Lovelines Volume 1 The Christian Homes for Children, Inc. Newsletter Summer 2012

Update your contact information and bolster your special place in

the Christian Homes for Children Community!

Christian Homes for Children, Inc. 12001 SW 72nd Street Miami , Florida 33183

or simply call or fax us at: OFC: (786)762-4377 OFC: (305)825-0517 FAX: (305)740-1310

Visit the NEW CHFC Website

Today! www.christianhomesforchildren.com

Founder George M. Brown, Ph.D.

Calendar of Events

MAKE YOUR PLANS TO BE THERE!

Praise be to God that in our time of need the elders and congregation

of the Sunset Church of Christ opened welcoming arms and offered helping hands so that the flames of love the CHFC community has worked so fervently to maintain would continue to burn brightly in the hearts of so many believers. Just last month, volunteers helped to relocate the central office of Christian Homes for Children, while our new “acting” executive Director labored to put together a leadership team that would not only honor the memories of the pio-neers that have come before us, but that would also reinvigorate and strengthen the spirits of the entire Christian Homes for Children audience. We are humbled and honored that so many of you continue to make enormous sacrifices while diligently laboring in the vineyards for our children. Therefore we have put our trust in God, and have embarked on new initiatives that we are confident will serve as catalysts for positive change. John Hood, Jr., the son of legendary CHFC pioneer, Lorine Hood has en-gaged a new Director of Information, Rafael Gonzalez, who has already erected a brand new website equipped with all the features necessary to help launch the CHFC ‘message of love’ into the global stratosphere. New Directors, Joe Fernan-dez (Fiscal Affairs) ,David Capiro (External Relations), and Wayne Adams have already implemented directives aimed at preserving the integrity and honor of the CHFC mission. Michael Hursey is already garnering resources to be used in service of God’s children. Director of Operations and Founder, George Brown, is now just a telephone call away while Director of Program Services, Mary Menzies, conducts the day-to-day operations of the ministry. Conscientious forerunners Tony Mijares, Charles Gatton, Jack Smith and Steve Hogan are still working tirelessly on behalf of our children. While all of our other Directors as-sist in providing special support services for the children.

The dynamic and incomparable Ruth Calvin has already called to remind the leadership that the time to solicit donations for upcoming events is now. While Nellie Dassaw is urging our ‘Helping Hands’ volunteers to come forth. Each member of the leadership team has pledged their time, energy, and commitment to the practice of pure and undefiled religion. We, therefore, challenge every member of the Christian Homes for Children community to find the place where God can best use you!

Saturday, October 13th, 2012 *COOKOUT FOR KIDS I-95 and Sheridan Street 3300 North Park Road Hollywood, FL 33021 Use the QR Scanner on your phone and CLICK HERE to Reserve Your Cookout Tickets Now!

Saturday, November 3rd, 2012 **ANNUAL PARTICIPATION DINNER West Broward Church of Christ 12550 West Broward Boulevard Plantation, FL 33325-2304

Friday, December 14th, 2012 ***CHRISTMAS PARTY Driftwood Church of Christ 2640 North 72nd Avenue Hollywood, FL 33024 *Lunch at T.Y. (Topeekeegee Yugnee) Park with lots of food, fun, games, and activities for children as well as adults.

** Formal dinner to acknowledge our appreciation of those who have given their time and effort to our chil-dren.

***Christmas Party for CHFC children and parents.

We Want to Hear From You!!

Congratulations to Taylor Chaffin, Daniel Diaz, Bradley Mixson, and Greg Spelios.These youthful soldiers for Christ secured the winning trophy at this years annual Golf Tour-nament. In times of great distress, these warriors along with all of our golfers whose names appear on the cheerful givers list, have come to the rescue of abused and neglected children.

More than 50 years ago, the elders at the Hialeah church of

Christ had a dream to provide homes of love for abused and neglected children. That dream took shape in the purchase of a house first occupied by the Powell family, then by Del and Mabel Allen. Harold and Ruthie McCormick also adopted and raised a child as their very own. These elders and others who would join them kept that dream alive when they purchased property and set aside land for the construction of homes. It was my honor to have brought their dream to reality by securing funds for the construction and the operation of five homes we called “Loveland Villas.” The first two homes were built with funds provided by Bob and Edna Bishop. The other Hialeah homes were dedicated to Chuck and Beverly Gatton, Tony and Laurie Mijares and Barbara Brown, each of whom donated more than enough to con-struct and to provide operational funds as well, as has John Hood, Jr. for the Driftwood congregation. Along the way, we built permanent homes at the Hollywood Hills, Fort Pierce (Midway Road) and Driftwood churches of Christ. In addition, we have provided special support services in community homes, mainly in the Hialeah area. In all, we have given hope to more than 1100 otherwise defenseless children over the past 38 years. The ministry is especially grateful for those at the Hialeah church of Christ who had to put up with the often-unruly children, especially when they first came to us. Largely, because of their allowing our presence on church property, we witnessed adoptions in nearly every home, in some cases as many as five or six. Wow! God bless those Hialeah parents and other wonderful Christians who worshiped at the Hialeah church of Christ whose names belong in the Lamb’s Book of Life. As a further testament to the saints at Hialeah, they led most of the children to become Christians. A child once told me, “Just think. If I hadn’t come here, I wouldn’t have known about Jesus Christ.” The “Great Recession” has wreaked havoc with our ministry, especially the past three years. We have not been able to provide the array of support ser-vices we once did. Yet, it’s not just our work that has suffered. The Christian Chronicle reports that 50% of children’s homes operated by churches of Christ have closed their doors, perhaps forever. This ministry also faces an uncertain future. While the sale of the Hialeah church property brought a “good price,” the elders chose to return to the child-care ministry only what they stated we put into the homes at the time they were built – 30 years ago. This leaves the child-care ministry without sufficient funds for rebuilding any of the homes – though requested and expected. In today’s market, the cost of reconstruction will be about $1,000,000. As you can see, the challenge is so great that the very survival of this long-standing ministry over the long term will de-pends upon our providing for God’s children to keep the flickering flame from dying out. Can God’s children count on you?

- George M. Brown Ph.D. - Founder

Please visit our NEW WEBSITE @ www.christianhomesforchildren.com

to donate now or simply use your phone and click on the QR code pictured here.

“Dear God, please help those whose pillows are soaked with tears every night. Send Your Spirit to comfort

them and heal them. In Jesus name,

Giving hope to God’s children

T he ministry is calling on all active Advisory Council members to mobilize. This special volunteer unit in God’s army carries out invaluable services in defense of abused andneglected children through recruitment and guidance of willing troops at their respective congregations. The following “Helping Hands” have helped to fill the urgent needs of the ministry through their participation in many of our CHFC events. Their help with last year’s annual “Cookout For Kids” was critical to its success. We hope to inspire them to participate again this year.

Vanroy Anthon Lloyd Bryant Ruth Calvin David Capiro Senetta Carter

Kevin & Vanessa Coffee

James & Nellie Dassaw David Davis

Sherry Eckley Mary Gosnell

Lee & Sharon Hart Vonrick Jack

Paula Johnson Sandra Womble Jones

Rick & Stephanie Nelson, IV Bill Peoples

Sonya Powell Shirley Robinson

Linda Schultz Jack & Lois Smith

Ron Thompkins Tammy Whitehead

Advisory Council members call to service

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MEMORIALS

Robert Brooker Nancy L. Zinda

Janet Claypool Robert & Joanne Plumlee J.R. & Barbara Perkins, Jr.

Roby Farrell Hardy Jimmie Ruth Songer

Mona Lisa Hood Goerge M. & Barbara E. Brown Hantz & Mary Menzies-Delmas

John Hood, Jr.

Dr. “Mickey” Puillas J.R. & Barbara Perkins, Jr.

“Red” Rushing J.R. & Barbara Perkins, Jr.

Jack D. Wishart Maxine Wishart

Hugh Vines George M. & Barbara Brown

Margaret Eaton Presidents Partnership, LLC

Paul Latch Lynn & Lisa Chaffin

Maxine Wishart

Richard Bass George M. & Barbara E. Brown

Curt B. Wishart Maxine Wishart

HONORS David A. & Jocelynn Goff

Maxine Wishart

David & Vanessa Gilliam Maxine Wishart George M. & Barbara E. Brown

Maxine Wishart

Emmett & Kathy Gaskin George M. & Barbara E. Brown

Lynn & Lisa Chaffin George M. & Barbara E. Brown

Steve Eaton George M. & Barbara E. Brown

S. Kyle & Amanda M. Shirah Nancy L. Beville

Bonnie J. Filenius David W. & Cindi J. Webster

Ernest L. & Arlene Hayes Betty I. Meador Heather Fields

Luberna P. Gallaher Darnell & Patricia Troutman

Nany L. Weems Kenneth B. Delores O. Snow

Elmer L. & Eva Petit Jimmie Patricia Row

Tony Brinker James H. & Kathleen S. Derickson

Pat Card Carrie Enck Linda Busch

Johnnie Busch Charles & Beverly Gatton

Cheerful Givers To the following list of generous donors we wish to say “THANK YOU!”.

If your name does not appear in this issue, please call us at (305) 825-0517. We will make sure that it appears in our next issue.

Barbara Blossom Linda Silber

Betty Williams Christine Sanders

Lucy Robinson Frances Gillard

Gene & Patricia Peugh Earl & Debbie Biggs

Bill & Pam Netterville Jim & April Pinkstaff

Oliver & Sarah Vandagriff C. &. P. Duncan

Paul Adams Darlene Hindsley

Dorothy Schweigman Jim & Hope Howland

Louise Voreis Remie Beaulieu

Anthony Mijares, Jr. Andres & Miriam Gonzalez

Vera L. North Eugene H. & Phyllis E. Lange

L. J. Lancaster William B. & Suzanne C. Carter

William J. & Mourlyn Rapp David A. & Jocelynn Goff

Oscar D. & Patricia G. Mederos Jimmy Gonzalez

David & Vanessa Gilliam James R. & Donna G. Shaw

Clara Steele Anderson Lynn & Lisa Chaffin

Taylor Chaffin V. Margie Dallas

Drew D. & Lori A. Strasser James E. Juanita L. Lee

Maryann P. Thorhallsson Roy Johnson

Mchael & Karen Smith Gareth & Donna J. Williams

Robert & June Lazo Victor & Stacy Pruett

Kim B. & Melinda J. Mudge Don M. & Donna

Caroldine R. Kosko Karl L. Jones, Jr.

Donald & Sandra Hayworth Robert L. & Shelby B. Mills

Robert & Kristina Unterberger Everet & Pauline B. Pearson

Sheila K. Lowe Steve P. & Victoria Shirah

M. J. Adams Dennis & Tammy S. McLeod

Bernie & Valery Wallace Floridene B. Thompson

Christie Varduco Johney Made Davenpont

May Tulak Lanny Van Vooren

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William & Jane McDaniel Mary Meister

George & Margaret Williams Dr. George & Barbara Brown

Amy E. Jordan Jimmie Ruth Songer

Gracie & Sydney Williams Gloria Simmons Beatrice Ramsey

Rury Black Florine Stacks Linda Bryant Lois Jackson Sandra Jones

Brenda Flemmins Alice Moody Shirley Scott Joe Madison Anna Wyche Jackie Jones

Gertrude Franklin Robin Ward

Anna Humphray Mary Burney Juanita Green

Ida Hunter Mary Allen

Clifford Thomas Karren & Jason Jenkins

Clarence & Vanessa Coffee John & Yvonne Palmer

Loy & Diann Shettlesworth David & Mirtha Murray John & Margie Beasley

F. & S. Andreu Kent Webb

Harriett Cramer Kev Beasley

Maude Sinclair Al Yoder

Hazel Montoya Ginny Wilkinson

Frank & Patti Della Pace Ben Leonard Carla Coffee

Rossie Coffee Cori Coffee Pat Wilson

Teresa Williams Linda McGuire Doreen Neely Larry Howell Joan Johnson David Calvin

Deane Runyon Ana Gontko

Roslyn Pickins

Ruth Calvin Mr. & Mrs. R. Bell

Mr. & Mrs. J. Haney Mr. & Mrs. E. Cordero Mr. & Mrs. B. Pennell

Mr. & Mrs. R. Middleton Dr. & Mrs. J. Morris

Louis Paisley Mr. & Mrs. L. Peet

Mr. & Mrs. L. Pardo Mr. J. Phillips

Mr. & Mrs. R. Schneider Mr. & Mrs. W. Sebero

Mr. & Mrs. S. Smygelski Mr. & Mrs. T. Stone

Gloria Valencia Mr. & Mrs. Lester Wolfe Mr. & Mrs. H. Wormser

Mrs. K. Johnson Mr. & Mrs. J. Fortner Mr. & Mrs. R. Aramas Mr. & Mrs. M. Bonilla

Mr. F. Booth Mr. & Mrs. H. Bosch

Mrs. P. Bagley Mr. & Mrs. D. Clark

Mrs. J. Clayton Sheila Benjamin Mr. & Mrs. Dee

Mr. & Mrs. R. Garner W. Grundell

Michele Hohman Mrs. R. Jordan

Mr. & Mrs. W. Lockhart Mr. & Mrs. D. Kennon Mr. & Mrs. O. Linzels

Betty Newbold Mauricio & Faithann Polania

James & Tina Teague Marie Claire Joseph Fritzner Naissance Ingrid Cunningham

Charles Gibson Donna P. Derbey Gilbert Depeux Michael Hursey

Karen Derby Ms. E. Hanch

Gary & Pearlie Nix Shirley Perry Mrs. F. Fisher

Ms. Kim Ms. Stephanie Handford Robert & Joanne Plumlee

J.R. & Barbara Perkins Nancy L. Zinda

William Pennell

Wilmer Amaya Christian Berrian

Nia Harriso Family Ms. Foster

Marcy Malcom Kate Dosoo

Angela Battle Paula Johnson

George Rodrigez Roland Latetve Sandy Marquez

Carlene Long John Wilkens Vivian Cueva Mike Byrne Emy Maza

Brenda Carson Jeff Gardener

Tawanna Ingram Mike Bird Ron Brent

Lloyd Bryant Ed Capiro

Luis Capiro Lynn Chaffin

Taylor Chaffin Trent Chaffn Danny Diaz

Edward Duncan Greg Gardner

Jovanni Germeo Brandon Gonzalez

Ralph Gonzalez Steve Hogan John K. Hood John W. Hood

Scott Hood Al Humpries David James

Dwayne Johnson Doug Kelly Mike Kelly Scott Lee

Justin Leider Leroy & Sharon Hart

Rick Miller Bradley Mixson Dave Murray Jr. Dave Murray Sr.

Gail Nelson Eddie Paez Omar Paez

David Payne Keith Peoples

Al Pratt Todd Roy Jack Smith

Greg Spelios Roy Timmons

Mathew Watson Richard Watson

Seth Watson Alex Wiegandt Karl Wiegandt Weston Wilson

Maxine B. Wishart

Gateway Church of Christ of South Dade

Griffin Road Church of Christ Hialeah Church of Christ

Holly Hill Church of Christ Liberty City Church of Christ Miami Dade Church of Christ South Trail Church of Christ

Sunset Church of Christ University City Church of Christ Westwood Lake Church of Christ West Broward Church of Christ

CHURCHES OF CHRIST

AMG Export Trading Corporation

CTI Otronics

Communication Supply Corporation

Dade County Farm Bureau

Edwin Watts Doral

Florida Team Golf

Humana

Nichols Tax

Phillips Cantor, PA

Physician Access Urgent Care Group

School Board of Miami Dade County

Quality Communications

Walmart

CORPORATIONS

We are making a diligent effort to generate an updated mailing and contact list for the Christian Homes for Children Community. Feel free to call or fax us your updated mail-ing address, telephone number and e-mail address. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

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There is an urgent need for laptop computers, bookbags, and school supplies for

use during the upcoming school year. If you are able to donate these items please call

305-825-0517. We will put you in direct contact with the families and children in need.

THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!!!

Bob and Evelyn Parnett Created a Lasting Legacy…

Bob and Evelyn Parnett were faithful servants in God’s kingdom. Bob served as a deacon at the Miami Gardens Church of Christ for many years. They participated in activities and fund-raisers to give hope to hurting children as they watched the work grow from a dream and a prayer to the program having now provided homes of love for more than 1100 children over the past 38 years. Because of their compassion by their having established a living legacy, our founder, Dr. George Brown, paid special tribute at the 24th Annual Participation Dinner in November. You, too, may show your compassion along with the Parnetts and others.

Remember God’s children in our watch-care in your will and you can give hope to hurting children. You may choose any of the following options:

A GIFT included in your will or living trust can establish a lasting

legacy.

A GIFT of excess retirement funds such as pension plans or Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) may allow you to give more, while eliminating taxes that may otherwise largely deplete those assets.

GIFTS of life insurance that has fulfilled its original purpose may offer excellent tax benefits. Policies that you have purchased to protect a loved one who no longer needs that protection can be an excellent

way to make a gift in honor of that person.

All gifts of any size are sincerely appreciated. We are creating a special plaque to honor those who have already shown wisdom and compassion by leaving in their will at least $500 in giving hope to hurting children in our watch-care. We will be happy to assist you in establishing a lasting legacy for God’s chil-dren. Call us at 305-825-0517 or 386-615-4552 or email us at gmillardb@bellsouth.net.

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Christian Homes for Children, Inc. 12001 SW 72nd Street Miami, Florida 33183 OFC: (786)762-4377 OFC: (305)825-0517 FAX: (305)740-1310

Acting Executive Director John Hood, Jr.

Director, Mary Menzies, MBA Director, George M. Brown, Ph.D.

Board of Directors

Jack Smith, Chairman of the Board Charles Gatton, Vice President John Hood, Jr., Vice President

Wayne Adams Thomas Campbell

David Capiro Joe Fernandez

Rafael Gonzalez Steve Hogan

Michael Hursey Tony Mijares

Robert Nichols

Christian Homes for Children, Inc.

12001 SW 72nd Street Miami, FL 33183

Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage

Paid Miami, FL

Permit No. 2099

Leadership Team

CAN YOU HELP US SECURE THE FOLLOWING 2012 COOKOUT FOR KIDS MENU ITEMS?

MEATS Chicken 80lbs Legs and Thighs 80lbs Breast 40lbs Wings 40lbs Beef Hamburgers 14 Boxes 1/3 Angus Hotdogs 100 Sausage 10 Boxes Garcia

SIDES

Potato Salad Southern 90lbs Cole Slaw 60lbs Baked Beans 90lbs Macaroni Salad 90lbs Sliced Cheese 90lbs Hot Dog Buns 450 Hamburger Buns 450

CONDIMENTS Mustard 2 Large Boxes Ketchup 2 Large Boxes Mayonnaise 2 large Boxes Charcoal 400lbs Plates 600 Knives, Forks, Spoons 600 30 Rolls of Paper Towels

If So Please Contact: Ruth Calvin at 954-475-1483 or 305-825-0517