A Typical Outing

Six energetic volunteers arrive at the bus at 9:30 am. A short devotional is shared and prayer is offered. We thank God for the opportunity to minister in His name and ask for traveling mercies. 

We proceed to the care facility being serviced that day. Upon arrival at the care facility around 10:00 am, each guest is warmly greeted by the volunteers, and everyone gets a name tag. To help facilitate safety and care for each guest, the residential facility sends along a staff member on every outing. Guests board the bus, and after each person has been safely seated, the volunteer driver provides a brief description of Samaritan’s Carriage and the plan for the rest of the day. 

We travel to our destination, spending about an hour or more there. We all have lunch together at a local restaurant which allows our guests to personally select their food choices. Before entering the restaurant, a prayer is offered to ask God for His blessing on the meal. Volunteers assist each guest with food selections (as needed). This time of fellowship usually involves some great conversations and develops relationships that often extend beyond the hours of the outings. 

After lunch our guests are returned to their care facility; usually around 2:30 pm. After de-boarding the bus, we say our farewells and thank our guests for refreshing our lives.