by Mandy Nester | Oct 4, 2022 | All, Houseparent Blog
The Joy Ranch family was able to enjoy a trip to Myrtle Beach in September, thankfully before Hurricane Ian passed through. Our gracious hosts at Garden City Chapel and Retreat incurred significant damage in the storm, so please keep them in your prayers as they clean... 
by Mandy Nester | Aug 11, 2022 | All, Volunteer News
We’ve been blessed to host several couples for four months now from Roving Volunteers in Christ’s Service (rvics.org), and they’re not finished yet! Instead of trying to recap all they’ve done and experienced, we have permission to share their... 
by Mandy Nester | Jul 15, 2022 | News
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by Mandy Nester | Jul 12, 2022 | All, Houseparent Blog
Recently, Mrs. Lynn shared with me some pictures of Ava who had planted some peas earlier this spring. Each child had an opportunity to choose and plant some garden vegetables, and Ava must love peas! I believe Lynn said she had planted 40 plants and one day last week... 
by Mandy Nester | Jun 14, 2022 | Volunteer News
The Mt. Zion UMC mission team which was here June 3rd – 6th. In two and a half days, they reworked the deck behind McHenry, rebuilt the six picnic tables, reworked the deck at the Director’s house, pressure washed the deck behind the Administrative Office, plus...
