home that is operated by ABCH for one year.
Over the course of the year, the mother participates in a variety of training and classes to
help her become independent. These classes
include job training, financial training, as well
as parenting classes. “We want to help these
women become the mothers they have always wanted to be,” Mr. Embry explains. “Our
goal is to help them rebuild their life.” So far
the organization has seen great success with
this new project and would like to expand it
to be able to help more than one family at a
time.
When asked what his greatest needs for
ABCH are, the first thing Mr. Embry asks for
is our prayers. “We start and end everything
with prayer,” he tells me. ABCH will be hosting an Open House on December 7, 2014
from 2-5pm and he personally wants to extend the invitation to all who can be there!
“It’s the one time of year when our doors are
open to the public and we invite everyone in
to experience what life is like for the children
at the Friendship house,” he enthusiastically
explains. “The ladies of WMU provide our refreshments and we have a great time!”
Ted Embry truly has a heart for children and
families. You can hear it in his voice as he ex14
plains to me the goals and dreams for the future of the Alabama Baptist Children’s Home
and Family Ministries. “God has been amazing
in how he has positioned my life,” he humbly
tells me. “To see what all he has allowed me
to experience and be a part of is truly amazing.” It is Mr. Embry’s deepest desire to help
whomever he can, and I find that so prevalent
this time of the year. This season, I hope we
can all open our hearts more for those who
don’t have a home for the holidays. I am truly
grateful for this organization and all it means
to our community. ✤
Ted Embry encourages anyone
who wishes to volunteer or donate
to contact him at:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 256-831-4081
Alabama Baptist Children’s Home
& Family Ministries
1210 Friendship Rd.
Oxford, AL 36203
Website: Alabamachild.org
December 2014
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