Chapel - we meet for chapel each Wednesday afternoon at 4:30 in the Burden chapel. This is a time of devotion, prayer and music. The children participate fully in this worship service and staff are always welcome to attend.
Prayertime - The chaplain meets with each individual cottage every Thursday evening for prayer time. Each resident has an opportunity to lift up in prayer their needs and to give thanks to God for their blessings.
Retreats - We have the opportunity to go on spiritual life retreats every year. In the fall and winter we attend the Youth celebration weekends at Epworth by the Sea at St Simon's Island. Each winter we go on a ski trip and each spring break week we go to the beach. These are both times of fun and relaxation, but also we spend time in prayer and devotion to gain a stronger sense of God's presence in our life.
Summer Camp - Each summer our elementary age children attend the day camp sponsored by Byron United Methodist Church. These are days filled with fun activities and a chance to grow closer to God.
Local Churches - All our children attend worship and Sunday school each week. We attend local United Methodist Churches unless a resident strongly prefers another denomination.
Service Projects - The residents participate in service projects all throughout the year as they develop their own spiritual gifts and graces. Some of these include Magnolia Manor, Wesley Glen, Macon Outreach, Heifer International, Relay for Life, and Trick or Treat for Unicef.
For OUR STAFF
Order of Good Shepherds (OGS) - OGS is a ministry that enables staff to reconize how they fulfill God's purposes through their daily work here at The Home. We meet monthly for lunch, bible study and prayer. This group supports and encourages one another in our spiritual development.
Wednesdays at 9:01 - This is a monthly 15 minute worship service held in the Mills chapel the first Wednesday of each month. It is meant to give encouragement and an opportunity to see the ways in which God is blessing our lives.
Grief Support - the chaplain is available for grief support and nurture to all staff. |
