St. Mark's United Methodist Church
Thursday, September 09, 2010
Where Mission is a Way of Life

Children's Misson Focus

For the Love of Mothers and their Babies, the children of St. Mark’s and their families are asked to donate items that will benefit The Better Indy Babies (BIBS) Pantry sponsored by University Heights UMC and Methodist Hospital HealthNet Better Indy Babies’ Program. The BIBS Pantry provides free healthy, nutritional food and hygiene items to needy expectant mothers and basic-care items for their newborn babies. The pantry was established in 1991 in response to the high infant mortality rate in Marion County – one of the highest in the nation. We are collecting the following items as our offering for 9:40 Buzz and Rock Solid. 
 
 
 
For Babies:
 
Onesies (0-3 months) Sleepers Outfits (0-3 months) Newborn diapers
Receiving blankets Thermal blankets Baby wipes Teething toys
Bibs Baby wash cloths Burp cloths Shoes, socks, booties (for newborns)
Baby bottles (8 oz Evenflow plastic)    
 
Miscellaneous newborn items – Baby equipment such as strollers, high chairs, car seats, cribs, and diaper bags are accepted and given to clients as they become available. They need to be in good condition, with instructions please.
 
For the Mothers:
 
Wash cloths Body lotions Deodorant Bars of soap
New individually wrapped toothbrushes      
Travel size toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, band aids    
 
There will be a collection receptacle in the education wing.