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02/22/10
Tenecia
Filed under: View All Articles, News Stories, Wise Words, Selma, AL, Program Notes, Spotlight
Posted by: Amy @ 12:54 pm

Tenecia, a beloved alumnus of the United Methodist Children’s Home, passed away on February 10th, after complications from an illness.  A bright student with a beautiful smile, Tenecia will be missed by her family and many, many friends.

Tenecia participated in the Early College High School Program for two years before she graduated from Selma High School in 2008.  She was an active member of SECME Club and was the Assistant Secretary of the FBLA Club.  She competed in the 2007 Delta Sigma Theta Debutante Cotillion where she placed third, and was also a member of the Selma Alumnae Chapter of Delta Gems and participated in the Delta Gems step team. 

At UMCH’s Awards Days she received the Becky Castardo Award for Excellence in Math, the Bryan and Sharon Casey Award for Best All-Around Girl, and the Bert Pribbenow Award for Scholarship, Leadership, and Christian Endeavor. 

After graduating high school, she was a student at Troy University and was in the UMCH college scholarship program for her first year.  Tenecia was a leader with a determined personality, and many of the younger children at UMCH looked up to her. 

On a UMCH trip to Lake Junaluska, North Carolina, UMCH Chaplain LuAnne Houser remembers Tenecia’s decision to participate in the group’s white water rafting trip in 50 degree water:

“Tenecia said, ‘I’m going for it. I don’t want to miss a thing.’”

LuAnne recalled, “And when we returned to the Selma campus, Tenecia spoke at church the next week and said, ‘I am so glad I went.  It was life-changing.’”

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02/01/10
North Alabama Clergy Spouses Plan Second Annual Benefit Luncheon for UMCH Ministry
Filed under: View All Articles, Upcoming Events, Birmingham, AL, Fundraising Ideas
Posted by: Jill @ 3:49 pm

If you missed last year’s benefit luncheon for Birmingham Babies First, you are in luck! The dedicated North Alabama Clergy Spouses are currently planning this year’s luncheon for Saturday, March 27, 2010 from 11:30am-1:30pm at Asbury UMC in Madison, Alabama.

Babies First is a residential program in Birmingham for young women, between the ages of 14-18, who are either pregnant or have a little one. They have made the decision to keep their baby and need the Christian guidance and love necessary for a healthy life.

“Mothers and babies are among God’s greatest gifts,” said Patsy Willimon, who is leading the effort in planning the event. “Unfortunately in our state, too many young girls become mothers too soon.”

Please send a check for $15 to your District Superintendent’s spouse by March 19 for each reservation. Make your checks payable to North Alabama Conference of the UMC. You can also read about the event and download a flier from the Conference website by clicking here.

Join us for a wonderful afternoon including entertainment, fellowship and outreach to benefit children who need your help.

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