::Project Booklet
PROJECT
BOOKLET
2009
Compiled By the
Global Ministries
Commission
Introduction
The information and ideas in this booklet have come from a variety of sources. Mostly, they are the suggestions from our global ministries staff serving around the world, in response to our request for ideas. We thank each one who has contributed ideas for the booklet.
We praise God for the selfless dedication of all who serve in this Global effort to make Christ known around the world. We praise God for the people who pray, work, and give to support them in their efforts.
Our prayer is that you will find this booklet helpful in your local activity, and that it might be a means of bringing people together to become more personally involved in the work. We are confident that doing some of these projects will provide a great sense of satisfaction in a job well done, as well as helping the global ministry through the workers in the field.
God bless you.
The Global Ministries Commission, 2009
Letter Writing to Global Ministry Personnel
“As cold waters to a weary soul, so is good news from a far country.”
(Proverbs 25:25 The Berkeley Version of the Holy Bible)
When writing to our Global Ministry Personnel, wherever they are serving, here are ten things you can share: 1. We are praying for you
2. News about your family and their friends
3. News about the church, especially if yours is their home church
4. News about the denominational activities
5. Magazine or newspaper clippings
6. Cartoons and jokes
7. Special Bible verses
8. A photo or you and your family
9. Local sports news, especially if they are from your area
10. Stuff: a pack of seasoning, Kool-aid, stick of gum, stickers, flavored teabag,
Instant coffee packs, children’s drawings
Please remember the birthdays and anniversaries with cards and “stuff” (No. 10)
Write letters or email missionary children if they are away at boarding school or college. (If you have Facebook, utilize that to connect with the children or Global Personnel)
Who should write:
All Christians: There is nothing that will increase your interest in the global ministry of
the church and your prayer support for the workers more, than the personal touch of
correspondence, and that includes e-mail. In regard to the use of e-mail, however, remember that many of the global ministry workers must pay by the minute to pick up their e-mail, and photos are especially expensive under those conditions. Do not forward chain emails with graphics.
Church groups: Sunday School classes, Global Ministry Fellowships/committees and youth groups can write to show their support and interest in the work. Cards for special occasions can be passed around for people to sign and write a short greeting. (Special occasions are: Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, birthdays, anniversaries etc.)
All of the following projects are to be sent directly to the missionaries, not to the Global Ministries Office.
Joe and Wendy Toy: Open Air Ministries in Philadelphia
1. Needed for August, school supplies: pencils, pens, notebooks, binders, tablets, notebook paper, erasers, crayons, sharpeners, rulers, protractors, colored pencils, folders, pencil boxes. Contact Joe Toy and he will let you know how to get the supplies to Philadelphia
2. Christmas Stocking Project: These are Christmas stockings (red for girls, green for boys) filled with special treats for inner city children (you can make stockings of felt or buy premade ones) fill with hard candy, coloring books, balls, pencils, crayons, dolls, play dough, stickers, small stuffed animals, barrettes, matchbox cars, colored pencils, etc. Ship to Joe Toy by the first week of December.
Contact Joe and Wendy at: OAMPhilly@aol.com Their website is www.oamphilly.org and their address is: 438 Folcroft Avenue, Folcroft, PA 19032 Phone: (610)583-2266
Jim and Janet Stahl: The Seed Company, SIL-Wycliffe
Jim and Janet are in need of 10 battery operated MP3 players in order to record the stories of people around the world in their own languages. These do not have to be IPods; most of the peoples do not have computers to recharge the MP3 players. Philips SA4111/37 is a good one to buy which can be found at Walmart, Target, and Radio Shack. The cost for this model is about $40 - don’t forget the batteries! Ship them to: The Seed Company, 3030 Matlock Rd. Suite 104, Arlington, TX 76015. Make sure you put Jim Stahl’s name on the package along with the address. (The Seed Company is a Wycliffe Bible Translators affiliate.)
Contact Jim and Janet Stahl at: 129 West Mountain Creek Dr. Grand Prairie, TX 75052 or email him at jim_stahl@sil.org
Jonathan and Kathy Wilson: Wycliffe Bible Translators
Jonathan and Kathy have a village literacy class with 20-25 women that meets each week. Each week two ladies are chosen for door prizes. These prizes are things such as: drawstring bags (8x10 or whatever size), knitted dishcloths and sewing kits. These items can be sent to Jonathan and Kathy Wilson at the following address:
Jonathan and Kathy Wilson, c/o SIL Box 97, Ukarumpa E.P.H. 444, Papua New Guinea or email them at J-K.Wilson@sil.org.pg
David & Emily Hershey: Penn State Berks Christian Student Fellowship
Every August David gives care packages to students. In these care packages are things like: Non-perishable food: Ramen noodles, chips, crackers, cookies, candy, gum, etc. Drinks: can of soda, Capri-suns, Kool-aid packets, lemonade mix etc. School Supplies: highlighters, pens, Notebooks etc, (no floppy disks) Gift Certificates for $5 or $10 to movie theaters, Blockbuster, Rita’s, Dairy Queen etc. Invitations to churches, and inspirational message, do not put in anything that would get moldy. These packages can be dropped off at David’s home any time from August 15th onward or you can contact him in the summer for more detailed drop off details.
Secondly, here is a list of books that might be helpful for college students.
· The Case for Christ - Lee Strobel
· The Case for Faith - Lee Strobel
· The Case for a Creator - Lee Strobel
· The Case for the Real Jesus – Lee Strobel
· More than a Carpenter – Josh McDowell
· Blue Like Jazz - Donald Miller
· What’s So Amazing about Grace – Philip Yancey
· Love God with All Your Mind - J.P. Moreland
· Basic Christianity - John Stott
Contact David Hershey to find out how to get the books to him. His address is 2812 Wilson School Lane, Sinking Spring, PA 19608 or email at campusminister_dave@yahoo.com
Brad and Maxine Waldman: Caribbean Children’s Ministry in Trinidad
Brad and Maxine have a need for children’s supplies: stickers, “prize” pencils, craft
foam, plastic lacing “gimp” and especially small religious prizes (Oriental Trading has lots of these items). These things should be sent to Lisa Miller, 7470 Foxglove Place, Macungie, PA 18062. Her cell phone is 484-788-4586.
If you would like to talk to them about the supplies, contact Brad and Maxine either by cell phone 868-310-6000 or email ccmn@ptd.net
Mateo & Mai Lou Gracia:
Mateo and Mai Lou could use Bible and tracts in Spanish. Send them to APDO Postal 1-216, Admin. De Correo 1, 42001 Pachuca Hidalgo, Mexico or email stiles68@hotmail.com
Gloria Smethers: African Inland Mission
Gloria is looking for some Christian novels, series or otherwise, Kool-aid packets, Italian
seasoning packets, and Christian DVDs. These can be shipped directly to her, in small
packages. Mailing address:
Gloria Smethers
AIC, Kalacha P.O. Box 21028
Nairobi, Kenya 00505
East Africa.
Contact her by email at Gloria.smethers@aimint.net if you have other questions regarding shipping.
Randy & Chris Amberman: World Gospel Mission
Randy and Chris are in need of craft supplies. Paper of any kind, markers, paints, paintbrushes, popsicle sticks (plain and colored) pipe cleaners, pom poms, felt clay, craft foam, scissors, fancy hole punches, glue sticks, ribbon glitter (NO CRAYONS). They could also use small things for prizes: fancy pens, little notebooks, novelty candies, fun socks, hair ties, travel games. (These are all small things to put in stockings and use as rewards etc.) The group is mostly girls, only 2 boys. These items can be shipped to:Randy & Chris Amberman P.O. Box 1452, Fruitland, NM 87416. You can email ramberman@msn.com If you ship it UPS, use 27A Road 6653, Fruitland, NM 87416
Ed & Val Schubert: Amor sin Fronteras
Ed and Val are in need of the following items: knit stocking caps for children, fleece blankets for children and elderly, Tylenol, ibuprofen, pens, pencils, markers, colored pencils, erasers, backpacks, toothbrushes, band aids, gauze pads, 4X4 and 2X2 size, and small hand-held pencil sharpeners. Items should NOT be wrapped in any way, such as decorative wrapping paper. No perishable items of any kind. They do not have the ability to receive mail in Honduras so send all items to: Ed @ Valerie Schubert c/o Ken & Sandy Foltz, 610 N. Center Street, Lena, IL 61048. If you have any questions regarding items, email Ed & Val at edvalschubert@yahoo.com