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The Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home dedicated and opened its new 18,300 sq.-ft. Children’s Recreation and Activity Center, Aug. 20. The ‘RAC’ includes an indoor pool, gymnasium, and gift room (Christmas and birthday surprises are processed and stored here). The facility replaces the former gymnasium and pool which were more than 60- and 40-years-old, respectively. The project was supported by gifts from more than 800 donors. ! This morning, donors, friends, and staff gathered for a special dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony. We are so grateful to the Lord for providing this beautiful new facility through the generosity of many friends we like to call our “Champions for Children.” Thanks to all who had a part in making this vision a reality. This center will be a wonderful blessing to children for generations to come. Submitted photo

Children’s home opens new recreation center

September 28, 2021

By Brian Blackwell, Baptist Message staff writer

MONROE, La. (LBM) – The Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home and Family Ministries has opened a new recreation center that not only will provide a place to swim, play basketball and enjoy birthday parties but will offer healing to the many children on campus.

“This place will be special because it will be filled with joy and laughter of our children,” LBCHFM President and CEO Perry Hancock said during his remarks at the dedication ceremony, Aug. 20. “For them, that is more than special. Most of them have experienced neglect. Many have faced abuse. But here, they will be able to relax and enjoy life. And while they are playing, God will be at work healing their minds and hearts.”

The 18,300 sq.-ft. Children’s Recreation and Activity Center includes an indoor pool, gymnasium, and gift room (Christmas and birthday surprises are processed and stored here), and replaces the former gymnasium and pool, which were more than 60 and 40 years old, respectively.

Though the project was announced in 2018 and set to open in 2020, the novel coronavirus pandemic, hurricanes and unexpected rising construction costs delayed the dedication until this year.

The recreation and activity center was made possible through donations of more than 800 donors, including three who made significant donations.

 

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