Message from the Blackfeet United Methodist
Parish (BUMP)
This is an early notice of an upcoming mission event you can help us with.
Our church hands out "Shoe Box" gifts to children 0-18 years old. Last year we handed out about 450 gifts and ran out in less than an hour and were left with a long line, going around the block, standing out in a snow storm to get their children a gift. Our goal this year is to be able to give out twice that number or 900 gifts. (There are approximately 2700 students in grades K-12 in our school system and that does not include our 2 outlying schools.)
Here is how you can help:
1. Make and send some shoe box gifts. We suggest the value be about $10 per box. Toys, school supplies, clothing, hats, gloves, perfume, flashlights, ear buds, diapers, lotion, fleece blankets, etc. Place in a shoe box and tape a note on top saying male or female and the age range appropriate. (Some folks collect items throughout the year -- when items are on sale.)
2. With the high cost of postage, some folks make monetary donations and others are able to buy and assemble boxes on site.
3. Boxes will be picked up in Great Falls and Kalispell. If you are coming through Browning you are more than welcome to notify us of when you will be through, and we will meet you at the church.
Boxes are needed NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 1ST. It is very difficult when they arrive late so please plan ahead and mail early.
Thanks for any help you can give us in our mission to get a gift to every needy child on the reservation. Blessings to you and your families also.
Side-notes:
- We are always short on boxes for boys over 12 years old.
- If you are sending a check, please put Shoe Box Gifts on the memo line.
- The UPS and Fed Ex address is 124 US Highway 89, Browning, MT 59417.
- The mailing address is Box 3007, Browning, MT 59417.
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