The Chaplaincy was invited some time ago to lecture to a group of KLM shiftleaders of the Business Lounge. The work the Chaplaincy does is always touching and interesting to share. For example, the help is given to those who have experienced a robbery at their destination and travel back without anything. Sometimes travellers do not bring any suitcases, but they just have a plastic bag with hardly anything. The chaplains help out with a pair of slippers, a warm jumper or necessary medication.
The information session with the shiftleaders took place in spring 2023, but since then, the shiftleader team has felt the need to support the Chaplaincy in its work. A donation box was set up at the check-in desk in Lounge 52 and it gently invites travellers in a modest way to donate a token of sympathy and help. Recently, the president of the Chaplaincy board, and colleagues Mark Hafkenscheid and Marieke Meiring have recieved an envelope again.
It is truly precious to us, since we are able to help a little more people who are facing stress and anxiety when they cannot provide for their basic needs during their journey.
The Chaplaincy is very grateful to these devoted shiftleaders of KLM and the passengers in the KLM Business Lounge.
