Loaded 25th International Shipment of 2021 |
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When 2021 started, Operations Manager, Brad Walton thought Midwest Mission would likely send, on average, one international shipment a month.
Turns out, God's plan was much bigger. The need was greater and the outpouring of monetary and in-kind donations provided for more than double the 12 shipments Midwest Mission hoped to send. On Tuesday, Dec. 7, the 25th international container was loaded for Angels of Hope and shipped to Honduras.
Midwest Mission partners with Food for the Poor who operates in 16 Latin American and Caribbean countries and the United States Military's Southern Command to assist in Disaster Relief.
A few countries that have received containers from Midwest Mission in 2021 are Haiti, Ukraine, Guatemala, Ecuador, Guyana and Honduras.
Deuteronomy 28:12
12 The LORD will open the heavens, the storehouse of his bounty, to send rain on your land in season and to bless all the work of your hands. You will lend to many nations but will borrow from none.
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December Needs for Midwest Mission
As we close out another crazy-busy, incredible year, we simply ask for prayer over the year-end business of Midwest Mission's ministry, and also for the good health for the staff - mind, body, heart and soul.
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Midwest Mission Provides Bike to Local Woman |
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Did you know microbusiness is one of Midwest Mission's four core areas of service?
At Midwest Mission our bike and sewing shops are areas where we refurbish items that can be used to provide opportunities for people to help themselves and their families. Sewing machines, especially the treadles that need no electricity, provide a source of work and income, especially in developing countries. Bikes provide transportation to jobs or to use for their own business, as a messenger, for example.
Recently, Beth Yokley, missions pastor at Hope Church in Springfield, IL introduced us to a young woman who needed transportation to her brand new job. Yokley is pictured with our recipient, her beautiful children and the bike she personally chose. She already has child care and other necessities. Yokley said the bike will serve her well, as she begins to save money for a car.
"Coincidentally," a new bike with training wheels came in the day before. It was a perfect fit for her three-year-old daughter, who Chantel took time out to entertain while Mama searched for her own perfect bike.
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Thanks to your generous donations on Giving Tuesday, Midwest Mission has reached 61 percent of its $10,000 goal to purchase: 50 computers, 50 whiteboards and various medical supplies to outfit two schools and a clinic in Guatemala.
This outreach is done in partnership with the U.S. Military's Southern Command as part of its Humanitarian Mission Resolute Sentinel.
The United States Military partners with non-profits to outfit the schools and clinics they build to make them operational. The military will provide the transportation and set-up, and Midwest Mission will provide the supplies.
You can still give and designate it for Giving Tuesday by clicking here. Choose Giving Tuesday in the dropdown menu.
As always, thank you for laying the foundations for better tomorrows for others through your prayers and gifts. You make a difference!
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MIDWEST MISSION
WEEKLY PROJECTS
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Work of the Mission Volunteers
Mission Volunteers:
- Counted and sorted inventory
- Cleaned facilities and grounds
- Worked on desks
- 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
Food for the Poor - Tegucigalpa, Honduras 360 buckets of Home Care Kits, 240 cases of disinfectant wipes (216 per case), 190 (20 per case) 16.9 oz. bottles of antibacterial hand cleaner, 560 Personal Dignity Kits, 560 tubes of toothpaste Value: $49,260.00
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Work in Progress
December 6-10, 2021
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Mission Volunteer Leaders |
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Karen and Chuck Porter
Brighton, IL
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Douglas Avenue UMC
Springfield, IL
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Did you know we offer tours?
It's an opportunity for you and/or your group to learn more about Midwest Mission Distribution Center, see our facilities and gain a real perspective of what we do. To make arrangements for your tour, contact Communications Manager, Lisa Rigoni for details and to get on the schedule. She can be reached at: Lisa@midwestmission.org or 217-697-4681.
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"I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns."
Philippians 1:6 NLT
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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