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| Vol 21 · No 10 | October 2012
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Alumni quotes... |
When asked what is a precious memory from their time at the Children's Home:
"The day I realized I didn't have to be afraid any longer. I was loved by everyone who worked at FUMCH."
"Considering the fact that I was spoiled by all the staff, I would have to say all the recreation trips we took. They never seemed to get old with me." |
Current Needs
Would your church or group consider providing Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner for one of our resident homes? To relieve the houseparents of having to prepare a large meal on those holidays, we supply each home with a complete meal with all the trimmings from Publix. The cost to provide a meal for one of our homes is $100. We have 14 homes across our campus.
Each year we hold a fall festival for the residents of the Children's Home. We are looking for a church within proximity of the campus to provide cupcakes for this event. If your church or group would be willing to make 120 cupcakes and deliver them to the Children's Home on October 31, please contact lynn.bellomy@fumch.org
We are in need of $15 gift cards to Target. This is one of the gifts that we give to each resident on their birthday. With a campus population that is typically over 100 boys and girls, we can average a birthday almost every 3 days.
Please keep us informed if a new LCR is selected, or any of your contact information changes.
We have a small supply of 2013 calendars left. If you would like some, please contact Stephen Hartsfield at stephen.hartsfield@fumch.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
December 30, 2012
March 31, 2013
June 30, 2013
September 29, 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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Madison Youth Ranch
Groundbreaking
On September 18, 2012, over 250 friends and supporters of the Florida United Methodist Children's Home braved the rain to celebrate the official groundbreaking for the new Madison Youth Ranch. Many people, churches, groups and organizations have played a part to help launch this new endeavor. We hope all of you will join with us as we create a second campus of the Florida United Methodist Children's Home to meet the needs of the children, youth and families that turn to us for help.
If you would like more detailed information about the Madison Youth Ranch, please contact Mark Nelson at mark.nelson@fumch.org. |
LET US KNOW
Did you do anything special or creative to lift of the Madison Youth Ranch for the September 30th Fifth Sunday Offering? We want to hear from you. Contact Stephen Hartsfield at Stephen.hartsfield@fumch.org or Mark Nelson at mark.nelson@fumch.org
Thank you for all you do to make the ministry of the Children's Home possible. |
Work Groups
Greatly Appreciated
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Youth from First UMC, Spring Hill hard at work. |
The Florida United Methodist Children's Home would like to thank all the mission work teams that come to the Children's Home and give of their time and talent. A great deal of much needed work is accomplished by these volunteers. This year groups of youth or adults have come, or are scheduled to arrive, from the following churches or organizations:
NOMADS
Oceanview UMC, Juno Beach
Lafayette High School Interact Club
Asbury UMC, Maitland
Ponte Verde UMC
Palm Harbor UMC
Park Lake Presbyterian, Orlando
Hope UMC, New Port Richey
Christ UMC, St. Petersburg
Cypress Lake UMC, Ft. Myers
First UMC, Kissimmee
Merrell UMC, Ft. Lauderdale
First UMC, Port St. John
First UMC, Spring Hill
Florida Conference School of Christian Mission
Harvester UMC, Land O' Lakes
First UMC, Port Orange
If you think your church might have an interest in sending a work team of youth or adults to the Children's Home, please contact Lynn Bellomy for more information. Space for work groups fills up fast, so make plans and arrangements well in advance. |
Special Volunteer Opportunity
Tutors Needed
We need tutors to assist students in improving academic achievement by meeting with them on a regular basis. We are looking for volunteers that can meet with a student twice a week for at least an hour. Ideally, we are looking for people that can make a commitment for the entire school year. The majority of residents are middle and high school students. Volunteers must submit to a background check and screening. For more information contact Lynn Bellomy lynn.bellomy@fumch.org |
2013 LCR Training Events
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 to meet and fellowship with other Local Church Representatives. If you have any questions, you can contact Stephen Hartsfield. We will update the list as information becomes available.
Choose the location most convenient for you.
February 2, 2013
Trinity United Methodist Church
9625 N Military Trail
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
March 2, 2013
Grace United Methodist Church
65 Needle Blvd.
Merritt Island, 32953
East Central
February 2, 2013
First United Methodist Church
263 King Street
Oviedo, FL 32765
Start Time 8:15 am
Gulf Central District
Choose the location most convenient for you.
February 4, 2013
First United Methodist Church 9344 Spring Hill Drive Spring Hill, FL 34608 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
February 5, 2011
Allendale United Methodist Church 3803 Haines Rd. N. St. Petersburg, FL 33703 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
North Central
January 5, 2013
First United Methodist Church
1126 E. Silver Springs Blvd.
Ocala, FL 34470
9:00 am to 12:30 pm
North East
January 26, 2013
Lakewood United Methodist Church
6133 San Jose Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32217
8:45 am to 12:30 pm
North West
January 26, 2013
Location To Be Determined
South Central
February 8-9, 2013
Location To Be Determined
South East
To Be Announced
South West
Choose the location most convenient for you.
January 26, 2013
St. John's United Methodist Church
6611 Proctor Road
Sarasota, FL 34241
February 2, 2013
North Naples United Methodist Church
6000 Goodlette Road
Naples, FL 34109 |
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Madison Youth Ranch
Groundbreaking
Clockwise from the top left: Mike Galloway, President & CEO of the Children's Home address the groundbreaking. -- The rain did not stop the people from coming. -- A delicious meal was served to all. -- Rev. Alexis Talbott, pastor of First UMC, Homestead and members of her church made the trip from South Florida. -- Over 250 people enjoyed the day. -- Dr. Dan Johnson, pastor of Trinity UMC in Gainesville and members of his church take a turn breaking ground.
 

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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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