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Support from our Friends Methodist Children’s Home is blessed with many friends who support our mission to serve children, youth and families during the Christmas season. Because of generous donations during the holidays, every child on our residential campuses has presents under the tree. Volunteers spend hours wrapping each gift and other volunteer groups help […]
MCH strives to impact communities, and hopefully society, through sharing its knowledge and helping individuals understand the value of connection. Its goal is to bring Connected Caregiver to more families through church venues and other like-minded agencies as well as to help educators find more tools to use in the learning environment.
Healthy Relationships Play Crucial Role in the MCH Mission People need connection. We are born with the desire to connect. We find meaning and purpose through our relationships with others. So what happens when you don’t feel that connection? According to scientific research from “Hardwired to Connect,” a report from the Commission on Children at […]
MCH Unveils New Strategic Plan The ministry of Methodist Children’s Home was born from the vision of just two men. What began as an idea resulted in thousands of lives being changed for the better. In 1890, Dr. Horace Bishop (pictured left), pastor of Waco’s Fifth Street Methodist Church (now First United Methodist Church of […]
Celebrating in Our Communities Every year our MCH Family Outreach offices host Christmas parties with the families and children they serve. Many of these celebrations are possible due to the support and sponsorship by local churches and organizations who provide venues, toys or supplies. MCH is blessed to have friends throughout Texas and New Mexico […]
The Gift of Time We appreciate our loyal friends who took time out to wrap and deliver gifts for our children in order to make this a special experience for them! Thank you to representatives from Calvary Chapel Waco, Mansfield United Methodist Church, Oncor Diversity Council, Scottish Rite Waco and Waco Fire Department – Station […]
Church Continues Tradition of Giving at Christmas For many of us, riding a bicycle as a child is one of our fondest early memories. According to a Sunshine article published in January 1991, this sentiment was the driving force behind a tradition of giving to Methodist Children’s Home (MCH) by one of its loyal supporters, […]
The Joys of Fellowship Our residential youth and staff celebrate Christmas together during a special worship service called Carols and Candles. “Carols and Candles is for our community what Christmas Eve services are in a local church setting,” said Kim Clark, director of spiritual development. “This time of worship is a reminder that God loved […]
MCH Prepares Students for the Future Through Academic and Experiential Education It is his senior year and Nick is competing for the coveted spot as valedictorian of his graduating class. He works hard in class and understands the important role his education will play in his future. His decision to do well in school was […]
A Day in the Life of MCH Home Parents They must first act as ‘shock absorbers’ to boys and girls who have been torn loose from their former lives…they must help heal wounds that cannot be seen on the surface…they must be a pattern for persons as young lives mature…they must have careful hands and […]
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