LifeBox Information
If your church is doing the LifeBox project as sugggested in the Missions Rotation Leader Guide, here is some information for you:
- Identify military families in your church and provide LifeBoxes for their loved ones serving overseas.
- If you need to identify a soldier to send a LifeBox to, here are some helpful websites:
- http://www.AnySoldier.com
- http://www.BooksForSoldiers.com
- http://www.SoldiersAngels.org
- http://adoptaplatoon.org/site/
- http://www.kitchentablegang.org
- http://www.angelsncamouflage.org
- http://www.soldierassist.com
- Note that many of these websites would like you to "adopt" a soldier and that each organization has specific rules that you are expected to follow.
- Check the US Postal Service guidelines for Military Shipments
- Suggestions for what to include in a LifeBox are below
- For individual service member "Flat Rate Box" 11 7/8 x 3 3/8 x 13 5/8
- Flat Rate Box from USPS
- Customs Form (PS Form 2976-A)
- Personal Note to Service Member
- *LifeWay magazines
- Christian book or music CD (optional)
- Holman Bible Outreach International Bible (optional)
- Sleeve of Chewing Gum
- 1 Pair of Tube/Crew Socks
- 1 Bag of LifeSavers Candy
- 1 Bag of Gummy Bears/Worms
- Stationery supplies/writing tablet
- 1 Box of Envelopes
- Homemade Goodies to fill the box
- Approximate total cost of the contents and shipping of this package is $21.00, plus the cost of homemade goodies and optional book, CD, or Bible.
- For individual service member "Flat Rate Envelope"
- Flat Rate Envelope from USPS
- Customs Form (PS Form 2976-A)
- Personal Note to Service Member
- *LifeWay magazines
- Christian book or music CD (optional)
- Holman Bible Outreach International Bible (optional)
- Sleeve of Chewing Gum
- 1 Pair of Tube/Crew Socks
- Approximate total cost of the contents and shipping of this package is $12.00, plus the cost of optional book, CD, or Bible.
- For individual service member "Flat Rate Box" 11 7/8 x 3 3/8 x 13 5/8
* To receive a discount available for this ministry project, LifeWay magazines must be obtained through a Southern Baptist Association office. Because LifeWay magazines were specifically requested by military personnel, it is recommended that a LifeBox package include at least one of the following: HomeLife, Christian Single, Stand Firm (for males), or Journey (for females).
Some Helpful Hints:
- Obtain the Flat Rate Boxes/Envelopes from United States Postal Service
- Obtain the Customs Form (PS Form 2976-A) in sufficient quantifies
- From: Use an individual's name and address
- To: Must have a specific service member's name and address
- Contents: Magazines, CDs, and Goodies are sufficient descriptions
- Check the box labeled gift
- Check the box - Treat as Abandoned
- Estimate the Total Value
- Date and sign the form at the post office
- Homemade Goodies
- Place in a sturdy zip lock bag is sufficient for most items
- Chocolates do not travel well (March-October)
- Substitutions
- Specialty food items from your local area
- Nuts and/or Sunflower seeds can replace the candies
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