Remembering the Methodist Children's Home Society on Mothers' Day

May 12, 2013 Bulletin Cover Letter

Dear Friends,

God’s blessings on this day as we celebrate the gift of mothers and those who have been a mothering influence in our lives. Whether we are remembering or honoring mothers today, we lift prays of thanks for women who have done their best to guide us.

This morning we are remembering children and youth in Southeast Michigan who have not experienced the stability of consistent parenting. For nearly 100 years, the Methodist Children’s Home Society, with a 72 acre campus in Redford, has been assisting children and youth. The Home serves more than 270 children a year through residential foster care, adoption and literacy programs.

Originally, the Methodist Children’s Home Society was founded to care for orphans. Today, the ministry fulfills a vital and challenging purpose within the State of Michigan by providing services to children and families in crisis. The goal is to help children overcome problems that have occurred as a result of abuse and neglect and, if possible, to reunite the children with their birth families. Until the day when children are free from the pain and confusion cause by abuse and neglect, the Home will exist, meeting the needs of hurting children.

The gift of loving adults in the life of a child makes a profound difference throughout their lives. This morning, you are invited to honor a mother or a “mothering” person in your life by giving a gift of $5.00 to support the Methodist Children’s Home Ministry. Your gift will go toward transforming the life of a child.

If you would like to visit the Children’s Home campus or learn more go to mchsmi.org.

Blessing,

Pastor Sherry