Volunteer Appreciation Celebration ...
Because You Answer God's Call for Mission
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When what you do can only be done with the help of volunteers, you take time to give thanks! That's exactly what we did with the regular volunteers who were on site this past Monday, Dec.13! We truly appreciate all of our volunteers, and we know that your serving so selflessly is a true mission from God. Your heartfelt work does not go unnoticed, thought we know you don't seek recognition. Your rewards are in heaven. Your love is a blessing to those who are living in crisis. You are the hands and feet of Jesus in an incredibly tangible way. We are grateful you choose to serve as Midwest Mission Volunteers! THANK YOU!
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Shipment from Mayo Clinic Received Thursday |
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Lyndy Zabel, board member from the Minnesota Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota, brought a load of medical supplies from Mayo Clinic to Midwest Mission Thursday. It is such a privilege to have people serving from all over the U.S. who step up to gather, deliver and assist in unloading supplies which will in turn be sent to those in need around the world and around the corner. We are so grateful that you all keep us at top of mind when opportunities like this arise. So many people reap the benefit of your generosity. Forever grateful!
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Midwest Mission Weekly Needs
Donate to Help with Kentucky Tornado Relief
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The storms that ripped across Kentucky have left indescribable devastation. Lives were lost. Others have yet to be recovered and/or are suffering from injury. The effects of this disaster will be felt for years to come ... mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually as the clean up begins. Homes, churches, businesses are destroyed. People remain in shock amid the rubble and chaos that they see each day when they awaken, hoping it was a bad dream. Unfortunately, the nightmare is real.
Midwest Mission received a call from the Kentucky Conference asking for recovery supplies to be sent to Clay, Kentucky. The folks from the Kentucky Conference prayerfully considered where the need is greatest. Some areas have received national coverage. Dawson Springs, pictured below, is where this load was most needed at this time. We are grateful that we can be flexible and pivot to ensure we are helping the most vulnerable.
Because of your continued donations we were able to immediately send a 28-foot car trailer filled with 5,000 lbs. of supplies, including tarps, buckets, 18-gallon totes, shovels, flashlights, hammers, nails, screws, etc. You also helped us send prepared tornado kits and 60 cases of disinfectant wipes. Volunteer missionaries, Dave and Deb Gowdy, of Coal City, IL stepped up to deliver the loaded trailer.
To date you have enabled us to send $21,981.10 of humanitarian relief. WOW!
Your prayers matter. Your service matters. Your financial gifts matter.
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We will be closed from Dec. 23, 2021 to Jan. 2, 2022
From Our Family to Yours, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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One Stop Christmas Shop a Collaborative Community Effort |
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One Stop Christmas Shop (OSCS) is a collaborative effort of area organizations coming together at Christmas time to provide help and hope to families in Sangamon County during the holiday season in a dignified way. At this event today, December 17 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and tomorrow, December 18, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at White Oaks Mall, One Stop Christmas Shop is giving empowerment and hope to around 1,600 children and more than 650 families.
“It takes a village, “says, Chantel Corrie, Executive Director of Midwest Mission. “This is the third year for the One Stop Shop. The goal is to decrease duplicate services in Sangamon County and to reach more families and do more for them by pooling all our resources. This experience of working together for Christmas has built relationships that have many of us now collaborating throughout the year."
Midwest Mission staff and volunteers actively participate. Parents are given a shopping experience in which they get to choose two new gifts per child; families also receive turkeys and fixings for a holiday meal; hats, gloves, blankets, socks, wrapping paper, books, stocking stuffers, hygiene kits, school supplies, cleaning wipes, diapers and wipes.
Blue Cross Blue Shield, Springfield First United Methodist Church, Toys for Tots, Gift of Hope, Midwest Mission, Minnie O’ Bierne Crisis Nursery, Salvation Army, South Side Christian Church, Under Dog Sports and White Oaks Mall, Familia Dental, Springfield 186 Schools, Hope Church and Gift of Hope are among the partners.
Midwest Mission Communications Manager, Lisa Rigoni, says "I shopped with a young mother who said, 'I have no Christmas spirit this year. It's hard. I lost someone recently. A co-worker. I'm trying for my (four) children.' I asked her if I could pray for her and her family. She was overwhelmed with acceptance. As I looked down at her 3-year old daughter beside her, she already had her hands folded and her eyes shut tight. We prayed. She thanked me and asked if she could give me a hug."
It's at moments like this that we remember why we do what we do. It's not about us. It's about all people that God created.
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Midwest Mission's Ramon, giving PDKs and school supplies. |
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Salvation Army staff helping in the shop. |
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Midwest Mission's Hannah Roberts assisting a shopper. |
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Volunteer, Karen Chumbley, waiting to help family load car. |
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Lines forming as shoppers wait to make Christmas a little brighter. |
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Loading turkey and all the trimmings for Christmas dinners. |
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MIDWEST MISION
WEEKLY PROJECTS
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Work of the Mission Volunteers
Kits Assembled
- 652 One Stop Hygiene Kits
- 384 Birthing Kits
- 60 Feminine Hygiene Kits
Student Desks
In addition, Mission Volunteers also:
- IT work
- Prepped for One Stop Christmas Shop
- Served at One Stop Christmas Shop
- Repaired bikes
- Unloaded trucks
- Painted campus house
- Sewed one-handled bags
- Cleaned
- Sorted little boy and little girl outfits
- Counted and sorted inventory
- Wrote thank you notes
Midwest Mission is able to do this work thanks to, YOU, our generous donors and volunteers. You are making a difference!
Disbursements
Cultivators - Rantoul, IL 96 cases of UMCOR Hygiene Kits and toothpaste, 96 UMOR School Kits, Value: $2,304.00
Mini O'Beirne Crisis Nursery, Springfield, IL for One Stop - 62 cases of UMCOR Hygiene Kits, 20 tubes of toothpaste, 66 Cases of UMCOR School Kits Value: $28,056.00.
St. Martin de Porres, Springfield, IL - Re-directed cleaning, hygiene and building supplies; Re-directed household furniture; 1-gallon bottles of hand sanitizer Value: $6,383.00.
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Volunteer Mission Work
December 13-17, 2021
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Mission Volunteer Leaders |
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Karen and Chuck Porter
Brighton, IL
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Individual/Group Mission Volunteers |
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Doug and Pam Phillips
Kalamazoo, MI
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Union Reunion
St. Louis, MO
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Maples Mill UMC
Lewistown, IL
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St. Joseph UMC
St. Joseph, IL
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Sewing Group First UMC
Springfield, IL
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Grace UMC
Jacksonville, IL
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Jane Lair
Jacksonville, IL
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Brad Boucher
Springfield, IL
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Steve Ferrin & John Lear
Naperville, IL
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Weekly Mission Volunteers |
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"Now O Lord, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter;
we are all the work of your hand."
Isaiah 64:8 ESV
Have a prayer request? Send it to: office@midwestmission.org
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Volunteer Matrix Calendar is open for 2022 and 2023
2022 Opportunities Still Open
Bring your team or book yourself TODAY for a Mission Journey.
Reservation link below
2022 Full-Week Availability
January 17-21
February 7-11
February 21-25 (3 rooms available)
February 28 - March 4
August 29 - September 2
October 17-21 (3 rooms available)
November 28 - December 2
There are also partial week opportunities and you can book your 2023 dates.
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Need help booking? Contact Pat Wright at
pat@midwestmission.org
Click below to check our calendar for all openings.
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