Christmas in August™ 2009

It's Christmas . . . in August!

That's right—Christmas in August! It is an annual mission project coordinated by Woman's Missionary Union (WMU). You are the gift-givers, and North American missionaries are the gift-receivers. Actually, the missionaries pass along these gifts through their ministries, so many, many, many people benefit and hear about Christ in the process. Learn more about the history of Christmas in August. Christmas in August Testimonies Share YOUR Christmas in August promotion ideas! Send an email to NAMB's Promotion Team.

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WMU Publications Featuring Christmas in August

• Start: The WMU magazine for Mission Friends teachers. Missions Friends are preschoolers. Visit www.missionfriends.com to learn more!
• GA World: The WMU magazine for Girls in Action (GA) leaders of girls in grades 1-6. Visit www.gapassport.com to learn more!
• Children in Action: The WMU publication for Children in Action, a coed organization for children in grades 1-6. Visit www.wmucia.com to learn more!
• Acteens Leader: The WMU magazine for Acteen leaders of girls in grades 7-12. Visit www.acteens.com to learn more!
• The Mag: The WMU magazine for teen girls in grades 7-12.  Visit www.acteens.com to learn more!
• Mission Leader: The WMU magazine for mission education leaders. Learn more at www.wmu.com.
• Nuestra Tarea: The WMU magazine for Spanish-speaking adults. Visit www.wmucultures.com to learn more!

NAMB Publications Featuring Christmas in August

• Lad: The NAMB magazine for Royal Ambassadors in grades 1-3. Visit www.royalambassadors.org.
  
• Crusader: The NAMB magazine for Royal Ambassadors in grades 4-6. Visit www.royalambassadors.org.
  

Christmas in August missionaries for 2009 (Names, addresses, needs lists; also noted is the WMU publication in which they are featured)

• Trish Alligood (Start)
• Rebecca Hampton (Start)
• Lawson Lau (Start)
• Rob Peavy (Start)
• Alice White (Start)
• Richard Williamson (Start)
  
• Jim Winslow (Start)
• Ron and Carol Climer (GA World, Children in Action, Lad, Crusader)
  
• Steve Faith (GA World, Children in Action, Lad, Crusader)
• Mary Gore (GA World, Children in Action, Lad, Crusader)
• Dexter Hardy (GA World, Children in Action, Lad, Crusader)
• Wes and Jennifer Hodges (GA World, Children in Action, Lad, Crusader)
• Bob Loy (GA World, Children in Action, Lad, Crusader)
• David Mansingh (GA World, Children in Action, Lad, Crusader)
• Grace McGraw (GA World, Children in Action, Lad, Crusader)
• Larry Miguez (GA World, Children in Action, Lad, Crusader)
• Charles Reed (GA World, Children in Action, Lad, Crusader)
• Bill and Bettye Roberts (GA World, Children in Action, Lad, Crusader)
• Kevin Sigsby (GA World, Children in Action, Lad, Crusader)
• Debbie Carter (Acteens Leader, The Mag)
  
• David Derry (Acteens Leader, The Mag)
• David Rhymes (Acteens Leader, The Mag)
• Julie Shockey (Acteens Leader, The Mag)
• Chaplain Donald Lacy (Nuestra Tarea)
  
• Ed Moncada (Nuestra Tarea)
• Greg and Alice Whitetree (Nuestra Tarea)
• Peter Copeland (Mission Leader)

Trish Alligood (Start)
Anchor House
13285 Eastern Avenue
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941) 812-1841
anchorhouse@juno.com

• AA batteries
• Christian movies and CDs
• Jesus DVDs
• lip balm
• nail clippers
• NIV or NAS study Bibles
• pocket tissues
• razors
• small combs
• toothbrushes

Rebecca Hampton (Start)
Cowboy Church in Jerusalem
The Double H Ranch
9906 Henderson Mountain Road
Fairmount, GA 30139
(706) 337-4774 office

• Bibles and tracts for cowboys
• drink mixes
• hot and cold
• gift cards to buy perishable food
• hand sanitizer
• paper bowls
• cups
• napkins
• plates
• toilet tissue
• towels
• plastic flatware
• plastic bags (gallon, garbage, quart)

Lawson Lau (Start)
All Nations Baptist Church
600 East Pennsylvania Avenue
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 367-5924 office
llau@parkland.edu

• beads and bead plates and stencils
• children’s scissors
• colored construction paper
• foam cutouts: flowers, animals, etc.
• folders
• juice boxes
• large lunch bags
• markers (washable and permanent)
• miscellaneous craft materials: goggle eyes, buttons, pompom balls, etc.
• napkins
• origami papers
• paper clips
• paper cups/plates
• paper: assorted colors (bond and card stock)
• pencils
• plastic tape
• ribbons
• snacks
• staplers/staples
• stickers and achievement stars stickers
• tablets (white and college rule)
• white cloth bags with handles
• white glue/glue sticks
• $10 gift cards from Walmart

Rob Peavy (Start)
Madison Baptist Association
2318 Whitesburg Drive
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 536-0015
5rlpeavy@bellsouth.net

• gift cards: Lowe’s, Home Depot, or Walmart
• hygiene items, such as:
  • small shampoo
  • soap
  • shaving items
• notes of encouragement to be given to all those we serve
• New Testaments/Bibles
• your prayers

Alice White (Start)
Savannah Baptist Center
704 Wheaton Street
Savannah, GA 31401
(912) 232-1033
wacalice@comcast.net
maw153@yahoo.com

• Bibles (some large print, modern translations)
• clear or mesh book bags
• copy paper
• disposable sectioned plates
• plastic forks and spoons
• napkins
• toilet paper
• 39-gallon and 13-gallon garbage bags

Minnesota-Wisconsin Baptist Convention
Attn: Richard Williamson (Start)
519 16th Street SE
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 254-2755
richwilliamson@pitel.net

• cases of small Bibles/New Testaments (modern translations)
• gift cards from Walmart, Target, Home Depot, Sam’s Club, Slumberland (to purchase furniture for second Baptist Hospitality House location)
• disaster relief/crisis appropriate tracts
• stuffed toys (small & medium sizes only)
• hygiene kits (travel-size toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, deodorant, facecloth, disposable razor, shaving cream, pocket tissues)
• hand sanitizer (pocket size only)
• white bath towel, hand towel, facecloth sets
• queen-size bed linen sets, fitted sheet, top sheet, 2 pillow cases
• queen-size foam pillows; queen-size comforters and blankets
• 2 EZ Up 12-by-12-foot canopy shelters (lightweight & portable)

North Shore Baptist Association
ATT: Jim Winslow (Start)
11411 McLaughlin Lane
Hammond, LA 70403
jimnslow@gmail.com

• children’s art supplies
• children’s playing cards, card games (small card games)
• flashlights and batteries
• gift cards (Starbucks, Home Depot, Lowe’s, chain restaurants, Walmart, etc.)
• LifeWay gift cards (primarily for church needs, i.e., Bibles, gospel tracts, church supplies)
• Office Depot gift cards (for church needs)
• hygiene supplies (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, deodorant, etc.)
• pocket New Testaments (Holman Christian Standard, English Standard Version, NKJV, or other modern translation)
• school supplies

Ron and Carol Climer (GA World, Children in Action)
Counseling Resource Center
875 W. Ashlan, Suite 103
Clovis, CA 93612
(559) 439-7499
ronclimer@aol.com

• gift cards: Costco, Sam’s Club, Walmart, Target, or Save Mart
• gift cards: Shell, Chevron, or Vallero
• gift cards: Office Depot or OfficeMax
• Christian Literature International Bibles for institutional ministries*

*New Life Version with Topical Study Outlines: To order this Bible, contact Joyce Moore at Christian Literature, (503) 266-9734.

Steve Faith (GA World, Children in Action)
615 Park East Blvd.
New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 941-0872 (New phone number! Ask to speak with Rosa Condra.)
info@choicesforwomen.org
www.choicesforwomen.org/partners

• car seats (5–40 lbs)*
• Pack ‘n Plays*
• baby wash or baby lotion
• 18-gallon plastic storage bins*
• 8-oz. baby bottles (not Playtex nursers)
• hooded baby towels
• receiving blankets
• diaper bags
• baby bath tubs*
• sleepers (all sizes)

* or, a Walmart gift card to purchase these

Mary Gore (GA World, Children in Action)
Toledo Bend Baptist Resort Ministry
3840 Carters Ferry Rd.
Zwolle, LA 71486
(318) 645-6601
tbbaptist@gmail.com
www.cp-tel.net/tbbrmin

• gift cards: Walmart, Sam’s Club, Office Depot, Lowe’s
• postage stamps
• ziplock storage bags (1-gallon size)
• Clorox, Pledge, or Armor All wipes
• white paper bags (#8), decorated by children
• plastic storage containers (22-gallon or larger)
• heavy-duty extension cords (14–16 gauge; 50–100 ft. max)
• extension-cord rollers (wind-up type)
• heavy-duty bungee cords
• ratchet tie-downs

Dexter Hardy (GA World, Children in Action)
Baptist State Convention of Michigan
8420 Runyan Lake Rd.
Fenton, MI 48430
(810) 714-1907
dhardy@fusemail.com

• gift cards: Walmart, Applebee’s, gas
• personal hygiene items
• Bibles (NIV, KJV, French language)*
• backpacks
• school supplies
• stuffed animals
• winter hats/caps/gloves

*Or, a LifeWay gift card to purchase Bibles

Wes and Jennifer Hodges (GA World, Children in Action)
156 W. Aruba
Saratoga Springs, UT 84045
(801) 274-3557
lakepointfellowship@gmail.com
www.lakepointfellowship.com

• $5 gift cards for Starbucks and/or Hollywood Video
• microwave popcorn
• black paper gift bags with handles
• Nerf footballs and soccer balls
• plastic bouncing balls
• NIV Adventure Kids Bibles*
• Holman Christian Standard Bibles (hardcover)*
• printer paper (beige, white)
• 1-GB iPod Shuffles

*Or, a LifeWay gift card to purchase Bibles

Bob Loy (GA World, Children in Action)
Jacksonville Port Ministries
2700 University Blvd. S.
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 727-6800
www.jacksonvilleportministries.org

• gift cards: Walmart, Sam’s Club, Home Depot
• toothbrushes, toothpaste
• Bibles (English language)*
• shaving cream
• new, blank CDs
• razors
• puzzles (adult- or child-level)
• combs
• deodorant
• ballpoint pens and writing pads

*Or, a LifeWay gift card to purchase Bibles

David Mansingh (GA World, Children in Action)
1801 Sam Den Cir.
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 632-2727
mansingh@centurytel.net

• Bibles and/or New Testaments (KJV; or LifeWay gift card to purchase Bibles) (Newly added!)
  
• cards from children*
• Walmart gift cards

*handmade cards that include a Scripture verse. Children should sign card with first name and age only. Do not include child's information, church information, or location on card or on envelope.

Grace McGraw (GA World, Children in Action)
4351 Lakeshore Cove
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 907-3384
gmcgraw46@yahoo.com

• gift cards: Walmart, Books-a-Million, Lowe’s, Home Depot
• mesh backpacks
• pens (black, blue, red)
• dictionaries, thesauruses
• pocket folders
• loose-leaf paper
• binders
• copy paper
• pencils
• gem clips (large)

Larry Miguez (GA World, Children in Action)
Rachel Sims Baptist Mission
729 Second St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 891-2578
rsbm@bellsouth.net
www.rsbm.org

• gift cards: Walmart, Sam’s Club
• school supplies (for all ages)
• (forever) postage-stamp rolls
• towels, washcloths
• backpacks (for children and teens)
• garbage bags (33-gallon)
• sheets, pillowcases (all sizes)
• Little Debbie snack foods
• sports equipment for sports evangelism camps

Charles Reed (GA World, Children in Action)
Greater Cleveland County Baptist Association
1175 Wyke Rd.
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 481-9119
charles@gccba.org

• children’s socks
• children’s underwear
• school supplies (for all ages)
• toothpaste and toothbrushes
• combs and hairbrushes
• washcloths
• socks for men and women
• toboggan caps
• Bibles (adult and children’s editions)*
• toiletry items

*Or, a LifeWay gift card to purchase Bibles

Bill and Bettye Roberts (GA World, Children in Action)
361 Harris Ln.
Whitewright, TX 75491
(903) 364-2515
bbrob@texoma.net

• gasoline cards (Texaco, BP, Shell, Love's) (Newly added!)
• Home Depot or Lowe's gift cards (Newly added!)
• new children's athletic-type shoes, all sizes (Newly added!)
• gift cards: Walmart, Kmart, Target, LifeWay
• baby items: hygiene, cloth diapers, blankets, clothes, diapers
• school supplies, backpacks, solar calculators
• personal items for girls (ages 3–14): hairbrushes, combs, ribbons, scarves, hats, belts, gloves, socks, wallets, makeup, nail polish
• small toys/gifts for girls and boys (ages 3–14)
• appropriate books for all ages
• bath soap, liquid body soap, washcloths
• small NIV Bibles*
• Navaho Language Bibles**
• blankets, fleece pullovers

*Or, a LifeWay gift card to purchase Bibles

**These may be ordered from Word Literature. For more information and/or to order, call Richard Jonas at (505) 863-3922.

Kevin Sigsby (GA World, Children in Action)
West Coast Baptist Association
More Than Gold
131 Kings Road
North Vancouver, BC V7N 1H4
CANADA*
(604) 904-8908
ksigsby@yahoo.com

NOTE: Items must be mailed by September 7 to ensure on-time delivery.

• lip balm
• bandages
• mini notepads
• handwipes
• Canada logo pens/pencils
• socks
• mittens
• travel-size items: rain ponchos, shampoo, soap, sunscreen, lotion, toothpaste, tissue packs
• More-Than-Gold scarves (visit www.gapassport.com for knitting information)

*Write “GIFT” on the outside of packages to Canada. Send packages ONLY through the U S Postal Service. Otherwise, the missionaries will have to pay duties on the package contents. Postage rates to Canada are different from rates within the US. Attach adequate postage to your return postcard as well as to your package.

Debbie Carter (Acteens Leader, The Mag)
Kaw Valley Association of Southern Baptists
817 SW 6th Avenue
Topeka, Kansas 66603
(785) 267-1233
debbiec@here2serve.org
www.here2serve.org

• spiral notebooks (wide ruled)
• notebook paper (wide ruled)
• pocket folders
• pencils
• large erasers
• markers
• crayons
• pens
• glue sticks
• gift cards for school supplies

David Derry (Acteens Leader, The Mag)
True Life Community Church
523 River Rd.
Canal Fulton, OH 44614
(330) 854-4624
david@truelifecommunity.org
www.truelifecommunity.org

• children’s and adult Bibles (New Living Translation)
• gift cards: Walmart, Staples, Amazon, ALDI, Marathon gas
  
• first class and postcard stamps for mailing
• small inexpensive toys for children ages 3–7 such as play dough, small stuffed animals, Hot Wheels cars, etc. (quantities of 10 or more of the same item)
• white E-Z UP tent with sides
• LCD video projector
• laptop computer
• cell phone and plan

David Rhymes (Acteens Leader, The Mag)
2222 Lakeshore Dr.
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 523-5761
david.rhymes@gmail.com
www.neworleansbaptistministries.org

• flashlights
• batteries (C & D)
• non-electric can openers
• thick, quilted blankets
• gloves
• disposable raincoats

Julie Shockey (Acteens Leader, The Mag)
(661) 325-1265
julez4jc@att.net
www.kcsba.com

• Bibles (whole/not portions, paperback, English and Spanish)

Send Bibles to:
25 Garnsey Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93309

• Personal Hygiene Kits—may include but are not limited to:
  
  • soap
  • shampoo
  • conditioner
  • brush
  • comb
  • tissue
  • toothpaste
  • toothbrush
  • sanitary napkins
  • deodorant
  • cotton swabs

Send hygiene kits to:
Valley Baptist Church
c/o Al Wagner
4800 Fruitvale
Bakersfield, CA 93308

Chaplain Donald Lacy (Nuestra Tarea)
Darrington Unit
59 Darrington Road
Rosharon, TX 77583

• soap
• shampoo
• toothbrushes
• deodorant
• greeting cards
• notebook paper
• felt-tip markers
• baby powder
• lotion

South County Baptist Church
Attention: Ed Moncada (Nuestra Tarea)
12995 Tesson Ferry Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63128

• pens and mechanical pencils
• small Bibles/tracts (These can be in different languages, such as Chinese, Hindi, Korean, Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian, Spanish, etc.)
• index cards (3X5 or 4X6)
• note pads (4X6 or 8X10)
• Sharpie markers (all colors)
• washcloths
• socks (all kinds)
• gloves (both winter gloves and work gloves)
• small hand sanitizers
• toothbrushes and toothpaste

Greg and Alice Whitetree (Nuestra Tarea)
Freeda Harris Baptist Center
6846 Marrowbone Creek Rd.
Elkhorn City, KY 41522

• baby supplies—diapers, lotions, clothes, etc.
• school supplies
• Bibles—preferably KJV
• washcloths and towels
• soap
• toothbrushes and toothpaste
• hair brushes
• basketballs
• nonperishable food
• craft supplies

   Peter Copeland (Mission Leader)
501 4th Ave North
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577