Christian Care Communities of Hopkinsville embraced more blessed news Thursday afternoon, when officials welcomed the beginning of a new legacy “pavers program” with song and psalm — bringing a sense of growth to the 41-acre senior community.
The new allocation provides interested donors the opportunity to purchase bricks, honoring some who have come and some who have gone — but forever to remain in perpetuity.
The first 24 bricks have already been purchased, and will be placed in the Christian Health Center’s Prayer Garden, following a Spring 2023 dedication ceremony.
Meanwhile, the annuity and foundation serves as the beginning for a complete remodel and renovation of the center’s 200 Sterling Drive entrance — with a concrete mixer already on site this week.
Rev. Rachel Ganther, campus chaplain, brought an invocation in the Cornell Chapel.
Thursday’s message, regarding “legacy” and its importance, came from two pieces of humble literature.
Hebrews 12:1-2, read by Rachel:
And an excerpt from Edgar Lee Masters’ “Spoon River Anthology,” read by another campus chaplain, Rev. Paul Ganther:
Mary Lynn Spalding, president & CEO of Christian Care Communities, said the organization “couldn’t wait” to complete and share what will be a “more welcoming space” for families, visitors and residents.
But none of this, she said, would’ve been possible without the legacy of Louise and Warren Cornell, who were instrumental in a number of philanthropic, non-profit efforts in Christian County.
The large crowd sang two hymns — “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” and “Come, Ye Thankful People Come” — and also heard Rev. Josh Hensley play piano throughout and cover “I Can Only Imagine.”
For $100, a brick can be embossed with text or clipart and placed on the campus, with order forms available either on site or online.
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