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Mark Twain once said, “To get the full value of joy you must have someone to divide it with.” This is a philosophy that the residents of Lutheran Sunset Ministries’ Sunset Home have adopted and put into action.

“One of the ways we have chosen to give back to our community is through our weekly offerings in Sunset Chapel,” said Sunset Home Campus Pastor Dave Anfenson. “Each month, we adopt a different charity and support them with what people attending the services have given through the month. There are three things we do when we adopt a new charity. First, we set aside time in our service for education regarding the charities mission. Second, we pray for the work they are doing in our communities. Third, we practice becoming the answer to our prayers through giving.”

In September, the residents of Sunset Home decided to donate to Hurricane Harvey relief. This endeavor was very well received by residents and their families, raising $1,000. These funds were divided up and sent to two churches that were affected by the storm.

In October, the congregation decided to donate offerings to the Family Abuse Center in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which raised $350. In November, $250 was raised for Community Cancer Association of Waco.

“One of my favorite things about Sunset Home is that life doesn’t stop once you get here,” said Pastor Anfenson. “If you enjoyed community, a vibrant spiritual life, art, joy, laughter or giving to your community before you got here, you can continue to enjoy those things once you move in.”

It has been a wonderful opportunity to connect with what Sunset residents have been passionate about throughout their lives. If they were interested in gardening, they can adopt a beautification project in the city. If they were involved in supporting people who are fighting cancer, they can support someone doing that in our community.

“The opportunities are endless,” said Pastor Dave, “and it has been a gift to our congregation to partner with others in central Texas to share the love of Christ.”

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A Retirement Community Answering the Call to Serve

Celebrating more than 60 years of ministry and service to the seniors of Clifton and Bosque County, Lutheran Sunset Ministries offers inspired retirement living options at every life stage. We strive to meet the needs of every resident whatever they may be.

Our 32-acre campus is designed as an intimate setting of neighborhoods that accommodate residents at various levels of care. In addition to quality health and wellness opportunities, Lutheran Sunset Ministries provides an enriched lifestyle through innovative programs, interdisciplinary activities, and a focus on physical, intellectual, social and spiritual growth. From teeing up on the campus’s new putting green on a summer’s day, to attending an art class at the adjacent Bosque Arts Center, to joining in fellowship at the on-campus Chapel, there are always a variety of engaging opportunities.

Providing the only full continuum of care available in Bosque County—including independent living, assisted living, long-term care, rehabilitation and therapy, memory support, hospice services and companion services—Lutheran Sunset Ministries is a cornerstone of the region.

With a state-of-the-art healthcare building, an increase in services and amenities, and a rededication to providing services that allow people to live full and enriched lives, Lutheran Sunset Ministries has created a quality of life unparalleled in the region. As we remain committed to our proven ministry of care, Sunset is poised to embrace the evolving needs of the community.

Call us at 254.675.8637 to learn more about becoming a resident at Sunset.


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The Spirit of Sunset

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“Lutheran Sunset Ministries is really built around ministry. It’s the little things we can’t do for ourselves that they do for us. They are so willing and so helpful. We’re very pleased and excited to know these folks and to have them in our life.”
~ Robert, Resident from a small town near Clifton

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P.O. Box 71
413 Sunset Avenue
Clifton, Texas 76634
Phone: 254-675-8637
Fax: 254-675-3044
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254-675-4725

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