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The COVID-19 pandemic dramatically impacted plans, processes and procedures at Methodist Children’s Home in 2020. While not the path on which any organization would have chosen to learn and grow, MCH has a long history of adapting in crisis and finding ways to continue meeting the needs of others.
In March 2020, the nation was virtually shut down by the COVID-19 pandemic. As stay-at-home orders were put in place, people altered their way of life. Methodist Children’s Home staff quickly adjusted its services to give many in its care a much-needed feeling of safety and security during an unpredictable time.
Members of the Methodist Children’s Home “Staff on Standby” (SOS) team are helping prepare MCH students for their first day of school. The SOS program is a new initiative at MCH designed for employees who do not serve in direct childcare roles but want to support the childcare program.
Following a yearlong strategic planning process and full endorsement by the ministry’s Board of Directors, Methodist Children’s Home (MCH) introduced new vision and mission statements designed to guide the organization forward. Our Vision: We empower all we serve to experience life to the fullest. Our Mission: We equip children, youth and families to flourish by […]
In early 2020, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic reached the United States, affecting lives all across the nation. Communities in which Methodist Children’s Home (MCH) serves were hit by the crisis and families faced increased hardship due to school closures, shelter-in-place orders and job loss or wage reductions. However, MCH stepped in to meet the needs of its children, youth and families.
MCH Family Outreach in Waco was recently blessed by a donation that some might say is worth its weight in gold. Brailee Welch, who works at her grandfather’s business Quality Parts Supply, contacted Methodist Children’s Home asking if she could donate 300 rolls of toilet paper in light of the shortages being seen in stores. […]
Methodist Children’s Home (MCH) charter school students completed a successful week of competition during the McLennan County Junior Livestock Show, Jan. 28-31 at the Extraco Events Center in Waco. Seven FFA students had animals were selected to be shown during the Friday evening sale while the ag mechanics group placed third in sweepstakes out of […]
Spiritual Development (SD) programs at MCH offer youth creative opportunities to connect with God. This fall, SD welcomed youth to get involved and explore their gifts through leadership groups and special events. To join a leadership group, youth must go through an interview, demonstrate a commitment and adhere to a standard of behavior. Leadership groups […]
Our MCH Bulldogs celebrated Homecoming on Friday, Oct. 18. The six-man football team defeated Parkview Christian 57-12 at Bulldog Field. Congratulations to Joseph and Tianna who were named Homecoming King and Queen! Senior Court nominees were: Lena, M’Kenzie, Faith, Reggie, Solomon, and Elijah. Junior Class Prince and Princess was awarded to Vergil and Nikkie. Click […]
Dremon and Sam are two of the many valued students of the Day Student program at Methodist Children’s Home. Though their journeys have not always been easy, they have grown and achieved educational success.