~~~~~~ MILITARY CARE PACKAGES ~~~~~~

Our church family has four loved ones in active service. During November you are invited to collect items to send to Jeremiah, Jaden, Eric and Josh. Bring them each Sunday and leave in the basket in the Family Center foyer. Multiple items can be shared with other members of their troops. Keep in mind that small, individual-sized items are needed.

Care packages will be sent to
Jeremiah Gadberry and Jaden Matthews
(Betty Johnson’s grandsons)
in service in South Korea and Fort Campbell, KY
Eric Ashley, (Brian Ashley’s brother) in Afghanistan
Josh Garcia, (Ernie & Kelly Garcia’s son) at sea

Here are a few suggestions:

• Drink mixes: hot cocoa, instant coffee, tea bags
• Easy protein: energy bars, granola bars, beef jerky, Slim Jim sticks, mixed nuts
• Snacks: crackers, cookies, gum, trail mix, dried fruit, chips, non-chocolate candy (do not send chocolate – it melts)
• Food: ramen noodles, individual packets of condiments, instant mac and cheese, peanut butter
• Toiletries: lip balm, toothpaste, razors, dental floss, hand sanitizer, cough drops, toothbrushes, lotion, pain relievers
• Entertainment items: books, magazines, crosswords, puzzles, board games, cards, word searches
• Other items: AA or AAA batteries, boot socks, work gloves, hand warmers, unscented  baby wipes, personal note from you

Let’s use this opportunity to say “thanks”  and to show our appreciation for their dedication and sacrifice.