Lutheran Community at Telford

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Message from Executive Director Ellen Shrager

Yesterday, June 11, several regional news sources published an article regarding the number of deaths attributed to COVID-19 in Bucks County nursing homes. The article included data on Lutheran Community at Telford indicating that our campus has seen 48 cases of COVID-19 and 8 deaths among residents in our health care center. This information is completely inaccurate.

After contacting various information outlets, we discovered the source of this data was attributed to the PA Department of Health. I have reached out to the PA Hospital and Health Care Association regarding this error. They in turn have confirmed our reporting is correct and are working to have this information amended in a timely fashion.

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Message from President and CEO Dan McKee

Grace Inspired Ministries President and CEO Dan McKee recently shared a message with residents and staff on the challenges of 2020 including the current issues of racial injustice.  In his letter, he writes:

Grace Inspired Ministries remains committed to providing communities where our residents and staff can live and work in an environment that embraces diversity and celebrates the unique gifts that each individual brings to our community. We continue to strive to have campuses that are inclusive for everyone. We join with our neighbors and the local community in embracing the fight for equality and justice and we pray for God’s healing of our nation.

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Summerfield Groundbreaking Ceremony

Lutheran Community at Telford, an affiliate of Grace Inspired Ministries, held the ceremonial groundbreaking for its $45 million expansion project named Summerfield on Monday, December 9, 2019. Over 70 people attended the event, including senior management of Grace Inspired Ministries and the Lutheran Community at Telford, board members, federal, state and local dignitaries, and prospective residents.

This expansion project is part of the community’s master plan, which began its inception in 2008. The two-phase project includes 66 cottages, a 14-unit, two-story apartment building and a clubhouse for residents. Thirty-two cottage homes will be built in Phase I of the project. There will be an expansion of the existing walking trail as well with benches, trash cans, dog waste stations and lighting.

Celebrating Our Employees

Lutheran Community at Telford and its parent company Grace Inspired Ministires celebrated all its employees the week of October 28 but took extra time to recognize employees with milestone anniversaries of 5, 10, 15, 20 or 25 years of service. Altogether, the 33 people recognized had a total of 370 years of service.

5 Years
Cory Anderson
Gilmore Consuelo
Marianne Corbe
Ron Deifer
Jennifer Flanagan
Laurie Gravel
Lydia Greim
Rachel Lennon
Dale Moe
Rich Pallante
Jennifer Russell
Kristin Thim
Aslin Tressler
Pam Weikel

10 Years
Maria Davila
Bob Groff
Shazia Malik
Bill Messner
Sara Miller
Mike Shoemaker
Barbara Wile

15 Years
Nicole Brennan
Roxanne Gemmell
Sandra Hager
Ed Marks
Tracy Moore
Traci Platt
Ellen Shrager

25 Years
Carol Bomboy
Brenda Dague
Teresa Kaspar
Linda Shuck
George Vu

Residents, Community Donate to Telford Fire Company

Recognizing the key role the Telford Volunteer Fire Company plays in their community, residents at the Lutheran Community at Telford donated $7,.595 to the organization’s recent fundraising efforts to install a new ventilation system in the engine house. In addition to the residents’ donations, the community’s corporate office donated an additional $2,500 for total donation of $10,095.

Currently the Telford Fire Company does not have a ventilation system for the diesel exhaust from apparatus or gas-powered tools within the engine house, which can create a build-up of hazardous fumes. With a first priority of safety for its members, the company started a fundraising campaign to install this equipment, as a project of this size would take up a considerable amount of its operating budget, and state or federal grant monies are not available for a project of this scope.

The Telford Fire Company has been serving Telford Borough and surrounding communities since 1903. This past year, its firefighters responded to a record number of fire calls, a trend expected to continue in the coming years. The Company has over 60 firefighters and eight junior firefighters.

 

Volunteers honored at Lutheran Community at Telford Luncheon

The Lutheran Community at Telford celebrated its volunteers and auxiliary during its annual Volunteer Luncheon Thursday, April 5. The community noted 107 people donated a total of just over 6500 hours in 2018.

In addition to honoring its these volunteers, Chief Executive Office Dan McKee accepted a check for $13,500 from the Auxiliary. This donation will be used toward the purchase of a single passenger wheelchair van which will be used to assist residents with transportation needs such as doctor visits. The Lutheran Community at Telford Auxiliary is comprised of members from the following supporting congregations:

Emmanuel Lutheran, Souderton
Grace Lutheran, Hatfield
Jerusalem Lutheran, Sellersville
Little Zion Lutheran, Telford
Peace-Tohickon Lutheran, Perkasie
St. Andrew’s Lutheran, Perkasie
St. John’s Lutheran, Sellersville
St. Matthew’s Lutheran, Perkasie
St. Michael’s Lutheran, Sellersville
St. Paul’s Lutheran, Telford
St. Peter’s Hilltown
Trinity Lutheran, Perkasie
Trinity Lutheran, Lansdale

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Grace Inspired Ministries Affiliated Communities

January 3, 2017 — The Community at Rockhill and the Lutheran Community at Telford announced “Grace Inspired Ministries” as the parent company for their affiliated organizations. The affiliation became effective on January 1, 2017.

Together, they serve close to 800 residents, and employ over 600 team members on campuses in Sellersville and Telford, PA. Both communities have similar missions: to provide purpose, dignity, and compassion for both residents and individuals served.

“The discussion among our board members began with the desire to serve more people in our local community,” said President and CEO Dan McKee. “We wanted a name that would account for, and honor, the faith identities of both communities. ‘Grace’ seemed appropriate in describing the inspiration of this partnership. As referenced in chapter 4, verse 10, of Peter’s first letter, we are called to use the gifts we have received to serve others as faithful stewards of God’s grace.”

Rockhill Executive Director Carol DeLancey added that the thought behind arriving at the new name was a community effort. “We looked for feedback from many team members and residents from each community. ‘Grace Inspired Ministries’ received very positive feedback, and was accepted unanimously by our boards.”

“This exciting announcement is occurring as we begin 2017,” said Telford Executive Director Ellen Shrager. “It’s a new year, we have a new name, and the pieces are in place for this new affiliation to make an immediate impact on those we serve now, and those we will serve in the future.”

McKee agreed, and added, “By working together through this affiliation, our opportunity to provide inspired living environments that nurture intellectual and spiritual growth, physical wellness, and emotional well-being has increased significantly. 2017 is going to be a great year for Grace Inspired Ministries.”