For years, we’ve had a heart for bringing faith into aged care facilities. Erin is part of our Regional Victoria Team. One day, Erin felt a nudge as she drove past an aged care home in Ballarat. Acting on the prompting, she called an old friend who was living there. During their conversation, Erin realised her friend was questioning her faith and longing for a spiritual connection.
Erin offered to meet and explore faith together using a Discovery Bible Study (DBS). Joined by another resident, the three of them began meeting in the home’s chapel to study God’s Word and pray. They also asked God to bring more people into their small group.
With support from the home’s wellbeing team, their prayers were answered, and the group has now grown to 12 residents. Despite coming from diverse faith backgrounds, there is a beautiful sense of unity as they gather.
After one session, a man was moved to tears as he shared, “My wife went to church, but I never did.” Now, he is a regular and enthusiastic part of the group. Faith is taking root in unexpected places, reminding us that it’s never too late to encounter God.