School Packs

Nazarene Compassionate Ministries is one of the many arms of the Nazarene Denomination. It is a tool for bringing needed supplies and aid into areas of the world that has either faced destruction, illness or simply great need. It is often first on the scene after storms and is often a door opener for further ministry and evangelism.

NCM was experienced in Kudjip and the surrounding areas this week. Many churches in the US participated in preparing “school pack” boxes. These boxes contained 10 large Ziploc bags with composition notebooks, pencils, pens, colored pencils, scissors, ruler and erasers. A large shipping container of these boxes, in addition to boxes of blankets, bedding, afghans and baby accessories was received on station this past week. There were thousands of the packs and they are eagerly received by the fortunate recipients.

Several of us, including the MK elementary and high school students and teachers, had the privilege of passing a large number of the packs out. Just outside the Kudjip Nazarene Hospital Station is a large public elementary school. Grades 3 through 8 are taught there and there are a little fewer than 1,000 students. There is also a small Christian school outside the gate with around 40 students. We also went to a small village school that is close to the river. The remainder of the boxes is to be distributed by local education authorities. The gift of school supplies to the students and teachers was like Christmas. They were so excited and appreciative!

School packs, crisis care kits (contain personal hygiene items) are some of the ways that Nazarenes around the world care for and share love with others. It is wonderful to be able to share with others the love of Christ, even in a small way.

Blessings upon you,

Tyronza