Sunshine

Sunshine 

The magazine of Methodist Children’s Home Summer 2012 

The Joys of 

Summer

MCH dedicates Heritage Park 

Methodist Children’s Home dedicated Heritage Park during a special ribbon-cutting 

ceremony April 7, 2012. The dedication was held as part of 

MCH’s Homecoming celebration. 

Heritage Park is located on the Waco campus, and it features a home 

field for MCH’s six-man football team and an area for softball games. 

Heritage Park highlights other alumni projects in this area of campus, including 

the Alumni Pavilion and Brick Plaza, which serve as gathering places 

for alumni at Homecoming and campus activities during the year. 

Funding for Heritage Park was made possible through earnings from the 

Alumni Association endowment fund and individual gifts. Earnings from the 

alumni endowment were used to purchase bleachers, a scoreboard and goalposts 

for the football field, as well as a backstop for softball games. The football 

scoreboard is sponsored by the Alumni Association. 

Pictured at the ribbon-cutting are (l-r): Kevin 

Henry, MCH athletic director; Dan Moore, president, 

MCH Alumni Association; Tim Brown, MCH president; 

and Dr. Jack K. Daniels, MCH alumnus and 

former president.

President’s Perspective 

BY TIM BROWN 

Summers at Methodist Children’s 

Home are important and precious 

times with our young people. 

Even though they have much 

work to do while in our care, we 

are convinced that they deserve 

childhood experiences that offer 

joy and fun each day, which can 

be a new or threatening experience 

for most of them. 

We provide youth a variety of opportunities during the summer 

to build healthy relationships and restore trust in family 

and each other. These experiences include church camps, enrichment 

classes, outdoor adventures, mission trips, internships 

and leadership camps, as well as activities like horseback 

riding, swimming, social outings and sports. The fun and 

joy youth experience through these activities are the cement 

or glue that helps them retain, recall and use the information 

they learn to make critical choices and decisions affecting 

their future. 

Developing healthy relationships and trust with our youth 

are primary to all we must do to help them learn and grow. 

Summer provides a perfect opportunity to accomplish these 

things in a short amount of time, and they can become powerful 

and beneficial tools for our staff in the weeks and 

months ahead. 

You will read about summer experiences and opportunities in 

this issue of the Sunshine magazine. As you read these articles, 

such as the ones pertaining to summer internships and 

mission trips, I hope you will find them inspirational and insightful. 

You will also enjoy the photographs in this issue that 

show the fun and joy youth experienced this summer. 

Your ongoing prayers and support make these opportunities 

possible and thereby empower us to be influential in the 

lives of our children, youth and families. We encourage you 

to visit any of our Methodist Children’s Home locations and 

learn more about our mission and our outreach efforts on 

our residential campuses, in our foster care programs, and 

through the family preservation work we are doing in communities 

across Texas and New Mexico to support families 

and children. 

Tim Brown 

President 

Inside this issue 

Cover Story: The Joys of Summer ................................. 2 

Community Services Update ...................................... 10 

Youth Profile: Breaking the Cycle ................................ 12 

Recognizing our High School Graduates ........................ 13 

News and Notes ..................................................... 14 

Development News: 2012 Legacy Luncheon ................... 16 

Memorial Gifts and Gifts of Honor ............................... 17 

COVER PHOTO: J.J. (center) and Jonathan, youth from MCH’s 

Waxahachie campus, enjoy a horseback ride with James Fairchild, 

equestrian coordinator at the Boys Ranch. 

Sunshine 

The magazine of Methodist Children’s Home • Summer 2012 

Mission Statement: Methodist Children’s Home offers hope to children, 

youth and families through a nurturing, Christian community. 

EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT 

TIM BROWN 

President / CEO 

JUDY BROADWAY 

Vice President for Human Resources 

MOE DOZIER 

Vice President for Residential Services 

JULIE MITCHELL 

Vice President for Finance 

TREY OAKLEY 

Vice President for Development 

MELISSA OPHEIM 

Vice President for Community Services 

To learn more about Methodist Children’s Home, visit our website at 

www.methodistchildrenshome.org or call us at 254-753-0181. 

Send change of address to: Development Department, Methodist Children’s Home, 

1111 Herring Ave., Waco, TX 76708; Phone: 254-753-0181; development@mchwaco.org 

Bryan Mize, Public Relations Director; Lindy Dehm, Public Relations Officer 

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Sunshine I Summer 2012

The Joys of 

Summer 

As youth and staff at Methodist Children’s Home settle into the new school year, 

memories still linger of the special times they experienced during the summer. 

For three months, our youth took advantage of a wide range of activities and 

opportunities to learn new skills, serve others through their gifts and talents, and 

relax from their busy schedules. 

Staff members in MCH’s residential program spent months developing a full 

schedule of activities for youth. Enrichment classes and clubs served as the foundation 

of summer programming as staff members volunteered to teach classes that 

enabled youth to develop new interests or strengthen their knowledge and skills. 

In addition, youth and staff hit the road for outdoor activities and day trips to water 

parks, amusement parks, museums and shopping excursions. Youth also enjoyed 

serving others on mission trips and through weekly work projects for local organization, 

churches and residents. MCH youth have a strong reputation for their willingness 

to lend a helping hand to meet the needs of others. 

MCH is grateful for benefactors who provide the financial support necessary to 

offer summer programs for our youth. The following pages highlight some of the 

special opportunities our youth and staff experienced this summer. 

Pictured (clockwise from left): Amie, Dianne and unit manager Julie Speich (l-r) enjoy time together at a water 

park; Ty and Tony Poe, a member of the Plant Department staff, work on a remodeling project on the Waco campus; 

and Ella cools off in the summer heat at Glen Lake Camp. 

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Summer is a time to ... 

Learn 

Summer enrichment classes, campus 

internships and recreation clubs help 

youth develop new skills and interests. 

Topics for classes ranged from 

cooking and independent living skills 

to decision-making and goal-setting. 

Sixteen youth served as interns in departments 

across the Waco campus. 

Tameka learns 

proper table 

etiquette during 

a “Ms. Manners” 

class this summer. 

Colin Campbell, a member of the Spiritual Development staff, 

teaches guitar lessons to David, left, and Lonnie at the MCH 

Boys Ranch. 

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Sandra Woods, a member of 

the MCH food services staff, 

shares her expertise with 

Alex during a cooking class. 

Judy Broadway, MCH vice president for human 

resources, met with youth on the Waxahachie 

campus to share her insights about the job 

application process and interviews. She is pictured 

with Kelly. 

Andre served an internship in the accounting 

department. He is pictured with Diana Luvianos, 

accounting clerk. Andre was one of 16 youth 

who served summer internships in departments 

throughout the Waco campus. 

SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROFILE 

Plant staff helps Darnell 

learn important life lessons 

As a summer intern in the Plant Department, 

Darnell enjoyed working alongside staff members 

for three months to help maintain the 130-acre 

Waco campus. 

Darnell braved the summer heat to mow lawns, 

pick up trash, wash vans and help remodel a home 

unit. One of his favorite jobs was working with the 

electrical crew. 

"It was a skill I knew nothing about and now I can 

do a few things, like fix a television or lighting,” he 

said. “I even got to help put a new air conditioner 

in a building and learn how to use an electric saw 

and nail gun.” 

In addition to developing new skills, Darnell said 

he has learned how to communicate more effectively 

with others and manage his time. 

“The plant staff is great,” he said. “They gave 

me a job and trusted me to get it done, and they 

were there when I had questions.” 

Learning the value of a dollar is one of the most 

important lessons Darnell learned. 

“Now I know I have to work hard for it,” he said. 

Darnell, pictured outside the Perkins Home, has his sights 

set on attending Texas A&M University. 

“ I hope to instill in our youth a sense 

of pride in learning a new skill and 

being able to say ‘I can do that.’ ” 

— Jason Bartlett, Youth Care Counselor 

Sunshine I Summer 2012 

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Serve 

MCH youth enjoy sharing their gifts 

and talents through summer mission 

trips and community service projects. 

Whether it’s building wheelchair 

ramps on mission trips, visiting local 

nursing homes or assisting a food 

pantry, MCH youth experience the 

joy and blessings that come from 

serving others. 

SUMMER MISSIONS PROFILE 

Youth from the campus 

in Waxahachie serve 

their community by 

helping maintain clean 

highways. Pictured (l-r) 

are: Shelby, Rayosha, 

Kelly, Jessica, Lynn 

Strom (staff member), 

Zayda and Terra. 

MCH youth ‘give back to God’ 

while serving with U.M. Army 

Amie and Sam were among 10 MCH youth who volunteered 

to spend a week of their summer break serving residents 

in Santa Fe, Texas. MCH youth joined young people from 

across Texas to participate in the U.M. Army mission trip. 

The theme of the week was “Act of Worship.” 

Youth served elderly residents and others who have 

financial needs by helping with home repairs. They also 

participated in worship services and enjoyed fellowship as 

they built relationships with youth from other churches. 

This was the first mission trip for Amie. The highlight of 

her week was helping build a ramp for an elderly couple. 

“We worked all day in the rain and the wife kept coming 

out to check on us,” she said. “She was so appreciative and 

thankful. It made me feel good to help her family.” 

Sam said the week gave her a greater appreciation for 

MCH. 

“I realized how much MCH does for us and when I saw 

others who are going through adversity, it made me realize 

how thankful I need to be,” she said. “I also learned that 

when I help people, I’m giving back to God.” 

Photo: Amie, left, and Samrawit are thankful for the opportunity 

to serve others through U.M. Army.

Youth from the Waco campus help 

with food distribution at Meals on 

Wheels. Pictured, from left, are 

Sarah, Rachael, Yesenia and Elena. 

Serving Our Communities 

Below are some of the organizations 

in Waco and 

Waxahachie where MCH 

youth volunteered to serve: 

Cameron Park 

Caritas 

Cowboy Church 

Dewey Recreation Center 

Family Abuse Center 

Friends for Life 

Greenview Nursing Home 

Habitat for Humanity 

Humane Society 

Kids and Company 

Lake Shore Nursing Home 

Laura Edwards Center 

Lions Club Park 

Living Hope Church 

Meals on Wheels 

Mission Arlington 

North Texas Food Bank 

Red Oak Library 

Homeparent Phil Smith and 

William from the Boys Ranch 

volunteer at Goodwill. 

Red Oak Nursing Home 

Rosemound Cemetery 

St. James Church 

Salvation Army 

Shepherd’s Heart 

Sterling House 

Things from the Heart 

Waco Humane Society 

Michael (left), James Lewis, a youth care counselor, and other 

youth mowed lawns in the community throughout the summer. 

“ Community service makes 

me feel happy and useful, 

like I’m doing something 

to change someone’s life. ” 

— Hawa, Waco campus resident 

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Relax 

Youth enjoy catching a little rest and 

relaxation during the summer. Staff 

members schedule a variety of fun 

activities for youth, including trips to 

water parks, sporting events, camps 

and shopping excursions. 

Carrie expresses her creativity through a scrapbooking club. 

Road Trips 

MCH youth enjoyed the following road trips: 

College campus tours 

Dallas Farmer’s Market 

Dinosaur World 

Fiesta Texas 

Bureau of Engraving and 

Printing 

Galveston Beach 

Nasher Art Museum 

Ripley's Believe It or Not! 

Schlitterbahn 

Six Flags 

Watkins Wildlife Museum 

Cynthia, left, 

and Emily enjoy 

a relaxing day 

at Hawaiin Falls 

Waterpark. 

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MCH youth and staff look forward each year to attending 

day camp at Glen Lake Camp in Glen Rose. Youth 

participate in worship and recreation activities. 

Geoffrey Nelson (center), recreation coordinator, 

enjoys a round of disc golf with Jonathan, left, 

and Angel at Waco’s Cameron Park. 

SUMMER FUN PROFILE 

Summer offers first-time 

experiences for Jonathan 

After a busy school year, MCH youth — like all teenagers 

— look forward to the summer months as they 

have a chance to relax with their friends and enjoy a 

variety of fun activities. 

Jonathan, a resident on the Waxahachie campus, 

participated in several road trips with his friends and 

staff, including Six Flags. 

“I had never been there, so I had a lot of fun,” 

he said. “My favorite ride was a roller coaster called 

‘Mr. Freeze.’” 

Youth on the Waxahachie campus also enjoyed 

outings to the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, 

Nasher Art Museum, Dallas Farmer's Market and local 

colleges. 

Jonathan also had fun visiting with residents in a 

local nursing home. 

“My grandmother gets lonely sometimes and getting 

to meet others who may be lonely really meant 

a lot to me,” he said. “I enjoy interacting with new 

people and doing new things.” 

Jonathan appreciates the opportunities MCH provides youth 

to enjoy first-time experiences, such as his trip to Six Flags. 

“ The tan lines will fade but the memories 

of summer will last forever. ” 

— Sierra, MCH resident 

“ Summer is about swimming, being with 

friends and eating snow cones. ” 

— Destiny, MCH resident 

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COMMUNITY SERVICES 

Serving families across Texas and New Mexico 

Methodist Children’s Home serves children and families through 11 outreach offices. The stories featured on these pages demonstrate 

the unique ways outreach offices are making a difference in the lives of children and families. Watch for additional stories in upcoming 

issues of the Sunshine. 

HOUSTON 

Ladashia excels in school, athletics 

Ladashia was voluntarily placed in foster care with MCH when she 

was two months old, and she continues to reside with the same 

foster family. During her time in care, she has flourished in all areas 

of her life. Now a 10 th grader, Ladashia is a member of the A/B 

honor roll and has earned varsity letters in track and volleyball. 

As a member of the track team, she competes in the 100 meters, 

pole vault, triple jump and relay, and she participated in a summer 

track program. Ladashia was nominated by one of her teachers 

to attend a community involvement program, where she received 

hands-on experience with volunteering and raising awareness 

about culture differences within the community. This opportunity 

has enabled her to contribute 40 hours of community 

service, which will enhance her college applications. “Ladashia 

enjoys spending time with her family and friends,” said Nicole 

Washington, MCH caseworker. “She is a well-rounded child who 

receives lots of encouragement and love.” 

 

 

ABILENE 

Julie came into foster care in 2008 with her sister and 

two brothers. She was the mother figure to her siblings 

and had difficulty adjusting to the new role of being 

an adolescent. Through therapy and the care provided 

by her foster parents, Julie accepted her new role and 

no longer tried to be the mother figure for her siblings. 

During her time with MCH, Julie was embraced by 

her community. Local residents “adopted” Julie and 

helped her with various projects in 4H, UIL and band. 

She graduated from high school in May, and she is now 

attending community college through MCH. 

CORPUS CHRISTI 

Theresa, a single mother of three young children, was referred 

to MCH by CPS in February to engage in parenting 

classes. Theresa successfully completed the classes offered 

by MCH. Staff members assisted Theresa with professional 

clothing as she started a new job. She continues 

to work and utilizes what she has learned with MCH in 

her job and family. MCH helped Theresa develop a budget 

and assisted her with partial payment for rent and 

her electric bill. “Theresa is working hard to maintain a 

safe and stable home environment for her children,” said 

Marisol Gomez, MCH caseworker. 

 

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COMMUNITY SERVICES 

SAN ANTONIO 

Ben, a single father, enrolled in MCH’s parenting classes. 

He was raised by his grandmother until the age of nine, 

when he moved in with his biological mother. While living 

with his grandmother, Ben experienced a loving home 

filled with faith. Ben’s mother, however, was the opposite. 

Due to Ben’s past experience, he struggles with reciprocating 

the love that his daughter gives him. After a few 

parenting sessions, Ben expressed his gratitude for MCH 

because his relationship with his daughter has improved, 

and he is learning to be more affectionate. “Ben is on his 

way to becoming a nurturing parent and feels more confident 

in his ability to provide a safe and loving home for his 

daughter,” said Loraynne Rivera, MCH caseworker. 

 

TYLER 

Natalie is a 27-year-old mother of five young children, all 

of whom have special needs and require constant attention. 

Natalie is a hard-working person and dedicated to 

her children. She had been in an abusive relationship since 

she was 13, and she was recently separated from her husband. 

Natalie has had constant harassment from her exhusband 

and his family. “When I met Natalie, she was going 

through one of the most difficult times of her life,” 

said Suzy King, MCH caseworker. “The apartment complex 

where she lived burned down and she lost everything. It 

was a few weeks before Christmas and all her gifts were 

lost in the fire. We were able to provide Christmas gifts 

for the kids and a few household items.” MCH helped 

Natalie find support at other organizations in her community. 

She now receives counseling and has connected with 

other mothers who were in abusive relationships. 

 

 

LUFKIN 

Graham came to MCH foster care through CPS when he 

was three months old. He is one of eight children and his 

mother has had a long history of CPS involvement. Graham 

has been with his MCH family for more than a year. He attends 

day care and receives services through other community 

partners, like Early Childhood Intervention (ECI). 

“Graham is showing excellent progress, but there are still 

a few issues we are keeping our eyes on in regards to developmental 

delays,” said Marie Gateley, MCH caseworker. 

Graham’s foster parents have advocated for him in 

his developmental and medical needs. They also worked 

with CPS to help make Graham available for family visits, 

although they were rare. In May, after a year of no improvements, 

both of his parents relinquished their parental 

rights. Through it all, Graham has formed an amazing 

bond with his foster parents, who are preparing to adopt 

him. “Even though we never rejoice when parental rights 

are terminated, we do rejoice that we have been able 

to offer Graham the absolute best care during his stay in 

foster care,” Gateley said. “The foster family stayed true 

to their commitment to care for him and make his needs 

their priority, even while his future was unknown.” 

ABILENE 

500 Chestnut, Suite 838 

Abilene, TX 79602 

325-672-9398 

ALBUQUERQUE, NM 

6211 San Mateo N.E., Suite 150 

Albuquerque, NM 87109 

505-255-8740 

CORPUS CHRISTI 

3833 S. Staples, Suite N 218 

Corpus Christi, TX 78411 

361-334-2255 

DALLAS 

13140 Coit Rd., Suite 400 

Dallas, TX 75240 

972-480-8772 

EL PASO 

5959 Gateway West, Suite 530 

El Paso, TX 79925 

915-781-0005 

HOUSTON 

5005 Mitchelldale, Suite 119 

Houston, TX 77092 

713-682-8911 

877-716-8535 (toll-free) 

Methodist Children's Home 

Outreach Office Directory 

LUBBOCK 

2028 82nd St., Unit 101 

Lubbock, TX 79423 

806-792-0099 

877-289-0517 (toll-free) 

LUFKIN 

310 Harmony Hill, Suite 200 

Lufkin, TX 75901 

936-632-9537 

SAN ANTONIO 

6800 Park Ten Blvd., Suite 135 E 

San Antonio, TX 78213 

210-733-3904 

866-532-4453 (toll-free) 

TYLER 

2737 S. Broadway, Suite 109 

Tyler, TX 75701 

903-509-1171 

866-509-1171 (toll-free) 

WACO 

1111 Herring Ave. 

Waco, TX 76708 

254-755-4684 

Interested in becoming a foster parent? Learn more at: 

http://www.methodistchildrenshome.org/page/foster-parents.aspx 


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YOUTH PROFILE 

Since coming to the 

MCH Boys Ranch last 

year, Kevin has achieved 

success in school and 

developed leadership 

skills. Staff members say 

his “joyful soul” makes 

a positive difference at 

the Boys Ranch. 

Kevin: Breaking the cycle 

Kevin lived in a seemingly unbreakable 

cycle of criminal behavior 

before he came to the 

Methodist Children’s Home 

Boys Ranch. His grandmother 

served as his primary caregiver, 

and she gave her best effort 

to raise him amidst a challenging 

environment. 

Kevin spent time in drug 

rehabilitation and faced pressure 

from his friends to sell illegal 

drugs. One day, as he set 

out to sell drugs, he was confronted 

by the police. 

“When they questioned 

me, I ran instead of confessing 

to what I was doing,” he said. 

After the officers caught 

Kevin, they found illegal drugs 

in his pocket, and he was sent 

to a juvenile detention center. 

“When I went to court, I 

told the judge and my probation 

officer that I wanted help,” 

Kevin said. “I passed my drug 

test and I had stayed sober.” 

Kevin’s probation officer 

and the judge believed his sincerity. 

The judge did not give 

Kevin the felony possession 

charge he expected. Instead, 

he put Kevin on probation and 

suggested he visit MCH as an 

option for residential living 

where he would benefit from 

positive influences and a second 

chance. 

“The first day we met 

Kevin, he was dressed in his 

Sunday best and he was taking 

a tour of the Boys Ranch,” 

said Jeanean Slonaker, who 

serves as a homeparent along 

with her husband, Larry. “We 

offered to show him our home 

unit and told him that if he 

decided to come to the Boys 

Ranch, we would love for him 

to stay at our house.” 

Two weeks later, Kevin 

moved to the Boys Ranch, 

and he requested to stay at the 

Slonakers’ home. 

“That’s when he crawled 

into my heart,” Jeanean said. 

Moving from a negative 

environment to the Boys 

Ranch helped Kevin experience 

personal growth. 

“When I came to MCH 

as a 17-year-old last year, I 

was considered a freshman 

in school,” Kevin said. “Now, 

I’m getting caught up on my 

course credits. I’m a junior 

and on track to graduate in 

2013.” 

In addition to the progress 

Kevin has made in school, he 

is viewed as a leader in his 

home unit. 

“Kevin is one of the best 

encouragers we have at the 

Boys Ranch,” Jeanean said. 

“He has a way of reaching out 

to his peers in a sincere, respectful 

and helpful way.” 

Kevin views his time at the 

Boys Ranch as a gift. 

“MCH means a lot to me,” 

Kevin said. “If I didn’t have 

the chance to come to the Boys 

Ranch, I probably would have 

dropped out of school and 

continued to sell drugs on the 

streets.” 

According to Jeanean, 

Kevin has a joyful soul, and his 

thankfulness shows through 

his words and actions. 

“Kevin doesn’t blame his 

past for where he is today,” 

she said. “He looks forward 

to each and every day. I think 

that is the one thing about him 

that will get him through everything 

in life. We just really 

love that kid.” 

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2011-2012 High School Graduates 

Methodist Children’s Home congratulates the following graduates for reaching this significant milestone. 

University of Texas 

University Charter School – 

MCH Campus 

August 2012 

CLARA ARCHIBOLD 

Waco Campus 

CARRIE BLACKBURN 

Waco Campus 

DARNELL KEBEDE 

Waco Campus 

FRANCISCO L. 

Waco Campus 

June 2012 

DANIEL BOWMAN 

Boys Ranch 

TYLER BROWN 

Boys Ranch 

ACE BRUMMETT 

Boys Ranch 

DYLAN DAVIS 

Boys Ranch 

TAYLOR DAYS 

Waco Campus 

JAMES DILDINE 

Boys Ranch 

MALCOLM FELMLY 

Waco Campus 

PERCY GARDNER 

Waco Campus 

CHANCE GIBSON 

Waco Campus 

JACKELINE GONZALEZ 

Waco Campus 

NELSON HACKWORTH 

Waco Campus 

AUSTIN HILDEBRAND 

Waco Campus 

NASSIM JALLOUL 

Waco Campus 

COBY KELLY 

Boys Ranch 

KAYLA LABINE 

Waco Campus 

MIKAELA LANDWEBER 

Waco Campus 

ERICA LUND 

Waco Campus 

KEVIN MORRIS 

Waco Campus 

LAUREN PARKER 

Waco Campus 

VICTORIA PAYTON 

Waco Campus 

MAGDALENA PINEDA 

Waco Campus 

BLACKIESHA PLEASANT 

Waco Campus 

ALEXA SYDNOR 

Waco Campus 

BIJON WADE 

Waco Campus 

December 2011 

KEMZUEL BELL 

Waco Campus 

GEORGE BONILLA 

Waco Campus 

GEORGE DUNN 

Waco Campus 

MYRIAH FORD 

Waco Campus 

SARAH GILBERT 

Waco Campus 

TONY JOHNSON 

Boys Ranch 

MONICA MUNOZ 

Waco Campus 

DENZEL POLK-WATSON 

Boys Ranch 

MERON T YESUS 

Waco Campus 

TSION T YESUS 

Waco Campus 

JESSICA VALLES 

Waco Campus 

ALYONA WILLACKER 

Waco Campus 

ALYSSA WILLIAMSON 

Waco Campus 

Phoenix School 

at Waxahachie 

JERRELL CARUTHERS 

RYAN DAVIS 

DESTIANEY W. 

Waco Public Schools 

ZAGORIA DAVIS 

Waco Campus 

Waco High School 

ABENEZER KASSA 

Waco Campus 

Rappaport Academy 

KATHLEEN RATHBURN 

Waco Campus 

A. J. Moore Academy 

CALVIN RICHARDSON 

Waco Campus 

University High School 


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NEWS & NOTES 

Q& A 

with Joanna, 

Waco campus resident 

MCH had many youth 

attend camps during the 

summer. Joanna attended 

a camp sponsored by the 

Waco Historic Foundation. 

This camp offered youth in 

the Waco area a chance to 

see what it takes to build a 

city and be a good citizen. 

We caught up with Joanna 

to learn more about her 

experience. 

What did you do at this 

camp? We learned what it 

takes to build and govern 

a city. We also learned 

about agriculture and 

emergency services, like 

the fire department and 

EMTs. The former mayor 

of Waco came out and 

spoke to us one day. 

What was your favorite 

memory of the camp? 

I really enjoyed seeing 

the firemen, fire truck and 

ambulances. I got to sit in 

the front seat and blow the 

siren. That was fun! I also 

enjoyed getting to pretend 

to be a reporter for the 

city and writing stories 

about past events. 

What did you learn from 

this experience? 

I learned how much work 

it takes to create and run 

a city. 

Education 

Charter School Progress 

Reports: MCH’s two charter 

schools that serve three 

residential campuses are 

among the 44 percent of 

schools statewide that met 

the Adequate Yearly Progress 

(AYP) standards, according to 

the Texas Education Agency. 

MCH serves youth through 

the University of Texas 

University Charter School 

on the Waco campus and 

the Southwest School on the 

Waxahachie campus. 

According to the TEA, a 

school or district this year 

met AYP requirements if 87 

percent or more of their students 

passed the state reading/English 

language arts test; 

83 percent of their students 

passed the state mathematics 

test; and, depending on grade 

level, 95 percent of their students 

who participated in the 

state testing program had either 

a 75 percent graduation 

rate or a 90 percent attendance 

rate. 

“I was very pleased to 

learn that our two charter 

schools met the standards requirements 

for the last school 

year, something achieved by 

less than half of the schools 

in Texas,” said Tim Brown, 

MCH president. “I am very 

proud of our students, educators 

and entire staff for their 

hard work, commitment and 

extraordinary efforts as they 

took hold of hope, saw the 

potential for greatness and 

moved forward.” 

More information about the 

2012 AYP report is available 

on the TEA website. 

ALBAUGH SCHOLARSHIP: MCH awarded its prestigious Albaugh 

Scholarship to five alumni for the 2012-2013 academic year. 

Recipients are (l-r): Ally Fry, sophomore, Baylor University; 

Essence Stowe, sophomore, Texas A&M University; Simona 

Tilahun, sophomore, University of Texas at Arlington; Josh 

Sheppard, sophomore, University of Texas at Arlington; and 

Amber Creason, senior, Texas A&M University (not pictured). 

Waxahachie: The Southwest 

Charter School on the Waxahachie 

campus recognized its 

first graduating class on May 

23. The graduates are Jerrell, 

Ryan and Destianey. 

The Waxahachie school 

is called the Phoenix, and it 

is part of Southwest Schools 

based in Houston. The school 

serves grades 7-12 and offers 

core classes, music appreciation, 

Spanish, psychology, 

sociology and health. 

Alamo Community College 

Angelina College 

Brookhaven Community College 

Hill College 

Lone Star College 

McLennan Community College 

Midwestern State University 

Montgomery College (MD) 

Navarro College 

North Lake College 

Ogla Beauty College 

Richland College 

Tarleton State University 

Advanced Education 

The school also celebrated 

success on the TAKS tests. 

MCH students passed 67 of 

72 sections for a 93 percent 

passing rate. 

“Through our on-campus 

school, we are able to better 

meet the academic needs of 

students, as evidenced in the 

increase in grades, improvements 

in TAKS scores and 

decrease in overall behavioral 

referrals,” said Candice 

Darwin, administrator. 

Seventy-four MCH alumni are enrolled in the following colleges 

or training programs for the fall 2012 semester. Students receive 

support from Transition Services coordinators, who help 

former residents make the transition to independent living. 

Tarrant County College 

Temple College 

Texas A&M University 

Texas State Technical College 

Texas State University 

Tyler Junior College 

University of Houston 

University of North Texas 

University of Texas-Arlington 

University of Texas-San Antonio 

University of Utah 

Weatherford College 

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NEWS & NOTES 

Photography 

Awards 

Boys Ranch 4H Contest: Eight 

youth from the Boys Ranch 

earned awards in the state 

4-H photography competition 

this spring. Recipients of firstplace 

awards and their categories 

are: AJ, food; Brandon, 

night photography; Jericho, 

wildlife; and Lloyd, macro 

photography. Recipients 

of second-place awards are: 

Dylan, elements of design and 

landscape, and Ruben, plants. 

Recipients of third-place 

awards are: Damion, night 

photography, and Jon, storyboard. 

The youth participated 

in a photography club taught 

by Cheryl Dishman, a homeparent 

at the Boys Ranch. 

Spiritual 

Development 

Perkins Youth Program: 

Shyla, a resident on the 

Waco campus, participated 

in the Perkins Youth School 

Texas Christian Athletic League 

SIX-MAN FOOTBALL 

Team: Second round of playoffs 

All-State Honorees: 

Denzel, 2nd-team 

Ty, Honorable mention 

Ben, Honorable mention 

BOYS BASKETBALL 

Team: State Runner-up 

All-State Honorees: 

Chance, 1st-team; T-CAL Player 

of the Year 

Steven, 2nd-team 

Kelvin, Honorable mention 

CROSS COUNTRY STATE MEET 

Henok, 7th 

Benny, 13th 

Kevin, 20th 

Austin, 21st 

Valentino, 26th 

Jaylen, 29th 

of Theology program. She attended 

meetings at SMU’s 

seminary during the year and 

a three-week academy this 

summer. Students attend 

classes and seminars, visit 

churches, participate in community 

service and meet regularly 

with mentors. 

“It is an amazing program, 

and I think our students come 

back with a deeper theological 

basis than many adults 

I know who have been in 

church for years,” said Ron 

Britton, a member of the MCH 

Spiritual Development staff. 

Independent 

Living Program 

MCH recently began an independent 

living program that 

provides housing and case 

management support for recent 

graduates, ages 18-22. 

MCH youth from residential 

care and foster care are eligible 

for the program based on 

their individual needs. 

MCH ATHLETICS: 2011-12 HONORS 

3200 Meters: 

Henok, 2nd 

Benny, 11th 

800 Meters: 

Jeremiah, 11th 

100 Meters: 

James, 16th 

TRACK AND FIELD STATE MEET 

200 Meters: 

James, 13th 

Michael, 15th 

1600 Meters: 

Henok, 4th 

Mario, 16th 

“The purpose of the program 

is to assist recent graduates 

who need additional 

support as they develop the 

necessary independent living 

skills to be successfully employed, 

pursue advanced education, 

attain housing, and 

successfully manage the dayto-day 

stresses of life as they 

transition to adulthood,” said 

Jeff Creel, program director. 

Two homes are provided 

for male and female residents. 

Participants are expected 

to maintain a job 

and/or attend school, and 

they are encouraged to be 

active in the community. In 

addition to Creel, support 

staff includes “Life Coaches” 

and a unit manager. 

Residents participate in 

life skills classes and learn 

how to cook, use public 

transportation and develop 

a personal budget. Residents 

are responsible for home unit 

chores and pay monthly rent. 

COLLEGE BOUND 

Chance, left, and 

Calvin will continue 

their basketball 

careers in college. 

Chance will play 

at Temple College 

and Calvin will 

play for McLennan 

Community College. 

Shot Put: 

Lloyd, 7th 

Ty, 12th 

Michael, 16th 

Discus: 

Lloyd, 7th 

Ty, 8th 

Jericho, 12th 

Q& A 

with Yesenia, 

Waco campus resident 

Yesenia has been involved 

with JROTC at her high 

school for three years. As a 

junior last year, she earned 

an impressive 11 awards, 

including Cadet of the Year, 

the Association of the United 

States Army Medal and a 

college scholarship. 

We talked with Yesenia to 

learn more about her involvement 

with JROTC. 

What motivates you to excel 

in JROTC? I like helping 

people and I enjoy competition. 

I want our JROTC 

to be the best, so I strive 

to do well myself and help 

motivate my fellow cadets to 

do well. 

What does it mean to you 

to be recognized? It means 

a lot. I know that others see 

my hard work and it motivates 

me to do even more. 

What are your plans for the 

future? I would like to graduate 

next year in the top ten 

percent of my class. My goal 

is to attend the University of 

Texas and earn a bachelor’s 

degree in biology. My long 

term goal is to go to medical 

or nursing school. 

Sunshine I Summer 2012 15

DEVELOPMENT NEWS 

MCH honors estate gifts during Legacy Luncheon 

During the annual Legacy Luncheon in June, Methodist 

Children’s Home staff and Board members celebrated benefactors 

who designated MCH and the children served by this ministry 

in their estate plans in 2011. 

“This event encourages us to reflect on the great honor of receiving 

gifts from our benefactors’ estates and renew our commitment 

as stewards of these special resources,” said Trey Oakley, 

vice president for development. “Methodist Children’s Home is 

able to fulfill our mission because benefactors provide the resources 

needed to serve our children today and in the future.” 

A unique feature of the Waco campus is the Mulkey Memorial 

Garden, which was created to celebrate the generosity of all benefactors 

who provide gifts from their estates. The garden is named 

in memory of Abe and Louisa Mulkey, who played an important 

role as benefactors during the early days of this ministry. 

“Their example encouraged others to support the newly-created 

orphanage, and this spirit of generosity has enabled MCH to 

become a national child care leader that today serves more than 

1,400 children from the hard places in life,” Oakley said. 

During the luncheon, Oakley offered a personal tribute to seven 

benefactors as he shared stories about their lives provided by 

family and friends. These benefactors are highlighted below. 

If you would like to receive information about remembering 

the children in your estate plans, contact Trey Oakley by phone 

at (800) 853-1272 or e-mail at toakley@mchforhope.org. All discussions 

related to charitable giving are confidential. 

Methodist Children’s Home Estate Recognition 

The following estates were recognized at the Legacy Luncheon. A plaque honoring 

these benefactors is displayed in the Mulkey Memorial Garden. Representatives 

from four of the estates attended the luncheon. They are pictured with Tim Brown, 

MCH President/CEO, and Bill Bingham, chairperson of the MCH Board of Directors. 

BILLIE K. BARTON of Houston married Bernard, who was an alumnus of MCH. He 

and two siblings came to MCH after their mother passed. They were members of 

First UMC Houston and decided to bless the children served by MCH. 

CHANEY J. BEDNAR of Dallas fought at Omaha Beach and the Battle of the Bulge. 

He received the Bronze Star for his bravery. He was respected for the love and 

care he provided his beloved wife, Veoma. A talented singer, “He actually sang 

at his own funeral thanks to a tape he made of his favorite song.” 

Woodrow C. Senkel Estate 

WILLIAM L. FORE, JR. of Athens was an avid traveler who loved 

the children served by MCH. He established a family trust that 

named MCH as a beneficiary, thus blessing children for years 

to come. 

WILLIAM L. MACHEMEHL of Houston was “Mr. Fix It” to his loved 

ones. He and his wife, Alberta, were married for more than 62 

years and faithful members of the Methodist Church. In addition 

to serving his country in WWII, he was a gifted musician. 

VIOLA C. ROBERTS of Goldthwaite was known as a true southern 

lady. She and her husband, Gus, were members of First UMC 

Goldthwaite and decided they would bless MCH with an estate gift. 

After his passing, she “never wavered from that decision.” 

Viola C. Roberts Estate 

William L. Machemehl Estate 

WOODROW C. SENKEL of Amarillo based his life on “faith, family and friends.” He 

was a talented musician and member of the Andrews High School Mustang Band. 

A commanding officer stated that Master Sergeant Senkel was the most dependable 

non-commissioned officer with whom he had ever served. 

MARILYN H. WILKINSON of Santa Fe, NM was a “pioneer of her time.” A childhood 

illness caused her to become deaf. She and her husband, Don, who was also 

deaf, blessed others through St. John’s UMC in Santa Fe and his work at the New 

Mexico School for the Deaf. 

Chaney J. Bednar Estate 

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Memorial Gifts and Gifts of Honor 

Gifts made from March 2012 through June 2012 

Memorials: 

Liz Adger 

Mr. and Mrs. William R. 

Saunders 

Dr. Jack Akins 

Jenni Barlet and Family 

Eugene Chmielewski 

Ms. Dolores Choat 

Bob and Sandy Corwin 

Mr. and Mrs. David L. Ross 

Marlene Sheruda 

Ruth Alford 

Mr. and Mrs. William R. 

Saunders 

Norman Allen 

Elzy and Cynthia Prater 

Joyce Alsbrooks 

Reverend and Mrs. John P. 

Alsbrooks 

Betty Anderson 

Tom and Virginia Buckingham 

Mr. Mickey Andrews 

Reverend Harvey O. Beckendorf 

Tom J. Appling 

James and Laura Milam 

Edna Atkinson 

Merle Morris 

Emilia Vives Atsana 

Randy and Lyn Mason 

Ronnie Ault 

Leslie and Candy Mallonee 

Frank Babbitt 

Nancy Howton 

Betty Bohl Baker 

Susan and Karl Kuykendall 

Lee Ballard 

Reba Weesner 

Jack Harlton Ballew 

Hunter and Totsy Cunningham 

Bryleigh Mae Banks 

Angela Babbitt 

Evelyn C. Baughman 

Truman R. Baughman 

Mrs. Aletia Baysinger 


Donald Beck 

Mrs. Betty Roberts 

Mrs. Jeanie Beck 

Dr. and Mrs. Marcus E. Young 

Albert Blair Binotti 

Harold and Jeanette Coburn 

Mabel Blaylock 

Sandra and Weldon Kelley 

Wanda and Robbie Bonner 

Mr. Bobby Bonner 

Walter Bookman 

Sue Shell 

Virginia Herod Bowersock 

Air Line Pilots Association Int’l 

Herndon, VA 

Gary Cohen 

Jim and Verna Johnson 

Suzanne Kalfus 

Mr. James Lobsenz 

Ms. Debra Niedringhaus 

Marta Wagner 

Jay and Valerie Wells 

Yvonne and Ed Willits 

Reggie Bowman 

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest W. 

Moldenhauer 

Bill Boyd 

Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Boyd 

James W. Boykin 

Tony and Patricia Boykin 

Jason Brady 

Timothy and Joyce Woodlock 

Velta Brady 

Elzy and Cynthia Prater 

Layton, Brandi and Elzy Wiemers 

Mrs. Maris Brown 


Mark Brown 

Robert and Ima Brown 

Anabel Bruce 

Fred and Sally Fifer 

Mike Brzezinski 

Danny and Jackie McSpadden 

Frances Buchannan 

Amy Myers 

June Buhrman 

Ms. Judy B. Austin 

Jim G. Buhrman 

Casey Burran 

Kathlyn and McNiel 

Mrs. Maricate Byrd 

Kent County Nursing Home 

Jayton, TX 

Kathleen and Danny Byrnes 

Mr. and Mrs. Ezra F. Robinson 

Irma Lee Caldwell 

O. R. and Elaine Cook 

Herschel and Lora Mae 

Campbell 

Mr. and Mrs. Bobby M. Aga 

Frank Cannavale 

Dr. and Mrs. Louis F. Cannavale 

Michelina Cannavale 

Dr. and Mrs. Louis F. Cannavale 

Mrs. Maurice Cecil 

Billy and Carol Willis 

Dr. Ralph Chase 


Eunice Choate 

Carroll and Joyce Choate 

Toni Choate 


Julie Choate Johnson 

Maro Johnson 

Donald M. Christensen 

Mrs. Peggy H. Nesmith 

Jane Carson Clancy 

Cooper Family 

Floy Nell Clark 

Mrs. Marian L. Godwin 

Richard L. Cole 

Mrs. Barbara J. Cole 

The Reverend John Cooke 

and Susie Cooke 

Louis and Martha Gillispie and 

Deborah 

Boley Cotton 

Mr. and Mrs. Joe R. Fincher 

Dr. Larry Covin 

Craig and Jan Jaynes 

Willie A. Cravens 

Charles and Carol Brown 

Jenella Crippin 

Mr. W. G. Crippin, Jr. 

Lena Crosby 

Tony and Nancy Ostroff 

Frances Crum 

Dale and Peggy Clark 

Gene Culley 

Charles and Janice Stahl 

Nelda Curtis 

Vivian L. Curtis 

Sister Bernadette Daigle 

Pat Ford Denman 

Doris Daniel 

Mr. and Mrs. Philip E. Orr, Jr. 

Brad Davis 

Bob and Helen Davis 

Jett Davis 

R. B. and Julia Wilson 

Joy Davis 

Ms. Agnes L. Smith 

Mary Elizabeth Davis 

Ms. Carol Thompson 

Ted De Ruyter 

Mrs. Peggy De Ruyter 

H. Tom Denman 

Charles, Elizabeth, Chase, Alex, 

Jordan and Nick Daigle 

Ms. Ophelia Denton 

Judy Roach 

Lucille Dittemore 

John and Marcia Cooper 

Betty Dillow 

Mr. Billy G. Dillow 

Leroy Dixon 

Ed and Kay Buie 

Wayne Dobson 

Ms. Patsy Dobson 

Chase Dubose 

Mrs. Bobbie DuBose 

W.L. Dubose 

Mrs. Bobbie DuBose 

Colita Dugas 

Ms. Diane Goodman 

Bettye Dunbar 

David Dunbar 

Mrs. Fahimah N. Edmiston 


Bernard Ekstrom 

Steve and Kim Ekstrom 

Inez Emerson 

Ben and Bette Samford 

Morson Emerson 

Mr. and Mrs. Billy Warren 

E. Jean English 

Anonymous 

William T. Epperson 

Mrs. Peggy H. Nesmith 

Marie Erck 

Robert and Evelyn Barg 

Alma Fain 

Larry Pittman 

Mrs. Dortha H. Thompson 

Colonel Norman (Norm) 

Fennelly, USAF Retired 


Maxine Ferguson 

Thomas D. Ferguson 

Bob Fermier 

Peggy Fermier 

Mr. Paul Fletcher 


Dean Forrest 


Teri Black Fortenberry 

Geraldine S. Johnston 

Brittany Franklin 

Ms. Judy Broadway 

Tim and Susan Brown 

Dr. and Mrs. Jack Kyle Daniels 

Ms. Patricia A. Dooley 

Moe and Janet Dozier 

Mr. and Mrs. Gary D. Lewis 

Mrs. Rebecca D. McPherson 

Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Mize 

Trey and Karen Oakley 

B. W. Frazier 

Betty Jo Spencer 

Tillie Frazier 

Mrs. Estelle Wooten 

Doris Fricks 

Norma L. Earp 

Alice Gay 

Mary E. Clinton 

David (Gig ‘em) Geeslin 

Ms. Trushell Marts 

Mike Gonzales 

Sue and Steve Meadows 

LaNelle Gordon 

Ben Cooner 

Oscar Lee Graham 

1954 FSHS Classmates: 

Theo Baron 

Mr. and Mrs. Dale Burleson 

Connie Coker 

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Falkner 

Connie Griggs 

Dinah Gubis 

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nelle 

Delvyne Posey 

Mr. and Mrs. James Sackett 

Luann Watson 

Mr. and Mrs. Monte Wooten 

Ann Graner 



A 

Five hundred dollar gift 

in honor of 

William Casey Knust 

by 

Robert H. Collins Sr. 

George West, TX 

A 


in honor of 

Allan Fink’s Birthday 

by 

Betty Fink 

Cost, TX 

A 


in honor of 

Albert E. Schroeder 

by 

Bernice Schroeder 

Campbellton, TX 

A 

Five hundred twenty-four 

dollar gift 

in honor of 

The Woodlands Marathon Runners 

The Woodlands, TX 

by 

Dave Smalley and Melanie Parker 


A 

One thousand dollar 

scholarship gift 

in honor of 

Carl E. Northcutt, M.D. 

by 

H. Janet McDaniel 

Sanger, TX 

A 

One thousand dollar gift 

in honor of 



by 

Mr. and Mrs. Rob H. McKinley, Jr. 

Conroe, TX 

A 

One thousand one hundred 

sixty-seven dollar gift 

in honor of 



by 

Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Pinkerton 


A 


in honor of 

Dr. Brian Graham Bosworth 

given by the congregation of 

Wesley UMC 

Sulphur Springs, TX 

A 


in memory of 

Kenneth Ray Mueller 

by 

Frank Bain, Jr. and Linda C. Bain 

Stockdale, TX 

Cecile Grange 

B. Sharon and Emily Terrell 

Linda and (Red) Thompson 

Don Grant 

Judy Roach 

Jean Greene 


Colonel John Griffith, Retired 


Kathryn Halbower 


Billie J. Hall 

Florence Simons 

Jon Hall 

Glenn and Kay Furman 

Payne Hallmark 

Beverly Quinius and Larry 

Quinius 

Mrs. Marjorie Harden 

C. J. and Marion Adkins 

Inez Harris 


Darrell Hartmann 


Janet Hastings 

Sue, Ben and Vickie Hughes 

Mrs. Leon Hastings 

Leon and Charles Hastings 

Keller Heard 

Frances R. Heard 

Mrs. Theresa Hearn 

Craig and Jan Jaynes 

Charles Anthony (Tony) 

Herring 

Charles and Mozelle Herring 

Sylvia Hightower 


Ann Hill 

Edward H. Hill 

Philip Hitchcock 

Jimmy and Myrline Bradshaw 


Short UMC, Center, TX 

Roy C. Hohl, Jr. 

Mrs. Roy C. Hohl, Jr. 

Charles and Louise Holcomb 

Margaret Andrews 

Louise Holcomb 


Vera Holtzhauer 

Barbara H. Lowe 

Kathryn Marie Huckabay 

Mrs. Phyrne O’Day 

Terry Hudson 

Ms. Doris J. Smith 

John T. Hull 

Mrs. Betty Jo Echols 

Dick and Jeannie Hicks 

Bobby Vance 

Esther Hutton 

B. Sharon and Emily Terrell 

Linda and (Red) Thompson 

Fred T. Ikeler 

Donna V. Ikeler 

Alice Ives 

Robert and Diana Jones 

Leon Jackson 

Steve, Rita, Logan, Melissa and 

Claire Yeats 

Mr. Nick James 


Joyce Johnson 

Ms. Peggy Gillespie 

Keller Johnson 


Richard H. Johnson 

Dottie Briggs 




Ms. Candice Darwin 


Ms. Trushell Marts 

Mrs. Rebecca D. McPherson 


Ms. Julie Mitchell 



Ms. Melissa J. Opheim 

Chuck Russell 

Don and Paula Scott 

Mrs. Charlsie Whitney 

Valerie Ann Johnson 


June Elizabeth Jones 

Mr. Richard Bortle 

Carl and Shirley Ericsson 

Mrs. Cherie Hendershot 

Lynn and George Kapacinskas 

T. Kapacinskas Family 

Krista, Tankut, Elif and Sinan 

Sensurucu 

Jan and Drake Smith 

Kathyrn Stetson Family 

Mildred Walker and Family 

Tracy Jones 

Dorothy and John Koepke 

William (Bill) A. Jones 

Kaleidoscope Sunday School Class 

St. Mark’s UMC, Mesquite, TX 

George Keeling 

John and Darlene Whitwell 

Mary Gene Keese 

Don Hendley Family 

Helen and David Vandivere 

Barbara Kelley 

Jim and Gloria Whitley 

Ruby Nell Alexander Kelley 

Arledge and Peggy Brashers 


Martie Kirk 

Ms. Mary R. Leib 

Terry Kirk 

Ms. Kathy Kirk 

Carroll Kite 

Larry and Betsy Pennington 

Jim Kruse 

Margaret and Ben Cockrell 

Mildred Geddes Langford 

Mr. Harmon F. Langford 

Barbara (Stout) Lawless 


Babara Margaret Lawton 


Imogene Bernice Lee 

Daniels Family 

Roy and Barbara Hulsey 

Laverne Lee 

Tommye Jo Clark 

Ed Lilley 

Ed and Arlene Richardson 

Jim and Lynn Stuckey 

Maria Teresa Lobo 


Jim Loden 


Alma and Bill Mabry 

Laura and Ed Bealle 

Marshall (Dugan) A. 

Macanliss 

Arkay Foundation 

Carolyn and Tom Wittenbraker 

Dallas, TX 

Roni and Doug Atnipp 

Mr. James Bryan 

Mr. Jeffrey J. Chambers 

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. 

Elsenbrook 

Ellen, Tom and Lizzie Ford 

Mrs. Margaret J. Frazier 

Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Gafford 

Ms. Janet Grams 

Willis and Joyce Reese 

Ora Dell Mahaffey 



Allison and Drew Crawford 


Mr. and Mrs. Gary D. Lewis 

James and Linda Mahaffey 

Ms. Julie Mitchell 



Ms. Melissa J. Opheim 

James D. (Bud) Maines 

Dottye Maines 

Virginia Fern Martin 

June (Martin) Buzzell 

Clayton and Enola Massey 

Mr. and Mrs. Earl E. Dague 

Don Mayeaux 

Mrs. Suzanne Goodenough 

Don McCarty 

Steven and Tere Garlington 

Francis Jones McCleskey 

Will and Betsy Dixon 

Mrs. Loren M. Goens 

Mr. John D. McCleskey 

Ben and Elizabeth Sutton 

Mr. Bill McComas 

Bob and Virginia Carmichael 

June Marie McGill 

Big D Equipment Companies: 

Don and Betty Tomlin 

Midland, TX 


Elizabeth H. Hatfield 

Ms. Paula Heard 

Mrs. Lona Hood 

Midland County Tax Office 

Midland, TX 

Mr. Wilbur Motley 

Mr. and Mrs. Ken Peeler 

Donna Repman 

Kathy, Donna, Kenny, Robin 

and Tommy Smith 

Phyllis Speight 

Debbie Tate 

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Dan McKee 


Eleanor McKellar 

Pat and Connie Huff 

Weesie Wellborn 

William D. McReynolds 

Dr. and Mrs. Bill W. Coffman 

Pat and Bert Hubby 

Southwest.com Technology Team 

Dallas, TX 

Herb and D’Aun Tavenner 

Bill and LaQuita Wilfong 

Ruby I. Miller 

Ms. Doris J. Smith 

Obie D. Milton, Jr. 

Hillman and Kay Ingalls 

Helen Mitchell 

Elizabeth Cameron 

Harold Moffatt 


David Moore 

Ms. Mary H. Moore 

Reba Moore 

Claudia Davis 

David and Paula Maroney 

Kathy, Jerry, Chris and Candie 

Smith 

Chester Max Moore 

Ms. Martha Lansdale 

Margie Morgan 

Ms. Alma B. Ellison 

Dr. Kevin Morril 


A. D. Morris 

Ms. Madelyn E. Mills 

Dell Moses 


John A. Mullins 

Mrs. Terri Mullins 

Dorothy (Dot) Munger 


Emma Lou Nielson 

Tom and Leslie Stephens 

Jerry Nobles 

Ms. Jennifer L. Causey 

Gwendolyn Perry O’Brien 

Erin Underhill Eads 

Eula Mae Oakley 

Chris and Cee Byler 

Brian and Karen Funk 

Dwayne and Cynthia Grones 

Mr. and Mrs. Gene Jones 

Mrs. Debbie Miller 

Isaura Munoz 


Verba West 

Dottie Wiley 

Jay and Cindy Young 

Ina Lee Obregon 

Gary and Mary Ann Youngblood 

Charles Orum 

June Nixon 

Anton Ostroff 

Tony and Nancy Ostroff 

Robert Ott 

Soules Chapel UMW 

Soules Chapel UMC, Gilmer, TX 

William (Bill) Parker 

ABC Sunday School Class 

Grace UMC, Alamogordo, NM 

Dr. Gordon O. Parrish 

Arledge and Peggy Brashers 

Ms. Edith E. Craig 

Louis and Martha Gillispie and 

Deborah 

Mr. Paul Jokisch 



Inez H. Patterson 

Janice Patterson Taylor 

Ray Patterson 

Pete and Betty Martin 

Vernon Peace 

Margaret Andrews 


Betty Perkins 


Eloise Perrin 

Kenny and Marylin Taylor 

Jimmie Edwin Persefield 

Barbara and John Persefield 

Jane and Judson Stephens 

Keith Pierson 


Milton M. Planche 

Mr. John Cardwell 

Thursday Group-Out to Lunch 

Bunch 

Houston, TX 

Ms. Margery Yates 

Isaac N. Polk, Jr. 

CNC Home Care 

Dallas, TX 

The Harmon and Hammer 

Families 

Vince and Rita Panzera 

Julie Paige Powell 


Gloria Prestridge 

Alan and Paula Neace 

Mrs. Gloria Ann Putman 

Mr. and Mrs. William E. 

Putman, Jr. 

Dr. Leonard Carl Radde 


Bill Ramsey 

Woods UMC, Tenaha, TX 

Fred W. Rankin 


Pattye H. Rasberry 

Marc and Becky Clark 

Mr. Norman W. Ray 

Mrs. W. Carter (Linda) 

Grinstead, Jr. 

Harvey Reeves 


Dr. Doyle Riley 

Jon and Angela Riley 

Mary Kuhn Rogers 

Ruth Hatcher and Charles 

Hendryx 

Lucile Smith Rowntree 

Ruth Hatcher and Charles 

Hendryx 

Joe Russell 


Mr. Frank Ryan 

Leroy and Shirley Hyltin 

Kathleen St. Clair 


David Saldivar 

Steve, Rita, Logan, Melissa and 

Claire Yeats 

Glenn Sanford 

Carol and Bill Kelley 

Jackie Saunier 


Ernie and Frankie Schenk 

O.W. and Rebecca Stateler 

Homer Schmidt 

Carol and Bill Kelley 

Mrs. Vera Mae Schultz 


Dr. Howard Scroggs 

Ms. Charlotte Scroggs-Brown 

Jeremy Seberson 

Melinda McClure 

Florine McCutcheon Sefcik 

Miss Cherral A. Sefcik 

Woodrow Charles Senkel 

Ms. Maria Younger 

Eris Shelton 

Mr. Herbert Shelton 

Mrs. Clara Shetlar 

Bob and Kathy Grundy 

Reverend Dr. Jack W. Shoultz 

Reverend and Mrs. Boyd V. 

Baker 

Billy Sissom 

Sue, Ben and Vickie Hughes 

Elmira Smith 

Eileen M. Raschke 

Sandra C. Smith 

George and Jackie Blake 

J. B. Spears 

Mr. and Mrs. James C. Westfall 

Ronda (Ron) L. Spinks 


Nellie Spradling 

Joe and Bobbie Day 

Fred Springer 

Dr. Jane R. Burruss 

John and Cathy Newlin 

Mr. W. M. Spruce 

Bill and Faye Chapman 

Peggy Hardy Stanfield 

Ms. Allye H. Fuller 

Zula (Belle) Smith 


Mr. Edgar (Ed) Still 

Norvin and Barbara Anderson 

Dorothy Stripling 

Roy Williams and Katie Lara 

Martha Jane Stroud 

James and Phyllis Beach 

Olga Summy 


Tom Sweet 

Mrs. Betty Roberts 

Grace Talley-Redifer 

Osborne, Helman, Knebel 

& DeLeery, L.L.P. 

Austin, TX 

Jesse Tate 

Mr. and Mrs. Gerald R. Adams 

Aileen Teel 

Ted and June Magness 

Texico-Farwell Senior Citizens 

Texico, NM 

Jack and June Weber and Family 

A 


in memory of 

Ann Bradsher 

by 

Jack Bradsher 

Houston, TX 

A 


in memory of 

Clyde Briley 

by 

Mr. and Mrs. John M. Campbell 

Austin, TX 

A 

Five hundred dollar 

endowment gift 

in memory of 

Mary Alice Goles 

by 

Thomas Goles 

San Antonio, TX 

A 


in memory of 

Joe and Una Hunnicutt 

by 

Jerry and Pat Holder 

Ruidoso, NM 

A 


in memory of 

Mr. and Mrs. O. R. Lade 

by 

Don Lade 

Granbury, TX 

A 


in memory of 

my mother, 

Gladys Paul, 

by 

Charles and Charolette Pickle 

Arlington, TX 

A 


in memory of 

Rudy Colson 

by 

Benjamin and Lindsay Sharpe 

Collierville, TN 

A 

Five hundred thirty-eight dollar 

and eighty-one cent trust gift 

in memory of 

my parents, 

John Boston and Ida Irene Hankla, 

and 

Joe and Eva Hurt 

given by 

William Hankla-Hurt Trust 

Fort Worth, TX 

A 

Seven hundred ninety dollar gift 

in memory of 

Miss Dorine Teague and 

Mrs. Madie Teel 

by 

Hope UMC 

Hope, NM 


A 


in memory of 

Reverend Floyd L. Vick 

by 

Church At The Conservatory 

Austin, TX 

A 


in memory of 

Imogene Hoffman 

by 

Chris and Cindy Cummins 

College Station, TX 

A 


in memory of 

Harry M. Bettis 

by 

Ann Enloe and Zack Bettis 

San Angelo, TX 

A 


in memory of 

Reverend and Mrs. E. A. Irvine, 

and Leon and Vea Fillingim 

by 

Dick and Ruth Irvine 

Wheeler, TX 

A 


in memory of 

my wife, 

Betty Nabours, 

by 

Mr. Hilry J. Nabours 

Abilene, TX 

A 


in memory of 

Robert Owen 

by 

Linda Owen 

Holly Lake Ranch, TX 

A 


in memory of 

Dr. and Mrs. H. W. Queen, Sr. 

given by the 

Estate of Ms. Ima Gem Queen 

of Brownwood, TX 

A 


in memory of 

Dr. Edward N. Wheeler, and 

Rev. and Mrs. Wilbur B. Wheeler, 

by 

Luella B. Wheeler-Bell 

Waco, TX 

A 

One thousand three hundred dollar 

gift 

in memory of 

Mr. and Mrs. John H. Hardin 

by 

Ms. Edna Hardin 

Arlington, TX 

Betty Thompson 

Gerald and Betty Thompson 

Patsy Thorn 

Gibson Sunday School Class 

Bellaire UMC, Bellaire, TX 

Ernestine Tiller 

Mr. and Mrs. Albert D. Cota 

Bill Traeger 


John and Emily Trail 

Mike and Bonnie Winner 

Viola Trice 

Derry L. Trice 

Mrs. A. E. True 

Mrs. Mamie L. Dodds 

James Underwood 


Clara Upchurch 

Singles Fellowship Class 

First UMC, Richardson, TX 

Amnie Louise Vance 

Mrs. Betty Jo Echols 

Floyd Vick 

Reverend Melvin T. Amerson 

Mr. and Mrs. Bruce G. Barre 

Mrs. Raymond Bergstrom 

Mr. and Mrs. Willard Bergstrom 

Linda Branham 

Brenda’s Bible Study Friends 

Waco, TX 


Tim and Susan Bruster and 

Family 

Timmie and Bob Critendon 

Getell Dalton 


Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Donahoo 


Glenn and Kay Furman 

Candy Gross 

Ms. Vera E. Johnson 

Mr. and Mrs. Darrell D. Keese 

Lawrence and Linda Schaefer Levy 

Ms. Lorrayne A. Mathews 

Maxwell Locke & Ritter LLP 

Austin, TX 

McMarr Properties, Inc. 

Frances Jean and Robert 

Sunderland 

San Antonio, TX 

Leonard and Annabel Meyer 

Russell and Lori Moritz 

Neeley Family 


Curtis and Shelley Page 

Mrs. Grace A. Pieper 

Mr. Don Psencik 

St. Paul UMC, El Campo, TX 

Kerry, Mary and Riley Siders 

Layden and Barbara Siders 

Fred Tasto Family 

Texas Methodist Foundation 

Austin, TX 

Terry and Jonie Tondre 

Mr. Curtis Vick 

Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Von Minden 

Brad and Lou Dove Wirht 

John and Shannon Wood 

Janice and Frank Zimmerman 

Floyd and Myrt Vick 

Gerry and Bill Schoening 

Britton Thomas Vincent, Jr. 


R. Wayne Wainscott 

Ms. Jimmie L. Wainscott 

Kenneth P. Walters 


O. D. Walters 


Ms. Azilee Warren 

Carol and Fred Nelle 

Vina and Grady Warwick 

Ms. Dee W. Cramer 

Denyse Elizabeth Watson 

Leslie and Candy Mallonee 

Eleanor Weatherby 


Hugh Whaley 

C. J. and Marion Adkins 

Gibson Sunday School Class 

Bellaire UMC, Bellaire, TX 

Martha Whitehurst 

Grubbs and Taylor 

Garland, TX 

Wayne Whitten 

Mrs. Pauline B. Webb 

Jack Wigle 


Nancy Williams 

Mr. John C. Williams 

Mary Tom Williford 

Reverend Judith A. Cooper 

Mrs. Isabel Brown Wilson 

Mrs. W. Carter (Linda) 

Grinstead, Jr. 

Robert H. Wilson Jr. 

Mrs. Sara W. Simpson 

Rick Wolfe 

Robert and Cami Hill 

Kenneth W. Woods 

Peter and Flossie Gibson 

Philip Ray Woods 

Ms. Shirley Adam 

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence 

Beckendorff 

Mrs. Mary Kathryn Edwards 

Warren and Janelle Jones 

Darral and Gloria Walker 

James and Joan Watson 

Roger and Kaye Wieting 

Ms. Patsy Williams 

Debbe Woods 

Jim Yates 

Ouida Yeager 

Your K2 Share Family 

Dr. Larry Teverbaugh 

College Station, TX 

Tom Younk 

Wanda Langston 

Beth and Jack Martin 

Honorariums: 

Glen Albert 

Roy Williams and Katie Lara 

Carol Anderson 

Victor Sunday School Class 

First UMC, Palestine, TX 

Edna Anderson’s 97th Birthday 

Mary Ruth Ellis 

Harvey Anderson 



Kent Arrendell’s service to 

FUMC Celina, TX 

Shelby, Amy and Kallie Barley 

Reverend Leighton Bearden 

and Donna Bearden 


Bethel United Methodist 

Church - Elysian Fields, TX 

Troop 2497 Girl Scouts East TX 

Waskom, TX 

Kathryn Blackwell’s 

19th Birthday 

Kay and Ray Carter 

Will Blackwell 

George and Reba Lunsford 

Aunt Mitzi Boeselt’s 

80th Birthday 

Buzz and Virginia Adcock 

Dr. Brian Graham Bosworth 

Harvey Class 

Wesley UMC 

Sulphur Springs, TX 

Wanda Boyd 



Benjamin Martin Cave’s 

1st Birthday 

Grandpa Bob and Momma T: 

Bobby and Teresa Cave 

Casey Chorens 

Friendship Sunday School Class 

First UMC, La Grange, TX 

Diane Corley 

Judy Roach 

Jack Kyle Daniels 

Bethany UMC, Austin, TX 

Lee Davis 

Mr. Reed K. Bilz 

Reverend Linda Elford 

Mr. Warner T. Dahlberg 

Shirley Fancher’s Birthday 

Wendy and Stanley Marsh 

Father’s Day for Boys Ranch 

First UMC, Mesquite, TX 

T. P. Fathers 

United Methodist Women 

Tobin Park UMC, El Paso, TX 

Eric and Matthew Ferguson 

Janet Ferguson 

Jace Randall Fincher 

Graduate of Naval Academy 

Mr. and Mrs. Joe R. Fincher 

Florence Foley 

Dr. and Mrs. Jerry C. Haughn 

Terry Lee Grantham 

Mr. and Mrs. Vaughan H. Lee 

Paulene Graves 



Laken Grimes 



Charlotte Gump for 

Mother’s Day 

Robert M. Gump, C.P.A. 

Harry A. Gump for 

Father’s Day 

Robert M. Gump, C.P.A. 

20 


Joyce Hale 

Virginia P. Jackson 

Gabby Hamaker 

Mr. Dale E. Hamaker 

Retired Bishop John W. Hardt 

and Mrs. Hardt 

Gene and Jennell Sanders 

Nelda Hazlewood 

Greg and Amy Herzog 

Debbie H. Louder 

Michael Hewitt 

Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Hewitt 

Steve and Rachel Heyduck 

June and Paul Campbell 

Sandra Houghton’s Birthday 

Ms. Dorothy D. Houghton 

Sylvia Huckabee 

Phyllis Huckabee 

Mary Hull 

Bobby Vance 

Sam and Barbara Hull 

Bobby Vance 

Chadd Jackson – MCH 

alumnus 


Virginia Jackson 

Carolyn Ferguson 

Diane Jarhman 

Bruce and Linda Kennedy 

Jesus Christ Blessing 

Your Team 

Dallas Church of Light 

Dallas, TX 

Bill Jones 

Friendship Class 

First UMC, Normangee, TX 

Boyce Jones 

Charlotte and Rudy Reem 

Jonathon Jones 



Joy Jones 

Emily and R. J. Claassen 

Mitchell Jones 

Ms. Janelle Brinck 

Abenzer Kassa 

Marilyn Schuhmann 

Judge Betsy Lambeth 

Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Merritt 

Reverend Mike Love’s 

Ordination 

Lonnie L., Sr. and Derilda Ann 

Jones 

Preston and Debbie Love’s 

Birthdays 

Mrs. Linda Love-Cahill 

Reverend and Mrs. Thomas 

McClung 

Mr. and Mrs. Edgar L. Parker 

Mrs. Adam (Sara) McKee 

Ms. Mary H. Moore 

Men of Aldersgate UMC 

Arlington, TX 

United Methodist Women 

Arlington, TX 

Methodist Children’s Home - 

Seniors 2012 

Lt. Colonel and Mrs. Eddie E. 

Moore 

Jerry Milam – MCH alumnus 


Bruce and Mary Morehead 

Bruce W. Morehead, Jr. 

Gretchen Morris 

Reverend and Mrs. Ronald R. 

Morris 

Mother’s Day 

First UMC, Mesquite, TX 

Mother’s Day and Father’s Day 

First UMC, Carthage, TX 

Mrs. Ruth Neal 

Mike and Barbara McGee 

Lillian Neece 

Richard and Jill Neece 

Jake Nelson 

Master Kaden Smith 

Bob Nordike 

Bruce and Linda Kennedy 

Amy Cardwell O’Neil 

Marjorie Cardwell 

Mr. and Mrs. Philip Orr, Jr.’s 

60th Wedding Anniversary 

Bette Nolen 

Sam Paul 

Ms. Dana L. Dziekan 

Kristin K. Kubasiak 

Judy Larrimore 

Chuck Petri 

Employees of Petri Electric 

Richardson, TX 

Jayson and Rachel Pritchard 

Jay and Kim Pritchard 

Marlene Richardson’s 

Birthday 

Ed, Tammy, Maranda and 

Mitchell McGonigle 

The Roquemore Family 

Mark Roquemore 

Walter M. Ross 

Mike and Barbara McGee 

Noah Schultz’s 7th Birthday 

Lisa K. Kaiser 

Peter and Katherine Leath 

Marty and Kari Schultz 

Robert Schwarz 



Herbert Shelton’s Birthday 

Jim and Lynn Stuckey 

Homer C. Spear 

Brian and Belinda Makins 

Our Mission 

Don and Jo Strickland 

Neighborly Sunday School Class 

First UMC, Bryan, TX 

Mrs. Bobbye Taylor 

Mrs. Bobbie P. Gaspard 

Marie, Stacy, Todd, Patricia 

and Alanna 

Jerry and Carol Terrell 

The Woodlands Marathon 

Runners 


Mr. and Mrs. Rusty Banister 

Mr. and Mrs. Brett Beavers 

Mr. Alexander J. Billings 

Mr. and Mrs. Barry D. Blanton 

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Cole 

Flood, Kallus and Yen P.C. 

Spring, TX 

Dennis and Jamie Fox 

Ms. Sonya M. Galvan 

Mr. and Mrs. Brock Grimes 

Dr. and Mrs. Daniel T. Hannon 

Ms. Taylor Hill 

Mr. and Mrs. Henry B. Holmes 

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry L. Jackson 

Mr. and Mrs. Eddy Johnson 

Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Jung IV 

Mr. and Mrs. Frederick P. Klages 

Mr. and Mrs. Robert N. Lamb 

Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Laskowski 

Mr. and Mrs. John W. Leggett 

Mr. and Mrs. Mike B. Mahaffey 

Mr. R. Hunt McKinley 

Ms. Linda M. Mims 

Ms. Wendy Paynter 

Ms. Lynn Pinkerton 

Mr. W. N. Pinkerton 

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph S. Pliszka 

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Ray 

Bobby and Vanessa Robbins 

Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie W. 

Roberts, Jr. 

Mr. and Mrs. Steve K. Staton 

Mr. and Mrs. Ray D. Stout 

James and Anita Sweat 

Mr. Anthony L. Terwilliger 

Mr. Gary Thedford 

Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Yancey 

York Technical Solutions 


Steve Tinkle 

Mrs. Wendi Summers 

Richard Ware’s Birthday 

Wendy and Stanley Marsh 

Leland White 

New Home UMC, Lubbock, TX 

Velma Wiggins’ Birthday 


Methodist Children's Home offers hope to children, youth and families 

through a nurturing, Christian community. 

A 

Two thousand dollar gift 

to the Waxahachie campus 

in memory of 

my parents, 

Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Bradshaw, 

by 

Mr. Fred B. Bradshaw 

Rowlett, TX 

A 


in memory of 

Harold Curnutt, Harold Hillin, 

Walter Hillin and Gordon Parish 

by 

Mr. Jeff C. Buie 

Montgomery, TX 

A 


in memory of 

Jay and Doris Hooks 

by 

Cheryl and Stanley Chancellor, 

Elaine and Mike Stephens, and 

Joni and Don Holdridge 

A 


in memory of 

Cecil F. Wilder 

by 

Mrs. Nona M. Wilder 

Richardson, TX 

A 

Three thousand eight hundred 

forty-nine dollar gift 

in memory of 

Billy Bob Thomason 

by 

First UMC 

Center, TX 

A 

Four thousand dollar estate gift 

in memory of 

our parents, 

Floyd and Myrt Vick, 

by 

Mr. Vick Curtis and 

Mrs. Brenda Schaefer 

A 

Five thousand dollar gift 

in memory of 

my wife, 

Vivian L. Laffin, 

by 

Reverend Dillon Laffin 

Houston, TX 

A 

Ninety-five thousand dollar gift 

in memory of 

Lowell J. and Juanita Christine 

Lumpkin 

by the 

Estate of Juanita Christine Lumpkin 

of Daingerfield, TX 

Our Core Values 

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Waco, TX 76708 

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ORGANIZATION 

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PERMIT NUMBER 392 

A Season of Hope 

You can help provide lifelong Christmas memories for children through: 

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS OFFERING • SECRET SANTA PROGRAM • CHRISTMAS GIFTS 

To contribute to the children’s special Christmas experience or to order Christmas Offering envelopes for your church, 

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