2005 was a huge year for us as far as needed help from mission groups.
We joined forces with the Mississippi Sheriffs' Ranches this year and the
facilities at the Boys' Ranch needed much repair. Mission groups
were invaluable to us in getting those facilities repaired and usable
again so that we could open our independent living program there.
They were also very helpful in completing several projects on the Columbus
Campus.
Some of the many projects and activities they did for us:
Replaced the roof and siding on Kelly and Faith homes at the Boys'
Ranch.
Completely remodeled the interior of Kelly home.
Demolished several un-repairable structures at the Boys' Ranch and
cleaned up debris from downed trees, etc.
Vacation Bible Schools and Worship/Bible Studies with the children.
Painting in many of the cottages and support buildings.
Landscaping at many of the cottages and support buildings.
Built new shelves in several cottages.
Volunteered many hours at the thrift store sorting donations and
organizing the store.
Repaired green houses and worked at the orchard and garden.
Below is a list of all the groups we have had visit and work this year.
First Presbyterian Church of Hattiesburg, MS - March
17-19, 2005
RUF - University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL -
March 19-25, 2005
First Presbyterian Church of Niceville, FL - March
28-April 2, 2005
First Presbyterian Church of Aliceville, AL - May
30-June 3, 2005
Union Baptist Church of Mexico, MO - June 4-11, 2005
First Presbyterian Church of Montgomery, AL - June 6-10, 2005
Monroeville Presbyterian Church of Monroeville, AL -
June 20-24, 2005
Christ Church of Jacksonville, FL - June 26-July 2, 2005
Parkview Church of Lilburn, GA- July 4-9, 2005
Westminster Presbyterian Church of Valdosta, GA - July
12-16, 2005
1st Presbyterian Church of West Point, MS - July 18-22,
2005
Grace Presbyterian Church of Dalton, GA - July 24-29,
2005
Trinity Harbor Presbyterian Church of Rowlette, TX -
July 31 - August 5, 2005
Westminster Presbyterian Church of Rock Hill, SC -
October 30-November 4, 2005
