Bibles for Bokenkamp!

A GIFT IDEA FOR INDIVIDUALS, ORGANIZATIONS, OR CONGREGATIONS!

Bokenkamp Children’s Shelter is in need of a constant supply of Spanish Bibles. Each new resident is given a personal Bible when he or she comes on campus. The need for Bibles has recently increased from about 8 to 25 a month. On April 18, a new law came into effect which allows children from Mexico to be considered for political asylum because of the dangerous conditions they may face at home due to drug wars. Since the full census can be up to 72, as many as 25 new residents may be received a month.

The Bible selected by the Spiritual Care Committee can be ordered from the American Bible Society for $3.59 each or in cases of 20 Bibles for $63.80. It is the “Dios Habla Hoy” Spanish Bible (# 106339). http://www.bibles.com/products/ABS_NEW/106339.aspx (Unfortunately it is TEMPORARILY out of stock, but should be stocked again sometime in May!)

Because Bokenkamp funding is handled through the LSSS office in Austin, it works best if churches, organizations, or individuals who wish to donated Bibles, order them directly, rather than providing the money to Bokenkamp. Individuals might rather contribute to their congregation for a Bokenkamp Bible fund. Several Bibles can be pooled for one larger purchase, and there are tax advantages, both to the individual and the saving of sales tax for the purchase.

If you are planning to order and donate Bibles for Bokenkamp, please contact Sarah Hill, Director of Volunteer Services at Bokenkamp, 361 994 1214 ext 338. They may be shipped directly to Bokenkamp Children’s Shelter, Attention Sarah Hill, 5517 S. Alameda Street, Corpus Christi TX 78412.

Help Sponsor New Mission Work in West Africa!

Jack and Cathy Carlos and their family will be moving to Guinea, West Africa in early 2009. They will be starting mission work among people who do not know Christ. I've known Jack and his family for many years. He is a dedicated servant of the Lord who will bring the blessing of Jesus to many.

If you are interested in supporting the Carlos family financially, or if your church would like information on how to become a Together in Mission (TIM) congregation, please contact LCMS World Mission. The address for LCMS World Mission is 1333 South Kirkwood Rd, St. Louis, Missouri 63122-7295, phone number 1-800-433-3954. If you would like to send a check in support of the Carlos' please write it out to LCMS World Mission and note "Carlos family Guinea West Africa" in the memo on the check.

This mission connection may be exactly where God is calling you to bring His Good News to ones in need!