Lovelines Volume 5 The Christian Homes for Children, Inc. Newsletter SUMMER 2014

Founder: George M. Brown, Ph.D.

He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most high shall abide under the shadow of the almighty.

I will say of the Lord he is my refuge and my fortress my God in him will I trust.” Psalms 91:1-2

Jomardrick Wilcox, pictured left, was rescued from abuse and neglect by Christian Homes for Chil-

dren as a toddler. After witnessing a CHFC recruitment presentation at her congregation, Julia Wil-

cox of the Goulds Church of Christ, could not turn a deaf ear. So, she flung open her arms and her

heart to Jomardrick and five more battered tots. Later, she

placed her hands in God’s hands while contemplating the monu-

mental decision of adopting all six of her children despite the

loss of her husband. We thank the CHFC community for stand-

ing with Julia, her son Jomardrick, and the rest of his precious

family for more than twenty years. Because of your unwavering support, we are able to

report that Jomardrick Wilcox has been selected “Mr. Mainland” by the student body of

Mainland High School located in the Volusia County school district. As “Mr. Mainland,”

Jomardrick maintains an excellent grade point average, represents his school to underclass-

men via recruitment events, hosts school prep rally’s and homecoming soirees and is liter-

ally the face and voice of his high school. However, Jomardrick tells us that “all of these

achievements pale in comparison to the day I gave my heart and soul to Jesus Christ.” What

a joy to witness his testimony offered through songs of praise and worship at CHFC Annual

Participation Dinners.

Early in the year, Jomardrick, who now attends the Holly Hill church of Christ along

with our founder Dr. George Brown, literally brought us to tears when he sent a $500 dona-

tion in memory of a deceased loved one in support of this work. Surely, the Christian

Homes for Children tree continues to bear good fruit.

There are many ministries that do good work but few more important to God than car-

ing for his orphans. “It is religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father.” James

1:27 Will you set aside a monthly gift of love for his precious ones, and begin by mailing

your first donation today? Mary Menzies, Writer & George M. Brown, Editor

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Jomardrick Wilcox is crowned “Mr. Mainland” of Mainland High School in

Daytona Beach, Florida.

Jomardrick aged 5 years

Christian Homes For Children

9th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

Saturday, June 21, 2014

The Historic Country Club of Miami

6801 NW 186th Street, Hialeah, FL 33015

Registration 7a.m. Tee Off @ 8a.m. 18 hole 4 Person

“Shotgun Scramble”

Learn about

Sponsorship Opportunities @

www.christianhomeforchildren.com/newsevent

or call 305-825-0517

Your $125 registration fee includes: Continental Breakfast

Greens & Cart Fees/Free Range Balls Unlimited Beverages on Course Awards Luncheon & Free Gifts

Silent Auction An exciting day of golf with friends!

MEMORIALS

HONORS

Cheerful Givers To the following list of generous donors for 2014 we wish to say “THANK YOU!.”

If your name does not appear in this issue, please call us at (305) 825-0517. We will make sure that it appears in our next issue.

Jacob Abraham Wayne & Louella Adams

Mark Adelaja Mr. & Mrs. Adjamah

Jean Alcindor Mr. & Mrs. Mike Aldrich

Luis & Meyling Alfaro Mike & Lourdes Allen

Earl Allen Charles Allen Joan Alsopp

Sarah Andreu Mike & Donna Angley

Roberto & Nelida Armas Joe Bageley

Lymon & Adleane Baker Pat Baker

Richard & Linda Bardowell Tameika Barrachs

Wayne Barton H. Eugene & Annette Bass Mr. & Mrs. Juan Bautista Mr. & Mrs. Ken Beasley

Remie Beaulieu Judy Bell

Robert & Carolyn Bell Sheila L. Benjamin Sheila E. Benjamin H. John Bernadin

Earl & Deborah Biggs Danielle Blackwood

Terence Blake Clementine Blount

Rhonda Blount Tina Blount

Kimberly S. Bogan

Virginia Bohn Dorothy Bolden Deborah Bolden Ronald Bolden

Milton & Mildred Bonilla Raymond & Carrie Boone

Beth Boone Jack & Kristen Boon

Mr. F. Booth Janet B. Bordenave

Mrs. J. Bosch Sandra E. Boschetti China D. Bowden George Boyette

Frances K. Bradshaw Gisela Bravo

Kaitlyn Brindley Hilda Brito

Synnita Britten Keith & Joy Broll

Paul & Darleen Bronson Merriam Brooker Vallery D. Brooks

George & Barbara Brown Marilyn Brown

William & Callie Brown Pauline Brown Peter Brown Lloyd Brown Annie Brown Mae Brown

Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Brown Ramona L. Brummit

David L. & Ruth A. Calvin Lucinda Camire

Thomas & Mildred Campbell

Idalma Cano Luis F. Capiro, Jr.

Luis Castillo Lynn & Lisa Chaffin

Taylor & Trent Chaffin Jack & Edith Chaffin

Jose Chi Sylvia Choi

Dorothy Clark David & Barbara Clark

Matilda Clarke Joyce L. Clayton

Clarence, Vanessa, & Cori Coffee Joe L. Coffee

Carol Coleman Paul Coleman

Richard D. Coleman Frances Collier

Reginald Coniffe Carrie Cooper

Josephine Cooper Ester Cormier Ana L. Correa

Lee & Sharon Coxe-Hart Marshall & Kimberly Criser

Henrieita Crumity Vivian Cueva

Ingrid E. Cunningham Viscenta Dallas Cristine Dale

Robert & Nancy Dann Marilyn Davis

Quatasha Davis Rob Davis

Chip & Jana Davis Lesa Davis

Carolina Dawson Mark & Patricia Dawson Glenda Day Cummings

Jon & Brenda Dee Bill & Sue Dearman

Mr. & Mrs . Stanley DeCastro Patricia DellaPace

Hantz & Mary Delmas Gene Dempsey Karen S. Derby Donna P. Derby

James & Kathleen Derickson David & Andrea Dixon

David Dixon, Jr. & Rashawn Dixon Betty H. Dours Sandra Dove

Mr. & Mrs. M. Dow Dayle & Fern Doyle

Mary F. Ellis Mary Pennington-Ellis

Brittney Eluett Peter Enijuyen Sergio Escobar

Kinar Estes Rachel Estrada

Richard, Lisset, & Arielle Farinas Gail Farrell

Jody Feldman Captain Marlon G. Ferdinand

Jose & Victoria Fernandez L. M. & L. E. Ferreras

Don Fialco Abdul Fields

Kimberly Figueroa Bonnie Filenius

Mrs. Lorraine Collins * Westwood Lake Church of Christ

Howard Gatton* John Hood, Jr.

Robert D. Jordan * Amy E. Jordan

Jeffrey Phillips Brooks Helen Posey

Bonnie Lawrence Bill Passafiume

Dyron Pierre Antonio “Tony” Soto

Della Yoder Jimmie Ruth Songer

Rushie Yvonne Dunlap * Thomas & Mildred Campbell

Florine Stacks Robert Brooker * Charles & Beverly Gatton

George M. & Barbara E. Brown Happy 81th Birthday Wishes

Lynn & Lisa Chaffin Mr. & Mrs. David Goff

Maxine Wishart

Jack & Edith Chaffin Lynn & Lisa Chaffin

Steve Eaton Emmett & Kathy Gaskin

George & Barbara Brown

Jack Wishart* Curt Wishart*

David & Vanessa Gilliam* David A. & Jocelynn Goff *

Maxine Wishart

Willie Mannings * Thomas & Mildred Campbell

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*Memorial/Honor gift also given by

George & Barbara Brown

Thomas & Mildred Campbell * Florine Stacks

The Boone Family Annette C. Brown

George & Barbara Brown Jack & Edith Chaffin

Taylor & Trent Chaffin The Criser Family

The Delmas Family The Gilliam Family

The Goff Family The Mederos Family The Schwartz Family Alex & Lizz Wiegandt

Karl & Dacia Wiegandt Austin, Mason & Addison Wiegandt

Maxine Wishart

Anonymous Donor

Brandon Sale’s Birthday * Mr. & Mrs. David Goff

Joyce & Jazmin Maddox * Clementine Blount

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Fleischer Sotena Ford

Katrece L. Freeman Beth French Rachel Fuller

Fernande Gaillard Luberna P. Gallaher

Nisley Garay Jeff Gardner

James R. & Dorienne Garner Emmett & Kathy Gaskin

Charles & Beverly Gatton Althea C. Georges

Charles & Joan Gibson David & Vanessa Gilliam

Connie Ginther Laura Gionest

David & Jocelynn Goff Leslie Gondar

Terence & Anna Gontko Andy & Miriam Gonzalez

Jose Gonzalez Edward & Rosiland Gooding

Mary Gosnell Dela Grant

Steveroy A. Grant Evelyn Grant Linda Grim

Wilhelmina Grundel Mr. & Mrs. Joe Handley

John & Janice Haney Ms. Harrell

Brian & Libby Harvey Frederick Hasty, III & Deborah Hasty

Edwin Hau Don & Sandra L. Hayworth

Karmon Hendricks Lola Higgs Shawn Hill Bea Hines

Jeff & Karen Hinson Stevenson & Geraldine Hogan

Mr. & Mrs. Hohman Aaron & Jenette L. Holloway

Lawrence & Janice Hood Michael & Karen Hoots Larry & Martha Howell

James & Hope Howland Doris N. Hoye

Edwin Hsu Sherrill & Mary Ann Hudson

Harrison & Sonya Humphreys Ida Hunter

Harvey Hunter Michael & Terry Hursey

Lizzie Hutton Bleidy Ilnitsky

Desiree Ingram Jerry L. & Margaret A. Ivey

Vonrick, Hazel, & Nickelia Jack Chantal James

Glen James Barbara Jean Baker

Nartasha Jenkins Jason & Karen Jenkins

Ann Marie Jennings Jo Ann Jensen Debbie Jerger

Paula A. Johnson Trishaw Johnson

Roy Johnson Nikia Jolly

Jackie Jones

Sandra Jones Karl L. Jones Jr. Helen Jordan Amy E. Jordan Mona Joseph

Nick Karl & The Karl Residence Chad Kelly

Helen Frebel Kerr Paula Knowlton

Caroldine R. Kosko Hattie Lais Jay Lamb

Eugene & Phyllis Lange L. J. Lancaster

Rhonda Latham June Lazo

Loreda Lazo James & Juanita Lee

Morris Legg Sunil Levanda

Richard & Gail Leverett Ralph A. Levinson

Claudia Linzels Mr. & Mrs. Lockhart Billy & Carlene Long

Maria Lopez Moises Lopez George Lott

Mr. & Mrs. Arnold Lowe, Jr. Charlie Lynch

Timothy Madaras Andre Maddox

Jazmin & Joyce Maddox Davie J. & Zoe Madison

Christopher & Marcia Malcolm Carey & Ida Mallard

Sabu Mamman Gayle. A. Marcellini

Jose & Sandra Marquez Eusebio Marrero Tommy Marshall

Willie Frank Marshall Francis & Shirley Marsicano

Ornette Marstin Richard Martin Yenima Martin

Frank & Geneva Martin Amanda May

Margaret McAfee William & Jane McDaniel

P.J. & Linda McGuire Dennis & Tammy S. McLeod Jimmie Jr. & Felicia McNeal

Paulette McNeish Betty Meador

Oscar & Patricia Mederos Manuel & Mildred Medina

Mary M. Meister Mr. & Mrs. E. Melero

John & Christophine Menzies Clyde & Lynda Meredith

Earline Merritt Ruben Meza

Burnice Mickell, Sr. Darlene Mickens

Robert & Becky Middleton Anthony Mijares, Jr. & Laurie Mijares

Juan & Beatriz Milian Clayven Miller

Raphael Miller & Minnie Miller Taplin Bob & Shelby Mills

Tilena Mioerner Nathaniel & Shirley Monroe

Alice Moody Bob Moody

Esthela C. Morera Rebecca Morgenthaler James & Beth Morris

Johnnie B. Mosely Ruby Pearl Mosely

Kim & Melinda Mudge Jennifer Mudge

Nathaniel & Shirley Munroe Melissa Munsen

David & Mirtha Murray Peggy Myers

Samuel Neeley, Jr. & Doreen Neely Gale Nelson

Robert & Barbara Nichols Gary Nix

Syreena Nixon Stephanie Noa Vera L. North

Reggie & Tiffany Offord Rene Olavarrieta

L. Michael & Phyllis Osman John & Yvonne Palmer

David Palterson Aruna Pantankar

Mrk & Trisha Pasciak Fanor D. Paz

Everette & Polly Pearson Pauline B. Pearson

Chris Peeples Keith Peeples

William & Vera Peeples Leonie Pender

William & Anita Pennell Mr. & Mrs. Bill Pepper

Tony & Roy Perini Bob & Barbara Perkins

Joseph Pernell Opal Persaud

Dorothea Peterson Gene & Pat Peugh

Tuan Pham Clinton Phillip Ann M. Pierre

Jim & April Pinkstaff Jo Ann Pirson Karen L. Pitt Philip Plixian

Robert & Joanne Plumlee Orlando Prieto

Victor & Stacy Pruett Gwendolyn Pennington Pullias

Nidel Qaed Beatrice Ramsey

Faye Ramsey Margaret Ramsey

Mr. & Mrs. Bill Rapp Randy Reed

Jack & Rozlyn Reich Michelle Reid Gabe Rezende Joan Robinson Colby Robinson

Doretha Robinson Johnny & Shirley Robinson

Margie Robinson George Rodriguez Tiffany Rodriguez Zaily Rodriguez Helen Rogers Nancy Romer

Rick Rues

Melissa Rundgrer Sergio Sandoval Nancy Schwartz

Shirley Scott Walter Ray Seay

Michael & Amy Sebero Jerry Selignan

Andrea Seminari Christopher & Shirley Sharpe-Berrian

James & Donna Shaw Christopher Shippy

Steve & Victoria Shirah Yolanda Silva

Gloria Simmons James Simmons, Sr. Margaret Simmons

Jesse Simpkins Kristina Skinner

Broderick & Sandy Smith Michael & Karen Smith

R. H. & R. M. Smith Robert J. Smith

Tara Smith Stephen & Gail Smygelski Kenneth & Delores Snow

Rick & Allyson Solis Johann Somarriba

Jimmie Ruth Songer Florine Stacks

Andrea & Dana Stanislas Clara Steele-Anderson

Trudi Stefiuk Theresa M. Stephens

James & Brenda Stone Rosemary “Mimi” Dommerich Stieglitz

Mr. & Mrs. Drew Strasser Bernard & Irene Strasser

Karen Stroman Martha Suddith

Chad Sullins Sonia & David Susi

Leatrice Taylor-Damus Annette Thomas

Clifford & Kathy Thomas Ronald & Andrea Thompkins

Floridene B. Thompson Russica P. Tighe

Ray Timmons Malcolm & Patricia Tomlin

Cori Turner Cloe Urquia Jorge Valdes

Ted C. Van Rijn Theoretha J. Vancol

Earl M. Veloso Jay Vitarelli

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more cheerful givers on page 4

Louise Voreis Nancy Walker

Ronald & Cathy Walker Darwin & Barbara Waters

Kent Webb John Webb

David & Cindi Webster Ryan Webster Nancy Weems

John & Barbara Weetman Mr. & Mrs. Jason Weller

Westwood Lake Church of Christ Gene & Joyce Wharton

Venson White Frances E. Whiteman

Austin, Mason, & Addison Wiegandt Karl & Dacia Wiegandt

Bernadette Wiggins John Wilkens

Thomas & Virginia Wilkison Stacy D. Williams

George & Margaret Williams Shonnika Williams

Gerald & Monique Williamson Deidriara Willis Weston Wilson

Eric & Tonya Wilson Inez E. Wilson

Marcia Wilt Michelle Windsor

Maxine Wishart Kathryn A. Wolfe

Lester R. & Victoria B. Wolfe L. B. Woon

Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Wooten Hebert & Jeanne Wormser

Tamalya Wyche Anna Wyche

Rodney & Jackie of Coconut Grove COC Reggie of Coconut Grove COC Leticia of Coconut Grove COC Sandy of Coconut Grove COC Janice of Coconut Grove COC

Ruby of Coconut Grove COC Mrs. Pearl of Coconut Grove COC

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A Pampered Pooch Aerial Hydraulics, Inc. Alf’s Golf Shop—Doral AMG Export Trading, Inc. BJ’s Wholesale Club Calusa Crossings Animal Hospital, Inc. Crossbridge Church Cox Media Group, Inc. & Dade County Farm Bureau Cusano’s Bakery Deb-lyn, Inc. Delaware Chicken Farm & Seafood Market Edwin Watts Golf—Doral Fernandez Asset Managment Gaskins Finishing Touch Henry H. Filer Middle School InSource — Insurance/Surety/Employee Benefits The Miami Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club Marlins Foundation & The Miami Marlins

Naturally Delicious Pine Island Tomato Farms, Inc.

Publix Supermarkets, Inc. Reddy Ice

REPROGRAPHIA Royal Pharmacy, Inc.

Savvy Cie, Inc. Smoothie King- Pine Crest Sons of God MC Ministry

Starr Ice, Inc. Super Target Store #2022

The Heat Group — Miami Heat The Miami Herald The Sun-Sentinel

The Wayne Barton Study Center—Boca Raton Wal-Mart Supercenter—Cooper City

Winn-Dixie #0371 & #311 Vesban International, LLC

Rodney Baltimore’s Community News - HOT 105FM

2014 CORPORATE DONORS

Now there are so many ways you can give to Christian Homes for Children ….

Want to give a one time or reoccurring gift to CHFC via your credit or debit card?

Please go to

www.christianhomeforchildren.com & click on the Donate Now Button

or go to

www.justgive.org next to “find a charity” type Christian Homes for Children

then enter Miami, Florida & click donate now.

2014 SUPPORTING CHURCHES OF CHRIST

Central COC of Monticello, Florida Coconut Grove

Driftwood Gate Way*

Goulds Griffin Road*

Hallandale Beach Hialeah

Holly Hill* Homestead

Hollywood Hills Liberty City

Miami Gardens North Dade

Palm Beach Lakes Sunset

University City* West Broward*

*monthly budgeted support

Read how your donations improve this child’s life in our next issue of Lovelines!

See page 5 to read how youth volunteers made 2014 Cookout shine!

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You are invited to attend the next ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING

on Friday, June 27, 2014 at the

Driftwood Church of Christ 2640 North 72nd Avenue

Hollywood, FL 33024

Meeting begins promptly at 7 p.m. Light refreshment will be served!!

Forecasters predicted more than a sixty percent chance of rain on Saturday, March 29. Yet, organizers of the 26th Annu-

al Cookout for Kids remained undeterred. J4L (Jesus for Life) youth representing the Homestead Church of Christ arrived

at the event to declare that prayer changes things! But not before the All Star Champs (volunteers from the Palm Beach

Lakes Church of Christ) put up event signs and blew up balloons while predicting a volleyball tournament victory in Jesus’

name. The Hialeah Church’s Jamba Crew - comprised of Bobcats from the St. Thomas University soccer team and CHFC

youth - served drinks to cookout guests, sliced

onions and tomatoes, managed tables and seat-

ing and helped sort toys for abused and neglect-

ed children. Meanwhile, Lads To Leaders and

Leaderettes from the Miami Gardens Church of

Christ dazzled event participants and lifted spir-

its with their positive energy and enthusiasm.

But it was the courage and determination of the

West Broward Church of Christ youth group

that gripped the hearts of many guests for they

struggled to overcome and take fourth place in

this year’s volleyball tournament.

When all was said and done, over $8077.50

was raised for abused children. The Hialeah

congregation seized victory from last year’s un-

defeated team to take home the first place trophy

while the Miami Gardens team proved resilient

and almost unstoppable in their quest—only to

earn second place. Meanwhile, the Palm Beach

Lakes faithful is vowing to execute a stunning comeback from this year’s third place finish. We thank the entire Christian

Homes for Children community for continuing to stand with us in defense of the fatherless! God Bless You.

Need help with establishing a lasting legacy for God’s children? Please call us at 305-825-0517 or email us at snzm2@aol.com.

2014 CHFC EVENTS PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Saturday, June 21, 2014 Annual Golf Tournament

Saturday, September 20, 2014

Extra Mile Walkathon

Saturday, November 15, 2014 28th Annual Participation Dinner

The St. Thomas University Bobcats & CHFC’s Ramos Family (representing the Hialeah church of Christ) unseat undefeated tournament champs to take 1st Place.

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Christian Homes for Children, Inc. 12001 SW 72nd Street Miami, Florida 33183 OFC: (786)762-4377 OFC: (305)825-0517 FAX: (305)740-1310

Leadership Team

John Hood, Jr., Acting Executive Director Director, Mary Menzies, MBA

Director, George M. Brown, Ph.D. Staff Asst., Kimberly Figueroa

John Hood, Jr., President Charles Gatton, Vice President Michael Hursey, Vice President

Wayne Adams David Capiro

Joe Fernandez Steve Hogan

Jeff Judd Tony Mijares

Robert Nichols Jack Smith, President Emeritus

Board of Directors

Christian Homes for Children, Inc.

12001 SW 72nd Street

Miami, FL 33183

Non-Profit Org.

U.S. Postage

Paid

Miami, FL

Permit No. 2099

Advisory Council Members

Ruth Calvin, Chair Vanroy Anthon Senetta Carter

Kevin & Vanessa Coffee James & Nellie Dassaw

Devon Dassaw Shere Eckley

Glenda Escamilla Rachel Fuller

Lee & Sharon Coxe-Hart Karen Hoots Vonrick Jack Sandra Jones

Paula Johnson Jazmin & Joyce Maddox

Doreen Neely Joanne Plumlee

Sonya Powell Shirley Roberts

Shirley Robinson Gwendolyn Ross Andrea Stanislas

Julia Wilcox Jerry & Monique Williamson

CHFC is humbled that these individuals have chosen to

stand with our children.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Feature Story & Golf Tournament........1

Memorials & Honors…………..….….…......2

Cheerful Givers …………………………………..3

Corporate Donors & Supporting COC....4

2014 Calendar of Events……….…………....5 ****Please note event calendar changes****

Extra Mile Walkathon & Annual Dinner

Cookout for Kids Update………...…..……..5

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