Fall 2025 Unscripted Magazine - Flipbook - Page 3
As those unscripted, we
choose, daily, to challenge
the status quo on campus,
in our community, in our
A WORD FROM
THE PRESIDENT
lives, and in this publicatio
illustrating that there is
vibrancy and joy-filled
Each time we put together an issue of Unscripted,
dances her way through life (Page 28)—each reveals
I’m reminded how deeply connected our everyday
something essential: life is richest when we embrace
moments are to our larger mission.
new experiences and
meaningful
connections.
Life
doesn
t need to slow
Whether it’s residents breaking bread together at
what is now known fondly as the “friendship table”
(Page 16), trying your hand at a new hobby like baking
bread (Page 38), or a future Fernecrest resident who
surprises in all stages of lif
down when older grow olde
This edition’s stories, in many ways, show how
Messiah Lifeways’ three B.I.G. strategic focuses,
which were recently
and whatever
shared in last
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can be
you wan
edition’s letter—Building community, Improving
it andtoGrowing
be. thoughtfully—
services and spaces,
are coming to life in everyday moments.
And Unscripted is just a peek into life at
Messiah Lifeways. Organizationally, we’re
working everyday toward the larger picture.
We’re pursuing new opportunities for community
engagement, making steady strides with
Fernecrest, exploring innovative technology
to enhance client and resident experiences, and
investing in leadership and workforce development
to strengthen the bedrock of our mission.
You’ll continue to see this strategic plan in action
in future editions. But in this Fall 2025 issue, I hope
you catch a glimpse of how this vision is already
alive—in stories that reflect the heart of our
community and a mission that lives not just
in plans, but in people and purpose.
Karl Brummer
President & CEO
