Riverview Estates

The development of the spiritual life of residents of Riverview Estates is under the direction of our full time Manager of Spiritual Life who serves as chaplain. The manager heads the department of pastoral care. Residents are encouraged to participate with the Pastoral Care team-a group of residents who meet once a month to discuss the quality of pastoral care and make recommendations for changes, especially to chapel service..

While the Home is no longer exclusively Baptists, our connection with American Baptists Churches of New Jersey remains strong. The religious diversity of the current residents is reflected in the following percentages: 31% Baptists (22% American Baptists), 24% Catholic, 14% Methodists, 9% Presbyterian, 6% Lutheran, 5% Episcopalian, 4% Christian, 3% with no religious affiliation, 2% Protestant, 2% Jehovah Witness, and 1% Pentecostal. All of our residents are encouraged to participate in the numerous opportunities made available for worship and fellowship. Sunday services conducted by the Eucharistic ministers from the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church of Riverton begin at 11:00 a.m. for Roman Catholic residents in the chapel.

The afternoon Protestant service in the chapel at 3:00 p.m. is generally led by one of the pastors from our local supportive churches. Monday through Friday chapel is held each morning beginning at 9:00 a.m. and lasts approximately 30 minutes with clergy from local area churches as speakers. The Manager of Spiritual Life schedules speakers and seeks to encourage clergy of our residents to participate in these worthwhile ministry opportunities.

On Saturday a resident led prayer group meets at 9:00 a.m. for singing and sharing prayer concerns. A specific focus is prayer for the Home’s administration and staff.

Each Monday at 10:30 a.m. there is a chapel service led by the chaplain in the Nursing Unit. There is also Wednesday Bible study at 10:30 a.m. for residents and a weekly Prayer time for staff to attend.

The Resident Life department will also schedule an occasional Bible trivia game with another facility or group. Sometimes that is simple Bible trivia, but on other occasions we play "Bible baseball," which the residents thoroughly enjoy.

Off site retreats are scheduled twice per year-spring and fall. Residents enjoy the out of doors, eachother's company and grow in their spiritual life during these events.

The chaplain is available for individual counseling as the need arises. The chaplain also makes visits when residents are hospitalized or require rehab outside the facility.

For further information contact Rev. Dr. Mary B. Lovett.

Volunteer with us!

Riverview Estates offers many opportunities to give of your time in order to uplift the lives and the spirits of our beautiful residents. Volunteers are interviewed, oriented, and trained for the jobs that appeal to their talents. Riverview Estates values and recognizes the efforts that are made by our volunteers. Volunteers are needed to assist in many departments within the facility. Take a look at our current needs, then call Volunteer Services at 856-829-2274 ext 151 for information.

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