Submitted by Rev. Dr. Diana Leaf, Chaplain The word of the Lord was rare in those days; visions were not widespread. . . The Lord called Samuel again, a third time. – 1 Samuel 3.1b, 8a (NRSV) When we believe something is lost, we eventually stop looking for it. In the same way, if we […]
Meet Our Resident: Marlene M.
Welcome, Y’all! That’s how visitors are greeted by a small banner near Marlene’s front door. It’s also reminiscent of the Bentley, Kansas community and farming lifestyle she was born and raised in. Before graduation from high school she worked in the laundry and various other wards at Halstead hospital which became on-the-job training for her […]
Meet Our Residents: Christine R.
Christine met her husband, Dale Rose, through a roommate while they both were in Connecticut—Christine as a nurse and Dale as a Navy submarine officer. When Dale “left the boat” (retired from Naval service) in July 1977 they moved to Newton. For Dale, who was from Newton, Kansas, it was a journey back home. Christine […]
Knowing the Nearby God
Submitted by Rev. Dr. Diana Leaf, Chaplain [Paul said], “Athenians, as I went through the city and looked carefully at the objects of your worship, I found among them an altar with the inscription, ‘To an unknown god.’ – Acts 17.23 (NRSV) The Apostle Paul trained as a lawyer, but he could have been an investigative […]
KCH employee retires after 41 years
If you know Kansas Christian Home, then you know Noel E. Noel has been a dedicated member of the KCH team for 41 years and in August we honored him and the contributions he’s made in the lives of our residents and team over the decades. Noel’s contributions are felt far and wide on the […]
Kansas Christian Home (KCH) ranks #1 nursing home in Newton, KS
Kansas Christian Home (KCH) is 5-star rated for quality measures. To learn more about KCH’s living options, services and amenities, click here to schedule a personalized tour: Kansas Christian Home (kschristianhome.org) The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality of care in nursing homes across the United […]
Who’s That Knocking?
Submitted by Rev. Dr. Diana C. Leaf, Chaplain As soon as Peter realized he was free from prison, he went to the house of Mary. When he knocked at the outer gate, a maid named Rhoda came to answer. On recognizing Peter’s voice, she was so overjoyed that, instead of letting him in, she ran […]
Meet Our Residents: Joan S.
Joan Stoval was born in Newton and sixteen years later became an older sister of a brother, Don, who today handles the IT (information technology) needs at Newton High School. Joan has more family living in the area and by pursuing her investigation of family roots and genealogy, she’s found ancestors who arrived on our […]
Sent Home
“For this month’s newsletter I am submitting to you the following meditation by Mary Luti, a long time seminary educator and pastor.” –Rev. Dr. Diana Leaf, Chaplain The man who had been demon-possessed begged to go with him. But Jesus refused, “Go home to your own people, and tell them how much the Lord has done […]
Meet Our Resident: Betty Y.
Betty was the oldest of three children born to her parents in Newton at Axtell Hospital. Her parents farmed (wheat, milo, hay, livestock) east of Walton. She began her education attending a one-room school then following her graduation from high school, Betty married and became the mother of four children—two living in Newton, one living […]