Care centre living on a prayer
“The event left a sense of unity among staff and residents, appreciation for each other and a sense of positivity for the future,” said Lara Hurwitz, Thembalami social worker.
Residents of Rand Aid Association’s Thembalami Care Centre were left with a sense of calm after the centre held a prayer gathering and candle-lighting ceremony for residents and staff.
The event was organised by Thembalami deputy manager Elize Raath, in collaboration with the centre’s occupational therapy technician, Neo Sefuthi.
“We feel blessed to have been Covid-19 free during the third wave and wanted to give thanks,” said Elize.
Thembalami’s residents and staff read a prayer for those who attended the gathering.
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Hymns and songs of gratitude from various religions were also played.
Residents Heather Abrams, Jessie McDevitt and Brian Crosley each read a prayer, while former teacher Jennifer du Preez, who is blind, recited the Lord’s Prayer from memory.
“Jennifer did it so beautifully,” said Elize.
Thembalami’s driver, Jacob Bahumi, and another staff member also said a prayer.
“The gathering showed us how much our staff and residents needed a spiritual morning,” said Elize.
She said after the proceedings everyone was given the chance to light a candle in thanks or memory of a lost loved one.
“The event left a sense of unity among staff and residents, appreciation for each other and a sense of positivity for the future,” said Lara Hurwitz, Thembalami social worker.
“Residents who had been very anxious said they felt a sense of calm after the event,” she said.
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