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Alumnus quote... |
"I would like to thank the staff of the Children's Home for helping me realize that I could succeed at the goals I set for myself. I would especially like to thank my houseparents for having faith in me no matter what. My plan after I graduate from high school is to attend college and major in elementary education." |
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Items of Interest
Together, our residents, staff, and preschool families donated a total of 80 shoe boxes full of blessings for Operation Christmas Child. Our residents enjoy the opportunity to give to others in need.
A big thank you goes out to those that made stockings for our residents. Pictured are ladies from Wesley Memorial UMC in Ft. Myers. Stocking were also made by the sewing ministry of First UMC of Orlando and Carol Kramer of First UMC of Clermont.
If your church is collecting Christmas gifts for our residents and/or foster care children, please make every effort to get them to us as soon as possible. It takes staff and volunteers a great deal of time to sort and organize the gifts before Christmas Day.
We are always in need of gift cards to stores such as Target, Walmart, Ross, TJ Maxx, Kohl's, or Marshalls. Clothes, shoes and other items are in steady demand with so many residents in care.
A great debt of gratitude is extended to the individuals and groups that provided a holiday meal for our Homes for Thanksgiving and Christmas. All the meals have been furnished now. If you would still like to help in some way, please contact Stephen Hartsfield for other needs at this time. stephen.hartsfield@fumch.org |
Disposable Razors
Dental Floss
Toothpaste
Chapstick
Deodorant
Body Lotion
African American hair products
Small electric alarm clocks
Hair brushes/combs/picks |
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/FIFTH SUNDAY OFFERING
December 30, 2012
 
Please remember to receive a Christmas/Fifth Sunday Offering on December 30, 2012. Your Christmas and Fifth Sunday support is essential for us to finish the year on a strong foundation. Your prayerful support helps to ensure that the daily needs of the children and families in our care are fulfilled. If you need bulletin inserts, posters or pew envelopes, please contact Stephen Hartsfield at stephen.hartsfield@fumch.org or by phone at 386-4774 ext. 2222. |
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING...
Year End Giving
We know that many of you are working hard to help your church reach its goal of giving for 2012. Please remember that gifts need to be postmarked by December 31, 2012 in order to be counted towards the 2012 goal of giving for your church. Our financial books will remain open until the Florida Annual Conference closes their books. Therefore, if you send any giving through the conference office, instead of directly to the Children's Home, it will be counted toward your goal. We will just have to wait a couple of weeks to receive the funds.
Thank You Retiring LCRs
Welcome New LCRs
For some of you, December 31, 2012 will mark the end of your tenure as a Local Church Representative (LCR). We deeply thank you for all your hard work and effort on behalf of the Children's Home. For others you will begin your journey with the Children's Home on January 1, 2013 as a new LCRs. We welcome you and hope you find fulfillment and meaning lifting up the Home in your local church. LCRs are a vital component to our ministry and development efforts. With some 700 churches in the Florida Annual Conference, it would be near impossible for us to have a meaningful connection in all those local churches without the LCRs serving as goodwill ambassadors. Thank you for all you do! Please take note of the District Training Events below.
Christmas Catalog
The 2012 Christmas Catalog has been mailed. 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 at the same time help to make Christmas brighter and more joyous for our boys and girls. |
SANTA'S WORKSHOP
 
Each year we hold a Santa's Workshop for our residents. Our boys and girls are given the opportunity to go to various tables and create handmade items to give to family members and important people in their lives at Christmas. This is a very fun day for residents and volunteers alike. We also hold a separate event for our foster families and children.
 
If you would like information about being a part of Santa's Workshop next year, please contact Lynn Bellomy at lynn.bellomy@fumch.org A special thank you goes to the following that helped to make this year possible:
Lee UMC
Seminole Heights UMC, Tampa
Ruth Circle of First UMC, Winter Park
Florida Hospital, Orange City
Community UMC, Casselberry
Children's Home Development Core Team
Community of Hope UMC, Loxahatchee
Apopka Women's Club
The Hartford Insurance Company
Safeharbor Young Adult Ministry
First UMC, Lakeland
Sudden Life
Mike Galloway
Wendy Bieberle
Janet Gilliland
Cathy Morey
Bill Tanner
Sharon Cook
Diane Kostro
John Donahue
Janice Lewis
Tammy Royle
Jane Griffith
Rita Clugh
Judy Tistovic |
A Much Deserved Award
Dr. Gene Zimmerman, a retired United Methodist pastor, was presented the "Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser Award" for his work on behalf of the Florida United Methodist Children's Home. The award was presented by the Central Florida Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) as a part of the celebration of National Philanthropy Day. Thank you, Gene! |
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 to 3:00 pm
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
First United Methodist Church
72 Lake Morton Drive
Lakeland, FL 33801
South East
January 26, 2013
Hollywood Hills United Methodist Church
400 N 35th Avenue
Hollywood, FL 33021
9:00 am to 11:30 am
South West
Choose the location most convenient for you.
January 26, 2013
St. John's United Methodist Church
6611 Proctor Road
Sarasota, FL 34241
9:30 am to 2:30 pm
February 2, 2013
North Naples United Methodist Church
6000 Goodlette Road
Naples, FL 34109
9:30 am to 2:30 pm |
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