Hillside Independent Living Community Ministries J. Kevin King,Susan Beach, RandyHines,Sam Failor,not pictured: Lori Williams, Heather Oxford, 387 Ministries At Hillside Independent Living, students have the opportunity to build into another person's life, mainly an older person. With age comes wisdom and experience, so students gain not only a friendship with the Here atOdd Fellows,the students concentrate mainly on two or three residentsto minister.Trust isavaluable beacon into which many students can plug.Oncethe trust bridge is built, then the Gospel can be presented and God's love can be backed up with Scripture.Weeklychurch services are performed, which the residents depend heavily on as a necessary part of their week. When a resident acceptsChristas hisSaviour,allthefeelingsoffrustration and obligation melt away because another name has been addedtotheBookofLife. Renee Randall Pete Irwin Dawn Nickelson EverySunday morning the faithful members of this Christian ministry headforSpringfield to the Knights of Pythias nursing home. During their visit they mingle with the residents, talk with the staff, and hold a church service. They often start outsinging hymns;have a prayer time; and the group leader speaks on a favorite Bible passage. Following this service, the college students have a chance to talk oneon-one with the residents of this nursing home. Offen, lasting
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