In choosing a retirement community, we went online and received 50 some brochures from various CCRC communities. We were living in Arkansas at the time. We then visited similar communities in Ohio, Arkansas, and Texas. Then a friend said check out Oklahoma. Again, we went online and saw Epworth; we called, made an appointment, and…
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Meet Elaine – I’m Home!
Meet Elaine! She’s been a part of the Epworth Villa family for four wonderful years, and today she’s sharing her heartfelt impressions. “The moment you step inside, you feel a sense of openness and freedom – sunshine and fresh air fill the entry. It’s truly special. And the smiles! Everywhere you look, residents and staff…
Meet Carolyn – Get Involved
Meet Carolyn T., a vibrant resident of Epworth Villa, and hear about her fulfilling life. “What do I enjoy most? The friends and the activities, of course!” Carolyn shares. “I feel well taken care of, yet I’m still free ‘to do my thing!’ It’s the perfect balance.” Since moving to Epworth Villa, Carolyn’s life has…
Meet Gary – Giving Back
Meet Gary W., a shining example of kindness in action! Every Friday morning, you’ll find him at Scissortail Edmond Elementary School, greeting students with high fives and attending their Scissortail Soar assembly. Gary is dedicated to fostering intergenerational relationships by encouraging kindness and connection between the kids and the wider community. His joy comes from…
A Season of Prayer – Rev. Laura Glover
Continue steadfastly in prayer; being watchful in it with thanksgiving. Colossians 4:2 It is hard to believe but the season of Lent is almost upon us! Lent is an opportunity to experience the full journey of Christ to the Cross and beyond. Easter is not an event in isolation, and celebrating Easter is much richer…
Local Girl Scout Gold Award Project: A Paw-sitive Impact on Seniors
Congratulations to Jordan Lent for completing her Gold Award project! Jordan, a PC North High School senior, has been a dedicated Girl Scout for 10 years in Troop 177. For her Gold Award project, Jordan focused on promoting healthy aging through pet companionship. She created an awareness flyer to educate people about the benefits of…
Connecting Hearts, Building Communities – May Mission Month 2024
Epworth Villa is more than just a place to reside; it’s a vibrant hub of connection, compassion, and leadership. The Power of Connection Have you ever considered the profound impact a simple connection can make? It’s like a ripple in a pond, expanding outward to touch countless lives which is our purpose of Enhancing Lives,…
My Mission Journey-Rev. Jimette Rose McLean
May is Mission Month. Throughout my ministry, I have participated and/or led at least fifteen mission trips. Most of them were youth trips when I was serving First UMC in Ann Arbor, MI. We helped camps prepare for the summer season in North Carolina, Colorado, New Hampshire, Wisconsin, and Kentucky. We volunteered with the Appalachia…
My Mission Journey-Rev. Burrel McNaught
Between 1992 and 2002, I took part in nine Volunteers-in-Mission trips under the auspices of the Oklahoma Methodist Conference. I went to Jamaica, the Mississippi flood plain (with youth), Guatemala (twice), Israel/Palestine, Puerto Rico, Alaska, El Salvador, and Belize. At first, I was hesitant to do this partly because it would mean being absent from…
We Remember
As we reflect upon the significance of today’s date in Oklahoma and our Country’s history, we remember and honor the 168 lives lost and those forever changed by the tragic Oklahoma City Bombing on April 19, 1995. Though time passes, their memories remain etched in our hearts. Here on the Epworth Campus, we have a…
