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Alumnus quote... |
"The Children's Home was a very special place for me, my brother and my sister, in the 1960's. We were taught a lot of good values, love and understanding, as well as God's love for each of us. There were also things to learn like cleaning and responsibilities that most of us did not know how to do. The Children's Home was the best place for my family to be for the years we were there."
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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.
Please extend a warm welcome to LaShawnda Harkness. LaShawnda is our new Open Hearts Family Services Director. She will oversee our foster care program.
We are in need of gift bags for birthdays and Christmas. We would prefer they be generic and not specifically for a boy or girl or a certain age. Any will be appreciated.
The women's basketball team from Stetson University came and offered a basketball clinic for the young girls in our care. They all enjoyed it. Thank you so much.
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Current
Hygiene Needs
Shampoo
Conditioner
Shaving Cream
Disposable Razors
Bar Soap
Toothpaste
Dental Floss
African American hair products
Deodorant
Body Lotion
Chapstick
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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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Christmas Catalog
The 2012 Christmas Catalog will be mailed the second week of November. If you would like additional copies of the catalog, please contact our Development Office at (386) 668-5088. The Christmas Catalog has proven to be a meaningful and successful way to give to loved ones and help to make Christmas brighter and more joyous for our boys and girls in care.
New LCR Information
This is the time of year when local church officers are elected for 2013. If a change in the LCR has been made, please send us the updated information. We make every effort to keep our records up-to-date and accurate. If the contact information has been changed for the current LCR, we need that information as well. Thank you for the vital work our LCRs do on behalf of the Children's Home.
National Adoption Month
November is National Adoption Month. Please make your church aware of this important and life changing outreach. For more information about adoption, please call our Director of Open Hearts Family Services, LaShawnda Harkness at (386) 668-4774.
History Book
Looking for a gift idea for this Christmas? A written history of the Florida United Methodist Children's Home is available for purchase. If you would like to obtain a copy of the book, please contact our Development Office at (386) 668-5088. |
John Rivas
Accepts New Position
John Rivas has been Vice President of Development for the Florida United Methodist Children's Home since 2008. On November 8, 2012, John will be leaving the Children's Home to become of the President of the New Mexico Conference Methodist Foundation. John will be returning "home" and will enjoy being close to family and friends.
We wish John well in his new endeavor and appreciate all the work and effort he gave to the Children's Home. He has played a vital role in the significant expansion of our overall ministry to children and families in need.
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Key Staff Members
Below is a list of some of the key staff members at the Children's Home that you might need to contact in the course of your work. All of them can be reached by calling the main Children's Home number at (386) 668-4774.
Mike Galloway
President/CEO
Mike is in charge of the overall program and ministry of the Children's Home. He would enjoy hearing from you.
Mearle Griffith
Vice President for Development (Interim)
Mearle gives leadership and direction to the entire development and fund raising efforts of the Children's Home. If you have any questions, thoughts or concerns he would appreciate hearing from you.
Yolaine Cotel
Family Services Specialist
Yolaine is the person you would contact about placing a child in care at the Children's Home, or to ask about the services we provide for children and families.
Merrilu Bennett
Communications Coordinator
Merrilu is responsible for most of the printed materials that you receive from the Children's Home. Merrilu also has oversight of our agency website and giving direction to our overall public relations efforts.
LaShawnda Harkness
Open Hearts Family Services Director
If you have any questions about our Foster Care program, LaShawnda is the one to contact.
As always, you can contact Stephen Hartsfield or with questions, requests, concerns or for information about the Children's Home. |
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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Fall Festival Fun
Each October our boys and girls have fun at our Fall Festival. They trick o' treat around the campus and enjoy food, games, contests, music and much more. A big thank you to First UMC, Oviedo for making the festival 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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