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"I command you to be openhanded toward your brothers and toward the poor and needy in your land." Deut. 15: 11
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The "Shoe Boxes" are being packed for their destinations, with God's Speed. We thank everyone that are helping with donations that fill the shoe boxes. For all the work Joan Mertz is doing with promotions, wrapping, and filling each box with not only the items, but with loving hands. We will leave the list below for us to finish the collection items as we finish our 2009. God bless ...
Gift Ideas
TOYS
small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, small Etch A Sketch®, toys that light up or make noise (with extra batteries), Slinky®, etc.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
pens, pencils and sharpener, crayons or markers, stamps and ink pad sets, writing pads or paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc.
HYGIENE ITEMS
toothbrush, toothpaste, mild bar soap (in a plastic bag), comb, washcloth, etc.
OTHER
Hard candy and lollipops (please double bag all candy), mints, gum, T-shirts, socks, ball caps; sunglasses, hair clips, toy jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries)
A PERSONAL NOTE
In a separate envelope, you may enclose a note to the child and a photo of yourself or your family. (If you include your name and address, the child may write back.)
Do Not Include:
Used or damaged items; war-related items such as toy guns, knives or military figures; chocolate or food; out-of-date candy; liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snowglobes or glass containers; aerosol cans
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Baptist Children Service's has a new name! Their new doing-business name, BCS YES! Youth Empowered to Succeed became effective in July 2007! They believe the new name honors the Agency's history that began in 1879 as the Baptst Children's Orphange of Philadelphia. it highlight their present-day care of adolescents and teens ages 13-18, and reflects their legal status as a non-profit residential services Agency that accepts at-risk youth regardless of race, religion, national origin, or gender. BCS YES! affirms their committment to provide the best care possible to the young people we serve. Youth Empowered to Succeed is their signature suite of enrichment programs that produce remarkable results; programs like academic tutoring, basic life skills, computer literacy, and health, fitness and nutrition. The full name is important, as it carries the story of their success with at-risk youth into the New Year.
Wycliffe Bible Translators, USA
is part of an international association of Wycliffe organizations dedicated to seeing God's Word become accessible to all people in the language that speaks to their heart. In its 70-year history, Wycliffe has been involved in more than 600 translations, representing greater than 77 million people. Today Wycliffe consists of more than 6,000 personnel working in partnership with expatriates and nationals worldwide.
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 | Never know what the show will be like at our Dorcas Picnic at the Pardoe Farm.
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Dorcas Missionary Society AKA known in the American Baptist realm as American Baptist Women's Ministry. We invite all women to join us as we serve God's world. We meet every other month from September - May. Our final program is a July picnic. Through fundraising we support above and beyond mission giving in our community and to our missionaries, Love Gift, and White Cross Allocations. We promote, encourage, and support mission-giving through our congregation at Montandon Baptist Church. Jamie
 | Wycliffe missionaries Dan & Lucia Brubaker are home on furlough from Mail, W. Africa and visited our church on Friday evening,July 31st. They hope to return June 2010 to continue the work on the OT Minyanka translations.
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Hey.. Are you planning to clean out your closets soon? Finding old sneakers that you don't want to pay the garbage company to haul away? I found out HandUP Foundation has a sneaker recycling center. They also take other lightly used clothes, etc... to sell in their store. This is one of our mission outreaches, chosen because the foundation helps people/families that have great losses. If you are interested in what ways old sneakers are used, pleae visit http://www.nikereuseashoe.com/
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