the newsletter of
southeastern children’s home
Fall/winter, 2014
Christmas wishes
Honoring those who’ve made a dierence,
the importance of change, and more
By Robert Kimberly
Executive Director
Changes aren’t just important, they’re
necessary. Every living thing has to adapt
and grow in order to survive. Change is not
only necessary for people, it’s necessary for
organizations too.
Recently, Joe Manning, one of our longest
serving board members, decided to step down
from his position with Southeastern Children’s
Home and move into an emeritus board
position. Joe has faithfully served SECH for 29
years. At times he has served as the Chairman
of the Board. Additionally, he has spent
innumerable hours working with our Finance
committee and as Treasurer. Joe was able to
use his experience in banking and nance
to help guide SECH through some rather
tumultuous economic times. I can’t thank him
enough for the behind-the-scenes work he has
done for our organization.
Mr. & Mrs. Chuck Aardema
Mr. & Mrs. David Abernathy
Mr. & Mrs. Doug Adee
Mr. & Mrs. Eric Adkinson
Dr. & Mrs. Jim Alston
Ms. Holly Anderson
Mr. & Mrs. Mike Andrews
Mr. & Mrs. Travis Ashburn
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Audia
Mr. & Mrs. Don Axsom
Mr. & Mrs. Tony Axsom
Mr. & Mrs. Jason Ayers
Mr. & Mrs. Martin Ayers
Mr. & Mrs. Dave Baker
Mr. & Mrs. Clay Ball
Mr. & Mrs. Quinton Batson
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Bean
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Bearden
Ms. Jennifer Beaver
Dr. & Mrs. Michael Beckish
Mr. & Mrs. Al Bergeron
Mr. & Mrs. James Bernhardt
Mr. & Mrs. Eric Bitting
Mr. & Mrs. Leslie Bitting
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Blackshear
Mr. Danny Blake
Mr. & Mrs. Howard Blankenship
Mr. & Mrs. Evan Bodine
Mr. & Mrs. Je Boland
Mr. & Mrs. James Bond
Mr. & Mrs. James Bookless
Mr. & Mrs. Alan Bright
Mr. & Mrs. Brad Brooks
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Brooks
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Brown
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Bullard
Mr. & Mrs. Lewis Byars
Ms. Angela Byers
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Byrd
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Cain
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Cairns
Mr. & Mrs. John Caldwell
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Cannon
Mr. Phil Carland
Mr. & Mrs. Robbie Carroll
Ms. Ethel Carter
Mr. & Mrs. Quentin Clark
Mr. & Mrs. Dale Clift
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Coggins
Ms. Retha Colbert
Ms. Donna Cole
Mrs. Sarah Cole
Mr. & Mrs. Tyler Conner
Mr. & Mrs. Brian Conway
Ms. Gretchen Cooke
Ms. Sally Cope
Mr. & Mrs. Jack Crabtree
Ms. Mary Cregger
Mr. & Mrs. Sam Criswell
Mrs. Wanda Dailey
Mr. & Mrs. Andy Daughtry
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Davenport
Mr. & Mrs. Bob Davis
Mr. & Mrs. Baxter Deadmon
Mr. & Mrs. Alberto Delgado
Ms. Deanna Demusey
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Dennis
Mr. & Mrs. Walden Denton
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Dickerson
Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Dillard
Ms. Sue Dills
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Duncan
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Duncan
Mrs. Trixie Dunn
Mr. & Mrs. James Eargle
Mr. Fred Eaton
Mr. & Mrs. Ray Embry
Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Evans
Ms. McKenzie Everham
Mr. & Mrs. Mel Falletta
Mr. & Mrs. J. C. Farley
Mr. & Mrs. Etherage Farr
Mr. & Mrs. Je Ferguson
Mr. & Mrs. Ted Fisher
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Fitzpatrick
Ms. Barbara Fleming
Mr. & Mrs. David Fleming
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Flora
Mr. & Mrs. Roger Folk
Ms. Angela Francis
Mr. & Mrs. John Franks
Mr. Charles Futrell
Peggy Gagnon
Mr. & Mrs. Jon Gaminde
Mrs. June Gannaway
Mr. & Mrs. Lesley Gantt
Mr. & Mrs. Ted Gantt
Ms. Kaye Gehr
Dr. & Mrs. Jim Gill
Mr. & Mrs. Todd Gilliam
Dr. & Mrs. George Glenn
Mrs. Millie Glover
Ms. Martha Godfrey
Mr. & Mrs. John Graber
Mr. Ashby Gray
Mr. & Mrs. John Greene
Ms. Linda Greer
Mr. & Mrs. Perry Grubbs
Mr. & Mrs. Jay Gully
Ms. Patricia Hair
Ms. Jeri Hall
Mr. & Mrs. Walt Hamilton
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Hansford
Mr. Jim Hanson
Mr. & Mrs. Curt Harbuck
Mr. & Mrs. Ethan Hardin
Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Harmon
Dr. & Mrs. Alan Harris
Ms. Frances Harrison
Mr. & Mrs. Regis Hartnett
Mr. & Mrs. Darvin Helvy
Mr. & Mrs. Bob Henderson
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is a publication of
Southeastern Children’s Home,
Robert Kimberly, Exec. Director.
We can be reached ...
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115 Children’s Way
Duncan, SC 29334
by phone: 864.439.0259
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The importance of change
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For many of our children, Christmas IS the
most wonderful time of the year.
Every year, dozens of volunteers and partners
purchase gifts contained on each child’s “Wish
List.” Some wishes are extravagant, others are
not.
“For many of our children, it’s the one
real Christmas they will ever experience,”
Development Associate Christy Nodine said.
“We’re trying to make special memories that
can last a lifetime. Often, our children have
never had a traditional Christmas.”
The children
especially look
forward to this
time of year.
“Each Christmas
I look forward to
singing Christmas
carols, decorating
the house, and, of
course, opening
presents,” Olivia,
a 13-year old
resident said.
“Family is really
important to me.
Since I don’t get to see my biological family,
Christmas with my SECH family is like a present.”
Christmas allows each of our children the
opportunity to be a child.
“Even though
I’m 13, and people
treat me like I’m
20, I still enjoy
waking up early
and opening
my stocking
on Christmas
morning,” Olivia
said. “Christmas
makes me feel like
a kid again.”
Christmas at
SECH would not
happen without
the generosity of
those throughout
the Carolinas.
“This is the one
time our kids can
get new, brand
name items.”
Christy Nodine
said. “Our kids are used to receiving hand-me-
downs and used clothes for most of their life,
but they want to be like every other kid at
Christmas wishes come true, thanks to you
Residents rejoice during the season of thanks and giving
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“... Each Christmas
I look forward to
singing Christmas
carols, decorating
the house, and, of
course, opening
presents ... Family
is really important
to me. Since I
don’t get to see
my biological
family, Christmas
with my SECH
family is like a
present ...”
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“... Even though
I’m 13, and
people treat me
like I’m 20, I still
enjoy waking up
early and opening
my stocking
on Christmas
morning ...”
We will greatly miss having Joe as part of our
board. His insight, wisdom and sage advice was
invaluable to SECH.
Though no one can replace Joe, we have
two new board members that have joined our
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Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Henderson
Mr. & Mrs. Eddie Hewitt
Mr. & Mrs. Brett Hinson
Mr. & Mrs. Roger Hinson
Mr. Ed Hipp
Mr. & Mrs. Jack Holt
Mr. & Mrs. Chip Holton
Mr. & Mrs. Ed Hoover
Ms. Carolyn Hoover
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Hopkins
Ms. Vicki Hornsby
Mr. & Mrs. Ken Huckaby
Mr. Kenneth Hyder
Mr. & Mrs. Todd Hyneman
Mr. & Mrs. Jamey Ingram
Ms. Rayedean Jacobs
Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Jarrell
Mr. & Mrs. Doug Jarvis
Mrs. Carole Jessup
Mr. & Mrs. Davis Johnson
Mr. & Mrs. Mitchell Jolley
Mr. & Mrs. Clif Jones
Mr. & Mrs. Ken Jones
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Jones
Mr. & Mrs. Wendell Jones
Ms. Asa Jopson
Mr. & Mrs. Alan Jopson
Ms. Ava Jopson
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Jordan
Dr. Ann Kelly
Mr. & Mrs. David Kelly
Mrs. Amilee Kemp
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Kimberly
Ms. Denise Klatt
Ms. Irene Kocisko
Mr. & Mrs. Rob Koger
Mr. Carl Lancaster
Ms. Cynthia Landrum
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Larsen
Mr. & Mrs. Carry Laycock
Mr. & Mrs. Keith Ledford
Mr. & Mrs. Joel Lewis
Mrs. Joyce Lienert
Mrs. Shirley Lineberger
Mr. Joseph Lipscombe
Mr. & Mrs. Greg Lisby
Mr. & Mrs. Bob Ludwick
Mr. & Mrs. David Lunsford
Ms. Mary Frances Lykins
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Mahaey, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Neil Martin
Mr. Warren Martin
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Massey
Mr. & Mrs. Tommy Massey
Mr. Stan Matthews
Mr. & Mrs. Billy Mayeld
Mr. & Mrs. Brian Mays
Mr. & Mrs. John McCall
Mr. Billy McCullough
Ms. Jolene McKenzie
Mr. & Mrs. Robert McKie
Mr. & Mrs. Don McNab
Mr. & Mrs. James McSwain
Mr. & Mrs. Tabb Meade
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Medlen
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Melton
Mrs. Katherine Merrill
Mr. & Mrs. Wesley Merritt
Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Middleton
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Miller
Ms. Jennifer Million
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Mitchell
Mr. Grant Mitchell
Mr. & Mrs. Barney Moore
Ms. Ella Moore
Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Moore
Mr. & Mrs. Bennie Moseley
Mr. & Mrs. Kim Mudge
Mr. & Mrs. Matt Murphree
Mr. & Mrs. Josh Murphy
Mr. Paul Murphy
Mr. & Mrs. Philip Murphy
Dr. Mark Murphy
Mr. & Mrs. Vio Musteata
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Nahooikaika
Mr. Glenn Nichols
Mr. & Mrs. Max Nigh
Mr. & Mrs. Travis Nodine
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Norcross
Mr. & Mrs. Donovan Norris
Ms. Vera North
Mr. & Mrs. Wendle Northam
Mr. & Mrs. Eddie Nunnely
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Oliver
Olivia Caroline & Marielle Olivia
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Osborne
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Osgood
Mr. & Mrs. David O’Shields
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Oswald
Ms. Jamie Owens
Mr. & Mrs. Robin Owens
Mr. & Mrs. Greg Palmer
Ms. Emily Parker
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Parsons
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Passmore
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Patrick
Mr. & Mrs. Rick Patterson
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Pepper
Mr. & Mrs. Bob Perkins
Mr. & Mrs. Jerey Perry
Mr. Larry Polutta
Mr. & Mrs. Rod Price
Mr. & Mrs. David Pruitt
Ms. Lynne Qualls
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Ragsdale
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Raines
Ms. Gretchen Rankin
Mr. Jim Redding
Mr. & Mrs. Frankie Rhodes
Ms. Angela Rhoney
Dr. & Mrs. Richard Richardson
Mr. & Mrs. Fred Ricker
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Christmas wishes come true, thanks to you
10-month-old Savannah enjoys the fall weather with three of her six Smith Cottage bubbas.
Santa’s elves made an early appearance this year at Southeastern Children’s Home
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Honor them with your gift
Contributors
April 5, 2014 to November 14, 2014
Mr. & Mrs. Mike Rivers
Mr. & Mrs. William Roberson
Mr. & Mrs. Will Robertshaw
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Rogers
Mr. Steve Rooks
Mr. & Mrs. Dan Russian
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Salley
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Sattereld
Mrs. Dixie Schmittou
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Schultz
Mr. & Mrs. Bob Scott
Mr. & Mrs. Dudley Scott
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Sebastian
Mrs. Bill Seif
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Senn
Mr. & Mrs. David Shaer
Mr. Scott Sharp
Mr. & Mrs. Lance Shroades
Ms. Jackie Simpson
Mr. & Mrs. James Simpson
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Herb Smith
Mr. & Mrs. James Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Randall Spake
Mr. & Mrs. Tony Spickard
Mr. & Mrs. Willie Spivey
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Staggs
Mr. Michael Steiert
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Stidham
Mr. & Mrs. Trey Still
Ms. Sandra Stokes-Strickland
Mr. & Mrs. Dave Swanger
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Taylor
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Taylor
Mr. Tom Taylor
Mr. & Mrs. Ernie Thigpen
Mr. & Mrs. Chris Thompson
Mrs. Eddie Sue Thompson
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Thompson
Ms. Shirley Todsen
Mr. & Mrs. Brian Tribby
Mr. & Mrs. Dean Tripp
Mr. & Mrs. Je Trotter
Mr. D. C. Trotter
Mr. & Mrs. Mike Turk
Mr. & Mrs. Allen Tyree
Ms. Susan Underwood
Mr. Danny Vaden
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Vanover
Mr. & Mrs. Sammy Wade
Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Walton
Mr. & Mrs. Garth Warner
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Watson
Mr. & Mrs. Philip Weatherford
Mr. & Mrs. Mack Weatherington
Mr. & Mrs. Carmel Weed
Mr. & Mrs. Kenyon Wells
Mr. & Mrs. L. Dwight West
Mr. & Mrs. John Westbury
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Whiteford
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Williams
Mr. & Mrs. Randy Willingham
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Willmot
Mr. & Mrs. J.C. Wilson
Mr. Ron Wilson
Mr. & Mrs. Ed Winston
Mr. & Mrs. Neville Withers
Mr. & Mrs. Carol Woodley
Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Wyatt
Ms. Kay Yenny
Mr. & Mrs. Fred York
Dr. & Mrs. Tony Zeiss
Mr. & Mrs. Wade Zimmerman
Aberdeen Church of Christ
Aiken Christian Church
Aiken Church of Christ
Albemarle Church of Christ
Apalache Baptist Church
Archdale Church of Christ
Barnwell Church of Christ
Beech Island Church of Christ
Bethel Church of Christ
Biltmore Church of Christ
Boyd Lake Road Church of Christ
Bremen Church of Christ
Brevard Church of Christ
Central Church of Christ
Charlotte Avenue Church of Christ
Church of Christ on Hilton Head Island
Clemson Church of Christ
Corinth Church of Christ
Double Spring Baptist Church
Essex Village Church of Christ
First Baptist Church of Lyman
First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Gastonia Church of Christ
Georgetown Church of Christ
Gold Hill Road Church of Christ
Grand Strand Church of Christ
Greenwood Church of Christ
Gregg Avenue Church of Christ
Hartsville Church of Christ
Henderson Church of Christ
Hendersonville Church of Christ
Hillcrest Church of Christ
Holland Park Church of Christ
Laurens Church of Christ
Lexington Church of Christ
Long Creek Church of Christ
Lyman United Methodist Church
Meadowbrook Road Church of Christ
Morganton Church of Christ
North Augusta Church of Christ
Northgate Freewill Baptist
Old Union Church of Christ
Palmetto Church of Christ
Plaza Church of Christ
Port Orange Church of Christ
Queen City Church of Christ
Reidville Presbyterian Church
Riverside Church of Christ
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By Philip Murphy
Development Director
Please consider honoring someone who
made a dierence in your life by sending an
honor or memo-
rial gift to the
Southeastern
Children’s Home.
When you make
a gift in honor of
a friend or loved
one, we send a
meaningful note
to notify them of
your thoughtful
gesture.
Honor gifts are
designed to rec-
ognize friendships,
special occasions,
or simply a ges-
ture of friendship
or appreciation.
Memorial gifts
allow you to
pay respects or
remember loved
ones who have passed away, but made a signi-
cant contribution to your life.
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school wearing the same styles and brands.
Christmas is always a time of year we get to
spoil the kids with something new that they
will make them proud.”
Each child is unique with their wishes. Many
are excited with even the smallest gifts.
“I love to get up early and see what presents
we have under the Christmas tree,” 12-year-old
Brianna said. “Last year, I was so excited about
the Justin Bieber coloring books I got. I was so
happy. I just don’t know how to explain it.”
“Last Christmas I received an Ipod,” 15-yr old
Miyana said. “That was one of the most special
gifts I’ve ever received.”
It’s a special season at Southeastern
Children’s Home. It’s a season of giving and
loving. Thank you for being a part of making
this time of year special for our children.
“... Honor gifts
are designed
to recognize
friendships,
special occasions,
or (gestures)
of friendship ...
Memorial gifts
allow you to pay
respects (to those
who’ve) made
a signicant
contribution to
your life
....”
With both honor gifts and memorial gifts,
we make every eort to mail an acknowledge-
ment note the week we receive your gift.
Please be assured that we will never disclose
the amount of your gift to anyone.
Christmas wishes
God’s Good News
By Jasminn
From abuse and faithful tears in my tissue,
To hope and uplifting words of God’s good news,
The conicted love of esh told me to bow down and kiss
their feet,
I worship no one other than you, no matter how many tears
fell pass my cheek.
Confused in the esh of mine,
How my heart and mind intertwine.
My mind says it will be alright,
You can x it yourself by the end of the night.
All it takes is time and mind process,
Then again my heart spoke and confessed.
You need God to complete your soul,
Don’t stay with a price tag to be sold.
You don’t have to be an item waiting to be purchased,
God will unfold everything so you won’t feel pain and the
hurting.
He’s waiting for me to sign the adoption papers so he can
take me in,
It took me 19 years but I did it. Amen.
Jasminn talks about her spiritual journey
and her baptism, shown here, on page 5.
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Seneca Church of Christ
Shelby Church of Christ
South Fork Church of Christ
St. Andrews Road Church of Christ
St. George Church of Christ
The Church of Christ At Summerville
Twin City Church of Christ
West Columbia Church of Christ
West Jeerson Church of Christ
Williston Church of Christ
Windsor Lake Church of Christ
Automax
Bank of America United Way Campaign
Counseling Associates
Dave Edwards Toyota
Denny’s Corporation
Draexlmaier Automotive of America
El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant
Ferncreek Creative
Gaminde Communication
GE Foundation
Konica Minolta Business Solutions USA, Inc.
Life Prints Counseling
Logan Street Hotdogs
McDonalds - AMC Management Corp.
Middle Tyger Senior Citizens
RPM Transportation
Silver Bay Seafood of Simpsonville
Sims B B Q
Sims Tire & Muer
The Carolinas District Kiwanis Foundation, Inc.
The US Charitable Gift Trust
Town of Duncan
Truist
United Health Group - Employee Giving
Campaign
United Way of Aiken County
United Way of Butler County
United Way of Greenville County
United Way of Sumter Clarendon & Lee Co.
United Way Of The CSRA
United Way of The Piedmont, Inc.
UNUM
Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign
Wellspring Living SC
Zaxby’s of Duncan
Memorials
HERMAN DANIEL ARTIST
Mr. & Mrs. John Greene
LARRY BAILEY
Ms. Nell Bailey
MYRTLE E. BAILEY
Ms. Nell Bailey
Ms. Ruth Lindler
R. F. BAILEY
Ms. Ruth Lindler
CLAUDE J. BEARDEN
Ms. Myrtle Wright
A. G. BLACKMON
Mr. & Mrs. Darryl Hudson
DONNA SUE BRUTTO
Mr. & Mrs. James Edwards
Gold Hill Road Church of Christ
C. WAYNE BUSEY
Mrs. Maranell Busey
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Miller
GLADYS KNIGHT CHANDLER
Mrs. Phyllis Claypoole
Mr. & Mrs. James Edwards
Mr. & Mrs. Mike Fowke
CLYDA COCKRELL
Ms. Myrtle Wright
ED COCKRELL
Ms. Myrtle Wright
JAY COCKRELL
Ms. Myrtle Wright
PAUL COCKRELL
Ms. Myrtle Wright
TENNA FOX COCKRELL
Ms. Myrtle Wright
CLARA COLE
Ms. Donna Cole
KIRK COLE
Ms. Donna Cole
PATTON COOPER
Ms. Elmira Swoord
PHILLIP “MAC” COOPER
Mrs. Jeanie Cooper
WILLIAM A. “BILL” CRISP
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Wilson
JIMMY DOCKRAY
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Sattereld
JAMES CONWAY FARLEY, SR.
Mr. & Mrs. Carey Adamson
Mr. Frank Arado
Boan Financial Group LLC
Mr. & Mrs. Rusty Burton
Contract Construction, Inc.
Ms. Barbara Courtney
Mr. & Mrs. Carl Cromer
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Crowder
Ms. Sallie Davis
Mr. & Mrs. Don Dicus
D & T Steel Fabricators, Inc
Ms. Nancy Earwood
Gardner Associates, Inc.
Mr. Eric Ingram
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
Mr. & Mrs. Erik Lindahl
Mr. Barrett Mallos
Mattox Electric Company, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Danny McDowell
Mid-State Masonry Contractors, Inc.
Ms. Marianna Montana
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Smoak
Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Sofge
Ms. Susan Sowell
Ms. Miriam Whisnant
Mr. & Mrs. Randy Tomsic
Executive Director Robert Kimberly with some of
our Southeastern family.
Wish list
We are seeking donations of the
following items. Please help if you can!
• twin bed sheets
• twin pillows
• hedge trimmers
• laundry baskets
• lawn equipment
• dependable used cars
Change is important
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organization: Larry Salley and Eric Bitting.
Larry, a member of the Summerville Church
of Christ, is the Athletic Director for Porter Gaud
School. He and his wife Ann have a long and
distinguished history of working with young
people in our state.
Eric is a member of the Gold Hill Road Church
of Christ in Rock Hill, SC. Eric and his wife Robin are
long-time supporters of the work at SECH, and, in
fact, were adoptive parents for SECH several years
ago.
If you see Joe, Larry, Eric or any of our board
members, please thank them for their servant
leadership.
Southeastern Children’s Home continues to
change. Though we are committed to helping
children and families in our region, we understand
some changes are necessary for the betterment of
our organization. We are thankful God continues
to bless us. God continually provides ways for us
to adapt our ministry to better serve children and
families.
Sincerely,
A shoulder to lean on. Southeastern resident Alex attends church with houseparent Johnny.
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Ms. Teresa Tomsic
The Truth Seekers Sunday School Class
Mr. & Mrs. William Underwood, Jr.
Watertight
Mr. & Mrs. Kenyon Wells
West Columbia Church of Christ
Mr. & Mrs. Rex White
Mr. & Mrs. David Williams
Ms. Donna Wilson
GLEN FISHER
Grand Strand Church of Christ
LARRY GIBSON
Mr. & Mrs. Max Nigh
IRENE GARRISON HINTON
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Ashbrook
CARRIE MAE DREWERY HOGAN
Mr. Thomas Campbell
Ms. Terri Rowe
ELIZABETH HUGHES
Gold Hill Road Church of Christ
FORREST W. JENKINS
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Smith
MYSTI FOGEL JOHNSON
Mr. & Mrs. Etherage Farr
JOHN RICHARD KAY
Mr. & Mrs. Danny Davis
AILEEN KNIGHTON
Mr. & Mrs. Travis Nodine
JERRY LEE KOONTZ
Mr. & Mrs. Oscar Koontz
VIOLET KRANTZ
Mr. & Mrs. Bernie Krantz
ALTIE LINDSAY
Ms. Elmira Swoord
DON LINDSAY
Ms. Elmira Swoord
FRANK LINDSAY
Ms. Elmira Swoord
ROBERT LYKINS
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Fitzpatrick
DAVID MARTIN
Mr. & Mrs. George Gentry
SUSAN POOLE McALISTER
Ms. Anita Carroll Belihar
Mr. & Mrs. A. B. Carroll
Ms. Joan Carroll Johnson & Family
MARGARET McINTOSH
Ms. Myrtle Wright
PATRICIA NIGH
Mr. & Mrs. Max Nigh
DAVID NORWOOD
Mrs. Ginny Norwood
HUGH & MARTHA PALMER
Mr. & Mrs. Wesley Davis
MARY JO POWERS
Gold Hill Road Church of Christ
ELSIE RAGSDALE
Mr. & Mrs. Dunk Hale
PATRICK ALAN ROBERTS, JR.
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Blackshear
Mr. & Mrs. John Greene
Mr. & Mrs. Neil Martin
KAY M. SANDERS
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Ottis Qualls
VERNA VEE SPAKE
Mr. & Mrs. Randall Spake
MARY SPROULE
Seneca Church of Christ
JUDY STOGNER
Mr. Michael Stogner
MALCOLM USREY
Dr. Richard Dom
Dr. Harriet Reavis
DR. & MRS. HENRY VOGEL
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Evers
ARNOLD JOHN WALDEN
Mr. & Mrs. Ronnie Putnam
Ms. Shirley Putnam
MARGIE WALKER
Mr. & Mrs. Travis Nodine
ERIC PATRICK WILSON
Mr. & Mrs. Frankklin Wilson
Ms. Mary Jo Wilson
BUD WRIGHT
Ms. Myrtle Wright
DOROTHY YEOUZE
Mr. & Mrs. Dunk Hale
In honor of
MARY LOU DURHAM
Mr. & Mrs. Mitch Jennings
CHAD EDWARDS
Mr. & Mrs. James Edwards
ANN HOLMES
Mr. & Mrs. Kent Brown
ROBERT KIMBERLY
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Sattereld
SHANNON LEAF
Ms. Kelcey Kramm
JOE & MARTY MANNING
Mr. & Mrs. Hampton Hager
JOHN & BRENDA MANZ
Mr. & Mrs. Bernie Krantz
BARBARA McDERMOTT
Ms. Jackie Armour
JERRY SATTERFIELD
Mrs. Shirley Sattereld
SEVIERVILLE CHURCH OF CHRIST
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Sattereld
LEE WILSON
Mr. & Mrs. James Edwards
In honor of anniversary
WALLACE & BETTY BEASLEY
Mr. & Mrs. Carol Woodley
We are excited that four of our children have
recently made the decision to become baptized
believers. Kyleigh, Jasminn, Porschia, and Alex
have each taken steps
to live their lives for
God.
“I just felt like it
was time to make a
conscious decision to
turn my life around,” 14-
yr old resident Kyleigh
said. “It was time for me
to start living for God.
I’ve known for a long
time that I needed to
make some changes.”
Kyleigh’s decision
was aided by the Bible
studies led by her
houseparents.
“Mr. Bryan and
Mrs. Kelly lead Bible
studies in our house
sometimes,” Kyleigh
said. “They take things
that are happening in
our house and relate to
the Bible. Sometimes it
really provides the help
I need.”
Similarly, 19-yr old
Jasminn Dow felt it was time to make some
necessary changes.
“Before I came to the children’s home, I knew
about God, but I didn’t know God,” Jasminn said.
“I was never in a home that went to church.
Going to Sunday morning and Wednesday night
Bible classes helped me a lot. It just gave me
more opportunities to learn more and to be with
other people who loved God.”
For many of our children, becoming a
Christian is dicult because of the issues they
have dealt with in their childhoods.
“I had to let go of my past,” Jasminn said. “For
too long, I was angry with people who were
supposed to take care of me. Now, I’m more
open to talking about my history. And now, I’ve
forgiven those who hurt me or didn’t protect
me. I’m no longer a victim to my past.”
Please pray for Kyleigh, Jasminn, Porschia, and
Alex as they begin their walk with Christ.
Four residents baptized in Christ
Kyleigh, Jasminn, Porschia and Alex answer the Shepherd’s call
fall/winter 2014 5
“... Before I came
to the children’s
home, I knew
about God, but I
didn’t know God.
I was never in a
home that went to
church. Going to
Sunday morning
and Wednesday
night Bible classes
helped me a lot. It
just gave me more
opportunities to
learn more and
to be with other
people who loved
God ...”
Porschia (above), Kyleigh (right) and Jasminn
(background) accepting Christ as their personal
Lord and Savior
Thank you!
the newsletter of southeastern children’s home
In honor of 50
th
anniversary
BILL & LINDA YOUNG
Mr. & Mrs. Terry Bailey
Mrs. Sarah Cole
Ms. Patricia Hair
Mr. & Mrs. Alan Larmon
Mr. James Smith
In honor of birthday
FRED EATON
Mr. & Mrs. Russ Tresslar
MABLE LEATHERWOOD
Mr. & Mrs. Travis Nodine
Tyler & Ryan Nodine
MARIA LEATHERWOOD
Mr. & Mrs. Travis Nodine
Tyler & Ryan Nodine
TIM LEATHERWOOD
Mr. & Mrs. Travis Nodine
Tyler & Ryan Nodine
MELISSA MARSHBURN
Mr. & Mrs. Travis Nodine
Tyler & Ryan Nodine
JERRY SATTERFIELD
Mrs. Sarah Cole
In honor of 86
th
birthday
ED BERLIN
Mr. & Mrs. Bernie Krantz
In honor of 90
th
birthday
CARRA PERKINS
Mr. & Mrs. Herb Smith
In honor of 100
th
birthday
MRS. STATHAL SPRUILL
Mr. & Mrs. Carol Woodley
In-kind gifts, United Way,
auction, and volunteers
Mr. & Mrs. Chuck Aardema
Mr. & Mrs. David Abernathy
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Adams
Mr. & Mrs. Doug Adee
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Adkins
Mr. & Mrs. Carl Almond
Dr. & Mrs. Jim Alston
Mr. & Mrs. Howard Avery
Mr. & Mrs. Don Axsom
Mr. & Mrs. Clay Ball
Ms. Deanna Banister
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Barber
Mr. & Mrs. Quinton Batson
Mr. Mike Bayne
Ms. Wilma Bayne
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Blackshear
Ms. Denise Blankenship
Mr. & Mrs. James Bookless
Ms. Jakie Bost
Mrs. Sherri Brewer
Ms. Karen Brewton
Ms. Lisa Briggs
Mr. & Mrs. Alan Bright
Ms. Denise Brooks
Ms. Louise Brown
Mr. & Mrs. Kent Brown
Jake & Sam Brown
Ms. Donna Brunette
Mr. Gerald Bullman
Mr. Lee Bunner
Mr. & Mrs. James Burley
Mr. Shane Byers
Mr. Bob Campbell
Ms. Sara Compton
Ms. Julie Cobb
Mr. & Mrs. Brian Conway
Ms. Sonia Cook
Mr. & Mrs. Ray Corradi
Ms. Earlene Cory
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Cousins
Mr. Keith Davis
Mr. & Mrs. Bob Davis
Mrs. Linda Davis
Ms. Susan Davis
Ms. Sheila Dawkins
Ms. Lindsay Decken
Mrs. Tatjana Dekyvere
Mr. & Mrs. Walden Denton
Ms. Sara Dexter
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Dickerson
Ms. Sue Dills
Ms. Debbie Dube
Mrs. Shirley Duke
Mrs. Trixie Dunn
Mr. Cameron Duthie
Ms. Leslie Duthie
Ms. Iris Earls
Mr. & Mrs. Ray Embry
Ms. Angie Evans
Mr. & Mrs. Ken Everham
Mr. & Mrs. Je Ferguson
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Fisher
Mr. & Mrs. Dan Ford
Mr. & Mrs. Jon Gaminde
Ms. Shyenne Gee
Mr. Logan Gehr
Ms. Kaye Gehr
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Gibson
Dr. & Mrs. Jim Gill
Dr. & Mrs. George Glenn
Mr. & Mrs. Dale Glymph
Ms. Linda Graham
Mr. Ashby Gray
Ms. Linda Greer
Mr. & Mrs. Todd Hackler
Mr. Tony Hamby
Ms. JoAnn Hand
Mrs. Jane Harley
Mr. & Mrs. Chuck Hatchette
Ms. Carol Hawkins
Mr. & Mrs. Nathan Hayes
Mr. & Mrs. Darvin Helvy
Mr. & Mrs. Eddie Hewitt
Mrs. Lisa Hewitt
Mr. & Mrs. Roger Hinson
Mr. & Mrs. Matt Holiday
Ms. Mary Holmesley
Dr. & Mrs. Je Hood
Mr. & Mrs. Ed Hoover
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Hopkins
Mr. Matt Howland
Mr. & Mrs. Ron Huntley
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Jackson
Mrs. Carole Jessup
Mr. & Mrs. Trevor Johnston
Mr. & Mrs. Don Jones, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Judd
Ms. Judy Keller
Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Kelly
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Kimberly
Mr. Tim Kirkland
Ms. Samantha Lancaster
Ms. Alexis Lanford
Ms. Kim Lanford
Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Landrum
Mr. & Mrs. Keith Ledford
Mr. & Mrs. Joel Lewis
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Martin
Ms. Lorraine Martin
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Maxey
Mr. & Mrs. Brian Mays
Mr. Devin McCall
Mr. Sawyer McCall
Mr. & Mrs. Toby McCall
Mr. Tommy McCalll
Ms. Chloe McCall
Ms. Sophie McCall
Mr. Vernon McMakin
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Melton
Ms. Iris Menendez
Mr. & Mrs. Dale Midyette
Mr. & Mrs. Don Morasco
Mr. J. D. Morris
Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Morris
Ms. Judith Monette
Mr. & Mrs. Mike Mull
Mr. & Mrs. Josh Murphy
Mr. & Mrs. Philip Murphy
Mr. & Mrs. Vio Musteata
Mr. Glenn Nichols
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Nicholson
Mr. & Mrs. Travis Nodine
Mr. & Mrs. Donovan Norris
Mr. & Mrs. Eddie Nunnely
Mr. & Mrs. Billy Orr
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Osgood
Mr. Roger Page
Mr. & Mrs. Bob Perkins
Mrs. Linda Phelps
Mr. Paul Pitts
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Ragsdale
Ms. Halley Ragsdale
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Rankin
Ms. Shawna-Marie Reid
Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Remick
Ms. Jenny Roberts
Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Robinson
Mr. & Mrs. Laymond Rookard
Mr. Steve Rooks
Ms. Tara Rowe
Mr. & Mrs. Chuck Rust
Mr. Richard Sanders
Mr. & Mrs. Bob Scott
Ms. Tina Seay
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Shedrick
Ms. Susan Singleton
Ms. Crystal Smith
Ms. Rolanda Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Spry
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Stidham
Ms. Debra Sullivan
Mr. & Mrs. Rob Taunton
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Taylor
Mr. & Mrs. Lynn Thipgen
Mrs. Eddie Sue Thompson
Ms. Maebell Thompson
Mr. & Mrs. Barry Thornton
Mr. Nathan Tripp
Mr. & Mrs. Dean Tripp
Ms. Lori Tripp
Ms. Jennifer Waddle
Ms. Linda Waldrop
Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Walton
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Watson
Mr. & Mrs. Kent Whitworth
Mr. & Mrs. Ed Winston
Dr. & Mrs. Tony Zeiss
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Zimmerman
A Classic Salon
Aberdeen Church of Christ
Advanced Auto Parts
Alabama Theatre at Barefoot Landing
Apalache Baptist Church
Apple Gold Group
Archdale Church of Christ
Bank of America
Barnsley Resort
Beech Island Church of Christ
Bella Latte
Big Frog Nursery
BI-LO of Lyman, Store #446
BMW Manufacturing Co.
Bremen Church of Christ
April 5, 2014 to November 14, 2014
Burger King
Carmike Cinemas, Inc.
Carolina Hurricanes Hockey Club
Carowinds Cedar Fair Entertainment Co.
CentraArchy Restaraunt Management Co.
Central Church of Christ
Central Church of Christ Youth Group
Centre Stage
Charlotte Avenue Church of Christ
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Cherokee Co. History and Arts Museum
Chick-Fil-A
Christian Supply, Inc.
Chuck E Cheese’s of Spartanburg SC
Church of Christ on Hilton Head Island
CIRCOR International
Clemson Church of Christ
Clemson University Athletic Department
Coca Cola Bottling of Spartanburg
Colonial Life
Corinth Church of Christ
Costco
Country Boy’s Garden Center
Denny’s Corporation
DISH Network
DollyWood
Draexlmaier Automotive of America
Duncan United Methodist Church
El Matador Restaurant
El Mexicano Restaurante
El Primo Mexican Restaurant
Elite Car Rental
Essex Village Church of Christ
First Baptist Church of Lyman
Flat Rock Playhouse
Food Lion - Lyman
Frame Warehouse
Frost Brothers Wrecker Service
Fuddruckers
Gastonia Church of Christ
Gerald’s Tires and Brakes
Gilmore Entertainment
Gold Hill Road Church of Christ
Grace Baptist Church
Grahams Ice Cream Co.
Grand Strand Church of Christ
Greentree Christian Books & Gifts
Greenville Drive
Greenville Zoo
Greenwood Church of Christ
Gregg Avenue Church of Christ
Harley Davidson Of Greenville
Henderson Church of Christ
Hendersonville Church of Christ
Holland Park Church of Christ
Hyman’s Seafood & Aaron’s Deli
Konica Minolta Business Solutions USA, Inc.
Lear Seating Corporation
Lexington Church of Christ
Life Song Church
Link’s Body Shop
Long Creek Church of Christ
Lowe’s
McDonalds - AMC Management Corp.
Middle Tyger Community Center
Middle Tyger Ruritan Club
Mountain Island Church of Christ
Mt. Zion Tabernacle
North Augusta Church of Christ
Northgate Freewill Baptist
Obsessions Salon & Day Spa
Ocean Ridge Plantation Golf, Inc.
Ocoee Outdoors, Inc.
Osides Hair Cuts
Omicron, LLC
Palace Theatre
Palmetto Church of Christ
Pizza Inn of Duncan
Poplar Springs Baptist Church
PPG Architectural Coatings
PreSort Plus, Inc.
Publix – Duncan
Reections
Reidville Presbyterian Church
Restoration Church
Ripley’s Aquarium
River Falls Plantation
Riverside Church of Christ
Rogers Stereo, Inc.
S&S Tire, Inc.
Saunders of Simpsonville / Oce Supply
Sharon United Methodist Church
Shelby Church of Christ
Silver Bay Seafood of Simpsonville
Sims B B Q
Sims Tire & Muer
Soleil Salon and Day Spa
Sonny’s Camp-n-Travel
South Carolina Stingrays Hockey Team
South Fork Church of Christ
Spartan Bakery
Spartanburg Animal Clinic
St. Andrews Road Church of Christ
State Farm
Subway
Taylor Auto Sales, Inc.
TBC East
Thai Garden
The Children’s Museum of the Upstate
The Palmetto Bank
The UPS Store
Tina’s Day Spa
Tireama Inc.
Upstate Muscular Therapy
West Columbia Church of Christ
West Jeerson Church of Christ
Westside Veterinarian
Windsor Lake Church of Christ
Wireless One
Zaxby’s of Duncan
Four residents baptized in Christ
Kyleigh, Jasminn, Porschia and Alex answer the Shepherd’s call
the newsletter of southeastern children’s home • p.o. box 339 • 115 children’s way • duncan, sc 29334
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