HELPING HANDS winter 2016
your donor newsletter
Molly and Michelle Making Room for Two, page 4
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Letter from CEO I am constantly amazed at how God provides for the Children’s Homes. Today I was driving off campus when I received a call asking for my help to unload a U-Haul trailer. When I arrived, I was amazed at what I found. There was a 26 foot U-Haul full of office furniture for our new clinic. Two of our wonderful donors, John and Katie Robertson had driven this rental truck all the way from Starkville through the torrential rain and a tornado watch to deliver over 70 pieces of furniture to us. Katie and Betty Jane Chatham, a faithful former board member, got the furniture donated from Flex-Steel Industries in Starkville. Members from the Pairs and Spares Sunday School Class at FUMC in Starkville collected the money to rent the U-Haul. We were in need of office furniture to furnish the clinic, and what we received was an unexpected gift from God. I’m glad that God changed my plans that morning because He allowed me to experience the blessings of His gifts and the joy through those who made it all possible. Often times, I find myself speechless by people like you, who support our homes. It never fails that when we are looking for funds to support a program or to renovate a home, or needing items like the furniture for the new clinic, God’s timing is never late. Philippians 4:19 reads, “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” I am thankful for being able to witness God’s perfect timing through individuals like you. In Christ,
*Our youth’s names/pictures maybe changed for their safety.
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“I am here, don’t worry.” It is dark and cold in the house because the electricity has been turned off. Jacob, 6, and Joe, 7, are huddled together under a blanket. They are hungry and all alone. As usual, their mother is nowhere to be found. Living day to day, hour to hour waiting for their mother to come home has been all these two sweet boys know. The house is quiet and empty, but Jacob and Joe have learned how to cope. Joe has taught himself how to read, and teaches Jacob. They are survivors and sadly, they have lived this way for several years before their neighbor reported their mother to the DHS. They bounced around from foster home to foster home for a couple of years before coming to MCH. When they arrived on our campus, they were nervous and quiet. They began school for the first time in several years. Today Jacob, 16, is on the honor roll, and Joe, 17, is working on his GED. They are happy, healthy, and have found a family at MCH. Can you imagine what life must have been like for these boys? There are other children in Mississippi who are suffering just like them. Children who should be playing baseball and riding bikes are fighting just to survive. Because of you and your support, you allowed MCH the opportunity to provide Jacob and Joe with safe homes, hot meals, and a family that loves them unconditionally.
Donor Spotlight With Robyn Burchfield I had the opportunity to meet one of our most loyal donors recently, and after visiting with them, my heart was full. Mr. Freeny greeted me at his door with open arms, and a warm smile. After stepping inside, I found myself surrounded by family pictures. I realized quickly that Mr. and Mrs. Freeny had high standards for what family means to them and to their children. After 66 years of marriage, they have 4 children, 11 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. Grabbing Mr. Freeny’s hand, Mrs. Freeny said smiling from ear to ear, “Honey, that’s a long time!” Mr. and Mrs. Freeny have a long history of helping others and giving back. They have been giving to the Methodist Children’s Homes every month for over 18 years. They have helped over 1,000 youth find safe and secure homes. When I asked them why they give to MCH, Mr. Freeny answered laughing, “Oh… It’s just what we do!” After serving in the United States Army, Mr. Freeny saw his share of trials and struggles while he was on duty, and when he returned to the U.S., he felt a desire to always give back. “It gives me a peace of mind, and makes me feel better to share a little of what I’ve got,” Mr. Freeny said. Dressed in their Sunday best, the Freeny’s gave me insight into what an unselfish, generous, God-loving couple looks like. The Methodist Children’s Homes is better because of the Freeny’s, and I thank God for them.
Get Involved Heal with your prayers Pray for our children and staff. Heal with your resources Donate monetary gifts. Your financial support allows our children to be raised in a safe and spiritually grounded home. Join our Circle of Protection by giving as little as $1.00 per day or $30.42 per month. Remember the children in your Will. After taking care of your family, please consider making our children part of your legacy. Bequests may be made to “The Methodist Children’s Home, Inc.” Donate Assests. Some of our donors find that giving stock is easy and best for them. When you give a donation of stock, you do not have to pay capital gains tax on the stock. Give items from our Wish List. Heal with your time Volunteer to serve at events. Share the story of the Methodist Children’s Homes with someone you know.
Mr. and Mrs. Freeny
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You are Unique and Different… You are One of a Kind! When our youth first arrive at MCH, they are full of mixed emotions. It is our goal to welcome each youth with warm smiles, gentle hugs and lots of answers. After their initial assessments and paperwork, each youth walks around the administration building and meets the staff. In each office hangs a quilt made by a Mississippi church member. Mike Duggar, President and CEO of MCH has a unique way of making each youth feel extra special with quilts. As Mr. Duggar walks each new resident around from office to office, he explains to them that each quilt is unique and different just like them. He tells them that someone in Mississippi who doesn’t even know them has made this quilt, and is praying for them every day. He then lets them know that Flag Chapel Road is long and will take them anywhere they want to go, but it is their decision as to whether they want this experience to be successful or not. Then, they get to pick their favorite quilt and take it to their new home. For most of our youth, this is the first thing that they can actually claim as their own. It is theirs, and no one can take it away from them. Many will cry themselves to sleep at night and use the quilt to wipe their eyes. It becomes their security blanket, and when they hold it, they know that someone loves and prays for them.Thank you to the many women and church groups around the state who make these beautiful quilts for our youth. You are providing them with a treasure that they will keep forever!
Making Room for Two Chris and Amy Cobb had always wanted to be foster parents, and when they felt God calling them to do just that, they obeyed. After much prayer, the Cobb’s began the foster parent-training program through the Methodist Children’s Homes. During one of the trainings, Molly and Michelle, twins from one of our group homes spoke to the class about living in foster homes, group homes, and their journey through the “system.” It was during this time when the Cobb’s realized that they had just met their daughters. “I turned around, and within 10 minutes, Molly and Michelle had our boys laughing and cutting up. They were playing Legos with them and reading books. We felt an almost instant connection.” Amy said. “I remember feeling so much gratitude to MCH, and to the Lord for bringing our family to these precious girls.” For the next few months, Chris and Amy transformed their garage into not one, but two bedrooms for Molly and Michelle. “The twins are as different as night and day, and one room was not going to work for them!” Amy said. They even let the girls pick out the colors for their rooms to add that special touch. Move in day was exciting for everyone, and the Cobbs couldn’t wait to start their life with the girls. Amy describes her family as special and unique in the fact that even though they do not share the same last name, they are all identified as a unified family who learns and grows together. “We are a family only by the grace of God. He designed our lives to intertwine and so I know He has His hands on us at all times. We can surely feel the presence of God in our family.” Today, Molly and Michelle are doing great. They are in a new school, made new friends, and most importantly are surrounded by an amazing foster family who loves them unconditionally. Amy said, “We are a forever family and we would not have it any other way! We are so thankful to MCH for everything they have done for us, and continue to do!”
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Save the Date Methodist Children’s Homes 3rd Annual Day of Hope Saturday, April 23, 2016 10:00AM - 1:00PM The Day of Hope is our annual open house. The Methodist Children’s Homes of MS is inviting everyone to our Jackson campus to spend the day with our youth, tour our homes, enjoy BBQ, a live auction and have a great time. If you, your family or your church group would like to come, please RSVP to Robyn Burchfield at Rburchfield@mchms.org. We look forward to having you!
Leave a Legacy Simple way to leave a legacy One of the simplest ways to leave a legacy is to give all or a percentage of your estate to the Methodist Children’s Homes of MS in your Will. Another easy way is to designate the MCH as the beneficiary on Retirement Assets, Life Insurance Policy or Bank Accounts. Receive your free personal estate-planning workbook! If you are interested in receiving a free personal estate-planning workbook contact Kate Williams at 601-8535000 ext.1222 or return the enclosed envelope and let us know you want to receive more information on planned giving!
Schedule of Events • 10:00 AM - Tour Campus • 11:30 AM - BBQ Lunch • 12:00 PM - Program • 12:30 PM - Live Auction
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Making a difference Instead of gifts for Bo Herring’s first birthday, his parents decided to ask their guests to bring warm pajamas for our foster babies. Thanks Bo for sharing your birthday with us!
McLaurin Heights UMC delivered a carload of gifts. The youth were happy to receive these items. Thank you for helping with our Christmas.
Clarkson Baptist Church’s Sewing Ministry donated “Santa Bags” for Santa to leave his gifts in this year! The youth were excited to have their very own bag! You ladies are heaven sent!
Thank you Miss Shipp for donating your birthday gifts to the Children’s home! You are showing others what it is like to give unselfishly!
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Tom Cosgrave and the Three Lions CrossFit donated TONS of Christmas toys, games, and sports equipment to our youth! Our hearts were overfilled with the amount of love you showed us this year!
The Suzanna Wesley Circle at Brandon First UMC adopted over 40 of our youths’ wish lists this year! Thank you for being a HUGE blessing to our youth this Christmas!
Gumtree Wholesale and BanCorp South Insurance came through once again this year with wonderful Christmas gifts for 5 of our youth. They were excited to receive these amazing gifts! You never cease to amaze us with your dedication!
MCH received a $5,500 grant from Plum Creek to install a security system on our campus. Thank you Plum Creek for partnering with us to ensure the safety and security of our youth. You have been an answered prayer to us!
Cardinal Health came and really showed off! They worked hard to help renovate and remodel our Day Treatment room. Thanks for your service… you are incredible!
Sebastopol UMC donated $800.00 to help us purchase Wal-Mart gift cards for Christmas! Our youth LOVE gift cards and you brought smiles to their faces this year! Thanks for always supporting MCH!
The Brandon Small Covenant Group from Brandon First UMC adopted one of our youth’s wish list from our Independent Living Program. She wanted items for her apartment, and this amazing group delivered! She was so happy to receive her gifts, and her apartment looks awesome!
Donna Hunt’s art class at East Rankin Academy painted beautiful canvases for each girl’s room at the Waits home. Mr. and Mrs. Breeland came to hang them for us before the Waits’ Open house. Thanks for making this home sparkle with your beautiful paintings! You helped to add the finishing touch… and it looks amazing!
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College Bound!
Waits Open House
Two of our youth began their college careers this spring semester. Both youth are attending a local community college and could not be happier. They have moved into their dorm rooms, have their schedules complete, and met new friends. Please pray for them as they begin this new journey in their lives and that they will continue on this road to success. If you would like to send a care package to these students, they would love to know that you are still supporting them while they are away at school. As you know, any college student loves food, soft drinks, candy, and “junk,” but they will also need necessities like shampoo, soap, toothpaste and toothbrushes, etc. For more information on care packages and how to send them, contact Robyn Burchfield at Rburchfield@mchms.org. Thanks for loving on our college kids!
Thanks to all of our amazing donors, MCH had the opportunity to renovate, remodel, and reopen one of our group homes on campus. A prayer and dedication ceremony for the Waits Home was held in November. Over 50 of our faithful donors, volunteers, board members, staff and members of the community laid their hands on the home as Rev. Dr. Stephen Cook prayed for the youth and staff who will be living and working here now and in the years to come. Today this home is busy with girls who take great pride in their beautiful home. Thank you to those who gave financially to make this dream possible. Thank you to the volunteers who spent countless hours renovating this home to make it perfect. Thank you to the churches and individuals who gave towards our Housewarming Campaign to stock this home with all things necessary and “girly.” Thank you to our prayer warriors who pray over all of our youth daily. The Waits Home is standing because this team of people love our youth and MCH. What a blessing it is to have you in our lives!
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Youth Spotlight Crescent She is BEAUTIFUL, SMART, FUNNY, and has EVERYTHING going for her! Age: 17 years old Birthday: June 17th Tell me about yourself. I was born in Pennsylvania and then moved to New Jersey. I lived there until 2009. What is one thing other people might not know about you? It might sound crazy, but I am terribly shy when I first meet people. Then, when I get comfortable, people think that I am extra happy! Think back to the first day you stepped on campus and describe how you felt. I was scared. Now I love the home. I have freedom and opportunities to grow and get a job. How long have you lived here? I have lived at MCH for 4 years now. What values have you acquired since living here? Believe it or not, in the past I had a really bad self-image of myself. People at MCH lift me up, and I am learning to love myself. Also, I have learned how to become calm when situations come up. I avoid drama and just keep calm and to myself. Who is one person that you look up to the most at MCH? Ms. Karmiel because she has been with me since my first day at MCH. We have a strong bond and she has taught me how to be myself. She is not in my home anymore, but she still goes out of her way to check on me a couple times each week. What are your goals for the future? I am a junior now, and I plan on finishing high school and then going to college somewhere in Mississippi. I am looking at Mississippi College, but not 100% sure yet. I want to major in health care social work and work in a hospital setting.
A Familiar Face In a Strange Place. When Marcus, 16, arrived at MCH, he was extremely tense about his new home. He had been removed from his family over five years ago and bounced from foster family to group homes. Anxiety got the best of him, and he hardly spoke a word on the drive over to the Seal Home. His fear quickly vanished when he saw two familiar faces running to the van. Greeted by hugs and high fives, Marcus found himself surrounded by old friends. The three boys had once lived together in a former group home. Finally together again, these three are inseparable. Whether it is play video games or shooting hoops, they are always up to something fun. Their favorite thing to do now is playing youth vs. staff “pick-up” basketball games. And guess who wins… these three friends! When I think of Marcus and the fears he faced when coming to MCH, I am reminded of Deuteronomy 31:8, “The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you or forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” The Lord already knew Marcus’s fears and placed these other two young men in his life again.
What advice would you give to the “newer” youth on campus? I’d tell the new resident to stay positive and hang around positive people. Don’t get caught up in the girl drama! How would you say “Thank You” to our donors? Thank you for giving me a place to stay. MCH would not be what it is without you and we wouldn’t have the stuff we have without your help.
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Honor/Memorial In Honor of
(Given 5/5/2015 – 2/5/2016) Jack and Annabelle Alexander By John D. Sadler Judy Allison By Jamie Lou Erwin George and Lana Anderson By Phillip R. Webster Nan Anderson By Charles Boggan Pat Anderson By Charles Boggan Linda Anglin By James W. Spitzkeit James and Angela Avery By Florence Box Joyce Aycock By McCondy Methodist Church Bob and Alva Lynn Bailey By Phillip R. Webster Gladys “Imogene” Barker By Dorothy E. Barker Bettye Barnett By Charles Boggan Bruce and Ann Bartling By Robert Moody By Alice Quimby Jerry and Sally Beam By Walter W. Blain Lawana Beard By Willis Boyd Alvin and Helen Beck By Lucy Inkster Mr. and Mrs. Michael Belenchia By Becky Nowell Sam Billingsley By Nancy Billingsley Warren and Janis Black By Gerald M. Bond Nick and Lacy Blanton By Kent Blanton Myles Boyd By Susan St. John Terry Brantley By Daniel T. Mashburn Ken and Shirley Brian By Roger Tice Britton Girls Dream By Michael Britton Bobby and Patsy Brock By Bob Kyzar Ed and Mary Beth Brooke By Edward Woodall James Brooke By Edward Woodall Kendall Brown By Frances K. Stringer Michelle Brown By Frances K. Stringer Wade and Vicky Brown By Bob Kyzar Larry and Rita Buckles By John Thomason Merle Burrage By Patricia Triplett Lamar and Sylvia Burrow By Bob Kyzar Phyllis Campbell By Brock O’Leary Jimmy and Joy Carr By Lynette Lewis Robert L. Carter By Major and Lee M. Wright Jeremy and Amanda Cascio By Richard Henley Louise Chambers By Alan Chambers Betty Jane Chatham By Mississippi United Methodist Foundation By Jim Ormon By Anne Sanford Mike Childers By Gene Ward Jesus Christ By Barbara Turner Young Adult Sunday School, FUMC Ellisville By Joanna Cooley James A. Clanton By Robert O. Phillips Dorothy Clark By George Jackson Laynie Cobern By Billy D. Fielder Debbie Cole By Becky Nowell
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Frances Collins By Suzanne Coke Margie Collins By Becky Nowell Jeff Conn By Larry McKenzie Andy and Ellen Cotten By Evelyn L. Roberson My co-workers By Lisa Anglin Becky Crawford By Fellowship Sunday School Class Betty Ann Crawford By Wilkins M. Crawford Betsy Creekmoore By Tom Brady Leon and Sherrill Dale By Phillip R. Webster Olene S. Dallas By Linda S. Jackson Kim and Margaret Davis By Katy Hall Sandy Davis By John W. Land Syble Dees By Wesley Sunday School Class Bette Dixon By Tom Brady Harry and Fran By Harry Donovan Stacy Douglas By Mary B. Aycock Darian Duckworth By Jack Cox ByTricia Walker Mike Duggar By Galloway Memorial United Methodist Church By Eric Sanford By Jimmy McClure Jimmy and Penny Durnell By Brock O’Leary Dorothy Eglin By Margo B. Eglin Mr. and Mrs. Bob Eley By Becky Nowell Beulah Mae Elliot By Anita Duggar Charles and Cindy Felder By Richard Henley David and Amy Felder By Richard Henley Margaret Fleming By Becky Nowell Dick Flowers By Jane Livingston Ruth Fulcher By Ronald G. Whitehead Katherine Furr By Charles Marquette Mr. and Mrs. Gary Gainspoletti By Becky Nowell Jerry and Carla Gant By Paula D. Lundgren Keith Gaughf By Haldon Kittrell Renee Geiger By James L. Brown Richard Gibbs By Margo B. Eglin Colleen Gilmore By John A. Hennessey James, Michaele and William Glisson By Don L. Glisson Dr. Prentiss Gordon, Sr. By William Eastman Prentice Gordon, Sr. By First United Methodist Church Andy and Julie Gray By J. W. Cantrell Nena Griffis By Robert McBryde Mansel Guerry By Scott Guerry Thomas Guerry By Scott Guerry Nancy Gunter By Doyce W. Gunter Mrs. Tom Hales By Heyward C. Green Mary Sue Hankins By Florence Box Jack and Mary Ann Harder By Anne Sanford Randy Harelson By Margo B. Eglin
Mr. and Mrs. David Harkins, Jr. By Becky Nowell Dianne Harms By Paul E. Edmond Camille Harper By Todd Trenchard John H. Harper By Eddie J. Morgan London Grace Harper By Todd Trenchard Shirley Harper By The Wesley Fellowship Class Jo Ann Harris By Scott Harris Paula Harris By Charles Boggan Craig and Brenda Haskins By Bob Kyzar Ernestine Haskins By Bob Kyzar Beulah Hawthorne By Vance Wilson Lynn Hayes By Charles Boggan Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Heinsz, Jr. By Becky Nowell Lucy Henley By Richard Henley Ross and Rebecca Henley By Jerry Mitchell Howard and Jewel Herring By Melvin T. Roland Rev. Mike Hicks By Hawkins United Methodist Church Johnny and Tommy Holmes By Billy D. Fielder Jerry and Cille Horner By Phillip R. Webster Glen Howell By Walter W. Blain Arthur Ray Inkster By Lucy Inkster Gladys Jackson By Edward J. Lee William James By Paul Gorday Mr. and Mrs. Paul Janoush By Becky Nowell Billie Jones By Jan Gum Greg and Elena Jones By Leonard Jones Zerrick and Joann Jones By Bob Kyzar Pam Keith By Charles Boggan Doris Kellum By W. L. Kellum Mr. and Mrs. Mark Koonce By Becky Nowell Louis Ladner By Gloria Harshbarger Mr. and Mrs. Bill LaForge By Becky Nowell Willie Lane By Willie Lane Andrew Latham By Joyce Coltharp Will Latham By Joyce Coltharp Sue Ledford By Jeanne R. Johnson Jane Leech By Bruce Bartling Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lightsey By Gail Fulton Balfour and Mary Elizabeth Lipscomb By Bob Kyzar Myrna Lott By Katie Robertson Nellie Lott By Cecelia Burks Sarah Love By Evelyn B. Wofford Aubrey Lucas By Carol L. Pittman Ella Lucas By Molly Pittman By Carol L. Pittman Boyd Malone By Rachel Malone Rev. and Mrs. Harold Manning By B. C. Wolverton Irene Martin By Nona Harrison Circle
Celia Maske By Scott Harris Mr. and Mrs. Larry Maugh By Jamie Lou Erwin Mr. and Mrs. Stanley McArthur By Wally Ashley Ryder McCollough By Ryder McCollough Billy Q. McCord By Shady Grove Methodist Church Mrs. Kent McFarland By Stephen L. McMahen Jamie McKay By Gail McKay Mary and Fran Miksa By Leonard Jones Drs. Bitsy and Marvin Miller By Robert Heath Melanie Mitchell By Jesse McDonald Hugh and Faye Montgomery By Phillip R. Webster Emilie Moore By John A. Hennessey Susie Jones Moore By Leonard Jones John Morrow By Ira Harvey Elizabeth Mosbey By Billy D. Fielder Geroge M. Mounger By Robert O. Phillips Mr. and Mrs. Joe Musgrave By Brenda Cobb Natchez High School Class of 1950’s By Jackie Tyer Pat Noble By James F. Noble Buddy and Judy Noblin By Phillip R. Webster Ben Norman By Jeanette Rochelle William and Stanthia Oakley By Florence Box Zenobia Oaks By Lillie Hannon Tom and Georgia Ott By Bob Kyzar Mr. and Mrs. John Owen By Brenda Cobb Debbie Parker By Todd Trenchard Guy and Judy Parker By Phillip R. Webster J. Rex Parker By Mary Howard Althea Partridge By Patsy Tisdale Dr. and Mrs. William Payne By Wally Ashley Jackie Peden By Robert O. Phillips Anne Pender By Shannon Potter Dave and Sally Perkins By Phillip R. Webster Betsy Perry By Ann Collins Bailey Billy and Becky By Becky Nowell Mrs. Jack Day Perry By Brenda Cobb Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Petty By Allen Wood Billy and Berta Phillips By Robert O. Phillips George and Mary Pollitz By Charles Marquette Bill and Carolyn Poole By Ruby Shelton Tom Potter By Anne Sanford Mr. and Mrs. Kirkham Povall By Becky Nowell Cissy Powell By Tom Powell Robyn, Stephen, and Kelly Powell By Tom Powell Ruth Powell By Tom Powell Prayerful Hearts Sunday School Class By Jamie Lou Erwin Vivian Presley By Evelyn B. Wofford
Tom Price By Lucy Inkster Mary Puckton By Methodist Men’s Bible Class Carolyn Purvis By Dale Purvis Bob and Susie Rambo By Evelyn L. Roberson Ed and Nina Redding By Phillip R. Webster Meleisa Reed By Charles Boggan Beth Reeves By Charles Boggan Rev. and Mrs. Eddie Rester By Phillip J. Bailey Linda Richardson By Kim N. Ellis By John L. Nelms Merlin and Lanetia Richardson By Mary Flynn Jim and Charlene Ricks By Phillip R. Webster Carrie Roberts By John Roberts Phil Roberts By John Roberts Emma Robinson By Jeanette Rochelle Sheryl Rodgers By Nancy K. Ketchum Rev. Amy Roller By W. K. McCaskill Rev. Paul Roller By W. K. McCaskill Tim Rosamand By Wendell Meacham Veronica Ross By Phillip R. Webster John and Joyce Sadler By Jack Alexander Kathleen Sanders By Mildred Purvis By Discovery Sunday School Class By Monica Saulters Rhonda Saunders By Ira Harvey Max and Lauren Schmitz By R. L. Schmitz Marcie Schrock By Charles Marquette Don Shelton By Don Shelton Mr. and Mrs. Steve Shurtz By Margo B. Eglin Mr. and Mrs. Willie Simmons By Becky Nowell Mr. and Mrs. Homer Sledge By Becky Nowell Nevin Sledge By Becky Nowell Marge Smith By Bob Kyzar Missie Smith By Scott Guerry Rob Snell By Jesse McDonald Steve Snell By Jesse McDonald Rev. Thomas Sorrell By Brad Dye Rev. and Mrs. Stephen Sparks By Leslie R. Fletcher Louise Sparrow By James M. Sparrow James and Judy Spratley By Robert E. Green Stewarts of Training By Terri Case Paige Stowe By Eva Ellis Eleanor Stringer By Lillie Hannon June Sullivan By Walter W. Blain Venita Tadlock By Charles Boggan Cleo Taylor By Donna Taylor Clifton Taylor By Donna Taylor Donnie and Carol Taylor By Clifton Taylor Patrick and Betts Theriot By Richard Henley Sheena Thomas By Sherine Thomas Robert Thompson By Cecelia Burks Jeanette Thrash By Charles Boggan Jerry Torrence By Darlene Slater
Alyssa Travani By Kai Peterson Ellen Elise Treadway By Marcus A. Treadway Marc Treadway By Marcus A. Treadway Betty Trotti By Dennis Smith Tad and Joyce Trowbridge By Phillip R. Webster Sarah Tyler By Mitch Tyler Bill and Jean Voss By Bob Kyzar Karen Voss By Pelahatchie United Methodist Women George and Ann Walker By William Eastman Mr. and Mrs. Paul Warrington By Becky Nowell Elizabeth Wasson By Rodger Wasson Sarah Wasson By Rodger Wasson Evelyn Wesley By Cecelia Burks Walley Wesley By Cecelia Burks Valorie Westbrook By Charles Boggan Robert Whitehead By Michael Hutton Ayla Williams By Kate C. Williams Victor Williams By Victor williams Eddie and Vriginia Ann Wilson By Evelyn B. Wofford Sarah Windham By Don Shelton Edward Ted Woodall, III By Edward Woodall Sid Worthy By Charles Marquette Martha Wright By Emmett Mitcham Dr. and Mrs. Kent Wyatt By Becky Nowell James M. Young By Robert O. Phillips Mary Young By Jeff Livesay The Women at the Gate By George Buell
In Memory of
(Given 5/5/2015 – 2/5/2016) Danny Aldridge By Ted Kendall Ruby Alford By Kirk Graves Felice Anders By Mike O’Brien Anne Anderson By Marion L. Towery Don and Reva Anderson By Don Anderson Kay Appel By Trinity United Methodist Church Jane Hudson Atkins By Susan McCracken John and Julia Atkins By Newt P. Harrison Wilma Baggett By Robert Alderman Ann Freeman Bailey By Frank H. Jones Rhonda Bailey By Nancy K. Ketchum Gladys Barker By Thomas Lobrano Imogene Barker By Reggie Jones By Fred Anderson Max Barkley By Dan Young Opal Barnhill By Joyce B. McCay Billy Barrett By Marion L. Towery Jerald Beasley By Grace M. Ackle Ernest Becker By Joan F. Becker Lucille Beddingfield By James W. Sacca Espernola Bell By Frank Spires Alexine Bennett By Susan Freeman
Timothy J. Bentley, Jr. By Frank H. Jones John C. Berry By John C. Berry Earl Blackwell By Marcia Barrow Madelyn Blackwell By Russell D. Healy Charles Bobo By Willie Bobo Thomas Booth By Joe P. Cox Marguerite Bowen By W. K. McCaskill Ventrice Box By Tommy Box Don Breazeale By Kirk Graves Edith Bridges By Rosalind B. Ross Cecil Brown By Donnie Brown Lydia Brown By Donnie Brown Stan Brown By Judy Lacy Leon Browning By Wiley G. Strahan Bettye Bryant By Kimberly Hodges By David Jensen By Nell C. Moore By First Community Bank By Michael McCully Lynn Burnett By Cecelia Burks Louise Burnham By William Lancaster Helen Burns By Harvey S. Lewis Cindy Bynes By Catherine B. Hill Rosemary Everett Cady By Pisgah United Methodist Church Rev. Loyd Calcote By Charles Seabury Betsy and Hugh Caldwell By Mary Frances Caldwell Charles Carnes By Joe P. Cox By David H. Cox Daniel Louis “Danny” Carroll By Joyce Craig Aust Earlene Carrubba By Lois G. Smith Charles Carson By Nela C. Hughes Louise Chaney By Carol Miller Brantley Cruz Clark By Gregory Bates By Gregory Garrett By Margaret Yoste By Barbara Taylor Kenneth Clay By Beverly A. Clark Murray Collum By Allen Wood Doris Cooper By Treves H. Cooper Erma Cooper By Clarence M. Shannon Charlene Cotton By Jane C. Hanes Dewitt Crawford By Annie Pearl Triplett Louis Crawford By Charles Kennedy Bernard Crump By Mary Howard Frank Curlee By Sarah G. Thompson Kent Michael Curtis By W. Edwin Curtis Janie Curtiss By Grace M. Ackle Willie Daniel By Roy H. Ruby Mrs. & Mrs. W. W. Dannenbnerg By William L. Dannenberg Charles Davis By Abner C. Young Henry E. Davis By Joyce Craig Aust Sara McPherson Davis By Allen Wood Thurston Davis By Dan Young Angela Denson By Ted Kendall Sandra Dew By William Hankins
Ann Dowdy By Gene Ward Phyllis DuBose By Kirk Graves J. Donald Duggar By Anita Duggar Charles Easley By Lamar L. Stokes Marvin Edwards By Bettie L. Jeffreys Heber Ethridge By Tom C. Fenter Beverly Burkhalter Evans By Joyce W. Whitaker Clay Farr By Danny Mooney Richard and Ruth By Norman Wyndham Margaret Fisher By Betty Griffin Randy Flowers By Joe R. Moore Tom Fortenberry By Jerry Breakfield Ann Foshee By Harvey S. Lewis Lillian Dee Gaines By Betty Jo Phillips Frances Gilliland By Robert N. Gilliland Ruth Gilpin By Abner C. Young Camp Glory By Leanne T. George Edwina Goodman By William F. Goodman Morris Gray By John B. Collier Bethany Greer By Bobby Greer Scott Greer By Bobby Greer Irvin Edward Griffin By Hembree Brandon Anita Gunter By Doyce W. Gunter Joyce Hall By Dorothy P P. DuBose Will Hammond By Kirk Graves Robert Hammons By Allen Wood David Hannon By Lillie Hannon Gene Hannon By Lillie Hannon Bertha Mae Hardin By Levonia Harthcock Robert Harrell By Eugene Bailey Amy Harrington By Donna Taylor Ocie and Ruth Harris By William S. Harris John Haynes By Senatobia District of the UMC Harry Paul Hoffman By Marilyn Hoffman Mr. and Mrs. Robert Holden By Thomas Evans Jo and Bill Holladay By Robert Lawson Holladay Doris Hollinger By Tom Brady Molly Howard By Annie Pearl Triplett Wade Hughes By Wesley Hughes Will Hughes By Wesley Hughes Kelly Hull By Judy Lacy Joe Hussey By Dan Young Jane Hyde By Kirk Graves Elizabeth Jackson By John G. Jackson William J. “Bill” James By S. R. Bounds William James By Robert Gorday By Mark Gorday By Jan S. Franus Charlene Johnson By Betty Jo Phillips Gary Mack Johnson By Brenda Hillman Betty Jones By Fred Blackledge Lillian May Jones By Kenneth Denley
Sara Kelly By Don Raley Grady Ketchum By Nancy K. Ketchum Susan Ketchum By Nancy K. Ketchum Grace Kilroy By Pat & Beverly Fairchild By Pamela Lane By Dorothy Scobee By Cheryl F. Hood By Terry W and Mary D Bennett By Charles Cox By Dana Hanchey By Mary Ellen Bee By Southside Barber and Style By Raymond Lamonica By Evans Investment Advisors, LLC By James Lee By Robert A. Barrett By Mary O. Pierson By Paulsen Armstrong By Gene Ohmstede By Duell E. Wood By Storme Wood HIillary Kissinger By E. J. Dennis By Dick Hallenus By Janet Vick Alan Kitchen By Genevieve Harris Ken Kleinschmidt By Sam L. Presley Charles Kriss By Donna Taylor Auline Havard LaCagnina By Cornelia F. McDaniel Marjorie Lampkin By Thomas G. Clark Mr. and Mrs. T.H. Landrum By Thomas M. Landrum Molly Laseter By Melvin T. Roland Horace Ledgewood By Dan Young Elizabeth Lee By Nancy K. Ketchum Azria “Bobby” Lewers By Abner C. Young Robert Lightsey By Carol Anne Lightsey Jack W. Lilley By Emelyn W. Lilley Jack W. Lilley, Sr. By Emelyn W. Lilley Thomas Lindley By Lanny Bateman Rebekah Lipscomb By Abner C. Young Frederick Long By Louise W. Long Michael D. Long By John Long Carolyn Lowe By Ron Stephens Etta Lunamand By Roger Graeber C. A. Luper By Luran L. Buchanan Gayle Lyman By Stewart Lyman Billie Madison By Wiley G. Strahan Robert Marshall By Dan Young Hazel Martin By Allen Wood Jimmie Mayfield By Mary Kathryn Mayfield Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Mayfield By Mary Kathryn Mayfield Lee McCarty By Allen Wood Mary Ann McCarty By Terry G. Thomas Dorothy McCaskill By W. K. McCaskill Billly McCord By Nelda Patton By Kenneth Denley By Billy D. Fielder By Bonnie Merritt By Steve Bailey By Shady Grove Methodist Church
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Honor/Memorial Homer and Sadie Ravencrafat By Lelia Kinabrew Richard Redd By Dan Young J.C. Rhymes By Genevieve Harris June Rials By Bobbie E Carlisle Jo Frances Richardson By Gwen Ross D. R. Roberts By Jerry Autry Ronnie Robertson By Allen Wood Ronnie Robertson By Mike Nix Mattie Nadine Rosier By Martha Klaus Mattie Rosier By Michael Allen Brenda Rowell By Robert E. Green Louie Ruffin By Charles Nicholson By Martha Huckins By Clyde Ellis By Hazel Daniels By New Augusta Presbyterian Church By Joe Clay Hamilton By Jude & Jude, PLLC By Aultman Law Firm, LTD. Julian A. Russell By Marsha W. Darnell Syllvia Ann Daws Russell By Joyce Craig Aust Martha Rutledge By Susan L. Craig Wilmuth S. Rutledge By Anne R. Thompson Barbara Ryland By Wiley G. Strahan Sam Samples By Carol Miller Harry and Leta B. Sanders By Jo Leta Carpenter Kathleen Sanders By Lucy Weber Malcolm Savage By Betty K. Ellis Eual Schaefer By Sarah Jean Schaefer Edward Sciple By Joyce Craig Aust Kenneth Scruggs By Kenneth Denley Lillian Seals By Joyce Craig Aust Mr. and Mrs. L.T. Senter By Eva Lee Henley Lamar Shepherd By David H. Cox Annette Sligh By Bobbie P. Rhodes Annie Sligh By Charles Putnam Tom Slough By Laurene Eakin Elsie Smith By Decatur Methodist Church Richard Smith By Ted Kendall Robert Smith By Cecelia Burks Elizabeth McClatchy Sparks By Charles H. McClatchy Billy Stallings By Mack Stallings Margaret Stevenson By Misti Meyer Matt Stewart By Doug Britt Edna Mae Stringer By Kirk Graves Johnnie Stringer By Maurice Dantin John Stuckey By Carole C. Milner Felix Sutphin By Roger Miller Edward Swider By Allen Wood Lula Mae Tassin By Jerry Breakfield Margaret Thomas By John E. Dees By Larry Duckworth Barbara Thompson By Rusty Healy Agency, Inc.
Ed Thompson By Betty Ann Perkins Jay Thurman By Thomas G. Clark Jody Tidwell By Kirk Graves Harmon Tillman By Mary Gail Freeman By Sarah Shultz By Frank Webb Dana Tillman Lamb By Polly M. Marshall Annie Pearl Triplett By Robert G. Ellis Bette Trotter By Katie Sims Betty Trotti By Kathleen Lyell By Monterey United Methodist Church By David Richardson By Gary Elliott By Joyce Carney By Jimmy Trotti By James Bailey By Mary Manasco Rupert Tullos By Judy Lacy By Brenda Hillman Albert J. Turnage, Jr. By Virginia Turnage Josh Turner By Walter M. Burns Kim Vickers By John Owens Mildred Viner By Stan J. Viner Robert Vinson By Willie Bobo Fred A. Waits By James L. Waits Brett Walker By Roger Graeber Richard Warren By James C. Eckert Gill Watkins By Betty C. Davis Homer Watkins By James David Fulton By Annie Pearl Triplett James Larry Watts By Gaylord Long Virginia Wells By Lee Roy Wells Sarah Wheat By Judy Lacy Barbara White By Jessie Oswalt Reba Whitley By William P. Howard Jimmy Whitt By Barry Whitt Henry J. and Veda P. Whilhite By Marion L. Wilhite Lester Wilkerson By Rusty Healy Agency, Inc. Fathers at Williamsburg UMC By Williamsburg United Methodist Church Wray W. Willis By Randy Willis Harriett Wood By J O Wood Jackson Woodall By Thomas M. Landrum Charles and Nettie By William R. Woodruff Harvey Wright By Joy Wright M. L. Wroten By Jeff Waller Jim Young By Dan Young Tyler Young By Diane Tanksley
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MCH Spring Events April 23, 2016 Day of Hope: Community Day on Campus Gather your family or church group and spend the day with our youth, tour our campus, enjoy lunch and a live auction. May 12, 2016 Methodist Children’s Homes Golf Classic Golf for a great cause. Entry Fee Includes Lunch | Range Fee | Cart Fee | Green Fee | Gift Bag | 2-3 Flights | Door Prizes | Beverages and Snacks | Chance to win a NEW VEHICLE on a hole in one PAR 3s. For more information contact Carl Tudor (601) 594-8170. Dec 11, 2016 Little Light of Mine Special Offering Encourage your church to be involved in the first Little Light of Mine Special Offering to benefit our children.