mINistryFOCUS
An interview with
Crystal Gingerich, volunteer.
HILLCREST
nursing home
Harrison, AK
Q. WHEN WAS HILLCREST FOUNDED. AND WHY?
A: It was founded in 1953 to fill the need of a rest home for the
elderly who needed a place to live.
Q. WHAT IS THE VISION OF THE MINISTRY?
A. The vision of Hillcrest was to provide a place for youth to ‘serve
Christ by serving others’.
Q. DESCRIBE A FEW OF HILLCREST’S PROGRAMS:
A. Some of the main programs/outworkings of the ministry are
the Christian Growth Program Wednesday evenings, an outreach
activity once or so a month, and the nursing program that is
provided by Hillcrest, to name a few.
Q. WHAT ARE SOME OF THE CHALLENGES YOU HAVE
FACED DURING YOUR TIME AT HILLCREST?
A. Some of the bigger challenges I’ve faced are learning to be
flexible with my work schedule, as well as people and personalities.
Living so far from home wasn’t as major, but an adjustment because
i couldn’t just leave whenever and do what i wanted. I’ve learned
the importance of unselfishness as well! There is also a constant
change in staff throughout ones term of service.
Q. HOW CAN OTHERS BECOME INVOLVED?
A. You can become involved by praying, being open to what God
has for your life, and helping recruit staff, as Hillcrest has a steady
turnover of staff. Hillcrest always has openings for certified nursing
assistants, kitchen workers, homemakers, and maintenance men.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MINISTRY AT HILLCREST
NURSING HOME, OR TO BECOME INVOLVED, CONTACT
THEM AT:
Mailing address:
1111 Maplewood Rd.
Harrison, AR 72601
Website: www.hillcresthome.net
Email: [email protected]
Facebook page: Hillcrest Home
Phone: (870) 741-5001
Photography by Larisa Gonzalez
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