UNDERSTANDING NEEDS There are over 1000 international teachers from 34 different countries working in South Carolina schools each year. Five private companies serve as Visa sponsors and provide two weeks of orientation upon arrival. Teachers arrive with 2 suitcases and about $1500 to begin a new life, including deposits on apartments, furnishing an apartment, securing…
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Each year following the distribution of prisoner packets we receive notes from thankful inmates across the state. Here are a few we have received in recent years. “A care package ministers to the spirit of a man or woman in prison. Many inmates have no one in the free world. You may be the only
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Why do the envelopes need to be stamp-embossed? Loose stamps are prohibited by the South Carolina Department of Corrections policy since they can be used to smuggle illegal drugs into the facilities. Can I include a gospel tract, Christmas card, or note in the packet? No. You may NOT add tracts, cards, or notes to
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Approved Packing List from the SC Department of Corrections ALL ITEMS MUST FIT IN THE ZIPPER BAG WITH ZIPPER CLOSED SECURELY. DO NOT INCLUDE: washcloths, toothbrush holders, floss, combs, or any item not on the above list. Extra approved items from the above list may be sent to NewSpring Church on collection day in a
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50% goes to the International Mission Board to alleviate global hunger. 25% goes to the North American Mission Board to alleviate hunger across North America. 25% remains in South Carolina to support hunger relief through the ministries of local churches and associations.
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In South Carolina in 2021: 22,560 households were served62,315 individuals were fed2 people professed faith in Christ10 followed Jesus in baptism In the US and around the world in 2021: 287,566 people were served internationally6,097 people professed faith in Christ internationally 7.2 million people fed in the US2772 professions of faith in the US678 baptisms
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A. Biblical Basis Scripture is very clear that God calls His children to care for the vulnerable and to seek justice for them. James 1:27 says, “Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.” The
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Pray Pray for the many current and future children in the foster system across South Carolina. Pray that these vulnerable children would find love and support daily and would ultimately find hope and security in Jesus. Pray for Foster Families as they care for children experiencing crisis and trauma. Pray that they would be supported
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Children’s Response Team volunteers Jolla Powell of Hemingway and Donna Horton of Conway traveled to Southeast Asia this summer to assist with child care at a gathering for Special Workers with The Company*. These meetings always prove to be a highlight for the families, allowing them to come together for much-needed fellowship and refreshment. Since
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This form can be used to nominate a deserving Disaster Relief volunteer for one of the four annual DR awards to be presented at the Fall DR Training. A description of the awards is included in the download.
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