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PRESIDENTIAL PERSPECTIVE MCH achieves goal to serve 1,000 children “Finding at-risk children and youth who need to discover the hope that is offered through this ministry has never been, nor will it be, difficult to do.” As a friend of Methodist Children’s Home, I am sure you heard in recent years about this ministry’s goal to serve 1,000 at-risk children and youth each day. I am excited to tell you that we achieved this goal in April. Finding at-risk children and youth who need to discover the hope that is offered through this ministry has never been, nor will it be, difficult to do. As I told our staff, we can pick any spot on a Texas or New Mexico map and identify communities where atrisk children need our services. Unfortunately, in those same locations, we can identify government and faith-based agencies that are closing their doors or cutting services due to a lack of funding. As we consider opportunities to expand the scope of this ministry, we are diligent in our research to identify locations where our program can flourish and impact the largest number of children in the most cost effective way. We are blessed to have faithful benefactors whose support enables our expansion plans to become a reality. This issue of <strong>Sunshine</strong> features our annual Circle of Friends recognition. This list identifies individuals, churches and foundations who helped the Home increase funding again this year. Methodist Children’s Home would not be able to offer hope to at-risk children without this support, along with the contributions of past supporters who designated gifts from their estate to strengthen our permanent endowment. The Home’s financial and physical resources enabled us to answer the call in April when the state sought support for children from the YFZ Ranch in Eldorado. We were able to immediately hire additional staff to serve more than 40 of these children, purchase new beds and mattresses, renovate a building to house the children, plan daily meals and organize activities. While the situation at the YFZ Ranch has captured the nation’s attention, caring for children in need is nothing new for this ministry. We serve children every day who have experienced abuse, neglect, violence, the result of poor choices and hopelessness prior to coming to Methodist Children’s Home. Thank you for supporting this ministry. In busy times like these, when we are accomplishing so much for children, I am reminded of how special the Home is and how it truly offers hope through a nurturing, Christian community. I promise you that MCH will continue to work tirelessly to fulfill its mission to children, regardless of the circumstances that bring them to us. Thank you for empowering me to fulfill this promise. For His Children, Bobby Gilliam AN OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE Methodist Children’s Home served more than 40 children from the YFZ Ranch in Eldorado from April 25 through June 3. The Home is grateful for the staff members who maintained their commitment to the Home’s mission by helping to serve these children.
METHODIST CHILDREN’S HOME Waco, Texas Bobby Gilliam President Joe Bailey Senior Vice President for Finance Judy Broadway Vice President for Human Resources Tim Brown Vice President for Community Services Moe Dozier Vice President for Residential Services Trey Oakley Vice President for Development <strong>Sunshine</strong> is a quarterly publication produced by the Public Relations Department. Send letters and change of address to: Methodist Children’s Home 1111 Herring Avenue Waco, Texas 76708 Phone: 254-753-0181 E-mail: mchdevelopmentdept@hot.rr.com Bryan Mize, Public Relations Director Jared Small expresses his appreciation to staff members at the Boys Ranch during commencement June 7 in Harrell Memorial Chapel. Dottie Briggs, administrator at the Ranch (see back cover), is also pictured. Methodist Children’s Home graduated more than 40 seniors this year through the Boys Ranch, the residential program on the Waco campus and foster care. A look inside 2 2007 Annual Report 3 2007 Program Accomplishments 4 Cover Story: A message of hope 10 Feature: God’s girls 12 Circle of Friends ABOUT THE COVER Mrs. Laura Bush poses for a photo with Lonnie Mims Nov. 8, 2007 at Dallas Baptist University. White House photo by Shealah Craighead A day of celebration Colten, left, and his brother, Michael, are among the 1,000 children and youth served each day by MCH. They are pictured during Senior Sunday, a special day of celebration for MCH seniors. Michael graduated from the Boys Ranch June 7. 1
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Page 9 and 10: AROUND CAMPUS CORE recognizes Mary
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Page 13 and 14: Thank you! In April, Methodist Chil
Page 15 and 16: PRESIDENT’S AWARD One Anonymous G
Page 17 and 18: Mrs. Dixie A. Heinle Bill and Mary
Page 19 and 20: Mr. and Mrs. Donald H. Morman Ouida
Page 21 and 22: Mary Frances Farris Dolores and Kir
Page 23 and 24: Mr. Rodney Wheeler Mr. and Mrs. Bil
Page 25 and 26: The Friendly Class Bascom UMC, Arp,
Page 27 and 28: Memorial Gifts The following gifts
Page 29 and 30: Ms. Virginia A. Laxson Marburt Moff
Page 31 and 32: Bill Wolston Margaret A. Hill Harle

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