My Father’s House International 2010 Annual Report

Our Mission

We are a Christ-centered ministry to children and families in crisis which: promotes the ministry of reconcilia-tion, 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.

Our 2010 activities Child care– We raised funds in support of the operations of La Casa de mi Padre, averaging over $30,000 per month. Outreach to families– Through our financial support, we contributed to counseling and language education for the families of our children. Mission teams– We sponsored four medical and construc-tion mission teams with nearly 100 team members. Community service– We continued to work in the home-towns 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.

The Jon Read Memorial Tree House (See story page 6)

Honor Roll of Donors Superstars (> $10,000)

Drs. Scott Anderson & Dawn Forbes

Paul & Nicole Brierly

First Baptist Church of Houston, TX

Corn Products International

Faithbridge United Methodist Church

Dr. Jeffrey & Donna Forbes

John Forsythe

Anthony & Adela Glover

Dale & Christy Larson

Larry & Tamra May

Anonymous

Joseph & Jan Napoli

National Christian Foundation

Edward Via College of Osteopathic

Medicine

Annette Ryan

Vision Communications

Terry Youngblood

Heroes ($5,000-9,999)

Richard & Enie Bourland

Cave Spring Baptist Church

Johannes Holmer

Dr. Aubrey & Esther Knight

Anonymous

Benjamin & Kristin Reid

Dr. Rich & Terry Stewardson

Dr. Ryan Wetzel

Champions

($1,000-4,999) Valia Ackermann

Rhett Adams

Van Adams

Dr. Bill & Cindy Angus

Charles & Linda Bowles

Frank & Marlene Bresee

Calvary de Taos

Lawrence & Alma Chan

Christ the King Presbyterian Church

Victoria Colaianni

Joan Craven

Dr. Scott & Young Crosby

David & Carol Dark

Dr. Ron & Ann Elswick

Dr. R.K. & Karen Elswick

Dr. Jessica Evans

Dr. John & Karen Feldenzer

Carl & Patricia Fike

Fountain of Life Church

Fourth Presbyterian Church

Ronald & Ann Greenberg

Troy & Sharlene Hammond

Drs. Sameh & Suzanne Hanna

Immanuel Baptist Church

Isaiah 58 Foundation

G. Scott & Patsy Johnson

Dale Larrabee

Latin American Children’s Fund

Michael & Kathleen Lautigar

Liberty Baptist Church

Living Water Christian Church

Gary & Linda Marceau

Patricia Maxin

Steven McDonald

Anthony & Florence Mediate

Edward Merry

James & Sandra Mitchell

Ken Mitchell

Kerry & Nancy Nunn

Gladys Peterson

L.H. Pinson

Virginia Pollard

Trilby Powell

Providence United Methodist Church

Dr. Edward & Debra Read

Richmond Christian Medical and

Dental Association

Richard Ronning

David & Virginia Savitz

Kevin & Ruthann Smith

Sarah Songer

Patrick & Gigi Tarleton

Robert & Joyce Tennant

Rebecca Thompson

Doug Twohill

Jeff & Patricia Wacaster

Donald & Susan Zinger

Dreamers ($500-999)

Henry & Sara Ackermann

Action Automotive

Charles Brown

Brad & Bonnie Buie

Calvary Full Gospel Church

Nancy Charles-Parker

William Coleman

Culpeper Christian Assembly

Michael Fillmann

Todd Gordon

Corey & Karen Gray

Marvin & Mary Hamilton

Nancy Hoffman

Lem Howard

Joseph Knight

Claudia Landaverde

Dean & Lori Lapp

Hans Larson

Daniel & Kelly Lowen

Dr. Janet Ma

Rory & Frances MacGregor

Steven & Gloria McGriff

Midvale Community Lutheran Church

Dr. Kathryn Mullins

Fay Napoli

One Project Closer, LLC

Pine Forest Baptist Church

Ryan & Ashley Powell

Jeremy & Allison Powers

Susan Rodgers

Robert & Phyllis Rouse

Rutledge Paint & Body Service

Debra Smith

John & Joanna Smith

Dr. Douglas & Loretta Stafford

Starfish Orphan Ministry

Christy Tennant

Jennifer Varughese

Vineyard Community Church of

Joliet, IL

Dr. Courtney Waldron

Daniel & Jennifer Wilkins

Brad & Emily Wilson

William & Melissa Wohlford

James Wynd

Walt & Kim Young

Daniel Zinser

Gary Powell shares the Christmas story in the pavilion at the

neighborhood Christmas party.

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Builders (up to $500)

Dr. Brian & Nicki Alexander

Lance & Lila Allward

James & Kathryn Ames

Anonymous

Carol Apperson

Robert & Sandra Arms

Jonathan Avula

Joe Barron

Col. Harold Barton

John Beckwith

Wayne & Ruth Belner

J & C Boliver

The Boston Consulting Group

F.L. & Linda Bowman

Fern Braam

Jayne Branigan

Russell Branscom

Kyf & Kay Brewer

Joseph & Nancy Britton

Daniel & Kathy Brookman

Taylor Brown

Steve Bruner

Jason & Emily Bryant

Robert & Kim Burton

Andrea Cain

Mary Caligiuri

Chris Caligiuri

Kirby & Tammy Campbell

Alfred & Rhonda Carlson

Rebecca Carlson

Douglas & Linda Carr

Tracey L. Carrasco

Mary Cary

George Case

Marisa Casias

David & Lynn Chambless

Wanda Chang

Jon & Joy Channell

Souphida Chanthaphavong

John & Gail Clark

Alfred Cline

John & Carolyn Cobb

Patricia Cole

Larry Conner

Lee & Joan Coraor

Heather Cordasco

Dean Coulopoulos

Crazy Duck Productions

Jean Curtis

William & Regina Curtis

Dr. Peter Cvietusa

Mary D’Ambrosi

DCP Midstream

Richard & Vivikka Deloach

Rita de’Medici

Jerald & Kathleen Diviny

Carl Dobbs

Jessica Dobbs

Arion Doerr

Francis Doerr

Jim & Judith Donovan

Darlene Drew

Laurie Ann Elmore

Maria Escobar

Samuel Faith

Philip & Vickie Fanara

Rachel Fee

Andrew & Charlotte Fitzgerald

Michael Fontenot

Frank & Nelda Forbes

Ian Forbes

Richard & Elizabeth Forney

Alan Gabelman

Gregory & Elizabeth Garrett

Steven & Eden Gill

Randall Giovannelli

Douglas & Nancy Greenwold

Kenneth & Virginia Grigg

Dennis & Nancy Guggar

Michelle Guilford

D.H,. & Nancy Haigh

Edward & Dorothy Haller

Darla Hansen

Elizabeth Hartman

Erye Hernandez

Leah Herod

Brad & Linda Hilaman

Marsha Hoffer

James & Elizabeth Hopkins

Lois & Elbert Huddleston

Glenn & Julie Hudler

Herbert Hughes

Susan Hurschman

Craig & Deidra Ivy

Jean Williams Jacques

Jefferson Academy

Raybon & Beverly Jessup

Marc & Sharon Johansen

Philip Jones

Natasha Jordon

William & Jane Katerberg

Beth Keen

Michelle Kelleher

B. R. Kelley

Catherine Kelly

Michael Klitsch

Franklin & Courtney Koonce

Julia Kott

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 cam-paign in El Salvador.

Go to El Salvador on a medical or construction 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:

www.mfhinternational.org

Contact us at:

info@mfhinternational.org or

P.O. Box 20673;

Roanoke, VA 24018

Builders (con’t) J & K Koutsandreas

Peter & Kaliope Koutsandreas

Danielle Krammel

Kurtis Krause

Tammy Kubat

Sam & Bernadette Lackey

Sandra Lall

Kevin & Beth Lane

Chris & Celine Lange

Eric & Megan Larson

Eddie & Mary Ledford

David Lee

Philip & Lisa Lodolce

Edward Loughran

Arthur & Charlotte Loukas

Connie Lowry

Belinda Madewell

Garrett Malcolm

Bill Mallett

Grace Mallette

Charles & Betty Maney

Charles & Nancy Marr

Paul Marr

Mauldin High School Spanish Club

Shawna McCarty

Peter McGowan

Stephen McGowan

Jennifer McIntyre

Matthew McKinney

Cheryl Meador

Molly Means

Jonathan Mendonsa

Ralph & Pamela Miller

Mission Team, Inc.

Jean Monroe

Craig & Mary Moore

Doris Moulton

Richard & Susan Napierala

Raymond & Helen Nelson

Nancy O’Dowd

Matthew Painter

Charis & Haley Pankratz

Fred Perry

Myrle & LaVerna Peterson

Steven & Jill Peterson

David Phillips

Michael & Julie Phillips

Cristina Polo

Carlos Ponce

John Raczek

David & Paula Reid

Jon & Lynda Reid

John & Robin Rheiner

Andrew & Brenda Ringgold

Nancy Ritter

Michael Rivera

Erika Roberts

Frank & Patricia Robin

Garrett Robinson

John & Colleen Rodgers

Daniel and Sandra Roe

Roxina Rogers

William & Amy Roller

Robert & Sharon Rose

Rodolfo Ruiz

Barbara Russ

Richard & Victoria Rutledge

Tom Rutt

Stephen & Kathleen Ryan

Drs. Adel Salama & Soheir Boshra

James & Kathleen Salantri

Harry & Lydia Sangree

Ronald & Sylvia Sartini

Nathan Sauder

Dr. Kenneth Schemmer

Janice Schindler

Fred & Denise Schubkegel

Richard & Laurie Schubkegel

Daniel & Tess Shebaylo

Steven Sielatycki

K.E. & T.D. Simmons

Roberta Sloat

Duncan Smith

Rebecca Smith

Richard & Christy Smith

Brian & Elizabeth Smyth

Elizabeth Snyder

Russell Snyder

Bonnie Spivey

Beverly St. John

Sean Stenson

Beverley Stockton

Stone Memorial Christian Church

David & Nina Stoy

Dr. Scott Strelow

Stephanie Sullards

Amy Hun Lam Tai

Nancy Tardiff

Joyce Tennant

Robert & Sheryl Tennant

Carolyn Terrell

Elizabeth Thompson

Alan & Jennifer Turner

Paul Turner

Anne Upton-Constandis

T.P. Vail

Sara Lewis Vines

Andrew Wai

Amanda Walls

Andrew Siao Wang

John Earl Jack & Judith Watson

Melinda Webb

Tina Weir

Fred Werrell

Dr. Ralph & Debra Whatley

Brandon White

Brooks Willet

Michael & Rebecca Williams

Sarah Williams

Bob & Debbie Wilson

Charles & Rebecca Wooten

Kenneth & Rachel Wormald

Thomas & Linda Yau

Phillip & Susan Zaks

The New Pavillion at La Finca This pavilion was built at La Finca in August thanks to a Matching Gift program by Vision Communications of Roanoke, Virginia and teams from Faithbridge United Methodist Church of Spring, Texas, Christ the King Presbyterian Church, and Cave Spring Baptist Church, both of Roa-noke, Virginia. The pavilion (pictured right) overlooks the soccer field and the site for the houses in Phase 1 of the building plan. It serves both as a starting point for sharing the vision of La Finca with potential development part-ners as well as a shelter for gatherings and events. This structure served as the site for a Christmas party for the children who live in the commu-nities around La Finca.

2010 Gifts in Honor of:

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2010 Memorial Gifts

Marian Carlson

Michael Williams Rev. Clair Hitz

Carolyn Terrell Lorraine Faulconer

Chuck & Wendy Bowles Ray Powell

Trilby Powell

Dr. Shravan Gaddam Dr. Michael Camardi Dr. Soheir Boshra Tanya Sigmon Andrea Harrelson Kim White Dr. Ralph Whatley Deborah Craig Kathy Wolford Julia D’Amora Steven Griswold Bob & Phyllis Rouse Bob Gardner Mark Dellinger Sam Cox Tess Jones Ingrid Pierce Stephanie Hopkins Teresa Miller Kathy Habeeb Thomas Mann Tobias Riggs Todd Smith Judy Walker Melissa Moslow Jeremy Ruch Justin Knight Brad, Emily, and Ben Wilson by: Aubrey & Esther Knight

Scott Anderson & Dawn Forbes by: Sara Lewis Vines

Bob Tennant by: Christy Tennant

John & Carolyn Cobb by: Ed & Debby Read

Christy Larson by: Michael & Rebecca Williams

Sarah Williams

Terry Youngblood Mildred Hitz by: Rebecca Terrell Wooten

Salvador and Cristy Diaz by: Garrett M. Malcolm Brad, Emily, and Ben Wilson Justin & Grace Davies by: Bob & Debbie Wilson

Mardi & Darrell Russell W.A. & Patsy Hayward Stephanie Brachman by: Julia Honea

Beverley Stockton by: Roxie Rogers

John W. Beckwith

Jo Ann Edwards by: Trilby Powell

Scott Anderson & Dawn Forbes Jeff, Donna, Colin, Ian, and Erinn Forbes Allen & Jill Winston Ian Forbes by: Frank and Nelda Forbes

The Read family The Smith family The Johnson family The Larson family The Skubi family The Ballinger family Bill & Jennifer Cobb Adam Cobb and family Wesley White and family by: John & Carolyn Cobb

Christy Larson by: Lance & Lila Allward

Carol Apperson

Joe Barron

Wayne & Ruth Belner

Fernann Braam

Steve Bruner

Andrea Cain

Chris Caligiuri

Mary Caligiuri

John & Gail Clark

Mary D’Ambrosi

Rita de’Medici

Alan Gabelman

Randall Giovannelli

Dennis & Nancy Guggar

Darla Hansen

Nancy Hoffman

Craig and Deidra Ivey

Philip Jones

Catherine Kelly

Tammy Kubat

Sandra Lall

Chris & Celine Lange

Christy Larson

Dale Larson

Hans Larson

Philip & Lisa Lodolce

Edward Loughran

Connie Lowry

Belinda Madewell

Grace Mallette

William Mallett

Peter McGowan

Stephen McGowan

Cheryl Meador

Nancy O’Dowd

Merle & LaVerna Peterson

Carlos Ponce

J & N Ritter

Tom Rutt

Fred & Denice Schubkegel

Richard & Laurie

Schubke gel

Steven Sielatycki

Roberta Sloat

Duncan Smith

Elizabeth Snyder

Russell Snyder

Bonnie Spivey

Christy Tennant

Anne Upton-Constandis

Sylvia Pugh

Carolyn Terrell Jon Read

Frances Doerr Clair & Edward Read David & Nina Stoy David Stoy

Facebook Birthday “Party” honors Christy

Larson and blesses La Casa de mi Padre

The Jon Read Memorial Tree House

In March of 2005, the Read family traveled to El Salvador to be part of a medical mission team. Ed, Debby, Kristi, her husband Ben, Kim and Jon were deeply touched by the people they met as they served there - especially the children of La Casa de mi Padre. Jon felt an instant attachment to several of the kids and was drawn by God to change his education direction. He began to pursue a graduate degree that would allow him to assist in providing clean water through wells and water purification to help prevent many of the illnesses the kids suffered. More importantly, he desired to use this means as an outreach to point people to the One who gives the “living water” of eternal life. Tragically, the Reads lost their beloved son and brother, Jon, in June of 2009. In praying about a memorial in Jon’s name, Ed and Debby felt nudged by the Lord to build a tree house in Jon’s memory for the children of La Casa. It seemed a fitting tribute to Jon’s adventuresome spirit and his love for the children. Ed then traveled with a team of 10 men, who were dear friends of the family and of Jon, to construct the tree house in March of 2010. One of the friends shared: “This has been an amazing week. It was such a joy to see kids

running around all over the tree house today. Sharing in such a simple, purposeful week has been a real

blessing. Such a fitting way to celebrate Jon.”

Jon had written this quote on his Facebook profile page, “the world can make us wealthy and can take

away, so i hold nothing.” Undoubtedly Jon was speaking of this world’s material wealth, not what truly makes us wealthy in this world – our relationships. He talked of this world being broken, and what really mattered is our relationships because they are eternal for all who find their hope in Christ. Jon found his deepest fulfillment in his relationship with God and showed others how to live life rich in self-giving, not self-satisfying relationships. Construction of the tree house was healing for Ed and the other men as in their grief they gave pleasure to the children. Ed said the week was a taste of Heaven for them all. But, in Heaven, Jon will be a part of the “team.” Praise God for His awesome plan of redemption. Praise God that Ed will again serve on the medical mission team in March of 2011 when he will show Debby the memorial in person. There will be tears of joy and tears of sorrow shed that day…bathed in the sweet sounds of children playing.

Christy on the steps at Tia Ana’s Hogar in April 2002

Christy Larson and her hus-band Dale were among the foun-ders of La Casa de mi Padre.

While they moved from El Sal-vador several years after the home opened, the ministry and the children were never far from her heart. Christy’s family and friends wanted to throw her a big party to celebrate her 50th birthday in December; she wanted her birth-day to “count for something much bigger that myself” and used Facebook to make people aware of the ministry and to en-courage them to donate to La

Casa de mi Padre in honor of her 50th birthday. More than 50 people responded and over $5,000 was contributed to assist in the operations of La Casa de

mi Padre. Christy Larson is an example of how the children of La Casa

de mi Padre and the work of family restoration touches hearts. It touched her heart in such a way that, eight years ago, she was among those who stepped out in faith to begin the ministry. And, despite years and miles, the ministry continues to touch her heart today.

Our 2010 Finances

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My Father’s House

International, Inc., is a

non-profit organization

under section 501(c)(3)

of the Internal Revenue

Code.

• Donations totaling $544,613.15 • Four mission trips with participants and mission trip support

totaling $73,076.72 • Capital campaign support totaling $52,256.88 • Support for missionaries totaling $82,744.43

Salvador, one of the oldest boys at La Casa de

mi Padre, graduated from high school on Novem-ber 25, 2010. That in itself is a big deal. But, the fact that he graduated first in his class is truly ex-citing, especially considering his story. This young man has had many struggles in his young life. He and his sister, Eliza, and brother,

Alejandro were among the first children to enter La Casa de mi Padre in 2002. Salvador struggled at La Casa and at school for many years. After several years, he was diagnosed with ADHD and placed on medication. But, he remained unmoti-vated, didn’t do his homework, frequently lost his books, and even refused to take his medications. The staff at La Casa became used to unpleasant teacher conferences. At the beginning of the 2009 school year, how-ever, Salvador decided to make a change by dedi-cating some quality time to study. He used the counseling area in the evenings so that he could study in a quiet environment, and the next report period found him on the honor roll. His effort and determination had paid off! Since then, he remained on the honor each se-mester. He has discovered a passion for music, leading worship at school and at La Casa, and plans to enroll in a Christian music institute. This young man’s story is a testimony to his hard work and to God’s provision. Many faithful servants have influenced Salvador’s life, encouraged and supported by your prayers and donations.

Our Valedictorian

2010 Use of funds

70%

14%

14%

2%

0%

La Case de mi Padre

Mission Trips

Missionaries

Administrative

Fundraising

Salvador with his family on graduation day

My Father’s House International, Inc.

P. O. Box 20673

Roanoke, VA 24018

www.mfhinternational.org

Email: info@mfhinternational.org

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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 Roanoke, VA A. Scott Anderson, III, D.D.S. Roanoke, VA Carol Dark Culpeper, VA David Dark Culpeper, VA Karen Elswick Cumberland, VA R. K. Elswick, Jr., Ph.D. Cumberland, VA Karen Feldenzer Roanoke, VA Carl Fike Oakland, MD

My Father’s House International, Inc.

W. Mac Miller Roanoke, VA Ed Read, M.D. Mineral, VA

Ambassadors Jeff and Donna Forbes Roanoke, VA John Forsythe Boise, Idaho Johannes Holmer Germany Paul Kuhlman Cordova, TN Dale and Christy Larson China Dan and Sonia May Yorba Linda, CA Joseph and Jan Napoli Houston, TX Bob and Phyllis Rouse Roanoke, VA Annette Ryan Atlanta, GA Rich and Terry Stewardson Anaheim Hills, CA