WMU Yearly Projects

Hope in Christ

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Romans 12:12 (NIV)

WMU Yearly Projects

Prisoner Packets                        Packets or Monetary Donations DUE to SBA by FIRST THURSDAY OF NOVEMBER

1 BLACK stick pen (no retractable, no wire clips, no other colors)

1 writing tablet, 5 1/2” by 8” (no wire bound or composition books)

3 First Class #10 STAMP EMBOSSED Envelopes (no regular stamps)

1 ADULT Toothbrush (factory sealed, no multipacks)           1 4 oz. – 6 oz. Toothpaste (no travel size)

1 3.2 oz. – 6 oz. Bar of Soap (no travel size, no unwrapped or unboxed bars)

2 ROLLS OF HARD CANDY like LifeSavers/Breath Savers/Mentos (no Smarties, Sweettarts, Necco Wafers, Rolos, Starbursts, Tic Tacs) 
1 GALLON size zipper bag (All items must fit in the gallon zipper bag with zipper closed securely.)

If you prefer not to purchase items, monetary donations will be accepted.


AIM Summer Food 4 Kids                                     Food or Monetary Donations DUE to SBA by LAST THURSDAY OF MAY

Breakfast, snack, lunch, and drink items (examples)                 Granola Bars/Raisins/Dried Fruit Boxes

Packages of Instant Oatmeal or Instant Grits                                Fruit Cups in Light Syrup

Mini Beef Ravioli or Beef-a-Roni (pop top can)                            Applesauce Cups

100% Juice – Box/Pouches/Capri-Suns                                          Low Fat Pop-Tarts

Sugar-Free Pudding Cups                                                                   

*** No nuts or nut butter please, as we will not include these in the children’s food bags.

*** Individual portions work best for these bags. NEED MORE INFO Call AIM 864-965-9083


Ministry Health Kits                                                               DUE by LAST THURSDAY OF APRIL for Mission Trips

ONE               Bath Towel                                        ONE       Deodorant (2.8oz. or larger)       

ONE               Wash Cloth                                        ONE       Lotion (10-12oz. only)     

ONE               Toothpaste (6oz. or larger)           ONE       Shampoo (12oz.)

ONE               Toothbrush (Factory sealed)       ONE       Bath size bar of soap.

ONE               New Comb                                         ONE       2-gallon size bag to put items in

These kits will be collected all year long.


Christmas Backpacks                                                   Backpacks DUE to SBA by THIRD THURSDAY OF OCTOBER

ITEMS TO INCLUDE:

3 WINTER ACCESSORIES- such as hats, scarves, gloves, warm socks

3 SMALL POP TOP CANS OF FOOD- such as Vienna sausages, SpaghettiOs, ravioli, fruit

3 OTHER SMALL FOOD ITEMS- such as wrapped hard candy like Jolly Ranchers and Blow-Pops, jerky, fruit snacks, breakfast bars, gum --No peanut products, please! AN AGE-APPROPRIATE BIBLE OR BIBLE STORY BOOK

ALSO INCLUDE

FOR YOUNGER CHILDREN: HYGIENE ITEMS- Place the following items in a Ziploc bag: toothbrush, toothpaste, soap or body wash, shampoo, brush or comb, washcloth. 3 FUN ITEMS- such as fleece blankets, stuffed animals, doll, hair accessories, cars, crayons and coloring books, craft sets, puzzles, flash cards, card games like Old Maid or Go Fish

FOR OLDER CHILDREN/TEENS: HYGIENE ITEMS-Place the following item in a Ziploc bag: toothbrush, toothpaste, soap or body wash, shampoo, brush or comb, wash cloth, deodorant. 3 FUN ITEMS- such as make-up, jewelry, fleece blankets, balls, thermos, flashlights, craft sets, drawing items, markers, colored pencils, adult coloring books, Sudoku, Word Finds, hunting magazines, card games like UNO   --ALL NEW ITEMS NO USED ITEMS PLEASE!



COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS AVAILABLE AT update link http://www.saludabaptist.org/uploads/1/1/0/4/11044042/backpack_guidelines_region_1-2020.pdf

Monetary Donations

               Spring Meeting—Received offering for the Irene Raffini Mission Scholarship, IN MARCH OF EACH YEAR

               Fall Meeting—Receive money for the SBA WMU Community Outreach/Missions Grant IN AUGUST OF EACH YEAR

Any time during the year you can give toward the various projects if you desire, make checks payable to SBA and mark designated to the project you wish to support. 


Seafarers Caps                                                                                    Due to Saluda Baptist by FIRST THURSDAY OF OCTOBER

   For many sailors, these caps knitted with love and care by so many Southern Baptists may be the only Christmas present they receive this year. You can be a part of this ministry which demonstrates the love of Jesus to many, see more information available on the SBA website WMU Page http://www.saludabaptist.net/mission-opportunities.html. Caps may be completed all through the year and turned in at any time.  


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