A gift of community leads to blessing a family
For more than a decade during the annual Jesus Cares Ministries (JCM) Christmas program, organizers at Christ Lutheran Church did not include a door offering. “We see the program as our gift to the...
“The Perfect Gift”
During the month of December, residents celebrated the birth of Baby Jesus during the annual Christmas program. The program “The Perfect Gift” told the Christmas story while featuring residents speaking, singing, opening gifts and...
Staying busy with fun new activities
Hope residents are always trying new things and attending events. Here are a few things that have been keeping residents busy during the winter. Watching a show on ice is the best way to...
Halloween Fun at Wellhaven
During October, Wellhaven tenants took advantage of the opportunities to have a little fall fun. Earlier in the month, a group from Mann Valley 4H hosted a pumpkin painting craft. Wellhaven tenants and 4H...
Pizza Party
As the weather starts to get colder, Wellhaven does its best to keep everybody warm. One way is to host pizza parties and serve warm delicious homemade pizza. In November, Wellhaven hosted its first...
Staying busy at Wellhaven
With a wide variety of activities and a packed activity calendar, our tenants are always staying busy. Pictured on left, tenant Dottie Radd enjoyed the company of a volunteer’s friendly pooch. Therapy animals have...
A fun surprise
Each month, Veterans from the River Falls American Legion Post 121 join Veterans who reside at Wellhaven for lunch. Our group of Veterans was treated to a little surprise during the last lunch. The...
Honoring our family and friends
“She gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.” (Luke 2:7) During Wellhaven’s annual “Tree...
A laid-back shepherd
Every year, the Jesus Cares Ministries (JCM) program in Watertown, SD, hosts a special Christmas program. The Watertown JCM program is a joint effort between Bethlehem Lutheran Church and St. Martin’s Lutheran Church. Although...