INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH CUBA tRIP

Cuba Trip Donations Needed: December 14- January 5, 2025

A team of 4 people (Pastor Russ, Pastor Gary, Jerry Allison, Ruth Reilly) will be traveling to visit our sister churches in Marea de Limones and Niguero, Cuba from January 14-20, 2025.  . 

We will be taking 8 large suitcases holding up to 50 pounds each (400 pounds total) filled with medications and materials and supplies for our Pastors and their families and their congregations

We need: 8 large suitcases that can be donated and left with the churches

Please let Ruth know if you are interested in donating money toward the purchase of or making a purchase of a specific items for the Pastors, their families or their churches. 

Listed below are suggested items that we will be collecting from December 14, 2024 through January 5, 2025.  

List of Medicines (Medications must not expire within 6 months and in original container.)

• Advil & Tylenol (or Generic), Antacids, Multivitamins, Fish Oil, Allergy meds, Antihistamines, Decongestant cold meds for children, Chest/menthol rub, Antibiotic cream, Hemorrhoid cream, Arthritis Medicine, Nasal Drops, Asthma Inhalers, Eye infection drops, Pepto-Bismol or generic, Scalp cleaners for lice, Antifungal cream for feet, Vitamin C, Multivitamins for adults, Children’s multivitamins, Syringes, IV Equipment, tape, sutures, collection bags, bladder catheters, iron dextran, NO GUMMIES!

Things for Children

• Soccer balls & Pumps! Lollipops, taffy, etc., (No candy that will melt), Crayons, Colored Pencils, Coloring Books, Pencils and erasers, Water colors, Foam sheets, Glitter, Underwear and socks, Hair Bands or Clips, etc., Dolls, Tennis balls, Baseballs, Cards & games, Small cars, Toys, Children’s Clothing and Shoes.

Gifts for Pastors' Families / Church

• Coffee (Café Bustello or Pilon Brand), Men M Shirts, size 9 shoes, Women- size XS (4) clothes, size 7.5 shoes, Men size 11.5 shoe, Youth/Boy size 6.5 shoe, (Marea de Limones)
• Men size 36 pants, 42 suit, size 7.5 shoe, Women Size XL Clothes, (Niguero), 15-year-old Girls clothing and shoes sizes 7, 7.5, 8.5 and 9 (Marea de Limones). For music/dance: tambourines, microphones, ribbons, costumes, angel wings (Marea de Limones). Materials for children’s church: puppets, clown costumes for dramas, makeup for clowns. Toothbrushes & paste, Combs/brushes, Hygiene Items like deodorant, razors, etc., Shampoo, Lotions & Creams, Playing cards, Inexpensive jewelry.

Other

Bicycle tires and tubes: 2 sets for 26 bikes, 1 set for 24 bike (Marea de Limones). Laptop for seminary (Marea de Limones). Refrigerator for town food ($900-$1500) (Marea de Limones). 2 JBL 12” speakers (Niguero UMC). 10+ Rechargeable Flashlights and lanterns for mission churches

Bins will be placed in the hallways for donations.

Please contact Ruth Reilly with questions at 813-215-9227.