We are planning a Service Sunday on November 11th, Veteran’s Day. This is special service and day when we get together for a truncated worship followed by a service project. This month’s project is to gather and assemble care packages for our soldiers across seas. This is a great way to show support for our service men and women as they face dire challenges for our country. We invite all people to join us on Sunday November 12th at 10AM in the Old Academy Building located at 336 Westport Rd.
Here is what we are collecting:
Goods
- $25 VISA and M/C gift cards (gives them maximum flexibility, for WIFI, etc)
- Personal hygiene items(unscented whenever possible)
- Wet wipes, individually wrapped
- Disposable razors (men’s and women’s)
- Chap sticks
- Body wash, lotion, face wash, mouth wash, deodorant, Q-tips, shampoo, conditioner
- Foot powder and the like
- Feminine products(unscented whenever possible)
- Small packs of napkins and tampons
- Female version of body wash, lotion, razors, face wash, mouth wash, deodorant, Q-tips, hair de-tangler, face moisturizer, shampoo, conditioner
- Small grooming kits
- Laundry PODS packed in a sturdy plastic or metal container.
- Sunscreen
- Magazines (clean content)
- Fun posters and calendars for dressing the place up
- AA batteries
- AAA batteries
- 2 GB + USB memory sticks (thumb drives) (blank)
- Cards, letters, group photos (we want the troops to know real people did this for them)
Food
- Beef jerky
- Hard candy
- Gum – all flavors
- Protein Bars (Quest/Mission 1/Combat Crunch; cookies and cream/chocolate)
- Protein Mixer Bottles/Shakers
- 3M Sticky Wall Hooks
- Hand Sanitizer
- Cookies, crackers
- Corn nuts
- Chocolate Candy
- Candy Bars
- Rice Krispy Treats
- Slim Jims
- Granola and other snack bars
- Nuts other than peanuts in re-sealable containers
- Dried fruits in re-sealable containers
- Tins and packets of flavored coffee and cappuccino
- Breath mints
- Liquid creamers in little plastic cups with a foil top packed in a sturdy plastic or metal container.
