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Mr. John “Johnny “ C. Walker,
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Mr. Brent Hampton (Property Chair)
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Mrs. Eugenia Henderson
Ms. Hannah Allen
Ms. Hannah Allen
Rep. Penny Houston
Rev. Jim Davis
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Mr. John “Johnny “ C. Walker, III
Mrs. Caroline Edenfield
Mrs. Cater C. Thompson
Bishop Robin Dease
Ms. Alison E. Evans President / CEO
Ms. Alison E. Evans
President / CEO
Dr. Jeffery Lawrence
/ Programs and Services
Ms. Cheryl King
Rev. Teresa Edwards
Rev. Teresa Edwards
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Mrs. Caroline Edenfield
Mrs. Merita Evans
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Dr. Stan Littleton (Chair)
Mr. Bill Fickling
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Dr. Jay Harris
Bishop David Graves
Dr. Paula Lewis
Nancy Abarca
Dr. Scott Hagen
Mrs. Jill C. Myers
Mrs. Jill C. Myers
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Mrs. Jill Stapleton
VP / Clinical Services
Mrs. Robin Trantham VP / Operations
Mrs. Robin Trantham VP / Operations
Mr. Bruce Stanfield
Dr. Jeffery Lawrence
VP / Programs and Services
Dr. Jeffery Lawrence VP / Programs and Services
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Mrs. Jill Stapleton
Mr. Lonnie Bivins
Mrs. Jill Stapleton VP / Clinical Services
VP / Clinical Services
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Mr. Bruce Stanfield VP / Finance
Mr. Bruce Stanfield VP / Finance
Mrs. April Mouton Beal
Chief Development Officer
Mr. Lonnie Bivins VP / Facilities
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Mrs. Caroline Edenfield
CEO / The Foundation of
Mrs. April Mouton Beal Chief Development Officer
Ms. Diane Gilliam Chief Development Officer
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Mr. Frank Gaudry (Treasurer & Finance Chair)
Mr. Frank Gaudry (Treasurer & Finance Chair)
Mr. Max Manack
Dr. Ben Gosden
Mr. David Green (Secretary)
Mrs. Elaine Ruckel
Rev. Kirk Hagan
Mr. David Green (Secretary)
Mr. Brent Hampton (Property Chair)
Mrs. Toni Gregory (Development Chair)
Rev. Kirk Hagan
Rev. Michelle Hayes
Ms. Eugenia Henderson
Mr. Brent Hampton (Property Chair)
Rev. Lee Smith
Rep. Penny Houston
Mrs. Eugenia Henderson
Mr. Russell Lipford
Dr. Laudis H. “Rick” Lanford
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Mrs. Karen C. Shockley (Children & Family Services Chair)
Mrs. Cater C. Thompson
Mr. C.L. Neville (Alumni President)
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Ms. Cheryl King
Rep. Penny Houston
Mrs. Jan Tripp (Personnel Chair)
Mrs. Cater C. Thompson
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Ms. Alison E. Evans President / CEO
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Rev. Jim Davis
Nancy Abarca
Rev. Teresa Edwards
Mrs. Merita Evans
Mr. John “Johnny “ C. Walker, III
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Dr. John A. Walker
Mrs. Jan Tripp (Personnel Chair)
Mrs. Elaine Ruckel
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In response to Christ and the Church, the mission of The Methodist Home is to be a model agency that restores childhoods, strengthens families and cultivates a people-building organization.
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Mrs. Karen C. Shockley (Children & Family Services Chair)
Dr. Ben Gosden
Mr. David Green (Secretary)
Executive Vice President
Dr. Paula Lewis
Mr. Russell Lipford
Mrs. Loida Waters
Mrs. Staci G. Vickers (Vice Chair)
Rev. Lee Smith
Dr. John A. Walker
Mrs. Toni Gregory (Development Chair)
Rev. Kirk Hagan
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Rev. Doreen Smalls
Rev. Reggie Williams
Mrs. Jan Tripp (Personnel Chair)
Mr. Brent Hampton (Property Chair)
In response to Christ and the Church, the mission of The Methodist Home is to be a model agency that restores childhoods, strengthens families and cultivates a people-building organization.
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Mrs. Loida Waters
Mrs. Robin Trantham VP / Operations
Rev. Reggie Williams
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Mrs. Eugenia Henderson
Rep. Penny Houston
Mrs. Staci G. Vickers (Vice Chair & Nominations Chair)
Ms. Cheryl King
We accept children and youth of race, color, creed, national origin religious background. The Methodist Home is an equal opportunity employer and provider.
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To comply with privacy expectations put in place by the state of Georgia, The Methodist Home will no longer have identifiable pictures of our DFCS children in our magazine. We have also changed the names of many of our children in the magazine to protect their privacy. We appreciate your support and understanding.
To comply with privacy expectations put in place by the state of Georgia, The Methodist Home may edit identifiable pictures of our DFCS children in our magazine. We have also changed the names of many of our children in the magazine to protect their privacy. We appreciate your support and understanding.
To comply with privacy expectations put by the state of Georgia, The Methodist will no longer have identifiable pictures DFCS children in our magazine. We have changed the names of many of our children magazine to protect their privacy. We appreciate your support and understanding.
GRATEFUL HEARTS ARE REFRESHED TOGETHER
“A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.”
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Proverbs 11:25 (NIV)
Proverbs is often referred to as a book of wisdom, and chapter 11 certainly offers many thoughtful sentiments on honesty, integrity and righteousness. There are inspiring words which promote accountability, shape character and guide generosity. A periodic reading is beneficial for all as we move through life’s seasons of growth and change.
On one cold and windy day, I found myself in this chapter, thinking about you. As I pondered God’s word, verse 25 kept reverberating in my mind. Ironically, it was not the first part about generosity and prosperity, but rather the latter, “whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.” I praised God for the people who have demonstrated remarkable generosity so our kids could be refreshed. You are one of those people!
Your kindness gives our boys, girls and their families a new start. You help us restore childhoods, strengthen families and build up the people we serve.
Imagine the feeling of being refreshed – newness, clean, cleansed, strengthened… both an exhale of things from the past, along with an exhilaration as you breathe in hope
ALISON EVANS President/CEO, The Methodist Home
for the future. What an amazing gift you share with us!
Together, we also need to claim the second part of that verse. In the act of giving and caring, my sincere prayer is that YOU are also refreshed! I rejoice with you in your obedience in your faithful commitment to our ministry. I thank God for you and the way He is working through you as you help His children. It feels so good to give and to be refreshed in our spirit, knowing we have honored God with the first fruits of His blessings in our lives.
Thank you for your incredible support and how it refreshes us. May God see your actions clearly, and pour out His mercy and grace to refresh you in ways only known to Him and you. May He bless you for your steadfast generosity and may you feel the appreciation in our hearts for your help. Your prayers, love and kindness have refreshed us beyond measure and we are so grateful for you.
Warmly,
Alison Evans, President/CEO
Macon Graduates Macon Graduates
After spending eight years in foster care, Malik has faced many ups and downs along the way. For much of his journey, he struggled with anger, which often led to difficulties at school and other challenges. However, through perseverance, Malik has worked hard to overcome his past and build a brighter future. Now, as he prepares to graduate, he looks back on his transformation with a sense of pride.
Malik Matthew
AMalik came to The Methodist Home earlier this year, and although his time with us here has been brief, it has still made an impact. Over the years, he has developed a stronger, healthier mindset, learning how to face each day with resilience. The support and access to resources he found at The Methodist Home have only served him to go even further. After high school, Malik is looking forward to pursuing a career as an automotive technician. Despite the challenges of his past, Malik is stepping forward with confidence and excitement for the future.
As Malik begins this new chapter, we are incredibly proud of his determination and growth. We are excited and looking forward to seeing all that he accomplishes. Congratulations, Malik!
t 19 years old, Matthew is preparing to graduate high school and take the next step toward his future. For the past four years, he has called The Methodist Home his home. A place where he has grown, matured, and worked hard to turn his life around with the guidance of caring adults. “I have received so much help at The Methodist Home that I didn’t get anywhere else,” he shared. Matthew is known for his reliability, kindness, and strong work ethic. Always willing to lend a helping hand, he looks out for those around him.
Currently in dual enrollment courses at Central Georgia Technical College, Matthew plans to continue his education there after graduation. With a good head on his shoulders and a drive to succeed, he is ready to embrace the opportunities ahead. “I’m grateful I have people on my side that care for me,” he shared. As he moves forward, he does so with confidence, knowing he has all the support he needs.
Matthew always strives to maintain a positive attitude and uplift others. His resilience, determination, and caring personality will undoubtedly take him far in life. It has been a privilege to care for Matthew in a time when he needed it most. We are so proud of the person he has become! Congratulations, Matthew!
At 19 years old, Nick is preparing to graduate and step into a new season of life. For many years, The Methodist Home has been a place where he has found encouragement, guidance, and a true sense of family. “I love that there is an all-around family aspect here, and people who come to The Home have a better chance at life,” he shared.
Nick Angel
At 19 years old, Angel is preparing to graduate from Central High School. “I am excited but nervous. I have been here for so long that this place feels like home, and leaving home is hard,” she shared. For the past four years, The Methodist Home has been more than just a place to stay, it has been her family.
Nick has a deep love for creativity, spending much of his time drawing, writing, singing, and having meaningful conversations with his friends. At Central High School, he has been actively involved in ROTC, where he earned the rank of sergeant, as well as track and field, where he competed in discus throwing. With a strong interest in gaming, he hopes to attend college and pursue a degree in game design. But beyond academics and career goals, Nick is driven by a desire to make a difference. “The Methodist Home helps kids like me become better citizens and all-around better people because it helps us find our way,” he shared. As he looks ahead, Nick is determined to give back. He plans to visit The Methodist Home to encourage and uplift others who are walking the same path he once did.
Nick is incredibly grateful for The Home and the difference it has made in his life. “The guidance I have received here is probably the best I have ever had because The Methodist Home provides not only what you need but also what you want, and I have not always had that,” he shared. We are honored to have been a beacon of light and hope for Nick. We are so proud of all he has achieved. Congratulations, Nick!
Angel entered foster care at just six years old and spent much of her childhood in difficult placements. “Most of my group homes and foster homes were not great. There were so many nights I cried myself to sleep. But The Methodist Home was different. It’s so much better here,” she shared. Angel was met with a stable environment and was able to get the help she needed. Despite struggling with anxiety, depression, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Angel worked hard to improve in school. Along the way she gained confidence in herself and formed strong friendships with her peers and staff.
Outside of the classroom, Angel created some amazing memories, including an unforgettable mission trip where she went camping, white-water rafting, and even overcame her fear of heights by ziplining. “I ended up having a lot of fun,” she recalled.
After graduation, Angel plans to enter the workforce, equipped with the independence and life skills she gained at The Methodist Home. She is especially grateful for the guidance she received and the care that helped her navigate her mental health. As Angel takes this next step, we are incredibly proud of all she has accomplished. Her perseverance and growth are truly inspiring. Congratulations, Angel!
Jeremiah
Jeremiah is one of our graduating seniors this year, Class of 2025! After nearly two years at The Methodist Home, Jeremiah has grown tremendously, both in his faith and in his outlook on life. He has faced many challenges, but through it all, he has learned to lean on God.
When he first entered foster care, he struggled to control his temper, often bottling up his emotions until they would eventually explode. Over time, he learned healthier ways to cope, embracing patience and understanding. “I know that one day I will figure it out, I will understand it, and I will move on,” he shared. Jeremiah had to grow up quickly, stepping into the role of a leader for his younger brother. His older sister and brother mean everything to him, and Jeremiah’s greatest goal in life is to serve God while providing for his family in the best way he can.
“Whenever I go through rough times, I feel like God is there,” he shared. “Every time I felt overwhelmed or didn’t understand, I would talk to God, and He would help me calm down.” His faith has been his guiding light, helping him find strength even in the most difficult moments.
Now, Jeremiah looks ahead to a future filled with purpose. He plans to attend technical college and pursue a career in welding, with his ultimate goal of becoming an ironworker. An athlete at heart, he enjoys playing basketball and football in his free time, but his biggest passion is staying grounded in his faith. “I live for God. I live for making my life worthy enough for Him,” he said. No matter what challenges come his way, Jeremiah holds on to one mindset: “Whatever I go through, no matter how hard
or how long it is, through any adversity, I know I will prevail.”
We are incredibly proud of Jeremiah and the young man he has become. His faith, resilience, and determination will undoubtedly lead him to great things. Congratulations, Jeremiah!
Benjamin
Benjamin arrived at The Methodist Home when he was 15 years old. Now, three years later, he is preparing to graduate from high school and take his next steps toward his future. He is looking forward to attending a technical college, where he plans to learn welding. While welding is a strong career interest, he is also excited to explore other fields, such as technology and automotive mechanics. Ultimately, Benjamin’s goal is to gain skills that will help him transition into adulthood and become a responsible, selfsufficient individual.
Being in foster care since the age of six has not been easy. Benjamin shared that his family often made him feel like a “lost cause”, but his time at The Methodist Home changed that. Over the years, he has matured and grown tremendously. “If I would have never come here and met everybody, I would not be the person I am today,” he reflected. He is especially grateful for the staff who have supported and guided him along the way.
As Benjamin prepares for this next chapter, we celebrate his growth, determination, and all he has accomplished. We are proud of him and excited to see what his future holds!
Congratulations, Benjamin!
For Adam, the journey to graduation has been anything but ordinary. A senior at Central High School, he has overcome tremendous obstacles to reach this milestone. If someone had told him a few years ago he would be living at The Methodist Home and preparing to graduate, he would not have believed them. After falling behind in school, Adam had to catch up on four years’ worth of coursework, a challenge that would have discouraged many. But through determination and hard work, he did what once seemed impossible. “That’s why I’m so grateful to be graduating this year,” he shared. “I wasn’t supposed to graduate until 2027.”
While academics have been a major focus, soccer has always been Adam’s passion. He has been playing since he was seven years old and now takes the field as a striker for Central High School’s soccer team. Adam has received
multiple offers from colleges but has chosen to attend Central Georgia Technical College to obtain his Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
Beyond academics and athletics, Adam’s faith has played a pivotal role in shaping his journey. His grandmother nurtured his relationship with God, and even through life’s darkest moments, she never stopped believing in him. “My grandma always wanted me to get baptized,” he shared. “Even when my door was shut and I was going down the wrong path, she saw the brightness of God’s light in me.” Now, he plans to honor her by taking that step in his faith. His spiritual growth has given him clarity about his purpose. “I know God has me on this journey for a reason. If I keep trying to get off the path He wants me on, my life is going to be difficult. But if I walk with Him, I can get closer to God, build stronger relationships, and live a better life with Christ. If I try to walk without Him, then I’ve already failed.”
Adam’s dedication, perseverance, and faith have brought him to this moment, and we could not be prouder. Congratulations, Adam!
Adam shows off his soccer skills!
Jamari
For over three years Jamari has called The Carpenter’s Way Ranch home. His friends and staff describe him as outgoing, jovial, and a person you can count on whenever you need something. Jamari is very excited to be graduating high school and eager to begin this new chapter of his life. He is looking forward to new experiences, new opportunities, and making new friends.
Come fall, Jamari will be attending South Georgia Technical College where he will start advancing towards a career in cyber security. “Since I was young, when I got a new toy, I would break it down and put it back together. I have always wanted to do something with technology,” he shared. Jamari has already proven to have a strong work ethic. Through a work-based learning program in school he has been employed with McDonald’s for over a year. He loves to stay active and has played basketball and football for school and for his county.
But no matter how busy life gets, Jamari always makes time for his faith. “Every day I pray, I pray over my loved ones and all the people I care about. I always try to make
the right choices,” he shared. His faith and character have not gone unnoticed. In 2023 he was honored with the very first Chaplain’s Award at their annual Awards Banquet, along with a Bible engraved with his name. Over the years, Jamari has also received Sanctuary Awards for Nonviolence and Open Communication.
Watching Jamari grow into the responsible, dedicated young man he is today has been a joy. He has overcome challenges, worked hard, and stayed true to himself. We have no doubt his future is filled with endless possibilities, and we cannot wait to see all that he will accomplish. Congratulations, Jamari!
Sincere has been at The Carpenter’s Way Ranch since his freshman year in high school, and we are so proud of his accomplishments. He is graduating from Harris County High School and has achieved A/B Honor Roll this year! Sincere wants to pursue heavy equipment operation as a career. Having already earned a certification in that field in high school, he is ready to graduate and enter the work world. Way to go, Sincere!
Sincere
Rico
Rico has been at The Carpenter’s Way Ranch since his freshman year of high school. This May, he will proudly graduate from Harris County High School, a milestone he once thought would be impossible. “Going to school has been huge for me because before I was at Carpenter’s Way, I wasn’t going to school at all,” he shared. With the encouragement of his staff, he committed to his education. While it wasn’t always easy, Rico persevered and will be graduating with an A/B Honor Roll!
In the fall, Rico will be attending South Georgia Technical College where he plans to explore various trades while earning both his barber’s license and Commercial Driver’s License. Rico feels incredibly blessed for this opportunity, “my mom didn’t graduate high school and it is rare to have a graduate in my family,” he shared. But we know how hard Rico has worked to get where he is today. His peers know it, too. They look up to Rico as a leader and a role model.
In addition to keeping up his grades, Rico has been a dedicated athlete, playing basketball, football and running track throughout high school. He has always embraced every opportunity that came his way to learn and grow. “I’m grateful for everybody that has been in my life while I have been at Carpenter’s Way, they helped me become the person I am today,” Rico shared. We are so proud of Rico and all he has accomplished, and we cannot wait to see the incredible future that lies ahead. Congratulations, Rico!
Gracious
Gracious has lived at The Methodist Home in Americus for about a year and a half. After going back and forth between foster homes for a couple years, she arrived at our doorstep. “This place was so different then where I had been. When I got here, it took time, but I realized pretty quickly that I could be myself,” Gracious shared.
Smart, funny, and good spirited are all words people would use to describe Gracious. However, when she first came to stay at The Home she was going through a lot. She felt so much anger and sadness. But, she made friends right away, connected with our staff, and received counseling. Gracious shared, “The Methodist Home has helped me, it has been so uplifting. I was doing so bad before I got here. It was the respect I was given by these wonderful people that really helped, we just came together. There are such good people here.”
Gracious is incredibly excited to graduate. She is currently exploring her options for college and enjoying her time in her newfound home. One of her favorite things to do besides going to the movies and the park is going to the skating rink. Gracious is so grateful for all the fun and opportunities she has experienced in her time with us. “Just being here, it’s a good feeling,” she shared. We are so proud of you! Congratulations, Gracious!
GIVE FIRST; SAVE SECOND; SPEND LAST!
April 22, 1936 – January 8, 2025
Whenever a family loses a beloved patriarch, words of affirmation, respect and honor soon follow. Such was the case when John F. McMullan was eulogized. His granddaughter Madeline said, “He taught us unforgettable lessons, pushed us to be our best selves, and most importantly, taught us the value of family.” His son, Ted, proclaimed “I’ve never met a more generous soul, nor someone who could be more gleeful, than my father when he was helping someone else.” He also noted one of his father’s guiding principles, “Give first; save second; spend last!”
Those words rang with tremendous authenticity in a letter we received in June of 2024 from John and his wife, Marilyn.
“In reading…The Gateway, we were impressed with the stories of your success with the young men and women featured therein. We were
John and Marilyn made a lifechanging gift!
particularly impressed with the story of Alejandra, who is attending Middle GA State University to pursue a degree in nursing. Marilyn and I are willing to underwrite her education for up to four years to allow her to pursue her goal and hopefully graduate debt free.”
JOHN FRANCIS McMULLAN
Alejandra and her son Allan, a happy little boy full of energy and spunk!
What an astounding, lifechanging gift! John knew Alejandra was a teenager and the mother of a toddler, both living in our EMBRACE cottage for teen moms. He likely also realized that kids in foster care are less likely to graduate from college without a strong support system. This was a quiet, unheralded, and substantial commitment that would literally change the future for this small familyAlejandra and her son.
Today, Alejandra is 19 years old and a sophomore in college. She maintains a 3.15 GPA and is progressing confidently toward her chosen career in nursing. Her son, a happy little boy full of energy and spunk, attends Eagle’s Nest Children’s Center on our main campus. Because of the incredible gift from John and Marilyn McMullan, her path to a successful career is
Allan loves playing outside, especially with his mom!
significantly clearer, better and brighter. Reflect on the words noted previously about John McMullan… “the value of family...a generous soul… gleeful…when helping someone else.” John and Marilyn’s actions reflected both “the talk and the walk” of their beliefs. Publicly and privately, they chose to bless others abundantly. Humbly and without the need for attention or praise, they lived into their faith calling, their family values, and their commitment to “Give first.”
The McMullans’ generosity is remarkable and inspirational. Rev. Dr. Bill Britt, Senior Minister at Peachtree Road
United Methodist Church, captured this sentiment perfectly in his remembrance of John. “Lightening the burdens of others – that’s the mission John was ambitious about! Our world is a better, healthier, and more prosperous place because of the ambitions of John McMullan.”
And while it is quite likely John would be blushing, if not protesting, the praise and distinction given to this generosity, there is wisdom to be gained by his example. May we all lean into the sentiment to “Give first; save second; spend last!” as we offer thanks to God for the example, the impact and the legacy of John Francis McMullan.
WCamari’s Journey
By
Camari Sparks
hen I graduated high school in 2021, I thought a lot about the life I was going to live outside of The Methodist Home. They had given me so much; the staff became family, and the children quickly became friends. I was embraced by so much love there that feeling “alone” was nearly impossible. However, foster care often takes away a young person’s sense of belonging. It can seem as though they have been pulled far away from any trace of what feels “normal.”
Since I left Macon for school, returning to help youth in foster care has been my God-given dream. I cannot fully explain the deep calling I feel for youth like myself, but I do know that our lives are not measured by how many people we meet, but by how many we turn back to help.
I remember when I went off to undergrad at Georgia Southern University, I tried so hard to get back to this feeling of being a “normal kid.” Being in foster care has been the most transformative experience of my life, yet in my education, I almost tried to separate myself from it. What I found, though, is that foster care had exposed me to so many people’s stories and aligned me with my calling. I could not fully be myself unless I leaned into that part of my identity. I cared deeply
about making a
about people and was passionate about making a difference in their
During my time in undergrad, I had many opportunities to learn how to serve others.
my time others.
The Methodist Home made
finishing my degree. My goal is to earn a Masters of Social
The Methodist Home made it possible for me to go on a mission trip to South Florida in my sophomore year through a college ministry I joined. In my junior year, I had the chance to do mission work supporting victims of domestic violence and their children in the heart of Atlanta, Georgia. The Home also supported me when I became an administrative volunteer for Regency Hospice Care, a role I held for nearly a year. I went on to serve in childcare facilities in Atlanta, as well as at The Methodist Home’s Macon campus. In addition, I volunteered at community events for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) in Bulloch County. Currently, I am completing a spring internship at the Georgia Division of Family & Children Services while finishing my degree. My goal is to earn a Masters of Social Work and become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
When I reflect on my journey, I am overwhelmed by the obstacles I have already overcome. I often say that I am, in this moment, everything a younger version of myself would have called a “unicorn.” In the beginning, I was terrified by the idea that I could be both a kid in foster care and also achieve greatness. I knew there was something inside of me, but it was unclear if or how God would make it bloom. God used The Methodist Home to water that seed within me. What I did not realize was that I would one day dedicate myself to helping the same population with whom I had come to identify. I never imagined God had this much in store for me. Self-doubt can be paralyzing, but when I remember my own skepticism at the thought of becoming someone so full of purpose, I push forward toward even more impossible things. When I think of it this way, I am my own wildest dream.
I am proud to reflect on everything I have been through and still have the courage to be part of such an amazing cause, all while carrying the same smile I had when I met you all in 2017! I will continue to be the same loving, caring, and strong Camari you helped me become!
2025 GIVING CHILDHOOD A CHANCE
The 2025 Giving Childhood a Chance Luncheon in Columbus was truly an unforgettable event! Our phenomenal guest speaker, Stephen Kendrick, delivered an inspiring message centered on family, drawing from Psalm 68:5-6— “A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in His holy dwelling.” His words reminded us of the power of belonging and the importance of answering God’s call in our lives. He left us with a powerful question to reflect on: “Lord, what do you want me to do?”
We also had the privilege of hearing from some of our current residents at The Carpenter’s Way Ranch, as well as an alumnus. Each of them shared how their time at Carpenter’s Way has shaped them, giving them stability, support, and a true sense of home. Their stories were a testament to the life-changing impact of The Methodist Home.
With a wonderful meal, an incredible message, and generous hearts in the room, this event was a resounding success. Thank you to everyone who helped make it possible!
SUSTAINING SPONSORS
LEADERSHIP SPONSORS
Rennie & Cathy Bickerstaff
Bobsie Swift
Gib & Fredalene Richardson
Living Grace Global Methodist Church
Billy & Olivia Blanchard
D.Abbo Turner II Family Fund
Betsy Tant Leebern “In memory of Mr. Sonny Smart”
Dylan Alumnus,
who lived at The Carpenter’s Way Ranch from 2013-2015.
Dylan arrived at The Methodist Home’s Carpenter’s Way Ranch when he was just 12 years old. Though his time with us was short, its impact was profound. Looking back on his life, Dylan says, without hesitation, “That place saved my life.”
By the time Dylan reached Carpenter’s Way, he had been bounced around and rejected from multiple foster homes. “I came from a lot of people that don’t really do much with themselves. My mother was a drug addict, my father was never around. The family that I did see were not the greatest examples, they were always in and out of prison. Growing up like that really desensitized me to a lot of things I should not have done,” he shared.
Dylan’s early years in life were marked by instability, which led to a lot of behavioral struggles. Each time he was placed in a new foster home, his anger and distrust grew. He was taken away from the only life he had ever known. A life that, despite its dysfunction, felt normal to him. Now, as an adult, he understands why those circumstances were not safe for a child. But back then, he could not make sense of it.
With every transition, Dylan felt more displaced, more unworthy of love. “If I get in trouble
are they just going to ship me off to the next one?” he constantly wondered. It was The Carpenter’s Way Ranch that finally brought him some relief and stability. It was the first place where mistakes didn’t mean rejection, but guidance. If Dylan made a mistake he was corrected, he was taught. It was the structure and the feeling of finally being accepted that changed everything.
Still, Dylan never imagined that The Carpenter’s Way would bring him something even greater: a father. “The man that ended up adopting me, who is my dad now, is by far the greatest thing in my life,” Dylan shared. Yet, throughout the adoption process, doubt lingered. “I kept thinking, this man doesn’t know what he is getting into.”
That fear only grew as the court date approached. Dylan vividly remembers the moment his soon-to-be father was handed his case file. “I thought, oh no, he’s going to see everything I’ve done.” Bracing himself for rejection, Dylan told him, “You’re not going to want to adopt me anymore.” His father looked at him and asked, “What do you mean?”
“I explained that he’d now seen my
past, everything I had done,” Dylan recalled. “He just looked at me and said, ʻI don’t care about that.’ Then he threw the files away and told me he cared about me.”
That moment changed everything. “I’ll remember that day for the rest of my life.”
Today, at 25 years of age, Dylan still says his dad has never let him down. At times, he still struggles reconciling with his early childhood. However, being at The Carpenter’s Way Ranch and being adopted have replaced a lot of those early memories with joy filled ones. Now, a successful homeowner, Dylan has built a future for himself. He is one of the first in his family to not only own a home, but multiple properties. Professionally, he operates heavy equipment and enjoys his work. And he hasn’t forgotten where he
started. Every Christmas, Dylan gives back to The Methodist Home by purchasing gifts for a child at Carpenter’s Way Ranch, paying forward the kindness that once changed his life.
“I honestly don’t know where I would be if it had not been for The Carpenter’s Way Ranch,” Dylan reflected. “It set in motion my entire life, whether it be my success, learning to deal with my problems, or how I met my dad. I am truly grateful for this place and for anyone who was there to help me. This felt like home for me.”
At The Methodist Home, we are honored to witness stories like Dylan’s, stories of transformation and hope. Because of generous supporters like you, lives are being changed for the better.
Dylan in 2013 at Pierce Chapel with friends Debbie and Tony Driver as Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Seeds of Faith & Love
As spring arrives, I find myself reflecting more and more on the meaning of new life. The seeds that have lain dormant for a period of time begin to rise. As they start to bloom, new life is breathed into them. We have the honor of watching them grow, take shape, and flourish. The same can be said of the children in our care.
“For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God.” – 1 Peter 1:23 (NIV)
As budding flowers sprout, the days grow warmer and the trees begin to thicken with greenery. Nature announces the arrival of spring. As the new season emerges, I think of our children. Much like a seed, we give our youth a good and stable environment where they can grow. We feed, pour into and nurture them. But, most importantly, we help tend to their souls and mend their broken hearts.
I will always remember the day Jeremy was baptized. The sun was setting as a circle of friends and staff gathered around him. As he rose from the water his friends cheered and clapped celebrating his commitment to Christ. Jeremy had been reborn!
Later, after pictures were taken, congratulatory hugs were given, and the crowd had dispersed, I noticed a couple of boys lingering behind. They were talking to our Chaplain about the baptism. One of them shared he wanted to get baptized too but felt he needed to better himself first before he could be accepted into God’s kingdom.
As budding flowers sprout, the days grow warmer and the trees begin to thicken with greenery. Nature announces the arrival of spring. As the new season emerges, I think of our Much like a seed, we give our youth a good and stable environment where they can grow. pour into and nurture them. But, most importantly, we help tend to their souls and mend broken hearts.
Jacob* recently visited our campus while he was on a holiday break from college. While here, he shared with me how grateful he was for his time at The Methodist Home. He told me about his life and the adversity he faced at a young age. Jacob deserved the innocence and joy of a childhood. Instead, he experienced hardships no child should ever have to encounter. But, he found hope with us. The Home gave him the opportunity to heal and provided him with a new outlook on life.
Jacob* recently visited our campus while he was on a holiday break from college. While shared with me how grateful he was for his time at The Methodist Home. He told me his life and the adversity he faced at a young age. Jacob deserved the innocence and joy childhood. Instead, he experienced hardships no child should ever have to encounter. But, hope with us. The Home gave him the opportunity to heal and provided him with a new on life.
As Jacob shared his story, I could see the moments where God had been at work in his life. I could see the path that led him to The Methodist Home. Because of God’s love, our mission, and YOUR faithful giving, Jacob’s childhood was restored.
His words struck me. Our Chaplain reassured him that was not the case, God’s love does not require perfection. Yet, the boy’s words stayed with me because they highlight the deep hurt so many of our kids carry. Children come to The Methodist Home feeling displaced, alone, and broken. The hurt and neglect they have experienced builds feelings of worthlessness and sadness. But, here, at The Home they can find new life. Under our care, our children begin to grow again.
Here, they find safety. They find stability. They find new life.
It warms my heart to see Jacob guide and care for our current residents when he visits The Home now. He is sowing his own seeds of love and hope into our children. Will you help Jacob and all of us here at The Methodist Home continue this critical work for the sake of our youth? We need your support now more than ever!
As Jacob shared his story, I could see the moments where God had been at work in his life. see the path that led him to The Methodist Home. Because of God’s love, our mission, and faithful giving, Jacob’s childhood was restored. warms my heart to see Jacob guide and care for our current residents when he visits The now. He is sowing his own seeds of love and hope into our children. Will you help Jacob and here at The Methodist Home continue this critical work for the sake of our youth? We need support now more than ever!
Our ministry is doing God’s work, giving His children support and hope when they need it most. We embrace each child with open and loving arms. At The Methodist Home, we have the opportunity to show every kid who walks through our doors the incredible life God has planned for them.
But we cannot do this alone.
Your gift has the power to cultivate a garden that can help children grow for generations to come! A thoughtful donation can change a child’s life. Partner with us and give kids like Jacob a warm bed, nutritious meals, caring adults, and a chance to have the childhood they deserve. Help our girls and boys grow towards a bright future. Please support God’s children now through your generosity!
I am asking for your support. Help us continue to plant seeds of faith and love in the hearts of our children who desperately need them. Your kindness can do so much for our youth. When you give a gift, you are helping provide more than just food or shelter. You can help create moments like Jeremy’s baptism –moments that spark healing and spread joy.
Warmly, Alison Evans President/ CEO
Your gift has the power to cultivate a garden that can help children grow for generations to thoughtful donation can change a child’s life. Partner with us and give kids like Jacob a bed, nutritious meals, caring adults, and a chance to have the childhood they deserve. Help our girls and boys grow towards a bright future. Please support God’s children now your generosity!
Your generosity allows us to offer enriching experiences, nurture faith, and provide the loving environment every child deserves.
Warmly,
Alison Evans President/ CEO
P.S. When you see flowers start to bloom, remember our youth and how your kindness helps take care of those we serve. They cannot bloom without you –THANK YOU!
P.S. When you see flowers start to bloom, remember our youth and how your kindness helps take care of those we serve. They cannot bloom without you –THANK YOU!
To Donate, please send us your gift in the enclosed envelope or visit www.TheMethodistHome.org or by scanning the QR code to give now!
To Donate, please send us your gift in the enclosed envelope or visit www.TheMethodistHome.org or by scanning the QR code to give now!
To Donate, please send us your gift in the enclosed envelope or visit
*Name
Fostering Success State Tax Credit
*Annual contribution limits are in effect January 1 - June 30.
Preapproval by the State must be received prior to making a contribution.
◆ Effective July 1, if the $20 million funding goal has not been met, limits will no longer be in effect and you can request your estimated tax liability.
◆ Single individual or Head of Household: up to $2,500
◆ Married filing jointly: up to $5,000
◆ Individual owner of S-Corp, Member of a LLC or Partner in a Partnership: up to $5,000.
◆ C-Corp, Trust or Pass Through Entity electing to pay tax at entity level: up to 10% of GA income tax liability.
*Subject to legislature change
Now in the third year, this tax credit allows you to direct a preapproved amount of your State tax liability to support youth aging out of the foster care system. Taxpayers receive a dollar for dollar State tax credit.
An exciting update for 2025 makes preapproval requests easier for taxpayers. As a qualified foster child support organization (QFCSO), The Methodist Home is now able to submit your preapproval request to the State.
Call 478-751-2811 or scan the QR code below to submit your application information through a secure portal or visit our website and look for the “Tax Credit” flag at the top of the home page.
These funds will help prevent poverty and homelessness for aging foster youth who are continuing their education such as:
◆ Transitional living support
◆ Education including books, tuition, etc.
◆ Vocational training
◆ Counseling and more!
To get started, and for detailed instructions, please visit: www.TheMethodistHome.org/donate
Snow Day!
Earlier this year, a rare and magical snowfall blanketed Georgia, turning our Macon campus into a winter wonderland. For many of our children, it was their very first-time seeing snow, and their excitement was contagious. Laughter and joy filled the air as they rushed outside, bundled up in coats and gloves, ready to experience something they had only ever dreamed of in the south.
Our campus was blanketed in snow earlier this year, it was so beautiful!
They wasted no time, making snow angels and crafting snowmen with big smiles on their faces. Snowball fights broke out across the campus, with kids darting behind trees and laughing as they playfully tossed snow at one another. Some even decided to play a game of soccer in the snow, slipping and sliding but grinning all the while. It was a day filled with pure childhood magic, something every child deserves to experience.
Some of our boys decided to make snow angels!
Allan, one of our EMBRACE babies, enjoying his first time playing in the snow!
Leanna had fun making some epic snowballs for a friendly snowball fight!
Averitt Express donated hygiene products for our kids!
Macon AT&T blessed our children with clothing, toiletries, and more!
The Jasper County 4-H Club donated gifts for kids!
Fort Valley Methodist Church delivered their annual gift to each of our children at our Macon campus!
T h a n k y o u !
Bailey’s Medical Equipment & Supplies generously donated presents for our children!
The Central GA Association of Motorcyclists raised funds with a benefit bike ride and gifts for our youth!
The Tuesday Morning Quilters of Middle Georgia donated 37 beautiful, handmade quilts!
Cochran First Methodist Church donated Christmas gifts for our youth!
The Faith Keepers Sunday School Class gifted our children brand new pajamas!
Thanks to Bloom Closet our youth received new clothes, school supplies, books, and toys!
Hopewell Methodist Church donated gift cards for our girls and boys!
Reeves Construction donated Christmas gifts for our girls and boys!
IBEW donated gifts for our girls and boys!
Midland Church handmade Christmas pillowcases for our boys at The Carpenter’s Way Ranch!
The Flint Energies Foundation awarded The Methodist Home a grant to help with capital improvements!
Robins Financial Credit Union supported our youth with a Year-End gift! Pictured left to right is Diane Gilliam, our Chief Development Officer and Adrienne Cabiness with RFCU.
Griggers Wealth Management helped make our kids’ Christmas dreams come true with their donation of gifts!
Nick Sweat (L) of Sandersville Rotary Club presented President, Alison Evans (R) with a generous check for capital needs!
MOPS blessed our kids with some presents for the holidays!
Irwinville Methodist Church generously donated quilts for our girls and boys!
Waynesboro First Methodist Church helped provide Christmas gifts for our kids!
CELEBRATIONS & TRIBUTES
ANNIVERSARIES
CARLTON & ROSEMARY DUMAS
Janice & Wayne Roberts
MAX & DOROTHY JONES
Dewey & Suzanne Rozar
TRENT & SHANA MCADAMS
Charles & Jeanette McAdams
RETIREMENTS
CAROLINE EDENFIELD
Cameron Bishop
HONOR GIFTS
REVS. ROBERT & CAROLYN ABRAMS
Judge Leslie Abrams Gardner
MR. JIM & MRS. ANGELA ADAMS
Dr. & Mrs. William W. Baxley, Jr.
Robert & Ginger Stribling
MILLIE ADAMS
Rev. Dr. Charles Adams
HAP & ALLYSON ALDRICH
Mr. & Mrs. Dale Mann
AMERICUS COTTAGE
Sandra G. Wardell
AMERICUS FRIENDS
Charles Eames
BETTY L. ANDERSON
St. John Methodist Church
JOHN ANDERSON
Ben, Holly, Daniel & Robert Anderson
ANDREW ARNOLD
Debbie Arnold
KATIE ARNOLD
Debbie Arnold
LARKIN & WINNIE ARNOLD
Debbie Arnold
LINA ARNOLD
Debbie Arnold
RICKY & JANE ARNOLD
Billie & Jim Gatewood
REV. DR. JIMMY R. ASBELL, JR.
Terry & Van Henderson
AZALEA CITY WOMEN’S CLUB MEMBERS
Azalea City Women’s Club
NANCY BAILEY
Linda Degelmann
JOYCE & GARY BARRETT
Ann Lanter
(10/1/24 - 1/31/25)
(10/1/24 - 1/31/25)
DAN SLAGLE
Rick & Kim Lanford
BIRTHDAYS
(10/1/24 - 1/31/25)
CAROLE CHASE
Judy Hodges Interiors
DR. EDWIN CHASE
Judy Hodgens Interiors
SHARI N. CLIFTON
Mrs. Marjorie Harrison
Brenda O’Connor
BARBARA DURVIN
Cathy & Hunter Durvin
TED DURVIN
Cathy & Hunter Durvin
BRENT HAMPTON 80th BIRTHDAY
Jeff, Libby & Lynne at Edward Jones
(10/1/24 - 1/31/25)
CAROLYN BARRY
Evelyn Trimble
HERBERT BATTLE, JR.
Pinehurst Gin Co
Planters Warehouse Inc
ANN B. BEASLEY
Howard Lobaugh
MRS. LEE BELL
Pat & Frank Horne
ANDREW & BRITTANY BENNETT
Claire Chapman
MR. & MRS. JAMES BERG, JR.
Robert & Ginger Stribling
ATLAS & ROSIE BEVERLY
David & Ellen Ratliff & Jeremy
REV. R. T. & MRS. HAILEY BEVERLY
David & Ellen Ratliff & Jeremy
LONNIE BIVINS
Cecil & Julia Baldwin
Rev. & Mrs. Jim Davis
Kay & Brent Hampton
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Kilpatrick
Bryant Longshore
Macon Touchdown Club
JoAnn Roberts
VICKIE BLACK
Mark Patterson
MR. & MRS. JIMMY BLANCHARD
Ginger & Larry Harper
DR. GARY BRADY
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Price
MR. & MRS. WENDELL BRANNEN
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Giddens
MS. WENDY BRANNEN
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Giddens
MR. & MRS. CHARLIE BRAY
Robert & Ginger Stribling
MICHELLE BRIDGES
Claire Chapman
MR. & MRS. TOMMY BRIDGES
Dr. & Mrs. Ronald Hudson
VICKY & TOM BRIDGES
Ann Lanter
BECKY BROOKS
Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin Brooks
JOEY & CAROL BUNN
Andy & Louise Watson
MR. & MRS. GENE BURLESON
Robert & Ginger Stribling
LARRY & JANEY BYRNES
Mrs. & Mr. Robert Clyde Bowman
LT. GEN. & MRS. WILLIAM B.
CALDWELL
Dr. & Mrs. Ronald Hudson
JAN & CARL CAPPS
Stephens Lamb
ERNIE & LARA CARLTON & FAMILY
Charles & Martha Flanders
JOYCE & KIRBY CARLTON
Jan M. McLean
MS. ANGIE CARR
Mr. Daniel Smith
REV. TOM CARRUTH & FAMILY
Mike & Lisa Klug
AARON CARTER
Charles & Martha Flanders
KEVIN & JANETTE CARTER
Charles & Martha Flanders
KYLE & DONNA CARTER
Charles & Martha Flanders
MR. & MRS. WILLIAM CASSIDY
Anne M. Stewart
BRADY MCADAMS 13th BIRTHDAY
Charles & Jeanette McAdams
CHARLES MCADAMS 80TH BIRTHDAY
Jeanette McAdams
TONY MONTFORD
Nancy Montford
TOBY ROBERTS
Mike & Mary Odom
NEAL TALTON
Carlene Talton
Cully Talton
MRS. MAVIS TRICE
Mrs. Glenda Elliott
DONALD CHANCE
Pinehurst Gin Co
Planters Warehouse Inc
JOSH CHANCE
Pinehurst Gin Co
Planters Warehouse Inc
DR. EDWIN CHASE
Mr. William S. Lewis
Mr. Frederick L. Muller
CHILDREN & GRANDCHILDREN
Faye Grice
DR. & MRS. HORACE CHITTY
Mr. & Mrs. Robbie Faust
DERRICK CHITWOOD
Pinehurst Gin Co
Planters Warehouse Inc
OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Davis
SHARI CLIFTON
Will Clifton
Marjorie Harrison
Jane Heying
Brenda O’Conner
Mary Ann Quigley
DR. & MRS. CHARLIE E. CLOANINGER
Mr. & Mrs. Samuel A. McDuffie
CHLOE ROSE CLYBURN
John & Rose Crosby
JOHN & LUCY COCHRAN
Marcia Cochran
REV. MARCIA J. COCHRAN
Mandy & David Cochran
Harriet Underwood
DR. SYDNEY & MRS. CAROL COCHRAN
Marcia Cochran
CAROL COLAMARINO
Vernon & Joan Keenan
HONOR GIFTS (10/1/24
CHARLES, DEBBIE, DAVID
& JIM COLEMAN
Charles & Martha Flanders
MICHAEL CONNER
Pinehurst Gin Co
Planters Warehouse Inc
JAN COOK
Charles & Martha Flanders
MR. & MRS. ARNOLD COOLICK
Robert & Ginger Stribling
CATHY COUGH
Dr. Sharon Hall
BEN COX
Pinehurst Gin Co
Planters Warehouse Inc
REV. KEITH COX
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald H. Rentz
MRS. VANESSA CROSBY
Allentown Methodist Church
HOWARD CROSS
Pinehurst Gin Co
Planters Warehouse Inc
JARED CROSS
Pinehurst Gin Co
Planters Warehouse Inc
ROYCE CROSS
Pinehurst Gin Co
Planters Warehouse Inc
TODD CROSS
Pinehurst Gin Co
Planters Warehouse Inc
WARREN CROSS
Pinehurst Gin Co
Planters Warehouse Inc
WILLIAM CROSS
Pinehurst Gin Co
Planters Warehouse Inc
MR. & MRS. ROBERT CULPEPPER
Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Norris
VERGIL & BETH DAUGHTERY
Catherine T. Daughtery
GARY & MICHELLE DAVIS
Brad, Caroline, Jack & Courtney Edenfield
Monty & Jessica Martin
MELANIE DAVIS
Pinehurst Gin Co
Planters Warehouse Inc
DYLAN DEAL
Debbie Arnold
DR. JOEL & MRS. JOYCE DENT
Treva M. Smith
MR. & MRS. RICKY DIAL & FAMILY
Vernon & Joan Keenan
JOY DICKINSON
Catherine T. Daughtery
VAN & CARLISS DOLLAR
Denis Pharis
James B. Pharis
SUSANNE AULTMAN DORSEY
James Dorsey
- 1/31/25)
RYAN DOSER
Pinehurst Gin Co
Planters Warehouse Inc
STEVE DOSTER
Pinehurst Gin Co
Planters Warehouse Inc
ALICE DOUGLAS
Rev. David & Mrs. Harriette Haygood
JOHN DOUGLAS
Rev. David & Mrs. Harriette Haygood
BO & AMY DRINKARD
Brad, Caroline, Jack &
Courtney Edenfield
Monty & Jessica Martin
RICK & LORETTA DUNBAR
Mildred McAfee
CAROLINE & ANDREW DUNLAP
Susan & Bob Middleton
CAROLINE EDENFIELD
John & Trish Dunaway
Dr. Stan Littleton
Beverly B. Martin
Terry Proffitt
JACQUELINE SHARP EDENFIELD
Brad, Caroline, Jack & Courtney Edenfield
Monty & Jessica Martin
TOMMY EDENFIELD
Brad, Caroline, Jack & Courtney Edenfield
Monty & Jessica Martin
REV. PAUL ELLIOTT & FAMILY
Glen & Sylvia Brown
MRS. PAULA ELLIS & FAMILY
Vernon & Joan Keenan
AL & SUE ELLISOR
Charles & Martha Flanders
SUSIE ETHEREDGE
Sally Baldwin
MRS. DON “MARTHA” EUBANKS
Dr. & Mrs. William W. Baxley, Jr.
Robert & Ginger Stribling
ALISON E. EVANS
Rev. Sandi Conley
Mr. & Mrs. Brown W. Dennis, Jr.
Brad, Caroline, Jack & Courtney Edenfield
Carolyn Goff
Stan Jones
Martha Bowman Church
Monty & Jessica Martin
April Mouton Beal
FELLOWSHIP SS CLASS
Ann Lanter
BILLY & TRUDIE FICKLING
Tom B. Wight
KERRI & BILL FICKLING
Tom B. Wight
ROY & TERESA FICKLING
Tom B. Wight
MR. & MRS. HARRY FITZGERALD
Mary Ann Stephens
REV. HERB & MRS. REGINA FLANDERS
Ann Lanter
MRS. SARAH FORD
Mary Ann Stephens
LIDDY FOSS
Tom & Dee Dee Tebeau
CHIP FREE
Pinehurst Gin Co
Planters Warehouse Inc
MR. & MRS. MARK FULLER
David & Ellen Ratliff & Jeremy
FRANKLIN T. GADDY
Claire Chapman
MR. & MRS. MARX GAINES
Pat & Frank Horne
BILLIE & JIMBO GATEWOOD
Ana & Bill Harris
MR. & MRS. ROBERT GERBERT
David & Ellen Ratliff & Jeremy
REV. DR. & MRS. BARRY GIDDENS
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Giddens
MR. ERIC GIDDENS
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Giddens
MR. HENRY GIDDENS
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Giddens
MADDUX, PAXTON & LENNOX GIDDENS
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Giddens
GIRLS AT CHANGES SALON
Charles & Martha Flanders
BUDDY & GWENN GLAWSON
Earl & Wanda Barrs
MR. & MRS. KEARNEY GLENN & ZOIE
Robert & Ginger Stribling
GLORY OF GOD
Beth & Stanley Johnson
MR. WAYNE GODWIN
David & Ellen Ratliff & Jeremy
RICHARD GOLDEN
Jeff Spooneybarger
WAYNE & KAREN GOODLIN
Brad, Caroline, Jack & Courtney Edenfield
Monty & Jessica Martin
ATTORNEY MIKE GRAY
Ann Lanter
MR. & MRS. DONALD GREEN
Pinehurst Gin Co
Planters Warehouse Inc
JUDGE & MRS. HARDY GREGORY
Rev. Dr. & Mrs. Shane Green
TONI GREGORY
April Mouton Beal
MR. & MRS. WARREN GRICE
Robert & Ginger Stribling
DR. & MRS. RALPH GRIFFIN
Judy Hodges Interiors
CINDI & THOMAS GRIFFITH
Miriam & Robbie Terrell
BILLY GRIGGS
Pinehurst Gin Co
Planters Warehouse Inc
CLEGG GRIGGS
Pinehurst Gin Co
Planters Warehouse Inc
GEORGE GRIGGS
Pinehurst Gin Co
Planters Warehouse Inc
SUE GRIGGS
Joy & Terrell Stanley
BILL & DOT GRIMES
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Barnes
SANDRA HAGA
Ann Lanter
BILL & KAREN HAHN
David & Kathy Blankenship
MRS. NANCY HAMMOND
Vernon & Joan Keenan
LYNDA S. HARBUCK
Ann Lanter
Ronnie & Leila Singleton
DR. WILLIAM “BILL” HARGRAVE
Wesleyan College
BILL & ANN HARRIS
Billie & Jim Gatewood
MR. & MRS. PRESTON HARRIS
David & Ellen Ratliff & Jeremy
WARREN HARRISON
Crossroads SS Class
MARGIE & RICK HAWKINS
Ben, Holly, Daniel & Robert Anderson
MR. & MRS. JAMES A. HELBERG
Mary Ann Stephens
ANGELA BYRE HELTON
Alan Helton
CLAY HELTON
Macon Touchdown Club
MR. & MRS. SAM HENDERSON
Tim Adams
MRS. LOIS HENRY
Treva M. Smith
REV. CREEDE & MRS.
BONNIE HINSHAW
Leolene Tate
ADAM HORNE
Pinehurst Gin Co
Planters Warehouse Inc
BILL HORNE
Pinehurst Gin Co
Planters Warehouse Inc
MRS. O. WENDELL HORNE, SR.
Pat & Frank Horne
TERRELL HUDSON
Pinehurst Gin Co
Planters Warehouse Inc
CATHY HOULE
Helen Curtis
MRS. DEB HOUSE
Dr. Wiley Drury
MARGOT HOWARD
Mandy & David Cochran
RENEE HUBBY
Robert & Ginger Stribling
HONOR GIFTS (10/1/24
Mr. & MRS. JEFFERY M. HUDSON
Dr. & Mrs. Ronald Hudson
DR. & MRS. TOMMY HUDSON
Ginger & Larry Harper
MR. & MRS. RODNEY HUFFMAN
Mary Ann Stephens
DIANA HULLINGS
Sherie Moses
JENNIFER HUNTER
Marjorie Merritt
EVA HUTCHERSON
Claire Chapman
JUNE & WILLIAM HUTCHINGS
Jeff & Connie Manguno
Melanie Miles
JERRY HYATT
Jolie & Nick Craig
FRAN IVEY
Rev. Jon Beck
BRINDA SHETTY, DAVID, DEVI & MIRA JOHNSON
Dewey & Suzanne Rozar
CHARLES & CAROL JOHNSON
Dewey & Suzanne Rozar
DANIEL & KATE JOHNSON & FAMILY
Dewey & Suzanne Rozar
JOEL & ROBIN JOHNSON
Dr. Robert C. Bowman
MRS. JOYCE JOHNSON
Ginger & Larry Harper
DR. KIM W. JOHNSON, MD
Georgia Neurosurgical Institute
MR. & MRS. STEVE JOHNSON
David & Ellen Ratliff & Jeremy
MISS BETH JONES
Mr. & Mrs. Verlin Jones, Jr.
CATHY & VERLIN JONES
Raymond & Peggy King
MALLORY C. JONES, III
Charles S. Jay
BRANDI JUKES
Charles & Martha Flanders
BREANNA KAJFAS
Mr. Glenn Cribb
TERRY & GRACE KASULKA
Andy & Louise Watson
JACKSON KEENAN
Frances Hogan
Vernon & Joan Keenan
John Sakers
JOAN & VERNON KEENAN
Nancy Hammond
Mr. & Mrs. Dale Mann
MR. & MRS. LAWRENCE KEENAN
Vernon & Joan Keenan
MR. & MRS. SIDNEY
KEENAN & FAMILY
Vernon & Joan Keenan
V. MACK KEENAN, III
Vernon & Joan Keenan
BRIAN & ASHLEY KELLEY
Allison Sternenberg
- 1/31/25)
RHETT & BRIANA KICKLIGHTER
Mr. Wes Kicklighter
MR. & MRS. PAUL KILPATRICK
Ginger & Larry Harper
VERNON KIRKSEY
Pinehurst Gin Co
Planters Warehouse Inc
KATE, BENTON & RHODES KLEIBER
Debbie Arnold
MR. & MRS. RYAN KLIEBER
Debbie Arnold
DEBORAH & L. C. LANE
Jim & Jean McLendon
DADDY RICK LANFORD
Earl & Wanda Barrs
MR. & MRS. CHRIS LANGE & FAMILY
Mary Ann Stephens
PAUL LANGSTON
Pinehurst Gin Co
Planters Warehouse Inc
MRS. BARBARA B. LAWSON
Mrs. Grace Daniel
Harley & Nichole Lawson
Sabra Lawson
Martin Neff
Nancy & Stephen Remler
MR. & MRS. KEVIN L. LEDBETTER
Dr. & Mrs. Ronald Hudson
MELANIE & DAVID LEE
Raymond & Peggy King
JIM & CRISTINA LEKAS
David & Kathy Blankenship
LEE L LEMKE
Mr. & Mrs. Lee Robert Lemke
BRITTANY LEWIS
Barney Hester
MR. & MRS. NEAL LITTLEJOHN
Ginger & Larry Harper
DR. CHARLES STAN LITTLETON
Deborah & C. Thomas Cain
JERI LOOMIS
Robert & Ginger Stribling
JON & BECKY LOWE
Rev. Dr. & Mrs. Bob Moon
MR. & MRS. DONNIE LUCAS & FAMILY
Vernon & Joan Keenan
JOHNNY LUCAS
Pinehurst Gin Co
Planters Warehouse Inc
MIKE LUCAS
Pinehurst Gin Co
Planters Warehouse Inc
MACON TOUCHDOWN CLUB
Howard & Amelia Holleman
Gene Kernaghan
MR. & MRS. MAC MACKEY
Dr. Wiley Drury
CONNIE & JEFF MANGUNO
June & William Hutchings
MR. & MRS. DALE MANN & FAMILY
Vernon & Joan Keenan
FRED & TRACI MARTIN
Brad, Caroline, Jack &
Courtney Edenfield
Monty & Jessica Martin
MS. JANI MARTIN
Bill Cook
SUZANNE MARSHALL
Holly Hill
FRANK MAY
Susan May
MR. RICK MAYS
Mary Ann Stephens
GRACE C MCALEER
Dr. & Mrs. Charles McAleer
WAYNE & ANGELA MCCLELLEN
Charles & Martha Flanders
SAM MCCLESKEY
Pinehurst Gin Co
Planters Warehouse Inc
STUART MCCLESKEY
Pinehurst Gin Co
Planters Warehouse Inc
BABE MCGOWAN
Pinehurst Gin Co
Planters Warehouse Inc
BILL & KATRINA MCINTOSH
Mr. & Mrs. Sherrod McCall
LINDA B. MCINTOSH
John Barnes
ALBERT & SALLY MCKAY
Andy & Louise Watson
DR. DWIGHT MCLAURIN
Howard & Lynn White
JIM & LEANN MCLENDON & FAMILY
Jim & Jean McLendon
LARRY CAROLYN MCLENDON
Jim & Jean McLendon
LISA MCLENDON
Jim & Jean McLendon
STEPHEN & LAURIE MCRAE
Marcia Cochran
REV. LYNN MEADOWS-WHITE
Dr. Benjamin & Dr. Kathryn K. Cheek
LTC. & Mrs. William P. Duke
Terrence & Nancy Ernst
Mr. & Mrs. Philip J. Johnson
St. Luke Church of Columbus
John & Laura Seman
White Family Trust
CAROL & THAD MEEKS
Tom B. Wight
TIFFANY MEEKS
Tom B. Wight
TREY & CLAUDIO MEEKS
Tom B. Wight
KITTY & ROB MERRITT
Susan & Bob Middleton
ADAIR & MICHAEL MIDDLETON
Susan & Bob Middleton
ANSLEY ALLEN MIDDLETON
Susan & Bob Middleton
CONNOR MIDDLETON
Susan & Bob Middleton
DREW MIDDLETON
Susan & Bob Middleton
GEORGIA & LUKE MIDDLETON
Susan & Bob Middleton
SUSAN & BOB MIDDLETON
Dr. & Mrs. Bruce Yandle
MELANIE MILES
June & William Hutchings
MRS. BARBARA MILLER
Pat & Frank Horne
JANI MILLER
LCDR & Mrs. Ronald L. Wolfe, USN, Ret.
DAPHNE W. MOODY
Sally “Sara” Clark
REV. DR. BOB MOON
Martha Bowman Church
Wesleyan College
BAM MOORE
Pinehurst Gin Co
Planters Warehouse Inc
SCOTT MOORE
Pinehurst Gin Co
Planters Warehouse Inc
TOBY MOORE
Pinehurst Gin Co
Planters Warehouse Inc
WANDA MOORMAN
Tom B. Wight
DEBBIE MOSAKOWSKI
Holly Hill
MRS. MARY MOYE
Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Norris
REV. RICHARD MOYE
Melanie Moye
IRV & DIANE NAYLOR
Ted & Barbara Durvin
DR. HOMER & MRS. KAY NELSON
Susan Nelson
NEWCOMERS AND FRIENDS OF COLUMBUS GA.
Sarah Bullard
JOHN NICOLELLA
Dianne Hull
MS. CONNIE NORRIS
Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Norris
JOY NORRIS
The Adult SS Class
JOHN NUTT
Pinehurst Gin Co
Planters Warehouse Inc
ELIZABETH OGIE
Martha R. Whatley
BUCK, BESS & SALLY O’STEEN
Debbie Arnold
OUR GRANDCHILDREN
Mr. & Mrs. Dana Smoak
MR. & MRS. LYNN PAGE
Ginger & Larry Harper
JOHN & MAXINE PARRISH
Vernon & Joan Keenan
MR. & MRS. HEATH PATTERSON
Pinehurst Gin Co
Planters Warehouse Inc
HONOR GIFTS (10/1/24
ROBERT PECHE
Mr. & Mrs. Robert K. Peche, III
ANN PEEBLES
Charles & Martha Flanders
MR. & MRS. CHRIS PEEBLES
Ginger & Larry Harper
BONNIE PERRY
Davisboro UMC Adult SS Class
MR. DON PETTIT & FAMILY
Vernon & Joan Keenan
MR. & MRS. ARTHUR PHILLIPS, JR.
Mary Ann Stephens
LARRY & WANDA POPE
David & Kathy Blankenship
MATT POWERS
Pinehurst Gin Co
Planters Warehouse Inc
MR. & MRS. PHIL PRICE & FAMILY
Vernon & Joan Keenan
REV. MEG PROCOPIO
Dr. Robert Jones
TERRY & SALLY PROFFITT
Brad, Caroline, Jack & Courtney Edenfield
Monty & Jessica Martin
Jane & Moye Walker
LYNDA LEE & FRANK PURVIS
Billie & Jim Gatewood
THEA RAMSEY
Barney Hester
NORRIS & LINDA RANDALL
Rev. & Mrs. H. Eugene Barlow
AMY RATLIFF
David & Ellen Ratliff & Jeremy
LACIE RATLIFF
David & Ellen Ratliff & Jeremy
AMY & TJ RAULS
Marianne & Robert Moss
MARILYN RAY
Christie Hurlock
ROB RAY
Pathfinders SS Class
Perry Methodist Church
AMY & MARK RED
Tom B. Wight
JOHN & LEE REEVES
Andy & Louise Watson
MR. & MRS. LOWRY REID
Ginger & Larry Harper
MR. & MRS. RONALD A. REYNOLDS
Mary Ann Stephens
JERRY RHODES
Pinehurst Gin Co
Planters Warehouse Inc
MRS. MARY RHODES
Brandy Wheeler
MR. & MRS. LOU RICCARDI
Billie & Jim Gatewood
LYNDA & STEVE ROBERTS
Brad, Caroline, Jack &
Courtney Edenfield
Monty & Jessica Martin
- 1/31/25)
MARY JEANNE ROUGHTON
Luanne Brooker
MR. & MRS. ANDY ROYSTON
David & Ellen Ratliff & Jeremy
ST. LUKE CHURCH
MINISTERS & STAFF
Mr. & Mrs. Ronnie Culbreth
MR. & MRS. JOHN SAKER
& MACHELLE
Vernon & Joan Keenan
CARMEL W. SANDERS
Claire Chapman
CANDY SANGSTER
Terry Proffitt
CHANCE & KENDALL SAXON
Charles & Martha Flanders
MENLA & JOHN SCHWARTZ
Tom B. Wight
JERRY SCOTT
Pinehurst Gin Co
Planters Warehouse Inc
MR. & MRS. BILL SCRANTOM
Ginger & Larry Harper
BYRD SELBY
Mr. Walter & Mrs. Susan Nelson
MR. CHARLES WARREN SELBY, JR.
Warren Associates, Inc.
MR. & MRS. STEVE SHARROW
David & Ellen Ratliff & Jeremy
CLARICE SHEEHAN
Tom Wight
PHYLLIS SHEPARD
Brad, Caroline, Jack & Courtney Edenfield
Monty & Jessica Martin
PAT SHIRES
Mr. Walter & Mrs. Susan Nelson
MR. & MRS. TRED SHURLING
Robert & Ginger Stribling
DR. & MRS. DAN SIGMAN
Ginger & Larry Harper
JANE & DAN SKINNER
Tom B. Wight
GEORGIA SLAGLE
Claire Chapman
DR. & MRS. CHARLES SMAHA
Robert & Ginger Stribling
MR. & MRS. BOONE SMITH
Robert & Ginger Stribling
DAVID SMITH
Pinehurst Gin Co
Planters Warehouse Inc
MR. & MRS. GRADY SMITH
Ann & Ken Hall
JOEL SMITH
Pinehurst Gin Co
Planters Warehouse Inc
K. L. SMITH
Pinehurst Gin Co
Planters Warehouse Inc
KATHRYN SMITH
Susan & Bob Middleton
KEITH SMITH
Pinehurst Gin Co
Planters Warehouse Inc
LAMAR SMITH
Pinehurst Gin Co
Planters Warehouse Inc
MR. & MRS. LAWTON SMITH
& FAMILY
Vernon & Joan Keenan
MARK SMITH
Pinehurst Gin Co
Planters Warehouse Inc
MOLLYE SUE & GARY SMITH
Susan & Bob Middleton
MR. RALPH SMITH
Dr. Wiley Drury
MR. & MRS. STEVE SMITH
David & Ellen Ratliff & Jeremy
JONATHAN SOWAR
Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Sowar
STEVE SOWAR
Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Sowar
TIM SOWAR
Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Sowar
HELEN SPARKS
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Reese
MR. & MRS. BRUCE STACY
Mary Ann Stephens
BRUCE & DEE STANFIELD
Brad, Caroline, Jack & Courtney Edenfield
Monty & Jessica Martin
REV. SCOTT STANFILL
Judge & Mrs. Ronald H. Rentz
MS. SUE STEPENSON
Pat & Frank Horne
ANN STEWART
Michele & William Cassidy
MRS. MIKE STREET
David & Ellen Ratliff & Jeremy
ANNIE STUART
Mr. & Mrs. Stan Stuart
MR. DAN SURLES
David & Ellen Ratliff & Jeremy
MR. MILTON SUTHERLIN
Hawkinsville First UMC
Men’s Devotional Group
HENRY SWAIM
Mr. & Mrs. I. Arnold Hoge
MR. & MRS. TED SWINDLE
Dr. Wiley Drury
MR. & MRS. TYLER TALLEY
Debbie Arnold
CONNI & VAN TANE
Susan & Bob Middleton
MARY MICHAEL TANE
Susan & Bob Middleton
VAN3 TANE
Susan & Bob Middleton
DIANNE TAYLOR
Davisboro UMC Adult SS Class
BETTY DOW TEMPLETON
Wayne & Cathy Tankersley
MR. & MRS. BUDDY TEMPLETON
Vernon & Joan Keenan
THE BENSON FAMILY
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Benson
THE DOBKOWSKI FAMILY
Toby & Cecilia Eisentraeger
THE MAXWELL FAMILY
Robert & Ginger Stribling
THE METHODIST HOME EMPLOYEES
Mr. & Mrs. Elmer G. Allen
Mr. & Mrs. James W. Falconer, II
Mrs. Catherine Houle
Larry & Kay Wilbanks
THE MIMS FAMILY
Robert & Ginger Stribling
THE PALMER FAMILY
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Benson
LYNN THOMAS
Pinehurst Gin Co
Planters Warehouse Inc
ANDY THOMPSON
Pinehurst Gin Co
Planters Warehouse Inc
MONTY THORNE
Mrs. Butch Deaton
MARY THORNHILL
Lee & Susan Brown
TILLIE TICE
Jerry & Judith Maxwell
DR. & MRS. WILLIAM LEE TIFT
Ann & Ken Hall
LOVENA TRAMMELL
Mr. & Mrs. Foy S. Horne, Jr.
MRS. ROBIN TRANTHAM
Dr. Stan & Mrs. Darlene Littleton
REV. DR. MARCUS & MRS. JAN TRIPP
Rev. Sandi Conley
Mr. & Mrs. Steven Ruckel
John & Beth Tripp
SAMMY & KIMBERLY TUCKER
Brad, Caroline, Jack & Courtney Edenfield
Monty & Jessica Martin
MR. & MRS. TOM VALLANCE
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Giddens
MR. & MRS. MATT VAN ETTA & OPHELIA
Mary Ann Stephens
EDWIN S. VARNER, JR. Claire Chapman
JACKIE VELICKOVICH
Brad, Caroline, Jack & Courtney Edenfield
VINEVILLE UMC
Terry & Van Henderson
CHARLES & JUDY VINSON
William Vinson
MR. & MRS. JOHN C. WALKER, III
Robert & Ginger Stribling
GLENDA WALLACE
Susan & Bob Middleton
PAULA & BRUCE WALLING
Miriam & Robbie Terrell
HONOR GIFTS (10/1/24
- 1/31/25)
BRETT WALLS
Pinehurst Gin Co
Planters Warehouse Inc
MR. & MRS. JAMES WARD
Dr. & Mrs. Ronald Hudson
MARCUS & LOIDA WATERS
Lee & Melanie Fontaine
WESLEY MONUMENTAL UMC STAFF
Mike & Mary Odom
BRUCE WEST, JR.
Pinehurst Gin Co;
Planters Warehouse Inc
AMY & BOBBY WHALEY
Susan & Bob Middleton
CORY WHALEY
Susan & Bob Middleton
JEAN & WES WHEELER
Billie & Jim Gatewood
AMY WHITAKER
Charles & Martha Flanders
DR. & MRS. CECIL WHITAKER
Ginger & Larry Harper
NANCY WHITE
Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Sowar
TERRENCE WHITFIELD
Pinehurst Gin Co
Planters Warehouse Inc
MR. & MRS. MARVIN G. WHITLEY
Mary Ann Stephens
MR. & MRS. WAYNE WILKIN
Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Wilkins
JOE WILLIAMS
Pinehurst Gin Co
Planters Warehouse Inc
MEMORIAL GIFTS (10/1/24
LYNN ALLEN
Marcus & Loida Waters
ELAINE B. ALLGOOD
Ruth F. Arnold
PHILIP ALMON, JR.
Philip & Hope Almon
ERNEST R. & MARIE J. ANDERSON
Mr. & Mrs. James S. Brockinton
MARY CLARE ANDERSON
John Anderson
J. D. ARNOLD, JR.
Ruth F. Arnold
NANCY LAYNE ARNOLD
Ruth F. Arnold
SARAH ENID AULTMAN
Donna Abrams
DR. JOHN S. AVANT, SR.
Dr. James S. McLelland
WILLIAM HENRY AVERA, JR.
Wendy Gay
LILLIAN & RALPH BAGGS
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Baggs
CHRIS BAHNSEN
Brad & Tina Folsom
BRUCE BAILEY
June Bailey
JESSE M BAILEY
June Bailey
LISA BAILEY
June Bailey
ROBERT BAILEY
Mr. & Mrs. William Massey
NATALIE BARFIELD
Harriett Durkee
Kimberly Grindle
Joy & Terrell Stanley
SID BARGE
Reva Barge
TERRI AVANT WILLIAMS BARKER
Louise & Frank Young
JOHN WILLIAMS, JR.
Pinehurst Gin Co
Planters Warehouse Inc
LARRY WILLIAMS
Pinehurst Gin Co
Planters Warehouse Inc
MICHAEL WILLIAMS
Pinehurst Gin Co
Planters Warehouse Inc
MARGE WILSON
Miriam & Robbie Terrell
MS. JUDY WOODARD
Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Norris
SARAH & JOE WORKS
Tom B. Wight
MARTHA WRIGHT
Evelyn Tate
- 1/31/25)
MRS. ELEANOR BARKSDALE
Dr. Stan & Mrs. Darlene Littleton
DOLORES “DEE” MCGINTY BARNES
Anna D. Paul
Connie & Carmen Peebles
Dr. & Mrs. Marcus Tripp
A. P. “BUSTER” BARRY, JR.
Jack W. Poole
Evelyn Trimble
CARSON & SARA BASS
James M. Bass
CHIP & EMILY BATTLE
Andy & Louise Watson
CHRIS & BRENDA BATTLE
Andy & Louise Watson
HARWICK & HAZEL BATTLE
Andy & Louise Watson
BRITT BAXTER
Janie Baxter
MR. & MRS. RONALD BEATTY
Robbie Faust
J. G. “BUSTER” BECK
Fellowship SS Class
DR. LEE BELL
Pat & Frank Horne
SALLIE MAE & RAY BELL
JoAnn & Sid Bell
HOWARD & BETSY BENNETT
Craig & Alisa Bennett
GAVIN BERNE
Mr. & Mrs. James Hunsicker
ASHLEY BIRD
Mallory C. Jones, III
MARION & LUCILE BLIZARD
Terrell & Lucia Edalgo
JOSEPH BLYTHE
Antoinette Massmann
RICHARD BOBO
Christine M. Clark
LAURICE HOLCOMB “BUDDY”
BODIFORD
Dr. Thomas & Mrs. Teresa Morris
AL BOND
Alan Fordham & Dave Blosser
MR. & MRS. EMMETT BOWERS
Dr. & Mrs. Worth Bowers
ANDREW BOYCE
Dr. Talton
CHARLES BRACK
Hannah Allen
Chris & Stephanie Greene
DR. BRAD BRADY
Mr. & Mrs. Edmond Haggerty Jr.
LESLIE ANNE TERRELL BRANNEN
Miriam & Robbie Terrell
REV. EDDIE BRASWELL
Sonny Shealy
CLIFFORD L. BREWER
Betty Brewer
JEWELL & MARY LOUISE
SMITH BRIDGES
Larry Bridges
JIM BRITTAIN
Homer & Kay Nelson
GENEVA GRESHAM BRITTEN
Alvin & April Beal
MANLEY BROWN
Andy & Louise Watson
RALPH & HILDA BROWN
Ed & Sherry Brown
RONALD G. “BUZZ” BROWN
The Brown Family
MR. & MRS. GEORGE BULLOCK
Mr. & Mrs. George Reddick
IRVING & BARBARA CANADY
Michael Canady
TOMMY CANSLER
Robert & Ginger Stribling
MILDRED P. CARR
Jim & Nell Cole
REV. JOHN CARROLL
Sonny Shealy
NATHANIEL & DONNA WYNN
April Mouton Beal
DOT & BRUCE YANDLE
Susan & Bob Middleton
GRETA & BRUCE YANDLE
Susan & Bob Middleton
MARY & CLARK YANDLE
Susan & Bob Middleton
PAM & ERIC YANDLE
Susan & Bob Middleton
MR. & MRS. WALT YOUNG
David & Ellen Ratliff & Jeremy
YOUR LOVED ONES
Dennis & Emmalene Waldrep
JOHN & JULI ZOPF
Mr. & Mrs. Marc Bigley
JEAN & CARROLL CARTER
Susan & Terry Blackwell
PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER
Brad & Tina Folsom
MR. CARL CHILDS
Charlene & Derek McAleer
HONORABLE JUDGE MARTHA
CURRIE CHRISTIAN
Atty. Dennis Cathey
Charles & Sue Chamberlain
Sally Cleveland
Al & Kathy English
Judy & Marion Hughes
Patricia Huling
Naomi Romero
Barbara G. Rountree
Lamar & Sandy Sizemore
Jeanne C. Tiger
MRS. PAULINE E. CLARK
Joey & Sherry Ammons
WENDELL R. CLARK
Christine M. Clark
BEVERLY CROSBY CLYBURN
John & Rose Crosby
JOHN MYRON COFFEE
Mr. & Mrs. Mike Booth
JAMES & JANET COLLINS
Mr. & Mrs. Jason Swain
PARKS COLWELL
Vernon & Joan Keenan
JANE CONGER
Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Epps
Mr. & Mrs. Charlie Kirbo
DOROTHY CONNELL
Judy DiFiore
JOHN CONNELL
Judy DiFiore
LARRY CONNELL
Judy DiFiore
THOMAS & ELIZABETH CONNER
The Connor Family
CHARLIE G. COOK
Ben & Kristen Bryant
GIFTS (10/1/24
KEITH CORBIN
Mr. & Mrs. Jordan Harris
Shannon Lacefield
GORDON COXON
Russell & Dolores Lipford
MR. & MRS. J. W. COXWELL, JR.
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel R. Coxwell
BILL CRAIG
Barbara B. Mitchell
HUGHIE CRAINE
Mr. Matthew Carrigan
Dr. Kellie McConnell
IRENE CRAINE
Kellie McConnell
BRENDA CROSS
Portable Air and Power LLC
KEN & JEAN CRUMP
Patricia Crump
CALIN DANIELS
Don & Carole Daniels
REV. V. L. DAUGHTERY, JR.
Catherine T. Daughtery
Wayne Edwards
RUTH HARTLEY DAVENPORT
Gail Davenport
GARRETT REED DAVIS
Anne & Tom Garrett
GLENN DAVIS
Mr. & Mrs. John Lyons
MARTHA R. “BECKY” DAVIS
Dr. Rev. Hugh L. Davis
WILLIAM T. & MILDRED M. DAVIS
Dr. Annette Nichols
RALPH & FAYE DEBARY
Mr. & Mrs. Brian DeBary
ROYCE DENNARD
Mr. & Mrs. Roger Browning
RUSTY DICKERSON
Johnny P. Smith
MARJE DISPENZA
Sam & Becky Tift
PEGGY DOBBS
Mr. & Mrs. George N. Brown
BARBARA DOMINGOS
Harriett Durkee
JACK DOWDY
Macon Touchdown Club
DARIUS DREW
Mr. & Mrs. Charlie Kirbo
CHARLIE DUGGAN
Robert & Ginger Stribling
SCOTTY DUNN
Vernon & Joan Keenan
TIM DUPREE
Anderson Construction, Inc.
Cabel & Amber Dupree
Linda Wiggins
DIANNE SPENCER DURFEY
Mr. & Mrs. Carlos Westerman
ANDREW DZIRKALIS
Judy, Rob, Todd & Kasey Ivey
BESSIE EASTERWOOD
Mark & Linda Easterwood
TALMADGE & MARGARET EDALGO
Lucia & Terrell Edalgo
ARTHUR B. ELLIOTT
Mr. & Mrs. John McCullough
GAIL QUINN ELLIS
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Ellis
MIKE ETHEREDGE
Sally Baldwin
DON & WILLENA EVANS
Louise & Frank Young
MS. FRANKIE EVANS
Virgil Cooper
ALTON & SUSAN EXLEY
Mr. & Mrs. William Pye
VIRGINIA EZELL
Palmer Carr
SARAH MASON FABOZZI
Scott Fabozzi
PHYLLIS FARMER
Lynn & Brick Nelson Fund
MR. & MRS. D. C. FAUST
Mr. & Mrs. Robbie Faust
STELLA FIELDS
William & Janice Pryor
ANNIE LAURIE FINCHER
Mollie A. Fincher
DOUG FINCHER, JR.
Mollie A. Fincher
DOUGLAS BRICE FINCHER
Mollie A. Fincher
GEORGE EDWARD “BILL”
FINLEYSON, JR.
Clif & Nancy Pritchett
CHARLES A FLETCHER
Mrs. Willie Yaughn
DOROTHY REBECCA FONTAINE
Lee Fontaine
LOUISE D. FOREHAND
Ruth D. McLaughlin
LEWIS FOUNTAIN
George & Debbie Lee
CAROL & MICHAEL FREYNE
Miriam & Robbie Terrell
JACKSON “JACK” RAWLS GANDY
W. Glenn Joanis
Mann & Adams, LLC
Woodruff Real Estate Services, LLC
DOLLY GARRETT
Mr. & Mr. Roger Browning
JOHN LUTHER GAY
Mrs. Barbara E. Hobbs
MAYE DEAN MITCHELL GENTRY
Mike & Barbara Henry
Clif & Nancy Pritchett
Staci & Dennis Vickers
ROB GIBSON
Glennda Elliott
Sherie Carole Moses
CAMPBELL GILL
Alex Richardson
MILLIE GILMORE
Reva Barge
JAMES WENDELL GODBEE
Dr. Wiley Drury
Brad & Tina Folsom
GENE GOODRUM
Mr. & Mrs. Michael D. Matthews
LINDA GORDON
Nathan Gordon
CHARLES GREGG GOWAN
David Gowan
MRS. JUNE GRAY
Captain & Mrs. Luther Hires
WILLIAM & JESSIE “LIZ” GREENWOOD
Alvin, April & Micah Beal
MR. CHARLIE GREGORY
Jane & Neil Joiner
SHIRLEY ANN WAY GRIFFIN
Shirley & Dave Peterson
ALEXANDRIA “ALLIE” CHAMBERS GRINER
Alison Evans
Charlene & Derek McAleer
Lorraine Taylor
Dr. & Mrs. Marcus Tripp
CHERYL GRISHAM
Eleanor & Bob Ragsdale
REV. FRED GUNTER
Sam & Becky Tift
B. HALL
Charles Clarke
MARILYN HALL
Louise & Frank Young
PHILLIP BENSON HAM, SR.
Jeannine Berry
Mr. & Mrs. Dohn Bonner
Vicki Copeland
Robert & Cynde Dickey
Mr. & Mrs. James Eyler
Lynn & Bobby Faulkner
Monroe County Farm Bureau Board
Peachtree Rd UMC Staff
Cary & Lamar Russell
REV. JEROME HAMM
Ms. Mary Lanford
GENE, GREG & RETA ANN HARBUCK
Lynda S. Harbuck
CATHY HARDIE
Homer & Kay Nelson
MARGARET BRADY HARGROVE
Al & Carole Hargrove
JOE & ALDA HARPER
Ms. Meredith “Susie” Roberts
ANN VEAL HARRIS
Peggy J. Gresham
BILLIE HARRIS
Ralph & Peggy Harris
JULIE HARRIS
Mr. & Mrs. Charlie Kirbo
WAYNE HARRIS
Lee & Merilyn Guerry
JOHNATHAN DALE “FARNEY”
HARRISON
Brad & Tina Folsom
ZULA HARTZOG
Jim & Theresa Greene
MRS. JOHNNIE HAYES
Captain & Mrs. Luther Hires
HOLLAND & JULIA HAYNIE
Mr. & Mrs. Keith A. Jernigan
J. MILTON HEARD, III
Dr. William Acton
Jim & Angela Adams
William & Karen Baxley
Bonnie Starr Interiors
Patricia C. Brewer
Burgess Pigment Company
Jack & Debbie Cartwright
Dr. James Cassidy
Mrs. Hines “Betty” Causey
Ida Centner
Carol & Robert Chanin
Harriet F. Comer
Dr. & Mrs. William B. Dasher, Jr.
Mrs. Carolyn Dominy
Mrs. Robert Donner
Harriett Durkee
Daniel Dwyer
Mr. & Mrs. John Edwards
Betty & Cecil Ethridge
Alison Evans
First Presbyterian Day School
Five Star Credit Union
Kay Greer
Beverly Hall
Georgia & Bob Hatcher
Joan Hatcher
Van & Angie Haywood
Mr. & Mr. Jack Heard
David & Blakely Humber
Peggy Jerles
Dr. & Mrs. C. E. Johnson, Jr.
Jake Johnson
Judy Hodges Interiors
Dr. David & Mrs. Katherine Kalish
Mr. & Mrs. Cooper Knowles
Mrs. William F. Ladson
Rebecca Land
John & Lee Laughter
Russell & Dolores Lipford
Dr. & Mrs. Stan Littleton
Hubert & Ann Lovein, Jr.
Janice Odom
Adrien Page
Mr. & Mrs. Don Pinson
Saynor & Buddy Ponder
Albert P. Reichert, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth D. Sams
Sidney & Dee Sams
Sonny Shealy
Joe Singletary
Lucia & Jay Strickland
Sherry & Bill Tift
Adam & Kathy Tolbert
Blair Train
Mr. & Mrs. John Walker
Ginny & Tuck Wall
Andy & Louise Watson
Wendy Wiener
Dr. & Mrs. Edward Young
Mr. & Mrs. George E. Youmans, Jr.
MARY ANN HEARD
Stephens Lamb
BOB HEARN
Harriett Durkee
JACK HEARN
Brad & Tina Folsom
MEMORIAL GIFTS (10/1/24-
DON HEATON
Sherie Moses
CHRISTOPHER EARL HELTON
Alan Helton
WILLIAM THOMAS HELTON
Alan Helton
BETTY & FREEMAN HENDERSON
Jill Stahl
TERESA HENDERSON
Ann Whitaker
REV. HELEN HENRY
Dr. & Mrs. Marcus Tripp
MARISA VICKERS HENRY
Capt. & Mrs. Sam Tift
RUBA & SAM HEYS, JR.
JoAnn & Sid Bell
BOBBY HIPP
Pam & Marley Smith
ALTON R. HIX, III
Robert R. Hix
EUGENIA GODARD HOBBS
David Hobbs
CATHY KERSTETTER HOLLIS
Ralph & Debbie Baggs
Janice Simpson-Puckett
BUDDY HOUSE
Dr. Wiley Drury
DR. CHARLES HOUSTON, JR.
Captain & Mrs. Luther Hires
Dr. & Mrs. Rick Lanford
Shirley & Dave Peterson
Dr. & Mrs. Marcus Tripp
REV. LORI HOWELL-MILLER
Charlene & Derek McAleer
WELDON ALBERT HUGHES
Billy & Seth Norwood
ROB HUNT
Marcus & Loida Waters
HELEN HUTCHINSON
Sandra & Rick Wilkes
HAROLD H. ISRAEL
David H. Israel
BEN JACKSON
Hal & Patsy Jackson
MR. & MRS. GEN JACKSON
Debbie & Gary Tolbert
DAVID GEORGE “DAVE” JEFFORDS, III
Jane Jeffords Houston
E. J. “Jud” Vann, IV
TRACIE JENKINS
Brad & Tina Folsom
STEVE JENNINGS
Brad & Tina Folsom
REV. JAMES “JIM” BUCHANAN
JENSEN
Robert & Kim Bennett
Billie & Jim Gatewood
Beth & Stanley Johnson
Dr. & Mrs. Marcus Tripp
Mary Alice Wallace
DEVORA JOHNSON
Vernon & Joan Keenan
GAEL C. JOHNSON
Brian & Dee Ann McDaniel
MICHAEL JOHNSON
Brian & Dee Ann McDaniel
DEMING & DORIS JONES
Robert & Ginger Stribling
JUDY KINARD JONES
Cathy Dobbs
Mrs. Peggy J. Gresham
Mike & Barbara Henry
Clif & Nancy Pritchett
Staci & Dennis Vickers
MICHAEL “MIKE” A. JONES
Medley Childress
Mr. & Mrs. Van Cole
Sandra Fordham
Sheryl T. Hull
Charlene & Derek McAleer
NITA & MERRILL JONES
Doyle Thomas
STEVE JONES
Sheryl T. Hull
SARAH JOYNER
Cully Talton
BOB KELLY
David & Deborah Walker
SALLY GORDY KENIMER
Mr. & Mrs. Carlos Westerman
MRS. MILDRED “SUNSHINE” KEY
Dahlia Allen
Adrienne & Larry Walker
BILLY KING
Raymond & Peggy King
CECIL KING
Raymond & Peggy King
EDWARD & JAMIE KING
Betty K. Mills
MARGARET H. KING
Bishop James R. King, Jr.
MARY T. KING
Raymond & Peggy King
HATSIE KINSLEY
Cheri Elders
RHONDA KAY LACY
Timothy R. Lacy
DAVE LAWSON
Lee & Merilyn Guerry
HONORABLE JUDGE ROGER
HUGH LAWSON, JR.
Bip & Dianne Bulloch
Mrs. Grace Daniel
Harley & Nichole Lawson
Sabra Lawson
Mr. & Mrs. Sam A. Murray
Martin Neff
Nancy & Stephen Remler
BILL LEE
Janice Simpson-Puckett
CAROLYN LEE
Marcus & Loida Waters
HENRY LESLIE
Mr. & Mrs. David B. Chester
GEORGIA LOGAN
Beverly A. Logan
DARGAN B. LONG
Mr. & Mrs. Charlie Kirbo
DONNA R. LOVEJOY
Claire Chapman
ANNA LOVETT
Jean W. Melton
EVELYN LOYD
Mr. & Mrs. Joshua Sangster
DODIE MACELHANNON
Mr. & Mrs. Neil Edwards
JEAN FORD PEACOCK MACON
Dewey & Suzanne Rozar
STEPHANIE MACON
Forest Hills Church
Sherri Sawyer
FRED M. MALLORY
Marcus & Loida Waters
LAURENE MANGUAL
Ellen J. Ginn
CHARLES MANNING
Russell & Dolores Lipford
JOYCE MARTIN
Sheryl Towers
MRS. HARRIETT MASHBURN
Clif & Nancy Pritchett
SUE & JIMMY MASSEY
Homer & Kay Nelson
REV. JOHN & MRS. MAT MATHIS
Keith Hagen
LEE MAURATH
Michele Henderson
CHRISTOPHER MAXWELL
Frederick H. Schranck
J. T. MCADAMS
Charles & Jeanette McAdams
JAMES E. MCALEER
Dr. & Mrs. Charles McAleer
JUDITH ANN MCBETH
William & Clara Bramlett
Alison Evans
Albert & Amy Hyatt
Jill Myers
ROBERT “BOB” EARL MCBETH
Hannah Allen
Josh Bouchard
William & Clara Bramlett
Alison Evans
David Green
Albert & Amy Hyatt
Dr. & Mrs. Rick Lanford
Russell & Dolores Lipford
Dr. Stan & Mrs. Darlene Littleton
Charlene & Derek McAleer
Jill Myers
Candy Sangster
Cater Thompson
Dr. & Mrs. Marcus Tripp
Staci & Dennis Vickers
MIKE MCCOY
Jack & Sue Veal
MR. JOHN MCCUNE
Dr. Kenneth M. Towe
DAVE MCDANIEL
Marcus & Loida Waters
JUDY LASTER MCDONALD
Kathy E. Chalker
MR. & MRS. DAN MCLEAN
Joe & Margaret Ellis
CHARLES A. MCMILLEN
Stephen & Joy Cotton
CAROL & KIM MCNEIL
Greg McNeil
FRANCES & GUY MEEK
Sandra Wilkes & Family
C. L. & EVELYN MERRITT
Stephen & Joy Cotton
PATRICIA MIDDLEBROOKS
Fellowship Class Act
CAROLYN MILLER
Susan Mason
CATHY R. MILLER
Eugenia Ashurst
DONALD K. MILLER
Reginald Smith
JIMMY MILLER
Judge Stephen Ingram
WILLIAM THOMAS MILLER, JR.
Cheryl Mortenson
LAURA L. MIMBS
Larry W. Mimbs
DIANN MITCHELL
Barbara B. Mitchell
PORTER R. MITCHELL
Barbara B. Mitchell
REV. WAYNE MITCHELL
Brad & Tina Folsom
MOM
Lance Hardy
STEPHANIE MOON
Lori & Hank Martin
VERNA MOON
Estelle Mary Houseal
PEGGY MOORE
Vernon & Joan Keenan
MICKEY MORRIS
Mrs. R. Max Sellers
STANLEY D. MOSES
Nancy L. Moses
BETTY MOSS
Melanie Gruber
TERESA MOTE
Mr. & Mrs. Joshua Sangster
BRUCE MULLEN, JR.
Bruce & Peggy Mullen
GLORIA J. MURPHY
Don & Mary Robinson
KENNETH MYERS
David & Robin Trantham
JOHN W. NELSON, MD
Homer & Kay Nelson
DYLAN BLAKE NESMITH
Mr. Marty & Mrs. Pam Smith
ANNAMELIA & JAMES OGLESBY
Michael L. Oglesby
GIFTS (10/1/24
THELMA O’HERN
Cully Talton
AUGUSTUS PARKER
Mrs. Augustus M. Parker
BERNARD “ACE” PARKER
Cecile Parker
JUDITH PARKER
Carl H. Parker
ALLEN PARRISH
George & Debbie Lee
M. PARSONS
Beverly A. Logan
ANA V. PATTERSON
Dr. Harlan S. Patterson
EVA PERRY
Gloria T. Becton
LOUIS PHILHOWER, JR.
Judy Hodges Interiors
MR. & MRS. ARTHUR PHILLIPS, SR.
Mary Ann Stephens
BRYAN PHILLIPS
Jean W. Melton
KEN & ANNELLE PHILLIPS
Robert & Ginger Stribling
MRS. PAULINE POLLETT
Rev. & Mrs. Eugene C. Cochran
BETTY POSEY
Rev. Nita Camp
Mr. Jackson Posey
SHERRI PURVIS
Distribution Sales, Inc.
Mr. I. Arnold Hoge
WARREN & MYRTICE RAFFIELD
Andy & Louise Watson
DAVID L. RAINER
Alan Rainer
PHYDAN RAMSEY
Carol Garland
WALTER RAY
Christie Hurlock
EVA CLAIRE REES
Mr. & Mrs. Rees Walker
KELLY L. REYNOLDS
Edward Reynolds
DORIS RHODES
Gloria T. Becton
WILLIE RHYNE
Joel & Joyce Dent
MRS. ELIZABETH D. “BETTY”
RICHARDSON
Kenneth Phillips
MOTHER OF ROB RICKERT
Brad & Tina Folsom
BARBARA & BARRY ROBERTS
Richard Roberts
ART ROBILLARD
Dr. Cully Talton
RACHEL MARIE ROBINETTE
Mr. & Mrs. Carlos Westerman
ELMER ROLAND
Grace R. Griffin
MR. & MRS. WILBUR C. RUMPH, SR.
Mr. & Mrs. Malcolm Rumph
LUCILE & LESLIE RUSHING
Miriam & Robbie Terrell
ETHAN THOMAS SAILERS, SR.
Mr. & Mrs. John G. Lyons
COL. NED MARION SANDERS,
USAF (RET.)
Mr. & Mrs. Donald G. Boone
Mary Hudson
Jansson Financial Services
Dr. & Mrs. Perry D. Melvin
Cynthia M. Parker
TINA SANDERS
Joey & Sherry Ammons
STELLA SAXON
Larry Saxon
ALEXANDER ALAN SCARBOROUGH
Kay Scarborough
F. H. SCARBROUGH, JR.
Ms. Camille S. O’Neill
LYNDA RUTH SCARBOROUGH
Darrell Miller
Tift Co Retired Educators
Gary & Gail Wilkes
MR. B. R. SCHEETZ
Dr. David Mathis & Dr. Allison Scheetz
BETH SCHWARTZ
Louis Schwartz
BOB SCRUGGS
Lynne Scruggs
L. A. & SIBYL SCRUGGS
Lynne Scruggs
MR. CHARLES WARREN SELBY, SR.
Byrd Selby
Warren Associates, Inc.
KAY SELBY
Byrd Selby
DANNY SELLERS
Bill Norwood
HARRY SEWILL
Homer & Kay Nelson
DAVID RAMSAY SIMMONS
Mr. & Mrs. Charlie Kirbo
EVY SLAPPY
Ruth F. Arnold
BILLY JOE “JUDGE” SLOAN
Clif & Nancy Pritchett
MR. CHIP SMALLWOOD
Dale & Sunny Pflug
SONNY SMART
Ms. Betsy Tant Leebern
ELIZABETH RUSSELL MARTIN SMITH
Dr. Wiley L. Drury
Brad & Tina Folsom
JAMES A. SMITH
Larry Bridges
JAMES WILDER RUCKER SMITH
Mr. & Mrs. David F. Green, Sr.
OLIVIA SMITH
Mr. & Mrs. Neil Edwards
ROBERT & JOYCE SMITH
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Warbington
MALTA ANN STANSELL SPRADLIN
Tim & Teri McGill
Brenda H. Tabb
REV. CLARK STANDARD
Mr. Phil N. Coley
LEE STANLEY
Staci & Dennis Vickers
MR. JAMES D. STEPHENS
Mary Ann Stephens
MR. & MRS. W. G. STEPHENS
Mary Ann Stephens
DR. BUDDY STEVENS
Robert & Ginger Stribling
DAN STEWART
Michele & William Cassidy
MATT STRICKLAND
Jean W. Melton
EVELYN STUART
Alan Fordham & Dave Blosser
MARTHA JEAN SMITH STUBBS
Larry Bridges
HILDA STUDSTILL
George & Debbie Lee
PETE SUMMERS
Mr. & Mrs. David B. Chester
CULLEN TALTON
Russell & Dolores Lipford
JIM TANNER
Andy & Judy Hill
ANNA TAYLOR
Clif & Nancy Pritchett
WILLIAM TAYLOR
Louise & Frank Young
JACK TEASLEY
Sonny Shealy
CHARLES O. TEMPLETON
Wayne & Cathy Tankersley
DR. FRANK TERRY
Hazel W. Terry
MR. & MRS. H. F. TOLBERT
Debbie & Gary Tolbert
POLLY & WENDELL TOMPKINS
Wendall Tompkins, Jr.
IRENE EASON TUGGLE
Celia M. Daniel
ANN TYSON
Mr. & Mrs. Justin Wright
MRS. ROBERT H. “DOROTHY”
VARDAMAN
E. Jan. Vardaman
SARAH VAUGHN
George & Debbie Lee
ALLEN T. & GLADYS VEAL
Jack & Sue Veal
MARSHALL & ETTA LEE VEAL
Jack & Sue Veal
PAULINE FLORENCE VINSON
Frankie Evans
GRANT VOSBURGH
Mr. & Mrs. Charlie Kirbo
BECKY & KEN WALKER
Kimberly Harnage
DAVID WALKER
Kris Walker
KENNETH L. WALKER
Glenda T. Walker
CLABURN WARREN
Alvin & April Beal
JEAN WARREN
Mr. & Mrs. Bryce Bunting
JOAN CANINGTON WARREN
Mrs. Mary Lou Drury
Mr. & Mrs. Johnny Harris
Dorothy Hotchkiss
Sue C. Hoyle
Pat Maddox
Phyllis A. Martin
Bryant & Leslie Moore
Nancy Hill Roberts
MARCUS WATERS
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Faircloth
BOBBY WATSON
George & Debbie Lee
ANDY WEAVER
Ben Butt
WILLIAM F. & JULIA WEEKES
Ms. Katherine Weekes
CAM WESTBROOK
Claud & Gwen Westbrook
CHRIS WESTBROOK
Claud & Gwen Westbrook
CHARLES H. WESTON
Mallory C. Jones, III
JAMES G. WILCOX
Mrs. Bert Schwartz
LARRY WILKES
Sandra Wilkes & Family
BETTY JOYCE WILLIAMS
Mr. & Mrs. John D. Wright
MARK WILSON
Miriam & Robbie Terrell
WALT & HILDA WILSON
Andy & Louise Watson
DR. & MRS. W. R. WOODALL
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Fussell
Mrs. LOIS WRENN
Mrs. Lillie Rachels
ROY W. WYCHE, JR.
Russell & Dolores Lipford
REV. BIRD & MRS.
LAVERTE YARBROUGH
Keith Yarbrough
ESPER YAUCH
Mr. & Mrs. Alan Yauck
FRANK YAUCH
Mr. & Mrs. Alan Yauck
EUGENIA YAWN
Tracy Trebendis
ANNE, GEORGE & BUBBA YOUMANS
Robert & Ginger Stribling
FRANK YOUNG, SR.
Louise & Frank Young
CaPital needs list CAPITAL NEEDS LIST
MACON CAMPUS
Burden Chapel Remodeling and Updating ................ $75,000 Roofs for Cottages (2 @ $25,000 each) ....................... $50,000 Heat and Air Systems (2 @ $9,500 each) .................... $19,000 Vehicle for Cottages (4 @ $45,000 each) ..................
Landscaping ................................................................ $10,000 VALDOSTA CAMPUS TOTAL ................. $10,000 AMERICUS CAMPUS
TOTAL ................................... $9,500 LIGHTHOUSE FOR FAMILIES
Paint outside of Cottage ............................................... $9,500
Vehicle ..................................................... $45,000 LIGHTHOUSE FOR FAMILIES TOTAL ...... $45,000
LIGHTHOUSE FOR FAMILIES
Transport Vehicle for Columbus .................. FUNDED $45,000 LIGHTHOUSE FOR FAMILIES TOTAL ..... $45,000
TOTAL ..................... $968,000
OUR MISSION
HOPE Foster Care & Adoption is the private, faith-based foster care and adoption program of The Methodist Home.
The goal of HOPE Foster Care & Adoption is to recruit, train, and support caregivers as they provide children and youth with emotional and physical safety.
OUR MISSION
BECOME A FOSTER OR ADOPTIVE PARENT
If you would like more information on fostering or adopting with HOPE Foster Care & Adoption, please visit TheMethodistHome.org/ Hope-Foster-Care-Adoption
The goal of HOPE Foster Care & Adoption is to recruit, train, and support caregivers as they provide children and youth with emotional and physical safety. The experienced, professional team of case workers at HOPE Foster Care & Adoption provides caregivers with intensive training to help build their skills and confidence in parenting children who have experienced trauma.
HOPE Foster Care & Adoption case workers are always available, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to offer support and encouragement. They also join in the celebrations of the children served through HOPE.
BECOME A FOSTER OR ADOPTIVE
If you would like more information on fostering or adopting with HOPE Foster Care & Adoption, please visit TheMethodistHome. org/Hope-Foster-Care-Adoption
As you can see, we are diligently working on this list. Right now, we have a dollar-for-dollar match - so if you send a gift, we can double it! Please earmark it for Capital Needs! THANK YOU!
To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven
~ Ecclesiastes 3:1
Ecclesiastes 3 is a very relevant chapter of the Bible, reminding us that there is indeed a season for everything under heaven. As I write this article, I am excited to share that I am preparing for a new season in my life. At the end of June, I will step back from my work at The Foundation of The Methodist Home and join my husband, Brad, in his wealth management practice.
For over twenty years, I have had the incredible blessing of being called to work on behalf of children - first at The Methodist Home, then at Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia, and lastly at The Foundation of The Methodist Home. As I look back, I can truly say that my time with each of these organizations has been a blessing. The children I have met and grown to know, the staff and board members I have had the opportunity to work alongside, and all of the donors who make our work possible – each of you has made an impact on and in my life. Thank you.
Recently, I was asked to share some personal life lessons garnered from my work with children –
Things are not always as they seem –
At The Methodist Home, we care for some really tough kids, kids that have been through unimaginable trauma - yet all the toughness and “street smarts” they possess are survival skills - skills they have had to use to get this far. We have to be willing to look beyond what is readily visible and see what might be hidden underneath.
CAROLINE EDENFIELD CEO of The Foundation of The Methodist Home
Children and people rise or fall to the level of expectations you have for them. Children and people are resilient –going through immense challenges yet continuing to forge ahead. We all have to keep trying.
Family bonds are strong – even when we think they might not should be. Everyone wants to belong and be part of a family. Everyone can benefit by giving to others. Nothing you do for a child or anyone else is wasted. You may never see the impact, but that does not mean the impact is not there.
My story is not finished.
My experience working for and with children has been immensely powerful, and I know that it will continue to impact me throughout the remainder of my life. I am grateful for the opportunity I have had to use my gifts and talents in helping God’s children. I know without a doubt that I have received far more than I have given.
My time at The Home and The Foundation has been an extraordinary blessing for me. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be part of the ministry here, and thank you for being part of this amazing season in my life.
P.O. Box 2525 Macon, GA 31203-2525 If this label has an error or you would like to be taken off our mailing list, please contact Kathy Davis at 478-751-2831 or Kathy.Davis@TheMethodistHome.org
Give to The Methodist Children’s Home through the Combined Federal Campaign. Our 5 digit CFC code is 48612.
