1. Menno home | Hospital | Apartments
Faith in care Homes
Menno home | Hospital | Apartments

2. 141,000 people live in Abbotsford- BC Stats, 2012
City demographics
141,000 people live in Abbotsford- BC Stats, 2012
7.2% growth since 2001 – Stats Canada, 2011
26% of residents were born outside of Canada
BC is the least religious province in Canada (41% of Metro Vancouver claiming no religion – Stats Canada, 2011)
Abbotsford is 61.4% Christian, 13.4% Sikh
Known as the Bible Belt of British Columbia

3. Abbotsford, BC
IS KNOWN FOR…
Median household income (2005): $56,165 – 2006 Census, Stats Canada
Median income for seniors (65+): $18,588 – 2006 Census, Stats Canada
The most generous city in Canada in terms of donations for nine straight years – Statistics Canada
Abbotsford residents gave $74 million in 2010
Median donation of $620

4. Demographics - seniors
Abbotsford, BC
Demographics - seniors
17,310 seniors (65+) make up 14% of Abbotsford’s population – Stats Canada, 2011
9,570 seniors (75+) make up 7.1% of Abbotsford’s population - Stats Canada, 2011
5,935 seniors (80+) make up 4.45% of Abbotsford’s population – Stats Canada, 2011
~12% of those seniors over 80+ live at Menno Place
700 residents living at Menno Place

5. FOUNDED IN THE 1500’S – BROKE OFF FROM CATHOLIC CHURCH
The mennonite people
FOUNDED IN THE 1500’S – BROKE OFF FROM CATHOLIC CHURCH
The Mennonite people fled the Russian Revolution to emigrate to Canada
Homesteads in the Fraser Valley were offered at $1/acre
Mennonites took the offer and settled in the Fraser Valley
British Columbia Mennonite Youth Organization were looking for a service opportunity
On Sept. 1, 1953, these young people formed the Mennonite Benevolent Society
The Yarrow Mennonite Brethren Church
Just east of Abbotsford

6. OVERVIEW OF MENNO PLACE’S OPERATIONS
663 Beds & Suites – 700 residents
Residential Care
Home – 196 Funded Beds
Hospital – 151 Funded Beds
Assisted Living
Terrace East
41 Funded AL Suites
30 Private-Pay AL Suites
Independent Living
Primrose Gardens – 2010 – 105 Suites
Terrace East – 2005 – 25 IL Suites
Terrace West – 1998 – 56 Suites
Pavilion – 1982 & 1992 – 59 Suites

7. DAVID DICK
CHAPLAIN

8. INGRID SCHULTZ
CHAPLAIN

9. MENNO HOME – FAITH TRADITIONS
23% of residents are mennonite
PROTESTANT
23% Mennonite
12% United Church of Canada
7% Anglican
7% Protestant
5% Christian & Missionary Alliance
5% Christian Reformed Church
4% Lutheran
3% Pentecostal
3% Presbyterian
2% Evangelical Free
1% Baptist
1% Seventh Day Adventist
1% Salvation Army

10. MENNO HOSPITAL – FAITH TRADITIONS
19% of residents are Mennonite
PROTESTANT
19% Mennonite
10% Anglican
10% Protestant
10% United Church of Canada
5% Christian & Missionary Alliance
5% Christian Reformed Church
4% Baptist
4% Pentecostal
2% Lutheran
1% Nazarene Church
1% Seventh Day Adventist
1% Salvation Army
1% Presbyterian
1% Evangelical Free

11. Volunteers - Pastoral care
43 volunteers (plus choirs)
Pastors, Retired Missionaries, Pastoral Volunteers, Community Clergy
490 hours of pastoral volunteer time in 2014
Motivated to meet the spiritual needs of residents and to bring a message of hope and comfort to those who can no longer attend their own churches
Interview & Training for Pastoral Care
$40,000 raised for spiritual care at the 60th Anniversary Celebration
Pastoral Volunteer Appreciation BBQ
Spiritual Care is the heartbeat of Menno Place

13. IN A FAITH-BASED CARE HOME
FAITH EXPRESSION
IN A FAITH-BASED CARE HOME
Spiritual support is an encouraged & anticipated practice for all who work and volunteer – not just a referral service
The underlying motivation for care and compassion for the Board, Leadership and many of the staff
Has a challenging standard of care expressed in the words of Jesus Christ – “love your neighbor as yourself”
Flows from a worldview that “lays down your life for a friend” and “loves your enemy” and “forgive because you have been forgiven”

14. IN A FAITH-BASED CARE HOME
FAITH EXPRESSION
IN A FAITH-BASED CARE HOME
Careful not to proselytize – respectful of vulnerable people and families in crisis/transition
Supportive to staff of all faiths or no faith – prayer time
Opportunity for residents, staff, families and stakeholders to find hope and comfort in time of need
Shared understanding creates collaborative environments that are working effectively, respectfully and sensitively
“Spiritual Bubble” – a place of refuge in times of challenge, despair and transition

15. MENNO PLACE – A LEGACY OF CARE
QUALITY CARE AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN A COMPASSIONATE, CHRISTIAN ENVIRONMENT
Now that I am old and gray, do not abandon me, O God. Let me proclaim your power to this new generation, your mighty miracles to all who come after me. Psalm 71:18