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| The land donated by Morrison UMC is now the location of the tenth Heart Havens home. In a ceremony on April 19, prayers, readings, and a blessing of each room was followed by snacks and fellowship in the open carport. Local pastors, members of laity, United Methodist Men & Women, Heart Havens Board members, church members, family, friends and elected officials gave their time to make the day very special. Special thanks also to those who built every aspect of the home for their hard work and generosity. |
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| Volunteers from South Roanoke UMC, led by Pastor Bill Davidson, extended the deck on the Lynchburg home. The volunteers camped out at the home, getting to know the residents and staff, and using their incredible building talent, created a wonderful space for cookouts and gathering in the outdoors. Check out Catherine, Phillip, Vanessa, Beth and Kim helping drive nails! The photos below are by Betsy Barker (Volunteer) and Don Sorenson (Project Director). |
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Making the world a better - and tastier - place, the Bakin' Babes of Walmsley Blvd UMC use their tremendous skill in the kitchen to raise money for different causes. In the photos below they bake red velvet, vanilla, carrot and coconut cupcakes for Easter. The following week they made chocolate eggs. Sweet ladies! |
| Bob Tate (Heart Havens board member), Enon UMC and the Ashland District volunteers from many different churches are raising money to build an Ashland District home by putting in many hours at a Siegel Center concession stand. |
| | Good Shepherd UMC (Alexandria) invited Heart Havens to celebrate Shrove Tuesday with them once again. There were pancake races, good food, fellowship and fun. Charles shared the story of Heart Havens with the full-to-capacity crowd. (Photos by Charles and Kiki) |
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Pastor Gretchen Nelson and the congregation of Wesley Chapel UMC in the Portsmouth District invited Heart Havens to enjoy the home cooking, great music and fellowship at their annual Fall ShareFest. The event raises money for several missions. |
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Great Bridge United Methodist Church donated proceeds from their golf tournament in September to Heart Havens. Our photographer was given special treatment by Woody Gibson and Linda Winokur by way of a special trip around the course in a golf cart for access to the players. |
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The CFC Kickoff was held at the Defense Supply Center Richmond in early October. General Busch introduced Marine Corps veteran Kevin Blanchard spoke about his time in Iraq and the changes he is trying to make on college campuses to ensure veterans have the support they need. Employees of DSRC got to know the providers at the event to help guide their charitable giving for the campaign. |
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Once again the Wrights Chapel UMC Youth visited the Taylor and MacLeigh homes. This year they were doing good works on their "Servin' USA" tour. They did yard work and ate a cookout lunch at MacLeigh with the residents from both homes. After lunch they played games with the residents, including Bingo, a water balloon toss and more. They brought all the staff and residents t-shirts. |
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The Reverend Timothy Teates and Ridings Chapel UMC and Reliance Chapel UMC held their Heart Havens Month services at the end of February. Fred Rathel shared his passion for Heart Havens and the well being of the men at the Winchester house with the congregation. Jennifer Boyden-Barrett (ED) explained the latest developments and plans for Heart Havens. Ms. Snider, Dan and Darwin McAfee provided readings. The gentlemen from the home and their families were in attendance, as well as house staff. After the service all met for lunch and fellowship, including Herb & Christine Drake, Jim Green and many supportive family members. |
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Enon UMC held their 2009 Steak Dinner in late October. Some Heart Havens staff helped out by masquerading as wait staff. Each year this event raises a great deal of money for Heart Havens.
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