Louisiana Methodist Children's Home PathwaysLeading Children Home 2009 Angel Tree Parties

Have you heard the song “Angels Among Us” by the group Alabama? There is a line in the song that says:

“Oh, I believe there are angels among us Sent down to us from somewhere up above”

At our Children’s Home, we have the opportunity to work with Angels every year. These Angels work diligently to bring Christmas to our youth. They will go to great lengths to fulfill the wishes of the CAB staff Thelma Jones kids in our care. For this we say Thank and Robert Womack You from the bottom of our hearts!

Thank you also to the amazing Children’s Santa Claus passes out gifts Home staff who work so hard behind the with C.B.White House Supervisor scenes to sort all of the gifts and literally Don Johnson play “Santa Claus”. Tammy Stevens and her”elves” make sure that gifts are sorted, wrapped and delivered to each house for Angel Tree Party night as well as gifts for Christmas morning. This is no small Inside task, as you can imagine!! They do a great job and we are very thankful for Volume 52 their hard work and dedication. Winter 2010

President's Message...... 2 This year’s Angel Tree parties were a wonderful time of happiness and joyful Mr. DeVille helps pass out gifts Alumni Letter...... 2 celebration as the youth opened their in one of the boys houses presents at parties attended by fellow Jay Hinckley Retirement...... 3 youth and staff members as well. As The BUZZ from Dr. Bob...... 3 always, the evening began with services held in our Chapel on Campus, where Gift Annuities Statement...... 4 Brother Mickey reminds us all of the true Donor Spotlight...... 5 meaning of Christmas by sharing the story of the birth of Jesus Christ. At the Update…MCH...... 6-8 closing of chapel, the youth return to their Shoebox...... 11 homes to share a festive meal together and open their Christmas gifts. Santa Help Portrait...... 12 Claus made an appearance in the houses Sponsored Christmas Parties...... 13-14 this year, as he helped to pass out gifts to everyone. Staff Christmas Luncheon...... 14-15 Hall's 'Marks...... 21

Update…MCH of GNO...... 22-23 One of our youth LMCH Board of Directors...... 24 opening his gifts.

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I pray they will all be changes for the better, however, what really has become clear to me during these 41 years or more is what President's has not changed. For instance, the need to belong somewhere to someone. I define that as the need for Home. Home being defined as that place where you are accepted just because you exist. It Message matters not what you look like, what you have or have not done. You are unconditionally loved, simply because you are there. To Peace in the Midst of Change experience healthy relationships where others value you and they allow you to value them. These are important anchors that as an As I seek to gather my thoughts to put words Institution, or as an individual, I believe we must never change. on paper for this message, the thing that keeps staring me in the face is how some things need to remain the same As Jesus said in Matthew 5:9 “They are blessed who work for while everything seems to be changing. I have been blessed by peace, for they will be called God’s Children.” I am so thankful being at this Institution for over 41 years. During this time I have that I am surrounded by Staff, Volunteers, and Donors who are seen the means, the methods and the terminology used to explain all “Peace Makers”. And you ask why do I call all of you Peace what we do change several times. In fact, I have experienced Makers? It is because through each of our roles we play, and as at least 4 major efforts to completely revamp the systems with long as we remain true to our Mission, we are introducing each the goal being that children and families would be better served youth and their family member to the Teachings of Christ which than previously at the state level. Task forces have been formed, results in experiencing God’s Love for self and others. That to me consultants have been contracted with, and much planning and is real peace, and whatever changes that come about, and they discussion has occurred. I have had the privilege of serving as will, we can remain grounded and will experience Home. a task force member on some of these past efforts, and recently some other members of our staff are serving on committees and May all of you experience God’s Love in the New Year. groups seeking to improve the delivery system of care within the State of Louisiana. On some of our earlier efforts we managed to Seeking His Peace I am, implement some real improvements, however in many cases the political will required to commit the financial resources did not come about and the efforts failed. Terrel J. DeVille The most recent effort at reform is titled “State Led Collaboration President/CEO to Establish a Coordinated System of Care for Louisiana Youth.” It LUMCFS, Inc. is the most comprehensive effort at change that I have witnessed to date. I pray for its success at meeting the needs of our youth. Major changes are anticipated that will affect our Institution, requiring changes in procedures and funding sources.

Angel Tree Parties (continued)

Kathy Modest and her wonderful dietary Alumni Letter crew getting ready to serve Angel Party Home Staff: Christmas dinner to CAB youth. Dear Children’s

I just wanted to send a note to let you know that I was a resident there in 2002-2004 in Harman House. I just wanted to thank you so much for the guidance you gave me and hard work the staff put in. This was the most special place I have ever been with the best outcome I’ve ever had. I would like to let you know I’ve become a better person due to the happiness I received from this Group Home. I am merely just saying Thank You! I’d like to let the children know how special you are and what you can do if only they would open their hearts.

Thank You So Much!

Sincerely, C.H. President and CEO Terrel DeVille attending the festivities in the CAB Building.

Pathways • Winter 2010 3 Jay Hinckley’s Retirement The BUZZ After 11½ years of dedicated service to the Louisiana Methodist Children’s Home, OWL Agricultural Supervisor from Dr. Bob Jay Hinckley will retire from his position. Jay began his Dr. Robert W. Flournoy, work with LMCH in a volunteer capacity and it was soon Director of Major Gifts & Planned Giving realized that his knowledge and work ethic would greatly benefit our Home in such a way that he was offered a full time job! In his time here, Jay’s contributions to programs and daily operations at the OWL have been nothing less Success Rate? than vital. He was instrumental in the development of our OWL Salsa, and many of you know him because of When I give talks to civic clubs, churches or church this. Jay also had a vision for a little something we call organizations and visit with donors, I am frequently asked the MAZE. His vision was brought to reality and many about the “success” rate with our youth. It is very difficult youth, not only from our facility, but youth groups to determine a success rate. It is even difficult to define a state-wide have experienced the A-MAZE-ing Maze at success rate. Youth come to us emotionally, physically, and our OWL facility. There are countless other programs that sexually abused. The traumas these youth have experienced Jay has had a hand in bringing to fruition and he will be make them very distrustful of anyone, especially adults. greatly missed. We look forward to seeing Jay around We try very hard to penetrate the shell they have used for in a volunteer capacity again, and will enjoy seeing him years to protect themselves from perpetrators. We may be at Alumni events in the future. The BEST OF LUCK to the only positive influence they have ever experienced, and you, Jay!! sometimes letting us “in” is too painful at this stage in their life. It takes a lot of patience and counseling to build trust so that healing can begin. And, when their time with Troy Luttgeharm (left) and us is short (due to the recommendation of their OCS case Jay Hinckley at Jay's retirement party. worker), we are not always able to begin the healing.

But for our purposes here, I will define “success” as helping a child to overcome the abuse and neglect they experienced before coming to us and to set them on a path for a wholesome life, all under the umbrella of the love of God. With that definition, I can say that we have a 95% success rate. The other 5% we cannot reach, no matter how much we love them, care for them (this is my opinion and it cannot be quantified by research).

How do you put a dollar value on turning a life around? How do you equate dollars and success? The answer to both questions is “you can’t”. We are talking here about spiritual matters, things unseen to us. There is no way to put a dollar value on a child’s life. We are an agency where the love of God is part of everything we do: from counseling, to recreation, to administration, to physical properties, to mailings, to medicine, to therapy, and the list goes on……

That’s why your prayers, in addition to your financial gifts, are so important to us. Our staff is on the front line of daily spiritual battles for our youth. The enemy does not want to release the hold they have on these youth. Your prayers help us win these spiritual battles. Your prayers are the weapons that fight the enemy. They are extremely important.

Thank you for your prayers and financial gifts to support the Home. We are truly appreciative and depend on your faithfulness. NOMAD volunteers attending Jay's retirement party.

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Medallion Corporate Sponsors The Louisiana Methodist Children's Home would like to thank and recognize your business for becoming a Medallion Corporate Sponsor. Becoming a financial partner with LMCH helps to make a positive difference in the lives of our Louisiana children. Your assistance as an annual corporate sponsor will allow us to continue to provide the highest quality services to youth that come to us from abused and neglected conditions.

Gold Medallion $10,000+ JABAR Corporation • Calhoun, LA Community Trust Bank • Ruston, LA H. E. Storer Foundation • Shreveport, LA Silver Medallion $5,000 - $9,999 Amedisys Home Health Services • Baton Rouge, LA Home and Business Heating, A/C & Electrical • Ruston, LA Bronze Medallion $2,500 - $4,999 Century Tel Inc. • Monroe, LA Argent Financial Group • Ruston, LA O’Neal Gas • Choudrant, LA Bancorp South • Ruston, LA Bowman Internet Systems • Shreveport, LA Princeton Place • Ruston, LA

For more information, contact Dr. Robert Flournoy: 318-242-4637 or 318-243-4325.

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Olive Garden

Each year the Olive Garden Corporation chooses a charity to support during the Holiday Season. For 2009, after doing a little bit of research on a local orphanage in New Orleans whose residents had been displaced during Hurricane Katrina, the Olive Garden Corporation chose the Louisiana United Methodist Children and Family Services, Inc. to support. The method of raising money is a fun one for all employees. It quickly became a game of “who can give the most”, with each person trying to “out-do” the other. The money raised was used to purchase items from the Home’s General Wish List and included items such as 4 bicycles, games, skateboards and other fun items for the youth. We are very grateful to the employees of Olive Garden who raised the money, did the shopping and then delivered the gifts to our Ruston campus. Employees Alanna Johnson, Adelia Henderson, Babs Lopiccolo, and Margarita Salas delivered the gifts to Ruston.

Reily Memorial UMC Bake Sale St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Men’s To Do at the Zoo

Dear Methodist Children’s Home: Each year, the Men’s Group of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Monroe, LA, holds a “To Do at the Zoo”. This year Enclosed is our check for $2500.00 which was no exception. The goal of this event is to raise money is the proceeds from a bake sale held at for our Children’s Home, and we are so thankful to the Reily Memorial UMC on December 5, 2009. Men’s Group for helping us! This year the group decided to This sale was spear-headed by Chesslye help fund our Vocational Training School which is currently Piper Sanson. under construction on our Ruston Campus. They have pledged $20,000 All the ladies from the church brought in honor of the United pies, cakes, and cookies to be sold. The bake Methodist Church Men of sale was well advertised in the parish, and St. Paul’s. A plaque obviously, was a great success. We hope honoring this group will this will be used as you see fit to make be hung in one of the sure that the “kids” have a great Christmas. offices in the new Career and Vocational I believe we sent a check last year (our Training facility. first year for the bake sale) for $1114.00. We give thanks to God for His blessings.

Buddy Savage, Treasurer

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Fall Festival

After two canceled dates due to inclement weather, the Fall Festival was finally held at the OWL Center in Dubach. Our youth and staff both had so much fun with the carnival style games, hayrides, pony rides, and blow up attractions. Everyone was excited to finally get together and the weather was great! Thanks to all of our volunteers who stuck with us and were able to attend even though we had to change the date! New this year was a group of photography students from Louisiana Tech University. They set up their equipment and took fun pictures of the youth and printed them right there on the spot! This was a great treat for our youth.

One of the LTU Photography students taking pictures of our youth.

Recreation Department staff Robert Ball spins the wheel for prizes with one of our youth.

One of our staff enjoys Face Painting by a volunteer from Louisiana Tech.

Everett House staff Enjoying one of the many games!!

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Lady Techsters

Upper level youth were treated to an outing to see the Lady Techsters play basketball at the Thomas Assembly Center in Ruston. Our youth love to get out and do fun stuff while getting to support local sports teams! Our staff enjoy these times also!

LMCH staff Sara Corley, Cindy Croft, and Samantha Luttrell having fun at the Lady Techsters game.

CAB Birthday Brigade

The Generations Bible Study group from Trinity United Methodist Church sponsored our CAB Birthdays recently. This group provided wonderful monogrammed pillowcases for each birthday boy and girl and of course birthday cake and pizza was enjoyed by all.

The Generations Bible Study Group

One of the embroidered, personalized pillowcases the youth were given.

Jo Ann Craig passes out gifts to the birthday boys and girls.

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Howard School Christmas Program

Guests were invited to a special and festive celebration, “Christmas 2009” at our Howard School on the Ruston campus of LMCH. Students shared special presentations including: God’s Greatest Gift to the World (John 3:16, 17) Jesus is the Reason for the Season (Luke 2:1-7) The Story of the Candy Maker Historical Facts concerning Mistletoe, Christmas Cards, and Christmas Gifts.

During the program, Mr DeVille, Mr. Allen, and Mr. Sutton were presented with a gift in appreciation for their work at the Home. Brother Mickey Stringfield was also presented a gift for faithfully teaching students the Word of God.

Refreshments were served and everyone enjoyed the fun and festive event.

Howard School Principal Rick Sutton reads the Christmas Story to everyone in attendance.

4-H Christmas Extravaganza

The 4-H Christmas Extravaganza, held at the Henning Conference Center on the OWL Campus was a big success! Thanks to DeNeise Barlow for all of her help, and also thank you to LMCH staff Jay Hinckley, Lori Johnson, Kimberly Tremblay, Cindy Croft and Lindsay Smith for volunteering to be judges for the event.

The youth had a great time seeing the miniature donkey, playing bingo and decorating cookies! Congratulations to all of the youth who placed in the decorating contest.

Pathways • Winter 2010 Donor Recognition 9 October 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009 Thanks again to our extended family for their contributions as well as for honoring and remembering their loved ones.

DONORS: Benton UMC, Benton Builders Supply of Shreveport Pok Re Connell Warren and Amy Dugan First UMC, DeRidder Gene Nims Builders, Inc. Benton UMC, Eva Smith Janell Bullard Darlene Conrad Charles Dugas First UMC, Faith SS Class, Bastrop Herschel and Lillian Gentry 15th Street Flyers Memorial SS Class Hershel and Lucy Burcham Bobby and Loralu Conville June J. Dugger First UMC, Fisherwomen's SS George and Mary Geoffroy A. Clay Johnson, Inc. Daryl Berg Margaret Burdine Lilly Conway Norman Duhon Class, Natchitoches Chris and Robyn Germany Jason and Flavia Aaron Orville and Bonnie Berg Patti G. Burgess Ernest and Carolyn Cook Ms. Sandy Duhon First UMC, Franklin Susan Gewin R.J. Abney Laura Bergeron Edward and Florence Burleigh Lois Cook Steven and Barbara Duke First UMC, Harrisonburg Gibsland Homemakers Club William and Millie Abrams John and Donna Bergstedt Mary Helen Burns Dena Cooper Jimmy and Melba Dulaney First UMC, Homer Joe F. Gibson Allen K. and Gayla D. Abshire Scott and Sheila Bergstedt David and Carolyn Burton Diane Copenhaver Walton and Suzanne Dunbar First UMC, Humble Gilbert UMC, Gilbert Abundant Life Class Kris Bernard Frank Busch, Jr. Vallan Corbett Ellen Duncan First UMC, Lafayette Melissa Jean Gilley Accounting Plus Solutions, LLC Katie Berry Bush UMC, Bush Marjorie Corcoran Ernest and Shirley Dunham First UMC, Lake Providence Gilsbar Specialty Insurance, LLC Walter and Judy Achord Michael and Marla Bertaut Joseph and June Butler Charles and Frances Cordill George and Addison Duplechain First UMC, Leesville Give with Liberty Employee Donations James and Dorothy Adams William and Maragaret Best Louis and Cheryl Butler Faye H. Cordray Charles and Sue Dupont First UMC, Lutcher Rod and Kim Glass Patricia and David Addison Beta Sigma Phi Eta Omicron Ben and Anne Byland Malcolm and Cheryl Cornette Gene and Ann Dupree First UMC, Mansfield James and Becky Gleason Robert and Claudia Adley Bethany UMC, Bethany C & F Contracting and Rental, LLC Mark and Judy Cosenza Darrell and Shelby Dupuy First UMC, Mary Ewing SSC, Global Health Center ADR Inc. Henry and Olive Ann Bethard Caddo Volunteers for Family Claire D. Cosgrove Jimmy and Maurice Durbin Bossier City William and Glenna Goforth Agape Circle, First UMC James and Florence Bethard and Community Eugene and Ethel Cottrell Paul and Bobbie Durbin First UMC, Natchitoches Grady and Suzanne Golden Denham Springs Robert Bethard M.C. and Rosemary Cady Donald and Glennell Cottrill Troy O. and June Durr First UMC, New Roads William and Joann Golden Albemarle Corporation Bethel UMC, Greenwell Springs Elsie Cain Elwood and Hortense Courtney Jimmy and Emme Sue Dusek First UMC, Oak Grove Jimmy and Robin Goldsmith Aldersgate Sunday School Charles and Carolyn Bice Kenneth and Charlotte Calandro Covenant UMC, Lafayette Kenneth and Bonita Dyess First UMC, Ponchatoula Agnes Golson Class, Leesville M. Karen Bickford Christine Caldwell Covenant UMC, Searcher's SS Carolyn Dykes First UMC, Ruth Baker SS Norman and Jeanette Goodson Perry and Susan Aldridge Gaylord Bickham Delbert and Barbara Calloway Class, Lafayette E. J. Halverson & Associates, Inc. Class, Pineville Kenneth and Angie Goodwin N.W. and Louise Y. Alexander Bienville UMC, Bienville Suzanne Calvert David and Mary Ellen Cowling Helon Earle First UMC, Ruth John's New Justin and Robbie Gordon Donald and Sandy Allen Birds Chapel UMC, Marion Bobbye Camp Cox Engineering Inc. John Easterwood Beginnings SS Class, Shreveport Stewart and Cricket Gordon Dick and Dona Anders Troy and Angie Biscomb Nelson and Georgia Campbell James and Eloise Cox Max and Molly Edwards First UMC, Seekers SS Class, Jack and Diane Goshdigian Vic and Shelley Anders Walter and Florence Bison Charles and Sandra Canfield Raleigh and Sandra Cox Stanley and Jill Eilers Zachary Government Related Services of LA, Inc. Gene and Sydney Anderson Wilbert and Mary Black Cape Plantation Thomas and Judy Cox Joe and Jean Elgin First UMC, Slidell Grace UMC, Ruston Anderson Feazel, LLC Sherryl Blackwood Eddie and Willery Capron Larry and Anetha Craft Elizabeth Sullivan Memorial First UMC, Springfield Melinda Graham James and Gale Anderson Ernest and Bessie Blanchard John and Winnifred Carlson Edward Crawford, III UMC, Bogalusa First UMC, Tallulah Ronny and Judy Graham James and Barbara Anderson BLGP, Inc. Rebecca Carney Crew Lake UMC, Magnham Elizabeth Sullivan Memorial First UMC, Two By Two SS William and Yvonne Grammer Michael and Gretchan Anderson T.C. and Pam Bloxom Frank Carr Crick Benefits Inc. UMC, Methodist Men Class, Minden Grand Cane UMC, Grand Cane Buzzy and Carol Anding Bob Webb Electrical, Inc. Hulbert Carruth Raymond and Altha Crofoot Houston and Beth Elkins First UMC, Welsh Grand Chenier UMC Anonymous Brent and Donna Boe Billy and Jean Carter Cross Roads UMC, Ringgold Adonna Elliott First UMC, West Monroe Linda Graves Eddie and Maxine Ard Nelda Boese Freddie and Glancie Carter T.C. and Helen Crouse Ruby Ellisor First United Methodist Mens Club William and Kay Graves Argo Fine Imports, Inc. Boeuf Prairie UMC, Winnsboro Maggie Carter Vic and Ann Crowe Elton UMC Fisher UMC, Franklinton Kathleen Gray Arizona UMC, Homer Helen G. Bohning J. C. and Ramona R. Case Leslie and Blanche Crowson John and Sallie Emory William and Kimberly Fisher James and Elizabeth Green Mary Ann Arnold Richard Boisture Paul and Patricia Cassingham Crusaders for Christ, First UMC, James and Marilyn England D.W. and June Fitzwater Jeanne Green Mary W. Arnold Ricky and Helen Booksh Castor UMC, Castor Winnfield Epps UMC Roger and Mary E. Florea Jennifer Green Asbury UMC, Clinton Claude and Jan Bookter Charles and Barbara Causey Judy Cryer Epsilon-Gamma Chapter of Robert and Patricia Flournoy Marjorie Green Asbury UMC, Kaleidoscope Marijo Booth Eugene Cavanaugh Felix and Ethel Cucullu Kappa Sigma Hershel and Jennifer Floyd Marvin and Rusty Green Class, Lafayette Miller and Ernestine Booth Kathy Cavanaugh Linda Cudo Eric Erickson Timothy and Mary Flynn Sibyl Green Asbury UMC, West Monroe Eloise H. Boucher' Celebrations SS Class, Shreveport D. John Mollere, Agent State Eros UMC, Eros Kenneth and Suzanne Fogle William Green Lev Ashley, Jr. Paul and Doris Boudra Betty Celia Farm Insurance Co. Betty Etheridge Jerry and Nelda Ford Murray and Jane Greer Abe Attrep Ira and Bobbie Boudreaux Center UMC, Greensburg Vivian C. Daniel Russell Etheridge Jay and Beverly Forester Richard Griffin Albert and Patricia Aura Ronnie and Rebecca Bounds Chaffe McCall, LLP George Daniels Joan Marilyn Ethington T.C. Forgey Mary Ann Griffith Captain William Ayers Penny Bourgeois Jimmy A. Champagne William and Jean Daniels Shelton and Carolyn Eubanks Four Square Bible Class Donna Guenard Brandon and Whitney Badinger J. Henry and Virginia Bowdon Walter and Jodie Champagne Mike Danielson Philip and Pamela Ewald Doris Fourcade Bobby and June Guilbeau Daniel and Rosa Bagge Bowman Internet Systems, LLC Cary and Elaine Chandler Ronnie L. and Patricia Darden Randy and Rosemary Ewing Thomas K. Foutz Jeanne Guillory James Bailey Kenneth and Ginger Bowman Larry Chandler Dana David Ewing Timber, LLC. Joe and Debbie Fowler Dorothy Guthrie Baker Family Charitable Madolyn Bowman Mickey Chaney Arnita Davis ExxonMobil Foundation William W. and Jean R. Fox Real Estate Development and Foundation Priscilla Bowman Charles A. "Sam" Jones, III, Inc. Frances Davis Doug and Patti Ezell Bill and Martha Foy, Travis and Construction HCI Limited Partnership Glenda Baker Raymond Brandes Charles M. Hughes, Jr. Marjorie Davis Larry and Amy Fadaol Amanda Hackberry UMC, Sulphur Larry and Judith Baker L. Ray and Gwen Branton Professional Law Corporation Mary Davis Faith Community UMC, Jessica Franck Jerry and Darlene Hackler Ronald and Velva Baker Barbara Brasher Wilton and Debra Cheramie Maurice Davis Youngsville Fred and Teresa Fraser Michelle Hadden Wayne D. and Marie Baker, Sr. Jim and Dorothy Brasher Kevin Chestnut Sallianne N. Davis Faith UMC, Cornerstone SS Friendship Class UMC Doug and Debbie Haddox Bill and Susan Baker Karen Brasher Chevron Humankind Edgar and Beth Dawson Class, West Monroe Friendship Class, Broadmoor Elaine Hadlock Beverly and John Balcom John and Dawn Brewer Loreeta Chittenden Donnie D. Dayries Faithful UMC United Methodist Church Suzanne Haggard George and Christine Baldauf Cumi Brewster Lamy and Janis Chopin Day's UMC, Greensburg Jeffrey Faludi Friendship Class, Summer James and Elizabeth Hailey Suellen Balfe Randall and Susan Brewton Christian Fellowship SS Class, DBA The Inquisitor Newspaper Patricia Faludi Grove UMC, Shreveport Doug Hall James and Jane Ball Johnny and Debra Bridges First UMC, Bastrop Edward and Sally De Mouy Betty Farr Gregory and Lisa Frost Hall Summit UMC, W. Thomas and Carol R. Ballantine Henry Briggs J. Christian Randy G. Dean Uncas and Catherine Favret H. Edward and Marie Rita Hamblin Freddie Baragona Frank and Suzzanne Bright G.T. and Jane Clark Deerford UMC, Zachary Edgar and Priscilla Feinberg Fuhrmeister Thomas Hamilton Joseph and Barbara Barger, Jr. Bright Hopes Quilting LLC David and Pam Clary Robert V. Deich Fellowship Class, Broadmoor Doris Fulgham Foster and Martha Hamner Dorvil and Sue A. Barnett Broadmoor UMC, Achievers SS John and Margaret Clary L. Ralph and B. Annette Delatte UMC, Baton Rouge E. C. and Pearl Fulgham Theron and Barbara Hanchey Johnny and Elizabeth Barron Class, Shreveport T. E. and Beth Cleveland Paul and Audrey Deloach Beauford and Terry Feske Lynn and Vicki Fuller Danny Hancock Malcolm and Cathy Bass Broadmoor UMC, Baton Rouge James and Cheri Cline Thomas G. and Donna Deloach Fidelis Bible Class , Broodmoor UMC Michael W. Fuller Bev and Ann Handy Hugh Bateman Broadmoor UMC, Faith SS Clothes, Etc. DeQuincy UMC, DeQuincy Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund FUMC, Fifty Fifty Class, Alexandria Allen and Catherine Hanna Joe and Carol Bates Class, Baton Rouge Robert and Mary Cochran Shirley Derosa First UMC , Agape II Circle FUMC, Martha Elizabeth Circle, William and Sally Hanson John and Laurine Battalora Broadmoor UMC, Lamplighters Jonnie and Margaret Cockerham Terrel and Carol DeVille First UMC, 50-50 SS Class, Minden Greg and Ramona Hardee Bayou Scie UMC, Zwolle SS Class, Baton Rouge Donnie Cockrell Kathleen T. Dew Natchitoches FUMC, Natchitoches Dethloff Phil and Mona Hardgrave J. David and Louise F. Beaty Broadmoor UMC, Shreveport M.Yvonne Coffey Katie J. Diamond First UMC, Amite Subgroup John and Quay Hardin Jerry and Melanie Beauchamp Broadmoor UMC, The New William Colbert Elizabeth Digby First UMC, Anna Gray Noe Donna Funk Tom and Betsy Hardin Elizabeth B. Beck Centurions SS Class, Shreveport Kenneth and Ruth Colburn John and Pam Dixon Sunday School Class Marie Gabriel Bill and Janice Hardin Mary Beck Broadmoor UMW SS Class Tim and Lisa Cole Merle Dixon First UMC, Arcadia Bobbie Galli Ray Hargis Beech Grove UMC, Spearsville Frances Winter Brookings Francis and Juanita Colletta V. Henry and Janet Dodd First UMC, Bastrop Jay and Hazel Gammill Carolyn H. Hargrave Bobbie Bell Marvin and Dianne Brossette Michelle Renee Collins Dodson UMC First UMC, Baton Rouge Olga Garcia William and Margaret Hargrove Francis Bell Claire Brown Collinston UMC. Juanita Harper Doug and Gail Doremus First UMC, Berwick Leon and Catherine Garfield Haynes and Barbara Harkey Helen J. Bell Gladys R. Brown SSC, Collinston Dorothy Dornier First UMC, Bossier City Virginia Garlington Cecil and Martha Harper Belle Chase UMC, Pennies Jack and Sarah Brown Collins-Warner-Wossman SS Karen Doty First UMC, Boyce Kevin and Sarah Garner Joe and Pat Harper From Heaven Joe and Juanita Brown Class, Monroe John and Edith Douthat First UMC, Christian Horizons Charles and Nora Garrett William and Catherine Harper George and Lisa Benner Kent and Jeanie Brown Bill and Eva Colvin Down Home Bluegrass SS Class, Monroe Jerry and Patricia Garvin James and Caroline Harpole Gretchen Benner Steven and Jeanne Browning Mark and Leslie Colvin Ross and Yvonne Downing First UMC, Collins Wossman Class Larry J. Gary Tommy Harrel, Jr. Chip and Allyson Bennett Robert and Diane Bruce Committee to Elect Dale Sittig Herschel M. Downs First UMC, Columbia Gary and Gay Gaskins James Harrell Richard and Peggy Bennett John and Shirley Brumfield Complete Computer Solutions, Inc. Paul and Sue Draper First UMC, Coushatta William and Vivian Gaskins G. Kenneth and Debbie Harrison Trella Bennett Welton Brumfield, Jr. Computer Network Consultants, LLC Robert Draper First UMC, Co-Wed SS Class, Alice Gaumnitz Lee Harrison, Jr. James Benton Warren and Barbara Bryan James and Janice Connell Wesley R. and Barbara Driggs Shreveport Charles and Barbara Gee Ralph Harrison

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Robert and Sarah Harrison William and Lorraine Hickey Frank and Louise Hubig Wayne and Leah Jeffress Liberty Chapel UMC Frank and Ann McMains Barbara Nolde Tomme and Andrea Harrison Linda and R. Higginbotham Lee Hughen Jennings UMC, Ruth Wesley Michael and Cynthia Lifsey Catherine J. McManus North Highlands UMC, Shreveport Clinton and Margaret Hart Joe and Laverne Hightower Hughes Memorial Bible Class Chris Liggin Mark and Ann McMurry NorthPoint UMC, Shreveport Ted and Joann Hartner James and Vivian Hinckley Allen and Dianne Hughey Jennings United Methodist Church Lincoln Parish Police Jury Layne and Teresa McNabb Northshore Mill Work, LLC Howard and Billie Harvill Donald Hine Alex and Karen Hunt Virginia H. Jensen Terry and C.E. Lindsey W.B. McNeely, Jr. Oak Grove UMC, Natchitoches Janice Harville Timothy N. and Mary M. Hobgood Bill and Kathy Hunt Peggy B. Jewell Lindy and Judy Lingo Jerald and Gloria McNett Oak Ridge UMC Dana Hauser Sandra Hoffman Douglas and Jaime Husen Charles and Molly Johnson Annette Lipscomb Robert and Anne Meier Harry and Linda Oalmann Frank Havard Gerald and Anne Hoffpauir Henry and Kristi Hutson Clay and Jennifer Johnson Little Creek UMC Melville UMC Darryl and Tina O'Bryant Kim R. Hayes Bryan P. Hofsaess Billie Hyde Darryl and Maureen Johnson Larry and Ruby Little Memorial Drive UMC Reagan Odom William and Marian Head Gary and Shelley Holcomb IDA UMC, Bossier City John and Patricia Johnson Roland and Barbara Livingston Memorial UMC, Mathews Arthur O'Keefe Doug and Mary Hearne Lynn Holladay Ingleside UMC, Baton Rouge Keith and Fran Johnson Locust Grove UMC, Oak Grove Memorial UMC, Monroe Harold Oldham Harley and Margie Hebert Dud and Beth Holland S. L. Inzer Shirley Johnson Benny and Sandra Long Henry and Cheryl Mender J. L. and Pat Oliphant Frederick and Jennifer Heebe Gerald and Welcome Holliday William and Alice Irving Joann Johnston L. Green and Catherine L. Long Bertha Mendoza OLSCO, Inc. James and Patricia Heege Jerry and Christina Hollis Karen L. Jackson Bert H. and Danni Jones Jon and Lisa Lord Men's Bible Class, Bossier City Marian Olson Peder and Bertha Omdal Robert Heflin J. T. and Davie Sue Holmes Laverne B. Jackson Dorothy A. Jones James and Pamela Lott Mer Rouge UMC, Mer Rouge Louisiana Annual Conference John and Suzanne Mercer Barbara G. O'Neal David Hendrix Home & Business Heating, A/C James and Lina Jacobs Patricia H. Jones Richard and Frances Jones Love Chapel UMC, Haughton I.T. Merritt Bennie and Claudia Orear Henning Memorial UMC, S.O.S. & Electrical Anthony and Lydia James Ron and Ginny Jones Jimmy and Pat Love Sam and Janye Merritt Caroline Orechwa SS Class, Sulphur Billy and Emily Honeycutt Bob and Lesley James Calvin and Audrey Jordan Melba Love Metairie UMC Roy and Elsie Osborne Henning Memorial UMC, Sulphur J.B. and Carolyn Honeycutt John and Beverlee James Mrs. O.H. Jordan Bettye Lowe Methodist Men's Club Michael C. Oster William and Lena Henning, Sr. Hornbeck UMC, Hornbeck James Machine Works, Inc. Karla Jordan David and Gwynne Lowe Era Methvin Jean Oswalt John and Nelda Henry Jerry Horton Richard and Janice James JR Farms Evelyn Lowe Margie Miciotto Charles and Gloria Owen Sonia Henry Ernest Howard Robert and Laurie James Tommy and Debbora Juneau Cedric and Ann Lowrey Dude and Genny Middlebrooks P & S Group, Inc. Sybil and H. Henry Tom and Mary Howard Robert G. Jarrell, Jr. Jim and Mary Justice Lucile Hendrick SS Class, Dennis and Cindy Miller Cynthia Paar Stephen and Mary Herbel Joseph M. Howell J.B. and Gayle Jayroe Mark and Martha Kahler First UMC, Natchitoches John R. Miller Allen and Nancy Pace Elinor Herd Tom and Bonnie Hoy Herb Jeane Nancy Kahrs Michael Luehlfing Julie Miller Pairs & Spares Class, Shreveport William Hester Margaret Hoyt Jefferson UMC, Baton Rouge Flora Kalil Lutcher UMC, Gretna Paul D. Miller Pairs and Spares SS Class, Homer Ann S. Karkoska Lloyd and Patricia Lyles Reid and Jennifer Miller Edwin Panichas James and Bonnie Keene Lawrence and Ilene Lyman William F. Miller Katherine Pankey Jim and Suzanne Keller Garrett and Beverly Lynch Ingrid Milo Melba and Gary Parker Circle of Friends John Kelley J. R. and Daphne G. Madden Dwight Mitchell Parker Memorial UMC, New Orleans Shannon Kelley Joe and Elizabeth Madden RAJ and Michelle Mitra Randy and Gail Parker Robert and Deanna Kenney O.B. and Elsie Madden Larry and Anagene Mobley Robert M. Parker Annual Fund Kentwood UMC, Kentwood J. L. Madere Laurie Moffett Parker Sunday School Class Donald and Doris Kessler Magnolia UMC, Thibodaux Larry and Editha Moffett Wayne and Glenda Parker What is the Circle of Friends? Todd Kiefer Albert Lee and Rose L. Mallett H. G. and Debra Monk George and Callie Parkman The Circle of Friends was created in 2004 by the Joline Killen Twila Mallett Walter and Virginia Monk Edna Parks Steve and Catherine Killingsworth Mangham UMC, Methodist Nancy Montgomery Francoise Parr Louisiana Methodist Children’s Home Board of K.D. and Anne Kilpatrick Men's Group M. L. and Lynda Monzingo John M. and Janice D. Parr Directors as an Annual Fund. Its purpose is to allow Warren and Heather Kimball Millard and Barbara Mangrum Tommy and Ann Mook Mary D. Parr individuals and businesses to financially partner Lee and Bobbie Kincade Mangum Chapel UMC, Walker D. Richard and Brenda Moore, Jr. Daniel Parrish Robert W. and Lisa King Mangum Memorial UMC, Adult Mamie Moore Bill and Charlynne Paxton with the Home in the holistic treatment of abused Ronald and Renda King Bible Class, Shreveport Ryland and Paula Moore, Jr. Bill and Carol Peace and neglected youth. In addition, the Annual Fund Margaret Kingrea Mangum Memorial UMC, Joy Walter and Margaret Moore Geraldine Peairs gives the Home a steady financial resource. Bruce and Pam Kintner SS Class, Shreveport Earl and Kay Moorer Lois Peairs John and Greta Kirby Mark MKM Assoc. Miller Miller Charles and Margo Morgan Edwin Pearce James and Cathi Kirk Robertson and Christa Marquardt Jesse and Norma Morgan Frank and Elsie Pearce Who can join the Circle of Friends? Carol Kirkland Lela Mae Marshall Richard and Judy Morrison William and Fane Peeples Individuals, businesses, Sunday School classes, Eva Kirkland Will and Brookie Marston Angie and Ricky Morrow Curtis and Maria Pellerin small groups, United Methodist Men and Women’s Ramey and Georgialene Kirkwood Diane Martin Libby Moschella Alice Perry Betty Kleen Kenneth Mason Roger and Marcia Moser John W. Perry, Jr. groups, civic organizations, churches, schools, and Romalda Klingman Larry and Diane Mason Moss Bluff UMC, Lake Charles Wayne, Betty Jo, Elizabeth Ann foundations are just some of the members of this Hideo Koike Lee Mason Moss Bluff UMC, Pumpkin Patch, and Ronald Perry Nancy Kondert Elvin and Susan Mathews Lake Charles Mildred F. Peterson generous group of donors. Kraftman Federal Credit Union J. B. and K. W. Matthew Helen Motion Petrolog International, Inc. John and Linda Krause Bill and Tina Matthews Mt. Hermon Methodist Church Robert and Elizabeth Peyton When do I join? William and Beatrice Kuntz Norman and Katherine Mauroner Mt. Zion UMC, Montgomery Edwin and Nancy Phelps Anytime, but the month of January is the best time Pryor and Grace Kyle Bill and Joyce Mawby Mike and Cathy Muller Michael and Kathleen Phillips Nancy Lado Frank and Janie Maxwell Dianne Mullin Phoenix Class, Lafayette to join and renew membership. Generally speaking, Peggy Lafleur Ted Mayeux Munholland UMC, Metairie Kathy Pickett financial gifts to the Home decrease at the first of the Dale and Patricia LaGrone Bradford and Ann Mayo Murphy Oil Corporation Betty P. Pierce year, but our expenses remain the same. By receiving Harold and Marjory Lagrone Thaddeus and Tammie Mayo Iona Myers Pine Grove UMC, Amite Lake Ramsey Bunko Ladies Synthia McBride Myra Myers Grady and Jean Pittman memberships at the beginning of the year, the Home Carole Lamar James McCann James and Michelle Nader Terry and Carol Plamondon has a more constant income. Members may join at Edna Lancaster John and Marion McCann Lue and Becky Napper Pleasant Valley UMC, Minden a certain level, but pay monthly throughout the year. Pierre and Mollie Landaiche Tracy McCarroll John and Sharon Naquin Elton and Sherry Pody Blanche Landrum Bill and Julie McCarty National Camping Methodists, Polk Foundation Rod and Cathy Landry Blanche McConnell La. Chap. #15 Daniel and Angela Poole What are the benefits of the Circle? Larry Kinlaw & Associates Dot McConnell Mary Louise Neely Gayle S. Poole The youth in our care benefit from the food, Fred and Dot Lavigne Louis and Lorena McCormick Mary Dell Neill Port Sulphur Ace Hardware, Inc. clothing, school supplies, medicine, recreation, and John and Anne Lavo Bobby McCullin Curtis and Betty Nelson Porter Family Foundation Frank and Jo Ann Lawson Grace McDade William and Mary Nelson Thomas N. Poulos educational instruction the funds supply. Donors William and Shirley Lawton Thomas McDaniel Sydney and Gail Nelson Ray and Elinor Powell benefit because they become part of a trusted agency S. Kathleen and Callie Leaphart Louise McDonald Toni Nershi Robert Powers Larry and Trellis Ledbetter Judith McDonough Gordon and Janis Nettles Jon and Melinda Pratt that gives youth the chance for a better life. Brent and Yvonne Lee Carolyn McDowell Lee and Lynn Nettles Mackie Pratt Bruce and Linda Lee William and Joy McElroy Omer D. Nettles Tom and Kim Precht ircle of riends iving evels Elizabeth P. "Betty" Lee L.D. and Mildred McGehee Jennifer Neville Gary and Mary Prechter C F G L John M. Lee Elinor McGinty Bob and Mary Jo Newell Mary Price Century Club...... $100 Verna Ellen Lee and Ronald C. Bailey Robert McGowen Michael and Sylvia Newman Robert Price Children’s Club...... $250 Leigh Van Hoose, Jr. Ins. Agency, Inc. McGowen UMC, Jeanerette Frank and Ann Nixon Thomas H. Price President’s Club...... $500 John and Cindy LeJeune Brad and Barbara McGuire Noel Memorial UMC, Freeman Marguerite Bigler Primeaux Kevin and Carmell Lenert Rev. Douglas L. McGuire Fellowship Class, Shreveport Princeton Place Board of Directors Club...... $1,000 Steven and Judy Lenert George and Boopie McInnis Noel Memorial UMC, Men's Provencal UMC, Provencal Twenty-first Century Club...... $2,100 Lennon Family Preston McIntyre Bible Class, Shreveport Billy and Estelle Puckett Helen J. Leslie Paul McKee Noel Memorial UMC, Rasmussen R.W. and Vicki Pugh Legacy Club...... $5,000 Robert and Elaine Levy Mike and LuAn McLaurin SS Class, Shreveport Joe and Cheryl Pullis Centennial Club...... $10,000 Barbara Lewis Joann McLean Clayton and V. Sue Nolan Jimmie and Dessie Pyles Jim and Marilynn Lewis David and Deborah McLemore William and Janet Nolan David and Cindy Qualls

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A State of the Shoe Box Report: MCH Operation Christmas Child 2009

By Erin Rockett, LPC, LMFT campus director introduced the project to his church’s youth bible MCH Family Therapist study group, and they completed several boxes to send in with MCH Project Coordinator, Operation Christmas Child campus gift boxes.

Long before the aroma of roasting turkeys and stories of Campus-wide celebrations of giving culminated in a dedication pilgrims circulated MCH in November, a flurry of different service at the MCH Chapel on Wednesday, November 11, at activity overtook the Ruston campus. Operation Christmas 4:00pm. Youth and staff presented their boxes at the altar for Child, an annual MCH outreach project, was conducted as part a special time of prayer, scripture, and blessing, facilitated by of international mission project “Operation Christmas Child”, Rev. Mickey Stringfield. Youth and staff alike were inspired and coordinated by Samaritan’s Purse International, a nonprofit entertained by a performance of “We Are the World,” sung by missions and humanitarian relief organization. In 2009 our the MCH staff chorale. The chorale was accompanied by a piano campus project touched the lives of youth and staff in a spirit of track recorded by Reverend Mickey Cloud, Trinity UMC’s Minister joyful giving unsurpassed by previous years. of Music. Distinguished guests included Regional coordinator for Operation Christmas Child, Mrs. Deborah Gates, accompanied by Project preparation began with an examination of our goals her husband Mr. Gates. At the conclusion of the service, campus for 2009. Project leaders including supervisors, therapists, and shoe box competition winners were announced. CAB Program and directors asked themselves these questions: (1) How could they use Reception Center received Shoe Box Spirit awards, with C.B. White this project to help MCH youth to see beyond their own painful taking Best Presentation Award, and Vaughan winning the Best personal experiences?, (2) What’s the best way to assist youth in Decorated Boxes Award. For outstanding participation, Shelley and recognizing the needs and suffering of others around the world?, Harman houses earned Honorable Mentions. Each winning house and (3) Will our youth and staff be able to see sufficiently beyond or program received gift cards for local merchants or restaurants. their immediate wants and needs in order to contribute to this project? Following an introduction to Operation Christmas Child Following the shoe box dedication, staff and volunteers sorted, during our first Wednesday October MCH chapel service, project counted, and tucked extra goodies into the children’s gift leaders prayerfully undertook this year’s campaign. The goal was boxes. Inspired creativity was evident among the beautifully to translate this project into an empathy-building tool, hopefully decorated boxes displaying doves, flowers, gingerbread men, transforming youths’ hearts, contributing to their personal crosses, and Christmas stars. One week later, during Samaritan’s processes of growth and healing. Purse Operation Christmas Child Collection Week, MCH project coordinator and volunteers delivered 105 shoe box gifts to the local Around the campus, many therapists, supervisors, and other staff collection center at Temple Baptist Church. With only ten months facilitated educational and empathy-building groups with the to prepare, the team is eagerly anticipating Operation Christmas youth while introducing them to Operation Christmas Child. Staff Child 2010. also shared the shoe box message with many extended family members. Each house or program participated in their own special Pictured left to right are Mr. and way. Our CAB (Changing Attitudes and Behavior) program staff Mrs. Gates, and Erin Rockett held a competition among their units for the youth to decorate and fill gift boxes, celebrating the winning unit with a pizza party. Ms. Taquana Joseph, Everett House Supervisor, reports that her youths’ generosity inspired staff. As a group they shopped, wrapped gifts, sang, made cards, and shared motivational girl talk. Vaughan youth and staff contributed to the shoe box gifts and created individualized handmade cards for their gift recipients. Life Skills, Recreation, PRDM, and OWL department staff all made special contributions to this year’s shoe box drive.

Numerous hearts were touched, and most youth, along with campus staff, contributed personal funds to buy shoe box gifts. As they learned from Operation Christmas Child programming about impoverished and disastrous living conditions faced by millions around the world, youth inquired about buying groceries, schoolbooks, bicycles, and of becoming pen pals for the anticipated gift recipients. They were relieved to learn that along with their gifts, Samaritan’s Purse and many other humanitarian organizations do attend to these needs.

MCH’s Operation Christmas Child’s influence reached beyond the walls of MCH into the homes of staff’s family. Residential therapist Lori Allen enlisted her four-year old son to assist with shoe box gift preparation this year. Upon learning that the shoe box was likely to be a child’s only gift, he wanted to fill the buggy with items for his special new friend somewhere across the globe. One Vaughn House Shoebox entries

www.lmch.org 12 Help-Portrait The Louisiana Tech University Photo Club and Art 173 classes in participation with the National campaign Help Portrait recently photographed our residents of the Ruston campus. Help Portrait is a project in which photographers give of their skills and resources to photograph those who would not normally be able to afford portraits of their own. On December 12, 2009 photographers worldwide united using their time, skills, and equipment to give back to their communities. This is a movement of both professional and amateur photographers from all backgrounds hoping to make a difference during the holiday season.

Help-Portrait was formed by celebrity photographer Jeremy Cowart. “December 12th is about helping people who never imaginged having their portrait made. Kids who don’t have their own families, those in need at children’s hospitals here and abroad, single moms, the elderly, the homeless or even your own neighbor. This is about giving pictures, not taking them. It’s about building relationships in your own community and giving hope,” shares Cowart. So, in the spirit of giving, the group from Louisiana Tech came to our campus on Saturday, December 12th, and spent the day photographing our 106 residents. The pictures will be printed and returned to each participant for them to keep and have as their own.

The staff and youth of LMCH sincerely thank all of the photographers and assistants who made this very special day happen.

Dr. Robert W. Flournoy, Director of Major Gifts & Planned Giving Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!

The greatest two words in fundraising are “Thank You!” We cannot thank you enough for your faithful support in 2009.

Many non-profit agencies experienced less than usual giving in 2009. The national economy was the major culprit, plus the uncertainty factor concerning our wars in the Middle East and the health care debate. However, our faithful financial friends kept on giving and our total 2009 contributions were $1,298,863 – an incredible amount!!

You believe in what we are doing to help the abused and neglected youth of our state: ages 10-17 and it shows BIG TIME. Give yourself a “big pat on the back”. We could not be where we are without your prayerful support and encouragement.

I wish I could personally visit with each of you and thank you for your steadfast support. Our children know Doug Hall and I spend a lot of time on the road and away from the Home, but we believe in building lasting relationships with each donor. You are extremely important to our Mission.

Wow! How blessed we are to have such wonderful friends. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

Pathways • Winter 2010 13 Sponsored Christmas Parties The Clinton family hosted a social for Shelley house boys. They fried turkey and had all the fixings. In keeping with our tradition, we They played games kicked off our Christmas Party and did crafts with events by taking our upper level the youth. Each youth to Hodge UMC for a Hot dog youth got a stocking supper. After the meal everyone filled with gift cards gathered in the church to listen to the and other goodies. story of the Christmon ornaments. Everyone had a great Our youth then decorated the tree day! with the ornaments. The youth really look forward to this party and getting to see the beautiful Christmas Lights of Jonesboro! Youth and staff playing games

The Junior Auxiliary ladies group hosted Harman House Farmerville UMC at the new Ruston Chamber of Commerce Convention and treated Shelley house Visitors Bureau. They were treated to a craft project of boys to a wonderful making Christmas ornaments, refreshments, and gifts of hats Christmas party and a scarves for each girl. great dinner. Each of the youth were given a stocking filled with goodies. Shelley House supervisor Chris Willis We appreciate Everett House youth were sponsored by Grace UMC and Kappa and several of the youth enjoy dinner Farmerville UMC Delta Sorority. They read the Christmas story, enjoyed lots with members of Farmerville UMC. for the great party. of good food, and also received a new TV for their house!! Several of the youth Everyone enjoyed the party, and we really appreciate the were encouraged to members of Kappa Delta Sorority of Louisiana Tech, and the get up and sing the Twelve Days of Christmas and had a great Scott, Watson & Lynch Circle of Grace UMC for hosting this time doing this. party.

Reception center again went to Louisiana Tech’s Intramural Center. The youth enjoyed playing basketball, skating, ping pong, and bowling. They were treated to pizza and were able to visit with the Freshman Baseball and Ladies Softball team members and coaches. Thank you so much for an awesome party and wonderful time spent with our youth!!

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C.B. White and Vaughn house youth went to CAB had a wonderful party with gifts, stockings St. Paul’s UMC for and lots of good refreshments including pizza. Christmas sponsored We held separate parties for the girls and boys. parties. Each house All the youth were very proud of the gifts and was treated to games enjoyed visiting with members of the Kiwanis and in the activity room Key Clubs. The Key Club gave each youth a movie and enjoyed the pass with popcorn, a gift card to McDonalds, and Christmas story. They a stocking full of goodies. All stockings were made got gift cards and lots by the Piney Hills Quilt club. of stocking stuffers and had a wonderful C.B. White house supervisor meal. Each house Don Johnson with St. Paul’s was also treated to a nice associate pastor Susan Ferguson, house gift. and Kathy Wells.

Thanks once again to Chef Ronelle Lenoir for traveling from South Louisiana to cook Christmas lunch for our youth and staff. This is a special treat for everyone and we are so blessed to have such a dedicated volunteer. We are blessed to have such great sponsors for our Christmas parties and events!! Each and every party was such a special opportunity for our youth. Staff Christmas Luncheon The John Thomas and Edith West Henning Conference Center, located on the campus of our OWL Center in Dubach, was the setting for our 2009 Christmas Luncheon and Staff awards. Food for the luncheon was provided by L & L Catering. This is a special time for all employees of the Home to gather and celebrate the holidays together as well as a time of recognition for everyone’s hard work and dedication to their various jobs within the agency. Terrel J. DeVille, President and CEO, and John Allen, Vice President of Operations each spoke about changes which have taken place over the last year, and plans for our future expansion and growth. Mr. DeVille then recognized several employees for their years of service to the Home, and then awarded various employees for their outstanding service and accomplishments over the past year. The following is a list of awards and recognitions followed by corresponding pictures for each category.

Recognized for 5 years of service: Fred Baragona, Jane Ellen New Employee of the year: Ransha Gardener Boothe, LaQuasha Craft, Marilyn Ezell, Kurt Labeaud, Alonzo Order of the Good Shepherd Award recipients: Tiki Jackson, McKinley, Penny Millhollon, Torrance Payne, Rekeshia Spivey, and Vaughn House Supervisor, and Rick Wheat, Director of Stephen Tucker. Information Services. Recognized for 10 years of service: Marcia Colvin, Linda Davis, Presidents Certificate of Achievement: Kitwana McTyer for Fred Dupree, Matt England, Taquana Joseph, Dana Koonce, exceptional Meritorial service for an extended period of time. Tommy Smith, Mandy Willis, and Carmen Wilson. Kitwana has worked with the Home for 13 years and is a highly Recognized for 15 years of service: Don Johnson, Rev. Mickey dedicated leader with a positive attitude. Stringfield, Kimberly Tremblay, and Rowdy Yates Servant Award: Sara Schwab Recognized for 20 years of service: DeNeise Barlow, Recreation Director Presidents Award: Darren Ambrose, Director of our Vocational program. Recognized for 25 years of service: Emma Ensley and Jimmy Watley Volunteer of the Year: Hubert Tollman and Bill Bearden for their time, knowledge and equipment to help harvest hay over the Recognized for 30 years of service: Kathy Modest years. Childcare Specialists of the year: Casha Thomas and Harold Community Support Award: Presented to Lincoln Parish Sherrif’s Madison Deputies Kurt Taylor and Sam Chrisman, and Ruston Police Employee of the year: Don Johnson Department Lieutenant Karl Washington.

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Staff Christmas Luncheon Award Photos

5 Years of Service 15 Years of Service

10 Years of Service

Pictured left to right: Fred Baragona, Connie Bell, Jane Ellen Boothe, Penny Pictured left to right: Kimberly Millhollon, Marilyn Ezell, Tremblay, Don Johnson, Rev. Mickey Stringfield, and Rowdy Yates and Torrance Payne Pictured left to right: Matt England, Mandy Willis, Tommy Smith, Dana Koonce, Fred Dupree, Marcia Colvin, and Taquana Joseph 20 Years of Service

25 Years 30 Years

DeNeise Barlow, Recreation Director Childcare Specialists of the year: Casha Thomas and Harold Madison Emma Ensley (not pictured) and Jimmy Watley

Kathy Modest

Order of the Good Shepherd Award recipient Tiki Jackson, Vaughn House Supervisor

Employee of the year: Don Johnson Presidents Certificate of Achievement: Kitwana McTyer New Employee of the year: Ransha Gardener

Servant Award: Sara Schwab Community Support Award: Kurt Taylor and Lt. Karl Washington

Volunteers of the Year: Hubert Presidents Award: Darren Ambrose, **Please note that all award winners Director of our Vocational program. Tollman and Bill Bearden were not present for pictures**

www.lmch.org 16 Donor Recognition

Henry and Juanita Taylor UMW, St. Luke's UMC, Shreveport John Williams John E. Bergstedt Raymond Clawson and Mrs. Ira Taylor UMW, St. Paul's UMC, Harahan Joy Williams Ben and Jane Reynolds L.K. Moss, Sr. We do our best to give each donor Roger and Cathy Taylor UMW, Vinton UMC Linda Williams James and Charlyne Wyche Clear Creek UMC, Clinton credit for his/her gift. If your name Byrum and Jan Teekell UMW, Walker UMC Pamela Williams Bernice UMC, Bernice Roger and Linda Hurst was listed incorrectly or was not Frances Terrill UMW, Wesley UMC R. Bruce and Susan Williams Bill Mitcham June Cockrell listed, please accept our apology. Peter and Betty Territo Robbie and Barbara Unis Susan T. Williams Howard O. Blackburn Juanita Long Janice Terry United Methodist Men Bobby and Jeanne Williamson Wayne and Charlotte Raymond and Frances Cole Patrice Terry United Way of NE Louisiana, Inc. Cathy Williamson Blackburn Ruby Gibson Beverly and Henrietta Thames United Way of Northeast La, Inc. Hillman and Ilona Willis Alan T. Blackwood Donald and Uletha Quave Richard and Nancy See Margaret C. Collins Tharseon SS Class, Baton Rouge Combined Federal Campaign M.B. Willis or A.O. Willis Geraldine K. Myers Robert and Erika Rabalais Ken and Nan Seidensticker John and Jan Golden The Gleaners SS Class, Shreveport United Way of NW La. William and Judy Willis Mavis K. Blake Charlie and Sara Colvin Marietta Race Allen and Bonnie Self The John and Frances Beck University UMC, Lake Charles Brett and Judy Wilson Ragan Middleton SS Class Larry and Bonnie Sellers Leon Thomas Bettye McGhee Family Foundation Upper Room Men's Bible Class, Wilson Community Church, Clinton Jonell K. Blakey Clay Cook Stephen and Jerrie Rainey J. Wayne and Flo Sessions Ann Thibodeaux First UMC, Jennings W. Paul and Bennie Wilson, Jr. Brenda Raney Margaret Shadow Nancy Kerce Gloria and Bill Dowden William and Joyce Thibodeaux Laurel Upton Mark and Lois Winton Buddy Boatright LaMarylis Cotten David and Sandra Rasberry Bob and Mickey Shannon Urania United Methodist Church Arthur Thiel Emily Wofford Mac and Tammy Jerry Hollis and Pat Raborn Rasmussen Memorial Class, Sylvia Shepard Hunter and Christine Thom Susonne Ursin Kathryn Wolfe Wesley Boddie Carter Cox Noel UMC Shiloh UMC, Carthage Collins Thomas Vacherie UMC, Vacherie David and Marcia Wolske E.W. and Aline Upshaw First UMC, Bastrop Macon and Mamie Rathburn Lynn Shipp Dennis and Jean Thomas Alfred and Merle Vahlkamp Jerry and Marcia Woodard Charlie Bonnette John Paul and Betsy Garrett James and Betty Rathmell Dwight and Charlotte Sicard Peter and June Thomas Diane and Billy Valentine Risdon and Jerry Woodard Brady and Carol Forman Cindy Croft Rayville UMC W.L. and Rosa Simmons R.P. and Janie Thomas Donald R. and Nettie P. Valentine Ronald and Debra Woodruff Robert C. Sims Willis and Yvonne Boudreau Terrel and Carol DeVille James and Vinetta Rector Richard and Catherine Thomas Gary Van Horn Robert and Peggy Wooley Larry and Fran Sisung James and Beth Wooldridge Robert and Linda Crosby Jane Redmon Sammy and Barbara Thomas Richard and Diane Varner James and Joanna Worrell Slaughter UMC, Slaughter Joseph H. Bowden Wade and Sarah Wilkerson Mark and Katrina Redmon Willie Mae Thomas Josie Vernace Archie and Emily Worsham George and Ethel Smith Opal Thompson Gary Crowe Andrew Redpath Herb and Theresa Thompson Bradford and Joette Verret Emily Wrye Harold and Juanita Smith J. H. and Virginia Bowdon First UMC, DeRidder Suzanne Reed Roy and Deborah Thompson Stephen and Amy Vessel Hoyt and Hazel Yokem Henry and Nancy Smith Jim and Martha Humphreys Leola Curtis Robert and Diane Reich Wayne and Flora Thompson A.T. Vickery Yordan or Maia Yordanov Kenneth and M. Jane Smith Janet and Jerry Kassar Thomas and Laura Curtis Charles and Amy Reid S. Jack Tillay Jackie Vining Young at Heart Kevin and Jana Smith Gene Boyd Christopher Daniels Reily Memorial UMC, Collinston Robert Tillery Vivian UMC, Vivian Charles and Carolyn Young Linda P. Smith James and Mary Lee Moeller Allen and Susan Daniels Frank Reitzell, Jr. Jack and Linda Tims Ray and Leah Volentine Donald and Susan Young Marc and Sherril Smith Mary J. Bradford William and Leila Davenport Jim and Judy Reynolds Marcia Todd Harry and Deborah Wadsworth James Youngflesh Martha McDade Smith Antoinette L. Bethea Carl Rhoads, III Frank and Sharon Tomb Marian Wadsworth Douglas and Laura Zettlemoyer First UMC, Bastrop Deborah L. Rhodes Mary C. Smith Ray and Gwen Branton Sallye J. Toniette Evelyn Wagnon Jeremy and Karen Zollinger John Paul and Betsy Garrett Joy C. Rich Ralph and Patricia Smith George and Gwen Tosspon Betty Waldrep Wade and Sarah Wilkerson Scotty Dawson M.L. Richardson Raymond Smith Rosalie Toussaint Al and June Walker HONORS: Brasher and Fisher Families Antoinette L. Bethea Ralph Richardson Rosa Smith Carlton and Sarah Townsend Neal and Anita Walpole Karen Fisher-Brasher Pat Day Stephen and Marge Richters Shelby and Adelaide Smith Inez Townsend Garrett and Caroline Walsh, Jr. Libby Adams First UMC, New Roads James and Cyndy Nichols Jill Ridgedell Richard and Nancy Soine Nancy Townsend Elizabeth Walters Mark Pierce Adams Brooks and Morgan Marie DeBuse Hubert and Nancy Riley Michael and Debra Sorel Townsley Eldridge Mission Circle John Walters Leroy P. Ades Robert and Linda Titus Margaret Boatright James and Gail Rippel Buck and Beth Sparks Lisa Rogers Trammell Janelle Walton Dianna Penney Bobby and Sharon Browning Pamela I. Debusk Don and Melba Rittenberry Julie Sparks Jerry and Sandra Travis John and Elaine Walz Marcia Ades Tom and Marilyn Buzbee Robert F. and Elizabeth Debusk Deborah Rivers Josephine Spears Kimberly and Adam Tremblay Paul and Ann Warner Dianna Penney Rodger Bryan Robert and Rhonda DeBusk David and Vivian Roach Mickey Spencer Trinity UMC, Alexandria Dennis F. Warnke All Children Mitchell and Elizabeth Robert F. and Elizabeth Debusk Don and Marilyn Robbins Terry and Sarah Spencer Trinity UMC, Godspel SS Class, Joan Warren, C.P.A. Amy Hernandez Marsalis Elizabeth Debusk Georgie Lee Roberson Gilbert G. and Charlene E. Springer Ruston Warren UMC C.H. Allen Skip and Donna Buford Our 65th Anniversary Pauline Roberts Springhill UMC, Baxter SS Trinity UMC, Ruston Juan and Bonnie Watkins Helon Earle Barbara Brasher Robert F. Debusk J. Glenn and Jeri Robicheaux Class, Springhill Trinity UMC, Willing Workers SS Hessie Watson Donald J. Allen Scott Bullock Carter K. Dempsey Malcolm Robinson Springhill UMC, Springhill Class, Ruston Gregory and Susan Watts Dorothy Jo Allen Margaret Boatright Ernest K. and Joy Townsend John and Mary Jean Roddey Bob and Pearl Squires Triple L SS Class, First UMC, Al and Sue Watts Helon Earle Tom A. Burch Elmer and Barbara Doise John and Arleene Roden St. Joseph UMC, St Joseph DeRidder James and Amy Watts Dorothy Jo Allen Tom and Martha Burch L.K. Moss, Sr. Frank and Peggy Rogers St. Luke's UMC, Baton Rouge Warren and Betty Tripp Jerry and Carolyn Webb Richard and Laura Allen Sheila Burnett Chris and Elizabeth Dominick Timothy W. Rogers St. Luke's UMC, Shreveport Don and Maureen Trussell Charles and Billie Webster Helon Earle Carl and Hazel Burnett Peter and Jan Levine Faith Rohner St. Matthew's UMC Bob Tucker Wedding Ring SS Class, Zachary Eugene and Tommy Dean Hearne William B. and Sara Burris John and Linda Dominick St. Maurice UMC, Natchitoches Thomas and Jennifer Roland Larry and Wanda Tucker Wednesday Bridge Club Horace Allen Robert and Fay Jackson Chris and Oral Edwards Vincent and Cathy Rossi St. Paul UMC, Waxia Laura Tucker Kenneth E. Wehrman Karen Roubion Frank M. Busch Roland Dommert Wayne and Margaret Roth St. Peter, Donaldsonville Parker and Rhonda Tucker Robin E. Weir John H. and Lynda Allen Reba Neel Tom and Martha Burch Charley Rougeau John and Gene Stack Tuesday Morning Ladies Bible Study Rachal Welch Terrel and Carol DeVille Elizabeth J. Butler Helen H. Doughty Violet Roussel, C.P.A. Carol Stanford Elliot and Elaine Tullier Arthur and Elizabeth Weller Sandy Allen Louis and Cheryl Butler Darlington UMC William and Betty Rowell Lynell Stephens Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Ronald J and J V Tully Dorothy Jo Allen Caddo School Nurses Ty & Trace LaCoste Saima Roy Thelma Sterling Michael Turney Wilbur G. Wells Bob Anderson Jann Connell George W. and Verna Douglas George and Hazel Rumbaugh Dennis and Anne Stevens Allen and Mary Tuten Wesley Chapel UMC, Greensburg FUMC, Friendship SSC, Rodney Cage Gloria Madden Ruston Retired Telephone Employees Lorna Stevens UMM, First UMC DeRidder Wesley UMC, DeRidder Monroe LA Tiffany Stevens Kent and Kaye Cage Ryan, Patrick and Renee Sage R. Easter Real Estate UMM, First UMC, Slidell Wesley UMC, Sulphur Chris Andrews Clifton and Louise Saik Elayne Stewart Roy Cage Downey UMM, St. Paul's, Monroe Margaret A. West Robert and Peggy Wooley Randy and Paulette Salsbury Paul Stewart Kent and Kaye Cage Jimmy and Abby Hale UMW, Bernice United Methodist Matt West Jeff Arnold Joe Salter Hal and Tonya Stiel O.D. and Margaret W. Westbrook Clint and Laura Campbell Sara M. Downing UMW, Bossier City Paul and Gay Arnold Sylvia Sanchez William Stokes, Jr. UMW, Broadmoor UMC, Shreveport William R. Westbrook Ronny and Tracie Campbell John and Martha Stinson Elaine Ask C. David and Kathleen Sanders John Stone UMW, Chatham Westlake UMC, Westlake Dorothy Campbell Leesa Ducote ew Hazel Sanders H.E. and Martha Storer UMW, Douglas UMC, Ruston Doretha Weston James and Beth Wooldridge Jim Cormier Marietta Race Freddy and Denise Sapp Cynthia Stover UMW, First UMC, Minden David and Christie Wheeler James J. and Carol Caraway George A. and Linda Duerson Kay Saraceno Strange UMC, Saline UMW, Francis Asbury UMC, W.B. and Wilma Wheelis Astrid Baker Jessica Caraway Douglas and Sharon Duerson C. 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Glenda and Everett Rogers Mary Margaret Sour Anthony "Tony" J. and Frances Hennigan [Memorial Bible Fund] Ernest and Sylvia Adams Glynn Traina, Sr. United Methodist Foundation Gordon and Kathryn Mayeux Pete and Mary Anders William and Charlotte Bailey of Louisiana Important Donor Information Everett Rogers, Jr. Dorothy Dornier Huey and Fannie Gates Arlene Ware regarding IRS requirements: Dan Rogers Lisa Miller David C. Treen Nellie Ware Allyson Crow Mrs. B.F. O'Neal, Jr. A. J. Schmitt, Jr. Karen and Stanley Baldwin Record needed for all cash gifts. Alice Rogers John Palmer Lisa M. and Lance Africk Ted Ware No matter how small of an amount you donate to us in cash, you must Margie Rogers Elisabeth Schonlau Emile Peppi Bruneau Norma Ware keep a canceled check, bank record, or a receipt with our organization’s Russ and Ann Thompson Harold Talbert Hulbert Carruth Randy Wartelle name and the amount on it. Edward O. Rolf Mae Spencer H. Grady and Joan Collier, Jr. Mary Susan Stagg Otherwise there will be no deduction allowed by the IRS. At the end of the year we Jim and Mary Justice Jane LeBrun Jim and Bonnie Dalen Jamey Watkins will send a letter listing all gifts made that calendar year. You will receive this letter Robert and Lena Ross Jack T. Sportsman Winston and Bernadette Day Camille Simmons Frances Goodson by the end of January for the prior year’s gifts. Elvin and Becky Houston Bridger and Merrill Eglin James and Paula Watkins Harry Rountree Arvold and Carol Fisher Margaret Spratt Margie Watkins FUMC, Mens Bible Class, Howard and Sara B. Gaines Hoy and Marsha Wells John Watkins Winnsboro Laura Hornaday Ernie Spurlock Bettie Watson Charles E. Rowzee Kappa Sigma Fraternity Connie Shaw UMW, Pine Ridge UMC, Thomas and Glenda Covington Raymond and Dianne Lamonica Kentwood Joseph Daniel Rudd Craig Stafford Robert L. Livingston Make a Secure Gift Online Carol Stafford Helen Lee Watson Latnie and Jeanne Brewton Louisiana School for Math, Please visit us at www.lmch.org. Click on “Donate Online” or Pat Stager Deborah and John Duggins Mattie Lee Rutledge Science, & the Arts Burton Weaver “Ways to Give,” then select “Online Donation.” We have a secure Mike and Lurchel Wittler Robert and Pam Stratton Glenn Mayeur Burton D. Weaver, Jr. site for transferring funds. This is indicated by Emmalea Stalling Edna Mae Ryder W. and Carol Messersmith, III Dewey F. Weaver a lock symbol on your screen. We want to Dick Stalling Jim and Louise Tatman Gertraud Pearson Douglas and Marilyn Hudson thank those of you who have utilized this Joycelyn Standifer Shirley Salmon Mr. and Mrs. Tom Phillips William Lloyd Webb feature of our website, and want to encourage Jon and Lisa Black Mike Davis Family Robert and Diane Reich Robert and Mary Eleanor Temple others of you to do so. 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Shaw Robert and Margaret Clark Advel Strickland Homer and Lexine Adams Norma Ware Murry Van Hooser William Strickland Elizabeth Wibker Charles Shephard David and Diane Harrison Cannie Strickland Genny Wiedermann Jerry and Rita Wood Marvin and Mary Higginbotham to Christ Billy and Janell Windham George and Louise Shepherd Shirley Delaune Military Order of the Purple Heart John and Ellie Stickney Mona Lee Strozier Reagan Odom Joey Wier by including LMCH in your will and estate A.B. Shipp Carolyn Hill Mr. and Mrs. Harold Roberts Jerry and Mary White Leonard and Lucy Sudduth Bobby and Ivy Strozier Ray and Leah Volentine Boyd Wilkins planning. Dora Shipp Layne Stuart Edythe Maurer Van Natta Gaylne Wilkins Travis O. Shipp, Jr. William C. and Elizabeth Bridges James and Kathryn Klick Jo Williams Kimberly Lea Shows Jerry Stumpf Robert H. Vaughan, Jr. W. Pearce Jamieson Karen Moody Fred and Pat Stumpf Rose Vaughan and Family Mike Williams Leave Your Legacy Rebecca Williams Alice Marie Sibley Bill Stutson Robert H. Vaughn There are many ways to provide long-term gifts that Richard and Lyn Easley Rose Meyers Rose Vaughan and Family Frank S. Wilson Glenn and Rose Sibley Becky Sullivan Mary Alma Vaught Carlton and Devaney Landry will ensure that our programs continue well into the Katherine Simmons Loura Frye John C. Vaught Kenneth Wilson future. One such way is to include us in your Will or Edna Wilson Cecile Alford G.W. Swift, Jr. Al Ventura Bequest, by simply adding the Louisiana Methodist Philip and Deborah Floor Jim Swift Marion and Nellie Scott Natalie Wilson Gary and Molly Soper Doris Sylvest Marcell Vines Greg and Teri Spinney Children's Home as a beneficiary in your will. Gladys Simons Luther and Martha Wells Catherine and Alan Howard Robert D. "Bob" Wilson Jack and Sherry Phelps Dude and Genny Middlebrooks Frances Talley Karen Vining • IRA Gift – Make a charitable gift from your IRA. Lottie Simons Syl and Lil Breard Barbara Lewis John Rolfe Windsor, Sr. Joe and Sarah White Adam Johnston Eskel Tatum Jackie Vining Glenda Winslett • Charitable Gift Annuity – Give a valuable asset to Willie B. Slaton Jim and Sharon Fuller and Kirby A. Vining Connie Waites a charity in exchange for a flow of income, with Robert and Mary Eleanor Temple Rebekah Barbara Lewis Lucille Womack Albert Smith Seth Tatum Jackie Vining tax benefits to you. Carol W. Mann Kirk and Leisa Gillis James and Jane Ball Floyd Volentine Monte Edwin Wommer • Charitable Remainder Trust – Reach your finan- Floyd and Berniece Smith Dwight Mitchell Mike and Debbie Volentine Jimmy and Willie Terry Barbara I. Hartleigh Madeline Teer Roy Waddle cial goals, possibly increasing your income and Henry Smith, Sr. Michael G. and Pamela P. Breedlove Madeline Cocreham Woodland Wilby and Mary Alice Campbell Elizabeth Baker Latnie and Jeanne Brewton J.W. and Eleanor Cocreham lowering your taxes, while supporting a char- Ryan and Olive Sartor James Smith Shawn and Linnye Daily Marcus Worley ity. Anne Wilson Asbury UMC, Kaleidoscope Estel and Sue Simpson Ernest K. and Joy Townsend Class, Lafayette William G. Theirl William Waldrop A. G. Wren • Wealth Replacement Trust – Purchase a Life Jimmie N. Smith David and Dale Clark John and Sarah Robinson Winsome Wren Insurance and make LMCH the beneficiary of the John Thompson Gwen Smith Rad E. Walters Harry and Dolly Wright policy, or add LMCH as the beneficiary to a policy Patsy Smith Dude and Genny Middlebrooks Gary and Alyce Wyche Pamela Debusk Patrick and Meredith Philip E. Titus Bill Walton William Wyche you already have. McGovern Dylan Todd Benjamin and Nannette Walton Martha Wyche Perry J. 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Danny Fitzpatrick, along with his wife Lisa, is active at Raine Memorial UMC in New Orleans. Danny was reflecting on how Hall's 'Marks much he used to enjoy delivering “Angel Tree” gifts with his by Doug Hall pastor and close friend, Rev. Blair Burton, when he lived in north Louisiana. Rev. Burton has since passed away. Danny wanted Without a doubt, what I love most about my to continue the tradition of helping our children, stating this is work is the opportunity to visit with truly something Rev. Burton would want him to do. Just a few days outstanding people on a daily basis. Our donors before Christmas, Danny approached the owner of a trendy come from all walks of life. They are “ordinary” “hip hop” clothing store in New Orleans. “I knew the youth at people, doing extra-ordinary things to make a positive difference in the Home would love those clothes, so I wouldn’t take no for an the lives of our youth. I would like to introduce just a few of these answer”. Danny obtained enough of the colorful shorts, t-shirts, individuals to you. and caps, so that each resident at our Home in Mandeville enjoyed an entire outfit. Talk about creativity! Danny is now Evelyn Wagnon recently moved to Jeff Davis Living Center in serving as our Local Church Representative (LCR) for his church. Jennings. A life-long Methodist, she has been supporting LMCH programs for many years, faithfully reads our Pathways, Peggy Williams, is the LCR at Henning Memorial UMC in and is especially interested in the development of our new Sulphur. She was very involved with the committee which put Methodist Children’s Home of Southwest Louisiana (in Sulphur, together last fall’s “Celebration For the Children”, demonstrating LA). After learning about its financial needs, Evelyn purchased the Lake Charles District’s commitment to the new Home in TWO Naming Opportunities of rooms, to help fund the cost Southwest LA. The contagious enthusiasm generated by the of construction. One is In Memory of her husband, Martin J. joint efforts of that volunteer group has led to tremendous Wagnon, and the other In Memory of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. support. Peggy has been instrumental in securing two Naming Ellis Hoffpauir. Oh, did I mention that Evelyn is 99 years of age! Opportunity of rooms from her congregation. One was purchased by the Tuesday Morning Ladies Bible Study, In Honor Dr. Edgar and Prissy Feinberg are active at Asbury UMC in of Pat Davis. The other will be funded by combined efforts of Lafayette, and learned more about our mission when they Sunday School classes at her church. attended our Breakfast in Lafayette a couple years ago. They were especially impressed by the testimonies of Katie Lanclos Perhaps you have been thinking about ways you might want to and Elaine McDaniel, sisters who grew up at our Home in help make a positive impact in the lives of our youth. If you’re Ruston. “They are our reason for getting involved”, stated Prissy. anywhere in south LA, please give me a call! The Feinberg’s purchased a Naming Opportunity for the MCH Doug Hall, our ambassador to south Louisiana, delights in sharing of Southwest Louisiana, In Honor of Katie and Elaine. We are the "latest" at Louisiana Methodist Children's Home. He is available grateful for their thoughtful generosity. to share with you, your church, UMW, UMM, or civic organization. Call him at (985) 860-5247.

Keeping Up With Jones 5K Race

The rain and very cold weather did nothing to dampen the spirits of this race event! Over 100 runners and walkers participated and everyone seemed to have a great time. The Jones Physical Therapy staff did an excellent job of putting everything together, and race participants benefited from extra door prizes which were left over from the Methodist Home Golf Tournament which was rained out (twice!) in previous weeks. Proceeds from this event benefited our Methodist Children’s Home of Greater New Orleans, as well as local Boy Scout organizations. We are so grateful for this generous support by Paul Jones and his dedicated staff. This was the First Annual “Keeping Up With Jones” race, and we wish them many more years of success. Doug Hall, Brandi Shephard, and Ariane Guercia after the race.

The staff at Jones Physical Therapy presented a check for $1250 to the Methodist Children’s Home with proceeds from the “Keeping up with Jones” 5K /1mile fun run held on November 21st in Madisonville. Pictured left to right from Jones Physical Therapy are : Paul Jones PT, Melissa Jones and Margie Henderson and from the Methodist Childrens Home are: Marlin Giacona and Doug Hall www.lmch.org 22 New Orleans Message

Greetings!

October brought a greatly anticipated 30th annual Golf Tournament. Sadly, after two attempts to hold it, this year’s tournament was finally canceled due to inclement weather in October and Hurricane Ida. Words cannot express the hard work and true commitment from the golf committee members and volunteers as they attempted to reschedule the tournament in November. Thank you to the sponsors and golfers for their understanding and support through donations. Aside from golf, Go Saints Go has been the theme throughout the building! Another wonderful thank you to Charlie’s Saints Marching Club for donating season tickets to the Saints games. Also in October, our youth had a wonderful trip to Global Wildlife Center in Folsom, LA. Thank you to Munholland UMC for sponsoring the trip. The youth also enjoyed various events and activities, such as the Mandeville Wooden Boat festival; thank you to St. Timothy’s UMC Missions for providing tickets. Also, a special thank you to Aldersgate UMC for inviting our youth to participate in their annual Trunk-or-Treat. November brought our first annual fashion show. The youth had a blast walking down the runway in new outfits donated by Old Navy. Also in November, the UMW group of St. Matthew’s UMC treated our youth to an ice cream social. Many of our youth were able to spend Thanksgiving with family and previous foster families. We are thankful to Victory Fellowship Church and St. Timothy’s UMC for opening their doors to youth and staff for wonderful Thanksgiving meals.

December brought Christmas Tree decorating contests, prayer chains, and an overwhelming support from the community and churches. Youth enjoyed a wonderful Christmas Concert at St. Timothy’s UMC and a wonderful play called the Christmas Tale. The girls had the opportunity to watch the Nutcracker Play thanks to Ballet Apetrei for the tickets. Thank you to DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) for sponsoring a great Christmas Party, and for individual and hall gifts. Victory Fellowship Church also invited our youth and staff to their annual Christmas party, where they enjoyed great food and received gifts. The last Christmas Party has become an annual tradition. Kristy Collins and her family have opened their home to our youth and staff for the last three years. Youth and staff enjoyed a fun filled day of activities, food, and a visit from Santa himself. Bush UMC sponsored a Winter Ice Cream Social. We were amazed at how beautiful Christmas was this year. God’s work was seen in so many ways; through gifts, donations, and acts of kindness. The children were overwhelmed with their gifts from various organizations and churches. The children were adopted by various individuals, churches, and businesses that just wanted to be known as Secret Santa. Our thanks go to the many United Methodist Churches across the state that opened their hearts to us during this holiday season.

In His Service,

Marlín T. Giacona, LPC, LMFT, NCC Program Director The Methodist Home for Children of Greater New Orleans

Penny Matthew representing Albertson’s, Michaela Hobgood and Angela Steinhauer of Old Navy, with Marlin Giacona and Evalise Murphy representing MCH with the basket of hygiene items and clothes that were donated to the Home.

Residents of the New Orleans Home enjoying dinner provided to them by a local Albertson’s store.

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Our youth attended the New Orleans Saints vs. Carolina Christmas Party Panthers football game in the Superdome. Our season passes donated by Charlie’s Saints Marching Club provide Thank you so much to Kristy Collins for again entertaining our youth and supervisory staff with a GREAT view! our youth with a wonderful Christmas party!! Go Saints!!! The youth were able to ride horses, paint Christmas ornaments, have a scavenger hunt and play games. The youth were also treated to a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus who gave each of them a gift and then had dinner with the youth.

MCH of Greater New Orleans Staff Christmas Party and Awards

The staff of MCH of Greater New Orleans celebrated Christmas along with their dedication and hard work for the organization. Awards were given as follows:

Female Childcare Worker of the Year: Melissa Ledesma Male Childcare Worker of the Year: Scotty Dunn Employee of the Year: Jessica Novosel New Employee of the Year: Kimberly Weber Most Appreciated Employee: Brandi Shephard Servant Award: Kurt LaBeaud Pictured left to right are: Bonshelle Thomas, Blaire Trouiller, Kimberly Weber, Brandi Shephard, Rachel Taylor, Ashley Narcisse, Julie Welch, Megan Male and Marlin Giacona.

Pictured left to right are: Shannon Jackson, Travis Robateau, Andrew Willis, Kurt LaBeaud, Jermaine Allen, Dawayne Showton, and Joey Miles.

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