Living Her Christian Faith

The Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital Chapel was recently rededicated and named after Barbara Hamilton – a woman who played a key role in the creation of the chapel and currently holds the record for the longest-tenured volunteer.

Mrs. Hamilton is best known for her keen sense of humor, caring attitude and spirit of giving. She has been a dedicated volunteer at Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, having first volunteered in 1979 at Methodist University Hospital on the cancer floors. After construction of the Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital, Mrs. Hamilton began volunteering in the emergency room where she has continued to serve for several years.

Mrs. Hamilton is also known for living her Christian faith, and has significantly contributed to helping Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare advance its mission. Matthew 6:21 says, “For where your treasure is, your heart will also be,” and Rev. Rick Kirchoff, senior minister at Germantown United Methodist Church, believes Mrs. Hamilton has discovered this truth.

“She knows that inside her checkbook are all these little detachable ‘thank you’ notes that she can use to say thank you to God and, at the same time, bless others.”