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 […]
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 […]
Meet Our Resident: Bessie L.
Bessie (Myers) Luttrell was the only child born to Juanita and W.D. Myers in their house at First Street and Main, here in Newton. Her father worked for the Santa Fe Railroad. Meanwhile, in Caldwell, Kansas Melvin Luther Luttrell was the youngest of four children born to Luther and Laura Luttrell and eventually relocated to […]
Meet Our Resident: Janice E.
Janice Lueker was one of seven children (the middle child, in fact, between three sisters and three brothers) born into a farming family in Lost Springs, Kansas (located between Marion and Herrington); along what has been known as the Santa Fe Trail. Of her siblings, Janice currently has a younger brother and sister still living, […]
Not Rare at All
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 […]
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 […]