Children and families are being blessed by your support and care. Thank you!

March 2017

Kentucky: Bardstown, Lexington, Louisville, Florence, Frankfor t. Ohio: Beaver Creek, Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton, Hamilton, Springdale. Indiana: Bloomington, Carmel, Clarksville, Columbus, Dyer , Franklin, Greensburg, Greenwood, Indianapolis, Kokomo, Martinsville, Merrillville, Muncie, Noblesville, Plainfield, Richmond, Seymour, Terre Haute, Valparaiso. Illinois: Algonquin, Arlington Heights, Aurora, Batavia, Bloomindale, Bloomington, Bolingbrook, Calumet City, Carbondale, Champaign, Chicago, Chicago Ridge, Crystal Lake, Downers Grove, E. Peoria, Evanston, Fairview Heights, Gurnee, Hoffman Estates, Homer, Homewood, Kildeer, Machesney., McHenry, Morris, Mt. Vernon, Napierville, New Lenox, N. Riverside, Peoria, Plainfield, Orland Park, Oswego, Rockford, Romeoville, Rosemont, RLB, Shorewood, Skokie, Springfield, S. Elgin, St. Charles, Streamwood, Vernon Hills, W. Dundee, Waukegan, Wheaton. Missouri: Arnold, Chester field, Flor issant, Kirkwood, St. Peters, Fenton. Wisconsin: Appleton, Brookfield, Delavan, Franklin, Ger mantown, Green Bay, Kenosha, Madison, Milwaukee, Oconomowoc, Plover, Sheboygan Falls, Waukesha. Iowa: Ankey, Cedar Rapids, Clive, Coralville, Davenpor t, Sioux City. South Dakota: Rapid City, Sioux City. North Dakota: Fargo Minnesota: Blaine, Bloomington, Burnsville, Eagan, Maplewood, Plymouth, Roseville, Shakopee, Woodbury. If you do not have a coupon, please use the following code for Potter: 99999000006870. Thank you.

Eat at any of the Chili’s locations listed below between 1/1/17 to 3/31/17, and 15% of your bill will go to Potter Children’s Home. Indicate that you want to participate in the Give Back Program for Potter Children’s Home. Use the code listed below if you do not have a coupon. Thank you for helping us help children.

Helping Hands Cristiano, Julianna, Tommy, and Caleb help their mom, Sara Beth move into their new apart-ment. As the old saying goes, “Many hands make for light work.” Many of the staff volun-teered also to help with the move-in. Good job by all.

Our New Care Center Since our new Care Center has been completed, the residents and staff have enjoyed many events and special occasions there. It is especially used by the children for before school, parties, programs by volunteers and other special events. There are rooms dedicated to the older children and for the

younger ones and even infants. We want to thank each and every one of our donors and supporters who had a part in this wonderful addition to our facility.

New Career Erica, One of our moms, has been accepted to Cosmetology school. She will study all aspects of hair dressing (cutting, styling, coloring, etc) as well

as facials and nails. She is very excited. We are very proud of Erica!!

February Volunteers 1,066 volunteer hours were donated by caring individuals who have a heart for children. They helped in the Tuesday’s Treasures resale shop, tutored and interacted with the children and much more. Thank you.

Day of Prayer and Giving for Children! Is your congregation planning on participating in a day of prayer and giving for children? Please plan to do so on the fifth Sunday of October this year. That is October 29, 2017. We invite everyone to dedicate this day to praying for children. If you want more information, contact Ralph Brewer at 270.843.3038 or Ralph@potterministries.org

Upcoming Events Minister & Elder Appreciation Dinner

Thursday, April 20, 2017 at 6:30 pm. Wives, too. Speaker: Andy Robison from WV School of Preaching. Contact Jackie for reservations and free tickets at 270-843-3038

15th Annual Fall Festival September 16, 2017 beginning at 9:30 am. Live & silent auctions, food, resale shop, children’s activities , gift shop & lots more!!! Please join us.

Campus Events We appreciate the Great Oaks church of Christ from Memphis, TN for coming to campus to work on some special

projects and host a wonderful Valentine’s party for the children and families. The children loved it.

WKU Baseball Team Visits Some members of the Western Kentucky University baseball team visited our campus and played baseball with some of our children. The team seemed to enjoy it

as much as the children. We appreciate them giving of their time to come and interact with our children. Go, Big Red!!

Memorials

Potter Children’s Home & Family Ministries, Inc. strictly adheres to a policy of nondiscrimination in the admission of children without regard to race, color, sex, handicap, age, religion or national origin.

in the admission of children without regard to race, color, sex, handicap, age, religion or national origin.

Our heartfelt sympathy and thanks goes out to the families

who remembered Potter Children’s Home in their time

of loss in lieu of flowers.

Roscoe “Dicky” Blue Betty L. Bush Danny Goad Tom Price

Tribute Gift to Potter Children’s Home & Family Ministries

Donor is:_________________ —In Honor of —-In Memory of _______________________ Address_________________ Please send acknowledgements to: ________________________ Name:______________________ Email: __________________ Address:____________________ ____________________

To donate via credit card, please go to www.potterministries.org

Shop Kroger and Help Potter

Thanks to all of you who have participated in the Kroger fundraising program. If you would like to make a gift to Potter simply by shopping at Kroger, you can do it by signing up at the Kroger web site and following the directions. It is easy. All you have to do is shop as usual and a portion of your purchase will be given to Potter. How simple is that?

Single Parent Ministry

Do you know a single parent family who does not have a healthy place to live? The SPARK (Single Parent Alliance for Raising Kids) program can provide shelter and care. Do you know of a single parent family who seems to be in a never ending circle of unfortunate circumstances? Teaching, counseling and support from caring staff families are the tools needed to stop the heartbreaking cycle. Please remember this

ministry can help mend hearts and give families the ability to become stronger and healthier. No fees are charged for the services to these children and families. Applications can be found on our website: www.potterministries.org. If you would like to recommend Potter’s services to someone, please have them contact Lee Fowlkes at (270) 843-3038 or by email at lee@potterministries.org. Program descriptions can be seen on the web site at www.potterministries.org. Printable applications are also available on the web site.

Katherine Shaw Ernie Carlson Carolyn McNew Christopher Clifton William & Carol Carder Ronald Coleman, Sr. Edith Coleman Don Contrell Yvonne Barrett Hershel Davis The England Family Lynn Dodson Peggy Cooper Bill Essex Ben Bailey Mike Findley Jo Findley Gordon Finney Ken & Jo Thomas LaVerne B. Finney Ken & Jo Thomas Opaline O. Fitts Jon & Alice Browning Richard Freeland Frances Swearingen Esther Gill Ted & Leah McMurtrey Dana Gillenwater Susan, Bennie & Kay Stephens

Honor Gifts Pearl Mansell Happy Birthday Julia Vaughn August Ruff Warren & JoNell Vaughan Barb Stenger Friendship Eva Wheeler

Vincent Andry Mr & Mrs Larry Powell Nancy Atwell Gary & Darlene Lockett Betty & Keith Ball Joyce Potts Ella Barber Yvonne Barber Steve Basham Phyllis Basham Joe Bell Ted & Leah McMurtrey Roscoe “Dicky” Blue Central Church of Christ Keith Tapp Mr & Mrs Tim Cottingham Sally & Don Crenshaw Alan Powell Fran Bray Melba Craddock Mildred Briggs Patricia Thompson Jerry A. Logsdon Mr & Mrs Donald Nims Roy Burns Mr & Mrs Burgess Calhoun Betty L. Bush Mr & Mrs Eugene Krantz Floyd & Peggy Cummings

Danny Goad Ralph & Geneva Brewer Peggy & Charley Goodman Jill & Rod England Ola Gose John Matsumoto Kenneth Gosser Wanda’s Children Judy Hilburn Jimmie & Ruth Hattemer Vinie Hines Paul Hines Dan Howard Jimmie & Ruth Hattemer Andrea “Andi” Hurst Mr & Mrs Ron Hurst Louise Jarrett Mr & Mrs Keith Thomas Daniel W. Jernigan Ken & Jo Thomas Mr & Mrs Hugh Horrocks

James Kane Jo M. Kane Errett Kroeter Anital Darnall Barbara Ann Latham Jim Latham Catherine Lewis North Lexington Ch of Christ Cecil & Edna Lewis Mr & Mrs Larry Jackson

You Can Make A Difference in Many Lives in 2017

10 Ways to Help a Single

Parent Family 1. Pray for the families you know. 2. Invite a family to a fun activity. 3. Be aware of their needs. 4. Help in stressful times. 5. Offer timely child care. 6. Model healthy discipline methods. 7. Give truthful encouragement. 8. Give homework help if needed. 9. Help the parent during worship services. 10. Refer single parents to Potter who may need a targeted goal oriented program to succeed.

Rylie 4 on March 18

SPARK

Noah 1 on April 24

SPARK

Brooklyn 10 on April 13

SPARK

Cards and wishes can be sent to: Potter Children’s Home, 2350 Nashville Road, Bowling Green, KY 42101

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Joudly 17 on April 30 Totty House

Patsy Mayes Keith & Connie Thomas Karen McConnell David & Julie Thompson Rudy McCrady Patrice Estes Betty Ann Miller Mr & Mrs Drew Sowards Tyler Matthias Page Mr & Mrs James E Page Tom Price Rick & Reiko Kirk S & H Farm Supply John & Dollye Kirk Keith Tapp Patricia Cummins Donald & Brandi DeFosse Margie Ray Harriet Downing Rob Richardson Barbara R. Weatherspoon Robert Richardson Barbara R Weatherspoon Ruth Shellabarger Don Shellabarger Gloria Mae Soma Mr & Mrs Gary Schlieper James Calvin Spencer Leah Ruth Spencer Bell Rosetta Hickox Spencer Leah Ruth Spencer Bell

Johnny & Nannie Stafford Mr & Mrs Bob Compton Hedy Turley Virginia Donaldson Ronald Turner Bob & Lois Kenney Betty Sue Walker Green Hill Ch of Christ Carolyn Walker James & Mary Morrison Georg-Ann Green Megan Johnson & Family Blaine Kelly & Family Kenneth “Chunk” White Gary & Darlene Lockett

Tommy 5 on April 21

SPARK