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Together, Let's Pray for Ukraine
We pray for the peace and security of United Methodists in Ukraine and Russia and for all of their neighbors, and that tranquility will prevail over their lives and countries.
The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), the humanitarian relief arm of Global Ministries, is in communication with partners in the region and actively exploring the coordination of humanitarian response in Ukraine. Support UMCOR's international disaster response efforts by making a gift to Advance #92450
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Guatemala Will Receive This Week's International Shipment |
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A Food For The Poor shipment was loaded on Thursday, Feb. 24 for our friends in Guatemala.
The load was prayed over by staff and volunteers who were on campus. It is filled to the brim with the following and more:
- 5,000 cloth face masks
- 1120 Student Kits
- 13 electric hospital beds
- 48 walkers
- 3 wheelchairs
- 480 cases of disinfectant wipes
- 168 antibacterial hand sanitizer
- 1,500 disposable face masks
- 3,417 face shields
- 3,000 surgical gloves
- 86 stacking chairs
- 115 tarps
Value: $187,833.50
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UMCOR Hygiene Kits Donation |
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Board member, Pat Baumer, sent in this picture and information. On Monday, Feb. 21, Debra Salhoff, her daughter and two grandsons drove to Noblesville, IN to deliver 137 UMCOR hygiene kits to be donated to Midwest Mission.
Debra's church members at First United Methodist Church in Hagerstown, Indiana purchased the materials and assembled the kits.
"We thank the Father and First UMC for their giving hearts to help those in need," says Pat.
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A Word of Gratitude From Recipients
in Honduras for Recent Gifts
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Honduras remains one of the most vulnerable countries to natural disasters in the world, frequently being affected by severe droughts that deplete its basic crops. As a result, the country’s most vulnerable populations continue to suffer from food insecurity.
Midwest Mission continues to partner with Food For The Poor to ensure help is delivered to those who have the greatest need. Many sentiments and words of gratitude were shared and spoken among many beneficiaries, as included below, but the general consensus was “May God always multiply their generosity for their [the donors’] own prosperity.”
"Generous hands that provide help without expecting anything in return will never be empty. We thank our donors (Midwest Mission) because without their support, the help we provide to the neediest in our country would not be possible.
"In this shipment we received the following products: varied fabric, sewing machines and baby supplies, among others. The fabrics and sewing machines were given to mothers and young people who wish to earn a living and are looking for an opportunity to work and generate an income to bring food to their homes. With these products we were able to offer that opportunity to many women from Tegucigalpa who are part of a sewing workshop. Due to the cost of acquiring raw material and machinery, for many of these people it was almost impossible to support their families.
Now with the donation that we offer thanks to the support of [FFTP’s] donors, they have a useful tool to face the many challenges of life and be able to bring sustenance to their families.
The baby supplies were delivered to needy mothers in rural areas of our country - mothers who with great effort look for ways to provide what their children need.
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Ash Wednesday Observation at Midwest Mission |
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Fire Equipment Donated by North English, IA Fire Department |
Please click on link above to learn more about how you can help keep people safe.
You can also contact: Brad Walton at
217-358-6675 or brad@midwestmission.org
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"Anything you did for even the least of my people here, you also did for me."
Matthew 25:40
Have a prayer request? Send it to: office@midwestmission.org
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MIDWEST MISSION
WEEKLY PROJECTS
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Wish list
We could use your help with these items to help people in their times of crisis. Our greatest needs currently are:
- Liquid laundry soap (any size)
- Liquid dish soap (any size)
Work of the Mission Volunteers
Kits completed
- 20 Student Kits
- 110 Personal dignity kits (PDKs)
- 120 Home Care Kits
- 5022 Rice Meals - O'Fallon, IL and Ogden, IA
Other work done
- Desks - parts, sand, poly
- Repaired bikes
- Repaired sewing machines
- Checked outfits
- Counted into inventory
- Prepared 8000 Impact Reports for mailing
Midwest Mission is able to do this work because of your generous donations and willingness to volunteer. Thank you!
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Disbursements
Food For The Poor, Gautemala - see story above for details. Value: $187,833.50
Salvation Army, Omaha, NE: Redirected food items, hygiene supplies, pairs of gloves. Value: $8,185.00
CICM, Decatur, IL: Redirected furniture/furnishings, disinfectant wipes, redirected building materials, wheelchairs. Value: $4,312.00
Kentucky Mountain Mission, Beattyville, KY: Redirected clothing. Value: $1,992.00
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2022 and 2023 Volunteer Matrix Calendar is open!
Bring your team or book yourself TODAY for a Mission Journey.
Reservation link below
2022 Full-Week Availability
February 28 - March 4
July 4 - July 8
August 29 - September 2
There are also partial week opportunities and 2023 dates are available.
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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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Volunteers at Work
February 21-25, 2022
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Volunteers with pallet of finished
Impact Reports
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Preparing Impact Report mailing |
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Collating Impact Report mailing |
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Applying polyurethane to desk parts |
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Sorting one-handled school bags |
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Chuck and Karen Porter
Brighton, IL
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Kristi and Brett Ahrens
Stratford, IA
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Grace UMC
Jacksonville, IL
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Union Reunion
St. Louis, MO
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Douglas Avenue UMC Youth
Springfield, IL
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Will and Stacey Dunlap
Springfield, IL
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Northville First UMC
Northville, MI
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Alison Schlichting and Roger Schlichting |
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