Topeka Presbyterian Manor
JUNE 2023
Editor’s Note: In a nod to our Presbyterian heritage, we regularly feature a column from a PMMA® chaplain in our newsletter. This month’s column comes from Rev. Richard Russell, chaplain at Lawrence Presbyterian Manor®.
Walking with God By Rev. Richard Russell, Chaplain
Topeka Presbyterian Manor announces Art is Ageless® winners Topeka Presbyterian Manor recently announced the 2023 winners of the annual Art is Ageless® juried competition. “We are honored to exhibit artwork by seniors,” said Danica Loftin, marketing director. “Art is Ageless is unique in featuring only the works of artists age 65 and older. Our artists prove that art, in any form, is an ageless ambition.” Winners in the Topeka Presbyterian Manor Art is Ageless Needlework amateur: Carolyn Davis, juried competition were: Fiber Arts amateur: Dorothy Sharp, “Collection of Embroidered Dish Towels” “Collection of Little Girls Dresses” Mixed Media/Crafts professional: Patricia Morse, “Necklace Collection” Needlework amateur: Carolyn Davis, “Collection of Embroidered Dish Towels” Painting amateur: Madeline Tollefson, “Birches and Brambles Painting professional: June Melody Duncan, “The Mountain Between Us” Quilting amateur: Peggy Shrewsbury, “Forever American” Sculpture/3-D: Larry Shankles, “Military Collection” Sculpture/3-D professional: Patricia Morse, Fiber Arts amateur: Dorothy “Jewelry Sculpture Collection”
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Sharp, “Collection of Little Girls Dresses”
I was thinking about a little chorus that we sing at the end of our Vespers service each Friday afternoon and the Biblical meaning behind the words and how powerful they are. The chorus says “Depart in peace to do God’s will, walk ever in His light. Christ is with you evermore to guide you day and night.” It is sung to the tune of Amazing Grace. So what does the Bible say about walking in God’s peace? One of the best examples is in the words of Jesus, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” - John 14:27 When you and I find ourselves in a situation where we are troubled or afraid it should remind us to go to our Lord and give Him that concern and ask for His peace, so that have what we truly need. What about walking in His light. Well Jesus said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will
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