Hymn Stories – May 2024
Few hymns paint such a vivd picture of God’s love as this one by Samuel Trevor Francis. Find out more about the hymn, “O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus,” and how its author experienced the mercy of God.
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Save the Date: Butterfly Release
Menno Place’s annual Memorial and Butterfly Release will take place on Friday, June 14th. Mark your calendars and join us as we remember and celebrate the ones we love who are no longer here with us. Information about how to purchase a butterfly will be available in the coming weeks along with further details about the event, parking, and more.
We hope to see you there!
SAFER Grant Information
Recently, BC Housing’s SAFER Grant has been in the news. SAFER stands for “Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters.” It is a grant available for eligible seniors who are renters in the province of BC. If you live in Pavilion, Terrace West, Primrose Gardens, or Terrace East (private pay assisted living only), you may qualify. This grant is not available for residents in Long-Term Care (Menno Home, Menno Hospital) as they already receive government subsidy.
All information can be found at BC Housing’s SAFER website (Click here)
If you are over the age of 60, have lived in BC for at least 12 months, and spend more than 30% of your monthly income on rent, you should consider applying. Please note that your income must be below the maximum threshold (which was just announced as increasing to approximately $3,000/month). An estimate calculator and application forms are available online.
NOTE: When using the calculator enter your MONTHLY income, not your annual income.
The SAFER Grant is completely independent of Menno Place. All applications must be directly submitted by the tenant, and there is no obligation to inform Menno Place of whether you are receiving this grant. If you are unsure of any specific information about your rental, please contact a member of the Life Enrichment Team.
If you feel you may be eligible, we encourage you to apply.
The BC government also recently announced a one-time additional payment for all current recipients of the SAFER Grant. This was followed up with a reminder that BC Housing will never invite recipients to claim this benefit via a text message. Remember to be careful with your personal information.
National Volunteer Appreciation Week – Every Moment Matters!
It’s National Volunteer Appreciation Week and we want to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of the amazing volunteers who give of their time and their hearts here at Menno Place.
Listening for the Future – We Want to Hear from You!
If you have ideas to share as we plan for 2025 please fill out this survey.
Hymn Stories – April 2024
This poem, written by an Irish woman named Jean Sophia Pigott, became the favorite hymn of J. Hudson Taylor, the great missionary to China. Find out how the hymn Jesus, I am Resting, Resting helped strengthen the faith of an overwhelmed man near breakdown.
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Strategic Planning: Open House Forums – Listening for the Future
Menno Place Executive Team undertakes a series of Open House Forums – Listening for the Future with internal and external stakeholders in order to gather feedback and develop the 2025 Menno Place Strategic Framework and Operational Plan.
Hymn Stories – March 2024
The authors of the this month’s modern hymn are committed to creating a more timeless musical style that every generation can sing. Find out more about In Christ Alone by Keith & Kristyn Getty and Stuart Townsend.
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Hymn Stories – February 2024
This month’s hymn is Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty penned by English minister, Reginald Heber, in the early 19th century. Heber was a gifted poet and hymnist who faithfully served his small congregation. After his death, his widow discovered he had written over 50 hymns. She succeeded in publishing his work and brought them to the forefront of the Christian community.
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Hymn Stories – January 2024
January’s hymn is Trusting Jesus. This textually and musically simple expression of child-like trust in Jesus has met the daily spiritual needs of many of God’s people to the present time.
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