Hello. We are First Christian Church of Claremore. If you are new to town or looking for a church home,
we would be honored if you would join us this Sunday. We have childcare for the little ones, fun
activities for older kids, and you'll have time to reflect on God's Word.
First Christian Church is collecting items for Hygiene Kits and Baby Kits for Church World Service to distribute in Haiti.
The Church World Service Kits are small packages of supplies assembled by volunteers and shipped to people in need around the world. The contents of each kit have been selected with care based on years of experience to make them as useful as possible, wherever and whenever they are sent.
In the face of natural disasters, violence, or grinding poverty, hygiene kits can mean the difference between sickness and health for struggling families. Small items we often take for granted mean a lot to someone who does not have them.
The approximate value of a hygiene kit is $10. Funds are needed to cover sorting, packing, and insurance, as well as shipping kits to their final destination. Please give at least $2 for each hygiene kit you send. Please insert the $2 in your zip lock bag for processing/shipping cost per kit.
HYGIENE KITS: One hand towel measuring approximately 16" x 28" (no fingertip or bath towels) One washcloth One wide-tooth comb One nail clipper One bar of soap (bath size in wrapper) One toothbrush (in original packaging) Six standard size Band-Aids
Place all items in a one-gallon plastic bag with a zipper closure, remove excess air from bag, and seal. Please do not add toothpaste to the Hygiene Kit. Cartons of toothpaste that have an extended expiration date will be added to Hygiene Kit shipments just prior to shipment.
BABY KITS: Six cloth diapers Two T-shirts or undershirts (no onesies) Two washcloths Two gowns or sleepers Two diaper pins One sweater or sweatshirt (Can be handknitted or crocheted) Two receiving blankets (one can be a hand-knitted or crocheted baby blanket)
Items must be new and under 12 months in size. Wrap items inside one of the receiving blankets and secure with both diaper pins.
Cash donations in lieu of assembled kits also help us to provide much-needed supplies.
First Christian Church realizes how often people want to do something "hands on" in a time like this – this is a great and truly helpful way to do so. Area churches, small groups and elementary school children are invited to participate.
Please deliver the hygiene and baby kits to the First Christian Church office at 200 E. 5th Street, Claremore, on or before Monday, February 8. Questions may be directed to Pastor Charles Ragland at 341-1199.
