“Truly Remarkable” Christ's Home Health Center Receives 5-Star Rating

placed at the Paradise children’s campus prompting aggressive form of cervical cancer. It develops the volunteer coordinator to contact Jen about a in about 100 women of the more than 11,000 new opportunity. There was a need for someone new cases of cervical cancer reported each to come in and spend time with the children in year. She learned of her condition during a On Saturday, July 28, 2012 you can enjoy all that Cherry Crest routine medical check-up and was prompted Cottage 2 by providing some fun activities and Adventure Farm (CCAF) has to offer plus make a difference interaction with all the kids. There was also the by her gynecologist to see a specialist. More prospect of spending more time with some of the testing and consultations led to a surgery in the work of Christ’s Home. Cherry Crest Adventure Farm older children who could stay up later. Jen said in August just one week after the adoption is hosting the Second Annual Community Ministry Fair in “that’s when we would play games, drink tea, of the boys was finalized, followed by four conjunction with WDAC 94.5 and WBYN 107.5 FM radio. You and get to know one another, and Matt was one of chemotherapy treatments from September can direct $10 of your regular admission price to the ministry these youth.” The boys remember liking her visits through December. Jennifer says, “by the of Christ’s Home and enjoy the Maze plus 50 farm fun activities because it “broke up the routine.” grace of God, my lymph nodes were clean, and attractions all day. Please plan to stop by our display “Truly Remarkable” Fast forward to the winter of 2008 when and the cancer had not spread outside my under the big tent between the hours 12-5 p.m. where you This story has its beginning in 2006 when Jen word was beginning to surface that Matt, Charlie cervix.” Follow-up visits in January and July can put your $10 of ministry bucks into our special bucket. Dunmoyer felt led of the Lord to do something and Mark could be adopted. Jen had grown to of 2011 showed her to be free of SCCC. Asked with her life besides working every day and the know them pretty well and her heart was drawn to how the boys handled the news of her cancer Just mention you are supporting the Community normal routine of caring for oneself. She lived in the possibility that she could answer the call. The and the effect of the treatments, Jen shared, Ministry Fair and come on in for a family fun day. For more the Coatesville area and remembers being drawn to next nine months went by quickly as the wheels “they really didn’t like it when I lost my hair information call Vernon Wright at 717.687.6072 (ext. 11). Christ’s Home for involvement. She didn’t know what were set in motion for Jen to adopt these three due to the treatments, and they helped out a God had in mind, but knew Christ’s Home was the little more around the home.” Information about CCAF can be found at brothers including: intense pre-adoptive training, www.cherrycrestfarm.com. place, leading her to even inquire about employment finding a place to live in the Pequea Valley School When Jen was first contacted about opportunities. Though nothing was available that was District so the boys wouldn’t have to change presenting their story to our supporters, she suited to her education, talents and schools and medical providers, and preparing the replied, “I would be very happy to have an experience, she chose to complete all Jennifer is a Custom Development Resource Manager for SAP, a software boys for the transition. The big move took place article written, what God has done in all of the paperwork required for company offering computerized management solutions for businesses. on November 7, 2008 followed by a challenging our lives is truly remarkable in every way Matt (18) is a senior at Pequea Valley H.S. and hopes to attend Thaddeus volunteering with the children. Jen Stevens College of Technology in the fall to learn cabinet making. Charlie twenty month transition because the county and I’m fully aware of the miracle we are all remembers thinking to herself, (15) stands 6’ 2” and is in ninth grade at Coatesville High School. He living these days.” Jen went on to say, “Matt extended the time for the boys biological parents to “I have to be here.” enjoys baseball and basketball and is considering a future in sports “get their house in order” and take their boys back. is now 18 and will graduate in June – it’s Not too long after this, in June management. Mark (12) is in seventh grade with hobbies in reading and Eventually the parent’s rights were terminated and unbelievable to me to see the men these boys 2006, three brothers named Matt, drawing. He also likes creating things with K’NEX construction sets. are turning into in such a short period of the adoption could be finalized. Charlie, and Mark were Continued on page 5 The final adoption proceedings were set time.” against the backdrop of what was already shaping We thank Jen, Matt, Charlie and Mark up as a very eventful summer and fall. Just weeks for being willing to share their story with Christ’s Home Health Center before the adoption, Jennifer learned that she had Christ’s Home and we rejoice with them for

Small Cell Cervical Cancer (SCCC), a rare but all that God has accomplished in their lives. Get The Scoop! The Get Receives 5-Star Rating Christ’s Home is delighted to announce it has been awarded a five-star rating by US News &

today to learn how you can can you how learn to today World Report in its annual Best Nursing Homes report. This rating is based on a compilation of factors Call Colleen Augustin at 215.956.1885 215.956.1885 at Augustin Colleen Call including: how well Christ’s Home provides quality of care, our nursing staff levels and consistently 2012 Alumni Annual Meeting high ratings in health inspections. The Best Nursing Homes five-star rating recognizes the excellence of care provided based on data that is gathered and updated quarterly in a government database for The Alumni Association annual meeting will Make checks payable to Christ's Home nursing homes enrolled in Medicare or Medicaid. be held on June 9, 2012 at the Clubhouse on the Alumni Association and mail your retirement community campus. The gathering will registration by June 1, 2012 to: Christ’s Home Health Care Center is part of the Christ’s Home Retirement Community (CHRC) begin at 12:00 PM and conclude at 4:00 PM. The Chuck McDowell and currently offers Skilled Nursing and Personal Care services that complement afternoon of fellowship will begin with a picnic lunch c/o Ruth Ann Engel our Independent Living community as well as accepting people directly from

and end with the annual business meeting. 500 Frazier Ave. Apt. C-2 the community at large. In addition to the excellent medical care, residents are

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The cost for the picnic lunch is $6 per person. Willow Grove, PA 19090 Childr also provided a balance of social and recreational programs to advance overall Established 1903 Established quality of life for every individual. John Bryant, Executive Director of Christ’s Home Retirement Community was asked to reflect on what this recognition means to Christ’s Home. Here’s 5 what he had to say: Continued on page 2 -- Board of Trustees -- At our recent annual Employee Appreciation David A. Shoemaker - Chairman Luncheon we honored 38 members of the staff Teen Mother And Baby Program Enjoys A New Home! June Maurer - Vice Chairwoman Inspiration (approximately half of our current payroll) who have Donald P. Worthington - Treasurer served Christ’s Home and our residents for 5 years or Brett Griffith – Secretary Nothing Interrupts more. Combined, they have served 606 years for an Robert D. Feller average of nearly 16 years each. Peter J. Gilbert Bernard J. Lajeunesse “So, what does the rating mean for Christ’s George Zauflik God’s Faithfulness Home? 1) It gives us the opportunity to present CEO: Richard F. Smyth Man has become use to the consistent supply of electric power for daily work and living, but ourselves to the general public as a facility that provides -- Mission Statement -- the earthquake and tsunami in Japan last year showed that a fortified nuclear power plant can be quality care and is worthy of their consideration should The heart of Christ’s Home is to serve ruined and knocked out of service forever. On a personal level, we as individuals can be motoring they or a loved one need short or long-term care. 2) the Lord by providing services to senior along in life with few challenges and little upset when very quickly things change and we are feeling It acknowledges and affirms that quality care and adults and disadvantaged children in an knocked out by overwhelming circumstances of life. atmosphere graced with love, dignity, service are provided by our staff. 3) As a Continuing compassion and respect. A personal health crisis or that of a loved one, tragic losses experienced by you or others Care Retirement Community (CCRC), it gives us Children’s Campuses you are close to, difficult circumstances at work or the loss of your job, all of these and many more the opportunity to place a “good housekeeping seal of 800 North York Road situations can rob us of energy and enthusiasm for daily living. We feel like our power supply, so to approval” on our community as we market the various Warminster, PA 18974 New sidewalk provides access to parking speak, has been knocked out! But the good news for those who have placed their faith and hope in levels of senior living to the general public. Admittedly, 215-956-2260 3182 Lincoln Highway East God’s Son can take refuge in the knowledge that nothing interrupts God’s Faithfulness and presence no one wishes to spend time in a Skilled Nursing The kitchen was fully renovated receiving all new appliances Paradise, PA 17562 in our lives. Facility Unit. But knowing that you are living in a and a large pantry built by our maintenance department. CCRC with a quality 5-Star Rated SNF Unit makes 717-687-6072 In Isaiah 40:28-31 we are reminded that those who hope in the Lord will— www.christshomeforchildren.org for a more positive acceptance should the need for that -Gain new strength (He never tires of renewing our spirit and strength) Retirement Community -Soar like eagles – the most majestic and powerful bird level of care arise in the future. And, 4) It helps us 1220 West Street Road -Have the endurance of the greatest marathon runner to re-affirm our mission and to be steadfast to pursue Warminster, PA 18974 excellence in nursing care. It is nice to have received 215-956-2270 Why is this true? Because our Lord, “the Creator of the ends of the earth does not become this recognition for our past work, but it also becomes a www.christshome.org weary or tired”, and His understanding of us and the circumstances we face go way beyond what we motivator for continuing our tradition of excellence to Photos and names may or may not can fathom. The combination of His endless strength and characteristic faithfulness along with the senior adults as we complete our planned expansion in depict the children of the home. knowledge that He can and will “work in us for His good pleasure” (Phil 2:13) helps us to endure to the very near future.” The Connection is a publication of His glory. The strength and comfort we experience through Him prepares us for ministry to others The Health Care Center will be expanding the Development Department “that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction” (2 Cor. 1:4). It is a chain reaction for Vernon Wright, CDO into a new building scheduled for completion by good, sort of like a nuclear power plant! Colleen Augustin, Donor Relations Coordinator mid-2013. This building will double our current The living room offers several seating groups -- Donor Choice Program -- skilled care capacity by offering forty-eight private and a large television for entertainment. Christ’s Home is a qualified member of and Continued from page 1 skilled nursing care rooms, each with its own participant in the United Way Donor Choice “Being recognized by US News and World diligent care for our residents as reflected in our bathroom. In addition there will be thirty private Program. You may contribute to United Way through payroll deduction or by giving an Report is a real honor for CHRC. One of the reasons annual surveys conducted by the State. Items personal care rooms for residents as they progress Bedrooms can accommodate a teen mother outright gift. Please be sure to ask for a Donor is that this is an independent recognition. We did identified in the surveys completed at CHRC toward resuming activities of daily living, and a and one or two children. not apply for consideration. This was done by US usually center on facility improvements and Choice Form. For the Southeastern PA region dedicated twelve room memory care facility. (Delaware Valley only) our number is: 00981. News based upon their review of key criteria and their rarely raise a concern about patient care. In fact, Christ’s Home Health Care Center is All other regions must use our evaluation of reports compiled by the State and Federal surveyors have been openly complimentary about located at 1220 W. Street Road, Warminster, PA. national number: 007689 Governments.” the quality of care that they see taking place at The Office is open Monday-Friday from 8 AM Christ’s Home is a 501 (c)(3) organization. “So, how is it that we received the 5-Star rating Christ’s Home.” to 5 PM. Christ’s Home Retirement Community Gifts are deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. while some others in our area did not? One might “The rating is a huge ‘round of applause’ also includes independent living at Shepherd’s expect this distinction to be a reflection of such things for our staff – for they are the true caregivers. The official registration and financial Crossing Cottages and Garden Apartments and information of Christ’s Home, Inc. as large modern facilities, the latest equipment and Not only does our staff provide quality care, but boasts a large Community Center with a full may be obtained from technology, plus a long list of amenities. In reality the they have and continue to exhibit commitment, calendar of activities. the Pennsylvania Department of State rating applies to something much more significant. by calling toll-free within dedication and loyalty to Christ’s Home and its For more information on Christ’s Home The answer is quality care, pure and simple. The rating mission in a way that is unmatched in the ‘long- Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. contact Barbara Crockett at 215-956-1802, 466 (Certificate of Registration No. 13865) means that Christ’s Home provides consistent and term care industry’. About 60 guests accepted the invitation to tour the renovated The Board of Trustees gathered in the kitchen after their S. Norristown Road, Warminster. Additional Registration does not imply endorsement. information available at www.christshome.org. cottage and meet staff before it’s official opening. March meeting to hold a prayer of dedication. 2 3 4 -- Board of Trustees -- At our recent annual Employee Appreciation David A. Shoemaker - Chairman Luncheon we honored 38 members of the staff Teen Mother And Baby Program Enjoys A New Home! June Maurer - Vice Chairwoman Inspiration (approximately half of our current payroll) who have Donald P. Worthington - Treasurer served Christ’s Home and our residents for 5 years or Brett Griffith – Secretary Nothing Interrupts more. Combined, they have served 606 years for an Robert D. Feller average of nearly 16 years each. Peter J. Gilbert Bernard J. Lajeunesse “So, what does the rating mean for Christ’s George Zauflik God’s Faithfulness Home? 1) It gives us the opportunity to present CEO: Richard F. Smyth Man has become use to the consistent supply of electric power for daily work and living, but ourselves to the general public as a facility that provides -- Mission Statement -- the earthquake and tsunami in Japan last year showed that a fortified nuclear power plant can be quality care and is worthy of their consideration should The heart of Christ’s Home is to serve ruined and knocked out of service forever. On a personal level, we as individuals can be motoring they or a loved one need short or long-term care. 2) the Lord by providing services to senior along in life with few challenges and little upset when very quickly things change and we are feeling It acknowledges and affirms that quality care and adults and disadvantaged children in an knocked out by overwhelming circumstances of life. atmosphere graced with love, dignity, service are provided by our staff. 3) As a Continuing compassion and respect. A personal health crisis or that of a loved one, tragic losses experienced by you or others Care Retirement Community (CCRC), it gives us Children’s Campuses you are close to, difficult circumstances at work or the loss of your job, all of these and many more the opportunity to place a “good housekeeping seal of 800 North York Road situations can rob us of energy and enthusiasm for daily living. We feel like our power supply, so to approval” on our community as we market the various Warminster, PA 18974 New sidewalk provides access to parking speak, has been knocked out! But the good news for those who have placed their faith and hope in levels of senior living to the general public. Admittedly, 215-956-2260 3182 Lincoln Highway East God’s Son can take refuge in the knowledge that nothing interrupts God’s Faithfulness and presence no one wishes to spend time in a Skilled Nursing The kitchen was fully renovated receiving all new appliances Paradise, PA 17562 in our lives. Facility Unit. But knowing that you are living in a and a large pantry built by our maintenance department. CCRC with a quality 5-Star Rated SNF Unit makes 717-687-6072 In Isaiah 40:28-31 we are reminded that those who hope in the Lord will— www.christshomeforchildren.org for a more positive acceptance should the need for that -Gain new strength (He never tires of renewing our spirit and strength) Retirement Community -Soar like eagles – the most majestic and powerful bird level of care arise in the future. And, 4) It helps us 1220 West Street Road -Have the endurance of the greatest marathon runner to re-affirm our mission and to be steadfast to pursue Warminster, PA 18974 excellence in nursing care. It is nice to have received 215-956-2270 Why is this true? Because our Lord, “the Creator of the ends of the earth does not become this recognition for our past work, but it also becomes a www.christshome.org weary or tired”, and His understanding of us and the circumstances we face go way beyond what we motivator for continuing our tradition of excellence to Photos and names may or may not can fathom. The combination of His endless strength and characteristic faithfulness along with the senior adults as we complete our planned expansion in depict the children of the home. knowledge that He can and will “work in us for His good pleasure” (Phil 2:13) helps us to endure to the very near future.” The Connection is a publication of His glory. The strength and comfort we experience through Him prepares us for ministry to others The Health Care Center will be expanding the Development Department “that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction” (2 Cor. 1:4). It is a chain reaction for Vernon Wright, CDO into a new building scheduled for completion by good, sort of like a nuclear power plant! Colleen Augustin, Donor Relations Coordinator mid-2013. This building will double our current The living room offers several seating groups -- Donor Choice Program -- skilled care capacity by offering forty-eight private and a large television for entertainment. Christ’s Home is a qualified member of and Continued from page 1 skilled nursing care rooms, each with its own participant in the United Way Donor Choice “Being recognized by US News and World diligent care for our residents as reflected in our bathroom. In addition there will be thirty private Program. You may contribute to United Way through payroll deduction or by giving an Report is a real honor for CHRC. One of the reasons annual surveys conducted by the State. Items personal care rooms for residents as they progress Bedrooms can accommodate a teen mother outright gift. Please be sure to ask for a Donor is that this is an independent recognition. We did identified in the surveys completed at CHRC toward resuming activities of daily living, and a and one or two children. not apply for consideration. This was done by US usually center on facility improvements and Choice Form. For the Southeastern PA region dedicated twelve room memory care facility. (Delaware Valley only) our number is: 00981. News based upon their review of key criteria and their rarely raise a concern about patient care. In fact, Christ’s Home Health Care Center is All other regions must use our evaluation of reports compiled by the State and Federal surveyors have been openly complimentary about located at 1220 W. Street Road, Warminster, PA. national number: 007689 Governments.” the quality of care that they see taking place at The Office is open Monday-Friday from 8 AM Christ’s Home is a 501 (c)(3) organization. “So, how is it that we received the 5-Star rating Christ’s Home.” to 5 PM. Christ’s Home Retirement Community Gifts are deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. while some others in our area did not? One might “The rating is a huge ‘round of applause’ also includes independent living at Shepherd’s expect this distinction to be a reflection of such things for our staff – for they are the true caregivers. The official registration and financial Crossing Cottages and Garden Apartments and information of Christ’s Home, Inc. as large modern facilities, the latest equipment and Not only does our staff provide quality care, but boasts a large Community Center with a full may be obtained from technology, plus a long list of amenities. In reality the they have and continue to exhibit commitment, calendar of activities. the Pennsylvania Department of State rating applies to something much more significant. by calling toll-free within dedication and loyalty to Christ’s Home and its For more information on Christ’s Home The answer is quality care, pure and simple. The rating mission in a way that is unmatched in the ‘long- Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. contact Barbara Crockett at 215-956-1802, 466 (Certificate of Registration No. 13865) means that Christ’s Home provides consistent and term care industry’. About 60 guests accepted the invitation to tour the renovated The Board of Trustees gathered in the kitchen after their S. Norristown Road, Warminster. Additional Registration does not imply endorsement. information available at www.christshome.org. cottage and meet staff before it’s official opening. March meeting to hold a prayer of dedication. 2 3 4 -- Board of Trustees -- At our recent annual Employee Appreciation David A. Shoemaker - Chairman Luncheon we honored 38 members of the staff Teen Mother And Baby Program Enjoys A New Home! June Maurer - Vice Chairwoman Inspiration (approximately half of our current payroll) who have Donald P. Worthington - Treasurer served Christ’s Home and our residents for 5 years or Brett Griffith – Secretary Nothing Interrupts more. Combined, they have served 606 years for an Robert D. Feller average of nearly 16 years each. Peter J. Gilbert Bernard J. Lajeunesse “So, what does the rating mean for Christ’s George Zauflik God’s Faithfulness Home? 1) It gives us the opportunity to present CEO: Richard F. Smyth Man has become use to the consistent supply of electric power for daily work and living, but ourselves to the general public as a facility that provides -- Mission Statement -- the earthquake and tsunami in Japan last year showed that a fortified nuclear power plant can be quality care and is worthy of their consideration should The heart of Christ’s Home is to serve ruined and knocked out of service forever. On a personal level, we as individuals can be motoring they or a loved one need short or long-term care. 2) the Lord by providing services to senior along in life with few challenges and little upset when very quickly things change and we are feeling It acknowledges and affirms that quality care and adults and disadvantaged children in an knocked out by overwhelming circumstances of life. atmosphere graced with love, dignity, service are provided by our staff. 3) As a Continuing compassion and respect. A personal health crisis or that of a loved one, tragic losses experienced by you or others Care Retirement Community (CCRC), it gives us Children’s Campuses you are close to, difficult circumstances at work or the loss of your job, all of these and many more the opportunity to place a “good housekeeping seal of 800 North York Road situations can rob us of energy and enthusiasm for daily living. We feel like our power supply, so to approval” on our community as we market the various Warminster, PA 18974 New sidewalk provides access to parking speak, has been knocked out! But the good news for those who have placed their faith and hope in levels of senior living to the general public. Admittedly, 215-956-2260 3182 Lincoln Highway East God’s Son can take refuge in the knowledge that nothing interrupts God’s Faithfulness and presence no one wishes to spend time in a Skilled Nursing The kitchen was fully renovated receiving all new appliances Paradise, PA 17562 in our lives. Facility Unit. But knowing that you are living in a and a large pantry built by our maintenance department. CCRC with a quality 5-Star Rated SNF Unit makes 717-687-6072 In Isaiah 40:28-31 we are reminded that those who hope in the Lord will— www.christshomeforchildren.org for a more positive acceptance should the need for that -Gain new strength (He never tires of renewing our spirit and strength) Retirement Community -Soar like eagles – the most majestic and powerful bird level of care arise in the future. And, 4) It helps us 1220 West Street Road -Have the endurance of the greatest marathon runner to re-affirm our mission and to be steadfast to pursue Warminster, PA 18974 excellence in nursing care. It is nice to have received 215-956-2270 Why is this true? Because our Lord, “the Creator of the ends of the earth does not become this recognition for our past work, but it also becomes a www.christshome.org weary or tired”, and His understanding of us and the circumstances we face go way beyond what we motivator for continuing our tradition of excellence to Photos and names may or may not can fathom. The combination of His endless strength and characteristic faithfulness along with the senior adults as we complete our planned expansion in depict the children of the home. knowledge that He can and will “work in us for His good pleasure” (Phil 2:13) helps us to endure to the very near future.” The Connection is a publication of His glory. The strength and comfort we experience through Him prepares us for ministry to others The Health Care Center will be expanding the Development Department “that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction” (2 Cor. 1:4). It is a chain reaction for Vernon Wright, CDO into a new building scheduled for completion by good, sort of like a nuclear power plant! Colleen Augustin, Donor Relations Coordinator mid-2013. This building will double our current The living room offers several seating groups -- Donor Choice Program -- skilled care capacity by offering forty-eight private and a large television for entertainment. Christ’s Home is a qualified member of and Continued from page 1 skilled nursing care rooms, each with its own participant in the United Way Donor Choice “Being recognized by US News and World diligent care for our residents as reflected in our bathroom. In addition there will be thirty private Program. You may contribute to United Way through payroll deduction or by giving an Report is a real honor for CHRC. One of the reasons annual surveys conducted by the State. Items personal care rooms for residents as they progress Bedrooms can accommodate a teen mother outright gift. Please be sure to ask for a Donor is that this is an independent recognition. We did identified in the surveys completed at CHRC toward resuming activities of daily living, and a and one or two children. not apply for consideration. This was done by US usually center on facility improvements and Choice Form. For the Southeastern PA region dedicated twelve room memory care facility. (Delaware Valley only) our number is: 00981. News based upon their review of key criteria and their rarely raise a concern about patient care. In fact, Christ’s Home Health Care Center is All other regions must use our evaluation of reports compiled by the State and Federal surveyors have been openly complimentary about located at 1220 W. Street Road, Warminster, PA. national number: 007689 Governments.” the quality of care that they see taking place at The Office is open Monday-Friday from 8 AM Christ’s Home is a 501 (c)(3) organization. “So, how is it that we received the 5-Star rating Christ’s Home.” to 5 PM. Christ’s Home Retirement Community Gifts are deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. while some others in our area did not? One might “The rating is a huge ‘round of applause’ also includes independent living at Shepherd’s expect this distinction to be a reflection of such things for our staff – for they are the true caregivers. The official registration and financial Crossing Cottages and Garden Apartments and information of Christ’s Home, Inc. as large modern facilities, the latest equipment and Not only does our staff provide quality care, but boasts a large Community Center with a full may be obtained from technology, plus a long list of amenities. In reality the they have and continue to exhibit commitment, calendar of activities. the Pennsylvania Department of State rating applies to something much more significant. by calling toll-free within dedication and loyalty to Christ’s Home and its For more information on Christ’s Home The answer is quality care, pure and simple. The rating mission in a way that is unmatched in the ‘long- Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. contact Barbara Crockett at 215-956-1802, 466 (Certificate of Registration No. 13865) means that Christ’s Home provides consistent and term care industry’. About 60 guests accepted the invitation to tour the renovated The Board of Trustees gathered in the kitchen after their S. Norristown Road, Warminster. Additional Registration does not imply endorsement. information available at www.christshome.org. cottage and meet staff before it’s official opening. March meeting to hold a prayer of dedication. 2 3 4 placed at the Paradise children’s campus prompting aggressive form of cervical cancer. It develops the volunteer coordinator to contact Jen about a in about 100 women of the more than 11,000 new opportunity. There was a need for someone new cases of cervical cancer reported each to come in and spend time with the children in year. She learned of her condition during a On Saturday, July 28, 2012 you can enjoy all that Cherry Crest routine medical check-up and was prompted Cottage 2 by providing some fun activities and Adventure Farm (CCAF) has to offer plus make a difference interaction with all the kids. There was also the by her gynecologist to see a specialist. More prospect of spending more time with some of the testing and consultations led to a surgery in the work of Christ’s Home. Cherry Crest Adventure Farm older children who could stay up later. Jen said in August just one week after the adoption is hosting the Second Annual Community Ministry Fair in “that’s when we would play games, drink tea, of the boys was finalized, followed by four conjunction with WDAC 94.5 and WBYN 107.5 FM radio. You and get to know one another, and Matt was one of chemotherapy treatments from September can direct $10 of your regular admission price to the ministry these youth.” The boys remember liking her visits through December. Jennifer says, “by the of Christ’s Home and enjoy the Maze plus 50 farm fun activities because it “broke up the routine.” grace of God, my lymph nodes were clean, and attractions all day. Please plan to stop by our display “Truly Remarkable” Fast forward to the winter of 2008 when and the cancer had not spread outside my under the big tent between the hours 12-5 p.m. where you This story has its beginning in 2006 when Jen word was beginning to surface that Matt, Charlie cervix.” Follow-up visits in January and July can put your $10 of ministry bucks into our special bucket. Dunmoyer felt led of the Lord to do something and Mark could be adopted. Jen had grown to of 2011 showed her to be free of SCCC. Asked with her life besides working every day and the know them pretty well and her heart was drawn to how the boys handled the news of her cancer Just mention you are supporting the Community normal routine of caring for oneself. She lived in the possibility that she could answer the call. The and the effect of the treatments, Jen shared, Ministry Fair and come on in for a family fun day. For more the Coatesville area and remembers being drawn to next nine months went by quickly as the wheels “they really didn’t like it when I lost my hair information call Vernon Wright at 717.687.6072 (ext. 11). Christ’s Home for involvement. She didn’t know what were set in motion for Jen to adopt these three due to the treatments, and they helped out a God had in mind, but knew Christ’s Home was the little more around the home.” Information about CCAF can be found at brothers including: intense pre-adoptive training, www.cherrycrestfarm.com. place, leading her to even inquire about employment finding a place to live in the Pequea Valley School When Jen was first contacted about opportunities. Though nothing was available that was District so the boys wouldn’t have to change presenting their story to our supporters, she suited to her education, talents and schools and medical providers, and preparing the replied, “I would be very happy to have an experience, she chose to complete all Jennifer is a Custom Development Resource Manager for SAP, a software boys for the transition. The big move took place article written, what God has done in all of the paperwork required for company offering computerized management solutions for businesses. on November 7, 2008 followed by a challenging our lives is truly remarkable in every way Matt (18) is a senior at Pequea Valley H.S. and hopes to attend Thaddeus volunteering with the children. Jen Stevens College of Technology in the fall to learn cabinet making. Charlie twenty month transition because the county and I’m fully aware of the miracle we are all remembers thinking to herself, (15) stands 6’ 2” and is in ninth grade at Coatesville High School. He living these days.” Jen went on to say, “Matt extended the time for the boys biological parents to “I have to be here.” enjoys baseball and basketball and is considering a future in sports “get their house in order” and take their boys back. is now 18 and will graduate in June – it’s Not too long after this, in June management. Mark (12) is in seventh grade with hobbies in reading and Eventually the parent’s rights were terminated and unbelievable to me to see the men these boys 2006, three brothers named Matt, drawing. He also likes creating things with K’NEX construction sets. are turning into in such a short period of the adoption could be finalized. Charlie, and Mark were Continued on page 5 The final adoption proceedings were set time.” against the backdrop of what was already shaping We thank Jen, Matt, Charlie and Mark up as a very eventful summer and fall. Just weeks for being willing to share their story with Christ’s Home Health Center before the adoption, Jennifer learned that she had Christ’s Home and we rejoice with them for

and end with the annual business meeting. 500 Frazier Ave. Apt. C-2 the community at large. In addition to the excellent medical care, residents are

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and end with the annual business meeting. 500 Frazier Ave. Apt. C-2 the community at large. In addition to the excellent medical care, residents are

ement Community ement Retir s Services s en’