There will be a Benefit for the Eldridge FWB Children’s Home on Saturday March 3, 2012 at the Peco Conference Center in Gordo, AL (Downtown, next to the railroad tracks). It will begin at 5:00pm with food, drinks, cake auction etc. The Gospel singing will be presented by Calvary’s Way, Blessed Harmony (Bluegrass), and Carl and Pat Lowery. There is no admission , but a love offering will be received (please make checks out to FWB Children’s Home). A representative from the Home will be present to answer any questions you may have.
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Our friends and supporters have made this December one to remember. Thank you for the visits, gifts, and donations. We have truly felt loved. May God bless you all with a joyous and peaceful Christmas season as you celebrate the birth of the Savior. From all of us to you, MERRY CHRISTMAS!
“For unto you is born this day in the city of David, a Savior which is Christ the Lord.”
Carlton Lambert, former Director of FWB Children’s Home, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2011. Brother Lambert and his wife, Betty, were “Mom and Dad” to hundreds of children from 1958 through 1986 as he served as Superintendent/Director. Funeral arrangements are: Visitation from 6 pm to 8 pm on Friday, November 11th at Kilgore – Green Funeral Home in Jasper, AL. The body will lie in state from 1 pm to 2pm on Saturday, November 12th at First Free Will Baptist Church in Jasper, AL , with the funeral service to begin at 2 pm. Please be in prayer for Mrs. Betty and the Lambert family.
The ninth annual Eldridge Toy Run and Benefit Ride will be Saturday, December 3rd. Hundreds of motorcycles, scores of antique cars, and lots of big-hearted people will arrive on the FWBCH campus to brighten the faces of children and staff alike. It is quite a thrill to hear the rumble of the motorcycles as they arrive bringing gifts, donations, smiles, and genuine expressions of love.
The Eldridge Benefit team does a great job organizing and promoting the annual effort. Each year the total donations continue to increase with last year’s benefit producing over $44,000. The attendance at the event last year was a record, also. Over 650 motorcycles participated and approximately 1100 people were on the campus.
You are encouraged to attend and participate in this year’s Toy Run. Come enjoy the barbecue, stew, chili and other food provided for lunch. Come share a cup of coffee or hot chocolate. Come watch the children open presents and visit with Santa. Come help make this the most successful benefit yet. Come and be one of those whose heart is warmed by this special event.
Go to the Eldridge Toy Run link on our home page for more information. Remember, “All roads lead to Eldridge the first Saturday in December.”
The Board of Directors for FWB Children’s Home met Friday and Saturday, September 30 – October 1, 2011, on the campus of the Home. Board Chairman, Rodney Yerby led the meeting. The following items were handled by the Board:
1. The annual audit report was given by Amiee Gilliland of Wayne L. Riggs, CPA.
2. Reports were given by Executive Director (ED), Mike Corley, Director of Child Care (DCC), Mandy Mitchell, and Director of Communication & Development (DCD), Danny Williams.
3. The 2012 Budget of $740,200 was approved.
4. Permission was granted to purchase a minivan with the expenditure not to exceed $20,000.
5. The board meetings for 2012 were scheduled for March 31st and September 29th.
Members present: Rodney Yerby, Ch., Melissa Williamson, Sec., Donnie Blackmon, Waymon Fields, Rick Cash, and Lamar Cox
Advisory Board members present: James Elmore, Randy Bryant, Charles Marable, William Smith, Joey Pettis, Kevin Fillmore, Roger Rye, Robert Caswell, and Kenneth Terry.
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