TELEGRAMTELEGRAMVOLUME 65, Number 3 August 2019 Newsletter of Shults-Lewis Child and Family Services

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PO Box 471Valparaiso, IN 46384

In This Issue

Wait for the Lord

Latest Developments

School Happenings

Staff Changes

Annual Day 2019

Honors & Memorials

Box Tops

Shults LewisAnnual Golf Tournament

Wait for the LordAngela Robertson, Executive Director

Shults-Lewis Child and

Family Services

Board of Trustees 2019

Peter BumpassPresident

Tyrone ThompsonVice-President

Jim GordonSecretary

Alan BainTreasurer

Jim HaferkampRick LoweRick Root

Dewayne SmithMarcus Hardy

Executive Council

Angela RobertsonExecutive Director

Beth FrumpDirector of Development &

Interim Director of Operations

Jon O’KeefeDirector of

Program Services

Chloe JusticePaul & Judy Short

Jim & Thelma KeasterKenneth Slatton

Geraldine KietzmanTom & Frances Vaughn

Judy Woolf KillomLouise Caldwell and Family

Curll Kline, Jr.Rodney & Becky Harris

Keri Loberg LaneDon & Mary Jane Baugh

Jim LawrenceMike & Kim Lawrence

John & Helen LeMasterTerry & Gisela LeMaster

Virginia LeonardAnn Eifl er

Wilma LettsEd & Jill Martin

Purdom LovettTom & Frances Vaughn

Mrs Alvina LyleTom & Frances Vaughn

George MageeMichael & Jill Magee

Agnes MahaffeyJames & Judy Lundy

Paul MarihughMichael Marihugh

Cindy McClainJoe & Pat McClain

Ida McCuistonJack & Mary Henson

Richard McElhineyLarry & Nancy Terry

Russell McNaltyRuth Maxwell

Ralph McQueenPat Carter

Clovis “Mike” MeixnerJoanne Shinsky

Timothy MessengerTerry & Jamesa McCarthy

Lee & Willie Mae MorganClement & Janice Hermann

Tracy MundyDon & Mary Jane Baugh

Jeanette NicksJoan Berry

Gabriel NolanNolan Family

Betty O’BrienWaterford Church of Christ

Jeff OlsonRich & Kay Klima

Earl & Myra OsbornGary & Dawn Osborn

Brant PatrickDon & Mary Jane BaughAlex & Joan Jeal

Helen PlummerDon & Doe Whetstone

Sam PostlethwaitJohn & Janice Wilkins

William PuttyHelen Putty

Frank RiceTom & Frances Vaughn

Joyce RiggleEast Park Church of Christ in Danville, IL

Phyllis RiggsBarbara Clark

Henry & Evelyn RomansJoe & Sharon Mason

Donald RoseboomGene & Karel Muehring

Bill RosenbaumMary Rose Rosenbaum

Gary SackettKenneth Slatton

Nadine SackettKenneth Slatton

Jill Saraceno FranklinRodney & Becky Harris

Irving SchmidtDon & Mary Jane Baugh

Janet SchroederSandra Johnson

Blaine SchwartzTom Vaughn Family

Jessie Reed ShortPaul Short

Harold & Helen SlaterDave & Linda Park

Virgil SlaughterJohn & Sue Grafe

Brenda and Brittney SmithArt & Rita Huffman

Margaret SmithCloverdale Church of Christ

Carl StamperAlene Stamper

Tim StamperAlene Stamper

Pat StrawserHelen, Carol, and Linda Dollens

Tony SuiterTom & Frances Vaughn

T W Sutterfi eldJudith Sutterfi eld

Case TateRodney & Becky Harris

Ruth TaylorSandra Johnson

Samora Rogia TaylorOra Taylor

Shirley ThomasLarry & Linda Lowe

R.C. ThompsonDennis & Barb Falkenheim

Wyatt & Edith TittleMichael & Brenda Tittle

Robert UtleyRuth Ahrens

Dalton VaughnTom Vaughn Family

Willie WagnerTom Vaughn Family

Lula WarrenJohn & Patti Shephard

Art WelshJack & JoAnn Recor

Bob WheelerMary Mueller

Maryetta Stowe WhitelawDavid & Jackie Case

Greg WithamHildegard DorrisJim & Sandy HaferkampAl Rovenstine Family

Bill & Mary WrightGary & Dawn Osborn

Steven YarianJoan Berry

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P salm 27:14 states, “Wait for the Lord, be strong and let your heart take courage, wait for the Lord.” I

don’t know about the rest of you but it is extremely hard for me to wait. I admit I am not the most patient person. However, I have learned – and continue to learn – that all things are accomplished in God’s time, not mine. We have prayed and prayed and I know you have prayed also, for more staff to fill our many vacant positions. And all of a sudden – or so it seemed – we were blessed with a multitude of service-oriented people who wanted to answer our need for staff! Rogeric and Meghan Govan joined us as houseparents in Home 6 and Meghan will be working at the school. Jon O’Keefe is our new Program Services Director and Marci O’Keefe is our new school secretary. Jenn Swartz will be serving as the social services secretary. And another person “rejoining” us is Vickie Terhune, serving as Interim Principal until we can find a candidate to fill that position. Wow! That is indeed a lot of answers to our prayers. This should continue to encourage us in our faith. God’s time schedule is not our time schedule. He does things in his own time; He knows exactly when and how things should happen. It gives me, as I am sure it does all of us, a sense of calmness to know our God is in control and will have things happen when He is ready.

And the good news just keeps on coming! The Federal government recently put in place requirements for agencies such as Shults-Lewis to become accredited through an outside agency (such as CARF or COA). The Family First Preventative Services Act, increases the amount of federal dollars

that are available for preventative services. The law also increases the requirements for organizations that provide congregate care services. What that means to us is relatively simple; if the Department of Child Services (DCS) is going to continue to utilize our services and place children with us, then we must become accredited. This also means more paperwork to complete and more policies and procedures to update. Again, I see the hand of God in this task. Staff worked many hours to make this happen, along with the help of a consultant who knew what he was doing because we did not! And I am thrilled to announce I just received our accreditation certificate from CARF!

A major plus in becoming accredited is that it shows clients and placing agencies that Shults-Lewis is committed to providing quality services with integrity and professionalism. Please say a prayer of thanksgiving for this blessing for Shults-Lewis. I just want all of you to know that my plans are to continue visiting you, our supporting congregations. I have already had the pleasure of worshipping with a few of you and look forward to meeting and fellowshipping with like-minded people who are committed to this ministry.

God is Lord of all and is taking care of this ministry, all in His infinite time.

God Bless All of You.

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Director of Operations Job OpportunityDirector of Operations Info: The Director of Operations is responsible for the receipt, depositing, and disbursement of all funds. The Director of Operations advises regarding purchases and repairs of capital and operational needs.

Minimum Requirements: Faithful member of the Church of Christ, Bachelor’s Degree required, preferred Accounting concentration, Must demonstrate competence in financial management

Latest Developments“It’s the most wonderful time of year…”Beth Frump, Director of Developmentbethfrump@shultslewis.org

H ave you seen that social media meme with the guy sitting at a table with a sign that makes a simple statement like “Hot Dogs are sandwiches” and

it always ends with “Change my mind”? Here’s my sign… “Memorial Day through Annual Day is the MOST Wonderful Time of the Year. Change my mind.” You can’t.

I love summer. I love late sunsets. I love the heat. I love the groups that come (though y’all come all year, we do have a lot more visitors from Memorial Day to Annual Day)! I love the Golf Tournament. I love Annual Day. I LOVE IT ALL!

This year is proving to be my favorite! We kicked off summer with yours truly turning the Big 40. Around here, “0” birthdays are celebrated with a party. We laugh about how Development is organized chaos, and they did an awesome job throwing a “chaos” themed party.

From that moment, we haven’t slowed down. We participated in Valparaiso’s Chalk the Walk. This community event allows us to interact with other businesses and people from Valpo and to invite them to Annual Day, especially for the Rummage Sale.

The Golf Tournament was a great success! Though we had less golfers…and speaking of that, my random tangent, LADIES….Golf is no longer just for men!!!! I would love to see more women, more juniors, more mixed teams! Anyway, the Golf Tournament raised over $25,000! So thankful for all my amazing golfers and our sponsors! Mark your calendar for June 12, 2020 for next year’s tournament.

You all spent time praying for our kids, staff, board, and agency on Day of Prayer & Giving. We truly appreciate

the time you spent praying for us!!! I look forward to sharing a final financial total with you in our next Telegram!

We’ve had some amazing groups already this summer with more to come. West Side (Elgin, IL) came in May to get our flowers planted and the front of the office & around the sign looking amazing. Naperville Youth Group (IL) came for their first mission trip and worked extremely hard on several tasks. Whiteland (IN) came and literally moved boulders for us and then treated us to pizza & a movie! And as I’m typing this, I’m looking forward to groups from Plymouth, MI, Florissant, MO, and Midland, MI to spend time with us over the next two weeks. We’ve got bonfires, No Fun Color Run, cookouts, 9 Square, softball and SO many activities planned! I LOVE when people visit.

If you haven’t been to campus, COME! Even if it’s just a day for tour, come meet the kids and the staff. A perfect time to come visit campus is Annual Day, our Open House, Saturday, September 21st. Such a great day of food, fellowship, and FUN! Load the van and bring some friends. Don’t forget your full Change Cans!

OH, and many of our commodity congregations have made some AMAZING baskets of goodies for the auction!! I want to buy them all! So come, support your favorite ministry, and keep your favorite Development Director from buying all the goods! Seriously, come have an awesome day with us.

See, “Memorial Day through Annual Day is the MOST Wonderful Time of the Year!”

March 23, 2019 - July 1, 2019HONORS

Cooksville Church of ChristFor Faithful Servants!Tom Vaughn Family

Dr Reza and Liana DabirTimothy Sell

Isaac and Olivia DillmanHappy 11th Birthday!Keith & Cecy Dillman

Beth FrumpFabulous 40th Birthday!Lissa BaldwinDavidson FamilyFreyenberger FamilyDon & Cathy JonesSherry KingDale & Maddi NelsonGlenn & Angela RobertsonVickie TerhuneNancy Truex

Linda HarrellChristopher & Beth Underwood

James LampleyFor all the “Extra” Help!Don & Mary Jane Baugh

Larry & Carole PowellHappy Birthdays!Tom Vaughn Family

Wayne & Elaine SchmidtHappy Anniversary!Tom & Frances Vaughn

Annell SciortinoChristopher & Beth Underwood

Judy WaldropJean Waldrop

Roger & Becky WeaverRyan Weaver

MEMORIALS

Daren AdamsonVicki Bauer

Kenneth AllenNancy Allen

Frank BaumannAda Baumann

Lucy BenhamBob & Jackie Benham

Elaine BertschCarol Heinold

Phillip BostJim & Bonnie GatewoodLarry & Nell Norville

Arlin BrownBob & Jackie Benham

Tim BrownLucille Fort

J.B. & Irma BrysonMichael & Brenda Tittle

Pat BurnsideFannie Tiller

Darryl BurtonTobias & Alberta Burton

James CanterburyBetty AshburnRockwood Police Offi cers & Dispatchers

Hazel CarterSylvester & Dorothy Campbell

Philip ChapmanMarcy Reese

Richard (Rick) CorreaDimple Correa

Tammy CrilleyThomas & Patricia Crilley

Dick CrozierRich & Kay Klima

Clay DavisAlex & Joan Jeal

Doyle DavisJasper & Janet Morris

Jeff DebandtDavid & Jackie Case

Patti Ann, Nick, and John DennyLois Denny

David Fester and Sun FesterDon & Mary Jane Baugh

Ken FirmTim & Cathy Firm

Ruth FlintDennis & Beverly Wineinger

Ed FlowersTom & Frances Vaughn

Mr & Mrs FosterJoretta Roloff

Charlene FredrickDon & Mary Jane Baugh

Carol GardnerEverett & Maxine Foster

Tom GeringerSavage & Mariella Goff

Diane GillilandEverett & Maxine Foster

Billie Sue GoodsonBoyd Goodson

Theda GregoryColleen Crown

Joan GunninghamSonny & Joye Girdley

George HJohn & Patti Shephard

Clara HallPatricia Errair

Arcilla HamiltonChuck & Lori BornAnnette CiaccioRhonda DananayMarian DenneyDoug & Betty ElkinsThomas HackerDebbie HooverTim & Gina KelsvenBeth RomanzowRuby and Liz SheltonAngie SzmczakBernadette Zivich

Wayne HammittLois Hammitt

Bill HammondJudy Brown-Anderson

Audrey Anne Lattin HanksAnn Eifl erEd & Connie Foster

Glyn Dale HanksAnn Eifl erEd & Connie FosterSteve & Marla LeeLynn & Emma Mae PruittRichard SesslerKim Touneh

Glyn & Audrey HanksLaura KinyonJane KreimeyerIlla Trumbull

Jim, Lois, and Thelma HarringtonJim & Debbie Arnett

Jimmy HaynesAnn Eifl er

Larry & Elsie HenselTom & Frances Vaughn

William Ira Hill, Jr.Wayne & Barbara GeraldChad KwolekBruce & Arlene Lanning

Alfreida HodgsonTom & Frances Vaughn

Bobby & Donna HolmesTom Vaughn Family

Bruce & Elsie HostrupWillie & Janet Taylor

Elsie HostrupPortell Famly

Waurine HouseRichard House

Willie HowellLiz Howell

Kimberlee HugheyGregory Hughey

Brian HuntGene & Helen Baker

Dewey & Mary HunterBarbara Lambright

Roy JaredJim & Bonnie Gatewood

Dorothy JenkinsTed & Dorthea LaFever

Bill and Bob JordanTom Vaughn Family

Shults-LewisHONORS & REMEMBERS...

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Y es, I’m back! I decided after a two and a half year vacation it was time to get back to work! I

am excited to be back at my old job as school principal. I was told that I am not retired, I am retreaded! I like that! I will once again be

working at the place I love that has been my life for many years.

Retirement was wonderful but I really missed the socialization with the staff and students. I was reminded that this year’s theme for the agency is “togetherness” and I realized that was exactly what I was missing in my life. I look forward to getting back into the swing of the school schedule, meetings, and working with my colleagues to continue our mission of “responding with God’s love to serve and strengthen children and families.”

Summer school is in full swing now. The students are earning credits to either make up missed classes or to get ahead for the next school year. We will be planning some extra activities for the students plus we will enjoy the fellowship with the groups who will be here to work on the campus this summer.

Annual Day is just around the corner again. We hope all of you can come “together” with us and enjoy the activities planned for that day. I will personally be excited to see many old friends and former students. Please put September 21st on your calendar! Also, please consider coming to our campus at your convenience and sharing with our students your experiences in a career, hobby or just anything that you think might interest them. We have had pottery making, basket weaving, arts and crafts, a magician, music groups, and motivational speakers. We love to have visitors! Just let me know and we will set up a time for you to come.

Lastly, don’t forget to keep clipping those Box Tops! But heads up!! Box Tops are going digital! We will give you more information as it becomes available but you will begin seeing a Box Top that says “No More Clipping – Scan Your Receipt.” By scanning your receipts using the Box Top App, the Box Tops will be added instantly to our school’s earnings online. In the meantime, keep sending the clipped Box Tops until they are expired. We use the earnings for field trips and special activities. Thank you for all you do for our school. Please continue to pray for us. See you soon!

School HappeningsVickie Terhune, School Principalvickieterhune@shultslewis.org

G od has heard your prayers and in His time has provided an influx of staff members!

Rogeric and Meghan Govan arrived on June 1st and will be houseparents to boys. Meghan grew up in the area and always knew about Shults-Lewis as her grandfather is Board President Peter Bumpass. Rogeric has worked with youth and comes to us with a lot of experience and passion. Meghan will be working in the school starting this Fall! We are so blessed to have them here.

Jon & Marci O’Keefe came to campus on July 1st. Jon has taken the role of Director of Program Services. While he has spent most of his career preaching (including in Indiana and Illinois), he has spent the last 5 years at Central Texas Children’s Home overseeing their program. Marci has taken the position of School Secretary. She is already fitting right in at the school and we are excited to have them both as a part of our team.

Jenn Swartz has joined the Social Services team as a Social Services Secretary. Jenn comes to us with experience of working with traumatized youth. And as a detail oriented, organized person she will be a strong asset to the team.

Finally, a not-so-new addition to the staff, Vickie Terhune is back filling in as Interim Principal for the school. When Mr. Zandstra decided to step down and only focus on teaching, Vickie agreed to come fill the position while we look for

someone to fill that role. We are excited to have her back on campus!

Back in April, Joe Allen resigned his positon of Director of Operations as he was offered another position in town. While we were sad to see him leave, we are thankful for his five years of service and he will forever be a part of the Shults-Lewis family.

We are truly grateful for all the new staff. We are still actively looking for: Principal, English Teacher, and Director of Operations. Please be praying for us through this search and if you or someone you know may be interested, let us know!

Staff Changes

ANNUAL DAYANNUAL DAYSaturday, September 21

2019GAMES • KID ZONE • FOODGAMES • KID ZONE • FOOD

If you would like to have a booth please let us know. 1-800-462-0513ld lik h b h l l k 1 800If b h l 0 462 0513

8:00am - 10:00am • BreakfastBiscuits and gravy, donuts and coffee

in the Frampton/Wright Building

8:00 am Rummage Sale Opens

9:30 am Craft, Food, and Information Booths Open

10:00am • WelcomeIntroductions & Announcements

Be sure to visit the Rummage Sale located in the Gymnasium of the Frampton/Wright Youth Development Center

10:30am, 12:30pm • ToursTours of the Shults-Lewis Campus.

Meet prior to the tour in front of the Administration Building

1:30pm • Benefi t AuctionTimes are subject to change

9:3:30 am

Don’t

Forget

Your

Change

Cans

4 5

Y es, I’m back! I decided after a two and a half year vacation it was time to get back to work! I

am excited to be back at my old job as school principal. I was told that I am not retired, I am retreaded! I like that! I will once again be

working at the place I love that has been my life for many years.

Retirement was wonderful but I really missed the socialization with the staff and students. I was reminded that this year’s theme for the agency is “togetherness” and I realized that was exactly what I was missing in my life. I look forward to getting back into the swing of the school schedule, meetings, and working with my colleagues to continue our mission of “responding with God’s love to serve and strengthen children and families.”

Summer school is in full swing now. The students are earning credits to either make up missed classes or to get ahead for the next school year. We will be planning some extra activities for the students plus we will enjoy the fellowship with the groups who will be here to work on the campus this summer.

Annual Day is just around the corner again. We hope all of you can come “together” with us and enjoy the activities planned for that day. I will personally be excited to see many old friends and former students. Please put September 21st on your calendar! Also, please consider coming to our campus at your convenience and sharing with our students your experiences in a career, hobby or just anything that you think might interest them. We have had pottery making, basket weaving, arts and crafts, a magician, music groups, and motivational speakers. We love to have visitors! Just let me know and we will set up a time for you to come.

Lastly, don’t forget to keep clipping those Box Tops! But heads up!! Box Tops are going digital! We will give you more information as it becomes available but you will begin seeing a Box Top that says “No More Clipping – Scan Your Receipt.” By scanning your receipts using the Box Top App, the Box Tops will be added instantly to our school’s earnings online. In the meantime, keep sending the clipped Box Tops until they are expired. We use the earnings for field trips and special activities. Thank you for all you do for our school. Please continue to pray for us. See you soon!

School HappeningsVickie Terhune, School Principalvickieterhune@shultslewis.org

G od has heard your prayers and in His time has provided an influx of staff members!

Rogeric and Meghan Govan arrived on June 1st and will be houseparents to boys. Meghan grew up in the area and always knew about Shults-Lewis as her grandfather is Board President Peter Bumpass. Rogeric has worked with youth and comes to us with a lot of experience and passion. Meghan will be working in the school starting this Fall! We are so blessed to have them here.

Jon & Marci O’Keefe came to campus on July 1st. Jon has taken the role of Director of Program Services. While he has spent most of his career preaching (including in Indiana and Illinois), he has spent the last 5 years at Central Texas Children’s Home overseeing their program. Marci has taken the position of School Secretary. She is already fitting right in at the school and we are excited to have them both as a part of our team.

Jenn Swartz has joined the Social Services team as a Social Services Secretary. Jenn comes to us with experience of working with traumatized youth. And as a detail oriented, organized person she will be a strong asset to the team.

Finally, a not-so-new addition to the staff, Vickie Terhune is back filling in as Interim Principal for the school. When Mr. Zandstra decided to step down and only focus on teaching, Vickie agreed to come fill the position while we look for

someone to fill that role. We are excited to have her back on campus!

Back in April, Joe Allen resigned his positon of Director of Operations as he was offered another position in town. While we were sad to see him leave, we are thankful for his five years of service and he will forever be a part of the Shults-Lewis family.

We are truly grateful for all the new staff. We are still actively looking for: Principal, English Teacher, and Director of Operations. Please be praying for us through this search and if you or someone you know may be interested, let us know!

Staff Changes

ANNUAL DAYANNUAL DAYSaturday, September 21

2019GAMES • KID ZONE • FOODGAMES • KID ZONE • FOOD

If you would like to have a booth please let us know. 1-800-462-0513ld lik h b h l l k 1 800If b h l 0 462 0513

8:00am - 10:00am • BreakfastBiscuits and gravy, donuts and coffee

in the Frampton/Wright Building

8:00 am Rummage Sale Opens

9:30 am Craft, Food, and Information Booths Open

10:00am • WelcomeIntroductions & Announcements

Be sure to visit the Rummage Sale located in the Gymnasium of the Frampton/Wright Youth Development Center

10:30am, 12:30pm • ToursTours of the Shults-Lewis Campus.

Meet prior to the tour in front of the Administration Building

1:30pm • Benefi t AuctionTimes are subject to change

9:3:30 am

Don’t

Forget

Your

Change

Cans

Latest Developments“It’s the most wonderful time of year…”Beth Frump, Director of Developmentbethfrump@shultslewis.org

H ave you seen that social media meme with the guy sitting at a table with a sign that makes a simple statement like “Hot Dogs are sandwiches” and

it always ends with “Change my mind”? Here’s my sign… “Memorial Day through Annual Day is the MOST Wonderful Time of the Year. Change my mind.” You can’t.

I love summer. I love late sunsets. I love the heat. I love the groups that come (though y’all come all year, we do have a lot more visitors from Memorial Day to Annual Day)! I love the Golf Tournament. I love Annual Day. I LOVE IT ALL!

This year is proving to be my favorite! We kicked off summer with yours truly turning the Big 40. Around here, “0” birthdays are celebrated with a party. We laugh about how Development is organized chaos, and they did an awesome job throwing a “chaos” themed party.

From that moment, we haven’t slowed down. We participated in Valparaiso’s Chalk the Walk. This community event allows us to interact with other businesses and people from Valpo and to invite them to Annual Day, especially for the Rummage Sale.

The Golf Tournament was a great success! Though we had less golfers…and speaking of that, my random tangent, LADIES….Golf is no longer just for men!!!! I would love to see more women, more juniors, more mixed teams! Anyway, the Golf Tournament raised over $25,000! So thankful for all my amazing golfers and our sponsors! Mark your calendar for June 12, 2020 for next year’s tournament.

You all spent time praying for our kids, staff, board, and agency on Day of Prayer & Giving. We truly appreciate

the time you spent praying for us!!! I look forward to sharing a final financial total with you in our next Telegram!

We’ve had some amazing groups already this summer with more to come. West Side (Elgin, IL) came in May to get our flowers planted and the front of the office & around the sign looking amazing. Naperville Youth Group (IL) came for their first mission trip and worked extremely hard on several tasks. Whiteland (IN) came and literally moved boulders for us and then treated us to pizza & a movie! And as I’m typing this, I’m looking forward to groups from Plymouth, MI, Florissant, MO, and Midland, MI to spend time with us over the next two weeks. We’ve got bonfires, No Fun Color Run, cookouts, 9 Square, softball and SO many activities planned! I LOVE when people visit.

If you haven’t been to campus, COME! Even if it’s just a day for tour, come meet the kids and the staff. A perfect time to come visit campus is Annual Day, our Open House, Saturday, September 21st. Such a great day of food, fellowship, and FUN! Load the van and bring some friends. Don’t forget your full Change Cans!

OH, and many of our commodity congregations have made some AMAZING baskets of goodies for the auction!! I want to buy them all! So come, support your favorite ministry, and keep your favorite Development Director from buying all the goods! Seriously, come have an awesome day with us.

See, “Memorial Day through Annual Day is the MOST Wonderful Time of the Year!”

March 23, 2019 - July 1, 2019HONORS

Cooksville Church of ChristFor Faithful Servants!Tom Vaughn Family

Dr Reza and Liana DabirTimothy Sell

Isaac and Olivia DillmanHappy 11th Birthday!Keith & Cecy Dillman

Beth FrumpFabulous 40th Birthday!Lissa BaldwinDavidson FamilyFreyenberger FamilyDon & Cathy JonesSherry KingDale & Maddi NelsonGlenn & Angela RobertsonVickie TerhuneNancy Truex

Linda HarrellChristopher & Beth Underwood

James LampleyFor all the “Extra” Help!Don & Mary Jane Baugh

Larry & Carole PowellHappy Birthdays!Tom Vaughn Family

Wayne & Elaine SchmidtHappy Anniversary!Tom & Frances Vaughn

Annell SciortinoChristopher & Beth Underwood

Judy WaldropJean Waldrop

Roger & Becky WeaverRyan Weaver

MEMORIALS

Daren AdamsonVicki Bauer

Kenneth AllenNancy Allen

Frank BaumannAda Baumann

Lucy BenhamBob & Jackie Benham

Elaine BertschCarol Heinold

Phillip BostJim & Bonnie GatewoodLarry & Nell Norville

Arlin BrownBob & Jackie Benham

Tim BrownLucille Fort

J.B. & Irma BrysonMichael & Brenda Tittle

Pat BurnsideFannie Tiller

Darryl BurtonTobias & Alberta Burton

James CanterburyBetty AshburnRockwood Police Offi cers & Dispatchers

Hazel CarterSylvester & Dorothy Campbell

Philip ChapmanMarcy Reese

Richard (Rick) CorreaDimple Correa

Tammy CrilleyThomas & Patricia Crilley

Dick CrozierRich & Kay Klima

Clay DavisAlex & Joan Jeal

Doyle DavisJasper & Janet Morris

Jeff DebandtDavid & Jackie Case

Patti Ann, Nick, and John DennyLois Denny

David Fester and Sun FesterDon & Mary Jane Baugh

Ken FirmTim & Cathy Firm

Ruth FlintDennis & Beverly Wineinger

Ed FlowersTom & Frances Vaughn

Mr & Mrs FosterJoretta Roloff

Charlene FredrickDon & Mary Jane Baugh

Carol GardnerEverett & Maxine Foster

Tom GeringerSavage & Mariella Goff

Diane GillilandEverett & Maxine Foster

Billie Sue GoodsonBoyd Goodson

Theda GregoryColleen Crown

Joan GunninghamSonny & Joye Girdley

George HJohn & Patti Shephard

Clara HallPatricia Errair

Arcilla HamiltonChuck & Lori BornAnnette CiaccioRhonda DananayMarian DenneyDoug & Betty ElkinsThomas HackerDebbie HooverTim & Gina KelsvenBeth RomanzowRuby and Liz SheltonAngie SzmczakBernadette Zivich

Wayne HammittLois Hammitt

Bill HammondJudy Brown-Anderson

Audrey Anne Lattin HanksAnn Eifl erEd & Connie Foster

Glyn Dale HanksAnn Eifl erEd & Connie FosterSteve & Marla LeeLynn & Emma Mae PruittRichard SesslerKim Touneh

Glyn & Audrey HanksLaura KinyonJane KreimeyerIlla Trumbull

Jim, Lois, and Thelma HarringtonJim & Debbie Arnett

Jimmy HaynesAnn Eifl er

Larry & Elsie HenselTom & Frances Vaughn

William Ira Hill, Jr.Wayne & Barbara GeraldChad KwolekBruce & Arlene Lanning

Alfreida HodgsonTom & Frances Vaughn

Bobby & Donna HolmesTom Vaughn Family

Bruce & Elsie HostrupWillie & Janet Taylor

Elsie HostrupPortell Famly

Waurine HouseRichard House

Willie HowellLiz Howell

Kimberlee HugheyGregory Hughey

Brian HuntGene & Helen Baker

Dewey & Mary HunterBarbara Lambright

Roy JaredJim & Bonnie Gatewood

Dorothy JenkinsTed & Dorthea LaFever

Bill and Bob JordanTom Vaughn Family

Shults-LewisHONORS & REMEMBERS...

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Wait for the LordAngela Robertson, Executive Director

Shults-Lewis Child and

Family Services

Board of Trustees 2019

Peter BumpassPresident

Tyrone ThompsonVice-President

Jim GordonSecretary

Alan BainTreasurer

Jim HaferkampRick LoweRick Root

Dewayne SmithMarcus Hardy

Executive Council

Angela RobertsonExecutive Director

Beth FrumpDirector of Development &

Interim Director of Operations

Jon O’KeefeDirector of

Program Services

Chloe JusticePaul & Judy Short

Jim & Thelma KeasterKenneth Slatton

Geraldine KietzmanTom & Frances Vaughn

Judy Woolf KillomLouise Caldwell and Family

Curll Kline, Jr.Rodney & Becky Harris

Keri Loberg LaneDon & Mary Jane Baugh

Jim LawrenceMike & Kim Lawrence

John & Helen LeMasterTerry & Gisela LeMaster

Virginia LeonardAnn Eifl er

Wilma LettsEd & Jill Martin

Purdom LovettTom & Frances Vaughn

Mrs Alvina LyleTom & Frances Vaughn

George MageeMichael & Jill Magee

Agnes MahaffeyJames & Judy Lundy

Paul MarihughMichael Marihugh

Cindy McClainJoe & Pat McClain

Ida McCuistonJack & Mary Henson

Richard McElhineyLarry & Nancy Terry

Russell McNaltyRuth Maxwell

Ralph McQueenPat Carter

Clovis “Mike” MeixnerJoanne Shinsky

Timothy MessengerTerry & Jamesa McCarthy

Lee & Willie Mae MorganClement & Janice Hermann

Tracy MundyDon & Mary Jane Baugh

Jeanette NicksJoan Berry

Gabriel NolanNolan Family

Betty O’BrienWaterford Church of Christ

Jeff OlsonRich & Kay Klima

Earl & Myra OsbornGary & Dawn Osborn

Brant PatrickDon & Mary Jane BaughAlex & Joan Jeal

Helen PlummerDon & Doe Whetstone

Sam PostlethwaitJohn & Janice Wilkins

William PuttyHelen Putty

Frank RiceTom & Frances Vaughn

Joyce RiggleEast Park Church of Christ in Danville, IL

Phyllis RiggsBarbara Clark

Henry & Evelyn RomansJoe & Sharon Mason

Donald RoseboomGene & Karel Muehring

Bill RosenbaumMary Rose Rosenbaum

Gary SackettKenneth Slatton

Nadine SackettKenneth Slatton

Jill Saraceno FranklinRodney & Becky Harris

Irving SchmidtDon & Mary Jane Baugh

Janet SchroederSandra Johnson

Blaine SchwartzTom Vaughn Family

Jessie Reed ShortPaul Short

Harold & Helen SlaterDave & Linda Park

Virgil SlaughterJohn & Sue Grafe

Brenda and Brittney SmithArt & Rita Huffman

Margaret SmithCloverdale Church of Christ

Carl StamperAlene Stamper

Tim StamperAlene Stamper

Pat StrawserHelen, Carol, and Linda Dollens

Tony SuiterTom & Frances Vaughn

T W Sutterfi eldJudith Sutterfi eld

Case TateRodney & Becky Harris

Ruth TaylorSandra Johnson

Samora Rogia TaylorOra Taylor

Shirley ThomasLarry & Linda Lowe

R.C. ThompsonDennis & Barb Falkenheim

Wyatt & Edith TittleMichael & Brenda Tittle

Robert UtleyRuth Ahrens

Dalton VaughnTom Vaughn Family

Willie WagnerTom Vaughn Family

Lula WarrenJohn & Patti Shephard

Art WelshJack & JoAnn Recor

Bob WheelerMary Mueller

Maryetta Stowe WhitelawDavid & Jackie Case

Greg WithamHildegard DorrisJim & Sandy HaferkampAl Rovenstine Family

Bill & Mary WrightGary & Dawn Osborn

Steven YarianJoan Berry

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P salm 27:14 states, “Wait for the Lord, be strong and let your heart take courage, wait for the Lord.” I

don’t know about the rest of you but it is extremely hard for me to wait. I admit I am not the most patient person. However, I have learned – and continue to learn – that all things are accomplished in God’s time, not mine. We have prayed and prayed and I know you have prayed also, for more staff to fill our many vacant positions. And all of a sudden – or so it seemed – we were blessed with a multitude of service-oriented people who wanted to answer our need for staff! Rogeric and Meghan Govan joined us as houseparents in Home 6 and Meghan will be working at the school. Jon O’Keefe is our new Program Services Director and Marci O’Keefe is our new school secretary. Jenn Swartz will be serving as the social services secretary. And another person “rejoining” us is Vickie Terhune, serving as Interim Principal until we can find a candidate to fill that position. Wow! That is indeed a lot of answers to our prayers. This should continue to encourage us in our faith. God’s time schedule is not our time schedule. He does things in his own time; He knows exactly when and how things should happen. It gives me, as I am sure it does all of us, a sense of calmness to know our God is in control and will have things happen when He is ready.

And the good news just keeps on coming! The Federal government recently put in place requirements for agencies such as Shults-Lewis to become accredited through an outside agency (such as CARF or COA). The Family First Preventative Services Act, increases the amount of federal dollars

that are available for preventative services. The law also increases the requirements for organizations that provide congregate care services. What that means to us is relatively simple; if the Department of Child Services (DCS) is going to continue to utilize our services and place children with us, then we must become accredited. This also means more paperwork to complete and more policies and procedures to update. Again, I see the hand of God in this task. Staff worked many hours to make this happen, along with the help of a consultant who knew what he was doing because we did not! And I am thrilled to announce I just received our accreditation certificate from CARF!

A major plus in becoming accredited is that it shows clients and placing agencies that Shults-Lewis is committed to providing quality services with integrity and professionalism. Please say a prayer of thanksgiving for this blessing for Shults-Lewis. I just want all of you to know that my plans are to continue visiting you, our supporting congregations. I have already had the pleasure of worshipping with a few of you and look forward to meeting and fellowshipping with like-minded people who are committed to this ministry.

God is Lord of all and is taking care of this ministry, all in His infinite time.

God Bless All of You.

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In This Issue

Wait for the Lord

Latest Developments

School Happenings

Staff Changes

Annual Day 2019

Honors & Memorials

Box Tops

Shults LewisAnnual Golf Tournament