Videos
Here's a few videos that help tell the story of the Good Samaritan Society. To see all Good Samaritan Society videos on YouTube, click here.
Mission & vision
Good Samaritan Society trains spiritual leaders
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The Good Samaritan Society trains its administrators as spiritual leaders. Take a look inside a spiritual leadership workshop at the Good Samaritan Society National Campus in Sioux Falls, S.D., and see how this unique practice benefits those we serve.
Founder’s Day 2011
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Gail Deckert, Good Samaritan Society Mission Effectiveness Administrative Assistant, shares a Founder's Day message at the Society's National Campus on Sept. 29, 2011.
Good Samaritan Society philosophy
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This three-minute video offers a glimpse into the philosophy of the Good Samaritan Society.
Where is the Soul in all this?
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The foundation of how we provide care needs to change. Senior care needs to begin and end with the senior. Caring for seniors needs to be a calling, not a job, guided by something more inspiring than resort-style amenities. It's not impossible, in fact, it's how we've been caring for seniors for since 1922.
Testimonials
Reflections on retiring
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"As I've gotten to know my co-workers and all the people here and in the field, there's a closeness, and because of the mission of Good Sam, it is like family."
Good Samaritan Society Affordable Housing Consultant Paul Flogstad shares a devotion at the Society's National Campus on Sept. 22, 2011.
Christie Dejonge
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Christie Dejonge shares her experience with Good Samaritan Society -- Home Care in Sioux Falls, S.D.
Tom Vanden Bosch
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Good Samaritan Society resident Tom Vanden Bosch shares his experience at Prairie Creek senior apartments in Sioux Falls, S.D., which he describes as "a foretaste of heaven."
Ron Woodside
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Ron Woodside survived a tornado that destroyed his home near Albert Lea, Minn., in 2010. His wife was injured and died on the way to the hospital. Ron spent three months in rehab at Good Samaritan Society – Albert Lea, in Albert Lea, Minn. It could have left him bitter and angry, but because of encouragement he received from the Good Samaritan Society, Ron says he gained a restored faith in God and in humanity.
Devotions
Spiritual journeys
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Good Samaritan Society Director of Mission Integration Bill Kubat shares a devotion about spiritual journeys. Where are you on your spiritual journey?
Forgiveness brings new life
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"It's key, in addition to discovering God's love, to discover what forgiveness is and is not."
Good Samaritan Society Spiritual Ministries Consultant Bill Gran shares a devotion titled, "Forgiveness brings new life."
Click here to download the "Forgiveness" handout/information that Pastor Bill refers to in his devotion. (pdf format)
What’s your relationship status with God?
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I wonder, in my moments of doubt, would God ever want to move His relationship status with me from 'In a relationship' to 'It's complicated'?"
Good Samaritan Society Spiritual Ministries Consultant Julie Berndt shares a devotion on Oct. 13, 2011, at the Society's National Campus.
What stuff is at the center of well-being?
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"This is an Etch A Sketch. 25 years ago, this was the height of technology. It still works. I bet you won't be able to say that about your iPods and your iPads 25 years from now."
Greg Wilcox, Good Samaritan Society Senior Pastor and V.P. for Mission Effectiveness, shares a devotion at the Society's National Campus on Dec. 8, 2011.
Commercials
Some conversations
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Some conversations are harder to have than others. Like talking to aging parents about leaving the home that they now struggle to maintain.
What if
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A few important "what if" questions to consider related to the idea that life is about how you live, not just where.
