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 […]
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 […]
Mission Group Coming from Iowa!
KCH is excited to welcome the arrival of the Youth Mission Group from First Christian Church in Keokuk, Iowa. They’ll be volunteering their time and talents in various capacities throughout the KCH campus beginning June 10th and lasting approximately through the end of that week. We’re so grateful they’re coming back to KCH! “We are […]
Chaplain’s Message: Who Are You Wearing?
This month I share with you the following article by Kenneth L. Samuel, Pastor of Victory for the World Church, Decatur, Georgia. – Rev. Dr. Diana C. Leaf, Chaplain Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion. – Colossians 3.12 (NIV) Have you noticed that people will often notice what […]
Meet Our Resident: Bonnie T.
Born in the city of Lewisville, Nebraska, and the third child of four born to her parents, Bonnie Hutchison was encouraged and given the tools and resources to teach herself how to play the piano (and eventually the organ as well). Her mother bought her first piano for $25 which didn’t include the piano bench. […]
Meet Our Resident: Wilma Schwemmer
Wilma Deane Brown was the third child born to Leo and Aline Brown in Purdy, Missouri on October 4, 1935. She grew up with one older sister and one brother and eventually the family enlarged to include two more sisters and two more brothers. As a teenager Wilma would sing with her older sister at […]
Meet Our Residents: Bob & Judith P.
Bob and Judy Priest are new Tilsley Village residents who seem to retain their contentment no matter how difficult their situations. It’s not that they deny their hardships. Rather, they do not let these misfortunes conquer their ability to appreciate the positive things that have come their way. Their marriage in June 1961 was officiated […]