Life ConneCtion Mission

Holiday Gift CatalogChristMas 2015

Sharing the love of Christ with our Haitian neighbors at this blessed time of year

“This will be a sign unto you: You will find the baby wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger.” (Luke 2:12) The very thought of this holy night conjures up images of the lowly stable with our infant Savior surrounded by the animals. It was a powerful and deliberate plan for the Son of God to come from such humble beginnings. Yet, there are so many people in our world today who live each day in conditions just as rudimentary—if not far worse—than that cattle stall in Bethlehem.

So as we share this special time of year with our loved ones and rejoice in the Savior’s birth, let us also remember our neighbors in need.

Just over 500 miles off the coast of Florida, the island nation of Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. In this impoverished nation, 50 percent of its citizens are illiterate. The average lifespan is a mere 52 years old, and starvation, disease, and homelessness are widespread.

Life Connection Mission is a non-profit Christian mission based in the village of Montrouis, Haiti. Although our humble mission cannot possibly address all of the needs in Haiti, we are committed to doing everything we can to ease suffering, educate children, increase the quality of life, and work toward a sustainable future for our friends in Montrouis.

We operate a variety of ministries including a feedingprogram, mission school, medical clinics, housing projects,Christian outreach ministry, and job placement assistance.We strive not only to meet the immediate needs of those we serve, but to help create a sustainable future of promisefor them in the name of Jesus Christ.

Please look through our catalog and prayerfullyconsider how God is leading you to help. Youmay honor a friend or family member with your gift by requesting a gift card (see page 10). What a wonderful way toshare the true reason for the season!

To all the children of God who continue to help us serve our friends in Haiti in manyways, thank you from the bottom of ourhearts. May the peace of Christ whichpasses all understanding continue to bewith you. Have a blessed holiday season!

School UniformsWearing a school uniform is just one way our students show pride and respect for the valuable education they receive. With your gift, you can help

us ensure that every student at the mission school has two new uniforms to start each school year.

1. School Uniforms

$40 SuggeSted gift

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Land for Physical EducationWe need to purchase an additional piece of land (15,000 square feet total) to be used for physical education. For just $3 a square foot, you can help

make this dream a reality!

2. Land for Physical Education

$60 20 Square feet

$120 40 Square feet

School Feeding ProgramOur school feeding program provides a nutritious meal to every student each school day. Help us continue to offer free school meals with your gift.

3. School Feeding Program

$60 feed 5 StudentS for a Month

$120 feed 10 StudentS for a Month

$600 feed 50 StudentS for a Month

Educational Outreach

For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat ...

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School ImprovementsThe motto for our school renovation efforts has been “School is a building which has four walls with tomorrow inside.” We hope you believe, as we do,

that education is a critical first step in breaking the bonds of poverty and ensuring a brighter tomorrow for Haiti’s youth.

4. School Improvements

$50 SuggeSted gift

A school is four walls with tomorrow inside ...

Educational Outreach

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Educational Outreach

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Child SponsorshipThrough our sponsorship program, you can give a child hope for a future with a valuable education, and you can ensure that we have the best and

brightest teachers to serve our students.

5. Child Sponsorship

$40 a month or $480 a year SponSorShip CoSt

$40 one-tiMe Contribution

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Bags of Rice or BeansJesus said, “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat.” Help us combat hunger, share the love of Christ, and bring hope to our Haitian

neighbors, one bag of food at a time.

Farm AnimalsFarm animals provide an important source of food. They can also lead to life-sustaining micro-industries for their owners and their families. It may

sound strange, but the gift of farm animals is truly a gift from heaven.

Sunday Breakfast ProgramHelp the mission’s New Life in Christ Church offer its congregation a healthy meal on Sunday mornings after church and feed the people of

Montrouis—body and soul. You can share in sponsoring one week’s meal for all worshippers in attendance.

8. Sunday Breakfast Program

$50 SuggeSted gift

I needed clothes and you clothed me ...

6. Bags of Rice or Beans

$40 bag of riCe

$60 bag of beanS

7. Farm Animals

$25 2 ChiCkenS

$75 1 goat

Community Outreach

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Toys and Sports GearNothing in the world compares to the look on a child’s face when he or she receives even the simplest of toys. In a land of so much hardship,

playtime is often overlooked. Help us bring the joy of laughter and fun to the children of Haiti.

9. Toys and Sports Gear

$20 SuggeSted gift

Community FeedingA significant percentage of the Haitian population is undernourished. With your contributions, we can host a soup kitchen (or, more literally, a “rice and

bean kitchen”) for those members of the community most in danger of starvation, such as children and the elderly.

10. Community Feeding

$75 SuggeSted gift

Provide Clean WaterMany residents of Montrouis do not have access to clean water. For $5,500, LCM can dig a well to provide a safe water supply for a local area in need.

11. Provide Clean Water

$55 1% of total projeCt CoSt

$275 5% of total projeCt CoSt

$550 10% of total projeCt CoSt

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Community Outreach

I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink ...

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Bibles and Christian LiteratureJesus told us to “go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” Help us

spread the Gospel by providing Bibles in French and other Christian literature to our friends in Haiti.

12. Bibles and Christian Literature

$25 SuggeSted gift

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New Life in Christ ChurchThe New Life in Christ Church, connected to the mission school, hopes to grow physically and spiritually. Your support can aid the church’s efforts

to share the Gospel, improve the church facilities, and reach out to their neighbors in Montrouis.

13. New Life in Christ Church

$50 SuggeSted gift

Go and make disciples of all nations ...

Christian Outreach

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ORDER FORMYour Information

Name

Address

City, State, Zip Code

Email Address

ITEM DESCRIPTION SUGGESTED GIFT YOUR GIFT AMOUNT

EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH pageS 3–5

1 School Uniforms $40

2 Land for Physical Education $60/$120

3 School Feeding Program $60/$120/$600

4 School Improvements $50

5 Child Sponsorship $40/$480

COMMUNITY OUTREACH pageS 6–7

6 Bags of Rice or Beans $40 rice $60 beans

7 Farm Animals (2 chickens or 1 goat) $25 chickens $75 goat

8 Sunday Breakfast Program $50

9 Toys and Sports Gear $20

10 Community Feeding $75

11 Provide Clean Water $55/$275/$550

CHRISTIAN OUTREACH page 8

12 Bibles and Christian Literature $25

13 New Life in Christ Church $50

MEDICAL OUTREACH page 11

14 Medical Clinic Maintenance $30

15 Medicine/Medical Supplies $25/$50/$100/ $1,000

GENERAL OUTREACH page 12

16 Ship a Barrel (whole barrel or share in a barrel) $25/$200

17 General Mission Supplies $25

TOTAL AMOUNT

See reverse for ordering instructions. Remember, if you wish to donate in honor/memory of someone, we will send an acknowledgement of your gift.

Mail to: Life Connection Mission, 23 Grey Pebble Court, Germantown, Maryland 20874

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Gift Card 1 GIFT CODE NUMBER(S)

“In Honor” Card “In Memory” Card in Memory of

NAME OF PERSON TO RECEIvE CARD

MAILING ADDRESS

CITY STATE ZIP/POSTAL CODE

GIvEN BY (print your name as you would like it to appear)

Gift Card 2 GIFT CODE NUMBER(S)

“In Honor” Card “In Memory” Card in Memory of

NAME OF PERSON TO RECEIvE CARD

MAILING ADDRESS

CITY STATE ZIP/POSTAL CODE

GIvEN BY (print your name as you would like it to appear)

Gift Card 3 GIFT CODE NUMBER(S)

“In Honor” Card “In Memory” Card in Memory of

NAME OF PERSON TO RECEIvE CARD

MAILING ADDRESS

CITY STATE ZIP/POSTAL CODE

GIvEN BY (print your name as you would like it to appear)

HOW TO ORDERPlease select you gifts from the catalog and fill in the amount of your donations on the order form. Mail your completed order form and gift card requests to Life Connection Mission, 23 Grey Pebble Court, Germantown, MD 20874. Please include a check or money order made payable to “Life Connection Mission.” To pay by credit card, please visit www.lifeconnectionmission.org and click on “Caring Cart,” then select your item. You may also place your order over the phone by calling 301.370.6426. Please email questions to dale@lifeconnectionmission.org.

Medical Clinic MaintenanceOur volunteers and clinic staff have served thousands in desperate need of medical care, and our new medical clinic facility has brought that care to a

new level. Help maintain our clinic facility so we can continue to deliver quality medical care to those who need it most.

14. Medical Clinic Maintenance

$30 SuggeSted gift

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Medical Outreach

I was sick and you looked after me ...

15. Medicine/Medical Supplies

$25 treat 5 patientS

$50 treat 10 patientS

$100 treat 20 patientS

$1,000 treat 200 patientS

Medicine/Medical SuppliesWhat better way to celebrate the season of giving than to help give the gift of life? Our doctors and nurses

provide critical medical care in a community where there are no hospitals, no clinics, and nowhere else to turn. Help support God’s healers!

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General Outreach

23 Grey Pebble Court I Germantown, Maryland 20874 I 301.370.6426 I www.lifeconnectionmission.org

Ship a BarrelMost of our mission supplies—from clothing and pencils to sponsor gifts—travel to Haiti in our precious blue barrels. Help support this crucial

mission function! You can choose to ship a whole barrel for $200 or share the cost for any amount.

16. Ship a Barrel

$200 Ship a barrel

$25 Share the CoSt

General Mission SuppliesThe mission is always in need of supplies to support our efforts—whether it be tires, soap, printer ink, or gas to run the generator and more. These items

are not always first in mind, but always necessary to keep our mission running strong!

17. General Mission Supplies

$25 SuggeSted gift

Questions? Please contact:dale@lifeconnectionmission.org

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