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Sunday, May 23, 2010
Birthing Kits Project
7:29 PM | Posted by
Our Mission
Most of us would do more for our babies than we have ever been willing to do for anyone, even ourselves.
Polly Berrien Berends
Children born in remote areas of developing countries are often born in conditions that most of us would consider completely unacceptable. Often the knife used to cut the umbilical cord is the same knife used to slaughter the goat. Birthing Kits are one way to help decrease the infection rate for both the mother and baby at the time of delivery.
We are praying that we will be able to assemble 50 kits to leave for future deliveries at Ahero/Wachara. If God tugs on your heart to help make this possible you can e-mail us at tlministry@verizon.net to make arrangements to drop off, send, or have us pick up items on the list below or you can make a monetary donation through the "Donate" page on the website.
Items for Birthing Kits
(1) 1-gallon “zip-lock” plastic bag, in which all other items will be placed.
(1) one-meter (approximately one-yard) square piece of heavy-gauge plastic – to be spread under the birthing mother
(3) “Chux” or blue pads to put under the mother so she doesn’t have to lay directly on the plastic
(3) pairs examination gloves – to protect mother, baby and helper
(1) bar (hotel-size is fine) soap
(1) candle, preferably 3-4 inches tall or bigger – for light, and to sterilize the blade
(1) book or box of matches – to light the candle! : -)
(1) new single-edge razor blade or scapel (make sure sharp side is safely covered) – to cut the umbilical cord
(4-8) sterile gauze pads or surgical sponges (4” x 4” or approximate) –in case bleeding occurs
(1) 1-meter or 1-yard length of fairly fine “string” or nylon cord – to tie off umbilical cord
(3) slim extra-absorption sanitary napkins, singly packaged – for afterward
(1) plastic garbage bag (to dispose of all this when finished)
(3) individual packets of Betadyne
We will put a message in each kit communicating God's and our love for those who are using the it. By God's grace, these kits will make a difference!
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Giving begins receiving
Let us not be satisfied with just giving money. Money is not enough, money can be got, but they need your hearts to love them. So, spread your love everywhere you go.
Mother Teresa
We want to thank all those who have given so generously for the upcoming mission! God has been greatly blessing this team with the supplies and funds we require - above what we can think or even imagine!
The mission team had a meeting this past Sunday that was an incredible blessing. So many on this team feel that God is calling them to full time ministry in Africa! We are praying for and expecting God to do great things through this team.
Already we are beginning to fill duffel bags and totes to transport the medical supplies. But we can use more of the items listed below in the previous post as well as:
- 3 digital scales and back-up batteries
- counting trays to count out medications
- Prayer, prayer, prayer, and prayer!
If you prefer to give a monetary gift, you can do that through our website, http://www.touchinglivesmissions.org/.
Please pray specifically that God would continue to break our hearts for the people we will be serving. It is a privilege to bring them medical care but, in the end, it will mean nothing if we do not love them like Jesus loves them.
May God bless you as you partner with us to bless others.
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