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How can you get involved? A
church in western SC challenged each church family to prepare a box
of food (the suggested list is given below). The excitement caught on, and soon
they were delivering a large U-Haul truck loaded with food to an inner
city ministry. In the process the community got
involved, unchurched people participated, and the hungry were
feed. Oh, yes, this church averages less than 100 in Sunday School but
caught the vision of helping others.
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300 Shoe
Boxes prepared by North Lanier Baptist Church (GA), headed for
WV.
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Items that can be collected
for the Appalachian Region
Scroll down the page of the variety of ways you can become involved
Back-to-School packs: Paper, pencils, erasers, pen, glue, scissors, ruler, crayons, notebooks, etc.
Let children be involved in project by gift-wrapping the items and placing them in a shoebox. You can also use backpacks.
Talk to a school teacher for ideas on what your school pack should contain. Include a New Testament in a modern translation.
Health Packs: For children, youth, and adults: toiletry items, such as-
Bar of soap
Shampoo
Deodorant
Lotion
Toothpaste
Toothbrush
Comb/hair brush
Wash cloth
New underclothes/socks (please identify size), etc.
Other
Please do not use travel or sample size items. Place these items in a large zip-lock bag for distribution. Include a gospel tract or New Testament in a modern translation.
Clothing/Coats: Throughout Appalachian there are clothing centers that distribute clothing to needy families and persons. Often these centers are staffed by local volunteers. You can help them by -
Boxing the clothing according to size
Making sure the clothing is in good repair and clean
Do not ship clothing that is out of date
New Mom Packs:
Disposable Diapers
Baby wipes
Pacifier
Baby gowns
Baby booties
Baby care items - shampoo, baby brush, etc.
Receiving blankets
Cloth diapers
Include a New Testament in a modern translation and other literature for new moms.
The Golden Food Box: Below is a suggested food list of non-perishable food for a family of four. Each box is individually packed and ready for distribution. Determine what food items you want to include, purchase a supply of suitable boxes, tape the suggested food list on the outside of the box and challenge each family in the church to fill at least one box. You may want to include a New Testament or Bible in each box. Please call Appalachian Regional Ministry for suggested delivery sites.5lbs. sugar
5lbs. self-rising flour
SaltPepper
Canned soups
Canned meats
Pasta
Spaghetti sauce
Macaroni and Cheese
Crackers
4 cans green beans
4 cans corn
4 cans peas
4 cans pork 'n beans5lb. bay of dry beans (pinto, great northern, navy)
Small can shortening
Powdered milk
Box instant potatoes
Box instant oats
Dry cereal
Peanut butter
Jelly
Mayonnaise
Mustard
CatsupCoffee and/or tea
Flavored drink mix
Clothes detergent
The Golden Food Box provides an excellent opportunity for everyone in your church to be involved.
Please feel free to include a modern, easy-to-read translation of the New Testament (i.e. NIrV, NLT, CEV, etc.).
For a location to ship to, call or e-mail us at:
APPALACHIAN REGIONAL MINISTRY
28 White Rock RoadHurricane, WV 25526
Phone: 606-316-4298
E-mail bbarker@arministry.org
Call for Shipping Address
WHY GET INVOLVED?
NEED: Many families living in Appalachia live in impoverished conditions. Southern Baptists are responding in a variety of ways, ministering to their physical needs and sharing with them the love of Jesus.
JESUS SAID: “Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me” (Matthew 25:40 KJV).
THE BIBLE SAYS: “Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world” (James 1:27 KJV).
WHO CAN GET INVOLVED?
Local church congregations, Baptist Women, GA and RA Groups, Youth Groups, Baptist Men, Ladies groups, Sunday School classes, Associations, and most importantly—you.
“If you see some brother or sister in need and have the means to do something about it but turn a cold shoulder and do nothing, what happens to God's love? It disappears. And you made it disappear” (1 John 3:17 Msg).
