Traveling Heavy

If packing for the upcoming mission to Thailand were simply a matter of a change of clothes, toiletries, a camera and a little spending money for ourselves, things would be much simpler ..... unfortunately, that is NOT the case. Each team member will be traveling heavy, and keeping an eye on the scale to make sure our bags are not TOO heavy.

So what are we packing? A wide variety of donated goods and equipment to aid our mission effort and the various activities in which we will be engaged as we meet with existing ministries in central and northern Thailand. This includes .....

Tools for Crafting Jewelry, which will go to those served by NightLight, a mission dedicated to rescuing, healing and restoring victims of prostitution and human trafficking. Located in an urban Bangkok neighborhood with a growing sex trade, Nightlight’s vision is to share the Light of the world in both word and deed to those who live in darkness. One way this is accomplished is through Economic/Educational Opportunities, providing alternatives through job training and education, including the design and creation of NightLight Design Jewelry . Sale of these these products help women and children who are being exploited in the bars of Bangkok, through the NightLight Center's emergency aid, and educational and alternative employment opportunities.

Hygiene Packs, which will go to those served by Partners Relief & Development as they pursue their mission to demonstrate God's love to orphans, children in war zones, victims of brutality, and others who are displaced/marginalized due to war, and victims of natural disaster.

Educational Materials, books, music, school supplies and art supplies for ministries that serve underpriveleged children.

Soccer Equipment, for a ministry that reaches out to youngsters through athletic programs.

..... and that's just a sampling!