Submitted by Rev. Dr. Diana C Leaf, Chaplain Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer. – Psalm 19:14 (NRSV) This verse, sometimes prayed on its own, comes at the end of a psalm that celebrates God’s awesome power as […]
Meet Our Resident: Delores B.
Delores was born in Dickinson County near Abilene and Salina on her parent’s family farm that had been worked successfully from the Depression years, raising crops and livestock along with Delores and her brother and two sisters. Following her high school graduation Delores married Henry who she met through friends. Their family grew with the […]
Celebrating Friendship & Fun | Galentine’s Day at KCH
For the third year in a row, Kansas Christian Home hosted a heartwarming Galentine’s Day celebration, bringing together residents, staff, and community members from Newton, Kansas. This special event, dedicated to friendship, laughter, and a little bit of sweetness, has quickly become a beloved tradition on our campus. With a room filled with smiles and […]
Meet Our Resident: Dorothy G.
Dorothy G. moved into her Tilsley Village apartment on our Kansas Christian Home campus in spring of 2024, bringing with her a rich heritage of family farming and transition. Her husband’s parents farmed land which Dorothy and husband, Oran, ended up livestock farming (cows/calves/hogs) five miles east of Walton, Kansas. Having a sister seven years […]
Multiple Choice
Submitted by Rev. Dr. Diana C. Leaf, Chaplain They heard the sound of the Lord God walking in the garden at the time of the evening breeze, and the man and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God among the trees of the garden. But God called to the man and […]
Meet Our Resident: Pam L.
Pam Lovato was one of six children (the oldest child, in fact, three girls and three boys) born to her family in Glendale, California and was educated in Vacaville, California (located between Sacramento and San Francisco). In 1977, before graduating from high school, Pam enlisted in the United States Air Force later completing her studies […]
In the Doorway
Submitted by Rev. Dr. Diana C. Leaf, Chaplain One day Elisha went to Shunem. And a well-to-do woman was there, who urged him to stay for a meal. So, whenever he came by, he stopped there to eat . . . Elisha called her and she stood in the doorway. “You have gone to all […]
KCH welcomes new team members and promotions
(Pictured from back left: Tyler M., Cory F., Leon L., Sean M., Megan H., Tiffani M.) Kansas Christian Home is excited to welcome six new team members to new leadership positions to further the mission and commitment to 5-star senior care and quality of life. Tiffani Mead joined the KCH team as an administrative assistant […]
KCH installs new awning after storm
The severe weather from May 2024 blew through Halstead and caused significate tree damage once it arrived in south Newton. Kansas Christian Home was spared major structural damage to buildings and no injuries were reported. However, the KCH awning was not spared as a giant tear grew to a huge hole in the awning. “This […]
Call and Response
Submitted by Rev. Dr. Diana C. Leaf, Chaplain As Jesus and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside. When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” Many […]