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"There are many jobs in America that are just too small for the human spirit. Not many jobs allow you to influence the life of another human being. Every day I come to work on the campus of the Children's Home I see God in the faces of our children in care. Who could ask for more?"
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August Highlights!
On August 10 four of our residents will be baptized. We celebrate this momentous decision in these young lives.
On August 17 the residents will share their gifts and talents in our annual Talent Show.
August 22 is the first day of school. Please keep our residents, staff and teachers in your prayers for a successful and productive school year.
On August 31 at 7pm we will hold a campus wide musical! "Good Kings Come in Small Packages" is about the life of King Josiah, which highlights how we don't have to be grown-ups to serve the Lord. Residents have been working hard to prepare for this performance.
The Back to School Appeal was mailed on July 8. This is one of the most successful appeals we do each year. Please remember to lift this up to your people. If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact us.
We welcome our new Vice President of Finance, Mr. Tom Levesque. He replaces Mr. Gerald McCarthy who retired after 10 years of service to the Children's Home.
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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!
October 30, 2011
Christmas 2011
January 29, 2012
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SAVE THE DATE!
2012
Day On Campus
March 17, 2012
We cordially invite all those in the East Central District and South West District to come and enjoy this day of celebration.
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CHURCH GIVING REPORT
The Church Giving Report for the first six months of 2011 is now online. Please visit our website to see where your church stands towards meeting its goal of giving to the Children's Home. The goal of giving for 2011 is $12.00 per member. Go to www.allchildrenfirst.org. Click on "What Can You Do." Then click on "Local Church Relations." Look for the Church Giving Report on the left side of the page. These figures represent all giving credited to your church through June 30, 2011. If you have any questions, please contact Stephen Hartsfield at stephen.hartsfield@fumch.org or (386) 668-4774. |
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We Depend On You!
It is not an exaggeration when we say that we greatly depend on the Local Church Local Church Representatives to accomplish the mission of the Children's Home. You are a key element to our overall work and success as a ministry. With approximately 700 churches spread throughout the Florida Annual Conference, it can be extremely difficult for us to make personal contact with each and every church. Without you as a dedicated ambassador and advocate in your church, we could not hope to enjoy the same level of success.
Therefore, we always want to hear from you. Tell us what you have been doing to lift up the ministry of the Children's Home, so we can share it with others. Please let us know if you need materials, have a question, want to share an experience, need a speaker, arrange a campus tour or you just want to speak to us. We want to hear from you. Thank you again for all you do to make a difference for the Florida United Methodist Children's Home.
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Education Celebration
We love to celebrate the success and achievements of our residents. Recently we held an awards ceremony to recognize all the effort our young people put forth in school last year.
The last grading period of the school year...
9 young people made the Honor Roll
33 residents increased their Grade Point Average
44 boys and girls made all Good Conduct Marks
For the entire school year...
1 young man made the Honor Roll every grading period during the school year.
7 young people maintained Good Conduct Marks for the entire school year.
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Did You Know These?
Mission Statement
To empower children and families to experience God's love and care as revealed in the ministry of Jesus Christ.
Vision Statement
To be a place where children are safe and loved; where youth are given the opportunity to be healthy, self-sufficient adults; where families become strong; and where every person is treated as a unique creation of God.
Core Values
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Development of spirit, mind, character and body within a Christian context - Holistic family-based services within a culture of safety and excellence
- Lifetime commitment to practicing integrity, generosity and service to others
- Interdependent relationships fostering self-sufficiency
- Celebrating and encouraging diversity, inclusiveness and unconditional love
- The importance of the connectional relationships with clergy and members of congregations, the Florida Conference, and our generous donors
- Visionary, innovative, effective leadership and management
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NEW COTTAGES PROGRESS...
Our new cottages are moving along swiftly. We will keep you informed of their progress and their completion, Trish & Dan Bell Cottage is on the left and Sarah Hunt Cottage is on the right. We look forward to being able to serve more children and youth with the special Christ centered ministry you make possible. |
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SUMMER QUEST FUN!!
Summer Quest is winding down. It has been a fun, lively, and productive summer full of numerous ativities, outings and enrichment. Thank you to all the special people, groups and churches that gave funds, materials or time to make this summer program possible.
  
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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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