"Relief of poverty, relief of illness; relief of doubt, relief of ignorance--relief of all that hinders the joy and progress of a woman."
--John A Widtsoe

Friday, June 27, 2014

Stake Relief Society Service Project

Your invitation to join with us in preparing a Giftbox to donate, on behalf of the Rockingham Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Return Date:  The completed Giftbox is to be returned to your Relief Society Presidency by Sun 27th July, or earlier, for collection.  Thank you for your assistance and contributions.

We have boxes for the packing of these items. Several sisters have chosen to pack boxes on their own. Others have chosen to contribute some items to many boxes. If you'd like to join in, I recommend contributing items such as socks, beanies, gloves, etc. as we have plenty of soap and shampoo.

A basket will be available on Sundays for the contribution of items. We'll post lists of needed items as contributions come in so we don't get too much of one thing and not enough of another.

All boxes to contain the following:

  • Soap and container
  • Shampoo & conditioner or 2in1
  • Deodorant
  • Toothbrush & Toothpaste
  • Shaver
  • Washcloth/face washer
  • Hand towel
  • Socks
  • Beanie
  • Gloves
  • Scarf (optional)
  • Small packet tissues
  • Paper pad & pen/pencil
  • Baby/wet wipes
  • Hand Sanitiser
  • Brush/comb
  • Bandaids
  • Nail clippers
  • Small torch & batteries
  • Rain poncho
  • Small packet lollies/candy bar
  • 50c for a phone call.

Also a hand-written note/message or photo - maybe preparing the pack.

For a Women's Box, also include

  • hygiene/sanitary items, 
  • Hair ties/scrunchie
  • Something to treasure: body lotion/spray, hand cream, quote/poem, brooch/jewelry, testimony, etc.

For a Men's Box, include

  • Something to treasure like aftershave/spray, quote/poem, testimony, etc.


Important Note:  Please ensure ALL items are new and removed from packaging.

We have boxes for packing these items. Several sisters have chosen to pack boxes on their own.  Others have chosen to contribute some items to many boxes. If you'd like to join in, I recommend contributing items such as socks, beanies, gloves, as we have plenty of soap and shampoo.

A basket will be available on Sundays for the contribution of items. Please be thoughtful in what you'd like to include so that we may fulfill as many of the items as possible.