Banner Newsletter | July/August, 2022

MISSIONS | Backpacks & Supplies for Kids Above All!
Kids Above All
(formerly CHILDSERV) was
founded as the Methodist
Deaconess Orphanage in 1874 and serves children in the Chicago area with
many programs. Approximately 700 school-aged children receive supplies for
the new school year. Many families have difficulty affording school supplies
and your generosity ensures that those children have the necessary tools to be
successful in school and reach their potential.
Last year our church donated a car load of supplies and backpacks to children
in need and it was such a successful mission that we are going to collect again
this year.
If you would rather donate money instead of shopping for the items, your
check made out to BUMC with a note in the memo for Kids Above All
Backpacks would be gratefully received. An estimated cost for a full backpack
would be $40, but any amount would be acceptable. Contact Barbara Bond at
(847) 381-6117 or bbond32190@aol.com if you have any questions.
Please drop off donated items at the church by Sunday, August 14.
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