It’s hard to believe how close we are to finishing the SPACE Project. This coming week we will be receiving the furniture for the quad rooms and moving  residents into the first 2 renovated rooms!  We will also be moving into the new dining room.
    kitchen

    Check out more pictures of the SPACE project from beginning to end on the Messiah Village facebook page.

    A special thanks goes out to all the donors, vendors, contractors and friends who have made this project possible. Listed below are a few but not all of the wonderful vendors and contractors we have worked closely with over the past couple months:
    Reese Lower Patrick & Scott, Ltd.
    RGS Associates
    Reese Engineering, Inc.
    E & G Services,Inc.
    Lefever Millworks

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    27 Sep
    MVpresident

    Connections Campaign Goal Surpassed!!!

    MVpresident

    Today, Messiah Village is announcing a historic milestone to residents, staff, and the community at large.  The largest capital campaign in our history, Connections, has been completed and has exceeded its original $3.5 million goal by nearly $200,000.  The current total is $3,694, 481.

    Thermometer

    This campaign has been significant in three specific ways:

    • First – it is the largest campaign we have ever undertaken at Messiah Village. Never before have we raised this much money for a capital project.
    • Second – we experienced unprecedented staff participation.  Our employees contributed $143,150 and will have the Northside Entrance elevator named in your honor.
    • Finally, as you may recall, we received the largest gift in our history: $880,000 from the Norman T. Asper estate in January.

    Each of these items is significant, but when you combine all three, it’s an amazing testimony to God’s providence and the hard work of many people.

    A family member of a Special Care resident said, “the new addition will light up people’s lives, increase resident comfort, and provide much more happiness.” The Special Care renovations, along with the Chapel and new entrance project, are greatly needed and joyfully anticipated. We look forward to watching the progress with you!

    Another interesting note — the portable peace garden has been temporarily relocated until the renovations are complete next year. The plantings are being cared for by staff and volunteers at Maintenance West. This garden was a gift from an anonymous donor who wanted to create a special place for people to gather, reflect, and pray. It was designed to be portable so that we could enjoy it before the construction. Once the project is completed, it will be moved back to its permanent home in front of the Chapel.

    Have a great week and thank you for supporting Messiah Village!

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    10 Aug
    MVpresident

    What’s On the President’s Mind?

    MVpresident

    Last Monday I started work earlier than usual – 6:00 AM! I was working with Lindsey Beyer, Community Life Leader in Nursing Care. Lindsey often arrives around 5:30 am on Monday to help get ready for the week. She was well prepared for me, and when I actually arrived she was making phone calls to make sure all positions were covered for the day. I was impressed with Lindsey’s pleasant and direct approach to her work and her interest in doing things well, but also clearly had the well-being of staff and residents in focus. Thank you, Lindsey, for being committed to helping us be a community not an institution. Lindsey is another great team member and part of the 2010 President’s Circle.

    8-2-10 Emerson & Lindsey Beyer

    On Thursday at 10:00 am is the groundbreaking ceremony for the “SPACE” (Special Care and Chapel Entrance) project. If you can attend the gathering near the Peace Garden, please come! Thank you again to many of you who gave to the Connections campaign. Your support has encouraged others to give. Over the next month, some construction work will begin outside. The main construction inside the building will begin in October. Thanks again!

    I invite you this week to ask several people “What is going well?” Let’s remind each other that while there are things we may be frustrated about, there are also things going well at Messiah Village. One of the things that is going well we are again rated by Harrisburg Magazine as “Simply the Best” for 2010! It is great that others in the region recognize the good ways we serve older adults!

    2010 STBEST

    Again, I invite you to ask others either one-on-one or in meetings, “What is going well?” or “what is something you are proud of?” Let’s encourage each other this week!

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    21 May
    WriterKarin

    Friday Fun – Caption The Photo

    WriterKarin

    The Connections campaign spaghetti dinner raised $1,200 and lots of fun! Here’s a shot of our youngest patron…what do you think?

    Youngest Spaghetti Eater

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