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Atop the Beautiful Hill[Editor’s Note: The following poem was presented to Mr. Terrel DeVille by a parent of one of our children at the conclusion of a Christmas night visit with his son. He stated that he left the Children’s Home that night quite melancholy, having experienced the conflicting emotions of joy and thankfulness paradoxically with grief and sorrow. This father captures his emotions very effectively in meter and has agreed to share his musings with our readers in hopes that his words might help other families as they experience the “roller coaster” therapeutic path of their children.]

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Atop the Beautiful Hill

President's MessageHomecoming - May 1

Mother's Day

Update MCH

Circle of FriendsDonors

Yearly Report

Donors Continued

"On the Greens"Bunkhouse ProjectBreakfast Awareness

Donors Continued

Our Latest LegacyThe Buzz from Dr. Bob

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He is running toward me now withArms outstretched and wide open grin,The fog has finally lifted in my little boy of ten.

Atop the beautiful hill on that clear and sunny day,He jumps into my arms and hugs me tightAs I begin to pray,

“Thank you, Lord, for the miracle of this boy’s life,And for healing his distressed little mindThat has caused his mom, sister, and dad such indescribable strife.”

Suddenly I awaken, and it’s raining all around,My little boy with the clear-thinking mindIs nowhere to be found.

We do not know for how long, but the distress is with us still.Our hope and prayer is that we will soon meetThat wonderful little boy Atop the beautiful hill.

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Artist: CZ, 16 yrs.

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Homecoming 2005May 1, 2005

Campus, Louisiana Methodist Children’s Home • 10:00-1:00

Lunch will be provided.

For more information, call 318-255-5575 or toll free,

866-255-5830

What a Blessing 2004 Has Been!I am pleased to report that 2004 was a very successful year in terms of services provided to children, youth, and families by the Louisiana United Methodist Children and Family Services. Our direct care services remained populated at operational capacity throughout the year. A total of 1,080 individual children were referred for residential services. We were able to care for 337 or 29% of the requests. In 2003, we had 1,038 referrals, and we were able to care for 385 or 37%.

During this past year a total of 1,518 individuals were served through the Family Counseling Center on the campus of the Children’s Home. This is an increase of 739 individuals served or 95% over the previous year.

The Family Plus Program continues to grow. During the year a total of 873 individuals were provided some level of direct care ranging from crisis intervention and counseling to parental education training. A total of 503 families received services. A total aggregate number of 1,637 persons were involved with the program throughout the year.

A total of 4,061 participants utilized the programs offered at the Outdoor Wilderness Learning (OWL) Center. These activities included the Challenge Course (Ropes), camping, fishing, hiking, biking, sports field, hothouse plants, equine therapy, and the Karen A. Vining Memorial Arbor Walk.

We received a total operating income of $7,477,902 and had expenditures of $7,117,467, leaving us with a positive balance of $360,435. The positive balance will help offset the shortfall of $117,691 we experienced during 2003. Detailed reports will be published once our Annual Audit is completed.

The increased support from our donors was truly a blessing, and that support is what kept us solvent this year. Our Board of Directors, our staff, and I-on behalf of the Children given new hope in life by experiencing God’s Love through our ministry-thank you for being on our team during 2004. May God bless all that we do in 2005!

Yours in Christ,

Terrel J. DeVillePresident/CEO

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May 8 is that Special Day set aside each year to honor those ladies who have meant so much to each of us, whether our biological mothers or those who have filled that role-grandmothers, sisters, nieces, aunts, neighbors, teachers. It is also a special day

The ladies of the Public Relations, Development, and Marketing Department say “Thank You” for remembering those “special ladies” in your lives. L-R: Jane Ellen Boothe, Marcia Franz, Lynn Williams, and Katherine Ellis

This year we here in the Development Department of the Home want you to know who receives your gifts into our ministry. Mrs. Jane Ellen Boothe, our administrative aide, essentially keeps a pulse on all happenings of our department. Mrs. Lynn Williams welcomes visitors and guests, those who appear in person and those who telephone. She offers guidance and suggestions for our Local Church Representatives (LCR’s). Ms. Katherine Ellis is our information services (computer guru) consultant who also thanks our donors for their gifts that are not designated as honorariums or memorials. Mrs. Marcia Franz thanks those of you who pay tribute to your loved ones through honorariums or memorials.

We consider it quite a privilege to send our thanks for each gift. This year we humbly ask that all Mother’s Day envelopes be sent directly to us here in Ruston. We make this request whether the Mother’s Day Offering is sent through the Conference Office or is sent to us directly. Thank you!

here at Louisiana Methodist Children’s Home because the United Methodist churches in our state receive an offering for our ministry-the ONLY offering designated for us in the entire year. The following information about the two distribution options is for the local church treasurer: • Send the offering directly to us in Ruston at PO Box 929,

Ruston, LA 71273-0929, labeled clearly, Mother’s Day.• Send the money through the Conference Office in Baton

Rouge. [Any money sent by this method should: (1) use the Advance Special Report form and (2) clearly mark on the check Methodist Children’s Home Offering, RUSTON. Gifts sent throughout the year through the Conference Office for the Ruston Home also need to be earmarked clearly, Methodist Children’s Home, RUSTON. (The New Orleans Home has its special offering day in December.)]

Questions may be addressed to the Public Relations, Development, and Marketing Department, Toll Free 866-255-5830 or 318-255-5020.

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President/CEO Terrel DeVille explains

Project EMPLOY to Representative Rodney

Alexander in a recent visit to Louisiana

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C I R C L E O F F R I E N D SCentennial Club 2004

Randy and Rosemary Ewing Bud and Martha Storer

Legacy Club 2004

Biedenharn Foundation Eloise, Enoch, and Margery Norton

Foundation Brandon and Susan Ewing Dennis and Mary Anne Myatt Dr. Pope W. Oden, III Skip and Denise Stinson

Board of Directors’ Club 2004

Frank M. Busch, Jr. Mr. John D. Caruthers, Jr. Kirby E. Cole

Mr. and Mrs. Grady C. Golden, Sr. Marshall Hebert Stephen R. Herbel William and Ann Kendig Alan and Stephanie Mason Dr. Milton and Sherry McClure Mickey and Carolyn McHale Mt. Mariah UMC Murphy Oil Corporation Pat and Doyle Pickett Mrs. Jane Ellis Porter

Walter Pullen Bennie and Georgie Lee Roberson

Jerry H. Roberts Sara L. Simmonds Stephen F. Skrivanos Bobby and Ivy Strozier and Britney The Mayme P. and Thomas H. Scott

Foundation Ben and Betty Vaughn

Dr. Ed Waldrip Fred E. White, Jr.

21st Century Club 2004

Forrest M., Jr. and Sherry ConleyRoss E. DowningNick and Elaine FryDr. and Mrs. Wesley Lynch, IIIGary and Terry NixTrinity UMC, Ruston

President’s Club 2004

Kenneth and Katherine Ashley Ms. Lucille M. Babb Dr. H. Whitney Boggs, Jr. Bowman Internet Systems, L.L.C. Frank and Suzanne Bright Dr. and Mrs. Gregory J. Brown, M.D. Sara Burroughs Don G. Easterwood, Jr.

E. R. Campbell Family Foundation Randy Fallin

Janet W. Gildermaster John and Betty Goodwin Marvin and Rusty Green Garland and Alice Gregory Craig and Jan Hartberg O. W. Hogan, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. James Anding Hopson Bishop William and Kay Hutchinson Richard and Margaret Jeffrey Laura G. McClendon Walter and Genny Middlebrooks Joe B. Pierce, Jr. Steve and Marge Richters Larry and Fran Sisung Bud and Martha Storer Joel and Sharon Thomas Louise Tyler

Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Vickery John T. Watkins Mr. and Mrs. Ernest L. Young, III

Children’s Club 2004

Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Anderson Douglas and Frances Bland Ron and Rebecca Bounds Bromell Agency, Inc. Robin and Gloria Bryan Judge and Mrs. J. Jay Caraway Cheneyville UMC Mr. and Mrs. Lamy J. Chopin, Jr. Phillip Cockerell James and Merry Davis Todd A. Davison Morris and Linda Day John and Sallie Emory L. C. “Lew” Ewing Mary Fletcher Ronald and Mary Sue Garay Charles and Nora Garrett Jim and Becky Gleason Fred and Karen Green

Mr. and Mrs. M. C. “Sonny” Jackson Sarie Joubert

Jim and Marilynn Lewis Kurt and Julie Lyles William and Nancy McIntyre Walter and Genny Middlebrooks National Jewelry Company, Inc. Linda L. Newton Mr. and Mrs. Dan E. O’Neal, III Ed Pearce

Rev. and Mrs. Walter B. Pennington Harvey and Carolyn Perry Mrs. Jane Ellis Porter Danny and Lenn Prince Walter and Miriam Savage Jay and Laura Sawyer Richard and Nancy See Mr. and Mrs. Shelby L. Smith Renee Smith-Cheveallier Loyd and Camille Stakes Corre A. Stegall Bill and Freda Stephenson Sonny and Betty Stinson A. M. “Buddy” and Jane Stroud Fred and Lee Sutton Rev. Darryl and Carolyn Tate Marcella W. Tatum Mr. and Mrs. Scott A. Teekell Frances S. Terrill Mr. and Mrs. William E. Thibodeaux Percy and Betty Thomas Iris P. Threeton Diane Valentine Bill and Beth Vosburg Gard Wayt

Dr. and Mrs. William M. Wilder Dianne Wilkinson

Century Club 2004

Jim and Dot Adams Mack and Ruth Albritton

Albemarle Corporation Aldersgate SS Class, First UMC, Minden

Ann and Joey Allen Kent and Yvonne Anderson

Arizona UMC, Homer Cliff and Carole Arrington W. J. and Joyce Bagwell

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Baker David and Rosalyn Baker Mr. and Mrs. George A. Baldwin, Jr.

Bank of Jena Don and Beverly Barkley

Gordon and Mona Bartage Bartholomew UMC, Bastrop Bailey and Lori Baynham Melanie G. Beauchamp Rev. Mark and Mrs. Sandra Benge

Bob and Bonnie Bengtson Jeff H. Benhard John and Donna Bergstedt Jim and Jane Blackwell Alan and Marjorie Kirkland Blackwood Mr. and Mrs. Ernest L. Blanchard Priscilla H. Bowman Ray and Gwen Branton Broadmoor UMC Womens Class, Shreveport James Brown Welton H. Brumfield, Jr. Charles and Rosemary Bryant Tom and Juanita Bryson Terry and Susan Buck Howard Bulloch Martha H. Burtt Frank M. Busch, Jr. Victor and Fran Bussie Emily J. Butler Ben and Anne Byland

Dr. Mike and Dianne Cage Rev. and Mrs. Jimmie Caraway

Dr. and Mrs. Stone W. Caraway Frank L. Carr

Maggie W. Carter Charles A. and Sandra Casteel Bud and Sarah Cates Charles and Barbara Causey Clarence and Noamie Clopton Bill and Cooky Coffey Doug and Betty Colvin Forrest M., Jr. and Sherry Conley Jim and Eloise Cox Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Crawford, III Robert and Elizabeth Crosby Nancy Sue Crow Kermit and Betty Cummings Irv and Ruth Dahlberg Tom and Bonnie Daniel Wayne Dardeau

Julian and Doris Darden Tom and Ruth Ann Dare Frank E. Darsey Dick and Norma Davenport James and Merry Davis Dr. Pat Day

Travis and Kitty Defreese Bob and Sona Dehner Lee Denny

Melvin and Nelwyn Devall Ross E. Downing Freddie and Ella Doyle Nelie Durham

Don and Sandra Dyson Helon A. Earle John and Gloria Echols Bill and Cecile Elliott

Elsie Seals SS Class, Jena William J. Engle

ExxonMobil Foundation Allen L. Evans

Cory J. Ezelle Faith SS Class - Broadmoor UMC, Baton Rouge Clarence E. Faulk, Jr.

Fifty-Fifty Class, First UMC, Alexandria Lucille K. Finley

Dr. and Mrs. Robert W. Flournoy Carole S. Ford Judy P. Foust

Nick and Elaine Fry Ed and Marie Fuhrmeister

Maxie B. Garrett Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Gilmore Brownie and Emma Jean Goodreau Lance Goodson Hoye and Jane Grafton Mr. and Mrs. William Grammer, Jr. Donna C. Guenard

Ben and Sue Haley William E. Hall, Jr. John W. and Etta Faye Hamilton Jack and Bettye Hampton Rick and Carolyn Hanna Hanna Manufacturing Company Polly Harding

L. M. “Mac” and Marilyn Hardy Bob and Sarah Harrison

Howard L. and Billie Harvill Elizabeth Smith Hassell Ray and Joanna Hauser Doug and Mary Hearne Tammy W. Heggenstaller Kenneth and Elizabeth Henry Elinor R. Herd Wayne and Nelda Herren Barbara C. “Bunny” Hewitt Charles D. Hielscher Virgil C. Hilburn

Roberta Green Hinton Thesta Ann W. Hogan Gerald S. Holliday J. J. and Martha Ann Hollis Wayne and Grace Holloway MaryBelle Holstead Tom and Mary Howard Frank and Mary Hughes Doug and Jaime Husen Lavaga James Barry and Ruth Johnson Susan B. Johnston Dorothy A. Jones Joy Class, University UMC (Reily Memorial) Joy SS Class, Christ UMC,Shreveport

James and Jenna Fae Justiss James R. Kessler

Florence Oliver Kirby Jo Anne Kitchens Scott and Melissa Kogler W. C. “Bill” and Donna Kostelka Landmark Land Surveying, Inc Joe and Lucille Langdon Betty M. Latimer Bob and Elaine Levy

Mr. and Mrs. Bryant Lewis Carolyn Lewis Mr. and Mrs. Lindy Lingo Victor C. and Paula Linn Jennifer J. Loe Sally Lofland

Ben and Billie Loftin Jan Loosley

J. D. and Gay Nell Lormand Lost and Found SS Class, Bossier Dr. and Mrs. Wesley Lynch, III Jimmy Madison Maplewood UMW Diane T. Martin Honey C. Martin Bruce D. Mayfield William H. McCarty Bobby R. and Linda V. McCobbie Jim A. and Bonnie McDaniel O. G. and Jo McDowell Daniel and Sherri McGuire Richie and Laura McKinney

David and Debbie McLemore Diane McNabb Mr. and Mrs. William A. Medlock Men’s Bible Class, First UMC, Monroe Ben and Diane Mercier J. C. and Dot Merritt George and Suelynne Mickey Frank and Faye Miller Rev. Larry and Linda Miller Lillie M. Mitchell Laurie V. Moffett Forrest and Sue Molsberry

Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy Morelock Dr. and Mrs. Charles G. Morgan Ruby M. Morris J. Michael Morrison Wendell C. Murphy Rivers and Geraldine Myers Dorothy M. Nichols Tom and Judi Nicholson Gary and Terry Nix Russell A. and Janet Nolan Jim and Tammie Oakes Jesselynn P. Oest Jason C. Owen Ann R. Panichas Ed Panichas

Mervin G. Parker

Charlotte Davis Parrott Ollie Cole Payne Alf and Peggy Pike Rosemary and Raymond Pillow R. Byron and Ruth Ellen Pipes Terry and Carol Hudson Plamondon Stan and Marty Powell

O. E. Price Olive H. Randall

Michael and Mary Reeves Stephen and Marge Richters

Hubert and Nancy Riley Bill Rosenbleeth Bill and Betty Rowell

Paul and Linda Sabin Elouise Sanders Harold H. Sater, Jr. Danny and Ann Scott Mit and Lynette Scott Allen and Bonnie Self

Raymond and Betty Shaw Ron and Gin Shemwell Elwood and Sharon Shepherd Samuel C. Shepherd, Jr. Sherry J. Shockley

Sara L. Simmonds Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Simmons, Jr. Norman and Margaret Sisson Brad and Carol Smith

Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Smith, III Joe and Lorraine Smith Ralph and Patricia Smith Bill and Guion Snyder

Rev. and Mrs. Larry Stafford Skip and Denise Stinson

Walter G. Strong Olive G. Stuart Morris and Linda Summers Mr. and Mrs. Rick Sutton Marcella W. Tatum J. Paul Tauzin

Byrum and Jan Teekell Mr. and Mrs. Gray Teekell The Teekell Company, Inc.

Elsie B. Terral Angela L. Thomas Dr. and Mrs. Edward R. Thomas Clyde and Kathleen Thompson James R. Thompson Wayne and Flora Thompson Roger and Paula Tinsley Agnes Titkemeyer Jerry E. Torbet Inez M. Townsend Trinity UMC, Ruston Nelwynne H. Tynes Union UMC, Rayville United Methodist Men of St. Francisville UMC Upper Room SS Class, Noel, Shreveport Ben and Betty Vaughan C. A. and Annette Verret Richard and Polly Vineyard Dr. and Mrs. Kirby A. Vining Corry and Kathy Wafer Scott and Elizabeth Walker

Neal and Anita Walpole Mr. and Mrs. Charles K. Watts

Burton D. Weaver, Jr. Wedding Ring Class, Zachary UMC Wednesday Morning Prayer Group,

Broadmoor, Shreveport Rick and Robbie Wheat Nick and Gayle Wibben Nan Terrill Wibker Rev. and Mrs. Fred B. Wideman A. L. and Sarah Williams Chris and Melissa Williams Jay W. Williams Sonda Womack Charles and Mary Wood Elaine R. and Dwight Woodard Jerry and Marcia Woodard Archie and Emily Worsham Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Wren, Jr. C. Scott and Winona Yeager

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D O N O R R E C O G N I T I O NJanuary 1, 2005 - March 31, 2005

Thanks again to our extended family for their contributions as well as for honoring and remembering their loved ones.

DONORS:

Achievers SS Class, Broadmoor UMC, Shreveport Mrs. Betty Adams Add Life Fitness Adult Bible Class of Mangum Memorial UMC Albemarle Corporation Ruth C. Alford Chris and Sallie Allen Alma Morgan Circle - Blackwater UMC Dr. and Mrs. Ron Anders Nick P. Anderson Ann Cole SS Class, St. Paul’s UMC, Monroe Argent Financial Group, Inc. Sidney and Vada Armistead Elizabeth T. Baker Glenda Baker

Larry and Mary Baker James and Julia Baldwin BancorpSouth Dr. and Mrs. Jon Barker Todd and Celeste Barlow Bill and Dean Baskin Mary Kay Beck Ruth Berlin

Bobby and Terri Bernard Jim and Florence Bethard Donna Bignar Tim Bisping

Blackwater UMC Methodist Men Board of Trustees, First UMC, Amite Dr. H. Whitney Boggs, Jr. Gary and Sharon Booth Jane Ellen Boothe Eugenia T. Bordelon Robert P. Boudreaux Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie C. Brasher Broadmoor Couples Class, Shreveport Mavis B. Broussard Gerald and Mary Brown Mr. and Mrs. William L. Brown Welton H. Brumfield, Jr. Buzzy and Judy Buckner Lamar and Dee Dee Buffington Tom and Martha Burch Mr. and Mrs. Louis G. Burkes Dan Burkhalter Dr. and Mrs. Edward Burleigh, Jr. Terry Butcher

Elaine C. Camp Dr. Thomas Campanella Canard’s Restaurant Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Capron Jimmie and Carol Caraway Mrs. Willie S. Carlisle John and Winnifred Carlson Rev. and Mrs. Robert E. Carter CenturyTel-Clarke M. Williams Foundation Cary and Elaine Chandler Ms. Joan Chapin Christ UMC, Shreveport Raymond and Fern Christensen Christian Fellowship Class, First UMC, Bastrop Christian Gleaners Class - Vivian UMC

Jack and Mary Churchwell Dewitt and Beth Clements Henry and Betty Cocreham James F. Cole Collins-Warner-Wossman SS Class, 1st UMC, Monroe Forrest M., Jr. and Sherry Conley Pok Re Connell Marvin and Abby Cook Mickey Cook

Dr. and Mrs. John Cooksey R Ray Coon

Corinne Resweber SSC, Bastrop Couley UMC

JoAnn W. Craig Murray and Hannah Cunningham Paul and Fran Davis Day’s UMC, Greensburg Deerford UMC Dr. and Mrs. Edward H. DeMouy Robert M. Denton

Terrel and Carol DeVille Dodson UMC

Freddie and Ella Doyle Ms. Mary Duke and James Elizabeth Sullivan Memorial UMC Mr. and Mrs. Bill Elmore John and Sallie Emory William J. Engle Eva Smith Memorial SS Class F. M. Freeman Fellowship Class

Russell U. Fairbanks Rob and Pam Fairly Faith Community UMC Betty T. Farr

Fellowship Class - Broadmoor UMC,B.R. Fellowship SS Class, West Monroe First UMC, Arcadia First UMC, Bastrop First UMC, Baton Rouge First UMC, Bossier City First UMC, Boyce First UMC, Houma First UMC, Lake Providence First UMC, New Roads First UMC, Winnfield Fisherwomens Class, Natchitoches D. W. Fitzwater Lisa Franklin

Inez Franz Friendship Class of Asbury UMC

Rep. Richard “Rick” Gallot Bob and Liz Gambrell Kathy A. Gandy Dr. Patrick and Duddy Garrett Kathleen Gatlin Patrick and Jessica Givens Gleaners Bible Class-Haynesville Godspel SS Class, Trinity UMC, Ruston Mary P. Goldman Fred and Agnes Golson Elizabeth Gonzales Mr. and Mrs. Marion Goodwill Danny and Kate Graham Mrs. Patricia Grandon and Family Graphic Industries, Inc. Eleanor F. Green Jerry and Rose Griggs David and Loreleen Guthrie H.C.I. Limited Partnership Real Estate Development

Mr. and Mrs. Paul H. Hagens, Jr. Jimmy and Abby Hale William E. Hall, Jr. Irene Ham

Dr. John Hardin Dr. Ray O. Hargis Lois M. Harrelson J.P. Harrison

Clinton E. Hart, M.D. Dean L. Hart Sr. Dean Hart Construction Dean Hart Real Estate, Inc. Harvester’s Class Dana Hauser

Cliff and Ruth Heap Mrs. Vera Lee Hedges Neil, Kathy and Ryan and Blanche Henderson Thomas D. Henning, Sr. Bill and Lena Henning Deborah Herrington-Parker Hibernia National Bank Chris and Nenna Higginbotham Tammy Hill

Jay and Vivian Hinckley Doris H. Hine

Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Hines, Jr. Susie Jo Hinton Roberta Green Hinton Mike and Janice Holbron L J and Janell Holland Mrs. Maxine Holmes Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Hood David J. Hoogland Mr. and Mrs. Oliver C. Houston, Jr. John and Marilyn Howard Thomas M. Hunt

Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Hursey Bishop William and Kay Hutchinson Dr. A. Quinn Hyde Ida UMC

Ida United Methodist Women Morris and Ann Inabnet Intergenerational Class, First UMC,

Alexandria JABAR Corporation John G. and Helen Jackson

Hubert D. James Richard and Emily James David McGuire and Jeanne Curet James

Family Fund/Baton Rouge

Bill Jarman Barry and Ruth Johnson

Mr. and Mrs. Don Johnson L. Chris and Anne Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Herbert C. Jones Edris Firth Jorgensen Jim and Margaret Joyner Ed and Susan Justice Jim and Carol Justice James and Jenna Fae Justiss K.E.Y. Club of Asbury, UMC Dr. Ray Kedia and Mrs. Sushila Kedia Keithville UMC Sybil Kelly

Virginia G. Kelly Catherine B. Killingsworth Myrtis King

Mr. Donald G. Kiper Mr. and Mrs. William Kuntz Lakeview UMC, Minden Curby and Dorothy Landers Ms. Blanche M. Landrum Mitch and Patricia Launey J.W. and Mary Beth Lawrence Mr. and Mrs. Conway LeBleu Betty R. Leger Scott and Heather Leleux Amanda Leone Bob and Elaine Levy Debra L. Lewis Jim and Marilynn Lewis Mr. and Mrs. Lindy Lingo Mrs. Charles C. LoConte Jennifer J. Loe Lewis and Pam Love Tiffany Love

Love Chapel UMC Lucile Hendrick S.S. Class Nancy Luedecking Margaret Lunan Lutcher UMC

Mr. and Mrs. Garrett C. Lynch Madden SSC, First UMC, Arcadia

Mangum Memorial UMC Many UMC

Marion UMC Will and Brookie Marston

Roy O. and Vinita Martin Martin, Harrison & Smallwood, L.L.P. Mr. and Mrs. Joe E. Marx, III Melanie Mason Kenneth Mason Dr. Lee F. Mason Susan Mathews Mr. and Mrs. Gordon A. May J. H. and Beth Haley May Kenneth and Dorothy May Seaman Alvin Mayo William H. McCarty Billy and Millicent McConnell Bobby G. c McCullin

Grace A. McDade Don and Carolyn McGehee Elinor B. McGinty Mickey and Carolyn McHale Gladys C. McHorney Alonzo McKinley Louise N. McMichael T. L. McNeely, M.D. John and Cindy Melanson William and Jane Metcalf

Charles and Nadine Miller Jennifer L. Miller Minchew, Robinson, Gardner, Langston &

Bryan, CPAS Miriam Circle #6, UMW, 1st UMC, Minden Mobil Foundation, Inc. Laurie V. Moffett George and Theo Montgomery Montpelier UMC Lou and Irma Moore Earl and Kay Moorer Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy Morelock Morningside UMC Marshall and Cheryl Mouliere Eloise Mounger Mt. Zion UMC of Montgomery Mulhearn Funeral Home, Inc. Murphy Oil Corporation Mr. and Mrs. Harry D. Napper Buddy and Sara Napper

National Jewelry Company, Inc. Ms. Ruth Neal Jake and Mary Louise Neely Mr. and Mrs. Curtis S. Nelson, Jr. New Life Travelers, Aldersgate UMC, Slidell Grace Bogan Nichols Kramer and Dorothy Norris North Point United Methodist Church Richard and Dawn Nuss Darryl and Tina O’Bryant Bill and Mary Oglesby Ollie Jackson Circle UMW, 1st UMC Denham Springs

OLSCO, Inc. Caroline V. Orechwa

Roy and Elsie Osborne Violet Padden Katherine T. Pankey Norm Parker

Parker SSC, 1st UMC, Bossier City Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Parry Ms. Benny Paschall Ollie Cole Payne Pelican UMC

Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Peterson, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Poole Anna R. Pope Rebecca Prather Jacquelyn Pratt Progressive Bank Bobbie N. Provost Marietta Race Mr. and Mrs. Marvin O. Ramsey Florence R. Rand Macon and Mamie Rathburn Wayne and Sara Ray

H. Beau and Nancy Rees Regions Bank Jack Reis

Frank and Tommie Sue Reitzell Relax Inn

Robert L. Reulet John Richert

Jill and C W Ridgedell Ms. Dorothy L. Roach Ken and Jessica Roberson Lamar and Joanne Robertson Mr. and Mrs. Herbert A. Robinson

John and Reatha Robinson Ernest and Joyce Robinson Mr. and Mrs. John B. Roddey Lucy Roe Patricia S. Rogers Charley Rougeau Dr. and Mrs. George D. Rucker Patty Rudd

Jean D. Rugg Ruston Glass & Mirror Co., Inc. Ruth Wesley Bible Class, Jennings Mr. and Mrs. C. David Sanders Rodney and Katherine Sanders Mr. and Mrs. Floyd D. Schadt Arthur and Emmagene Schick

Mr. and Mrs. Gerald F. Scott Scott Horton SS Class, Sterlington Sam J. Scott, Jr. Blanche D. Segura

Allen and Bonnie Self Margaret B. Sheffield Virginia K. Shehee Shining Star SS Class, Dubach UMC Frances H. Sibley Dwight P. and Charlotte Sicard Ida Belle Simmons Don E. Sims

Singles and Doubles Class of First UMC, Minden Roger and Glenda Sinkey

Larry and Fran Sisung Walter Skaggs Dr. George and Dr. Ethel Smith Marc and Sherril Smith Mr. and Mrs. Shelby L. Smith St. John’s UMW, Baton Rouge

St. Luke’s UMC, Shreveport St. Luke’s UMW, Shreveport St. Paul’s Crusaders Mary Beth Stage Ms. Anne Steib David Stith

John L. Stone, III Stoneroller’s Bible Class Stop N Save

Mickey and Joyce Stringfield Fred and Pat Stumpf

Fred and Lee Sutton James F. Taylor, Sr. Michael and Cathy Taylor Tellus Operating Group, LLC Jim and Debbie Terrell Frances S. Terrill Beverly and Henrietta Thames The Mayme P. and Thomas H. Scott

Foundation The Cleaners of Ruston

Gwen Tosspon Carlton and Frances Townsend Jerry and Sandra Travis Mrs. Kimberly Tremblay Troy & Montgomery Insurance Don and Maureen Trussell Joel Turner

Mike Turner Two By Two Class, Minden

UMW - Memorial, Monroe UMW of Horseshoe UMC, Alexandria UMW of Nolley Memorial UMC Union UMC University UMC, Lake Charles Upper Room Men’s Bible Class, Jennings Alfred and Merle Vahlkamp Patricia Cripps Van Hook Vera Jordan Circle Eva S. Verret

Leo and Shirley Vining Voith Paper Service South, Inc. Avis V. Volentine Evelyn H. Wagnon Bob and Phyllis Wakefield Wal-Mart Foundation Ben and Lisa Warren Warren Frazier Construction Co Mr. and Mrs. Guy H. Watkins J. J. Weiland

Luther D. and Martha K. Wells Wesley Chapel UMC, Greensburg Wesley UMC, Sulphur Wesley UMW, Crowley W. B. Wheelis, Jr. Charles and Wanda Whitaker Rev. and Mrs. Fred B. Wideman

Wied Physical Therapy Whitman and Julia Wilcox Mrs. Barbara D. Wildman Gaylne D. Wilkins Rev. Marie and Rev. John Williams R. Bruce and Susan Williams Wilton UMC Jim and Rosie Wood Jerry and Marcia Woodard Archie and Emily Worsham

1,080 referrals were received from public and private sources.

337 youth lived on our campus.

493 independent living classes served 219 youth.

1,518 individuals were served by Family Counseling; 202 outpatient families helped.

181 residential youth were given extensive help with 313 individual family mem-bers seen in therapy at the Family Counseling Center.

503 families and a total of 1,637 individuals were served by Family Plus.

Additionally, 402 persons received preventative training.

252 youth were served in Howard Educational Center; 4 graduated from the GED

program which had 10 participants throughout the year.

4,061 used the Outdoor Wilderness Learning (OWL) Center including: camping, fishing, hiking, team challenge course, biking and the sports complex.

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PROGRAMS & # OF COST PER CHILD SERVICES YOUTH PER DAY 2004CAB program 24 $256Residential 48 $162Emergency care 24 $252 Current capacity is 96

Aggregate cost per day $206

INCOME SOURCES FOR PROGRAM OPERATIONS Fees for services $5,220,857 Endowment income $1,105,812 Contributions $678,823 Grants $240,831 Other Income $116,279 Conference offering $115,299

Total Income $7,477,901

EXPENSE SUMMARY FOR PROGRAM OPERATIONS Direct Care $5,133,207 Admin. and General $1,156,586 Plant operation $483,254 Development $344,420

Total Expense $7,117,467

TOTAL BUDGET FOR 2005 $7,749,832CURRENT VALUE OF ENDOWMENT $22,097,838(AS OF 12-31-04)

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IN HONOR OF:

Honorees are in Bold Italics Dr. Johnie W. Adkins Family of Alibelle GoocherDavis and Florine Baker Madge DossVirginia Sue Barr Gerald and Irene McLendonRod and Caryl Branch Skip and Karen HarrisonJimmie and Carol Caraway Dick and Jan HumphriesTrigger and Letha Carpenter Engrid S. Carpenter Cade and Pat Carter Tom and Martha Burch Dorothy L. Cathey Fred and Karen Green Charles A. and Diane Chesley Melanie M. Barron My Children and Grandchildren George S. Platt, Jr. Joshua Abrahm Cooper Billy and Debbie Abrahm Ann Cox Carolyn Wise Braud Elizabeth C. Craft Gerald and Irene McLendon Betty Cummins Ryan and Joe Mary Cummins Mrs. Scott Cummins Joe Mary Cummins Ruby Davis Albert “Bubba” and Laura Crothers H. Russell Davis Mt. Mariah UMC Sue Sanders Dietrich Lillian Craton Jack and Burniece Dillard Jon and Kay Lowe Ella M. Doyle Hartzell Mt. Zion UMW, Slidell Helon A. Earle Chuck and Kathy Allen Conrad P. and Jeri Edwards Bill and Freda Stephenson Ofney K. Ellis Jay and Vivian Hinckley Pam Fontenot Richard Tietz Rebekah C. Fuller Joe Mary Cummins George D. Geoffroy Mary W. Geoffroy Our Expected Grandchild Thomas and Virginia Eddleman Chloe Elise Green Chris and Gloria Andrews Debbie Greenway Nell M. Ezell Mr. and Mrs. William “Bill” Hargrove Curtis and Dianne Turner Millie Wemple Harnish Leona White Behr Nathan O. Harrison Laurie H. Luke Agnes Hay Tammy Hill Sara Heusel Trey and Milissa Heusel James “Jay” Hinckley Ingleside UMC Cecil and Ila Hood Sara E. Wafer Harold and Regina Humphries Dick and Jan Humphries Florence Leath Madge Doss Joy LeBleu Brownie and Emma Jean Goodreau John and Jerry Lee Hugh Dunn Johnny and Pat LeVasseur Karen Fisher Brasher Richard and William Lewis and All

Employees of Lewis & Company Jo Ellen Clark

Janice Wemple Lindsey Leona White Behr Dan and Susanne Madden Rev. Robert and Mrs. Elizabeth Peyton William A. and Virginia Lomax Marbury Lue and Becky Napper and Lomax Mark and Rhonda Martin Marilyn Buzbee Thad and Tammie Mayo Tommy and Carla Nassif Doug and Mabel McGuire Roberta Green Hinton David McGuire and Jeanne Curet

James Family Fund Of the Baton Rouge Area Foundation

Marvin and Mary Lou McFarland Spirit Builders Class of St. Paul’s UMC Dee McKnight Marilyn Buzbee Luther Moore Jerry E. Torbet Wanda Morgan Alline Kestel Clayton Nolan Anonymous Jennifer Floyd Nicky Pyles Mr. and Mrs. Don Robbins Trey and Adrianne Smith Clara Norris Lois Bain Carrie Olander Cliff and Carol Strider Gene and Mary Pell Madge Doss Bill and Betty Rowell Donna Kay Campbell Staff of S B Magazine Bill and Freda Stephenson Ann W. Stokes Marian S. Wadsworth Rev. William M. Stokes, Jr. Family of Doris and Frank McFarland Marvin and Mary Lou McFarland Rev. A. G. Taylor Inda Mae Taylor Dan Trimble Sam O. Williams, Jr. Triple L SS Class, First UMC, Lake

Charles Duvergne and Nell Roberts Lee and Dianna Underhill Lynd F. Matt Bernice P. Wells Van and Frances Wells Poochie and Mary Wilkinson Gerald and Cleta Cormier Alexis and Caleb Gene and Virginia Worley Gloria Wynn Marilyn Buzbee Thomas and Emily Yokem’s Baptism Bill and Martha Foy IN MEMORY OF:

Memorials are in Bold Italics “Moe” Hans and Judy FunkLinda Abadie Susan Ford FiserWilliam E. Ackerknecht Mary Alice GuthrieVadie Adams Kay AlexanderVima Ainsworth Frank M. Busch, Jr.Charles Harold Allen, Sr. John B. Barr and Family Van and Linda Beasley Paul and Janice Collins Mr. and Mrs. J. Harper Cox, Jr. Marty and Lisa Folden Roy and Gerri Gaines Mary S. Robinson ‘Red’ and Elaine Stewart Leta J. Stratton Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Traina, Sr. Sara E. Wafer

Kata “Katie” Lusk Allen Ken and Susan Allen Mai L. Doles Jerry and Patsy Hartzo Stan and Marilyn Ross Margaret M. Simard The Chulitas—Reta, Ruddie, Hazel, Sharon,

Ann, Geri, Joyce O., Deanie, Stephanie, Chrissy, Joyce M., Judy, Nancy, Susie, and Ida

William Timothy Allen, Sr. Virginia S. AllenPatti Voorhies Anders Mary Dell Neill Anne WilsonMrs. R. M. Anders R. M. AndersR. M. Anders, Jr. R. M. AndersPaul Anderson Joyce ParksJohn Andrews Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. TempleDean Leona Arant Joe and Laverne Hightower and ChrisJames D. Ashburn Mary H. HayesJules Bailey Eddie and Dianne Harmon and GingerBetty Jo Barker Lincoln BuildersRoy Milton Barlow Eunice H. Cotton Hammond CardiologyJohn Ed Barnes Dr. and Mrs. Robert W. Flournoy Hoye and Jane Grafton Buddy and Sara Napper Tom and Martha Sumrall Jean G. WilliamsAnn Begane Muriel G. CorradoFaye Brunson Bell Dick and Kathryn Pardue Brown Ted and Bettie Brunson Cotton, Bolton, Hoychick, & Doughty, LLP

Law Offices Johnnie and Lorraine Etier Joel and Leah Williams Frank David Bennett Carolyn RobisonVernon ‘Bud’ Berger Jere and Brenda McBrideWilliam T. Berry, III Claiborne 4-H FoundationMarvin L. Biggs Sandy Duplissey and Beth and KateMargaret Boddie Jane W. JohnsonCorrine Bolton John and Frieda BoughtonRev. and Mrs. J. P. Bonnecarrere Mrs. Kenneth E. TaylorAlvin and Loraine Bourque Alverda C. BourqueMinnie Aaron Bowlin Robert and Margaret Clark and MichaelChris Bowman Sue MarcusDoris A. Branton Darryl and Beth Clark Terrel and Carol DeVille John L. and Janet M. Love Francis and Bess MyersAtly D. Brasher Karen Fisher BrasherJohn J. Brechtel, Jr. Clydia E. Dicharry Barbara Maehren, Mary Witty, and Clyde

Evans Robert and Marie LaCour and Barbara

Stafford & Sally CredeurCynthia E. Breed Beth and Bill Hart and ChristopherWilliam R. “Bill” Briley Jean G. Williams

Henry A. “Hank” Bronner Bill and Freda StephensonMarjorie Pharr Broussard Brownie and Emma Jean Goodreau Dr. and Mrs. H. F. Guilbeau Miriam Circle, First UMC, Jennings Jake and Mary Louise Neely Evelyn H. WagnonKirwen Brown Jane H. LeBrunRusty Brown Dr. and Mrs. Ron AndersZoe Brown Henry and Kathey RoaneOra Brun Richard and Dawn NussSandy Einsel Bryant Dwight P. and Charlotte SicardRussell Bulechek Allen HodgesLaVerne C. Scally Burgess Kathryn BirdLeroy Bursay Susan Ford FiserLarrie H. Butler, Jr. Elizabeth D. ButlerJohn Michael Caldwell Christine W. CaldwellPaul Ernest Caldwell Christine W. CaldwellHazel Campbell Carole S. FordMaria Patricia Caraway Dick and Jan Humphries United Methodist Foundation of LouisianaBen Carter Keith and Fran Johnson and Hillary and

HaydenLillian Carter Jon and Sylvia Crumpler Eddie and Dianne Harmon and Ginger Adam, Garrett, Morgan, Marshall and Bryant

Johnsto Mark and Pam Johnston Frank and Jane SpeerDr. Carl Cason Eddie and Shawn MooreDennis Gibbs Chandler Larry and Virginia ChandlerJeni Charleville Iris P. ThreetonEllen Chew The Garden Study Club of Ruston James and Betty MaloneAdolph Clark Tony and Lydia JamesKen Clark Dan Burkhalter Rebecca Sue “Becky” Weems Clark Daisey K. Boddie Dwight and Cheryl LamkinMary Sue Coates Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. JacksonAnnie Naomie Mangum Cole William and Mary NelsonRev. Rupert Darrold Coles Clem C. and Mary C. VaughtEarlena Collins Rick and Carolyn HannaPhil Collins Geraldine “Gerry” CollinsDr. Margaret Coon Nan SalisburyNell J. Cooper Zoe RamseyDawson Monroe Corley Rivers and Geraldine MyersRobert P. “Bob” Corley E. W. and Aline UpshawHays Cottrell Eddie and Dianne Harmon and GingerDr. Camilla Ann Carter Cox AnonymousG. Ray Cox June E. CoxSamuel E. Cox, Sr. Tom and Burnelle Brantley Ronny and Judy Graham

Linda Haddox and Family Hamp H. and Jackie J. Hanks Drs. Jerry C. and Lamar Johnston W. A. “Dub” and Schumpert Jones Jimmy and Pat Love Mickey and Cherrie Mays Reagan Odom Ed and Linda Rolf Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. TempleS. W., Irene, and Tommy Culpepper Paul and Douglas CulpepperLeo Daiglex Anna Gibson Ann R. PanichasLloyd J. Darbonne Dan BurkhalterSusan Sills Darden Julian and Doris Darden Mildred W. YagerClinton Davis Dr. and Mrs. M. Ted Mims Emily F. WoffordDoris Fairbanks Davis Jerry and Sue W. FairbanksNancye White Dean T. Hunter McNeely, III FamilyA. M. Dear, Jr. Susan Ford Fiser Carole S. FordDeceased Members of Holly Ridge UMC Marjorie H. HollowayGreg Dennis Connie WaitesMarie M. Deshotel Elayne E. StewartLinda Dickerson Eddie and Dianne Harmon and GingerAudice Rayford Dixon Barbara Bridges and Tauvee FarqueShirley Dixon Al and Dianne HugheyFrank L. Dobson Joyce ParksVirgil Dollar Don and Rita RinehartLibby Doyle Terrel and Carol DeVilleWarren Dugan, Jr. Warren and Amy DuganJet Durant Bob and Sherryl TuckerBill Eaglebarger Helen D. EaglebargerWalter A. Edler Myrtle L. EdlerGeorge Ellis Maureen Cupit and FamilyDr. Harry Ellsworth Fair, Jr. Mrs. Karen Miller and Family Bill and Freda StephensonJetty Fairbanks Jerry and Sue W. Fairbanks Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Temple Bill and Pat WindhamFrank Falgoust Paul and Bonnie Bush and Bonnie JeanIrene Fallin W. A. “Dub” and Schumpert JonesCorrine Faufer and June Tidwell Damon and Jeri BradfordKathleen Favre Mr. and Mrs. William M. BaileyFlorence Perritt Rabb Feazel Jean G. WilliamsNancy Feild Wilbert and Mary BlackGladys Fergus Jim and Talu CarltonStuart Burch Ferrand Page Arnold Charlie Sue Boruk Tom and Burnelle Brantley Dr. and Mrs. Robert W. Flournoy Louise N. Gladney Mary Ellen Hopkins Reagan Odom Don and Maureen Trussell

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D O N O R R E C O G N I T I O NBettye Will Larche Files William Sherman and FamilyOra Fisher Clarence and Noamie CloptonLyman Fleniken Charles and Margaret Anne BooneRobert Lee “Bob” Fletcher Mr. and Mrs. Fred N. DunhamSeth Ellis Fluitt, Jr. Gordon and Anne MorrisGertie Mae Ford Jack Reis John “Yank” and Edith ReisCarolyn Foster Virginia L. Bush and FamilyLeo Foster Jack and Bonnie MooreWalter C. Fowler Patty E. FowlerMargaret Fox Hans and Judy FunkBobby Fredieu Colvin FutrellL. N. Free Sue MarcusJeanette Gaar Mary Alice GuthrieMary Josephine Still Galliher Kathryn N. Bancroft Polly F. Cook Frank E. Darsey Mr. and Mrs. L. L. “Lee” Kincade, Jr. Elizabeth M. Kindred Dale and Patricia LaGrone Mary R. Liberto Walter and Genny Middlebrooks Rasmussen Mem. SSC, Shreveport Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Still Nelda S. Thurmond Mr. and Mrs. Herman Williamson, Jr.Charles Gambina Virginia L. Bush and FamilyCharles Bruce Ganey June Williams GaneyMrs. James Allen Garrett, Sr. Jamie H. and J. D. CrockettJeanne Garrett John and Lisa BurnsRev. R. F. Gates Corra G. BarrLynda W. Gay Dr. and Mrs. Robert W. FlournoyGlen Gentry Norman and Margaret SissonMary Giddens John and Nancy LilesVarnall Giddens Carl and Pat ShivelyBernice Gossett Giesse Russell and Sue Kettler Kathryn S. Maxey M.B. and Edna Zale FoundationCharles Gilliand Eddie and Dianne Harmon and GingerJames Henry Gleason, Sr. Dr. and Mrs. Robert W. Flournoy Joe and Pat Harper Jimmy and Pat Love Melinda Maxwell and Family Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. TempleJarrell Edward Godfrey Katherine T. PankeyWilliam Frank Golson Maxie B. GarrettAlibelle R. Goocher Margaret Gill Family of Alibelle Goocher Eddie and Dianne Harmon and Ginger Joe and Laverne Hightower and Chris Laura G. McClendon Jerry E. TorbetYvonne Grigsby Goss Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Temple Mary Ann WoodsRichard Grandon Marvaline Powell Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. TempleLeone L. Greene Bev and Ann Savage Handy

Nellie Rhodes Greer Frank E. Darsey Joy SS Class, Christ UMC,Shreveport Bill and Freda StephensonNellie Gremillion Susan Ford FiserMarguerite L. Guilbeau Marilynn Jane Carter and DeBuses Vernon and Beverly HuckabyBuford Guilliams W. D. Files, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Whitney Guillotte Dennis and Anne StevensMavis Marie Morgan Haley Elizabeth Craft Keith and Fran Johnson and Hillary and

HaydenDonald Gene “Don” Hammon Ann M. Boyd Kenneth W. Campbell Hoye and Jane Grafton Darryl and Maureen Johnson W. A. “Dub” and Schumpert Jones LaRue B. Napper Fred D. Pee Henry and Kathey Roane Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Temple Herschel and Dot Vinyard Mr. and Mrs. Ernest L. Young, IIIPalmarae Hammons Marvin and Evelyn WomackPat Hands Brownie and Emma Jean GoodreauElizabeth Hanks Leroy StellyGeorge Welcome Harbuck Betty B. JacksonCharles Harkleroad Wallace and Kate McLendon Charles and Shirley WrightThomas H. Harper Tammy HarperAnn M. Harrison Mr. Tine Harrison and ChildrenPeggy Hunter Hay Bienville UMCMichael David Hayes George W. and Margaret S. HayesOliver Haynes Cile StevensonStanton Haynes Sam and Dianne McGuireEstelle Hebert Mr. Melvin Hebert and Mrs. Kathy LawsonGladys Hebert Mr. and Mrs. Roy P. Loup, Jr.Rev. Claude E. Henkel Bill and Joan JacksonBill Henry David C. TreenMaggie D. Hinton Billy and Kelly SmithTed C. Hodge Linda WhiteHelen Hodges Allen HodgesRaymond W. Hoffman Eva HoffmanMiriam D. Hogan O. W. Hogan, Jr.Mabel Holdiness Donna LaForgeJerry and Dots Holland Lois Ann RenfroBrenda Hollie Cheryl M. McLeodEva Hollis Robert and Margaret Clark and MichaelAlice Holoubek Bill and Freda StephensonMary Ellen Holstead Norman and Margaret SissonHerman A. Hooge, Jr. Manship and Linda WilliamsNan Van Cleave Hopkins Bobby and Janice MouradA. H. Hopper Erma G. Hopper

David Hopper Erma G. HopperPauline B. Horn Mr. and Mrs. James G. Boyer Mr. and Mrs. Tom Flanagan Risa Kendrick Charles J. Molbert, Jr.Michael Howell L. J. and Vera BodinJack Hudnall Gary and Alyce WycheOliver James Hughes Bill and Freda StephensonGeorge Humphries John W. and Etta Faye Hamilton Anne WilsonDorothy von Scharfenstein Hurtig Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. TempleGeorge Hutzler Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. TempleVerna Inabnet David M. ClarkWesley C. Irby Thomas and Sherry Lynn CareyThomas Jackson Al and Jane VaughanHarold Wayne Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. TempleMelanie Johnson Leo and Effie Ehrhardt, Jr.Shay Johnson Evan and Janet JohnsonW. Walter “Johnny” Johnson Nancy S. GrantWayne D. Johnson Gordon and Anne MorrisRobert Eugene Johnston Bienville Motors, Inc.David Leslie “Dave” Jones Mr. and Mrs. L. L. “Lee” Kincade, Jr.Mattie Elizabeth Craig Jones Margaret L. JonesGarrett Jones E. J. and Nell StephensEvelyn M. Jordan William B. McNeely, Jr.Knox Jordan Joyce JordanMary Sue Jordan Ethel L. “Det” Conger Elizabeth C. CraftMrs. Victor Jordan Sam O. Williams, Jr.Margie Chapman Kees Sidney and Carolyn Chapman Paul and Janice Collins Faculty and Staff of Crawford Elementary Dr. and Mrs. Robert W. Flournoy Cecil and Armede Harrell Deborah Herrington-ParkerFlorence Kelley Doug and Barbara RisingMike Kelly June Williams GaneyJohn F. Kelso, Jr. Anne WilsonLynn Kimball Carole S. FordBethel King Carolyn Wise BraudDavid Wayne Kinnaird Ann M. Boyd Richard and Jo Beth Bridges Maggie W. Carter Drs. Jerry C. and Lamar Johnston Ena Margaret Martin Martha Chase Moss Alice H. Perry Suzanne Perry Ed and Linda Rolf Dr. Scott Taylor Carla Watts Mr. and Mrs. Ernest L. Young, IIILee Kinnebrew John and Linda KinnebrewFlorence Oliver Kirby Jerry and Betty MoellerBrenda Tucker Klotz Bill and Freda Stephenson

Alice Sharp Koonce Elsie DeWolf Allen and Family Vernon and Mary Sue Rich and AnnetteFrank C. Kyle Marvin and Pat Corley Gary and Alyce WycheVerna Arant Lamonica Bill and Jeri SmithShirley D. Langlinais Dan BurkhalterCameron Marie Langston Al and Carla Baker Linda Branton Billie Jo Brotherton Brenda S. Estess Michael L. and Kasey Golden Fa Lu Harlan Sandra N. Harlow Katharyn Lilly Stephanie A. Morrow Lorick Steve and Linda Netherton The Faculty and Staff of Princeton

Elementary Celeste RegerE. J. Lasiter Walter E. Dorroh, Jr.Richard B. Lea, Jr. Cecil B. and Paula S. MooreTalmadge Lea Jane H. LeBrunBelle Lee AnonymousChester Lee Jean and Jack PriceHarvey Lee Russell and Sue KettlerLois Lewis Bobby and Maxine GullicDr. Samuel J. Liggin, D.V.M. Fred Allen and Molly RankinWallis Lindsey Vacherie UMCPauline Allen Littlefield Dorothy Jo AllenJoey Logan Doris Wilhite and BoysElender Longnion Gerald and Cleta Cormier Jim CormierJames L. and Mary Roberts Love Norma Love Hart John L. and Janet M. LoveJames Lee “Jimmie Lee” Love Pat Ezell and Ernest GerlachDavis and Oleta Maroto Will and Brookie MarstonJohn G. and Martha B. Marshall Betty M. WellsHarriet R Martin Bobby and Janice MouradAlbert Mathews Arcadia Chapter #19 OES Richard ParnellKim Gray Mathus Mr. and Mrs. William M. FordJanet Elizabeth May Frank M. Busch, Jr.Mother of Bob McCleskey Frank M. Busch, Jr.Elizabeth Ann ‘Lib’ McConnell Homer and Lexine F. Adams Margaret Attaway Carla B. Barnes Sid and Mary Conley Betty W. Davidson David and Jeanette Garrett Craig and Suzanne Lewis Bill Marshall Chip and Janice Richardson Virginia M. Richardson W. J. and Ruth SaucierB. E. ‘Billy’ McDaniel Joyce ParksDoris Brown McFarland Jimmy and Pat Love Melinda Maxwell and Family Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Temple Mr. and Mrs. Ernest L. Young, III

Frank Durward McFarland Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. TempleAmy Danielle McGuire [Scholarship

Fund] Kathleen W. Baker Donald and Helen Hinton Melba W. Love Revis and Edna Earl Mays Sam and Dianne McGuire Dale and Cathy WardJohn L. McInnis, Jr. Rosalie E. McInnisAubrey A. McKelvy, Jr. Bill and Freda StephensonTracy McLemore Sam and Dianne McGuireMarguerite Merritt Cliff ‘Bubba’ and Deanna StuartWarren J. Michel Mr. and Mrs. Luis A. CrespoRuth W. Mitchell E. W. and Aline UpshawMildred Modisette Ronald and Nellie SherrillDr. Denbo Montgomery Gerald and Irene McLendonIrene Atkins Montgomery John and Lynda Allen Virginia O. Ferguson Hilton and Carolyn Russell Tillou Baptist Church Gene, Judy, Barley and Maggie WorthenWilliam Benjamin Moreland Lloyd C. Sims, Jr.Luther Coy Morgan, Jr. Ronald and Nellie Sherrill Joe and Joy WebbThomas Waldo Morgan Haley BarnesBobby Mulhearn Henry and Kathey RoaneJean Mulhern Charlotte Cedotal Blackburn Wayne E. BlackburnGwen Murphy Robert E. MurphyEddie Mae Murray Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. TempleWilliam Charles Nance Ann Hamilton Jim and “Bootsie” HuddlestonSgt. Craig Nelson Bill and Freda StephensonZona Watson Nelson Jean G. WilliamsJean Severance Nettles Will and Brookie MarstonDurwood Newton Dr. and Mrs. Louis E. HamiltonKeith Newton Marvin and Evelyn WomackG. W. ‘Bill’ and Ruby Nix Gary and Terry NixMae Stephens Norris Joe and Lorraine SmithBernice Norsworthy Sandra N. HoffmanPearl Nuss Richard and Dawn NussRobert Paul “Bobby” Nuss Richard and Dawn NussWilliam “Bill” Nuss Richard and Dawn NussEverett Don Odom Jim and Becky Gleason Ronny and Judy GrahamShirley Sherman Odom Mary E. Reagan ShepherdJosie Olivia Ann R. PanichasCharles Felix Olivier Keithville UMCMr. and Mrs. J. H. Orr M. L. Richardson, III, M.D.Vera Owens Sue MarcusMarion Patterson Brownie and Emma Jean Goodreau

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The Luck of the Irish pervaded Squire Creek Country Club on March 17, 2005 when Louisiana Methodist Children’s Home and La Tech Athletics hosted a Garden Party with Kix Brooks (Half of the singing duo, Brooks and Dunn). Mr. Brooks engaged the guests through relating his involvement with the two organizations; conducting a live auction of concert tickets, an

autographed guitar, and a signed Brooks and Dunn jacket; and making himself available for pictures and autographs. Guests dined at buffet stations featuring scrumptious arrays of foods. Both organizations

conducted silent auctions of remarkably versatile items. One of the displays commanding attention was an assortment of suncatchers made by Mrs. Sandi Adams’ Emergency Shelter girls at the Children’s Home.

The Irish Luck carried over into the following day with a mutually successful golf tournament. Louisiana Methodist Children’s Home thanks Mr. Brooks for his willingness to give his time to these fundraising efforts-the focus always being CHILDREN.

Kix Brooks and St. Patrick-Together “On the Greens”!

Bunkhouse Project The Louisiana Tech fifth-year School of Architecture students, under the tutelage of Architecture Program Chair and Associate Professor Karl Puljak, presented their design for a bunkhouse on the property of the Outdoor Wilderness Learning (OWL) Center of

MCH to the Board of Directors in its Spring Meeting in early March. These fourteen students honed the design and concept of the bunkhouse from the overview offered by MCH administration. Their three premises were: to provide spaces for learning opportunities, to reflect the natural environment through the use of simple materials, and to meet basic physical needs of the occupants.

Keeping the nearly one hundred residents of the Children’s Home in mind at all times, the decision was to feature a simple rectangular building. It needed the capability to be able to open for cross-ventilation, so large overhangs and porches were employed with the enhancement of ceiling fans. However, the designers had to work with the criteria that no windows could be used as an entry point and that entry ways must be controllable. The facility also would need to accommodate inclement weather where possible.

The students ultimately decided on a 3000 square foot facility, 2500 of this conditioned. There are two 70’x70’ square bunk rooms adjoining a 30’x30’ common room. Each bunk room contains ten bunks, five on each side with the entry from the common room for controlled access. The common room can accommodate forty, and has storage closets for table, chairs, etc. near the entrances to the bunk rooms. A small stage is located in the common room.

Aesthetically, the bunkhouse will complement the nearby cabins and multipurpose building. The bunk room exteriors will have wood siding whereas the common room exterior will be corregated metal, thus differentiating their function. The foyer (entrance to the common room) will contain glass panels (plexiglass) that will be illuminated at night. All materials used will be highly durable.

This project is a cooperative effort of an involved community. Completion and occupancy are scheduled for May.

Bunkhouse Project

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Monroe Breakfast Awareness-Upstages the Soothsayer!Contrary to Julius Caesar’s warning to beware the Ides of March, March 15, 2005 proved to be a tremendous blessing to Louisiana Methodist Children’s Home. More than 475 early risers attended an informational breakfast at the West Monroe Convention Center.

The emcee for the event, Rev. Warren Blakeman, masterfully moved the program with finesse so that the attendees were able to meet their business obligations of the day-on time. The Youth Choir of West Monroe’s First United Methodist Church, under the apt direction of Greg Oden, wowed the audience with their musical versatility of selections and their early morning energy. Jimmie “Chic” Childress, an alumnus of the Children’s Home from the 50’s, related some of the life lessons

of his years in the Home that enabled his success as a Hall of Fame football coach. Gary Rambin, Director of Residential Services, and Antonio Sims, CAB Supervisor, recounted stories of children in more recent years who had resisted placement in the Children’s Home, but who have returned to say “thank you” for the “tough love” they received. Mrs. Dianne Cage challenged the audience to remember the fond memories from their own childhoods as an impetus to insure that today’s children at the Home have similar opportunities.

The administration, staff, and children of the Home thank each sponsor, table captain, program participant, and attendee for their effort in making this Breakfast Awareness a tremendous success!

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Neelie Brazzel Patton Robert Mack and Valleau Caruthers Virginia G. Kelly Joe and Lorraine Smith Carolyn H. WhitardWayne Patton Betty RogersRev. George F. Pearce, Jr. David and Jo Nell Blakey Ron and Leta Brown and Alton Townsend James and Ann Cade Jane W. Johnson Hap and Diane Martin Larry and Anagene Mobley Ralph and Martha Peal Bill and Freda StephensonDick Pemberton Jake and Mary Louise NeelyGeorge Perkins R. H. Flournoy, Sr.Aline Perrault Dan BurkhalterMrs. Alton Perry Lea Joyner Memorial UMCFrances Pitarro Ramona WilliamsonCharles J. Pratt John and Linda StuartGretchen Coleman Prince Marjorie DeSordi and James H. Malone and

Coleman PMother of Elton Pugh Drayton and Jan ModisettRuby Jo Rabe Dr. and Mrs. Trent L. JamesW. L. Randall L. J. and Vera BodinBee Randolph Dorothy “Dot” WallacePaul S. Ransom Betty B. Jackson Eleanor PolkReita Laverne Reeves Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Temple Mary Ann WoodsPamela King Reeves Doris Wilhite and BoysMr. and Mrs. M. L. Richardson, Jr. M. L. Richardson, III, M.D.Robert Rickman Mary Belle McKenzie Rushing Jerry E. TorbetRuth Ricks Dr. and Mrs. Frank Pearce, IIICatherine Ridgedell Dan Burkhalter

April Rigdon Claudie and Loretta McComicCarmen Scimeca Rochester Tommy C. RutledgeWillie B. Rogers Mary Jane TurnerEloise Routon Albert “Bubba” and Laura CrothersEdwin Caperton Rowan, Jr. Steve and Mare’ Brennan Jerry and Betty MoellerJonathan Greg Rumby Richard ParnellAgnes Smith Russell Tommy and Helen Lynn Bankston Carrell and Harriet Dowies Cathy and Hollis Downs Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. TempleBarbara Huffaker Russell Bill and Freda StephensonR. G. “Bo”, Jr. and Agnes Smith Russell Dr. and Mrs. Robert W. FlournoyJerry Ryan Ed and Linda RolfCharles K. Saber Joanne M. KeulerCecil V. Sandell June Williams GaneyJohn S. Sardisco, M.D. Mr. and Mrs. Troy E. RushingGeneva Shelton Sewell Mrs. St. Clair BienvenuMr. and Mrs. L. N. Shaw Ted and Norma WareWanza G. Shaw Nelia S. DayJohn T. Shealy, Jr. Gloria B. JordanLouis F. Sheppert Fred and Faye GravesJane Sherrouse Nan SalisburyCharles Shotts David M. ClarkEarlene Silmon Jack and Bonnie MooreJohn Simons Bill and Freda StephensonMarvie Simple Sam and Dianne McGuireEwell D. Singleton Lillian N. LandrumLouis Smaihall, Jr. R. A. and Dot BerryCharles Hooper and Norma Mulligan

Smith Two By Two SS Class, Ruston

David L. Smith Evan and Janet JohnsonGeorge Smith Jake and Mary Louise NeelyI. Henry Smith Jay and Laura SawyerDr. J. E. Smith, Jr. Mike and Gwen KeranMabel D. Smith Roy and Margaret Mitchell Mr. and Mrs. F. M. SmithDr. Norma Mulligan Smith Mr. and Mrs. Lucius D. McGehee, Sr.Shelton Smith Julia Beth McFarlandWillie George Smith Jay and Laura SawyerDouglas Spann Kathleen GatlinGrace A. Spinks Tom and Martha SumrallCornelia Trice Springfield Lillian N. LandrumJohn Herman Spurlock Linnie Grace RobersonDavid St. Romain, Jr. Erich and Gloria WenzelFrank M. Stage, Jr. Janelle Stage WaltonSusan Stahl Rick and Carolyn HannaSusan Thurmon Stall Nan Terrill WibkerJ. V. Stamper Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Traina, Sr.James Benjamin Stephens Esther StephensMaifred Stephens Lillian N. LandrumLois Stephenson Bill and Freda StephensonT. Scott Strickland D. D. S. James F. BentonWoodrow Strickland Curtis and Flo EddyClinton Swanson Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. TempleRonald Gene “Ronnie” Swearengin Lola LaBelleG. W. Swift, Jr. Jim SwiftWalter Swint Frank M. Busch, Jr.Joy S. Tait Jimmy and Vici Fallin Tom and Martha Sumrall

Pat Reddell Talbott Margaret Ragusa Landry Elayne E. StewartCharlie Taylor Billie L. AllenMrs. Chris Taylor Albert “Bubba” and Laura CrothersWilliam Robert “Bobby” Taylor Donna T. RyleeDonald Wimberly Teekell AVN SS Class, First UMC, Shreveport Bertie L. Calhoun Mrs. Lorraine Y. LeSageSharon Teeter Rosco and Clara Jane Jones Julia Beth McFarland Tommy C. RutledgeMary Beth Thiels Billy and Debbie AbrahmEvelean Thompson Cile StevensonWilliam Cann Thurmon, Sr. Bill and Freda StephensonWade H. Timmons Doug and Mary HearneJoseph Roy Todaro Bill and Freda StephensonAustin Wade Torrans Mr. and Mrs. J. Harper Cox, Jr.Vivian B. Torres Paul and Bonnie Bush and Bonnie JeanCapt. Walter A. ‘Bob’ Townsend Bob and Mickie TownsendTalmadge and Doris Varnell Ethel Lee PetersMildred Vaughan Richard GriffinMargaret Waits Nita Storey Fields Sunshine RichardsonVeda Walker Bobby and Maxine GullicVera Walsworth Albert “Bubba” and Laura CrothersPerry G. Ward Doris V. RowlandMr. and Mrs. S. L. Ware Ted and Norma WarePerry W. Watson Mary Belle McKenzie RushingMike Weber Bill and Freda StephensonMarie Weingart Bennie and Ellen HelmerGordon Weiss, Jr. Glenn Tanner

Ess Albert White, Jr.x T. Hunter McNeely, III FamilyRoma Annette Peoples White Fred and Faye GravesSanford R. White Elsie D. WhiteBebe Whitley Dianne MullinRoland S. Wibker, Jr. John and Linda KinnebrewGladys Wiggins Plantation Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation

CenterRonnie Wiggins Larry and Annette ThorntonBuddy Wilbanks Sue MarcusAgnes Harrell Williams Gale and Pat GarrettB. A. Williams Rebecca M. WilliamsBernie S. Williams Jay W. WilliamsDaisy Williams Susan Ford FiserJames ‘Jim’ Williamson Joe Mary CumminsChester North Wilson Ken “Tip”, Linda, and Jay TiptonEalia Toms Wise Carolyn Wise BraudVickie Wood Cross Roads Methodist Church FamilyCarolyn Carpenter Worley Bill and Freda StephensonMelvin Wynne Louise DodsonRobert Douglas Yates John and Lynda Allen Shirley Crump Dr. and Mrs. Robert W. Flournoy Elby C. Hammett Carolyn Lewis Green and Catherine Long and Amanda Buddy and Dorothy Stevenson Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. TempleCarolyn York Dan Burkhalter“Dub” Youens Gene and Dorothy Williams

We do our best to give each donor credit for his/her gift. If your name was listed incorrectly or was not listed, please accept our apology.


Mr. John Bergstedt, Lake CharlesMrs. Jane Blackwell, LafayetteRev. Robert Burgess, Baton RougeMrs. Fay Cannon, New OrleansMr. Terrel DeVille, RustonMr. Ross Downing, HammondMrs. Rosemary Ewing, QuitmanMr. Rickey Hickman, RustonMs. Roberta Green Hinton, RustonBishop William Hutchinson, Baton RougeMr. James Justiss, JenaMr. Joe Kelley, St. FrancisvilleMr. Alvin Kirk, Shreveport

Mrs. Elaine Levy, RustonMr. Richard Lewis, RustonMr. Paul McElroy, MonroeMr. Richard McKinney, RustonRev. Mike McLaurin, Lake CharlesMs. Lueburda Myers, ShreveportRev. William Peeples, ShreveportMr. Edward Randolph, AlexandriaRev. William Rowell, KennerMs. Lorraine Sparks, MonroeMr. H. E. "Bud" Storer, ShreveportMr. Ben Warren, ShreveportRev. Fred Wideman, RustonRev. Marie Williams, Monroe

LIFE MEMBERSMr. Welton Brumfield, AmiteMrs. Inez Chrisentery, Baton RougeMr. Jimmy Love, RustonMr. L. D. McGehee, RustonMr. L. D. Napper, RustonMr. Byrum Teekell, Shreveport

Louisiana Methodist Children's Home’s Board of Directors

Our Ministry is to provide the highest qual-ity of care to Louisiana’s Children and Families by offering holistic services which promote per-sonal growth and wholesome family life. We pattern our ministry by following the example of Jesus Christ who ministers to all in order that each may experience the wholeness which accompanies the reconciling love of God. Board of Directors

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BUZZ

Dr. Robert W. Flournoy,Director of Major Gifts and Planned Giving

The Children’s Home receives over 1000 applications a year for treatment. Yes, 1000 or more! Currently we can only accommodate about 250-300 of those youth on our main campus. Where do the other 750 youth go for help? Probably nowhere and stay in the abuse and neglect situation that prompted the application. Think of those children who are being abused, neglected, or creating problems or crime. They need help or state agencies and parents would not be applying for assistance.

How then do we treat and help heal more children? Our main campus is always maxed out with 96 children. In the near future, we will be able to take 8 more youth in a state-approved, refurbished residence on campus. But that doesn’t make a big enough dent in the applications.

There is a better way...The Outdoor Wilderness Learning (OWL) Center

is an 800-acre campus located 12 miles northwest of Ruston. We have several programs currently in use at the OWL, but there is so much more to be done with the space and natural resources of this property. Projects being constructed this spring include a bunkhouse (housing 40 youth at a cost of $90,000) and a treated wood maze ($20,000 cost gratefully given by a generous donor.) Both projects will be ready for use this summer.

But, the most positive dream of the use of this property is a Multipurpose Center for Early Intervention. This center would provide space for seminars, a fellowship hall, and a dining room area. The Multipurpose Center will cost approximately $900,000. Family cabins are in the plans, and we have been given some funds, but need approximately $100,000 for 4 units. Families can arrange times to stay at the OWL while their children are housed in the cabins or bunkhouse and receive counseling together as a family unit. Early intervention to correct problems and behavior is a key to helping kids stay within their family unit and not needing our residential services.

Our plans for the OWL will alleviate a lot of waiting time for needy kids to receive the help they need in a timely fashion. The OWL offers this help in an outdoor, rural environment that promotes healing. In addition, costs for early intervention at the OWL will be greatly less than residential care, which costs an average of $200+ per day.

You can help by praying for us and making a donation for our Multipurpose Early Intervention Center. Please consider your best gift this year. We need your help to make this dream a reality.

THE BUZZ FROM DR. BOB

Our Latest LegacyMrs. Gerry Myers of Baton Rouge

recently prepared a Living Trust through the United Methodist Foundation in which she donated a tract of timberland in Mississippi to Louisiana Methodist Children’s Home upon her death. This bequest is given in memory of her only son, Dawson Monroe Corley, a writer by profession, who died of a brain tumor at age 44. Mrs. Myers has maintained a love for the work of the Children’s Home since she received her higher education at Louisiana Polytechnic Institute (as it was known then) in l940. While living here in Ruston, she attended Sunday school with a number of children who called Louisiana Methodist Orphanage their “home” and whose friendships helped her develop a life-long respect for the ministry. Mrs. Myers, we pledge to honor your commitment to Louisiana’s children of the future and your trust in our agency.

Please consider including your Children's Home in your will.


Our Latest Legacy

The Children’s Home now has capabilities to receive your donations online. Yes, we now take funds from bank drafts and credit cards. Follow this easy roadmap:

www.lmch.org Click: Ways To Give Then: Online Donation

BINGO! In five minutes or less, you have transferred funds to us. We have a secure site evidenced by a lock (on your screen). We have been receiving funds for two months, and we want to thank those of you who have used this avenue. Soon others will find this avenue fast and easy. No envelopes, no stamp-just a brief time on your computer.

If you experience any problems, call Katherine Ellis at 318/242-4716 or toll free, 866-255-5830.

FAST MONEY

EQUAL RIGHTS STATEMENT: LUMCFS complies with all regulations as set forth by the LA Dept. of Agriculture and Forestry: Distribution Division. We serve school age children from throughout Louisiana regardless of race, color, religious affiliation, sex, handicap or national origin. LUMCFS’s pro-grams are not designed for children with significant medical, psy-chiatric, or physical needs. Children with such needs are referred to agencies providing those services.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYLouisiana United Methodist Children and Family Services believes that equal opportunity for all Staff members is important for the continuing success of our organization. In accordance with state and federal law, Louisiana United Methodist Children and Family Services will not discriminate against a staff member or applicant for employment for any of the following: race, disability, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or non-job-related factors in hiring, promoting, demoting, training, benefits, transfers, layoffs, terminations, recommendations, rates of pay or other forms of compensation. Opportunity is provided to all staff members based on qualifications and job requirements.

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One of our dedicated employees of 21 years is Ms. Emma Ensley. However, most of the campus and the majority of the children with whom she works call her “Mama Ensley.” This is a completely voluntary title, since she introduces herself only as Ms. Ensley in the initial greeting of each child as he/she enters our care. To be called essentially MOTHER by children who are troubled by their circumstances speaks loudly that Ms. Ensley emulates all that a MOTHER should be to these children. She loves unconditionally, sharing her words of wisdom and her talents. Ms. Ensley has taught many of our children (both boys and girls) to crochet. Currently, she works with our Emergency Shelter girls. For Easter, she helped the girls to make teddy bears. These girls also made small quilts and are learning to embroider and counted cross stitch. What a blessing Mama Ensley is to this ministry.

Mother's Day is May 8th*

*See inside, Page 3

Positive Result of HealingKH, Cab youth artist

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