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2024 Year in Review
Delivered to the 64th Annual Meeting, May 6, 2024
"Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters. Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it." Hebrews 13: 1-2
Every year we pause to reflect on and remember why PAHSA exists—to be a fellowship that supports its members to remain clear and grounded in the mission we share, to confirm that our work in the service to and company of older adults is a valuable and sacred calling, to pray for each other and to remind each other that we are blessed to be called to this ministry.
Welcoming is central to these endeavors -- welcoming older adults into our communities, welcoming new employees to join us in service and, as an association, welcoming each other in love and mutuality. The scripture above, which serves as the biblical anchor for our 2024 Spring Conference will also guide and gird us throughout the year ahead. It is aspirational and timely and good for us to follow together. Fostering welcoming environments and people are essential to all of our organizations and we open our hands, hearts and doors in faith, strength and courage and, above all else, love.
For 64 years, PAHSA has been this strong fellowship of leaders committed to serving older adults through mission and faith and bound to each other in friendship trust and generosity. Our mission defines PAHSA’s priorities and likewise, establishes my work and service to you.
The past twelve months have been filled with God's rich blessings. We have welcomed new and reactivated member organizations and seen an overall increase in member engagement, We've said goodbye and God bless to leaders who have retired and said hello to new leaders. We presented the second Caritas Award to a PAHSA member resident and volunteer who demonstrated love for God and neighbor.
I want to thank PAHSA’s board of directors for their dedicated and wise leadership. Their decisions and action enabled us to stabilize our programs, finances and operations and we ended the year strong.
I also want to thank Dan Lindh, CEO of Presbyterian Homes & Services for giving me the privilege and blessing to serve as your Executive Director. Presbyterian Homes is my employer and also provides administrative and financial support to you. The best part of my job is at this intersection. I have been honored to serve God and you for 12 years.
I pray for you daily; naming member organizations, remembering the staff and residents, and you who are their leaders and stewards. I pray that you also feel loved and welcomed when you come to work every day.
I appreciate the grace, encouragement and trust you have extended to me as I make every effort to keep us moving forward. The energy generated by our shared commitment to the ministry to older adults gives me hope that together we will continue to welcome all who are brought into our sphere, and we will keep on loving them as sisters and brothers.
In faith,
Cindy Ray, Executive Director
Welcoming is central to these endeavors -- welcoming older adults into our communities, welcoming new employees to join us in service and, as an association, welcoming each other in love and mutuality. The scripture above, which serves as the biblical anchor for our 2024 Spring Conference will also guide and gird us throughout the year ahead. It is aspirational and timely and good for us to follow together. Fostering welcoming environments and people are essential to all of our organizations and we open our hands, hearts and doors in faith, strength and courage and, above all else, love.
For 64 years, PAHSA has been this strong fellowship of leaders committed to serving older adults through mission and faith and bound to each other in friendship trust and generosity. Our mission defines PAHSA’s priorities and likewise, establishes my work and service to you.
- provide and encourage networking
- educational opportunities
- promote the ministries of its members
The past twelve months have been filled with God's rich blessings. We have welcomed new and reactivated member organizations and seen an overall increase in member engagement, We've said goodbye and God bless to leaders who have retired and said hello to new leaders. We presented the second Caritas Award to a PAHSA member resident and volunteer who demonstrated love for God and neighbor.
I want to thank PAHSA’s board of directors for their dedicated and wise leadership. Their decisions and action enabled us to stabilize our programs, finances and operations and we ended the year strong.
I also want to thank Dan Lindh, CEO of Presbyterian Homes & Services for giving me the privilege and blessing to serve as your Executive Director. Presbyterian Homes is my employer and also provides administrative and financial support to you. The best part of my job is at this intersection. I have been honored to serve God and you for 12 years.
I pray for you daily; naming member organizations, remembering the staff and residents, and you who are their leaders and stewards. I pray that you also feel loved and welcomed when you come to work every day.
I appreciate the grace, encouragement and trust you have extended to me as I make every effort to keep us moving forward. The energy generated by our shared commitment to the ministry to older adults gives me hope that together we will continue to welcome all who are brought into our sphere, and we will keep on loving them as sisters and brothers.
In faith,
Cindy Ray, Executive Director
