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The following is from a recent Facebook post of a former resident:
"I love the Florida United Methodist Children's Home. I don't know where I would be without them."
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Did You Know?
John Rivas, our Vice President for Development, accepted a check for almost $44,000 from the New Horizon UMC 25th Annual Golf Tournament sponsored by New Horizon United Methodist Church, Cooper City.
31 children graduated from our "In As Much" Child Care Center. Our child care center serves working families and is a vital ministry we offer back to the surrounding community in which the Children's Home is located. This Montessori-based program is highly respected and sought after by those we serve.
If you would like information about wills and estate giving, or about The Legacy Circle, please contact Mr. Mike Cummins, our Director of Family Philanthropy, at (386) 668-4774.
If you would like information about serving on an Advisory Council for our Foster Care Program serving either our Orlando or Tampa ministries, please contact Wayne Strickland at (386) 668-4774. |
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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!
July 31, 2011
October 30, 2011
Christmas 2011
 
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Day On Campus | |
SAVE THE DATE!
2012
Day On Campus
March 17, 2012
Invited Districts:
East Central District
South West District
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THANK YOU REVEREND LES RABB!
OUR GOODWILL AMBASSADOR IS RETIRING
I would like to take this opportunity to express our deep and sincere appreciation to Reverend Les R. Rabb, a retired United Methodist minister who has been serving the Children's Home since 1992. We are sad to say goodbye to Les and Mary, but we celebrate with them as they transition to the next chapter in their life.
Les Rabb was ordained an elder in the Florida Annual Conference in 1954 and served churches throughout Florida until his retirement in 1992. After 38 years of service, Les was not done with ministry and soon began his work with the Children's Home. Les spent the majority of his time traveling around the state of Florida saying "thank you" to the many friends and supporters of the Children's Home, which means that Les was the face of the Children's Home for so many people who love this ministry.
In addition, Les spent many Sundays preaching in different churches. He presented countless programs at fellowship dinners, and spoke to men's and women's groups and to anyone else that wanted to hear about the ministry of the Children's Home. Les also represented the Children's Home at mission fairs, training events, and various other functions, and volunteered for many events on campus. Les traveled untold miles, and spent many days on the road for the benefit of the Children's Home. Our work in development would not be as successful without all he has done for us.
Les was a significant presence in the churches and to the people he visited, as well as a kind and gentle influence on the Children's Home campus. He gave pastoral guidance to staff and residents alike. We were fortunate to have Les Rabb as a part of the Children's Home family for so long. Les truly was our Goodwill Ambassador. Les and his wife, Mary, plan to make their home in North Carolina. |
Back to School Drive
Many of you have requested the list of school supplies we need for the new school year that begins in August. We need to begin preparing far in advance in order to have so many residents organized and ready for school. Please schedule your collection date in July, for the supplies to be brought to the Children's Home no later than August 1. Thank you for your interest and support for our young people. This list is not exhaustive. We welcome all school supplies, but these items have been specifically requested by our education department.
School supply needs list for 2011-2012
Activity Fees (field trips, locker fees, etc.)
(Hard) Binders (1"; 1 ½"; 2", 2 ½"; 3")
Dividers (8 per pack)
Dry Erasers
Flash Drives (travel drives)
Vinyl Letters & Numbers (for school projects)
Copy/Printer Paper
Graphic and Scientific Calculators
Planners
Construction Paper
Multi-Colored paper
Photo paper
Mechanical Pencils
Pencil Sharpeners
Index Cards
Clear Cover Sheets (for projects)
Small Staplers
Hand Sanitizer
Tissue Boxes
Baby Wipes
Art Supplies (tempera paint, sketch paper, art pencil, glitter)
Wal-Mart and/or Target $5 gift certificates |
Summer Quest 2011
 
The summer months offer a unique opportunity to provide our young people with an array of learning experiences. Summer Quest is a comprehensive program that involves the entire campus to help children learn fun, new activities while gaining self-awareness. We hope each resident will discover hidden talents and be challenged and stretched beyond what they think they can accomplish.
Some of the activities include Sports, Pottery, Arts/Crafts, Education Enrichment, Computer Skills, Writing, Campus Service, Spiritual Development, Cooking, Fitness, Wood Shop, Scrapbooking and much more. We are excited about the coming summer and hope that each resident will experience a summer to remember.
Wish List for our Summer Quest 2011
Scrapbooking Supplies
Pool Supplies
Gym Equipment
Funds for Gymnastic Supplies
Gift Certificates for:
Walmart
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NEW COTTAGES PROGRESSING
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FOSTER PARENT APPRECIATION DAY
We recently celebrated our annual Foster Parent Appreciation Day. It is always a very fun and festive day for us to say thank you to those special people that open up their homes to take care of children in need. This year over 300 parents and children were on our campus to enjoy rides, games, a picnic, face painting, arts and crafts and much more.
If you would like to receive information about being a foster parent, or to find out how you can support our efforts reachng these children and young people, please contact Shari Schneider, Director of Foster Care Services at (386) 668-4774 or shari.schneider@fumch.org.
  
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Florida United Methodist Children's Home
51 Children's Way, Enterprise, Florida 32725
Main Office (386) 668-4774 · Development Department (386) 668-5088
www.allchildrenfirst.org
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MISSION
To empower children and families to experience God's love
and care as revealed in the ministry of Jesus Christ.
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