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For August 2010
We are gathering school supplies for those in our community that can't afford them. We are attempting to ather various school supply lists from the schools, including our own Pre-School.
If you are out shopping and see sales, here are items everyone needs [updates will follow]...
round-tip scissors
loose-leaf paper
rulers
hand-held pencil sharpeners
unsharpened #2 pencils
erasers
24-count box of crayons
For the Summer of 2010
Lansing Food Pantry
We are collecting food for the Lansing Food Pantry. The Lansing Food Pantry is located at 2990 Ridge Road in Lansing, IL., in the lower level of the Lansing Assembly of God Church.
This is one of the missions our church participates in.
Our summertime theme is:
catsup
mustard
baked beans
Kool-aid
sugar
peanut butter
jelly
canned fruits
Jello
etc.
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AS of January 17, 2010 United Methodists have an ongoing effort to help Haiti...
1. For Health Kit information, click here:
2010_01-17_HAITI--Health_Kit_Info--an_ongoing_effort.pdf
2. Go to UMCOR [United Methodist Committee on Relief] @ http://new.gbgm-umc.org/umcor/
where every penny you give goes to the people, not administrative costs.
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For January 2010
SOUPER BOWL OF CARING--Bring in your donations of soup for our local Food Pantry.
Beliefs of Souper Bowl creators:
1. The idea is a gift from God
2. Every dollar collected through the Souper Bowl of Caring should be donated directly to a charity selected by each participating group
3. Hunger and poverty have a negative impact on individuals and the communities in which they live, yet there is joy in serving and giving to those in need
4. The excitement and energy surrounding the Super Bowl can be used to engage young people in service while producing lasting hope for all people
For December 09 is
Marcy Newberry Mitten Tree and Gift Tree
 
Bring in your donations of mittens, gloves, scarves and hats for the needy girls and boys.
For November 09
Lansing Food Pantry
We are collecting food for the Lansing Food Pantry. The Lansing Food Pantry is located at 2990 Ridge Road in Lansing, IL., in the lower level of the Lansing Assembly of God Church.
This is one of the missions our church participates in. Though we remember the Pantry year round, we emphasize it near Thanksgiving.
For October 09 is UNICEF
Orange boxes will be distributed to help with donations. Please bring Salt
UNICEF is guided in its work by the provisions and principles of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
http://www.unicef.org/
For September 09 is
HEIFER INTERNATIONAL
provides animals to needy families as a source of food &/or products
@ www.heifer.org
August '09 is
UMCOR Layette Kits
Items collected are:
6 cloth diapers
2 shirts or 2 one-piece body suits
2 baby washcloths
2 gowns or sleepers
2 diaper pins
2 receiving blankets
Bundle the items inside one of the receiving blankets & secure with the diaper pins.
July 09 is
UMCOR School Kits
Items are being collected for children around the world who otherwise might not have these school supplies. Click here for the list...
July_School_Kit_Supplies.pdf
June 09 is
UMCOR Cleaning Buckets
The mission for June is UMCOR Cleaning buckets [formerly known as Flood buckets]. It's that time of the year when the tornados, hurricanes and flooding hits. It's time to help those whose homes will be hit by devastation. We've been doing this mission for years. You know the drill. Be extra careful putting all of the supplies into the 5 gallon bucket. Buy only what's on the list in the exact sizes or your will have trouble getting it all to fit. If you can't buy everything, just provide what you can. We will pass it along. We apprciate your support of this project...
CONTENT LIST
5 gallon Bucket with resealable lid
Bleach [two 1-quart or one 82-oz bottle]
5 scouring pads
7 sponges
1 scrub brush
18 cleaning towels [reusable wipes]
Liquid laundry detergent
1 household cleaner, 12-16 oz bottle
Disinfectant dish soapl 16-28 oz bottle
50 clothes pins
Clothes line [two 50-ft or one 100-ft]
5 dust masks
2 pair latex gloves
1 pair work gloves
24-bag roll of heavy-duty trash bags, 33-45 gallon [remove roll from box before placing in bucket]
1 insect repellant spray, 6-14 oz can [if aerosol, then it must have a protective cap]
1 air freshener, 8-9 oz can [if aerosol, then it must have a protective cap]
For May 09 is
HEARTS IN MOTION
The mission for May is "Hearts in Motion," is to provide care and medical treatment for children, families, and communities through its programs and sponsorships in the U.S., and Central & South America. An additional goal is to provide opportunities for individuals to participate in short-term mission experiences.
They have a thrift store in Highland, IN @ 2219 West 45th Ave. The following items are being collected for sale in their store--
Gently used clothes [all sizes]
shoes
toys
electronics
There is a box in the Activity Center to put your donations in. If you woild like to give a monetary donation instead, put it in a pew envelope & mark it "Hearts in Motion," and drop it in the offereing plate.
For April 09 is
UMCOR Sewing Kits
For March 09 is
The March mission project is collecting items for PADS (Public Action to Deliver Shelter).
Please bring the following items to the Activity Center-
deodorant
small bottles of hand lotion
small bottles of shampoo
small tubes of toothpaste
packets of kleenex
shaving cream
combs
toothbrushes
disposable razors
men's white tube socks
For February 09 is
Sock it to ASP
Pick up a sock and fill it with loose change or any form of money
to help our Appalachian Service Project Mission Team.
http://www.asphome.org
NOTE-- Even though we designate a mission project each month, we will continue to collect items for a number of the projects year-round. We have collection baskets/boxes in the Activity Center where you can put the items.
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