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The Staff at The Orchard Itasca shared the following testimony about how they have seen God work through the ministry of the Forest View Nursing and Rehab Center.
We began this ministry last year and have set up quarterly visits to the facility. Each time, 15 people meet there at 2 pm. Some people just engage with those in the common areas, talking with them, praying with them. Others, including Pastor Ryan go door-to-door and visit with those who are in their rooms. We take gift bags each time to hand out to both residents and staff.
The purpose is to encourage both during these visits. On Sunday, April 6 we visited Forest View Nursing and Rehab Center located just a few blocks from the Itasca Campus.
While our people interacted and visited with residents and staff, Pastor Ryan walked the hallways greeting and speaking with those he encountered. As he entered a hallway, a man in a wheelchair and his friend were coming toward him. As Ryan began to introduce himself, the man (Kenny) said, “I know who you are. You’re the pastor on YouTube.” After speaking further with Kenny and his friend, Karen, Pastor Ryan learned that they both watch the Itasca livestream every week!
God is at work through our people as they minister at Forest View! We pray for many more opportunities to encourage and share the gospel with both staff and residents. Please pray as we would also like to find a way to bring residents who desire to worship in person, to The Orchard Itasca.
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