Amazing Grace is so very grateful for the continuing support of our project through your generosity. When this project began in 2015, we assembled and distributed about 20 bags per month. Unfortunately, the need in our community is growing. In February, we packed and distributed 40 care bags. The amount of bags we need continues to grow, with expectations reaching 50 bags a month in the near future. Please keep Amazing Grace in your thoughts. We are grateful for all the donations, as are the recipients of the bags. As we continue to reach out to take care of those in need, I am reminded that this is one of the many ways we can keep God’s command: “Love the Lord with all your heart and soul and mind, and love your neighbor as yourself.” Matthew 22:39
Mickey Martin
Missions Committee
Amazing Grace
Mickey – Thanks for putting the list of items that goes in the bags in the Be The Change – Park Missions booklet. I find it helpful to keep a list of needed items in the Notes on my phone or on a card in my pocketbook so it is there if I am at a store. There is a LOT of stuff in that little bag!!
Thanks for all you do, Mickey!
Can we also donate money to PPUMC with Amazing Grace on the subject line for you to buy
things that you might not have gotten as donations? And where should we leave actual donations (as listed below)?
Just to put the list here for all to see …
Amazing Grace bags contain:
Nylon String back pack
Bottle Water
Disposable coffee cup with lid
Small bag hard candy
Washcloth
Bath soap – hotel or travel size
Shampoo – hotel or travel size
Conditioner – hotel or travel size
Disposable razor
Shave cream
Toothbrush with cap
Toothpaste
Flosser
Comb
Deodorant
Plastic silverware
Napkins
Instant coffee packets
Tea bags
Sugar packets
Creamer packets
Instant soft drink powder
Band aids
Alcohol prep pads
Ibuprofen
Antiseptic wipes
Lip balm
Tissues
Lotion
Hand sanitizer
Face mask
Hand warmers if available
Granola bar
Raisins or dried fruit
Crackers
2-3 additional food items
Laundry pod
Dryer sheet
Men’s socks
Women’s socks
Women’s personal items
Hair tie
Information folder
Pen/paper
Magazine or other reading material when available
Helen, you can donate funds to Amazing Grace by designating the money and dropping it by the church office. We do put a lot in the bag while trying to meet the needs the best we can. Donations of items can be brought by the church office and they will be put in our storing place. We pick up those donations each month to include in the bags. Thank you so much for your interest and support. Mickey