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"What's up fumch family? Well I think the Home saved my life at the time. I hated so many rules and not being able to party with my friends from school but now looking back it was the best thing that ever happened to me. They helped us and gave us what we were clearly missing at home."
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Please remember to promote and collect the Fifth Sunday Offering. It is vital to the success of this ministry
June 30, 2013 September 29, 2013 December 29, 2013
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Alarm clocks
Pillow cases
Toothpaste
Hand/Body lotion
Dental Floss
Nail Clippers
Deodorant
Chapstick
Bath Towels
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FOSTER CARE NEED
 We are in desperate need of faith based foster families, especially in Orange, Osceola and Seminole Counties. If you know of someone who could provide a child in need with a loving and supportive home please contact Rev. John Gill at John.Gill@fumch.org.
THANK YOU!
A group of dedicated knitters from Asbury UMC in New Port Richey made over 80 caps for our residents. We appreciate there hard work and dedication to the Children's Home. Keith Middleton is the LCR.
ACCREDITATION
AWARD
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Pictured left to right, Rev. Mearle Griffith, Interim VP of Development; Mr. Mike Galloway, Children's Home President; Mr. Evans Hubbard, Children's Home Board Chair and Mr. Stephen Vinson, President of UMA.
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We were pleased and honored to receive our Eagle reaccreditation. The Educational Assessment Guidelines Leading toward Excellence, or EAGLE Accreditation Commission, is designed for faith based, health and wholeness organizations to enhance the quality of services provided. It is given by the United Methodist Association of Health and Welfare Ministries. RECOGNITION
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Mr. Mike Galloway (left), Children's Home President, accepting the award from Mr. Stephen Vinson, President of UMA.
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Congratulations to our very own Mike Galloway for being honored by the United Methodist Association. Mike was recently recognized as a retiring board member and CEO of a UMA member agency.
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Day On Campus Celebration
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Over 1,400 people enjoyed our Day On Campus celebration on March 16. Our annual Day On Campus is our way of saying thank you to the local United Methodist Churches and the many friends of the Children's Home who support us with such generosity. Each year we specifically invite two or three districts, but you are free to come any year. The Day On Campus celebration is always the third Saturday of March each year. It is a festive day that includes tours of the campus, a program featuring the residents, a picnic lunch under a big top tent, and the fellowship of other United Methodists from around the Florida Conference. If you have never attended a Day On Campus, please make plans to bring a group from your church. It is a great way to introduce people to the Children's Home. The following is the schedule of invited districts for the next few years.
March 15, 2014 North West - North Central - North East
March 21, 2015 Atlantic Central - South East
March 19, 2016 East Central - South West
March 18, 2017 Gulf Central - South Central
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The Kiwanis Club of Deltona/Southwest Volusia gave our residents a fun Easter Egg Hunt. Over 2,200 eggs were hidden for our boys and girls to find. Also enjoyed were games, crafts and face painting. Our residents celebrated Easter Sunday in our chapel and gathered for a campus wide brunch following the service. Thank you for making this Christ centered ministry possible.
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Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
Each year we celebrate and thank our wonderful volunteers that make this ministry a success. We could not accomplish all we do as a Children's Home without the literally hundreds of volunteers that come each year. Some volunteers come on a regular basis, some are special event volunteers and others come as a part of a mission work team. All of them make a real and meaningful impact on the Children's Home.
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CONGRATULATIONS!
The Florida United Methodist Children's Home is proud to lift up and celebrate those individuals and churches that have gone above and beyond to support the work and ministry of the Children's Home. At our 2013 Day On Campus event we presented awards for Church of the Year, Pastor of the Year, Local Church Representative of the Year and Mission Work Group of the Year. Installed in Hardin Hall are perpetual plaques that we display the names of the recipients as they are awarded each year. For 2012 we recognize the following:
Church of the Year
Trinity United Methodist Church, Gainesville, Florida
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Dr. Charles Lever, incoming Board Chair, presents the award to Mr. Andrew Pridgen, LCR at Trinity UMC, Gainesville, Florida |
In 2012 Trinity United Methodist Church of Gainesville, Florida was instrumental in forming a partnership with the Florida United Methodist Children's Home to help launch the Madison Youth Ranch, a second campus of the Children's Home. The church agreed to lead the funding and building of the director's home at the ranch and supporting other projects as well. They have already sent work crews to begin this effort. The pastors, Dr. Dan Johnson and Rev. David Allen, have invited the Children's Home to be a part of many events, services and programs at the church to share about the ministry of the Children's Home. In 2012, Trinity United Methodist Church increased their giving to the Children's Home over fivefold from the previous year and gave $74,971.97 to the Children's Home. Thank you Trinity United Methodist for making the Children's Home a priority in your church and for your enthusiastic support.
Pastor of the Year
Reverend Alexis Talbott
First United Methodist Church, Homestead, Florida
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Dr. Charles Lever presents the award to Reverend Alexis Talbott |
Reverend Alexis Talbott, pastor of First United Methodist Church of Homestead, Florida is a vocal and enthusiastic supporter of the Children's Home and its ministry. Alexis is also active in promoting the Children's Home in the South East District and her local community. A group from the church attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the Madison Youth Ranch in September of 2012 and is organizing work teams for the Madison Youth Ranch once construction begins. Her church helped make our annual Santa's Workshop possible. Helen's Bears, a local group in the church that makes teddy bears, provided a large donation and will provide bears each quarter in 2013. The First United Methodist School which operates from the premises at the church is planning a school wide event to benefit the Madison Youth Ranch. First United Methodist of Homestead, Florida is generous with their financial support. In 2012 the church gave $48.06 per member, far exceeding the $12.00 per member goal. In 2013 Alexis will continue her active support of this ministry by seeking pledges and resources for the Children's Home by running a half marathon. Alexis and her church are a wonderful example that distance from the campus of the Children's Home is not a deterrent to providing love and support to this ministry and feeling connected to the residents and staff.
Local Church Representatives of the Year
Community UMC, Casselberry, Florida
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Dr. Charles Lever presents the award to Fred and Carol Adams |
Fred and Carol Adams have been very effective Local Church Representatives. Their church, Community United Methodist Church of Casselberry, Florida, consistently meets and exceeds their goal of giving to the Children's Home. In 2012, Community UMC gave over 135% of their goal of giving. Community UMC participated in our annual Santa's Workshop. The church also provided a campus wide Fourth of July picnic. Fred and Carol helped to receive many Christmas gifts for our residents, not only from their local church, but from area businesses as well. In addition, they secured numerous in-kind donations of clothing, school supplies and other needed items. Fred and Carol also generously support our Independent Living Program. Our heartfelt thanks is extended to Fred and Carol Adams, Community United Methodist Church and its pastor, Reverend Hardy Sandlin.
Mission Work Group of the Year
Palm Harbor United Methodist Church
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Dr. Charles Lever presents the award to Mr. Ron Evers, work team leader from Plam Harbor United Methdodist Church |
Palm Harbor United Methodist Church of Palm Harbor, Florida has sent numerous work teams to the Children's Home. In 2012, the church sent two teams. They come ready for hard work and are passionate about serving Children's Home. Their work included major renovation, demolition, flooring, hanging sheetrock, wiring, lighting, installing a new water line and painting. In addition to sending work teams, Palm Harbor United Methodist Church is also en enthusiastic supporter of the Children's Home. In 2012, the church gave $22,499.51. We appreciate them giving of their time, talents and resources to support the ministry of the Children's Home and for carrying the love and spirit of Jesus Christ in all their work at the Children's Home. We are proud to give this award to Palm Harbor United Methodist Church. |
27th Anniversary Celebration of the New Horizon
Golf Classic and Silent Auction Luncheon!
Each year New Horizon United Methodist Church in Southwest Ranches, FL (South East District) hosts a very successful golf tournament for the Children's Home. Included with the golf tournament is also a silent auction and luncheon. 100% of the proceeds benefit the Children's Home. This year the tournament is set for Saturday, May 4, 2013 at the Hollybrook Golf and Tennis County Club in Pembroke Pines, FL. If you live in the area and would like to participate or need more information please contact the church office at (954) 434-7400, or visit www.newhorizonumc.com/golfandauction2013.html |
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