Friday, December 09, 2011
Ringing the Bells for the Salvation Army
Well the Mercer guys are at it again!!! Volunteering their time for their community. They have been seen at River Birch Landing in Sanford ringing the bells for the Salvation Army! Ricky A., John, Ricky L., and Jeff along with Mr. Lanier were spotted in front of JC Penney’s ringing the bells on Thursday afternoon, 8 December, 2011. And what a great community it is, many people gave with giving hearts, truly a sight to be seen for sure, and the Mercer guys were right there visiting with all their friends enjoying the season of giving!!!
Posted by Sanford on 12/09 at 11:43 AM
Thursday, December 08, 2011
Sanford DDM Homes Represent BCH at the Baptist State Convention
Thank you to our Sanford DDM Homes for energetically representing Baptist Children’s Homes and the Developmental Disabilities Ministry at the Baptist State Convention in November. Your smiles and laughter made our booth a huge success!
Posted by Martha Surratt on 12/08 at 12:41 PM
The Sanford Christmas Parade
The holiday season is heating up for the ladies and men of Lanier/Mercer homes in Sanford. The annual Sanford Christmas Parade was held on Monday 5 December, and the residents of Lanier/Mercer were fortunate enough to be able to ride on the BB&T Christmas float. It was an unusually warm evening for December and Misty, Mary, Beth, Jeff, John, and Ricky L. along with their caregiver, Nancy, were riding high on the one of the many Christmas floats. Onlookers of all ages lined the streets to watch 109 entrants pass festively through Carthage and Wicker streets before wrapping around to Park Avenue. It was surely a sight to see with all the Christmas lights, music, and candy. The residents of Lanier and Mercer had a great time celebrating the season participating in a wonderful community event!!!
Posted by Sanford on 12/08 at 09:00 AM
Friday, December 02, 2011
Walking for SUCCESS
The SUCCEED students, including Ricky L. from Mercer, have been walking each week this semester for fitness at the beautiful outdoor track at Sandhills Community College. Ricky’s instructor, Miss Edna, has been tracking the number of laps, time, and weight loss each student logs for the week. Each week there have been prizes given out in different categories including the speed category, which is what Ricky L. has been winning at. He is the fastest walker in his class at Sandhills and has received numerous gift cards good at different area restaurants, and shops for his accomplishments. Way to go Ricky L.!!!!!
Posted by Sanford on 12/02 at 10:24 AM
Thursday, December 01, 2011
“Bless Us All”
On Wednesday November 30, 2011 the men of Mercer home, who are a part of the SUCCEED class at Sandhills Community College, participated in the “Bless us All” concert at the Owens Auditorium at Sandhills Community College. The men performed for two audiences in the morning, and in the evening. There was a collection of holiday music, including hand bells, chimes, choral, and singing puppets. The Mercer men did a great job ringing in the holiday spirit for 2011.
Posted by Sanford on 12/01 at 04:06 PM