Church`s Final Gifts Greater New Orleans Home

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Pathways
Louisiana Methodist Children's Home
Leading Children Home
Church's Final Gifts
Serve Others for Years to Come
LAKE CHARLES – After 57 years of serving the people of Oak Park and the Lake Charles community,
Oak Park United Methodist Church held its final worship service May 31. However, the legacy
of Oak Park UMC will continue to serve the people of Calcasieu Parish for many years to come.
At the Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church held in Kenner June 7-10,
Oak Park UMC Pastor Shawn Hornsby presented Terrel DeVille, CEO and President of the
United Methodist Children’s Home with a check representing an endowment created for
the new home, which is currently being constructed in Sulphur.
The $70,000 endowment established with the United Methodist Foundation of LA will
provide an annual gift through the interest earned to the Methodist Children’s Home for
Southwest Louisiana. The congregation of Oak Park UMC decided to create the endowment
as they wrestled with the many decisions leading to the closing of their church.
Oak Park UMC, located at 1800 Orchid St. in the heart of the Oak Park neighborhood of Lake Charles, first opened to the public in March
of 1952 under the leadership of the Rev. Theodore Weber.
After an extended period of membership decline, the congregation decided to disband but refused to go quietly into history. Members of
the church’s administrative council made the decision to begin the closing process last August. The conversation around that decision
led to the discussion of creating an endowment so that the church’s legacy might continue. The new children’s home to be constructed
in Sulphur instantly came to mind and the congregation eagerly embraced the idea.
Acquiring, Supporting and Securing a Permanent Site for
Greater New Orleans Home
The children, staff, and board of LUMCFS, Inc., and the LA Annual Conference are deeply
indebted and very grateful for the support pledged to our organization by the members of
the Central Pennsylvania Conference and the ministry of the United Methodist Home for
Children in Mechanicsburg, PA. This ministry, under the excellent leadership of Dr. David
Reed and staff, has graciously been giving support to help us recover from 4 devastating
hurricanes during the last 3½ years.
In February of 2008, we relocated the Children’s Home from its site in New Orleans to a
temporary facility in Mandeville, which we are currently leasing from the state of Louisiana.
This relocation has bought us some time, however within the next few years we must locate a
site and construct a permanent Home for the children being cared for. Terrel J. DeVille, President
and CEO of LUMCFS, says “When Dr. Reed called to inform me that the Pennsylvania Conference
had elected to conduct a financial campaign to make major improvements on the campus of
the Children’s Home located in Mechanicsburg, and that they would designate a portion of the
Campaign to assist us with the relocation of the New Orleans facility, I have to admit it almost
overwhelmed me.” Mr. DeVille complimented Dr. Reed with the following quote: “What a servant
leadership the Central Pennsylvania Conference has. What a commitment to ministry your
membership is demonstrating. We of the LA Annual Conference and the LA Methodist Children’s
Home covet our relationship with you and with our sister agency in children, youth and
family ministry. Anything we can do to make your effort successful, we are here to serve.
May God’s blessings be with all his children throughout the world.”
Inside
Volume 50
Summer 2009
President's Message..........................................2
Patriotic Program............................................3
Special Thanks.................................................3
Will Our Children to Christ.............................3
Have Invitation, Will Travel!............................4
Donors, Honors, and Memorials..... 5, 8-9, 11-12
Update…MCH.............................................. 6-7
The BUZZ from Dr. Bob...................................7
NOMADS.......................................................10
Circle of Friends Annual Fund....................... 11
New Orleans Message....................................13
Medallion Corporate Sponsors.......................13
Update…MCH of GNO............................. 14-15
Upcoming Events for MCH of GNO................15
Hall's 'Marks..................................................15
Screamin' OWL Salsa..................................... 16
LMCH Board of Directors............................... 16
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President's
Message
Good News, Concerns
and Great News!
Upon returning from Annual Conference I have decided to not only
update you on my report to the Annual Conference, but to also include
information that I did not have time to elaborate on due to the time
constraints placed on presentations due to the scope of the agenda
that the Conference had to deal with. The Conference devoted half a
day to mission work opportunities around the Greater New Orleans
Area helping with the continuing recovery effort following Hurricane
Katrina. Yes, there is still a great deal of work to be done and that
was one of the primary reasons that Annual Conference was held in
Kenner, enabling the entire Conference Leadership to participate. We
also devoted the better part of a day to dealing with the Constitutional
Amendments proposed by the 2008 General Conference.
Of course we submit an annual report that summarizes our service
statistics and financial status from the previous operational year.
The report is printed in the Pre-Conference Reports and upon
Conference approval becomes part of the official Annual Journal.
This year we updated our Relationship Statement between the
Louisiana United Methodist Children and Family Services and the
Annual Conference, reflecting the updated organization, which
includes the Campus of the Methodist Home for Children of Greater
New Orleans and the Christmas Offering necessary to continue the
support of that program. Our relationship to the Annual Conference
is critical to our ability in remaining a Faith Based Institution.
the campuses in the Southern portion of our Conference are:
Upon closing Oak Park UMC, this congregation along with the
leadership of Rev. Shawn T. Hornsby and Rev. Steve Spurlock, Lake
Charles District Superintendent; established the “Oak Park Memorial
Endowment Fund” at the Louisiana United Methodist Foundation
in the amount of $70,000. The interest income will support the
ministry of care to be offered at the Methodist Children's Home of
Southwest Louisiana once it begins operations. This is an open fund
that one can add to. What a great witness! Oak Park Church will
continue in ministry even after it ceases being an active church.
The second Great Blessing to be shared is with the Methodist Home for
Children of Greater New Orleans. The Central Pennsylvania Conference
has pledged a tithe (10%) of the receipts from the Capital Campaign
it is conducting. This Campaign is for the purpose of rebuilding their
Children's Home Campus which is located in Mechanicsburg, Penn.
The 10% pledged to us is for the purpose of locating and constructing
a permanent site for our Campus in the Greater New Orleans Area. We
are currently in rented space at South East LA Hospital. This is indeed
a tremendous witness by the Central Pennsylvania Conference and is
being lead by Bishop Jane A. Middleton to that Annual Conference's
wish to help with the recovery effort still being addressed because
of the effects of Hurricane Katrina. Our connectional system, for all
the concerns we hear about it, is indeed a wonderful Blessing. As Rev.
Dr. David L. Reed, Executive Director and his staff from the United
Methodist Home for Children provide new and safer facilities for the
Children of Central Pennsylvania we will be assisted in providing a
Home at a safe site for some of Louisiana's Children.
We are indeed blessed by all who partner with us during these uncertain
times making it possible for us to share this positive report when so
much appears negative. One thing is certain: together we will care for
each individual that asks for our help by extending God's Love to them
as we follow the teachings of Jesus Christ in carrying out our Ministry.
I very briefly reported that all three Campuses, the Methodist
Children's Home in Ruston, The Home for Children in Mandeville,
and the OWL Campus near Dubach are all at operational capacity
and doing well. Our four Regional Family Plus Offices located in
Shreveport, Monroe, Pineville and Baton Rouge continue to grow in
services. I did not get the chance to announce that we just this month
added a fifth Regional Office in Natchitoches, LA with the leadership
of Rev. Don Avery and the membership of First UMC Natchitoches.
They have made this possible with a 3 year pledge of support from
an anonymous donor and the use of office space at the Church.
One final thought. As our Conference challenged us to “Re-Think
Church”, I shared with the Conference Members and I invite you to
think of your Children and Family Ministries, when you “Think
Church”. Everything we do on a daily basis is bringing Church to
the least in our world. God Bless All We Do.
A concern that I shared with the Conference was disturbing
comments which have been made stating that, “with the New
Orleans Home now being part of Ruston Home that they no longer
needed to direct their gifts there.” Nothing could be further from the
truth. First there is no separation of the Ruston Home and the Greater
New Orleans Home. There is one “Home” with two locations. If you
stop the support of one location then you weaken both locations. It is
possible to damage both if this happens and there could be no worse
time for this to occur. With economic times as they are, now is when
we are even more overwhelmed with requests for help than ever.
We cannot afford to lose any programs.
Terrel J. DeVille
President/CEO - LUMCFS, Inc.
I did inform the Conference that we are proceeding with plans to
start construction on the site between Sulphur and DeQuincy, LA.
The campus, to be known as the Methodist Children's Home of
Southwest Louisiana should be ready to receive Children into care
no later than early 2011. I am happy to report that bids have been
received and we are negotiating a contract for construction.
Two very Special Blessings to report on with each pertaining to
Pathways • Summer 2009
In His Service
Naming Opportunities for Vo-Tech and Southwest Louisiana Buildings
There is a great need in Southwest Louisiana for our services. Annually we receive
over 1,000 referrals. On average we are able to care for 25% of those seeking our help.
Historically we have children from Southwest LA placed on our campus in Ruston and
recently in our Home in Mandeville. With a new campus, we will not only increase
our ability to respond to requests for help, but will be able to care for children in
Southwest Louisiana. You can help by pledging an amount over a period of 1-5 years,
or making a one-time gift to help construct and/or furnish this Home. This is a great
opportunity to honor or memorialize a loved one.
Also, we are progressing with plans to construct and build a permanent structure
on the Ruston Campus for Vo-Tech training by conducting a “capital need” effort to
raise the approximately $1.5 million necessary for the construction and furnishing of
the building. Naming opportunities for the building and various parts of the building
are available.
Please contact the following for information regarding naming opportunities:
Bob Flournoy • 318-243-4325
Doug Hall • 985-860-5247
Terrel DeVille • 318-255-5020
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Patriotic Program
Once again our Recreation department and various
MCH staff did an excellent job of celebrating our
country’s birthday with our youth, guests and fellow
staffers. Ms. Sarah Schwab played the piano as Brother
Mickey Stringfield, chaplain for our home, blessed us
by singing the Battle Hymn of the Republic.
Mr. DeVille shared with attendees that the flag on
display had actually flown in front of the Home’s
administration building back in 1968. The flag was
donated that year by an alumni Homecoming group
at the height of the Vietnam war. The flag flew in front of the administration
building until Howard School was built and then it was moved to the school. The flag has since
been in storage in Mr. DeVille’s office until this most recent patriotic program provided the perfect
opportunity to bring it out once again.
Top left: Mr. J.D. Harper, VFW
Post 3615 Commander and wife.
Mr. Harper recognized all past
and present LMCH employees who
had served or currently serve in
the Armed Forces.
Guest Speaker Staff Sergeant Obbie
Top right: Staff and youth were
Sims told about a soldier named
able to view an army vehicle
Michael Murphy who gave his life
brought to campus by the
for his fellow soldiers and for his
National Guard members.
country. There is a book regaling
his efforts titled “Operation
Redwing”. Murphy was awarded
the Congressional Medal of Honor. His story is just one of many that
describe the efforts being made by our soldiers to protect our freedoms
and our privilege of being an American citizen. Sims said that he joined
the National Guard 8 years ago because he needed direction in his life.
The program encouraged youth to join in the festivities by singing
along to such songs as “This Land is Your Land”, “Yankee Doodle”, and
“My Country Tis of Thee”.
SPC Joseph Barlow, SSGT Obbie Sims,
and SPC John Letendre
Special Thanks
On behalf of the Louisiana United Methodist Children’s Home
(LMCH), I want to thank Governor Jindal for the monies
awarded to the Drug Awareness and Violence Prevention
Program at Howard School. Howard School is located on
LMCH campus where we provide services to youth from
all over the state of Louisiana. With the awarded monies we
facilitate positive behavior by educating our youth about drugs
and violence, show them how to make positive choices by
teaching social skills, coping skills for anger management and
life skills. We also teach classes to staff about substance abuse
and gang awareness in an effort to increase their competence
about the dangers that our youth face. Our goal with this
funding is to change negative risk taking behaviors in youth
so that they can return to society and be productive citizens.
Reneé Jam es
Reneé James
Drug Awareness & Violence Prevention Program
Will Our Children
to Christ
by including LMCH in your will and estate planning.
Leave Your Legacy
There are many ways to provide long-term gifts that will ensure
that our programs continue well into the future. One such way
is to include us in your Will or Bequest, by simply adding the
Louisiana Methodist Children's Home as a beneficiary in your will.
•IRA Gift – Make a charitable gift from your IRA.
• Charitable Gift Annuity – Give a valuable asset to a charity
in exchange for a flow of income, with tax benefits to you.
•Charitable Remainder Trust – Reach your financial goals,
possibly increasing your income and lowering your taxes,
while supporting a charity.
• Wealth Replacement Trust – Purchase a Life Insurance and
make LMCH the beneficiary of the policy, or add LMCH as the
beneficiary to a policy you already have.
Talk with your lawyer or financial advisor about these and other options,
or contact Bob Flournoy at 318-243-4325, www.bob.flournoy@lmch.org.
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Have Invitation,
Will Travel!
First United Methodist Church
Shelbyville, TN
One such invitation came from Shelbyville, Tennessee, and Dr. and
Mrs. Bob Flournoy traveled to share the message of the Louisiana
Methodist Children’s Home to the congregation of the First United
Methodist Church in Shelbyville.
Why Shelbyville?
Short answer: The church family of Shelbyville’s First United
Methodist Church has a caring spirit and desire to help children
affected by Hurricane Katrina.
Long answer: After seeing the devastation in New Orleans from
Hurricane Katrina, the people of Shelbyville’s First United Methodist
Church began looking for a way to help. Kay Bartlett, chairman of
the Outreach Committee of the church, knew that fellow church
member Virginia Stewart was formerly from New Orleans and
would have some ideas on the best way for the church to help. Being
a former board member of
the Methodist Home of New
Dr. Flournoy poses with Virginia
Orleans (now merged with
Stewart and Gene Schaffer in
front of First United Methodist
Church of Shelbyville, Tennessee.
Louisiana Methodist Children’s Home and Family Services);
Ms. Stewart knew just where her church’s help should be directed.
Contact was made to the New Orleans home and information
about the damage the home received was shocking to Ms. Stewart.
She was told the home’s property was unlivable and the children
and staff had been relocated to the Louisiana Methodist Children’s
Home in Ruston. With this news, Ms. Stewart and Mrs. Bartlett
mobilized their congregation to send much needed aid to LMCH
for the care of the New Orleans youth and staff.
Now, three and a half years later, the church in Shelbyville
continue to support LMCH and invited a representative from
the Home to bring a message to the entire congregation. Happily,
Dr. Flournoy was chosen to be the ambassador and traveled to
Shelbyville in mid-May to meet Mrs. Bartlett, Ms. Stewart,
Rev. Lloyd Doyle and the entire church family.
Dr. and Mrs. Flournoy were treated with wonderful Tennessee
hospitality by staying in the home of Ms. Stewart and her husband,
Gene Schaffer. Shelbyville is the Walking Horse Capital of the World
and Virginia and Gene have a working horse farm. Their home
is beautifully set on the farm. Upon arrival, Virginia and Gene
hosted a casual dinner party attended by Kay and Bart Bartlett,
Clare and Lloyd Doyle, Elizabeth and Allen Doyle (children of Rev.
and Mrs. Doyle) and the Flournoys. It was a delightful evening and
conversation was mixed with stories and information about LMCH.
The next morning held even more hospitality as the Flournoys were
greeted by the church family at the morning worship service. The
Children’s Choir gave a charming anthem complete with animation
and the Adult Choir gave a heart-filled rendition of “There Are No
Orphans”. Rev. Doyle expressed his thankfulness for Dr. Flournoy
coming all the way to Shelbyville to share the message of LMCH.
Mrs. Bartlett introduced Dr. Flournoy to the congregation prior to his
message. He thanked the church for their generosity for these past
3 and a half years and told many facts and much new information
about LMCH’s mission. At the end of the service, Rev. Doyle asked for
a special offering to be taken for LMCH. Church members greeted and
thanked Dr. Flournoy for his message and promised continued aid
for the Home. Fact Sheets, Pathways, informational DVDs and other
information was distributed to the congregation.
LMCH is very thankful for churches such as Shelbyville, Tennessee
who so willingly give of themselves to help the children in our care.
Aldersgate United Methodist Church
Nashville, TN
Aldersgate United Methodist Church of Nashville, TN, also extended
an invitation to LMCH President /CEO Terrel J. DeVille. Aldersgate is
the home church of Mr. DeVille’s son Auston “Stoney” DeVille, his
wife Laura and their newborn daughter Celia.
Left to right: Kay Bartlett, Gene Schaffer, Virginia
Stewart, Rev. Lloyd Doyle, Dr. Bob Flournoy
Mr. DeVille was happy to share with the congregation of Aldersgate
what we do in terms of services for troubled youth. He introduced
them to the greater community of Methodist work involving children
and family services. He also spoke about the General Conference’s
new campaign Rethink Church. What is church? Church is not just a
building, and not just people coming together one day a week, but it’s
about how they live out in their community. The campaign which
has a website 10thousanddoors.org challenges its members with the
question “What if church wasn’t just a building, but thousands of
doors?” People can make a difference in the world and in their own
backyards. Mr. DeVille challenged the congregation to “Think of your
children and family services 7 days a week, 365 days a year.”
Donor Recognition
5
March 16, 2009 - June 30, 2009
Thanks again to our extended family for their contributions as well as for honoring and remembering their loved ones.
DONORS:
167 North Self Storage
A. Clay Johnson, Inc.
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James and Dorothy Adams
Laurine Adcock
Joel and Ruth Adkins
Albemarle Corporation
Mr. Ken R. Albin
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First UMC, Lake Arthur
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First UMC, Alexandria
First UMC, Bastrop
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First UMC, DeRidder
First UMC, Eunice
First UMC, Fellowship SS Class, West Monroe
First UMC, Francis Robinson SS Class, Tallulah
First UMC, Franklin
First UMC, Homer
First UMC, Inquirers SS Class, Denham Springs
First UMC, Kenner
First UMC, Lafayette
First UMC, Lake Charles
First UMC, Lake Providence
First UMC, LaPlace
First UMC, Madden SS Class, Arcadia
First UMC, Minden
First UMC, Natchitoches
First UMC, New Roads
First UMC, Oak Grove
First UMC, Ponchatoula
First UMC, Ringgold
First UMC, Ruth Baker SS Class, Pineville
First UMC, Ruth John's New Beginnings
SS Class, Shreveport
First UMC, Shelbyville, TN
First UMC, Shreveport
First UMC, Simmesport
First UMC, Slidell
First UMC, Two By Two SS Class, Minden
First UMC, Welsh
First UMC, Zachary
First UMC, Zwolle
Fisher UMC, Franklinton
William and Kimberly Fisher
James and Tanya Florence
A. Glenn and Nena Flournoy
D.C. and Jane Flynt
Doug and Patricia Folts
Billy H. Ford
Ralph and Paula Ford
Gerald and Kayla Fournerat
Steve and Laura Fowler
William W. and Jean R. Fox
Jimmy and Patricia Fraiser
Friendship Class UMC
Friendship Class, Summer Grove UMC, Shreveport
Martha Fry
Nick and Elaine Fry
H. Edward and Marie Fuhrmeister
SuAnna W. Funk
Fuqua Paper Supply, LLC
Jeff Furniss
Mr. and Mrs. Doug Gaines
Richard Gallot
Lennice and Ralph Gambino
Jay and Hazel Gammill
Charles and Nora Garrett
Gale and Pat Garrett
Maxie Garrett
Larry J. Gary
Gary and Gay Gaskins
Tom and Emily Gay
George and Mary Geoffroy
Neal and Susan Gerhart
Robyn and Charles Germany
Melton Gertz
Karen B. Gibbs
Joe F. Gibson
Doret Gilbert-Wilson
Helen H. Giles
Richard and Melissa Gilmore
Wanda Gilyard
Give with Liberty Employee Donations
Rod and Kim Glass
James and Becky Gleason
Glenmora UMC, Glenmora
Charles and Lavinia Glover
William and Lynne Gnemi
God Spell SS Class, Trinity Methodist Church
John Godfrey
Grady and Suzanne Golden
William and Joann Golden
Jorge and Christy Gonzalez
Carl and Lee Ann Goode - Attorney At Law
Fred Goodwin
Phil and Olivia Gordon
Michael L. Goree
Katie Goudelocke
Government Related Services of LA, Inc.
Grace Community UMC, Shreveport
Grace UMC, Ruston
Agnes Grafton
Brent and Vanessa Graham
Mr. Dalton H. Graham
Ronny and Judy Graham
Grand Cane UMC, Grand Cane
Mary Alice Gravelle
Larry and Joye Graves
Kathleen Gray
Grayson's Family Hair Styling
Mrs. Alvin Green
Frank and Ann Green
Jeanne Green
Murray and Jane Greer
Richard Griffin
Fred and Bethellen Grosskopf
Frank and Mary Groves
Mrs. Louise A. Grubb
James T. Guglielmo
Brian and Darlene Guillot
Warren A., Sr. and Pearl H. Guillot
Cliff and Emily Gulett
Mrs. Marjorie Gustine
Dorothy Guthrie
Guys -N- Gals
J.P. Williams Guyton
H E Storer Foundation
Hackberry UMC, Hackberry
Robert and Beverly Haden
Elaine Hadlock
Allan and Pauline Hagen
Raymond and Karen Haik
Carolyn Hale
Lloyd and Dot Hall
C. Ray and Deirdre Halliburton
Thomas Hamilton
Judd and Marilyn Hammond
Foster and Martha Hamner
David and Karen Hanchey
Ashley Hancock
Mary Hancock
W.M. and Sarah Hancock
Bev and Ann Handy
Allen and Catherine Hanna
Frederick Hapgood
H.G. and Sue Hardee
John and Quay Hardin
Bill and Janice Hardin
Margaret Hargis
Ray Hargis
Molly Harless
Cecil and Martha Harper
William and Catherine Harper
Vera Harrell
W.C. and Armede Harrell
Bette H. Harris
G. Kenneth and Debbie Harrison
Teresa Harrison
Donor Thank You Letters
We will no longer be sending a thank you
letter each time you make a donation, but
look for an End of the Year statement of
giving for your tax records.
Important Donor Information
regarding IRS requirements:
Record needed for all cash gifts.
No matter how small of an amount you donate
to us in cash, you must keep a canceled check,
bank record, or a receipt with our organization’s
name and the amount on it.
Otherwise there will be no deduction allowed by the
IRS. At the end of the year we will send a letter listing
all gifts made that calendar year. You will receive this
letter by the end of January for the prior year’s gifts.
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Update…MCH
Dying Easter Eggs
Easter Egg Hunt
For many years, our Recreation Department has planned and
coordinated an Easter Egg hunt on the grounds of our Ruston
campus for all residents to participate in. This year an Easter
Egg hunt was indeed held for the youth, but for the first time,
it was held at our OWL Center. Our youth love going out to the
OWL, so you can imagine how thrilled they were to get to hunt
Easter Eggs out there this year! Over 1,000 eggs were hidden
by LMCH staff. 500 of the eggs were eggs that the youth had
colored and decorated during Recreation activities, 400 of them
were stuffed by LMCH staff, and the other 100 were stuffed by
ladies with the VFW Auxiliary group. As always, there were
“prize eggs” to be found. After the youth hunted eggs and the
prizes were given, a dinner of grilled hamburgers and sausage
was served. Thanks to the OWL staff and everyone who made
this new adventure happen for our youth!!
Members
of the
local VFW
“hopped”
by for a
visit while
the youth
were dying
Easter eggs.
VFW
Thank you so much
to the VFW Ladies
Auxiliary for their
generous donation of
birthday party supplies.
RADC
Poster
Contest
Our youth
recently had the
opportunity to
participate in a
poster contest.
Posters were
presented to
the Ruston
Mr. DeVille, Sharon Chandler,
Addictive
and Sandy Adams
Disorders Clinic (RADC). Prizes
were awarded for 1st, 2nd, and
3rd place, with an Honorable Mention also given. Each youth
that entered a poster in the contest was given a certificate of
participation. Winners were given a tote bag filled with goodies
and a free hair cut. They will also have their artwork displayed
at the RADC office. A special thank-you to DeNeise Barlow and
Sandy Adams for heading up the contest for our youth. The contest
provided a way for some very talented
youth to get to express themselves
through art. Thank you also to RADC
for doing the contest with us.
4-H Awards Banquet
LMCH was awarded best new
4-H Club, and Sara Corley was
awarded best new Leader. It is rare
that both awards are given to the
same club and leader, so what a
great accomplishment for them!!!
Congratulations to Sara and our
youth for a job so well done!
Lillian Fletcher and Mildred May
of the VFW 3615 Ladies Auxiliary
MCH Summer Activities
Youth enjoying a game of volleyball.
Art Classes
Shelia Snipe of LMCH
is teaching art lessons
here on campus with
a selected group of
youth. She meets one
night a week in the
Recreation Center.
The youth have been
given instruction in
water colors and in
acrylics. Thank you
so much to Shelia
for volunteering
her talents to help
our youth!
Girls having fun
at the luau.
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Update…MCH
LMCH Annual Golf Tournament
Homecoming
LMCH had its homecoming weekend the 4th Sunday in April. Many
alumni came together to share stories of their time at the home. They
gathered to look at photo albums, some attended chapel services on
campus, and then lunch was provided. There were several new faces
this year. We are thankful for each and every person who attended,
and invite any other alumni to plan to join us next year!
The BUZZ
from Dr. Bob
Dr. Robert W. Flournoy,
Director of Major Gifts & Planned Giving
Improving Your Investment Returns
Most of us with savings are trying to get the greatest return on
that money, whether we obtain a bank Certificate of Deposit (CD),
purchase municipal bonds or invest in stocks. Currently the returns
for a CD and the stock market are very poor in most instances.
What if you could receive a minimum return of 5% on your
money and maximum return of 9.5% for life for investing $5,000
minimum? Sound too good to be true? You can accomplish this
by creating a Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA). A Charitable Gift
Annuity is designating an amount of cash to go to a charity of
your choosing at your death while you receive a percentage of
that cash the years you live. It is a lifetime contract with fixed
payments. Unlike a CD, when you fund a CGA, you know what
your payment rate is this year, the next and for as long as you
live. And unlike CDs, CGAs offer you other benefits such as an
income tax deduction the year for part of your funding amount.
Several of our donors have used CGAs to their advantage. One
that comes to mind was Dr. Emile Bernard of New Orleans. He
was a lifelong member of Napoleon Avenue Methodist Church
LMCH of Ruston’s Annual Golf Tournament was held at the
Ruston Country Club on Friday, June 5th, with lots of attendees
and LMCH staffers on hand. Fifteen teams gathered to tee off
at 1:30pm. Thanks to all teams and sponsors. Once again we
had great community response! We appreciate all who came
out and played. Proceeds from the Golf Tournament will be
used to offset
the costs of our
youth’s Summer
Activities,
including their
annual Summer
Trip to Six
Flags. Golf
Tournament
winners were:
Championship Flight 1st Place winners are
Jim James, Greg Scott, and James Florence.
and World War II veteran. He established a CGA with the United
Methodist Foundation that paid him 9.7% during his life and
now helps to support the Louisiana Methodist Children Home.
Yes, the figure is right—9.7% return to Dr. Bernard. The older you
are when you take out a gift annuity, the higher the return. You
see many people do not know these financial vehicles exist to get
a great return on their income. To me, this is a win-win situation.
Why? Because you receive income for life. It is fixed. Your lifetime
payment amount is unaffected by economic downturns. It is a
payment you can depend upon. The table below shows examples
of age and the percentage return on a CGA.
Percentage
Rate
Age Now
60
5.0
50
9.9
65
5.3
55
8.0
70
5.7
75
6.3
80
7.1
Age
85
8.1
90
9.5
Percentage
Rate at 65
Bottom line: The Charitable Gift Annuity owner chooses the
amount of money to be placed in the fund and the charity that
will benefit at the owner’s death.
This is “Win” for the investor and “Win” for the charity. Call me at
318.243.4325 with your questions or if you need additional information.
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Donor Recognition
L.D. and Sara Napper
John and Sharon Naquin
Madlyn Nelson
Omer D. Nettles
Jennifer Neville
The address for our Corporate Office is: LMCH • P.O. Box 929 • Ruston, LA 71273-0929
New River UMC
Bob and Mary Jo Newell
Susan C. Nichols
Charles A. Hart
S. Kathleen and Callie Leaphart Truly McDaniel
Ida UMC, Ida
Kay F. Noble
Clinton and Margaret Hart
Mary McDonald
Mrs. Virgie LeBleu
Ingleside UMC, Baton Rouge
Noel Memorial UMC, Rasmussen SS Class, Shreveport
Barbara I. Hartleigh
Carolyn McDowell
Marci Lecky
Ralph E. Irving
William and Janet Nolan
Lady Holly Hathaway
Oliver and Jo McDowell
Brent and Yvonne Lee
J.P. & B. Enterprises, Inc.
John Nordberg
Mr. and Mrs. John Hattaway
Marvin and Mary Lou McFarland Jerry Norris
Bruce and Linda Lee
Carl and Bonnie Jackson
Dana Hauser
Jackie McGee
Oscar and Martha Lee
Karen L. Jackson
North Highlands UMC, Shreveport
Verna Ellen Lee and Ronald C. Bailey Jimmie and Renee McGee
Bill and Bev Hauskins
Mrs. Laverne B. Jackson
Northpoint U.M.W.
Haven Trinity UMC, New Orleans Jaco Federal Credit Union
Lee's Landing UMC, Ponchatula Rev. Douglas L. McGuire
NorthPoint UMC, Shreveport
Hawkins Photography
Leigh Van Hoose, Jr. Ins. Agcy., Inc. State Farm Insurance McGuire UMC, West Monroe
James and Lina Jacobs
Martha Norton
Robert and Cecelia Leitner, II
Ronald and Cheryl Hawkins
George and Boopie McInnis
John and Lynne Jacobs
William and Mary Null
Cindy and John Lejeune
Haynesville UMC, Haynesville
Preston McIntyre
Anthony and Lydia James
Nursesource Home Care, Inc.
Paul and Barbara Leming
Doug and Mary Hearne
Mr. and Mrs. Robert McKenzie Oak Grove Methodist Women
Ben and Margaret Ann James
James and Faith LeRoy
Christopher and Sandy Hearron James Chapel UMC, Holden
Sara McKissack
Oak Grove UMC, Gibsland
Helen J. Leslie
Teresa Heaton
Gladys McKnight
James Machine Works, Inc.
Oak Grove UMC, Natchitoches
Johnny and Pat LeVasseur
Brandi E. Hebert
Melanie McKnight
Richard James
Oak Ridge UMC
Jim and Marilyn Lewing
James and Patricia Heege
Joann McLean
Monroe Jardell
Oakdale UMC, Oakdale
Craig and Kathryn Lewis
David Hendrix
Tom McMillan
Ty Jean
Charles Oakley
Jim and Marilynn Lewis
Cathy Hendrixson
Lynette McMillen
Jefferson UMC, Baton Rouge
Margaret Oatley
Richard and Lindsey Lewis
Travis and Jennifer Henley
W.B. McNeely, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jeffress
Kelly O'Brien
Henning Memorial UMC, Sulphur Pam Jester
Liberty Chapel UMC
Neil and Frances McNelis
Harold Oldham
Marion Henry
Lincoln Builders
Judy McRaney
Peggy B. Jewell
OLSCO, Inc.
Elinor Herd
Terry and C.E. Lindsey
Kitwana and Andrea McTyer
Alan and Michelle Jochim
Mr. Donald L. Olson
Meadows
Chapel
UMC,
Prairieville
Amy Hernandez
Lindy
and
Judy
Lingo
Keith and Fran Johnson
Marian Olson
David and Vickie Meadows
Kova Herrick
Del and Margaret Lipps
Shirley Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. John O'Neal, Jr.
Memorial UMC, Mathews
Leon and Hazel Hicks
Annette Lipscomb
Lamar and Tami Johnston
Tom O'Neal
Memorial UMC, Monroe
Charles and Eleanor Higgs
Lisbon UMC, Lisbon
Dorothy A. Jones
Caroline Orechwa
Ben and Diane Mercier
Jerry and Eleeva Hilbun
Larry and Ruby Little
Jackie Jones
Michael C. Oster
Frank Merritt
Ashley Hill
Robert and Barbara Lively
Lem and Margaret Jones
Arthur and Janet Owen
I.T. Merritt
Glen Hill
Locust Grove UMC, Oak Grove
Patricia H. Jones
Owens Memorial Chapel, Inc.
Lois D. Merry
Hill Oil Company
Log Cabin Mesquite Grill
Preston and Peggy Jones, Sr.
Cynthia Paar
Methodist Men's Club
David Hilton
Steve and Diann London
Ronald R. Jones
J.W. and Lucinda Page
Era Methvin
Doris Hine
Juanita Long
Rowena Jones
Yolande Palmer
Joel and Sandra Meyers
Lawrence and Peggy Hines
Kay Long
Smokey and Pam Jones
Katherine Pankey
Michael L. Walpole, Architect, L.L.C. Robby and Melba Parker
Danny Hinton
Kyle and Kimberly Lord
Jonesboro UMC, Jonesboro
Dude and Genny Middlebrooks Parker Sunday School Class
Roberta Hinton
Virginia Lorrain
Calvin and Audrey Jordan
Bill Miller
C. Gray and Kay Hipp
James and Pamela Lott
Mary Evelyn Jowers
Erlene Parks
Dennis and Cindy Miller
William and Joan Hoag
Louisiana Annual Conference
JPS Equipment, LLC
Daniel Parrish
Timothy N. and Mary M. Hobgood Jr. Auxiliary of Ruston
Hamp and Avis Miller
Louisiana Housing Council
James and Lois Patterson
Hodge United Methodist Women Thomas and Debra Judd
John and Graham Miller
Paula Louviere
Bill and Charlynne Paxton
Henry and Myrtle Hoffman
Julie Miller
Margaret Lovelace
Eugenia Justice
Pearl River UMC
Elgene Hoffpauir
June Miller
Betty Lowe
Jim and Mary Justice
Gertraud Pearson
Gerald and Anne Hoffpauir
Larry and Linda Miller
Cedric and Ann Lowrey
Kaleidoscope Class, Lafayette
Mr. Owen P. Pearson
Sheldon and Sylvia Hoffpauir
Layne and Mary Miller
Lucille Hendrick SS Class
Emily V. Kean
Charles and Betsy Peatross
Bryan P. Hofsaess
Mark Miller
Luling UMC, Luling
Jim and Suzanne Keller
Michael S. Peats
Mr. William R. Hogg
Michael and Lori Miller
Max and Jo Ann Luttgeharm
Joe Kelley
Pelican UMC, Pleasant Hill
Gary and Shelley Holcomb
Reid
and
Jennifer
Miller
Lydia UMC
Keith and Vicki Kellum
Mary Janell Perrin
Hilda Holder
William
Miller
William
and
Angel
Lyles
Frank and Barbara Kelly
Gregory and Kathryn Peters
Bob and Jo Holladay
William F. Miller
Mr. and Mrs. L.G. Lyman
Jenny Kelly
Pharr Chapel UMC, Morgan City
Dud and Beth Holland
Alex and Fabiola Mills
Garrett and Beverly Lynch
Kate R. Kendrick
Glyn and Laura Phenice
Jeanette Holland
Cherry Mills
James Mack
Julius Kennerson
Philips Memorial UMC
Jean and Steve Hollis
Dorothy Milner
O.B. and Elsie Madden
Stuart and Lisa Keyes
Bonnie Phillips
Steve and Catherine Killingsworth Albert Lee and Rose L. Mallett Carolyn Minder
Marjorie Holloway
Delia Phillips
Hershel and Sue Kilpatrick
Wayne and Grace Holloway
Mary E. Miner
Mr. and Mrs. C.P. Malone
Kathy Pickett
K.D. and Anne Kilpatrick
Holly Grove UMC, Anacoco
Troy Mistretta
Carolyn Marks
Alf and Peggy Pike
Young C. Kim
J.T. and Davie Sue Holmes
Dwight and Wanda Mitchell
Roy and Judy Marley
Pilgrim Rest UMC, Minden
Willie Kimbrough
Linda Holmes
L. Edward and Margaret R. Marrs Tevin Mitchell
Pioneer UMC, Pioneer
Mrs. Harold R. King
Carl and Judy Holstead
William and Ann Mitchell
Marshall Land Services, LLC
Plain Dealing UMC, Plain Dealing
Patsy B. King
Richard and Sandra Holub
James and Deborah Mixon
Rufus and Shirley Marshall
Pleasant Valley UMC, Minden
Ronald and Renda King
Hope UMC, Monroe
Madge H. Mobley
Mr. and Mrs. Will Marston
Christine Pollet
Margaret Kingrea
Hopewell UMC
James and Mary Lee Moeller
Evelyn Martin
Pollock UMC, Pollock
H.T. Kinney
Horsehill Farms
Laurie Moffett
Jerry and Judith Martin
Ponchatoula United Methodist Men
Lola Nell Knight
Earline Horton
Cecil and Paula Moore
Ken W. Martin
Bruce and Barbara Pontier
Gregory and Sandra Komendanchik Martin Properties
Hosston UMC
Earl and Kay Moorer
Port Barre UMC, Port Barre
Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Houston, Jr. Nancy Kondert
Charles and Margo Morgan
Thomas Martin, Jr.
Joshua and Linda Porter
Cathy Krasso
Kevin and Eugenea Howard
Oliver and Candace Morris
Harold and Audrey Martindale
Mary Powell
Barbara Kronenberg
Jeff Howell
J. Michael and Suzie Morrison
Marcus Marullo
Mike and Ruth Powell
Mary & Martha's SS Class, Aldersgate UMC, Slidell Marc Morrison
Martha Kucharchuk
Alice Hubbard
Mackie Pratt
Lee Mason
Pryor and Grace Kyle
Frank and Louise Hubig
Richard and Judy Morrison
Tom and Kim Prechet
LA Capitol Federal Union, Baton Rouge Mason UMC
Shane and Kristi Huffstetler
Joy Morse
Michael and Allison Prendergast
Larry LaBorde
Ryan and Stephanie Master
Frank and Mary Hughes
Robert and Debbie Morton
Gerald and Gretta Preston
Bob and Bobbie LaCour
Elvin and Susan Mathews
Allen and Dianne Hughey
Moss Bluff UMC, Lake Charles Lea Price
Nancy Lado
J.B. and K.W. Matthew
Walter and Barbara Hulick
Ron and Julie Mount
Darrell J. and Beckey Prince
Maurice and Dorothy Tatum Foundation Mount Zion UMC, New Orleans, LA Provencal UMC, Provencal
Lahey Chapel UMC
John and Jennea Hunsucker
Bradford and Ann Mayo
Mt. Mariah UMC, Arcadia
Arthur and Patricia Landry
Jay and Suzanne Hunt
Mike and Sandy Provine
Ken and Patsy Mayo
Mt. Sinai UMC, Sterlington
Timmy R. Langston, CPA PC
Peggy Hunt
Martha P. Pruett
MBN and Associates, Inc
Alfred G. Muller
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lanley
Lucille Hunter
Psalm 67 Pomagrante Farm, LLC
LaSalle Management Company G.W. and Jeanette B. McCalman Donald and Ann Muncy
Bonnie Hurst
Ms. Jo Ann Pugh
Mr. and Mrs. Jack P. McCain, Jr. Munholland UMC, Metairie
John and Anne Lavo
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Hurst
Walter Pullen
Bill and Julie McCarty
James and Lois Murphy
Scott Lawrence
Tracey and Kimberly Hutson
Joe and Cheryl Pullis
Dot McConnell
Erin Murray
Frank and Jo Ann Lawson
Billie Hyde
David and Cindy Qualls
Arch and Nancy McCulloch
Naomi Circle/Bethel UMW
Harry A. Lazarus, Jr.
Iberia Bank
Donald and Uletha Quave
All monetary donations MUST be processed at our corporate office in Ruston. The only
exception to this will be Gifts In Kind, or non-cash contributions which may be taken directly
to the facility it is intended for and proper paperwork filled out at the time of donation.
Richard and Frankie Quinn
Quota International of Ruston
Robert and Erika Rabalais
J.M. and Juanita Raburn
James and Margo Racca
Russell and Debra Ramstad
Rasmussen Memorial Class, Noel UMC
Macon and Mamie Rathburn
Christy Ratliff
Gail Ray
Raymond UMC, Jennings
Rayne UMC
A.J. and Judy Rayner
Rayville UMC
Chris and Leah Rea
Red Stick Armature Works, Inc.
Fannie Reddix
Rowena P. Reddix
Milby Redmon
Miriam Reech
Charles and Amy Reid
Macarthur Reid
Reily Memorial UMC, Collinston
David and Emily Rentrop
Vernon and Mary Sue Rich
Cindy Richard
Robert Hen Richard
Jill Ridgedell
Austin Chase Rinehart
Grady Rinehart
Katherine Rives
Lonnie Roach
Randall and Nancy Roach
Roanoke UMC, Roanoke
Benny and Lynette Roberts
Chris and April Roberts
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Roberts
Leon and Annette Roberts
Blenda D. Robertson
Donna Robinson
Rhonda Roccaforte
John and Mary Jean Roddey
Robin E. Rodgers
Larry and Nita Rogers
Linda P. Rogers
Bill and Amanda Rogers
Linda Rolf
Rosa UMC, Mansfield
Rosedale UMC
Jennifer R. Rossnagel
Charley Rougeau
William and Betty Rowell
Karen Rue
Brandi Russell
Nick and Jessica Russo
Ruston Glass & Mirror Co., Inc.
Ruston's Locker Room, Inc.
John Rutscher
Sager-Brown UMCOR Depot
Randy and Paulette Salsbury
Margaret Salter
Robert Matthew Salter
Paul W. Sammarco
Craig M. Sanders
Elouise Sanders
Marie Sanders
Mr. and Mrs. Sarver
Steven and Laura Sawyer
Jon and Sheree Saye
Mr. Floyd D. Schadt
Sharyn Schmit
Betty Schroeder
Gregory Scott
Scott Horton Sunday School Class
L.T. Scott
Marion and Nellie Scott
Sam Scott, Jr.
Michael and Kathy Seal
Richard and Nancy See
Ruby B. Segura
Kim Sellers
Larry and Bonnie Sellers
Sharon Seversen
Scott Shaddinger
Laverne Shaffer
Debra Sharp
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Sharp
Connie Shaw
Charles Shemwell
Mary Anne Shemwell
Linda Shepherd
Samuel C. Shepherd, Jr.
Shreveport District UMM
Mr. and Mrs. William C. Shrewsberry
Sibley UMC, Sibley
W.J. and Linda Sibley
Dwight and Charlotte Sicard
Robert C. Sims
Roger and Glenda Sinkey
Rebecca Slone
Connie Smallwood
Charles and Carolyn Smith
Dirk and Nancy Smith
George and Ethel Smith
Guy and Lynn Smith
Janet R. Smith
Jay and Debi Smith
Josie Smith
Marc and Sherril Smith
Robert and Fain Smith
Trey and Ashley Smith
Jennifer Sneed
Grace L. Snowberger
Brian F. Snyder
Bill and Guion Snyder
Buck and Beth Sparks
Julie Sparks
Frank and Flip Spooner
Squyres UMC, Ragley
Owen and Cindy St. Amant
St. Andrew's UMC UMW
Sue St. Claire
St. Francisville UMC
St. James UMC New Iberia, La
St. James UMC, Shreveport
St. John's UMC, UMW
St. Luke's UMC, Baton Rouge
St. Mark's UMC, Monroe
St. Matthew's UMC, Seekers SS Class, Metairie
St. Maurice United Methodist Church
St. Paul Baptist Church, Mission Helping Hands
St. Paul UMC, Shreveport
St. Peter UMC, Jeanerette
St. Timothy on the North Shore UMC
John and Gene Stack
Pat Staggs
Patrick Staggs
Sandra Starkey
Lynell Stephens
Freda H. Stephenson & Family
Sterling Associates, Inc.
Carolyn Stewart
Ruby and John Stewart
David and Lynn Stiles
Paul and Shirley Stiles
H.E. and Martha Storer
Strange UMC, Saline
Bruce and Jeannie Strickland
Marilyn Strickland
Lucinda Stringer
Mickey and Joyce Stringfield
Patti Strother
Bobby and Ivy Strozier
Joyce Strozier
David W. Stuart
I.T. Merritt and Linda Stuart
Amy Sudduth
Leonard and Lucy Sudduth
Leonard and Carol Sullivan
Summer Grove UMC, Shreveport
Hal and Ashley Sutton
Pamela Sweetwyne
Sandra Sweetwyne
Brittany Morgan Tassin
LuLa Tassin
J. Paul and Juli Tauzin
Beverly Taylor
Ellen Taylor
Ellen R. Taylor
Evelyne C. Taylor
Gerald B. and Janice F. Taylor
Ira Taylor
James and Carolyn Taylor
Joe and Susan Taylor
Robert and Marjorie Taylor
Roger and Cathy Taylor
Col. and Mrs. Roger C. Taylor
Jason and Susan Templet
Donor Recognition
Mia Terrell
Frances Terrill
Peter and Betty Territo
Janice Terry
Mr. and Mrs. Scott C. Terry
Beverly and Henrietta Thames
Delores A. Tharp
The Corner Drug Store
The Mitchell Company
Dean and Bea Thibodeaux
Falyn Thibodeaux
Jill and Philip Thibodeaux
William and Joyce Thibodeaux
Patricia Thomas
Shyral and Gene Thomas
Thomas UMC, Communion Stewardess
Thomas UMC, Kenner
Scott and Rita Thompson
Tim and Cheri' Thompson
Wayne and Flora Thompson
Jody Thurmon
S. Jack Tillay
Ray and Sarah Timberlake
Jack and Linda Tims
Agnes Titkemeyer
Marcia Todd
Dr. Sallye J. Toniette
Rosalie Toussaint
Inez Townsend
Nancy Townsend
Mandy L. Trahan
Mr. and Mrs. R.J. Trahan
Lisa Rogers Trammell
Kimberly and Adam Tremblay
Sue Triche
Elizabeth Trickett
Trinity UMC, Alexandria
Trinity UMC, Godspel SS Class, Ruston
Trinity UMC, Ruston
Dan and Joan Truax
Don and Maureen Trussell
Larry and Wanda Tucker
Phyllis A. Tucker
Allen and Gail Tuker
Mr. John Tullis
R J and J V Tully
Tunica UMC
Tunica UMC, Tunica
Lisa Turnbull
Clare E. Uberecken
Flo R. Ulmer
UMW, Centenary UMC, Rayne
UMW, Elizabeth Sullivan Memorial, Bogalusa
UMW, First UMC, Gonzales
UMW, First UMC, Leesville
UMW, First UMC, Tallulah
UMW, Ida UMC, Ida
UMW, Martha Circle, First UMC, Kenner
UMW, Naomi Circle/Sojourners Bethel UMC
UMW, Nolley Memorial UMC, Jena
UMW, Raceland
UMW, Shreveport District
UMW, Trinity UMC
UMW, Visionary Circle of Nolley UMC
Robbie and Barbara Unis
United Way of NE Louisiana, Inc.
United Way of Northeast La, Inc.Combined Federal Campaign
United Way of NW La.
University UMC, Stoneroller's Bible Class, Lake Charles
Max and Mary Upchurch
Upper Room Men's Bible Class, First UMC, Jennings
Vacherie UMC, Vacherie
Alfred and Merle Vahlkamp
Diane and Billy Valentine
Varnado UMC, Bogalusa
Vaughan House
Rose Vaughan and Family
Barbara Vead
Mr. Victor Vegas
Bradford and Joette Verret
Stanley and Wendy Vickrey
Doreather Viltz
Leonard and Iris Vinson
Herschel and Dot Vinyard
Phillip and Barbara Wade
Sara Wafer
Brandon and Amy Wakefield
Margaret Wallace
Chris and Ginger Baker
Eddie and Dianne Harmon
Bill and Susan Baker
Lynn Bradley
Henry C. Blount
Ellis and Lucille LaHood
Jacqueline Bolton
Joseph Bolton
Kathy E. Bond
Patricia S. Cloud
Ida L. Brasher
Karen Fisher-Brasher
Ervin and Kelma Bridges
Johnny and Debra Bridges
Julian W. Brown
Elizabeth Trickett
Patsy Bryan
Charity Bryan
K.C. White
David Caldwell
Jon and Kay Lowe
Caleb & Isabella
Raymond and Janis Fisher
Staphenae Camp-Carey
UMW, Hartzell Mt. Zion UMC, Slidell
Janice Carpenter
Jeff and Tonia Barker
Elma Carter
Joe Davenport
Milton C. and Betty Chapman
Sheryl Brown
Christian Mothers
Gobel and Mollie Lynn
Coy Cockrell
Donnie Cockrell
Ann Cole
Gary and Gloria Shows
Malcom Collins
First UMC, Chancel Fund, Winnfield
Todd and Amanda Jones
Raymond M. Crofoot
James and Rosalyn Hall
Steve and Sarah Davison
Adam Johnston
Lois M. Douglas
Layne and Teresa McNabb
Helon A. Earle
Alan D. and Barbara Einsel
Helen Amacker
Cecile J. Elliott
William and Janis Elliott
Matt England
Eric and Rebekah Burcham
Rosemary Ewing
Family of Terry and Donna Ewing
Betty J. Fisher
Karen Fisher-Brasher
Patricia Flournoy
Sigma Kappa Sisters 98 & 99
Karen Garrett
Grandchildren
Warren and Mary Founds
Elizabeth Green
Andrea S. Green
Sheila Gulasekharam
Pushpa S. Ratnesar
Etta Faye Hamilton
Gary and Gloria Shows
Arlie D. Haney
Government Related Services of LA, Inc.
Joe Berey
Allen and Catherine Hanna
Vallan Corbett
Ryan Harmon
Eddie and Dianne Harmon
Robert and Mifanwy Hart
Billy and Mary Brister
HONORS:
Mark Haynes
Lakeview United Methodist Women
All Children
Liz Henslee
Bennett, Bell, Ragsdale,
Sallie Moore Group, First UMC, Franklin
LaPeyrouse & Hernandez Families
Joe W. and Laverne Hightower
Dorothy Jo Allen
Danny, Nina and Larry Mills
Betty Johnson
Neoma Ash
Lakeview United Methodist Women
Janet Ash
Matthew and Lauren Wallace
Janelle Walton
Glen A. Ward
Robert and Margaret Warner
Joan Warren, C.P.A.
Rebecca Warren
Lisa Waterman
Guyton and Julie Watkins
Hessie Watson
Al and Sue Watts
Wesley Chapel UMC, Coushatta
Wesley Chapel UMC, Greensburg
Wesley Chapel UMC, Homer
Wesley UMC, Sulphur
Wesley UMW
Margaret A. West
Paul and Nancy West
William R. Westbrook
Westlake United Methodist Women
Weyerhaeuser Company Foundation
Ms. Eloise H. Whales
W.B. and Wilma Wheelis
Charles and Wanda Whitaker
Glenda Whitaker
Fred White
Marie White
Richard and Pam White
W. Shelby and Susan White
Whitehall United Methodist Church
Marsha Whitford
Scott and Chanon Whitman
Nancy Wildbur
Barbara D. Wildman
Wiley UMC, Maringouin
Gaylne Wilkins
Philip Wilkins
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Wilkinson
William B. Reily Memorial UNIV - Joy Class
Carol Williams
Fred and Claire Williams
Johnny D. Williams
Renee R. Williams
Cathy Williamson
Thomas and Naomi Williamson
G.W. and Lydia Willis
Terry and Judy Willis
Lisa Harbour Wilson
Norma Winegeart
Chuck and Jennifer Winstead
Wisner UMC, Wisner
David and Marcia Wolske
Douglas and Anne Womack
David Andrew Wood
Jim and Rosie Wood
Marilyn Wood
Rita Wood
Jerry and Marcia Woodard
Marcia Woodard
Patrick and Kelley Woodard
David and Sharon Woolf
Archie and Emily Worsham
Mary Wren
Mrs. Jimmie Walker Wright
Sylvia Wright
Emily Wrye
Martha Wyche
W.R. Wynn
XI Sigma Chapter Beta Sigma Phi
Chad and Carolyn Yates
Zach and Heather Yates
Hoyt and Hazel Yokem
Yordan or Maia Yordanov
Donald and Susan Young
Ernest L. Young, III
Marjorie Young
Michael and Iris Young
Gerald and Debra Yunker
Jack and Audrey Zahm
Everett and Dorothy Zeagler
Dudley and Faye Kemper
Wayne and Elizabeth Eddy
Donna Kestel
Kathy E. Bond
Eva C. Kirkland
Carol Kirkland
Karl S. Klaus
Opal Thompson
Calvin O. Myrtress Lapuyade
Keith Lapuyade
Charlotte Lill
Ryan Main
Richard and Frances Boisture
Sally Marshall
Donald and Carolyn Marshall
Esther A. McGinnis
Rebecca Williams
Doug and Connie Merritt
Adam Johnston
Helen Millien
Mark M. and Donna Moore
Hollis Monk
Mr. and Mrs. H.G. Monk
Ben Morgan
Elizabeth Trickett
Ignatius D. Moses
Annie Pernell
Jean C. Oswalt
Julie Oswalt
Leonard and Kathy Pfleider
William and Millie Abrams
Jimmie D. Pyles
James and Gale Anderson
Joe Rainer
Ruston Rotary Club
Heather E. Roper
Ida Roper
R. Don and Ann Ross
Ruth Circle of Christ UMC
The Former Ruth Circle
Frank and Jeanne Smith
Joann W. Sanders
Christine Caldwell
Mary Virginia Scriber
Opal Jones
Claudie Shaffer
Connie Shaw
Joe and Mary Miller
Dorothy J. Smith
Joy Smitherman
John and Carol Anglin
Robert G. Squires
Michael and Susan Cresap
Lillian Landrum
Richard and Yvette Squires
Marion Stafford
Sheryl Wiggins
Roger and Cathy Taylor
Jason Owen
Byrum W. Teekell
Michael and Gay Shirley
The Lewis Children
First UMC, DeRidder
Muriel Joyce Lewis
Ernest K. Townsend
Marshall and Elizabeth Dempsey
Inez M. Townsend
Katherine Townsend
Nancy Vallee
Shirley Wall
Larry Lockeby
Mary E. White
Charity Bryan
K.C. White
Elizabeth Wibker
Alpha Chi CAB Board
Karen Wise
Matthew Wise
Wyatt, Noah, & Carter
Carolyn Kenyon
Carolyn Yeich
Brian Yeich
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Ann Seay Briglia
Helena Hainebach
Mary Harp
Margraret Bicknell
Billie Brock
Bill and Pamula Beacom
Cecil Abbott
William Stokes, Jr.
Bolivar Bishop
Robert H. Abbott, Jr.
Caroline Brown
Josephine Abraham
Dan and Robin Reed
Carl and Frances Cole
Richard and Linda Abraham
Ray and Joanna Hauser and Ollie Payne Rolene Brown
Elgene A. "Gene" Achord
Don and Jo McCullough
Joella Iles
George and Dianne Clark
Shane T. Brown
Elizabeth Jones
Hazel Inez Achord
Yvonne Pirtle
Walter and Judy Achord
Carter Browning
Gregg Bishop
Ann Adams
Marcus and Dianne McCrary
Melba Love
David and Dale Clark
Ora Brun
Eddie Blackard
Vernon C. Adkins
Richard and Dawn Nuss
Charlie and Anne Long
Randy and Rosemary Ewing
Frank "Red" and Elaine Stewart, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence E. Blankenship Terry Buck
Brian and Jennifer Flournoy
Cecil and Marie Blankenship
All Mothers
Brad and Ree Greenwood
Daisey Boddie
Eloise Cason
Richard and Paulette Holt
Ginny Case
Harold Allen
Marvin Frank Burgess
Dr. Loren Dale Boersma
Ms. Dorothy Jo Allen
Raymond and Altha Crofoot
Thomas and Sherry Carey
Paul Allen
Crowville UMC, Crowville
Robert and Patricia Flournoy
Charles and Rita Allen
Larry and Rita Stafford
Alice Goodwin
Sandra Allen
Darryl and Maureen Johnson James Butler
Ronald and Paula Newman
Katherine Townsend
Gerry and Debbie Click
UMW, Helping Hand Link, First UMC, New Iberia
Larrie Huson Butler, Jr.
Zoe Allen
Louis and Cheryl Butler
John and Edith Reis
Charles and Rita Allen
Howard Byrd
George and Jennifer Smith
Perry T. Allison
Mac and Tammy Jerry
Mike, Nancy, and Luke Sutton
Robert and Mary Eleanor Temple
Ernest L. and Andrea Young, III Bess Cain
Jason Anderson
Jean Oswalt
Edna Bolton
M.L. Richardson
Edward A. Calhoun
Peggy Bolton
Ubalee Anderson
Sue Barnett
Country Living Mobile Homes, Inc. Walter Bonin, Sr.
Alvin Callender
Laurie Warf
Jewel Bond Anthony
Dwight Precht Siblings
Robert Frank Bonner
Alexander Anglin
Danny Callicoatte
Ann Panichas
Bailey Anglin
Michael and Gay Shirley
Wirth K. "Bud" Borgelt
Carol Anglin
Brownie and Emma Jean Goodreau Laura Caloway
John Anthony
Mary Louise Neely
Gloria Jeanne Armstrong
Daniel C. Cameron
Garden Study Club of Ruston Bernie Bouma
Carroll and Peggy Givens Hoover
The Stephenson Family
Alex and Karen Hunt
Charles David "Moe" Bourke Jacqueline Campbell
G.W. and Evelyn James
Troy and Angie Biscomb
Lavaga James
Lurline Campbell
Heneritta Bowers
William and Kelly Smith
Daniel and Mary Barron
Philip McCarty
John M. Armstrong, Jr.
Debs Cannon
Edna Carolyn Brashier
Alex and Karen Hunt
Tommy Glen and Millie Jones
L.B. Brashier
Lucille Cantrell
Dudley and Carolyn Carver
William and Kelly Smith
Bill and Nancy Wilson
Henry B. Fleming
Arthur A. Arnold, Sr.
John Nathan Carmena
Bill and Imogene Murphy
Mary Ann M. Arnold
Ricky and Helen Booksh
Tracer Corp.
Patricia Ault
Chester Carr
Cecil Brau
Charlie and Anne Long
Casey Carr
Charles and Margaret Wilbanks
Helen Jean Auschwitz
Gracie Gastava Carr
Mr. Clint Brewer
Anne and Ted Auschwitz
Sue Barnett
Clayton Baldauf
George and Christine Baldauf
University UMC, Lake Charles
Alvin Ball
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William Files, Jr.
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NOMADS
Nomads On a Mission Active in Devine Service
Nomads are a unique bunch of people with at least one thing in common: the desire to help others. They
are members of a United Methodist organization comprised of volunteers from all different parts of the
United States. The members travel all over the U.S. doing service work. We were recently visited by a
group of NOMADS, and one member wrote a poem about the work they did during their stay with us:
Ode to the NOMADS at OWL – 2009
Ken, Wayne, Dave, Dave and Steve
Ella, Edie, Joyce, Carol and Leanne
Met in mid March on a warm spring eve
To become the new NOMADS at OWL.
The toiling was guided by Reagan and Jay
And ranged from inside to outside
Lasting most of each day
The work of the NOMADS at OWL.
There was toil and painting on sheds galore
The one for the bikes and those at the ponds
Just some of the work, for there would be more
For the eager NOMADS at OWL.
The second or the other
That was ok with the NOMADS at OWL.
There was a big party at the spacious center on Saturday night
We helped with the set up and table cloth dilemma the power washed
the porch.
But pollen doesn’t wash well, it settles while circling in flight
Oh well, they tried, those NOMADS at OWL.
At the OWL they grow ferns then make salsa in a big cooking vat
Making all kinds of funds for the programs for kids
And Jay is the guy who oversees all that
With a little help once a year from the NOMADS at OWL.
There was toting and moving of wood, metal and all kinds of gear
A bridge was built and a trailer repaired
Then one rainy night with someone hunting for deer
Shots were heard by most NOMADS at OWL.
We labeled jars, cut onions and bottled salsa in an all morning job
under Jay’s watchful eye
“Is your hairnet on and the jar ready to spout?” “Yes, sir” we would shout!
Some of that salsa’s so hot it could make most Yankees cry
So wipe off the sweat, test it again, you NOMADS at OWL.
All the horses were accounted for the very next day
So work on the gates, Reagan said, could not delay
To keep in the critters so they wouldn’t stray
Such was the labor of the NOMADS at OWL.
It’s no simple thing to get a fern in a bag
Takes several NOMADS to keep the fronds
From any bending or sag
But it’s not too much for the NOMADS at OWL.
“More work for the animals” Reagan would say
Fans to be hung and electric wires to be strung
Our strong hardy men worked at that for a few days
Such was the barn work for the NOMADS at OWL.
Cindy, Sarah, Amy and Sam
Work very hard to keep things running so smooth
They are as nice as Reagan’s green eggs (with ham)
Given to the ’09 NOMADS at OWL.
Hands and backs were sore for many in the bunch
As we trimmed grape vines and planted tomatoes for
Helen and Harold who bantered, then served lunch
To the hungry NOMADS at OWL.
It wasn’t all work, we played games and had fun
We went to many churches then to lunch, dinner or supper
Had a potluck, hot chili, farkle and golf everyone
So much fun for the NOMADS at OWL.
Hooks were hung in the bunkhouse shower
The Maze was raked and cleaned over many days
No one could afford us if we worked by the hour
The underpaid NOMADS at OWL.
The little goats were to be moved to the east
So Wayne and Mills argued and circled the fence for repairs
To keep in the head butting beasts,
The goats, not the goatmen NOMADS at OWL.
Clearing spots in the arbor for three places to put up a cover
Went on as planned for the first until Reagan couldn’t find
Donor Recognition
Meta L. Carruth
Hulbert Carruth
Mr. and Mrs. James Case
Mary “Molly” Cassels
Richard and Jackie Johnson
Jon and Kay Lowe
Perry and Joy Lowe
Albert and Shirley Wise
Virgie Lee Chapman
Melba Love
Christian Mothers
Gobel and Mollie Lynn
Charles Clack
Elizabeth Craft
Ennis William Clark
UMW, Glenmora UMC
Mrs. Gerald Clark
Earl and Lynn Shipp
Walterine Clark
Richard and Linda Abraham
Richard Clarke
Milton and Betty Pearce
Ben Clay
Jack and Betsy Files
Gloria Cobb
Bev and Ann Handy
Helen Cochran
Joe Rainer
Rudy Cockrell
Robert and Peggy Burgess
Earlena Collins
Martha Sue Connell
Richard Parnell
Lester Connor
First UMC, Winnfield
Tracy and Frances Harrel, Jr.
Verda Mae Copes
Harvey and Mary Pippen
Hugh I. Cross
Nolan Pete Crum
Fred and Molly Rankin
Carl F. Dahlberg, Jr.
Constance Dahlberg
Pat Dailey
Evelyn G. Daily
Elnor Daniels
Brian and Linda Robinson
Ed and Ruby Darby
Ben and Dena Darby
Emma Davidson
Adam Johnston
Annette Davis
Pete and Mary Anders
Walter and Vicki Davis
James and Juanita Frye
Shane and Kristi Huffstetler
Lorris R. and Gloria Johnson
Craig and Suzanne Lewis
Era Methvin
James and Irene Rogers
Elouise Sanders
Jim Davis
Lessie Mae Davis
Ralph and Ruby Nolley
Thomas C. Dean, Sr.
Melba Dean
Neal Delaune
Delia Phillips
Patsy Seal Dennis
Patsy Dennis
Circle of Friends
A nnual Fund
What is the Circle of Friends?
The Circle of Friends was created in 2004 by the
Louisiana Methodist Children’s Home Board of
Directors as an Annual Fund. Its purpose is to allow
individuals and businesses to financially partner
with the Home in the holistic treatment of abused
and neglected youth. In addition, the Annual Fund
gives the Home a steady financial resource.
Who can join the Circle of Friends?
Individuals, businesses, Sunday School classes,
small groups, United Methodist Men and Women’s
groups, civic organizations, churches, schools, and
foundations are just some of the members of this
generous group of donors.
When do I join?
Anytime, but the month of January is the best time
to join and renew membership. Generally speaking,
financial gifts to the Home decrease at the first of the
year, but our expenses remain the same. By receiving
memberships at the beginning of the year, the Home
has a more constant income. Members may join at
a certain level, but pay monthly throughout the year.
What are the benefits of the Circle?
The youth in our care benefit from the food,
clothing, school supplies, medicine, recreation, and
educational instruction the funds supply. Donors
benefit because they become part of a trusted agency
that gives youth the chance for a better life.
Circle
of
Friends Giving Levels
Century Club.................................................. $100
Children’s Club............................................... $250
President’s Club............................................. $500
Board of Directors Club.............................. $1,000
Twenty-first Century Club.......................... $2,100
Legacy Club................................................. $5,000
Centennial Club........................................ $10,000
The Harbour Family
John and Mary Haynes
Walter Dessel
The Johnston Group - HPT
Joyce Dickerson
Lynette Dickson
Charles Fitzpatrick
Floyd Diehm
Ernest K. and Joy Townsend
Mary Diffy
Inez Rainwater
Lt. Col. Wildo F. DiIulio
Sally Cook
Quinn Dillard
Curtis and Dianne Turner
M.D. Dodd
Hugh David Wells
Velma Dodd
Hugh David Wells
Helen Dodson
Jack and Carolynn Ensminger
Gloria Dotson
Kathleen Harrison and Family
Thomas and Letticia Harrison
Nellie Hunt
Lois Peairs
Paula Downey
Ellen Duncan
Ethel Dunn
Marilyn DiDomenica
Kay Grant Dunn
William and Barbara Arceneaux
John Areno
Gordon and Carolyn Farnum
Elizabeth Fugatt
V.G. and Helen Grant
Alison Hafar
Sally L. Lightfoot
James Lightfoot
Mary and Huey McFatter
New Beginnings Community Church Of Haughton, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. W.M. Redd
Gary and Christine Strebeck
Vurney Ray Dupont
Philip McCarty
Mary Dupuis
Daniel Burkhalter
Joann Johnston
Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Elliott, Sr.
William and Janis Elliott
Ofney Krause Ellis, Jr.
Terry and C.E. Lindsey
R.C. "Chick" Ellis
Yvonne Bennett
Jack Smith
Kathy Elmore
Edith Ensminger
Jack and Carolynn Ensminger
Daniel E Fanta
Fred and Alice Fanta
Mrs. Claudell Farr
Kiah and Jan Beville
James Robert Farr
Mr. and Mrs. J. Eugene Dupuy, Jr.
Harold Felps
Billie Allen
Gertrude Ferman
Mrs. Joe W. Young
Hellon Fisher
Ewing Timber, LLC.
Gayle Fontenot
T.J. Fontenot
Hershel I. Ford
Mary Jane Turner
Mabel Ford
Yvonne Young
Ross Ford
Yvonne Young
Warren Foret
Barbara Foret
Delores Fournet
Anne Fournet
Warren Frazier, Jr.
Randy and Donna Aaron
Paul and Janice Collins
James and Karen Johnson
Lincoln Builders
Scott and Rita Thompson
Ernest L. and Andrea Young, III
Helen Vernie Freeman
Arden O French
Charles M. Fuller, Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. James A. Hopson
Belle Gaar
Ray and Joanna Hauser and Ollie Payne
Jose Garcia
Olga Garcia
Ronald Garrett
Larry and Avery Berger
Charles and Frances Cordill
Stephen Cordill, Jr.
Garrison Twins
L.D. and Sara Napper
David Alan Gautreau, Jr.
William and Karen Crawford
Josie Gautreau
William and Karen Crawford
C.A. Ghent
Ivern Gilbreath
B.B. and Patricia Handy
Frances Gilson
James and Gale Anderson
Bob Glenn
Marguerite Godwin
Ryan and Olive Sartor
Fred K. Golson, Jr.
The Aldridge Family
Nancy Aswell
Dorothy Bell
Syl and Lil Breard
Terry and Kathryn Costlow
Mary L. Crenshaw
Danco Properties, LLC [Dan & Hope Robertson]
John Davis and Family
Betty Farr
Financial Institution Service Corporation
Frank and Rita Fuda
Tommy and Pat Godfrey
Agnes Golson
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Golson
Glenn and Janet Golson
Delton and Betty Hearn
Robert and Elizabeth Holt
Peter Howard
Dorothy A. Jones
Bobby and Beverly Lane
Helen Ledbetter
George and Jane Luffey
Laurie A. Luffey
Gladys Madden
Sammy McDaniel
William and Joy McElroy
M.L. and Ethel Meredith
Robert and Sharon Mills
Gladys Murphy
Mary Dell Neill
Weldon and Susan Orr
Dudley and Rebecca Ray
Janna Rorex
Ryan and Olive Sartor
Derek E. Schrader
Ronald and Gin Shemwell
Lydia Springfield
David and Debbie Stout
Bunnye Uehlinger
Peter and April Wardenburg
Lois Williams and Family
Bill and Nancy Wilson
Louise Goss
Carolyn Robison
Carolyn Graham
Leon and Nell McQueen
Eileen Granier
Robert and Pat Becnel
Chevron Humankind
Mildred C. Grayson
Steve and Debbie Cavalier
Ronald and Danette Legendre
Thomas and Jane Peek Bond
Dr. and Mrs. Joe Bullock
Dr. and Mrs. Steven D. Feigley
Donna D. Fraiche
Alex and Karen Hunt
Frank and Kathy McArthur
Jeanette Green
Mr. and Mrs. Tracy Harrel, Jr.
Lillian Green
Susan V. Bailey
Patricia B. Boger
Alice Goodwin
Hair Associates
Mrs. Barbara G. O'Neal
Cecil and Debbie (O'Neal) Willis
Spencer and Angie Green
Talmadge Green
G. & E. Rentals [Evelyn Carter]
Frances Greer
Dr. and Mrs. H.A. Stafford
Brooksey Gregg
Wayne and Charlotte Blackburn
Ellen Guidry
Mary Grace Haddox
Robert and Jimmie Butler
Barry and Donna Lynn Canterbury
Skeeter and Jo Ann Davis
Pat Green
Dorothy A. Loe
Melinda Maxwell
Jerry and Peggy McCoy
The Mabry Company, LLC.
Eugene C. Hadlock
Elaine Hadlock
Paul Hagens
Jane E. Porter
Heidi Burge
George and Wanda Bush
Gloria Kirkland
Byrum and Jan Teekell
Gray and Mary Teekell
Judson Hale
Don and Rita Rinehart
Nancy Hall
Barbara Brasher
Janet O. Burgess
Ewing Timber, LLC.
Joanne H. Rundell
Ruston Newcomers & Friends
Harry and Barbara Smith
Flo and King Trieschmann
Bill F. Hamilton
Juanita Busbice
Steven and Brenda Donald
Gene Hamm
Katherine Daughtry & Family
Marie Wilson Hammett
Jim Hamric, Jr.
Jimmie and Carolyn Hamric
John B. Hanchey
Robert and Hazel Calvert
Randle Levon Hand
Jackie Hanks
James Hanks
Olive Faye Hansen
Billy and Cindy Dowers
Joan M. Hardy
John and Juanita Bradas
Barbara Hares
Mr. and Mrs. Jay Cummins
Floyd G. Harper
Jon and Lisa Black
Lloyd and Ann Boley
Virginia Smith Harper
James and Sally Todd
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Jerry Harris
Ned Harris
Marie Aamodt
Dick Harrison
Gloria Dotson
Nellie Hunt
Lois Peairs
Lucille G. “Luci” Harrison
First UMC, Shelbyville, TN
Virginia Stewart
Ken Hart
Will and Myra Sexton
Chad Heath
Rickey and Pat Brummett
Wayburn Henderson
Nelson Herring
Bill and Pamula Beacom
Eunice Hilburn
Judy Hilburn
Velma Pardue Hinton
Bev and Ann Handy
Bryan Hitchcock
Charles and Mary K. Black
Dommie and Marsha Lawless
Dr. and Mrs. Juan Watkins
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Ellis Hoffpauir
Evelyn Wagnon
Miriam D. Hogan
O.W. Hogan
Helen Holstead
Buz and Martha Bradley
Hopkins Children
George and Anabel Tucker
Amanda Hopson
Gary Hopson
I A Lewis Elementary Staff
Lisa Moody
Cliff and Carol Strider
Mildred Howard
Robert Martin
Jerry Huck
Dorothy Hudson
Financial Fillies, L.L.C.
Krista Humes
Paul and Tammy Humes
Rocky Humphrey
Melanie Humphrey
Dick Huston
James and Patricia Gilmore
Darryl and Maureen Johnson
Reagan Odom
Corbin and Melannie Turpin
Jennie Hutches
Billy Hyatt
Amy Butts
Mary Claire Kettler
Fred and Annette May
William and Patricia Spears
Donald Elon Inman
Bobby Jackson
Emily B. Brodnax
Ed and Susan Justice
Hildred Moore
William Jackson
Joan D. Jackson
R. Jarrell, Sr.
Robert Jarrell, Jr.
Jewel
Ann Cole SS Class, St. Paul’s UMC
Linda Faye Jimes
Mike and Tammy Pitts
Anna Johnson
Mary Ann M. Arnold
Peggy Johnson
Bertha Estelle Oliphant Jones
Lula Jones
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Donor Recognition
We do our best to give each donor
credit for his/her gift. If your name
was listed incorrectly or was not
listed, please accept our apology.
Bryan and Elizabeth Rizer
Mattie Elizabeth Jones
Margaret Jones
Quida Jones
Wayne Jones
James W. Joyner
Margaret Joyner
Valeria Kantner
Beverly Morcom
Margaret Keen
Chris and Elizabeth Dominick
Ewing Timber, LLC.
Mary R. Kelley
Roz Kelley
C.O. Kelly
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Hideo Koike
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Madie LeBlanc
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Joy Lehr
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Melvin Lenhart
Denver and Barbara Copeland
L.M. Lewis
Hardin K. Lewis
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Wilber Helen Lewis
Wilford J. Lewis
The Emmett McBride Family
Linda's dad
Buddy G. Lindsey, Jr.
Pauline Allen Littlefield
Edward Lockett
Harold Berry
Ray Lockhart
Roy and Gerri Gaines
Betty A. Rogers
Sara N. Lockhart
Sara Simmonds
Helen Dorothy Looney
Paula and Paul Marx
Loved Ones
Betty Maddry
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Louisiana Tech University
-College of Business
-School of Accountancy
Earline Lusk
Don and Jessie Abadie
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Johnette Chapman Mann
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Wayne and Charlotte Blackburn
Cecil Mason
Wilby and Mary Alice Campbell
Ola and Faydette Moore
Sherman and Priscilla Matthews
Priscilla Monson
Irma Maxwell
Juanita Gibson
Robert May
Mary May
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J.H. and Beth Haley May
James May
Casey Carr
Odelle May
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Dot McConnell
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Teresa McNabb
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Kim Michalczyk
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John C. Michaud, Jr.
Ashton Michael Middleton
Terry and Ann Quarles
Hazel Milam
Walter and Connie Lee
Frank H. Miller
Benjamin and Carol Denny
James and Eileen Evans
James and Minnie Mize
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Marie R. Mitchell
Alex and Karen Hunt
L.D. and Mildred McGehee
Ruth R. Mitchell
Spurgeon and Maxine Burdine
Jo Moore
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Marion Morales
John Harleaux
Wanda Morgan
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Tommy Mounger
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Mrs. Coleman
Arnold and Vivian Murphy
WCM Properties LLC
Gene Murphy
Faye Murphy
Nellie Mae Napper
Charlie and Allyson Crow
Alice Rogers
Mrs. Nash
Ronald and Kathleen Hoover
Jean Nelson
Judge and Mrs. Stuart Kay, Jr.
Norma Nelson
Naomi Moore
Wanda A. Nettles
Richard Nettles
Rob Newman
Gibson Earl Noblitt
William and Jean Bailey
William Norris
Flora Kalil
Serafin John "Buddy" Nunez
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Richard and Dawn Nuss
Elenora H. O'Bryant
Darryl and Tina O'Bryant
Dr. and Mrs. Ben Oliphant
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Mary O'Neil
M.L. Richardson
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M.L. Richardson
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Jewel Parkerson
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Zena Perkins
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E.Russell and Melba Elkins
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Thelma Peyton
George and Janet Hubbard
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Mr. and Mrs. Knight P. Roddy, Sr.
Bettye Phillips
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Mr. and Mrs. J. Eugene Dupuy, Jr.
Robert and Patricia Flournoy
Alice Goodwin
David and Sue Gullatt
Darryl and Maureen Johnson
Jo Anne Kitchens
Melinda Maxwell
Paul and Kim McCormack
Rachel Maxine Pickens
Alvin "Pete" Pierce
Debra Hebert
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John and Betty Goodwin
Gladyce Pleasant
Tommy and Frankie Sue Adams
Norman Porche, Sr.
Florence Posey
James R. Posey
Dorothy Potter
Adonna Elliott
Ivy C. Prince
Melba Love
Robert Pugh
Del and Margaret Lipps
Wally Pugh
Ms. Jo Ann Pugh
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Richard A. Reynolds
Marilyn C. Schweikert
Tommy Reynolds
Mary Ann M. Arnold
Bertha A. Richard
Cheryl McLeod
Georgia Maurice Richard
Dude and Genny
Middlebrooks
Mr. and Mrs. James Richards
Mr. and Mrs. M.L. Richardson, Jr.
M.L. Richardson, III
Ollie Mae Richardson
William L. Riddick
Ruby Gibson
April Rigdon
Claudie and Loretta McComic
Palma Rinehart
Elizabeth Roane
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John A. Hewitt
Mr. and Mrs. James Hough, Jr.
Robert and Laurie James
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Grim and Carolyn Locke
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June Webb
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Lillian Robinson
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Jimmie Rogers
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Margaret Hoyt
Mrs. T.J. Rogillio
Margaret Hoyt
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Marie Aamodt
Robert Earl Ross
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Muriel Roszelle
Charlotte Roszelle
Janet Rothert
Elizabeth Jones
Wayne Jones
Joe Ann Lillie
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Walter J. Rudick
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Thomas Fuller Ruffin
Ben and Lydia Coleman
Lona Russell
Walter and Mary Beth Dorroh
Cora Rutledge
LuLu Salge
Darryl and Tina O'Bryant
Shirley Salmon
Anelle Jones
Dr. Trey & Necie White
Naomi Schadt
Mr. Floyd D. Schadt
Walter L. Schellhase
Henry and Katy Enete
Betty Lou Schultz
Melba Love
James Sears
Gene and Lois Sears
Rita Sehon
Mr. and Mrs. L.N. Shaw
Norma Ware
Roland Shilling
Edna Brodnax Shirley
James and Beth Wooldridge
Pearl Shirley
Elizabeth Jones
Nonie Simmonds
Sara Simmonds
Cois Durwood Simmons
Doug and Mary Hearne
Dalferes Simon
Dwight and Charlotte Sicard
Carl Simons
Jimmy and Melba Dulaney
Ruth Simpson
Dud and Beth Holland
Edwin C. Sincox
Mark and Martha Kahler
LeBois Sincox
Herbert Sisson
Ben "Buddy" Skerrett
Jimmy and Patricia Fouts
Elton and Elma Slocum
Euclid and Gayle Doucet
Bob Smith
Collie and Rosa Smith
Carl and Jan Hall
Eddie Smith
John and Jackie Yarbrough
Elizabeth Smith
Scott and Evelyn McClelland
Icy Cormier Smith
Lila Mae Snow
Dale and Marcella Snow
Irene Snyder
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Dixie Sprinkle
Mac and Tammy Jerry
Peggy Lou Stamos
C.L. Stanley
Melba Love
Town & Country Garden Club
Peggy Staples
Melba Love
Harry Statham
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Norma Steffenson
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Alex Steiner
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Charles Arthur Stevens
Matt, Becky, and Rachel Halbrook
Charles "Buck" Stewart
Howard and Ellie John
Joel and Sharon Thomas
Louise Stinnet
Dude and Genny Middlebrooks
Ford and Edna Stinson
Mary Lowry
Lily Stoppleworth
Mac and Tammy Jerry
Cannie Strickland
Douglas Strickland
Maudine Strickland
William Strickland
William Strickland
Gospel of John SS Class, Lakeview UMC, Shreveport
G.W. Swift, Jr.
Jim Swift
Gretchen Tadlock
Elayne Stewart
James A. Tarver, Sr.
Frances E. Tarver
Gretchen Tatum
Joe and Emmilee Green
Noah Daniel Taylor
Jeffrey and Laurie Parks
Sharon Taylor
John and Helen Allen, Jr.
Martha Tennison
Bea Gregory Terrell
John and Bobbie Kelly Bland, and Bill and Pete Kelly
Mattie Terry
UMW, Ida UMC, Ida
Mary Thackery
Charles and Paula Watts
Anita H. Thayer
Vanoy and Wanda Himel
Ella Mae Thompson
Greg and Poppi Crain
Fannie Thompson
Vail Baldridge
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Alan Towe
Jerry Towers
Curtis Chaffin
Dot Tucker
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Byron R. Tullos
Mr. and Mrs. Tracy Harrel, Jr.
Chris Turner
Hugh and Mattie Sue Burgess
Robert H. Vaughan, Jr.
Rose M. Vaughn
Mary Austin Vaught
S. and J. Thomas
Craig and Trisha Vaught
Leroy Veenendall
Sister Martha Victor
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Rev. Kirby A. Vining
Barbara M. Bryan
Dale and Roberta Crellin
George, Mary & Jack Geoffroy
R.L. Vining
Nathan Virden
Lloyd and Ann Boley
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Maxie Garrett
Martin J. Wagnon
Evelyn Wagnon
Virginia Waldeman
Marie Aamodt
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S.L. and Annie Laura Ware
Norma Ware
Ted Ware
Norma Ware
Rev. Russell J. Watkins
Curtis and Flo Eddy
Lyman L. Watson
Maureen Cupit and Family
Barry A. Weaver
The Searchers SS Class, Covenant UMC, Lafayette
J.T. Webb
Chris and Elizabeth Dominick
Mary Webb
Edith J. Wehrman
Kenneth E. Wehrman
Bill Welch
James and Retta Poole
Avis Whitaker
Ladies Union Auxiliary, Newellton
June White
Troy and Katherine Bain
Coterie Study Club
Joe A. Davenport, III
Mr. and Mrs. William Davenport
Hill and Susan Durham
Claire D. Frantzen
Ed and Susan Justice
Dan and Claudia Lyons
Dan and Genevieve McDuff
G. Wallace and Kate McLendon
Alex and Shelley Rankin
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Gibson R. Sims, III
Penny Sims
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William Files, Jr.
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Roy and Gerri Gaines
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Pamela Williams
Shirley Foster Williams
Hugh and Mattie Sue Burgess
Harriet H. Williamson
Dr. Trey & Necie White
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Elaine Woodard
Harold Woods, Jr.
Larke Woods Wheeler and Family
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William Wyche
Martha Wyche
Gerald O. Yocum
Cliff and Carol Strider
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Adonna Elliott
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New Orleans
Message
Greetings!
We ended the month of March with the
youth enjoying a fabulous social party sponsored by United
Methodist Women of St. Matthews United Methodist Church
in Metairie, LA. Our youth enjoyed a day filled with laughs,
prayer, companionship, and food. Our sincere thanks to the
members of the UMW. On March 28, the Moisant Kiwanis Club
sponsored our boys for the annual Fishing Rodeo that took place
in City Park. Thanks to the Kiwanis Club, our boys enjoyed a
day of sun, food, and fishing. On March 29, I had the privilege
of speaking at St. Timothy's United Methodist Church. I extend
my deep appreciation to Rev. James Mitchell for granting me
the opportunity to speak to the congregation about our home's
vision, goals, and mission.
April was a busy month. Our youth, with the help of Mary Ellen
and Richard Kilgrove, gave our Butterfly Garden a face lift. New
plants, flowers, and borders have given our garden a new look.
Mr. and Mrs. Kilgrove are members of St. Timothy's UMC. Easter
was a wonderful time for our youth; one filled with reflection and
prayer. Thank you to Victory Fellowship Church and Chris Jolisaint
for their continued dedication to teaching our youth the word of
the Lord through weekly bible studies. On April 9, Amite High
School blessed us with an array of Easter baskets for our youth. St.
Timothy's UMC also donated several Easter baskets. The youth were
overwhelmed when they received their baskets on Easter morning.
Our youth,ages of 15-17, began Independent Living Classes on
April 20th. Classes are held in our lounge every Monday evening
and are provided by Southeastern University. On April 17th, our
youth had an opportunity to cheer on the New Orleans Zephyrs
Baseball team at a home game. Thanks to Entergy Louisiana, Inc.
for the tickets! What a magical night, the youth enjoyed a great
game and of course, great food. April was also filled with a concert
at the Trailhead in Mandeville, LA. and a Tulane Baseball game on
April 25th. Tickets and concession were secured by Kathy Garrett,
a member of the mission club of St. Timothy's UMC. Thank you
to her and Tulane University for their support and donation. We
ended the month of April with the beginning of our golf meetings
in preparation for our 30th annual golf tournament which will
be held on October 5th at Beau Chêne Country Club.
May filled the youth with energy; school was almost out! On
May 1st, one of our male youth was awarded Student of the
Month for his school. He enjoyed a beautiful breakfast and
award ceremony. He was so proud of himself and so were we! On
May 2nd, the youth enjoyed a May Day party sponsored by 1st
United Methodist in Baton Rouge. The youth enjoyed two hours
of activities, cupcakes, and pizza. May also brought bowling!!
The youth participated in the Charlie's Saints Marching Club's
19th Annual Benefit Bowling Tournament on May 17th. We were
one of the beneficiaries from the proceeds of this event. Charlie's
Saints Marching Club is the same organization that provides us
with season tickets to the Saints game for the youth. Go Saints!!
We also enjoyed a day of sun, fun, and swimming thanks to St.
Timothy's Mission Club. Especially with our hot summers, we are
hopeful that many more swimming days are in our future.
May 25th marked the last day of school and the official start
of our summer. Keeping 18 youth busy is a challenge, but not
impossible. The youth have enjoyed trips to the beach located
in Fontainebleau State Park, which is directly across the street
from us. Our youth have had the opportunity to complete their
summer clothes shopping and our nurse has had the opportunity
to update immunizations (guess which one the youth enjoyed?!).
Days filled with trips to the library, bike riding, getting wet on
the slip and slide, and enjoying sno-balls have become routine.
Some of our youth have been blessed with the opportunity to go
on extended passes with relatives. Weekends are filled with trips
to the park, movie theaters, skating arena, and the occasional
water balloon fight. On June 27, our youth enjoyed an Ice Cream
Social sponsored by the UMW of 1st United Methodist Church of
Baton Rouge. They had fun making their own ice cream floats,
banana splits, and decorating ice cream in so many original
ways. July 4th was celebrated with fireworks, music, and food.
Our youth and staff attended the “Old Fashioned Family Fourth”
at the Rogue Falaya Park in Covington, LA. We also had a pizza
party and enjoyed various water games. Thank you to 1st United
Methodist of Baton Rouge for sponsoring the pizza party. We will
end July with a trip to the Gulf Island Water Park in Gulfport,
MS. and a hot dog/hamburger lunch sponsored by 1st United
Methodist Church in Baton Rouge.
Once again, I would like to extend our sincere thanks to all
sponsors for their generosity. It is always amazing to see how
generous and giving people can be. We are able to go above and
beyond for our youth with the help of donors. God Bless!
Marlín T. Giacona, LPC, LMFT, NCC
Program Director
The Methodist Home for Children of Greater New Orleans
Medallion Corporate Sponsors
The Louisiana Methodist Children's Home would like to thank
and recognize your business for becoming a Medallion Corporate
Sponsor. Becoming a financial partner with LMCH helps to
make a positive difference in the lives of our Louisiana children.
Your assistance as an annual corporate sponsor will allow us
to continue to provide the highest quality services to youth that
come to us from abused and neglected conditions.
Gold Medallion
$10,000+
JABAR Corp. • Calhoun, LA
Community Trust Bank • Ruston, LA
H. E. Storer Foundation
Silver Medallion
$5,000 - $9,999
Amedisys Home Health Services • Baton Rouge, LA
Home & Business Heating, A/C & Electrical • Ruston, LA
Bronze Medallion $2,500 - $4,999
CenturyTel Inc. • Monroe, LA
Argent Financial Group • Ruston, LA
O'Neal Gas • Ruston, LA
For more information, contact Dr. Robert Flournoy
at 318-242-4637 or 318-243-4325.
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Update…MCH
of Greater New Orleans
Amite High School
The Beta Club from Amite
High School along with their
sponsor Anita Morse, delivered
54 Easter Baskets to our youth
and children from the Foster
Care Program in New Orleans.
The baskets were filled with
candy and gifts for the youth.
Beta Club members
This is the second year for
and the baskets they
the Beta Club to deliver Easter baskets
brought to our youth.
and they let us know they are looking
forward to doing it again next year!
Thank you so much Beta Club members and sponsor for doing
this very special thing for our youth!!
Baseball
The youth and staff enjoyed a spring afternoon of Tulane
Baseball. Tickets and refreshments were provided by Kathy
Garrett, Mandeville, and the Tulane Baseball team.
Butterfly Garden
Work continues in our very own
Butterfly Garden here on our
campus. The Butterfly Garden
was created last year and our
youth added to it by planting
flowers and other plants which
were donated to us by Eric’s
Landscape of Lacombe, and
Garden Spot of Mandeville.
Several youth working in
the Butterfly Garden.
Fishing Rodeo
Thank you to the Moisant Kiwanis Club for inviting our youth
to a Fishing Rodeo! The Rodeo was held at City Park in New
Orleans. Our youth had a wonderful time fishing and enjoying lots
of good food and fun!
The Wesleyan Youth Choir
The Wesleyan Youth Choir from the Athens First UMC of
Athens, GA performed Monday, June 8 at the Home for
our youth and staff. The choir, under the direction of Janis
Maxwell put on a great concert, after which everyone
participated in a fun game of softball.
Meet and Greet
St. Matthews UMW from Metairie had a meet and greet social for
the youth at the Mandeville location of MCH. They were treated to
lots of great food and drinks. The UMW also provided each child
with a gift bag of personal items.
St. Matthews
UMW
St. Timothy’s
St. Timothy’s UMC Sarah Circle delivered Easter baskets for
our youth. The baskets were filled with candy, cookies and
gifts for the youth. Thank you Sarah Circle members for
helping to make Easter a fun time for our youth.
Summer Revival
Victory Fellowship of Covington and Metairie held a Summer
revival afternoon for the youth and staff. They cooked hotdogs
and hamburgers for us and provided chips and soft drinks as well
as refreshing water. The youth group performed for all as well as
a group of our youth from the Bible study group held every other
Tuesday. After a fun filled afternoon of good food, games and skits
the youth and staff enjoyed a water balloon toss to cool down.
VBS Banners
Linda Ward and Mary Core of
Fitzgerald UMC in Folsom, LA
presented us with two banners
that the VBS children made.
Each frame of the banner:
hope, love, believe, and forgive,
represents a verse from the
bible. These banners now hang
one in the girls unit and one in
the boys unit.
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Update…MCH
of Greater New Orleans
Ice Cream Social
First UMC of Baton Rouge held an
ice cream social for our youth. The
group brought everything to make
sundaes, banana splits, ice cream
floats, and more. They had a great
time creating their masterpieces
and then eating them!
Project 2:8
A young group of kids called Project 2:8
visited our Home on June 16th. They sang
and danced to many Broadway tunes.
The youth and staff really enjoyed their
performance and we thank them for coming!
Hall's 'Marks
Upcoming Events
for MCH of GNO
30th Annual Methodist Home Golf Classic
This annual golf tournament will be held Monday,
October 5, 2009 at the Beau Chêne Country Club in
Mandeville, LA. The Tournmament is in the SCRAMBLE
format. The fee for participation will cover greens and
cart fees, food and beverages and a generous donation
to help the Methodist Home for Children of Greater
New Orleans. For more information contact the Home
at 985-626-6649.
by Doug Hall
MCH Growth and Programs
Remain Strong
In spite of a troubling economy, we are
expanding our services throughout the
state. How many agencies are able to say
that these days? A connectional ministry
is one of the keys to our success.
Our growth has been made possible by strong participation
from communities throughout the state. This support is essential
in order to sustain the programs we have developed. One way
that this is done is through our Local Church Representative
(LCR) program. We are in the process of involving each United
Methodist Church throughout the state, inviting them to share
their gifts and talents.
The LCR serves as a liaison between his or her church and
LMCH, to help strengthen the relationship between the two.
We rely on each LCR to help promote our programs. They
receive information from the Home on a regular basis, and help
to insure that their congregation is kept informed of all that is
going on in our programs. LCR’s may also be able to introduce
others to mission work opportunities at one of our campuses, or
help coordinate a fund-raiser event to benefit our children—i.e. a
car wash, bake sale, or video night. We welcome your creativity!
We currently have approximately 150 LCRs and need church
pastors to appoint one if the church does not already have one.
There continues to be much enthusiasm throughout the state, as
we are in the process of building our new facility to help youth
and families in southwest Louisiana. This is a huge project, and
we will need your continued prayers and monetary support to
bring this to fruition.
Our programs in southeast Louisiana continue to thrive too,
and our children are enriched by your creativity. Thanks to the
combined efforts of Pearl Squires and her staff at Bright Hopes
Quilting in Mandeville, and the Sharper Needles group which meets
at her store, each child at our Mandeville location has received a
beautiful, hand-made quilt. The children love having their own
quilt, which they take with them when they leave our Home.
Also in Mandeville, Dick Kilgore and friends of St. Timothy on
the Northshore, UMC have been sharing their green thumbs
and gardening expertise with our youth. The kids get to plant
whatever they would like (including okra, jalapeño peppers, and
even a white English rose!) With Mr. Kilgore’s guidance, they are
learning to share their bounty with others. This fall they will
be planting vegetables as part of the “Plant a Row, Share a Row”
program, benefiting those involved in a local food bank program.
Bob Squires and his committee of volunteers are working hard to
repeat the success of the annual golf tournament. The 30th Annual
Methodist Home Golf Classic will be at the Beau Chêne Country
Club, October 5th. All proceeds benefit the Methodist Home for
Children of Greater New Orleans. Please call me if you may be able
to help as a Sponsor, or to participate in the tournament. Thanks!
Doug Hall, our ambassador to south Louisiana, delights in sharing the "latest" at Louisiana Methodist Children's
Home. He is available to share with you, your church, UMW, UMM, or civic organization. Call him at (985) 860-5247.
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age children from throughout Louisiana regardless of race, color,
religious affiliation, sex, handicap or national origin. LUMCFS’s
programs are not designed for children with significant medical,
psychiatric, or physical needs. Children with such needs are referred
to agencies providing those services.
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Mr. William “Billy” James, Metairie
Mr. James Justiss, Jena
Mrs. Sara Kreutziger, Metairie
Mrs. Elaine Levy, Dubach
Mr. Richard Lewis, Ruston
Mr. Paul McElroy, Monroe
Mr. Richard McKinney, Ruston
Rev. Mike McLaurin, DeRidder
Mrs. Babs Mollere, New Orleans
Mr. Wayne Parker, Ruston
Mrs. Cindy Qualls, Sulphur
Rev. William Rowell, Broussard
Ms. Lorraine Sparks, Monroe
Mr. H.E. “Bud” Storer, Shreveport
Mr. Robert Temple, Ruston
Mr. Gard Wayt, Shreveport
Life Members
Rev. Chris Andrews, Baton Rouge
Mr. Welton Brumfield, Amite
Mr. Jimmy Love, Ruston
Mr. L. D. McGehee, Ruston
Mr. L. D. Napper, Ruston
Mr. Byrum Teekell, Shreveport
Committee Members
Mrs. Jeanne Browning, Baton Rouge
Mr. Steve Burkhalter, Sheveport
Mr. John Buske, Ruston
Rev. Stone Caraway, Monroe
Mr. Bill Carter, Ruston
Mrs. Eloise Cox, Jena
Rep. Hollis Downs, Ruston
Mrs. Ella Doyle, Slidell
Mr. Don Dyson, Ruston
Mrs. Charlotte Favors, Grambling
Mr. Grady Golden, Shreveport
Mr. Dan Hollingsworth, Ruston
Mr. Don McGehee, Ruston
Mrs. Lou Medlock, Monroe
Mr. Dude Middlebrooks, Shreveport
Mrs. Becky Napper, Ruston
Mr. Jim Oakes, Ruston
Mr. Ed Panichas, Baton Rouge
Rev. Jimmie Pyles, Quitman
Rev. Paul Sabin, West Monroe
Ms. Elouise Sanders, Arcadia
Mr. Robert Smith, Ruston
Mr. Mike Stone, Ruston
Mr. Allen Tuten, Ruston
Ms. Joan Warren, Ruston
Rev. Fred Wideman, Baton Rouge

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