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My Father s House International 2011 Annual Report Our Mission We are a Christ-centered ministry to children and families in crisis which: promotes the ministry of reconciliation, reconciling people

Jeremiah 33:6 Our 2011 activities Child care La Casa de mi Padre expanded its program, opening a transition home for the children as they begin to reach the age of maturity.

1 My Father s House International 2011 Annual Report Our Mission We are a Christ-centered ministry to children and families in crisis which: promotes the ministry of reconciliation, reconciling people to God and families to each other. 2 Corinthians 5:20 provides opportunities for those called to serve. Matthew 25:35-36 partners with other ministries whose goal is to facilitate hope and healing. Jeremiah 33:6 Our 2011 activities Child care La Casa de mi Padre expanded its program, opening a transition home for the children as they begin to reach the age of maturity. Outreach to families Through our financial support, we contributed to counseling and language education for the families of our children. Mission teams We sponsored three medical, child care, and construction mission teams with nearly 80 team members. Community service We continued to work in the hometowns of the children God has placed at La Casa de mi Padre, providing medical care and hosting a Christmas party for the neighborhoods around La Finca.

Honor Roll of Donors Superstars (> $10,000) Action Automotive Drs. Scott Anderson & Dawn Forbes Corn Products International Faithbridge United Methodist Church Dr.

2 Honor Roll of Donors Superstars (> $10,000) Action Automotive Drs. Scott Anderson & Dawn Forbes Corn Products International Faithbridge United Methodist Church Dr. Jeffrey & Donna Forbes John Forsythe Dr. Aubrey & Esther Knight Dale & Christy Larson Joseph & Jan Napoli North Point Ministries David Smith Dr. Ryan & Lindsay Wetzel Terry Youngblood Heroes ($5,000-9,999) Richard & Enie Bourland Paul & Nicole Brierly Joan Craven Larry & Tamara May National Christian Foundation Estate of Brig. Gen. John D. Peters Stephen J. Peters Dr. Richard & Terry Stewardson Champions ($1,000-4,999) Dr. Bill & Cindy Angus David & Susan Bell Frank & Marlene Bresee Benjamin Brown Calvary de Taos Paul Campbell Alfred and Rhonda Carlson Cave Spring Baptist Church Dr. Teresa Chin and Young Park Christ the King Presbyterian Church Carl Cockburn Dr. Scott & Young Crosby David & Carol Dark Dell Corporation Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Dr. Ron & Ann Elswick Dr. R.K. & Karen Elswick Dr. Jessica Evans Dr. John & Karen Feldenzer Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund First Baptist Church- Iowa Park, TX. First Evangelical Covenant Church Jeremy & Carlyn Ford Thomas & Carol Forgeng Fountain of Life Church Katherine Goth Amy Gravely Don & Tammy Halliwill Nancy Hoffman Charles Honea Immanuel Baptist Church G. Scott & Patsy Johnson Michael & Kathleen Lautigar Living Water Christian Church Anthony & Florence Mediate Jackson Electric Membership Corp. Edward Merry James & Sandra Mitchell Dr, Justin & Kathryn Myers Michael & Carol Napoli Northfield Church Ryan & Ashley Powell Trilby Powell Jeremy & Alison Powers Dr. Edward & Debra Read Benjamin & Kristin Reid Richmond Christian Medical and Dental Association Michael Rivera Richard Ronning Robert & Phyllis Rouse David & Virginia Savitz Monica Schaffer Dr, Scott and Beth Strelow Nancy Tardiff Patrick & Gigi Tarleton Robert & Joyce Tennant Rebecca Thompson Dr. Jeff & Cindy Lou Todd Doug Twohill Vision Communication Warrenton Bible Fellowship Emily Wright Donald & Susan Zinger Dreamers ($ ) Lawrence & Alma Chan Souphida Keko Chanthaphavong Carrie Chappa Nancy Charles-Parker Sandra Chin William Coleman Culpeper Christian Assembly Thomas DeBusk Marvin & Mary Hamilton Justin Hughes Raybon & Beverly Jessup Natasha Jordan Rory & Frances MacGregor Fay Napoli Hsueh-Yuan Pao Mr. & Mrs. L. H. Pinson Barbara Russ Steven Sielatycki Debra Smith John & Joanna Smith Beverley Stockton Amanda Walls Dr. Ralph & Debra Whatley Daniel & Jennifer Wilkins Brad & Emily Wilson William & Melissa Wohlford Walt & Kim Young Introducing our child sponsorship program Beginning in 2012, La Casa de mi Padre will introduce a child sponsorship program. Donors will have the opportunity to contribute toward the cost of care for individual children. Donors will get a picture of their child and will receive updates from and about the child. Watch for the details at:

3 Builders (up to $500) Drs. David & Roberta Alligood David Alvarado Laverne & Karen Baker Matthew Barrette Shelly Bass Jennifer Beckwith John Beckwith Trinity Bess Robin Toler Betourne A. K. Bolling-Patel Charles & Linda Bowles Charles Brown Kerry Cahill James & Bonnie Jean Carr George Case Church of the Holy Spirit Joe & Susan Clark John & Carolyn Cobb Mary Collier Larry Conner Lori Ann Coughlin Dean Coulopoulos Jean Curtis Suk See & Andrew DeRavin John Dietz David & Dawn Dishman Kevin & Donna Downs Gary & Linda Edwards Amanda Elswick Vicki Engel Ergoworks Counseling, LLC William & Sharon Fast Dennis Fee Elaine Rita Fee James & Patricia Fee Joseph & Kathy Fee Mary Fee Richard & Elizabeth Forney Gary Fortun Kirk & Lisa Gaskins M. Frances Gordon Todd Gordon Corey & Karen Gray Green Ridge Baptist Church Gregory Groves Tiffany Hartin Robert Hartman GVD Podiatry Healthcare, PC Susan Higgs John & Renee Hines Claude & Beth Hinson Ronald & Tracey Hoover Ellen Howard Lois & Elbert Huddleston Herbert Hughes Benedetto Anthony Iacovelli Diseiye Iyebote Elizabeth Jenswold Claudia Kaul Elizabeth Kellerman Emiko Kellerman B. R. Kelley Jacob & Debra Kott Julia Kott Zack & Marjorie Koutsandreas Danielle Krammel Holly Krause Caitlin LaClair Ronald & Judith Lanman Dean & Lori Lapp Thomas Lautigar Kenneth Layton Charles & Betty Maney Helen Marcotte Eugene & Carole Maso Nicolle Mauer Steven & Gloria McGriff Todd & Jennifer Meyer Tommy & Donna Miers Ralph & Pamela Miller Mac & Teresa Miller Cheryl Mullis Raymond & Helen Nelson Dr. Steven & Kristina Neubauer Nancy & Kerry Nunn Outcome Engineering, LLC Hsing Chia Pao Andrew Parker Thelma Pemberton Melina Perdue Fred Perry Gladys Peterson Myrle & Laverna Peterson Paul & Deborah Peterson Kimberly & Robert Pfister Edward & Sandra Quirouette Jeffery & Alesa Quock John Raczek Lawrence Ramsey Dominic & Hilary Rigo Robert & Adrina Ripley Carah Robbins Chana & Nancy Robbins Frank & Patricia Robin Robert & Sharon Rose Rodolfo Ruiz Richard & Victoria Rutledge Rutledge Paint & Body Service Fahim Sadek & Eriny Victor Sue Salvaggio Kenneth Schemmer, MD, Inc. John & Amye Shannon Frank & Eleanor Smith Sanford & Patricia Smith Stephen H. Smith St. John s Church David & Janine Steitz Stone Memorial Christian Church David & Nina Stoy Jerome & Elizabeth Swale Charles & Patricia Szafir Capt. Peterson & Karen Taylor Michael Taylor Mrs. Joyce Tennant Carolyn Terrell Eric & Christine Tober Heather Tober Juan & Heidemarie Tober Katherine Tournell Timothy & Suzanne Vail John Varney Jennifer Varughese, Esq. Victorious Life Church Sara Lewis Vines Virginia Orthopaedic, Inc. Paul & Janice Wahlbeck Robyn Walker Dr. Terri-Ann Wattsman Donald & Carol Werthman Roger & Sally Wesley Richard & Janet Wetzel Brooks Willet Steven & April Williams John & Heather Willieme William Willits Douglas Wilson Robert & Debbie Wilson Charles & Rebecca Wooten James Wynd George Young My Father s House International Annual Report

Ways that you can serve: Pray for the ministry and the children and staff of La Casa de mi Padre. Share the ministry and story of La Casa de mi Padre with your family, friends, or church.

Give toward the operational or special needs of La Casa de mi Padre. To learn about these and other ways to participate in our work, visit our website: www.mfhinternational.

4 Ways that you can serve: Pray for the ministry and the children and staff of La Casa de mi Padre. Share the ministry and story of La Casa de mi Padre with your family, friends, or church. Support our missionaries, the Powell family. Participate in our capital campaign in El Salvador. Go to El Salvador on a medical, construction, or childcare team. Give toward the operational or special needs of La Casa de mi Padre. To learn about these and other ways to participate in our work, visit our website: Contact us at: info@mfhinternational.org or P.O. Box 20673; Friend us on Facebook La Casa de mi Padre El Salvador Read our blog at: Sanctus Real Concert On April 9, 2011, the popular contemporary Christian band Sanctus Real performed a concert to benefit La Casa de mi Padre. The concert was held in the worship center at the Church of the Holy Spirit in Roanoke, Virginia. The crowd, which filled the auditorium, enjoyed the music and ministry of Sanctus Real and BrightWork, an up and coming local band. Over $10,000 was raised, and we debuted a new video highlighting the ministry of La Casa de mi Padre. Sanctus Real is a highly sought-after band with such recent hits as Lead Me, The Redeemer, and Forgiven. Lead singer and songwriter, Matt Hammitt, shared his testimony of Betty Jo Bentzel Nancy Hoffman Stephen Smith Ray Cook Trilby Powell Jack Guttmann Trilby Powell Rev. Clair Hitz Carolyn Terrell John F. Jackson Trilby Powell the journey he and his wife are on: their son Bowen was born in September 2010 with a serious heart condition. Matt s message was a powerful testimony of God s care for His children. It was an enjoyable evening of music and encouragement. We d like to thank Santus Real, BrightWork, the Church of the Holy Spirit, and Vision Communications for making the evening possible Memorial Gifts Ruth Loud Nancy Charles-Parker Brig. Gen. John Peters Nancy Hoffman My Father s House Int l. Employees of Steve Peters Sylvia Pugh Carolyn Terrell Jon Read Al & Katy Carlson David & Nina Stoy In Memorium: Brig. Gen. John Peters On Jan 12, 2011, MFHI lost one of its faithful servants with the passing of Brigadier General John D. Peters, USAF Ret. General Peters visited El Salvador and La Casa de mi Padre during the early stages of the ministry and was instantly touched by the work and the children. He served as Vice President of the inaugural Board of Directors for My Father s House International and remained involved until his health made such service impossible. General Peters tapped into his considerable knowledge and experience in engineering and project management to assist in the early development of La Finca. General Peters was born in 1922 and entered active military service in He served in three wars and received multiple decorations prior to his retirement in He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery on May 5, 2011.

Thank You Praise God from whom all blessings flow! Despite these challenging economic times, God richly blessed the ministry of La Casa de mi Padre in 2011.

5 Thank You Praise God from whom all blessings flow! Despite these challenging economic times, God richly blessed the ministry of La Casa de mi Padre in Launching the transition home greatly increased the operating budget. While we feel certain that this addition to the ministry is Godordained, the financial cost is daunting. As you, our donors, were made aware of these needs, God touched your hearts to give generously. But God s blessings did not end there. As many of you know, Fundacion La Casa di mi Padre purchased a lovely parcel of land in 2005, hoping to build homes and move the children to that location as soon as possible. We were aware that the Lord would provide the funds for this project in His timing, and we have waited, not always patiently, for Him to bring in the money. In December, 2011, we received two separate substantial donations to the capital account, each of which was given with a pledge to complete the funding for the construction of a house at La Finca! The fact that two commitments came from completely unrelated sources, their donations arriving in our mailbox on the same day, is evidence that God has indeed provided. Our donors are a varied group of people. Some have the financial ability to write large checks, but many have given smaller amounts faithfully, every month. Several individuals were the driving force behind the recent capital donations and commitments, but others have given regularly to this capital account for years, anticipating the day when the building would begin. Each one is an essential part of this kingdom work. Site of the first houses Dr. Shravan Gaddam Dr. Michael Camardi Dr. Soheir Boshra Dr. Julia D Amora Dr. Steven Griswold Tanya Sigmon Andrea Harrelson Kim White Deborah Craig Cox Dr. Ralph Whatley Dr. Dan Harrington Kathy Wolford Bob & Phyllis Rouse Bob Gardner Mark Dellinger Sam Cox Tess Jones Julie Pizzino Stephanie Hopkins Teresa Miller Kathy Habeeb Thomas Mann Todd Smith Judy Walker Melissa Moslow Jeremy Ruch Justin Knight Brad, Emily, & Benjamin Wilson by: Aubrey & Esther Knight 2010 Gifts in Honor of: Christy Larson by: Elizabeth Jenswold Mr. & Mrs. Mahesh Patel Charles & Patricia Szafir Don Halliwill by: Donna Downs Rhonda Shannon Randy Swatzyna Renna Martin Dan & Gil Harrington Nancy & Steve Agee Wayne & Marianne Gandee Cynda & Bruce Johnson Verne & Karen Baker by: Ralph & Debra Whatley Jan Napoli by: Michael & Carol Napoli Brad, Emily, and Benjamin Wilson Justin & Grace Davies by: Bob & Debbie Wilson Scott Anderson & Dawn Forbes by: Sara Lewis Vines Beverley Stockton by: John W. Beckwith Our family & friends by: John & Carolyn Cobb Ann & Ronny Elswick by: Jean Curtis Mardi & Darrell Russell W.A. & Patsy Hayward by: Julia Honea John & Carolyn Cobb Ben & Kristi Reid by: Ed & Debby Read Kathryn Winn by: Katherine & Mark Tournell Garrett Gregory by: Don & Tammy Halliwill Roger &Maryann Bridgewater Joe & Lisa Calvert Carlos & Debby Gutierrez Bob & Carol Jackson Joseph & Jan Napoli Mike & Georgann Richter by: Enie & Richard Bourland Rhonda Shannon Regina Martin Donna Downs Larry Carter Cindy Phelps Ruth Ellen Ayers Kevin Earl by: Don Halliwill Alexandra Smith by: Jackson Electric Membership Corporation My Father s House International Annual Report

The Transition Home In El Salvador, the government orphanages no longer care for children once they reach the age of 18.

In most Salvadoran families, children live at home through their university years until they marry.

In January, a new transitional home opened for the eight oldest Some of the residents of the Transition Home children who have made La Casa home.

6 The Transition Home In El Salvador, the government orphanages no longer care for children once they reach the age of 18. However, La Casa de mi Padre has always been committed to supporting its children until they are ready to live independently. In most Salvadoran families, children live at home through their university years until they marry. The staff and board of La Casa de mi Padre have prayed fervently about how they might minister most effectively to their young adults. In January, a new transitional home opened for the eight oldest Some of the residents of the Transition Home children who have made La Casa home. A house was donated to the ministry an incredible blessing! Generous donors supplied a washing machine, refrigerator, stove, and furniture for the living room, dining room, and bedrooms. La Casa hired Israel and Monica Hernandez to serve as house parents and oversee these young people as they transition into adulthood. When Israel and Monica first heard of the Transition Home project, they felt called to participate in the ministry. They had previously spent three years in Argentina studying in seminary and mentoring young people. They later adopted their son David and feel that their love for him has prepared them for this next phase of their ministry together. They see their role as loving these young men and women as our own, building and The new house parents- Israel and Monica Hernandez and their son, David advising them as they move to an independent life. They also acknowledge, We will learn a lot from them as well. Pray for Israel and Monica as they shepherd these young adults through perhaps the most challenging stage of their lives. Pray also that the God who owns the cattle on a thousand hills (Psalm 50:10) will provide the monthly expenses for this new adventure. Mission Journeys That Help 2011 was a year for prayerful and critical reflection on the role of MFHI mission teams. The board of directors was introduced to the book When Helping Hurts by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert. The book exposes some common misconceptions about mission work and mistakes that teams frequently make. Wellintentioned efforts on the mission field unfortunately often do more harm than good. Corbett and Fikkert s book challenges the North American conception of poverty which tends to focus only on economic conditions, when poverty in fact has at its root broken relationships with God, our fellow man, ourselves, and with creation itself. The authors give practical advice about discerning when short-term relief is necessary and when financial aid actually creates dependency. They suggest how to do the work of poverty alleviation without hurting the poor and ourselves. As a result of studying this book, the mission team leaders on MFHI journeys have begun leading teams through an intentional curriculum that includes sessions prior to the journey, devotions during the journey, and a debrief after the journey. This study is intended to encourage team Holly Todd with Ricardo and Karlita members to examine their own biases about poverty alleviation and to come to terms with their own spiritual and relational poverty. Please pray for us as we follow God s direction.

Our 2011 Finances Donations totaling $514,863.35 Four mission trips with participants and mission trip support totaling $62,564.72 Capital campaign support totaling $90,668.

1% 2011 Use of funds 2% 15% 10% 72% La Case de mi Padre Mission Trips Missionaries Administrative Fundraising A Young Heart The youth ministry at Fourth Presbyterian Church has an annual mission trip

7 Our 2011 Finances Donations totaling $514, Four mission trips with participants and mission trip support totaling $62, Capital campaign support totaling $90, Support for missionaries totaling $37, My Father s House International, Inc., is a non-profit organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. 1% 2011 Use of funds 2% 15% 10% 72% La Case de mi Padre Mission Trips Missionaries Administrative Fundraising A Young Heart The youth ministry at Fourth Presbyterian Church has an annual mission trip for its rising twelfth grade students. In the summer of 2010, they visited La Casa de mi Padre for the third year. It also happened to be the first time that youth pastor Corey Gray brought along one of his children, ten-year-old Anna. This is her account of how God used that trip and continues to use it to change her: Anna with her dad, Pastor Corey Gray, in El Salvador It was March 2010 when my parents asked me if I wanted to go to El Salvador on the seniors mission trip. I didn t know if I really wanted to go. After a lot of prayer, I finally decided to go because what ten-year-old gets to go on a mission trip and use her brand new passport? While I was there, I was impacted by how little the children had compared to me. I tried to imagine growing up like that, and I just couldn t. The trip was a great experience, and once we left I couldn t get my mind off some of the kids I met. It just sort of stuck with me. While planning my birthday pool party that next June, I was imagining all the gifts I would get. Then my mind wandered to La Casa. I had been wanting to help the children there for a while but had no idea what I could do. Then suddenly, I had an idea! My party was great even though none of my guests brought presents. Instead, I asked each guest to bring a donation to My Father s House! I raised $195, and I was so excited. It made me feel great to do something to help my Salvadoran friends, and I want to find other ways to help. My Father s House International Annual Report

8 My Father s House International, Inc. P. O. Box info@mfhinternational.org My Father s House International, Inc. Board of Directors Aubrey Knight, M.D. President Salem, VA Patrick Tarleton Vice President Alexandria, VA Esther Knight Secretary Salem, VA Dawn Forbes, M.D. Treasurer A. Scott Anderson, III, D.D.S. Carol Dark Culpeper, VA David Dark Culpeper, VA Karen Elswick Cumberland, VA R. K. Elswick, Jr., Ph.D. Cumberland, VA Karen Feldenzer W. Mac Miller Ed Read, M.D. Mineral, VA Ben Reid West Chester, PA Ambassadors Jeff and Donna Forbes John Forsythe Boise, Idaho Johannes Holmer Germany Paul Kuhlman Cordova, TN Dale and Christy Larson Thailand Dan and Sonia May Yorba Linda, CA Joseph and Jan Napoli Houston, TX Bob and Phyllis Rouse Annette Ryan Atlanta, GA Rich and Terry Stewardson Anaheim Hills, CA Memorial Gift My Father s House International, Inc. P.O. Box The enclosed gift of: $500 $100 $50 $25 $10 other in memory or honor of:: Name Please send memorial card to: Name Address City State Zip This gift is made by: Name Address City State Zip

List of Mt. Sylvan Teams and Committees

List of Mt. Sylvan Teams and Committees Office/ Position 2018 Officers Email Address Phone Number THE ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL Administrative Council Chairperson Jim Lyon lyons4duke@aol.com (919) 383-2851