Hands-On Mission at the 2002 Assembly!

Material Resources for Mission

Bring a pak/kit to load into a cargo container (in the exhibit area) for the UMCOR Depot.  

Choices (please follow the directions EXACTLY):

1. Bedding Pak contains:
   • 2 flat double bed sheets
   • 2 pillow cases
   • 2 pillows
   • Please bring new materials that are unopened.  Pack in a 12"x12"x16" carton.
2. Health Kit contains:
   • 1 hand towel
   • 1 comb (regular size, not pocket)
   • 1 bath bar of soap in original wrapper
   • 1 tube of toothpaste
   • 1 washcloth
   • 1 nail file or clipper
   • 1 toothbrugh
   • 6 adhesive bandages (such as Band Aids)
   • Place the items in the new towel and tie with string or yarn, and place inside a sealed, one-gallon plastic bag with a zipper closure.
3. School Kit contains:
   • 1 blunt scissors
   • 1 30-centimeter ruler
   • 1 2-1/2" eraser
   • 1 box of 8 crayons
   • 2 pads of 8 1/2"x11" ruled paper
   • 1 pencil sharpener
   • 6 unsharpened pencils with erasers
   • 12 sheets of construction paper
   • Prepare a 12"x14" (finished size) cloth bag with handles and a closure (velcro, snap or button).  Place the items in the bag.
4. Layette contains:
   • 6 cloth diapers
   • 2 baby wash cloths
   • 2 diaper pins
   • 2 receiving blankets
   • 2 shirts
   • 2 gowns
   • 1 sweater
   • Please be sure that all items are NEW.  Bundle the items inside one receiving blanket and secure with diaper pins.
5. Sewing Kit contains:
   • 3 yards of cotton or cotton-blend solid or print fabric (there must be 3 uncut yards of fabric or the kit is not usable)
   • 1 pair of sewing scissors
   • 1 package of needs
   • 1 spool of thread
   • 6 matching buttons
   • Wrap sewing notions in the fabric and tie with string or strip of cloth.  Place items in a sealed on-gallon plastic bag with zipper closure.
6. If you are not able to assembly a kit/pak prior to the Assembly, bring contents to be assembled on site!
7. We need volunteers to help Assemble the Kits/Pak on site.  This can be an individual or unit project..  Send the names of your volunteers to cnesbitt@gbgm-umc.org by March 1, 2002.

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