Hygiene packs are a great need in nearly all the areas where we send containers and shipments.  These packs will be a blessing to children all over the world.  In 2011 we sent over 1000 hygiene packs to the Middle East.  Feel free to share this project with your church, friends, family, or anyone!  If you want to see the list with details on how to prepare one click here....

Two Fun Projects for the ANM Middle East ContainerFor the Entire Family, Individuals, Schools, or Churches for the Months of September and October 2011Project 1We need 1000 hygiene packs for distribution to childrenSimply fill a one gallon bag with the following items:1 new washcloth1 toothbrush in package1 large tube of toothpaste1 trial size shampoo1 box of bar soap (regular size)1 small comb or brush1 of the following items:Pack of colored pencils, set of jacks, beanie baby, paint set,box of crayons, markers, small ball, stickers, headband, hair accessory, or keychainBe sure that no Christian emblems are on the items due to the sensitivity of the area.Finally, add $1.00 to the inside of bag...

Another idea for meeting a project need: A co-worker of mine shared that her local church gave small piggy banks to the members of the church (this could also be broken down to the children's ministry or just the adults).  Each person takes their pig home and attempts to weekly fill it up in any creative way imaginable.  Every week, on a given day, the pigs are brought to the church and emptied into a larger container.  The class that raises the most money receives a pizza party or some other form of award for their hard work.  The contest can be set for a certain number of weeks and the funds can be given to missions as a church or...

Today for Advent I would encourage you to just sit back, relax and enjoy a few moments of fun.  To help in this regard, I am including links to some festive cheer for your viewing pleasure.  Some you may have seen, but are worth seeing again.  Some may be new.  I hope you enjoy.  Be merry.  The Hallelujah Chorus at Macy’s: http://www.creativeminorityreport.com/2010/11/awesome-pop-up-hallelujah-chorus-at.html  The 12 Days of Christmas:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Fe11OlMiz8  And from the same group:  The Christmas Can Can: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7E-47VmFopE  Atheists Don’t Have No Songs:  http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2010/11/11/video-steve-martin-sings-about-atheism/  The...

    Come eat at Chick-fil-A and a percentage of your meal price will go to Missions. Make sure to tell the cashier that you are with International Women's Ministries and they will record the total. (You are welcome to visit the drive-thru as well, please tell them at the window.) The fundraiser will go to support International Women's Ministries to "Help Wipe the Tears of our Sisters."  Hope to see you there!  Some of the women's team will be there to meet you and answer any questions!   710 Shenandoah Village DrWaynesboro, VA 22980(540) 932-9209...

What's a girl to do for her 14th birthday? How about host a bake sale to raise money for a ministry in India? That's what our young friend Micah did. Check it out in her own words: "I wanted to do a bake sale to benefit orphans because God has put helping orphans on my heart.  So we decided to do one to raise money for the children in the Rehoboth Children’s Home in India.  Some people from our church were doing a yard sale and we were joining in, so we decided to do the bake sale then, too. "We spent the last two days before the bake sale cooking.  Together with two other families from church we made about fifteen different kinds of baked goods.  We just asked for...

Please check out the container list for the Middle East.  This list is an easy one to collect for and also a fun list for churches, schools, individuals, small groups, and families to get involved.  Also, for you quilters we have a great need for quilts.  The picture illustrates a sample quilt.  They can be made in two different sizes (preschool: approximately 39" x 35" and elementary: approximately 60" x 48").  Please share the list with your friends!  We would like to ship the beginning of December.  We also want to purchase 800 frisbees for this container.  Cost per frisbee $1.00.  Any donation towards frisbees would be a blessing. Download the...