Ministry Programs for LSSS- March 23, 2003

LWR SCHOOL KITS

A school kit may provide the only supplies for children returning to school after the disruption of war. For example, after a 30-year war, Angolans have established schools and provided teachers but have little access to supplies. School kits may help parents continue their children's education, even while living in a refugee camp. A school kit may also be used in adult literacy classes. Include the following items in each school kit: (Approximate Cost is $5.00)

Pads or notebooks of ruled paper
approx. 81/2" x ll" containing 150-200 sheets of paper
One Blunt Scissors
(Safety scissors with imbedded steel blades work well)
One 30-centimeter Ruler
(or a ruler with centimeters on one side
and inches on the other)
One Pencil Sharpener
Six new Pencils with Erasers
One eraser approx. 2-1/2" long

One Box 8, 16, or 24 Crayons

Please bring to the church by April 13

LWR Sewing Kits

In the Ivory Coast, young girls who are Liberian refugees learn to sew with the help of LWR sewing kits in an after school home economics program. In Angola, women and men use sewing kits to help learn a trade and earn an income in an LWR-supported sewing workshop.

Include the following items in each sewing kit:

Three Yards of 44" or 45" cotton or
a cotton blend fabric;

One package of Needles for hand sewing

One spool of matching Thread

One Card of Buttons
(6 Buttons per card)

Wrap sewing notions inside of fabric and tie with string, yam, or strip of fabric.

Please bring to the church by April 13

LWR HEALTH KITS

People who must flee their homes quickly often do not have time to pack essential items. A health kit can help children, men, and women who are refugees maintain personal hygiene while living in excile. Items may also contribute to a new start for those who can return home.

Include the following items in each health kit:

One Hand Towel
One Washcloth
One bath-size bar of soap, any brand
One Toothbrush
One tube of Toothpaste, 5 to 7 oz.
One comb, wide tooth preferred
One metal nail-rile, or
nail clippers with rile attached
Six Band-Aids, preferably 1/2" to 3/4"

Wrap items in the towel, and tie securely with ribbons or yarn.

Please bring to the church by April 13

LSS
P.O. Box 49589
Austin, TX 78765
1-800-938-5777
www.lsss.org

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LWR SCHOOL KITS A school kit may provide the only supplies for children returning to school after the disruption of war. For example, after a 30-year war, Angolans have established schools and provided teachers but have little access to supplies. School kits may help parents continue their children's education, even while living in a refugee camp. A school kit may also be used in adult literacy classes. Include the following items in each school kit: (Approximate Cost is $5.00) Pads or notebooks of ruled paper approx. 81/2" x ll" containing 150-200 sheets of paper One Blunt Scissors (Safety scissors with imbedded steel blades work well) One 30-centimeter Ruler (or a ruler with centimeters on one side and inches on the other) One Pencil Sharpener Six new Pencils with Erasers One eraser approx. 2-1/2" long One Box 8, 16, or 24 Crayons Please bring to the church by April 13 LWR Sewing Kits In the Ivory Coast, young girls who are Liberian refugees learn to sew with the help of LWR sewing kits in an after school home economics program. In Angola, women and men use sewing kits to help learn a trade and earn an income in an LWR-supported sewing workshop. Include the following items in each sewing kit: Three Yards of 44" or 45" cotton or a cotton blend fabric; One package of Needles for hand sewing One spool of matching Thread One Card of Buttons (6 Buttons per card) Wrap sewing notions inside of fabric and tie with string, yam, or strip of fabric. Please bring to the church by April 13 LWR HEALTH KITS People who must flee their homes quickly often do not have time to pack essential items. A health kit can help children, men, and women who are refugees maintain personal hygiene while living in excile. Items may also contribute to a new start for those who can return home. Include the following items in each health kit: One Hand Towel One Washcloth One bath-size bar of soap, any brand One Toothbrush One tube of Toothpaste, 5 to 7 oz. One comb, wide tooth preferred One metal nail-rile, or nail clippers with rile attached Six Band-Aids, preferably 1/2" to 3/4" Wrap items in the towel, and tie securely with ribbons or yarn. Please bring to the church by April 13 LSS P.O. Box 49589 Austin, TX 78765 1-800-938-5777 www.lsss.org