Weekly Bulletin
Download the current bulletin
Bulletin Archives
The New Hymnal
Donate a Hymnal (PDF)
The Beacon
Download the current issue
The Beacon Archives
Upcoming Events
October 7, 2008 : -
October 8, 2008 : -
Lutheran World Relief
Augsburg participates in the drive for health and school kits for students around the world through Lutheran World Relief. You may make these kits and drop them by the church office throughout the month of October.
Include the following items in each HEALTH KIT:
One hand towel, dark color recommended
One washcloth, dark color recommended
One bath-size bar (4-5 oz.) of soap, any brand, in its original wrapping
One adult-size toothbrush in its original packaging
One comb, wide tooth preferred, remove packaging
One metal nail file or nail clippers with file attached, remove packaging (do not substitute cardboard emery boards for the file)
Six Band-Aids® (or similar brand), preferably 1/2" to 3/4"; secure together with a rubber band
Do not add other items or leave out any of the items listed. All items should be new and in good condition. Wrap smaller items in the washcloth; wrap washcloth and remaining items in the towel and tie securely with ribbons or yarn. Do not enclose the kit or any of its contents in plastic bags.
Include the following items in each SCHOOL KIT:
Padded or spiral notebooks of ruled paper approximately 8" X 10-1/2" totaling 150-200 sheets (if using 70-count notebooks, please include three); do not include loose-leaf paper
One blunt scissors (safety scissors with embedded steel blades work well)
One 30-centimeter ruler, or a ruler with centimeters on one side and inches on the other
One pencil sharpener
Six new, unsharpened #2 pencils with erasers; secure together with a rubber band
One eraser approximately 2-1/2" long
12 sheets of construction paper in assorted colors (if necessary, fold in half to fit into the school kit bag)
One box of 16 or 24 crayons
One sturdy cloth bag approximately 12" X 14" with cloth handles or drawstring closure
Do not add other items or leave out any of the items listed. All items should be new and in good condition. Remove any excess packaging and pack items in the bag, fold the handles over, and secure with two large rubber bands or tie with yarn.
