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Welcome to Harvest Train<\/p><\/div>\n

On Tuesday, November 18, the streets of Falcon, North Carolina, were filled with floats, clowns, trains, and candy\u2026a lot of candy! Children lined the streets carrying pillowcases and bags in anticipation of the parade rolling through town.\u00a0Visitors from around the country gathered to bring Christmas joy, gifts, and commodities to Falcon Children\u2019s Home. For many, Harvest Train serves as a reunion as they return to the Children\u2019s Home where they once lived and reunite with friends.<\/p>\n

The parade culminated at the J. A. Culbreth Memorial Auditorium for the annual program. This year, the entrance was adorned with balloons and guests were welcomed with popcorn and peanuts for \u201cThe Greatest Show of All!\u201d As Director Joey Leggett welcomed the crowd, he explained that this show was dedicated to the memory of Mrs. Virginia S. Williams, a faithful friend and supporter of Falcon Children\u2019s Home.<\/p>\n

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Nativity Scene Parade Float<\/p><\/div>\n

The show opened with exuberant song and dance, and viewers were introduced to P.T., a young boy who was searching for his purpose and identity. As he dreamed about a circus, P.T.\u00a0discovered that true purpose is found in living for Christ. The ringmaster challenged him, \u201cAre you going to continue to live in a fantasy world? Or are you going to live a life that the creator has designed for you?\u201d Realizing that the greatest show of all was Christ’s love for us, P. T. decided to follow Jesus.<\/p>\n

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IPHC General Superintendent Doug Beacham<\/p><\/div>\n

As an extension of the International Pentecostal Holiness Church, Falcon Children\u2019s Home and Family Services<\/a> (FCHFS) exists to provide a safe, healing journey for hurting children and families. By providing residential care, education, and support services, the Children\u2019s Home seeks to cultivate an environment that encourages each child to be successful. Through Royal Home Ministries, young pregnant mothers receive care, counseling, and education in a nurturing, protected atmosphere. Children can also receive care at the new campus in Turbeville, South Carolina.<\/p>\n

In his greeting, IPHC General Superintendent Doug Beacham shared, \u201cFalcon Children\u2019s Home embodies the vision of the IPHC. Every day you are a place of hope and a people of promise.\u201d It is through ministries like FCHFS and Royal Home Ministries that the church shows a commitment to its 2019 core value, We Prayerfully Value Justice. \u201cEvery child is a gift of God. We will stand to protect those children,\u201d Beacham concluded.<\/p>\n

IPHC Women\u2019s Ministries has been a vital partner in the annual Harvest Train since its inception. In 1947, Women\u2019s Auxiliary President Lila Berry helped organize the first celebration for Falcon Children\u2019s Home. This year, vice president Brenda Grasty and conference Women\u2019s Ministries directors presented $348,729 cash and over $108,000 in commodities to Falcon Children\u2019s Home.<\/p>\n

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Gary Burd and Herman Strickland with the commodities collected by Mission:M25<\/p><\/div>\n

Mission:M25 is also a staunch supporter of the Children\u2019s Home and Royal Home Ministries. Throughout the year this ministry raises awareness through the 50CC Diaper Run and the Toys for Life motorcycle rides which cross the United States collecting diapers and toys. This year, Director Gary Burd presented over 350,000 diapers and baby wipes along with 108 cases of formula and $15,000 cash.<\/p>\n

As the service concluded, Director Joey Leggett honored his late father, Bishop James Leggett, for his love and dedication to Falcon Children\u2019s Home.\u00a0Following a video tribute which highlighted Bishop Leggett\u2019s involvement in Harvest Train,\u00a0Mr. Leggett presented Mrs. Faye Leggett with a beautiful vase in honor of her husband.<\/p>\n

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Rev. Marysol Martinez and Mrs. Donna Jackson<\/p><\/div>\n

At the Royal Home Ministries\u2019 Night of Celebration held the previous night, the Emmanuel College Singers led the crowd in a spirited night of thanksgiving and worship to the Lord. Rev. Phillip Bland, chairman of Royal Home Ministries, honored Rev. Marysol Martinez for her faithful service to the ministry. Martinez has impacted the lives of numerous young ladies during her tenure as director. One young mother expressed, \u201cI was scared. Everyone welcomed me. They taught me how to love my son and how to know God. My life is forever changed.\u201d Interim Director Donna Jackson expressed her appreciation for Mrs. Martinez and shared her desire to see the Royal Home flourish as a place where ladies can find safety and choose life. \u201cI know this is the heart of the Father.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"excerpt","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":3169,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","episode_type":"","audio_file":"","cover_image":"","cover_image_id":"","duration":"","filesize":"","date_recorded":"","explicit":"","block":"","filesize_raw":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[244,616,243,599,617],"class_list":{"0":"post-3166","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-general","8":"tag-falcon-childrens-home","9":"tag-fch","10":"tag-harvest-train","11":"tag-nc","12":"tag-royal-home","13":"entry"},"title_es":"El espect\u00e1culo m\u00e1s grande de todos","content_es":"El martes 18 de noviembre, las calles de Falcon, Carolina del Norte, se llenaron de carrozas, payasos, trenes y dulces ... \u00a1muchos dulces! Los ni\u00f1os se alineaban en las calles cargando fundas de almohadas y bolsas antes del desfile que se desarrollaba por la ciudad. Los visitantes de todo el pa\u00eds se reunieron para llevar la alegr\u00eda, los regalos y los art\u00edculos de Navidad al Hogar Infantil de Falcon. Para muchos, Harvest Train sirve como una reuni\u00f3n cuando regresan al Hogar de ni\u00f1os donde alguna vez vivieron y se re\u00fanen con amigos. El desfile culmin\u00f3 en el Auditorio JA Culbreth Memorial para el programa anual. Este a\u00f1o, la entrada estaba adornada con globos y los invitados fueron recibidos con palomitas de ma\u00edz y cacahuetes para \"El espect\u00e1culo m\u00e1s grande de todos\". Cuando el Director Joey Leggett dio la bienvenida a la multitud, explic\u00f3 que este espect\u00e1culo estaba dedicado a la memoria de la Sra. Virginia S. Williams, un amigo fiel y partidario de Falcon Children's Home. \"\" El espect\u00e1culo se abri\u00f3 con exuberantes canciones y bailes, y los espectadores conocieron a PT, un joven que estaba buscando su prop\u00f3sito e identidad. Mientras so\u00f1aba con un circo, PT descubri\u00f3 que el verdadero prop\u00f3sito se encuentra en vivir para Cristo. El maestro de ceremonias lo desafi\u00f3: \u201c\u00bfSeguir\u00e1s viviendo en un mundo de fantas\u00eda? \u00bfO vas a vivir una vida que el creador ha dise\u00f1ado para ti? \"Al encontrar aceptaci\u00f3n y sanaci\u00f3n a trav\u00e9s de la cruz, PT decidi\u00f3 seguir a Jes\u00fas. Como una extensi\u00f3n de la Iglesia de Santidad Pentecostal Internacional, Falcon Children's Home and Family Services<\/a> (FCHFS) existe para proporcionar un viaje seguro y sanador para los ni\u00f1os y las familias que sufren heridas. Al proporcionar atenci\u00f3n residencial, educaci\u00f3n y servicios de apoyo, el Hogar de ni\u00f1os busca cultivar un ambiente que aliente a cada ni\u00f1o a tener \u00e9xito. A trav\u00e9s de los Ministerios del Hogar Real, las j\u00f3venes embarazadas reciben atenci\u00f3n, consejer\u00eda y educaci\u00f3n en un ambiente protegido y protegido. Los ni\u00f1os tambi\u00e9n pueden recibir atenci\u00f3n en el nuevo campus en Turbeville, Carolina del Sur. En su saludo, el Superintendente General de la IPHC Doug Beacham comparti\u00f3: \u201cEl hogar de ni\u00f1os de Falcon encarna la visi\u00f3n de la IPHC. Todos los d\u00edas eres un lugar de esperanza y un pueblo prometedor \u201d. Es a trav\u00e9s de ministerios como el FCHFS y Royal Home Ministries que la iglesia muestra un compromiso con su valor central de 2019, Nosotros en oraci\u00f3n valoramos la justicia. \u201cTodo ni\u00f1o es un don de Dios. Estaremos de pie para proteger a esos ni\u00f1os \", concluy\u00f3 Beacham. Los Ministerios de Mujeres de IPHC han sido un socio vital en el tren anual de cosecha desde su inicio. En 1947, la Presidenta Auxiliar de Mujeres, Lila Berry, ayud\u00f3 a organizar la primera celebraci\u00f3n del Hogar de Ni\u00f1os Falcon. Este a\u00f1o, la vicepresidenta Brenda Grasty y las directoras del ministerio de mujeres de la conferencia presentaron $ 348,729 en efectivo y m\u00e1s de $ 108,000 en productos b\u00e1sicos en Falcon Children's Home. Misi\u00f3n: M25 tambi\u00e9n es un partidario incondicional de los Ministerios de Hogar de Ni\u00f1os y Hogar Real. A lo largo del a\u00f1o, este ministerio crea conciencia a trav\u00e9s de 50CC Diaper Run y \u200b\u200blos paseos en motocicleta de Toys for Life que cruzan los Estados Unidos recolectando pa\u00f1ales y juguetes. Este a\u00f1o, el Director Gary Burd present\u00f3 m\u00e1s de 350,000 pa\u00f1ales y toallitas para beb\u00e9s junto con 108 cajas de f\u00f3rmula y $ 15,000 en efectivo. Al concluir el servicio, el Director Joey Leggett honr\u00f3 a su difunto padre, el Obispo James Leggett, por su amor y dedicaci\u00f3n al Hogar de Ni\u00f1os Falcon. Tras un video de tributo que destac\u00f3 la participaci\u00f3n del obispo Leggett en Harvest Train, el Sr. Leggett le entreg\u00f3 a la Sra. Faye Leggett un hermoso jarr\u00f3n en honor a su esposo. En la Noche de Celebraci\u00f3n de Royal Home Ministries celebrada la noche anterior, Emmanuel College Singers dirigi\u00f3 a la multitud en una noche animada de acci\u00f3n de gracias y adoraci\u00f3n al Se\u00f1or. El Reverendo Phillip Bland, presidente de Royal Home Ministries, honr\u00f3 al Reverendo Marysol Martinez por su fiel servicio al ministerio. Mart\u00ednez ha impactado las vidas de numerosas j\u00f3venes durante su mandato como directora. Una joven madre expres\u00f3: \"Ten\u00eda miedo. Todos me dieron la bienvenida. Me ense\u00f1aron c\u00f3mo amar a mi hijo y c\u00f3mo conocer a Dios. Mi vida cambiar\u00e1 para siempre \u201d. La Directora interina Donna Jackson expres\u00f3 su agradecimiento por la Sra. Mart\u00ednez y comparti\u00f3 su deseo de ver florecer el Hogar Real como un lugar donde las damas pueden encontrar seguridad y elegir la vida. \"S\u00e9 que este es el coraz\u00f3n del Padre\". 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