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how . we . serve
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Addressing the
lonliness & isolation of many residents in
nursing homes is the purpose of the SCE.
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origin.
In the early 1970's,
Norma B. Elling, a member of the Presbyterian
Church in Pluckemin, experienced through the
prolonged illness of a family member, the
loneliness and isolation of many residents in
long-term care facilities. She conceived and
designed the organization to bring spiritual
help and community support to such persons. This
not-for-profit organization was founded in 1975.
how we work.
SCE is locally based,
autonomous, and ecumenical. It is governed by an
all volunteer Board of Directors composed of
both clergy and lay persons and has no
affiliations.
goals.
To provide regular
chaplaincy services to residents in all
eldercare facilities in Somerset County not
being serviced by another agency.
To support and
enhance the role of those who care for the
elderly.
chaplains.
The regular
presence of a chaplain, one or more times a
week, assures residents that they are not
forgotten. Such continuity enables the chaplain
to become someone the residents can depend on
and turn to for support and comfort.
The services
of a chaplain are provided in each of the listed
facilities in Somerset County, serving more than
a thousand persons for whom the facilities have
become home.
The chaplain
complements the efforts of local congregations
by responding to unmet needs for worship,
personal visits, counseling, and prayer.
brochure.
You may download a brochure describing the Somerset Chaplaincy
to the Elderly by cliking
here
programs.
Speakers are available to make short presentations on the chaplaincy
mission and programs to interested churches and
organizations.
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The Chaplaincy
gives tangible evidence that the community cares
for & affirms its older members & reflects the
eternal love of God for all people in the name
of Jesus Christ.
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Changes can
and do occur to the facilities being
served. In general, the number of
facilities has steadily grown. SCE
currently serves residents in the
following Somerset County care
facilities:
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Bound Brook
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Somerset Valley Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
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Bridgewater
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The Avalon
Bridgeway Care Center
Harborside Healthcare at Woods Edge
Holly Health Center at Arbor Glen
Chelsea at Bridgewater
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Greenbrook
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Greenbrook Manor Nursing Home
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Neshanic |
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Foothill Acres Nursing Home
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Raritan
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Raritan Health & Extended Care
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Somerset
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McCarrick Care Center
Willow Creek Rehabilitation & Care
Center
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funding
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"Even in old
age they will still produce fruit; they will
remain vital and green." -Psalms
92:14 (NLT)
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We are
supported by contributions from area churches,
long term care facilities, and tax deductible
gifts from concerned individuals and
organizations. We are an independent
organization, not a part of any nursing home. We
bring Christian guidance and ministry to many
who are sick, alone or afraid. We need your
support, plus that of your family, friends and
home church to successfully continue this
ministry.
"I shall
pass through this world but once.
If therefore,
there be any kindness I can show
Or any good
thing I can do,
Let me do it
now...
For I shall
not pass this way again"
-Etienne de Grelief
Click here to help support the
Somerset Chaplaincy to the Elderly
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