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Board of Directors

Dr. Doug Kolb, Chairman

Bob Roegner, Vice Chairman

Linda Calisto, Secretary

Jacquelyn Copeland , Treasurer

Alfred Riddick

Barbara Eddy

Algemon Alston

Sidney Shearin

Rev. Joe Sandoval

Rev. Stan Lewis

Non-Profit 501C-3 Organization

A United Way Funded Agency

C.A.R.E. / The John 3:16 Center

2nd Quarter VOLUME 10 ISSUE 2

A Note From the Director

Hello, everyone!

It seems that Spring has finally come! I hope that all of you, like the children in our Homework Club, took some time recently to reflect on the resurrection of our Savior and the joy that He brings! We truly enjoy finding new ways to share this with those we serve each year.

Since our last newsletter, community meetings were held regarding our walking trail and using volunteers to increase our hours of access for the playground, a new student joined our Homework Club, we began the process of preparing the ground & building a fence for a garden, and we planted our Pinwheel Garden for Child Abuse Prevention month (April), along with many other activities.

Work has begun on the walking trail! I am so excited to see this begin to come together! We have also developed a survey on various side projects for the trail, hoping to make it as fun to use as possible. Please contact us if you would like to complete the survey. Our prayer for this trail is that it will bring more people to The John 3:16 Center, provide us with an opportunity to have informal conversations with parents & families, develop relationships and identify needs. In addition, be on the lookout for environmental education opportunities—the first on the horizon is an opportunity for teens to participate in learning how to lead activities that teach children about their environment (May 10th & 17th, 11am-2pm). Anyone interested must register in advance.

With spring comes our two May fundraisers...golf tournament & yard sale! It is not too late to sign up a team or be a sponsor of some type (donate a door prize or items for golfer goodie bags, sponsor a hole, be a prize sponsor, etc ) for our annual golf tournament, to be held on May 9th at Chockoyotte Country Club. Details are in the newsletter and on the website! Your participation provides funds for our programs serving children & their families. As you begin spring cleaning, consider donating items you no longer use for our upcoming yard sale at Lakeside Lutheran on May 24th.

We are also finalizing plans for our free summer day camp. Once again, we have both educational and Biblical themes for each week of camp. In response to many requests, we are also returning to identifying different weeks for groups of grade levels (1st-3rd & 4th-7th). We will take up to 2 students in grade levels above 7th to be student assistants each week. Registration has begun—if you know of anyone looking for summer activities for their children/grandchildren, send them our way! Children look forward to returning each year and we enjoy developing games, crafts, devotions, and educational enrichment opportunities for them! Please keep us in prayer as we continue to serve and as our strategic planning committee begins to meet. Pray that God will give us wisdom and discernment as we plan for the future direction of C.A.R.E./The John 3:16 Center and the programs through which we work. Thank you all for your continued support, in its various forms; God uses you to accomplish great things in our community! May He bless you as you continue to serve Him!

Shannon McAllister

1st Quarter Impacts

94 families/259 individuals served through our Food Pantry

Over 400 meals served

20 school uniforms provided to students in need

3 community meetings for the coming walking trail and playground extension hours

Over 500 hours served by volunteers

Inside this issue:

Camp J316 2

Golf Tournament 3

Making the Connection 4

Free Carnival 5

Serving communities in Warren, Halifax and Northampton Counties since 1998

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Camp J316 Registration has begun for Camp J316—

The John 3:16 Center’s FREE Summer Day Camp!

Children must be entering 1st grade or higher in the fall to be registered. You may sign them up for ONE week.

Available weeks and themes are as follows:

June 23-27 (Ancient Greece & Rome/ Paul) Grades 4-7 July 7-11 (Writing, Drama, and Music/Psalms) Grades 1-3 July 14-18 (Weather/Power of God) Grades 1-7 July 21-25 (Environment & Nature/Creation) Grades 1-3 July 28-August 1 (Environ. & Nature/Fruit of the Spirit) Grades 4-7 August 4-8 (Math & Architecture/Noah) Grades 1-3

20 Children will be accepted each week. Camp operates 9am-3pm Monday-Friday. Students entering 8th grade & above may be registered as camp volunteer assistants (no more than 2 per week).

Camp includes: Breakfast, lunch, crafts, games, educational activities, devotions, and water games. Please send your children in clothing appropriate for water games (no dresses, short shorts, denim, spaghetti straps, or white shirts) & with a change of clothes in which to go home. If you do not want your children to participate in water games, they must be picked up before 2pm.

To register: Please fill out the Application form in its entirety; Attach a copy of the child’s birth certificate, shot record, and insurance card. If you have any questions, please contact Shannon or Brittany at 586-1800 or care2001@earthlink.net.

SUMMER CAMP SPONSORSHIP

CAMP J3:16

Plans for FREE Summer Camp are underway! Offering 6 one week sessions for up to 20

children per session. Each day is filled with great faith-centered activities that include

daily devotions, crafts, fun outdoor games and educational experiences. Breakfast and

lunch are provided. A donation of $75 will enable a child to go to camp for one week. Each

sponsor will receive from the child sponsored an "after camp" update to see how God has

worked in their life because of their generous support. If you would like to sponsor a child,

please complete the information below:

Sponsor Name: Address: _________________________

Phone Number: ____E-mail Address: _________________________

Credit card# Expiration: / Amount:_ __

Signature: #of children you wish to sponsor _______

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Annual Fundraiser Golf Tournament

May 9, 2014

Lunch & Registration 12:00 PM

Tee OFF - 1:00 P.M.

Hole-In-One Sponsor:

WHITE MOTORS

Lunch Sponsor:

LOGAN’S ROADHOUSE

Sponsorship Opportunities still available!

Gold Sponsor: $800 Silver Sponsor: $500 Hole Sponsor :$100

John 3:16 Center

Sign up Your team!

Captain (Contact):______________________________________ Phone (___)__________ Address:___________________________ City, State, Zip___________________________ Mulligans___

LOCATION: Chockoyotte Country Club

800 Country Club Road ,Weldon, NC 27890 252-536-3166

Cash Prizes based on participation and flights.

Other prizes include: Hole-In-One, Longest

Drive, Pot O’ Gold and Closest to the Pin

Team Member 2 Mulligans

Team Member 3 Mulligans

Team Member 4 Mulligans

ITEM COST

4 PERSON TEAM @ $200 $200

________ MULLIGANS @ $10 EACH: $

HOLE SPONSORSHIP @$100: $

DONATION: $

TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED: $

Please return this form and check made payable to The John 3:16 Center and mail to: The John 3:16 Center, P.O. Box 1541, Littleton, NC 27850 or call 252-586-1800 if you have questions.

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We realize at The John 3:16 Center that our volunteers are vital in helping our staff execute the many programs and special projects to benefit the community served. There are many opportunities available for those interested in giving their time and talents to any of our programs. Consider one of these opportunities: Tutor/Mentor Talent/Skill Training Front Desk Greeter Facility Maintenance Special Events Helper Fundraising Playground

Volunteers Needed Mark your calendar…

Camp J316 Registration: Now through June 20 or until full

National Day of Prayer: May 1 9:30am, 4:30pm

Kids Carnival: May 3

Golf Tournament: May 9

Parent/Family Day at the Playground : May 17th 11am-1pm

(lunch included)

Yard Sale at Lakeside Lutheran Church: May 24

Lakeland CAREs for John 3:16: June 8th

Camp Counselor training: June 16-20

Camp J316 Begins: June 23

MAKING THE COMMUNITY CONNECTION…….

CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS MONTH

April 2014– Staff along with the children that attend the activities at the center came together on a beautiful spring day to place blue pinwheels on the

front grounds in solidarity of the cause to raise awareness about child abuse. For more information visit www.preventchildabusenc.org

Something more is growing at John 3:16

Student and John 3:16 center volunteer, Kirklin Gandy along with the help of executive director, Shannon McAllister applied for a grant from KIPP’s Youth of Extraordinary Spirits, funded by the Halifax County fund at the NC Community Foundation. They were awarded $175 to cover the cost of fencing materials. Longtime volunteer Philip Sarpong tilled the area and Kirklin recruited his dad and friend, Josh Gilbert to help him install the post and wire fencing to surround the envisioned garden that will be maintained by Homework Club students. The children will begin planting this week with

assistance and guidance from volunteers, Susan Cron and Josephine Laster. Look forward to update on the harvest in the fall!

Walking Trail Update: Community input and follow up meetings have been conducted to inform and gather ideas about

the proposed 1/4 mile walking trail being installed on the grounds of the center. Help is still needed to get the word out about the trail

and the need for more volunteers to be on site to extend the hours open to access the playground and trail. If you are willing to

volunteer (it’s a great way to workout at the same time) please contact Shannon or Brittany at 586-1800 or care2001@earthlink.net

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FREE

KIDS CARNIVAL

John 3:16 Center

Saturday, May 3, 2014

11:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.

Free Heath Screenings

for children and Adults:

Blood Pressure

Blood Sugar

Cholesterol

Free

Hot Dogs

Cotton

Candy

Drinks

Goodie

Bags

Invite your friends and join us for this free fun day together!

Sponsored by Littleton Baptist Church and Cooperative Baptist Fellowship North Carolina

G.E.D. Update

MaryAnn Whittemore

GED Spring Semester 2014 has been slow with only 4 classes remaining . There are three students enrolled and

have had inquiries from six others . The 2014 GED program has changed in the way the material is presented. The

reading and writing test were combined into one test with one sitting of over two hours. The science and social

studies tests both have a twenty five minute extended response question. The mathematics test has some new and

different ways of looking at math with more emphasis on Algebra. Depending on when the student was last in

school will make a difference toward recalling these skills or having to learn a new skill before even starting on the

GED portion of the four tests. The new tests are geared to the common core of standards. Many of the brief items

featured in both discrete items and scenarios will be drawn from texts reflecting "The Great American

Conversation”. A GED test-taker must remain competitive with students who complete their high school

credentials in the “traditional manner”. The 2014 test is tied to career and college readiness content. Summer

courses will not be offered this year. Classes will resume in the fall.

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407 EAST END AVE.

P.O. BOX 1541

LITTLETON, NC 27850

252-586-1800/1-877-240-CARE

Fax: 252-586-1801

care2001@earthlink.net

www.john316center.org

“For God so loved the WORLD, that HE gave

HIS only begotten SON, that whosoever

believeth in HIM should not perish, but

have everlasting LIFE.” John 3:16

2nd Quarter 2014 The center will provide opportunities for parental and

community involvement in the lives of their children. We

look forward to realizing this vision by providing the

following services through the center:

“Homework Club” Afterschool Program

Programs and structured activities for children

Free summer “Camp J316”

Enrichment programs

Outdoor recreation including a playground, basketball

court, and volleyball

Referrals to counseling services provided by local agencies

Parenting classes and workshops

Conflict Resolution workshops

GED and Literacy classes

Family Outreach (home furnishings, hygienic items)

Food Pantry

Non-Profit Organization

U.S. Postage Paid

Littleton, NC 27850

Permit #20

RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

The John 3:16 Center

Post Office Box 1541

Littleton, NC 27850