DAY ON CAMPUS! 

March 19,2011

 Specially Invited Districts

Atlantic Central - South East

Turn in your reservations by March 11, 2011!

CONGRATULATIONS!

The Florida United Methodist Children's Home is proud to lift up and celebrate those individuals and churches that have gone above and beyond to support the work and ministry of the Children's Home.  At our upcoming Day On Campus event we will present awards for Church of the Year, Pastor of the Year, Local Church Representative of the Year and Mission Work Group of the Year.  We also have installed perpetual plaques

in Hardin Hall where we display the names of the recipients as they are awarded each year.  For 2010 we recognize the following:

Church of the Year

Plantation United Methodist

Plantation UMC has consistently been a top giving church to the Children's Home for many years.  The church is a dependable participant at Day On Campus, and are sending a group this year.  They have come for many tours and sent volunteers and work teams.  Plantation gave $37,683.26 in 2010.  Thank you Plantation United Methodist for all you do to undergird the Children's Home and for the many years of steadfast support.

Pastor of the Year

Dr. John Stephenson

Dr. John "Jack" Stephenson has been the pastor of Anona UMC in Largo for 18 years.  His church has consistently been listed as one of the best giving churches to the Children's Home year after year.  In 2010 Anona UMC gave $67,523.87.  Jack is an enthusiastic supporter of the Home.  He freely opens the pulpit and worship service to hear the Children's Home message.  He recruits tremendous LCRs and gives them his full support.  He has encouraged members of his church to serve as trustees at the Home.  Thank you Jack Stephenson for your many years of support for the Children's Home.

Local Church Representative of the Year

Ms. Marsha Royle

Marsha Royale has been a very effective LCR.  She volunteers for numerous events and projects.  She is frequently on campus.  She also recruits volunteers for Day On Campus and other Children's Home events.  Her church, Community UMC, DeBary, Florida consistently meets and exceeds their goal of giving to the Children's Home.  In 2010, her church gave $25.54 per member.  In 2010 she created the Baskets of Blessings for our independent living young people.  It is a laundry basket filled with items a young person will need who is moving into their first place.  Other churches have picked up the idea and are providing baskets.  Thank you Marsha Royle for having a big heart for the Children's Home.

Mission Work Group of the Year

Oceanview United Methodist Church, Juno Beach

Oceanview UMC has sent a dedicated mission work group every year since 2003, except for a hurricane interrupted 2004.  They come ready for hard work and are committed to the tasks given them.  We appreciate them giving of their time, talents and resources to support the ministry of the Children's Home and for carrying the love and spirit of Jesus Christ in all their work at the Children's Home.  We are proud to give this award to Oceanview UMC of Juno Beach, Florida.