REMINDERS ARE A GOOD THING
Thank you to those of you who have been faithful in keeping your Mite boxes filled and turned in. A little booklet on Mite boxes recently came to my attention and the information contained in it may serve as a good reminder for all:
WHAT IS A MITE BOX?
It’s a cardboard box (3 1/8 x 1 3/4 x 2 1/4) designed by the LWML to receive thank offerings, above and beyond our regular church giving. It holds pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, and dollars and checks.
While the mite box design has changed over the years its use is still the same–funding mission grants and programs to help spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
WHERE DO YOU FIND MITE BOXES?
The boxes are FREE. So are replacements.
Ask an LWML member or the church office to find one for you.
Then take it home and place it wherever you can feed it: dressing table, office desk, laundry room, car, kitchen counter, etc.
Remember to return your mite offerings on the 4th Sunday of each month.
WHO SHOULD USE A MITE BOX?
Anyone may–even husbands, fathers, grandfathers, uncles, children and friends.
WHEN DO YOU USE A MITE BOX?
Whenever…
* you have loose change.
* you are celebrating birthdays, weddings, baptisms, anniversaries, or special days.
* you have completed a goal or accomplishment.
Anytime is a good time to use your Mite Box, especially when remembering God’s blessings to you.
HOW DO YOU USE A MITE BOX?
Use your Mite Box…
* as a reminder to pray that God may bless your offerings however small or great they may be.
* to be a part of the “mitey” force in the army of the Lord- together with fellow LWMLers to spread the “Good News” everywhere.
* to pray for one of the mission grants that the mites support. This biennium (2010-2012) there are 14, totaling $130,000.00 in our Pacific Southwest District.
Do you have a Mite Box?
If not, why not ask for one.
