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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18 New Children
We have had 18 new children—seven boys and 11 girls—come to the Mansion so far this year, most of them in the past three months. Another girl was accepted last week and will be arriving in a few days. In ...<< MORE >>
Plant Therapy
A group of ladies from the Tupelo Garden Club is at the Mansion today helping the children plant flowers in several locations around the campus. The children really seem to be enjoying themselves as they learn about gardening. The ladies ...<< MORE >>
Tour Time
I write this from the Houston Intercontinental airport, heading home for Sunday after being with our tour group last night at the South Texas Revival Conference in San Antonio. Erma is with me. She helped with our presentation last night, ...<< MORE >>
Today is my 55th!
There are so many things I could blog about today, but I will seize the moment and acknowledge that today is my 55th birthday! With Father's Day yesterday, and my birthday today, this
has been a back-to-back double treat for ...<< MORE >>
New Web Site is Launched
I am so excited about our new TCMM Web site, which was launched today! For several months, we've been waiting with much anticipation for this day to arrive.
I'm sure you will agree with me that the ...<< MORE >>
Former MKs Visit Mansion
We were recently blessed to have two former residents visit the Mansion. Brother and Sister Robert Harris, who pastor in Marion, Indiana, were involved in placing a young lady at the Mansion from their church.
We were thrilled to ...<< MORE >>
Houseparents Needed
After five years of dedicated and faithful service as houseparents, Ken and Rose Solberg are resigning from their responsibilities and returning to Wisconsin to be close to their family
again. They’re planning to spend the summer at their cabin on ...<< MORE >>
A Touching Story
An aunt of two of our recently placed girls called today to check on them. She was told that the two little girls, ages three and five, were adjusting well. When asked if they had been
sad or crying, she ...<< MORE >>
Family Time
It’s always good to get a way for a few days of rest and relaxation. Erma and I are thoroughly enjoying the work that God has called us to do and have never been more fulfilled in
ministry; however, the ...<< MORE >>
Last Week of School
This is the last week of school of school for Tupelo Christian Academy, our on-campus school at TCMM. There are a number of end-of-the-year events taking place, including an exciting
field day of fun activities for the kids, a memorable ...<< MORE >>
New Residents
We received three new residents yesterday.
A 14 year-old young lady was placed in Haven of Hope Girls’ Home. Her mother heard about our program for troubled teenage girls through a lady that has visited our church. This girl struggles with ...<< MORE >>
A 14 year-old young lady was placed in Haven of Hope Girls’ Home. Her mother heard about our program for troubled teenage girls through a lady that has visited our church. This girl struggles with ...<< MORE >>
Earthquake and Tornado Hits Tupelo
Perhaps you heard about Tupelo in the news last week. If you like tornados and earthquakes, Tupelo was the place to be. On Tuesday, we were under tornado warnings for most of the day. The children and staff members ...<< MORE >>
I did it!
If I may toot my own horn, I ran in the Gum Tree 10K race here in Tupelo on Saturday. Like the Apostle Paul, “I finished my course.” And I ran the whole distance. Actually, I’m quite
proud of myself. ...<< MORE >>
A Wonderful Testimony
Last week, James (not his real name), a 12-year old Mansion resident, asked to testify during the TCA chapel. He got up in front of the whole elementary school and, with tears streaming
down his face, began to share how ...<< MORE >>
Mansion 5K Run
I am really getting excited about our developing plans for the Mansion 5K run that will take place on Saturday, August 30, during our 55th Anniversary Alumni Homecoming. The Tupelo
Running Club has come on board and is sponsoring this ...<< MORE >>
