The outreach today went very well. I would like thank EVERYONE who participated whether donations or volunteering Saturday! We were able to supply backpacks to all of the Kingsway residents children, Pre-k through 6th grade. We also provided kinder-mats for all of the Pre-k @ Lincoln Elementary. The kids today enjoyed cookies, kool-aid, and 2 Jumpers! Our participating ministers had an opportunity to speak with many of the residents. More than anything Jesus was exalted today not just in word but by loving our neighbors!

Here are some images of the backpacks I will be ordering for $6. They have a cell phone holder and a water bottle holder. The scripture is attached to the zipper on a tag to be removed. They are really nice backpacks.

For those who are interested in participating and planning on purchasing a backpack and supplies I wanted to inform you of a way to save a little money. I ran across a ministry that provides backpacks, good quality, for outreaches @ $4.75/backpack + shipping…they are of the same quality as Jansport. If you would like you can commit to purchasing the school supplies and donate $6 for the backpack.

The cheapest backpacks I have seen at Wal Mart are $9.00 + tax and no where near the quality of the backpack.

If you are planning on using these backpacks I will need the donation by Friday July 23, 2010.

I appreciate everyone’s help with this.

MAD4Christ is organizing its first community outreach, in the Lincoln Elementary school zone, to help families in need. We are partnering with brothers and sisters of Christ, churches, and other community outreaches to help serve this neighborhood. Please read below to see the need.

School Supply Lists
Backpacks (1st – 6th) a total of 433 backpacks needed:
1) unisex backpack x1
2) speckled (composition) notebook wide rule x1
3) wide rule loose leaf paper x 1
4) no.2 Pencil packs x 2
5) black pens x 1

Backpacks (Pre-K/Kindergarten) a total of 115 backpacks needed:
1) unisex backpack x1
2) speckled (composition) notebook wide rule x1
3) wide rule loose leaf paper x 1
4) no.2 pencil packs x 2
5) disinfectant Wipes x 1

1. I request you donate either money to go towards backpacks and supplies or donate one or more backpacks with all the requested supplies. This makes it easier on me to make sure every backpack has the appropriate supplies and/or all supplies are in a backpack.
2. You can either give your donations to me or if you prefer through my local church, House of Prayer International.
   1. you can donate online at www.hopi.cc
   2. scroll down and click online giving. Then click give online now.
   3. you will need to create an user account (New User) and then log in.
   4. the online donation is secure. Please place the donation amount in the HOPI Ministries category. Fill out the remaining information and select One-time payment (this is default).
   5. then please email me and let me who you are and the amount you donated so I can let the church know to set it aside for this outreach. My email is mad4christ@ymail.com
3. IF YOU PLAN ON DONATING PLEASE REPLY LETTING ME KNOW WHAT YOU PLAN ON GIVING…SO I CAN OBTAIN COUNTS ACCORDINGLY.

What are other ways you can help?

1. Prayer! Pray that the love of Christ will shine forth. Pray that souls will be saved. Pray against racism, poverty, and pride. Pray that God works miracles in peoples lives.
2. For you who work in an office in the (Monroe, LA/W.Monroe, LA area), if you would please ask your co-workers if they would like to participate and take up an office collection. I will work to accommodate you and pick up the backpacks or cash donations.
3. I can use cookies donations and kool-aid
4. volunteer – I will need people to help set up and tear down. I will need people to serve cookies and drinks, and people to work the registration booths and distribution booths.

I will need all donations by Wednesday August 4, 2010 because the Outreach is August 7, 2010.

Backpack/Cash donation drop off location:
House of Prayer International
5770 Frontage Rd
Monroe, LA 71201
(318)323-6405
Monday – Thursday 10AM – 2PM

Each backpack/supplies will cost approximately $20 at Wal-Mart prices.

All extra backpacks we will first be given to participating churches that have needy families within them then to Lincoln Elementary. If there are any remaining cash, it will be given to the Kingsway Community Center GED program. If you have any questions feel free to email me at mad4christ@ymail.com.