June Missions and Ministries

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Last fall the country of Indonesia suffered several devastating weather events from which they are still reeling. The earthquake and tsunami destroyed schools and churches, and hundreds of homes were buried in the resulting mudflow. At least 133,000 people were displaced. They are now in a recovery and rehabilitation phase. Families need assistance and start-up capital as they seek to rebuild their livelihood as well as homes, schools and churches. It will take years for the people of Indonesia to recover and rebuild. Many Baptist organizations around the world are joining together to help them. We plan to help by having an Offering for Indonesia during June. This money will be sent to the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and will be given to our missionaries in Indonesia to help with this effort.

We will be purchasing pre-filled backpacks to give to Matthew’s Haven. They will be given to New Kent Co. students who are in need. Each 19 inch bag will be individually packed with the following supplies:

1 - Pack of Pencils 1 - Pack of Pens 3 - Pink Erasers 

1 – 5 Inch Scissor 1 – Pack of 5 Crayons 2 – Highlighters

2 - Glue Sticks 1 - Pencil Case (assorted colors)

1 - Sharpener with Dome Cover (assorted colors) 1 - 12 Inch Ruler (assorted colors)

1 - 70 Page Spiral Notebook (assorted colors)   3 - Two Pocket Folder (assorted colors)

The backpacks will come in many colors for both boys and girls. The cost of each pre-filled backpack is $10. Please use an envelope from the Welcome table in the Fellowship Hall to give to this ministry. We have committed to buying at least 50 backpacks for this program.

***THE HEALTH MONTH which was originally planned for July has been postponed indefinitely.***

The Sewing Ministry has been very busy. They have made 48 pillow case dresses which will be sent to girls in Indonesia. Some of these were completed at church, but many 

were completed at home. Thank you to everyone who participated in this 

ministry.

The Sewing Ministry met in May and completed 14 stuffed animals which will be

taken to the Sheriff’s department to be given to children in frightening or crisis 

situations.

Thank you to Mary Gould, Betty Bowery and Janet Robinson for leading this ministry.

The Ministry will meet again on Saturday, June 8 at 10 AM. We will be making Christmas trees to go in our Christmas baskets. No sewing is needed for this project. Please come and help. It is a time of fellowship as well as ministry.