Appalachian Backpacks

The Ladies of Light will collect filled backpacks for the Appalachian Christmas Outreach as their fall mission project. This project seeks to meet the physical and spiritual needs of families in the Appalachian area.  You may donate a filled backpack, money to purchase items, or collect items throughout the year and join us to pack them at our annual packing party.

Flyers with detailed packing instructions are available on the entrance tables and below. We know our lovely ladies are very generous but please only include exactly what is on the list. We have been asked to not include any additional items so that all children feel special. Our Ladies of Light missions sewing group has made hats and scarves for each backpack. You will not need to supply those items.

Please make sure you label if your bag is for a boy or girl and their age. If you donate money for this project, please make a check to FBCNMB and note “Appalachian” on the memo line.

On October 19, please place your filled backpacks by the missions baskets on the Fellowship Hall hearth & in the Family Life Center lobby.

Details about the packing party coming soon!