Haiti Faces Deadly Earthquake
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On Saturday, August 14th, 2021, the coast of Haiti was struck by a deadly earthquake. The magnitude of the earthquake was 7.2 and destroyed many buildings and homes, along with killing approximately 2,000 people. There are 10,000 people who are currently injured from the earthquake and many that are still missing. Efforts to rebuild and recover, thanks to Food for the Poor, are already on the way! Midwest Mission received an urgent needs request right away and was able to get supplies to our FFTP Partner and to Haiti within 24 hours! We are so blessed to be able to provide immediate AID to the people of Haiti and know it'll take a lot more help and we are ready!
Midwest Mission received an email on Sunday, August 15th from Jisabelle Garcia-Pedroso, Food For the Poor Senior Programs Manager, Operations. She wrote, "because of your support to prepare together as partners, United in God's Work, YOU were already present in Haiti delivering aid within 24 hours!"
She also sent the photos in this article of the kits we have sent that were being put together to deliver to affected areas on Sunday morning.
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In addition, Midwest Mission loaded another shipment of AID today for Haiti worth over $100,000 through our partnership with Food for the Poor in response to the earthquake. Some of the items included in this shipment are plastic totes, clothing, Personal Dignity Kits, orthopedic supplies and hand sanitizer. A natural disaster can be devastating to any community, but Haiti has an increasingly hard time. 60% of Haiti's people fall under the poverty line and some are still recovering from previous natural disasters.
Thank you to our volunteers that come in daily to help put together supplies and kits because without you, we would not be able to respond in such a timely and urgent manner! We hope to continue to help locally and internationally, especially in response to catastrophic disasters.
Midwest Mission prays for the lives lost due to the Haiti Earthquake and we pray for the families to find hope, peace, and safety in these difficult times. We cannot imagine losing a loved one along with your belongings, home, and safety. We pray those that are missing are found safely and those that are injured are healed quickly. Please keep Haiti in your prayers.
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MIDWEST MISSION: IMMEDIATE NEEDS |
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FOCUSING ON SCHOOL SUPPLIES DURING THE MONTH OF AUGUST
Now is a great time to buy school supplies while they are on sale!!!!!
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We are in urgent need of :
- Rulers (12" long with metric)
- Colored Pencils (12 pack)
- Scissors (student size)
- Monetary Donations to buy kit items in bulk
Please visit our website to see a full list of Midwest Mission supply needs.
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On August 12th, Gibson City, Illinois experienced 9.5 to 10 inches of rain that fell in just over a 6 hour period causing mass flooding. Many homes and businesses sustained heavy damage due to the flooding and several roads were impassable. Disaster response was sent to Gibson City from all over the Midwest to provide assistance with getting people to shelter or safety.
The IGRC ERT Team responded and went to Gibson City to help with the clean up efforts and Midwest Mission dropped off 72 UMCOR Cleaning Kits, hand sanitizer and heavy duty garbage bags on Tuesday, August 17th valued at $5,621.56. Hopefully, these cleaning supplies will be used to help get Gibson City back on the right track to recovering from this huge flood.
We pray everyone is safe and getting the assistance needed! We thank the ERT team for responding so quickly and getting to Gibson City in their time of need! Thank you!
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Bicycle & Sewing Machine Update |
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Thanks to your generosity we now have a plentiful supply of electric sewing machines and bicycles needing repairs that will last until at least the end of the this year. We will be sure to let everyone know when our supply is low again. We do not have the space to continue to accept these items at this time.
We will continue accept bicycles that do not need to be fixed and are currently rideable and treadle sewing machines.
Do you have the skills that are required to repair bicycles and electric sewing machines? Would you be willing to volunteer at Midwest Mission? If so, please call our office and set up a day and time you would like to volunteer! Midwest Mission is a great place to volunteer!!!
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Care Packages to the Military |
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Midwest Mission always strives to help those around the corner and around the world! We gratefully had the opportunity to send supplies to the Soldier Freedom Box Charity, a charity that puts together care packages and sends them to military personnel that are serving away from home! We received a note this week from the charity that really warmed our hearts, along with pictures of them putting together the care packages with our supplies and taking them to the post office. The Freedom Box Charity thanked us and our volunteers for the time and efforts we put into our work and for the supplies donated. We thank them tremendously for giving THEIR time to helping those who protect our nation and freedom!
The Soldier Freedom Box charity is located in Decatur, Illinois and will be sending our supplies to soldiers in 9 different countries! These care packages will have hygiene supplies, bandaids, books, baseballs, and other items of entertainment. We thank these soldiers for their service and hope that these packages give these men and women a small piece of comfort and "home" while they are away!
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Delta Kappa Gamma
Donates School Supplies
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Marsha Johnson and Helen Mings, members of the Delta Kappa Gamma delivered school supplies to Midwest MIssion on Tuesday, August 17th.
Delta Kappa Gamma is an international organization of professional educators and Marsha just happens to volunteer at Midwest Mission on a weekly basis.
We are so thankful for the much needed school supplies! Thank you so much!!!
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It has been a super busy week at Midwest Mission! On Thursday, August 19th we loaded a shipment being sent to Honduras through Food for the Poor. Items on this shipment include tarps, face masks, sewing machines, crutches, walkers, wheelchairs, canes, toothpaste, chairs, school desks, antibacterial hand cleanser, totes, Personal Dignity Kits, baby items, etc. These items will be going to families and children in need.This shipments' items were valued at $223,764.31 and is on its way to Florida and will then be sent to Honduras.
This shipment is especially important as their are medical and school supplies, but also sewing machines. Our sewing machines have become a great program where Midwest Mission fixes the machines and then sends them to other countries. These sewing machines will be used by women to sew garments and be able to make an income to help support their families or children. Sending supplies helps immensely but being able to provide people with tools to succeed beyond the initial shipment is such a blessing. Thank you to all of our donors and volunteers that have helped with our sewing machines!
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MIDWEST MISSION
WEEKLY PROJECTS
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Work of the Mission Volunteers
Kits Assembled
- Personal Dignity Kits
- Layette Kits
- Student Kits
Student Desks
- Completed desks
- Prepped desk wood
Repairs Completed
In addition, Mission Volunteers also:
- Mowed Midwest Mission grounds
- Performed daily & weekly cleaning of Midwest Mission
- Counted and sorted items into inventory
Disbursements
Gibson City Bible Church, Gibson City IL received 72 UMCOR Cleaning Kits, Anitbacterial Hand Cleaner and 763 Trash Bags. Value: $5,621.56
Midwest Mission is able to do this work thanks to our generous donors and volunteers. Thank you all!
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MISSION VOLUNTEERS AT WORK |
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MISSION VOLUNTEERS SERVING
August 16th - August 20th
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Mission Volunteer Leaders |
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Pat & Sharon Baumer
Noblesville IN
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Oak Creek Community UMC
Oak Creek WI
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Monticello UMC
Monticello IL
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Halena Stuart & Madi Sweeney |
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"My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever."
We are more than flesh and blood. We are also heart and soul. Amen.
Psalm 73:26
We especially pray this week for all of our volunteers, donors, and their families to continue to stay safe and healthy!
Have a prayer request? Send it our way at
office@midwestmission.org
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The Volunteer Matrix Calendar is now open for 2023! Book your reservations now!
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WE NEED YOU!
Bring your team or book yourself TODAY for a Mission Journey in
2022 and 2023!
Need help booking?
Contact Pat Wright at
pat@midwestmission.org
Click on the image to check our calendar for openings!
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