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HOLIDAY
MISSION GIVING OPPORTUNITIES!
THE
PAN AMERICAN INSTITUTE
TIJUANA, MEXICO
Thanks to the generosity of mission donors, the Pan
American Institute has distributed Christmas baskets to families for 29
consecutive years.
The average student at the Pan American Institute
comes from a family of four whose income is just $50 per week.
Each year at Christmas, food gift baskets are distributed to the
student’s families. Each
basket has a cost of $35 and contains the following items:
Pinto beans – rice – wheat flour – bread
powdered milk – coffee – sugar – cookies gelatin – pastas – tomato
sauce – frozen chicken – canned tuna and vegetables margarine –
cereal – oatmeal – tortillas cooking oil – soap – shampoo –
toilet paper and toothbrushes and paste.
Please forward cash donations to the Missionary
Society at the NA office designated “PAI Christmas Giving.”
Hard goods should be sent to:
The Pan American Institute
PO Box 433872
San
Ysidro, CA 92143
*Please do not send via UPS – they will not deliver
to a US Post Office box.
!FELIZ
NAVIDAD Y PROSPERO AÑO NUEVO!”
“We are honored to be your extended helping hand in
Mexico. It is a pleasure to
work serving others.
Juana Santos, President
The Pan American Institute
MAINE SEA
COAST MISSION
BAR HARBOR, MAINE
The Maine Sea Coast
Missionary Society, located in Bar Harbor, provides pastoral care
and outreach ministries to persons living in the rugged coastal and
island villages of Maine. A ship named the Sunbeam pays regular
visits to the island communities of Monhegan, Matinicus, Isle au
Haut, Frenchboro, and the Great Cranberry Isles.
The Mission’s Christmas Program touches more than
3,000 children, nursing home residents, shut-ins, and students of
Headstart Programs. Caps,
mittens, scarves, and socks arrive throughout the year from knitters
across the country. The
program provides a wrapped gift, a tide calendar, and occasionally a
financial donation to those supported by the Mission.
Financial donations should be forwarded through the
Missionary Society – designated to the Maine Sea Coast Mission -
Christmas. Knitted items may
be sent to the mission at:
The Maine Sea Coast Mission
127 West Street
Bar Harbor, Maine 04609
THE MORGAN SCOTT PROJECT
DEER LODGE, TENNESSEE
The Morgan Scott Project ministers to
the poor, elderly, and disabled residents of eastern Tennessee. The Mission’s Christmas Program served 918 children and 339
families during the Christmas season of 1999.
Morgan Scott provides one large toy, one small toy,
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and an article of clothing to a child
in need. The cost is
approximately $12 per child. Parents
may choose the toys and clothing items from one of four locations – and
often stand in long lines as they wait to receive gifts for their children.
Financial support of this project
would be greatly appreciated and may be sent through The Missionary Society
designated for the Morgan Scott Christmas Program.
SEAFARER’S FRIEND
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
Seafarer’s Friend, a member of the North American Maritime Ministries
Association, welcomes and assists seafarer’s aboard commercial vessels in
New England. Chaplains and
volunteers provide ditty bags filled with small gifts, personal items,
candy,
a pair of mittens, a cap, and a Christmas greeting.
ITEMS NEEDED FOR
DITTY BAGS:
Gloves Scarves
Shaving Cream
Toothpaste
Deodorant
Kleenex
First-Aid Kits
Razors
Socks/Knit Hats
Nail Clippers
Postcards
Shoe Polish
Shoe laces
Tooth Brushes
Envelopes
Writing Papers
Pens
Seaman's Friend:
(617) 426-9225
BREAD OF LIFE CHRISTIAN MISSION
PLANT CITY, FLORIDA
Julio and Elba Santana, directors of the Bread of Life
Mission, request assistance with the:
Adopt A Child For Christmas Program. A $15
donation will provide sponsorship for one child. Preference may be given to
a boy or a girl if you wish. Last year gifts were distributed to 475
children. Each child received a new toy and a shoe box filled with candy
and toiletries. Send donations through the Missionary Society for Bread of
Life Christmas giving
OLADELES
REQUEST ASSISTANCE
Rev. Solomon Oladele, director of the Christ to the
Villages Mission, has notified The Missionary Society that Christian
educators are needed for the Omega High School located in Shao, Nigeria.
Teachers are needed in the following subject areas:
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Physics
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Chemistry
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Religion
(Christian)
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Mathematics
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English
Language
Please contact either Rev. Dr. Donald Olsen or Ruth Mahnke at the NACCC
for further information.
The Nigerian government has introduced new higher
minimum wages that affect private schools.
This has placed a financial burden on all of the schools supported
by the mission: The Alpha Nursery and Primary Schools as well as the
Omega High School.
A MESSAGE FOR BENEVOLENCE BOARDS
& MISSION BOARD
CHAIRPERSONS:
Many NACCC Churches and individuals have received solicitations from a
group identifying themselves as CMFE-USA.
These mailings have caused some confusion and appear to be an
attempt to blur the lines of distinction between the Christian Mission of
the Far East (CMFE) and Christian Mission of the Far East, USA (CMFE
- USA).
CMFE is an official mission of the Missionary Society.
CMFE -USA is not endorsed by or associated with the
Missionary Society, nor is it associated with CMFE.
It is not the US branch of CMFE. |
November, 2000