The ELC is currently working on a mission project for our soldiers with a chaplain in the army and a former member of Shades Mountain Baptist Church. He has called to attention the need for cards, letters and care packages to be sent to those soldiers who might not have as much support from back home.
The classes at the ELC are working to make and distribute cards and letters to show their support and appreciation. The correspondence and care packages should be delivered in time for the holidays. The soldiers are expected to return home in February.
The list for requested items is as follows:
Cards
Unscented hand lotion
Men's razors (avoid single blade)
Small bags of potato chips or other salty snacks
Small bags of dried fruit
Chewing gum
Baby wipes or hand wipes (large sizes)
Current magazines that men would enjoy
Toilet paper (something stronger than army issue 1-ply)
If you are interested in donating items for this mission project, you can bring them straight to the ELC (or send them with your child if they are currently enrolled at the ELC). For more information and for a full list of the soldiers' names, contact Cynthia Turner at cturner@shades.org or 205.823.0550.
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