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The Deerfield
October 2021
I n August, a group of Deerfield employees spent time volunteering
at the non-profit Ruby’s Pantry in New Richmond.
We are blessed to have employees who possess giving hearts to serve
our greater community beyond our doors.
Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people.
~ Ephesians 6:7
THE DEERFIELD NEWS
Gables Star of the Month: Jim Loeffler
J ames Richard Loeffler Jr also known as “Lefty”, “Jumbo”(6.6), “Jimmy”, “Jim-Bob”,
“little Jim”, “Jr.,” was born in Richville, Washington, on September 26, 1943 but St.
Louis Park , Minnesota is where he grew up. He was the oldest of 3….His sister, Sue, is 2
years younger and lives in Apple Valley and his brother, Gary, is 7 years younger and lives
in Richfield.
Jim attended Park High School, and then went to Iowa State University, graduating in
Electrical Engineering in 1966. Where he met (on a blind date) his wife, Pam. They have
been married 54 great years.
Jim was hired by IBM in New York….worked on Saturn 5 rocket, military. We moved back
to MN to be closer to family. Jim has worked for Control Data, Toro, STI, and 17 years
with Medtronic. When he retired, he continued to consult in Regulatory Affairs, Quality
Assurance, Manufacturing Systems, and FDA Specialist.
Every day Jim is blessed by his 2 children. Jeff and his wife, Val live in Savage, Minnesota.
Jeff graduated from Iowa State, and works for CH Robinson. Daughter, Teri, is an Art
Teacher (30 yrs) at Harding High School in St. Paul and graduated from Mankato.
On top of the list of his favorite things are our two grandkids. Ashlee is 19 and starting her
college journey in Special Education. Blake is 16, a junior in high school in Hudson,
Wisconsin, enjoying track, gaming and his driver’s license.
Other favorite things: Higgins, his old English sheepdog; he loves his red corvette; living
on a small lake in Hudson; pontooning; fixing all things for family and others, you name it
he could fix it; photography; computer things; music; movies; travel; reading; Indy racing;
WCCO weather watcher for many years; Viking fan; the family cabin in Darwin,
Minnesota, and especially time spent with family and friends.
Page 2 1127 West Eighth Street, New Richmond, WI 54017THE DEERFIELD NEWS
Deerfield Birthdays
We wish you all a happy birthday and blessed year!
Gables Residents Housing Residents
Gloria Mischke 10-4 Gert Luepke 10-26
Nancy Bernard 10-17 Ed Zahler 10-28
Dorothy Strandberg 10-25 Elsie Takle 10-28
Donna Mechelke 10-30
Find the Best Gift for You
F or many people, the end of a calendar year is a time that they consider making gifts to favorite charities. If
your Presbyterian Homes community is a mission that your feel called to support, you may direct your gift
in a way that it helps employees or your neighbors at your community. Giving to employee hardship, ap-
preciation or education assistance is a great way to show your gratitude for employees. Funds for benevo-
lence, greatest needs and spiritual life enhance residents’ experiences.
Every gift is important and makes a difference to employees, you and your neighbors. The Foundation is here to
help you and offers these tips:
Cash – you may send a check to Presbyterian Homes Foundation, 2845 Hamline Ave N, Roseville, MN
55118. Some donors find it satisfying and easy to be sustaining donors by making automatic monthly
gifts to benefit their communities.
Credit Card – PHS provides a secure online giving site on the Presbyterian Homes Foundation website.
You can find this at www.preshomes.org and click on “Make a Gift.” You may notice state and na-
tional Giving Days this time of year. The organizations that sponsor these days take fees out of donors’
gifts. To ensure that your charitable contributions have the impact you desire, it’s always best to
give directly to favorite charities.
Stock – If this is a good option for you, it’s a smart idea to put time on your side for a 2021 gift by not wait-
ing until December to begin the stock gift process. Please contact a gift planner at your site or the Foun-
dation at 651-631-6408 if you make a stock gift. Looping us in on your plans helps us to better stew-
ard your gift through the sale process.
For assistance, please call the Presbyterian Homes Foundation at 651-631-6408 or 651-631-6418. Thank you
for all you do to make your Presbyterian Homes community a welcoming home for you, your neighbors and
PHS employees.
715-243-3900 www.deerfieldphs.org Page 3THE DEERFIELD NEWS
Spiritually Speaking: “How Much Does It Cost?”
W e do it all the time, of course, perhaps sometimes with a higher level of awareness
than others. We estimate the cost, weighing one option against another, trying to
decide if we have enough or want it enough or need it enough. We do it with our budgets
and we do it in our relationships and we do it with our lives. How much is something
worth? What do I value in a certain relationship? What’s the price to pay?
In Luke 14: 25-33, Jesus reminds us that we also must calculate the cost of what it means to
follow Him; to do this in our lives of faith.
Jesus reminds those following Him, that there is more to following Jesus than lunch on a
Galilean hillside, or healing for themselves and their loved ones.
The cost of discipleship requires putting the vision of God first in our life; ahead of the
vision of home, of family and ahead of our own self-created kingdom, including what we
have accumulated and own.
Jesus is not saying that a basic principle of your relationship with God is to hate your
family! Jesus is not saying we should hate our own life to the point of self-destruction!
Jesus did not say we should denigrate or show lack of respect for others!
The whole point of this passage is that Jesus warns that we will come to a decision point
at some time or another in our relationship with Him. We will have to choose what
comes first.
Somewhere, sometime, someplace we come to the decision that Jesus Christ absolutely
comes first in our lives. Jesus calls us to commitment!
Counting the cost of discipleship means loving God more than family, or self,
or anything else!
Discipleship is a demanding thing. How much does it cost? If you would follow Jesus,
come with all you are and with all you have!
Fred Brumm, M.Div.
Campus Pastor
Page 4 1127 West Eighth Street, New Richmond, WI 54017THE DEERFIELD NEWS
WE ARE HIRING!
Do you know someone who might be interested
in working at The Deerfield?
We are currently hiring for:
Weekend Receptionist
Resident Assistants,
RN/LPN
Dining Servers
Anyone interested can apply at www.deerfieldphs.org
or call Paige at 715-243-3935 with questions
Wellness Thoughts
Exercising with Pain
W e often ask at the beginning of classes, “Does anyone have any extraordinary aches or
pains – anything that we should be careful of today?” Many chuckle and some respond
by saying “How much time do you have . . .? At least people are still showing up for exercise
classes. Sometimes exercise can help with pain management.
There are two kinds of pain: acute and chronic. With acute pain, which is sudden and
hopefully brief in duration, you would want to stop exercising and seek medical attention. But
with some chronic or on-going pain, it may be appropriate to do some exercise. Particularly,
exercise that helps with flexibility, endurance and/or strength might help if done in moderation
and with doctor approval.
Many people feel relief from pain after they do some moving about in the warm pool, of if
they can take a nice walk, or attend a class to stretch their muscles. Others might find relief in
a regular practice of Tai Chi or Yoga.
If you are experiencing pain, tell your doctor and talk with him/ her about exercise to see if
that might be an option for you.
Wishing you well and pain-free movement,
Your Wellness Team
715-243-3900 www.deerfieldphs.org Page 5How to find this Presbyterian Homes & Services is a nonprofit
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Investing in Workforce, Trusting in God
T he mission of Presbyterian Homes & Services
(PHS) relies on the good work of over 7,000
employees. We believe that employees are the most
promoting from within. We offer career
development opportunities such as our own
Leadership Institute, scholarship and nurse loan
important resource in our ministry. forgiveness programs, and our in-house nursing
Daily headlines report how United States employers assistant training program.
• We are committing energy and creativity towards
are experiencing a significant shortage of qualified
workers. Aging services providers have been facing our goals, from a dedicated committee of the PHS
such challenges well before COVID and the current Board to over 100 active workforce initiatives.
• We invite residents and staff to show appreciation
economic climate.
through donations to the Shining Star Program,
PHS continues to take action to meet these challenges, Employee Education Assistance Fund, Employee
moving forward to recruit, retain and develop Hardship fund and to remember and acknowledge
dedicated employees to extend our ministry through the time and talent given by our volunteers.
purposeful work.
• Starting this month, we are making the most
The challenge before us is great, but we have faith in
significant total compensation increase in our history the God of abundance. Join us in praying that God
– a $17 million investment towards wages and may continue to bless us through the hearts, hands and
related benefits – with the greatest increases for minds of current and future employees who choose to
positions where we have the most openings. work with us. Share your appreciation and support for
• Our in-house staffing agency works to provide
the staff who serve you every day. Encourage people
relief staffing organization-wide and minimize the you know and believe are good candidates (including
impact of a tight labor market on services provided. yourself), to apply for employment with PHS!
• We continue to benefit from our own International By remaining true to our mission, we trust God to
Nurse Recruitment program, working in the increase our capacity to provide the highest quality
Philippines to bring skilled caregivers to PHS. service and care to you, the residents, whose homes
• We believe strongly in developing our people and we are privileged to come into and work every day.You can also read
