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"I have realized that I would not be as successful as I am today in my life without the Florida United Methodist Children's Home. The reason I came to the Children's Home was because I lost my mother when I was 14 from cancer and my father and I were not very close to each other. I knew I needed to live in a residential facility with counseling available. I am so grateful for the Children's Home because they have helped me in so many ways. With the wonderful counseling I received, I also met incredible staff members.
"I wanted to take the time to let you know how much the Children's Home has helped me in becoming a successful adult today. I am sure there are many young ladies out there who could benefit as I did." |
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Did You Know?
Thank you to the churches that sent Chrismon ornaments to the Children's Home. You helped give meaning to our celebration of Christmas.
Grace, Venice
First, Williston
Trinity, Palatka
First, Punta Gorda
First, Orlando
First, Monticello
First, Vero Beach
First, Oviedo
St. Mark's, Ocala
First, Chiefland
Carrabelle
St. Paul, Jacksonville
Cokesbury, Margate
The following are some current needs:
Children's Home campus
alarm clocks
twin size bed linens
twin size comforters
Foster Care
crib sheets
baby monitors
pajamas for infants through age 18 months
Be sure to visit our website. www.allchildrenfirst.org
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Don't Forget Fifth Sunday
Offerings
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Remember to promote and collect the Fifth Sunday Offering. It is vital to the success of this ministry!
January 30, 2011
May 29, 2011
July 31, 2011
October 30, 2011
Christmas 2011
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SAVE THE DATE!
2011
Day On Campus
March 19, 2011
Invited Districts:
Atlantic Central District
South East District
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ITEMS TO START THE YEAR
Fifth Sunday Offering
The first Fifth Sunday Offering of the year will be on January 30, 2011. Please contact us if you need bulletin inserts, pew envelopes or a speaker for that Sunday. Please note that the next Fifth Sunday will not be until May 29, 2011. This is a long time between offerings.
LCR Training
Please make note of the dates and times of the upcoming LCR training events (times, dates and locations are listed below). Please make every effort to attend one of these events so that you will receive the latest news about the Children's Home and meet and fellowship with other Local Church Representatives. If you have any questions, you can contact Stephen Hartsfield or Bess Bussey. We look forward to seeing you.
Goal of Giving for 2011
Many times we are asked, "How do you come up with the goal of giving for our church?" It consists of two parts. First, at the Florida Annual Conference each year the delegates vote for the per member goal of giving as part of the Children's Home report. For the past few years we have maintained  the goal at $12.00 per member. Second, on the Year End Report your church submits to the Annual Conference a membership figure is recorded. We receive these membership figures from the conference office and multiply them by $12.00 to get your overall goal of giving for the year. If you have any questions about your church's goal, please feel free to contact us.
Year End Report
As soon as the books are closed and all the proper accounting is done, the end of year giving report will be made available for you. We know that many churches work hard to make sure their goal of giving is met. We deeply appreciate all your efforts on behalf of the Children's Home.
Day On Campus
Plans are already underway to prepare for our Day On Campus celebration on March 19, 2011. If you are in the Atlantic Central or South East Districts, a packet of information is being mailed to your church to help you promote this annual event. If you have any questions, or need additional materials or information, please contact the Development Office at (386) 668-5088. |
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LCRs Recognized With
National Award!
Local Church Representatives for the Children's Home are a unique group of people. We are not aware of another annual conference that has a similar office in the local church to support the work of a United Methodist Children's Home.
In recognition of the tremendous work you do on behalf of children and families, the United Methodist Association of Health and Welfare Ministries (UMA) has awarded to our Local Church Representatives the UMA's 2011 Local Congregation Partner of the Year Award. Your work is being recognized on a national level. The UMA is a national association of United Methodist related, and other faith based ministries and professionals involved in promoting quality care. The UMA serves over 380 health and human service organizations and professionals across the country.
Formal presentation of the award will take place during the UMA's Celebration of Excellence assembly in conjunction with the 71st Annual National Convention in San Antonio, Texas. The event will be held Friday, March 4, 2011. Look for more news of this event in the future. Thank you for all you do to make the ministry of the Florida United Methodist Children's Home possible. |
Please make note of the dates and times of the upcoming LCR training events. Please plan to attend one of these events so that you will receive the latest news about the Children's Home and meet and fellowship with other Local Church Representatives. If you have any questions, you can contact Stephen Hartsfield or Bess Bussey. We will update the list as information becomes available.
Atlantic Central
February 5, 2011
Trinity United Methodist Church
9265 N. Military Trail
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33420
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Different class times will be available
East Central
January 29, 2011
First United Methodist Church
263 King Street
Oviedo, FL 32765
8:30 am to 12:45 pm
Gulf Central District
Choose the location most convenient for you.
February 7, 2011
First United Methodist Church
9344 Spring Hill Drive
Spring Hill, FL 34608
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
February 8, 2011
Heritage United Methodist Church
2680 Landmark Drive
Clearwater, FL 33761
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
February 10, 2011
First United Methodist Church
603 11th Street W.
Bradenton, FL 34205
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
North Central
January 8, 2011
First United Methodist Church
1126 E. Silver Springs Blvd.
Ocala, FL 34470
9:00 am to 12:30 pm
North East
January 22, 2011
Mandarin United Methodist Church
11270 San Jose Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32223
8:45 am to 12:30 pm
North West
January 29, 2011
First United Methodist Church
302 North Jefferson Street
Perry, FL 32348
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
South Central
January 22, 2011
First United Methodist Church
120 N. Knights Avenue
Brandon, FL 33510
9:00 am to 12:30 pm
South East
February 12, 2011
Ebenezer United Methodist Church
2001 NW 35th Street
Miami, FL 33142
Time to Be Announced
South West
January 29, 2011
Grace United Methodist Church
13 SE 21st Place
Cape Coral, FL 33990
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Different class times will be available
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CAR DONATION PROGRAM
Oftentimes, the Children's Home receives calls asking about the possibility of donating cars to benefit the ministry of the Children's Home. We typically refer people to a car donation program that handles the pickup and processing of the vehicle. However, we will at times receive a car donation directly. We hope you understand that we do not have the staff resources to come to you to pick up a vehicle donation. The usual specifications for car donations are as follows:
Car should be road ready
Car should not be older than 10 years
Maximum 100,000 miles
Must have been registered in the last 6 months or ready to be registered
Please contact Zoe Peterson at (386) 668-5088 or zoe.peterson@fumch.org for more information, or if you have someone interested in donating a car to the Children's Home. |
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