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Edition 106 Spring 2017 www fwbchildrenshome org A Good Dose of Humor By Carrie Brown A strong work ethic clean living and a sense of humor These are the secrets to a long and healthy life at least according to Alfred and William Bill Rich 25 31 These two gentlemen arrived at the Children s Home in 1925 at the ages of 5 and 3 years old with Alfred promising his younger brother that he would look after him This has held true for many years with Bill now transitioning into the role of looking after Alfred These brothers spent just over 5 years at The Home following the death of their father and subsequent grandparent illnesses before returning to live with their paternal grandfather They fondly remember their time at The Home reminiscing about everything from Superintendent J R Bennett 29 34 helping them dam a stream to create a swimming pool to learning how to plow and developing a value for honest hard work Bill Rich Alfred and Bill talked about his tenth birthday and receiving his first birthday present a jar of peanut butter chosen because it would last longer than candy They spoke of scuffles with older boys and looking out for each other as well as the hated mule Molly Both Alfred and Bill served in the military as adults and are now living in a VFW Veterans Village in Florida that they love They contribute their long life to the lessons learned at The Home that honest hard work and clean living will take you far The Rich brothers also maintain an incredible sense of humor that has allowed them to look for the good in every situation My sister and I had the great honor and pleasure to visit with Alfred and Bill over Christmas They are truly a part of America s greatest generation focusing on living life to the fullest every day They contribute their long life to the lessons learned at the Home that honest hard work and clean living will take you far

Upcoming Events Save the Dates GREETINGS from the President May is Children s Home Month Change for Children Campaign May 6 Home Run 5K Run Walk May 23 97th Anniversary July 8 9 71st Annual Alumni Homecoming July 14 14th Annual Mudcats Paper and Cleaning Products Drive August Back to School Campaign BOARD OF DIRECTORS Rev Johnny Sullivan Chairperson Sims Rev Doug Skinner Vice Chairperson Walstonburg Sherry Askew Secretary Kinston Ila Penny Asst Secretary Whiteville Rev Sherman Dilley Member at Large Pikeville Dr Ken Benton Dunn Katherine Alphin Sims Wanda Crocker Benson Dr Edward Croom Kenly Teresa Foster Selma Rev Tony Parrish Pinetown Billy Hines Wilson ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OFFICERS July 2016 July 2017 President Treasurer Joan Yvonne Rouse Kelly 55 69 Phil Mercer 53 68 Memorial Chairperson Cathy Hines Campbell 57 66 Director of Music Nancy Smith Lane 49 60 Member at Large John Elmore 58 65 Member at Large Randy Faircloth 67 75 Member at Large Tom Lancaster 55 65 Member at Large Alma Pope Jones 53 66 Board Member Billy Hines 54 62 Please consider making a gift to the Children s Home using the enclosed envelope Your gift is important in helping make a difference in a child s life But I trust in you Lord I say You are my God My times are in your hands Psalm 31 14 15 I enjoy helping children and recently had the opportunity to share with our youth on campus during a Sunday worship service I like to challenge them to think about life s circumstances and this particular evening I talked about time Many teenagers don t think about time in the sense that we don t control time For our youth their time is filled with structured time with things we develop to help them grow and learn I am reminded for many of them the times of their past are sometimes hard to forget Especially if their past contained things which were unpleasant However we can trust in Jesus and He will give us the comfort and peace to overcome our past and give us the hope of better things to come In time they come to understand and appreciate our home and those who serve them This year the Children s Home theme is Experiencing God s Presence Wherever You Are We will be celebrating this theme throughout the year and studying ways to experience the presence of Jesus We have accomplished so much this past year by serving more youth developing our professional skills and numerous physical improvements to our campus These things allow us to improve and experience God wherever we are We want you to join us this year as we celebrate the good tidings of the past and look forward to the future I aspire to add a new community program to our list of ways to help others experience God Eight years ago I accepted the position of President of Free Will Baptist Children s Home I did so after much prayer and with the encouragement of so many who love this home In these few years I have experienced God in my life in ways like never before I have been challenged to continue to serve others in our Free Will Baptist Denomination our alumni community and our supporters Your financial support prayers and the time so many spend with our ministry are the things which encourage us to continue to help make life better for young people and children Thank you for being part of our ministry In Christian Love Gary Lee President CEO 2 CHILDREN S HOME LIFE

Loving God Loving Each Other Our Church Ministry and campus theme Loving God Loving Each Other translated beautifully for our 31st annual Friends of Children Appreciation Day We are truly blessed to have people who demonstrate their love of God and others by giving to The Home Our Friends of Children program consists of dedicated individuals families churches and groups who have made a commitment to donate to The Home on a monthly basis They show their love for our children through this program They also give of their time and talents visiting The Home spending time with our kids and bringing needed items throughout the year Whitley Center was beautifully decorated for the occasion with red white and black decorations courtesy of Dianne Riley Gray Director of Church Ministry and Vernie and Susan Fountain of Bethlehem FWB and others The event began with lunch provided by Wilbur s BBQ of Goldsboro and Jean Wise of Shady Grove FWB on the piano The Messengers from Stoney Creek FWB and Rains Crossroads FWB s Traci 3 Radford delivered wonderful messages in song during the program Alumna Judy Roberson addressed the group as to her experiences living at The Home and how fortunate she is to be able to help support those who currently call this place home Foster parent Consuelo Smith addressed the group on what she had learned about loving children through fostering and how the kids can positively impact your life as you positively impact theirs The featured speaker of the day was Dr Brad Williamson pastor of Lee s Chapel FWB Church He recounted the tale of a modern day and extremely relevant Good Samaritan which many people tried to help without actually giving him what he needed most This message reminded us that there is more to being a Christian than simply talking about it you have to be willing to get physically involved even when 5 those who need help come from different backgrounds Children s Home President CEO Gary Lee concluded the event with a heart warming story about visiting one of our foster homes and spending time with their children He talked about the impact that loving each other and our children has on everyone In Loving God Loving Each Other we focus on what that looks and sounds like how it affects everything you do and ways to demonstrate it even when it s difficult 1 1 The Messengers Stoney Creek FWB Goldsboro 2 The Reverend Dr Michael Pelt 3 The Reverend Dr Brad Williamson pastor of Lee s Chapel FWB Dunn 4 Judy Roberson FOC member and alumna 5 Consuelo Smith Foster Parent 6 Traci Radford Rains Crossroads FWB Kenly 3 CHILDREN S HOME LIFE 2 4 6

In With the New A s the sun was setting a convoy of trucks made their way down Buck Deans Road this was it the long awaited moment had arrived the new steeple was finally here After nearly eight months of waiting the steeple was here and ready to be installed just in time for Friends of Children Appreciation Day that weekend When work began the next morning the old steeple was removed and gently lowered to the yard beside the church as staff gathered outside to watch Over the next three days crews gracefully removed all the elements of the former steeple and replaced it with the new one In the 64 years of Memorial Chapel s existence this is only its second steeple By Saturday everything was in place and beautiful except for the music For many years the previous steeple played music three times each day and could be heard everywhere on campus and in the surrounding area The new steeple lacked the necessary speakers for the hymns to be broadcast so the campus was quieter than usual for the next month With Christmas approaching Mr Batchelor was determined to bring music back to the steeple He was able to set up the old speakers in the new steeple and music was once again heard throughout the campus Christmas carols could be heard morning noon and evening putting the final touches on both the steeple and holiday preparations The new steeple is beautiful and complements Memorial Chapel well adding a fresh new look to the church Thank you to everyone who supported this endeavor and donated to the 2016 Steeple Project Experiencing God For the second year in a row the Church Ministry program has developed a theme around which to center all campus activities Last year s theme of Loving God Loving Each Other encompassed every event on campus including spiritual life week weekly worship services and Friends of Children s Day This year s theme Experiencing God s Presence Wherever You Are will be also embraced by the campus and all that we do throughout the year The theme evolved during our Sunday evening worship through discussion between the young people and Dianne Riley Gray Director of Church Ministry The discussion centered on life the good times and bad life s mountains and valleys and the hurts and successes we face on a daily basis They also talked about where we see God how we feel Him and how He is with us no matter where we are Experiencing God s Presence Wherever You Are will be used as a launching point from which we will plan staff and cottage devotions campus events spiritual life programs Friends of Children s Day and more If you have a devotion that centers on this theme please share it with us by contacting Dianne RileyGray at the Children s Home 4 CHILDREN S HOME LIFE

Lee Family Endowment Established The Free Will Baptist Children s Home is pleased to announce the establishment of The Gary Wayne and Janet Corbett Lee Endowment Fund The Lee Endowment was established by Mr and Mrs Gary Lee of Four Oaks NC Gary and Janet have a genuine concern for children and have demonstrated their love for others by establishing an endowment to support the work of the Children s Home ministry Gary s career began at the Children s Home in 1994 when he joined the staff as the Director of Church and Public Relations Mr Lee served as Vice President of Operations for 10 years and became President CEO in 2008 During the past 23 years he has worked faithfully serving children families and the Original Free Will Baptist Denomination Mr Lee stated It seemed appropriate to give because I know first hand the importance the Children s Home ministry has made in the lives of many children The ongoing financial support of churches individuals and endowments is critical to sustaining our important work for children I believe every child who comes our way was specifically put before us as part of God s plan Janet and I are glad to join in the efforts to provide for others like many before us have done Janet is involved in the ministry by supporting her husband and actively participating in Children s Home events Mrs Lee stated I support the Children s Home mission and vision to meet the needs of one of our greatest assets young people The Children s Home teaches them through love and support the skills needed to grow into responsible caring adults She is a school counselor and serves as youth director at Faith Free Will Baptist Church The establishment of this endowment will provide a solid foundation of continual financial support for the future of the Free Will Baptist Children s Home Since 1920 the Children s Home has served thousands of children Over the past 97 years our mission to provide for needy children has remained the same Our forefathers compassion is still guiding our ministry today as we set goals and create opportunities to help our children become productive citizens If you would like to support the work of the Children s Home ministry and honor the work of the Lees consider a gift to the Lee Family Endowment Your gift will help us build on the foundation and future of ministry to children and families For the Children s Home to remain a strong viable ministry and to grow both in the number of children and families served and in the range of services provided permanent funding is needed The establishment of endowments provides a solid foundation of continual financial support for the future of The Home Each unrestricted gift is safely invested and only the earnings are used for day to day care for children If you or someone you know would like more information about establishing an endowment please contact President CEO Gary Lee 5 CHILDREN S HOME LIFE

A Family Christmas Advent stations Christmas pageants parties trees stockings decorations and gifts are all a part of a traditional Christmas both in your home and ours and we make every attempt for Christmas at the Children s Home to be filled with the same aspects For many of our young people this was their first Christmas at the Home and for some it was their first Christmas ever We are extremely grateful to the many churches groups businesses and individuals who helped our children celebrate a wonderful Christmas These people not only provided physical items to make Christmas special but they showed our young people that family comes in many different forms The Christmas season kicks off at the Home in early November with the decorating of the buildings on campus and trees within the cottages While Mr Batchelor and Mr Brandon are busy wrapping and wreathing the exteriors in greenery the kids and staff decorate their cottages with trees stockings and even gingerbread houses Memorial Chapel is prepped for the holiday season with an Advent wreath Nativity and Christmas tree decorated during a Hanging of the Green service Once everything was aglow in Christmas lights thoughts turned to activities outings and gifts Groups from Wintergreen FWB Rock Creek Baptist Temple Baptist Branded Boots Community Church and more joined us for Sunday evening services during the season of Advent They helped us celebrate the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ in many ways They participated in the Hanging of the Green the stations of Advent as well as a Christmas pageant and birthday celebration for Jesus Our young people were treated to several parties both on and off campus to help them celebrate Christmas The Woman s Auxiliary from Hopewell FWB spent a Saturday morning with the kids playing bingo and eating lunch while several groups from Stoney Creek FWB hosted a great party for the kids complete with gifts hayrides and games Woodmen Life held an annual party for the youth continuing a more than 60 year tradition of supporting the Home The Foster Care program held a Christmas party with a talent show featuring several of our kids who played musical instruments danced and sang Marsh Swamp FWB Layman s League and Wives assisted us with our annual Campus Christmas dinner where Santa even made an appearance Many groups including Nash Community College provided various items for the kids to help make their Christmas special The month of December also included several outings for the kids including participating in the Christmas NMiddlesex festivities Some young people rode on the Children s Home float in the parade and others sang with their school chorus in a performance 1 Nash Community College Christmas gift donation 2 Advent Service with Wintergreen FWB Church 3 Stocking Room at Stoney Creek FWB Christmas Party 4 Rock Creek Baptist Church members 5 Christmas Pageant Worship Service 6 Christmas N Middlesex Parade Float that day The children also attended performances of Child of the Promise at the Paramount Theatre in Goldsboro as well as A HOLLY Day Celebration at the Dunn Center at NCWC Our traditional Christmas morning breakfast was even more special this year with Christmas falling on a Sunday While many of our children have family members they visit on Christmas other young people are not as fortunate It is our goal to make that morning memorable for them Members of Rock Creek Baptist New Birth Community Church Rains Crossroads FWB and others spent the morning serving pancakes scrambled eggs sausage and bacon to the kids Following breakfast Dianne Riley Gray Director of Church Ministry held a brief service in Memorial Chapel lighting the final Advent candle Pastor Cathy Carter of New Birth Community Church led a devotion about family and how no two families look alike Afterwards gifts were opened and a great time of fellowship was had by everyone present Throughout the Christmas season our children have been blessed by so many people churches and groups They have received gifts cards food and the love and support of so many Our kids are extremely thankful for everything that has been done for them during Christmas and all year They have been blessed with a family that extends beyond their biological relatives 7 Woodmen Life Christmas Party 8 Nash Rocky Mount Public Schools CTE Department Christmas gift donation 9 Deans Cottage constructs gingerbread houses 10 Cliff Gray as Santa at the Campus Christmas dinner 11 Memorial Chapel Christmas Tree 6 CHILDREN S HOME LIFE

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Calling All Alumni COMMUNITY Christmas Social Mark your calendars for the 71st annual Alumni Homecoming July 8 9 2017 on the campus of the Children s Home Saturday evening includes a fun cookout and music in Whitley Center for the whole family A worship service and catered BBQ lunch Sunday round out the weekend Whether you lived at The Home 10 years or one you re part of the family and we would love to see you there The Children s Home hosted its second annual Community Christmas Social in December This event focused on reaching out to those in our immediate neighborhood as a way of welcoming them into our lives and onto our campus It allowed our neighbors to become acquainted with our staff and to learn more about the Children s Home Many of those invited live in close proximity to The Home but are unfamiliar with our ministry Others remember school mates from The Home but had never visited the campus The social is an opportunity to bring everyone in the community together Heartfelt Thanks Don t Be a Stranger With 2016 ending the Children s Home said good bye to Lisa Jones our church pianist for the past eight years who leaves to focus on family Lisa was in charge of the music during our Sunday evening services She constantly arrived in the early evening to practice with our Praise Team preparing songs for worship service and helping those who wanted to sing a solo or praise dance The kids will truly miss Mrs Lisa and the varied styles of music she allowed them to use during services ys following er for several da w po t ou ith w is time Mr Home was ober During th The Children s ct O in al riv ar rators running thew s Hurricane Mat the cottage gene ep ke to dn t sly es el d tir ers The kids di Batchelor worke erators and freez ig fr You re k e an th r Th fo g er e makin to provide pow they spent tim e ed om tic H e no th un r fo go that he does l let his efforts al r fo de itu at their gr cards to express 8 CHILDREN S HOME LIFE

A Way to Remember Someone Special I thank my God upon every remembrance of you Philippians 1 3 kjv Honors for September 2016 February 2017 Bold print represents person being honored Jennifer Allen Strategic Insights Margie Brown Cliff Gray Dianne Riley Gray Rev Mrs Terry Ellis Mr Mrs Lyde Ellis Sommer Goodknecht Strategic Insights Norma Bailey Rose of Sharon FWB Church Woman s Aux Casey s Chapel FWB Church Choir Thomas Casey Ronald Evans Black Jack FWB Church Ambassadors for Christ Class Jennifer Hannah Goodson Mr Mrs Gene Proctor Don Myra Baker Mr Mrs John Page Ella June Batchelor Nancy Batchelor Gary Barefoot Gordon Combs Christine Barnes Holly Springs FWB Church Adult Class Rev Mrs Greg Barnes Nancy Lamm Kitzi Bass Thomas Casey Mr Mrs Glen Batten Mr Mrs Calvin Hardee Beulah Christian Baptist Church Mr Mrs James Woodruff Mike Judy Bowen Mr Mrs Calvin Hardee Emogene Boyette Mr Mrs Sonny Scott Linda Chamblee Gertrude Davis Mae Everette Mr Mrs Roger Gurganus Joyce Everette Coates Christa Coates Carl Jackie Fisher Christopher Delaney Janice Cokas Mr Mrs William Cokas Rev Mrs Lewis Forsythe Mr Mrs Randy Reddick Gordon Combs Gary Barefoot Joyce Fountain Mr Mrs Tom Brown Natalie Constantino Strategic Insights Jimmy Dorothy Franks Renee Godwin Inez Coombs Mr Mrs James O Brien Doris Corbett Rev Mrs Ronnie Hobgood Dorothy Creech Mr Mrs R E Spencer Jr Dr Ed Croom Pleasant Hill FWB Church Zora Bunn Adult Class Joyce Crumpler Mr Mrs William Green Lottie Boykin Rev Mrs Phillip Boykin Gladys Braswell Mr Mrs John Page Lelia Davenport Mr Mrs Haywood Davenport Lee Braswell Mr Mrs John Page Carol Davis Piney Grove FWB Church Adult Class Eric Braxton Mr Mrs Charles Summerlin Shirley Davis Mr Mrs Jake Mitchell Jon Braxton Mr Mrs Charles Summerlin Teddy Davis Mr Mrs Robert Strickland Doris Britt Rev Mrs Ronnie Hobgood Rev Sherman Dilley Pleasant Hill FWB Church Zora Bunn Adult Class Blanchie Brown Mr Mrs Donald Pickett Carrie Brown Charlie Sandra Brown Joyce Brown Mr Nickey Brown Mrs Joyce Brown Allyson Clint Earp Mr Mrs Keith Mozingo Norman Eastwood Peggy Edwards Lyde Dorothy Ellis Rev Mrs Terry Ellis FWBCH Staff Miriam Lamm Mr Mrs Chris Gardner Carson Allie Christopher Mr Mrs Richard Rains Mike Garland Strategic Insights Rev David Currie Piney Grove FWB Church Woman s Aux Audrey Brown Stephen Brown Jr FWBCH Residents Branch Chapel FWB Church Teen Ministry Rev Mrs Kenneth Forehand Mr Mrs Charles Summerlin Mr Mrs Randolph Tyson Alice Glass Howell Swamp FWB Church Woman s Aux Brysen Godwin Mr Mrs Jimmie Franks Renee Godwin Christopher Godwin Mr Mrs Jimmie Franks Renee Godwin J R Godwin Mr Mrs Jimmie Franks Jimmie Godwin Renee Godwin Kelly Godwin Mr Mrs Jimmie Franks Renee Godwin Renee Godwin Mr Mrs Jimmie Franks Harper Haven Goetz Judy Northcott 9 CHILDREN S HOME LIFE Josh Hannah Goodson Mr Mrs Gene Proctor Riley Gray Wedding Mr Mrs Carl Averette Drs Kenneth Marilyn Benton Lettie Best Valerie Cobler Brenda Crocker Teresa Crocker Mr Mrs Darren Davenport Mr Mrs John Deans Mr Mrs Marvin Edwards Jr Mr Mrs Wayne Gardner Mr Mrs John Gray Carol Green Mr Mrs Thurston Greenwood Mr Mrs Leroy Guthrie Faye Hinton Mr Mrs Brad Hood Penny Jacobs Mr Mrs Stearle Pittman Mr Mrs Charles Pittman III Mr Mrs Michael Robinson Mr Mrs Lenwood Smith Mr Mrs Tim Woodard Cliff Gray Dianne Riley Gray Mr Mrs Donald Batchelor Nancy Boykin Mr Mrs Greg Perry Joan Little Hickory Chapel FWB Church Woman s Aux Athalene Pittman Becky Jo Sumner Harold Rose Judy Thaanum Mr Mrs Roy Wetherington Nancy Yates Dianne Riley Gray Mr Mrs Charles Harrell Virginia Davis Sheri Lewis Judy Pate Mr Mrs Michael Robinson Mr Mrs Charles Taylor Jr Mr Mrs Charles Willis Jr Pastor Todd Cristal Greene Mr Mrs Brandon Harrell Ruby Gurganus Mr Mrs Harrison Phelps Elaine Guthrie Mr Mrs Leslie Walston Bree Ty Hall Mr Mrs Gary Snyder

Becky Hare Family Mr Mrs Joseph Rollins Amy Kimes Strategic Insights Rev Mrs Matthew Miller Mr Mrs Milton Kennedy Richard Dianne Rains Wendy Rains Jonathan Sarah Dani Harris Mr Mrs Linwood Harris Jr C B Margret Kornegay Mr Mrs Russell Brock Jr Janice Murray Amanda Murray Wendy Rains Maggie Carter Mr Mrs Richard Rains Jodi Stanton Head Mr Mrs William Crumpler Sharon Lanaville Mr Mrs Ronald Manning David Judi Myrick Rev Mrs Joseph Myrick Rose Raper Lelia Davenport Mark Meg Herring Family Anonymous H B Skybo Langley Jr Mr Mrs Ronald West Joey Myrick Rev Mrs Joseph Myrick Madeline Ray Mr Mrs Michael Ray Chuck Pat Hildebrand Mr Mrs Tommy Benson Josh Laws Mr Mrs Gene Proctor Kevin Ashley Myrick Rev Mrs Joseph Myrick Trevor Ray Mr Mrs Michael Ray Donnie Tina Hill Mr Mrs Johnnie Braxton Cecil Carolyn Lee Elizabeth King Adele Narron Mr Mrs Billy Stevens Zachary Ray Mr Mrs Michael Ray Evelyn Hill Mr Mrs Larry Lassiter Gary Janet Lee Rev Mrs Joseph Ballance Mr Mrs John Williams Alli James Nateboom Mr Mrs Stacey Whitley Diane Reeves Strategic Insights Reid Overcash Strategic Insights Rose of Sharon FWB Church Sunday School Mr Mrs William Hodges Julia Hill Rev Mrs George Futrelle Rev Mrs Bryce Rouse Gary Janet Peyton Reagan Lee Dennis Terry Ford Rev Mrs Bryant Hines Peggy Biggs Jon Lehman Strategic Insights Tom Hinnant Joyce S Brown Ann Liles Odell Dean Strickland Louis Janice Holloway Jackie Witherington Jeanne Link Family Mr Mrs Stephen Link Nicole Howell Mr Mrs Jeffery Brinchek Little Creek FWB Church Encouragers Class Teachers Little Creek FWB Church Encouragers Class Donna Isaacs Mr Mrs Charles Cohoon Mr Mrs Michael Overton Mr Mrs Richard Rains Kearney Page Mr Mrs John Page Kirk Parker Strategic Insights Jackie Pecco Mr Mrs Charles Summerlin Ila Penny Rev Mrs Buddy Seay Beau Ashley Lovette Rev Mrs Joseph Myrick Lori Perkins Mr Mrs Charles Chambers Geraldine Mangum Mr Mrs Sonny Scott Harrison Phelps Mr Mrs Harrison Phelps Cegerna Jones Mr Mrs James Brown Dale Martin Pleasant Hill FWB Church Zora Bunn Class Matthew Piner Mr Mrs David Piner Rev Emmitt Carolyn Jones Mr Mrs Otis Parker George Diane Massengill Family Mr Mrs Roger Barbour Madison Jones Mr Mrs David Jones Mr Mrs Sam McKeel Mr Mrs Jeff Letchworth Marcia Jones Mr Mrs Joe Lanier Mr Mrs Stephen Lanier Mr Mrs Bob Jones Jr Michael Jones Charles Lisa McLawhorn Bethany FWB Church Cornerstone Class Tracey Jackson Mr Mrs Stacy Jackson Angela Jamison Strategic Insights Charles Kantaparn Strategic Insights Ellison Kennedy Mr Mrs Milton Kennedy Emory Kennedy Mr Mrs Milton Kennedy Nicholas Messiah Strategic Insights Military Troops Mr Mrs James Horne Mabel Miller Mr Mrs James O Brien Nathan Piner Mr Mrs David Piner Rose Rhodes Ann Radford Dawn Robbins Mr Mrs Jeffery Brinchek Herb Rodell Mr Mrs Haywood Davenport Alice Rouse Loria Vainright Robbie Tina Rouse Mr Mrs Calvin Hardee Rev Mrs Charles Russell Mr Mrs James O Brien Saint s Delights FWB Church New Bern Mr Mrs Jesse Gardner Sr Rev Scott Satterfield Family Barbara Shepard Lynn Karmen Brittany Pittman Mr Mrs Stearle Pittman Sean Sauls Piney Grove FWB Church Woman s Aux Graham Ashley Price Mr Mrs M F McCullen Rev Mrs Howard Scott Mr Mrs Randy Thompson Renee Price Cliff Gray Dianne Riley Gray Rev Mrs Grady Simpson Mr Mrs Ronald Reeves Vanessa Price Mr Mrs Ashton Wiggs John Barbara Simpson Mr Mrs Calvin Hardee Taylor Brandon Proctor Mr Mrs Gene Proctor Andrew Skinner Rev Mrs Douglas Skinner Ann Radford Mr Mrs Donald Edwards Allison Abby Smith Mr Mrs Scott Smith Charitable gifts are a great way to honor or memorialize someone special for their birthday anniversary service to the church etc Gifts designated to the Free Will Baptist Children s Home are acknowledged individually to the person being recognized or to their family 10 CHILDREN S HOME LIFE

Honors continued from previous page Pastor Bob Smith Annette Gray Mike Alison Gavin Syverson Mr Mrs Joseph Rollins Louise Wainwright Mr Mrs Calvin Hardee Cynthia Smith Nerry Wall Sr Nealy Tarte Mr Mrs Woodrow Penny Kinley Wade Mr Mrs Freddy Herring Jerry Smith Johnston County Recover Inc Aaron Taylor Mr Mrs William Crumpler Watery Branch FWB Church Rev Mrs Allen Stanley Donna St Denis Strategic Insights Bryan Taylor Mr Mrs William Crumpler Jennifer Welch Mr Mrs Randy Cox St Mary s FWB Church Rev Mrs George Futrelle Billy Margie Toler Nancy Lamm Olivia Welch Mr Mrs Randy Cox Betty Strickland Odell Dean Strickland Elizabeth Trevathan Strategic Insights Rev Mrs Ray Wells Mr Mrs Sonny Scott Odell Dean Strickland Ann Liles Bobby Jean Tripp Mr Mrs Calvin Hardee Matthew West Mr Mrs Gene West Jr Rev Johnny Sullivan Cliff Gray Dianne Riley Gray Rev Mrs Walt Tyndall Nancy Lamm Rachel West Mr Mrs Gene West Jr Nancy Summerlin Mr Mrs Milton Grady Tyson Children Mr Mrs Randolph Tyson Lou Wetherington Mr Mrs Don Erwin Jr Maxine Sumner Becky Jo Sumner Jodi Vedelli Strategic Insights Sandy White Gertrude Davis Allie Williams Rose of Sharon FWB Church Sunday School Steve Mary Williams Mr Mrs Harvey Estes Wes Maria Williams Family Anonymous Brayden Willoughby Violet Pope Erin Wright Strategic Insights A Way to Remember Someone Special Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants Psalm 116 15 niv Memorials for September 2016 February 2017 Bold print represents person being honored Millie Abbott Mr Mrs James Fabrizio Jean Barker Joseph Barker Jr Etta Mae Batchelor Mr Mrs Randy Everton Skylar Brady Mr Mrs Stacy Jackson Adrian Adams Jr Hilda Boyd Beulah Barnes Mr Mrs Wilton Parrish Louise C A Beamon Sr Mr Mrs Clarence Beamon Jr Cecil Esther Branch Phillip Haas Pam Joshuriah Adams Mr Mrs William Crumpler James Barnes Holly Springs FWB Church Adult Class Christine Barnes Kenneth Beasley Bonnie Beasley Zalene Breeden Wade Breeden Eleanor Bell Mr Mrs Dale Sage Russell Rusty Brice Mr Mrs Danny Gay Earl Bielby Sr Mr Mrs Earl Bielby Elizabeth Liz Brinchek Mr Mrs Edward Collier Angela Narron Jackie Dail Allen David Allen Elga Anderton Rock of Zion FWB Church Woman s Aux Nathan Ruth Atkinson Mr Mrs Donald Williamson Fay Baker Mr Mrs Karl Baker Bill Ballard Sally Ballard James Jim Balsbaugh Mr Mrs Danny Gay Jennie Banks Eddie Banks Boyd Barfield Ken Barfield Farms Inc John Bartlett Mr Mrs Glenn Ferguson Mr Mrs Lester Grady Earl Maxine Barwick Mr Mrs Neil Barwick Billy Biggs Mr Mrs Joseph Rawls James Barwick Lettie Barwick Purvis Bissette Mr Mrs Jesse Skinner Sylvia Barwick Rev Mrs Bryce Rouse Myra Bliss Mr Mrs Gerald Napoleone Helen Bass Mr Mrs Harold Cuddington Carolyn Boyette Larry Boyette Jr JD Rachel Bass Mr Mrs Charles Alford Joe Evelyn Boyette Ruth Ward Lonnie Bass Janice Bass Wanda Boyette Mr Mrs James Childress Mr Mrs Roger Barbour 11 CHILDREN S HOME LIFE Melvin Brinson Sharyn McMullen Betty Britt Rev Gene Britt Shelby Broadwell Mina Rains Owen Brooks Mr Mrs Richard Paul Hazel Clyde Brown Annie Sproles Lester Brown Stephen Brown Jr

John Bryant Sr John Bryant Jr Johnnie Dale Mr Mrs Tim Batten Roy Bud Forrest Mr Mrs Thomas Forrest Mr Mrs Moses Gurganus Mr Mrs Roger Gurganus Floyd Bullock Mr Mrs Joseph Rawls Earl Annie Deans Betty Lamm Nancy Foster Teresa Foster D J Emma Hall Mr Mrs Benjamin Rollins Richard Bundy Joyce Bundy Nancy Debacco Mr Mrs Gerald Napoleone Odell Foster Teresa Foster Harold Hardison Mr Mrs Johnnie Braxton Gary Bunn Mr Mrs Terry Bunn John Dew Mr Mrs Danny Davis Barbara Dunbar Vicky Griffin Katherine Prince Universal Leaf Tobacco Company Inc Frederick Freddie Fulghum Mr Mrs Danny Gay Rhonda Harrington Mr Mrs Ricky Davis Dennis Terry Ford Cliff Gray Dianne Riley Gray Mr Mrs Llody Dilday Thelma and Mary Lou Dilday Esper Eloise Futrell Elliott Futrell Mr Mrs Wilbert Futrell Noah Capps Sr Clentis Capps Monica Carraway Becky Carraway Emma Casey Ellen Bryan Virginia Chambers Mr Mrs Charles Chambers Mr Mrs Robert Chamblee Mr Mrs J Wayne Chamblee Mr Mrs Larry Hoggard Gaybrielle Clar Mr Mrs Gerald Napoleone E T Clark Joy Clark Rev Donald Coates Mr Mrs Donald Creech John Calvin Coats Mr Mrs Billy Melton Sallie Coats Mr Mrs Billy Melton Charlie Coltrain Mertie Coltrain Elbert Cook Shirley Cook Frances Cook Oliver Cook Rev James Corbett Mr Mrs Jim Best Mavis Craft Mr Mrs Karl Baker Thurman Creekmore Linda Cannady Robert Creekmore Loomis Dorothy Crocker Brenda Crocker Bill Crumpler Mr Mrs William Crumpler Gwen Crumpler Amos Crumpler Betty Jean Cuthrell Free Union FWB Church Pinetown Woman s Aux Mr Mrs Elwood Tinker Jr Mr Mrs Marian Dilday Thelma Mary Lou Dilday Mary Lou Dilday Carroll Jernigan Hickory Chapel FWB Church Thelma Dilday Jimmy Driver Mr Mrs Arthur Sellers Rev Mrs Lester Duncan Darlene Edwards Barbara Eaton Debra Peloffy Barbara Willard Ellis Mr Mrs Ricky Ellis Donald Mary Ellis Mr Mrs Randy Thompson Bonnie Farmer Mr Mrs George Farmer William A Faulkner Cuneta Faulkner William E Faulkner Cuneta Faulkner Franklin Ferrell Gwendolyn Ferrell Bobby Lee Finch Patricia Finch Randy Finch Patricia Finch Jack Flowers Mr Mrs Donald Batchelor Bessie Ford Mr Mrs Donald Batchelor Chris Coleman Cliff Gray Dianne Riley Gray James Batts Distributing Company Lifetime Ceramic Tile Elvy Sue Forrest Joy Clark Mr Mrs Elvy Forrest Sr Joy Clark James Pherbia Fulghum Mr Mrs Jimmie Franks Renee Godwin Bobby Harris Hilda Boyd James Harris Mr Mrs Wilbert Futrell Johnny Futrell Annette Furtell Helen Harrison Mr Mrs Joseph Rawls Hattie Futrelle Mr Mrs Gordon Mozingo Lillie Harrison Mertie Coltrain Mr Mrs Noah Gardner Mr Mrs Joseph Rawls Mary Ella Harrison J Wesley Harrison Simon Gardner Mr Mrs Joseph Rawls Wilmont Verna Harrison Mr Mrs Gray Harrison Shirley Gaskill Robert Gaskill Taylor Hayes Mr Mrs Marvin Matthews Janie Gaskins Mr Mrs Jeffery Riggs Mr Mrs Ferris Hester Mr Mrs Joseph Hester Jay Gatlin Mr Mrs Otis Gatlin David Higson Patricia Higson Angie Ginn Mr Mrs John Page Daphine Hill Frances Pittman Davie Glover Sue Glover Lydia Hill Mr Mrs James Thompson Sheffie Godfrey Rev Gordon Godfrey Dr Milford Hinnant Mr Mrs Bryant Hinnant Larry Godwin Renee Godwin Alma Hobgood Mr Mrs Michael Hobgood Steve Godwin Mr Mrs Jimmie Franks Clarabel Holland Freddie Thompson James Jimmy Gordon Mr Mrs Jack Rains Darren Horne Janice Horne Greg Gower Jewel Gower Doris Horne Mr Mrs Marvin Horne Lou Grantham James Grantham Doby Lois Howell Mr Mrs Raymond Aycock Jr Mildred Gray Rev Mrs George Futrelle Edith Howell Mr Mrs Marvin Horne Sadie Greene Mr Mrs Brandon Harrell Rev Billy Hudson June Hudson Duke Gregory Ruth Ward Sonny Hughes Kalisty Radford Sue Grimsley Don Grimsley Vida Ipock Mr Mrs Clarence Gaskings 12 CHILDREN S HOME LIFE

Memorials continued from previous page Brenda Jackson Jerry Jackson Nathan Lee Nell Lee Katie McPhearson Linda Simmons Johnnie Alice Parker Mr Mrs Clarence Beamon Jr Curtis Jackson Jackson Builders James Lewis Sr Mr Mrs James Lewis Jr Joyce Mercer Mr Mrs W E Gregory Hubert Juanita Jackson Mr Mrs George Jackson Jr JoAnn Lewis Alliance One International Inc Mr Mrs Samuel Barnes Mr Mrs Jim Craft Jr East Coast Equipment LLC Mr Mrs Johnny Ellis Friendship FWB Church Farmville Mrs Mrs William Hales Rev Mrs David Hansley Mr Mrs Jeffery Heath Mr Mrs Paul Heath The Hunsingers and Portelas Mr Mrs Robert May Linda Mayo Shirley Moore Opendoor International Inc Mr Mrs Alvin Parrish Snow Tractor Equipment Mr Mrs Charles Summerlin Mr Mrs Toby Thomas Milton Tugwell Jr Charles Tucker Son Peanut Company Turnage Farms Mr Mrs Clark West Nicolas Mercer Mr Mrs Reid Southerland Lucy Maye Parker Jean Bell Gary Janet Lee Doris W James David Williams George Jeffreys Jr Mr Mrs James Lewis Jr Delores Jernigan Mr Mrs Doug Christen Odell Jernigan Mr Mrs Doug Christen Nannie Johnson Mr Mrs Ray Chamblee Bob Jones Mr Mrs Joe Lanier Mr Mrs Stephen Lanier Mr Mrs Claude Jones Mr Mrs William Spencer Derward Jones Derward Jones Jr Fonda Wheeler Milton Jones Mr Mrs Bob Jones Jr Allie Joyner Lotis Joyner Charlie Alvin Joyner Mr Mrs John Page Kenneth Kirkland Mr Mrs Charles Summerlin J C Kirkman Dorothy Kirkman Mr Mrs James Warren Lynda Krewson Mr Mrs William Avery Louise Lewis Mr Mrs James Lewis Jr Jerry Little Janice Bass Wilmer Brantley Elton Mills Hazel Mills William Bill Mitchell Vicky Barnes CW 3 Ret Mrs Wilbert Barnes Mr Mrs Andrew Benson Mr Mrs Larry Clayton Mr Mrs David Corbett Helen Ellis Mr Mrs Ernest Elmore Mr Mrs Carl Langdon Joan Lassiter Gwen Mitchell Nancy Stewart W A Stewart Ann Suggs Sudie Mixon Mr Mrs Billy Hines Rhonda Moore Joy Clark Janet Mozingo Mr Mrs Christopher Mozingo Faye Murphy Mr Mrs John Heath Mr Mrs Barry Jackson Angela Littlefield Mr Mrs R Kent Hoyle James Lovitt Mr Mrs Gerald Bauer Kevin Harvey Barbara Whitman Jim Marie Lucas Kenneth Lucas Joseph Lupton Diane Lupton Richard Nannie Pearce Mr Mrs Linwood Pearce Francis Eunice Peele Mr Mrs Chris Peele Jeff Peele Mr Mrs Leon Peele Rev Chester Pelt Sr Mr Mrs Chester Pelt Jr Burges Pittman Mr Mrs Larry Pittman Clarence Evelyn Pittman Mr Mrs Gary Hayes Margie Pittman Mr Mrs Ernie Josephs Jr Stephen Pittman Mark Pittman Dr I Cliff Nielson Mr Mrs Paul Miller Jeanette Plye Sybil Still Glynda Nielson Mr Mrs Paul Miller Andy Pope Mr Mrs Dennis Pope Magaleen Nobles Mr Mrs James Stokes Charles Pope Betty Lou Pope Bruce Olive Josephine Jennette Ralph Pope Mr Mrs Jackie Pope Our Veterans Mr Mrs James Horne Laney Minnie Potter Mr Mrs William Crumpler Clara Price June Hudson Mike Mandarelli Victoria Jones Jimmy Lancaster Doris Lancaster Virginia Mangum Rev Mrs Roney Bunn Jr Willie Doris Lancaster Mr Mrs Thomas Lancaster Doris Massey Mr Mrs Ronald Worthington Rev C H Overman Jr Mr Mrs Greg Gaylor Union Grove FWB Church Louise Edgerton Class Rev A Graham Lane Diane Lupton White Hill FWB Church Eddie Billy Massey Mr Mrs Ronald Worthington Bobby Ray Page Mr Mrs John Page Gladys Martin Mr Mrs Leroy Guthrie Snode Paramore Jr Rev Kelley Smart Mrs Marci Rollins Smart Mac McLean Jr McLean s Caf Edith Pearce Mr Mrs James Woodruff Phil Newberry Mr Mrs Andrew Paul Randolph Lamm Nancy Lamm Elizabeth Langley E G Langley Rev C L Clara Patrick Barbara Herring Mary Pittman Russell Creek FWB Church Kenneth Lamm Mr Mrs Willard Lamm Wiley Mayo Linda Mayo Estelle Parson Mr Mrs Richard Thompson Sandra Murphy Linda Mayo Irene Mandarelli Victoria Jones Debra Peloffy Jerome Langdon Mr Mrs Gerald Johnson Sherwood Parker Carolina Appraisal Service Charles Parker Mr Mrs Walter White 13 CHILDREN S HOME LIFE Danny Pridgen Janie Day Denise Pridgen Janie Day Daniel Rains Mr Mrs Michael Overton Mr Mrs Richard Rains Tom Rains Mr Mrs W H Griffin

Dr W Burkette Raper Nancy Boykin Lelia Davenport Clayton Doris Skinner Security Sight Sound Alarm Company Inc Mr Mrs Gilbert Rawls Mr Mrs Joseph Rawls James Evelyn Smith Mr Mrs Harvey Estes Jonathan Rea Doris Radwick Joseph Smith Mr Mrs Charles Smith Holly Reams Mr Mrs Roger Reams Mark Smith Kim Rouse Sally Renfrow Mr Mrs Harold Renfrow Eva Spencer Mr Mrs Harold Spencer David Kathleen Robertson Mr Mrs Linwood Pearce Hal Spencer Mr Mrs Harold Spencer Hannah Roddy Mr Mrs Chris Roddy Harold Hal Spencer II Mr Mrs Harold Spencer Elsie Rogerson Jan Rogerson Billy Stanley Chantal Stanley Carlos Blanche Tugwell Mr Mrs Allen Barbee Watson s Grove FWB Church Leonidas Mabel Rollins Mr Mrs Benjamin Rollins Rev Walter Stanley Barbara Norris Ruby Tyner Mr Mrs Donald Batchelor W H Jane Willis Mr Mrs Jimmy McCoy Earl Ross Jannette Bullard Susan Ross Dorothy Stephenson Sally Ballard Dorothy Underwood Mr Mrs John Wood Kelly Witherington Jackie Witherington Stephen Stephenson Sally Ballard Tanner Vick Mr Mrs Donald Batchelor Russell Wolfe Mr Mrs Karl Baker Gary Street Diane Dillard Meeks Rex Wainwright Mr Mrs Calvin Hardee Mr Mrs Jimmy Tripp Bobby Wood Joyce Wood Teresa Ross Peggy Edwards Dorothy Kirkman Mr Mrs James Warren Louise Thigpen Carol Thigpen Jim Whiteside Sylvia Wilson Bobby Thompson Mr Mrs Arthur Thompson Freddy Whitley Mr Mrs Allen Barbee Odelle Thompson Mr Mrs Richard Thompson Robin Hudson Whitman Mr Mrs Robert Hudson Ralph Evelene Thompson Mr Mrs Randy Thompson Frank Williams Jr Mr Mrs Larry Williams Rosalie Thompson Freddie Thompson James Williams Mertie Coltrain Mr Mrs Joseph Rawls Brooks Thorne Mr Mrs Roger Reams Rachel Tillery W J Taylor Trucking Inc Frances Roughton Mr Mrs Lofton Beauchamp Bobby Strickland Odell Dean Strickland Mary Rousseau Bonnie Dail Sydney Sugg Linda Dawson Linda Rowe Arnold Automotive Inc Mr Mrs Myron Burrows Rev Mrs Jesse Caton Mr Mrs Marion Dixon Mr Mrs Phillip Dunn Mr Mrs Jesse Gardner Sr Mr Mrs Charles Montgomery Mr Mrs Jimmy Parker Mettie Sullivan Angela Williamson Earnesteen Summerlin Michael Summerlin Mamie Warren Vickie Wade Jay Sauls Jean Sauls Jimmy Summerlin Michael Summerlin J F Scott Barbara Scott Mack Summerlin Mr Mrs Milton Grady Stephanie Warren Mr Mrs Edgar Murphrey Jr Jean Wilson Nancy Sewell Mr Mrs Benjamin Allen Ruby Summerlin Ken Barfield Farms Inc George T Sharp Sr Mr Mrs James Miller Edna Sharp Sylvia Sweitzer Mr Mrs Willard Lamm Bob Shepard Barbara Shepard Cecil Sherrod Mr Mrs R E Spencer Jr Larry Wallace Mildred Wallace Adam Walters Renee Godwin Mildred K Sullivan Mr Mrs Edward Sullivan James Sullivan Jimmy Taylor Jan Rogerson Rev Mrs T O Terry L Eugene Riggs Annie Walters Renee Godwin Arthur Warren Mr Mrs Craig Warren Lila Grace Watson Mr Mrs Johnnie Griffin Alice Weaver Mr Mrs Ray Weaver Seth Mary Webster Myra Webster Handy West Sr Shirley West Robert Williams Jr Diane Lupton Sarah Williams Douglas Williams Troy Williams Jean Edwards Vergie Wood Mr Mrs John Wood Catherine Woodard Jerry s Printing Service Ronnie Woodard Janie Creech Sue Woodard Keith Woodard Joshua Woodruff Mr Mrs James Woodruff Jennifer Worrell Mr Mrs Billy Dew Sherrill Wrench Frankie Wrench Earnest Wynne Louise Wynne Chris Zalewski Mr Mrs Willard Lamm Estate Gifts Curt White Reatha White Remember the FWB Children s Home in your will 14 CHILDREN S HOME LIFE Clillon H Bailey Blanche A House

5th Annual Home Run 5K Run Walk For the Children Saturday May 6 2017 Registration 8 00 am Race 9 00 am Looking for a way to support the Home spend time with family and get in a workout The Home Run 5K is the perfect opportunity to do all three Competitive Runners Recreational Walkers Welcome Pre registration available at runtheeast com Mail in registration available at fwbchildrenshome org Day of registration available morning of the race Can we count of you to make this year s 5K a huge success 14th Annual Children s Home Paper Cleaning Products Drive Friday July 14th 7 00 p m Five County Stadium Zebulon Home of the Carolina Mudcats Baseball fireworks and helping kids it doesn t get any better Join us for the Paper Cleaning Products Drive and watch the Mudcats take on Kinston s Down East Wood Ducks We will be collecting cleaning items and paper products as you enter the gates This is a great opportunity for your family church and youth group to help the Children s Home Groups registered in advance will receive 7 00 Box Seat Special savings of 3 Pre ordering deadline is July 7 Discount may not be available at the gate To order tickets call the Mudcats 919 269 2287 Campus Needs Floor Cleaner Furniture Cleaner Bathroom Cleaner Window Glass Cleaner Bleach Disinfecting Wipes Laundry Detergent Dryer Sheets Dishwasher Detergent Food Storage Bags Containers Trash Bags Brooms Dustpans Mops Toilet Brushes Paper Towels Toilet Paper Napkins Kleenex Paper Plates Cups Lysol and other cleaning supplies 15 CHILDREN S HOME LIFE

NON PROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID WILSON NC PERMIT 507 Free Will Baptist Children s Home P O Box 249 Middlesex NC 27557 0249 A Ministry of Original Free Will Baptists Since 1920 Website www fwbchildrenshome org E mail glee fwbch org Wishes and Needs Cottages Zippered Pillow and Mattress Covers twin size Shower Curtain Liners Pots Pans Sets Battery Operated Camping Lanterns Computer Project Sponsor 1200 per cottage please call Dependable Car for Independent Living Program Recreational Outings Summer Trip Sponsor 1500 Fast Food Gift Cards 5 10 each Carmike Cinemas Gift Card If you have questions please contact us at 252 235 2161 What s Inside A Good Dose of Humor 1 President s Message 2 Loving God Loving Each Other 3 In With the New 4 Experiencing God 4 Lee Family Endowment Established 5 A Family Christmas 6 Community Christmas Social 8 Calling All Alumni 8 A Heartfelt Thanks 8 Honors and Memorials 9 14 5th Annual Home Run 5K 15 Cleaning and Paper Products Drive 15 CHILDREN S HOME LIFE Newsletter of the Free Will Baptist Children s Home Inc Edition 106 Spring 2017 Carrie Brown Editor Make secure online gifts at www fwbchildrenshome org P O Box 249 Middlesex NC 27557 0249 252 235 2161 www fwbchildrenshome org