Christophers Message

04/27/2026

Just a few pictures from the weekend…..We are blessed to have such an amazing extended family, those that look like friends, but feel like family……co****le tournament and poker tournament were successful!!!Chris, Cindy, Cody and Jim all showed up to make it happen(team CM Ocala) ….Thank you to all who sponsored and donated……Thank you Ocala Moose Lodge…..Thank you William for running the Poker tournament and Thank you Jim for always putting the plan in action, I love you all!!!team CM Madison, walked in and didn’t have to do anything….well except William 🤣🤣 but we can share him (he’s team MADCALA from now on) Hope to see you all in September for the CM Golf Tournament!!

04/24/2026

Let’s do one final push to help me finish up selling my tickets for your chance to win this set of beautiful co****le boards, score tower and bags……tickets are $10/each or 6/$50……drawing is April 25, 2026 (tomorrow)
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YOU MATTER!!!YOUR LIFE MATTERS!!!Check on your people!!!Just stay!!!

04/19/2026

Down Home Days 2026, in the books!!!I love Down Home Days for so many reasons…..the biggest is that IT IS COMMUNITY!!!IT IS CONNECTIONS that get lost in the bustle of everyday life!!!!and for me it is about a town that not only I grew up in but that my children grew up in, went and continue to go to school and work in and that I have a business and a side job in, and in the past few years a non profit that reaches the world in, IT IS ABOUT LIFE, and honestly ALL LIVES MATTER TO ME!!No matter the size of the crowd or the reason we
Gather……reaching just one…..MATTERS, Mathew 18:12 reminds us “What do you think? If a man owns a hundred sheep, and one of them wanders away, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hills and go to look for the one that wandered off?” That is so much a part of OUR COMMUNITY, OUR PURPOSE AND OUR LORD JESUS WHO COMES AFTER THE ONE JUST AS HARD (harder) AS HE DOES THE 99!!!So much goes into the process of putting it all together, I can’t imagine, because just the four hour build that we do to put a float together is exhausting, i imagine it is just so for those coordinating a week long event alongside their daily lives of work and family…….me, mama and Star put this years float together, as my mind gets a little overstimulated and mama knows to just wait for me to say GO lol without it hurting her feelings …….growing up in Madison gives me a sense of pride for this event as I can remember me and my kids wandering the streets taking pictures and not only thinking g about the future but learning from the past…..my main focus for this years vintage Florida came from the big metal to***co barn on 53…..YES THOUGHT GOES INTO THE DETAILS…..I looked it up and researched it and Florida was a huge economic resource including right here in Madison, both my parents picked and hung to***co, my mama had stories as we “hung fake to***co in our To***co house” she also told about picking cotton and picking up eggs while pregnant to help support our family…….there was a big oak tree complete with Spanish moss and an alligator and turtle because FLORIDA!!!I even included a flag from
One our first GOD AND COUNTRY Fourth of July events because MADISON IS FARM COUNTRY!!!And my Christopher was “bout that farm life” I got 2 bails of hay (2 was his number) and I got them from AFJR Beef and Alfalfa who Christopher worked for for many years, becoming a part of their family began many years before, but he was always like one of their kids…..almost like he probably taught them a little about how they parent their own kids 🤣 patience being key……but GOD AND COUNTRY rang in my mind over and over……and it brought Christopher’s message into it as well….there was a porch complete with rocking chair, cause country folk sit on the porch and wave at all the passer bys……there was a truck (driven by Claire, who talks about Christopher sometimes like she’s known him) and a cowboy on a John Deere tractor (Christopher loved John Deere so much he got a hand tattoo that I only fussed about for a day) there was a “tourist”, and a front porch waver, important over it all, there was family on the float and in the truck driving it……because FAMILY IS EVERYTHING!!!Connections were made in and around our booth, with old and new friends and mothers on my same grief journey……when I was heading home at the end of the day I got a rainbow (a sun dog) because “Sometimes the smallest signs carry the biggest meaning.” The sky was happy!!!and so was I!!!if you’ve made it this far and you are not a follower of Christopher’s Message please like and follow our page…..it helps us reach more people and it’s FREE to do!! ITS A WIN, WIN!!!We love you all!!!And we love MADISON!!!Thank you to Madison County (FL) Chamber of Commerce & Tourism, and Tri-County Electric Cooperative Inc for the hard work and dedication to these events, we enjoyed sitting with Madison County Emergency Management and CareerSource North Florida Who both help Our community tremendously and thanks to the City of Madison Florida and Madison County Florida Board of County Commissioners for all that you do for our city and county!!!

03/25/2026

We are inching closer to April, it’s always a busy month for us……We would love to see you at the 4th Annual Christopher’s Message Co****le Tournament in Ocala!!!The Ocala Moose Lodge 1014 is always very accommodating and we always have a very good time. There will be a drawing for a set of custom boards, Jon Pertile at . Pete Co****le is the best in the board business…….Jim Leeson, Chris and Cindy Sapp and all of their team in Ocala also make it very easy on those of us that travel, as they have it set up and ready for us to walk in and enjoy our time there!!Make plans to throw some bags and fellowship for a great cause ON April 25!!!Christopher’s Life mattered to us…..finding purpose behind the pain helps us reach so many others that find themselves in a very similar place as he was……WE WANT YOU TO STAY!!!!TOMORROW IS A NEW DAY, AND YOUR LIFE MATTERS!!!Romans 8:28 “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”

01/25/2026

2026 is about renewed hope and growth.....we've got room on our calendar, and we'd love to bring the message to your community.

01/06/2026

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12/13/2025

Come see us at the Madison County Market Days , in Beautiful downtown Madison, Florida……we have Cinnamon rolls, banana bread and pound cake loaves along with our regular Christopher’s Message merchandise…..TIS THE SEASON TO JINGLE ALL THE WAY DOWN HERE!!!💜🩵YOUR LIFE MATTERS!!!
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12/02/2025

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11/14/2025

Ashton went to watch the battle for the championship tonight with Madison Youth Soccer between Christopher’s Message and Tailored Loss Consultants ……ultimately Tailored Loss Consultants took the win. Team Christopher’s Message has played hard all season and we are proud of them!!YOU MATTER!!💜🩵

10/26/2025

To say it is humbling to receive such an honor, is an understatement…..our community is one that we love so much, and those outside of our community that send love and support as well, give us encouragement to keep having those tough conversations with others…..I cried tonight when Jodi said Christophers Message, because GOD uses our pain for purpose and through us he sends hope to others…ROMANS 8:28 “and we know that for those that love GOD, all things work together for good, for those that are called according to his purpose” 💜🩵YOUR LIFE MATTERS!💜🩵
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Madison County (FL) Chamber of Commerce & Tourism

10/09/2025

Ok Friends……Today and tomorrow for the final push to the winners circle!!!!VOTE VOTE VOTE for us in the NON PROFIT OF THE YEAR category!!!YOU MATTER AND WE LOVE AND APPRECIATE ALL THE SUPPORT YOU ALL CONTINUE TO SHOW US!!!LETS VOTE!!! Madison County (FL) Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Best of Madison

THE FINAL NOMINEES FOR OUR 2025 BEST OF MADISON ARE.....
Small Business of the Year:
Madison Nutrition
Cornerstone Cafe of Lee
Mother's Soup Co
Body Biotics
Norris Cafe
North Florida Pharmacy of Madison
Turner Heating & Air Conditioning
Madison Ace Hardware
DownTown Nutrition
O'Neal's Country Buffet

Large Business of the Year:
Madison Veterinary Clinic
Madison County Memorial Hospital
Madison County Community Bank
Taylor Corporate Identity & Branding

Young Professional of the Year:
Jodi Phillips: Madison County Community Bank
Cheltsie Holbrook: Greene Publishing & Pioneer Excavating
Makenzie Singletary: Norris Cafe
Mason Good: O'Neal's Country Buffett
TJ Mattair: Boyz to Kings
Chase Knight: Champion Fitness & Tri-County Electric
Hailey Futch: Cornerstone Cafe
Michael Creech: Madison County Memorial Hospital
Shelby Turner: Madison County Memorial Hospital
Tiffany Ottey: Madison County Chamber of Commerce

Best Business in Customer Service:
The Edge of Town
Cucinella's Brick oven Pizzeria
Madison Nutrition
Stor Mor of Madison FL LLC
Madison County Community Bank
Mama's Italian of Madison
Madison Veterinary Clinic
Ace Hardware
Downtown Nutrition

Best Individual in Customer Service:
Amanda Oberschlake: Madison Veterinary Clinic
Amy Funk: Edge of Town & Grumpy's Diner on Main
Hailey Futch: Cornerstone Café
James "Jim" Houck: Madison County Memorial Hospital
Jonathan Mazzella: Cucinella's of Madison
Kimberly Futch: Cornerstone Café
Leah Singletary: Downtown Nutrition
Miranda Phillips: North Florida Pharmacy
Roland Herndon: ACE Hardware
Sherry Burnette: Madison County Community Bank

New Business of the Year:
701 BC Venue & Brewery
Bee Mindful Psychiatry & Wellness
CR Drone View Photography, LLC
Dolly's Flower Truck
Madison Nutrition
Mockingbird Public Adjusting
Reliant Accounting Pros LLC
Sundaes Ice Cream & Vittles Food Truck

Citizen of the Year:
Annette Johnson: Annette is a selfless businesswoman that is always giving back to this community. She has proven that women are just as capable of running multimillion dollar businesses with grace and compassion. She is a pillar of this community and a role model to the young citizens of this county.
Clyde Alexander: Mr. Clyde has played a key role in food giveaways for approximately 6 years. He has played a key role in supporting youth in the community youth in the background. He and his wife continually help those in need.
Don Ashley: Don Ashley is as invested in this community as they come. He is a proud lifetime resident of Madison, and has faithfully served the community at MCCB, Farm Credit, and Bank of Madison for nearly 40 years. Don's commitment to our local farmers and the agriculture industry is unmatched.
Iris Wesson: Iris has been actively volunteering in the community for years. She can be found at food giveaways, nursing homes, school events. She has personally mentored and supported several single moms. She is not only an example for the many young people she has invested in but also the adults in this community.
Isaac Newman: Not only committed to seniors through therapy but also a big staple for the sports community and kids within community
Kym Eggers: Kym shows outstanding leadership and is making a big community impact. Over the past year, she has united multiple non-profits through the game of bingo, creating a welcoming community that gathers twice a week to support important causes. Through her dedication, creativity, and generosity, Kym has shown what it truly means to give selflessly.
Merv Mattair: He has done wonders for the youth in Madison.
Richard Moser: Rich is an Animal Services officer here in Madison County, but his duty goes beyond the job. On his days off he has built dog houses for community members who needed a safe space for their animals. He helps maintain the area around the kennels and office to make sure it looks welcoming and presentable when the community comes to visit the animals for potential adoptions and takes pride in the work he does while he is working and in his off hours. He has also started a Non-Profit Dog Disciples to help support our MCSO-AS in ways they need, that cannot be done without non-profit help.
Steven Williams: Steven goes up and beyond to help the citizens of Madison County, whether he knows them personally or not. If they are in need, he is there to do whatever needs to be done. Madison County is blessed beyond measure to have Steven.
Tammy Stevens: She has worked tirelessly with legislators and agencies to make sure Madison has the best quality care right in their backyard. Her concern and why she works tirelessly is for the people of this community is to achieve the healthiest possible future at any season of life so they can thrive on their journey.

Non-Profit of the Year:
Boyz to Kings Inc "Preparatory Mentoring Organization": Boyz to Kings is a nonprofit mentoring program empowering young men through guidance, education, and mentorship. Focused on responsibility, respect, and lifelong learning, we aim to break the cycles of poverty and incarceration, fostering hope and self-accountability.
Christopher's Message: Our mission is to support those who are having thoughts of su***de, those who have been impacted by su***de, attempting or losing a loved one to su***de, and to collaborate not only with the local community and its leaders, but also on a national level, by increasing awareness, reducing stigma and providing data-driven education and techniques to prevent su***de.
James Madison Prep. HS: The vision of James Madison Preparatory High School is to empower students through learning by providing a diverse education that promotes the development of broader perspectives and the discovery of greater opportunities. The mission of James Madison Preparatory High School is to provide a rigorous college and career preparatory high school that promotes student ownership of learning through a content-rich curriculum emphasizing science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
Junior Auxiliary of Madison County: The National Association of Junior Auxiliaries provides support, resources and specialized training to its local Chapters so they may better serve their communities.
Madison Church of God: At Madison Church of God, you will find a welcoming church where you "Come as Friends, Leave as Family." Here we provide a worship environment for all ages and families. We have a variety of areas for you and your family to plug into- from youth and children to ladies and outreach projects.
Madison County Senior Citizens Center: The SCCM serves the 60+ age population of Madison & Jefferson counties. We are a congregate meal site with activities and offer many in-home services.
Madison County Youth Bassmasters: Madison County Youth Bassmasters is a program dedicated to teaching young anglers the art of bass fishing. Our Mission is to inspire the next generation of fishermen and women through fun, competitive events and hands-on learning experiences.
Suwannee Valley Humane Society: We are a limited space (no kill) shelter providing homes to adoptable cats and dogs, educating the public in the care and prevention of unwanted animals. The determination, dedication, money, and lots of hard work by many people and businesses through the years, have resulted in a better life for more than 6000 cats, kittens, dogs, and puppies
The American Legion Post 224: The American Legion is the largest U.S. veteran’s organization with more than 1.6 million members who strengthen the nation through programs, services and advocacy for those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, youth and communities.
Treasures of Madison County, Inc.: The Treasures of Madison County offers this FREE museum to foster and promote Madison County's cultural heritage central to the lives of the residents.

VOTE NOW!!!!! https://madisonfl.org/best-of-madison-awards/