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Baptist Men Project: After-Christmas Blitz for Camp Duncan December 27 – January 2

December 04, 2009

Help complete construction efforts at Camp Duncan, Baptist Children’s Homes new wilderness camp in Aberdeen for at-risk girls, by participating in the After-Christmas Blitz from December 27 to January 2. Work projects include general construction, landscaping, trail clearing, painting and more.

This special project is being coordinated by the Baptist Men of the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina in cooperation with Baptist Children’s Homes.

For more information and to register your group, click here to visit the Camp Duncan project page on the Baptists On Missions website. Registration is required. You can also contact North Carolina Baptist Men Site Coordinator David Seymour at 704-221-4281 if you have questions.

Challenge Initiative Doubles Your Gift!

November 24, 2009

A $100,000 challenge gift has been issued giving BCH supporters a special opportunity to double the financial total of their gifts to Baptist Children’s Homes.

“In this lean economic climate, the challenge gift is a tremendous way to increase giving,” said BCH president Michael C. Blackwell. “Imagine making a $500 gift and knowing it will become a $1,000 contribution through the challenge opportunity. There’s no better time to give.”

Financial donations will be matched dollar for dollar up to the $100,000 challenge gift total. Blackwell said meeting the challenge is key.

“For this challenge to be collected, we must raise the additional $100,000,” he explained. “Each dollar is matched dollar for dollar.”

Supporters have until January 15, 2010 to raise the $100,000 total. Any gift given between now and then automatically goes toward the challenge gift.

Giving has been down by as much as 20% from this time last year. BCH depends on end-of-the-year giving to not only meet crucial immediate needs, but to also secure necessary funds to help children in the coming year.

“Giving is always important, but it is especially important now,” Blackwell said. “If you have already given, please consider an additional gift in honor or memory of someone special. There’s no better gift than one that makes a difference in the life of a child.”

You can give online at www.bchfamily.org/givenow or contact Brenda Gray at 1.800.476.3669 ext. 1230 or email her at bbgray@bchfamily.org for more information.

2009 Offering - Experience Roberta's Inspirational Story

September 09, 2009

If you have not seen the 2009 Baptist Children’s Homes Offering video, please stop and take a few moments to watch this year’s 10 minute program. The video features the inspirational story of Roberta, a former child in care who discovered hope through Baptist Children’s Homes after enduring a childhood filled with heartbreak and abuse. View this year's video immediately online at www.bchfamily.org/offering. Also, download Offering materials for your church.

Volunteers Needed Immediately!

August 28, 2009

Volunteer teams are needed to assist with building projects at Camp Duncan, BCH's new wilderness camp for at-risk girls in Aberdeen. Baptist Children’s Homes is moving quickly to finish property renovations at Camp Duncan. This is a cooperative project between North Carolina Baptist Men and Baptist Children's Homes. We need general laborers as well as people with specific skill sets. Overnight accommodations and meals provided.

Camp Duncan is looking for:

General laborers
Adult groups and supervised youth groups to clean up brush
Carpenters (framing & trim carpenters)
Experienced bush hog driver
Painters (inside & outside)
Sheet rock finishers
Demolition crews
Licensed electricians
Experienced backhoe operator
Plumbers
Foundation/waterproofing
Experienced skid steer operator

Equipment needed: - Zero radius turn lawnmower

For more information, contact North Carolina Baptist Men Site Coordinator David Seymour at 704-221-4281or doseymour@yahoo.com. You can also contact Brenda Gray at 1-800-476-3669, ext. 1230, or email: bbgray@bchfamily.org.

Join BCH for Upcoming Workdays and Events

July 17, 2009

There’s no better way to learn about Baptist Children’s Homes than to participate in the ministry. BCH is offering a number of campus workdays and events perfect for your church group or organization. Make a note of these special dates and come meet BCH's residents and staff and see the ministry firsthand.

Western Area Conference Broyhill Home, Clyde Thursday, September 10

Fall Friends of Children Workdays Mills Home, Thomasville Saturday, September 5

Oak Ranch, Sanford Saturday, September 12

Kennedy Home, Kinston Saturday, September 19

Odum Home, Pembroke Saturday, September 19

Wild West Family Day & Trail Ride Oak Ranch, Sanford Saturday, October 24

Call Alan Williams at 1.800.476.3669 ext. 1277 for more information.

Growing Hope is Essential!

April 21, 2009

Throughout Baptist Children’s Homes’ history, the number of supporters has grown. Children have been given the opportunity to discover hope because of the growth in the ministry’s support. It is important to give, and give sacrificially, no matter what the amount. But it is also important to grow the number of total gifts received every year. Growing Hope is increasing BCH’s number of supporters. You have the power to help!

Please help BCH grow its number of supporters through the power of your influence. Challenge and commit yourself to doing at least three of the seven tasks below:

1) Encourage three pastors/churches who have not participated in BCH’s annual offering to take an offering this year.
2) Seek five individuals who have never given to BCH before to give this year.
3) Tell three leaders in your community about BCH’s benefits to North Carolina.
4) Invite a BCH representative to speak at your church, before your business and/or to a community group this year. 5) Ask family members and friends to make a gift to BCH in your honor on your birthday and/or at Christmas.
6) Sign up 20 new Charity & Children subscribers.
7) Pray daily for the children.

Email us and let us know of your commitment to Growing Hope for Baptist Children’s Homes and the boys and girls who count on us all.

Participate In BCH Statewide Events

April 03, 2009

There’s no better way to learn about Baptist Children’s Homes than to participate in the ministry. Throughout the year, BCH offers statewide opportunities for you, your church or organization. Make a note of these special dates below as you make plans for your upcoming year.

Food Roundup Collection Dates April 27 to May 8

Spring Friends of Children Workdays

Cameron Boys Camp, Cameron Saturday, May 2

Kennedy Home, Kinston Saturday, May 2

Mills Home, Thomasville Saturday, May 23

Oak Ranch, Sanford Saturday, May 30

Odum Home, Pembroke Saturday, May 30

Cameron Boys Camp Founders Day Tuesday, May 19

Western Area Conference Broyhill Home, Clyde Thursday, September 10

Fall Friends of Children Workdays Mills Home, Thomasville Saturday, September 5

Oak Ranch, Sanford Saturday, September 12

Kennedy Home, Kinston Saturday, September 19

Odum Home, Pembroke Saturday, September 19

Wild West Family Day & Trail Ride Oak Ranch, Sanford Saturday, October 24 (Tentative)

Call Alan Williams at 1.800.476.3669 ext. 1277 for more information.

Support the Food Roundup!

January 21, 2009

Baptist Children’s Homes (BCH) boys and girls know whenever they sit down for a meal, the delicious food that fills their plates was lovingly provided by North Carolina Baptists. The annual “Food Roundup” has successfully united churches, businesses, and other friends to collect much needed food, supplies and gift cards for BCH residents.

In these challenging times, this year's Food Roundup in April is more important than ever!

This year's food drive will once again offer an opportunity for churches, businesses and organizations to help provide for the needs of BCH's boys and girls in care throughout North Carolina.

Help meet this year's goal to collect at least $350,000 in food, supplies and gift cards. Your effort counts!

Click on www.bchfamily.org/support/foodroundup to download this year's needed items list plus a variety of advertisements you can use in your newsletter or church bulletin to promote this year's food drive. These lists will also be published in upcoming editions of Charity & Children.

For more information about how you, your church or organization can be a part of Food Roundup, contact Alan Williams at 1-800-476-3669 ext. 1277.