Day on Campus is Back

One of the most anticipated days in the life of the Florida United Methodist Children’s Home is our annual Day on Campus. Each year, it provides us with the opportunity to both thank our faithful churches and ministry partners, as well as highlight all of the wonderful things God is doing through the ministry here. Even though the global pandemic kept us from meeting together personally the last three years, we are excited to announce that we are hosting an in-person Day On Campus on Saturday, March 25th from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
 
We want to invite everyone to come and share this year’s Day On Campus with us. All are invited with a special invitation to our friends from the East Central, Atlantic Central and South East Districts. We again stress however that ALL ARE INVITED! Come and celebrate the Children’s Home. See for yourselves the wonderful work GOD continues to do here thanks to you!
 
Day on Campus is returning for 2023 on Saturday, March 25! Come and learn the latest news about our ministry and the impact your support is having on young lives. You’ll be able to tour the campus, attend special programming and performances featuring our youth, and enjoy a free picnic lunch.
 
Also returning this year will be special break-out sessions that will allow you to learn more about the work we do here at the Children’s Home. Seating for these sessions is limited, so be sure to RSVP soon! Sessions include:
·        Foster Care Service at the Children’s Home
·        What makes a trauma informed ministry?
·        Planned Giving 101 with guest Certified Financial Advisors

Schedule of Events
·        9:00 Gates Open
·        9:30 Break-out sessions and tours begin
·        11:00 Program in the gym
·        11:30 Picnic under the Big Top and tours resume
·        1:30 Youth present “The Wizard of Oz” in the gym
 
Please RSVP by March 15th at www.fumch.org/rsvp
For more information contact us at dayoncampus@fumch.org

Did you know that our Foster Care division worked with 240 children in Volusia, Flagler, Palm Beach and Broward counties in 2022? To learn more, schedule a tour of our Enterprise Campus or Madison Youth Ranch or come to our Day on Campus on March 25, 2023! For more information on campus tours, contact Crystal St. Julien at 386.668.4774 ext. 2289.

“When I was younger, I was very embarrassed that my mother put my brother and me in the Children’s Home. When asked about where we lived, I would always find ways to skirt the question. I was embarrassed and ashamed that I lived in a children’s home. To be honest, it wasn’t until about 12 years ago that I realized that my time at the Children's Home was probably the best time of my life. It was the only time in my life that I could truly be a kid and not have the responsibility of taking care of my younger brother. It was a time when I felt safe, secure, and loved. Of course, I know why it embarrassed me – because I thought people would think I wasn’t worth loving, or that I must have been a really bad kid for my own mother to put us in a Children’s Home. However, her putting us there was probably the best thing she could have done for my brother and me. We were surrounded by people who truly cared for us, and it was a time I’ll never forget. On multiple occasions, I wish I could go back to.”

We currently have the need for:

• Cantu brand hair products              
• Shampoo & conditioner
• Leave-in type conditioner
• Hair gel        
• Detangler spray

For more information on Donations or Volunteering please contact Volunteer Manager, Lynn Bellomy at lynn.bellomy@fumch.org, or
386.668.4774 ext. 2321.

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through (w)holistic care.