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C.A.R.E. / The John 3:16 Center
SUMMER 2013
VOLUME 9
ISSUE 3
A Note From the Director
Greetings!
Board of Directors
Dr. Doug Kolb, Chairman
Ken Hinrichs, Vice Chairman
Linda Calisto, Secretary
Jacquelyn Copeland , Treasurer
Alfred Riddick
This has been an amazing year of growth for CARE and The John 3:16 Center. God has provided
some amazing opportunities for our organization, increasing our capacity to serve children and
families in our community. It is wonderful to see Him at work and to have the support of His people as
we move to follow His will! Please keep our organization, its staff, board, and volunteers in prayer as
we research and prepare for future development. We desire wisdom, discernment, attentiveness to
the direction of our Lord as we investigate opportunities and make decisions.
Summer has been busy at The John 3:16 Center. Five weeks of summer camp have passed, with
many children coming to our facility and learning about our world and the God who made it. We have
also held cooking classes, begun work on a new volunteer program, and had Design Day for our new
playground!
Barbara Eddy
Algemon Alston
Annette Lambert
Bob Roegner
In this newsletter, you’ll “meet” this year’s camp counselors and see what some of the children had to
say about Camp J316. We truly appreciate the support of our many sponsors that make this program
possible. You will also see information about our upcoming playground build. This opportunity to have
a safety-certified playground in Littleton that “our” children helped to design is exciting and inspiring.
Rev. Joe Sandoval
Robert Hayes
Rev. Stan Lewis
We hope to have many of you come out to volunteer for Prep Day and/or Build Day; it will be exciting
to see the new playground go up in one day (with 300 volunteers!), with a single day of prep work
(done by 30 volunteers!) prior to the build. If you’re interested in seeing the playground design, stop
by the Center and we’d be happy to show you the one the children chose! Of course, there is a lot of
work going on in the background to make this possible, so be on the lookout for our fundraisers and
volunteer drives!
Non-Profit 501C-3
Organization
2nd Quarter Impacts
We are preparing for our fall and winter activities as we work toward closing out the summer. School
supplies and uniforms will be accepted beginning July 29th; this school supply drive will help prepare
approximately 200 children for a successful school year. Our annual Labor Day weekend yard sale
will be held at Littleton Baptist on August 31st. Donations of saleable items are being accepted; see
page 4 for further details and consider volunteering to help set up on the 30th or operate the sale on
the 31st!
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345 People served through our
Food Pantry
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Over 2000 hours served by
volunteers
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Over 1000 meals served
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Over 90 Children registered for
Camp J316
Homework Club will begin again on September 9th; consider volunteering for this program. It is an
excellent opportunity to mentor and assist children! Our volunteers are greatly appreciated. Without
them, we would not be able to maintain our facility, grounds, or accomplish half as much through our
programs on our budget. There are many different ways in which to volunteer; please contact us if
you are interested in supporting our programs in this way.
Inside this issue:
Camp J316
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As you keep us in prayer, please join us in praising God that He has enabled us to serve Him and
meet the needs of many throughout the first half of this year. Pray also for His guidance as we begin
planning and budgeting for 2014 in the coming months, as well as continuing our program
evaluations for strategic planning.
Playground Project
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Thank you so much for your continued support!
Things to do
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In Christ,
School Supply Drive
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Shannon Smiley
Serving communities in Warren, Halifax and Northampton Counties since 1998
Summer 2013
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Meet our Summer Camp J316 Counselors!
Hello, my name is T.J. Curl. I am a 2nd Classman at VMI– Virginia Military
Institute. This is my 6th summer as a summer camp counselor at the John 3:16
Center. This summer like those of the past, I find it to be a great blessing to be
able to come back to work everyday where I am able to share the words of
Jesus Christ in a fun and safe environment.
Hi, my name is Kimberly May. I will be a sophomore at NC State
University this fall. I am studying human biology and plan to go to medical
school. This is my first year as a camp counselor at the John 3:16 Center. I
have really enjoyed the children, and I love teaching them about God.
Hello, my name is Alex Boone. I attend North Carolina A&T State University,
where I am studying Graphic Communications Systems (GCS). This is my second
year being a camp counselor at the center. I enjoy working with the kids. There is
no greater feeling than seeing them happy. God is a loving God and He put me in
this great environment for a reason.
Hi, my name is Natarshia Corley and I'm currently a psychology major at
Winston-Salem State University. As a child, I attended both the after school
program and summer camp at The John 3:16 Center. When presented with
the opportunity to become a counselor, I thought it would be a great
opportunity and a fun experience. As I continue my journey, I know God is
sticking close by me and all the things I learned as a child at the John 3:16
Center has helped me to remember God and always keep my faith.
Hey, y’all! My name is Caitlyn Jenkins. This is my 3rd year as a John 3:16 Center
day camp counselor. I am currently attending East Carolina University and I will
begin my junior year this fall. The children at camp have inspired me to pursue a
career in Elementary Education. I am so passionate about sharing God’s love with
the children at camp and showing them just how special they are!
A Few Words From the KiDs…
Dear Sponsors, I loved what you did to make me enjoy John 3:16. I like what we did like play games and learning about god and
and moses and Jesus. I even loved how I learned about the Ten Commandments. I hope you love my letter. You are a star.
Love, R. M.
Dear Sponsors, Thank you for helping the John 3:16 Center Camp be possible. I learned about how we can talk to God by praise
prayer. I enjoyed going Halifax Historical. I learned about the History of Halifax. Once again, thank you for making John 3:16
possible.
Sincerely, M.S.
Dear Sponsor, Thank you for letting me go to camp and and I love you. Thank you for the summer camp so we will have
something to do on the summer The Bible book that we read is good to read.
The End. –J.H.
Dear Sponsor, Thank you. I had a good time this summer at John 3:16. It was fun at summer camp and at bible school I learned
about God, Jesus, Moses, Elijah, and other people. I also learned about the mountains like Mount Sinai, Carmel, and the
Transfiguration. I also learned that praying is talking to God about everything.
Love, M.M.
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Let’s Build a PLAYGROUND!
We need you…
To build an amazing playspace
for children in our community!
The John 3:16 Center
Build Site
Saturday, August 24, 2013 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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Volunteers should be age 18+ and will assemble playground
pieces, mix concrete, move mulch, etc.
Wear comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting dirty and
closed toe shoes; leave valuables at home
Youth activities provided
Gloves, goggles, breakfast, and lunch will be provided.
Volunteer opportunities also available August 22.
Contact Shannon Smiley to sign-up at
care2001@earthlink.net (252) 586-1800
Help us build a playground!
The John 3:16 Center will be building a playground on August 24thfor children in our community and surrounding areas. The
children have helped design this playground. We need your help to raise $8,500 by the end of July. If you are willing to contribute,
do a mini fundraiser with your church or community group, or volunteer, please fill out the information below. On behalf of the
children, we thank you for your support!
I am excited about this opportunity for the children of Littleton and surrounding communities. Please find enclosed my
contribution of $________ toward this project.
I want to help raise funds for the playground project. I will lead a:
____car wash ____penny drive ____bake sale ____Other:______________ on July_____, 2013
at____________________________. I will mail or bring the funds to The John 3:16 Center by July_____, 2013.
I have some tools I am willing to let you use; please send me the list of those that are needed.
I want to help build the playground! I am available on:
August 22 (Prep Day 1)—deliveries accepted, holes drilled, set up completed
August 23 (Prep Day 2)—I will be available to assist with anything not completed on Prep Day 1
August 24 (BUILD DAY!)—I will assist with building the playground in 1 day!
My contact information is:
Name:________________________________ Email:______________________________________
Phone:________________________________
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Volunteers Needed
Every Wednesday until
October 16, 2013
6:00—8:00pm
The John 3:16 Center
Enjoy an evening of
We realize at The John 3:16 Center that our volunteers are
vital in helping our staff execute the many programs and special
projects to benefit the community served. There are many
opportunities available for those interested in giving their time
and talents to any of our programs.
Consider one of these opportunities:
Tutor/Mentor
Talent/Skill Training
Front Desk Greeter
Facility Maintenance
Special Events Helper
Fundraising
Pick-Up Games
Lead by Eugene Lott, Jr. , Elams
Chapel United Church of Christ
C.A.R.E./The John 3:16 Center
407 East End Ave, Littleton, NC 27852
252-586-1800 website: www.john316center.org
Mark your calendar…
Aug. 1—Homework Club Registration BEGINS
July 29—Aug.16 School Supply, Uniform & Clothing Drive
August 22– Prep Day for Playground Build 8am—5pm
August 22– Volunteer Build Captain Training 12:30– 1:30pm
August 24– Playground “Build Day” & ribbon cutting 8am-3pm
August 31—Yard Sale
Center Clean-Up Day
August 15th
Yard Sale Items Needed:
Saturday,
Aug. 31, 2013
10:00am—2pm
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Furniture
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Appliances
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Electronics
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Tools/Equipment
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Lamps/ household Furnishings
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Bookshelves/other shelving
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Dish Sets/Silverware
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Sporting Equipment
IT”S PRE-FALL SPRUCE-UP TIME at The
John 3:16 Center !
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organization
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moving furniture
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landscaping
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general cleaning
We need your help on August 15 Come on
and roll up your sleeves in joining us to
get the center ready for our fall season
of great programs and activities!!!
In order to avoid interrupting our programs, donations will be received now thru
August 2nd on Monday—Friday between 3:00-5:00pm and Saturday 9:00– 2:30pm .
Donations accepted Aug. 5—Aug.30 Monday– Saturday 9:00– 2:30pm .If this time
poses a problem for you, please contact Shannon or Perl at 252-586-1800 to
work out an alternative. To receive a donation receipt, federal tax laws require that
all donated items be in working order and in “good” or better condition. No
clothing will be accepted for yard sale purposes. Due to playground build, no
donations will be accepted August 22-24.
Summer 2013
G.E.D. Classes
Now thru August 19th
at St. Albans.
Beginning Sept. 3rd
The John 3:16 Center
Monday - Thursday
10am-2pm
Call for registration
details 252-586-1800
MaryAnn Whittemore,
Instructor
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School Supply Collection Drive Aug. 5-23
The time to return to school is fast approaching and we are collecting school supplies and uniforms for
students who would otherwise be unable to purchase these items. Last year we served 218 children
with the items collected. The following is a general list of school supplies that we would like to provide
to the children:
Flash drives—2GB—4GB
Computer Paper
3-Prong Portfolio Folders (plastic preferred) w/pockets
Pencils/Pens
Notebook Paper (wide rule)
Pencil Pouches and boxes
Glue Sticks, liquid glue
3-Ring Binders (1in, 2in,& 3in)
Composition Books( Black & White)
Markers
Pencil Sharpeners
Scissors
5-Subject Notebooks
Colored pencils
Book Bags– new or gently used
Tissues & Hand Sanitizer
SCHOOL UNIFORMS:
Halifax County– Khaki; with navy or white shirt
Warren County– Khaki; with white or light blue shirt
Homework Club begins Sept. 9th ! Applications will be accepted for our 2012-2013 school year beginning
August 1st! This program is free of charge to participants, offering assistance with homework, reading time,
character building activities, craft days, healthy snacks and opportunity for music lessons. A two-hour per week
volunteer commitment is required from each participating family. Space is limited to 20 children in grades 1– 8.
Any openings that may occur during the school year will be filled from our waiting list. Please visit our website
www.john316center.org for a listing of the many ways you can help! If you have any questions about the program,
or are interested in becoming a volunteer, please call The John 3:16 Center at 252-586-1800.
Camp J 316 is a success! THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS……
Dale and Kathleen Schneider
Ellen Tillson
Tom & Barbara Eddy
Thomas Van Petten
David Schindehette
Art & Charlene Schindehette
Josie Schieffelin
Karl & Elizabeth Groeger
Louis & Judith Laurento
Brady & Linda Martin
Jerry & Cassandra Baker
Anne Mulchi
Mike & Becky Newton
Regina Dickens
Carol Townsend
Marcia Kerr
Linda Calisto
Summer 2013
Ken & Margaret Hinrichs
Deanne Calisto
Donald & Carolyn Holmes
Fred & Arleen Gerbing
Alex & Marilyn Cockey
Col. Joe & Dawn Calisto
Debbie & Danny Hammack
Alfred & Alice Riddick
Jack & Billie Gordom
Dr. & Mrs. Leo & Sara Chylack
Frederick & Mary Ann Gasko
George & Suzanne McCall
Doris Brown, DDS
Doug & Laura Kolb
Larry & Jere Kiser
William & Lunette Wessner
Rev. & Mrs. Sandoval
Eva Clayton
Don Beazley
Robert & Nancy Roegner
Waterfront Properties at Lake Gaston, Henrietta Williams
The Boat Lift Store, Lewis Fields
Knights of Columbus, St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church
Watersview Restaurant, Matt Naugle
Roanoke Valley Insurance, Clyde Johnston
Littleton Presbyterian Church
Littleton Baptist Church
Susan Sisk in memory of Robert Coleman
Dick & Sandy Mergehenn in memory of Paul & Jack
Frieda Hayes in memory of D. Harvey Hill
Moira Underwood in memory of Jack Underwood
Col & Mrs. C. R. Casey in memory of Joe Masson
Grants for Camp
Halifax Helps & Halifax Recreation Partners
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P.O. BOX 1541
LITTLETON, NC 27850
252-586-1800/1-877-240-CARE
Fax: 252-586-1801
care2001@earthlink.net
www.john316center.org
“For God so loved the WORLD, that HE
gave HIS only begotten SON, that
whosoever believeth in HIM should not
perish, but have everlasting LIFE.”
John 3:16
Non-Profit Organization
U.S. Postage Paid
Littleton, NC 27850
Permit #20
Summer 2013
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After-school check-in
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Programs and structured activities for children
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Free summer day camps
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Enrichment programs
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Outdoor recreation including a playground, basketball
court, and volleyball
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Referrals to counseling services provided by local agencies
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Parenting classes and workshops
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Conflict Resolution workshops
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GED and Literacy classes
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Family Outreach (free clothing, home furnishings, hygienic items)
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Food Pantry
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
407 EAST END AVE.
The center will provide opportunities for parental and
community involvement in the lives of their children. We
look forward to realizing this vision by providing the
following services through the center:
The John 3:16 Center
Post Office Box 1541
Littleton, NC 27850
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