School Supplies - Aide for American Samoa

Dear Tatesbrook Family,

In 2000 I spent the summer working in American Samoa as a summer missionary. I worked with the Laolagi family who started the South Pacific International Christian Center, a Christian school for grades K-8. American Samoa has a deeply religious culture and a heavy Mormon influence. Through this school, young Samoan children are obtaining an advanced education and learning about relationship with Christ. I could go on and on about how God is working through this family to bring the LIGHT to a dark nation. However, as you know, there was a catastrophic earthquake and tsumani in Samoa and American Samoa this week.

I have been in touch with the Laolagi's and the school was spared any damage. That is a blessing. However, many of their students lived in villages around Pago Pago that were hit hard - some of these students have lost loved ones, all their earthly belongings, etc. I know this is short notice, but we would like to send some much needed help to SPICC in the form of school supplies that they can distribute to these children. This is a simple, inexpensive and practical way to share Christ for these children and their families.

If you would like to help, please bring in some school supplies on Sunday. Travis and I are leaving this week, so we need to get everything shipped out by Tuesday at the latest. I've requested a specific list from the Laolagi family of what supplies are needed, but I'm sure they would appreciate anything. There were about 30 students affected by the tsunami who are in the most need.

Some supplies to consider:

Pencils
Paper
Notebooks
Rulers
Crayons
Binders
Backpacks
Pencil cases
Chalk
Personal supplies (toothbrushes, toothpaste, etc.)


TALOFA (Thank you) so much for your help!

~Sarah Westerfield