COMPLETING ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR 2011
It is with great need that True Worshippers International Ministries requests donations to our not-for-profit organization for the church and those in the community reached by our church.  Consisting mostly of French and English speaking African immigrants, our multicultural ministry attends to individual needs as much as possible, but on a minimal income from membership donations.  As the organization’s leaders we additionally provide temporary housing for immigrants who are resettling in the U.S. 
Please include us on your list for the New Year as we assist our community with something that says we care.  The following projects will take place in the New Year. 
TWIM advertises and recognizes our sponsors.  Please let us know your willingness to partner with us in this great endeavor. 
Saturday, October 22, 6:00-8:00 p.m.: October Fest Hayride:  Includes campfire which needs hot dogs, skewers, wheat bread, ketchup and mustard, marshmallows, graham crackers and chocolate bars, apple cider, cinnamon sticks and cider drink mix, Styrofoam cups, paper towels.
Friday, November 18-Sunday November 20: Food Basket Distribution:  Canned and boxed food drive to precede the food basket distribution (October 28-November 11) Resources needed:  Containers for food basket contents and Turkey’s.  
Wednesday, December 14 –Thursday December 16, 2011 Winter Retreat:  Necessities - Gift cards, Christmas Cards, invitations to Christmas dinner and cantata, plus donation of cooked entrée’s from local restaurants, condiments, bottled water and soft drinks.
ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR 2012
Saturday, February 11:  Agape Dance: (also acknowledging Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month) DJ, Christian comedy, talent show, dancing, and spoken word.
Sunday, February 12: “Love Feast” at our temporary Facility:  Family Dinner: cooked foods, soda, bottled water
Include Care Packages: Hygiene items (deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, body wash, shaving cream, and combs/brushes), gift cards, socks (men/women), snacks, gift bags.
Care packages will be distributed to the local community of the ministry headquarters.
Friday, March 16, 2011: Multi-cultural fair – Includes international potluck dinner, fashion show displaying the various country styles, cultural music and crafts.
Saturday, April 7: World Health Day:  Local health practitioners will come and educate community on safety.  Included is Blood drive, Hygienist, blood pressure testing, Diabetes awareness, Immunization, etc.
Saturday, April 21, 2011:  Spring Break - Spring Bake sale – donations will fund Easter baskets for children.  Items needed baked items and uncooked ingredients (i.e., flour, sugar, eggs, cream cheese, pie fillings, powdered sugar, flavoring, oil, baking powder, and butter.  Arts and Crafts stations for kids, bounce house, live Christian band to engage kids are among other activities to take place.
Sunday, April 22, 2011: ‘Spring Bling’  Distribute baskets to immigrant children: Items needed: hygiene (i.e., tooth brushes, tooth paste, lotion, bubble bath, combs and brushes), small stuffed animal, candy, baskets, shrink wrap, memo pads w/pencils, crayons and coloring books)
Friday, April 27, Saturday, 28:  Mother & Children Clothing Drive:  Sources needed: Free clothes to be given away prior to Mother’s Day. 
Sunday, June 17, 2011: Fathers Day Appreciation – Featuring dinner and a play.  It’s purpose:  Restore children relationships with divorced, single, or separated fathers.   Resources needed: cooked foods, round table cloths, eating utensils, condiments, drinks, security, gift cards and Father’s Day Cards.
Saturday, October 6, 2011:  Movie Night – A gathering to promote family values:  light snacks and drinks needed, journal books, and writing utensils needed.
Friday, November 16-Sunday November 18 Food Basket Distribution:  Canned and boxed food drive to precede the food basket distribution (October 29-November 9) Resources needed:  Containers for food basket contents, Turkey’s. 
(Date pending): Family day – Attend a sports game or activity, Resources needed: tickets, bus rental, T-shirts, food for barbecue (including meats, macaroni salads, charcoal, lighter fluid, plates, napkins, etc), drinks, condiments, sports paraphernalia.
Wednesday, December 19 –Thursday December 20, 2011 Winter Retreat:  Necessities - Gift cards, Christmas Cards, invitations to Christmas dinner and cantata, plus donation of cooked entrée’s from local restaurants, condiments, bottled water and soft drinks.
Thank you for your time and attention.  TWIM makes a difference by building relationships with the community and great contributors like you.  Help us help others.
I can be reached at (773) 681-4636 any time.  
Sincerely,
Yvette Eshiba, Pastor
 True Worshippers International Ministries                          TAX EXEMPT STATUS: E9927-6364-01