Family Advocate - October 2016

A publication of Sheridan House Family Ministries

1700 South Flamingo Road • Davie, FL 33325 • (954) 583-1552 • www.SheridanHouse.org

October 2016

Graduation Day Let the journey begin!

H O N O R I N G C H R I S T B Y S E R V I N G T H E N E E D S O F C H I L D R E N A N D F A M I L I E S

The exclamation point to every graduation ceremony is walking out the front door!

When our resident students enroll in the residential program, they enter their new house through the front door knowing they will not exit through that door again until they have graduated from the program. Exiting Sheridan House through the front door is symbolic of a changed life for our graduates. They come in struggling but leave with character and integrity.

We are so grateful to God for the powerful impact the Sheridan House Residential Program is making on students and their families. Our residential program has been privileged to advance a recent class of graduates who understand their identity in Christ and are now influencing our South Florida culture with outstanding character. Each student was brought to Sheridan House by their parents with personal struggles and behavioral issues.

Most often students begin the residential program feeling discouraged about life and disheartened about the possibility of improving themselves.

YOUR

support will

CHANGE a

LIFE!

Use the enclosed envelope to send your gift.

Go online and make a one-time donation at www.SheridanHouse.org/give then click guest and follow the prompts. [Or, go online and set up a secure recurring donation at www.

SheridanHouse.org/give. If you need assistance, we can guide you through the process.

Call 954-583-1552.]

With God’s help and the guidance of our residential staff, they were able to achieve completion of the program and earn a graduation certificate.

Most often students begin the residential program feeling discouraged about life and disheartened about the possibility of improving themselves. After spending some time in the structure of Sheridan House and with our staff who truly cares about each student, an encouragement and empowerment begin to take root in the life of each student. They learn self

Set up a recurring, monthly donation with your personal online banking system.

Monthly Giving is a tremendous blessing because it helps us budget our money throughout the year. When you support Sheridan House as a monthly donor you are changing the next generation – for Christ’s sake.

Legacy Giving or Planned Giving is about

making a lasting impact for God’s Kingdom.

It doesn’t have to be something you give after you are gone…you can witness it and show your children and your grandchildren, “This is what our family does.” Putting your name on a building project or on the future of a ministry is not about lifting you up. It’s about training the next generation.

As a Sheridan House monthly investor your gift helps provide:

• Marriage and Parenting Seminars and the ParentingOnPurpose.org daily podcasts, blog and radio show.

• Counseling services to help families and marriages stay on the right path.

• Life skills, training and support for single moms and their children.

• Residential homes for children dealing with behavioral and emotional problems.

control and how to make decisions that lead to true happiness.

Each of our graduates has shown they were able to achieve this, rise to the challenge, and have personal growth in every area of their life.

We are so proud of every student that has graduated from Sheridan House and we applaud each family that has walked a student through the process and to the victory of graduation.

Our 34th Annual

SheridanHouse

SHERIDAN HOUSE GOLF TOURNAMENT

1700 S. Flamingo Road, Davie, FL 33325 (954) 583-1552 • sheridanhouse.org

THURSDAY, NOV. 3, 2016 • 12 PM JACARANDA GOLF CLUB 9200 W. BROWARD BLVD. PLANTATION, FL

This Year’s Tournament Goal Is: $380,000 Your contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free (1-800-435-7352) within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state. Sheridan House Family Ministries registration number is CH24786.

One Tag Stands Out From the Rest!

The $25 specialty plate is tax-deductible and directly helps the children and families served daily by Sheridan House Family Ministries.

Join Us in Driving Family Values Home.

It’s as Easy as 1,2,3!

STEP 1: Visit your local Florida Tag Agency www.flhsmv.gov/locations

STEP 2: Invest in a Family Values License Plate

STEP 3: Encourage your family and friends to do the same

Visit familyvaluestag.org for more information.

Schedule of Events: Registration and Lunch: 11:00am Shotgun Start: 1:00pm Dinner, Awards and Silent Auction after Golf