The Tupelo Insider
By Stephen and Erma Judd
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Stephen and Erma Judd have served the Tupelo Children’s Mansion and Life Church since May, 2001.
Stephen is the TCM President and pastors the church, which is located on the TCM campus. Erma is actively involved in campus life and leadership, both with the Mansion and as a pastor’s wife.
Prior to assuming the leadership of TCM, they pastored in Jonesboro, Arkansas for 16 years. They have also been involved in various aspects of youth ministry and Stephen served as General Youth Secretary of the United Pentecostal Church International, from 1977 to 1985.
Stephen and Erma have been married for 35 years and they have two married daughters, Tamisha and Tamara. They enjoy spending time with their family, especially their grandsons, Judd (age 5) and Jake (5 months).
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The Burton's Weekend in the New Townhouse Resident Home
During the past few years, all seven of our resident homes at the Mansion have been renovated. Several of them have undergone extreme makeovers, including reconfiguration and reconfigurationA week later, I received a big hug at church during the prayer ...<< MORE >>
The Bike Can Wait!
I received the following letter last week and felt to share it with our blog readers. It speaks for itself...
Dear Brother and Sister Judd,
You may not remember us, but we visited the Mansion twice during 2008 and helped with SFC ...<< MORE >>
Dear Brother and Sister Judd,
You may not remember us, but we visited the Mansion twice during 2008 and helped with SFC ...<< MORE >>
Maggie - Pursuing Her Dream!
During the first month that Maggie was at TCM she expressed to her housemother that she wanted to be a preachers wife or a missionary. She said she felt strongly called to the ministry. She expressed this sentiment over several ...<< MORE >>
Sacrificial Giving
The following note was received yesterday and I wanted to share it with you.
Dear Tupelo Children's Mansion,
I recently wrote to the ministry and stopped my monthly partnership due to a job loss. After thinking about it, I decided that I ...<< MORE >>
Girls' Night Out
Girls’ Night Out is a new group that falls under the mentoring program at Tupelo Children’s Mansion. Girls between the ages of 13 – 16 have been meeting every Wednesday evening for some special “girl time.” The girls were given ...<< MORE >>
Volunteering to Make a Difference!
Volunteers have come to Tupelo Children’s Mansion since the beginning and have provided tremendous assistance in a multitude of ways. On Friday, two ladies from Florida arrived to assist in the residential department. In a couple of weeks, a group ...<< MORE >>
Relief Houseparenting in Conqueror’s Hall
Thursday found me in Conqueror’s Hall, one of our girl’s residential homes. I was scheduled to do relief houseparenting through Sunday night at 10:00 p.m.
Wow! There were several new with whom I had not had the opportunity to become ...<< MORE >>
Wow! There were several new with whom I had not had the opportunity to become ...<< MORE >>
It is the Soldier!
On this Memorial Day weekend, we express our appreciation to those who
have served in the armed forces. We thank God for our soldiers, and for
the many stories of His protection on them as they serve around the
world. The bravery and ...<< MORE >>
have served in the armed forces. We thank God for our soldiers, and for
the many stories of His protection on them as they serve around the
world. The bravery and ...<< MORE >>
Woodlawn Prime Timers Visit the Mansion
Pastor and Mrs. James Carney of Woodlawn Church of Columbia, MS graced the Mansion with a visit on Saturday, May 16. They, along with Rev. and Mrs. Myron Schilling, brought 27 members of the Prime Timers Sunday School Class from ...<< MORE >>
Houseparent Training
On Wednesday, May 13, the houseparents of TCM Residential Services gathered at the Tupelo Country Club for a day of training, fun, and fellowship...and, of course, food. The training included presentations and group discussions ... ...<< MORE >>
Unexpected Blessings
The Mansion was blessed last week with significant donations from Woodmen of America and the Louisiana Ladies Ministries UPCI.
Dennis Moffett, District Manager of Woodmen of America, and Terry Perish, Agent, stopped by our offices to present two checks to ...<< MORE >>
Dennis Moffett, District Manager of Woodmen of America, and Terry Perish, Agent, stopped by our offices to present two checks to ...<< MORE >>
Dorcas Ladies Doing What They do Best
BY SONYA LAUGHLIN
The Tupelo Insider Contributor
Dorcas stands out in the Bible as a woman of good works and charitable deeds. Dorcas proved herself to be a real “doer” of the Word of God, not just a mere “hearer”. What is ...<< MORE >>
The Tupelo Insider Contributor
Dorcas stands out in the Bible as a woman of good works and charitable deeds. Dorcas proved herself to be a real “doer” of the Word of God, not just a mere “hearer”. What is ...<< MORE >>
Mansion 5K a Huge Success!
BY STEPHEN JUDD
Over 160 runners participated in the Mansion 5K this morning. The forecast of rain affected the turnout; however, the showers didn't dampen the spirits of these Mansion enthusiasts!
The race began in front of Dick's Sporting Goods and ...<< MORE >>
Saturday is the Big Day for the Mansion 5K!
BY STEPHEN JUDD
Huge event. Unbelievable excitement. Hundreds of runners. Official race. Chip timing. Corporate teams. Sponsors. Medals and T-Shirts. Prizes. Trophies. Media coverage. Wizard 106 broadcasting live.
I went ahead and did my 10 mile run yesterday on a 1/2 ...<< MORE >>
Huge event. Unbelievable excitement. Hundreds of runners. Official race. Chip timing. Corporate teams. Sponsors. Medals and T-Shirts. Prizes. Trophies. Media coverage. Wizard 106 broadcasting live.
I went ahead and did my 10 mile run yesterday on a 1/2 ...<< MORE >>
Corporate Teams Backing Mansion 5K!
BY STEPHEN JUDD
A growing number of local businesses in Tupelo are sponsoring TCM children running - along with several hundred other runners - in the Mansion 5K this Saturday.
Check out some exciting video clips at the following link... ...<< MORE >>
A growing number of local businesses in Tupelo are sponsoring TCM children running - along with several hundred other runners - in the Mansion 5K this Saturday.
Check out some exciting video clips at the following link... ...<< MORE >>
One Week to GO-AL!
By Stephen Judd
To all of our TCM Friends…
I trust all is well with you on this Easter weekend. No doubt you are looking forward to a great Resurrection Sunday!
With less than one week to go until our Mansion 5K and ...<< MORE >>
To all of our TCM Friends…
I trust all is well with you on this Easter weekend. No doubt you are looking forward to a great Resurrection Sunday!
With less than one week to go until our Mansion 5K and ...<< MORE >>
Two Weeks to Go!
By Stephen Judd
Hundreds of runners are expected to participate in the Mansion 5K and President's 10 mile run on April 18th. This official 5K race is endorsed by the Tupelo Running Club, with BancorpSouth as the lead corporate sponsor.
I ...<< MORE >>
Hundreds of runners are expected to participate in the Mansion 5K and President's 10 mile run on April 18th. This official 5K race is endorsed by the Tupelo Running Club, with BancorpSouth as the lead corporate sponsor.
I ...<< MORE >>
2009 TCM Golf Classic
By Stephen Judd
The 2009 TCM Golf Classic – a benefit event to raise charitable funds for Tupelo Children’s Mansion – will be held on Monday and Tuesday, September 7-8.
Golf enthusiasts from near and far will be gathering at the beautiful ...<< MORE >>
The 2009 TCM Golf Classic – a benefit event to raise charitable funds for Tupelo Children’s Mansion – will be held on Monday and Tuesday, September 7-8.
Golf enthusiasts from near and far will be gathering at the beautiful ...<< MORE >>
How Old is Grandpa?
By Stephen Judd
One evening a grandson was talking to his grandfather about current events. The grandson asked his grandfather what he thought about the shootings at schools, the computer age, and just things in general.
The Grandfather replied,
...<< MORE >>
New Houseparents Arrive
We recently welcomed James and Shelly Roberts to the TCM campus as houseparents over Cole Morgan Residential Hall.
The Roberts have been married for 15 years. They have two sons, James (15) and Giovanni (13).
James grew up in ...<< MORE >>
Vice Chairman Steps Aside...Replacement Elected by Board
By Stephen Judd
Our Vice Chairman, R. D. Whalen, at the recent board meeting, asked that his name not be considered for election to another term, due to advancing years and some health issues. We deeply appreciate this great man. ...<< MORE >>
Jeff Arnold Honored for Pastoral Support!
At the recent Annual Fellowship Banquet during the meeting of the Board of Directors, we honored Jeff Arnold for his generous support of Tupelo Children’s Mansion. Over $65,000.00 has been given over the past several years by Pastor Arnold and ...<< MORE >>
Lunch with the A-Team at Margaritas
After church this morning, we took this month’s A-Team out for Sunday dinner at Margaritas Mexican Grill. What a wonderful time we had with this select group of our residents at Tupelo Children’s Mansion.
The A-Team is compiled of the ...<< MORE >>
The A-Team is compiled of the ...<< MORE >>
Annual TCM Fellowship Banquet
The Annual TCM Fellowship Banquet will be held on the Tuesday evening, February 10, at the beautiful new Wesley Hall of the First United Methodist Church of Tupelo. A delicious meal catered by Old Venice Restaurant will be served, followed ...<< MORE >>
Mansion 5K and President's 10 Mile Run - April 18th
The date for the 2nd Annual Mansion 5K has been set for Saturday, April 18th. Again, this year, enthusiastic runners from all over the region will be gathering in Tupelo for this great event as a huge fund raiser to ...<< MORE >>
Announcing Partnership with University of Mississippi and Nurse Mentorship Academy
Tupelo Christian Academy, our on-campus school, is considered to be one of the finest private Christian schools in Northeast Mississippi. We are very excited about the opportunities we are now able to offer our students. We continue to strive not ...<< MORE >>
What to Do After Christmas
My sermon on Sunday was was entitled, “What To Do After Christmas.” I chose as my text the last verse of the Christmas story found in Luke 2:20 – “And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the ...<< MORE >>
"The Emotions Bleed Through the Leather!"
"Dasher and Dancer stayed home on Saturday, with Santa and company delivering presents on Harley, on Honda, on Yamaha and Victory." This was the comment of Ginny Miller, of the Daily Journal, as she summarized the 19th Annual Toy Run ...<< MORE >>
Tupelo Trio Pulls Driver from "Cold," "Deep" Pond
Erma and I were attending the Police Academy Graduation of Mike Vasica (a former TCM resident) across town, when our BlackBerrys starting vibrating with urgent messages regarding an emergency rescue taking place on our campus. Ken Burton was also at ...<< MORE >>
It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!
For me, it's more than just a carol. Christmas truly is the most wonderful time of the year...especially at the Mansion.
Margo Burton recently wrote a brief article about Christmas at the Mansion, which was published exclusively in the Mansion ...<< MORE >>
Lunch at O'Charley's
I had lunch today at O’Charley’s, one of my favorite restaurants, and was thrilled to see what this local business is doing to raise money and awareness for the Mansion. I experienced first-hand how this successful holiday fund-raising campaign is ...<< MORE >>
A Big Surprise!
Chad and Tamisha (our son-in-law and oldest daughter of College Station, TX) surprised us Wednesday with the news that they were adopting a 12-week-old baby boy from their local area. It all happened very quickly. The birth mother voluntarily signed ...<< MORE >>
To Which One Do You Say "No, You Can't Come!"?
Our resident population is now at 46 children, and we have just accepted two more girls.
We have received 41 children this year – more placements in 2008 than during any previous year in our history. Two more are already ...<< MORE >>
Mansion Hi-Lights from Greensboro Conference
The recent UPCI General Conference in Greensboro, N. C. was a great blessing to the Mansion. It was a great opportunity to visit with our supporters and a number of former residents and staff members.
I am happy to report ...<< MORE >>
Pool School Benefits Mansion
On Monday, about 25 men and women from all across the United States converged upon our campus as part of a training seminar to r ...<< MORE >>
Fireball Run Comes to the Mansion
Tuesday was a huge day at the Mansion as the Fireball Run made a stop at the Mansion on their journey through Tupelo.
What is the The Fireball Run? It is a cross country motoring event of nearly 65 teams ...<< MORE >>
Back to School
The fall season is upon us, and the campus is alive with the sights and sounds of a new school year. Our on-campus school - Tupelo Christian Academy - began classes on August 18.
We currently have 143 students enrolled: ...<< MORE >>
A Victim of a Dysfunctional Family
During our recent Executive Board Meeting on August 21st, T. F. Tenney was asked to open the session with a devotion. Bro. Tenney has been associated with the Mansion for 55 years and continues ...<< MORE >>
What I Learned About the Mansion at Elvis Presley's Birthplace
Just a few blocks from the Mansion is the birthplace of Elvis Presley. It really is quite a local tourist attraction as fans literally come from all over the world to visit the museum and park. In fact, I read ...<< MORE >>
55th Anniversary Homecoming a Smashing Success!
As they say, "It's all over but the shouting!" The 55th Anniversary Alumni Homecoming has come and gone. This past weekend, several hundred people gathered from all over the country for the various events that included: the Mansion On Saturday ...<< MORE >>
Executive Board Meeting Takes Place
The annual meeting of the TCMM Executive Board convened last Thursday. Our new Chairman, Bro. Kevin Cox, presided over the meeting. The Administrative Cabinet presented their reports to the board and the ...<< MORE >>
5K Goal is Surpassed...$58,771.55 and Still Counting!
We are only a little over a week away from the TCMM 55th Anniversary Alumni Homecoming on August 30 – 31, 2008 (Labor Day Weekend). We are looking forward to this great time of fun and fellowship with ...<< MORE >>
5K Update and Media Coverage
As of this blog entry, I have raised $53,551.55 on the Mansion 5K run coming up on August 30. My personal goal is $55,000.00, so I am almost there. No doubt over the weekend, I will surpass my goal ...<< MORE >>
My Goal is Within Reach
With three weeks to go before our 55th Anniversary Homecoming and our Mansion 5K Run on August 30, I have now raised over $42,000.00 in sponsorships. As you may know, I am trying to personally raise $55,000.00 in this effort. ...<< MORE >>
Does the Economy Matter?
The state of the national economy lately has been quite depressing, hasn’t it? We’re all feeling the pain at the pump as fuel prices have recently reached record levels. Whether we are officially in a recession or not, times are ...<< MORE >>
$30,411.00 Pledged or Donated!
With 34 days to go before our Mansion 5K Run, I have already raised a total of $30,411.00 on this endeavor. New sponsors are coming on board every day! My personal goal is to raise $55,000, and I'm << MORE >>
55th Anniversary Alumni Homecoming
We are only six weeks away from our 55th Anniversary Alumni Homecoming on August 30 – 31, 2008 (Labor Day Weekend). This will be a gathering of former residents and staff members, as well as Mansion friends and supporters.
For a ...<< MORE >>
Support of our Honorable Governor and Wife - Haley and Marsha Barbour
We had a wonderful visit last Saturday with Kenneth and Lucretia Huval
of Lafayette, Louisiana. These folks have become wonderful sponsors of
the Mansion and support the work in a number of ways. We honored
Lucretia at our 55th Anniversary Celebration in February ...<< MORE >>
Gym Turned into Sewing Factory
For the past 15 years, a group of ladies from Louisiana has been coming to the Mansion for several days to make clothes for the children and decorative items for our facilities. This group is known as the Dorcas Ministry. ...<< MORE >>
A Former Resident Writes...
I want to share with you what a former resident of the Mansion recently submitted on the Staying Connected page of our Web site:
Name: Belinda Williams
Name at TCMM: Chris Gee
Timeframe at TCMM: 1990-1994
Memories/Notes: I had the opportunity to ...<< MORE >>
