MISSION, VISION & VALUES
The Mennonite Benevolent Society is committed to providing excellent care and service in an atmosphere of warmth and compassion, based on principles of the Christian faith. Housing and care is provided to residents regardless of ethnic, religious or national background.
Our Lens
Seeing the Issues of Aging through a Christian Perspective which includes respecting the sanctity of life
Our Vision
We will be the innovative leader in senior living that empowers older adults to live well
Our Mission
To reflect God’s love by providing facilities and services that express our commitment to excellent resident and family-centred care and enable residents to live with hope and dignity
Our Values
S
TEWARDSHIP
We are trustworthy managers of our resources for the benefit of our residents, families and staff and the long-term sustainability of our operations
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 1 Peter 4:10
E
XCELLENCE
We apply ourselves to learning and continually improving to the highest standards
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters. Colossians 3:23
R
ESPECT
We honor and dignify all who live, work or visit our community
Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Romans 12:10
V
ALUE SANCTITY OF LIFE
We demonstrate our commitment to the sanctity of life through exceptional, holistic palliative care until natural death
Your eyes saw my unformed body; all my days written in Your book before one of them came to be. Psalm 139:16
I
NNOVATION
We open ourselves to creative ideas through colleagues, partners and God’s leading
Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous and they will add to their learning. Proverbs 9:9
C
OMPASSION
We extend God’s care through kindness, empathy and graciousness
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Colossians 3:12
E
NCOURAGEMENT
We devote ourselves to instructing, supporting and building up one another, by recognizing and celebrating excellence, effort and success
Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing….warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone…always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else. 1 Thessalonians 5:11-14
Scripture from the New International Version – UK
