LWML Toolkits

LWML Toolkits are kit suggestions that you may use for Gifts from the Heart collections in your district, zone, and local groups. Be sure everyone knows where your kits will be donated before you start collecting items. It is suggested that agencies be contacted to make sure they are able to take the kits, if there are items they are not allowed to include, and how many kits they may currently need. Different agencies may also request certain items to better serve their clients. This First Responder Kit list is simply a “jumping off” point to use as you share God’s love and serve the Lord with Gladness.

First Responder Kit

1. Drawstring bag to contain items
2. Hand sanitizer
3. Pocket tissues
4. Band-Aids
5. Beef jerky / Slim Jims
6. Energy bars / granola bars
7. Trail mix packets
8. Powdered electrolyte replacement drink mix
9. Chewing gum / hard candy / mints
10. Cough drops
11. A gift card to a local coffee shop
12. Lip balm
13. Bottled water
14. Small spiral memo pad and pen
15. Sporting event tickets donated by a local major or minor league sports team
16. Mustard Seeds Simple Trust or Living in Faith from Concordia Publishing House
17. Note of thanks with indication that you are praying for them

Specific to situations when children are involved:

18. A small stuffed animal
19. A small blanket
20. Coloring book and crayons

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Find more kit suggestions in the LWML Toolkit Kits here.

LWML Toolkits

LWML Toolkits are kit suggestions that you may use for Gifts from the Heart collections in your district, zone, and local groups. Be sure everyone knows where your kits will be donated before you start collecting items. It is suggested that agencies be contacted to make sure they are able to take the kits, if there are items they are not allowed to include, and how many kits they may currently need. Different agencies may also request certain items to better serve their clients. This Teacher Kit list is simply a “jumping off” point to use as you share God’s love and serve the Lord with Gladness.

Teacher Kit

Remember that men teach also! Keep kits gender-neutral when personal care items are included.

1. Hand sanitizer
2. Pocket tissues
3. Band-Aids
4. Small sized pain reliever (e.g. Tylenol or Advil)
5. Powdered energy drink mix with caffeine
6. Energy bars / granola bars
7. Trail mix packets
8. Hard candy / mints
9. Cough drops
10. Lip balm
11. Hand cream
12. Deodorant
13. Dental floss
14. Scented candle
15. Refreshing lotion for feet
16. An eye mask or neck wrap
17. Gift card to a local coffee shop
18. Gift card to a local store where school supplies may be purchased
19. A mug or small desk plaque with an encouraging Bible verse such as Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it (Proverbs 22:6).
20. Mustard Seed Devotions, Praise and Patience or Joy in Our Daily Lives from Concordia Publishing House
21. Devotional for teachers, Splashes of Grace from Concordia Publishing House
22. Personal note of thanks and prayer for them

View Teacher Kit — printable PDF
Download Teacher Kit — Word doc

Find more kit suggestions in the LWML Toolkit Kits here.

LWML Toolkit Kits

LWML Toolkit Kits are kit suggestions that you can use for Gifts from the Heart in your district, zone, and local groups. Be sure to know where your kits will be given before you start collecting. It is suggested that agencies be contacted to be sure they can take the kits and in what quantity. Different agencies may also request certain items to better serve their clients. This kit list is simply a “jumping off” point to use as you share God’s love and serve the Lord with Gladness.

Baptism Kit

1. Baptism birthday card from LWML store
2. Mustard Seeds Love, Laughter and Lullabies
3. The devotional booklet Dear Mother
4. Picture book: God’s Own Child I Dearly Say It by Jonathan Meyer/Gloria Dei Publishing available for purchase on Amazon.com
5. Create a Baptism banner with the child’s name and baptism birthday
6. A handprint kit with baptismal theme or a Bible verse
7. A framed photo from baptismal day
8. Send Cradle Roll materials as the child grows such as Growing in Christ Nursery Roll packet from Concordia Publishing House (CPH)
9. A lamb stuffed animal, suitable for babies. Some are available with the song Jesus Loves Me
10. Purchase Anniversary of Baptism Candle from CPH to light on baby’s baptism birthday
11. A frame for the Baptism Certificate
12. Purchase a cross for baby’s room

View Baptism Kit — printable PDF
Download Baptism Kit — Word doc

Find more kit suggestions in the LWML Toolkit Kits here.

LWML Toolkit Kits

LWML Toolkit Kits are kit suggestions that you can use for Gifts from the Heart in your district, zone, and local groups. Be sure to know where your kits will be given before you start collecting. It is suggested that agencies be contacted to be sure they can take the kits and in what quantity. Different agencies may also request certain items to better serve their clients. This kit list is simply a “jumping off” point to use as you share God’s love and serve the Lord with Gladness.

Kit for Sick Children

1. Bubbles
2. Story books about Jesus such as Arch Books from Concordia Publishing House
3. The Story of Jesus Coloring and Activity Book from Concordia Publishing House
4. CDs
5. Stress ball
6. View Master or other small toy
7. Popsicles or freeze pops
8. Visit from child’s friends

Children’s Hospital Kit

1. Create a card
2. Memory labels and put in Children’s Bible
3. Fleece tied blankets
4. Sleepers and bibs
5. Coloring book and crayons
6. Balloons
7. Sew or donate Teddy Bears

View Sick or Hospitalized Child Kits — printable PDF
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Find more kit suggestions in the LWML Toolkit Kits here.

LWML Toolkit Kits

LWML Toolkit Kits are kit suggestions that you can use for Gifts from the Heart in your district, zone, and local groups. Be sure to know where your kits will be given before you start collecting. It is suggested that agencies be contacted to be sure they can take the kits and in what quantity. Different agencies may also request certain items to better serve their clients. This kit list is simply a “jumping off” point to use as you share God’s love and serve the Lord with Gladness.

Shut-In and Nursing Home Visit Kit

1. Large print address book filled with family, friends, etc.
2. Large print calendar with family birthdays (etc.) entered
3. Stationery/notecards with stamps and return address labels
4. Playing cards
5. Large print crossword/Sudoku puzzle books
6. Light-up magnifier or page magnifier
7. Hymns of Faith CD from Concordia Publishing House or CD of local church service
8. Large-print Mustard Seed devotions
9. Living as a Woman in Mission Mustard Seeds
10. Homemade heating pads (made with rice)
11. Personal hygiene items (shampoos, lotions, lip balms)
12. Bible-themed bookmark/tract.
13. Picture books for Memory Care Unit
14. Walker tote and/or pouch
15. Create cards
16. Homemade flowers
17. Send flowers with inspirational card

View Shut-In and Nursing Home Visit Kit — printable PDF
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Find more kit suggestions in the LWML Toolkit Kits here.

LWML Toolkit Kits

LWML Toolkit Kits are kit suggestions that you can use for Gifts from the Heart in your district, zone, and local groups. Be sure to know where your kits will be given before you start collecting. It is suggested that agencies be contacted to be sure they can take the kits and in what quantity. Different agencies may also request certain items to better serve their clients. This kit list is simply a “jumping off” point to use as you share God’s love and serve the Lord with Gladness.

Prison Inmates

1. Marked Bibles
2. Create cards
3. Visit
4. Money card available at the prison which can be used to purchase snacks

View Prison Inmate Kits — printable PDF
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Find more kit suggestions in the LWML Toolkit Kits here.

LWML Toolkit Kits

LWML Toolkit Kits are kit suggestions that you can use for Gifts from the Heart in your district, zone, and local groups. Be sure to know where your kits will be given before you start collecting. It is suggested that agencies be contacted to be sure they can take the kits and in what quantity. Different agencies may also request certain items to better serve their clients. This kit list is simply a “jumping off” point to use as you share God’s love and serve the Lord with Gladness.

Orphan Grain Train can use supplies for hygiene kits, school kits, etc. They also collect medical supplies and a variety of miscellaneous items. Please click here to go to the Orphan Grain Train web site for details.

Additionally, you may wish to include copies of My Very First Holy Bible from Concordia Publishing House

Lutheran World Relief collects personal care, school supply, baby care and fabric kits for distribution around the world.  Please click here to go to the Lutheran World Relief web site for details.

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