Maranatha Village retirement community, Springfield, Missouri, residents stepped into the Fall season with joyful festivity. Apple cider, treats, games, and a hay ride brought cheer and a good occasion for fellowship. Thank you, Maranatha Village leadership team, for hosting this annual event!
Jacob’s Hope—the Messianic Jewish ministry of the Assemblies of God World Missions—joined the Independent Living residents and staff of Maranatha Village on September 28 to celebrate the Sukkot holiday. The Bible presents Sukkot as the Feast of Booths or the Feast of Tabernacles.
Jacob’s Hope ministry, directed by Brent and Bonnie Johnson, led the group in a time of teaching, prayer, rejoicing, food, and fellowship. Prior to the event, staff and volunteers—with the help of Lodge residents who created some fine artwork—decorated a small room at the Community Center in the likeness of a Sukkah booth.
Eighty-three backpacks, filled with school supplies, were presented to all the children of Maranatha Village, Springfield, Missouri. This benefit was an expression of the administration’s concern for the well-being of employee families. The gifts were a big blessing, lifting expectations for a wonderful school year!
The General Council of the Assemblies of God is convening in Columbus, Ohio. CEO Brian Miller, and his wife Beth, are at the Maranatha Village booth representing the ministry. Brian says, “General Council is going great! Lots of contacts and new leads. Having a good time meeting new people and networking.”
Maranatha Village, Springfield, Missouri, celebrated 50 years of caring ministry to seniors throughout the weekend of July 8-9, 2023. A large tent, inflatables, food, and music launched the event. Sunday AM and PM services highlighted the growth and development of the past, and cast a vision for the future. These services can be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO05Q5WUKms and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO05Q5WUKms.
Maranatha Village leadership acknowledge that “All we have accomplished you, Lord, have done for us” Isaiah 26:12.
A good laugh lifts one’s spirit! Juanita Kern, long-term Village resident, prepares an interesting bulletin board once a month, placed in the Maranatha Village Community Center. Viewing the bulletin board is a regular habit of residents attending various functions at the Community Center. Juanita’s humor is so refreshing!
Maranatha Village retirement community, Springfield, Missouri, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. A major update is taking place across the campus. The Village has a new look! One fresh touch is the clearing of a large area near the village lake. The enhanced 100-acre campus is beautiful!
Josephine Dowell, Maranatha Village resident, turns 94 today. It is cause for celebration! Josephine’s West Haven neighbors went together and presented her with a bouquet, and sang “Happy Birthday” to her. Caring neighbors is a specialty here at Maranatha Village, Springfield, Missouri.
STILL HAVING FUN
Maranatha Village, Springfield, Missouri is a pleasant community in which to reside. Eighty-nine-year-old, Regina Shultz, is still having fun—utilizing her sewing room to bless her neighbors. Helping neighbors with minor tailoring needs is just one way through which she has developed long-lasting friendships. Good friends and fellowship are what make Maranatha Village special!
The residents of Maranatha Village retirement community, Springfield, Missouri, look forward to the bi-monthly Town Hall meetings. CEO Brian Miller always gives an update on all current and future projects, receives questions from the floor, and the coffee bar with refreshments are made available.
Each Town Hall meeting opens with prayer, led by full-time Chaplain Shawn Oberg. The Holy Spirit’s guidance during these sessions is amazing! Harmony and comradery characterize the gatherings, the marks of a Christian community.
