Gateway Fall 2012

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It’s been an unforgetable summer. Now, their memories are protected forever.Celebrating 140 Years of Service 140 Years of Service 140 Years of Service

Workday offering Septemember 2012

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Board of TrusTees Mr. William (Bill) AllenDr. Charlene Black Mrs. Jane Brown Mr. Chuck Briscoe Mr. Craig Buckley Judge Richard M. Cowart Mrs. Joyce F. Dent Mr. William A. Fickling, III Mr. Allen G. FreemanSenator Tim Golden Mr. David F. Green Senator B. Seth Harp, Jr. Ms. Jennifer HarperMrs. Catherine HarringtonRev. W. Michael Huling Mr. Frank C. Jones Mr. Michael Kemp Rev. Daniel MedinaDr. Bob M. Moon Dr. David Mosely Mrs. Elizabeth OgieMrs. Rebecca “Becky” W. Rumer Mrs. Karen C. Shockley Mr. Cubbedge Snow, Jr. Mrs. GiGi Taylor Senator Ross TollesonMrs. Judy TottMr. John “Johnny” C. Walker Rev. Reggie Williams

GuesT oBservers Mrs. Mavis MooreMr. Michael Stone

TrusTee emeriTi Rev. V.L. Daughtery, Jr. Bishop C.W. “Handy” Hancock Rev. A. Jason Shirah

Ex-OfficiO Dr. Edwin M. “Buddy” CooperMr. Walter M. Deriso, Jr. Cleo ConawayDr. Laudis H. “Rick” Lanford Mr. Hubert “Hu” C. Lovein, Jr. Dr. Wayne Moseley G. Thomas MartinRev. Henry Bass Ms. Sheryl Truett GrooverRev. Wayne Racz Bishop James King Rev. C. Benjy Varnell

ediTor of The GaTeway Alesha Mathis

mission sTaTemenT In response to Christ and the Church, the mission of the Methodist Home is to be a model organization that restores childhoods, strengthens families and cultivates a people-building organization.

civil Rights statEmEnt We accept children and youth regardless of race, color, creed, national origin or religious background.

sEnd cORREspOndEncE tO: The Methodist HomeP.O. Box 2525 • 304 Pierce Avenue 31204 Macon, Georgia 31203 - 2525 (478) 751-2800 (office) (478) 751-2888 (fax) Email: [email protected]

The Methodist Home Americus • Columbus • Macon

St. Marys • Valdosta • Waverly Hall

Dr. Steve L. RumfordPresident/CEO

Mrs. Jill C. MyersExecutive Vice PresidentDr. Jeffery D. Lawrence

VP/Chief Programs OfficerMr. Bruce Stanfield

VP/FinanceDr. Derek W. McAleer

VP/Development

Dr. Laudis H. “Rick” Lanford President/The Methodist Home Foundation

P.O. Box 2600 Macon, Georgia 31203

The Gateway is a quarterly publication of the Department of Development/Public Relations and is designed to highlight Methodist Home life, to encourage inquiries about potential admissions, and to challenge donors to continue their generous contributions for the children.

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

Spending time with a child can be a great gift.

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140 years of restoring childhoods, strengthening families and people building … 140 years of responding to Christ and His Church ... 140 years of stepping up when others have stepped aside.

• 140 Christmases!• 140 Thanksgivings and 4th of Julys!• 140 Back to School Celebrations!• 140 Summer Vacations for our Youth!• More than 12,000 Youth Served!• Hundreds of High School Graduations!• Scores of College Graduations!• One Building in 1872 to 24 Buildings!• Scores of Veterans, Great Americans!• More than 1,200 Quilts Presented!!!• From One Program to a Dozen Programs!• 1,680 Months of Care! 50,400 Days of Care!

More than 4,000,000 Days of Individual Care!!!• Accredited by Three National Accreditations!

COA! EAGLE! NECPA!• First Home in Georgia to be Licensed

in the 1950s!• First for EAGLE Accreditation in Georgia!• First Georgia home to Place more than 1,000

Youth in Foster Homes between 1890-1920!• New Sites in Americus, St. Marys, Columbus,

Waverly Hall and Valdosta!

One hundred and forty years of seeing so many youth have their first Christmas, be the first in the families to graduate high school, enjoy their first trip to the beach, be the first to go to college, the first time getting a job, going to their prom, attending church camp and learning to swim.

It all comes down to each individual child and our being involved in their lives. This year, we have seen Isaiah’s graduation from Morehouse, Jimmy’s graduation from Oglethorpe, Cynthia’s graduation from Armstrong and her beautiful wedding and Marcus off to Ft. Benning.

Thank you for all your support. To the hundreds of churches and tens of thousands supporters. Thank you for standing beside us for 140 years!

We are all a part of a great heritage and circle of love.

Dr. Steve L. RumfordPresident/CEO

140 years of Birthdays at The Home140 years of Birthdays at The Home

140 years of Christmases at The Home

Celebrating 140 years... Since 1872


Special thanks to those supporters of Camp Possibility.

Through your support, The Methodist Home kids were

able to participate in fun activities this past summer.

• They participated in team building exercises;

• They played Field Day games;

• They played sports like Dodge Ball;

• They went fishing, got to see wildlife,

and went to the pool.

Your support also allowed for trips to White Water,

Six Flags, and the Atlanta Braves’ game. Thank you

for making such a big difference in a child’s life by

restoring childhood memories!

camp possib

ility


a methodist Home advocate is a local United methodist who serves as an advocate

in their local church and community for the ministry of the methodist Home. they are

nominated by the Committee on nominations and elected by the Charge or Church

Conference. your church decides the length of service.

We are excited about working with these advocates to better serve children and families

in crisis. We will provide training, printed materials, and a monthly email newsletter to

equip out advocate. please contact your pastor if you are interested in being a methodist

Home advocate.

The Methodist Home?

Are youan Advocate for

Some of the duties of an Advocate are: Work with your pastor, church staff, church leadership, and congregation to develop awareness of and support for the methodist Home. pray for our children, the Home, and staff. keep informed about the needs of the methodist Home and communicate those needs to your church. encourage and promote Work day, summer and Christmas offerings. organize Supply drives throughout the year and campus tours. arrange for a representative of the Home to come to speak to your church through Sunday school classes, Worship Service, men’s or Women’s groups, local civic groups, mission fairs, or other events.

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each year, a day’s wages are given by United

methodist Church members to the method-

ist Home. but how did it begin? the Work day

offering for the methodist Home is a tradition

from the 1900s, a time when people, mostly

farmers, donated the equivalent of one day’s

wages to the methodist Home. Sometimes

they would load a freight car with cotton or

peanuts and send it to macon. today folks just today folks just t

use a calculator. the amount of the work day

offering can be calculated quite simply: divide

your annual income by 365 (farmers didn’t take

vacation days). for example, if a person made

$60,000 a year, it would be $60,000 divided by

365= $164. Whether you give cotton or a check,

be assured that your gift will bring hope and a

new lease on life to the more than 400 children

and families we serve every day.

your donations help abused and neglected your donations help abused and neglected y

children. this year, will you help by donating

through your United methodist Church on Sep-

tember 16th or by sending a donation to the

methodist Home po box 2525; macon, ga;

31203 and put Workday offering in the memo

line of your check?

Work DayOffering

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A Time Honored Tradition

On June 4th, the yearly Annual Conference bbQ was held at the macon Campus of the methodist Home. Over 900 people attended the event. bbQ from the montezuma men’s group was served. mr. Lonnie bivins and his kitchen staff provided the sides as well as made sure everything went smoothly that night.

Clergy authors were invited to bring their books and have a book signing. book signers included Dr. edwin Chase, author; Dr. richard Wright, pastor at Hinesville First UmC; Dr. edwin “buddy” Cooper, Columbus District Superintendant; and Dr. billy Oliver, president of Wesley Glen.

the methodist Home would like to thank everyone that attended that night.

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We are pleased to welcome the new board members to the methodist Home. they are, in alphabetical order, mrs. Catherine Harrington, mrs. mavis moore, mrs. elizabeth ogie, mrs. Judy tott, and rev. reggie Williams.

thank you for your dedication and commitment to our kids!

Mrs. Catherine Harrington lives in eastman and is a retired elementary school teacher and a faculty member at mercer University- eastman Center. mrs. Harrington attends first methodist Church in eastman. mrs. Harrington has a desire “to do whatever possible to make a difference in the life of a child.”

Ms. Mavis Moore is a guest observer on the board. She currently works as terrell County dfaCS director and dougherty County dfaCS deputy director and spent many years serving as youth and education director in local United methodist Churches. She is from the americus district and resides in dawson, ga. Her church is dawson UmC.

Mrs. Elizabeth Ogie is a Community and Child advocate and serves on numerous boards and agencies, including Wesleyan College, the pitts foundation, and Synovus. She resides in Columbus, part of the Columbus district, where she is a member of St. Luke UmC.

Mrs. Judy Tott is a former methodist Home regional director from americus and retired dfCS Social Worker. She resides in americus, which is part of the americus district. Her home church is first UmC in americus. mrs. tott says she is “so glad to serve.”

Rev. Reggie Williams serves as pastor at South Columbus UmC. He resides in Columbus, part of the Columbus district. rev. Williams says he is “very honored to serve on the board of the methodist Home to continue the legacy of building people.”

New Board Members

new board member orientation had 100% participation.

during the summer, eatonton presbyterian Church held an “ark” event for their Summer family fun night. as admission to the “ark”, each family had to bring stuffed animals two by two. they took each of their youth’s pictures so

the youth had a keepsake of the evening. they also had an ark themed meal that night.

on June 27th, toni davis brought the methodist Children’s Home the pairs of stuffed animals that

were collected that night. the methodist Home would like to thank eatonton presbyterian Church for their generous donation and congratulate them on a creative and successful event.


Noah’s Ark

Derek W. McAleerVice President for Development & Church Relations

The Methodist Home had its genesis during the days of Reconstruction, when Methodists across Georgia looked for ways to meet the needs of orphaned children. From the beginning, we were not only focused on providing such basics as food and shelter, but also in teaching life skills, providing a sense of place, and preparing children to live as competent and happy adults. For the past 140 years we have expressed the Heart of the South Georgia Conference.

One way we express our mission is that we seek to “restore childhoods, strengthen families, and cultivate a people-building organization”. The boys and girls we serve often come from families which have struggled with many issues, some of them quite traumatic. When adult issues intrude into the life of a child, childhood always loses. Some of the boys and girls come to us burdened with feelings of adult re-sponsibility, but unable to play, to relax with other children, to be free. What’s involved in restoring a childhood? • We create safe spaces. A warm, inviting, healthy environment does much to instill confidence. • We provide safe relationships. Thank you to our wonderful child-care counselors, HSP’s and other staff members who find their calling in providing safe relationships for these boys and girls!

• We provide safe and fun events. Beach trips, going to the movie, playing hopscotch or basketball, bike riding, roller-skating, all of these contribute to a healthy childhood. • We partner for safe schools. Getting an education is vital in our society. Feeling safe at school, and competent to do your school-work, is a wonderful gift for a child. Thank you to the local schools and teachers who partner with us! • We provide safe emotional and therapeutic support. We help our children deal with what has happened, and make the choices that move them towards a better future.

Our calling has been and remains to help the boys and girls we serve have healthy and happy childhoods, during which time they prepare for healthy and happy adulthood. Over 10,000 young people have passed through our doors. Thank you, Lord, for working through us to help your children be children! And thank you, friends and supporters, for part-nering with us to restore childhoods, strengthen families, and build people!

One way we express our mission is that we seek to “restore childhoods, strengthen families, and cultivate a people-building organization”.

10 Gateway www.TheMethodistHome.orgBicycle riding is a part of healthy childhoods.

Restoring Childhoods Since 1872

AnniversAriesJean & Ike Bevill (60th) Mrs. Martha TaylorMr. & Mrs. Larry Ellis Vernon & Joan KeenanRev. Emory & Betty Gilbert (60th) Friends & Family Ms. Doris C. SongerMr. & Mrs. Bobby Greene (50th) Mr. & Mrs. Harry Lee CouchTravis & Kelly McAdams Mr. & Mrs. Charles & Jeanette McAdamsBill & Sybil Radford JoAnne & Tommy ThompsonGinger Talton (Our Anniversary) Neal Talton

BirthdAysPaulette Burkhalter Dir. & Mrs. Vernon KeenanGreg Coursey Ms. Nikki BaileyDoug Cromer JoAnne & Tommy ThompsonStella & Ricky Dial Dir. & Mrs. Vernon KeenanAlbert Y. Johnson Ms. Michelle Jones Vernon & Joan Keenan Mr. Charles H. WebbFrank C. Jones (87th) Mrs. Ann M. MillsRoyce Kimmons Eloise & Bill DotyBettie A. Lawrence Roger & Virginia HeinMr. Donnie Lucas Vernon & Joan KeenanKolton McAdams Charles & Jeanette McAdamsShana McAdams Charles & Jeanette McAdamsTravis McAdams Charles & Jeanette McAdamsGwen C. Miller Ms. Suzanne JeningsMrs. W.G. Simmons (100th) Mr. Ainsworth Zeagler

Rebecca Sizer JoAnne & Tommy ThompsonAnsley Smith Dir. & Mrs. Vernon KeenonGeorge Edgar Stephens Mr. & Mrs. John R. StephensJames O. Sutter Suzanne JenningsJohn Sweat JoAnne & Tommy ThompsonTommy Thompson Doug & Sue CromerSandra White Suzanne JenningsLil Williams Ms. Suzanne Jennings

BirthsKhloe Rebecca Barrow Wayne & Barbara LawsonPalmer Belle Blythe Dr. & Mrs. Frank VinsonBrody Jason Dean Angels of Hope – Rincon UMCLucienne Marie Fletcher Angels of Hope – Rincon UMCHayden Nicholas Horalek Angels of Hope – Rincon UMCHostesses of Baby Shower Jennifer Stump Parker J. McLain Bill & Cynthia ParkerGrady Forbes Morgan Frank & Cathy Morgan, Jr.Jonathan Eric Rewis Angels of Hope – Rincon UMCColton Bryce Wendelken Angels of Hope – Rincon UMCRobert Kyler Williams Angels of Hope – Rincon UMC

FAther’s dAyAll Fathers at Dawson UMC Dawson First UMCAll Fathers at Graves UMC Graves UMCGordon S. Garbutt, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Gene Sheppard

C.O. (Ras) Rawl JaLane & Kent GuskeJohn F. Sercer Mr. & Mrs. Larry BennettDaniel P. Stewart Mrs. Susan Botsford

GrAdUAtiOnCynthia Hurley Brad & Kay Bryant

MArriAGesMr. & Mrs. Tony J .Bonner Mr. & Mrs. James H. Smith

MOther’s dAy All Mothers Tom Oliver Bible Class Megan Creel Lamb’s Chapel UMC Ida Frances Garbutt Mr. & Mrs. Gene Sheppard Lamb’s Chapel Mothers Lamb’s Chapel UMC Mothers Graves UMC Mothers of Dawson UMC Dawson First UMC Annamelia Oglesby Lamb’s Chapel UMC B.L. Thornton Mr. & Mrs. Dwight E. Strickland Vivian C. Upton Lamb’s Chapel UMC

retireMentsCindy Coppage Waresboro Elementary SchoolLarry A. Giles John Wesley SS Class


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All God’s Children

Dr. & Mrs. Ron Freeman

Claudia Ammons

Mr. & Mrs. Joey Ammons

Baconton UMC

Gertrude V. Brooks

Easton Harvell Barker

Shirley & Dave Peterson

Catherine Elizabeth Black

Dr. Charlene R. Black

Lt. Col. William Rushton Black


Mr. & Mrs. Tom Boland

Mr. & Mrs. B. Morris Johnson

Emmett W. Bowers, Jr.

Mrs. Emmett W. Bowers

Emmett W. Bowers, III


Ronald Bragg

Chris & Laine Bragg

Sharon Cowart

David & Pamela Hill

Ms. Betty L. Thompson

Jeff Brock

Mr. Jim Brock

Bob & Linda Brown

Mr. & Mrs. John Patterson

Joseph Bullard

Bob & Susan Middleton

Charles R. Burch

Moss SS Class

Edwin Chase

Mr. David E. Chase

Mark Chase

Bill & Joann Chase

Donna Chatham

Mrs. Myra M. Paul

Children & Youth of Colquitt

UMC

Ris N. Bell, Jr. Bible Class

Gene & Elizabeth Cochran

Mrs. Vesta K. Porter

Janet K. Collins

Mrs. Betsy H. Bennett

Betty Coppage

Mrs. Amy Carter

Mr. & Mrs. Loy D. Cowart, Jr.

Dr. Loy D. Cowart, III

Anne Crosby

James H. Snell, Jr.

Glenn Davis

Mr. & Mrs. Roger W. Lusby, III

William W. Douglas

Rev. Dena D. Hobbs

LeAnne Durrence

Dr. & Mrs. C. W. Durrence, III

Margaret Edalgo

Mr. & Mrs. Terrell Edalgo

Cardy Edmundson

Rev. & Mrs. James B. Jensen

Andrew, Kendall, Emily, Stephen & Alex Ehret

Brian & Susan Ehret

Mr. & Mrs. Don Evans

Ms. Joan Human

Joseph W. Evans

James-Bates-Brannen-Groover LLP

Marcella Floyd

Mrs. Peggy N. Floyd

Betty & Emory Gilbert

Mr. & Mrs. R.B. Thompson

Your Family

Charlotte W. Girard

Ms. Lillian Swicord

Harmony UMC

Mary O. Nunnally

Ginger Harper

Mrs. Ellen Bickerstaff

Paul Hart

Knights Minor League Team

Stephanie Higgins

Dimon Electric

Mr. & Mrs. Wesley Mason

Becky Hood

Avalons Ladies Bible Class

Mildred Howard

Mr. & Mrs. F. Waverly Golson, Jr.

Rev. & Mrs. William H. Hurdle

Mrs. Roberta Johstono

Craig & Mary Louise Hutto

Douglas First UMC

Pam Ivey

Mrs. Gladys Womack

Rowene H. Jackson

Chance-Hill Circle

Jesus

Mr. & Mrs. Sherman M. Charlton

John Wesley SS Teachers

John Wesley SS Class

Lee Johnson

Mrs. Christine Jones

Joanne Shirley

Mr. & Mrs. Frank C. Jones

Eugenia & Sam Henderson

Nita B. Jones

Mr. Jimmy Jones

Sallie M. Jones

David Jones

Mr. & Mrs. Mays Joyner

Ms. Joan Human

Don Kea

Mr. & Mrs. Terry A. Henderson

Jim Kee

Knights Minor League Team

Lena Kennon

Mr. & Mrs. Charlie F. Jordan

Betty Ann Kitchens

Ms. Patricia Bishop

Laudis H. “Rick” Lanford

Clinton UMC

Roberta UMC

Landon LaTour

Melinda G. Bush

Ginger Macaulay

William & Sherie Moses

Mr. & Mrs. Charles Edward Maddox

Mrs. Kathleen Maxfield

Rev. & Mrs. Leonard Mann

Rev. James & Barbara Jensen

Many Blessings

Susan Kious

Jane L. Mason

Fellowship SS Class

Derek W. McAleer

John & Sarah Teipel

Mrs. Dorothy S. Yarbrough

Bob & Barbara McClendon & Family

Mike & Dee Anna May

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Mrs. Jeff McGee


Trooper & Sarah Teipel

Buddy & Martha McGhin

Mr. & Mrs. Dean Slusser

Meldrim UMC

Mrs. Juanita A. Scott

Evelyn S. Merritt

Ms. Joan Human

The Methodist Home Children & Staff

J. Scott & Susan McGahee

Casey & Ryan Mims

Robert & Ginger Stribling

Ms. Polly Mohr

Mrs. Linda Sankey

Wayne & Sharon Moseley

Mrs. Grace S. Cabaniss

Sherie M. Moses

Ms. Ashley Moses

Juadeen Mullis

Mr. Shelton Mullis

Harold L. Newberry

The Old Duck Hunters Association

Our Grandchildren

Sonny & Joan Dixon

Charles & Jeanette McAdams

Derick & Hope Pendergrass

Mrs. Myra M. Paul

Wylene Ragains

Koviea Reeves

Paul R. Reynolds

Mrs. Ann Adkisson

Steve Rumford

Col. & Mrs. Kenneth Logan

Mr. & Mrs. W. C. Rumph

Mr. Malcolm J. Rumph

Carolyn Brett Sawyer

Mr. Lee Foskey

Steven K. Sinnett

Gail F. Jones

Sierra Sirmons

Mr. & Mrs. Hubert Reddick

Betty & Joe Slaughter

Gary & Yvette Romec

Shep & Payton Swaim

Mark & Ann Swaim

William Bradford Swann

Mr. Stuart C. Witham

Harold Talton

Mrs. Amy Rauls

Anna Tartak

Betty W. Barnes

Mrs. William Tuttle


U.S. Marine Corps

Mr. & Mrs. M. Larry Kemper

Andrea Usry

Mrs. Jesse S. Huddleston

Peggy Usry

Mr. & Mrs. Randy Yelverton

Douglas Walker

Mr. & Mrs. James G. Lusk

Denise Walton

Centerville UMW

Rev. & Mrs. Hamp Watson

Mr. & Mrs. Fred W. Arnold, Jr.

Tom Whalley

Dr. & Mrs. Ferdinand V. Kay

Bill Weekes

The Methodist Home for

Children (Marietta Office)

William F. Weekes

Ms. Katherine Weekes

Claud E. Westbrook, Jr.

Bethel UMC

Mr. Chris Westbrook

Carole G. Williams

Mrs. Kim Baird

Pamela M. Williams

Ms. Lakeshia S. Williams

Tommy & Kate Williams

Bill & Joann Chase

Mr. & Mrs. Wiley C. Williams

Mrs. Maryneil Castleberry

Chuck & Mary Anne Young

Mr. & Mrs. James M. Jones

Martha Bowman UMC’s Saintly Stitchers present a quilt to The Home’s Dr. McAleer. Thank you!

Elizabeth A. Abbott


Ann Adams

Bob & Joanne Bennett

Eugenia K. Anderson

Mrs. Jean C. Boyd

Mr. & Mrs. Ander B. Johnson

Louise P. Ashton

Don & Mari Dale Kea

Mershon Aspinwall

Dr. & Mrs. Marvin L. Long, Jr.

Florine S. Baker

Dr. & Mrs. Derek W. McAleer

Mary R. Bargeron


Margaret F. Barnes

Ms. Dorothy B. Hicks

Louise White Barrow

Mr. & Mrs. Harry Lee Couch

Sharon McRae

Jim Bell

Mr. & Mrs. James D. Maffett, Jr.

Sara Bendure

Women In Mission

Mrs. Peggy Benford

Dr. and Mrs. Derek McAleer

Helen Bentley

Jim & Mary Ann Stephens

Laura Best

Sharon Weatherford Walker

Nancy Beth

Mr. & Mrs. David Ratliff

Tom L. Black

Mr. & Mrs. Lamar Black

Ethyl Blaxton

Ms. Patricia A. Willis

Lucile T. Blizard


Marion & Lucile Blizard


W.M. Blizard


Lora T. Bowers

Bill & Deloris Bowers

Felix Brackett

Rev. James H. Snell, Jr.

Herbert & Ruby Brandon

Larry & Beverly Lackey

Thomas E. Bridger

Mr. & Mrs. Charles F. Rogers

Andy Bridges

Margaret Bridges

Lee Brock

Mr. Jim Brock

Jane Brooke

Jim & Faye Lester, III

Billy Brown

Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Nobles

Donald Joe Brown

Mrs. Glenda Harrell

Edward Brown

Mr. & Mrs. Charles G. Pollett, III

Mr. & Mrs. Rocky Stewart

Elizabeth Jones Brown

Rev. & Mrs. James B. Jensen

Jeff Brown


Mr. & Mrs. Veal Moorman

Sam Brown

Mrs. Betty E. Wise

Bernice & J. Wood Browning

Mr. J. Wood Browning, III

William Bruce

Mr. & Mrs. Rudy Lancaster, Jr.

Lois Busby

Marie McLendon

William Don Bush

Mrs. Linda Dudley

Leon Cabero

Judge & Mrs. Hugh Lawson

Creed Campbell

Mr. & Mrs. George Anderson, Jr.

Ricky & Janice Poole

Roger Gary Campbell

Mrs. Jacqueline Campbell

Mr. & Mrs. W.E. Carter, Jr.

Harry & Brenda Carter

Billy Carver

Mrs. Amy Rauls

Richard Ceniza

Dr. & Mrs. Keith Lewis

Robert Chambless

Marie McLendon

Mrs. Betty E. Wise

Bunny Champion

Ms. Fran C. Sheffield

Wynn Chancellor

Wayne, Joy, Patrick & Emily Norris

Bessie Thompson Chase

Bill & Joann Chase

Joyce Kingery Clay

Darrell Allison

Estate of Clarence Henry Clay, Jr.

Mr. David K. Clay

Mr. & Mrs. Tom D. Clay

Mrs. Clare O. Dodd

Ms. Leila B. Holmes

Ms. Janet Kibler

McNair, McLemore,

Middlebrooks & Co.

Beverly & Mort Meadors

Ms. Coleen Michuda

Sue Mobley

Mrs. Muriel H. Nathan

Mr. John W. O’Keefe

Mr. William A. Parker, Jr.

Doug & Geri Peterson

Mrs. Jeffie Peterson

Mrs. Lucille Pinkston

Mr. & Mrs. Alton J. Rahe

Mr. Mark Rahe

Mrs. Mary Helen Schwartz

Mrs. Gloria McAfee Wynn

Gerald L. Coffee

The Old Duck Hunters Association

Doug Coker

Dr. & Mrs. Richard D. Wilbanks

Elizabeth W. Connor

Thomas N. Connor, Jr.

Thomas N. Connor, Sr.

Thomas N. Connor, Jr.

Joy Cooley

Ms. Velma J. Foster

Ruth Cooper

Mr. & Mrs. C. Taylor Bone

Dr. & Mrs. Derek W. McAleer

Wesley UMC


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Margaret S. Cosgrove

William & Janice Pryor

Thelma Crooms

Mrs. Myra M. Paul

Charles Culbreth

Azalee Wight SS Class

Mary & David Elkins

Rev. & Mrs. Emory C. Gilbert

Rebecca Dale

Mr. & Mrs. R.V. Harrell

Clifton Daniel

Christie Foddrell

John T. & Grace Daniel

Ms. Glenda D. Price

Rubie Braun Walters Daniell

Clinton & Mary Collins

Dublin Circuit Bar Association, Inc.

Robert & Patricia Flanders

Ms. Reba C. Powers

Ruby & Lester Watson

Mr. John F. Wilson

Jane M. Davidson

Merle & Lawson Geiger

Grace Leverett Davis

Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Norris

Mr. & Mrs. Ben Salter

Johnnie M. Davis

Mrs. Mary V. Davis

William T. & Mildred M. Davis

Dr. Annette Nichols

Rene & Leslie Dawson

Mr. & Mrs. Larry M. Scott

Marguerite Farrar Deas

Ms. Geraldine Farrar Thomas

Grady E. Dickey

Thomas & Deborah Conner, Jr.

Mr. Leslie J. Dicks

Mr. & Mrs. William M. Allen, Jr.

Keith Dixon

Jimmy & Christie Foddrell

Johnny Doerr

Ms. Kristy Montgomery

John Dorough

Mr. & Mrs. Henry & Jane Wadkins

Manly & Grace Douglas

Ms. Rachel D. Harden

Lizzie Mae Downs

Robert & Glenda Harrell

Debbie Draper

Mr. & Mrs. Charles H. Candler, IV

Ralph Drinnon

Lee & Merilyn Guerry

Dr. & Mrs. John Driver

Bob & Pat Ramsey

Ron Dunn

Jason & Brittany Dunn

Martha F. Durr

Jan Cox

Hal & Nan Harper

Mrs. Joyce H. Harper

Ms. Jane Johnston

Mrs. Fran H. Stapleton

Opan Dyals

Jimmy & Christie Foddrell

Talmadge Edalgo


Thomas William Elliott

William & Julia Ann Elliott

Eunious J. Ethridge

Mr. & Mrs. Ricky Smith

Edna Juanita Eversole

Mr. & Mrs. J. M. Wingers

Valdee Exley

Ms. Judith A. Edenfield

Lillian Lea Corgiat Farmer

Ray & Patsy Banks

Father of Rob Hunt

Mrs. Amy Rauls

Willard Fell


needS List for 140 years, the methodist Home has prospered on the love and generosity of others. there are numerous ways you can help our residents and daycare, but here are a few things we always need:

ToiletriesMoisturizing Soap/Bath Gel

Shampoo and Conditioner

Hand and Body Lotion

Body Wash

Mousse and Styling Gel

Non-Aerosol Hair Spray

Boys and Girls Deodorant

Hair Brushes (Bristle and Wire)

Medium Toothpaste and Toothbrushes

Shampoo–Cream of Nature, Olive Oil or Motions

Conditioner – Cream of Nature, Olive Oil or Motions

Moisturizing Lotions – Cream of Nature,

Olive Oil or Motions

Non-Aerosol Holding Spray – any brand

Setting Lotion – Pink Moisturizer

Hair Grease (boys) – Any type 2 in 1 shampoo and conditioner

Wave Capes (boys)

Spray Bottles Boys and Girls hairbrushes

Other Supplies3 Ring Binders (up to 3 inches)

3 and 5 subject spiral notebooks (wide ruled)

Fat and Thin Markers

Black and Blue Pens

Report Covers

Disposable Cameras

Crayola Washable Markers


Mr. & Mrs. Lee Burgess Fields, Sr.

David Fields

J. Clay Flanders

Mr. & Mrs. John W. Barber

Mrs. Alice Bazemore

Ms. Diane Boswell

Mrs. Cindy M. Dorsey

Mr. & Mrs. Brad Kyzer, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. Charles Y. Massey

Joe & Paula Flanders New

Dr. & Mrs. Norman B. Pursley

James & Fay Flanders Williams

Lorraine Floyd

Steve & Brenda Walker

Frank A. Ford

Gary F. Ford

Gloria Foster

Rev. & Mrs. C.G. Haugabook

Valdosta District Office

Harriett M. Francis

Mr. & Mrs. Lee Lord

Leo Franklin’s & Mildred Yancey’s Anniversary

Ms. Shirley Curles

Walter Freeney


Patricia Guy Fried

Dr. & Mrs. Charles A. Lanford, Sr.

Shirley M. Gale

Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Gale

Glenda M. Gammage

Ms. Elizabeth S. Gwines

Luther A. Garrett

Stephen & Joy Cotton

Elsie E. Gay


Martha Giles

Joe & Becky Miclebrooks

Carl Gillis

Ms. Gwenda Gillis

Charles E. Gillis

Mrs. Debra G. Hardison

Ed Gillis

Mrs. Debra Hardison

Iris M. Gillis

Ms. Gwenda Gillis

Jewel Gilvin

Stephen & Joy Cotton

Ms. Joan Human

Melainie C. Ginn

Mr. & Mrs. Phillip L. Crosby

Marie D. Godbee

Dr. & Mrs. Wiley L. Drury

Sara Maddox Green

Howard, Moore & McDuffie, P.C.

Mrs. Mary Helen Schwartz

George W. Greene

Laura G. Greene

Albert Tegler Greer

Mary & David Elkins

Richard B. Griffin

Mr. & Mrs. J. Floyd Childs

Richard Guined


Mr. & Mrs. Frank M. Riley

Patricia Hall

Mr. Edward Hall

Sue H. Hall

Mr. J. Leonard Hall

Ruth Hardeman

Mrs. Amy Rauls

Fermor R. Hargrove

Anne Chamlee

Mr. & Mrs. Frank C. Davis, Jr.

Exchange Bank

Mr. Charles W. Jenkins

Medical Arts Pharmacy

Ms. Sarah P. Neal

Order of the Eastern Star, Milledgeville Chap. #272

Mr. & Mrs. Tilmon

Dr. & Mrs. John E. Sallstrom

Quillian R. Harrell

Mr. & Mrs. Sanders G. Mercer, Jr.

Sara Harrison

Mr. & Mrs. Norris F. Long, Sr.

Billy Hartley

Sally & Doug Carden

Grady Hauesler

Mr. Wayne Wetherington

Bob Hawthorne

Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Mills

Mint Hawthorne

Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Mills

Mr. & Mrs. H.O. Haymans

Mr. Edward Haymans

Dr. & Mrs. Milton Heard, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. J. Milton Heard, III

Carter Helquist

Drs. Mark & Kelley Helquist

Hayden Mark Helquist


Taylor S. Helquist


Bryce Henderson

Leta Mac & Roland Henderson

Julian & Runa Henderson

Mrs. Ann H. Whitaker

Nell Hendley

Jo & Van Smith

Roselyn Henry

Mr. James Henry


Aeropastale employees of the Eisenhower store in Macon volunteer.

Louise Copeland Herring

Mrs. Julia C. Watson

John Craig (Sky) Hertwig

Mrs. Howell Jarrard

Martha Hill

Ms. Elizabeth S. Swines

Fred Hodges

Mrs. Sharon R. McRae

Johnny & Sharon Walker

Ben Holloway

Mrs. Teresa Willis

Leroy Robert Hopkins, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Epps

Louette Harper Hopkins

Mr. Richard A. Epps

Emmie Hudson

Mrs. Ann P. Davis

D. Wesley Hughes

Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Davidson

Rosalyn C. Hullender

Arthur & Glenda Boudreaux

Walter & Janis Costilow

Max & Gloria Dellinger

Mrs. Dot Dye

Mr. & Mrs. Jack K. Lasseter

Mike & Barbara Miller

Mr. & Mrs. Mark S. Williams

Mr. & Mrs. J. M. Wingers

Tom Hall Ivey, Jr.

Ms. Anne H. Carona


Doug & Geri Peterson

Steve & Rozelle Rumford

Mrs. Helen H. Smith

Mr. Wilbur H. Stuckey

Alice G. Jackson

Mr. & Mrs. James L. Jackson, Jr.

Inez Jackson

Mrs. Amy Rauls

Leland Jackson

Mr. & Mrs. James L. Jackson, Jr.

Rowene H. Jackson

Chance-Hill Circle

Mr. Ainsworth Zeagler

Lucille James

Mr. & Mrs. Randy Yelverton

Lynn Jaudon

Mr. Gregory Jaudon

Speakers Bureau

We would love to come and share our ministry with your church, Sunday school class, circle,

civic group, school or community event.

please contact the Home at (478) 751.2800

Heart of the South Georgia Conference Speakers Available:

dr. Steve rUmfordpresident/Ceo

dr. derek mCaLeervp/development

mr. Jim WaterSChaplain

mrS. aLeSHa matHiSCoordinator of marketing/public relations

mrS. diane giLLiam Coordinator of resource development

mS. traCy HaLLregional director/americus

mS. Corinne SimmonSregional director/valdosta

mr. devon LogginSregional director/St. marys

mr. mike dUggarregional director/Columbus

dr. riCk Lanfordpresident/the foundation of the methodist

Home of the South georgia Conference, inc.


Five of our kids were baptized in July

Mary C. Jeffords

Julia & Wesley Krulic

Mike Jennings

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bennett

Joseph W. Johnson

Steve & Joyce Grimes

Ruth Johnson

John A. & Rebecca H. Crawford

Crochet Club of Middle Georgia

Bill & Marie Douglas

Deborah & Edward Farmer

Ms. Karen Heck

Virgie Mathis

Mr. & Mrs. Jack Peck

Bobby & Nancy Simmons

Cathy Troutner

Wesleyan SS Class

Jim Joiner

Mrs. James P. Orndoff

Bobby M. Jones


Cecil Ray Jones

James D. & Charlotte M. Carroll

Carol & Walter Hammock

Mr. & Mrs. William R. McKenzie

Marty & Kelly Richburg

Ron & Valinda Voight

Ms. Pat Weekley

Helen Joy Jones

Jimmy & Ann Gay

John A. Jones

Linda & Frank Victory

Joy Jones

Ray & Patsy Banks

Juanita C. Jones

Longleaf Pine Press LLC

Claire Scott

Marvin Jones


R.O. Jones

K.H. Jenkins

William C. Jones

Kathleen & Dennis P. Ballou

Shirley Kelly


Milton U. Kent

Mr. & Mrs. Lamar Black

James J. Kirkland

Jim & Anne Kirkland

Mary Helen H. Kolbie

Bethany UMC

Reggie Lancaster

Dr. & Mrs. Keith Lewis

LaVerne Laney

Mr. & Mrs. Lee Atchley

Rowland & Sherry Brazzeal

Mrs. Doris Griffin

Patricia A. Glover Living Trust

Frieda & Larry Jessup

Elizabeth Laney

Mr. Sam Pearson

Lee & Cecil Pinson

Perritt Revocable Living Trust

Mrs. Christine Wade

Walter Lanter

Mr. & Mrs. Harold Estes

Bob Lawson

Barbara Lawson

Mr. & Mrs. M. R. Lawson

Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth B. Lawson

Carrie S. Layton

Mary L. Wilson

John W. Lindsey

Norma T. Veal

Walton Logue

Eloise & Bill Doty

Fannie Jane Loper

John & Victoria Haley

James C. Lord

Mr. & Mrs. Raymond H. Wallace

Melbourne Lovett

Carroll & Hope Arnold

Emmett L. Marrett

Betty & John Liles

Ruth Marrett

Betty & John Liles

Audrey H. Marshall

Doug & Sally Carden

Neysa S. Martin

Mr. & Mrs. Charles W. Lee, III

Curtis Chas Mathis

Dr. & Mrs. Vance B. Mathis

Rev. & Mrs. Mat Mathis

Mr. & Mrs. Keith D. Hagen

Thetis Mathis

Ms. Patricia A. Willis

William Mathis’ Mother

Mrs. Carolan T. Odom

MSgt (Ret) J. Marc Matthews

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Matthews

Joey Maxwell

Van & Jo Smith

Ellen McAfee

Miss Lynda C. Davis

Keith McAllaster

Mr. Ronald E. McInvale

Bob McCarty

Bill Burke

Margaret Jean Connell McCrary

Bernard & Valeria Atchison

Ms. Linda McCrary Ellison

Mr. David Hobbs


Crochet Club of Middle Georgia donated 133 blankets for the kids. Pictured are Dr. Rumford and Joyce Farmer, Crochet Club representative

Mary R. Oglesby

Dr. & Mrs. Frank Vinson

Christopher McDonald

John & Victoria Haley

Darryl McDonald

Lee, Lisa & Hadlee Hogan

Grace H. McLendon

Ronald & Jan Rentz

Dawn McNally

Mrs. Elizabeth M. Bender

Eugene Menkoff

Bryan McDowell

Mary G. Mercer

Miss Lynda C. Davis

Gene Miller

Don & Mary Robinson

Bess Warren Bell Mincey

Rev. & Mrs. David T. Haygood, Sr.

Onetha H. Mingledorff

Julien E. Mingledorff

Russell S. Montgomery


Beulah Moore

Mr. & Mrs. Jack K. Lasseter

Bobby Moore

Tommy & Deborah Cain

Hazel Moore

Mrs. Betty E. Wise

Joann Nohra Moore

Mr. Samuel M.Tift

Robert S. Moore

Mrs. Ann P. Davis

Miss Lynda C. Davis

Mr. & Mrs. B. Lamar Dootlittle

Aubrey & Andrea Wiggins

Martha Morgan

Hope & Carroll Arnold

T.D. Morgan

Pat & Gary Yeomans

Uley T. Morgan

Ronald & Brenda Gay

Henry Morris

Mr. & Mrs. Cecil Ethridge

Marvin R. Moxley

Dr. & Mrs. Donald J. Sparks

Theodore Mueller


Mrs. Joyce Smith

Raymond Muggridge, Jr.

Mrs. Willene O. Muggridge

Eloise Murphy

Mr. & Mrs. Cecil Ethridge

Paul W. Newsome, Jr.

Cindy & Randy Autry

Mr. & Mrs. Wilson W. Blackmon

Mr. & Mrs. John Bonham

Rev. & Mrs. Emory C. Gilbert

Marian Hooks

Dr. & Mrs. Anne (Higgins) Kittrell

Ms. Suzan Miles

Mrs. Betty Pearson

Servpro of Columbus

Betty Norton

John & Gerry Sutton

Beulah Arrington Norton

Mrs. Jesse S. Huddleston

James R. Odom


John Pace

Mr. & Mrs. Ed Jaindl

Mary Docia Padgett

Michael & Jennifer Lewis

Don Palmer

Mr. & Mrs. Donald F. Palmer

Jimmy Palmiter

Jim & Lin Palmiter

Edwin D. Parker

Mrs. Ruth F. Arnold

Cecil Parks

Mr. & Mrs. Russell Findley

Jerry L. Partain

Mr. Thomas Parks

Richard M. Peacock

Mrs. Ruth L. Peacock

Marjorie Pearce

Mrs. Mary Ferguson

Nancy J. Pearson

Mr. & Mrs. Bobby Browning

Mrs. Ruby Perkins

Mr. Robert Hill

Royce Pethel

Oak Grove UMC – Sylvania

Cathy Phillips

Robert & Bonitta Bowman

Judge John Taylor Phillips


Mr. & Mrs. Harry L. Couch

Mr. & Mrs. Chuck Cowart

Mr. Ted. R. Senters

Robert Lee Porter

Mrs. Vesta K. Porter

Virginia Price

Mr. & Mrs. Donald M. Price

Helen S. Purdy

Mr. William Purdy

Alan W. Quinton

Helen K. Quinton


For her 7th Birthday, Ellie asked for presents she could donate to The Home.

Christian Quon

Ms. Gladys Womack

Dorcas Rawlins

Mrs. Robbie Norworthy

Robert Reddick


Albert P. Reichert

Mr. & Mrs. Bert D. Schwartz

Elizabeth Reichert

Mr. & Mrs. Bert D. Schwartz

Hurley Ridgeway

New Hope Davisboro Methodist Men

Patty S. Riley

Mrs. Myra M. Paul

Julian & Nancy Rivers

Nancy Parker

James Roberts

Ms. Vera Roberts

Anthony “Tony” Robertson

Steve & Rozelle Rumford

Chaz Robins

Megan Carson

Kay Rodger’s Mother

Tina & Brad Folsom

Elmer Roland

Ms. Grace R. Griffin

Shirley A. Roquemore

Mrs. Bonnie R. Ganas

Ma Rosenholm


Amy Rossignol

Mrs. Ava Owens Smith

Charles C. Royal


Mr. & Mrs. H.O. Royal

Mrs. Henrietta Royal

James Rozier

Dr. Cullen Talton

Major & Mrs. Dallas J. Rutherford

Mr. Dennis J. Rutherford

W.E. Sams

Ms. Elizabeth S. Gwines

Katherine Cohen Scardato

Mr. & Mrs. W.H. Harper, Jr

Dorothy “Dot” Sconyers

Calvary UMC

Downs Scott

Eloise & Bill Doty

Mr. & Mrs. Fred Jarrell, Jr.

Richard & Thelma Scott


Robin & Sharon Scott


Mr. & Mrs. L. A. Scruggs

Harry & Brenda Carter

Leron Sellars


James Barry (Shay) Sellers, Jr.

Mrs. Howell Jarrard

Tony Sellier

Mrs. Judye H. Sellier

Thomas R. Senters

Mr. Ted R. Senters

Charlotte Sharpe

Mr. Ainsworth Zeagler

Jim Sheehan

Mr. & Mrs. Loy A. Waters, Jr.

William K. Sheldon, Jr.

Ms. Tena Roberts

Minnie Bell Sherrod

Mrs. Mildred Thompson

Tommy Sherwood

Mrs. Amy Rauls

Steve Shown

Mr. & Mrs. Sammy Vickery, Jr.

Sarah W. Simmons

Mr. & Mrs. Harry L. Couch

Alan M. Smith

Harris & Willie Yaughn

Bob Smith

Mr. & Mrs. Jim Cole

Caroline Jones Smith

Mr. & Mrs. Woodrow Smith

Catherine Elizabeth P. Smith

Robert L. & Sally C. Parker

Charles (Charlie) E. Smith

Mrs. Lavon H. Smith

Elaine H. Smith

Calvary UMC

Herb Smith


Hoke Smith


Jewell Smith


Mark A. Smith

Abacus ATL, LLC

Dr. & Mrs. Jimmy W. Arnold

Maria & Keith Bartlett and Family

Mr. & Mrs. John S. Bickley

Bob & Elaine Cochran

Hampton & Bonnie Dowling

Mr. & Mrs. Chris F. Fesmire

Cindy & Kyle Hester

Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Jones

Mr. & Mrs. Mortimer Meadors

Mr. Glenn Misinco

Ms. Patricia Murdock

Raymond A. Pippin

Mr. Sherrill Smith

Trade Commission of Denmark

Youmans Chevrolet

Melba Louise Smith


Mildred Smith

Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Cotton

Ray Smith

Ms. Marie McLendon

Mrs. Betty E. Wise

Robert L. Smith

Mrs. Joyce R. Smith

Ruth “Johnsie” S. Smith

Mr. & Mrs. Frank C. Moye


Walter G. Spann

Mr. & Mrs. Dan Surles

Geraldine Celeste Spears

John & Ann Brunk

Teresa W. Spencer


Dir. & Mrs. Vernon Keenon

Union, SC’s JCrew made The Methodist Home a stop on their Choir Tour


Mr. Corwin Sperry

Beth Spillers

Peggy & Bill Jerles

Mrs. Nancy Stafford

Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Barker

Mary Grace Stallworth


James C. Stephens, Sr.

Jim & Fran Stephens

Carswell Talmadge Strickland

Mr. & Mrs. Raymond K. Smith

Johnny Swindell

Mrs. Elizabeth M. Bender

William V. Tascher

Mr. Carroll S. Barnwell

Daisy Taylor

Mr. & Mrs. Wayne A. Pinkham

Shelley Barbaree Taylor

Ms. Ann B. Page

David Thompson

Mr. & Mrs. Doyle Stone, Jr.

Pam Timms

Ms. Ann B. Page

Jay, Julie & Jessica Page

Betty W. Tucker

Mr. & Mrs. Rudy Lancaster, Jr.

Fannie Mae Tucker

Women In Mission

Allen Tuten

Bill & Deloris Bowers

Patsy Vance

Mr. & Mrs. Woodson Daniel

John E. Walker

Tonie Maxwell

Kenneth L. Walker

Mrs. Glenda T. Walker

Lauta A. Walker

Rev. Doug Walker

Mae Walker

Mrs. Amy Rauls

Janis Peace Ward


Jane “Janie” B. Watson

Mrs. Cherry Bess

Ronald H. Watson

Mrs. Jacquelyn Watson

Tom & Lisa Watson

Ms. Betty L. Thompson

Sharon Cowart

Willard Weaver

Ann Ariail

Inez Weeks

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bennett

CHriStmAS Wish Listyour family, class, business, circle, or

other group probably wants to help

children have a great Christmas.

Christmas Wish Lists for our kids

will be ready the first of november.

please contact alesha mathis,

Coordinator of marketing and

public relations at 478-751-2827 or

immeDiAte needs List

200 (total) bales of pine Straw for all campuses.

new twin bed Linens

new Cribs at eagle’s nest daycare (14 cribs @ $219.99). these cribs are needed to maintain licensing.

new portable crib sheets for new cribs at eagle’s nest daycare

Contact alesha mathis at 478-751-2827 or [email protected] for more information or how to donate.

Mr. Bryan Churchwell, Manager of the Riverside Dr Applebee’s #14, presents checks from the sale of decorative memorabilia.


Estate planning 101one and done. in sports, it’s a catchphrase for a team’s loss in the first game or match of a tournament. in estate planning, it’s the mind-set of people who think they’re done once they’ve put a will or trust in place.

in truth, estate planning is an ongoing process. ensure that your plan fulfills your goals—review it periodically, and adjust it if necessary.

also consider situations that may call for revisions to your will or other estate-planning documents.

• Marriage or divorce• A major change in your financial status• Birth or adoption of a child or grandchild• Death of a spouse or existing beneficiary• Death of an executor, trustee or other fiduciary• A move to a new state or province• A change in tax or estate planning laws

try to conduct a thorough review of your plan try to conduct a thorough review of your plan tevery five years—even if none of the above events have occurred in your life.

talk with your attorney or financial advisor. talk with your attorney or financial advisor. t be sure to look over the beneficiary designations for your retirement and investment accounts, along with your life insurance policies, to determine whether the beneficiary designations should be updated.

making a will is simple and puts you in charge of your estate—instead of the government—for the benefit of your family and favorite charities. i pray that as you either make or revisit your will, that you will consider remembering the children and youth we serve here in ministry with a gift to the foundation of the methodist Home.

for more information contact dr. rick Lanford at 478-751-1725 or by email at [email protected].

Thank you and God Bless!

FOUNDATION GIVING &

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

the methodist Home is blessed to receive sup-

port from various foundations and Corporations.

We would like to thank the following groups for

their recent generosity:

tHe CommUnity SpoUSe’ CLUb of fort benning

doWntoWn maCon rotary CLUb

tHe JameS H. porter foUndation

tHe george e. HatCHer, Jr. & ann WiL-LiamS HatCHer foUndation


Sandra R. Weldon

Mrs. Dorothy D. Stalvey

Mrs. Fannie L. White

Mr. & Mrs. Wesley L. Wells, Sr.

Mrs. Betty Ann Kitchens

Mertie White

Mrs. Peggy N. Floyd

Jack S. Whitworth

Ms. Myrtlene Whitworth

Oscar Williams

Mr. & Mrs. James D. Maffett, Jr.

Wiley “Buddy” Williams


Virginia Ann J. Wilson

Mrs. Sylvia Swain

Virginia (Ginny) S. Wilson

Wesley UMC

Zora Wilson


Mary Helen Dunham Wisenbaker

Bill & Joann Chase

John R. Woods

Mr. & Mrs. Ricky Smith

Jane L. Woodward

Mr. Paul Woodward

Shiloh Wright

The Ruffins

Luise S. Wynne


Betty Ann Yates

Donna & Gerald Shurling

Pamela Ann Stanley Yates

Eleanor & Bob Ragsdale

Ellie J. Young

Mary & Clinton Collins

George “Mackie” Youngblood

Happy Apple Academy of SMUMC

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Pictured right- Billy Thompson, David Morgan, John

Ricketson, Faye Crews, Rev. Lee Bennett, Carlton Pittman,

Joyce Crimes and Fred Harvey. Back row- Dr. Rick Lanford

and Harry Faircloth, Chairman. Not pictured-Jane Morgan.

Dr. Laudis H. (Rick) LanfordPresident/the foundation of the Methodist Home

of the South Georgia Conference, Inc.

In 1992, Cross Keys UMC established an Endowment Fund with the help of John Carroll, who then was the Executive Director. It was determined at its inception, that if Cross Keys ever closed, then the assets would go to The Methodist Home. It was the desire of the Endowment Committee to place the funds with The Foundation of The Methodist Home.

On Sunday morning, May 20th, the Endowment Committee of Cross Keys presented a check for $34,031.66 to The Foundation of The Methodist Home. The funds will go to the Educational Endowment Fund to be held in perpetuity so that only the interest will be used.

We currently have seven of our youth in College. The interest of this permanent endowment fund goes a long way in making sure their educational needs are met. We also have 33 youth in our Independent Living Program that these funds will help with their educational needs as well.

Harry Faircloth shared with me that he was glad the Cross Keys UMC had the foresight to have the funds come to The Methodist Home, though he never thought it would be in his lifetime. He also shared that it was a great joy to know that the money would be well spent to enable children and youth to attend levels of Higher Education.

If you or your local church desires to make a gift to one of the Foundation Permanent Endowment Funds, then please contact us at 478-751-1725 or [email protected]. Thank you Cross Keys UMC for helping to make a difference in the lives of the children and youth we serve in ministry here at The Methodist Home.

The Connectional Church at Work


The Methodist Home P.O. Box 2525Macon, GA 31203-2525

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Give to The Methodist Children’s Home through the Combined Federal Campaign. Our 5 digit CFC code is 48612.

Georgia Gives is a statewide initiative that focuses the

attention of the public on the work and worth of nonprofits.

Georgia Gives Day, December 6, 2012, inspires individuals

to donate to participating nonprofits through a website with

the goal of raising as much money as possible in a 24 hour

period.

GAgives.org makes donating easy by organizing nonprofits

on one website, providing key facts about these charities and

facilitates online donations.

The Methodist Home will be participating in Georgia Gives.

Please mark your calendars and give December 6, 2012 at

www.GAgives.org or anytime at www.themethodisthome.org

and select the click & pledge button.

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