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The deeply personal hymn, “I Need Thee Every Hour” was written out of the daily experiences of a busy housewife and mother, Annie Hawks, in the year 1872. “Suddenly, I became filled with the sense of nearness to the Master, and I began to wonder how anyone could ever live without Him, either in joy or pain. Then, the words were ushered into my mind and these thoughts took full possession of me – ‘I need Thee every hour’.”
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Menno Place will recognize September 30th – a day that honours survivors of residential schools and the children who never returned home – as a Statutory Holiday
This Saturday, October 1, 2021 is National Seniors Day! THANK YOU, seniors for your wisdom and love and for the impact you have in all of our lives!
A favourite hymn for many, “Be Thou My Vision” has a storied history going back to the 8th century! Find out more about this hymn and other helpful resources for seniors.
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“I Surrender All”, written by Judson Van de Venter (whose ministry impacted the preaching of Dr. Billy Graham) is our hymn for the month for August. Van de Venter penned the lyrics about a pivotal moment in his life and in his account of the writing of the hymn text, said this: “God had hidden a song in my heart, and touching a tender chord, He caused me to sing.”
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This month’s hymn, “‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus” was written by a remarkable woman out of one of her darkest hours. Read more about the origins of this hymn and find other helpful resources for seniors.
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“While many hymns are born out of a particular dramatic experience, this hymn was simply the result of the author’s morning by morning realization of God’s personal faithfulness.” Read more about the origins of ‘Great is Thy Faithfulness’ and other helpful resources for seniors.
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Mother’s Day, May 5th You are welcome to deliver flowers to your mother for Mother’s Day. If you are here in person, you can visit and deliver them in person. For deliveries from our florists, our amazing Visitation Hosts will be happy to receive the deliveries between 10am and 6pm. Who do we recommend for […]
Menno Place Campus is one of the largest senior's care campuses in British Columbia. There are 700 seniors living on 11 acres across from the Abbotsford Regional Hospital. Menno Place is governed by the Mennonite Benevolent Society which founded faith-based seniors care on this location in 1953.
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