Baruch Senior Ministries

11/14/2025

"He Cares for You" - A Devotional by Chaplain Jeff Meyers

Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you. (1 Peter 5:7 NIV)

The songwriter, Jimmy Owens, wrote a beautiful song titled “He Cares for Me" (1971). It is about God’s care for us. The first verse and chorus are as follows:

Our God is far greater than words can make known. Exalted and holy, He reigns on His throne. In infinite splendor, He rules over all. Yet He feeds the poor sparrows, and He knows when they fall.

His power is great and will ever endure. His wisdom is peaceable, gentle, and pure. But greater than all these glories I see Is the glorious promise that He cares for me.

God is willing to come alongside us and help us with our hurts, habits, hang-ups, and general things we worry about in life. Why does He do this? The answer is: “because He cares for you.” Another way to translate “He cares for you” is to say, “You matter to God.” Do you know why you matter to God? Because He loves you. Let that sink in. It will melt your heart. The One who is far greater than words can make known says, “He cares for you.”

11/13/2025

Veteran's Day Recap! Thank you to our residents, family of a veteran, and staff who selflessly served our country! You are appreciated!

11/12/2025

Congratulations, Yorkshire & Stonebridge Manors!!

It’s finally here. As you may remember during the month of September we raised funds during our biking for baruch moving for Miles.

Yorkshire and Stonebridge was the top winner raising over $5000

Today the trophy has arrived

11/12/2025

REMINDER: Join us on November 20th from 6pm to 8pm for an educational program on the "10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's"! This is a free opportunity to learn more about the difference between normal aging and Alzheimer's. RSVP to Jennifer Marckini at 616.589.9028 or jennifer.marckini@baruchsls.org.

11/11/2025

Thank you to all the brave men and women who have served our country!

11/07/2025

"A Fresh Beginning" - A Devotional by Chaplain Joan Cornelison

“Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” (Luke 23:34 NIV)

Three men hung on a cross that day at Golgotha. One criminal felt it was all over, while the other joined the crowds in taunting Jesus, “Aren’t you the Messiah? Save yourself and us!” he shouted. The first criminal waited to hear words of condemnation, but all he heard Jesus say was, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” In that moment he knew that the man in the middle was the One; Jesus Christ, the long-awaited Messiah; the One who demonstrated a love that never gives up. This was the One who hung out with those on the fringes of society. He was the One who promised us that God’s love was so great, it even included us in His all-encompassing embrace.

And as the first criminal listened to the second criminal berate Jesus, he had to intervene, so he shouted, “Be quiet! Do you not fear God? We have been condemned justly, but this man has done nothing wrong” (Luke 23: 40-41). Then he turned to face Jesus, while acknowledging his guilt he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” To which, Jesus responded, “Truly, I tell you, this day you will be with me in paradise” (Luke 23:43).

We are like those criminals, but Jesus looks at us with love because He understands that we do not know what we are doing. He knows our flaws, and still, He invites us to return to Him. When we do, we will hear Him say, “Truly, I tell you… you will be with me in paradise.” It is never over and never too late with Jesus. At any point, when we turn towards Him, it is just a fresh beginning. Thanks be to God! Do not delay, return to Him today.

11/04/2025

Halloween Recap! Thank you to everyone who made Halloween so special for our residents! Enjoy some pictures from the many festivities!

11/03/2025

“Carry each other’s burdens and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” - Galatians 6:2

Ethyl’s children were grown. They married and moved to other towns to find employment. Her husband passed away a few years ago. She liked living in her home in her small rural village. Her home held memories of her marriage and raising her family. It didn’t happen all at once. Her neighbors and ...

11/03/2025

We are so thankful for all of our wonderful staff and Life Enrichment Directors for putting together such fun activities for the residents! Here are some residents at Mallard Cove Assisted Living enjoying the Cheeto Challenge!

10/31/2025

"The Beauty of Harmony" - A Devotional by Chaplain Jeff Meyers

Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble. (1 Peter 3:8 NIV)

Choral music has different voices singing different notes at the same time. This harmony provides a unity of sound with a variety of notes. Sometimes the composer deliberately arranges a chord with notes that are in musical tension. The listener and the singers can hear that something isn’t quite right. The composer resolves the tension with the four parts singing a beautiful chord.

Sometimes life is like a melody. We get together to watch the Detroit Lions play football with other Detroit Lions fans. We are together with other people who like the same thing we do. Sometimes life is lived in harmony. I like being at a Bible study when everybody brings a different translation. The different translations add a variety that enriches our understanding of God’s Word. Another example of living in harmony is a good church pot-luck meal. People bring a variety of foods. It is the variety of food that makes such a wonderful meal. The meal is harmonious. We are united in mind with different foods.

Harmonious relationships appreciate the different gifts and talents that we have. At the same time, harmonious relationships bring us together through sympathy, brotherly love, kindness, and humility. Harmony is a beautiful way to live.

10/29/2025

Join us on November 20th from 6pm to 8pm for an educational program on the "10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's"! This is a free opportunity to learn more about the difference between normal aging and Alzheimer's. RSVP to Jennifer Marckini at 616.589.9028 or jennifer.marckini@baruchsls.org.

10/24/2025

"Whatever You Do" - A Devotional by Chaplain Joan Cornelison

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. (Colossians 3:23-24 NIV)

Writing to the Colossians on the issue of work, Paul says, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters" (Colossians 3:23-24). What a wonderful principle to live by. Rather than working to impress or compete with others, Paul instructs the Colossians to labor diligently for an audience of one--God alone. Their reward is the inheritance they will receive from God when their work on earth is done (Matthew 25:23).

Sadly, in these modern times, many of us are caught up in a rat-race. In our endless pursuit to get to the top of the ‘success’ ladder, we forget that our service to human bosses results only in short-term rewards. Even those within the church have fallen prey to this culture. The late great missionary C.T. Studd (1860-1931) once summed it up this way: “Only one life, ‘twill soon be past; Only what’s done for Christ will last.” As we labor today, let us remember to do it as though God were watching. In truth, He is! What have you been called to do? Are you serving with all your heart as serving the Lord, or are you just trying to get through the day? Are you serving selflessly, or do you have ulterior motives? Is your soul in it? Are you doing it for God’s glory? Paul says, ‘whatever you do’ do it for God. So, whether you are a janitor, teacher, doctor, pastor, parent, or whatever you do, put your whole heart in it. If this instruction was good for the Colossians, it is good for us too.