I got this in my email inbox today and thought her practical help was so great! You can make up these bags/boxes and send them to her (a great project with the kids) or just send them the funds to make up the boxes themselves. Great stuff!

GEARING UP FOR ANOTHER MISSION TRIP TO SOUTH MS FOR HURRICANE RELIEF!

Want to be a part?

WE NEED YOU!

On this trip, we plan to carry in bags of goodies and focus on street ministry. It will help us to use every second we have on the streets if everything is packaged and ready to go. On the last trip, we spent the first day just dividing out what we had. Then, we had to re-package it. This time, we are working hard to have everything in kits that are ready to pass out.

Here are the themes of what we need gathered and packaged together:

PACK-A-BAG MINISTRY... Pack a bag full of groceries. Each bag will minister to one family! Here is what we need:

Juice
Bar of Soap
One pack of Toilet Paper
2 Boxes of Macaroni and Cheese
Box of Hamburger Helper
Can of Spaghetti
1 lb bag of Spaghetti Noodles
1 can of green beans
1 can of corn
1 can of fruit
1 box of crackers
1 jar of peanut butter

OH! We do need a few bags that would be good to share with diabetic patients. Please mark them so we can separate them easily.

PERSONAL CARE KITS or HOPE IN A BOX KITS... This project began with MOPS in CO. We have some of these coming in for the next trip. These are PERFECT kits to give out in the next trip. Here is the link: http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/CindyRushton/22534/

Here is what we need for them:

PERSONAL CARE KIT:
1 - bath towel
1 - hand towel
1 - wash cloth
1 - comb
1 - toothbrush
1 - tube of toothpaste (4-7 ounces)
2 - bars of soap (bath size)
1 - container (non-aerosol) deodorant

Seal all items in a one-gallon plastic bag with a zipper closure and roll in the bath towel.

HOPE IN A BOX KIDS KIT:
1 – Rubbermaid® Clear Impression shoebox with lid, 6.5 qt., or other flexible clear plastic 6.5 qt. box with lid
1 – small stuffed bear
1 – small soft ball
1 – harmonica, or other small musical instrument
1 – 6'x9' non-spiral bound pad of regular or construction paper (60- 100 sheets)
1 – Slinky® (metal or plastic)
1 - yo-yo
1 – comb
1 – toothbrush
1 – tube of toothpaste (4-7 oz.)
1 – box of 24 crayons
1 – large eraser
6 – new pencils with erasers
1 – pencil sharpener
1 – ruler (12")
1 – pair blunt child's scissors

Place all items inside the Rubbermaid® shoebox, close lid, and tie securely with ribbon.

MISC ITEMS: Brand new packages of underwear for men, women and children of both sexes, all sizes for all of them.
Diapers, wipes, formula (ready to drink) and onesies all sizes.
Depends, Ensure for elderly.

BIBLES/BOOKMARKS/DISCIPLESHIP MATERIALS... We are looking for nice Bibles and goodies for helping new believers begin their walk with Christ. Think of your quiet time. Maybe pack these in a tote (below are instructions) or send them ready for us to pack into totes. These will be very precious! Think of ministering to a new Christian during this time of need. This will be a treasure for life!

"WITH LOVE" TOTE BAGS.... Have you seen the project that Titus Two Ministries is working on? This may be a great project for any of you with little ones wanting to sew! Here are her links:

A Project in Mind--"With Love" Totes!
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Titus2/23127/

Free Pattern for Sewing Totes...
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Titus2/23281/

Another Free Tote Pattern...
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Titus2/23352/

Any of the things above would be great to tuck in a tote. If you want to sponsor a tote OR just make totes for us to stuff, send them to us at the address below.

Okay!! That one last detail! Our address:

Send your things to this address:

Rushton Family Ministries
HURRICANE RELIEF
1225 Christy Lane
Tuscumbia, AL 35674

or drop off for CINDY RUSHTON at Highland Baptist Church CLC in Florence, Alabama.