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A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.

~ John 13:34-35 ~

Kindness in Progress Event Calendar

...a simple way of showing God’s love

What are you doing as an individual, or group, as a simple way of showing God's love? Let us know - send us a picture and show us where Kip has been. Don't wait for an organized event, keep Kip busy!

Don't forget to send us your photos to show us where Kip has been!

Current Events

November 2011 - Event 37

USO Care Packages to Soldiers

return filled box to church by November 29!

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The USO (United Service Organization) of Indiana is coordinating holiday care packages for troops now deployed Overseas. CCC volunteered to provide as many packages as we can. In 2009 we provided 147 care packages overseas plus our congregation's soldiers!

We are awaiting specific names from the USO but they have not been obtained yet. These packages WILL be sent to a soldier, you just won't know the soldier's name.

1) Pick up a provided Large Flat Rate Priority US Postage Box at church (12" x 12" x 5-1/2") starting Sunday, November 20, 2011. Keep the size of the box in mind when you purchase items, as your space is limited. You are not limited on weight in the box. This box must be used. If you turn the items in without this box, we will package/repackage it for you.

You may send more than one box. Buy in bulk and create several different care boxes.

Return the filled box back in to the church by noon on Tuesday, November 29. Do not attempt to ship these boxes on your own. The church will seal and label the boxes and get them to the USO in bulk to send to the soldiers.

Help Label and Seal Boxes after Soup, Salad and Scripture meet in room 107 at 1pm on Tuesday, November 29.

2)Purchase NINE REQUIRED ITEMS for the box, pictured above. You don't have to purchase exactly as shown, these are examples only. Focus on individual size packaging.

REQUIRED ITEMS

Beef Jerky or Slim Jim
Assorted Snack Crackers
Nuts (can or bag)
Socks (black or white, cotton or wool)
Hand & Face Wipes (like Kleenex Splash-'n'Go)
Dried Fruit
Blank Christmas Cards (at least 6)
Hand Sanitizer
Batteries - AA or AAA

3)You may also include SUGGESTED ITEMS (make sure it will all fit in the box!) Follow these instructions:

Do not send homemade baked items
Make sure all price tags have been removed
Do not send expired products
Wrap a couple items in holiday paper or decorative bag
Hygiene and liquids need to be in leak-proof sealable bags.
No carbonated drinks, pork products, chocolate, or aerosol cans.
Travel size hygiene items (NO hotel samples)

FOOD

Easy Mac and Cheese
Summer Sausage
Chicken or Tuna Salad Kits (foil pouches)
Sunflower or Pumpkin seeds
Protein Powder or Bars
Granola Bars / Power Bars / Cereal Bars / Cliff Bars
Rice Krispy Treats (store bought only)
Instant oatmeal packets
Trail Mix
Fruit Roll-Ups
Hard Pretzels / Cheetos / Fritos (single serving bags)
Pringles (single serving cans)
Chips / Salsa (plastic jar)
Popcorn Balls (wrapped, store bought)
Microwave popcorn
Ramen Noodles
Presweetened Powdered Drink Mix
Instant Coffee / Hot Chocolate Packets
Instant Soups
Condiments (hot sauce, mayo, mustard, ketchup, sugar, salt, pepper...)
Spices: garlic powder, onion powder, lemon pepper, horseradish, all spice... (plastic containers)
Hard Candy (individually wrapped, no chocolate)
Jolly Ranchers (to add to bottled water to flavor)
Chewing gum
Mints / Certs / Tic Tacs

TOILETRIES

Body Wash (liquid soap)
Shampoo/Conditioner combined
Deodorant
Body Powder
Foot Powder/Cream
Toothpaste/Tooth Brush (with protector cap)
Dental Floss
Comb / Brush
Disposable razors
Shaving cream (in tube)
Lip balm
Icy/Hot patches
Eye Drops
Nasal Spray
Lozenges/Cough Drops
Biofreeze (or any other pain reliever cream)
Aleve
Band-Aids
Antibiotic Cream

MISCELLANEOUS

Q-Tips
Shoe Insole Cushions (gel)
Inflatable Pillow
Stress Relief Squeeze Ball
Socks (black or white - cotton or wool blend)
Hand warmers (reusable if possible)
Foot warmers
Emergency blanket
Batteries (all sizes)
DVD Movies (new or used - recent releases)
Music CDs
Paperback books (action/thriller)
Electronic handheld games
Disposable camera
Travel-size board games
Pens / small not pads
Stationary / envelopes
Crossword puzzles / word search / sodoku
Playing cards
Checkers / chess / dominoes
Holiday decorations (small wreaths, garland, etc.)

4) If room allows, you may also include things to hand out to local children such as:

Beanie Babies
DumDum suckers
Bubble Gum
Balls, balloons
Individually wrapped candy (no chocolate)

November 2011 - Event 38

Thanksgiving Pitch-Out

We will be purchasing the special Angel Food Thanksgiving boxes and delivering to those in need. Provide names to add to our list of recipients to the church office with full address and contact information.

Upcoming Events

We're looking for ideas for upcoming events, let us know what you think, or propose an idea to tim[at]reachteachserve.org

Kindness in Progress Tools

The following tools are available at the KIP table in the foyer.

John 3:16 card with no church logos
You've been served! card with church info on back - hand these out when you perform an act of kindness
Free Gift of Grace bookmark with CCC info on back
T-shirts with "Kindess in Progress" logo (come to the office - a few shirts are left)
"Kip" mascot - take pictures of your efforts and show us where "Kip" has been. Printed letter paper sized, or borrow the 4' tall wooden standup Kip (see office staff)!
Cards: 2x3.5" business card size cards with a map on the back (only no map on the sticky back!).
Labels: 2x4" labels just like the cards (only no map on the sticky back!), or 1"x2-5/8" labels (to the right).
Banner - borrow the vinyl 2'x4' Kindness in Progress Banner (see office staff)
See examples for current projects.
Let the office know if you need something else!

Print Your Own Labels, Cards or KIP Cut-Outs

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"You've Been Served" Card - 2" x 3.5" (business card size) full sheet in color - get file (front) and if you want a copy of a map to the church for the back in black and white get file (back)
- print on regular 8-1/2" x 11" paper or card stock and cut it out, or
- print on preformatted business card sheets
"You've Been Served" Label - 1" x 2-5/8" (mailing label size) full sheet in color - get file
- print on regular 8-1/2" x 11" paper or card stock and cut it out, or
- print on preformatted mailing label sheets sheets - 30 sheets per page
"You've Been Served" Label - 2 " x 4 " (large mailing label size) full sheet in color - get file
- print on regular 8-1/2" x 11" paper or card stock and cut it out, or
- print on preformatted mailing label sheets sheets - 30 sheets per page
Kip Cut-Out (remember "flat Stanley"? - this is our version) - full color fits on 8.5" x 11" paper or card stock - get file

Evangelism 101:

Sharing the Message of Jesus Christ

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The Plan of Salvation
The Five B's of Evangelism
Seven Warning Signs

Completed Events

Pump Gas (completed - click for details)

August 5, 2006 - Village Pantry: pump gas, gift cards, wash windows

Pork Tent (completed - click for details)

August 9-20, 2006

Volunteers at the Pork Tent at the Indiana State Fair

$20 Blast (completed - click for details)

August 20-September 17, 2006
The church was challenged to complete Servant Evanglism projects under $20.

Doorknob Hangers (completed - click for details)

October 8-20 , 2006
The church was challenged to cover our community with doorknob hanging bags for upcoming free events for the community.

Great Pumpkin Giveaway (completed - click for details)

October 21 , 2006
We gave away free pumpkins, cider and cookies to our community.

Trunk or Treat (completed - click for details)

October 31 , 2006
We decorated our vehicles and came in costume to give away candy to our community.

Veterans' Recognition and Luncheon (completed - click for details)

November 12 , 2006
We recognized our Veterans in our service and provided a free meal following the service.

DVD Drive for Library (completed - click for details)

December , 2006
We collected requested family-friendly DVDs for the Hamilton North Public Library.

Entertainment Month (completed - click for details)

March, 2007

Reach out to your neighbors through entertainment.

Focus on New Life Month (completed - click for details)

April, 2007

"Baby Shower" for Crisis Pregnancy Center

ServeFest '07 (completed - click for details)

June 23 , 2007

Giveaway of water, first-aid kits, groceries, sunglasses and visors

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