The St. Marks UMW joined First United Methodist UMW for a day trip to Waco and a tour of the Methodist Children’s Home (MCH). The day started out early but the time passed quickly as we introduced ourselves and visited for the two-hour drive. Upon arrival, we met Colin Campbell who provided a wealth of information about MCH Family Outreach that was in 1890. The MCH Waco and the Boys Ranch serves children and youth through residential programs, foster care, and family outreach services. MCH Family Outreach provides foster care or other family services through Texas and New Mexico. Establishing a trusting relationship and providing unconditional Christian love encourages children and youth to mature as they become educated resulting in a productive life and a contribution to society.
Of course, being good Methodists, we stopped at the Collin Street Bakery as the eclipse traveled quickly overhead.
At the Boys Ranch, we met Galen a young man who is a senior at the MCH charter school. He is completing dual-credit courses and hopes to attend Texas State Technical College after graduation to study biomechanics. His goal is to work on machines in hospitals. Galen was a gentleman and provided a tour of the Turner home.
At the end of the day, speaking for myself, I felt exhausted but at the same time elated to witness how our monetary blessings have touched the lives of so many and about the new UMW friends we met through this joint endeavor. The St. Marks UMW contribute regularly to MCH. One of the many things learned from today’s tour is to start making donations annually on June 30th so the contribution will be matched.
Blessings,
Millie Arnold
UMW President
A big shout out of thanks to Dr. Don Cecil and Charlye Radde who filled in for two Sundays while Pastor Edwin took a well-deserved vacation to visit his family in Chicago. Thank you to Scott Loudder for his beautiful solo. An extra thanks to Dr. Don Cecil who served communion.
Please contact Dr. Don Cecil at (214-914-3874) to receive holy sacraments for anyone who is unable to attend. Dr. Cecil is also supporting Pastor Edwin with hospital visit so please notify him for anyone wishing to receive a visit.