One Mile Mission updates: Items needed for Jason Lee Calming room, preschool needs bicycles

 Jason Lee Middle School is opening a calming/focusing room for students and is in need of some items for the room.

They may be dropped off at the church office during business hours or brought to any worship service. 

Contact Jessica Potts (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) for more information. 

Items needed include:

• Drawing/art supplies
• Painting supplies (for wall mural), stencils
• Scrapbook supplies
• Puzzles (preferably 500 pieces)
• End tables
• Rugs
• Lamps
• Lava lamp/Sensory lighting
• Bookcase/Shelf
• Standing mirror
• Faux plants
• Rocking chairs
• No-Noise Fidgets
• Essential oils
• Wall art- nature themed
• Books (any middle-level books):
  • Library Recommended:
    • Guts, Sisters, Smile, Drama and Ghosts all by Raina Telgemeir
    • Marshmallow & Jordan by Alina Chau
    • Miles Morales, Spider-Man by Jason Reynolds
    • Diary of a Wimpy kid books
    • Awkward, Brave and Crush all by Svetlana Chmakova
    • Front Desk by Kelly Yang
    • Wonder by R.J. Palacio
    • Out of my Mind by Sharon Draper
    • El Deafo by Cece Bell
    • Girl Haven by Lilah Sturges
    • Dog Man series by Dav Pilkey
    • The Unteachables by Gordon Korman
    • Twins by Varian Johnson
    • Stargazing by Jen Wang
    • Kiki Kallira Breaks a Kingdom series by Sangu Mandanna
    • Amina's Voice by Hena Khan
    • I Can Make This Promise by Christine Day
    • Miss Quinces by Kat Fajardo
    • Witchlings by Clarilbel A. Ortega
• Baskets, bins, containers of various sizes, and containers with lids for playdough.
• Batteries
• Light bulbs
• Yoga supplies- mats, blocks, wheels
• Stationary bike
• Hula hoop
• Flexible seating- love seats, couches, chairs, Papasan chair, floor rockers, wobble seats, floor/chair cushions, picnic table, floor mats, etc.
• Throw pillows with washable covers

Messiah Preschool is in need of two new bikes with training wheels (one 12" and one 16").  The preschool is hoping donors may be able to purchase the bikes or donate funds to the school toward the purchase of the bikes. Contact Joyce Handran (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or Jessica Potts (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) if you are interested or able to help. 

As part of the One Mile Mission Partnership Messiah volunteers helped with a container gardening event at Eisenhower Elementary earlier this month.