LUTHERAN SOCIAL MINISTRIES OF NEW JERSEY
E-News
June 2014
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SENIOR HEALTH FAIR
& OPEN HOUSE |
FREE SCREENINGS - HEALTH INFORMATION - FOOD & MORE!
200 Van Horne Road
Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889
For more info, call (908) 534-9300. |
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As a non-profit organization that operates a homeless shelter, we sometimes encounter people who question, "Why help those who always have their hand out -- asking for more? They should just get a job and then they could support themselves."
To this we respond, "Often, our patrons just need a hand up - to help see them through a difficult time."
Recently, this observation was validated through an exchange that Kevin Moran, executive director of New Visions Homeless Day Shelter, experienced with a past patron.
Kevin shares:
I had an encounter with a gentleman recently. He walked into my office, and proceeded to tell me that his family used to get food at New Visions.
He then reached into his pocket, and handed me several 20 dollar bills (totaling $160.00)... and said, 'use this for your ministry.'
I asked for his name and address, so we could acknowledge his generosity. His response, 'There's no need. The acknowledgement is that our family made it through... thanks to the food that we received at New Visions.' And then he walked out of my office.
As we describe the ministry of New Visions, success is very difficult to measure...but clearly defined in the hearts of those we serve.
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Lutheran Shelter for Children |
Lutheran Social Ministries of NJ's Lutheran Home for Children was recently featured in an article published in "The Lutheran," a magazine of The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).
The article sheds light on the cooperative partnership between the Lutheran Home for Children and St. Paul Lutheran Church which helps New Jersey children aged 13 to 17, who have experienced abuse, neglect, exploitation and homelessness, receive temporary housing in a safe and loving environment during crisis.
Be moved by the assistance LSMNJ's staff provides to New Jersey's most vulnerable children.
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Crane's Mill Facebook Page - Check it out & "Like" it!! |
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Lutheran Crossings Airs New Commercials |
Lutheran Crossings Enhanced Living is proud to share three new commercials that are now airing on television in Burlington County. Check them out!
| Lutheran Crossings Enhanced Living at Moorestown |
| Assisted Living at Lutheran Crossings Enhanced Living at Moorestown |
| Rehabilitation at Lutheran Crossings Enhanced Living at Moorestown |
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Celebrate JUNE DAY With Us! |
The Auxiliary of Lutheran Crossings invites you to its annual
JUNE DAY CELEBRATION!
SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 2014
10:00AM to 3:00PM
255 East Main Street
Moorestown, NJ 08057
This event is open to the public and your whole family is invited to join in the fun. June Day is a fundraising event for Lutheran Crossings Enhanced Living at Moorestown, and all proceeds go directly to benefit the residents of the skilled nursing and assisted living facility. For more information, call 609-699-4115.
Come and see the Breidenhart Castle Exhibit
"Celebrating the 125th Anniversary of the Flexible Flyer Sled" |
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MISSION:
Through the power of the Holy Spirit, and in response to God's love as revealed in the Gospel, the mission of Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey is to serve those in New Jersey who hurt, who are in need, or who have limited choices.
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