Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Hebrews 13:2

Serve: refugees and others in desperate need

Connect: the safety of home is something many children can wonderfully take for granted, but not all children experience this blessing; help children connect with the refugees by imagining being made to flee from their homes with only what they can carry to a strange place where they are hungry, tired, and dirty; ask what feelings come to mind (fear, sadness, anger)

UMCOR stands for the United Methodist Commission on Relief. It is the outreach branch of the global United Methodist Church dedicated to alleviating human suffering around the world. UMCOR’s work includes programs and projects in disaster response, health, sustainable agriculture, food security, relief supplies, and more. By supporting UMCOR’s work with refugees, children are joining UMCOR as the hands and feet of Christ serve those in need.

Materials

• 1 bath hand towel
  no kitchen, cleaning and microfiber towels
• 1 washcloth
• 1 comb comb
  needs to be sturdy and longer than 6″
  no pocket combs or picks, please
• 1 metal nail file or clipper
  no emery boards, please
• 1 bath-size soap
  3 oz. and larger sizes only
  no Ivory or Jergens soap due to moisture content
  do not remove from original packaging
• 1 toothbrush
  adult size only
  do not remove from original packaging
• 6 adhesive bandages
  ¾” to 1″ size
  common household Band-Aids
• 1 plastic bag one-gallon size sealable bags only
• $1 donation for toothpaste
  purchased at time of shipping due to expiration

Directions

• assemble all materials into the one-gallon bag
• squeeze as much air as possible out of the bag before sealing it closed
• mail completed kits to:
  UMCOR Sager Brown Depot
  PO Box 850 131 Sager Brown Road
  Baldwin, LA 70514-0850