I am asked every day, "what can I do to help Cuba and my sister church?" I have a saying my Cuban friends love, "Pray and Push." First thing you do is Pray not once, not twice, not every other day or when you think about it. But every day, morning, noon, and night. Second, Push forward, do something about it! Plan, dream, strategize, talk to others, and hear their ideas and then execute the plan. All things are possible when you have God on your side.
August 25th from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Christ Venice UMC (parking lot),
1475 Center Road, Venice, Florida 34293
This is the date and drop off time for our next ship container shipment. I want to thank you that have notified me you have items you want on this shipment. Now for the rest of you.....If you have a sister church, they need you! If you are an individual with a humanitarian heart the Cuban people need you.
We want to make this a medical shipment. If you are unable to shop for medical supplies, I will gladly do the shopping for you. Please make your check payable to:
Southwest District Mission Program, Inc.
Attn. Dan Christopherson
125 Treviso Court
North Venice, Florida 34275
We will handle it for you no matter how small or large the donation. Just write on the check medicines. In this way everyone will be able to help. Listed below are some much needed medical items and medicines. If you are sending medical equipment and supplies. We request they be gently used or new.
Wheelchairs
Walkers
Devilbiss Suction Unit *Must be new
Blood Pressure Monitor
Blood Glucose Monitor
Thermometers
Blankets (light weight)
Medicines & Supplies**
Children cold and flu
Children vitamins (no gummy pills)
Adult vitamins
Children aspirins, Ibuprofen
Adult aspirins, Ibuprofen
Medicine for Parasites
Medicine for Scabies
Feminine Hygiene Products
** Expiration date on all medicines late 2021 or 2022
Rules and Regulations
Drop off date and time as stated above: "No exceptions."
Cost at drop off $2.50 per pound, you can weigh before arrival or we will have scale available. Checks "must" accompany drop off made payable to: Southwest District Mission Program, Inc.
Churches and individuals anticipating dropping off items please email: christforcuba@gmail.com before August 15th.
Do not seal boxes, all boxes will be opened and inspected before shipment (at cargo drop in Miami).
Maximum weight per box 40 pounds.
Please note there are other costs involved. Those figures are unknown at this time, you will be billed for:
Cost of trip from Venice to Miami
Cuba custom tax paid in Havana
Cost of transportation and handling to final destination from Havana to sister church.
In Christ,
Dan Christopherson
christforcuba@gmail.com
Direct Line: 941-468-7209