Report of the
Bible Fellowship Church Homes, Inc.
The Board of Directors of Bible Fellowship Church Homes, Inc. met four times at regularly scheduled meetings. The responsibility of providing housing and care for older persons is a challenging one. Regulations continue unabated and their underlying philosophy is one of pure secularism. The modern political approach often appears to be separation of Religion and State, going way beyond the constitutional position of separation of Church and State.
Therefore, the struggle is for BFC Homes to maintain a strong Biblical based Christian position in the midst of a secular philosophy in a fallen world. We need faithful prayer partners so that we can maintain a God-honoring program of compassionate care.
The construction of Musselman Court is complete. One house is yet to be filled. The construction of the buildings is very good. The houses are warm, draft free, and quiet. The needs of each resident are being met. With the staff of Fellowship Manor serving as consultants the residents are better able to monitor their own health needs.
We have acquired the assistance of a consulting firm known as Third Age. They will be assisting this Board in determining the most needful and practical way to expand our program so as to meet our mission or purpose.
Fellowship Manor continues to have a fine reputation and is maintaining a high occupancy rate. Upgrades on the building environment have been made by purchasing new beds and mattresses, hanging pictures on walls, installing new drapes and matching wall borders, and new furniture in lounge areas.
The Administrator, Robert Zentz, and his staff provide incomparable service and care for the residents. Fellowship Manor was able to gain full accreditation by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). This was done in less than one year and the usual time to accomplish this is about two years. As a result of this accreditation, Fellowship Manor has obtained two managed care contracts and efforts are underway to obtain several more with various insurance companies.
Fellowship Home continues under the fine leadership of James Ernst. The building is 30 years old and some of the systems are showing definite signs of wearing. Extensive repairs have been made to the plumbing system with much of the work having been done by James Ernst and the part-time maintenance man.
The program is most satisfying to the residents. Their care ranks among the finest for personal care homes in the Lehigh Valley. The staff performs an excellent service having quality rapport with the residents.
Bible Fellowship Church Homes, Inc., is constantly facing new challenges. Constant adjustments must be made in the programs and buildings in order to meet the changes and additions to myriads of regulations. At the same time, an effective witness to the Gospel is our Biblical mandate. The care of our residents is foremost and consideration of our staff is essential.
Thankfulness is expressed for each employee in the various staffs. The Board members continue to serve well in the oversight of this ministry. The Lord of Glory must be the supreme recipient of our praise.
Board of Directors, Bible Fellowship Church Homes, Inc.: James A. Beil, Chairman & President; Robert W. Smock, Vice Chairman; Karen Uhrich, Secretary; William H. Bartron, LeRoy S. Heller, James G. Koch, Robin Musselman, Glenn D. Ruoss, Henry U. Sandt, Jr., Dennis W. Spinney, Dean A. Stortz, John W. Trauch, Doris A. Wire