Sunshine

PRESIDENT’S PERSPECTIVE
Helping youth discover a promising future
In recent weeks, I had the privilege of joining other staff members and our teachers as we
celebrated the achievements of our graduating seniors. I enjoyed listening to our seniors reflect on
their time at Methodist Children’s Home as they prepared to move on to new challenges. Without
fail, these young men and women expressed their gratitude for the commitment and dedication of
staff members who influenced their lives.
I am proud to be part of a staff that enables this ministry to offer
hope to at-risk children, youth and their families. Each year,
many of our graduates admit that they would not have reached
this important milestone had they not come to Methodist
Children’s Home. Before their placement, they struggled with
school failure, broken relationships and a sense of hopelessness.
However, through relationships with caring adults who express
God’s love through their daily lives, these young people develop
their unique gifts and abilities and discover a promising future.
As part of our annual report in this issue of Sunshine, we share
examples of young people and staff members who exemplify our
mission and core values – Christian principles, relationships,
responsibility, service, growth and hope. I believe these stories
will encourage you as we work together to influence the lives of
children across Texas and New Mexico.
Bobby Gilliam and Moe Dozier,
vice president for residential
services, show their support for
Heather as she receives her diploma
from the University of Texas
Charter School — MCH Campus.
A financial report and our annual Circle of Friends recognition are also included in this issue.
Methodist Children’s Home is blessed by a strong endowment and the generosity of benefactors
who support this ministry. I assure you that we will continue to be faithful stewards of our financial
resources, and I am confident God will keep His hand on Methodist Children’s Home as we fulfill
His calling to reach out to hurting children and families.
Thank you for your support of our ministry. We are grateful for your prayers, financial support and
referrals that enable us to continue the strong legacy of serving children who desperately need to
discover hope in their lives.
For His children,
Bobby Gilliam
Methodist Children’s Home now has a blog!
The blog is our virtual “brag book” where we highlight information about this
ministry. We will update this site regularly with new information, photos and stories
from across the MCH community. To access the blog, go to:
www.methodistchildrenshome.blogspot.com.
Thanks for your support of this ministry!
Sunshine I Summer 2009