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Messages from a parent...
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"When we sat in your office, you assured us that you would be able to help our daughter, but we never expected her to totally change as she has done! We knew she belonged there, but leaving her there was one of the hardest things we ever had to do and as it has proved, the best thing that we have ever done for her and our family."
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29 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.
On June 1, 2012 we dedicated our new foster care office in Kissimmee, Florida. If you would like information about its services please contact:
Kissimmee Office
(Parenting Coaching/Supervised Visitation Team)
111 E. Monument Ave. #513
Kissimmee, FL 32474
(407) 201-7960
We had three residents graduate from our local high school. We are proud of their efforts and wish them well as they begin the next phase of their life.
Our "Back to School" appeal will be mailed on July 6. This is an important appeal letter and provides much needed support. Please lift it up to your people.
Wish List for our
Summer Quest 2012
- Scrapbooking Supplies
- Pool Supplies
- Gym Equipment
- Fishing Poles
- Funds for gymnastic supplies
- Gift Certificates for:
- Walmart
- Sports Authority
- Target
- Funds to help provide the food and supplies for Friday socials
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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 29, 2012
September 30, 2012
December 30, 2012
March 31, 2013
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SAVE THE DATE
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2013Day On Campus
March 16, 2013
We cordially invite all those in the Gulf Central District and South Central District to come and enjoy this day of celebration.
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| Reverend Bess Bussey is Retiring
After serving the Children's Home for 17 years, the Reverend Bess Bussey is going to enjoy a much deserved and earned retirement. Bess has been vital in strengthening our relationship with LCRs, pastors, volunteers and churches. Bess has traveled countless miles and visited the vast majority of local churches across the Florida Annual Conference. Bess has been essential working with volunteers to make Day On Campus a success each year as well as numerous other special events. Bess was the driving force to make sure our boys and girls always enjoyed a special Christmas. For all the tasks, great and small, Bess has done over the years, we will miss her. She has been a blessing to residents, staff, pastors, churches and LCRs. Bess shares the following:
"Thank You! Officially, I retire from active ministry with the Florida United Methodist Annual Conference on June 15. My last day in full-time ministry at the Children's Home is June 30. It has been an honor for me to serve on the staff of the Children's Home for the past 17 years and to work with the Local Church Representatives. Your faithful service as the LCR is one of the key factors in providing the on-going Church support for this ministry. What you do, does make a difference in the lives of the children, youth, and families that the Home serves. Stephen Hartsfield will continue to work with you as the Director of Church Relations. Many of our LCRs have provided volunteers for events for Residential Care or Foster Care Programs. Lynn Bellomy is now on our staff as the Volunteer Coordinator. You may contact Lynn by calling the Children's Home at 386-668-4774. She comes to our staff from the "Give Kids The World" organization. For questions regarding donations, please call the Development Office at 386-668-5088."
Goodbye to Rev. Denny McCullough
We are also bidding farewell to Reverend Denny McCullough, who will be returning to the local church as pastor of Mims United Methodist Church. Denny served as Chaplain of the Florida United Methodist Children's Home for 16 years. For the past two years, Denny has been the Director of Ministry Support working with LCRs and local churches to better connect with the Children's Home. Denny's presence will be missed on our campus and we wish him well. Mims United Methodist Church will be blessed.
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National Day of Prayer
Madison Youth Ranch On May 3, 2012, which was the National Day of Prayer, a prayer service and picnic was held at our new Madison Youth Ranch property. Over 250 people came from all parts of the Florida Conference to celebrate and devote a special time of prayer and to celebrate this new endeavor and expansion of the ministry of the Children's Home. Special speakers, a local youth choir, property deed signing and a delicious lunch made for an inspiring day. Reverend Bob Laidlaw, pastor of First UMC, Madison, Florida gave an inspiring message during lunch.  
To learn more about the Madison Youth Ranch project, please contact Mike Cummins, mike.cummins@fumch.org or Mark Nelson, mark.nelson@fumch.org. You can also visit our website at www.allchildrenfirst.org and click on the Madison Youth Ranch link on the homepage.  
LCRs please note: The September Fifth Sunday Offering bulletin insert and promotional materials will highlight the Madison Youth Ranch and seek support for this vital expansion of our ministry as we seek to serve more children, in more places, and in more ways. |
| 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 List 2012-2013
Activity Fees (field trip, instrument rental, etc)
Binders (Hard) ~1"; 1 ½"; 2", 2 ½"
Dividers (8 per pack)
Dry erasers
Flash Driver (travel driver)
Vinyl letters & Numbers (for school projects)
Copy/Printer Paper
Pencil Pouches
Thick and thin markers
Glue sticks
Colored Pencils
Basic and Scientific calculators
Planner
Construction Paper
Multi-Color papers
Photo paper
Index Cards
Mechanical Pencils
Pencil Sharpeners
Hand Sanitizer
Tissue Box
Baby Wipes
Art Supplies (tempera paint, sketch paper, art pencil, glitter, fabric color, etc)
$5 gift certificates~ Wal-Mart and/or Target
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