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United Methodist Women

Gerry Beale Turner, President

Church World Service Kits

Little things do mean a lot -- especially when those little things are brought together as Church World Service (CWS) "Gift of the Heart" Kits. The contents of each of these "starter sets" are such simple, small things -- pencils, tablets, washcloths -- but having or not having them can make a world of difference in an on-going development program or when disaster strikes. That's why Health, Baby and School Kits are among the items most requested by our overseas partners each year. The need is great and we can never have too many on hand.

Health Kit

one hand towel
one washcloth
one new bar of soap (bath size)
one toothbrush
one tube of toothpaste (4-7 ounces)
one comb
one metal nail file or clipper
six Band-aids.

Seal all items in a one gallon plastic bag with a zipper closure. Or, if you prefer, a donation of $12 will allow Church World Service to provide a Health Kit.

School Kit

one pair of blunt scissors
Pads or notebooks of ruled paper 8½" x 11" (150 - 200 sheets)
one 30-centimeter ruler (12")
one pencil sharpener
six new pencils with erasers
one large eraser
twelve sheets colored construction paper
one box of 24 crayons
one 12" x 14" cloth bag with cloth handles and a closure (Velcro, snap, or button).

Pack all these items in the cloth bag and secure contents with the closure. Or, if you prefer, a donation of $11 per kit will allow Church World Service to buy school supplies for use in class-room settings.

Baby Kit

two shirts
two gowns or sleepers
two receiving blankets (one can be a knitted blanket)
six cloth diapers
one sweater or sweatshirt
two washcloths
two diaper pins

Bundle these items inside one of the receiving blankets and secure with diaper pins. Or you may choose to give a donation of $35, which will allow Church World Service to provide a new Baby Kit for an infant in a mother and child care program.

Assembling Kits... purchasing Kits... it doesn't take a lot of money -- or time -- just a "lotta" heart!

Hands-on Sewing Project - Saturday, May 8

Young Women for Jesus (our girls' circle) are having a school bag sewing session on Saturday, May 8, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. At this time we have three portable sewing machines. If this is something you would like to help with contact Gerry at 595-0383. (We're having pizza for lunch!) Everyone is invited to help with this hands-on project.

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Last update: May 1, 2004