08/28/2026
Our first schoolwide outreach project will give our students and families a wonderful opportunity to “Be the Light” by sharing kindness, compassion, and Christ’s love with children around the world. This quarter, we are partnering with Lutheran World Relief (LWR) to provide school kits to children in need. LWR is a Christian organization dedicated to sharing God’s love by providing essential resources and support to people in communities around the world.
Here is a list of items needed for one kit:
4 spiral notebooks
1 ruler
1 pencil sharpener
1 pair of safety scissors
5 unsharpened pencils secured with rubber band
5 blue/black pens secured with rubber band
1 box of 24 crayons
1 large eraser
These school supplies may seem like simple items to us, but for a child who does not have the resources needed to attend school, receiving a School Kit can be a tremendous blessing and an encouragement to learn.
Our Goal: 200 School Kits!
We are asking our St. Matthew families to help us reach our goal of 200 bags. Many stores are currently running back-to-school sales, with several of the needed items priced at 50 cents or less. This is a great opportunity to stock up while also making a difference in the life of a child.
How can you help? Purchase items needed for the School Kits and bring your donations to school. Donation bins are placed outside each classroom, where students can easily drop off the items.
