New England Women of the ELCA is gathering  packets in a plastic zippered bag to help support women and children through our special 2002 ministry - the Emmaus Center in Ellsworth, Maine. Gather your in-kindness packets (see list below) and then contact:  Judie Schwalm   judieg0415@aol.com   or  Liz Burgess,   weburgess@adelphia.net  for delivery instructions.

• Children under 6   A bright red gift bow, visible through the plastic to identify this as a young child's packet (must be included)
    Pads of paper
    Washable markers
    Colorful socks
    Toothbrush and toothpaste
    Rubber ball
    Crayons
    Coloring book
    Child's watch
    Scarf
    Stuffed toy
    Child's umbrella
  
• Older children and youth    A bright green gift bow, visible through the plastic to identify this as an older child's packet (must be included)
    Colored paper packs
    Ball point pens
    Notebook
    Inexpensive transistor radio or cassette player
    Disposable or inexpensive camera and   film
    Mini-dictionary
    Paper pad
    Alarm clock
    Inexpensive watch
    Package of gel pens
    Phone card (teens)
    Colorful shoe laces
    Soap
    Toothbrush and toothpaste
    Shampoo
    Umbrella
    Journal book
    Scotch® tape
  
• Women    A bright blue gift bow, visible through the plastic to identify this as a woman's packet (must be included)
    Gift certificate to K-Mart®, Wal-Mart®, or Sears®
    Mini-dictionary
    Ball point pen
    Sewing kit
    Alarm clock
    Costume jewelry
    Pretty scarf
    Soap
    Toothbrush and toothpaste
    Liquid dish detergent
    Shampoo
    Measuring cups
    First-aid kit
    Small kitchen utensils
    Thermometer
    Towels and washcloths
    Umbrella