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Gifts of the Heart

  • 02 Aug 2009
  • 30 Aug 2009
  • Grossnickle Church of the Brethren

Church World Service School Kits

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Again this year, the Outreach Commission will be collecting School Kits during Sundays in August.  Children in many areas of the world are in need of school supplies because of natural disasters or because their families are fleeing to refugee camps in the face of war. 

Church World Service distributes thousands of School Kits each year - to Africa, South America, Eastern Europe and to various areas of the United States.  These are the items needed for each kit:

One pair blunt scissors (rounded tip)

Three 70-count SPIRAL BOUND or TAPE BOUND pads of 8" x 10.5" ruled paper or PADS with 200-210 sheets of ruled paper (no loose-leaf paper, please)

  • One 30-centimeter ruler (12")
  • One hand-held Pencil Sharpener
  • One large eraser
  • Six new pencils with erasers
  • One box of 24 crayons (only 24)
  • One 12" x 14" to 14" x 16" finished size cotton cloth bag with cloth handles (if cotton is not available, please use another medium-weight material that is sturdy and washable.  Please do not use heavy cloth such as upholstery material.  Pack all items inside the cloth bag.

Each kit is valued at $13.00.  Shipping costs are $2.00 per bag.  For monetary donations, please make your checks payable to Grossnickle Church of the Brethren, designated "School Kits." 

NOTE:  If you are interested in sewing cloth bags for the kits, speak with Pastor Donna for instructions.

 

 

 

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