There are so many great stories! Like excursions to Mt. Airy (AKA Mayberry), Fort Fisher (North Carolina Aquarium), The Billy Graham Library… down the road at Jordan Lake, or even Wal-Mart. Sweet times of fellowship among Workers Together, tending to and encouraging missionaries abroad or helping new Christians grow in the Lord through Emmaus Correspondence Courses. The gardeners. The shuffle board players. The Saturday hymn singers.
Here are a few stories people have shared with us.
Our home...
“As far as my wife and I are concerned the assembly is the thing that sets Pittsboro Christian Village ahead of other places. We meet together on Lord’s Day morning. We don’t have to go out into the weather. It’s maybe 45 seconds from our apartment right into the meeting room.
“It’s just a wonderful meeting; I don’t know anything that’s lacking. We have the Lord’s Supper each week, and afterwards we have ministry in God’s Word. We have speakers from all over the eastern part of the states and gifted local brothers.
“When we left Charlotte years ago, I looked at my wife and she looked at me. We prayed together. I said, ‘we’re going home.’ And that’s what it’s been for all these years.” —Bill
A place of love
“As subtle shifts began to emerge in mom’s health, we started looking for best choices to balance independence and help with her progressive health limitations. Pittsboro Christian Village was the answer to our prayers. Even though the transition was challenging, mom loved the steady diet of spiritual food via Bible studies, meetings and conferences. The community of Christian fellowship filled her heart with love and praise for her Creator and Redeemer.
“When some friends stopped by to visit, they asked what she was doing, and she replied, ‘Oh, I’m just sitting here letting Jesus love me.’ ” —Karen
When my mother came...
When my mother came to the Care Home, the Executive Director and the Director of Resident Care met us in the parking lot. Her short time there was punctuated by Cecile bringing her fresh tomatoes from Steve’s garden and ice cream—as much as she wanted. Gerald coming in to see if she wanted to come to the meeting—and as her hair was askew, he fixed it for her. Attention from all the angels who work there as CNAs and Med Techs. We couldn’t have asked for better care. PCV Care Home is clean, comfortable, and a loving reminder to us of what good care is. It’s a wonderful place. —Anne
We’re so happy the Lord provided.
“It was just like clockwork. We came here. Put our stuff in storage. And waited for this house. It was worth the wait.
“‘You don’t know what the Lord knows. He will move you at the right time.’”
—Tom and Susan
It’s a blessing!
“ To us it’s become home. It’s a blessing. People care about each other. ”
—Stan and Maxine
The right choice for a lot of reasons.
“We looked at other options as we were considering where we were going to live. This was the right choice for a lot of reasons.
“From here, it doesn’t take us long to get to Chapel Hill. You’re not real close to big shops. But they’re not that far either.
“The house is laid out very well. We have ample space for everything, and it really works.
—Reggie and Wanda
Christian...not in name only....
“It’s called Pittsboro ”Christian“ Village, and that’s exactly what it is.” —Madeline
Opportunities to minister...
“There are so many things to do here that it was hard to find time to unpack. There’s opportunity to minister to the people here. And they, in turn, minister back.
“We have more freedom now than when we had a big home and had to mow the lawn and clean the gutters.”
—Bill and Judy
The fellowship is wonderful.
“I was out shoveling snow (in Pennsylvania) in the winter of 2017 and I said, maybe it’s time to contact Pittsboro.
“We prayed about it. Put the house on the market on a Wednesday. A couple looked Thursday afternoon, and made an offer on Friday—full price, conventional loan.
“The fellowship with other believers is really wonderful. I take turns with the Wednesday morning men’s Bible study. Speak once in a while. Visit folks.
“I like the idea that I don’t have to be responsible for things here around the house.”
—Jim and Gerrie
It’s unique!
”It wasn’t my plan to move here—but it was the Lord’s.
”We had visited here, so we knew about the place.
“When I considered moving here, I knew this was the Lord’s path for me. It’s a great place. It’s unique. I love the fellowship. And teaching.
“We’re all still growing in the Lord. There is a lot of opportunity for fellowship. My phone is always ringing.”
—Joan
It has to be experienced.
“It’s difficult to tell anyone about this place. It has to be experienced.
“My husband was on the board for 20 years, so Pittsboro Christian Village was not a stranger to me. It was always such a blessing having these fine speakers in our home, and then coming to Pittsboro and hearing them here, too!”
“I like visiting in the care home. I was down there for three months when I broke my wrist. The staff was so good to me.”
—Jane
I wouldn’t trade it for the world.
“My friend who lived here said, ‘Come and look. Spend a week here.’ So I did. And that was it.
“Everything was brand new when I moved in. They just did everything A+. It’s beautiful. It’s wonderful.
“My kids say, ‘Aren’t you bored; what do you do?’
“I have plenty to do. I’m involved with the Emmaus prison ministry. Swap shop. Ladies study. Exercise. Scripture memory. I have fun. I wouldn’t trade it for the world.
“You can always look back and see how the Lord was working.”
—Patsy
COME NOW!
“My mom resided here until she went to be with the Lord. I used to come and help out in the kitchen. Really got to know the place when my mom lived here.
“I’m not retired yet. But I decided I’m ready to give up home ownership and the difficulties that go with it.
“I was ready. The availability came up. And I’m very happy here.
“I just LOVE this place. And I talk about it all the time. I tell people my age, ‘COME NOW! Don’t wait until you need care.’”
—Grace
It gets better all the time.
“I’ve lived here almost six years. But I’ve been coming down here more than fifty. It wasn’t anything new to me. It gets better all the time. We all do little things to help each other.
“We’ve got a lot of good activities here—regardless of age—if you want to participate. My favorite is going down to the café before breakfast. Sitting around with 4-5 people and having coffee. ”
—Mildred
When you know you’re where the Lord wants you...
“The Lord brought me here a little over four years ago. I haven’t been sorry for a moment.
I had a beautiful home up in Pennsylvania. And I have a beautiful home here.
“I can be busy. As busy as I want. And I can go to the care home when I need it that level of care.
“When you know you’re where the Lord wants you, you’re content.”
—Joyce
Whatever the weather, you can always get to the meeting.
“We’re right here and we can always go to the assembly. Whatever the weather, you can always get to the meeting. Five minutes if you’re slow.
“We’ve met quite a few people and had good fellowship with. One thing in particular are the Wednesday morning Bible Studies.”
–Jim and Lorraine
