Still needing uniforms and school supplies!

TOOLS FOR SCHOOL Montgomery Baptist Association                                                                                                                        Summer 2012

We would like to take this time to thank you for your contributions of school supplies and  financial support that were received for Tools for School last year.  So many students benefited from your generosity.  It is that time again!

If you remember, we are alternating elementary and jr/sr high schools.  We still have many requests from teachers of older students.  The list below details items needed this year in order to supply the junior high and high schools.   Please check these lists, as although not as lengthy, some needs are very specific.  Thank you ahead of time for your help in supplying our children with adequate school supplies.

COLLECTION POINT:   FOREST PARK MINISTRY CENTER

The ministry center is located at 2026 East 4th Street, Montgomery, 36106.  Please bring all donations to the ministry center on either Monday or Wednesday (or another day by appointment) beginning now, and continuing until August 20.  The deadline for donated school supplies is August 20.  All supplies will be delivered to the schools during the week following August 20.  If you cannot purchase school supplies but would like to make a financial donation, please make checks out to: MBA Church and Community Ministries (for: Tools for School) and mail to 20 Interstate Park Drive, Montgomery, AL 36109.

Again, thank you for your prayerful support of those in need in Montgomery. May God bless your walk with Him.

                                                                    Donna

Junior High Supply List

· Clear/mesh book bag

· College rule notebook paper

· Subject dividers

· #2 pencils

· Black, blue & red pens

· Hand-held pencil sharpener

· Colored pencils

· Calculator (scientific)

· Hand sanitizer

· Liquid hand soap

· Student planner

· 1:” binder

· Ream of copy paper

Senior High School

· Clear/mesh bookbag

· College rule notebook paper

· Pocket folders

· #2 pencils

· All colors of  pens

· Hand-held pencil sharpener

· Colored pencils

· Calculator (scientific & regular)

· Wire bound notebooks

· Binders and trappers

· Ream of copy paper

School Uniforms Needed, Too!

· Khaki pants or skirts

· Polo shirts: red, navy, green, black, white, or gray

Fruit of the Spirit

     The fruit of the Spirit is not a coconut - or a banana, or a watermelon, or a strawberry, or a grape - what a fun way for Charlotte and Jordan to explain what God's Holy Spirit through belief in Jesus Christ as our Savior can do for each one of us!  Today, Charlotte took a bright yellow banana, and as the children told her about all of the "bad things" that we tend to do (lie, disobey, cheat, etc.), she wrote each sin on the banana.  Afterward - yuch - the banana was so nasty looking!  But as she explained what God's forgiveness through Christ's death, burial, and resurrection does to cleanse our hearts, she slowly peeled the banana to reveal a beautiful, white piece of fruit.  That was such a great and vivid illustration of what God can do in the life of a repentant sinner!  And THREE CHILDREN PRAYED TO RECEIVE CHRIST.
      Hey, God shows up in miraculous ways.  Its no secret that the food pantry has been in dire need for many weeks.  July was the largest month of need in recent history, and each week, as the end of the final food distribution day approached, the cupboard was literally bare.  But each week, someone or some church group has been impressed upon by the Holy Spirit to provide - and we have had just what was needed.  Never once did a family come for food when there was not any for them.
     Then yesterday happened.  Once again, a sponsoring church came through with a lot of food - enough for next week and maybe even more.  But last night, I received a call.  A person who wishes to remain anonymous has directed a friend of the ministry to purchase a bounty of food, and has donated the funds to do so - well, just look at the shelves now!  And that's just a small portion of what he has directed to be purchased.  So...... never doubt that our God is faithful to provide JUST IN TIME!

Ramenria Recipes from M&M's Bible Cafe

1. Ramlette
1 pkg chicken ramen noodles
1 egg
oil
salt
pepper

Boil noodles according to package instructions.  Scramble egg until nearly finished cooking.  Add noodles to egg and cook until egg is finished.  Add flavor packet.

2. Cheesy Nacho Ramen
2 pkgs beef flavored ramen noodles
1 can of Hormel chili
Nacho Doritos
1/4 cup diced pepper, any kind you want
1 TBS chili powder
1/2 cup shredded cheese

Boil noodles according to package instructions.  Drain water, set noodles aside.  Heat chili in small sauce pan, add peppers and add chili powder.  Add flavor packet to noodles.  Crush some Doritos to cover the borrow of a pie pan.  Layer all ingredients.  Top with Doritos and cheese.  Bake at 350º for 10 minutes until cheese melts.

3. Ramen and Cheese with Ham
1 pkg of ramen, any flavor
3 - 4 slices of ham
1/4 cup shredded cheese

Boil noodles according to package instructions.  Drain water.  Add ham and cheese.  Allow cheese to melt.

4. Ramen Spaghetti
4 pkgs of beef ramen
1 block of mozzarella cheese
1 jar of spaghetti sauce

Boil noodles according to package directions.  Add 2 packages of flavoring.  Brown hamburger meat.  Drain.  Add spaghetti sauce to meat.  Simmer.  Combine noodles and sauce.  Add cheese to top.  Bake at 350º until cheese melts.

These recipes were created and enjoyed by the participants of M&M's Bible Cafe.  Very cost effective dishes, and lots of fun had by the young women putting it all together!