Inside This Issue - Magnolia Manor

Built in partnership with the South
Georgia Annual Conference
Board of Trustees
Manor
agnolia
Dedicates New Cottages
A sultry, hot August morning didn't stop people from
coming out to celebrate with Magnolia Manor; Wednesday,
August 9th marked another mile stone for the United
Methodist ministry. Just under a hundred people attended
Magnolia Manor's service of dedication for two, new
Ministerial Cottages. Bishop Michael Watson of The South
Georgia Episcopal Area, United Methodist Church
presided over the celebration, which marked the completion
of the cottages. Bishop Watson was very pleased with
how Magnolia Manor and the Americus, Sumter County
The Parker Cottage
Community came together to help families who have dedicated
their lives to serving God.
Historically, Methodist ministers didn't make enough money to set aside for savings or retirement;
in addition to that, many of the ministers and their families lived in parsonages. When
retirement came along, they were left not only without a home but also left with little or no money
to their name. These two new cottages along with Magnolia Manor's other four cottages were
built specifically for this reason, to provide a beautiful home for retired clergy and their families.
Although the residents do not have the option to buy the cottages, they are charged a moderate,
monthly fee which covers lawn care along with inside and outside maintenance. Rev. Beckum,
Vice President of Development and Church Relations said, "Because there is considerable need,
there is an application process through the Presidents office and a waiting list for the cottages."
The Parker Cottage was named in memory of Roy Parker, III through support of family and
friends. The second cottage was built in partnership with the South Georgia Annual Conference
Board of Trustees. Refreshments and a tour of the Parker Cottage followed the dedication ceremony.
Among other comments, Bishop Watson said, "These cottages will continue to benefit
those ministers and their families…our hearts and our minds are together in the prayer that these
cottages will enrich the lives of those who live in them."
Mark Todd, President and CEO of Magnolia Manor said he would be remiss without saying
thank you to all the people who made this possible, "The dedication of these cottages is a result
of true spirit of corporation with the donors, the Parker family, the partnership with the Board of
Trustees of the South Georgia Annual Conference, the aid of Glen Pickle who was the general
contractor and the support of the staff, here at Magnolia Manor. Thank you for all your hard
work!" Other attendees included members of the Board of Trustees of the South Georgia Annual
Conference, members of Magnolia Manor Board of Trustees, the Parker family, Mr. and Mrs.
Glen Pickle, residents from Magnolia Manor and other friends and family of the community. The
dedication ceremony was not only a success but an overall exciting day for Magnolia Manor.
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